anaheim-gazette 1916-05-18

NO WATER TO BE RUN ON RENTED STOCK ANAHEIM UNION WATER COMPANY AT PRESENT WILL DELIVER WATER TO STOCK-HOLDERS ONLY WORK TO BE RUSHED ON SIPHON AT DEEP GATE—OTHER BUSINESS TRANSACTED An adjourned regular meeting of the board of directors of the Anaheim Union Water company was held on Saturday, the 13th, with all members present. Director Hale reported that work was progressing rapidly on the new pump ordered in at Deep Gate and that the same would be in operation the first of the week. On motion duly seconded the president was instructed to appoint a committee of two to interview the management of the Western Reinforced Concrete Pipe company, with a view of burrying up the work on the siphon at Deep Gate. The president appointed Directors Hale and Beasley with COUNTY OFFICIALS VISIT LOCAL BANKS More Than $100,000 From This Section Will be Tied up in the County Treasury Sheriff Jackson, Tax Collector Lamb, County Treasurer Joplin and Officer Murray were in town on Tuesday afternoon, making calls at the different banks in this city, with a view to removing about $50,000 from their vaults to the county treasury at Santa Ana. They also visited the Fullerton banks and other banks in the northern portion of the county, from which they will take more than $50,000 and place it in the county treasury. This money will probably be removed by the county treasurer within a few days. The removal of this money is the outcome of a demand by the taxpayers league that this money be returned to the county treasury, unless bankers pay 2 per cent interest thereon. This the bankers say they are unable to do, and the money will be withdrawn from circulation, being tied up in the vaults in the treasurer's office. Treasurer Joplin said he would have in his vaults, when this money is placed in the county treasury, in the neighborhood of $800,000. Banks at Orange, Santa Ana and other localities will also be drawn upon and all this cash will be locked up in the treasurer's vaults. RIGHT OF RIVER SOUTH COMMITTEE AND LOOKING TO PROTECT THE CONSTRUCTION ROAD ON EAST RIVER MAIN During the week have come from pointed by the cure a right of channel extending tance south of extending north bridge. Many people abutting the river their willingness way, although so ers believe they for the strips of channel. The proposition each bank, or good one and means of holding well packed an Director Hale reported that work was progressing rapidly on the new pump ordered in at Deep Gate and that the same would be in operation the first of the week. On motion duly seconded the president was instructed to appoint a committee of two to interview the management of the Western Reinforced Concrete Pipe company, with a view of burrying up the work on the siphon at Deep Gate. The president appointed Directors Hale and Beazley with power to act. The question of rented stock was discussed and on motion duly seconded the following resolution was adopted by the board to take effect immediately: "WHEREAS, the present crippled condition of the company's delivery system and the consequent necessary delay in furnishing water to stockholders in some portions of the district render it unjust to allow during such conditions the free renting of stock as has been the usual practice. Therefore, be it resolved, that from this time until further order by the board the secretary and the Zanjeros shall not allow water to be run on rented stock until the same has been approved by the board of directors, or a committee, duly authorized by them for that purpose." On motion duly seconded the assistant superintendent was instructed to commence immediately to clean out the Tuffree reservoir. On motion duly seconded the proposition of Mr. Fleishner to do all work in connection with the piping of the present open ditch on East Santa Ana street, and pay 15c per foot for the necessary pipe was accepted and the superintendent instructed to put the pipe in as soon as possible. On motion duly seconded the board agreed to go up the river to Deep Gate on May 14th to meet with the representative of the Western Reinforced Concrete Pipe company. On motion duly seconded the transfer of 10 shares of stock from Mary Everhardy to Annie Everhardy was granted. ENTHUSIASTIC REPUBLICANS HOLD MEETING MONDAY Meet Again June 5th, When Delegates Will be Chosen to be Voted for On June 24 IMPERATIVE NECESSITY OF USING PURE MILK New Law Prevents Sale of Impure Product, and Establishes Inspection Service Editor Gazette: The people of the state of California are becoming aware more and more of the ills attendant upon the use of milk produced under more or less careless conditions; namely, milk