anaheim-gazette 1918-02-21

OLD CITY HALL TO BE WRECKED AT ONCE CITY ENGINEER STEWARD WILL SUPERVISE WORK OF DEMOLITION TRUSTEES PREPARE ORDINANCE CALLING FOR GENERAL CITY ELECTION Accepting Attorney General U. S. Webb's opinion as being the correct interpretation of the law regarding the referendum petition, wherein he states that a petition must be filed within thirty days after the passage of a resolution of a legislative body, (and which time limit the protesting petitioners failed to observe) the board of city trustees at their special meeting Tuesday evening upon motion of Trustee Stark, seconded by Trustee Cook, and carried, voted to ignore the referendum petition filed with the clerk on Thursday evening. The board then instructed Engineer O. E. Steward to proceed at once to wreck the No. 10—Inspector, W. M. Criss. Judge—David Bertsch. Clerks—A. Nowotny and Mike Thorn. John Rockwell appeared before the council and asked whether or not the city attorney would defend him in the sewerage farm case soon to come up for trial. The city of Anaheim and Mr. Rockwell, as lessee, have been named as defendants in the action. It was ordered that Attorney Ames appear as counsel for Rockwell. A number of property owners in the west end declare the farm to be a nuisance. The case will be tried in the near future. HOT CAMPAIGN FOR COMING CITY ELECTION City Hall Proposition to be the Issue Presented to Voters Much interest has already developed in the city election to be held on Monday, April 8, at which three members of the board of trustees will be elected. Registration clerks are hustling to get as many voters on the eligible list as possible before that date, and it is probable the registration within the city will be nearly completed. The retiring members of the board are Julius Schneider, J. H. Cook, and J. H. Brunworth. Mr. Schneider has declined to be a candidate for re-election. ATTY.-GENE GIVES TRACE OPINION STATE OFFICIAL STUDENT PETITION FILED WITH CITY TRUSTEES SESSION AND MUCH BUILDING A mild sensation was meeting of the city day evening when from U. S. Webb, containing an opinion the referendum petition sent the board Brunworth. The option received by Roger C., torney general hold dum petition, and petition thereto, mu thirty days after petition by a legislative petitioners, who a council's intention states that a petition must be filed within thirty days after the passage of a resolution of a legislative body (and which time limit the protesting petitioners failed to observe) the board of city trustees at their special meeting Tuesday evening upon motion of Trustee Stark, seconded by Trustee Cook, and carried, voted to ignore the referendum petition filed with the clerk on Thursday evening. The board then instructed Engineer O. E. Steward to proceed at once wreck the old structure as prescribed in the original resolution passed December 27th. At the regular meeting held on Thursday night the board ignored the petition, on the grounds that the document was null and void, in that the original and supplemental petitions were filed with the city clerk after the expiration of the thirty day limitation, and laid the matter over until the special meeting for further consideration. Attorney Ames addressed the council regarding the petition, stating that upon a further examination he had found that in the case of Dawson vs. Leland, in the District Court of Appeal (1913) that tribunal ruled that a supplemental petition must be filed within thirty days to be valid, and consequently he advised the board that they could be so guided in the case now before them. Attorney Ames, said, however, that he could find no citation wherein the supreme court had ever passed upon this question. It is said that this decision has been affirmed by the United States Supreme Court. Under these conditions the council proceeded as originally planned to order the old building razed. Engineer Steward was empowered to at once tear down the old city hall, which he will do at his earliest convenience. Temporary quarters for the fire department will be provided on the lot east of the Masonic Temple on Center street, where a corrugated iron structure will be erected. This city hall controversy has been in the lime light for many months and would now appear to be settled so far as wrecking the old building is concerned. The board of trustees have in view the erection of a new municipal building and no doubt will have the same under way as fast as the law will allow. Ordinance No. 327, calling the general city election for April 8th was given first reading. The officers of Much interest has already developed in the city election to be held on Monday, April 8, at which three members of the board of trustees will be elected. Registration clorks are hustling to get as many voters on the eligible list as possible before that date, and it is probable the registration within the city will