anaheim-gazette 1915-07-01

OLIVE ROAD MAY BE CLOSED, RUMOR OSCAR RENNER INFORMS BOARD OF TRADE THAT OLD BRIDGE IS TO BE DISMANTLED SIX WEEKS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE APPROACHES TO NEW STRUCTURE The Board of Trade met in regular session on Monday evening, F. C. Krause presiding. Secretary Earl Dutton read the minutes of the previous meeting. There were about twelve members present. Oscar Renner, one of the proprietors of the S. Q. R. store, stated he had been reliably informed that the old Olive bridge was going to be dismantled and that the road would be practically closed for a period of six weeks or two months. Mr. Renner stated that the material in the old structure would be used to build approaches to the new bridge. He further stated that new lumber for that purpose could be bought, costing not any more, and perhaps less, than the at meetings it was agreed that a luncheon be served at the next meeting, the same to be held at a restaurant at 6:30 p.m., to which the wives and daughters would be invited. The entertainment committee was instructed to arrange for the luncheon upon the date designated. Messrs. Earl Dutton and Vic La Mont compose that committee and they will see that something good will be provided for the members attending. The matter of finances again came up for discussion, and it is urged that members knowing themselves to be in arrears for dues come forward and pay up. The membership now numbers about 200, but quite a number are delinquent. An invitation was received from the Los Angeles chamber of commerce to have an Anaheim float in the big Elks parade which will be held in that city on July 14. The communication was received and filed. An invitation was received from Garden Grove to attend the monthly meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, (which was held at the Grove last night). A number of citizens attended the meeting and banquet. Other matters were discussed relative to the upbuilding of the city and the meeting adjourned. SURPRISE PARTY HANDED C. H. FISHER AND WIFE Oscar Renner, one of the proprietors of the S. Q. R. store, stated he had been reliably informed that the old Olive bridge was going to be dismantled and that the road would be practically closed for a period of six weeks or two months. Mr. Renner stated that the material in the old structure would be used to build approaches to the new bridge. He further stated that new lumber for that purpose could be bought, costing not any more, and perhaps less, than the material regained from the old structure, counting upon the cost of its razing. But the main point Mr. Renner wished to emphasize was that the Olive road, one of the most important thoroughfares in the county, would be closed to traffic for a period of six weeks, thereby depriving Anaheim of trade which would naturally be diverted to some other section. By removing the old bridge, before the new one would be opened to traffic, people desiring to use that highway would be compelled to pull through the sandy river bed for a distance of 1500 feet, something which would be almost impossible. Upon motion of Mr. Renner, seconded by Prof. Hauck, and carried, the chairman was authorized to appoint a committee to vigorously protest to the Board of Supervisors against any such action as related in regard to the closing up of the Olive road. Messrs. Renner, Yungbluth and Howard were named as such committee and these gentlemen will immediately wait upon the supervisors and protest against destroying the old bridge before the new structure is completed and opened to traffic. Mr. Krause stated that upon a recent visit to the San Diego exposition he met with officials there who were anxious to have Anaheim arrange for an excursion to the southern city at some date in the near future. Committees are now working to that end and in all probability a big booster excursion from this city will be run to the exposition. The employment of a paid secretary was again brought up, but as yet no arrangement has been made by the merchants association and the board of trade committees in regard to the matter. It is contended that an energetic and capable secretary would be of benefit to the local civic bodies and it was urged that concerted action be taken by the committees with this end in view. The matter of buying electric energy from the Edison company for the city Garden Grove to attend the monthly meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, (which was held at the Grove last night). A number of citizens attended the meeting and banquet. Other matters were discussed relative to the upbuilding of the city and the meeting adjourned. SURPRISE PARTY HANDED C. H. FISHER AND WIFE Many Friends Call Unexpectedly Upon Them Sunday and Spend Enjoyable Day One of the pleasant affairs of the week was a surprise party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fisher, Sunday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mr. Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneider for lunch, and during their visit were telephoned to return home as they had company. It was a great surprise to both of them as they entered their home and found it filled with guests and rooms decorated with flowers and banners. The affair was carved on in great secrecy. Progressive whist was played in the early part of the evening, prizes being awarded the players receiving the highest and lowest points. Miss Anna Stepan of Los Angeles, won the ladies prize, and Wm. Lake won the men's prize. Mr. and Mrs. W. Koehler won the consolation prizes. After cards a war contest was held. Miss Clem Backs and Vic LaMont won the first honors and Mrs. C. W. Pendleton and Fred Schneider carried away the booby prizes. At midnight refreshments were served cafeteria style, which were enjoyed by all. Those taking part in the surprise were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koehler, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Vic LaMont, Misses Clem Backs and Anna Stepan, Messrs. Claude Swope and Chas. Koehler. JOE BURKE IN TOWN Assemblyman J. C. Burke was in town from Santa Ana on Tuesday afternoon attending to legal business. Mr. Burke is attorney for the Schmidt estate, and is now engaged in making garden grove to attend the monthly meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, (which was held at the Grove last night). A number of citizens attended the meeting and banquet. Other matters were discussed relative to the upbuilding of the city and the meeting adjourned. Mass was read previu formation exercises, where Gallagher as celebrant tuary were Revs. F. J., Manus, H. Eumelen, R., F. J., Dubbel. The boys was W. H. Kenned girls Mrs. Joseph Back. The church was filled seating capacity when, in class marched in seats reserved for them in age and size from full grown manhood a They were graduated at the smallest going first followed shortly afterwp and his party, and K immediately began the close Bishop Conaty to delivered a stirring ado young people who went entering the church, remaine sacred character owe taking, and admn that much would be exn in the future. He toldthe seven sacraments ofthe sacrament of connthe most important,a doors of the church tomitted them into full binding them to all it. Bishop Conaty is on brilliant pulpit oratoriand while he did not do on this occasion, he novulates in a fatherly manner, pointing out what expected of them, and against the temptation that would beset their part he said: "A new sacrament is event in the life of a The sacrament of connthe sacrament of bapti once in a lifetime God good to us We who receive the holy grace to be grateful There people in the world wre received the sacrament tion, and there are many never will receive it Be thankful for the priv you today of being connt The employment of a paid secretary was again brought up, but as yet no arrangement has been made by the merchants association and the board of trade committees in regard to the matter. It is contended that an energetic and capable secretary would be of benefit to the local civic bodies and it was urged that concerted action be taken by the committees with this end in view. The matter of buying electric energy from the Edison company for the city was again brought up for discussion. The committee appointed at a recent meeting to collect data relative to the furnishing of juice by the outside corporation, was requested to investigate the matter thoroughly and present facts and figures to the board of trade upon which it could base conclusions. It was stated by F. C. Krause and H. M. Adams and others that a yearly sum approximating $2000 could be saved the city by securing the electric current from the Edison company, instead of using the present plant now in operation at the city municipal works. It was argued that if this saving of money could be brought about that it would be well for the city to entertain the proposition. Those favoring this plain maintained that the present city plant could be held intact. The gentlemen did not look with favor upon the expenditure of $19,000 or $20,000 at the present time for new equipment at the city power house. It was suggested that it would be a good idea for owners of autos to purchase pennants and place them upon their machines, showing where they came from. A neat design, containing the words "Anahelm, the Mother Colony," has been suggested and the cost being nominal, it was advised that owners of cars invest in these pennants and place them upon their autos. In order to stimulate the attendance JOE BURKE IN TOWN Assemblyman J. C. Burke was in town from Santa Ana on Tuesday afternoon attending to legal business. Mr. Burke is attorney for the Schmidt estate, and is now engaged in making a settlement for the heirs. He made a notable record at Sacramento as assemblyman from the county, and being a consistent and life-long