anaheim-gazette 1917-07-19

OFFICERS SEEK RECRUITS IN ANAHEIM OPPORTUNITY GIVEN MEN TO JOIN REGULARS OR ARTILERY BRANCH BOYS OF THIS SECTION HAVE RESPONDED NOBLY TO CALL TO THE COLORS Forty young men of Anaheim have already enlisted for service in the various branches of Uncle Sammy's army of defenders and are now in training, but more of them expect to go. In the selective draft sixty names of Anaheimers will be drawn and seventeen of these, it is estimated, will go with the first contingent. The navy appears to be the most popular branch of the service in this section, but some of the boys prefer to go with the land forces. Notwithstanding the drawing that will be held in a few days officers are would probably continue to November 1st. The labor situation, he said, was apparently satisfactory. The yield will not be as large as last year, but the beets will be of as good quality. The hot wave did not damage the crop as much as some people think, and the benefit to beets in some sections more than offset the damage in others. In the lowlands the beets were vastly benefited, while those on dry lands suffered some little damage. The yield will run from 8 to 20 tons per acre, with an average for the whole of between 10 and 11 tons per acre. This is the seventh campaign for the factory at Huntington Beach, the initial run being the season of 1911. The daily capacity is 1500 tons. The Santa Ana Sugar Co. opened up in 1912 and has a capacity of 1100 tons daily. The factory of the Southern California Sugar company was first operated in the campaign of 1909, and the daily capacity is 900 tons. Manager D. Jessurun of the Anaheim Sugar company stated Monday night that his company would open the campaign Friday, July 20, and expected a run of four months, during which time approximately 125,000 tons of beets would be sliced. The factory operated 112 days last year. Mr. Jessurun said there was no la- lous branches of Uncle Sammy's army of defenders and are now in training, but more of them expect to go. In the selective draft sixty names of Anaheimers will be drawn and seventeen of these, it is estimated, will go with the first contingent. The navy appears to be the most popular branch of the service in this section, but some of the boys prefer to go with the land forces. Notwithstanding the drawing that will be held in a few days officers are still active recruiting for volunteers, and are gathering in many men. In the selective conscription only men who have reached their 21st birthday and have not passed their 31st can be chosen, but in the volunteer service the age limit is extended at both ends. First Sergeant Henry E. Dungan has opened a recruiting station at the board of trade rooms and is enlisting men for the regular army. He is on duty from nine o'clock to five, and on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9. Sergeant Dungan accepts men ranging in age from 18 to 40. He is recruiting both for the regular army and for the medical corps. Sergeant Dungan is now retired frim active service but he served nineteen years in the army, being with the 15th United States Infantry. He served both in the Philippine war and during the Boxer uprising in China. He will stay in Anaheim at least a week and will give candidates all necessary information. Those enrolling themselves will be given a preliminary examination by him, and will afterward be compelled to pass the medical board. Tuesday afternoon Captain H. L. Powell of the First California Artillery, accompanied by a number of the officers and boys of the regiment, was in town and announced that a recruiting station would be opened at Santa Ana tomorrow for the purpose of filling the ranks of battery F, First California field artillery. There are now 126 men in the battery and this must be increased to a full quota of 190 men. The headquarters are at 515 Van Nuys building, Los Angeles, where applicants may enlist. All the men in this artillery service are to be mounted or ride, as these are not foot soldiers. There are to be 33 non-commissioned officers appointed. Sergeants and calisso corporals will be mounted on saddle horses, drivers will ride on the near horses, and the others will ride the carriages. The officers of battery F, and those The factory of the Southern California Sugar company was first operated in the campaign of 1909, and the daily capacity is 900 tons. Manager D. Jessurun of the Anaheim Sugar company stated Monday night that his company would open the campaign Friday, July 20, and expected a run of four months, during which time approximately 125,000 tons of beets would be sliced. The factory operated 112 days last year. Mr. Jessurun said there was no labor trouble in evidence. He estimated the crop average would be about 10 tons per acre. The Anaheim factory has been in operation since 1910, and has a capacity of 1200 tons daily, having been enlarged from 800 tons since the close of the last campaign. In the absence of Manager E. C. Hamilton of the Los Alamitos Sugar company, G. J. Strodthoff stated Tuesday that the factory would open the 1917 