anaheim-gazette 1918-10-31

PURCHASER MAY RETURN UNFIT FOODSTUFF NO LAW PREVENTING DEALERS REIMBURSING PURCHASES OF WORMY ARTICLES COUNTY SEALER McPHEE DECLARES SOME RETAILERS ARE CONDUCTING A COLOSSAL BLUFF County Sealer of Weights and Measures, George McPhee, has been making investigations regarding federal food regulations in response to many complaints that have come to him, and in a letter to this paper he gives the result of his inquiries. It appears there are unscrupulous dealers who refuse to make good unfit foodstuffs on ground that they are forbidden by order from the food administration, so to do, but Mr. McPhee puts a bomb under that argument and advises people to avoid such dealers. ing customers, the surest way to cure the evil would appear to be to quit dealing with them and let them keep their wares until such time as they may be able to enforce their peculiar ideas of business on the general public." BUENA PARK CELESTIAL SURPRISES THE POLICE Violates All Traditions by Getting Gloriously Drunk Officer Andrade picked up a curiosity in Los Angeles street Friday and led it to the city jail. It was a soused Chinaman. Andrade had never seen the like before, and even the oldest inhabitant could not recall ever having seen a drunken Chink in Anaheim outside his reservation. The celestial's actions in the bullpen were peculiar. He refused to act like an ordinary drunk and incessantly talked in an unintelligible tongue, presumably holding converse with his gods and his ancestors. Thinking he might be suffering from the "flu" or some other alien aliment the police called Dr. Truxaw who, after an examination, pronounced him suffering merely from an exaggerated case of pickle, consequently he was given until Monday morning to recuperate. In the police court Monday he gave his name as Lee Moon and his residence Buena Park. After RETRENCES CITY COUNTY SLOG TRUSTEES GOING BEST SERVICE FROM EMPLOYMENT HONOR FLAG RECESS FOR GOING OVER FOURTH LIBERATION The board of trust important meeting when retrenchment was the keynote. That while they feel joking a raise in wages is asked, they also officials must give the ability in aiding these critical times. Ed that, while the trend to impair the efficiency department, they may ing force in some of the increases in salaries and these contests. Measures, George McPhee, has been making investigations regarding federal food regulations in response to many complaints that have come to him, and in a letter to this paper he gives the result of his inquiries. It appears there are unscrupulous dealers who refuse to make good unfit foodstuffs on ground that they are forbidden by order from the food administration, so to do, but Mr. McPhee puts a bomb under that argument and advises people to avoid such dealers. He says: "So many inquiries have been made of me as to certain rules and regulations of the governmental authorities regarding so-called food conservation, that while not assuming to dictate the course to be pursued by those seeking information along the lines referred to, I beg to avail myself of the opportunity afforded through the columns of your valued paper to endeavor to interpret what seems to me to be the common sense meaning of some of the food regulations. For instance: Many complaints have come to me that flour and cereals, beans, rice, raisins in package form, and various other foodstuffs commodities purchased in small quantities by the consumer and found on or shortly after delivery to be infested with weevil, worms, etc., thus rendering such commodities unfit for consumption as food by human beings, have been refused acceptance by the seller when returned by the purchaser, the reason alleged being that the food conservation authorities have ordered that such damaged commodities may not be returned by the purchaser. "And while this is a matter that should have been reported to the local food conservation department and settled by that organization, the repeated application has impelled me to make certain investigation which has resulted in finding that no order, governmental or otherwise, has been issued which could seek to compel the consumer to pay for foodstuffs unfit for human consumption. "The nearest approach to such an order is that issued to the millers to exercise the utmost care in milling wheat flour and substitutes and to manufacture in such quantity that no great amount of surplus stocks may be left an hand and to in turn notify the retailers supplied by them to purchase only in such quantity that their supplies may be fresh and in good order when delivered to the consumer." This condition is so well under "The nearest approach to such an order is that issued to the millers to exercise the utmost care in milling wheat flour and substitutes and to manufacture in such quantity that no great amount of surplus stocks may be left on hand and to in turn notify the retailers supplied by them to purchase only in such quantity that their supplies may be fresh and in good order when delivered to the consumer. This condition is so well understood by the millers that some of them, including the Olive Milling