anaheim-gazette 1916-07-06

GREATER COUNTY POLITICAL PROBLEM WHITTIER DESIRES INCLUSION TO ORANGE, LONG BEACH SEEKS TO ANNEX HER TWO PROPOSED NEW COUNTIES CREATE INTERESTING PROPOSITION FOR OUR PEOPLE Whether the city of Whittier and the strip of territory lying south of New San Gabriel river shall eventually be annexed to Orange county in event of the consolidation of Los Angeles city and county; whether it will be included in the proposed new county of Long Beach or whether it will be annexed to the proposed new county of San Antonio, with Pomona as the county seat, are questions which now engage the attention of citizens of this county as well as those of Los Angeles county. As was stated by one of the Whittier delegates at the Brea meeting of the associated chambers of commerce, Whittier feels that it is about to be pushed out in the cold. He said that Whittier might be likened to SATURDAY MATINEES BECOMING POPULAR First Class Pictures and Excellent Music at New Grand at 2:15 ... Saturday Afternoon Saturday matinees at the New Grand theatre are becoming more popular each week, especially with the ladies. The character of the plays presented is a drawing card, besides it is a satisfaction to the ladies and gentlemen as well, who can spare the time, to spend a couple of hours in a beautiful and comfortable theatre, enjoying excellent music and a first-class show. Last Saturday the house will full, all the seats being taken, and Manager Mozart expects a full house every Saturday. He is putting on none but first-class entertainments, but even should the pictures on the screen fall to appeal to any one of the visitors he will not be disappointed, as the music is worth the price of admission. The program for Saturday's matinee features Baby Marie Osborn, the youngest leading lady in the world, in "Little Mary Sunshine." This will be especially attractive to children, as it also shows Napoleon and Sally, the educated chimpanzees, the Mutt and Jeff cartoons, and the funniest bear on earth. This program will also be given Friday and Saturday nights. JOE CARRALL HARVESTS RECORD BEAN CROP included in the proposed new county of Long Beach or whether it will be annexed to the proposed new county of San Antonio, with Pomona as the county seat, are questions which now engage the attention of citizens of this county as well as those of Los Angeles county. As was stated by one of the Whittier delegates at the Brea meeting of the associated chambers of commerce, Whittler feels that it is about to be pushed out in the cold. He said that Whittler might be likened to a blushing and beauteous malden looking around for a proposal, and she might even take advantage of leap year by proposing to this sturdy young county. Inasmuch as Orange county divorced itself from the mother county in 1889, after Los Angeles had strenuously declared that this county should never be formed, the Whittler proposal might give rise to a series of matrimonial preplexities. But love is blind, and the sturdy young manhood of Orange county will probably see to it that this beautiful malden will not be pushed out in the cold, and it yet may see its way clear to placing its loving arms about her and bringing her into the confines of this county. Whittier prefers, it seems, to remain in Los Angeles county, as that county is at present constituted, but objects to being included in the consolidated city and county. Moreover, it objects to being included in either one of the proposed new counties now desiring to be cut off from Los Angeles. It does not look with favor to being the tail of the Long Beach county kite, nor yet the tail of the Pomona county kite. The annexation to Orange county of this strip is, of course, a long way off in the future, and many things must be carefully considered before this measure can be consummated. The treacherous San Gabriel river is one of the most important of these considerations, and the bonded indebtedness to be brought into this county by the sequestered strip is also a question which must come up for consideration. In past years Los Angeles considered placing its southern boundary at Old San Gabriel river, for it does not look kindly upon the proposition of piping Owens river water across that stream, and it strenuously opposes piping water across New San Gabriel river, and then forcing it upon the higher lands of the Whittier section. On the other hand, there are people in Los Angeles who favor a consolidated city and county government which shall include all of the county features Baby Marie Osborn, the youngest leading lady in the world, in "Little Mary Sunshine." This will be especially attractive to children, as it also shows Napoleon and Sally, the educated chimpanzees, the Mutt and Jeff cartoons, and the funniest bear on earth. This program will also be given Friday and Saturday nights. JOE CARRALL HARVESTS