campaign, Friday, July 20, and a four months' campaign was expected. Mr. Strodthoff would make no statement as to the probable tonnage for the season, or the crop yield per acre, saying that the final estimates on these matters had not been made. The Los Alamitos factory is the parent of the Orange county group, having been in operation since the campaign of 1897, this being the 20th run. The capacity this year will be 1200 tons. Last year the daily capacity was 1000 tons. While no estimate has been given as to the total acreage, it is probable that beets from approximately 50,000 acres will be harvested and shipped to the five factories mentioned. Not all of these saccharine roots, however, are grown in Orange county, as large acreages are grown in the Artesia and Compton district that are shipped to the "Orange County Sugar Bowl." TEN FOREIGN BORN BECOME U. S. CITIZENS Six Were Germans, Four of Them Being Anahelmers Four residents of Anaheim, born on foreign soil, were granted citizenship papers Monday. They were Bernard Hartfield, jeweler, Russian, Henry Zutt, missionary, German; August Plepenbrink, farmer, German; James Spokesmen of the city admitted that the city municipal building, and matter be referred to by the next session of committee will submit figures asked for their block, which it was about $65,000. It is to then call for a bounty of at least $100,000 a new city hall and bonds carry then chased and the civic come a reality. It will thirds vote to carry a proposed issue, togetherey now in the generalpended to beautify ththe necessary buildings. The trustees are sure the matter settled out and in view of the ffer of citizens favor idea, the board decide their wishes and let tvoice their approval on project. Should the bonds be council will proceed hall upon the present site. There was quite a citizens present at their favoring submitting tha a vote while others trustees to go ahead w al plan and build th old site. Messrs. Ahlbe el, Krause, Fay and o they be given a chance plan to the people,a that the project is defien then drop the matter their aid to the boa building according to wish. George W. Hamler,m man,said: "Mr. Chaltelem have been elec olof this city,and are en business of the people qualified to transact tht town,then step down one else take your p that many persons wh your actions cannot a their own personal plain enough, isn't it? U. V. Simpson took against the civic cen be increased to a full quota of 190 men. The headquarters are at 515 Van Nuys building, Los Angeles, where applicants may enlist. All the men in this artillery service are to be mounted or ride, as these are not foot soldiers. There are to be 33 non-commissioned officers appointed. Sergeants and caisson corporals will be mounted on saddle horses, drivers will ride on the near horses, and the others will ride the carriages. The officers of battery F, and those accompanying Captain Powell are C. E. McDowell and Everett Shipley, 1st lieutenants, R. I. Howe and Frank Rouse, 2nd lieutenants, I. G. Gordon and M. C. Crowford. The men expect to be mustered into the Federal service August 5, and hope to be in France shortly afterward. They are a fine looking bunch of young men and will give a good account of themselves when they meet the enemy. SUGAR BOWL OF THE U. S. C. A. Johnson, western manager of the Holly Sugar corporation factories, coloned the phrase that Orange county might be termed "The Sugar Bowl of the United States," and that statement has been materially emphasized during the past year, as all of the five sugar factories in this county have been enlarged, until the present daily slicing capacity is 5900 tons of beets. The Holly Sugar corporation owns three of the five factories, with a combined capacity of 3500 tons daily. Mr. Johnson stated Tuesday afternoon that he was not entirely certain as to the exact date the factories under his management would begin slicing beets, but they were feeling their way, and the factory at Huntington Beach and the Santa Ana Sugar company at Dyer would probably open July 25th, and the Southern California at Delhi about a week later. Mr. Johnson stated the campaign Four residents of Anaheim, born on foreign soil, were granted citizenship papers Monday. They were Bernard Hartfield, jeweler, Russian, Henry Zutt, missionary, German; August Plepenbrink, farmer, German; James Movitch, rancher, Austrian. Others admitted to citizenship were Misses Pauline and Theresa Reinhaus of Santa Ana, born in Germany, Emil H. Hedecke, Orange, German, Gerald J. Hocksmith, Seal Beach, Luxenberg, Daniel G. Eltiste, Orange, German, Emil Larsen, Santa Ana, Sweede. The five who were denied application at the present time because they took out their first papers after the declaration of war against Germany are James Carter, Jorgan N. Johnson, Roger H. Viracle, Otto J. Dargatz and Leonard Schmidt. An interesting discussion arose in the courtroom over the case of Adolph F. Plegel, who also made application Monday morning. An investigation of the case disclosed the fact that Plegel, who came to America when 3 