anaheim-gazette 1913-12-04

STREET PAVING HELD UP BY ERROR ABSENCE OF GRADE ON NORTH LEMON NECESSITATES NEW PROCEEDINGS OMISSION DISCOVERED BY THE ATTORNEYS OF L. A. PAVING COMPANY Discovery by attorneys for the L. A. Paving Company that official grades had not been established on Lemon street north of Alberta resulted this week in temporary abandonment of paving operations on that thoroughfare. Proceedings will immediately begin by the city authorities for paving this street, but it will probably be two months or more before actual work can begin. The L. A. Paving Company was ready to begin operations last week when the fatal discov- progress on East Center street. Broadway will be taken up later and a majority of the frontage on South Claudina street recently filed a petition requesting that that thoroughfare be included in the general scheme of giving Anaheim the best streets in Southern California. BOLD HIGHWAYMAN GOT SMALL RETURNS Relieve Victim of $7 in Heart of Town Thursday Night One of the boldest highway robberies ever perpetrated in Anaheim was pulled off at 7:30 o'clock Thursday night in the alley running from Los Angeles to Hermine street north of Gardner's feed store. Tommy Boch and Harry Sweet were sitting on a box near the rear of the feed store when they noticed three men turn into the alley from Hermine street. They paid no attention to them as the alley is frequently used by pedestrians until they heard a couple of thuds that were unmistakable blows, and saw one of the men on the ground. Running toward the spot they found one man on one knee, bending the prostrate man over his other Discovery by attorneys for the L. A. Paving Company that official grades had not been established on Lemon street north of Alberta resulted this week in temporary abandonment of paving operations on that thoroughfare. Proceedings will immediately begin by the city authorities for paving this street, but it will probably be two months or more before actual work can begin. The L. A. Paving Company was ready to begin operations last week when the fatal discovery was made. On November 13th the Board of Trustees let the contract to this company and work was expected to begin as soon as the Los Angeles street job was finished, but the work has been held up, the contract cancelled, and the entire preliminary grounds will be gone over again. The trouble began when attorneys for E. R. Werdin, of the paving company, examined the contracts, papers and records and made the discovery that the grade of the block between Sycamore and Alberta streets had not been officially made which constituted a flaw that might cause trouble to the contractors. Just how this error was made is not clear to the present officials having caarge of the work. O. E. Steward, city surveyor, says that on continuing the grade on North Lemon he began at Alberta street believing that an official grade had been established up to that point. As a matter of fact it had been established but the block between Sycamore and Alberta had not been recorded on the records or incorporated in the ordinance adopted by the trustees. The grade as it now stands is correct, sidewalk and curbing has been put in and all that is necessary now is to make the present grade official by ordinance. Mr. Steward, on establishing a continuance of the grade on this street, began at Alberta street, knowing that the grade established below was correct but not being cognizant of the fact that it was not incorporated in the records and that, consequently, it was not legally established. The frontage on this block is owned by the Langenberger and Zeyn estates, both hostile, or objectors, to the paving, consequently it was deemed necessary to rescind the contract and proceed again, leaving no loop hole for possible litigation. If the property owners in this block had all been favorable to the paving it is probable that the work would have continued, but this small technicality gave the opponents of the work grounds for holding it up. The work will possibly be held up for a couple of months as the entire proceedings will have to be gone over FISHERMEN MUST PROCURE LICENSE After January 1st Sportsmen Must Pay For Catching Game Fish The referendum petition circulated with the intention of defeating the new angler's license law seems to have failed to stop the law from going into effect. It is presumed that not sufficient signatures were secured. In regard to the law, County Clerk Williams has received the following letter from Ernest Schoffle assistant secretary of the Angeles to Hermine street north of Gardner's feed store. Tommy Boch and Harry Sweet were sitting on a box near the rear of the feed store when they noticed three men turn into the alley from Hermine street. They paid no attention to them as the alley is frequently used by pedestrians until they heard a couple of thuds that were unmistakable blows, and saw one of the men on the ground. Running