anaheim-gazette 1917-03-22

HARVEY ON TRIAL IN TOWNSHIP COURT ACCUSED OF MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE, HAS EXAMINATION BEFORE JUDGE COX CASE MAKING SLOW PROGRESS, ATTORNEYS PUTTING UP HARD FIGHT The case of the People of California vs. Dr. C. W. Harvey of Anaheim, sworn to by A. E. Baker of Anaheim (colored), charging Harvey with having committed the crime of murder upon the person of Mrs. Tennie Baker, the wife of the complaining witness, by means of an illegal operation which resulted in her death on February 15, of this year, was called for preliminary examination in Justice Cox's court in Santa Ana, Monday morning, March 19, at 10:30 o'clock. District Attorney L. A. West, assisting school's 61½. Santa Ana came second with 46 5-8, Orange third with 26 Anaheim fourth with 21 and with 3 points Huntington Beach captured last place. Johnson proved to be individual point winner with 23½ points to his credit. Raney of Santa Ana piled up 19 units. Although we took only fourth place we showed them that our school spirit and enthusiasm can't be beat. More Anaheim students were there than from any other school and certainly made the most noise. Friday evening the debating team accompanied by a large crowd of students journey to Inglewood and hope to emerge victorious. Anaheim, represented by Erma Mills and Alva Rogers, has the negative side of the question: "Resolved, That intrascholastic athletics should be substituted for interscholastic athletics, in high schools." JACKMAN IN A FIST FIGHT While holding forth on his usual corner at Santa Ana Monday, S. J. Jackman, president of the Taxpayers' League, was interrupted by a bystander, in a very forcible manner. Jackman was haranging the crowd, abusing the chamber of commerce and people generally who did not agree with sworn to by A. E. Baker of Anaheim (colored), charging Harvey with having committed the crime of murder upon the person of Mrs. Tennie Baker, the wife of the complaining witness, by means of an illegal operation which resulted in her death on February 15, of this year, was called for preliminary examination in Justice Cox's court in Santa Ana, Monday morning, March 19, at 10:30 o'clock. District Attorney L. A. West, assisted by Deputy Koepsel, conducted the prosecution, and Earl Rogers of Los Angeles, accompanied by Attorney James Hosick, appeared for the defense. According to statements made by the attorneys of both sides, the examination will, in all likelihood continue until Thursday afternoon or possibly throughout the entire week. The greater part of the first day was taken up by arguments as to the admission of certain hearsay evidence, and the citation of authorities. The prosecution scored a point when it secured a ruling from Justice Cox that direct hearsay evidence could be introduced tending to show the physiological status of the woman prior to her health. The defense scored a point when the judge ruled that any evidence as to facts, or tending to establish facts, could be properly brought out in either direct or cross examination, regardless of precedent or technical procedure. Later, the judge also ruled, and the point was hotly argued by both sides, that hearsay evidence of prior intention and contemporaneous fact could be introduced, but not after relations or talk as to what was then past. The only witnesses introduced Monday were A. E. Baker and Mrs. Stella Jones, a former neighbor. Their evidence was merely a repetition of what they had said at the coroner's inquest. The prosecution tried to bring out that the woman was in a family way, and the defense to prove she was not. A part of the time everyone was excluded from the room except six participants and the press representatives. Baker testified that after he had called Dr. Truxaw to attend his wife Dr. Harvey told him that if he permitted the doctor to continue his visits both his wife and himself (Harvey) might land in jail. He also stated that his wife confided her condition to him seven weeks prior to her death, and he had drawn money from the bank and scholastic athletics, in high schools. JACKMAN IN A FIST FIGHT While holding forth on his usual corner at Santa Ana Monday, S. J. Jackman, president of the Taxpayers' League, was interrupted by a bystander, in a very forcible manner. Jackman was haranging the crowd, abusing the chamber of commerce and people generally who did not agree with him, when E. G. Huntington, seventy years of age, resented his remarks and called him down. Jackman threatened the old man if he repeated the remark. After a few words had passed between them Huntington referred to Jackmon's deformity and bestowed an epithet upon him, following it up with a personal attack. Both men were arrested by Officer Ryan and their trial set for Friday. EMBARGO ON SHIPMENTS LIFTED ON MONDAY Railroads Notify Citrus Men That They Will Receive Fruit Saving the citrus fruit and vegetable growers of Southern California hundreds of thousands of