anaheim-gazette 1915-05-06

VOLUME XXXXV LIGHTING SYSTEM WILL SOON BE COMPLETED CONTRACTOR HOUTS EXPECTS JUICE TO BE TURNED ON WITHIN TEN DAYS MAY BE NECESSARY TO RESORT TO LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TO REMOVE PHONE POLES Within ten days, possibly less time, it is promised, unless some unforeseen incident intervenes, the ornamental street lighting system will be completed and the juice turned on. All of the posts with the exception of half a dozen have been erected, and the others are awaiting the removal of electric light poles which happen to be planted on the spot where the lamp posts are to stand. Superintendent of streets Sackett is busy removing the city's poles from the streets to the alleys and states the job will be completed as early as possible. W. H. Houts, who had the contract the audience hears the last strains, but each one present carries the memory of the music for days and weeks to come. It is well known how this symphonic poem—it can scarcely be described as an overture—is based on Napoleon's retreat from Moscow. A broad, flowing melody, taken from one of the chants used in the Greek church opens the work; and this is presently succeeded by some picturesque battle music. At one time high above the tumult arises the Marcellalse, at another a theme of Russian extract appears, the two motives alternating as the fight gives the advantage to first one side and then the other. The whole work forming one of the most vivid and striking tone pictures to be found in the whole history of music. FOX HOUNDS KILL BIG COYOTE ON EMERY RANCH Local Sportsmen Indulge in Exciting Outdoor Sport in Nearby Hills A bunch of fox hounds were taken out into the hills back of the Emery ranch one day recently by Joe Wagner, Gus Meyers and Ed Sears and the dogs succeeded in killing one of the largest coyotes seen in those parts for some time. The sportsmen have hunt- PLENTY TO BLOCK GERMAN MRS. HARTUNG REFER FROM FRIEND ON BANKS OF THE NATIVE AND RESIDENT MAH, BUT EXILED HOME BY THE WHEN Mr. and Mrs. boarded the Prince El Colombo, Ceylon, en andarla during their re-world, two of the po whom they became sped were Mr. and Mrs. kangoon, Burmah. Then on the way to German daughters who were o Mainz. Before the shandria the two famil intimate friends. The Egyptian port, Mr. and going up the Nile to street lighting system will be completed and the juice turned on. All of the posts with the exception of half a dozen have been erected, and the others are awaiting the removal of electric light poles which happen to be planted on the spot where the lamp posts are to stand. Superintendent of streets Sackett is busy removing the city's poles from the streets to the alleys and states that three days after the last pole is removed the lights can be turned on. It has been necessary to overhaul the power house to some extent and add new equipment, a new switch board being one of the improvements. This has not yet arrived but is on the way, and is expected to be here within a few days. The only deviation from the original plans is the dilitorious action or refusal of the phone company to remove its poles to the alleys in the lighting zone. It agreed to the proposition when the matter was first presented to the trustees, but later asked as a consideration permission to raise the rates as compensation for the cost of removal. The ordinance granting the company permission to erect the poles states that they shall be removed at any time the city officials consider them obstructing, hampering or interfering with public improvements, and Superintendent Sackett hints that he can remove them with his own hands if it becomes necessary to resort to drastic measures to get them out of the way. The poles will be removed, but it is probable the city will be compelled to take legal steps in order to force their removal. The wooden awnings with their supporting posts have all been taken down, and where the poles are removed there will be nothing left for a weary man to loan against but the ornamental lamp posts. There are 64 posts within the zone. It extend from Philadelphia to Clementine on Center and from Cypress to Broadway on Los Angeles. The posts are 14 feet high and are surmounted with a cluster of five globes. The center light is of 125 candle power, and the 4 smaller ones 64 each, making a 384 candle power for each post. Contractor Houts has had them painted a brilliant green color and they Local Sportsmen Indulge In Exciting Outdoor Sport In Nearby Hills A bunch of fox hounds were taken out into the hills back of the Emery ranch one day recently by Joe Wagner, Gus Meyers and Ed Sears and the dogs succeeded in killing one of the largest coyotes seen in those parts for some time. The sportsmen have hunted all the hills for many miles around and take great delight in bagging a bob cat or a coyote. On their last hunt the dogs were turned loose north of the Emery ranch and soon picked up a scent and in the thick underbrush started the coyote. The varmint was run for a short while and took refuge in a clearing within a big bunch of cactus. Within a short time a two year old female hound of Wagner's located the coyote and bounded in after him. Other dogs followed, literally climbing over the high cactus bush to get into the kill. With in a few minutes the coyote