anaheim-gazette 1916-10-05

Volume XXXXVI ANAHEIM PEOPLE SEE PASSING CANDIDATE CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS PASSES THROUGH TOWN IN AUTOMOBILE IMMENSE THRONG OF PEOPLE HEAR HIM SPEAK AT BIRCH PARK, SANTA ANA Charles Warren Fairbanks, republican candidate for vice president of the United States, passed through Anaheim at 6:30 o'clock Tuesday evening in an automobile en route from Santa Ana to Los Angeles. He was accompanied by his son, Richard, his manager, J. B. Kealing, his secretary Ralph Lowther, and his physician, Dr. B. F. Hatfield. The party was being piloted by N. T. Edwards of Orange, and was accompanied by a number of Orange county's leading republicans. No stop was made here as it was necessary for Mr. Fairbanks to reach Los Angeles in time to catch the 8 o'clock train for San Francisco. Mr. Fairbanks arrived at Los Anrepublicans. He was accompanied by Walter Eden, chairman of the county central committee, John N. Anderson, Horace Fine and S. M. Davis. Mr. Neylan made speeches at Santa Ana and Orange while in the county, but found Anaheim people so busy Saturday afternoon that he deemed it advisable to interrupt them. He is one of Gov. Johnson's staunchest adherents, and while he speaks for the entire republican ticket is particularly interested in the election of Johnson to the United States senate. FUNDS BEING SOLICITED FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES Committees Are Circulating Lists With The Intention of Raising $800 Committees are soliciting funds to be used to defray the expenses of attorneys now representing the United Storm Water Protection District. The question of the validity of the formation of the district is now before the appellate court and a decision is expected to be rendered in a couple of weeks. Should an appeal be taken to the state supreme court, attorneys' fees altogether will amount to about $800. At present the United district has no available funds and in order to reimburse the attorneys it has been deemed necessary to resort to popular subscription. It is firmly believed that the validity of the Santa Ana to Los Angeles. He was accompanied by his son, Richard, his manager, J. B. Kealing, his secretary Ralph Lowther, and his physician, Dr. B. F. Hatfield. The party was being pilotted by N. T. Edwards of Orange, and was accompanied by a number of Orange county's leading republicans. No stop was made here as it was necessary for Mr. Fairbanks to reach Los Angeles in time to catch the 8 o'clock train for San Francisco. Mr. Fairbanks arrived at Los Angeles Monday and made six speeches in that city during the day. The last one was at Clune's auditorium in the evening and the next morning he departed for San Diego. Most of Tuesday was spent in the southern city, but late in the afternoon he started north, arriving at Santa Ana at 5:30 by rail. He was scheduled to speak for half an hour at Birch Park, Santa Ana, and large delegations were present from every town in the county to greet him. A reception committee composed of N. T. Edwards, Dr. C. D. Ball, J. C. Burke, Harry Hanson, John N. Anderson, W. L. Grubb, W. F. Menton, R. Y. Williams, E. E. Keech, Frank P. Clarkson, W. C. Jerome, T. E. Stephenson, P. L. Tople, Clyde Bishop and Walter Eden, met the party at the Santa Fe train and escorted the candidate to Birch park where the crowd had assembled. J. C. Burke acted as chairman and introduced Mr. Fairbanks in a few appropriate words. Mr. Fairbanks was limited to a half an hour's time, but he managed in that time to hand his hearers a few indisputable facts. Speaking on the Mexican situation he said: "Mexico is a dark and dismal story. No man can contemplate it with any sense of gratification or pride. No one has spoken with more kindness of Mr. Wilson than I have. Five months after he came into power in Washington I spoke in behalf of giving him fair play, and the democratic press from one end of the country to the other has published my address. I found it in the advertising columns down in New England and I find it in the advertising columns here. I said—and I said it with a sense of my responsibility—that when we come to dealing with questions with foreign powers it is our duty to stand by the president. Under our constitutional system we have but one spokesman when we come to deal with foreign powers and that is the president, and The question of the validity of the formation of the district is now before the appellate court and a decision is expected to be rendered in a couple of weeks. Should an appeal be taken to the state supreme court, attorneys' fees altogether will amount to about $800. At present the United district has no available funds and in order to reimburse the attorneys it has been deemed necessary to resort to popular subscription. It is firmly believed that the validity of the district will be upheld, if not in the appellate court, it will be in the state supreme court, which court it is said has affirmatively ruled in a similar case taken on appeal to that tribunal. The case hinges on whether or not the board of supervisors erred in accepting names of residents from the last