dollars, the freight embargo placed last Friday by all railroads in the state was canceled at 9 o'clock Monday, according to the announcement made at the railway offices. The cancellation came as a result of the settlement of the threatened railroad strike. With the receipt of the cancellation order from San Francisco by General Freight Agenee E. W. Clapp of the Southern Pacific, a corps of men were set to work at phones notifying shippers throughout the citrus belt and in the Imperial valley that shipments would be accepted immediately. The packing houses of Southern California had stood idle since Friday when the embargo was placed, with only half of the citrus crop already on its way East. With the Southern Pacific phone and telegraph crew at work all shippers were notified by noon and work in the packing houses was going ahead before the afternoon had passed. Freight Agent Clapp of the S. P. stated that he believed with the strike off and the situation cleared the loss to the shippers in the past few days would be very small. First word of the cancellation of the embargo, was received in Los Angeles Capt. J. F. Ahlborn sided, prefaced his saying that this was a rare Anaheim, because we ing a distinguished patents of the nation said all days in Anaheim days, but this one so, by having these us upon this occasion born called upon F. city to extend the ad and that gentleman vein. Mr. Krause said so enthusiastic in size that he feels himself like a friend of his tended the funeral of while in an eastern state ago. While the moved around the bleed solemnity prevailed, up and said if no one say a kind word co-parted, that he would talk on Southern Carter.) Mr. Krause said by we have had many our guests upon their fons, but he said and, in fact, all Or signally honored by dies and gentlemen wuced Congressman Tennessee. Mr. Padgett is chival affairs committed amazed at the man Southern California boy he had read of Nile, but was now on Southland far excess that famed law snow capped mount emerald green o laden with their welden fruit, was a picture than anything The scene made an A part of the time everyone was excluded from the room except six participants and the press representatives. Baker testified that after he had called Dr. Truxaw to attend his wife Dr. Harvey told him that if he permitted the doctor to continue his visits both his wife and himself (Harvey) might land in jail. He also stated that his wife confided her condition to him seven weeks prior to her death, and he had drawn money from the bank and given it to her for the purpose of purchasing needed things. At the coroner's inquest Baker testified that his wife suggested an operation but he strenuously opposed it. Only two witnesses were examined at Tuesday's session. Mrs. Stella Jones, a friend of the Bakers, who nursed Mrs. Baker during her illness, was on the stand during nearly the whole of the forenoon. Her testimony was practically the same as that given by her at the coroner's inquest. The attorneys squabbled over nearly every statement, but Mrs. Jones stuck to the main points. In the afternoon Dr. J. W. Truxaw was in the box for several hours. When Baker, husband of the woman, became suspicious that something illegal was in progress, and discharged Harvey. Dr. Truxaw was called in to attend her. The doctor stated that he found her suffering from peritonitis and gave her the usual treatment in such cases. She rallied at times under the treatment, but had frequent relapses and finally died. The prosecution continued its case yesterday morning, having a number of other witnesses to call. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Fullerton's great two-man team, Johnson and Smith won the annual Orange county track and field meet by registering 37½ points out of their With the Southern Pacific phone and telegraph crew at work all shipers were notified by noon and work in the packing houses was going ahead before the afternoon had passed. Freight Agent Clapp of the S. P. stated that he believed with the strike off and the situation cleared the loss to the shippers in the past few days would be very small. First word of the cancellation of the embargo, was received in Los Angeles by J. A. Lloyd, general agent for the Erie roads. UNCLE SAM'S VAST WEALTH The United States treasury has a billion dollar war chest ready to be tapped for any emergency. Behind this fund, available almost immediately, are vast resources. Over $40,000,000,000 of farm value loans have been added to the nation's resources as basis of money within the last two months by the farm credits act. This is a new resource of the treasury—a resource in addition to the credit capacity of the federal banking system with its stock of over $3,000,000-000 in gold bullion. Within the next two months more than $1,000,000,000 federal reserve bank notes are to be turned out by the government bureau of engraving and printing to meet any emergency call-for money made upon the