years old, has an American mother and stepfather, because of the fact that his mother, a widow, had married an American, and by so doing became a citizen herself while Adolph was still a minor. It was held by some of the officials present that Plegel is already a citizen. The case was taken under advisement and will be decided later. The Truck and Transfer company's new quarters in the building adjoining the city hall on the east is being remodeled and will soon be ready for occupancy. W. W. Scott and Frank Davis are doing the carpenter work in their usual artistic manner. Six Were Germans, Four of Them Being Anahelmers U. V. Simpson took against the civic center would be decisively the taxpayers, and he ion that once the cities failed in their they would then resour would aim to defeat upon the site now oo H. A. Dickel took expression and said it center rejected by would conclude their and his friends would to the trustees' wish municipal building on This, Mr. Dickel said intention absolutely would be closed. Trustee Dwyer added bond issue of about $ gether with the most general fund could chase the library sit ment. He then said holdings could be dis proceeds used to erec Trustee Cook said tenable, as the city had tried to dispose of city property and failed buy the library site a for a new hall wou said Trustee Cook, would be tied up with tate and no money to ings. Bert Simpson again board asked the boa NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, July 19, 1917 CIVIC CENTER TO BE SUBMITTED TO PEOPLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILLING TO LET PEOPLE DECIDE THE QUESTION SHOULD BONDS FOR SAME BE DEFEATED NEW STRUCTURE GOES ON OLD SITE The city trustees at their meeting Thursday evening, in deference to the wishes of the civic center committee, deferred action upon the city hall proposition until the next regular meeting. Spokesmen of the committee while admitting that the city needs a new municipal building, asked that the matter be referred to the people. At the next session of the council the committee will submit the optional figures asked for the library site block, which it was stated would be about $65,000. It is to be the purpose HEAVED BEER BOTTLES AT AUTO DRIVER John Raines of Orange, Believing His Wive Was Injured, Commits Desperate Act John Raines and his wife came over from Orange on Saturday to do some shopping, making the trip on bicycles. When they started for home, and were about to make the turn at Center and Los Angeles streets, Mrs. Raines made a quick short turn to avoid an apparent collision with an auto going south at that point. In making the turn she bumped the silent sentinel, but was uninjured. The autolist, seeing the mix-up had stopped his car several feet away. Raines meanwhile had been slightly to the rear on his wheel, and believing that the autolist had tried to run over his wife, pulled apart two bottles of beer he was carrying in a package and, with an oath, threw one of the bottles at the auto, in which were seated a man and his wife and two children, but whose identity were not learned. The beer bottle struck the machine and was broken into pieces, but neither of the occupants were injured. Continuing to curse the driver, Raines threw the other bottle of beer at the man in the machine. The missile passed close to the people in the car, WARM WELCOME EXTENDED TO VISITORS ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ANAHEIM BOARD OF TRADE FRATERNIZE JUNKETERS HIGHLY PLEASED WITH THEIR RECEPTION IN ORANGE COUNTY Members of the Alhambra chamber of commerce and their wives; comprising a party of forty persons, rolled into Anaheim at noon Thursday and were entertained at luncheon by the Anaheim board of trade. The visitors travelled in autos and were met at the gates of the city by a board of trade committee. They were piloted to the Mother Colony club rooms and given an opportunity to wash the stains of travel from their countenances and straighten the ladies' hats before being conducted to the Good Fellows' Grotto where the luncheon is now presided over by president of corporation, society, and of the Unit. Mr. Krau come to this association them of seafarers have been past few years address the autos and city. The Orange county visited. OLD AUTO TRUCK O'Connor' Industries A new grow rapid benefit to owners in ened up in purpose by and 115 W rear of the storing oldness of the comes out re-topped Spokesmen of the committee while admitting that the city needs a new municipal building, asked that the matter be referred to the people. At the next session of the council the committee will submit the optional figures asked for the library site block, which it was stated would be about $65,000. It is to be the purpose to then call for a bond issue, in the sum of at least $100,000, to provide for a new city hall and park. Should the bonds carry then the site will be purchased and the civic center will become a reality. It will require a two-thirds vote to carry the bonds. The proposed issue, together with the money now in the general fund will be expended