assessment roll, the final closing of which lacked four or five days at the time, to whom notices were to be sent calling for election of trustees. The committees are meeting with success and quite a sum has been subscribed, but more is needed. The committee having the lists in charge are desirous of meeting all who are in favor of the district and who feel inclined to donate to the fund. ENJOYABLE SURPRISE AT SILVER WEDDING Friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cole Congartulate Them Upon Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cole were tendered an enjoyable surprise at their home in Stanton on Saturday evening when a large number of their friends called to extend congratulations upon their silver wedding anniversary. Early in the evening while the members of the family were gathered in the parlor enjoying a rest from the day's labors, they were disturbed by the honking of automobile horns, and in a few moments the house was invaded by forty friends and neighbors, carrying present and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cole. The visitors also brought baskets of eatables, but the daughters of the house were informed of the affair and taking advantage of the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Cole were absent from home during the day, had prepared refreshments of ice cream and cake. Tables were spread and family and guests sat down to an appetizing supper. Freight Agent C Pacific railway was introduced by Tom Mr. Clapp address briefly, thanking aheim for the co-upon this occasion business relations in the past. W H Whalen the Southern Pacific extended address Grade Crossings which subject her terful way. Mr. Whalen spleasure to be wicked casion and during nection with the always found there existing between citizens of Anaheim saw no reason why so continue. D his remarks Mr W to hand Agent C a bouquet, saying his capably co-of course everybody fully aware. Mr. Whalen salts has so perfected it is now really said their Pullman car than it was to occur They have a book law, whereby all low the rules set handling and running dismissed from the Whalen wished to hearers the absolute operation upon thie ple who operate its precautions when tracks.Many inn where fatal accident occurred,which w ed by the thought the auto drivers t is being proposed mission regulating autos It will pro cide first offense,into be laid down form on the part of the for the second offence and the third breaker's auto int would be drastic public must be ta Just because a ma tomobile is no rea be allowed to load go out upon the hi his engine to be st from one end of the country to the other has published my address. I found it in the advertising columns down in New England and I find it in the advertising columns here. I said—and I said it with a sense of my responsibility—that when we come to dealing with questions with foreign powers it is our duty to stand by the president. Under our constitutional system we have but one spokesman when we come to deal with foreign powers and that is the president, and loyalty to our institutions compels us to follow where he leads. "But we have come now to a point where the question is not between Mr. Wilson and Mexico, it is between Mr. Wilson and the electorate of the United States. You know it is claimed by our democratic friends that he has kept us out of war. There is a little infirmity in that utterance because, as a matter of fact, he has not kept us out of war. War was made by him in Mexico. You remember the incident at Vera Cruz. I am not going into it. "They talk about not making war. A few months ago we brought back from the sands of Mexico the bodies of American soldiers wearing the uniform of the republic, shot to death upon foreign soil. No war! Now, my friends, while I have said this about Mr. Wilson I still stand by him for he is the president of my republic; no one else can act for the republic except the president and I will uphold him until he lays down his commission on the 4th of next March at Washington." A large crowd of people gathered on Los Angeles street and cheered as the party went through in automobiles. John F. Naylor of San Francisco, chairman of the state board of control was in Anaheim Saturday afternoon making acquaintance of a number of invaded by forty friends and neighbors, carrying present and congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cole. The visitors also brought baskets of eatables, but the daughters of the house were informed of the affair and taking advantage of the fact that Mr. and Mrs. Cole were absent from home during the day, had prepared refreshments of ice cream and cake. Tables were spread and, family and guests sat down to an appetizing supper. Numerous presents were given the couple, among them being a bag of silver which was presented to Mrs. Cole, each couple contributing a silver dollar. Mr. and Mrs. Cole are among the best known citizens of the Stanton neighborhood, and they have numerous friends besides those who attended the party, who will extend congratulations and good wishes. With S. H. Dewitt as plaintiff, Attorneys