anaheim-gazette 1915-09-02

WATER SUPPLY RAISED BY ONE PUMP RAISES 755 GALLONS PER MINUTE AND IS NOW WORKING OVERTIME WATER FAMINE WOULD PROBABLY RESULT SHOULD IT GET OUT OF REPAIR The unusually hot weather of the past two weeks has created an extraordinary demand on the municipal power house for water. That demand has been easily met, and it is not probable that the city will ever suffer from a water famine, but the fact that there is only one pump in operation at the present time is causing nervous people some uneasiness. The new pump, installed last year, is doing the work while the old pump is in San Francisco undergoing repairs. The pump raises 755 gallons of water per minute, which is ample to supply the city, but it is getting very few hours rest out of the 24 in each day. The well, which is 335 feet deep, and have been seven alarms since the establishment of the new chemical engine, and all of them after night. All were found to be in out of the way places and most of them of mysterious origin. There was one blaze a few nights ago that confirms the suspicion of human agency in starting the fires, but it was extinguished without the aid of the department. About 9 o'clock in the evening Jake Klein, an employee of the P. J. Weisel company, and Walter Cadman saw a flicker of light in A. Bayliss' barn on the lot adjoining the garage. On investigation they found a pile of burning straw and paper heaped against a 50-gallon gasoline tank. They extinguished the flames, but the tank was so hot it was on the point of exploding. The explosion would have wrecked the barn and probably communicated the flames to neighboring buildings, including the garage. That this was the work of an incendiary there can be no doubt. HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ISSUES A MANUAL Neat Booklet Just Completed by Gazette Job Plant The Gazette job office has just turned out the Manual of the Anaheim Union High School for the term of 1915-16. It is a neat booklet of 32. TRUST TAX DATE SAME AS LA CREASES NEA RESOLUTION DESTRUCT WEED Ordinance No. levy for the year ed at the meet Thursday night agreed upon with Trustee Schneider opinion that last year in th $1.60 on the h tion. 'The genet increase in will be $1400 lar the board though not probable that the city will ever suffer from a water famine, but the fact that there is only one pump in operation at the present time is causing nervous people some uneasiness. The new pump, installed last year, is doing the work while the old pump is in San Francisco undergoing repairs. The pump raises 755 gallons of water per minute, which is ample to supply the city, but it is getting very few hours rest out of the 24 in each day. The well, which is 335 feet deep, and passes through 90 feet of water gravel, is heorically holding its own, and there appears to be little danger of its giving out, but machinery has a faculty of breaking down occasionally, and should the one pump on which the city's water supply depends, fall a famine would be the result. As numerous fires are occurring of late there is some ground for uneasiness on this score. There is a high-pressure pump in the power house which is used only in case of fire. When a fire alarm is sent in this pump is started and pumps water from the tank into the mains, raising the pressure from 39 to 100 pounds, which is necessary to give sufficient force to the hose. This apparatus can be used in an emergency to pump water from the wells, but as its capacity is only 350 gallons per minute it could not supply the demand. Prohibition of the use of water on lawns and gardens would result while the big pump was incapacitated. The old pump was sent to San Francisco some time ago to be overhauled, but it is not known when it will be returned. This is used in the old well, which is 330 feet deep. The pit of this well is 43 feet deep, and the water is at present 18 feet below the pit. The new well, which is 335 feet deep, has no pit. Supt. E. H. Adams declared there is no danger of the well giving out as there is plenty of water in the ground, and the well penetrate the gravel 90 feet. Nevertheless people may be pardoned for uneasiness when we consider the fact that the city's domestic supply of water and our protection from fire is dependent upon one pump, and that is forced to run at almost its full capacity to supply ordinary demands. The cement tank holds 173,000 gallons, and should the overworked pump give out the results would probably be disastrous. HIGH SCHOOL BOARD ISSUES A MANUAL Neat Booklet Just Completed by Gazette Job Plant The Gazette job office has just turned out the Manual of the Anaheim Union High School for the term of 1915-16. It is a neat booklet of 32 pages, and contains numerous cuts of the school buildings and the interior of the rooms. The book gives a complete history of the course of study during the coming term. Registration begins