be nearly completed. The retiring members of the board are Julius Schneider, J. H. Cook, and J. H. Brunworth. Mr. Schneider has declined to be a candidate for re-election, Mr. Brunworth is non-committal, but Mr. Cook has consented to run again. Who his two running mates will be has not yet been determined. A meeting of citizens was held last Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a force in opposition to the present board. F. N. Gibbs, F. A. Backs, Jr., and Ralph McFadden were placed in nomination and have consented to make the race. A permanent committee was appointed to manage the campaign. It is composed of A. B Markle, chairman, J. S. Sheridan, Herman Stern, H. A Dickle, F. T. Edmiston, J. B. Rea and D. Jessurun. The city hall proposition is the issue in the campaign, and the people will have an opportunity to register their preference. CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MUST HAVE FUNDS Urgent Call issued by Trustees for More Subscriptions The subscriptions for the cemetery fund are not coming in as they should. At a meeting of the board last week it was planned to get out some subscription lists and this is being done. Different members of the board will call on the people and it is hoped that all will be ready to sign up and make a quick clean up of the financing of the matter. Let us all go at this with a vim so that our cemetery shall not be a disgrace to us who have our dead there, as well as a reproach to our city and surroundings. In this connection all should visit the beautiful cemeteries at our neighboring towns of Santa Ana and Fullerton and then compare them with the terrible condition of our own. This awful condition must soon become worse until the cemetery is abandoned to become like one further east on Center street, unless put under the upkeep system. A member of the board of directors from U. S. Webb, containing an opinion on the referendum passed the board by Brunworth. The option received by Roger C. Torney general hold dum petition, and petition thereto, must thirty days after petition by a legislative petitioners, who are council's intention city hall failed so side legal advice—given by the city as sought by members caused murmurs of pressure throughout ber. H. G. Ames, city viewed the procedure and that it was an toward him. By so board did not give and consideration which was due him. "I have looked on referendum petition "end while I find that so far as I have good opinion as a lawyer able. I may be far as I have exam feel convinced that presented is legal sided by the board opinion is not a council has the rive advice elsewhere. Again repeat and re-cover my head, unillegal advice concerns terests in this case and you have not sideration that is r Trustee Cook and dugged in a rather con-versation relation at issue. Mr. Co-The attorney general correct version and proceed as original. Trustees Brunwo inclined to take the opinion in regard to said while they do estimate the city upon legal matters ticular case felt inc legal advice. Mr. Cook made a fact, that the city structured to at once the old city hall, second to the mot This city hall controversy has been in the lime light for many months and would now appear to be settled so far as wrecking the old building is concerned. The board of trustees have in view the erection of a new municipal building and no doubt will have the same under way as fast as the law will allow. Ordinance No. 327, calling the general city election for April 8th was given first reading. The officers of election are as follows: Precinct No. 1—Inspector, John Eyman. Judge—J. B. De Witt. Clerks—Al Erickson and Robt. Heying. No. 2—Inspector, J. S. Sheridan. Judge—Hugo Strodthoff. Clerks—Frank Dyer and R. C. Dutton. No. 3—Inspector, W. H. Chambers. Judge—F. Gruenemeyer. Clerks—F. C. Rimpau and Herman Backs. No. 4—Inspector, J. P. McCarter. Judge, Max Nebelung. Clerks—Harry Huff and Ben Stroup. No. 5—Inspector—R. Quarton. Judge—Frank Arnold. Clerks—R. Jansen, and Max Boege. No. 6—Inspector, J. Hunton. Judge—C. Pressel. Clerks, Frank Goodrich and Carl Vanatta. No. 7—Inspector, D. Clemmier. Judge—L. E. Miller. Clerks—C. A. Zimmerman, F. K. Greaswell. No. 8—Inspector, J. B. Rea. Judge—E. D. Jones. Clerks—J. Warren and Elvin Stark. No. 9—Inspector, W. E. McCann. Judge—Oliver Hill. Clerks—Stephen Rimpau, and Dean Hasson. In this connection all should visit the beautiful cemetery at our neighboring towns of Santa Ana and Fullerton and then compare them with the terrible condition of our own. This awful condition must soon become worse until the cemetery is abandoned to become like the one further east on Center street, unless put under the upkeep system. A member of the board of directors at his own expense has brought here a landscape designer, a man of note and experience, Mr. Gilbert David Cook, who assisted in designing the grounds at the San Diego exposition; also, designr