to beautify the site and erect the necessary buildings. The trustees are anxious to have the matter settled once and for all, and in view of the fact that a number of citizens favor the civic center idea, the board decided to accede to their wishes and let the people either voice their approval or rejection of the project. Should the bonds be defeated, then the council will proceed to erect the hall upon the present Center street site. There was quite a delegation of citizens present at the meeting, many favoring submitting the proposition to a vote while others admonished the trustees to go ahead with their original plan and build the hall upon the old site. Messrs. Ahlborn, Backs, Dickel, Krause, Fay and others asked that they be given a chance to submit the plan to the people, and in the event that the project is defeated they would then drop the matter and would lend their aid to the board to erect the building according to their expressed wish. George W. Hamler, former councilman, said: "Mr. Chairman, you gentlemen have been elected as trustees of this city, and are entrusted with the business of the people. If you are not qualified to transact the affairs of this town, then step down, and let some one else take your places. I notice that many persons who are criticising your actions cannot attend properly to their own personal affairs. That's plain enough, isn't it?" U. V. Simpson took a decided stand against the civic center, claiming it would be decisively turned down by wire, pulled apart two bottles of beer he was carrying in a package and, with an oath, threw one of the bottles at the auto, in which were seated a man and his wife and two children, but whose identity were not learned. The beer bottle struck the machine and was broken into pieces, but neither of the occupants were injured. Continuing to curse the driver, Raines threw the other bottle of beer at the man in the machine. The missile passed close to the people in the car, and flying through the vehicle was broken upon the pavement a number of feet away. All this happened within a brief space of time, and Officer Germann who was nearby came up and grabbed Raines by the coat collar and demanded an explanation. Raines said the autist tried to run over his wife and he, in his anger, threw the bottles at him. In the meantime the 'driver' of the auto made a hasty get-away without leaving his name or address. Raines was placed in jail by Germann, while his wife tearfully remonstrated. She was told to go home. On Sunday noon she returned and depositing $25 cash bail, her husband was released. On Monday his case was called before Judge Howard and Raines was fined $20. The police claim that this is the first case of its kind ever recorded upon the blotter. Raines can consider himself lucky that no one was hit by the bottles, for had they struck either of the occupants of the car there is no doubt but that a casualty would have occurred. He would then have been sent to the penitentiary. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE ON THE SANTA FE On July 22nd the Santa Fe Ry. will change the schedule on some of its trains. Train 79 which now leaves Anaheim at 6:00 a.m., will run about two hours earlier. Train 70 which now leaves Anaheim at 8:26 and train 77 at 9:04 p.m. will be discontinued. Train 72 will do the work formerly done by No. 70. Train 65 which now leaves Anaheim at 7:35 a.m., will on the new schedule leave Anaheim about 7:25 a.m., and will be a direct connection at Los Angeles for all points, Los Angeles to San Bernardino, via Pasadena. This change will give Anaheim practically the same service as heretofore shifting the time of a few trains. Anaheim at noon Thursday and were entertained at luncheon by the Anaheim board of trade. The visitors travelled in autos and were met at the gates of the city by a board of trade committee. They were piloted to the Mother Colony club rooms and given an opportunity to wash the stains of travel from their countenances and straighten the ladies' hats before being conducted to the Good Fellows' Grotto where the luncheon was served. More than a hundred Anaheimers were present to greet the visitors and extend to them the hospitality of the city. Dr. H. A. Johnston presided at the meeting. He first introduced J. F. Ahlborn who delivered a brief address of welcome. Mr. Ahlborn handed a bouquet or two to the visitors, eulogizing their town, which put them all in an excellent humor. He said the Alhambra of Old Spain is one of world's show places, but it cannot compare in beauty with the California Alhambra. T. B. Talbert of Huntington Beach, chairman of the board of supervisors, was next presented by the toastmaster. While Mr. Ahlborn devoted his remarks mainly to an eulogy of Alhambra, Mr. Talbert spoke in praise of Anaheim. He visited this city so sediment that he does not keep pace with the march of progress here, and when he does come he finds so many improvements that he could scarcely recognize the place. Anaheim is one of the most progressive cities in Southern California, and all Orange county