and cream produced under conditions where frequent inspection by experts is lacking. The frequent scientific physical examination by a competent veterinarian, to insure the perfect health of every cow giving milk for human consumption, and also the frequent examination by expert dairymen, of the conditions under which the cows are kept, the milk milked, cared for and delivered to the consumer. These are questions of vital importance to everyone using milk or cream. In order to arrive at a satisfactory answer to these the people of this state, through their representatives in the legislature have enacted an admirable set of clear and concise rules covering the question thoroughly. The last action taken by the legislature was approved June 11th 1915, and is to be in effect October 1st. The new dairy law is entitled as follows: "An act to prevent the sale of impure and unwholesome milk, to grade milk, to provide rules and regulations therefor, to establish inspection service, etc." The whole purpose and intention of this law is to insure the consumer a wholesome food. We are all familiar with what scientific knowledge is doing and has done to promote the general public health. It would seem as tho this is an opportune time for the people of Anaheim to insist upon being furnished, one and all, with pure, clean, and healthful milk and cream. Everyone buying milk should talk able to do, and the money will be withdrawn from circulation, being tied up in the vaults in the treasurer's office. Treasurer Joplin said he would have in his vaults, when this money is placed in the county treasury, in the neighborhood of $800,000. Banks at Orange, Santa Ana and other localities will also be drawn upon and all this cash will be locked up in the treasurer's vaults. IMPERATIVE NECESSITY OF USING PURE MILK New Law Prevents Sale of Impure Product, and Establishes Inspection Service Editor Gazette: The people of the state of California are becoming aware more and more of the ills attendant upon the use of milk produced under more or less careless conditions; namely, milk and cream produced under conditions where frequent inspection by experts is lacking. The frequent scientific physical examination by a competent veterinarian, to insure the perfect health of every cow giving milk for human consumption, and also the frequent examination by expert dairymen, of the conditions under which the cows are kept, the milk milked, cared for and delivered to the consumer. These are questions of vital importance to everyone using milk or cream. In order to arrive at a satisfactory answer to these the people of this state, through their representatives in the legislature have enacted an admirable set of clear and concise rules covering the question thoroughly. The last action taken by the legislature was approved June 11th 1915, and is to be in effect October 1st. The new dairy law is entitled as follows: "An act to prevent the sale of impure and unwholesome milk, to grade milk, to provide rules and regulations thereof, to establish inspection service, etc." The whole purpose and intention of this law is to insure the consumer a wholesome food. We are all familiar with what scientific knowledge is doing and has done to promote the general public health. It would seem as tho this is an opportune time for the people of Anaheim to insist upon being furnished, one and all, with pure, clean, and healthful milk and cream. Everyone buying milk should talk able to do, and the money will be withdrawn from circulation, being tied up in the vaults in the treasurer's office. Treasurer Joplin said he would have in his vaults, when this money is placed in the county treasury, in the neighborhood of $800,000. Banks at Orange, Santa Ana and other localities will also be drawn upon and all this cash will be locked up in the treasurer's vaults. The proposition each bank, or dike good one and in means of holding well packed and along these banks able barrier and fine the water lily small dike constable bank successfully sure of the flood ago and prevent more substantial road purposes, with a permanent saigh highwater for mk. The unusual flood not be repeated and and the waters season could be eased dike proposed. Many tourists river highway, beauty, as it is praised upon each side oi suring its universa stability. The roodford the people fion an easy out west, and thus b venience to ther in that rapidly giv The committee way matters in ha are determined ta an early realizat visors may be pe district. The people of O ing active steps district and are t he same perfect sible. The Yorba peo their willingness Anaheim, and hav mittee to secure from the Olive