of Exposition park at Los Angeles and the Mall at Boston. After looking over our cemetery, he was positive that we could have as pretty a cemetery here as anywhere. Mr. Cook has since been called to Washington by wire but on his return he will lay out a design for the cemetery grounds. Let everybody take hold of this matter with a will so that our decoration day be dedicated day for these grounds and the beautiful pioneer arch, which is now all in place, and is certainly a grand credit to the generous donor, Mr. F. A. Hartman of Los Angeles. If all will help our cemetery can be made as beautiful as the best. ANAHEIM CEMETERY ASSN. The young man in the aeroplane with Capt. Vernon Castle, the famous English aviator when he fell to his death at Fort Worth, Texas, last week, is an Orange county boy. He is R. O. Peters, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Peters of La Habra. Although Castle was instantly killed Peters was not seriously injured. Trustees Brunwolc inclined to take the opinion in regard to said while they do estimate the city upon legal matters ticular case felt inc legal advice. Mr. Cook made a fact, that the city structured to at once the old city hall second to the motive himself to other board, said, "now cured the state off not back up your ter and wreck the prepare to build the Trustee Stark was ing awhile and s matters be laid o meeting Tuesday m Trustee Dwyer n tion was a legal doc action being taken once. Mr. Dwyer should at this time defer expenditure this time. The attorney gen be found printed column. The men will be found in graph: "But it is to that such petitions mental petitions fures thereon, r with the clerk w after the final passage, which it l to have suspended operation." City Clerk Merrill dum petition filed AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 21, 1918 ATTY.-GEN. WEBB GIVES TRUSTEES OPINION STATE OFFICIAL SAYS REFERENDUM PETITION MUST BE FILED WITH CITY CLERK WITHIN 30 DAYS CITY TRUSTEES HAVE LIVELY SESSION AND TRANSACT MUCH BUSINESS A mild sensation was sprung in the meeting of the city council Thursday evening when a communication from U. S. Webb, attorney general, containing an opinion in reference to the referendum petition, was presented the board by Trustee John Brunworth. The opinion had been received by Roger C. Dutton. The attorney general holds that a referendum petition, and any supplemental petition thereto, must be filed within thirty days after passage of a resolution by a legislative body. This, the petitioners, who are opposing the council's intention to wreck the old January 18, asking the board to reconsider its resolution passed December 27, announcing its intention to wreck the old city hall. That course was asked, or if not, to refer the matter to the people. Upon examination the city clerk found that only 84 citizens out of the 245 were qualified to sign the same. The petition was referred back for correction. On February 7th, a supplemental petition was filed with the clerk, which upon verification by the clerk was found to contain names of 164 elector. The law requires that the petition must be signed by ten per cent of the electors. That number of signers having been received the city clerk reported to the council that the referendum petition was up for hearing. In the opinion of City Attorney Ames the petition was declared valid. The supplemental petition was filed after the thirty day limit, and contained the names of electors who had registered after that date. This point is the bone of contention. The attorney further advised the council that it was now imperative that action be taken upon the same. The board could reconsider the original resolution, and should it see fit not to revoke the same, to then refer the question to a vote of the people. But at this stage of the proceedings Trustee Brunworth reached into his inside coat pocket and produced a communication that had been re- BUSINESS MEN LINE UP FOR BALL GAME FIFTY PROMINENT CITIZENS CONSENT TO SCRAP ON THE DIAMOND FOR RED CROSS BENEFIT BOTH NORTHSIDE AND SOUTH-SIDE TEAMS HINT AT START-LING SURPRISES IN TOMORROW'S GAME Anaheim business houses will all close tomorrow afternoon partly out of respect to the memory of the father of his country who was born on that date 186 years ago, but principally in order to permit the proprietors and their employees to attend the lled Cross base ball game between the north and the south which will be pulled off on the high school ground in the afternoon. In fact many of the business men have been conscripted and will be in the line up, and as the penalty for slacking is a stiff fine from U. S. Webb, attorney general, containing an opinion in reference to the referendum petition, was presented by the board by Trustee John Brunworth. The opinion had been received by Roger C. Dutton. The attorney general holds that a referendum petition, and any supplemental