was dispatched by the dogs. It was one of the largest killed for several years. The dogs were rounded up and later the hunts returned home. The Wagner hound failed to return and it is feared she may have been trapped or killed. All hounds if left unhampered will always return to their owners. Mr Wagner is a hunting enthusiast and takes part in all the county meets, the annual round-ups which are held in the Santiago and Trabuco ranges being looked forward to with keen interest. The fox hound is fearless when in pursuit of game, and would just as soon tackle a mountain lion as it would a coyote. Some dogs are more ferocious than others, and Mr. Wagner ventures the assertion that his hound, which failed to return with the pack, would fight alone any kind of animal. He is fearful that the hound may have been killed in an encounter with more than one coyote or bob cat. The pack belonging to these gentlemen are considered to be the best in the state. Recently Mr. Wagner received a telephone call from the Olinda section, saying a mountain lion had just been seen in the hills. He immediately repaired to the place with his hounds, but no trace of a mountain lion was encountered. Although in a short run his dogs killed a big bobcat. andria during their re- world, two of the piles whom they became sped were Mr. and Mrs. Rangoon, Burmah. Then on the way to German daughters who were o Mainz. Before she shied and andraia the two family intimate friends. The Egyptian port, Mr. and going up the Nile to of the ancient Egyptians Mrs. Schweitzer traveled Germany. Two months ago Anaheim travelled Italy and France and many, they boarded Mainz one day for a trip and were surprised sadd their friends of the board. They were taken for a holiday to warm friendship which tween the two parties seas was renewed. Since returning home has kept up a correspondence here friend, several passed between them, or is a native Burmese born in Rangoon, but ceasingly wealthy, and of high education and Hartung received a Monday morning, which reads as follow. Mainz, 21 My Dear Mrs. Hartung Thanks very much come lines dated February came to hand on the I are so happy to hear your dear self are in doing well in the work tung is now a gentil and has gained 20 pts He will have more stu to all sorts of tricks. How very often we time on board Elithe Friedrich. Ll think in those days us, and what this stu for her country. Whi taken place in this sh though we are separa of miles, we have s have a chat with each is a grand consolation. Since last July I ran from Rangoon, till this month, when I got a foe agents. They receive thru them through th There are 64 posts within the zone. It extend from Philadelphia to Clementine on Center and from Cypress to Broadway on Los Angeles. The posts are 14 feet high and are surmounted with a cluster of five globes. The center light is of 125 candle power, and the 4 smaller ones 64 each, making a 384 candle power for each post. Contractor Houts has had them painted a brilliant green color and they present a much handsome appearance than the unsightly poles which have been obstructing the sidewalks. The posts cost $45 each. The city pays this bill and the property owners on Center and Los Angeles streets, within the zone, are assessed one dollar per front foot to pay the cost of installation. Owners of property beyond the zone on both streets have been advocating an extension of the system, and it is probable that within a short time it will be extended to the city limits in all four directions. In addition to this Judge Shanley has put up four ornamental lights at his own expense on South Lemon-Herman Stern has inaugurated the system on Zeyn street, and there is a likelihood that individual lights will be erected by individual property owners in other sections of town. FINE MUSIC TO BE HEARD AT AUDITORIUM At the request of many Anaheim people Signor Creatore has consented to include in his program next Saturday, May 8, Tachalkowsky's remarkable overture "1812". No other band known has been able to handle this overture in the way it is presented by Creatore's band. It is wonderful to observe how Signor Creatore brings the different sections of his band into action and as quietly retires them at his command; how sharp the attack and equally marked the finish. It is always with a feeling of regret that The pack belonging to these gentlemen are considered to be the best in the state. Recently Mr. Wagner received a telephone call from the Olinda section, saying a mountain lion had just been seen in the hills. He immediately repaired to the place with his hounds, but no trace of a mountain lion was encountered. Although in a short run his dogs killed a big bobcat. Other hunts will be arranged for in the near future; the sportsmen going into the more remote canyon sections for their game. A PLEASANT SURPRISE A surprise party was given Gilbert Kraemer by Miss Leonora Pettigrew on Friday evening at his parent's home at Placentia, the occasion being his nineteenth birthday. The evening was spent in games, singing and dancing, which was enjoyed by all. Refreshments were served at a late hour in their beautiful dining room which was arranged daintily on two large tables, with a large birthday cake illuminated with nineteen red and green candles, the senior class colors. After