RECORD BEAN CROP Receives $2905 for 610 Sacks of Limas Raised Between Orange Trees Joe Carroll on Friday sold 610 sacks of lima beans to Wallace & Bryant of Los Angeles, receiving therefore $2905, or at the rate of $6.35 per 100 pounds. This is considered the highest price ever paid for lima beans in this section. The beans were raised between rows of orange trees on his 90 acre Westside ranch. Four to six rows of beans were planted between the trees. Besides this crop thirty or forty sacks were sold for seed. The orange orchard is considered one of the best in the county. Mr. Carroll conducts his farm upon scientific principles and is amply repaid therefor by good returns for his products. Mr. Carroll says the price received by him is the highest known in Southern California although a recent sale of limas in the northern part of the state slightly overtopped his figures. SLEEPER RECOMMENDS REDUCED TAX RATE Increase in County's Valuation More Than Two and One Quarter Millions In presenting the tax roll to the board of supervisors on Monday, County Assessor Sleeper recommends that the rate be reduced 15 or 20 per cent. Last year it was $1.95. "I will recommend that the county rate be cut—I would like to see it cut to $1.75," said Mr. Sleeper. "Expenses of the county should be curtailled wherever possible. Individuals are cutting their expenditures wherever possible. County officers, school teachers, and every department of public service should do likewise. The poorest crops in the history of the county are in prospect, and there is absolute need for retrenchment. In the districts flooded during the storms of last fall, we first ballot, grasp of the nominee, consider any candidate Diego man, he have received that was supported so county delegations lots, when on the county threw 39 making his nomination for Imperial chair Ward to Harbison was immediately San Diego. On the received 40 votes in 40 from Riverside nardino. During at one time receive perial and 2 from very favorably convention, and would been nominated by San Diego in decision Orange evened the Diego on the 14th fused to consider votes, within one Orange defeated leading the break was nominated on First and last, during the car half dozen candidates. That support any of them it refused absolutely name of any candidate other counties in to the last ballot, which proved its influence in the fact that San Diego had larger break to Harbison solidly for its high down to defeat oblivion. Orange date San Diego re showed San Diego even though it had erical representation, could not have Orange county fell entitled to the home support to the San Riverside fell into demonium of cheek San Bernardino pouled the way to Ha. The convention at the beginning that consider no man other than one of In past years Los Angeles considered placing its southern boundary at Old San Gabriel river, for it does not look kindly upon the proposition of piping Owens river water across that stream, and it strenuously opposes piping water across New San Gabriel river, and then forcing it upon the higher lands of the Whittier section. On the other hand, there are people in Los Angeles who favor a consolidated city and county government which shall include all of the county as at present formed or as much of it as they can conveniently embrace in the proposed consolidation. Long Beach, Whittier and Pomona oppose inclusion in the consolidated city and county. Long Beach wants to form a new county, and so does Pomona. Each desires to include Whittier, which is a rich and populous section, but Whittier stands resolutely opposed to other project. Rather than be included in the consolidated city, and county, or rather than being included in one of the proposed new counties, Whittier looks with loving eyes to annexation to this county. If Long Beach shall be unable to form a new county, in the event of sequestration from Los Angeles county, and if the mother county will attempt to throw Long Beach into Orange county, with a view to future removal of the county seat from Santa Ana to Long Beach, there will arise strong objection in this county to such alignment; and there are many people in Orange county who at present declare that this county is getting along quite well and will go slow about making any changes. It is true that inclusion of the Whittier strip to Orange county would redound largely to our advantage as it would give us a senatorial district, and Continued on Page 8 Nelson Palmer of Santa Ana, was seriously burned on the arm while installing a motor at the Anaheim Beef & Provision company's plant Monday. The accidental crossing of wires was the cause. He was taken to his home in Santa Ana after receiving medical treatment. The total assessed valuation of this county this year, exclusive of railroad property, is $54,301,295. This is an increase over last year of $2,350,940. The