anaheim-gazette 1917-03-08

PROFITABLE YEAR FOR SUGAR FACTORY TWENTY-EIGHT MILLION POUNDS WAS PRODUCT OF CAMPAIGN OF 1916 CAPACITY INCREASED TO 1200 TONS OF BEETS PER DAY AT COST OF $250,000 Owing to the absence of Mr. Warner, who owns a majority of the stock of the Anaheim sugar factory, and the fact that nobody had been authorized to act as proxy for him, the annual meeting of the stockholders, scheduled for Monday afternoon, was postponed until Monday, March 26. Authentic figures regarding the past year's business, therefore, are not obtainable, as they must first be presented to the stockholders before given out for publication, but officials admit that the past year has been the most prosperous of the six years the factory has been in operation, and from present indications the coming year will out- new plants have been erected. We have hundreds of thousands of acres of undeveloped sugar lands, and under favorable conditions this country can soon make itself independent of other nations in respect to this product. UNION BREWING COMPANY MAKING IMPROVEMENTS $20,000 Worth of Machinery Added for Manufacture of White Ribbon Beer Many changes and improvements have been made in the plant of the Union Brewing company during the past few months. The company has recently erected a two room office building across the driveway north of the building. The busienss offices have been moved into it, which gives more room for expansion in the main buildings. Many changes have been made throughout the entire plant, and it is now one of the most thoroughly equipped and up-to-date establishments of the kind in the country. The chief brewer, who has complete charge of the manufacturing department, was formerly the head man in the famous Ranier brewery at Seattle, Wash. He has no superior in his line, and has added much to the quality of the product turned out, although it has for years been noted as one of the best ORANGE CITRUS WIN ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE HEADQUARTERS REPORTS AT ORA MANY MATTERS DISCUSSED HELD AT W The Orange Chambers of Commerce entertained by the trade on Wednesday sentatives from a being present. They in the assembly house. Each guest a small bouquet of Rev. W. T. W. guests welcome always hangs out he wished that they would come age when people fly, and the speaker The campaign which closed early in the winter was the longest within the history of the factory. It lasted 116 days. During that period 80,000 tons of beets were sliced, the product of more than 10,000 acres of land and they yielded 28,000,000 pounds of sugar. Owing to the unfortunate conditions in Europe this product was sold at the highest price paid for sugar in many years, but the actual figures are not yet made public. The beet growers were paid $6.50 per ton for their product, which was a dollar above the contract price. Fifty cents of this extra price was paid because the sugar content was 18.25 per cent, or 3.25 above the normal, and 50 cents because of the high price at which the sugar was sold. One hundred and twenty thousand pounds of dried pulp was also produced last year and sold at an extraordinarily high price. Two hundred and seventy men were employed in the plant during the campaign last year. Last year was the first of its six years' existence that a dividend was paid to the stockholders. A twenty per cent dividend was declared and paid on a capital of close to $550,000. Each year a considerable profit has been shown by the annual report, however, but by consent of the stockholders it has been turned back for improvements and extensions. At the present time the big plant presents a dismantled appearance, as a force of 117 men are at work making extensions and overhauling machinery. $250,000 is being expended in the improvements, and when the campaign opens in July it will be capable of slicing 1200 tons of beets per day instead of 800, the extreme capacity last season. This, of course, will necessitate a larger acreage of beets, but officials declare that a sufficient acreage has been signed up to insure a campaign of the usual length at the increased capacity. If the season should be premature and there is little doubt of buildings, many changes have been made throughout the entire plant, and it is now one of the most thoroughly equipped and up-to-date establishments of the kind in the country. The chief brewer, who has complete charge of the manufacturing department, was formerly the head man in the famous Ranier brewery at Seattle, Wash. He has no superior in his line, and has added much to the quality of the product turned out, although it has for years been noted as one of the best beers on the market. One of the chief improvements made this winter is an additional plant for the manufacture of White Ribbon beer. Nearly twenty thousand dollars' worth of machinery has been installed for this addition to the regular plant, and a number of extra men will be required to operate it. White Ribbon beer is the invention of Danton Cozzolino. An Italian chemist, who is the partner of Mr. Alexander. It is beer with the alcholic properties eliminated. It contains all the nutriment and the beneficial qualities of lager beer without a particle of alcohol in it. People who drink beer for