toward the spot they found one man on one knee, bending the prostrate man over his other knee and choking him, while the third man was going through his pockets. The victim was endeavoring to cry out but could only gurgle. "What's going on here?" said Boch, but the two thieves did not stop to answer. They dropped their victim and fled around the corner of the Iowa house. Boch and Sweet gave chase. At the corner of Chartres street the highwaymen separated, one going east and the other west. The man going west turned into Los Angeles street and the two chasers followed on his heels until he cut across lots and disappeared. Officer Eyman was not far away and in a minute was on the trail but although he examined the surrounding territory with a searchlight he could not find the man. He had made his get-away. The victim of the hold-up was Ed Cole, an employee on the C. C. Chapman ranch at Placentia. He is a man 50 years of age and he was so confused that his account was vague and of little worth to the police. The men were strangers to him and he could give no description of them. His loss was a little over $7. Cole is an unfortunate man. Last fall, he says, he took a vacation and visited a neighboring city and was relieved of an entire year's salary by hold-up thugs. The officers have not yet been able to get a line on the highwaymen. Tommy Boch, who saw them plainly, says they were not Mexicans. FISHERMEN MUST PROCURE LICENSE After January 1st Sportsmen Must Pay For Catching Game Fish The referendum petition circulated with the intention of defeating the new angler's license law seems to have failed to stop the law from going into effect. It is presumed that not sufficient signatures were secured. In regard to the law, County Clerk Williams has received the following letter from Ernest Schoffle assistant secretary of the Angeles to Hermine street north of Gardner's feed store. Tommy Boch and Harry Sweet were sitting on a box near the rear of the feed store when they noticed three men turn into the alley from Hermine street. They paid no attention to them as the alley is frequently used by pedestrians until they heard a couple of thuds that were unmistakable blows, and saw one of the men on the ground. Running toward the spot they found one man on one knee, bending the prostrate man over his other knee and choking him, while the third man was going through his pockets. The victim was endeavoring to cry out but could only gurgle. "What's going on here?" said Boch, but the two thieves did not stop to answer. They dropped their victim and fled around the corner of the Iowa house. Boch and Sweet gave chase. At the corner of Chartres street the highwaymen separated, one going east and the other west. The man going west turned into Los Angeles street and the two chasers followed on his heels until he cut across lots and disappeared. Officer Eyman was not far away and in a minute was on the trail but although he examined the surrounding territory with a searchlight he could not find the man. He had made his get-away. The victim of the hold-up was Ed Cole, an employee on the C. C. Chapman ranch at Placentia. He is a man 50 years of age and he was so confused that his account was vague and of little worth to the police. The men were strangers to him and he could give no description of them. His loss was a little over $7. Cole is an unfortunate man. Last fall, he says, he took a vacation and visited a neighboring city and was relieved of an entire year's salary by hold-up thugs. The officers have not yet been able to get a line on the highwaymen. Tommy Boch, who saw them plainly, says they were not Mexicans. FISHERMEN MUST PROCURE LICENSE After January 1st Sportsmen Must Pay For Catching Game Fish The referendum petition circulated with the intention of defeating the new angler's license law seems to have failed to stop the law from going into effect. It is presumed that not sufficient signatures were secured. In regard to the law, County Clerk Williams has received the following letter from Ernest Schoffle assistant secretary of the Angeles to Hermine street north of Gardner's feed store. Tommy Boch and Harry Sweet were sitting on a box near the rear of the feed store when they noticed three men turn into the alley from Hermine street. They paid no attention to them as the alley is frequently used by pedestrians until they heard a couple of thuds that were unmistakable blows, and saw one of the men on the ground. Running toward the spot they found one man on one knee, bending the prostrate man over his other knee and choking him, while the third man was going through his pockets. The victim was endeavoring to cry out but could only gurgle. "What's going on here?" said Boch, but the two thieves did not stop to answer. They dropped their victim and fled around the corner of the Iowa house. Boch and Sweet gave chase. At the corner of Chartres street the highwaymen separated, one going east