anaheim-gazette 1915-11-04

ORANGE COUNTY HAS SPLENDID EXHIBIT H. A. DICKEL DECLARES IT IS SUPERIOR TO ANYTHING AT THE SAN FRANCISCO FAIR ILLUMINATION ON NIGHT OF EDISON DAY FINEST ELECTRICAL DISPLAY EVER WITNESSED All the Anaheim people who have visited the Panama Pacific exposition at San Francisco agree that it is one of the greatest shows ever staged on earth, but there is a difference of opinion as to Orange county's part therein. Some of them declare that Orange county, and all the seven counties south of the Tehachapi have been absorbed by Los Angeles, and all the exhibits from the Southland are credited to that county. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dickel, who returned last Wednesday after a two week's sojourn at the fair, disagree with the majority, and de- ciation. The Institute for Orange county was combined this year with the Southern California association. "Teachers who do not attend the institute will draw no pay for that week," said County Superintendent of Schools Mitchell. "The institute will open on Monday and will close on Friday. The teachers have been given a rate of $1 for entrance into the fair grounds as many times as they want during the institute." The Santa Fe is making arrangements to transport the big crowds of Southern California teachers who will be going toward San Diego. Special trains will be run from Los Angeles on Monday morning. F. S. LUCE PURCHASES BIG MACHINE SHOP Has Taken Charge of the Angell & Redit Plant on West Center St. F. S. Luce, agent for the Saxon car whose garage is at 114 South Los Angeles street, the building vacated some months ago by the P. J. Welsel company, has purchased the Orange County Machine Works on West Center street. This is the Angell & Redit plant which was recently incorporated under the name of the Orange County Machine Works. Mr. Luce will continue to maintain an office at his old quarters on Los Angeles street for the sale of automo- of the greatest shows ever staged on earth, but there is a difference of opinion as to Orange county's part therein. Some of them declare that Orange county, and all the seven counties south of the Tehachapi have been absorbed by Los Angeles, and all the exhibits from the Southland are credited to that county. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dickel, who returned last Wednesday after a two week's sojourn at the fair, disagree with the majority, and declare that Orange county's display is superior to that of any county in the state. According to Mr. Dickel this county has two displays at the exposition, one of them being in the California building, and one in Agricultural hall, and he declares we lead every county in the state. Everything for which this county is noted is on exhibition, and the display is adding to the reputation of California. The finest oranges at the big show, of course, come from Orange county, and the display of lemons and all citrus fruit, of walnuts, of persimmons, of chills, of olives, of beans, of sugar and sugar beets are all superior. It has already been published that the Anaheim Sugar company was awarded first premium by the judges, and J. Allan Knapp, who lives in the suburb of Garden Grove, captured first on his chill display. After looking over the great fair and seeing all its wonders Mr. Dickel was proud to announce that he lived in Orange county, the garden spot of the world, and the most prolific of all the sections of the earth. The birdseye view of Anaheim and the large picture of the Anaheim high school he found hung in conspicuous places in the California building, where they were seen and admired by millions of people. Most of the state buildings, Mr. Dickel says, were disappointments, as no effort had been made to show the products of the states. The Pennsylvania building was a center of attraction because the famous Liberty Bell was there—the bell that will pass through Anaheim on route for San Diego at midnight on November 15, without pausing to give the people a chance of seeing it. Mr. Dickel saw the bell, also the crack in its side. There is a beautiful legend, believed by millions of people, that the crack was made by the exuberant janitor of Independence Hall on the 4th of July, 1776, when he rang the bell to proclaim to the people of Philadelphia F. S. Luce, agent for the Saxon car whose garage is at 114 South Los Angeles street, the building vacated some months ago by the P. J. Welsel company, has purchased the Orange County Machine Works on West Center street. This is the Angell & Redit plant which was recently incorporated under the name of the Orange County Machine Works. Mr. Luce will continue to maintain an office at his old quarters on Los Angeles street for the sale of automobiles, but all machine and repair work hereafter will be done at his new quarters: The machine shop is one of the best equipped in the South. It has a 52-inch lathe, the largest in the state of California. It is equipped for doing all machine work, pump work, gas engine work and cylinder reboring, etc. William Hall, formerly with the Locomobile works, will have charge of the shop, and will have a corps of first class machinists under him. All repair work coming into the Saxon garage will be sent down to the new shop. MINSTREL AND VAUDEVILLE AT H. S. AUDITORIUM Actors Busy Rehearsing for Band Entertainment Tuesday Night The entertainment to be given by the Anaheim Band at high school auditorium next Tuesday night, promises to be one of the best things offered to the public this season. It will be given by local talent and 75 people will be in the cast. