anaheim-gazette 1915-10-14

ANAHEIM SCENES IN GREAT MOVIE PICTURE LLOYD INGRAHAM OF TRIANGLE COMPANY STAGING "MISSING LINK" HERE ARTISTS OF NOTE IN MOVIE CIRCLES TAKING PART IN THE PRODUCTION To the uninitiated the spectacle of three hundred people crowded in front of a bank on Center street Tuesday waiting for the doors to open, looked like a financial slump, but there was nothing ominous in the situation. It was only Lloyd Ingraham and his company of Triangle actors staging a scene in the great play, "The Missing Link," which is being produced here. "A Run on the Bank," was the name of this particular scene. It was the intention of Mr. Ingraham to pull it off at one of the local banks, but bankers have a constitutional objection to anything that resembles a run, and they all objected even to a make-be-steep roof and drop from the eaves, while the camera caught them in the descent. There was no feather bed below to break the force of the fall. They could only close their eyes and hope the ground was not as hard as it looked. The film will be rounded out and completed in the studio at Los Angeles. It will be produced at one of the local theatres as soon as it is placed on the market, which will probably be sixty days hence. GAZETTE COMMENDED BY BUSINESS MAN Secretary of S. C. Retail Lumber Dealers' Association is Much Pleased It is gratifying to know that the efforts of the Gazette to give the news and the happenings of the community accurately are appreciated, as the following letter, received by Frank N. Gibbs, of the Gibbs Lumber company, indicates. The letter refers to the account of the Merchants' association banquet appearing in last week's issue: Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 8, 1915 Mr. Grank N. Gibbs, Mgr. Gibbs Lumber Co. Anaheim, Cal. Dear Sir:— I presume I have you to thank for a copy of the Anaheim Gazette, which WORK ON BANK SMOKE CONTRACTOR TO COMPLETE WITHIN POSSIBILITY THAT BE EXTENDED BRIDGE, FUR Contractor J. S. men to work on job Monday after will be engaged, weather it is expected be completed with Hilend's contract of diking, beginnig bridge, but there it will be extended further, carrying road bridge. Numbers there is a probability ceases the entire w er will be diked. had offered to sub- like a financial slump, but there was nothing ominous in the situation. It was only Lloyd Ingraham and his company of Triangle actors staging a scene in the great play, "The Missing Link," which is being produced here. "A Run on the Bank," was the name of this particular scene. It was the intention of Mr. Ingraham to pull it off at one of the local banks, but bankers have a constitutional objection to anything that resembles a run, and they all objected even to a make-believe run, consequently the building of the Anaheim Realty company was secured. This made an admirable banking building. The gold lettering which had cost the firm many good dollars, was scratched off the two big windows, and the words, "Gaylord Banking Company, J. B. Gaylord, President, and C. B. Martin, Cashier," were substituted. While the company advertised for 150 men to assist in the picture, twice that number responded, and it was necessary for the police department to rope off a section of the street for a few minutes to prevent the overflow population crowding into the forbidden zone and throwing shadows on the windows. This is only one scene that will become a part of the great play being produced here under Mr. Ingraham's direction. The company has been busy for more than a week staging scenes in various parts of town, and when the film is put together and placed on the market Anaheim scenes will be thrown on the canvas in thousands of cities and towns. Broadway, Center and Los Angeles streets have all contributed pictures to make the film. Some of the people engaged in producing this fine arts picture are well known in moviedom. Lloyd Ingraham, the manager, stands near the top of the list as a promoter. He is the man who made the famous "Clansman," one of the greatest of movie pictures, and while "The Missing Link," will be only a five-reel picture, it promises to rival the other in popularity. James A. McKee, who plays the part of the gambler, is especially qualified for the part. Mr. McKee, before entering the picture business, was a well known magician and card manipulator. He is acquainted with Slim Evans, Doc Owens and several other notorious international card sharpers who fleece wealthy travelers on the great ocean liners. At various times Mr. McKee has refused large sums of money offered him by card sharps COMPLETES LONG TOUR IN DODGE Has Proven the Capability of Dodge Brothers' Car for Long Distance Work Under All Conditions The stamina and touring ability of the Dodge Brothers' car has been well evidenced during a trip which is just about completed by J. C. Marshall, of Oakland, Cal. Early in the summer Mr. Marshall, accompanied by Mrs. Marshall and three friends, left Oakland in a Dodge Brothers' touring car with only standard equipment. The party crossed Death valley and proceeded across the continent to Detroit, which was reached on August 3. After visiting the Dodge plant they