petition thereto, must be filed within thirty days after passage of a resolution by a legislative body. This, the petitioners, who are opposing the council's intention to wreck the old city hall failed so to do. That outside legal advice—other than that given by the city attorney—had been sought by members of the board, caused murmurs of surprise to be expressed throughout the council chamber. H. G. Ames, city attorney, said he viewed the procedure with unfairness and that it was an act of discourtesy toward him. By so doing he said, the board did not give him the credit and consideration as city attorney which was due him. "I have looked carefully into this referendum petition," said Mr. Ames, "and while I find the law ambiguous, so far as I have gone I find this petition regular and valid. This is my opinion as a lawyer. I am not infallable. I may be mistaken. But as far as I have examined the codes I feel convinced that the petition as presented is legal and should be considered by the board. However, my opinion is not arbitrary and the council has the right to seek legal advice elsewhere. But, gentlemen, I again repeat and reiterate that going over my head, unknown to me, for legal advice concerning the city's interests in this case, is unfair to me, and you have not given me the consideration that is my due." Trustee Cook and Attorney Ames indulged in a rather spirited and heated conversation relative to the matters at issue. Mr. Cook averring that the attorney general's opinion was the correct version and he was ready to proceed as originally proposed. Trustees Brunworth and Stark felt inclined to take the attorney general's opinion in regard to the petition, and said while they do not wish to underestimate the city attorney's opinion upon legal matters, still in this particular case felt inclined to seek other legal advice. Mr. Cook made a motion to the effect that the city engineer be instructed to at once proceed to wreck the old city hall. But there was no second to the motion. Cook address- NORTHSIDE, V. W. La Mont, captain: George Huntington, Len Bonnat, F. Murch, C. H. Fisher, Emil Heying, W. E. Duckworth, Ralph McFadden, J. W. Wallop, F. R. Robbins, Joe Wagner, Joe Stroup, H. E. W. Barnes, rred Schneider, Ed Schnelder, Louis Handleman, C. H. Weadon, J. F. Ahlborn, Claude Swope, Wm. Schumacher, Al Erickson, A. H. Witman, Joe Walters, Fred Backs, Fred James, Phil Germann, Percy Rust, J. H Whitaker, Bill Barfoot, Walter Kern, K. S. Jensen, Herman Storn, E. P. De la Hunt, M. A. Gorton, Wm. Gorton, John Reuther, Wm. Junge, Burleigh Goodrich and Frank Dyer. SOUTHSIDE, E. R. Abbey captain: John Kellenberger, E. E. Smith, H. M. Adams, Pete Wisser, F. A. Yungbluth, Archer Fay, Leo Sheridan, Dave Thompson, D. L. Parker, Thomas Crawford, Fred Marsh, A. Nowotny, J. S. Malcolm, A. C. Hargrave, Billy Knott, F. C. Krause, Charles Eygabroad, M.W.Martenet,J.Hyde,Tomas Morgan，W.A.Dolan和Wm.Schumacher. It will be observed that the northside has the advantage in numbers, thirty-eight men having signed up while the south has but twenty-two.In baseball however it is quality,rather than numbers that count,and after perusing the lengthy list of hasbeens that Captain LaMont had secured.Captain Abbey expressed himself as supremely confident the southside would have a walk-away.Both captains are combing their respective territories for forgotten talent,and it is probable a number of other names will be added to these lists.The captains are hurling defiance at each other,and each claims he has a surprise in store for his opponent.Dr.H.A.Johnston has been engaged as official physician for the northside,而Dr.J.W.Truxaw will act in like capacity for the southerners.Many Red Graves will be on hand but they close tomorrow afternoon partly out of respect to the memory of the father of his country who was born on that date 186 years ago,但 principally in order to permit the proprietors and their employees to attend the lled Cross base ball game between the north and the south which will be pulled off on the high school ground in the afternoon.In fact many of the business men have been conscripted and will be in the line up,and as the penalty for slacking is a stiff fine it is most probable that every man drawn will report for duty.Following is the list of players as announced Saturday night. NORTHSIDE,V.W.LaMont,captain:George Huntington,Len Bonnat,F.Murch,C.H.FisherEmil Heying.W.E.Duckworth,Ralph McFadden,j.W.Wallop,F.R.Robbins Joe WagnerJoe Stroup,H.E.W.Barnes,rred SchneiderEd Schnelder,Louis Handleman,C.H.WeadonJ.F.Ahlborn,Claude SwopeWm.Schumacher,AlErickson,A.H.WitmanJoe Walters,FredBacks,FredJames,Pill Germann,PercyRustJ.HWhitaker,BillBarfootWalterKernK.S.Jensen,HermanStornE.P.DeaHunt,M.A.GortonWm.GortonJohnReutherWmJunge,BurleighGoodrichandFrankDyer. SOUTHSIDE，E.R.Abbey captain:John