anaheim-gazette 1914-11-26

CARNIVAL NETS NEAT SUM TO PROMOTERS $542.85 IS THE PROFIT DERIVED FROM THE PIONEER WEEK CELEBRATION BOARD OF TRADE WILL MAKE EF-FORT TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP; KEEP SECRETARY Chairman Duckworth of the pioneer week celebration, submitted his report to the board of trade Monday night, showing the receipts, expenditures and the profit accruing to the board from the celebration. The total receipts, including $125 license fees returned to the board by the city trustees, aggregated $1379.85. The total expenditures was $837, leaving a profit of $542.85. This, it is understood, is an advertising fund and will be used in displaying the advantages of Anaheim whenever it will do the most good. This, with the addition of a fund to be raised among the business and professional men of the city, will give the advertising committee about $1200 to expend within the next month to turn the matter over to Charles Eygabroad, instructing him to take the matter up with the fruit associations and endeavor to get them to take action in the matter. An invitation was also received from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses committee to exhibit a float in the parade at the Crown city on January 1. There was some talk of having the pioneer float ever hauled and altered to fit the flower parade, but on the representation by Mr. Gresswell that it would cost considerably over $100 the question was dropped. The Los Angeles relief committee which is seeking aid for starving Belgians, submitted a communication asking assistance. A relief ship will pass down the coast shortly and pick up such provisions as the charitable people along the coast donate. It was thought that such imperishable foodstuffs as beans and flour could be secured in this neighborhood, and a committee consisting of Mesars, Mills, Ahlborn, and Abbey was appointed to solicit aid. F. C. Krause reported that after years of labor the committee on river protection had finally succeeded in winning a victory and getting authority from the supervors to carry the work through. He suggested that a committee be appointed to outline the work to be done. The chair instructed the old committee to continue until the election is held and then call a mass meeting for the purpose of deciding upon the best mode of pro- RETURNS MONTA ST G. M. SIMPSON H INGS AFTER FIVE V CHANGED CONDITI NORTHWEST I NEW COUNTY Mr. and Mrs. G. ed on Friday from mer an absence of experienced several weather previous t and are glad to be a climate of this society lost 20 pounds while unimposed for his trip. Weather tana were favorable al at Billings, and pleasant weather u ceding their depart zard arose, covering snow and sending down to zero. Mr. termined to re-locate found conditions s The first piece of literature to be issued is Mr. Sandilands' booklet on "The Frostless Belt." This was written two years ago at the request of the board, and has been held back owing to the lack of funds. Chairman Duckworth requested the advertising committee to call a session and take immediate steps toward its publication. Other literature for distribution at the two fairs will follow, and to facilitate the work, the pioneer week committee was added to the advertising committee, giving that body a membership of ten. Another matter which has been on the boards for a year or more, and which it is now determined to carry through is the engagement of a salaried secretary for the board, who will receive sufficient salary to enable him to devote his entire time to the interests of the board and the boosting of Anaheim. Hundreds of inquiries are received in the course of a year by the secretary which demand not only answers but in many cases investigation before the information requested, can be given. For this reason it is deemed necessary to have a man on the job who will have no other duties to perform. The city trustees will be asked to assist in paying the salary of the secretary, and in order to increase the revenue of the board a campaign for new membership will be started. The mark is set at 500, and it is believed by a little effort among the residents of Anaheim and surrounding country this figure can be reached. The ranches are as deeply interested in the development of this country as are the inhabitants of the city; and they will all be asked to join and help swell the ranks and the revenue of the board. A committee of at least twenty men will begin a canvass shortly for the purpose of adding to the membership. In view of the fact that hundreds of tourists will come to California with fees returned to the board by the city trustees, aggregated $1379.85. The total expenditures was $837, leaving a profit of $642.85. This, it is understood, is an advertising fund and will be used in displaying the advantages of Anaheim whenever it will do the most good. This, with the addition of a fund to be raised among the business and professional men of the city, will give the advertising committee about $1200 to expend within the next year in boosting Anaheim and the surrounding country. The first piece of literature to be issued is Mr. Sandilands' booklet on "The Frostless Belt." This was written two years ago at the request