its tonic properties and don't care for the small percentage of alcohol it contains, will welcome this new beverage with delight. It can also be sold in prohibition communities and will no doubt be popular as it will probably take the place of the summer concoctions that are injurious to the stomach and detrimental to the health. White Ribbon beer is certain to prove popular, because of its nutritive and health giving qualities. The brewery expects to have it on the market within a few weeks. HUGO WETZEL CORRECTS MISSTATEMENT Writes Concerning Item in P.D. Regarding Accident to August Bieger Editor Gazette:—In its issue of February 23 the Plain Dealer published a news item, which was admittedly partly scissored, reporting a serious accident to August Bieger of Yorba who received a broken kneecap by slipping on the pavement in Los Angeles, as a result of wearing new shoes. The item closed with the remark that he should not buy his shoes in Los Angeles. Cannot this would-be Bill Nye of icycle fame report a serious accident without being funny? Even had Mr. Bieger purchased those shoes in Los Angeles, (which he did not, as sentatives from an being present. T in the assembly house. Each guest a small bouquet o Rev. W. T. W guests welcome all sections alike selfish means me way, for ever is important, and comed his guests all a part of us hoped that when ple again entertains that beans and pot so high, in order could more bourguests, but his assary because he been prepared and a relish. Lew H. Wallace responded briefly ing else had been were amply repaired program rendered Clifford Johnson baritone solos w and Mrs. Camph Mrs. O.C.Hare s on the piano and her technique good. J.A. Armitage tising report, sugand buttons being er to be used upon pertaining to buttons to be used proved. A.S.Bradford had charge of thih exhibit at the Nation San Bernardino, ilmented for the sale he conducted them on that occasion agreed that Mr.B ed as chairman committee to supy exhibit. Mr.Bisby of Su very necessary to on the jub, but if he should have m should have more sions and overhauling machinery. $250,000 is being expended in the improvements, and when the campaign opens in July it will be capable of slicing 1200 tons of beets per day instead of 800, the extreme capacity last season. This, of course, will necessitate a larger acreage of beets, but officials declare that a sufficient acreage has been signed up to insure a campaign of the usual length at the increased capacity. If the season should be propitious, and there is little doubt of it owing to the weather this winter, the plant should produce more than 40,000,000 pounds of sugar next summer. If the price of sugar should hold up, and all indications are that it will go even higher, the stockholders of the Anaheim Sugar Company will be ranked in the plutocrat class next year. Everybody has read in the newspapers about the outbreak of a revolution in Cuba, which was killed in its incipiency, but few realize that it had its effect on the markets of the world. Cuba is the greatest sugar producing region on earth, and it is reported that one-fourth of the sugar cane crop of the island was destroyed by the revolutionists. This will greatly curtail the shipments from that country which has for years been one of the world's greatest sources of supply. The war in Europe has devastated great sugar producing regions, and it will be years before they are able to resume shipments. That sugar will be selling at ten cents a pound within the coming year is a confident prediction of those who keep tab on the situation. When the Underwood tariff law went into effect seven sugar factories in the United States shut down and prepared to dismantle, but since the outbreak of the war and the resumption of the duty on sugar they have reopened, and during the past year twelve news items, which was admittedly partly scissored, reporting a serious accident to August Bieger of Yorba who received a broken kneecap by slipping on the pavement in Los Angeles, as a result of wearing new shoes. The item closed with the remark that he should not buy his shoes in Los Angeles. Cannot this would-be Bill Nye of icicle fame report a serious accident without being funny? Even had Mr. Bieger purchased those shoes in Los Angeles, (which he did not, as he bought them of Joe Lautenbach of Anaheim, where he buys all the shoes for himself and family, and also does practically all his trading in your city) he had a perfect right to do so, the P.D. notwithstanding. The writer informed the editor of the P.D. of the facts above stated, also I am told Joe Lautenbach personally put him straight in the premises, but although he promised to correct the statement he appears to be too cowardly to do so. As to Mr. Bieger he is getting along fairly well at the German hospital in Los Angeles, being able now to sit up in an invalid chair. Well, that is about the only way he would manage to get a vacation. At this writing his neighbors are out in force with teams and plows turning up the soil on his ranch. Practical charity this. HUGO WETZEL A deft pickpocket relieved Tommy Garner of Fullerton, widely known among baseball fans, of an expensive watch. Garner stopped at an Anaheim barber shop on his way back from Santa