Kellenberger，E.E.Smith,H.M.Adams,PeteWisser,F.A.Yungbluth，ArcherFay，LeoSherridan,DaveThompson,D.L.Parker，ThomasCrawford,FredMarsh,A.Nowotny，J.S.Malcolm,A.C.Hargrave,BillyKnott,F.C.Krause，CharlesEygabroad,M.W.MartenetJ.Hyde,TomasMorgan，W.A.Dolan和Wm.Schumacher. It will be observed that the northside has the advantage in numbers,theirty-eight men having signed up while the south has but twenty-two.In baseball however it is quality,rather than numbers that count,and after perusing the lengthy list of hasbeens that CaptainLaMont had secured.Captain Abbey expressed himself as supremely confident the southside would have a walk-away.Both captains are combing their respective territories for forgotten talent,and it is probable a number of other names will be added to these lists.The captains are hurling defiance at each other,and each claims he has a surprise in store for his opponent.Dr.H.A.Johnston has been engaged as official physician for the northside，而Dr.J.W.Truxaw will act in like capacity for the southerners.ManyRed Graves will be on hand but they end list we played for ern league Minneapolis growing chased at a little run up. HARBOR Half Milk Be V Supervivingington Sunset Day in the bor.for amount both gee porters declare structured than Long Be are belink ship busi Mr.Talk Washington Senator Kettner,the use quate apment for able to guments prise.will mount i payers o that New moment now before GOVERN When Clerk The Ice will possible produc summers will be workers mobilize classes for full without Prepa agents in Trustees Brunworth and Stark felt inclined to take the attorney general's opinion in regard to the petition, and said while they do not wish to underestimate the city attorney's opinion upon legal matters, still in this particular case felt inclined to seek other legal advice. Mr. Cook made a motion to the effect that the city engineer be instructed to at once proceed to wreck the old city hall. But there was no second to the motion. Cook, addressing himself to other members of the board, said, "now that you have secured the state official's opinion, why not back up your actions in the matter and wreck the old building and prepare to build the new." Trustee Stark was in favor of waiting awhile and suggested that the matters be laid over to the special meeting Tuesday night. Trustee Dwyer maintained the petition was a legal document and favored action being taken upon the same at once. Mr. Dwyer said the board should at this time be patriotic and defer expenditure of any money at this time. The attorney general's opinion will be found printed in full in another column. The meat in the coconut will be found in the following paragraph: "But it is to be borne in mind that such petitions and supplemental petitions, with the signatures thereon, must all be filed with the clerk within thirty days after the final passage of the ordinance, which it is thereby sought to have suspended from going into operation." City Clerk Merritt read the referendum petition filed in his office on Jan- Total ... $4815.55 Delinquent's Collected For light ... $131.55 For water ... 202.80 Penalties ... 11.85 Delinquent's Reported For light ... 153.75 For water ... 112.35 Total ... $266.10 The city clerk reported as follows: General fund ... $22,027.93 Liberty bonds ... 10,500.00 Balance in treasury on February 11. ... $34,162.00 The plumbing and sewer inspector reported collection of $1,325. The city electrician during the month collected the sum of $11.25. Engineer Steward reported that pumping had been resorted to at the sewerage farm in order to secure better stream flow and thus emptying the tank more readily. The carrying of water by gravity was slow, consequently the pump was put into use. The report was accepted. Mr. Steward also reported that the new Imhoff tank would soon be installed. Ordinance No. 336, providing for the calling of the general municipal election on April 8th was discussed. The same will be introduced at the next regular meeting. The city will be divided into ten precincts, as follows: No. One—Fisher's Garage. No. Two—Amlauf's Shop. No. Three—Ingram's Garage. No. Four—Water Company Office. No. Five—Arnold Cigar Factory. No. Six—Fremont School. No. Seven—Public Library. No. Eight—Duckworth's Store. Notes Ralph McFadden, it is announced, will play first base for the North-siders. In his younger days when his embonpoint wasn't so pronounced, McFadden was a crackerjack, but it is feared that surplus flesh may interfere with his work. However he may be able to make himself fit by intensive training. It is whispered that George Kahler has been smuggled back to town and will occupy the mound for the South-end during a portion of the game. Kahler's last known place of residence was Anaheim, consequently he is eligible. He was formerly one of the leading pitchers of the coast league and throws a ball that is hard to connect with. Slim Love and Pete Schneider are in Anaheim this week and declare this is their place of residence