to The flood water left their scars there appears too fort upon the pa prevent a repetitio The high water m many years, but section are in tht providing ample ENTHUSIASTIC REPUBLICANS HOLD MEETING MONDAY Meet Again June 5th, When Delegates Will be Chosen to be Voted for On June 24 Many enthusiastic republicans met on Monday evening in Recorder Howard's office and took preliminary steps to arrange for holding the election on June 24th to elect delegates to the republican congressional convention which is to be held in San Diego on July 1st. There will be only one polling place in this city, and for that purpose the recorder's office in the city hall has been secured. Bob McKee was named as a member of the election board, with power to select two other members to serve with him in that capacity. As yet the two members have not been named, but a selection will be made shortly. F. C. Krause presided at the meeting and Dr. Parker acted as secretary. Routine business was attended to and the meeting adjourned to meet again on June 5th at 8 o'clock, p.m., when delegates will be nominated to be voted for on June 24. Several well known republicans have signified their willingness to go as delegates. Anaheim has been allotted three delegates and the number from the third supervisor district will be eleven. A movement is on foot to start a bank at Buena Park. The whole purpose and intention of this law is to insure the consumer a wholesome food. We are all familiar with what scientific knowledge is doing and has done to promote the general public health. It would seem as tho this is an opportunity time for the people of Anaheim to insist upon being furnished, one and all, with pure, clean, and healthful milk and cream. Everyone buying milk, should talk this matter over with those furnishing the milk, and insist that they comply with all the rules in the new dairy law. On the other hand, everyone producing milk (whether from one cow only, or from one hundred cows, the principle is the same) should be glad to do anything to insure the healthfulness of the milk they sell. I. N. Camp. WHIST PARTY Mrs. Melrose entertained at cards on Thursday afternoon at her home on North Philadelphia street. Card tables were arranged in the drawing room where an interesting game of progressive whist was played. Prizes of artistically framed water colors were awarded the ladies making the three highest scores. Mrs. Henry Kuchel wining the first, Mrs. F. A. Backs, Sr., the second and Mrs. J. J. Schneider the third. At 5 o'clock the ladies were ushered into the dining room where a delicious repast of chicken patties, potato chips, olives, coffee, ice cream and cake was served. The table was beautifully decorated, blue and white being the prevailing colors. The large center piece of larkspur upon which hovered a number of butterflies being particularly admired. EARTHEN STRUCTURE The Pacific T commenced work placing the strips downtown streets when excavated lay the underground. The firm of F ton company is d new paving will c of concrete and a surface. The new same as the origin give the assurance be absolutely first up to the schedule. The paving mata Angeles and is ha trucks, ready for Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 18 1916 RIGHT OF WAY FOR RIVER CHANNEL SOUGHT COMMITTEE ACTIVELY AT WORK LOOKING TO FORMATION OF PROTECTION DISTRICT THE CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY ROAD ON BOTH BANKS OF RIVER MEETS FAVOR During the week favorable reports have come from the committee appointed by the Board of Trade to secure a right of way for a new river channel extending from a short distance south of the Olive bridge and extending north to the old Yorba bridge. Many people owning property abutting the river bed have signified their willingness to give a free right of way, although some of the land owners believe they should be reimbursed for the strips of land taken in for the channel. The proposition to build a road upon each bank, or dike, of the river is a good one and in itself may be the means of holding the flood waters. A well packed and oiled public road ENGINEER PERRIS PASSES AWAY Well Known Railroad Official Favorably Known in Anaheim for Many Years Fred T. Perris, age 79, known as "the father of the Santa Fe railroad" in Southern California, who was well and favorably known in this city for the past thirty years, died suddenly at his home in San Bernardino on Thursday. He interested the railroad in the project of extending its lines to California, and as chief engineer took the first Santa Fe train into Los Angeles on June 15, 1887, when the road's properties consisted of only one spur track and