and the other west. The man going west turned into Los Angeles street and the two chasers followed on his heels until he cut across lots and disappeared. Officer Eyman was not far away and in a minute was on the trail but although he examined the surrounding territory with a searchlight he could not find the man. He had made his get-away. The victim of the hold-up was Ed Cole, an employee on the C. C. Chapman ranch at Placentia. He is a man 50 years of age and he was so confused that his account was vague and of little worth to the police. The men were strangers to him and he could give no description of them. His loss was a little over $7. Cole is an unfortunate man. Last fall, he says, he took a vacation and visited a neighboring city and was relieved of an entire year's salary by hold-up thugs. The officers have not yet been able to get a line on the highwaymen. Tommy Boch, who saw them plainly, says they were not Mexicans. FISHERMEN MUST PROCURE LICENSE After January 1st Sportsmen Must Pay For Catching Game Fish The referendum petition circulated with the intention of defeating the new angler's license law seems to have failed to stop the law from going into effect. It is presumed that not sufficient signatures were secured. In regard to the law, County Clerk Williams has received the following letter from Ernest Schoffle assistant secretary of the Angeles to Hermine street north of Gardner's feed store. Tommy Boch and Harry Sweet were sitting on a box near the rear of the feed store when they noticed three men turn into the alley from Hermine street. They paid no attention to them as the alley is frequently used by pedestrians until they heard a couple of thuds that were unmistakable blows, and saw one of the men on the ground. Running toward the spot they found one man on one knee, bending the prostrate man over his other knee and choking him, while the third man was going through his pockets. The victim was endeavoring to cry out but could only gurgle. "What's going on here?" said Boch, but the two thieves did not stop to answer. They dropped their victim and fled around the corner of the Iowa house. Boch and Sweet gave chase. At the corner of Chartres street the highwaymen separated, one going east and the other west. The man going west turned into Los Angeles street and the two chasers followed on his heels until he cut across lots and disappeared. Officer Eyman was not far away and in a minute was on the trail but although he examined the surrounding territory with a searchlight he could not find the man. He had made his get-away. The victim of the hold-up was Ed Cole, an employee onthe C.C Chapman ranch at Placentia.Here is a copy pf what happened during my visit to James McRidge Island,and "Dear Father—you I will be dead condition a long bye.Fred Smith." What W.O.wished his body but it is presumedthe medical college letters mixed. Smith was a cipelled to use crucifix four inches shorthe appeared to be inthe limbs.Here Wednesdayand solicited alms ofohave left town inon his painful t gave up in despair.Not a cent of mo pockets when therelooker heandof cheap males After January 1st Sportsmen Must Pay For Catching Game Fish The referendum petition circulated with the intention of defeating the new angler's license law seems to have failed to stop the law from going into effect. It is presumed that not sufficient signatures were secured. In regard to the law, County Clerk Williams has received the following letter from Ernest Schaefle, assistant secretary of the State Fish and Game Commission: "Dear Sir:—Please be advised that application blanks for the angler's (sporting fishing) licenses are being shipped to you. The licenses we expect to be able to forward to you on or before December 15, 1913. These licenses will be required on and after January 1, 1914, according to the sections quoted below of the Sporting Fishing License Act: "'Section 1.—Every person over the age of 18 years who in the State of California, takes, catches or kills any game fish for any purpose other than for profit, without first procuring a license therefor, as provided in this act, is guilty of a misdemeanor. "'Section 2.—For the purpose of this act the following only shall be considered game fishes: Tuna yellowtail, jew-fish, or black sea bass, albicore, barracuda, bonita, rock bass, California whiting, also known as corbina and surf-fish, yellowfin croaker, spot-fin croaker, salmon, steelhead and other trout, charr, whitefish, striped bass and black bass.'" Fred Mauser sustained a serious injury of his right hand on Saturday while unloading baled hay at his residence. A bale fell upon his hand, bruising it severely. No bones were broken, but Fred will be without use of his hand for some time to come. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1913 ENDS HIS LIFE THANKSGIVING MORNING FRED SMITH, A CRIPPLED TRAMP, SUICIDES ON THURSDAY MORNING SHOOTS HIMSELF THROUGH HEAD JUST SOUTH OF CITY LIMITS OF ANAHEIM Sitting with his back to a telephone pole, his head bowed forward and his brains oozing from a ghastly hole in his temple, Fred Smith was found shortly after 7 o'clock on Thanksgiving morning by parties living a short distance south of the city limits. A 38-calibre revolver was still grasped in his hand, the muzzle pointing toward him and his thumb was thrust through the guard pressing the trigger. The parties who discovered the body had heard the shot and came out to investigate. It was only a few minutes' advance of the park proposition ever since his arrival here eight years ago and if the voters favor the bond issue PARK SITE WILL BE SELECTED BY BOARD Trustee Hamler Says Each Section of City Will Have a Voice City Trustee George W. Hamler, who is making a determined effort to secure a public park for Anaheim, makes a statement in reference to the article in last week's issue of the Gazette signed by J. D. Lavin that the matter of selection of a site will be carefully considered and every effort will be made to see that the park will be established in a central point or at least where the majority of the citizens want it. If the $20,000 bond issue carries at the coming election it is the intention of the trustees to have a park board composed of one taxpayer from each of the eight polling precincts co-operate with Mayor Nebelung in the selection of a site. This will give every section of the city a voice in the matter. Several sites have been offered during the agitation for a park and it will be the province of this board to make selection. Mr. Hamler has been a persistent advocate of the park proposition ever since his arrival here eight years ago and if the voters favor the bond issue BOUND OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT MEN ACCUSED OF FALSE REGISTRATION BY DRYS HELD FOR TRIAL BY JUSTICE COX BONDS REDUCED FROM $1,000 TO $500 AND PROMPTLY FURNISHED BY FRIENDS Preliminary examination of W. W. Walker, John Blakemore and J. C. Bourne, charged with illegal registration in the recent campaign to close the saloons of Anaheim was held in Justice Cox's court at Santa Ana Monday. These men were arrested after the election on the evidence furnished by Detective Brown of Los Angeles, who was here during the latter days of the campaign in the employment of the prohibition forces for the purpose of ferreting out fraudulent registrations and preventing the wholesale coloniza- pole, his head bowed forward and his brains oozing from a ghastly hole in his temple, Fred Smith was found shortly after 7 o'clock on Thanksgiving morning by parties living a short distance south of the city limits. A 38-calibre revolver was still grasped in his hand, the muzzle pointing toward him and his thumb was thrust through the guard pressing the trigger. The parties who discovered the body had heard the shot and came out to investigate. It was only a few minutes' search before the blood-bespattered corpse was found. It was an unmistakable case of suicide and those who made the discovery immediately phoned the news to Anaheim. Constable Phil Germann was soon on the ground and after viewing the body phoned for Dr. Truxaw and Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors for an ambulance. They arrived almost simultaneously half an hour later. Dr. Truxaw, after a glance at the body announced that death had been instantaneous. The brains were exuding from a hole in his temple and had bespattered his clothing. The body was placed in the ambulance and brought to the undertaking parlors. Coroner Winbigler was notified and came over in the afternoon but decided that an inquest was unnecessary. In the unfortunate man's pocket were found two letters. One was directed to James M. Smith, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and read as follows: "Dear Father—When this reaches you I will be dead and I will be in that condition a long, long time. Goodbye. Fred Smith." The other one was directed to the coroner. It read: "To the Coroner—If this wreck will be of any use to the W. of C., turn it over to them. If not, bury me with as little display and expense as possible. Fred Smith." What the W. of C. is which Smith wished his body given, is not known but it is presumed he had reference to the medical colleges and got his initial letters mixed. Smith was a cripple and was compelled to use crutches. One leg was four inches shorter than its mate and he appeared to be otherwise enfeebled in the limbs. He drifted into town Wednesday and was seen about the streets but it does not appear that he solicited alms of anyone. He must have left town in the night and started on his painful tramp southward but gave up in despair when daylight came. Not a cent of money was found in his pockets when the body was searched. The revolver he used was a 38-calibre and of cheap make. It was a new one Walker, John Blakemore and J. C. Bourne, charged with illegal registration