at present. Slim, who is now living with Chillie FISHER, made a phenomenal record pitching for the New York Americans last season, while Pete, who is living at the La Mont residence, is leading twirler for the Cincinnati Reds. They are both Northsiders. There is likely to be an acrimonious dispute over the possession of Supervisor Schumacher. He is listed on both teams, and as neither captain can claim him as a legal resident of his territory, their title to him is equal. They may compromise by permitting him to play on both sides. Buster Callan may be in the game, it is reported. Buster lives just outside the city limits therefore each side has an equal right to him. He caught last season in the Southwestern league, and would add much to the strength of his team. K. S. Jensen, who is on the North-end list used to be a league man. He played first base in the Northwestern league, his last season being with Minneapolis. He preferred orange growing to professional ball and purchased a grove here. Probably he is a little rusty now, but will soon warm up. HARBOR BOND ELECTION FOR APRIL SIXTH CASTINA GARAGE CLOSED UP BY GREDITORS BANKS TAKE. POSSESSION OF STOCK TO SATISFY CHATTEL MORTGAGES AGGREGATING $8500 PROPRIETOR, WHO LIVES AT ORANGE, MAKING HIMSELF CONSPICUOUS BY HIS ABSENCE When the Hartman building at the corner of Olive and Center streets was under construction it was announced that the corner was being fitted up for a garage, and that it would be the finest thing of the kind in Orange county. The statement was justified as the owner of the building spent considerable money in the interior finishings. He also erected a $4000 addition in the rear which was to be used as a workshop, where all repairs were to be made, the spacious room in front being exclusively for a show place for new automobiles. HARBOR BOND ELECTION FOR APRIL SIXTH Half Million Dollars to be Asked to Be Voted by People of Orange County Supervisor T. B. Talbert of Huntington Beach, and J. A. Armitage of Sunset Beach, were in town on Monday in the interest of Newport Harbor, for which a bond election in the amount of $500,000 will be called in the county, probably for April 6th. Both gentlemen are enthusiastic supporters of the harbor enterprise, and declare a better harbor can be constructed at Newport for much less cost than the harbors at San Pedro or at Long Beach where millions of dollars are being expended monthly for labor, ship building and other enterprises. Mr. Talbert has recently returned from Washington, where he interviewed Senator Johnson and Congressman Kettner, who assured him they would use their influence for securing adequate appropriations from the government for the harbor. We hope to be able to present in our next issue arguments in favor of this great enterprise, which we believe will be of paramount importance to citizens and taxpayers of Orange county. We believe that Newport harbor is at the present moment the most important project now before the people of the county. GOVERNMENT TO ASSIST IN LABOR PROBLEM When Local Efforts are Exhausted Cities Will be Drawn Upon The United States employment service will rely on each locality so far as possible to supply labor needed for producing the nation's food crops this summer. If others are required, they will be obtained from the surplus workers in industrial centers. In the mobilization and distribution of both classes of labor, the farmers will have the fullest cooperation of the service without expense to themselves. Preparations for sending special agents into North Carolina and Virginia in the first states making urgent appointments was under construction it was announced that the corner was being fitted up for a garage, and that it would be the finest thing of the kind in Orange county. The statement was justified as the owner of the building spent considerable money in the interior finishings. He also erected a $4000 addition in the rear which was to be used as a workshop, where all repairs were to be made, the spacious room in front being exclusively for a show place for new automobiles. The place was leased by Juan Castina of Orange, who took possession a couple of weeks ago. Mr. Castina was agent for the Stearns-Knight and the Studebaker cars, and had several high-priced machines on exhibition. He was lavish in his expenditure for furniture. The place was not overcrowded, but noting but the best was good enough. The four mahogany chairs, the mahogany table and the mahogany filling cabinet in the private office alone cost $850. But it appears that Mr. Castina over-stepped himself. The income did not justify the outlay, especially as the capital was mostly borrowed. He had secured $8500 at two of Anaheim's financial institutions, giving a chattel mortgage on the stock. Mr. Castina did not return to Anaheim Saturday morning and the bankers becoming uneasy, took possession of five autos which had been