Ana, where he assisted in trouncing the Chicago Cubs, and says he believes the dip removed the watch while he was in the barber's chair. The watch was in his vest, which he hung on a rack in the barber shop. Mr. Bisby of San Diego very necessary to on the jub, but if he should have not should have more ed him in carryin vertising work. Mr. Bradford grinding the extra county was awarded did not take a good imagination to see received more. The of oranges, lemon were excellent. Other competing expert methods o paring their fruits thereby able to s This county did game with these took all its fruit run, as it were, and were in many w others. It was sure that Orange county tific attention to exhibits, and should confidently expect county of the state world. Mr. Bradford proached by an desired some infra raising of Valencia would be the best stranger said he chard in one of th wanted to know a ORANGE COUNTY CITRUS FRUITS WIN PRIZES ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE HEAR FLATTERING REPORTS OF EXHIBITS AT ORANGE SHOW MANY MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE DISCUSSED AT MEETING HELD AT WESTMINSTER The Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce were royally entertained by the Westminster board of trade on Wednesday evening, representatives from all parts of the county being present. The banquet was held in the assembly room of the school house. Each guest was presented with a small bouquet of violets. Rev. W. T. Wardle in bidding the guests welcome said the latch string always hangs out in Westminster and he wished that the people of the county would come oftener. This is an age when people are thinking earnestly, and the speaker said no part of Orange County means any more. MAN FROM FAR NORTH VISITS FRIENDS IN SOUTH Charles Kibler of Canada, Spends Day With Mr. and Mrs. Troutman Charles Kibler, whose home is in Western Canada, but who came into the Southland to spend the winter and escape the rigors of the northern climate, was in town last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Troutman. Mr. Kibler's brother, Aaron, was a comrade of Mr. Troutman during the civil war. They served in the same company in the Sixth Iowa infantry, and shoulder to shoulder passed through that four years' struggle, but both are still living, although many miles separate them, Mr. Kibler's home being in Cour d' Alene, Idaho. Hearing that his brother was coming to Southern California Mr. Kibler wrote him requesting him to pay a visit to his old comrade, Mr. Troutman, while in this region, consequently he came down from Los Angeles last Wednesday and spent the day. He will not return to Canada until the backbone of winter is broken. GETS SIX MONTHS FOR SHOP LIFTING James Murphy Pleads Guilty to Stealing Pocket Knives and Caps MUST COOPERATE FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT G. HAROLD POWELL DISCUSSES RESULTS OF ORGANIZATION AT BUSINESS MEN'S LUNCHEON TWO HUNDRED PEOPLE LISTEN TO STIRRING ADDRESS BY HEAD OF FRUIT EXCHANGE Anticipating something worth hearing when it became known that G. Harold Powell, manager of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, would be the speaker at last Thursday's business men's luncheon, two hundred people assembled at the Oyster Loaf Cafe to hear his address. G. W. Sandilands manager of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Growers' association, was the chairman of the meeting. Mr. Sandilands made a brief but interesting talk in introducing the speaker, touching upon points appropriate to the occasion and in line with the subject of his sentatives from all parts of the county being present. The banquet was held in the assembly room of the school house. Each guest was presented with a small bouquet of violets. Rev. W. T. Wardle in bidding the guests welcome said the latch string always hangs out in Westminster and he wished that the people of the county would come oftener.. This is an age when people are thinking earnestly, and the speaker said no part of Orange county means any more than any other part, and consequently we must remain neutral. We must treat all sections alike and play fair. All selfish means must be waved out of the way, for every part of the county is important, and so the speaker welcomed his guests because they were all a part of us. Rev. Wardle said he hoped that when he and his good people again entertained the civic bodies that beans and potatoes would not be so high, in order that the housewives could more bountifully serve the guests, but his apologies were unnecessary because a fine banquet had been prepared and was discussed with a relish. Lew H. Wallace of Newport Beach responded briefly, saying that if nothing else had been provided the guests were amply repaid by the fine musical program rendered by local talent. Clifford Johnson rendered several baritone solos which were enjoyed, and Mrs. Campbell sang sweetly. Mrs. O. C. Hare accompanied both up on the piano and did so delightfully, her technique being exceptionally good. J. A. Armitage submitted an advertising report, suggesting that stickers and buttons being purchased, the former to be used upon all advertising matter pertaining to the county, and the buttons to be used by all boosters. Approved. A. S. Bradford