in the recent campaign to close the saloons of Anaheim was held in Justice Cox's court at Santa Ana Monday. These men were arrested after the election on the evidence furnished by Detective Brown of Los Angeles, who was here during the latter days of the campaign in the employment of the prohibition forces for the purpose of ferreting out fraudulent registrations and preventing the wholesale colonization of voters which it was openly claimed would be attempted by the ungodly supporters of the license system. Of the 862 voters who cast their ballots for the existing state of things, these three were the only ones upon whom the imported sleuth could hang a charge, notwithstanding the assertion frequently reiterated in the temple of the prohibitionists that colonization of voters by the enemy could be confidently expected. It is claimed by the parties prosecuting the cases that W. W. Walters has not resided in the county 60 days. That John Blakemore is not a resident within the gates of the city because his family lives outside the city limits and his home is where his family is housed. He is employed in the city but the claim is made that his residence is outside and that he had no right to register as a citizen of the town. J. C. Bourne is in the toils because it is claimed he has not been in the state a year, consequently is not yet a citizen of California. Bourne now lives at the corner of Sycamore and Olive streets. Baseball fans will remember him as he frequently played with the Anaheim team last season. A large delegation of Anaheim people was in Justice Cox's court Monday when the cases were called. Attorneys Roger Dutton of Anaheim and H. C. Head of Santa Ana appeared for the accused. L. A. Evans and F. C. Barnes appeared as witnesses against them. Justice Cox held them for appearance in the superior court but reduced the bond under which they were then held from $1,000 to $500. J. D. Heitscheusen, John Ziegler and John Cassou signed the bonds. The court has not yet fixed a date for the trial. The prosecution of these cases means that the charge against Rev. C. H. M. Sutherland will be pushed without mercy, and possibly others will be involved. Sutherland registered knowing he was not a citizen of the United States and the registration clerk was also cognizant of the fact. 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One leg was four inches shorter than its mate and he appeared to be otherwise enfeebled in the limbs. He drifted into town Wednesday and was seen about the streets but it does not appear that he solicited alms of anyone. He must have left town in the night and started on his painful tramp southward but gave up in despair when daylight came. Not a cent of money was found in his pockets when the body was searched. The revolver he used was a 38-callibre and of cheap make. It was a new one and it is thought the shot that ended his life was the only one ever fired from it. It had evidently been purchased merely for the purpose for which it was used. Efforts to communicate with James M. Smith, the father mentioned in his note, were futile. The authorities at Pawtucket had no knowledge of such a man and failed to locate anybody of that name. No street address was given on the envelope left by the dead man. In consequence of this the remains were interred in the potter's field of the Anaheim cemetery Saturday morning, the county bearing the expense of interment. Smith was about 50 years of age. There was nothing in his pockets that could shed any light on his past—whether he had a vocation or was a common begger, eking out an existence on his infirmities. If the latter his calling was an unprofitable one as it evidently was extreme poverty that caused him to commit the act. Twenty-seven thousand, seven hundred dollars and eight cents is the amount of taxes collected by John Kellenberger and turned over to City Treasurer John Hartung. Not a single delinquency appears on the books. The slate was wiped clean. This is a common occurrence in Anaheim, however, and is considered a matter of course. Dr. Ryder and wife, of Los Angeles, were visiting F. L. Ramharter and family Sunday. PIANO RECITAL An attentive audience enjoyed the music given by pupils of Stella A. Schwentker at the Fremont auditorium Friday evening. A well arranged program was given and the piano solos, most of which were very good, were all given from memory. The pupils all deserve credit for their work and perseverance. Frequent private recitals are given, but this was the first public appearance for most of the students, so, taking all into consideration the recital was a good success. The vocal numbers by Mrs. Dietrich, with Miss Schwentker as accompanist, were enjoyed very much. She has a soprano voice of fine quality and well cultured. Miss Schwentker also teaches in Los Angeles, spending one day each week with her class there. She has received the principal part of her musical training from