Co., have issued bulletins advising their customers of the situation and incidentally urging the housewives to assist in the general scheme of food conservation by providing for the proper care of their purchases of foodstuffs to preclude the possibility of damage or deterioration in quality. This order or regulation has only to do with flour and flour substitutes and does not include other foodstuffs such as beans, rice, raisins, crackers, "health bran" and other commodities either in bulk or in containers which are subject to damage by worms and weevil, and it would thus seem that retailers who attempt to compel their customers to accept and pay for such damaged goods are simply conducting a colossal bluff. "Fortunately only a limited number of retailers throughout the county are reported as delinquent in commonly a cepted business methods, the large majority, according to information received standing ready to replace all damaged commodities or refund the money for such goods sold by them when such return shall have been made within a reasonable time after purchase. "As to the comparatively few merchants who do insist on palming off their damaged goods on unsuspect- LARGE ATTENDANCE AT DEMONSTRATION Farm Bureau demonstrations are becoming more popular which is evidenced by the response and attendance given by farmers of the county. Seventy-five poultry growers of Orange county attended the Chicken Pox demonstration at Bruce Brothers Ranch, Garden Grove, last Saturday. Farm Advisor Wahlberg brought Dr. T. R. Beach of the University Farm into the county to show the poultry-men how best to control chicken pox among flocks by vaccination. Dr. Beach lectured on the symptoms of the disease, best time of treatment and method of preparing vaccine. He followed this with a practical demonstration of treatment. A series of lectures and demonstrations is being arranged by the farm advisor on all phases of agriculture pertaining to Orange county needs." AHEIM GAZETT Anaheim, California, Thursday, October 31, 1918 RETRENCHMENT CITY COUNCIL SLOGAN TRUSTEES GOING TO INSIST ON BEST SERVICE POSSIBLE FROM EMPLOYES HONOR FLAG RECEIVED BY CITY FOR GOING OVER THE TOP IN FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN The board of trustees held a very important meeting Thursday night, when retrenchment in city expenses was the keynote. The trustees realize that while they feel justified in granting a raise in wages when the same is asked, they also expect that city officials must give the best of their ability in aiding the municipality in these critical times. It is broadly hinted that, while the trustees do not intend to impair the efficiency in any department, they may curtail the working force in some of them. Increases in salaries already granted and those contemplated will total of ordinance regulating motor traffic and especially to prohibit the turning of autos between the two blocks, diverging each way from Center and Los Angeles street. Trustee Stark believed the council already has too many ordinances which remain imperative, and he was averse to adding another besides a little timely warning from the police might straighten out matters, and then besides when the streets are not congested no harm results from auto turning about face in the downtown streets. The city attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance, providing for the licensing of outside Junk dealers, doing business here, the rate being fixed at $25 per year, in advance. Resident dealers in junk, pay $1.25 per month. N. T. Edwards, county clerk, sent notice that a hearing will be held November 7, at 10 a.m., at the supervisor's rooms, when the fines and forfeitures, gathered in by officers for violations of the motor vehicle act, will be apportioned to the several cities. Last month several cases for violation of the motor vehicle act were tried by the recorder, and fines collected, whereas, as the city attorney advises, should have been tried by the justice of the peace, and the money turned over to the county. Ames reported that four or five cities, which have been alert in rounding up speeders, will petition the supervisors to MILITANT LADIES HELP CATCH BURGLAR SURROUND THE PREMISES AND HOLD CAPTIVE UNTIL ARRIVAL OF THE POLICE THIEF MAKES BOLD ATTEMPT TO LOOT ROMBERG JANSEN HOME IN DAYTIME The festive burglar has been extremely busy in Anaheim during the past few weeks, and the wily thief has always so successfully covered up his footprints that the sleuths of the law were unable to follow the scent. However one bold, bad burglar made the fatal mistake of attempting to raid a home in a neighborhood inhabited by militant women, and as a result is now languishing in jail and announces his intention of pleading guilty and trusting to the mercy of the judge when he is subsequently arraigned in superior court. The place where the thief was caught was the residence of Romberg brought from taints that diction there of his activity out his vans Jansen ho full realize when he is the jewelatory to call main in the present. Howard before Judging, Deputy being preprisoner with Mr. Koeppe enter