republican is opposed to the non-partisan measure which will be voted upon at a special election in the fall. Petitions are now in circulation in this county and elsewhere in the state, asking for a referendum vote on this measure. Mr. Burke says he has no doubt the new-fangled idea will be overwhelmingly defeated. MUCH WATER The Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company finds itself confronted by a most unusually good condition for this time of the year. It was the intention to start run No. 1 Monday, beginning to serve patrons in order, from the head of the ditch, but there was too much water to do so, hence it was decided to continue indefinitely furnishing water in the order of demand. "This is the first time at this period of the year that this condition has existed during my association with the company," said Secretary O. E. Mansur, "and that has been during the past 11 years. The plentiful supply of irrigating water is due to an unusually heavy rainfall and the late snows in the San Bernardino mountains, in all probability." Today is the feast of Baptist. It is a great place confirmed into the church the day of that greatest day was chosen to go before to the world the coming member this day and prays guidance and intercessions go into the world and men you will meet with tations. Pray constantly enable you to withstand tations and overcome will meet with. "You are being educated parents and fitted for th Anaheim, California, Thursday, July 1, 1915 117 CONFIRMED AT ST. BONIFACE CHURCH LARGE CLASS RECEIVE THE SACRED SACRAMENT AND ARE ADMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP BISHOP CONATY DELIVERS STIRING ADDRESS REPLATE WITH ADVICE AND ADMONITIONS With the solemn and impressive ceremonies of the church 117 persons received the sacrament of confirmation at St. Boniface Catholic church Thursday morning and were received into the bosom of the church, the Right Reverend Thomas J. Conaty, bishop of Los Angeles, being in charge of the services. The bishop was assisted by Rev. Father Buenaventura, O. F. M. and Rev. Father Boniface, O. S. B. 106 of the candidates were children and 11 adults, one-third of the number being girls and young women. Mass was read previous to the confirmation exercises, with Father J. J. Gallagher as celebrant and in the sanctuary were Revs. F. J. Conaty, J. Mc. the world. You are obligating yourself to the church and I trust that you will always be found standing for things that are good and battling the things that are evil, standing for the church and its works, and fighting its enemies, standing for righteousness, standing for upright and honorable manhood and pure and righteous womanhood. You will meet with innumerable temptations, but remember the obligation you take today, and pray for strength to enable you to keep it. I wonder how many of you are going to fall before the tempter. How many men are there who have partaken of this sacrament of confirmation, have deserted the church and been found in the ranks of those who are fighting the church: It would be better for them if they had never known the grace of God. I trust that these children who take this obligation today will always be faithful, and that not one will ever be found among those who deny God and His holy church." After the last of the class had knelt before the bishop and received the sacrament, his reverance demanded that they subscribe to a pledge of total abstinence. "Intoxication," he said, "is one of the greatest evils man...as to contend with. It is the cause of trouble, poverty and misery, and I ask you to pledge yourselves to abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors until you reach the age of 21." Each one repeated the pledge with a will. ASSAULTS WIFE WITH INTENT TO KILL G. R. WELLMAN, CRAZED WITH DRINK, ATTEMPTS TO MURDER WOMAN WHO REFUSES TO LIVE WITH HIM DESTROYS ALL HER CLOTHING IN A FIT OF RAGE BEFORE SEEKING HER AT IOWA HOUSE Armed with a wicked-looking barlow knife with a long blade so sharp that he uses it to shave with, his brain be fuddled with whiskey and a fancied grievance in his heart, G. R. Wellman on Friday afternoon invaded the Iowa rooming house in search of his wife, who is employed there as a chambermaid. Mrs. Wellman had secured a position at the Iowa house but a day or two previously, and had declared her intention of separating from her husband because of non-support and because of his frequent threats to do here bodily harm while under the influence of liquor. Wellman met his wife in the upper into the bosom of the church, the Right Reverend Thomas J. Conaty, bishop of Los Angeles, being in charge of the services. The bishop was assisted by Rev. Father Buenaventura, O. F. M. and Rev. Father Boniface, O. S. B. 106 of the candidates were children and 11 adults, one-third of the number being girls and young women. Mass was read previous to the confirmation exercises, with Father J. J. Gallagher as