is proud of it. Mr. Talbert wouldn't even admit that Alhambra is a better town than Anaheim. J. H. Wehlman, president of the Alhambra civic bureau, was next introduced and made a brief talk. "We thank you for the hospitality you have extended us today," he said. "We have often heard Anaheim mentioned as one of the live, progressive towns of Southern California, but we never really appreciated what it is until we arrived here today." Alhambra has perhaps, double your population, but we would feel extremely proud if we could boast such quarters for our chamber of commerce as you have shown us as the home of your board of trade. These junketing trips we have inaugurated are merely get-acquainted visits. We believe that all the towns in Southern California can be benefitted by the live people get benefited by them. A new firm grow rapidly benefit to owners in their end up purpose by and 115 W rear of store storing oldness of these comes out re-topped for emerged fire O'Connor firmthe business ever since and is he decided it his broth one of the eating that per capital other secti his business shops in Anns Mr. O'Connor ship with U located Chestnut sit by Samu attend to O'OConnor w chanical de lived in An pretty well ple,and he turned out satisfied c GOVERNMENT Will Not Santa The Units given assuice can hope fo aid towards bor of New Ana river and given to ocea This work making a for it wouw to an esting Barnard,b sent ted to its last m Engineer was present tlemen have been elected as trustees of this city, and are entrusted with the business of the people. If you are not qualified to transact the affairs of this town, then step down, and let some one else take your places. I notice that many persons who are criticising your actions cannot attend properly to their own personal affairs. That's plain enough, isn't it?" U. V. Simpson took a decided stand against the civic center, claiming it would be decisively turned down by the taxpayers, and he was of the opinion, that once the civic center advocates failed in their purpose, that they would then resort to tactics that would aim to defeat building the hall upon the site now occupied. H. A. Dickel took exception to this expression and said that were the civic center rejected by the people, that would conclude their efforts and he and his friends would at once agree to erect the municipal building on Center street. This, Mr. Dickel said, would be their intention absolutely and the incident would be closed. Trustee Dwyer advocated a small bond issue of about $40,000, which together with the money now in the general fund, could be used to purchase the library site, as an investment. He then said the city's reality holdings could be disposed of and the proceeds used to erect the new hall. Trustee Cook said that would be untenable, as the city has for many years tried to dispose of certain of its reality property and failed to do so. To buy the library site as a tentative site for a new hall would be foolhardly, said Trustee Cook, because the city would be tied up with a lot of real estate and no money to erect the buildings. Bert Simpson again addressing the board asked the board to ignore the leaves Anaheim at 8:26 and train 77 at 9:04 p.m. will be discontinued. Train 72 will do the work formerly done by No. 70. Train 65 which now leaves Anaheim at 7:35 a.m., will on the new schedule leave Anaheim about 7:25 a.m., and will be a direct connection at Los Angeles for all points, Los Angeles to San Bernardino, via Pasadena. This change will give Anaheim practically the same service as heretofore shifting the time of a few trains. The Fallbrook branch of the Santa Fe Ry. which has been closed since the flood of 1916 is now open for business. The washed out track being rebuilt. SUPREMES AGAIN HEAD MARKET The following were the highest sales made Monday on Valencia oranges at New York: Anaheim Supreme ...$4.80 Glendora Alps ...4.75 George Washington ...4.40 Old Mission ...4.20 All lower grades of Valencias were much lower in price than last week showing a general decline that will continue until shipments are made lighter and supplies on hand in the market cleaned up. Cheap cantaloupes and peaches also are to blame for the lower prices on Valencias. The superior court has overruled the demurrer of the Southern Pacific Ry. company in the suit brought by Henry Hanna and other ranchers, to have vacated a portion of the railway company's right of way from West Anaheim to Anaheim Junction. The ranchers claim the company has abandoned the right of way by failing to operate regular trains in accordance with the grant and state law. Attorneys W. R. Garrett and H. C. Head are attorneys for the plaintiff. Dr. Johnston thought that F. O. Thompson looked like he wanted to say something and called upon him for a speech, but Mr. Thompson declared it was a mistake, as Mr. Wehlman had left nothing for anybody else to say. He stated, however, that the visitors were so pleased with their reception that when Anaheim people paid a return visit they would find no locks on the gates and no latchstrings