Monday, Sept. and ends on Saturday of that week. School opens Monday, Sept. 13. The names of the teachers for the term are: E. W. Hauck, Principal Claude R. Prince, Vice Prin., History Bella J. Walker ... English Ottille Stechort ... German, Latin L. Lucile Turner ... Domestic Science Rose Osberg, Commercial Phys. Cul. Veda R. Walker, English, Oral Expr. C. A. Worsley ... Science A. C. Hargrave, Man. Train... Drawing Kathleen D. Loly ... Spanish, Math. J. A. Clayes ... Art, Commercial Ethel L. Gibbs ... Music L. P. Nichols ... History, English G. W. Henry ... Science, Athletics Liesel Leighton ... Spanish, English Nina C. Hargrave ... Librarian This corps of teachers is the same as last year with two exceptions. Prof. Ben Milliken, teacher of science and athletics, accepted the principalship of the Puente high school, his place being taken by G. W. Henry, and Prof. W. M. Fishback, mathematical instructor, after being re-elected a better offer from the Sacramento board, and has gone to that city. His place has not yet been filled. HIGHWAY COMMISSION FINISHING ITS WORK Winding up its Work of Exepnding $1,270,000 in Road Bonds The work of the county highway commission, which has administered the expenditure of the $1,270,000 good road bond issue voted by Orange county is drawing to a close. With the letting of several small contracts in the La Habra district all contracts that will be handled by the highway com... people may be pardoned for uneasiness when we consider the fact that the city's domestic supply of water and our protection from fire is dependent upon one pump, and that is forced to run at almost its full capacity to supply ordinary demands. The cement tank holds 173,000 gallons, and should the overworked pump give out the results would probably be disastrous. OLD PROSPERITY HEADED THIS WAY Anaheim National Bank Pays Out More Than $70,000 to Orange Growers Charles Eygabroad, president of the Anaheim National bank, says that prosperity is headed this way in full force, and that good times will soon reappear. This cannot help but be the case, he says, when orange growers are reaping such rich reward for their golden fruit. In the past few days he has paid out more than $70,000 at his bank to orange growers of this vicinity, and the golden outflow of beet money is beginning. Mr. Eygabroad is an optimist of pronounced character, and says that while hard times have prevailed over the country, we have been in better shape than any other section, and that Old Prosperity is directly ahead of us. MYSTERIOUS FIRES POINT TO INCENDIARISM Attempt to Destroy Barn on South Los Angeles Street Frustrated The numerous fires that have occurred in this city during the past few weeks have engendered a suspicion that they were not accidental, but the deliberate work of a firebug. There FINISHING ITS WORK Winding up its Work of Exepnding $1,270,000 in Road Bonds The work of the county highway commission, which has administered the expenditure of the $1,270,000 good road bond issue voted by Orange county is drawing to a close. With the letting of several small contracts in the La Habra district all contracts that will be handled by the highway commission will have been awarded. When work on these contracts has been completed, the commission will cease to exist. Owing to the fact that the remaining funds from the good road bonds will be insufficient to complete work mapped out, the paving of the Santa Ana canyon road and the Crowther avenue road from Yorba to Placentia will be built from funds raised from direct taxation and will be under the supervision of the supervisors instead of the highway commission. The preliminary engineering work of the commission has been completed, so that its engineering force is already being cut down; while several office employees have been let out. Manager Hartfield of the Mason Theatre, contemplates putting on a new serial story in a couple of weeks that promises to be exceedingly good. Tuesday afternoon he presented the first two reels in the presence of a number of critics who know a good thing when they see it, and all gave a favorable verdict. "Neal of the Navy" is the title of the story, and it begins with one of the most tragic incidents in all history—the destruction of St. Pierrie on the island of Martinique by the eruption of Mount Pelee. The volcano in action is a picturesque scene. Mr. Hartfield will begin the story in about two weeks. The city's farm as the Gilbert ran a tenant. Elmer B farming the place, and wrote a letter. Ames, asking that celled. He also made some improvements at his own expense amount being consigned and thought he ought On motion action postponed indefinitely. An effort is being city of the weed nation was introduced abatement of noxicity on the streets, side property. The doctor one, as it described city on which the forest destroy them before spread seed. Building permits J. J. Vetter for a Kroeger