celebrant and in the sanctuary were Revs. F. J. Conaty, J. McManus, H. Eumelen, R. F. Byrne and F. J. Dubbel. The sponsor for the boys was W. H. Kennedy and for the girls Mrs. Joseph Backs. The church was filled to its utmost seating capacity when, at 10:30 o'clock the class marched in and took the seats reserved for them. They ranged in age and size from eight years to full grown manhood and womanhood. They were graduated in the line-up, the smallest going first. They were followed shortly afterward by the bishop and his party, and Father Gallagher immediately began the mass. At its close Bishop Conaty took charge and delivered a stirring address to the young people who were desirous of entering the church, reminding them of the sacred character of the vows they were taking, and admonishing them that much would be expected of them in the future. He told them that of the seven sacraments of the church the sacrament of confirmation was the most important, as it opened the doors of the church to them and admitted them into full membership, binding them to all its obligations. Bishop Conaty is one of the most brilliant pulpit orator in the West, and while he did not deliver a sermon on this occasion, he addressed the noviates in a fatherly and impressive manner, pointing out what the church expected of them, and warning them against the temptations and pitfalls that would beset their pathway. In part he said: "A new sacrament is an important event in the life of a Catholic child. The sacrament of confirmation, like the sacrament of baptism, comes but once in a lifetime. God has been very good to us. We who are privileged to receive the holy grace of God ought to be grateful. There are millions of people in the world who have never received the sacrament of confirmation, and there are many millions who never will receive it. You ought to be thankful for the privilege accorded you today of being confirmed into the After the last of the class had knelt before the bishop and received the sacrament, his reverance demanded that they subscribe to a pledge of total abstinence. "Intoxication," he said, "is one of the greatest evils man...as to contend with. It is the cause of trouble, poverty and misery, and I ask you to pledge yourselves to abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors until you reach the age of $1." Each one repeated this pledge with a will. DISTURBED THE PEACE FINED $5 EACH Three Orange Young Men Plead Guilty To Fighting on Anaheim's Streets Three young men from Orange, Cufford Todhunter, John Calral and Jack Christy, were in police court Monday morning charged with disturbing the peace. They were in town several hours Saturday night and just at midnight got into a fight on Los Angeles street. A man named Richardson of Olive, they declare, was the instigator of the row as he attacked another party with little or no provocation. The other two claim they merely acted as peacemakers. Richardson slipped away when the officers approached and managed to escape, but the other three were placed under arrest, but allowed to depart on each putting up $10 for his appearance Monday morning. After hearing their statements and taking the evidence of the officers, Judge Howard let them off with a fine of $5 each. Richardson is an old offender, according to the officers, having on other occasions started a rough house, but he always manages to slip away in time to save his bacon. BUENA PARK GIRL GOES EAST TO MARRY Miss Helen Wymard United to a Prominent Pennsylvania Steel Man Tuesday noon Miss Helen Wymard left via the Southern Pacific for Pittsburg, where she will be united in marriage to Mr. Norman B. Blythe, who is prominently connected with the Pittsburgh Steel Products Co., of Monessen, Pa. In honor of the approaching event a number of Miss Wymard's friends tendered her a farewell surprise shower at her parents' home last Friday evening. The affair was cleverly handled and Miss Wymard grievance in his heart, G. R. Wellman on Friday afternoon invaded the Iowa rooming house in search of his wife, who is employed there as a chambermaid. Mrs. Wellman had secured a position at the Iowa house but a day or two previously, and had declared her intention of separating from her husband because of non-support and because of his frequent threats to do here bodily harm while under the influence of liquor. Wellman met his wife in the upper corridor of the hotel, at the head of the stairway. With her was her brother-in-law; Guy Dohl and her sister, Mrs. Dohl. When he made a threatening demonstration Dohl and his wife seized and held him while Mrs. Wellman fled down the stairs. He broke away and followed her, He broke away and followed her by the hair, pulling out a considerable portion of it before being again overpowered. Someone in the house phoned for the police and Marshal Kellenberger was speedily on the scene. He found Wellman on the floor with five persons sitting on his prostrate