of the board, and has been held back owing to the lack of funds. Chairman Duckworth requested the advertising committee to call a session and take immediate steps toward its publication. Other literature for distribution at the two fairs will follow, and to facilitate the work, the pioneer week committee was added to the advertising committee, giving that body a membership of ten. Another matter which has been on the boards for a year or more, and which it is now determined to carry through is the engagement of a salaried secretary for the board, who will receive sufficient salary to enable him to devote his entire time to the interests of the board and the boosting of Anaheim. Hundreds of inquiries are received in the course of a year by the secretary which demand not only answers but in many cases investigation before the information requested, can be given. For this reason it is deemed necessary to have a man on the job who will have no other duties to perform. The city trustees will be asked to assist in paying the salary of the secretary, and in order to increase the revenue of the board a campaign for new membership will be started. The mark is set at 500, and it is believed by a little effort among the residents of Anaheim and surrounding country this figure can be reached. The ranches are as deeply interested in the development of this country as are the inhabitants of the city; and they will all be asked to join and help swell the ranks and the revenue of the board. A committee of at least twenty men will begin a canvass shortly for the purpose of adding to the membership. In view of the fact that hundreds of tourists will come to California with receipts, including $225 license fees returned to the board by the city trustees, aggregated $1379.85. The total expenditures was $837, leaving a profit of $642.85. This, with the addition of a fund to be raised among the business and professional men of the city, will give the advertising committee about $1200 to expend within the next year in boosting Anaheim and the surrounding country. The first piece of literature to be issued is Mr. Sandilands' booklet on "The Frostless Belt." This was written two years ago at the request of the board, and has been held back owing to the lack of funds. Chairman Duckworth requested the advertising committee to call a session and take immediate steps toward its publication. Other literature for distribution at the two fairs will follow, and to facilitate the work, the pioneer week committee was added to the advertising committee, giving that body a membership of ten. Another matter which has been on the boards for a year or more, and which it is now determined to carry through is the engagement of a salaried secretary for the board, who will receive sufficient salary to enable him to devote his entire time to the interests of the board and the boosting of Anaheim. Hundreds of inquiries are received in the course of a year by the secretary which demand not only answers but in many cases investigation before the information requested, can be given. For this reason it is deemed necessary to have a man on the job who will have no other duties to perform. The city trustees will be asked to assist in paying the salary of the secretary, and in order to increase the revenue of the board a campaign for new membership will be started. The mark is set at 500, and it is believed by a little effort among the residents of Anaheim and surrounding country this figure can be reached. The ranches are as deeply interested in the development of this country as are the inhabitants of the city; and they will all be asked to join and help swell the ranks and the revenue of the board. A committee of at least twenty men will begin a canvass shortly for the purpose of adding to the membership. In view of the fact that hundreds of tourists will come to California with receipts, including $225 license fees returned to the board by the city trustees, aggregated $1379.85. The total expenditures was $837, leaving a profit of $642.85. This, with the addition of a fund to be raised amongthe business and professional men ofthe city, will givethe advertising committee about $1200to expend withinthe nextyearinboostingAnaheimandthesurroundingcountry. Arthur Porter A GRAND FATHER Little Miss Born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson at Placentia Arthur Porter was in town this week from his ranch at Placentia, his face wreathed in smiles, as he announced he had just taken on the added dignity of being a grandfather, a fine 11-pound baby girl having been born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson some weeks ago. Arthur was also in particularly happy frame of mind overthe saleofaacre ranchonEastOrangethorpeavenfor$11,000. But he declaresthelittlegirlisworthmanytimesthatamount. Heis41yearsofage,andtheadventofagrandchildinhisfamily,makeshisdistinguishedsire,B.F.PorterofOrangethorpe,a great grandfather.Thelittlemisshasthreegreat-grandparents living,andisatthepresenttimethechiefattractionofthewholefamily.Hergreat-grandparentsareMr.B.M.PorterandMrs.H.C.Stough.ToMr.andMrs.B.F.Porter16childrenhavebeenbornwhileArthurhasonlytwotohiscredit.Hoisyoungyetandisconfidentlylookedforwardtokeepupthe