J. C. Burke, T. L. McFadden, H. H. Coyle and E. J. Marks on Monday brought a mandamus action in the superior court for the purpose of determining whether or not they can compel the Board of Supervisors to recognize the referendum petition filed by opponents of the United Storm Water district. The petition of the opponents was cast aside by the board of supervisors on the opinion of the district attorney that the order of the board forming the district was not subject to the referendum. The attorneys for the opponents of the district take the view that the referendum should be recognized in this instance, and they are asking the superior court to order the county board to proceed upon it. The petition for a writ of mandate is set by Judge West for November 15 at 10 o'clock. the first offense, in order to be laid down for on part of the time for the second offence and the third breaker's auto insurance would be drastic public must be taken Just because a man automobile is no reason be allowed to load go out upon the high his engine to be strung of some railroad of precious ones we must help educate important point of the railway company in general only about. Mr. Whalen quoted prepared by Hon. missioner of the Cairo road commission, who while the open United States so far as passenger concerned, it has hazardous to those to cross the tracks this increase are more Before the coming traffic on the high on by horse drawn which rarely exceed hour and which protrude than five. On accents of the horse, erally in territory milliar to them than each crossing was tion and surrounding even familiar with the railroads. In many horses were drivers as a rule daw away as possible when a train passed Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, Oct. 5 1916 GRADE-CROSSING ACCIDENTS TOPIC W. H. WHALEN DEALS WITH SUBJECT IN MASTERFUL MANNER ASKS COOPERATION OF CITIZENS TO ELIMINATE DANGER TO TRAVELERS Again a large body of citizens from this city and adjoining towns attended the luncheon at the Valencia Cafe on Thursday noon, upwards of seventy-five being in attendance. General Freight Agent Clapp of the Southern Pacific railway was the first speaker introduced by Toastmaster Eygabroad. Mr. Clapp addressed the assemblage briefly, thanking the citizens of Anaheim for the courtesies shown them upon this occasion, and for friendly business relations with his company in the past. W. H. Whalen, superintendent of the Southern Pacific system, made an extended address upon "Accidents at Grade Crossings and to Trespassers," all been changed. The coming of the automobile has vastly increased the mileage of good roads, and the two together have made it possible for much traveling to be done in territory unfamiliar to the traveler, while the speed of traffic on the roads has been very greatly increased. During this period in which the automobile has been developing, there has developed also a desire on the part of those who work in the cities to live in the suburbs, and this has led to the construction of interurban railroads and the use of high speed cars upon them, as well as additional high speed service on the steam railroads. Population in and about the larger cities has also greatly increased during this time and the traffic on both rail and road has been intensified by this growth. The situation in California is peculiarly unfavorable to satisfactory grade crossing conditions. The state ranks third in the number of its automobiles. It will compare favorably with any state in the mileage of its improved roads. It has a large automobile tourist traffic unfamiliar with its highways, and it has a climate which permits the use of automobiles every day during the year. Its suburban trains, especially in the south, are numerous and run at high speeds and the topography of the country in the valleys where the population is greatest, train service most frequent and improved highways most numerous. DEATH CAUSED BY ACCIDENT IS VERDICT CORONER'S JURY HOLDS C. H. WEADON BLAMELESS FOR RAPHAEL COSTELLO'S INJURIES DIED FROM HEMORRHAGE OF THE BRAIN RESULTING FROM FALL ON PAVEMENT Raphael Costello's death was caused by a fractured skull and hemorrhage of the brain, the result of an accidental fall, according to the testimony presented to the corner's jury at Backs & Terry's Thursday. The inquiry was to have been held Wednesday afternoon, but Coroner Winbigler, learning that Mr. and Mrs. Claud H. Weadon, the principal witnesses, were in San Diego that day, he fixed the date for 9 o'clock Thursday morning. The jury was composed of Richard Fischle, F. K. Gresswell, Oscar Renner, Charles Halley, W. H. Ward and Charles Eygabroad. Costello was picked up at 11 o'clock Freight Agent Chapp of the Southern Pacific railway was the first speaker introduced by Toastmaster Eygabroad. Mr. Clapp addressed the assemblage briefly, thanking the citizens of Anaheim for the courtesies shown them upon this occasion, and for friendly business relations with his company in the past. W. H. Whalen, superintendent of the Southern Pacific system, made an extended address upon "Accidents at Grade Crossings and to Trespassers," which subject he handled in a