body. Kellenberger soon landed him behind the bars in the city jail, and at his preliminary hearing Saturday morning he entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of assault and demanded a jury trial. Later in the day he expressed a desire to change his pleading and acknowledge his guilt, but Judge Howard refused the request. There was a probability that the simple charge of assault would be withdrawn and that he would be charged with assault with intent to kill. Mrs. Wellman, also it was thought would swear to a complaint of non-support against him. Wellman and his wife have been living in a small house in the rear of E. H. Adams' residence on Claudina street. He came here two months ago from Florida, but his wife and children had preceded him making the journey with other relatives. It is said by a small nephew who lived with them that Wellman was in jail when the party left Florida consequently his departure was necessarily delayed. Mr. and Mrs. Wellman have three small children, the youngest, born in Anaheim, being but six weeks of age. Two weeks ago Mrs. Wellman placed them in a foundling asylum in Los Angeles in order that she would not be encumbered with them in her efforts to secure employment. Shortly after coming here Wellman was given employment in W. L. Kreu event in the life of a Catholic child. The sacrament of confirmation, like the sacrament of baptism, comes but once in a lifetime. God has been very good to us. We who are privileged to receive the holy grace of God ought to be grateful. There are millions of people in the world who have never received the sacrament of confirmation, and there are many millions who never will receive it. You ought to be thankful for the privilege accorded you today of being confirmed into the church. Let me impress upon you what God has done for you in giving you the privilege, also that He expects you to be faithful. Always remember what He has done for you and what He demands in return; also bear in mind always what God will do to you if you disregard His commandments. It is a great obligation you are taking and He expects fidelity from you. "A soldier never runs away nor turns his back on a foe. The world has no place for a coward or a traitor. You are enlisting under the great Leader who gave His life to save the souls of men. All the great military commanders the world has produced, combined, cannot equal Him. To be a soldier under such a Leader is the greatest honor that can come to you. "Today is the feast of St. John the Baptist. It is a great privilege to be confirmed into the church on this day, the day of that greatest of Saints who was chosen to go before and herald to the world the coming of Christ. Remember this day and pray to Him for guidance and intercession. As you go into the world and mingle with men you will meet with many temptations. Pray constantly for grace to enable you to withstand these temptations and overcome the evils you will meet with. “You are being educated by your parents and fitted for the battle with Tuesday noon Miss Helen Wymard left via the Southern Pacific for Pittsburg, where she will be united in marriage to Mr. Norman B. Blythe, who is prominently connected with the Pittsburg Steel Products Co., of Mpnessen, Pa. In honor of the approaching event a number of Miss Wymard’s friends tendered her a farewell surprise shower at her parents’ home last Friday evening. The affair was cleverly handled and Miss Wymard was kept in complete ignorance of what was going on. Her father took her by automobile to Los Angeles in the afternoon, and so timed his movements that the return was not made until the guests had assembled at the hospitable home. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and the electric light effects were specially notworthy. A large number of guests, while regretting her departure, wished Miss Wymard much happiness in here Eastern home. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.K.Wymard of Orangethorpe avenue. Freshments were served and the evening was passed pleasantly by all. The guests included Mrs. Nettle Robeson, George A.Durgan, Mr. and Mrs.E.C.Cady, Mr. and Mrs.George McNellil, Mr. and Mrs.W.W.Johnson, Dr. and Mrs.Hasson, Mr. and Mrs.J.F.Simpson, Miss Wanita Simpson, Mrs.Alice Arnold and Mrs.Lillian Arnold of Honolulu, Mr. and Mrs.J.W.Robertson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.James Watson, Mr. and Mrs.C.E.Ritter, Judge and Mrs.Callaway, and numerous others. Miss Wymard received many useful and handsome gifts, which were greatly appreciated. Mrs. David Todd Gillmor and Mrs.Marshall Keelor of Garden Grove, left last week for San Francisco, where they will spend several weeks at the exposition. with them that Wellman was in jail when the party left Florida consequently his departure was necessarily delayed. Mr. and Mrs.Wellman have three small children, the youngest, born in Anaheim, being but six weeks of age. Two weeks