reputationofthePorterfamily. Entertainment at Fremont School Pupils and Teachers of Central School Will Present a Drama One ofthepleasingentertainmentsofthisholidayseasonwillbeaThanksgivingeveninggivenattheollottle.aandsovereignsuccessMontanaischangedcountrytooneofcountriesStockmenhardsandflocks.nostockinthatstockStockmenwhoafollowingthewealthnowinstraightenedstanceswhilemenrangelandatlowpdrinkingagregatedlandswhichsplendidalfalfafcrowdfarmersaretakingfieldsandturningandsugarbeetplantarbeitcropthisyearbesteverharvestedmenhavetheapropertyhassoyearsconditionsaretheyusedtobe,bathnewcountrytome.tleslargebaveconsolidatedfinanciallosshasbengotohidecontinuitydustrywhichwasa ENTERTAINMENT AT FREMONT SCHOOL Pupils and Teachers of Central School Will Present a Drama One of the pleasing entertainments of this holiday season will be a Thanksgiving evening given at the Fremont school next Tuesday evening, December 1, at eight o'clock. This entertainment is being prepared by the pupils and teachers of the Central school for the Anaheim Parent Teachers association. The association expects to do more work this winter than it has heretofore, consequently must have more funds. The executive committee appreciates the kindness of both pupils and teachers in being so willing to assist in obtaining these funds. The association asks that every patron of the school assist in this laudable work by being present, and also advertise it among the people. Following is the program that has been prepared: Drama—The First Thanksgiving... By Fifth Grade Pupils Drill...Fourth and Fifth Grades Musical Numbers... Third and Fourth Grades Refreshments consisting of tea and wafers will also be served. Admission 16c. This includes both program and refreshments. J. W. Sackett left yesterday for Montana on a three weeks' business trip. Reports are current that Mr. Sackett has sold a ranch in Montana for $60,000. He intends disposing of all his property in that state and will return here sometime before Christmas. Mr. Simpson displeased property belonged state, and having that there is no place California, expects large investments here. Mr. Simpson during ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1914 RETURNS FROM MONTANA TO STAY G. M. SIMPSON HOME FROM BILLINGS AFTER ABSENCE OF FIVE WEEKS CHANGED CONDITIONS MAKE THE NORTHWEST LOOK LIKE A NEW COUNTRY TO HIM Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Simpson returned on Friday from Billings, Mont., after an absence of five weeks. They experienced several days of zero weather previous to their departure, and are glad to be back in the genial climate of this section. Mr. Simpson lost 20 pounds while away, having even unimposed for the major part of his trip. Weather conditions in Montana were favorable upon their arrival at Billings, and they experienced pleasant weather until some days preceding their departure, when a blizzard arose, covering the ground with snow and sending the thermometer down to zero. Mr. Simpson had determined to relocate in Montana if he found conditions sufficiently inviting. BAPTISMAL WATER FROM RIVER JORDAN Rev. Gillimor's Infant Son to be Christened at Pro-Cathedral Today To be baptized with water brought from the river Jordan will be the experience today of David Gillimor, infant son of Rev. and Mrs. Gillimor, who will be christened at the Pro-Cathedral in Los Angeles following the usual Thanksgiving services at St. Michael's church. The baptismal service will be performed by Dean McCormick a personal friend of Rev. Gillimor, who officiated at the marriage ceremonies of Mr. and Mrs. Gillimor. Water for the service will come from the river Jordan, a bottle filled with it having been brought home by John Hartung on his recent trip to the Holy Land. Mr. Hartung boiled the water, strained it twice and sealed the bottle. He brought home with him five bottles of water from the Jordan and recently presented Mr. Gillimor with one for the baptism of his son. Following the baptism a family photograph will be taken containing Mr. and Mrs. Gillimor and their son, Mrs. Gillimor's parents and her grand parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gillimor will leave for Los Angeles after services at St. Michael's church this morning. ANAHEIM SCHOOL WINS FIRST DEBATE SAN PEDRO ORATORS MAKE POOR SHOWING AGAINST THE ELOQUENCE OF LOCAL BOYS FRANK SCHACHT AND FRED OWEN PROVE THAT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IS JUSTIFIABLE With an excellent score of 19-13 points to the good Anaheim Union High school defeated San Pedro high at the auditorium Friday evening in the first debate of the series scheduled by the Southern California High School Debating League. The question was "Resolved, that life imprisonment should be substituted for the death penalty as punishment for capital crimes." Although the Anaheim boys were compelled to uphold the negative, the most difficult side upon which to build an argument, they launched all the points presented by their opponents, and outclassed them at every turn. It was apparent to every person in the audience before the decision of the judges was announced lost 20 pounds while away, having been misused for the major part of his trip. Weather conditions in Montana were favorable upon