of Placentia, who had charge of the Orange county exhibit at the National Orange Show at San Bernardino, was especially complimented for the able manner in which he conducted the county's affairs upon that occasion. It was unanimously agreed that Mr. Bradford be reappointed as chairman of the forthcoming committee to supervise the next county exhibit. Mr. Bisby of Santa Ana said it was very necessary to have Mr. Bradford on the jub, but it was also said that he should have more assistance, and should have more financial aid render- GETS SIX MONTHS FOR SHOP LIFTING James Murphy Pleads Guilty to Stealing Pocket Knives and Caps James Murphy, who gave his present place of residence as San Diego, was handed a six-months' sentence in the county jail by Judge Howard Tuesday for shop-lifting. Murphy went into the Peck & Colby store for the ostensible purpose of purchasing a pocket knife. He invested 20 cents in a knife, and while the clerk's attention was attracted elsewhere he filled his pockets with costly cutlery. These knives he tried to peddle about town, but the police gotwise to his maneuvers and Deputy Marshall Germann placed him under arrest. Seven new knives were found in his pockets, and it is not known how many he sold. Murphy also had a couple of caps in his possession which he wore alternately. He explained that one he had purchased in San Diego and the other in Los Angeles. Identification marks had been obliterated, but clerks at Yungbluth's and Jackson's store identified not only the caps but the man. On being hedged about with indisputable evidence he finally withdrew his innocent plea and acknowledged his guilt. Judge Howard sentenced him to six months in the county jail. EBELL MEETING The following excellent program was given by several high school pupils, under the direction of Miss Veda Walker, before the Ebell members at their meeting on Saturday afternoon. Piano solo ... Dorothy Garrison Reading—"Spell of the Yukon" ... Lucille Krause Vocal solo—"Banjo Song" ... Winifred Adland Readings—"Stubbed His Toe" ... "Cushville Hop" ... Jessie Boyd Reading—"The Raven" (musical accompaniment) ... M. Fraser. Quartet—Nevin—M. Fraser, E. Schlotter, L. Wellman, D. Garrison. Readings—"Mandalay" ... "Don't be What You Ain't" Harold Powell, manager of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, would be the speaker at last Thursday's business men's luncheon, two hundred people assembled at the Oyster Loaf Cafe to hear his address. G. W. Sandilands manager of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Growers' association, was the chairman of the meeting. Mr. Sandilands made a brief but interesting talk in introducing the speaker, touching upon points appropriate to the occasion and in line with the subject of his address. Mr. Powell spoke on community cooperation, and told of the many advantages accruing to a town-in which the people sink individualism for the public good. He cited the citrus growers' cooperative associations as examples of what may be gained by community action. Southern California, he said, was the best example of the results of cooperative action of any section in the United States. The one thing that distinguishes it above other sections is that the people hang together. Here in Anaheim the widening of your streets is an example of cooperation. If the property owners and the business men had not combined, such a thing could never have been undertaken or accomplished. A city could not do a thing like that unless its people pulled together. There are three classes of men who believe in cooperation, however, he said. The first is the men who stand shoulder to shoulder and work for the good of the community whether they see any immediate individual profit in it or not. These are the men who accomplish things and make the town lively and prosperous, which is a benefit to all. The second is a class of men who believe in cooperation, but never part with a dollar in order to help land an enterprise or improve the town. They believe in the cooperative plan, but always manage to avoid paying their share. The third class is composed of the men who also believe cooperation brings benefits, but stand aside and let others do the work, knowing that they will help reap the reward of the other men's activity. California has a wonderful system of cooperation. We have one cooperative industry in the state that has sold a product of $215,000,000 and which brought to the state last year more than $40,000,000. The citrus industry of California has been brought to its present dimensions by cooperation. More than 80 per cent of the oranges and lemons are being handled by as- San Bernardino, was especially complimented for the able manner in which he conducted the county's affairs upon that occasion. It was unanimously agreed that Mr. Bradford be reappointed as chairman of the forthcoming committee to supervise the next county exhibit. Mr. Bisby of Santa Ana said it was very necessary to have Mr. Bradford on the jub, but it was also said that he should have more assistance, and should have more financial aid rendered him in carrying out the good advertising work. Mr. Bradford gave a detailed report regarding the exhibit and, while the county was awarded suitable