a box car for a depot in the Los Angeles river bed. For more than half a century Mr. Perris was known over Southern California as one of the leading figures in the early development of the region. Mr. Perris first came to San Bernardino in 1853, and made the survey on which the present city was laid out. In 1880 he took charge of the engineering work for the building of the Santa Fe lines in Southern California. He first built the San Bernardino-San Diego line, opened in 1883, the line through this city, and three years later completed the line through the Cajon Pass to Barstow. RESOLUTIONS FOR BROADWAY PAVING PASSED BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUL PREVIOUS ACTION—START NEW PROCEEDINGS PROTEST MADE AGAINST USING LIBRARY BUILDING FOR POLLING BOOTHS The board of Trustees held their regular meeting on Thursday night, with the following members present: Messrs. Schneider, Stark, Cook, Brunworth and Dwyer. A number of citizens were interested spectators at the meeting. The fliance committee reported having examined the various officers' reports and found the same correct, as follows: Marshal's Report Collected for license ... $1079.75 Rate Collector's Report Collected for light ... $2139.40 Collected for water ... $1279.45 Total ... $3418.85 Delinquents Collected extending north to the old Yorba bridge. Many people own property abutting the river bed have signified their willingness to give a free right of way, although some of the land owners believe they should be reimbursed for the strips of land taken in for the channel. The proposition to build a road upon each bank, or dike, of the river is a good one and in itself may be the means of holding the flood waters. A well packed and oiled public road along these banks would afford a suitable barrier and would serve to confine the water in its channel. The small dike constructed on the west bank successfully withstood the pressure of the flood waters two years ago and prevented an overflow. A more substantial dike, to be used for road purposes, would no doubt act as a permanent safeguard against any highwater for many years to come. The unusual flood of last January may not be repeated in twenty-five years, and the waters of an ordinary rainy season could be easily confined by the dike proposed. Many tourists would use the new river highway, enjoying its scenic beauty, as it is proposed to plant trees upon each side of the dike, thereby insuring its universal use and consequent stability. The road besides would afford the people in the northwest section an easy outlet to the south and west, and thus become a great convenience to the farmers and others in that rapidly growing section. The committee having the right of way matters in hand are energetic and are determined to rush the matter to an early realization, so that the supervisors may be petitioned to form the district. The people of Garden Grove are taking active steps to form a protection district and are determined to have the same perfected as soon as possible. The Yorba people have signified their willingness to cooperate with Anaheim, and have promised the committee to secure a free right of way from the Olive to the Yorba bridge. The flood waters of January have left their scars here and there and there appears to be a determined effort upon the part of the people to prevent a repetition of the overflow. The high water may not occur again in many years, but residents in this section are in the main in favor of providing ample protection from any Mr. Perris first came to San Bernardino in 1853, and made the survey on which the present city was laid out. In 1880 he took charge of the engineering work for the building of the Santa Fe lines in Southern California. He first built the San Bernardino-San Diego line, opened in 1883, the line through this city, and three years later completed the line through the Cajon Pass to Barstow. After thirty-five years continuous service with the Santa Fe he retired a year and a half ago. He developed the railroad's oil properties, which was his last service. Mr. Perris was one of San Bernardino's most honored citizens. He served the city in many capacities, and either declined to draw his salary or donated it to charity. For his own use he never accepted a dollar for his services to the public. The funeral was held in San Bernardino on Monday. Mr. Perris leaves six children—Mora Cora Leffen of San Bernardino, Mrs. B. F. Levett of Los Angeles, Mrs. Harvey Carpenter of Portland and Oscar, Walter and Arthur E. Perris of San Bernardino. WELL KNOWN FULLERTON PEOPLE IN DIVORCE COURT Mrs. Lella Carhart Brings Sult in Los Angeles for Severance of