railroads last year paid taxes on an assessed valuation of $3,477,736. In the increase shown, operative property is responsible for probably $1,000,000. The telephone and electric companies were jumped up through enlarged service and increased cost of copper wire. The increase in the latter commodity has increased the value of the plants. A fair percentage of the increase comes through the development of new oil wells, particularly in the Murphy lease, a part of which is within the city limits of Fullerton, and Coyote No. 2. The convention at the beginning that consider no man other than one of didates and the concludes that neither Orange hardino nor Imperio stand for any die Diego. This has been Diego county in convention, with in the last 20 years J. Daniels of River Nutt of San Diego convention, the San ed the republican themselves aggrieve their candidate in invention, and gave E. Smythe, the de himself a San Diego when Daniels fully ty of 2500 in that San Diego refuse didates before the pear before that customary political this usual procedure with, L. A. West, est political orator would undoubtedly try of delegates with pared to give the political speech, but it, San Diego voted proposal advanced that candidates be present themselves Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, July 6 1916 PULAR excellent 2:15 ... WEST GAINS, BAY MEN BLOCK VICTORY ORANGE EVENS SCORE WITH SOUTHERNERS, PAYING INTEREST IN DOUBLE MEASURE DEFEATS WARD ON FOURTEENTH BALLOT, DEFEATS WRIGHT ON FIFTEENTH Polling 81 votes on the 5th ballot at the congressional convention at San Diego on Saturday, L. A. West had steadily increased his strength from the first ballot, being within easy grasp of the nomination, and but for the persistent refusal of San Diego to consider any candidate except a San Diego man, he would undoubtedly have received the nomination. West was supported solidly by the Orange county delegation throughout 14 ballots, when on the 15th ballot, the county threw 39 votes to Harbison, making his nomination a certainty, for Imperial changed its vote from Ward to Harbison and his nominationvention what was in them. Had this been done, West would undoubtedly have been nominated. Orange county's delegates return from the convention defeated, but not dishonored. The county feels deeply the defeat of its home man, but it sets its face resolutely to the east, and pledges its undivided support to the nominee of the convention. That is the way this county does politics. We have no ambush men in this county. We were for West, feeling him to be the strongest man before the convention. We are now for Harbison, first, last and all the time, and shall give him a great republican majority in this county. On the 14th ballot San Diego swung its support to M. L. Weld, who had not hitherto been announced as a candidate. Ward received support from Riverside and Imperial counties, polling 127 votes, only one short of the number necessary to nominate him. Orange county dashed the chance of political joy from the lips of the San Diegans, refusing to give that candidate its support. On the next and final ballot, L. A. West arose and voted 39 delegates from this county for Harbison. This started the stampede for the San Bernardino man. Orange county was determined that San Diego should not name the candidate. Riverside came into line, followed by San Bernardino, and Harbison was shortly declared the nominee. San Diego persisted in supporting its home man, GLORIOUS 4TH QUIET DAY IN ANAHEIM HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS GO ELSE-WHERE TO CELEBRATE AND HEAR EAGLE SCREAM STREETS CONGESTED IN THE EVENING, STREET DANCE BEING CHIEF ATTRACTION The 140th anniversary of the birth of the United States was observed in a quiet and, compared with some former occasions, a peaceable manner in Anaheim. It was a safe and sane Fourth, all the citizens who wanted to give free vent to their exuberance and twist the lion's tail, going elsewhere, leaving the town in possession of the peaceably inclined residents. No cannon nor anvils were fired to shock the nerves of the sensitive, no dangerous cannon crackers were permitted. Of course the ubiquitous small boy was on hand giving free rein to his patriotism with light artillery. Decorations were not numerous or profuse, but enough flags were displayed to show that Anaheim is a local twentieth century city with most guarded people. When there are remainings of visit at the show, with and house recessing ing. ordinance dian nished came pass. dancing duced has cal ab format served. The ever Anaheim had given enclosure in sta phalt to the day toe to A star Center. CROP Limas trees sacks vant of $2905, pounds. price is secbetween 100 acre rows of the trees. sacks large orbest in county see it. "Excurtaill-als are never teachrepublic in poor-county absolute disof last received