Prof. Abby De Avirett, of Long Beach. He was a favorite pupil of Leschetizky in Vienna and also had the honor of being a member of Busoni's master class in Berlin. N. Hart came up from San Diego on Sunday after an absence in that city of several weeks. He returned there yesterday and will spend the holidays with Mrs. Hart who is sojourning in that city. sen, John Ziegler and John Cassou signed the bonds. The court has not yet fixed a date for the trial. The prosecution of these cases means that the charge against Rev. C. H. M. Sutherland will be pushed without mercy, and possibly others will be involved. Sutherland registered knowing he was not a citizen of the United States and the registration clerk was also cognizant of the fact. The bitterness engendered in the campaign should have ended on the counting of the ballots November 6th but it was announced at a meeting of the prohibitionists at the tent on the Sunday following the election that the battle had only begun. The vote on the 6th was only a preliminary skirmish and the campaign would proceed until victory perched upon the stainless banners of the drys. The cases will be brought up in superior court, probably before Judge West, at an early date. Rev. Sutherland's hearing was held yesterday afternoon in Cox's court. Elbert Adams, the representative of C. F. DeWitt Company, of Los Angeles, is stopping at the Iowa house, where he expects to remain several weeks. He is promoting in this vicinity the sale of the Citrus Cove Ranch lands which are located in the San Joaquin Valley in Fresno county, about 25 miles southeast of Fresno and 6 miles east of Reedley. These lands in every respect are first-class for citrus fruits and have been selling rapidly ever since they were placed on the market last spring, about 1,500 acres out of 3,300 having been sold. Mr. Adams is meeting with much encouragement in interesting people in his proposition and expects to sell a considerable portion of the tract in this locality. He will be glad to have people interested call on him at any time. ZETTE MARCH, 1913 NUMBER 10 OVER TO RIOR URT OF FALSE REGISRYS HELD FOR JUSTICE COX FROM $1,000 TO OMPTLY FURBY FRIENDS TRAVELING AGENT SLAIN BY BANDIT Well Known in This City, Having Made Many Trips Hereabouts H. E. Montague, traveling agent of the Southern Pacific Company, who was killed by a bandit on the in-coming limited near Alhambra on Monday night, was well and favorably known in this city, he having been a frequent visitor here in the interest of his company. Mr. Montague had resided in Los Angeles some 15 years and was one of the most prominent railroad men in Southern California. He was popular among a wide circle of acquaintances in this section who will sincerely regret his untimely death. Mr. Montague was returning to his home from a trip east, and as the train approached Alhambra he walked to the rear coach, intending to take an electric car to his home where his wife and two little children were awaiting him. He did not know that a hold-up had been in progress, and walked directly to the rear of the coach, where the bandit, gun in hand, stood against the vestibule. As Montague approached him the robber ordered him to hold up his hands and immediately fired, the ball striking him in the head. The injured man CONCORDIA CLUB ENTERTAINS BIG CROWD HIGH TALENT DEVELOPED AT MONDAY NIGHT'S SHOW BY MEMBERS OF SOCIETY MUSIC AND DANCING WIND UP A DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT AT KROEGER'S HALL To those of the audience who understood the German language that crowded Kroeger's hall Tuesday night to witness the two plays given by the Anaheim Concordia, the entertainment was worth twice the price of admission, and the few present who did not understand it got the worth of their money. The program, aside from the musical part consisted of two one-act farces and was produced entirely by local talent. After an overture by the orchestra the Concordia Society of 20 voices under the leadership of Prof. F. Reinhardt rendered two songs in the style GUN CLUBS HOLD UP SUPERVISORS Want Road Hunting Prohibited in Orrange County The coming coast boulevard gives the gun clubs the chance to play the ace they have had up their sleeves for a long time. The gun clubs have long desired the passage of a county ordinance prohibiting road shooting, the same as now in effect in Los Angeles county, but the Board of Supervisors have turned a deaf ear to the request. As a result, the gun clubs have been greatly pestered and worried by the road shooters, who line up along the county roads adjoining the duck clubs, and not only get good duck shooting, but hinder the sport of the club members. It now happens that the county is obliged to ask the Bolsa Chica, the Surf and the Pacific clubs to grant rights-of-way through their property in order to build the coast boulevard. The Bolsa Chica, the wealthiest duck club in the state, said it would put the