reserve banks by their member banks. The bureau has started night work on the new issues. Dan Goodan, charged with grand larceny, was arraigned in Department 1 of the Superior court Monday and pleaded not guilty. His trial was set for April 23. Goodan was implicated with A. C. Anderson in the theft of an automobile at Anaheim some months ago. Mr. Padgett said he two things that were building of any common work. By applying fertility of the soil, to of the earth's possible parent, and it was p serve that we were Padgett paid a glow women of Southern bless 'em, saying the beautiful in the world er and sweeter than maiden's first love. Mr. Padgett said foundly grateful for shown him and his sojourning within o cerely thanked our their courteous con visit will ever be p bered and he hoped not be far distant w come to Southern Capt. Ahlborn next as S. Butler, congress sylvania. That gen here for what reason why, but having be th party by Will not resist the temp said Mr. Kettner's ence is irresistible one, and he was gls party. Mr. Butler said NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 22, 1917 CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ARE CITY’S GUESTS DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN ACCORDED HOSPITABLE RECEPTION AT BANQUET VISITORS DECLARE BEAUTY OF SOUTHLAND UNEQUALLED ANYWHERE The congressional committee who have been touring Southern California, upon the invitation of the Anaheim Board of Trade, were guests of this city at the luncheon on Thursday. Among the party were, Congressman L. P. Padgett of Tennessee and Mrs. Padgett, Congressman Thomas S. Butler of Pennsylvania and Mrs. Butler, Congressman C. H. Dillon and Mrs. Dillon, Judge Thomas L. Rubey and Mrs. Rubey, E. S. Theall, Congressman elect H. X. Osborne, Congressman William Kettner, J. Park Dougall, Harry Andrews, J. M. Elliott, Clarence Matte. a member of the committee on naval affairs, for whose actions he holds the chairman responsible, he felt he could say just what he wanted to. The speaker said they are beset on all sides for appropriations for one place or another—for a naval base here and fortifications there—but he warned his hearers that if they desired anything along that line, the people must join hands and ask for those things that work for the good of all. Local differences must be set aside, and in order to secure adequate protection from a naval standpoint, people on this coast, for instance, must decide which are the most advantageous places for such fortifications, and to then unitedly ask their representatives in congress to use their best endeavors to help secure them. Mr. Butler said California would receive as much consideration as any other state in the Union, and to that end the committee are now working. The speaker said much good can be done by people here, and throughout the nation, to look at conditions in a broad light, and ask for those things that only are really worthy—that the greatest good may come to the greatest number. Mr. Butler said that $500,000,000 had been appropriated for naval equipment, and that the Pacific Coast would be amply protected. ANAHEIM FAILS TO WIN FIRST HONORS GET ONLY FOURTH PLACE AT HIGH SCHOOL COUNTY TRACK MEET ON SATURDAY JOHNSON AND SMITH, TWO FULLERTON PHENOMS, HOG THE WHOLE SHOW After walloping the athletic teams of the other four high schools in Orange county on two successive occasions, the Anaheim boys did not have a look-in at Santa Ana Saturday. They were in the "also-ran" class, and had it not been for Huntington Beach they would have been at one end of the line-up on the score board. The boys were exceedingly anxious to win, as a third victory would have given Anaheim the silver cup for keeps, but with two phenomenons like Earl Johnson and Hazel Smith in the Fullerton line up, they were helpless. Ful- Capt. J. F. Ahlborn who ably presided, prefaced his remarks by saying that this was a red letter day for Anaheim, because we were entertaining a distinguished party of representatives of the nation. The speaker said all days in Anaheim are red letter days, but this one was especially so, by having these gentlemen with us upon this occasion. Captain Ahlborn called upon F. C. Krause of this city to extend the address of welcome and that gentleman did so in happy vein. Mr. Krause said he loves Southern California and at times becomes so enthusiastic in singing her praises that he feels himself to be a good deal like a friend of his who recently attended the funeral of a departed friend while in an eastern state a short while ago. While the mourners were gathered around the bier and the utmost solemnity prevailed, his friend spoke up and said if no one was going to say a kind word concerning the departed, that he would make a short talk on Southern California. (Laughter.) Mr. Krause said in days gone by we have had many men of note as our guests upon these popular occasions, but he said that Anaheim, and in fact, all Orange county, was