street, to an addition to a West Center, costing Goodrich, contractor dence on Zeyn street sou for a $50 galvan on West Center street J. J. Warner of th Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, September 2, 1915 TRUSTEES FIX TAX RATE FOR 1915-1916 SAME AS LAST YEAR, BUT INCREASES GENERAL FUND NEARLY $1400 RESOLUTION DEMANDING THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS WEEDS ADOPTED Ordinance No. 292, fixing the tax levy for the year 1915-16 was introduced at the meeting of the trustees on Thursday night, and the figures were agreed upon with very little argument. Trustee Schneider was inclined to the opinion that last year's rate could be cut five cents, but finally agreed to adopt the figures submitted by City Clerk Merritt, which were the same as last year in the total column, being $1.60 on the hundred dollar's valuation. The general fund, by reason of the increase in the assessment roll, will be $1400 larger than last year, but the board thought it unwise to lop this matter Insurance company, submitted a report of his recent inspection of the boilers at the power house. He reported finding them in good condition but recommended a few minor repairs. In the absence of Mayor Cook, Trustee Hamler was elected chairman and presided at the meeting. SUSTAINS BROKEN LEG IN A COLLISION Harry Ward Runs Into P. Gildea's Auto With Serious Results A collision between an auto and a motorcycle Monday afternoon resulted in the auto being damaged to the extent of $25, the motorcycle being badly wrecked, and the driver of it sent to his home seriously injured. The injured man is Harry Ward of Fullerton. He sustained a broken leg and was otherwise bruised and shaken up. The auto was driven by P. Gildea. Mr. Gildea was driving up North street, travelling at a rate of twelve miles an hour. He was returning from Long Beach and states that while driving on the pavement of Lemont street he was traveling at a speed of 15 miles, but on turning into the rougher road of North street his machine slowed down to 12 miles. Just as he reached the intersection of Los Angeles and North streets Ward came up Los Angeles traveling at a good speed. ACQUAINTANCES MADE ABROAD RENEWED MR. AND MRS. HARTUNG RECEIVE VISITS FROM FORMER TRAVELING COMPANIONS WILL MAKE ANOTHER TRIP TO EUROPE AS SOON AS THE WAR CEASES Friendships formed while travelling abroad are generally lasting, especially if the newly made friends are from the traveler's own country and the acquaintance is made on the opposite side of the world from his home, and among an alien race of people. Since returning home a year ago from their circumnavigation of the globe Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung have been in constant communication with numerous persons who crossed their pathway in foreign lands, and with whom a friendship was formed, and they have had the pleasure of greeting at their home in Anaheim several persons with whom they parted thousands of miles. AWARDED IRON CROSS, SLAIN IN BATTLE THEODORE DIETRICH'S NEPHEW PROMOTED FOR GALLANTRY, LOSES LIFE IN FLANDERS HENRY ROTHENBERG WITH VON BESELER'S ARTILLERY ON EASTERN FRONT, GETS SECOND IRON CROSS Theodore Dietrich has received advice from Chicago, to the effect that three of his nephews serving with the German army in Flanders have been killed. Mr. Dietrich has not heard directly from his relatives in Germany for some months past. Besides three men who lost their lives in battle, he has four other nephews at the front. One of the men was decorated with the iron cross for bravery, and was killed on the firing line a short time thereafter. Mr. Dietrich states that Henry Rothenberg, who was formerly a resident of this city, has been twice decorated with the iron cross in the sector at Ypres. Rothenberg is made on the opposite side of the world from his home, and among an alien race of people. Since returning home a year ago from their circumnavigation of the globe Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung have been in constant communication with numerous persons who crossed their pathway in foreign lands, and with whom a friendship was formed, and they have had the pleasure of greeting at their home in Anaheim several persons with whom they parted thousands of miles away. Wednesday morning of last week they received an unexpected visit from a party to whom they said good bye fifteen months ago at Port Said, that cosmopolitan town at the Mediterranean entrance of the Suez canal. The party consisted of A. G. Eames, wife and daughters, Misses Helen, Horstense and Mary Ann, of Chico, California. Mr. Eames and his family were traveling down El Camino Real in their auto en route to San Diego, and decided to stop over for a day and renew acquaintance with their traveling companions. Only Mr. Eames and his eldest daughter, Helen, were globe trotters, however, Mrs Eames having elected to remain at home with