deed for the right-of-way up in escrow on the passage of a law prohibiting road shooting in Orange county. The supervisors have no choice in the matter, as the road is of a great deal more importance than the questionable right of people to line up alongside a gun club and shoot ducks. PECULIAR BEQUEST Dr. D. F. Royer, of Orange, is making a fight in the superior court for $25,000 from the estate of Mrs. Caroline M. Conn, who died 18 months ago, ed Kroeger's hall Tuesday night to witness the two plays given by the Anaheim Concordia, the entertainment was worth twice the price of admission, and the few present who did not understand it got the worth of their money. The program, aside from the musical part consisted of two one-act farces and was produced entirely by local talent. After an overture by the orchestra the Concordia Society of 20 voices under the leadership of Prof. F. Reinhardt, rendered two songs in the style for which this club is famous in this neighborhood. "Roeslein in Tale" was the title of the first song rendered and "Horch was Kommt von Drausen Rein" was the second one. Both songs were appreciated and loudly applauded by the big audience. "Die Fidele Gerichts-Sitzung" was the first of the plays and "Koechin Anton" the second. The program was as follows: Overture ... Orchestra Roeslein in Tale ... Maennnerchor Horch was Kommt von Drausen Rein ... Maennnerchor DIE FIDELE GERICHTS-SITZUNG Personen Richter ... A. Knirsch Gerichtsdiener ... J. Hiltscher Vagabund ... P. Syre KOECHIN ANTON Personen Hauptman V. Eller ... A. Rohrden Pete Zeisig ... J. Lautenbach Schneider, infantierist ... E. Heiman Bumber, artillerist ... J. Hiltscher Spiesser, kavallerist ... T. Boekele Anton Knack, Handwerksbursche... A. Knirsch Peter Syre, who was the vagabond in "Die Fidele Gerichts-Sitzung," and Albert Knirsch, who acted a similar part in "Koechin Anton," were the stars of the evening although every man played his part to perfection. Knirsch was exceptionally good and would no doubt make a hit if he ever concludes to abandon the barber trade and go before the footlights. He impersonated a female cook and had the military officers worshipping at his feet. "Die Fidele Gerichts-Sitzung" was an operetta and was rendered entirely in song. There were only three characters in it—Peter Syre, J. Hiltscher and Albert Knirsch, but each played his part admirably. At the close of the entertainment the seats were removed and the hall was turned over to the young people present who spent the balance of the night in dancing. An excellent orchestra had been engaged and the music was superb. Some of the older members of the Concordia remained and PECULIAR BEQUEST Dr. D. F. Royer, of Orange, is making a fight in the superior court for $25,000 from the estate of Mrs. Caroline M. Conn, who died 18 months ago, leaving an estate worth $100,000. Dr. Royer has two contracts with Mrs. Conn that indicate that she intended to make him a gift of $25,000. One contract was that she should advance $25,000 to establish a manufacturing plant, which he should pay for out of earnings of the plant only, and on her death he should have the option of the plant or $25,000. A later contract stated that from the $25,000 there should be deducted whatever notes Dr. Royer had given Mrs. Conn. The gift was provided "for services performed by the second party (Dr. Royer) for the first party (Mrs. Conn) and her husband." The heirs of Mrs. Conn are fighting the peculiar bequest. CONDUCT EXAMINATION State Horticultural Commissioner A. J. Cook conducted an examination at Santa Ana Saturday of seven applicants for the position of county horticultural commissioner. The term of the incumbent, R. K. Bishop, has expired. From the list of those who pass the test, the Board of Supervisors will select the man to fill the position for the next four years. Bishop is taking the examinations. The others are R. S. Palmer of Los Angeles, D. H. Norton of Riverside, R. A. Baird, formerly Inyo county commissioner, W. O. Owens, R. E. Campbell and M. J. Black. HOUSE WARMING AT NEW RECTORY Rev. David Todd Gillmor and Wife Entertain Saturday Night Bishop Joseph H. Johnson, of Los Angeles, confirmed a large class at St. Michael's Episcopal church Sunday. The bishop was also the guest of Rev. David Todd Gillmor, rector of the church, and his wife at the house warming which they gave Saturday evening after taking possession of the new rectory recently built by the congregation on Emily street near the church. A number of guests were entertained by the rector and his wife, and the house was tastefully decorated with greenery and roses. A musical program was rendered by Mrs. E. W. Hauck, and Misses Veda Walker, Margaret Reeves and Inez Elliott. Rev. Gillmor and his family are now housed in one of the neatest homes in the city. Dr. L. C. Bailey, Miss Mirian Bailey and Worth Bailey were in town from Los Angeles on Sunday, driving down in their automobile.