Southout sale of the figures. RATE More or to the Counsult that per cent. county see it. First and last, San Diego county during the campaign offered a half dozen candidates for the nomination. That county was willing to support any of these candidates, but it refused absolutely to consider the name of any candidate from any of the other counties in the district. Even on the last ballot, when Orange county, which proved itself the most potent influence in the convention, despite the fact that San Bernardino and San Diego had larger delegations, led the break to Harbison, San Diego voted solidly for its home man and went down to defeat in the sea of political oblivion. Orange county, whose candidate San Diego refused to consider, showed San Diego that that county, even though it had the largest numerical representation in the convention, could not have the nomination for Orange county felt San Diego was not entitled to the honor, and it swung its support to the San Bernardino man. Riverside fell into line, and in a pandemonium of cheers and enthusiasm, San Bernardino polled the votes which led the way to Harbison's nomination. The convention plainly showed from the beginning that San Diego would consider no man for the nomination other than one of its own many cantual joy from the lips of the San Diegans, refusing to give that candidate its support. On the next and final ballot, L. A. West arose and voted 39 delegates from this county for Harbison. This started the stampede for the San Bernardino man. Orange county was determined that San Diego should not name the candidate. Riverside came into line, followed by San Bernardino, and Harbison was shortly declared the nominee. San Diego persisted in supporting its home man, attempting by every means to stem the tide setting in the direction of the San Bernardino man. The piping voice of San Diego's chairman rang out again, "95 votes for Wright." But the convention broke, following the lead of Orange county, and Harbison was put over. San Diego moved to make the vote unanimous and the long and bitter fight was at an end. Clyde Bishop's speech nominating West was a splendid oratorical effort, and met with great cheering and applause. Bishop was the orator of the convention. Had West been permitted to address the convention, Orange county would have showed the delegates that it possesses two great republican orators. Orange county delegates went down to San Diego Friday, some of them going by train, and the balance in autos. At the U. S. Grant Hotel Friday evening the caucused and agreed to support L. A. West. R. Y. Williams was chairman of the delegation, and Clyde Bishop was chosen to make the presentation speech. San Bernardino, San Diego and Riverside also caucussed during the evening but the delegates from all the counties did not arrive until Saturday morning. San Bernardino had two candidates, the delegation being divided, but in the caucus Lyman-King of Redlands, withdrew and threw his support to Harbison, who therefore had unanimous support of the delegation with one exception, one of the San Bernardinans supporting West throughout the balloting. The conference met at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, all the seven counties having full delegations with the exception of Mono, which was not represented. Lyman Evans of Riverside was chosen chairman, and P. N. Dyke of Imperial secretary. Five candidates were presented to the conference. William Sea of Calexico, placed in nomination J. F. Seymour of Imperial county, Orange came next and L. A. West's mutual joy from the lips of the San Diegans, refusing to give that candidate its support. On the next and final ballot, L. A. West arose and voted 39 delegates from this county for Harbison. This started the stampede for the San Bernardino man. Orange county was determined that San Diego should not name the candidate. Riverside came into line, followed by San Bernardino, and Harbison was shortly declared the nominee. San Diego persisted in supporting its home man, attempting by every means to stem the tide setting in the direction of the San Bernardino man. The piping voice of San Diego's chairman rang out again, "95 votes for Wright." But the convention broke, following the lead of Orange county, and Harbison was put over. San Diego moved to make the vote unanimous and the long and bitter fight was at an end. Clyde Bishop's speech nominating West was a splendid oratorical effort, and met with great cheering and applause. Bishop was the orator of the convention. Had West been permitted to address the convention, Orange county would have showed the delegates that it possesses two great republican orators. Orange county delegates went down to San Diego Friday, some of them going by train, and the balance in autos. At the U. S. Grant Hotel Friday evening the caucused and agreed to support