listed to them for security, and the place was locked up. The mechanics and other employees in the place, having received no salary it was necessary to pungle up $180 to square accounts with them before the things could be moved. An hour after the place had been closed up three gentlemen from Long Beach came to this office seeking information as to Mr. Castina's whereabouts. They stated that a high priced Stearns car which was in Mr. Castina's possession had been purchased from them but had not been paid for. Later, it is understood they located the car and recovered it. The man left in charge of the place notified all the creditors, and representatives of the firms came in Saturday and Monday and took possession of their property. Among them were the Standard Oil Company, Goodrich Rubber & Tire Co., Western Rubber Co., Newcome & Co., tools, and Wilson & Bever, contractors. The value of the machines on which the banks held mortgages, it is said, is amply sufficient to satisfy their claims, consequently they will lose nothing. The Standard Oil Co., was Both capita their respective talent, and it of other names lists. The capitaiance at each man he has a surplus opponent. Dr. men engaged as off the northside, while will act in like canners. Many Red on hand, but they and will tender sides alike. In first aid to the should any be in at 2:30 but most on account of it is announced, for the Northver days when his pronounced, Mergerjack, but it is flesh may inter-However he may himself fit by inten-that George Kahler back to town and land for the Southman of the game. place of residence frequently he is eli-merly one of the coast league that is hard to con-state Schneider are back and declare this evidence at present living with Chillie ice will rely on each locality so far as possible to supply labor needed for producing the nation's food crops this summer. If others are required, they will be obtained from the surplus workers in industrial centers. In the mobilization and distribution of both classes of labor, the farmers will have the fullest cooperation of the service without expense to themselves. Preparations for sending special agents into North Carolina and Virginia, the first states making urgent appeals for assistance in recruiting form workers, were announced by A. L. Barkman, chief of the farm service division. The service will also aid in supplying labor for the sugar beet districts, in Colorado and the cotton section in the Imperial Valley where the growers report a shortage of men. Many Mexicans formerly employed for such work have returned to their native land because of misunderstanding regarding the draft law. Higher wages than ever were paid for farm labor are expected to be a fruitful aid in the "back to the farm" movement. Calls for help in some sections carrying offers of $35 to $50 a month with board, lodging and washing for single men, and a house, garden, fuel and a cow for a married man. While man reports of farm labor scarcity and the necessity of using female labor for heavy farm work have been found to be exaggerated, women will be enrolled and are expected to prove valuable in light truck farming, fruit picking and packing. College students and high school boys also will be utilized after schools close. Wheat harvest gangs will be organized by the service along the same lines as in former years. Temporary offices will be established at central notified all the creditors, and representatives of the firms came in Saturday and Monday and took possession of their property. Among them were the Standard Oil Company, Goodrich Rubber & Tire Co., Western Rubber Co., Newcome & Co., tools, and Wilson & Beaver, contractors. The value of the machines on which the banks held mortgages, it is said, is amply sufficient to satisfy their claims, consequently they will lose nothing. The Standard Oil Co., was a creditor to the amount of $300 for lubricating oil, but only fourteen gallons had been used, a payment had been made on the $800 gasoline pump, which goes back to the former owner as good as new. The autos attached by the banks were all paid for, and partial payments had been made on everything else, consequently it is believed none of the creditors will lose anything by the collapse. Mr. Castina's whereabout are not known. He was in town Sunday night, it is reported, and took away some of his personal effects. When he left here Friday he stated that he was going to San Diego to see his mother, who was sick which, an employee of the garage declares, was a mlsstatement. On Tuesday a writ of attachment was posted on the window by the sheriff of Los Angeles county, in which E. W. Snow is plaintiff in a suit to recover $606.35. Mrs. Belle Brown, sister of Mrs. E. D. Williams, left for Pittsburg on Saturday, Feb. 16. points to direct the movement of the workers by telegraph and telephone. As the season advances, the gangs will move north.