crossed over into Canada and toured to Toronto and from there to the Owen Sound region. The party is now on the way back. Sending word to Dodge Brothers' plant from St. Louis, Mr. Marshall said: "We have had a most enjoyable time and the car has done far more than was expected of it. We had no trouble in crossing the Great American Desert and we came through mud and water in Nebraska that would try any car. As we have been travelling for pleasure no effort has been made to establish any time records but our weather it is expected be completed with Hillend's contract of diking, beginning bridge, but there it will be extended further, carrying a road bridge. Numbers there is a probability ceases the entire war will be diked. Had offered to submit the expense of an 4000 feet for which let, carries the work of the Johnstone plans are to accept and carry the diked up the river, whichston ranch protect. The contract with Hillend calls for piles set ten feet away into the embankment cubic feet of dirt. To set the piles for move the dirt at the per cubic yard. The cost of his work to Johnston extension of the labor $2700. at the west buttre bridge, which is in er, 600 feet from the sible to define a bar heavy hog wire will on each side of the sand to be used for will be dredged from river, and hauled in Messrs. Duckwort sard met with Mr. Surveyor McBride a day for the purpose al arrangements and tractor definite was decided to build feet high, with a s on top. This is for permitting garbage over it. It is proper Anaheim's dumping city trustees will tribut $500 for the it. The present dur above Placentia averand if the city's cas discarded ironmong along the levee it w cellent purpose in Lthe sand into a solid will forever withstandthe river. The distance bett bridge and the rai James A. McKee, who plays the part of the gambler, is especially qualified for the part. Mr. McKee, before entering the picture business, was a well known magician and card manipulator. He is acquainted with Slim Evans, Doc Owens and several other notorious international card sharpers who fleece wealthy travelers on the great ocean liners. At various times Mr. McKee has refused large sums of money offered him by card sharps who wanted to make use of his card tricks in their crooked gambling. He saw service in the Boer war, being attached to a Scottish regiment which participated in the conflict. Another of the actors bears a name that was once famous on the American stage. He is Joseph Jefferson, son of the man who, many years ago, made his name a household word by his production of "Rip Van Winkle." Robert Harron and Norma Talmadge, shining stars in the Fine Arts Films drama, are among those participating. A scene that was pulled off Friday morning was a wedding at the Presbyterian church. It was the culmination of an elopement. A young couple fleeing before an irate parent, appeared at the church, and a convenient minister was hastily procured. Rev. F. W. Mitchell, the pastor, had no part in this, but the interior of his church will figure in one of the interesting scenes when this play is produced. Another scene was pulled off at Petermann's store Saturday afternoon when a young grocery clerk, after reading a warrant presented him by an officer, made a hasty get-away. The life of a movie actor has its drawbacks, and is fraught with discomfort sometimes. Sunday afternoon a scene was taken in the rear of the Boston bakery. Several of the characters were caught on top of a barn. They were forced to roll down its The party is now on the way back. Sending word to Dodge Brothers' plant from St. Louis, Mr. Marshall said: "We have had a most enjoyable time and the car has done far more than was expected of it. We had no trouble in crossing the Great American Desert and we came through mud and water in Nebraska that would try any car. As we have been traveling for pleasure no effort has been made to establish any time records but our daily runs have averaged high throughout the trip. Three punctures is the sum total of the trouble we have had this far and we have averaged 18.2 miles per gallon of gas on the entire tour." CANYON ROAD CLOSED Autoists from this section should take notice of the statement of County Surveyor McBride that the Santa Ana canyon road is closed at both ends. The Riverside contractor has commenced work above Scully's ranch, and the Orange county contractor has ploughed up the streets at Peralta. "A machine might get by," said Mr. McBride, in his statement, "but it will be taking chances and is bound to have some rough travel. Personally, I would not think of taking my machine through that road. My advice to the public is that they do not attempt to travel the Santa Ana canyon road for several weeks to come. The road, in effect, is closed at both ends." Frederick Fischle, son of Richard Fischle, celebrated his sixth birthday by giving a party to his young friends Saturday at the family home on Melrose street. Nineteen guests were present, and the youthful people spent an enjoyable afternoon. The distance between bridge and the rail close to 8000 feet, and contract covers little of this distance. Above the point where realizing the danger have the dike extend fuse to contribute stability that sufficient subscribed to carry your road bridge. Mr. Hill he will contract to do at the price of the notwithstanding the which he accepted to the opportunity of cure this necessary minimum cost and should be made to raise funds. The work are bound to dam the water extent and the people's protection. Surveyor McBride of the county's affairs of the river Monday ready begun on the which is 600 feet long it is completed the we be taken up. This also in length, making the approaches 1800 feet will have to confine foot channel, and as the bridge is only four sandy bed of the river probably be forced to channel or back up. Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, October 14, 1915 WORK ON RIVER BANK STARTED MONDAY CONTRACTOR HILEND EXPECTS TO COMPLETE DIKING RIVER WITHIN SIX WEEKS POSSIBILITY THAT LEVEE WILL BE EXTENDED TO RAILROAD BRIDGE, 4000 FEET FURTHER Contractor J. S. Hilend started his men to work on his river protection job Monday afternoon. Fifteen men will be engaged, and with propitious weather it is expected the work will be completed within six weeks. Mr. Hilend's contract calls for 4000 feet of diking, beginning at the Olive bridge, but there is a possibility that it will be extended almost 4000 feet further, carrying it up to the railroad bridge. Numbers of ranchers up the river favor the extension, and there is a probability that before work ceases the entire west bank of the river will be diked. Dr. H. A. Johnston had offered to subscribe $500 toward DEATH CALLS YOUNG ANAHEIM MARINE SOLDIER William E. Eder Dles at Naval Hospital in Colorado, of Consumption William E. Eder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Eder, who live on a ranch just south of town, died at the naval hospital at Las Animas, Colorado, last Sunday of tuberculosis, at the age of 22 years. Three years ago young Eder enlisted in the navy and was attached to the Callao, which was soht to Chinese waters. It has been there ever since. He contracted consumption, and some months ago was invalided home. He entered the Las Animas hospital on June 22, and reports to his parents from the superintendent indicated that he was doing well, but a telegram announcing his death on Sunday was received. The young man leaves, besides his parents, a brother, Martin B. Eder of this city. He had many friends in Anaheim who will regret to hear of his untimely death. He was buried in the cemetery attached to the hospital. MEXICAN TRIESTO SNUFF OUT FINAL WIDE-AWAKE CITIZENS DISCUSS LIVESUBJECTS FIVE ACRE TRACT IN WEST END TO BE ACQUIRED AND HELD FOR MANUFACTURING LOCATION NEW QUARTERS IN VALENCIA HOTEL UNDER CONSIDERA-TION BY BOARD OF TRADE A new idea was advanced at the meeting of the board of trade on Monday night which was looked upon favorably by a number of the members. It was proposed to secure an option upon a five acre tract in the West End for a period of six months and hold the same in readiness for some legitimate manufacturing enterprise that may be induced to come to this city. This latest idea, it was argued, would be more to our advantage in populating our city than relying upon new acquisitions gained through pamphlet advertising. The present method of sending out adver- weather it is expected the work will be completed within six weeks. Mr. Hillend's contract calls for 4000 feet of diking, beginning at the Olive bridge, but there is a possibility that it will be extended almost 4000 feet further, carrying it up to the railroad bridge. Numbers of ranchers up the river favor the extension, and there is a probability that before work ceases the entire west bank of the river will be diked. Dr. H. A. Johnston had offered to subscribe $500 toward the expense of an extension, as the 4000 feet for which the contract was let, carries the work only to the middle of the Johnston ranch. Present plans are to accept the doctor's money and carry the diking 500 feet further up the river, which will give the Johnston ranch protection. The contract which was let to Mr. Hillend, calls for the driving of 400 piles set ten feet apart, and the moving into the embankment of 50,000 cubic feet of dirt. Mr. Hillend agreed to set the piles for $4 each and to move the dirt at the cost of 12 cents per cubic yard. This brings the total cost of his work to $2200, and with the Johnston extension it makes the cost of the labor $2700. The work begins at the west buttress of the Olive bridge, which is in the bed of the river, 600 feet from the bank, if it is possible to define a bank. Two lines of heavy hog wire will be stretched, one on each side of the piles. The dirt or sand to be used for the embankment will be dredged from the bed of the river, and hauled in with scrapers. Messrs. Duckworth, Davis and Hansard met with Mr. Hillend and County Surveyor McBride at the bridge Monday for the purpose of discussing final arrangements and giving the contractor definite instructions. It was decided to build the levee four feet high, with a sevenfoot driveway on top. This is for the purpose of permitting garbage wagons to drive over it. It is proposed to make this Anaheim's dumping