L. A. West. R. Y. Williams was chairman of the delegation, and Clyde Bishop was chosen to make the presentation speech. San Bernardino, San Diego and Riverside also caucussed during the evening but the delegates from all the counties did not arrive until Saturday morning. San Bernardino had two candidates, the delegation being divided, but in the caucus Lyman-King of Redlands, withdrew and threw his support to Harbison, who therefore had unanimous support of the delegation with one exception, one of the San Bernardinans supporting West throughout the balloting. The conference met at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, all the seven counties having full delegations with the exception of Mono, which was not represented. Lyman Evans of Riverside was chosen chairman, and P. N. Dyke of Imperial secretary. Five candidates were presented to the conference. William Sea of Calexico, placed in nomination J. F. Seymour of Imperial county, Orange came next and L. A. West's mutual joy from the lips of the San Diegans, refusing to give that candidate its support. On the next and final ballot, L. A. West arose and voted 39 delegates from this county for Harbison. This started the stampede for the San Bernardino man. Orange county was determined that San Diego should not name the candidate. Riverside came into line, followed by San Bernardino, and Harbison was shortly declared the nominee. San Diego persisted in supporting its home man, attempting by every means to stem the tide setting in the direction of the San Bernardino man. The piping voice of San Diego's chairman rang out again, "95 votes for Wright." But the convention broke, following the lead of Orange county, and Harbison was put over. San Diego moved to make the vote unanimous and the long and bitter fight was at an end. Clyde Bishop's speech nominating West was a splendid oratorical effort, and met with great cheering and applause. Bishop was the orator of the convention. Had West been permitted to address the convention, Orange county would have showed the delegates that it possesses two great republican orators. Orange county delegates went down to San Diego Friday, some of them going by train, and the balance in autos. At the U. S. Grant Hotel Friday evening the caucused and agreed to support L. A. West. R. Y. Williams was chairman of the delegation, and Clyde Bishop was chosen to make the presentation speech. San Bernardino, San Diego and Riverside also caucussed during the evening but the delegates from all the counties did not arrive until Saturday morning. San Bernardino had two candidates, the delegation being divided, but in the caucus Lyman-King of Redlands, withdrew and threw his support to Harbison, who therefore had unanimous support of the delegation with one exception, one of the San Bernardinans supporting West throughout the balloting. The conference met at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, all the seven counties having full delegations with the exception of Mono, which was not represented. Lyman Evans of Riverside was chosen chairman, and P. N. Dyke of Imperial secretary. Five candidates were presented to the conference. William Sea of Calexico, placed in nomination J. F. Seymour of Imperial county, Orange came next and L. A. West's mutual joy from the lips of the San Diegans, refusing to give free vent to their exuberance and twist the lion's tail, going elsewhere, leavingthe town in possession ofthe peaceably inclined residents.No cannon nor anvils were fired to shockthe nervesofthe sensitive,nod dangerous cannon crackers were permitted.Of coursethe ubiquitous small boywas on hand giving free reinto his patriotismwith light artillery. Decorations were not numerous or profuse,但 enough flags were displayedto show that Anaheim is a loyal town and Old Glory is our emblem.Some ofthe business houses made considerable display,and many private houses showedflags'orwere decoratedwith bunting.A fewof them were profusein their decorations. As Anaheim was not holding a public celebration and nearly allthe business houses were closed,a majorityofthe people took advantageofthe occasionto makea dayofit elsewhere.Hundredsofcitizensleftinthemorningforthebeaches,themountains,the parks,thecanyonsorotherresorts,andmanyofthemstartedoutmerelyinsearchofasuitableshadyspotwheretheycouldcampandeathamsandwichesandcoldchicken.AllSouthernCaliforniamusthavebeenofthe same mind,judgingfromthenumberofgailydecoratedautosthatpassedthroughthiscity.Struckbythenumberofpassing machines(thatismentally,notphysically)a few personswhohadnothingelsetodo,kepabtabonthem,andaccordingtothefigures,从sixo'clockuntilnooathe cars passingthesilentpolicemanatCenterandLosAngelesstreetsaveragedfifteenperminute,或5400duringthesixhours。