ago Mrs.Wellman placed them in a founding asylum in Los Angeles in order that she would not be encumbered with them in her efforts to secure employment. Shortly after coming here Wellman was given employment in W.L.Kreuscher's plumbing establishment, but his inability to read and even to measure because of his ignorance of figures, prevented him getting a regular position. Mr.Kreuscher declares he was sober, industrious and willing to the extent of his ability while in his employ. Before going in search of his wife at the Iowa house Wellman went to their home on Claudina street and destroyed her wardrobe. Everything in the line of wearing apparel belonging to her was slashed and cut into ribbons with the razor-bladed knife which he carried, and some of the clothing was burned. After wrecking his vengeance on the wardrobe he went to the house where she was employed with the intention, no doubt, of putting an end to her. He would have accomplished his purpose had not bystanders interfered and restrained him until the arrival of the marshal. It is said by those who knew him before he came here that Wellman is suffering from a wound in the head caused by a blow some years ago, and since receiving it a small quantity of liquor has the effect of driving him insane and causing him to become dangerous. Because of his threats his wife became afraid and determined to separate from him, which was the cause of his insane assault upon her Friday. Guy Dohl, the brother-in-law, is a cook at the Oyster Loaf cafe, and grade Sherman cents. The poration presents feet is mayor, of public leges tha confiscate. "The frazzle, the com Utilities of the "It will lie of L.California into company cubic for obtained." This means Gas cost 000,000 Midway supply and Oil sold and make a. "The an abuse there we businessern Cal Gas and er in rural gas." When we Elec suit to d BURGLARS BUSY THROUGHOUT COUNTY HOME OF MRS. ROSE HARRISON ON EAST CENTER STREET ENTERED SATURDAY AFTERNOON SANTA ANA REPORTS 4 STORES AND TWO RESIDENCE RAIDED IN A NIGHT AND A DAY An epidemic of burglary has broken out in Orange county, one of the gentry relieving an Anaheim family of some valuable possessions last Saturday. At Santa Ana four stores and two residences were entered Saturday night and Sunday, and much valuable booty taken, attempts being made to crack three safes. At Orange a residence was also entered, and many things, including a valuable diamond ring taken. Last Friday night H. A. Dickel's store was broken into, and bungling efforts made to open the safe, but it resisted the attempts of the thieves. Wife in the upper at the head of her was her brothand her sister, made a threatenbl and his wife while Mrs. Welltairs. He broke her, and near the reached over the other by the hair, variable portion of on overpowered. He phoned for the Kellenberger was He found Wellfive persons sitbody. Kellenhim behind the and at his preday morning he got guilty to the demanded a jury day he expressed pleading and acbut Judge Howast. There was a simple charge of handrawn and that with assault with Wellman, also it wear to a comagainst him. Wife have been in the rear of race on Claudina two months at his wife and him making the relatives. It is new who lived man was in jail Florida consewas necessarily Wellman have the youngest, but six weeks to Mrs. Wellman duling asylum in that she would with them in her employment. Here Wellman in W. L. Kreumonths' sentence. One of these was disturbing the peace, another was vagrancy, another malicious mischief in destroying property not his own, still another was flourishing a deadly weapon. The aggregate of sentences which could be meted out to him was three years. After reading the riot act to him the court permitted him to withdraw his former plea of not guilty and plead guilty to the charge of battery. Wellman declared that he had no recollection of the unlawful things he did on that day, and was totally unconscious of having fractured any of the laws. Judge Howard then sentenced him to six months in the county jail and gave him strict injunctions not to return to Anaheim at the expiration of his sentence or he would be proceeded against under the other charges. The officers know nothing of the statement that he had several times been in jail before coming to Anaheim, but judging by his mode of life here it is not difficult to believe that the charge is true. BIG GAS CONTRACT The Southern California Gas company, has contracted with the Standard Oil company for a supply of 16,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas a day from the Orange county field to the city of Los Angeles. The announcement followed the filing of a suit in the United States district court by the Los Angeles Gas & Electric corporation seeking to nullify the recently enacted ordinance for gass of 800 heat units at 64½ cents a thousand cubic feet. Action by the Los Angeles corporation follows on the heels of the announcement