prizes, it did not take a great stretch of the imagination to see that we should have received more. The Orange county lists of oranges, lemons and grape fruits were excellent. In many instances other competing sections resorted to expert methods of growing and preparing their fruits for exhibit and were thereby able to show their very best. This county did not enter into the game with these ideas in view, and took all its fruit according to orchard run, as it were, and still the local lists were in many ways superior to the others. It was suggested in the future that Orange county give more scientific attention to the selection of exhibits, and should that be done it is confidently expected that the gem county of the state will astonish the world. Mr. Bradford said he had been approached by an Eastern visitor, who desired some information as to the raising of Valencia oranges and where would be the best place to buy. The stranger said he had in view an orchard in one of the upper valleys, and wanted to know as to its adaptability A. L. Babcock, president of the Yellowstone National bank, of Billings, Mont., and H. W. Rowley, a capitalist of the same city, accompanied by their wives, were in town Monday visiting the family of G. M. Simpson and other friends. These people, who are ranked in the millionaire class, always spend their winters in Southern California. They are not yet old enough to retire, and business interests compell them to reside in the north, but some day they will probably cut the strings and settle here for keeps. There are many Montana people here, and there is room for more if they care to join the colony. Miss Catherine Cooper of Orangeville, Canada, a niece of J. B. Rea of this city, visited the family of that gentleman on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Cooper is principal of the leading educational institution of Toulume county, and is one of the best known instructors in that part of the state. California has a wonderful system of cooperation. We have one cooperative industry in the state that has sold a product of $215,000,000 and which brought to the state last year more than $40,000,000. The citrus industry of California has been brought to its present dimensions by cooperation. More than 80 per cent of the oranges and lemons are being handled by associations. A few years ago all the California fruit was shipped by individuals, and at that time only 5000 cars annually were being sent out. The prices received were very unsatisfactory, and it was claimed the market was overstocked. Associations were formed and last year allifornia shipped 50,000 cars of citrus fruit with no evidence that there is an overproduction. The marketing of these fifty thousand cars is much easier today than the disposition of five thousand some years ago. The associations have handled the fruit scientifically and have created markets, and there are still markets to be opened up by advertising and publicity work, and by the methods employed by the cooperative associations. He have only scratched the surface so far. At the present time only a half dozen oranges a month per family are being consumed. By reason of cooperation we can find a better market today for the 50,000 cars than we could a few years ago for 5000 cars. When growers combine with a central distributing house they effect a scientific plan of distribution and marketing their product. It eliminates the speculators. There can be no speculation in the cooperative handling of fruit. A cooperative orgainzation is one without capital, and it must be operated without prof- COOPERATE RUTUAL BEFIT BELL DISCUSSES ORGANIZATION OF MEN'S HEON PEOPLE LISTEN ADDRESS BY FRUIT EXCHANGE thing worth hear- known that G. Mager of the Califor- Exchange, would last Thursday's busi- on, two hundred at the Oyster Loaf Press. G. W. Sand- ne Anaheim Citrus Association, was the meeting. Mr. Sand- out interesting talk speaker, touching relate to the occa- the subject of his it. The California associations have sold $215,000,000 worth of fruit since their organization with a loss of only $8000. This speaks well, not only for the associations, but for the 2500 dealers who have handled the fruit. Next to cooperation, said Mr. Powell, the greatest step toward marketing the citrus crop is advertising. Anything worth offering to the people is worth advertising. We have no means of limi- iting or regulating production, therefore we must find a market for our output. Growers are putting a large percentage of their profits into new orchards. We are producing this year between 20,000 and 25,000 cars of Valencias, and many young orchards are not yet bearing. There are 40,000 acres of navels four years of age or under. We are producing this year 10,000 cars of lemons, which is equal to the entire consumption of the fruit, native and imported, in the United States and Canada a few years ago. We can create a demand for the product of our orchards by judicious ad- vertising. Last year one organiza- tion in California spent $400,000 in advertising, with profitable results. Mr. Powell here stated that one of the officials in his office had laid a wager with him that he couldn't make a speech without continually mentioning the California Fruit Growers' Ex-change, and