Marital Ties Mrs. Lella J. Carhart, wife of John Warren Carhart of Fullerton, and brother of James Ralph Carhart, now mayor of that city, filed a suit for divorce against her husband a few months ago in the superior court of Los Angeles, where she resides with her mother, Mrs. J. R. Simmonds. The charge is habitual drunkenness. The case was put for trial last Friday and Saturday. E. J. Marks of Fullerton represented the defendant. Most of the testimony offered was on the part of the mother-in-law, but Saturday, Carhart produced in rebuttal, his brother and a number of intimate acquaintances. Carhart is an automobile salesman, and claims that such a charge would ruin his business. He says he will fight it to the bitter end, and produce witnesses of good character from several states to disprove the charges. Since Carhart lost his money in an unfortunate enterprise, his mother-in-law appears to want to get rid of him. The fliance committee reported having examined the various officers' reports and found the same correct, as follows: Marshal's Report Collected for license $1079.75 Rate Collector's Report Collected for light $2139.40 Collected for water $1279.45 Total $3418.85 Delinquents Collected For light $124.35 For water $128.25 Penalties $14.60 Total $267.20 Delinquents Reported For light $126.15 For water $137.35 Total $263.60 Sewer Inspector's Report Number of applications granted ...8 Fees collected ...$20.00 Pald City ...12.00 Fees for collecting above ...8.00 Plumbing Inspector's Report Plumbing applications received ...4 Gas applications received ...2 Fees for collection ...$8.10 Recorder's Report No cases violation Sec. 2, Ord 94...9 Number cases tried ...9 Fines collected ...30.00 The finance committee reported auditing bills against the city amounting to $5674.10, for which warrants against the treasury were ordered drawn. The treasurer reported a balance of $14,986.95 in the treasury on May 10th. The superintendent of the power house reported ten permits for installation of electric meters. Fees collected $13.00. The street superintendent reported on weed cutting and street grading. A communication was received from George R. Curtis of Los Angeles, wherein that gentleman stated, upon the advice of his attorney he would refrain from accepting the contract awarded him for the paving on East and West Broadway at a previous meeting. The contract for paving was awarded to Mr. Curtis at 10 3-4 cents per foot. Owing to alleged irregularities in the proceedings the matter was abandoned, the board passing a resolution to that effect. Mr. Curtis stated that he had endeavored to have all the property owners on Broadway to waive the alleged irregularity and sign up for the paving, but that he was unable to do EARTHEN STRIPS IN STREETS BEING PAVED The Pacific Telephone company commenced work on Monday, in replacing the strips of pavement in the downtown streets, which were removed when excavations were made to lay the underground conduits. The firm of Fairchild-Gilmore-Wilton company is doing the work. The new paving will consist of four inches of concrete and a two inch asphaltum surface. The new work will be the same as the original. The contractors give the assurance that the work will be absolutely first class and will come up to the schedule in every way. The paving material is mixed in Los Angeles and is hauled to this city in trucks, ready for use. GEORGE KAHLER SIGNS WITH LOS ANGELES The many friends of George Kahler will be glad to learn that he has signed with the Los Angeles baseball team. Kahler formerly pitched for the Cleveland Americans and later was with the Portland aggregation. Kahler, it is believed, will materially strengthen the pitching staff. In order to make room for him on the staff Chance arranged to place Brant with the San Antonio club in the Texas league. Kahler is one of the best mound men on the coast and his curves are a puzzle to most batters. He recently pitched for the Fullerton team and won several games with some of the best semi-professional teams in Southern California. That he will make good with Chance's bunch, there is no doubt. A Kansas picnic will be held at Eastlake park, Los Angeles, on Saturday, May 20. A basket unch at noon, and a program of music and speaking at 1:30. All Kansans in Southern California are invited. Resolutions Nos. 127 and 128, providing for the paving of East Broadway and West Broadway, were passed. The proceedings will again be gone over, but in all probability it will be near the end of the year before paving operations begin. The board is proceeding under the act of 1911, which gives the trustees the power, with a four-fifths majority, to order