refreshments the school mates presented Gilbert with a beautiful silver military set. He expressed his sincere thanks and added it was a surprise he would never forget. Those present were: Misses Lila Loss, Doris Luzler, Margaret Chapman, Virginia Earle, Leonora Pettigrew, Etelka Berkenstock, Mildred Porter, Ada Thompson, Cecilia Evans, Adella Kraemer, Nora Brown, Angelline Kraemer. Messrs. Gilbert Kraemer, Lucian Proud, Ottoy Pettigrew, Emmett Wetin John Ortega, Donald McComber, Sam Kraemer, Forest Hurst, Leeland Smith, Kenneth McLellan, Leo Porter, Arnold Kraemer, Lewis Lemke. In the we sma' hours of the morning the happy party broke up and returned to their homes. Since last July I ran from Rangeon, till the month, when I got a few agents. They received to them through the sul in Amsterdam, and told me that has taken in charge standing to our credit are still kept in charities and will collect taxes on them. All our firm who are Gen-taken as prisoners only a few days ago daughters received fours, who did not knit and of whom we we can imagine what pleas when we saw his hand although there was no on the card but his name ten to him at once's will receive my letter sure he and our other want to know where we getting on. Thanks to the Almighty again the pleasure to everything is going on and we are content. come on and we have my weather which dear Burmah and me When will I see my niece Only when God's aid and the longed for peace all over the world. Day we are praying for Almighty to be mere end to this very sad tue is quiet here, and the eat and drink. Our n here are not half wh Rangoon. Our daughter ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1915 PLENTY TO EAT IN BLOCKADED GERMANY MRS. HARTUNG RECEIVES LETTER FROM FRIEND WHO LIVES ON BANKS OF THE RHINE NATIVE AND RESIDENT OF BURMAH, BUT EXILED FROM HER HOME BY THE WAR When Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung boarded the Prince Eitel Friedreich at Colombo, Ceylon, en route for Alexandra during their recent tour of the world, two of the passengers with whom they became speedily acquainted were Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer of Rangoon, Burmah. These people were on the way to Germany to visit their daughters who were in a school at Mainz. Before the ship reached Alexandra the two families had become intimate friends. They parted at the Egyptian port, Mr. and Mrs. Hartung going up the Nile to view the works on very nicely in their studies, and they hope to be promoted to higher classes after Easter. For the Holy Feast of Easter we wish you and your family all luck and happiness. Don't forget to pray for us. I am getting on fine with my household duties. The maid is a nice and willing girl and we are very content with her. You and yours are always welcome to our homes. We hope the day is not too far off when we can embrace each other. My husband and daughters join me in all good wishes. Kindest regards to you and your family. Yours in friendship. Mary Schweltzer. BENEFICIAL RAINS CHEER THE RANCHERS FREAKISH STORM IN PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHLAND WITH GENTLE SHOWER HERE DEATH SUMMONS FULLERTON PIONEER EDWARD R. AMERIGE PASSES AWAY IN LOS ANGELES ON MONDAY MORNING WAS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL SETTLERS OF TOWNSITE WHICH IS NOW FLOURISHING CITY News of the death of Edward R. Amerige who passed away in Los Angeles on Monday morning, was received here with keen regret on the part of his many friends and former associates. Amerige had been in failing health for some years past, but it had not been known the end was so near. He was one of the pioneers of Fullerton and with his brother, George N. Amerige and other capitalists laid out the townsite, which has developed into one of the most prosperous cities in Southern California. The Amerige brothers resided in this city for a number of years previous to their andria during their recent tour of the world, two of the passengers with whom they became speedily acquainted were Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer of Rangoon, Burma. These people were on the way to Germany to visit their daughters who were in a school at Mainz. Before the ship reached Alexandria the two families had become intimate friends. They parted at the Egyptian port, Mr. and Mrs. Hartung going up the Nile to view the works of the ancient Egyptians, and Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer traveling on toward Germany. Two months later, after the Anaheim travelers had visited Italy and France and passed into Germany, they boarded a steamer at Mainz one day for a trip up the Rhine, and were surprised and delighted to find their friends of the Eltel Fritz on board. They were taking their daughters for a holiday to Bingen. The warm friendship which sprang up between the two parties on the high seas was renewed. Since returning home Mrs. Hartung has kept up a correspondence with here friend, several letters having passed between them. Mrs. Schweitzer is a native Burmese, having been born in Rangoon, but her family is exceedingly wealthy, and she is a lady of high education and refinement. Mrs. Hartung received a letter from her Monday morning, written in English, which reads as follows: Mainz, 22nd March, 1915. My Dear Mrs. Hartung. Thanks very much