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wilkins, professional actors and trainers, are educating and rehearsing the amateur actors and actresses, and they promise to get something good out of the raw material placed in their hands. Minstrel and vaudeville stunts will be pulled off. It is well known that we have histrionic talent of a high order in Anaheim, and opportunity is all that is needed to bring it to the surface. When it comes to music we can hold our own against the world. That has been demonstrated on former occasions. The audience Tuesday night will not only be treated to a first-class show, but will be helping a good cause, as the proceeds go toward helping maintain one of the best bands in Southern California. Good vaudeville acts and the latest popular song hits will be rendered. ITEMS FROM THE OIL FIELDS Bell was there—the bell that will pass through Anaheim en route for San Diego at midnight on November 15, without pausing to give the people a chance of seeing it. Mr. Dickel saw the bell, also the crack in its side. There is a beautiful legend, believed by millions of people, that the crack was made by the exuberant Janitor of Independence Hall on the 4th of July, 1776, when he rang the bell to proclaim to the people of Philadelphia that the Declaration of Independence had been signed, but this is a mistaken belief. The bell was cast in England and shipped to the United States in 1752, and the crack was made the first time it was rung. The patriot who rang it on the first Independence day may have widened it somewhat, but it was already there. The illumination on the night of October 21, in honor of Thomas A. Edison, inventor of the electric lights was, according to Mr. Dickel, the most wonderful electrical display ever witnessed on earth. Rhineold Stock and Oscar Jansen, two scientific Anaheim boys, helped make this display. The Canadian and Australian exhibits were the finest made by foreign countries. The Canadian display was particularly fine because of its grain and its pictures of agricultural scenes. The wonderful cattle show was also attractive to Mr. Dickel, who is something of an authority on stock. Mr. and Mrs. Dickel traveled by water, going up on the Congress and returning on the President. During their absence they visited some old-time friends at Napa. TEACHERS GOING TO SAN DIEGO Over 400 school teachers of Orange county are making preparations to go to San Diego next Sunday or Monday to attend the sessions of the Southern California Teachers' Association. ITEMS FROM THE OIL FIELDS Sol. Engle, head of the commisary department on the Emery lease returned last week from a trip to San Francisco. Hauling of rig lumber is under way for Emery well No. 25. Murphy camp is doing the grading, preparatory to drilling No. 22. Jim McLauchlin and J. Burns will play in the tennis tournament next Sunday at Standard oil camp. The winner will be matched against the winner of the Richmond tournament at the Emery lease. Bob Wilson, C. R. Little, W. S. Little and Jim Burns of the Emery lease got the limit of ducks last week. W. M. Steward of the Murphy-Standard will leave November 9th for Sidney, Australia, where he will be married. The newlyweds will spend three months in Australia and will later return to Philadelphia to reside. W. A. Frantz has purchased a 40-acre ranch near Holtwill, twelve miles from the Mexican border, paying $7000 therefore. He will go into the dairy business and has purchased a string of thirty cows. He expects to remove thither with his family to reside. He is now erecting a five-room cottage on the ranch, and will take up his residence there some time next week. He has an abundance of water, and a fine field of alfalfa. Besides his dairy he will stock his ranch with hogs and turkeys. SURPRISE PARTY PROSPECTIVE Leo Sheridan Entends Friends at Knight Hall Leo Sheridan has his life when he was evening and forcibly of Columbus hall, wishing to receive him as relations upon his marriage. Leo leaves the journey which which among the Benedicto Miss Evelyn Rivers Dakota, and after expect to tour a good country in an automaton to Anaheim. A parade for them on The party Monday joysable affair. A sunday by the Oyster