the younger children who were in school. At Colombo, in the island of Ceylon, they boarded the Prince Eitel Friedrich, on which vessel Mr. and Mrs. Hartung were sailing for the Mediterranean. Mr. Eames was just recovering from a siege of typhoid fever. It was not many hours before the two parties were acquainted, and new friendships born. For six days they sailed together through the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, the hottest place on the globe. Miss Helen, according to Mrs. Hartung was one of the most popular persons on the Eitel Fritz, and was a favorite alike with the passengers and crew. Mr. and Mrs. Hartung left the vessel at Port Said and went down into Egypt to see the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the ruins of the cities and temples built by the Pharaohs four thousand years ago, while Mr. and Miss Eames went on to Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Hartung expect to leave shortly for San Francisco, and will go up into Butte county and spend a few days with Mr. Eames and his family before returning home. Both Mr. Hartung and Mr. Eames are planning another trip to Europe as soon as the cessation of hostilities makes traveling safe. There have been other globe trotters agreed upon with very little argument. Trustee Schneider was inclined to the opinion that last year's rate could be cut five cents, but finally agreed to adopt the figures submitted by City Clerk Merritt, which were the same as last year in the total column, being $1.60 on the hundred dollar's valuation. The general fund, by reason of the increase in the assessment roll, will be $1400 larger than last year, but the board thought it unwise to lop this off, as increase in growth necessitates increased expenses. The rate levied for the various funds is as follows: Electric Light ... 1.6 Int. and Ext. Water Plant ... 4.4 City Water Works ... 13.3 Paving Intersections, etc ... 3.3 Fire Apparatus ... 2.8 Library Fund ... 7.2 Sewer Fund ... 29.8 Electric Light ... 2.8 General Fund ... 94.8 Total ... $1.60.0 The Anaheim sewer system will shortly be extended to the southward, and a considerable scope of country, now sewerless, will be served. A petition was presented asking that the system be extended to the Henley & Jones tract and other sections below South street. City Engineer Steward stated that the residents in that portion of the city were particularly anxious for a sewer extension which would give them an opportunity of using the convenience for which they are helping to pay. This section was included in the original sewer plans, but as there were no houses in that region when the sewer was constructed, it was not extended to that territory. There are now twenty-five houses in the neighborhood, and the owners are clamoring for a sewer. The cost of the extension, Mr. Steward reported, would be close to $6000. All the members of the board favored the proposition, but as Mayor Cook and Trustee Stark were absent it was decided to take no action until a full board was present. Mrs. Anita Smith petitioned for the extension of a water pipe to her residence at the corner of Broad and Orange streets. Mr. Steward reported that the cost would be $375. The clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Smith that if she would pay half the cost the extension would be made, and according to custom, she would be credited with this sum and her monthly The auto was driven by P. Gildea. Mr. Gildea was driving up North street, travelling at a rate of twelve miles an hour. He was returning from Long Beach and states that while driving on the pavement of Lemon street he was traveling at a speed of 15 miles, but on turning into the rougher road of North street his machine slowed down to 12 miles. Just as he reached the intersection of Los Angeles and North streets Ward came up Los Angeles, traveling at a good rate of speed He struck Mr. Gildea's car broadside tearing off the running board, demolishing the horn, and stroying a rear wheel. The motorcycle was badly wrecked. Ward was placed in an auto by friends and taken to his home in Fullerton, and the wrecked machine brought to a shop for repairs. It was found that Ward's leg was broken in three places. Neither Mr. Gildea nor the boy who was in the auto with him were injured. AWARDED IRON CROSS, SLAIN IN BATTLE THEODORE DIETRICH'S NEPHEW PROMOTED FOR GALLANTRY, LOSES LIFE IN FLANDERS HENRY ROTHENBERG WITH VON BESELER'S ARTILLERY ON EASTERN FRONT, GETS SECOND IRON CROSS Theodore Dietrich has received advice from Chicago, to the effect that three of his nephews serving with the German army in Flanders have been killed. Mr. Dietrich has not heard directly from his relatives in Germany for some months past. Besides three men who lost their lives in battle, he has four other nephews at the front. One of the men was decorated with the iron cross for bravery, and was killed on the