their arrival at Billings, and they experienced pleasant weather until some days preceding their departure, when a blizzard arose, covering the ground with snow and sending the thermometer down to zero. Mr. Simpson had determined to relocate in Montana if he found conditions sufficiently inviting for him to do so, but on arriving at Billings he found conditions so changed from what they had been during his previous residence there that he made up his mind that Southern California was good enough for him, and he declared that he would not change his residence for the northwest under any conditions whatever. When zero weather was encountered he longed for the sunny skies of this section, and he left for Anaheim as soon as he completed a number of business negotiations which called him to that state. "Conditions in Montana have greatly changed in the past few years," he said, "and much of the state has been given over to dry farming, at which considerable success is being obtained. Montana is changing from a stock country to one of dry farming operations. Stockmen have sold their herds and flocks, and there is now no stock in that state to speak of. Stockmen who a few years ago were among the wealthiest men there are now in straightened financial circumstances while men who have bought range land at low prices and gone into dry farming are getting rich. It gated lands which have produced splendid alfalfa crops now present a problem in finance, for the sheep and cattle industry having passed out of existence there remains little or no sale for alfalfa for feeding stock. Many farmers are taking up their alfalfa fields and turning them into wheat and sugar beet plantations. The sugar beet crop this year was one of the best ever harvested, and sugar beet men have had a prosperous year. But the country has so changed in recent years, conditions are so unlike what they used to be, that it all looks like a new country to me. As a result of cattle and sheep men going out of business, three large banks in Billings have consolidated and considerable financial loss has been sustained owing to the discontinuation of this industry which was a few years ago the TRUCK WRECKED BY EXPLOSION OF TANK No Men Escape With Their Lives Only by Prompt Action One of the sorriest looking wrecks that ever traveled on wheels was a big auto truck, or the remains of one, that was towed into Anaheim Tuesday evening by a sister truck. It was wrecked by the explosion of the gasoline tank just as it emerged from the east end of the Olive Bridge, and fire destroyed most of the woodwork and one wheel. The truck belonged to the Billitti great company of 900 South San Pedro street, Los Angeles. It was loaded with lomons and oranges and was driven by Joseph Billitti, with C. Albachtin in the seat with him. As they entered the bridge from the east a man behind them noticed that the truck was on fire and attempted to attract their attention, but it was not until they weer emerging from the bridge that Albachtin heard and turned around. "Joe, we're on fire!" he yelled, and made a dive for the road. Billitti lost no time in following suit on his side, and declares he didn't hit dirt before the gas tank exploded. When he gathered himself up he saw the seat and a goodly portion of the cargo sailing skyward, some of it, he decides to a height of 300 feet. Most of the woodwork and one wheel was destroyed by the fire, and the fruit, valued at $75 was a total loss. The insurance adjusted estimated the damage to the machine at 1800. Mr. Billitti telephoned to his brother in Los Angeles who came down Tuesday evening with another truck and towed the wreck into town. School Debating League. The question was "Resolved, that life imprisonment should be substituted for the death penalty as punishment for capital crimes." Although the Anaheim boys were compelled to uphold the negative, the most difficult side upon which to build an argument, they pushed all the points presented by their opponents, and outclassed them at every turn. It was apparent to every person in the audience before the decision of the judges was announced that Anaheim had won. The Anaheim champions were Fred Owen and Frank Schacht, San Pedro being represented by Vivian Rector and Norman Whiten. The judges were Profs. Goldthwolt and Rice of the Lincoln school, Los Angeles, and Prof. Griffin of San Bernardino. There was much music and noise before the debate opened. Charles Brisco president of the society probed, but confined his duties merely to the introduction of the speakers. The high school orchestra, under the leadership of Miss Guest, rendered two or three beautiful selections. The glee club, with Edward Backs as leader, sang a number of popular homemade school songs, and the yell brigade, commanded by Clark Scott, made itself frequently heard. Rector was the first speaker and argued that capital punishment was handed down to us from the barbarous ages and should be abolished with the other customs, laws and punishments in vogue in those days. In the old times a man was held entirely responsible for his acts without reference to his mental condition, and putting him to death was the easiest mode of disposing of him. Today the reformation is becoming more