Loaf am's orchestra furnishes music during the day and jokes were induced guest contributed by McFadden and Arch hit of the evening by Ford song that was not were students at the was so well received encored numerous times to sing some more jokes. Many presents we groom-to-be, some one will be useful in further weather statistic ANA. That Santa Ana is er station, capable data on the temperature of this sectioned, for the chamber Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 4, 1915 JOHN CASSOU IS PREPARING TO BUILD SPLENDID TWO-STORY BUILDING SOON TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON WEST CENTER WILL CONTAIN TWO LARGE STORE ROOMS, TWO SMALL ONES, AND A THEATRE Another splendid improvement for West Center street, which has been contemplated for some time, is now an assured fact. This is a building which John Cassou is preparing to build on his property opposite the Odd Fellows' block. Tenants of the old buildings have been notified to vacate by the second of December, and the work of demolition will begin at that time. The buildings on the premises are now occupied by Frank Baum's real estate office, Jensen's bakery, the Anaheim restaurant, the Wells-Fargo Express company, Frank Machleb's harness shop and the F. J. Scherlmann's barber shop. The build-received from the Taylor Instrument company of Rochester, New York, a rain gauge and a registering thermometer, both endorsed as accurate by the United States government. Secretary Metzgar will install the instruments, and keep accurate records, so visitors and residents may know the exact weather conditions prevailing here. Now that the instruments are bought and paid for by the local chamber of commerce, efforts will be made to have the station declared an official weather station of the U.S. government. Requests for the establishment of a station here by the government have resulted in each case in a refusal, more or less cart, and several reasons were given for the refusal, such as lack of money for instruments, proximity of the Yorba Linda and the Irving ranch stations, etc. The need for accurate data was so pressing, that the Santa Ana chamber of commerce finally decided to purchase the instruments themselves, and then hope the station would be recognized as official. HIGH SGHOOL PICKUPS By Irma Steadman It was "rube day" for the Seniors last Thursday and they were certainly EDISON CHEERED BY ANAHEIM STUDENTS LARGE CROWD GREETS DISTINGUISHED MAN AS HE PASSES THROUGH TOWN FRIDAY MORNING HIGH SCHOOL TURNS OUT IN A BODY WAVING FLAGS AND SINGING PATRIOTIC SONGS When the auto carrying Thomas A. Edison, the wizard of the electrical world, rolled into Anaheim from the north at 9:45 o'clock Friday morning, it was greeted with cheers from a great crowd of citizens and 250 high school students. Hundreds of other people were disappointed in not getting a glimpse of the great man, because the hour of his arrival was definite and nobody was able to get accurate information regarding his movements. It was known the previous day that he would pass through here Friday morning on his way to San Diego, as which John-Cassou is preparing to build on his property opposite the Odd Fellows' block. Tenants of the old buildings have been notified to vacate by the second of December, and the work of demolition will begin at that time. The buildings on the premises are now occupied by Frank Baum's real estate office, Jensen's bakery, the Anaheim restaurant, the Wells-Fargo Express company, Frank Machlob's harness shop and the F.J. Scherlmann's barber shop. The buildings are all old, and their destruction marks a valuable improvement in that section of the city. Plans for the new building have not yet been completed, but Architect Eugene Durfee is preparing them, and they will be ready by the time the ground is cleared for the new structure. The new structure will be two-stories in height, but the walls will be built strong enough to support another story, in case the owner at some future time desires to add to the height. It will have a frontage of 96 feet on Center street and a length of 187 feet. Two large store rooms 100 feet deep, will occupy one side of the building. On the other side two narrow rooms, each 50 feet in depth will be constructed. Behind these it is Mr. Cassou's intention to build a commodious theatre, which will run back to the alley. This, it is understood, will be occupied by the Fairyland motion picture show. There will also be a stage in the theatre so it can be used for comedies, dramas, tragedies or minstrel shows. A lobby 15 feet wide and 50 feet long will connect the theatre with Center street. The upper story of the block is expected to be devoted to office rooms. Work will probably begin on the building shortly after the first of December. The front will be constructed of cream colored pressed brick. It will be set back eight feet from the present sidewalk