on the doors. Everything would be swinging wide open. Elder Martin of Riverside, head of the Adventist church of Southern California, was given an opportunity to talk for a few minutes about the advancement made by his church. He stated that the annual camp meeting would be held in Anaheim in August, that it would last ten days and probably two thousand people would be in attendance. F. C. Krause was the last speaker on the program, and Chairman Johnston introduced him as a man who had acquired the habit of being president. Until recently he was president of the Anaheim National bank, and he really appreciated what it is until we arrived here today. Alhambra has, perhaps, double your population, but we would feel extremely proud if we could boast such quarters for our chamber of commerce as you have shown us as the home of your board of trade. These junketing trips we have inaugurated are merely get-acquainted visits. We believe that all the towns in Southern California can be benefitted by the live people getting together occasionally and exchanging ideas. We are learning new things on these junkets, and perhaps we can give you some new ideas when you visit Alhambra. Our government is conducted under the city manager system, and we want you to come up and see how it works. You might be benefitted by studying the system." Excavation yards at Bridge, per cent of Total c WELCOME TO RS OF COMMISSION BOARD ERNIZE PLEASED PTION IN NTY is now president of the Orange county associated chambers of commerce, president of the California Aircraft corporation, president of the Red Cross society, and may yet become president of the United States. Mr. Krause extended a hearty welcome to the visitors on behalf of the associated chambers, and also told them of some of the industries that have been born in Anaheim within the past few years. At the close of his address the visitors were loaded in autos and escorted throughout the city. The entire day was spent in Orange county, all the towns being visited. OLD AUTOMOBILES TRANSFORMED INTO NEW O'Connor & Simpson Open Popular Industry on Chestnut Street A new industry that promises to grow rapidly and will be of especial benefit to the thousands of automobile owners in this section has recently opened up in a building erected for the purpose by Samuel Kraemer at 113 and 115 West Chestnut street, in the rear of the Longworth garage. Restoring old automobiles is the business of the plant, and when a machine comes out of it cleaned, repainted and re-topped it looks like it had just made appeal for additional supplies RED CROSS LADIES MAKING ARTICLES FOR USE IN THE FIELD HOSPITALS DISTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIP BUTTONS NOW AT TWO-BITS PER BADGE Ladies of the Red Cross society are learning the methods of making bandages, antiseptic dressings and giving first aid to the injured under the tutorship of Mrs. J. R. Porter of Orange, who visits Anaheim on Tuesdays and Fridays of each week. At a meeting at the board of trade rooms Friday evening Miss Sophie Rimpau resigned as chairman of the work room brigade and Mrs. F. C. Krause was elected in her place. Headquarters in the Klister building are under the charge of Mrs. Eva Boyd, the secretary and each afternoon the ladies gather there to A new industry that promises to grow rapidly and will be of especial benefit to the thousands of automobile owners in this section has recently opened up in a building erected for the purpose by Samuel Kraemer at 113 and 115 West Chestnut street, in the rear of the Longworth garage. Restoring old automobiles is the business of the plant, and when a machine comes out of it cleaned, repainted and re-topped it looks like it had just emerged from the factory. O'Connor & Simpson is the name of the firm. Mr. O'Connor has been in the business in New York city almost ever since the automobile was invented, and is an expert. Some months ago he decided to take a vacation and visit his brother who is connected with one of the oil companies at Brea. Finding that there were more automobiles per capita in this region than any other section of the world and that his business was one of the coming necessities here he concluded to open a shop in Anaheim. Mr. O'Connor has formed a partnership with U. V. Simpson, and the firm has located in a spacious building on Chestnut street, especially erected for it by Samuel Kraemer. Simpson will attend to the business end while O'Connor will superintend the mechanical department. Mr. Simpson has lived in Anaheim long enough to get pretty well acquainted with the people, and he guarantees that every job turned out by the firm will mean a satisfied customer. GOVERNMENT DEMANDS THAT WE DO OUR PART Will Not Aid Newport Harbor Until Santa Ana River Is Curbed The United States government has given assurance that Orange county can hope for no government financial aid toward making a commercial harbor of Newport Bay until the Santa Ana river is diverted from the bay, and given a new and direct channel to the ocean west of Newport Beach. This work of diverting the river