firing line a short time thereafter. Mr. Dietrich states that Henry Rothenberg, who was formerly a resident of this city, has been twice decorated with the iron cross in the sector at Ypres. Rothenberg is made on the opposite side of the world from his home, and among an alien race of people. Since returning home a year ago from their circumnavigation of the globe Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung have been in constant communication with numerous persons who crossed their pathway in foreign lands, and with whom a friendship was formed, and they have had the pleasure of greeting at their home in Anaheim several persons with whom they parted thousands of miles away. Wednesday morning of last week they received an unexpected visit from a party to whom they said good bye fifteen months ago at Port Said, that cosmopolitan town at the Mediterranean entrance of the Suez canal. The party consisted of A. G. Eames, wife and daughters, Misses Helen, Horstense and Mary Ann, of Chico, California. Mr.Eames and his family were traveling down El Camino Real in their auto en route to San Diego, and decided to stop over for a day and renew acquaintance with their traveling companions. Only Mr. Eames and his eldest daughter, Helen, were globe trotters, however, Mrs Eames having elected to remain at home with the younger children who were in school. At Colombo, in the island of Ceylon, they boarded the Prince Eitel Friedrich, on which vessel Mr. and Mrs. Hartung were sailing for the Mediterranean. Mr.Eames was just recovering from a siege of typhoid fever. It was not many hours before the two parties were acquainted, and new friendships born. For six days they sailed together through the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, the hottest place on the globe. Miss Helen, according to Mrs.Hartung was one of the most popular persons on the Eitel Fritz, and was a favorite alike with the passengers and crew. Mr. and Mrs.Hartung left the vessel at Port Said and went down into Egypt to see the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the ruins of the cities and temples built by the Pharoahs four thousand years ago, while Mr. and Miss Eames went on to Europe. Mr. and Mrs.Hartung expect to leave shortly for San Francisco, and will go up into Butte county and spend a few days with Mr.Eames and his family before returning home. Both Mr.Hartung and Mr.Eames are planning another trip to Europe as soon as the cessation of hostilities makes traveling safe. There have been other globe trotters agreed upon with very little argument. Trustee Schneider was inclined to the opinion that last year's rate could be cut five cents, but there were no houses less than last year in the total column being $1.60 on the hundred dollar's valuation. The general fund by reason of increase in the assessment roll, will be $1400 larger than last year, but there were no houses less than last year in total column, being $1.60 on the hundred dollar's valuation. The general fund by reason of increase in the assessment roll, will be $1400 larger than last year, but there were no houses less than last year in total column, being $1.60 onthe hundred dollar's valuation. The general fund by reason of increase in the assessment roll, will be $1400 larger than last year, but there were no houses less than last year in total column, being $1.60 onthe hundred dollar's valuation. The general fund by reason of increase in the assessment roll, will be $1400 larger than last year, but there were no houses less than last year in total column, being $1 Cook and Trustee Stark were absent it was decided to take no action until a full board was present. Mrs. Anita Smith petitioned for the extension of a water pipe to her residence at the corner of Broad and Orange streets. Mr. Steward reported that the cost would be $375. The clerk was instructed to notify Mrs. Smith that if she would pay half the cost the extension would be made, and according to custom, she would be credited with this sum and her monthly water bills charged against it until she was reimbursed for her outlay. There are several others who will use the pipe if it is extended. The city's farm at Stanton, known as the Gilbert ranch, is now without a tenant. Elmer Burns, who has been farming the place, has surrendered it and wrote a letter to City Attorney Ames, asking that the lease be cancelled. He also stated that he had made some improvements on the place at his own expense, the aggregate amount being considerable over $100, and thought he ought to be reimbursed. On motion action on the matter was postponed indefinitely. An effort is being made to clear the city of the weed nuisance. A resolution was introduced providing for the abatement of noxious weeds growing on the streets, sidewalks and private property. The document is a lengthy one, as it describes every lot in the city on which the forbidden weeds