signally honored by having these ladies and gentlemen with us, and introduced Congressman L. P. Padgett of Tennessee. Mr. Padgett is chairman of the naval affairs committee, and said he was amazed at the manifold beauties of Southern California. He said when a boy he had read of the valley of the Nile, but was now convinced that the Southland far exceeds in beautiousness that famed land. The nearby snow capped mountains overlooking the emerald green of the orange trees, laden with their weight of luscious golden fruit, was a picture far more beautiful than anything he had ever seen. The scene made an oasis in his brain The toastmaster introduced C. C. Chapman, whom he classed as the greatest orange grower in the world. Mr. Chapman said it afforded him great pleasure to be present upon this occasion, and hoped that the visit of the distinguished visitors would be made one long to be remembered. Mr. Chapman told how well pleased he was to hear the gentlemen from Washington tell what they would do to afford better protection from a naval point of view, and not let us be shot down by an invading foe, but he said there was another form of protection that we fervently desired from our freetraders in Washington—protection to our oranges and lemons. Mr. Chapman said he hoped that when the visitors returned to the halls of congress, having in view our glorious Southland and beautiful women, that should the tariff question again come up for consideration, that they would not forget to put our citrus fruits back in the protection column. (Hearty applause.) Congressman Wm. Kettner, upon whose initiative the congressional party was brought to California, said it afforded him great pleasure to see the hearty reception extended his colleagues upon every hand. Upon two other occasions Mr. Kettner has piloted congressmen on tours of inspection through this state, and to this very day the many pleasureable events of the trips are spoken of in Washington whenever he meets with members of those excursion parties. It does his heart good to have them speak of the hospitalities extended them in the far-out West, and he was solicitous that the present trip would be equally as pleasant and enjoyable. On entering the state at the gate way at San Bernardino, Mr. Kettner said, he was impressed with the cordiality shown all members of the party, and the same hearty hand shakes and words of welcome have greeted them all through the Southland. These friendly signs of good fellowship made his range county on two successive occasions, the Anaheim boys did not have a look-in at Santa Ana Saturday. They were in the "also-ran" class, and had it not been for Huntington Beach they would have been at one end of the line-up on the score board. The boys were exceedingly anxious to win, as a third victory would have given Anaheim the silver cup for keeps, but with two phenomenons like Earl Johnson and Hazel Smith in the Fullerton line up, they were helpless. Fullerton scored 61½ points, Santa Ana was second with 46 5-6, Orange third with 26 2-5 points, Anaheim fourth, 21 points and Huntington Beach scoring but three. With Smith and Johnson eliminated, Fullerton would have made a poor showing, as they made nearly all the points. Smith had three first and one second to his credit, while Johnson scored three firsts, three seconds and two thirds. Johnson's mark of 16 2-3 in the high hurdles broke a county record. He is a cousin of Walter Johnson, the greatest ball pitcher in the game. The point winners for Anaheim were Decker first in discus throw, Dalton second in mile run, second in javelin throw, Wilson third in 120-yard dash and third in 220 hurdles, Pearson third in shot put, Lensing third in javelin throw, Caruthers was fourth in mile run. A large crowd of rooters accompanied the boys to Santa Ana, hoping to boost them into first place. Following is the score: Mile—McCoy (O) first; Dalton (A) second; Lemke (F) third; Carouthers (A) fourth. Time, 4m, 51s. 100-yard dash—Smith (F) first; Raney (SA) second; Rozelle (O) third; Johnson (F) fourth. Time, 10 2-5s. 120-yard hurdles—Johnson (F) first; Raney (SA) second; Wilson (A) third; L.Pavan (SA) fourth. Time, 16 1-5s. 440-yard run—Everett (O) first; Cady (HB) second; McLellan (F) third; Wheler (O) fourth. Time, 54 1-5s. 50-yard dash—Smith (F) first; Raney (SA) second; Trago (SA) third; Rozelle (O) fourth. Time, 5 2-5s. 220-yard dash—Raney (SA) first; Osborne (SA) second; Dewey (O) third; Gulley (SA) fourth. Time, 23 1-5s. 880-yard run—Dena (F) first; McCoy (O) second; Evedett (O) third; Nerkle (A) fourth. Time 2m. 12s. 220-yard hurdles—Raney (SA) first; Wilson (A) fourth. Time 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson (A) 第四 时间 2m. 12s. Wilson val affairs committee, and said he was amazed at the manifold beauties of Southern California. He said when a boy he had read of the valley of the Nile, but was now convinced that the Southland far exceeds in beautyness that famed land. The