the work. According to the resolution the 8th of June is the date set for property owners to protest. A communication was received from Miss Kate Rea, secretary of the library board, stating that the library building would not be permitted to be used as a polling place for elections. It was said that the attendant noises at the time of elections annoy patrons of the library, besides the tobacco smoke, which issues forth by the use of the weed by the election boards, is offensive to the olfactory organs. On motion of Brunworth and carried the communication was filed. A communication was received from A. W. Clark and others, complaining of the dusty condition of East street, ZETTE. ATIONS FOR WAY PAVASSED TEES ANNUL PRESION—START CEEDINGS AGAINST USING BIDING FOR POLBOOTHS Trustees held their on Thursday night, members present: Stark, Cook, BrunA number of citied spectators at the altee reported havvarious officers’ rese same correct, as Report $1079.75 Vitor’s Report $2139.40 r $1279.45 $3418.85 Collected between Broadway Santa Ana streets. During the January overflow considerable silt was deposited upon that and other streets and now the sediment has been ground to a powdery mixture, which flies over the residences and trees of the petitioners, doing damage. The people asked to have the street oiled. Trustee Cook took occasion to say that the city has a street superintendent who is looking out for the thoroughfares and is getting them in shape as fast as possible, and in all probability East street will soon be given attention. Trustee Cook deprecated the receiving of such petty complaints, and the matter was referred to the street superintendent. Frank Tausch, secretary of the fire department, sent in a communication stating that the April warrant issued to the department had been lost. Upon motion a duplicate warrant was ordered issued. The application of Jim Shearer to move a frame building onto East Chartress street, outside the fire limits, was granted. The board here took ocasion to remark that in the past upon several occasions old buildings have been moved and applications for their removal asked for afterwards. Such practices were frowned down upon and there will be no more old structures moved into town unless a permit is granted, and then the board will scan the building closely before allowing its change of base. Chas. Trudo, contractor, was grant- PYTHIAN LODGE WILL ENTERTAIN GRANDOFFICER SUPREME CHANCELLOR BRIGHAM S. YOUNG WILL VISIT LOCAL LODGE THIS EVENING MEMBERS OF PYTHIAN CONGRESS OF LOS ANGELES WILL ALSO BE IN ATTENDANCE Anaheim Lodge No. 105, K. of P., will hold a special meeting tonight, (Thursday) when the local brethren will entertain Supreme Chancellor Brigham S. Young, who will be accompanied by members of Pythian Congress. Supreme Chancellor Young will make an address which will be well worth hearing. A large number of Pythians will be in attendance from this city and neighboring towns. It is an occasion of the entertainment of this high official by the Pythian Congress of Los Angeles. Every K. P. is urgently requested to be presenent. All uniform rank members are expected to appear in full uniform. MITTEE REPORT HISTORY REPORT COLLECTIONS REPORT REPORTED REPORT $1079.75 $2139.40 $1279.45 $3418.85 $267.20 $126.15 137.35 $263.60 MITTEE REPORT ATIONS GRANTED .8 $20.00 12.00 8.00 MITTEE REPORT JOBS RECEIVED .4 RECEIVED .2 $8.10 MITTEE REPORT SEC. 2, ORD 94..9 9 $30.00 MITTEE REPORT A balance of Treasury on May 10th. UNTITLED OF THE POWER PERMITS FOR INSTALLATIONS. Fees COLLAPSED. INTENTIONAL REPORT AND STREET GRADING. WAS RECEIVED FROM OF Los Angeles, ROMAN STATED, UPON JOURNEY HE WOULD READ THE CONTRACT ON THE PAVING ON EAST BAY AT A PREVIOUS ACT FOR PAVING WAS ESTABLISHED AT 10 3-4 CENTS TO ALLEGED IRREGULARITY THE Matter Be Board Passing A FACT. THAT HE HAD ENOUGH THE PROPERTY TO WAIVE THE ALLOWANCE AND SIGN UP FOR THE BOARD PASSING A FACT. CONGRESS. Supreme Chancellor Young will make an address which will be well worth hearing. A large number of Pythians will be in attendance from this city and neighboring towns. It is an occasion of the entertainment of this high official by the Pythian Congress of Los Angeles. Every K. P. is urgently requested to be present. All uniform rank members are expected to appear in full uniform. This is an event that seldom falls to the lot of a local lodge and they anticipate a red letter time for this district. Supreme Chancellor Young while in Southern California will pay a fraternal visit to all Pythian lodges, and his visit to this city is being looked forward to with keen delight by the local brethren. GEN. J. O. ROYER AND Mayor Sebastian and