masterful way. Mr. Whalen said it was a great pleasure to be with us upon this occasion and during his many years connection with the Southern Pacific he always found the business relations existing between his company and the citizens of Anaheim very pleasant and saw no reason why they should not so continue. During the course of his remarks Mr. Whalen took occasion to hand Agent Charles W. Pendleton a bouquet, saying that the Anaheim office is capably conducted, which fact of course everybody in Anaheim was fully aware. Mr. Whalen said that his company has so perfected its train service that it is now really safer to occupy one of their Pullman cars while in transit than it was to occupy your own home. They have a book of rules, or it is the law, whereby all trainmen must follow the rules set down for the safe handling and running of trains, or be dismissed from the services. Mr. Whalen wished to impress upon his hearers the absolute necessity of cooperation upon the part of the people who operate automobiles to use precautions when crossing railroad tracks. Many instances were cited, where fatal accidents at crossing have occurred, which were primarily caused by the thoughtless carelessness of the auto drivers themselves. A law is being proposed by the railroad commission regulating the operation of autos. It will provide for a fine for the first offense, in disregarding rules to be laid down for safety first devices on the part of the autoist, the penalty for the second offense to be a jail sentence and the third to have the law breaker's auto impounded. These would be drastic measures, but the public must be taught to be careful. Just because a man may own an automobile is no reason why he should be allowed to load his family in it and go out upon the highways and permit his engine to be stalled upon the track mobiles. It will compare favorably with any state in the mileage of its improved roads. It has a large automobile tourist traffic unfamiliar with its highways, and it has a climate which permits the use of automobiles every day during the year. Its suburban trains, especially in the south, are numerous and run at high speeds and the topography of the country in the valleys where the population is greatest, train service most frequent and improved highways most numerous, rarely permits of grade separations being made without the expenditure of large sums of money. In these valleys, also, fruit orchards are plentiful and grade crossings are often concealed by the trees at the intersection of the railroads and highways. Bearing this condition in mind, it is not difficult to believe that California with less than 4 per cent of the population of the country and less than 2 per cent of the steam railway mileage, furnishes nearly 5 per cent of the deaths and injuries reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission as resulting from grade crossing accidents on steam railroads. During the three years ended June 30, 1915, 249 people were killed and 1093 injured at grade crossings in this state. During the six months ended December 31, 1915, 65 people were killed and 222 were injured; in January there were 2 killed and 24 injured; in February 8 killed and 15 injured and in March 3 killed and 35 injured; and the record is always much worse in the summer than in the winter. We are horrified at the waste of human life going on in Europe, but we hardly give a thought to the absolute waste of life which is going on around us unless we happen, in a measure, to be charged with responsibility for it. Crossing accidents result from a very small percentage of the movements which are made over railroad tracks on highways, but we are appalled when we collect these accident statistics and find how large the total is. The Interstate Commerce Commission, the state commissions all over the country, boards of supervisors, city officials, railroad officials themselves and others are carefully investigating the matter and attempting to work out some solution of this grade crossing problem. F. N. Gibbs will be the toastmaster for today's luncheon. Costello was picked up at 11 o'clock Monday morning by Deputy Marshal Germann. He was lying unconscious on the sidewalk in front of Weadon's confectionery store, with a wound in the side of his head. Mr. Weadon explained that he had come into his place in an intoxicated condition and had become offensive and abusive, consequently he threw him out. Germann placed him in Halley & McClellan's delivery wagon and took him to the city jail, where Dr. Truxaw shortly afterward ministered to him. He regained consciousness but appeared to be sick, which was attributed to the effects of the drunk. Officers kept a close watch on him, and Dr. Truxaw visited him several times, his last visit being Tuesday night when he found him making satisfactory progress, but shortly before 4 o'clock the next morning, when Officer Morgan paid a visit to the cell he found him dead. Mr. and Mrs. Weadon were the only persons who saw the affair and their testimony was practically the same. Mrs. Weadon stated that she was alone in the place when he came in, her husband being