to conform to the new line established by the property owners in that block. SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN PROSPECTIVE BRIDEGROOM Leo Sheridan Entertained by His Friends at Knights of Columbus Hall Leo Sheridan had the surprise of his life when he was captured Monday evening and forcibly taken to Knights of Columbus hall, where twenty of his friends were present. It was "rube day" for the Seniors last Thursday and they were certainly a bunch of rubes. The Seniors came "costumed en characters." The young ladies looked very charming in their bungalow aprons and the young men—"nuffsed." A delicious rube lunch was served on the lawn where many snap-shots were snapped. Hallowe'en with its accompanying weird, fascinating witches, black cats and grinning jack-o-lanterns and other symbolic hoodoos found no merrier rendezvous in Anaheim than at the high school Saturday evening, when the members of the Senior class were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Clayes. Games were enjoyed and later a pountiful repast was served. It also carrying out the spirit of the occasion. The Juniors and Sophomore classes also arranged affairs to celebrate Hallowe'en. With such orators as Donald Peterman, Morris Martenet, Arthur Coons, John Bradley, Harold Goodale, George Kemp and Dale Quarton composing Union High's debating team Anaheim will be heard from in debating circles this year. Mr. Henry, a member of the faculty, gave a very interesting talk Monday, in assembly, on the bad effects of tobacco upon the human race. The senior reportorle class of the high school will give a recital on Friday, Nov. 5. Following is the program: Playlet, Luncheon in the Suburbs... Ten Girls Solo...Inez Elliott Reading, Dinner at the Big-House...Dorothy Schurr Trio, The Shoopy Shoo...Phillura Sparkes, Dorothy Schurr; Esther Thieffelder. Reading, The Mustard Plaster... Ruth Coons Scandal Song...Inez Elliott, Philura Sparkes, Myrtle Winters, Dorothy Schurr, Cena Schmldt, Elva Stark. Reading, Italian Dialect...Inez Elliott Piano Solo...Margaret Junge Ghost Glide—Vera Cole...Margaret Mortimer Gentleman Ground North at 9:45 o'clock Friday morning, it was greeted with cheers from a great crowd of citizens and 250 high school students. Hundreds of other people were disappointed in not getting a glimpse of the great man, because the hour of his arrival was indefinite and nobody was able to get accurate information regarding his movements. It was known the previous day that he would pass through here Friday morning on his way to San Diego, as Friday was Edison day at the exposition. It was planned to give him a big demonstration, and Secretary Duckworth of the board of trade and Prof. Hauck of the high school, endeavored to learn the exact time of his arrival here, but were unable to do so. It was not until 9 o'clock Friday morning that Mr. Duckworth got connection with somebody in Los Angeles who knew, and he was informed that the party had left that city fifteen minutes before and would probably arrive in Anaheim at half past nine. Mr. Duckworth and Fred Gresswell immediately got busy and decorated Los Angeles street with orange colored streamers as far as time would permit. Dr. Hauck hastily mustered his army of high school students, who marched to the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets, and of course crowded every body out of positions of vantage, and took possession of the four corners. They carried numerous American flags and held them suspended before the four banks of young ladies and young gentlemen. The interval between their arrival and the appearance of the distinguished visitor was short; but the students filled in the time by tearing loose a number of blood-curdling class yells and singing songs declaring the superior prowess of the Anaheim high school in all contests, athletic, educational or oratorical. A large crowd of people had hastily assembled along Los Angeles street, but all gave place to the students, as it is well known that Mr. Edison has a soft place in his heart for school kids, and prefers their company to that of the world's greatest men. It was 9:45 o'clock when a pilot boat appeared in the north, followed by the auto carrying Mr. Edison, his wife and two gentlemen. Mr. Edison was standing up bareheaded, his scant gray hair floating in the breeze. He was bowing on all sides waving his arms in every direction, and wearing a smile that SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN PROSPECTIVE BRIDEGROOM Leo Sheridan entertained by His Friends at Knights of Columbus Hall Leo Sheridan had the surprise of his life when he was captured Monday evening and forcibly taken to Knights of Columbus hall, where twenty of his friends, bearing presents, were waiting to receive him and tender congratulations upon his approaching marriage. Leo leaves this morning on a journey which will end by placing him