that judge. He will probab case is ca BETTE Sugar but other southland creased unfered by increase price under cited last time. The new when retrenchment in city expenses was the keynote. The trustees realize that while they feel justified in granting a raise in wages when the same is asked, they also expect that city officials must give the best of their ability in aiding the municipality in these critical times. It is broadly hinted that, while the trustees do not intend to impair the efficiency in any department, they may curtail the working force in some of them. Increases in salaries already granted and those contemplated will total about $8000 per year, but the councilmen are going to insist on efficiency with the least possible manpower. The council ordered a committee to look into the case and put the Eastroom, downstairs, in the old city building in repair for the purpose. The finance committee reported auditing bills to the amount of $1,374.82. Trustee Gibbs recommended the following raise in wages for employees: Superintendent power house, $140 per month. Men in power house, $90. Wiremen, $120. Foreman water works, $110. Day laborers, $3 per day. Street sprinkler, $110. Policemen, $100 per month, including City Marshall, who will also receive $50 per month from the county as constable. Trustee Gibbs estimates that these raises in salary will be about $2500 increase per year. Previous salary increases total about $6000 per year. The council took the recommendations under advisement. Trustee Backs "jumped" the Superintendent of power house, inclining to the belief that the new reconstruction work on the Pole line on West Broadway and other streets was not moving along as expeditiously as he would like to see. The councilman inferred that the work was lagging as near as he could figure out. He wanted to know how about it. Other trustees made pointed inquiries along the same lines. The superintendent contended, however, that the intricate electrical work was going along as well as could be expected and that the boys were on the job all the time. The state accident and insurance commission provides that lineman must work in pairs, in order to minimize accidents. The super said the groundman might be laid off, but he maintained the force as now engaged was needed. The council has its eye out for retrenchment and inclines to the belief that the force at the power house is top A. B. McCord, chairman of the Liberty Loan Committee, oddsessed a communication to the council, tendering an honor flag to the board of trustees, received from the federal reserve district, in honor of the city's subscribing its quota in the Fourth Liberty Loan. The flag was accepted and Marshall Wood appointed custodian of the cherished emblem, which will be floated to the breezes, together with Old Glory, from the mast head of the flag pole at the Center and Los Angeles street intersection. Mr. McCord also presented a bill for $85, the same being for incidental expenses during the Fourth Liberty Loan, asking that should the trustees feel inclined to audit the same a check covering the amount would be greatly appreciated. The trustees unanimously agreed to pay the bill. Murdoch Henry of Sacramento was granted permission to rebuild the frontage of his building on W. Center street. An ordinance, granting the Pickwick Company permission to operate its stages upon the streets of this city was given first reading. The stages will enter on Lemon street, and continue on that thoroughfare on their way to San Diego. Engineer Steward reported that preliminary steps were being taken to open Resh street to the north, intersecting with Cypress street, parties concerned having arrived at satisfactory arrangements for the extension. It was ordered that electric lights be installed at Diamond and Carleton streets, and also on Burton avenue. feltures, gathered in by officers for violations of the motor vehicle act, will be apportioned to the several cities. Last month several cases for violation of the motor vehicle act were tried by the recorder, and fines collected, whereas, as the city attorney advises, should have been tried by the justice of the peace, and the money turned over to the county. Ames reported that four or five cities, which have been alert in rounding up speeders, will petition the supervisors to apportion these fines among the several cities, which are actively making it a business to curb infractions of the law, and give the overlook to those communities which have lain lethargic, but who have been grabbing some of the apportioned fines in the past. The district attorney has been interviewed by city attorneys regarding this new readjustment and the council believes they will win out. A. B. McCord, chairman of the Liberty Loan Committee, oddsessed a communication to the council, tendering an honor flag to the board of trustees, received from the federal reserve district, in honor of the city's subscribing its quota in the Fourth Liberty Loan. The flag was accepted and Marshall Wood appointed custodian of the cherished emblem, which will be floated to the breezes, together with