in the rear cleaning his automobile. Costello came in and called for a glass of soda. She gave it to him and he passed over 15 cents in payment. She shoved the dime back to him and took the nickel, then went into the kitchen behind the store. A moment later she heard him groaning and returning to the store found that he had been vomiting. She ordered him to leave, but instead of going out he got off the stool and started toward the kitchen. She called her husband but when he came in Costello had resumed his seat and was sitting with his face buried in his folded arms on the counter. Weadon testified that he told him he was sick and had better go outside. As he made no move to go Weadon took him by the arm and shoulder, dragged him off the stool and shoved him through the door. Costello demanded his hat which had fallen off during the scuffle. MODES MITCHAN AN EAST BEACH noun once twice on coaster streets stories ment. 128 Los A feet. street north two 255 will be remaining will be building spect, a tile up upper rooms, stairwraps side. geles upon once again for occour year. AN EAST Rule D Nine water guage on, whirling and unusual year, a Dickel a criterion time season good, casional year thirteen .61 of year three-quarter ,and was 188 .18 the first offense, in disregarding rules to be laid down for safety first devices on the part of the autolist, the penalty for the second offense to be a jail sentence and the third to have the law breaker's auto impounded. These would be drastic measures, but the public must be taught to be careful. Just because a man may own an automobile is no reason why he should be allowed to load his family in it and go out upon the highways and permit his engine to be stalled upon the track of some railroad and have the lives of precious ones wiped out. Society must help educate itself upon this very important point. By the cooperation of the railway companies and the people in general only can this be brought about. Mr. Whalen quoted from a treatise prepared by Hon. Alex Gordon, commissioner of the California State Railroad commission, wherein it is stated that while the operation of trains in the United States has become safer, so far as passengers and trainmen are concerned, it has become much more hazardous to those who are compelled to cross the tracks. The reasons for this increase are not difficult to find. Before the coming of the automobile, traffic on the highways was carried on by horse drawn vehicles at a speed which rarely exceeded ten miles per hour and which probably averaged less than five. On account of the limitations of the horse, drivers were generally in territory which was so familiar to them that they knew where each crossing was located, its condition and surroundings, and were often even familiar with the time tables of the railroads. In the country, because many horses were unused to trains, drivers as a rule desired to be as far away as possible from a crossing when a train passed over it. This has The Interstate Commerce Commission, the state commissions all over the country, boards of supervisors, city officials, railroad officials themselves and others are carefully investigating the matter and attempting to work out some solution of this grade crossing problem. F. N. Gibbs will be the toastmaster for today's luncheon. EBELL SOCIETY GIVES DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT Teachers and Trustees of Anaheim Schools Enjoy Reception The reception given last Thursday evening by the Ebell society to the teachers of the grammar and high schools was a most enjoyable affair. In the receiving line were Mesdames E. W. Hauck, Nellie Terry, Chas Hansen, G. A. Gifford and J. A. Clayes. The president, Mrs. Hauck, in a few choice words extended a very cordial welcome to the old and new teachers. Prof.] C. R. Prince of the high school responded in behalf of the teachers. The readings by Mrs. W. K. Chambers of Los Angeles, the violin solos by F. W. Schmidt with Miss Sidnam accompanist, and the group of songs by Mrs. Walter Ross with Miss Dorothy Garrison accompanist were very excellent. The banquet room had been transformed into a bower of green and white, the club colors. The color scheme was further carried out in the serving of green and white ice cream and white cake. About 200 guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. H, P. Noll and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pendleton spent Sunday at Catalina Island. Weadon testified that he told him he was sick and had better go outside. As he made no move to go Weadon took him by the arm and shoulder, dragged him off the stool and shoved him through the door. Costello demanded his hat which had fallen off during the scuffle. Weadon stepped back to pick it up and on turning round saw the Mexican coming through the door with the evident intention of assaulting him. Again he shoved him out, and this time he staggered backward and finally fell with his back across the curbing his head striking the paved street. As he did not get up Weadon went out, picked him up and laid him on the sidewalk. Officer Germann appeared a moment later and took