for your welcome lines dated February 16th, which came to hand on the 17th instant. We are so happy to hear your family and your dear self are in good health and doing well in the world. So, Mr. Hartung is now a gentleman of leisure and has gained 20 pounds in weight! He will have more strength to be up to all sorts of tricks. How very often we have spoken of the time on board the S. S. Prinz Elthel Friedrich. Little did we all think in those days what was before us, and what this steamer could do for her country. What changes have taken place in this short time, and although we are separated by thousands of miles, we have still the luck to have a chat with each other, and this is a grand consolation for me. Since last July I received no news from Rangoon, till the 12th of this month, when I got a few lines from our agents. They received my letter sent to them through the American con CHEER THE RANCHERS FREAKISH STORM IN PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHLAND WITH GENTLE SHOWER HERE FROST IN SOME SECTIONS AND SNOW IN THE MOUNTAINS, BUT LITTLE DAMAGE DONE The storm which spread over the greater portion of the Southland Saturday and Sunday was so unusual that ourean canals and others who areustomated to keeping an eye on weather conditions declare it was nothing short of a frost. Rain, snow and hail was reported from various points, and in some sections the thermometer felt to freezing point. In Los Angeles on Saturday the mercury ran down to 41, which was the lowest recorded on any day since less. Along the coast high winds, prevailed and much damage was done to piers and houses on the water front. Here in Anaheim the storm was as gentle as a summers shower. The rain came in tituli and unexpected gusts during the two days, but there was no wind and the thermometeracked several degrees of getting down to the freezing point. The precipitation here, according to Mr. Dickel'sguage, was 51 of an inch, bringing the total rainfall for the season to 19.01 last year at this date, the register showed 18.72 inches which was several inches above the normal.Eighteen hundredths of an inch was registered after this date last year, making 18.90 in all.A sharp-shower of hail was reported in one of the suburbs Saturday, but the nearest snow to us fell on the mountain range northeast.The peaks are all covered with a heavy blanket of the beautiful. Weather indicator Carpenter says the freak storm was merely a stop over from the east.Nearly the whole of the United States was covered by a heavy storm, and the portion we caught was only a tempered fringe of the outer rim which was circling around the central point.At Riverside, Ontario, Oxnard and other points frosts were reported but not sufficiently heavy to cause material damage to the citrus crop.Redlands reports here with keen regret on the part of his many friends and former associates.Amerige had been in failing health for some years past, but it had not been known the end was so near; it was one of the ploneers of Fullerton and with his brother, George N.Amerige and other capitalists laid out the townsite, which has developed into one of the most prosperous cities in Southern California.The Amerige brothers resided in this city for a number of years previous to their large purchases in the new townsite.They were engaged in the real estate business,and their hopes of fortunes to be made in this valley, while regarded as visionary on the part of many of the old timers throughout the county,have nevertheless proven their clear insight into the future,and have abundantly proved their wisdom,for lands in those days sold for $100 per acre have risen to values of thousands of dollars.The townite of Fullerton had been for years a mustard patch,and while fine groves of oranges and walnuts had been grown in the adjacent country,no one looked for the creation of a townsite there,tunnel the Ameriges came on from Malden,Mass.,and interested capitalists in the purchase of large tracts of land at that point.When the Santa Fe railroad built through this section from San Diego to Los Angeles,the Ameriges erected the St.George hotel,在1888,and the hostelry became at once famous as one of the best hotels in Southern California.They invested heavily in lands at Fullerton,and took an active part in the upbuilding of the community.When a subsiding of values followed the bursting of the boom in those years,the never lost faith in the future of the community,and the deceased lived to see really values reach their high water mark,但 eclipse them greatly on every side. Amerige was one of the leaders in the creation of Orange county and took an active part in its establishment.Hewa was a man of education and rare judgment in business ventures,and saw the future of this valley as probably no other man who ever lived here.Hewa regarded by some as a visionary booster and boomer,但 that his judgment was sound and was founded upon his sincere convictions of the future greatness of this section has been abundantly proved in the great advancement of reality values throughout the valley.Hewa was for a number of years a director of think in those days what was before us, and what this steamer could do for her country. What changes have taken place in this short time, and although we are separated by thousands of miles, we have still