are growing, and directs the owners to destroy them before they ripen and spread seed. Building permits were granted to J. J. Vetter for a $150 dwelling on Kroeger street, to John Hartung for an addition to a frame building on West Center, costing $250, to E. L. Goodrich, contractor, for a $1500 residence on Zeyn street, and to John Cassou for a $50 galvanized iron garage on West Center street. J. J. Warner of the Hartford Steam Mr. Dietrich has not heard directly from his relatives in Germany for some months past. Besides two men who lost their lives in battle, he has four other nephews at the front. One of the men was decorated with the iron cross for bravery, and was killed on the firing line a short time thereafter. Mr. Dietrich states that Henry Rothenberg, who was formerly a resident of this city, has been twice decorated with the iron cross in the sector at Ypres. Rothenberg is a member of a battery of artillery, and has been in the fight continuously for more than a year. Friends here received word some months ago that he had been decorated with the iron cross but have heard nothing from him for several months. That he was twice decorated with the iron cross is proof that he is demonstrating his efficiency and bravery as an artilleryman. Mr. Dietrich has later advices to the effect that Rothenberg is now in the eastern theatre of war, having been transferred with the heavy artillery for assaults upon Russian forts. Rothenberg is probably in the army of Gen. Von Beseler, the great artillery expert of the German forces, who reduced Antwerp, succeeding Gen. Von Emmich, who commanded at Liege and Narmour. Von Emmich is now in the eastern theatre of war. Von Beseler reduced the forts at Novogeorgevisk and at Brest-Litovsk. Rothenberg undoubtedly participated in these engagements and is probably now advancing with Von Beseler's army against Riga. Whether his second iron cross was awarded him on the eastern line is not known. One of Mr. Dietrich's nephews, who was awarded the iron cross, was promoted from the ranks to be an officer for distinguished gallantry in Flanders. He and his brothers were killed shortly thereafter if the western theatre of war. They were not very far away from where Rothenberg was stationed with Von Beseler's heavy artillery. James Sutherland spent Saturday night and Sunday at Huntington Beach, and returned with a beautiful sunburn. ANAHEIM SUPREMES BRING $5.70 PER BOX Highest Price Paid for Oranges This Year Received by Local Growers Anaheim Supremes, shipped by the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Growers' association, have again demonstrated their superiority over all other oranges. A shipment of Supremes on the Boston market Monday sold at the remarkable price of $5.70, while Mother Colony's brought $4.45. The next highest price that day was $4.60, consequently the Anaheim fruit sold for $1.10 above anything else offered. This is a triumph for Mr. Sandilands. It is the highest price paid for oranges this year in any market, and the fact that the price offered was 25 per cent higher than that paid for any other oranges on the market, proves the superiority of the Anaheim fruit. Anaheim Supremes have made an enviable reputation in every market where they have been offered for sale this season. They nearly always top the market and have given this neighborhood the reputation of being the foremost citrus region in the United States. Some weeks ago Mr. Sandilands predicted the price would reach five dollars before the close of the season, but this surpasses his expectations. HARBOR AT NEW-PORT HAS MANY SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE GIVES PROJECT ITS HEARTY ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEES ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN SECURING SIGNATURES TO PETITIONS Everybody was singing the praises of Newport harbor at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county held at the Palisades Tavern at Balboa on Wednesday evening. Many of the leading citizens of the county were in attendance at the meeting and all took an optimistic view of the contemplated harbor. There exists at Newport a land locked stretch of waterway of at least six miles in length, and which at its narrowest point is 1250 feet across, that is unexcelled on the western coast for harbor purposes. All it needs is development. Its pres- JOHN BONNETT HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE Mrs. Bonnett Injured by Explosion of Gasoline Stove The residence of John Bonnett, just west of the city limits, was totally destroyed by fire, together with most of its contents at 7 o'clock Monday evening, and Mrs. Bonnett had a narrow escape from death. The fire was caused by the explosion of a gasoline stove on which Mrs. Bonnett was preparing supper. She and little daughter were alone, her husband being on way home from work and her son was working at the sugar