nearby snow capped mountains overlooking the emerald green of the orange trees, laden with their weight of lascious golden fruit, was a picture far more beautiful than anything he had ever seen. The scene made an oasis in his brain—ever a bright spot that memory cannot dim. In coming into the valley Mr. Padgett said he saw that we had two things that were essential to the building of any community—water and work. By applying the former to the fertility of the soil, the magical results of the earth's possibilities become apparent, and it was plain to him to observe that we were using both. Mr. Padgett paid a glowing tribute to the women of Southern California, God bless 'em, saying they were the most beautiful in the world, and were dearer and sweeter than a dream of a maiden's first love. Mr. Padgett said that he was profoundly grateful for the kindness shown him and his colleagues while sojourning within our midst, and sincerely thanked our good people for their courteous consideration. Their visit will ever be pleasurable remembered and he hoped that the time may not be far distant when he could again come to Southern California. Capt. Ahlborn, congressman from Pennsylvania. That gentleman said he was here for what reason he knew not why, but having been invited to join the party by William Kettner could not resist the temptation. In 'act he said Mr. Kettner's persuasive influence is irresistible in more ways than one, and he was glad to be among the party. Mr. Butler said that while he was Mr. Crawford of the Crawford marmalade factory informs us that about one car load per day of the delicious product is sent out to the markets of the world. The factory has been in existence just about a year and has grown to very satisfactory proportions. The marmalade is pronounced first class and finds a ready sale. HARD HEARTED CLERKS Given the icy hand by county clerks of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties when they applied for a marriage license, a Filipino and a white woman came to Santa Ana Monday in an attempt to get a permit that would allow them to be legally married. They are still unmarried, and about possible newspaper the return of the splendid Exposition show, de condition your paper gave. On behalf of the saint thank you. That the weights in the ve have been of reduced scales and first blemment of state justice Weights The report 10, 1914, addition of the c gives between of short and com 1916 we were in The f parison demned: Scales Measure Weightse Measuring Milk body Total p Conviction NO FOUNDATION FOR SUBMARINE STORY STATEMENT THAT BASE WOULD BE ESTABLISHED AT NEWPORT UNTRUE, SAYS KETTNER HAS NEVER BEEN CONSIDERED FOR AN INSTANT BY ADMINISTRATION OR CONGRESS Characterizing the report as absurd Congressman William Kettner on Thursday emphatically denied that there was a possibility of a submarine base being established at Newport Harbor. The statement that such a change in the plans was probable originated with a Santa Ana paper, and that publication later followed it up with a story that clinched the matter, as a submarine had been seen off the coast. When asked about the matter, Mr. Kettner denied that there was any grounds for the only course left for them is to induce a sea captain to take them out on the ocean beyond the three mile limit and perform the ceremony of making them man and wife. Deputy County Clerk Joe Backs turned them down, after consulting with Deputy District Attorney Koepsel. Whites are forbidden by the law of inter marrying with mulattos, Mongolians or negroes, and the Filipino applying at Santa Ana was classed by Koepsel as a Mongolian. According to statistics there are 85 different tribes in the Philippines with 98 per cent of the population crossed between the negro and the Mongolian. After being denied a license in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, friends of the couple advised them that they would have little difficulty in getting a license in Orange county. The Filipino called County Clerk Williams by telephone Saturday and wanted to know if he would issue a license. The county clerk replied that he would not. Believing that they could induce the county clerk to sidestep the law in their case, they came down to make a personal appeal. REDHEADS FAVORED Manager Mozart of the Grand theatre announces that he will give to REDHEADS FAVORED Manager Mozart of the Grand theatre announces that he will give to every red-headed person who makes application a free ticket to one of the performances of "Polly Redhead" which will be on the screen Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday afternoon. This applies to man, woman, boy girl or child, but he, she or it must show hair distinctly red. Any person with the proper tint, who applies at this office will be passed up to Manager Mozart who will issue a free ticket, but they can also apply at the box office and show their colors. No attempt at fraud, however, will be tolerated. The