the luck to have a chat with each other, and this is a grand consolation for me. Since last July I received no news from Rangoon, till the 12th of this month, when I got a few lines from our agents. They received my letter sent to them through the American consul in Amsterdam, and now have written and told me that the government has taken in charge all the money standing to our credit, but our agents are still kept in charge of our properties and will collect rents and pay the taxes on them. All the members of our firm who are Germans have been taken as prisoners. This we learned only a few days ago from a card our daughters received from a friend of ours, who did not know our address, and of whom we were anxious. You can imagine what pleasure it gave us when we saw his hand writing again, although there was no news whatever on the card but his name. I have written to him at once and I do hope he will receive my letter, because I am sure he and our other friends, will want to know where and how we are getting on. Thanks to the Almighty God I have again the pleasure to tell you that everything is going on well with us, and we are content. The spring has come on and we have beautiful sunny weather which reminds me of dear Burmah and my friends there. When will I see my native land again? Only when God's anger is appeased and the longed for peace reigns again all over the world. Every hour of the day we are praying and begging the Almighty to be merciful and put an end to this very sad time. Everything is quiet here, and there is plenty to eat and drink. Our monthly expenses here are not half what they were in Rangoon. Our daughters are getting Weather indicator Carpenter says the freak storm was merely a stop over from the east. Nearly the whole of the United States was covered by a heavy storm, and the portion we caught was only a tempered fringe of the outer rim which was circling around the central point. At River-side, Ontario, Oxnard and other points frosts were reported but not sufficiently heavy to cause material damage to the citrus crop. Redlands reports the coldest May day ever known in that section. At Santa Barbara a heavy gale was blowing from the ocean which did considerable damage along the water front. In Ventura county heavy snows fell in the mountains. The only damage reported was among the beans, which will have to be replanted in some places. San Bernardino says the snow line on the mountains there was lower than ever before known. Orange county's damage consists merely in the destruction of a small quantity of hay, which will be offset a thousand fold by the beneficial effects of the rain. Many May day revelers had their enthusiasm chilled by the cold showers, not only in this but in other counties of the South. The slippery highway was responsible for an accident in which three men narrowly escaped death last Saturday. The men were A. A. Mills of this city, and S. S. Twombly and L. A. Hampton of Fullerton. The accident occurred at the sharp corner on the state highway near the county hospital. The party was on the way to Santa Ana in Twombly's auto and in turning the corner the wheels skidded and the machine turned turtle. All the occupants were thrown clear of the auto and none of them was seriously injured. Mr. Mills discovered later that his back was somewhat wrenched, but he was satisfied to be let off with nothing more serious. He was a man of education and rare judgment in business ventures, and saw the future of this valley as probably no other man who ever lived here. He was regarded by some as a visionary booster and boomer, but that his judgment was sound and was founded upon his sincere convictions of the future greatness of this section has been abundantly proved in the great advancement of realty values throughout the valley. He was for a number of years a director of the Anaheim Union Water company and served one term in the assembly. He erected a number of substantial buildings at Fullerton, and on his many trips east had ever the same story to tell of the coming greatness of Southern California. He was the means of attracting hither many settlers who have since become well known in the development of the valley. His death will come as a personal loss to many who regarded him as a gentleman of high qualities, and his passing occasioned sincere regret throughout the community. He was aged 55 years, and was unmarried. Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock at Seal's chapel, Fullerton, under the auspices of Masonic lodge, of which deceased had been a member. The body will be shipped at 9:30 o'clock on Friday morning to the former home of the deceased at Malden, Mass., for interment. The body will be accompanied by George H. Amerige, brother of the deceased. LOUIS LA MONT DIES AT PASADENA HOME Man Well Known in Anaheim Succumbs After Long Illness After an illness extending over many months, Louis LaMont died at his home in Pasadena Friday, at the age of 62 years. He leaves a wife, a daughter, Mrs. A. Davie of Atlanta, Ga., and two sons, Louis and Victor, Co THE MIMMONS BARTON BEER HERIGE PASSES ANGELLES ON WORNING ORIGINAL SET-UP SITE, WHICH ISHING CITY h of Edward R. away in Los Anning, was receivigret on the part and former assoc'd been in falling past, but it had end was so near, aloneers of Fuller