popular. It is better to reform a criminal and make him a useful citizen than to take his life; Juries, he said, hesitated to convict men when conviction meant death, consequently only a very small per cent of murderers were ever punished. In the seven states which have abolished capital punishment a much larger percentage of murderers are conducted, because in case of a miscarriage of justice reparation can be made. Maine had abolished capital punishment because two innocent men it was discovered had been hanged. Murders had decreased in states where the death penalty has been abolished, because the certainty of punishment is a greater deterrent against crime than the severity of it. Fred Owen followed Rector and re- ar best crop this year was one of the best ever harvested, and sugar beet men have had a prosperous year. But the country has so changed in recent years, conditions are so unlike what they used to be, that it all looks like a new country to me. As a result of cattle and sheep men going out of business, three large banks in Billings have consolidated and considerable financial loss has been sustained owing to the discontinuation of this industry which was a few years ago the leading industry of the state. "Seven years ago I held an option on 108,000 acres of land 50 miles from Billings, at $3.50 per acre. A man came to me and inquired if I had any land to sell, and I spoke of this tract, telling him he might go and look at it, but that I would not go with him, for I considered it a criminal act to try to sell this land to anyone. He purchased the land from the owner at $3.50 per acre, began dry farming operations, and sold the land in small acreage parcels at from $8 to $15. So successful were the dry land farmers that he is now selling this land at from $25 to $50 per acre. He is cleaning up a great fortune on this land, which seven years ago I wouldn't have at any price. "Another man bought 600 acres of dry farming land from his father-in-law at $15,000, and has recently sold it for 46,000. "The average rainfall in Montana is 17 inches and dry farming lands are proving a great success. Fine crops of wheat and other cereals are being grown, and the state is filling up with a large influx of new farmers." Mr. Simpson disposed of considerable property belonging to him in that state, and having made up his mind that there is no place like Southern California, expects to make further large investments here. Mr. Simpson during a residence of many years in Montana acquired a reputation for truth and veracity, along with other honorable attributes, that was second to none; but on his recent visit, in relating stories of California, this reputation was put to a severe test. When he informed his former associates that he had roasting ears, green peas and strawberries on his table at Christmas time, and that he had tomatoe all the year round, they looked at him askance, and when he said that Southern California shipped oranges during every month of the year, they unanimously declared they would propose him for a membership in the Ananias club. When he said that orange growers were getting from $1000 to $1500 per acre from their valencias and that good orange land was rated at from $2500 per acre up, they beat it to the hills. They would not listen to his stories of flowers and sunshine here all the year round and declared that his residence in California had short him of his reputation for truth and veracity which had formerly been his distinguishing characteristics. While he had partially made up his mind to again take up his residence at Billings and go into business there, a blizzard came on with zero weather and he took the first-train back for the sunny skies of Southern California, having made up his mind that there was no place on earth like Anaheim. Most of the woodwork and one wheel was destroyed by the fire, and the fruit, valued at $75 was a total loss. The insurance adjusted estimated the damage to the machine at $1800. Mr. Billittl telephoned to his brother in Los Angeles who came down Tuesday evening with another truck and towed the wreck into town. Fred Owen followed Rector and futed all his statements with a convincing argument. He said that the fact that capital punishment had existed through all ages of man indicated that it had been found a necessary mode of dealing with great criminals. If a murderer does reform after being sent to the penitentiary what good is he to society. He is supposed to be incarcerated for life and his reformation could effect nobody but himself. It is true there have been many more convictions in states where the death penalty has been abolished, than previous to its abolition, because there were more murders. Colorado, and New York are among the states that abolished it at one time, and all found it necessary to return to the old law because of the increase in capital crimes. Rhode Island has a no-hanging law and its leading citizens are now advocating its repeal because of the increase in murders. The same feeling prevails in Michigan where it is found that life imprisonment is not as effective a deterrent as the death penalty. France and Switzerland abolished the old law some years ago and both countries found it necessary