Old Glory, from the mast head of the flag pole at the Center and Los Angeles street intersection. Mr. McCord also presented a bill for $85, the same being for incidental expenses during the Fourth Liberty Loan, asking that should the trustees feel inclined to audit the same a check covering the amount would be greatly appreciated. The trustees unanimously agreed to pay the bill. Murdoch Henry of Sacramento was granted permission to rebuild the frontage of his building on W. Center street. An ordinance, granting the Pickwick Company permission to operate its stages upon the streets of this city was given first reading. The stages will enter on Lemon street, and continue on that thoroughfare on their way to San Diego. Engineer Steward reported that preliminary steps were being taken to open Resh street to the north, intersecting with Cypress street, parties concerned having arrived at satisfactory arrangements for the extension. It was ordered that electric lights be installed at Diamond and Carleton streets, and also on Burton avenue. The place where the thief was caught, was the residence of Romberg Jansen, at 1100 West-Center street, and the time was shortly after noon on Friday. Mrs. Joe Hessel, who is a sister of Mrs. Jansen, and a near neighbor, observed a man prowling about the Jansen premises, and knowing the family was at San Diego, she became suspicious and called a council composed of Mrs. Adolph Thomas, Mrs. Fred Mickle and other nearby neighbors. Soon the entire neighborhood was alarmed and when the prowler disappeared into the house, frantic appeals were sent over the wire for police. Headquarters happened to be deserted at that time, as the officers had answered a call to quell a disturbance in the sugar factory neighborhood. They soon returned, however, and O. E. Steward rushed Officers Wood and Andrade to the scene of trouble in his car. On arriving at the Janson place officers found the entire block surrounded by a crowd, principally women, twenty or thirty persons being in the line-up. They began reconnoitering the premises and presently Andrade flushed the man. Marcus is built neither for sprinting nor long distance running, but he did his best to overhaul the fleeing culprit. The fellow dodged, but after a few minutes search Andrade found him crouching under one of the orange trees trying to conceal himself in the foliage. Andrade dragged him forth, snapped the bracelets on him and the chase was over. During the confusion Mrs. Mickle thoughtfully fired a couple of broadside with a shotgun into the melee, not with the expectation of winging anybody—not even an innocent bystander, but merely with the intention of impressing the belief onthe enemy's mind that he was surrounded by artillery and his wisest course would be to surrender unconditionally. At the police station the fellow gave the name of J. D. Howard, and at his examination Saturday morning Judge Howard bound him over to superior court in the sum of $1000. He had however, that the intricate electrical work was going along as well as could be expected and that the boys were on the job all the time. The state accident and insurance commission provides that lineman must work in pairs, in order to minimize accidents. The super said the groundman might be laid off, but he maintained the force as now engaged was needed. The council has its eye out for retrenchment and inclines to the belief that the force at the power house is top heavy. Godfrey Stock received a contract for the street sweepings and the stable manure for the ensuing year, dating from October 15, he paying $300 for the product. Godfrey's bid was considerably higher than the others, but he realizes he secured a bargain, even if the board did allow the sweepings to accumulate to quite an extent before asking for bids, to stimulate the bidding, as he intimated in his usual keen witted and jocular manner. Everybody laughed. Trustee Gibbs suggested that the second and third issue of Liberty bonds, held by the city, be converted into 4¼ per cent bonds. It was so ordered. Mh. Weedin was granted permission to erect a 15x14 corrugated iron kitchen in rear of his place of business on West Center. Marshal Wood asked for $75 additional salary for the assistant tax collector, the $100 previously awarded being insufficient, as the work will require several weeks yet to finish. Granted. Trustee Gibbs suggested that heads of departments consult the chairman of finances in future before making purchases over $15 or $20. So ordered. Marshal Wood asked for revision was given first reading. The stages will enter on Lemon street, and continue on that thoroughfare on their way to San Diego. Engineer Steward reported that preliminary steps were being taken to open Resh street to the north, intersecting with Cypress street, parties concerned having arrived at satisfactory arrangements for the extension. It was ordered that electric lights be installed at Diamond and Carleton streets, and also on Burton avenue. Necessary tools, needed by firemen, when on duty, were ordered purchased. The council went on record as endorsing Amendment 25, known as Excess