by the Economic Gas company that it expects on July 1 to start serving householders, hotels manufacturers and other business concerns with natural gas of a better grade than 800-heat units from the Sherman field at the new rate of 64½ cents. The suit of the Los Angeles corporation, which seeks to maintain the present rate of 68 cents a thousand feet is directed against the city and mayor, the city council and the board of public utilities. The petition alleges that the ordinance is unjust and confiscatory. The plaintiff recites that it is unable to make gas containing 800 heat some valuable possessions last Saturday. At Santa Ana four stores and two residences were entered Saturday night and Sunday, and much valuable booty taken, attempts being made to crack three safes. At Orange a residence was also entered, and many things, including a valuable diamond ring taken. Last Friday night H. A. Dickel's store was broken into, and bungling efforts made to open the safe, but it resisted the attempts of the thieves. Nothing of value was taken from the store. A little cash, some pocket knives, cigars and fruit being the extent. The residence of Mrs. Rese Harrison on East Center street was entered by burglars Saturday afternoon while the family was away from home attending the orange grower's picnic at Riverside. Mrs. Harrison reports the loss of a quantity of jewelry and clothing, the list including breast pins, a gold brooch, gold beads, coral beads, a blue silk and wool dress, a purple silk dress, a red satin dress a lawn skirt, a wicker suitcase, an ulster and a black overcoat. Marshal Kellenberger was notified as soon as the articles were missed, but the thieves had made their getaway and left no clue. The sheriff's office was communicated with, and a close watch will be kept. If an attempt is made to dispose of any of the articles the robbers will undoubtedly be nabbed. There is a possibility that the dog-poisoning campaign that has been depriving many homes of their pets for weeks past, is the preliminary step toward more burglaries. A dog is one of the worst enemies a burglar has to contend with, and when he spots a house which he yearns to burgle he makes certain before tackling the job that there is no dog on the premises to sound the alarm or perhaps grapple with him. It is reported that on Broadway alone, sixteen dogs have been removed by the polisher recently and many persons in other parts of town have lost valuable animals. Among those who are mourning the loss of pets are E. J. Hartung, P. H. Krick, J. L. Swope and Dr. Harvey. Mr. Hartung's three dashunds were shut up and the slayer poked the poisoned meat through a crack. Whether this means that burglars are paving the way for another raid on Anaheim or that it is simply the work of some man who has an an- Here Wellman went to a street and deEverything in apparel belonging and cut into riblor-bladed knife some of the After wrecking wardrobe he went he was employed doubt, of putwould have accuse had not byrestrained him the marshal. who knew him that Wellman is and in the head years ago, and small quantity of driving him into become danish threats his determined to which was the insault upon her brother-in-law, Loaf cafe, and grade than 800-heat units from the Sherman field at the new rate of 64½ cents. The suit of the Los Angeles corporation, which seeks to maintain the present rate of 68 cents a thousand feet is directed against the city and mayor, the city council and the board of public utilities. The petition alleges that the ordinance is unjust and confiscatory. The plaintiff recites that it is unable to make gas containing 800 heat units under the prevailing conditions and that to obtain natural gas necessary to mix with its own product to make gas of such quality would involve a large expenditure. "The city will beat the suit to a frazzle, if it ever goes to trial," was the comment of the Board of Public Utilities, when appraised of the filing of the injunction. "It will be news to the general public of Los Angeles that the Southern California Gas company has entered into contracts with the Standard Oil company for approximately 16,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas daily to be obtained in Orange county. "This is a fact, however, and means that the Southern California Gas company with 18,000,000 to 24,000,000 feet of natural gas from the Midway field, will have an additional supply of 16,000,000 from the Standard Oil company. This gas must be sold and the companies will have to make a low rate to sell it. "The city of Los Angeles will have an abundance of natural gas, and there will be a sharp fight for the business with the Economic, the Southern California and the Los Angeles Gas and Electric corporation all either in possession of independent natural gas supplies, or seeking for one. "Where will the Los Angeles Gas & Electric corporation be with its suit to defeat the 64½ cent rate then?"