charge of him. Dr. Truxaw's testimony was to the effect that death was caused by hemorrhage of the brain resulting from the concussion when his head struck the pavement. Costello had lived here only three weeks, coming from Santa Ana. He was 24 years of age and unmarried, living with a sister on Clementine street. He was working on a ranch near town. SUDDEN DEATH STRIKES PLACENTIA CITIZEN Frank Marter Expires After a Fit of Coughing Saturday Night Frank Marter, aged 39, a resident of Placentia, died suddenly at his home on Saturday night. He had experienced a severe coughing spell and when its violence had subsided he had lain Zette. AUSED BY VENT IS DICT BY HOLDS C. H. BELESS FOR RATELLO'S INJIES MORRHAGE OF THE ALTING FROM PAVEMENT is death was causskull and hemorthe result of an acding to the testithe corner's jury Thursday. The inbeen held WednesCoroner Winbigler, and Mrs. Claud H. real witnesses, were day, he fixed the Thursday morning. posed of Richard well, Oscar RenW. H. Ward and down on his bed and apparently appeared in slumber. His wife upon going to him a short time afterward was horrified to find him dead. Aid was immediately summoned by the distratracted wife, but it was found that the unfortunate man was beyond all human endeavor. In all probability a blood vessel had been severed during the violent coughing and no doubt the man had expired when he went to his bed. He leaves a wife and one child. The widow is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Requarth of this city. The family have the condolence of a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the chapel of Angus McAulay at Fullerton, and the remains were buried in Anaheim cemetery. Deceased was a member of Company 26, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias of Anaheim, and he was buried according to the ritual of the order, Knights from this city, Fullerton and Placentia participating. He was burined in his K. P. Uniform. MODERN TWO STORY STRUCTURE TO BE BUILT Mitchell Property at Center and Los Angeles Streets to be Improved Immediately Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell of Long Beach were in town Saturday and announced that they would commence at BUENA PARK FIRE-MEN JOLLY GOOD|FELLOWS ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE MEET IN MONTHLY SESSION ABLE ADDRESSES MADE UPON SUBJECTS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE Buena Park entertained the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county on Wednesday night in a manner, that was freely commented upon, as being seldom if ever excelled. The fire company members furnished a splendid banquet to which ample justice was done by the eighty guests. The service was excellent, and many asked for a second helping, so good were the victuals prepared. Miss Wanita Simpson, pianist and John Wilcox, banjoist, furnished music which was appreciated and Miss Simpson also rendered several popular selections which were heartily en MODERN TWO STORY STRUCTURE TO BE BUILT Mitchell Property at Center and Los Angeles Streets to be Improved Immediately Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell of Long Beach were in town Saturday and announced that they would commence at once to build upon their property at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. The new building will be two stories in height with a nine foot basement. The Center street frontage will be 125 feet and the building on the Los Angeles street side will be 62 feet. The west fifty feet on Center street will extend to the alley on the north. This part will be divided into two 25 foot rooms. The corner room will be used as a drug store, and the remaining frontage on Center street will be devoted to store rooms. The building is to be modern in every respect, the Center street side to have a tile frontage of artistic design. The upper story will be devoted to office rooms, which will be reached by a wide stairway on the Los Angeles street side. Architect Jeffreys of Los Angeles has prepared the plans. Work upon the new structure will begin at once and the building is to be ready for occupancy by the first of the new year. AN EARLY RAINFALL PRESAGES DRY SEASON Rule Doesn't Always Hold Good but Is True in Majority of Cases Ninety-one hundredths of an inch of water fell, according to Mr. Dickel's guage for the first storm of the season, which began early Saturday morning and ended Sunday. This was an unusual fall for the season of the year, and if the records kept by Mr. Dickel during the past 26 years are a criterion by which to judge the future this early storm presages a dry season. This rule doesn't always hold good, because good years have occasionally followed early rains. Last year the first fall was on Nov. 8, and .61 of an inch fell. The fall for the year was 19.32. The previous year three-quarters of an inch fell on Oct. 3, and the precipitation for the season was 18.90. In 1898-99 rain fell in July, Septem- upon, as being seldom if ever excelled. The fire company members furnished a splendid banquet to which ample justice was done by the eighty guests. The service was excellent, and many asked