among the Benedicts. His bride is Miss Evelyn Rivers of Aberdeen, South Dakota, and after the wedding they expect to tour a goodly portion of the country in an automobile before coming to Anashalm. A home is being prepared for them on Melrose street. The party Monday night was an enjoyable affair. A supper was provided by the Oyster Loaf Cafe, and Meacham's orchestra furnished appropriate music during the festivities. Songs and jokes were indulged in, and every guest contributed his share. Ralph McFadden and Archer Fay made the hit of the evening by rendering a Stanford song that was popular while they were students at the university, and it was so well received that they were encored numerous times, and forced to sing some more just like it. Many presents were given the bridegroom-to-be, some of which probably will be useful in furnishing his home. WEATHER STATION FOR SANTA ANA That Santa Ana is to have a weather station, capable of furnishing accurate data on the rainfall and temperature of this section, is now assured, for the chamber of commerce has Dorothy Schurr Trio, The Shoogy Shoo ... Philura Sparkes, Dorothy Schurr, Esther Thierfelder. Reading, The Mustard Plaster ... Ruth Coons Scandal Song... Inez Elliott, Philura Sparkes, Myrtle Winters, Dorothy Schurr, Cena Schmidt, Elva Stark. Reading, Italian Dialect... Inez Elliott Plano Solo ... Margaret Junge Ghost Glide—Vera Cole, Margaret Martenet, Lella Gentry, Oral Brown, Esther Thierfelder, Edythe Simpson, Zara Dolton, Ruth Coons. The program will begin promptly at 8 o'clock. All patrons and friends of the high school are most cordially invited. No admission. BARN DANCE The ladies of the "500" club and a number of their friends were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Schneider at their home on Palm street on Monday evening at a barn dance which was a thoroughly enjoyed social affair. "Tackey" costumes were the order of the evening and much merriment was occasioned thereby. A number of dances were enjoyed in the barn after which the guests were invited into the house where cards were provided for entertainment and later a delicious supper was served on the porch, which wound up the evening's festivities. Mrs. Frank Harrison gave an old fashioned Hallowe-en and Five Hundred party on Saturday evening at her home, the Shirley ranch on East Center street. The ladies prizes were won by Mrs. G. Adkins, Mrs. F. Dickenson, and Mrs. Charles Rockwell. The gentlemen's prizes were captured by L.B. Pomeroy, V.U. Simpson and W.Hauser. Mrs. Minnie Kauffman assisted the hostess in serving refreshments. It was 9:45 o'clock when a pilot boat appeared in the north, followed by the auto carrying Mr. Edison, his wife and two gentlemen. Mr. Edison was standing up bareheaded, his scant gray hair floating in the breeze. He was bowing on all sides waving his arms in every direction, and wearing a smile that looked like it was perpetual. At first glance the big crowd thought it was Trustee George W. Hamler who was greeting them, but on a closer view it was noted that his embonpoint was not quite so pronounced as in the case of Mr. Hamler. The car passed slowly down the street but did not stop. It was the intention at first to blockade the street and force a stoppage in the hope of getting a few words from the noted man, but as the party was already behind the schedule time the idea was given up. Mrs. Edison, who sat in the tonneau, smiled her appreciation of the honor bestowed on her distinguished husband, notwithstanding his absent mindedness has caused her much worry. She declares that he frequently calls her up at two or three o'clock in the morning to inform her that he is bringing a friend or two home to luncheon. It is related of him that on his wedding day he failed to papear at the hour appointed for the ceremony. The wedding guests were present and the bride was waiting. Finally the groomsman was sent in search of him. He found him in his laboratory enveloped in a big apron, busy with a scientific investigation. "Tom," said his friend, "why don't you come to the wedding?" "Wedding!" said he, "what wedding?" ZETTE. 1915 Number 5 CHEERED ANAHEIM DENTS GREETS DISTINCT AS HE PASSES OWN FRIDAY MORNING RETURNS OUT IN A G FLAGS AND RIOTIC SONGS carrying Thomas A. and of the electrical Anaheim from the back Friday morning, with cheers from a citizens and 250 high Hundreds of other pointed in not get the great man, behis arrival was inly was able to getion regarding his previous day that through here Friday way to San Diego, as "Why yours, you chump!" "Great Caesar's ghost!" replied Edison. "I knew I had an important engagement to day, but couldn't remember what it was." Mr. Edison is unquestionably the greatest scientist of this or any other age, and has done more to modernize the world than any other man. He is the father of electric lights, and has so many wonderful inventions to his credit