ground, and the city trustees will be asked to contribute $500 for the privilege of using it. The present dumping ground just above Placentia avenue is an eye-sore, and if the city's cast off tin cans and discarded ironmongery is dumped along the levee it will answer an excellent purpose in helping to cement the sand into a solid embankment that will forever withstand the current of the river. The distance between the Olive bridge and the railroad bridge is Anaheim who will regret to hear his untimely death. He was buried in the cemetery attached to the hospital. MEXICAN TRIESTO SNUFF OUT RIVAL BENITO ORTEGA DESPERATELY WOUNDED IN QUARREL OVER SONORATOWN BELLE WOULD-BE SLAYER FADES AWAY AND OFFICERS HAVE NOT YET CAPTURED HIM Jealously was responsible for a quarrel Thursday night which resulted in one man being taken to the sanitarium suffering from a serious wound, and another making a precipitous flight to parts unknown. Benito Ortega is the injured person, and the man who got the drop on him and shot first is Irnulfo Martinez. The shooting occurred near the tent of the Escalante Brothers' show, at the corner of Chartres and North Philadelphia streets. Previous to the shooting Ortega and his brother had been making themselves obnoxious to the managers of the show, and they finally sent a complaint to the police. Officer Phil Germann responded and ordered the disturbers to leave the vicinity. After the officer had gone the Ortegas returned to the scene and a quarrel arose between Benito and Martinez. The latter emphasized his remarks by pulling a 38-callibre revolver which he pointed toward his adversary. Ortega made an effort to get out of range, but a bullet caught him on the left side of the back just above the kidney, ranged upward and lodged beneath the skin in the back of his neck. Officers Germann and Morgan were speedily on the ground. They placed the wounded man in an auto, and while Morgan rushed him to the sanitarium Germann hiked out to the sugar factory district in search of the fugitive. Phil was armed with a sawed-off shotgun, and when he reached the shack where Martinez has been keeping bachelor's hall found it dark. He pushed open the door and stepped in. It was proposed to secure an option upon a five acre tract in the West End for a period of six months and hold the same in readiness for some legitimate manufacturing enterprise that may be induced to come to this city. This latest idea, it was argued, would be more to our advantage in populating our city than relying upon new acquisitions gained through pamphlet advertising. The present method of sending out advertising literature was combatted by some of the members, they claiming that no direct results are obtained thereby. This however was forcefully refuted by others, who claim that through this very effective method many inquiries have been received in answer to literature forwarded to intending settlers. But a motion prevailed, and a committee was appointed to secure the option upon the tract in question for the purposes suggested. It was claimed that manufactories, with a payroll, is what we most need at this time. This new idea seemed to strike a responsive chord, but several members asked privately where and how the money was to be raised to purchase the tract should a manufacturer come along ready to do business. A fairly good attendance was on hand at the meeting and considerable discussion was indulged in upon various subjects of public interest. A new location for the board of trade was taken up and several speakers were in favor of taking a lease upon the contemplated fourth floor of the new Valencia hotel now in course of construction. The new Men's club and the Merchants' association have tentatively agreed to take quarters there and it was argued that it would be well for the board of trade to also occupy the same room. A schedule of meeting nights would have to be arranged, so that one meeting time would not conflict with another. A committee consisting of Messrs. Noll, Prince and Weisel was appointed to investigate the proposition with power to act. It was ordered that the auditing committee, who were recently instructed to audit the books of the former secretary, turn the books of that official over to the board of trade at once. For some unaccountable reason on the books of the ex-secretary have not been turned over to the new secretary, which fact has greatly hampered that official in the discharge of his city trustees will be asked to contribute $500 for the privilege of using it. The present dumping ground just above Placentia avenue is an eye-sore, and if the city's cast off tin cans and discarded ironmongery is dumped along the levee it will answer an excellent purpose in helping to cement the sand into a solid embankment that will forever withstand the current of the river. The distance between the Olive bridge and the railroad bridge is close to 8000 feet, and Mr. Hilend's contract covers little more than half of this distance. Certain ranchers above the point where the work stops, realizing the danger, are anxious to have the dike extended, but others refuse to contribute. There is a possibility that sufficient money will be subscribed to carry it up to the railroad bridge. Mr. Hilend declares that he will contract to do the entire work at the price of the original contract, notwithstanding the low figure at which he accepted the job. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to secure this necessary protection at a minimum cost and strenuous efforts should be made to raise the necessary funds. The work at the bridge is bound to dam the waters to a certain extent and the people above will need protection. Surveyor McBride was looking after the county's affairs on the east side of the river Monday. Work has already begun on the east approach, which is 600 feet long, and as soon as it is completed the west side work will be taken up. This also will be 600 feet in length, making the bridge and its approaches 1800 feet, but the river will have to confine itself to a 600-foot channel, and as the bottom of the bridge is only four feet above the sandy bed of the river, the water will probably be forced to cut a deeper channel or back up. Officers Germann and Morgan were speedily on the ground. They placed the wounded man in an auto, and while Morgan rushed him to the sanitarium Germann hiked out to the sugar factory district in search of the fugitive. Phil was armed with a sawed-off shotgun, and when he reached the shack where Martinez has been keeping bachelor's hall found it dark. He pushed open the door and stepped in, expecting to be met with a fusilade of 38-calibre bullets, but all was quiet. He struck a light and found the room empty. The fox had not returned to his den, but headed in some other direction, and it is supposed he is still traveling. At the sanitarium it was found that Ortega was desperately wounded, but as the bullet had not penetrated a vital part there is a chance for his recovery. He is one of the men who some months ago stole a case of whiskey from the Exchange saloon, and was sent to the county jail. He was released a few days ago. The charms of one of the belles of Sonoratown are said to be responsible for the ill feeling between Ortega and Martinez. The statement is made that three other gallants have lost their lives because they resented the efforts of others to win her smiles. The shooting occurred while the people were coming out of the tent, and was witnessed by scores. Miss Ortega, sister of the wounded man, was one of them, and believing her brother dead, her lamentations were heartrending, and were heard for blocks. People living in the neighborhood thought the leading lady on the stage had an unexpected inspiration of genius and didn't know until the next morning, that they had been listening to real instead of mock tragedy. Prince and Welsel was appointed to investigate the proposition with power to act. It was ordered that the auditing committee, who were recently instructed to audit the books of the former secretary, turn the books of that official over to the board of trade at once. For some unaccountable reason on the books of the ex-secretary have not been turned over to the new secretary, which fact has greatly hampered that official in the discharge of his duties. J. S. Howard was appointed to secure an option upon a five-acre tract of land in the west end. The same to be held in trust, awaiting the arrival of some manufacturing concern that might desire to locate here. The matter of arranging a program for the reception here of the Liberty Bell, which is scheduled to pass through this city on Monday, Nov. 15, on its way to the San Diego exposition, was abandoned, for the fact that the historic bell will pass through here during the night time. A set of resolutions passed by the Los Angeles chamber of Commerce, inviting President Wilson to visit the two expositions, were endorsed, and it is confidently expected that the president will accept the invitation. The manufacturing committee reported that no late word had been received from the window glass factory promoters. The committee on exhibits reported good progress on arranging a display at the county fair. F. K. Gresswell has personal charge of the exhibit and the same is attracting wide attention. Secretary Duckworth reported good progress being made in river protection and that work upon building the dike along the western bank of the Santa Ana river north of the Olive bridge was now in progress. A detailed account of the work now pro- WAKE CITDISCUSS SUBJECTS ACT IN WEST END FIRED AND HELD MANUFACTURING LOCATION ERS IN VALENCIA EVER CONSIDERABARD OF TRADE was advanced at the board of trade on Monwas looked upon favber of the members. to secure an option the tract in the West of six months and a readiness for some facturing enterprise accued to come to this idea, it was argued, to our advantage in city than relying upon is gained through using. The present ending out adver- gressing appears in another column of this issue of the Gazette. The committee appointed upon that work, now that their labors had been crowned with success, asked to be discharged. It was ordered that their request be granted. A vote of thanks was unanimously given the committee for their zealous endeavors. It was ordered that