for a second helping, so good were the victuals prepared. Miss Wanita Simpson, pianist and John Wilcox, banjoist, furnished music which was appreciated and Miss Simpson also rendered several popular selections which were heartily encoed. Dr. D. W. Hasson in a few well chosen words made the address of welcome, saying he was glad to see so many of Orange county's citizens present, and seeing that all had enjoyed the many good eatables set before them, he would refrain from making an extended address. Charles Eygabroad of this city was called upon by Chairman A. S. Bradford to respond and in his usual entertaining manner told his auditors of his recent trip through the East. Mr. Eygabroad used this as a text to emphasize the fact that people along the Atlantic seaboard and especially through the Middle Western states have their eyes upon Orange county. In all his travels Mr. Eygabroad said without any degree of flattery, that Orange county was the best of all. Many inquiries about the valley are being made by easterners and he believes that we are in line to receive new acquisitions from the horde of homesekers who are intuitively headed this way. Mr. Eygabroad told of an instance, while in Boston, of having a party of tourists coming up to him, recognizing the Anaheim banner, which he carried conspicuously placed upon his machine, and telling of their recent pleasureable visit to Southern California and especially Orange county. The Eastern tourists were impressed favorably with the system of good roads maintained by Orange county, saying that in a two-days' travel here they were continually upon paved highways. This fact left a lasting impression upon them, and no doubt many other tourists were similarly impressed. The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, the speaker said, was known far and wide and is rated as one of the best organizations to be found anywhere. It is a power in the country and state and the resultant good to that he told him better go outside. He to go Weadon arm and shoulder, stool and shoved door. Costello dech had fallen off Weadon stepped and on turning in coming through incident intention of him he shoved him the staggered back with his back head striking as he did not get picked up inside sidewalk. Offended a moment laud of him. money was to the caused by hem resulting from the head struck the here only three Santa Ana. He and unmarried, on Clementine kinking on a ranch TRIKES MENTIA CITIZEN As After a Fit of day Night 39, a resident of only at his home had experienced well and when its he had lain Dickel during the past 26 years are a criterion by which to judge the future this early storm presages a dry season. This rule doesn't always hold good, because good years have occasionally followed early rains. Last year the first fall was on Nov. 8, and .61 of an inch fell. The fall for the year was 19.32. The previous year three-quarters of an inch fell on Oct. 3, and the precipitation for the season was 18.90. In 1898-99 rain fell in July, September and October, but the total for the season was only 5.59, the dryest year since the weather man has been keeping a record. In the year following it rained in August and an inch and a half fell in October but the total for the year was only 7.91. In 1883-84 it rained a little in October, but most of the precipitation came in February and March. The total was 25.82. FULLERTON BEATS ORANGE In a fast game Saturday afternoon, the opening of the league season in Orange county, the Fullerton high school football team defeated the Orange eleven by a 7-to-0 score. Four veterans of last year played on the Fullerton team. The game was played on the Fullerton grounds. The rain had put them in good shape and the playing was fast. During the first half the Orange boys did their aggressive work, mostly open play and forward passes, but in the second half the Fullerton team got warmed up and went to work. The only touchdown of the game was made by Fullerton in the last quarter when Earl Johnson caught a forward pass from Orange and ran thirty yards with it. The Fullerton eleven was penalized several time for fouls. The Anaheim coach refereed the game. T. B. Talbert made an interesting report of the good work being done by the committee on manufactories, and said Orange county stood a good chance to acquire the establishment of a cotton factory. He is in consultation with a company of men who are desirous of erecting the mill in Southern California and the advantages offered by this county will mean much to induce the promoters to look with favor upon the building of their factory here. The factory will cost $1,000,000, and will employ from 500 to 800 persons. Cotton now is raised in the Imperial Valley and by having the mill erected here it is confidently believed the cotton industry will receive added impetus here and no doubt will be engaged in by many, should the conditions be favorable to its culture. Mr. Talbert believes the indications are good to acquire the new cotton factory and is doing his utmost to interest the capitalists having the matter in hand. There is room here for several of these mills, since