mother, George N. capitalists laid out has developed innosperous cities in The Amerige this city for a previous to their the former living in Los Angeles and the latter in this city. Mr. LaMont was a frequent visitor to Anaheim and made many friends here. The funeral was held at the undertaking parlors of Edwards, Gamish & Heath at Pasadena on Monday, Rev. David Todd Gilmor of this city officiating. Mr. LaMont was a member of the Modern Woodmen and Mystic Workers and the former order had charge of the funeral arrangements. He was buried in Rosedale cemetery, Los Angeles. Those who attended the funeral from here were V. W. LaMont and family, C. H. Fisher and family, Mrs. William Fisher, Mrs. Joseph Backs, Mrs. Bertha Zimmerman and Walter and Charles Koehler. A magnificent floral cross was sent by the Order of Eagles. DEATH RELIEVES LONG AND SEVERE SUFFERING Helen Shumway Passes Away After Six Months' Illness Helen Shumway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shumway, died at the family home at 624 E. Adele street at 9:30 p.m. Saturday after an illness of nearly six months. Dilution of the heart was the complaint from which she suffered. All efforts to relieve her YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENT, NO WATCH-FUL WAITING THE MANIFOLD ADVANTAGES OF ORANGE COUNTY EXTOLLED IN HAPPY SPEECHES MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ROYALTY ENTERTAINED BY OUR CITIZENS The Associated Chambers of Commerce held their regular monthly meeting in the banquet room of the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening. The attendance, owing to inclement weather, was not as large as expected. Covers were laid for about seventy-five. Prof. E. W. Hauck made the address of welcome and extended the glad hand of fellowship in a felicitous speech. Prof. Hauck remarked that he was a bit surprised to be called upon to bid the visitors welcome to our city, but proved equal to the oc- HELEN SHUMWAY PASSES AWAY AFTER SIX MONTHS' ILLNESS Helen Shumway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shumway, died at the family home at 624 E. Adele street at 9:30 p.m. Saturday after an illness of nearly six months. Dilation of the heart was the complaint from which she suffered. All efforts to relieve her were of no avail, as the physicians were unable to check the advance of the disease. The little girl was 12 years of age. Funeral services were held at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors at 2:30 o'clock Monday. Rev. E. J. Statom, pastor of the Fullerton Presbyterian church officiated, assisted by Revs. F. W. Mitchell of this city and D. D. Fitch of Glendale, and she was interred in Anaheim cemetery. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful and a large number of friends were in attendance. The pallbearers, all young friends of the little girl, were Wayne Amack, Lloyd Ross, Francis Elliott, Elmer Janss, George Smithburn and Vern Smith. LIGHTS FLASHING FROM VESSELS AT SEA Two British Cruisers Bound South, Convoying Two Merchantmen Flashes from a searchlight at sea were plainly seen in town on Monday evening at 7:30, a number of excitable youths declaring that the lights were signaling what seemed to be letters. It appears they have it that two British war ships were on their way south off San Pedro at this time convoying two merchantmen. The vessels probably used their lights to locate hostile vessels, but probably found none. A dispatch from the coast said the vessels were so far out their class could not be distinguished, but there was no doubt the vessels were British. The ships were probably 30 miles from this city, and flashes from their lights could be easily discernable for many minutes. Flashes from the searchlight at Mount Lowe are frequently seen at this city and at other points throughout the valley. ROTHENBERG'S FRIENDS ARE THINKING OF HIM Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening. The attendance, owing to inclement weather, was not as large as expected. Covers were laid for about seventy-five. Prof. E. W. Hauck made the address of welcome and extended the glad hand of fellowship in a felicitous speech. Prof. Hauck remarked that he was a bit surprised to be called upon to bid the visitors welcome to our city, but proved equal to the occasion and delighted the assembled guests with a forceful address intermingled with wit and humor. Words of welcome are on all of our faces here in Anaheim. Prof. Hauck said, and the word welcome is also over all our doors, except the jail. The speaker took occasion to remark that he has been a resident here not so very long, but he feels as though he has resided here for years, so hospitable are the citizens of Anaheim. Prof. Hauck said he was glad to have been present at this joyous gathering, and related an incident that happened while he was on his way to attend the meeting, which he felt constrained to narrate as a simile. He had called for a fellow school teacher to accompany him, and the little daughter of his collaborator wanted to accompany them, but her father told the child she had better stay at home with her mamma and say her prayers, if she wanted to go to heaven, and then go to bed. "But papa, I don't want to go to heaven; I want to go with you," said the child. Walter Eden of Santa Ana responded and took