Therewasa thinningofthelineforafewhoursaftertwelve,buttowardevenleybecamemorenumerous,andfrom五o'clocktillseventheaveragewas alooffromthrowinganyofitsvotestotheSanDiegoman. Onthe15thballottheOrangecountydelegation,determiningtorebuketheselfishnessofSanDiego,evenatthesacrificeofitsowninclinations,dropedWestandcastitsvoteforHarblson.Mr.WesthimselfannouncedthevotewhenOrangewasreachedintherollcall.RiversidedfollowthisexampleandcastitsfortyvotesfortheSanBernardinoman.InyohadalreadyvotedforhimandImperialhadgivenits15votestoWardagain,但seeingthattheOrangecountbreakwouldinevitablyleadtothedefeatof The convention plainly showed from the beginning that San Diego would consider no man for the nomination other than one of its own many candidates and the convention also showed that neither Orange, nor San Bernardino, nor Imperial county would stand for any dictation from San Diego. This has been the custom of San Diego county in every congressional convention, with but two exceptions, in the last 20 years. When in 1902 M. J. Daniels of Riverside defeated A. E. Nutt of San Diego in the nominating convention, the San Diegans ambushed the republican candidate, feeling themselves aggrieved at the defeat of their candidate in the republican convention, and gave a majority to Wm. E. Smythe, the democrat candidate, himself a San Diego man as of course, when Daniels fully expected a majority of 2500 in that county. San Diego refused to permit the candidates before the convention to appear before that body and deliver the customary political addresses. Had this usual procedure been complied with, L. A. West, who was the greatest political orator in the convention, would undoubtedly have had the majority of delegates with him. He was prepared to give the convention a great political speech, but seeing danger in it, San Diego voted solidly against the proposal advanced by Orange county that candidates before the convention present themselves, and show the conloting. The conference met at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, all the seven counties having full delegations with the exception of Mono, which was not represented. Lyman Evans of Riverside was chosen chairman, and P. N. Dyke of Imperial secretary. Five candidates were presented to the conference. William Sea of Calexico, placed in nomination J. F. Seymour of Imperial county, Orange came next and L. A. West's name was presented by Clyde Bishop. Ralph E. Swing, when San Bernardino was called, nominated F. C. Harbison. San Diego, the last county on the roll, came forward with two candidates, Senator Wright presenting J. C. Needham, and C. A. A. McGee nominating Senator Wright. The first ballot gave Seymour 15, West 70, Harbison 76, Wright 80 and Needham 16. Seymour and Needham were dropped after the first ballot, San Diego going solidly to Wright and Imperial's fifteen votes flitting from one candidate to another. Riverside's delegates also were free lances, and did not remain constant to any candidate. On the fifth ballot Orange county's candidate reached the high water mark, polling 81 votes, getting the entire delegation from Orange and Riverside, and one from San Bernardino. River-side then switched over to Harbison and on the 7th ballot he received 119 votes, nine short of the nomination. Seeing that it could not nominate Senator Wright, the San Diego delegates tried the expedient of introducing a dark horse. They dropped Wright and cast their 95 votes for M. L. Ward on the 14th ballot. Imperial cast her 15 votes for him also, and with 17 from other counties Mr. Ward received 127 votes, only one short of the nomination. Orange stood steadily The sacrifice of its own inclinations, dropped West and cast its vote for Harbison. Mr. West himself announced the vote when Orange was reached in the roll call. Riverside followed this example and cast its forty votes for the San Bernardino man. Inyo had already voted for him and Imperial had given its 15 votes to Ward again, but seeing that the Orange county break would inevitably lead to the defeat of the San Diegan the imperial delegates withdrew their vote and held a caucus. Within a few minutes they re-entered the hall and announced a solid vote for Harbison. Notwithstanding this gave the San Bernardino man the nomination, San Diego cast its 95 votes for Wright. On the last ballot West received one vote, Wright 96 and Harbison 158. On announcement of the vote Senator Wright jumped on the stage. "Republicans of the convention," he said, "San Diego moves to make it unanimous for Mr. Harbison. He is a fighter. He is a great republican, and he will win." The convention broke into wild applause, and after it subsided the nominee was escorted to the stage where he made a brief address. He said this district would give Hughes and Fairbanks 30,000 or 40,000 majority. With such an overwhelming vote the republican candidate for congress was certain to be elected. He pledged his keenest efforts and promised to campaign the district with all that he was