a state map be purchased, the sum of $2.90 for that purpose being allowed. Some of the members bucked the purchase, claiming that the map was inaccurate. Doc MacFarlane thrilled his auditors by announcing that he intends to start an ice factory in the new year. The plant is to be located on his lot on Chartress street, between Los Angeles and Lemon streets. Doc MacFarlane says he is after some of this easy money that the ice man is reputed to be hoarding up. Some of the members vigorously attacked the present mode of advertising this section as carried out at the San Francisco exposition. It was claimed by some that the rankest kind of partiality was being shown certain localities in the county. Several of the speakers were in favor of going in for an extensive advertising campaign for Anaheim. "Anaheim for Anaheim," is the slogan and judging by the enthusiasm occasioned by that announcement it is confidently believed that a new program is to be outlined. HOBOS ON ROAD WORK JUMP THEIR JOB GANG OF TWELVE DIGGING UP STUMPS ON PLACENTIA AVENUE STRIKE TAKEN BACK TO COUNTY JAIL AND PUT ON BREAD AND WATER DIET In his efforts to further improve the highways of northern Orange county and perform the work as economically as possible, Supervisor Schumacher recently requisitioned a number of prisoners at the county jail, and had them sent over Monday morning, in charge of a deputy from Sheriff Jackson's office. There were 12 men in the bunch and they were put to work on Placentia avenue, digging out stumps of defunct eucalyptus trees. Mr. Schumacher was somewhat elated over the fact that he had a sturdy gang of men at work improving the landscape in his district at a minimum cost to the county, but when he motored out in the afternoon to This work is all being done out of the district funds, and irrespective of the bond fund which is used only to pave certain designated highways. There are four road districts in the third supervisor district, each having a road boss, but all working under instructions from the supervisor. After the striking hoboes had been returned to jail Monday Sheriff Jackson quoted scripture to them: "If a number of the members, we secure an option to tie tract in the West end of six months and readiness for some manufacturing enterprise accrued to come to this idea, it was argued, into our advantage in delay than relying upon us gained through passing. The present finding out advergence was combatted by the members, they direct results are observed. This however was by others, who claim very effective methods have been received literature forwarded to us. But a motion committee was appointed upon the tract in purposes suggested. It manufactories, with what we most need at new idea seemed to be chord, but several privately where and was to be raised to act should a manuaging ready to do business attendance was on going and considerable dedugged in upon various public interest. For the board of up and several speakers of taking a lease elated fourth floor of hotel now in course. The new Men's club association have to take quarters argued that it would guard of trade to also boom. A schedule of would have to be arduous meeting time with another. A king of Messrs. Noll, he was appointed to position with power that the auditing were recently in the books of the form the books of that board of trade at unaccountable reasale ex-secretary have ever to the new secretaas greatly hampering this section as carried out at the San Francisco exposition. It was claimed by some that the rankest kind of partiality was being shown certain localities in the county. Several of the speakers were in favor of going in for an extensive advertising campaign for Anaheim. "Anaheim for Anaheim," is the slogan and judging by the enthusiasm occasioned by that announcement it is confidently believed that a new program is to be outlined. Herman Noll, of the committee on finances, announced that a scheme was on foot to pursue the elusive dollar and thereby swell the depleted exchequer, but he refrained from divulging details, but it is said something along the boosting line is soon to be turned loose. Bills to the amount of $69.50 were ordered paid and the meeting adjourned. FRIEND W. RICHARDSON VISITS IN ANAHEIM California's State Treasurer Spends A Few Hours Making New Acquaintances Friend W. Richardson, state treasurer of California, accompanied by his wife and son John, Mrs. Nina Rochart of Pasadena, sister of Mrs. Richardson, Miss Bernice Rochert and Johert Johnson, stopped off at Anaheim for a few hours Saturday and made the acquaintance of a number of people. The party were on the way north from San Diego where they had been attending the Panama-California exposition. Mr. Richardson is one of the state's leading public men. Some years ago he succeeded State Printer Shannon, and immediately began a series of reforms in the public print shop. Many abuses that had gradually crept in and been tolerated by former state printers were abolished, and under his direction the office was placed on an economical basis and under honest management. A complete reformation was made in the department. Mr. Richardson's record as state