that they cannot be named in a limited space. He declares the world is still in ignorance of its possibilities, and is just beginning to enter the age of enlightenment. Because of his great abilities he was recently appointed a member of the newly-created naval advisory board, where his knowledge will be useful in considering measures for defense. He announces that he has already perfected a device that will make the United States immune from attack by a foreign power, as he can destroy entire fleets of warships or transports in the twinkling of an eye. He refuses to divulge his secret, and will only give it up in the event of the United States being attacked and compelled to fight in self-defense. In the auto with Mr. and Mrs. Edison were Henry Ford, the famous automobile manufacturer, and H. S. Frestone, the millionaire tire man. William H. Hughson of the San Diego exposition, and B. L. Graves and A. T. Smith of Los Angeles were in the forward car. MAKING EFFORTS TO EXTEND LIGHTS MOVEMENT OF FOOT TO BUILD TO CITY LIMITS ON LOS ANGELES AND EAST CENTER WILL REQUIRE MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE THE DISTRICT When the 64 ornamental lights on Center and Los Angeles streets were planted and the juice turned on, the people of Anaheim were able to appreciate the beauty of the improvement, and certain residents on North and South Los Angeles streets, and East and West Center streets began to figure on an extension of the system to the city limits in all four directions. To construct them under the same plan would necessitate the consent of a majority of the property owners on those streets, or a majority of the frontage, as the property was assessed one dollar per front foot to pay for the ANAHEIM BOWLERS DEFEAT HUNTINGTON BEACH Fisher, Vanatta and Cowan too Swift For the Beachites In a bowling match at the Club pool room Monday night between the Anaheim champions and Huntington Beach, the locals won by 85 pins. Cowan carried off the honors, making the high score, 203, and the high average, 171. This is the second defeat the beachites have dropped to the swift Anaheim players, and next Monday night they are expected to lost another. Following is the score: HUNTINGTON BEACH— Aver. Little .....165 153 154 152 175 160 Dean .....188 132 135 159 148 152 George .....181 155 153 162 170 164 Totals .....534 440 442 473 493 2382 ANAHEIM— Fisher .....180 170 150 164 160 165 Vanatta .....136 153 165 176 159 158 Cowan .....155 171 157 203 168 171 Totals .....471 494 472 543 487 2467 A meeting was held at Huntington Beach last night for the purpose of discussing the formation of a league. It is expected that Anaheim will be in it. CAN'T ARREST HOBOS WITHOUT JUST CAUSE So Declares District Attorney Evans Of Riverside County Officials representing Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino counties who met in Los Angeles decided on a plan to erect hobo corrals at the various gateways to Southern California. Each was to have a rock-pile and hoboes, as they entered the state were to be arrested for vagrancy put in the stockade and set to work making little stones out of big ones. Each of the eight southern cities was to bear its share of the expense. Final plans were made at another people of Anaheim were able to appreciate the beauty of the improvement, and certain residents on North and South Los Angeles streets, and East and West Center streets began to figure on an extension of the system to the city limits in all four directions. To construct them under the same plan would necessitate the consent of a majority of the property owners on those streets, or a majority of the frontage, as the property was assessed one dollar per front foot to pay for the installation. Many property owners immediately began the advocacy of an extension, and started in to educate their neighbors by pointing out the beauty and value of the lights. It is now believed that a majority on at least three of the extensions can be secured, and a movement is on foot which may result in planting the lights throughout the length of the two streets. B. F. Kierulff of the firm of Kierulff & Company, Los Angeles, the firm which furnished the supplies, was in town last week conferring with W. H. Houts, the man who was awarded the contract and erected the lights already-in use, and a canvass will be made to learn whether or not a majority of the frontage owners favor the extension and will sign up. It is believed that most of the property owners on North and South Los Angeles and East Center are ready to sign up. If they are the work can begin at once, under the same system as the original lights were installed. The property owners will pay one dollar per front foot for the cost of installation, the city paying for the poles and furnishing the electricity. It is proposed to place the lights 150 feet apart, or so near that distance as the uneven blocks