capable of. The nomination was made at 9:40 o'clock, after a continuous session of eight hours, and the conference adjourned at 10:20. Most of the Orange county delegates remained in San Diego for a day or two to see the sights at the exposition. Harris Skinner where we shipped forms to been silently matoes large of Imperial on a less land some lessceived measure sent wide composition bottom a man's business The main been enead mailed there the most 4000 expelling melons day, and wages. Cotton and prose harvain will take industrials A your fields, vw jured by Marshawers; ww directly eral of thigh w injuries ZETTE. US 4TH BIDDY IN HEIM TIZENS GO ELSE CELEBRATE AND BE SCREAM ATTED IN THE EVENING DANCE BEING EXTRACTION Cars of the birth was observed in town with some form-able manner in a safe and sane citizens who wanted to their exuberance is tall, going elsewhere in possession inclined residents. Vills were fired to the sensitive, no crackers were per- minute ubiquitous small living free rein to the light artillery. Not numerous or flags were display- twenty-four a minute, or 1440 an hour. It is estimated that 12,000 cars passed that point during the day, and as most of them were loaded to the guards they must have carried 60,000 people. While Anaheim did not celebrate there was entertainment for those who remained at home, and for hundreds of visitors who came to town. Out at the ball park there was a rodeo show, where cowboys did fancy stunts with lariats, and subdued fierce bulls and bucking broncos. At the opera house a Mexican dance was in progress during the afternoon and evening. This was something beyond the ordinary opera house dance, as an Indian orchestra from San Gabriel furnished the music, and young people came from the four points of the compass. Hundreds of them were present, dancing to the excellent music produced by the Indians. This orchestra has acquired a reputation for its musical ability, and judging from its performances Tuesday night, it is deserved. The principal event of the day, however, was the street dance given by the Anaheim city band. The city council had granted the boys permission to enclose a few hundred feet of Claudina street with canvass, and the asphalt pavement was the floor on which the dancers tripped the light fantastic toe to the inspiring music of the band. A stand had been erected near the Center street entrance for the band, WHITTIER WOULD SEEK INCLUSION IN ORANGE CO. COMMITTEE TELLS ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS THEY ARE WILLING TO JOIN THIS COMMONWEALTH WILL ASK OUR ASSISTANCE SHOULD LOS ANGELES COUNTY CAST THEM OUT From the viewpoint of enthusiasm, attendant upon the advancement of the manifold interests of Orange county, the meeting of the associated chambers of commerce held at Brea Wednesday night was far and away the best ever held by that popular county organization. The remarks of Mr. Sexton, in bidding the guests welcome, were cheerfully expressed, and he said the latchstring always hangs out at Brea. The speaker said he has watched with interest the growth of the associated chambers, and it affords one a deal of pleasure as well as profit to be in attendance at the monthly reunions. The principal event of the day, however, was the street dance given by the Anaheim city band. The city council had granted the boys permission to enclose a few hundred feet of Claudina street with canvass, and the asphalt pavement was the floor on which the dancers tripped the light fantastic toe to the inspiring music of the band. A stand had been erected near the Center street entrance for the band, and rows of seats provided for the spectators and the dancers who were compelled to rest. Hundreds of young folks enjoyed the affair until a late hour. The streets of Anaheim in the evening were congested with the throngs of people coming in from other points. The three theatres were filled to their utmost capacity and all places of amusement were crowded. Although there was no public celebration, and it was supposed to be a sane and safe fourth, the noise of explosives on the street was trying to the nerves of those who ventured out of their homes. Enough powder was burned in Anaheim Tuesday to have wiped out Pancho Villa's bandit army if it had been put to proper use. Notwithstanding the heterogenious crowd that thronged the streets in the evening there were few disturbances, and the police force was not overworked. It was necessary occasionally to suppress some patriot who, overcome by his enthusiasm, wanted to whip somebody, but the occasions were rare. On the whole, it was a sane Fourth, and everybody enjoyed the day according to his rights. FERTILITY OF IMPERIAL SOIL EXTOLLED Local Men Returning From Brawley Tell Wonderful Tales of Productiveness Harry Mahin, Ira McAulay and Clyde Skinner have returned from Brawley, where they went in May