hair must be distinctly red, not necessarily of any particular shade, but ranging from a beautiful brick color to a cardinal red. Bronze head, golden heads, blonde and peroxide heads will be ruthlessly rejected. Red hair has its advantages. THANKS THE NEWSPAPERS FOR FAVORS GRANTED President of National Orange Show Appreciates Their Aid The following letter from the headquarters of the National Orange show, has been received at this office: San Bernardino, Cal., March 17. Editor Gazette:—It would not be proper to close the affairs of the Seventh National Orange Show without an expression of appreciation for the part the press played. The Orange Show, which is maintained to advertise the citrus fruit industry would be impossible without the support of the newspapers of California. Through the returns from our clipping service, the Orange Show official have seen the splendid aid your paper gave the Exposition. The attendance at the show, despite unfavorable weather conditions, reflected the valuable help your paper, and such papers as your's, gave. On behalf of the citrus fruit growers of the state and the Exposition, I thank you. Congressman William Kettner on Thursday emphatically denied that there was a possibility of a submarine base being established at Newport Harbor. The statement that such a change in the plans was probable originated with a Santa Ana paper, and that publication later followed it up with a story that clinched the matter, as a submarine had been seen off the coast. When asked about the matter, Mr. Kettner denied that there was any grounds for its publication in very few words. “There is absolutely no foundation for the statement,” said he. “Such a move has never been contemplated by the government. There is no truth whatever for the story.” The Helms committee, said Mr. Kettner, after making an inspection of the coast, recommended the establishment of a naval base for submarines at San Pedro, and the recommendations of the committee would probably be accepted by congress. A prominent Santa Ana man who was in town last week stated that the circulation of such a report had caused considerable merriment, as nobody gave it any credence. It was too absurd to be taken seriously. Mr. Kettner was piloting the house committee on naval affairs through the Eleventh Congress district. They came to Southern California as Mr. Kettner's guests but are inspecting our sea coast with a view to formulating an intelligent plan for defense. It is well known that congress and the administration favor a great naval base at San Francisco, a submarine station at San Pedro and an aviation base at San Diego. The statement that these plans might be changed and Newport Harbor be made the base for undersea craft was entirely unauthorized. At the luncheon Thursday at which the distinguished members of the naval affairs committee and their wives were the guests of honor, Mr. Kettner was called upon by Chairman Ahlborn to wind up the speaking program, but he did not refer to this matter or to anything of an official nature that would be considered by the committee. He spent the greater part of the short time allotted to him by handing bouquets to the people of his district, and thanking them because they had vindicated him and justified the statements he is always making in Washington about his district, its people, its climate, its industries and its superiority generally over all other sec- F) first; Rancho (SA) third; time, 5 2-5s. Yey (SA) first; Dewey (O) fourth. Time, F) first; McDett (O) third; time 2m. 12s. ney (SA) first; Wilson (A) fourth. Time, F) first; A) tied for secses (O) and Davth. Height 5ft. Yours very truly, JOS. INGERSOLL, President. EFFECTIVE WORK That the activities of sealers of weights and measures commissioners in the various counties of the state have been effective and had the effect of reducing the number of dishonest scales and measures is shown in the first bi-enial report of the department of Weights and Measures of the state just received by County Sealer of Weights and Measures Geo. McPhee. The report covers the period from July 10, 1914, to October 31, 1916, and in addition to giving a general resume of the operations of the department, gives a table showing comparisons between 1915 and 1916. The number of short measures, defective scales and containers confiscated during 1916 were less than half what they were in the previous year. The following table shows a comparison of the number of articles condemned: | | 1915 | 1916 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Scales | 9,249 | 5,705 | | Measures | 2,015 | 2,182 | | Weights | 5,383 | 928 | | Measuring pumps | 47 | 30 | | Milk bottles | 211,813 | 82,675 | | Total prosecutions | 163 | 103 | | Convictions | 118 | 74 | Arthur C. Connell of Los Angeles, representing Bradstreet's is in town re-rating the business firms and men. Mr. Connell finds excellent progress during the past year has been made by our business men.