printer increased his popularity, and when he made the race at the last general election for state treasurer he was elected by a big majority. He is conducting the affairs of that important office just as honestly and efficiently as he did those of the state print shop. ber of prisoners at the county jail, and had them sent over Monday morning, in charge of a deputy from Sheriff Jackson's office. There were 12 men in the bunch and they were put to work on Placentia avenue, digging out stumps of defunct eucalyptus tree Mr. Schumacher was somewhat elated over the fact that he had a sturdy gang of men at work improving the landscape in his district at a minimum cost to the county, but when he motored out in the afternoon to see how the work was progressing, he was surprised to find the works deserted. Not a man was on the job, and the only evidence that they had been there at all was the fact that the earth around five of the stumps had been excavated, a reasonable day's work for two men. When Mr. Schumacher got back to town he phoned the sheriff's office and enquired what was the matter with the men and was informed that they had struck—had laid down their picks and shovels and refused to work. The sheriff, it appears, had sent him a gang of I. W. W.'s, hoboes, mere vags, men who have a constitutional objection to labor in any form, and who defy all the laws of man to force them to work. While Mr. Schumacher may not be able to get results from the bunch of men in Sheriff Jackson's charge, he has been doing some wonderful work on the highways of northern Orange county. He is the greatest road builder this third supervisor district ever know. The writer rode with him as far as Yorba Linda Monday and everywhere saw roads completed, roads under construction, or roads listed for improvement in the future. Gangs of men were encountered cutting down hills, filling up cuts and leveling up the highways. Some of the roads are being oiled—roads that never knew oil before, others will be oiled in a short time, and still others are listed for paving. Mr. Schumacher appeared to know every foot of road in the district, and pointed out the contemplated improvements of each one. This work is all being done out of the district funds, and irrespective of the bond fund which is used only to pave certain designated highways. There are four road districts in the third supervisor district, each having a road boss, but all working under instructions from the supervisor. After the striking hoboes had been returned to jail Monday Sheriff Jackson quoted scripture to them: "If a Mr. Richardson's record as state printer increased his popularity, and when he made the race at the last general election for state treasurer he was elected by a big majority. He is conducting the affairs of that important office just as honestly and efficiently as he did those of the state print shop. COUNTY FAIR OPENS The Orange county fair opened at 1 o'clock on Tuesday, and the afternoon of the first day was given up to horse racing. There are many attractions at the fair and the attendance is expected to be good. The exhibits from various sections of the county are said to be excellent, and Anaheim is expected to win its share of the prizes. Such attractions as the Foley & Burke carnival company, Happy Jack and his rough riders, a free vaudeville show, and many others are advertised. Today the baby show will be pulled off and at least 125 of the prettiest babies in the county will be exhibited. Anaheim expects to carry off the honors in this class. Registration in the five leading automobile states are booming. Up to September 1, according to the figures collected by the Ohio State Automobile association, there were 849,531 cars registered in the five leading states—New York, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania and California. September 1, New York lead with 212,882; Ohio was second with 168,000; Illinois third, with 166,886, and Pennsylvania next with 151,523. California was close with 150,232 registrations. Since these registration figures were compiled California has reached a total of more than 155,000. INVESTIGATE PHONE COMPANY The state railroad commission has set the date for the first investigation into the rules, regulations and rates of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company for Monday, October 25 in San Francisco. A sweeping investigation is to start at that time and communities served by the Pacific company have been notified to furnish the commission with any complaint, rules or regulations bearing on the subject. City Clerk E. Vegeley of Santa Ana has received a communication from the commission setting forth the particulars of the first hearing and advising that if the city has any complaints in any way that they should be filed with the commission. The investigation is to take considerable time and hearings will be held in the principal centers of population in the state. Action on the letter from the railroad commission will probably be taken next Monday evening at the regular meeting of the Santa Ana council. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mingard, Sunday, Oct. 3, a son.