as he was determined to win that bet he would not mention the name of the corporation. ANTLERED HERD WILL INVADE ANAHEIM HUNDREDS OF VISITING ELKS EXPECTED TO HELP INSTITUTE A LODGE HERE PRELIMINARY STEPS TAKEN AT A MEETING AND BANQUET LAST FRIDAY NIGHT Reticent, uncommunicative, and dumb as a quart of oysters are the Elks of Anaheim relative to the institu- tion of a lodge of the antlered herd in Anaheim. Every Elk knows all about it, but each is afraid that he will violate some secret if he tells what he knows. It is common knowledge, how- ever, that the lodge is to be established, and that on the day and night in which it is instituted Anaheim will be raided by practically all the Elks in Southern California. Preliminary steps toward the organiza- tion of a lodge were taken at a meeting which was held at the board of trade rooms Friday night followed on community co-operation of the many adjoining towns in which individualism for the need the citrus growers associations as exerted by com-muneral California, is an example of the property owners men had not come to be gained by com-muneral California, most example of the active action of any and States. The one wishes it above other people hang to anaheim the widening is an example of the property owners men had not come to be gained by com-muneral California, is an example of the property owners men had not come to be gained by com-muneral California, is an example of the property owners men had not come to be gained by com-muneral California, is an example of the property owners men had not come to be gained by com-muneral California, is an example of the property owners men had not come to be gained by com-muneral California, is an example of the property owners men had not come to be gained by com-muneral California, is an example of the property owners men had not come to be accomplished. A thing like that pulled together. Classes of men who colonize, however, he the men who stand and work for theunity whether they individual profit in the men who accd make the town which is a bene-cond is a class of co-operation, but dollar in order to rise or improve the in the cooperative manage to avoid payThe third class is men who also believe benefits, but standers do the work, will help reap the men's activity.Wonderful system of love one cooperative idea that has sold a million and which last year more the citrus industry been brought to its aid by cooperation. Agent of the oranges being handled by as-duct of our orchards by judicious advertising. Last year one organization in California spent $400,000 in advertising, with profitable results. Mr. Powell here stated that one of the officials in his office had laid a wager with him that he couldn't make a speech without continually mentioning the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, and as he was determined to win that bet he would not mention the name of the corporation. The minute you begin to cooperate, said he, you begin to take pride in your town. The more you do the more interest you will take in continuing the work. If you have a knocker in Anaheim my advice to you is that you take him outside the corporation forthwith and hang him. You should create a habit of working together and discourage any person who stands on the outside and knocks. One cooperative organization in California has distributed among its members five million dollars in supplies, which were furnished at cost price. This organization last year purchased 165 carloads of tissue paper for wrapping fruit which, by the way, cost just double the previous price. By organization we can get help from the United States government in the matter of freight rates, which as individual shippers we could not. The government is now cooperating with the citrus fruit associations more than with any other industry. Your board of trade is the neuclus of cooperative measures in your community, but you should cooperate with your newspapers. The newspaper is the mouthpiece of the city. It works for your interests and for the benefit of your town, and you should cooperate with it in advertising and with your subscriptions. Mr. Powell brought forth a heavy round of applause by referring to Chairman Sandilands as one of the most efficient managers in the citrus industry of California. He spoke in high praise of the work he had accomplished as head of one of the largest associations of the state. Community cooperation, said he in conclusion, is not new in this state. It has raised the citrus industry to its present dimensions, and has a wonderful opportunity for further development. Chairman Sandilands announced that Judge Howard would be toastmaster at the luncheon today. in Anaheim. Every Elk knows all about it, but each is afraid that he will violate some secret if he tells what he knows. It is common knowledge, however, that the lodge is to be established, and that on the day and night in which it is instituted Anaheim will be raided by practically all the Elks in Southern California. Preliminary steps toward the organization of a lodge were taken at a meeting which was held at the board of trade rooms Friday night, followed by a banquet at the Oyster Loaf cafe. At this meeting all arrangements were made and a list of