a large party of friends of Los Angeles will be in attendance. Frank F. Davis, C. C., and Clinton Idlor, K. of R. & S., together with other Pythians have made elaborate preparations for the entertainment of Supreme Chancellor Young, and promise that there will be a rare treat in store for all who attend. Local members of the lodge have been making extensive preparations for the entertainment of the distinguished visitor and his guests, and will make his stay in Anaheim as pleasant as possible. It is desired that a large attendance of members of the lodge be on hand to welcome the distinguished visitor and staff. All members are urged to be present, this Thursday evening at the lodge room at 8 o'clock sharp. MOTHER COLONY CLUB FORMALLY OPENED Popular Organization Entertains Large Assemblage, When Enjoyable Evening Is Passed The Mother Colony club formally opened its quarters on the third floor of the Valencia hotel last evening when members and their wives and daughters to the number of 150 attended. The roof garden was beautifully decorated with flowers and greenery and potted exotic plants adorned the premises. The roof garden was brilliantly lit and maintained with various ornamental features. The paving on East Bay at a previous act of paving was at 10 3-4 cents into alleged irregularities the matter the board passing a effect. That he had enall the property key to waive the aland sign up for the was unable to do used to sign, there-ceedings inoperafore gave up the 127 and 128, proceeding of East Broadway, were passed. Will again be gone probability it will be year before paving Under the gives the trustees four-fifths majorlork. According to birth of June is the city owners to proceived from retary of the libratory build-ermitted to be used for elections. It attendant noises at has annoyed patrons besides the tobacco forth by the use election boards, olfactory organs. worth and carried was filed. Received from others, complaining on East street, The request of Driver Mauerhan for the installation of a fire gong down-stairs in the fire hall was granted. In the past there has only been one gong, and that was located in his appartments upstairs. At times when he would be engaged at his labors down-stairs, with the street noises going on, it would be difficult to hear the fire alarm sounding above. The cost is nominal and the gong was ordered put in at once. STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 1916 The associated chambers of commerce have named the following standing committees for the ensuing year: Ways and Means—F. C. Krause, Chr.; J. A. Knapp, Robt. F. Hazard. Manufacturing and Commerce—T. B. Talbert, Chr.; W. B. Williams, N. T. Edwards. Railroad and Transportation—Jas. S. Smart, Chr.; R. W. Richards, W. T. Brown. Education, Advertising and Exhibits—J. A. Armitage, Chr.; W. W. Wilson, C. H. Seamans. Legislative—John A. McFadden, Chr.; Walter Eden, S. W. Price. Good Roads—Gustave Stern, Chr.; N. Frank Morse, A. Nelson, H. L. Hefner, C. E. Utt. Harbor—Lew H. Wallace, Chr. E. E. French, R. L. Bisby, W. L. York, D. Eyman Huff. Excursion—J. C. Metzgar, Chr.; N. LeMarquand, J. W. Duckworth. President, A. S. Bradford; Vice-president; T. E. Stephenson; Secretary-Treasurer, J. C. Metzgar. Mrs. Simon Lybarger was confined to her home with a slight indisposition the first of the week. The Mother Colony club formally opened its quarters on the third floor of the Valencia hotel last evening when members and their wives and daughters to the number of 150 attended. The roof garden was beautifully decorated with flowers and greenery and potted exotic plants adorned the premises. The roof garden was brilliantly lighted and Hawaiian singers were on hand to entertain the guests. Colored servants were provided for serving the punch and wafers. During the evening "500" was indulged in and prizes were given for high scores. Dancing was enjoyed by the large crowd in the spacious hall, music being furnished by the Mother Colony orchestra of ten pieces. The opening was for the members only and all had a delightful time. The officers of the Mother Colony club are as follows: Herman Stern, president. J. W. Duckworth, secretary. Governors—Dr. F. H. Houck, A. B. McCord, H. G. Ames, J. S. Sheridan, E. Borchert, R. J. McFadden, Rev. Gilmor, J. H. Whitaker, H. Stern. House Committee—Mr. Montenyohl, A. J. Fay, A. C. Pearson, J. D. Jessurun, Mr. Eden. Entertainment Committee—Herman Stern, A. B. McCord, H. E.W.Barmes. 500 CLUB Miss Anna Ryan entertained the "500" club on Wednesday afternoon.The first prize a decorated china bowl was won by Miss Winifred Melrose and the second, a sugar and creamer by Mrs.Herman Stern.