will permit, with four lights at each intersection. The distance between Cypress, where the present system ends, and North street, on Los Angeles, is 2400 feet. This means a frontage of 4800 feet, and it would require 32 posts in that section provided the length of the blocks will permit the planting of the poles 150 feet apart from Broadway, the southern extremity of the present zone to South street, is also 2400 feet, and in this section the same number of lights would be required. Should this extension be run to Broad street, the city limits, it will add a frontage of 2400 feet, requiring 18 more lamps. This section of the town is rapidly building up, and it is probably the land owners in that region will desire well known that Mr. place in his heart prefers their complace in his heart followed by the Edison, his wife and Mr. Edison was standhis scant gray hair zee. He was bowing his arms in every daring a smile that perpetual. At first town thought it was Hamler who was on a closer view it its embonpoint was announced as in the slowly down the stop. It was the to blockade the stoppage in the new words from the the party was alschedule time the Mrs. Edison, who smiled her approor bestowed on her board, notwithstandendedness has causShe declares that her up at two or morning to inform ing a friend or two It is related of wedding day he failed hour appointed for the wedding guests the bride was waitroomsman was sent He found him in developed in a big scientific investifriend, "why don't wedding?" he, "what wed Officials representing Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino counties who met in Los Angeles decided on a plan to erect hobo, corrals at the various gateways to Southern California. Each was to have a rock-pile and hoboes, as they entered the state were to be arrested for vagrancy put in the stockade and set to work making little stones out of big ones. Each of the eight southern cities was to bear its share of the expense. Final plans were made at another meeting but the news came that San Bernardino county representatives had resigned and that the district attorney of Riverside county had ruled the entire plan illegal, untenable and otherwise impracticable. "There is no legal way for the county to expend any funds for such purposes," ruled District Attorney Lyman Evans, of Riverside county. "No one can be lawfully arrested in the state unless he has committed a crime and then only by the peace officers of the county in which the crime is committed. Many of this class eventually fall under our vagrancy or begging laws, but until they do, or commit some crime, no public funds can be expended in controlling them. "Our greatest crimes are committed by persons who travel in Pullmans. If we could apply an X-ray to all who enter the state by train we would find the greatest criminals in the parlor cars." There will be no delegation at the coming meeting from San Bernardino as Mayor Wixom and other members of the county section have resigned and Chairman Horton of the board of supervisors, who appointed them, is opposed to the plan. The ordinance redistricting the precincts of the county and increasing the number from 75 to 106, was passed by the board of supervisors Monday. permit the planting of the poles 150 feet apart, from Broadway, the southern extremity of the present zone to South street, is also 2400 feet, and in this section the same number of lights would be required. Should this extension be run to Broad street, the city limits, it will add a frontage of 2400 feet, requiring 18 lamps. This section of the town is rapidly building up, and it is probably the land owners in that region will desire the extension. On Center street, from Philadelphia to East, the distance is 2600 feet, making 5200 feet of frontage. It will require 35 poles to light that thoroughfare according to the present plans. The total frontage, excluding the block from South to Broad, would be 14,800 feet, requiring propably 100 posts. Adding that section the total frontage will be 17,200 feet and 16 more posts will be necessary. 17,200 feet of frontage at one dollar per foot, means a cost to the property owners of $17,000. Many of them favor the expenditure, but whether or not a majority will consent to the proposition remains to be seen. An effort to extend the lights to the side streets will probably be started some day, but it is not probable that the five-cluster light will be used, except in the business sections. The cost of a post with a single lamp will be much less and will be ample for the needs. Delegations from other towns have been examining our lights and a movement is on foot in Santa Ana and other towns, to adopt the same. The case of W. W. Cooper against I. E. Carter has been dismissed. With the dismissal there was filed a receipt from J. C. Burke, attorney for Carter, for $507.50, in settlement of the claim of the plaintiff.