to engage in shipping cantaloupes. Mr. Mahin informs us that 250 carloads a day have been shipped out of the Imperial valley since the first of May, when the season opened. Watermelons and tomatoes have also been shipped out in large quantities. Everything in the Imperial valley in the fruit line is done on a large scale, the individual tracts of land vary from 80 to 160 acres and The remarks of Mr. Sexton, in bidding the guests welcome, were cheerfully expressed, and he said the latchstring always hangs out at Brea. The speaker said he has watched with interest the growth of the associated chambers, and it affords one a deal of pleasure as well as profit to be in attendance at the monthly reunions. Mr. Zimmerman of Santa Ana responded felicitously and said he was glad to be one of the guests of the biggest little town, of the biggest little county of the grandest state of the mightiest nation. Mr. Zimmerman, while advancing in years close to the evening of life, nevertheless has a keen eye for a beautiful woman, and took occasion to remark that the fair matrons of Brea were among the fairest in the land, and heartily thanked them for the splendid feast just enjoyed by the large assemblage. A miniature oil derrick had been erected upon the stage in the hall and was kept in motion, exemplifying the lifting of the petroleum product from the bowels of the earth, symbolic of the main business feature of this hustling oil well town. To the sweet strains of an excellent orchestra, rendering the "Star Spangled Banner," Mrs. Julius Dietzel, possessing a beautiful soprano voice led the large assemblage in singing several stanzas of that soul stirring patriotic air. The main topic presented for discussion was the matter of annexing Whittier and a large part of the territory contiguous to that city to Orange county, should Los Angeles county decide to form a city and county government. A delegation from the Whittier Chamber of Commerce, headed by Mayor Wright and Messrs. Worden and Hazzard, were present. Mr. Hazzard said they look with favorable eyes toward this county and in the event of the formation of the new city and county government, the Whittier people would be found knocking at our door for admittance. Your people are our people, and our people are your people, Mr. Hazzard said, and should we be cast out, we will be looking to you for help and assistance. The speaker said he knew our county affairs have been capably handled and they would not be averse to joining hands with us, should they be pushed out of their parent nest and made to seek shelter Harry Mahin, Ira McAulay and Clyde Skinner have returned from Brawley, where they went in May to engage in shipping cantaloupes. Mr. Mahin informs us that 250 carloads a day have been shipped out of the Imperial valley since the first of May, when the season opened. Watermelons and tomatoes have also been shipped out in large quantities. Everything in the Imperial valley in the fruit line is done on a large scale, the individual tracts of land vary from 80 to 160 acres and some larger. Irrigation water is received from the Colorado river, and is measured by feet and the streams are sent thorough canals 50 and 60 feet wide. The soil in the main is a decomposed silt and apparently has no bottom to it. Alfalfa grows as high as a man's head, and the cattle and hog business is in a flourishing condition. The main towns of the valley have been enjoying a floodtide of business, and many fine blocks have been erected there the past few years. During the melon season between 3000 and 4000 extra hands are employed in harvesting the crops. Expert craters of melons draw down from $10 to $15 a day, and farm hands receive good wages. Cotton now is two to three feet high and promises a heavy yield. The crop is harvested in the fall, and in time will take rank with the most important industries of the country. A young son of H. Neeley of the oil fields, was run over and seriously injured by an automobile driven by Mrs. Marshall Ingram. The boy, with others, was racing and, it is declared, ran directly in front of her machine. Several of the boy's ribs were broken, his thigh was cut and he received other injuries. Mr. Wardman of Whittier also spoke in favor of joining hands with Orange county in the event of Los Angeles creating its city and county government. The ties that bind the two localities under present conditions are of a very friendly nature, and many Whittier people are now owners of property in the northern part of Orange county. Mr. Wardman said the subject had been fully discussed at a recent meeting of the Whittier chamber of commerce and it was agreed that their territory would seek inclusion into Orange county should the Los Angeles program be carried out. Walter Eden was called upon to explain the legal aspects of the situation and in a learned manner enlightened.