and making a new and permanent channel for it would cost $135,000, according to an estimate prepared by Leeds and Barnard, harbor engineers, and presented to the Newport city council at its last meeting. Engineer Barnard of the jetty work was present at the Newport council meeting and made a talk to the board ages, antiseptic dressings and giving first aid to the injured under the tutorship of Mrs. J. R. Porter of Orange, who visits Anaheim on Tuesdays and Fridays of each week. At a meeting at the board of trade rooms Friday evening Miss Sophie Rimpau resigned as chairman of the work room brigade and Mrs. F. C. Krause was elected in her place. Headquarters in the Kistler building are under the charge of Mrs. Eva Boyd, the secretary and each afternoon the ladies gather there to work. Supplies are being donated, but they want more supplies. They have issued an appeal for the following: 50 yards of cretanne. 500 yards outing flannel soft grey, plain or striped. 500 packages of safety pins. 500 packages needles, No. 5. 500 spools black thread, No. 30. 500 spools sewing thread, No. 50. 500 spools white darning cotton. 500 each, white and black, trouser buttons. 50 chairs, ordinary, not folding. Lumber for cupboards or someone will please donate a cupboard. Can use several. The following letter was received from H. P. Davison, chairman of the Red Cross war council: June 30,1917. Dear Mr. Krause: At the close of the wonderfully successful campaign for the Red Cross War Fund I intended, in behalf of the War Council, to send you and your associates, a telegram of thanks and congratulations for your splendidly effective work. On reflection, however, I decided in view of the nationwide extent of our organization that it would be more economical to write instead of telegraphing. We of the War Council are deeply grateful to you, to your colleagues, to the devoted men and women of local Red Cross chapters and Auxullaries and to every element and individual in your community who aided by service and contributions. There is no method by which we can reach the legion of individuals, organizations, churches, societies, newspapers, banks, companies and firms whose united effort has provided this great fund for humanity, and if through your press and by other means you can make public expression of our gratitude we shall deeply appreciate the courtesy. Their joint accomplishment has stirred the pride of it is until we alhambra has, population, but they proud if wewers for our was you have of your board setting trips we merely get-acc believe that all California can give people getally and exe learning new, and perhaps new ideas when our government city manager you to come up You might be the system." that F. O. he wanted to led upon him Thompson deas as Mr. Wehlr anybody else ever, that the with their reaheim people would find no no latchstrings being would be arside, head of Southern Cal-opportunity to about the ad-ies church. He camp meetingelm in August, days and proble would be in the last speaker chairman Johns a man who of being presi- was president bank, and he Ana river is diverted from the bay, and given a new and direct channel to the ocean west of Newport Beach. This work of diverting the river and making a new and permanent channel for it would cost $135,000, according to an estimate prepared by Leeds and Barnard, harbor engineers, and presented to the Newport city council at its last meeting. Engineer Barnard of the jetty work was present at the Newport council meeting and made a talk to the board as well as submitting a written report. Mr. Barnard said Contractor Ledbetter had part of his supplies on the ground and was bending every effort to complete the jetty at the entrance to Newport bay before next winter's storms arrived. He also discussed at length the diversion of the channel of the Santa Ana river into the ocean at the Melrose cottage, and said that it was doubtful if the consent of those owning property along the river above this point could be obtained to the closing off of the tidewater from Newport bay. C. L. Lancaster, the principal owner of this property, was present and said that he was opposed to having the river shut off. Mr. Barnard said further that it was doubtful if the consent of the government could be obtained to closing up a navigable channel, such as this is supposed to be. However, in response to a previous request of the board, Mr. Barnard presented the following estimate of the cost of a diversion of the river channel and building the dam and revetments: Dam—4000 cubic yards at 50c, $2,-000. Excavation and Dikes—68,000 cubic yards at 25c, $17,000. Bridge, 600 trestle at $25.00, $15,000. per cent of the above total, $12,000. Total cost of diversion of channel, $135,300. Dredging channel to Newport—450,-000 cubic yards at 15c, $67,500. Plus ten per cent engineering and contingencies, $6,750. Total, $74,250. Credit 450,000 cubic wards dirt to be sold for filling lots along bay front, $33,750. Net cost of dredging channel to Newport, $40,500. Total cost of development outside jetty, $175,800.