occasion to thank the ladies of the Eastern Star for the splendid banquet to which ample justice had been done. While the attendance was not as large as had attended other meetings of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, he characterized this gathering as a representative one, considering the stormy weather. Mr. Eden declared that he was not an after dinner speaker, and felt as though he was unable to respond to the happy welcome extended him and his fellow citizens. The speaker gave a word picture of our grand little county and paid a compliment to Anaheim and its enterprising citizens. He spoke complimentary of our school teacher president and, while not coinciding with many of his ideas, he felt as though we have a great man in the White House, a man who has the courage of his con- of education and business ventures, of this valley as man who ever lived added by some as a boomer, but that sound and was sincere convictions less of this section fully proved in the realty values day. He was for a director of the water company and the assembly number of substantialton, and on his ever the same coming greatness. He was the first hither many setace become well apportioned of the vallecome as a person-regarded him as a qualities, and his sincere regret community. He was not unmarried. He will be held this morning at 3 o'clock at Barton, under the cottage lodge, of which a member. He shipped at 9:30 morning to the form-ceased at Malden, at The body will George H. Amer-deceased. DIES ASADENA HOME in Anaheim Succ-Long Illness extending over LaMont died atena Friday, at thee leaves a wife, a Daviq of Atlanta, Louis and Victor, County Clerk W. B. Williams, and County Assessor Jim Sleeper were in attendance upon the associated chombers of commerce meeting held in this city on Thursday evening. ROTHENBERG'S FRIENDS ARE THINKING OF HIM Former Anaheim Resident Must Have Been In Thickest Of Flanders Fighting. Friends of Henry Rothenberg, who is with the German army in the trenches at Ypres, and whose letters to relatives here have appeared in these columns, have been thinking of him of late, and speculating whether his usual good fortune attended him in the recent severe fighting on the Yser. Rothenberg is attached to a German battery and was undoubtedly in the thickest of the fight. He advanced with the Germany army through Belgium and for many months past has been in the trenches in Flanders. He is a regular subscriber to this newspaper, which is forwarded him at the front. His friends here express the hope that he is alive and well, and if these lines should fall under his eyes, he will know they have not forgotten him. Rothenberg formerly resided in this city, and went to Germany on a visit to relatives a year ago. He joined the artillery arm of the service at the outbreak of hostilities, and was at the siege of Liege, Namour, Lille and other points in the war-stricken area. The proposed raise of the minimum gas charge in the city of Orange came up for considerable discussion. It is the intention of the Southern Counties Gas company to ask the railroad commission to raise the rate from 50 cents to a dollar. The case has been fully explained in these columns in previous issues. The Associated Chambers went on record as being opposed to any raise in price of natural gas. W. B. Williams moved that the county buy three hundred badges for advertising purposes at the two expositions. A very pretty emblem has been designed, showing a miniature orange, and they are in great demand. All Orange county visitors may obtain was not an after dinner speaker, and felt as though he was unable to respond to the happy welcome extended him and his fellow citizens. The speaker gave a word picture of our grand little county and paid a compliment to Anaheim and its enterprising citizens. He spoke complimentary of our school teacher president and, while not coinciding with many of his ideas, he felt as though we have a great man in the White House, a man who has the courage of his convictions, with the good of the match at heart. Secretary Metzgar read the minutes of the last regular meeting, which after correction, were approved as corrected. President Lew H. Wallace of Newport Beach took occasion at this time to thank the Associated Chambers for the honor bestowed upon him by electing him president. Mr. Wallace said this is a year of achievement and that there will be no watchful waiting, but that the Associated Chambers will be ever advancing. He will do all in his power to cry down anything that would tend to tear down any laudable enterprise, and would stand ever ready to promote the best interests of our matchless commonwealth. The proposed raise of the minimum gas charge in the city of Orange came up for considerable discussion. It is the intention of the Southern Counties Gas company to ask the railroad commission to raise the rate from 50 cents to a dollar. The case has been fully explained in these columns in previous issues. The Associated Chambers went on record as being opposed to any raise in price of natural gas. W. B. Williams moved that the county buy three hundred badges for advertising purposes at the two expositions. A very pretty emblem has been designed, showing a miniature orange, and they are in great demand. All Orange county visitors may obtain