factory. The flames from the explosion ignited her clothing, and but for the prompt action of Mrs. Leo Hund, a neighbor, who rushed in and smothered the flames with a tablecloth which she jerked from a table, she would probably have been fatally burned. The fire company responded promptly to the call, but as some delay had occurred in sending in the alarm and tae house, which was old, burned rapidly, it was a mass of flames before the arrival of the engine. Only a small portion of the furniture was saved by the neighbors. As this was outside the city limits the fire plugs do not extend that far, no water was available, but the firemen turned the chemical hose on a neighboring house on the Carroll ranch and succeeded in preventing the flames communicating to it. The accident was the result of an attempt to replenish the tank of a gasoline stove without first turning out the fire. Some of the liquid splashed over onto the flames and the explosion followed. Mrs. Bonnett was taken to a neighbor's house and Dr. Truxaw summoned. It was found that her burns were serious, both arms, her breast and shoulder being badly scorched. Orange county held at the Palisades Tavern at Balboa on Wednesday evening. Many of the leading citizens of the county were in attendance at the meeting and all took an optimistic view of the contemplated harbor. There exists at Newport a land locked stretch of waterway of at least six miles in length, and which at its narrowest point is 1250 feet across, that is unexcelled on the western coast for harbor purposes. All it needs is development. Its present depth varies from 20 to 80 feet. Enterprising citizens of Newport have been working for the past eight years for the establishment of this harbor, but it has only been during the past year that active energies have been exerted towards that end. A number of the federal river and harbor committee when shown the bay exclaimed, "You people have been asleep to allow this project to remain dormant all these years." When the congressional committeemen were further informed that no appropriation of money from the government would be asked at this time, they further expressed great surprise that no government aid was sought. Assurances have been given that when federal aid is asked that the same will be surely forthcoming. The members of the associated chambers of commerce and their friends to the number of one hundred partook of the splendid banquet served at the Pallisades Tavern at Balboa. Launches conveyed the party across the placid waters of the bay to and from the tavern, a distance of a couple of miles. President Lew Wallace presided and called upon J. P. Greeley for the address of welcome. Prof. Greeley is one of the substantial citizens of Balboa and one of the county's staunch supporters of the contemplated Newport harbor. He extended the visitors a hearty welcome. In referring to the harbor, Prof. Greeley said while Orange county enjoyed many advantages, he firmly believed the harbor was its most valuable asset. Upon the recent visit there of the congressional committee, he said the gentlemen one and all marveled at the naturally land-locked harbor and were surprised that the project had been kept in abeyance these many years. The speaker expressed the wish that all would be amply repaid for having been present upon this occasion, and that the latch-string always hung out at Balboa. The accident was the result of an attempt to replenish the tank of a gasoline stove without first turning out the fire. Some of the liquid splashed over onto the flames and the explosion followed. Mrs. Bonnett was taken to a neighbor's house and Dr. Truxaw summoned. It was found that her burns were serious, both arms, her breast and shoulder being badly scorched. EBELL This coming Saturday will be Reassembly day with the Ebellites as on that day they will meet at Odd Fellows hall at 2:30 p.m. and hold their first meeting for the year 1915-16. Mrs. Harry Dyer will give a short talk on What Should a Club do for its Members. Mrs. Ida Dutton will respond on What a Member Should do for the Club. In response to the roll call officers and members will give some vacation experiences. Harry Hanna was in town from San Marcos this week, having come up to pay a visit to his father, John Hanna, Esq., of Miraflores. Harry has a fine grain and stock ranch at San Marcos, and has lately erected a handsome bungalow, with all modern improvements. He is still enjoying the state of single blessedness, but according to reports one of the pretty San Marcos girls is taking more than usual interest in him. We are awaiting to hear some interesting reports of Harry pretty soon. All the San Marcos girls regard him as the most eligible bachelor in the neighborhood, and we can recommend him as a first class young man with no bad habits. The new bungalow looks suspicious. What are your intentions, Harry? Continued on Page 2