to return to it. In all countries and all states it has been proven that the death penalty is the greatest prevention of murder, the rope and the electric chair being the most dreaded of all punishments, and many a murderous hand ZETTE 26, 1914 NUMBER 8 SCHOOL OF FIRST GATE MORRS MAKE POOR NIST THE ELOLOCAL BOYS AND FRED OWHAT CAPITAL IS JUSTIFILE At score of 19 1-3 Anaheim Union and San Pedro high Friday evening in the series schedulin California High league. The quesion that life imprisonsubstituted for the enforcement for capigh the Anaheim need to uphold the difficult side upon argument, they points presented by and outclassed them as apparent to eviduidence before the news was announced has been stayed by the thought of swift retribution through their means. Fred spoke for 18 minutes and demolished every point made by his opponent. Norman Whitten was the next speaker for San Pedro. Whitten presenta­ted a good argument for his cause but was handicapped somewhat be­cause his voice is not attuned to oratory. He dwelt principally on the frequent miscarriages of justice and the possibility of meting out an innocent man a punishment that was beyond the recall of human agency. He cited incidents where men were executed for crimes which they had not com­mitted. It is contrary to the laws of Providence and civilization, and is a retaliation against the innocent as it forever deprives the wife and child­ren of the condemned man of their support he said. He advocated that the condemned be put to work and the wages of their labor be paid to those depending upon them. Frank Schacht who wound up the argument for the negative, unlike his opponent, has a voice especially ado­ted to public speaking, and should become a politician, a lawyer or a minister. He began by declaring that he had no sympathy with maukish sentiment. Prison authorities tell us that after six months' imprisonment there is little likelihood of a man's reformation. He usually becomes incor­rigible. Moreover as a murderer always professes contrition and conversion after receiving the death sentence FAMOUS DRAMA PRESENTED BY K. OF P. DAMON AND PYTHIAS WILL BE STAGED AT MASONIC HALL DECEMBER 9 AND 10 FIRST CLASS TALENT ENGAGED TO DRILL THE AMATEURS AND ASSIST IN PRODUCTION Preparations are making by the Ana­helm Knights of Pythias for staging one of the most interesting plays on the boards today. It is the drama of Damon and Pythias, and embodies one of the most beautiful stories handed down to us from past ages. It is a spectacular production, the characters being all clothed in rich and artistic costumes. The cast will be made up of local talent with the exception of Damon and Calanthe, the bethrothed of Pythias, which characters will be assumed by William Morton Rasmus and his wife, the promoters of the play, who will drill the amateurs and perfect them in their parts. The question that life imprisonment substituted for the punishment for captain Anaheim used to uphold the difficult side upon argument, they points presented by and outclassed them was apparent to evidence before the cases was announced on. The Anaheim and Owen and Frank being represented and Norman Whitwe 'Profs. Gold of the Lincoln, and Prof. Griffin, music and noise opened. Charles the society, pre-his duties merely of the speakers, orchestra, under the guest, rendered two selections. The hard Backs as lead of popular home and the yell brig-Clark Scott, made ward. First speaker and punishment was from the barbarous abolished with the and punishments says. In the olden old entirely respond without reference to, and putting him easiest mode of dismay the reformation popular. It is betinal and make him to take his life, capitated to convict on meant death, a very small per were ever punished which have abolition a much largerurderers are con-case of a miscarriage can be abolished capital two innocent men, and been hanged. died in states where has been abolished city of punishment against crime it. Rector followed Schacht and endeavored to refute some of his arguments in a five minute talk, but his efforts were vain. Everybody, including the San Pedro speakers, knew the Anaheim boys had won before the verdict of the judges was handed up. HAS NEPHEWS IN THREE ARMIES ...codore Ziegler's Klinfolks in France Germany and Belgium A state of affairs probably without parallel in the history of warfare is recounted by Theodore Ziegler of this city, with reference to the great war now ravaging Europe, who states that he has nephews fighting in the French, German and Belgian armies. Mr. Ziegler is a naturalized American citizen whose native land is Alsace, where fierce fighting has been in progress since the beginning of the war. His home is near Mulhausen, which is of the most beautiful stories handed down to us from past ages. It is a spectacular production, the characters being all clothed in rich and artistic costumes. The cast will be made up of local talent with the exception of Damon and Calanthe, the bethrothed of Pythias, which characters will be assumed by William Morton Rasmus and his wife, the promoters of the play, who will drill the amateurs and perfect them in their parts. Most people are familiar with the story of Damon and Pythias. They lived in