condemnation law. Eminent Domain. Senate Constitutional Amendment 16. Adds Section 20 to Article XI of Constitution. It declares that the state, any county, city and county or municipality may acquire, by eminent domain, title in fee simple to property, in excess of that actually needed for use in an improvement, such property to be deemed acquired for public use, and that the procedure for such acquisition and the use and sale, lease or other disposition thereof shall be prescribed by general law. Contract was entered into with Herman Stern, whereby the city agrees to furnish him with electric light, outside the city, at a minimum rate of $1.25 per month. Contract was entered into with the Los Angeles Foundry Co., the latter agreeing to pay the city 25 cents a hundred pounds for all old tin cans at the dump. The company will install a can baler, and everything in the shape of tin will be put up in bales. The product in great part takes the place of pig iron. Upon his recent visit here Mr. Greggs of the melee, not with the expectation of winging anybody—not even an innocent bystander, but merely with the intention of impressing the belief on the enemy's mind that he was surrounded by artillery and his wisest course would be to surrender unconditionally. At the police station the fellow gave the name of J. D. Howard, and at his examination Saturday morning Judge Howard bound him over to superior court in the sum of $1000. He had in his pocket a return jitney ticket to Pomona and had evidently just arrived from the foothills city. He claims to be a prospector in the mountain region. In a subsequent statement Howard declared that he came to Anaheim only the previous day, and in the evening he became somewhat soused. The liquor he drank must have been foundry company donated $50 to the local Red Cross. The recorder made a bid for better quarters for holding court, saying that the old dilapidated premises now used were a delusion and a snare. If he was compelled to use the place any longer, he said, he felt inclined to move out into his barn, where the wind wouldn't whistle, and further intimated that if the quarters were not renovated he would be compelled to look for another job. The office now pays $75 per with an additional $50 from the county. Complaint was made by Trustee Backs that the White busses pick up too much speed when coming into the downtown streets. It is said the gas wagons hit it up "to beat the band," and many people are afraid a bad accident will occur some day. They'd better watch out. BETTE NUMBER 52 MUCH INTEREST IN TUESDAY'S ELECTION REPUBLICANS AROUSED BY WHITE HOUSE DEMANDS FOR A DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS FIGHT FOR SHERIFF OF ORANGE COUNTY ONLY CONTEST ON LOCAL TICKET Under the impression that politics had been adjourned for the duration of the war the republicans have been apathetic during the campaign which ends next Tuesday. There have been no rallys or public speaking and the newspapers have refrained from criticism and stood solidly behind the government at Washington. In this congressional district the republicans even refused to nominate a candidate for congress in opposition to William Kettner, the democrat, who now represents this district, because they thought it unwise to divide the people in these troublous times by a political campaign. It is now realized that the brought from a dry town, as he maintains that he was still in a dazed condition the next day and unconscious of his actions. His erratic legs, without his volition, carried him to the Jansen home, and he only came to a full realization of his surroundings, when he found himself gathering up the jewelry and silverware preparatory to carrying it away. He will remain in the Anaheim jail for the present. Howard has his preliminary hearing before Judge Howard Monday morning. Deputy District Attorney Koepsel being present to prosecute. The prisoner wanted to plead guilty, but Mr. Koepsel informed him he could enter that plea only before a superior judge. He is under bond of $1000 and will probably remain in jail until his case is called in superior court. BETTER PRICE FOR BEETS Sugar beets in Orange county and other beet growing sections of the southland will probably be largely increased under contracts now being offered by the sugar factories. A stiff increase in the price for beets is offered, being fifty per cent over the price under which contracts were colicited last year. The new contract has been in circulation but a few days and it is said BETTER PRICE FOR BEETS Sugar beets in Orange county and other beet growing sections of the southland will probably be largely increased under contracts now being offered by the sugar factories. A stiff increase in the price for beets is offered, being fifty per cent over the price under which contracts were colicited last year. The new contract has been in circulation but a few days and it is said that growers are signing freely. Against a price last year of 50 cents per ton for each per cent of sugar quality above 15 per cent, the companies this year will give 80 cents where the price of sugar