the first officers agreed upon. As the officers will not be officially elected until the lodge is instituted, the slate is not given out for publication, but it is rumored that a prominent attorney will be the Exalted High Muck-a-Muck who will lead the herd through the green pastures of Anaheim during the first year. One of the provisions of the Elk constitution is that a lodge cannot be instituted with less than fifty charter members and it is limited to one hundred. A unique feature of the Anaheim lodge is that it will have one hundred charter members, everyone of whom is already an Elk, and there are many others belonging to the lodge ready to join. Most of these charter members are on the rolls of the Santa Ana lodge, but quite a number have never transferred their membership from eastern lodges. Many new applications have been turned in to individual members, and it is estimated that the lodge will have a membership of at least three hundred shortly after its institution. Up to a short time ago the constitution of the Elks prohibited the institution of a lodge in a city of less than ten thousand population, consequently Santa Ana was the only town in Orange county having a lodge. At the last general gathering this rule was changed permitting the establishment of lodges in cities having five thousand population. The local Elks, who were desirious of having a lodge here, immediately got busy. They employed Marion Eden to take the census. He counted noses and reported that there were 5187 people living within the narrow confines of the corporate limits of Anaheim, consequently there was nothing to prevent the organization of a lodge here. Santa Ana, the mother lodge, gracefully gave its consent to have an infant born in Anaheim, the high-up officials approved it, and all wonderful system of love one cooperative that has sold a 5,000 and which the last year more the citrus industry been brought to its by cooperation. Event of the oranges being handled by as years ago all the shipped by individime only 5000 cars sent out. The very unsatisfacaimed the market Associations were dear alifornia ship citrus fruit with no is an overproducing of these fifty much easier today of five thousand associations have scientifically and acts, and there are opened up by addiity work, and by yied by the coopers. He have only once so far. At the half dozen oranges are being consumcooperation we can get today for the could a few years When growers comdistributing house plan of distrieng their product. speculators. There on in the cooperait. A cooperative without capital, located without prof Community cooperation, said he in conclusion, is not new in this state. It has raised the citrus industry to its present dimensions, and has a wonderful opportunity for further development. Chairman Sandilands announced that Judge Howard would be toastmaster at the luncheon today. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Derge and little daughter of Labanan, Kansas, visited with friends in this city the past week. Mr. Derge was formerly a well known business man of this city. He is now cashier of a bank at Lebanan. He came with his family a month ago to Imperial, being compelled to get about on crutches because of rheumatism. After a month's sojourn in that country, he entirely recovered his health and threw away his crutches. He is now at Laguna Beach with his family, and will shortly return to his home in the east. Miss Vesta Launder was hostess to a number of her friends on Saturday afternoon when she celebrated the eleventh anniversary of her birth at her home on South Claudina street. During the afternoon a delicious collation of ice cream, cake and candy was served in the dining room. The table was prettily decorated with maiden hair ferns and Johnny-jump-ups. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in music and games. The guests departed after wishing their hostess many happy returns of the day. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sackett attended the picnic of the Montana society at Sycamore Grove on Saturday afternoon, The date for instituting the lodge and insailing the officers has not yet been fixed, but it will probably be within a month. There will be something doing in Anaheim on that day and night. How many visitors will be here is not known, but there will be many hundreds. It is believed that a thousand will accompany Grand District Organizer Brown down from Los Angeles. Santa Ana, with more than six hundred members will be here in a body and Whittler will also make a strong showing. In fact, every lodge in Southern California is expected to send a big delegation to assist in welcoming the birth of the baby lodge. Feeding the multitude is one of the problems now confronting the local Elks—that is finding a room large enough to accommodate the crowd. So far as the spread is concerned the only eatables not on the menu will be the viands that cannot be procured. As the Elks always own their own home it is presumed that a beautiful club house will be erected here, but on this point they are reticent as no official action can be taken until the lodge is formerly instituted. E. R. Werdin of Los Angeles was in town Friday and attended the meeting of Elks held in the evening.