Syracuse during the reign of Dionysius, 2300 years ago, four hundred years before the birth of Christianity. Dionysius was the man who compelled the offender, Damocles, to sit at a banquet under a heavy sword, suspended by a single hair. Damon was a senator of Syracuse and Pythias a soldier. In the stress of political strife that swung about Syracuse, they found need of a close friendship. They were men of high ideals and unblemished honor, and the political atmosphere incident to the rule of Dionysius was not pleasing to them. Damon publicly denounced him and was imprisoned for his temerity and condemned to death. He asked permission to go home and arrange his private affairs, and Pythias offered to become a hostage for him. After overcoming many difficulties that beset his return journey, Damon arrived in Syracuse just in the nick of time to save Pythias from execution. Dionysius was so touched by such devotion that he pardoned the offender. He even asked to be admitted as a third member into so loyal and devoted a brotherhood, and his request was granted. It was upon this story of friendship, idelity and brotherly love that the Knights of Pythias lodge was founded. Such friendships are undying. Were you to walk the streets of the City of Syracuse where far-off Sicily is washed by the waters of the Mediterranean, you could not, today locate among its tombs and ruins the temple site or mausoleum of the great Dionysius, the greatest man of his age. The glories of his triumphs in war over the Carthaginians and the Grecian cities, have long since faded from memory. The trophies of conquest brought by him from sacked cities and ruined temples, have been dissipated long ago. The poems which he wrote have not survived and all the power of his empire has so wasted A state of affairs probably without parallel in the history of warfare is recounted by Theodore Ziegler of this city, with reference to the great war now ravaging Europe, who states that he has nephews fighting in the French, German and Belgian armies. Mr. Ziegler is a naturalized American citizen whose native land is Alsace, where fierce fighting has been in progress since the beginning of the war. His home is near Mulhausen, which is not far from the fortress of Belfort, and the fortified towns of Nancy and Verdun. He is just in receipt of a letter from his sister, who lives in Paris, stating that her seven sons are on the battle line in France. One is attached to the aviation corps. All have so far escaped any casualties. Mr. Ziegler has a sister living in Alsace who has three sons in the German army. These ten young men are fighting each other and it may be have participated in the taking and retaking of Mulhausen where terrific conflicts have raged for many weeks past. He has also a sister in Belgium, whose two sons are in the Belgian army. He has not recently heard from these latter two sisters, and does not know at what particular point on the firing line their sons are engaged. But that his nephews in the German and French armies are engaged in the fighting in and about Alsace seems probable. Like every citizen of America, Mr. Ziegler hopes for a speedy cessation of hostilities, and hopes that after the conflict is over Europe may enjoy the blessings of peace for many years to come. Syril Tipton, one of Anaheim's athletes, is a member of the U.S.C. football team, and has gone to Tacoma, Washington, to assist in the scrimmage which will be pulled off there on Thanksgiving day. Ranean, you could not, today locate among its tombs and ruins the temple site or mausoleum of the great Dionysius, the greatest man of his age. The glories of his triumphs in war over the Carthaginians and the Grecian cities, have long since faded from memory. The trophies of conquest brought by him from sacked cities and ruined temples, have been dissipated long ago. The poems which he wrote have not survived and all the power of his empire has so wasted away that, like the leaves of yester-year, the places which knew him once know him no more and shall not know him again forever. Yet after 2300 years have passed, a scene which occurred in the market place of Syracuse in the reign of Dionysius will be re-enacted. It is a story of delity and friendship cherished as one of the heirlooms of the race. This play was recently produced in Long Beach by Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus, and the papers claim it was one of the most beautiful celebrations ever held in that city. Besides Damon and Calanthe the cast is composed of Pythias, Dionysius, Philistus, Damocles, Procles, Hermion, and Damon's child. These will all be local people, selected from the best talent in the city. With costly costumes gorgeous setting and excellent music the affair will be one of the best ever presented to an Anaheim audience. The cast of characters is not yet complete. The play will be given at Masonale hall, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings December 9 and 10. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the K. of P. lodge. The full cast will be selected and rehersals begin within a few days. F. C. Krause and wife, Prof. and Mrs. E. W. Hauck, and Misses Lucille Krause and Jessie Boyd visited Santa Iggo canyon Sunday.