is 9 cents per pound, the price that has prevailed this year, the increase going still higher in the event of sugar netting the factories above 9 ents. Twelve per cent beets enter into the schedule this year where they have not been recognized in the contracts heretofore. Payment, of course, has been made on such beets. The sugar companies have so far this season paid the growers $8.50 per ton for 15 per cent beets and will pay more, expecting to bring the total to $9.25 per ton. For the same beets next season at the sugar prices prevailing the returns will be $12. The average of 18 per cent beets this year will be about $10.75 per ton. With sugar selling at 9 cents net to the factories next year the same beets will bring $14.40. At the possible price of sugar increases the premium on each per cent above 15 increases sharply, $1.07 ruling if the average net price is 12 cents for the refined product. If the average net price exceeds 12 cents, the increase per cent is $1.3333. The prices are based entirely on the selling price of sugar, and there is no guarantee of a price based on 15 per cent beets, as has been the custom in the past. Under the new schedule, should the selling price be 4½ cents per pound, 15 per cent beets will bring only $5.25, running up to $7 for 20 per cent beets. The contracts now being offered are the most favorable ever made in the history of the beet industry in the state, and it is believed that it will result in a vast increase in acreage over that of the season now drawing to a close. The beet yield in this county varies from ten to twenty-five tons, depending whether on dry or irrigated land. ends next Tuesday. There have been no rallys or public speaking and the newspapers have refrained from criticism and stood solidly behind the government at Washington. In this congressional district the republicans even refused to nominate a candidate for congress in opposition to William Kettner, the democrat, who now represents this district, because they thought it unwise to divide the people in these troublous times by a political campaign. It is now realized that the congressional committee made a serious blunder in voting to endorse Mr. Kettner rather than demanding the nomination of a candidate in sympathy with Republican principles, but the action of the committee at that time was endorsed almost unanimously by the republican party of the district. But there has been a rude awakening. The eleventh hour blast from the White House demanding the election of a democratic house and senate in order that the administration might not be hampered in its conduct of the war has awakened the republicans to the knowledge that they have been asleep at the switch, and that politics have been adjourned only by their party. The national, congressional, state and county committees have suddenly been electrified into action, and they are demanding that all republicans stand by their colors, and not be hoodwinked by the statement that "politics are adjourned." Following the statement from the White House, the republican county central committee is calling upon all republicans to vote the straight ticket from Gov. William D. Stephens down to constable. No senator will be elected in California this year, and unfortunately the 13th district republicans have no candidate for congress but we have a state ticket composed of tried and competent men, and it is the duty of every republican who believes in the principles of the grand old party to support them. Democratic leaders who have insinuated that the election of a republican majority in congress would hamper the nation's prosecution of the war have forfeited the right to ask your support at the polls. Vote the republican ticket straight. Interest in the local election Tuesday is somewhat modified by the fact that there is only one contest on the county ticket. C. E. Jackson and Sam Jernigan are contesting for the office of sheriff, and as both men are expectation of even an inmerely with the belief on that he was surand his wisest currender unconthe fellow gave ward, and at his morning Judge over to superior $1000. He had Jitney ticket to identify just arrills city. He inspector in the statement Howard come to Anaheim and in the evenwhat soused. The must have been equated $50 to the a bid for better court, saying that remains now used a snare. If he be the place any felt inclined to barn, where the he, and further inquarters were not be compelled to The office now an additional $50 made by Trustee the busses pick up coming into the it is said the gas to beat the band," the afraid a bad acme day. They'd bring only $5.25, running up to $7 for 20 per cent beets. The contracts now being offered are the most favorable ever made in the history of the beet industry in the state, and it is believed that it will result in a vast increase in acreage over that of the season now drawing to a close. The beet yield in this county varies from ten to twenty-five tons, depending whether on dry or irrigated land. LOANS AID FARMERS A total of 8806 applications for seed-grain loans were approved by the branch office of the United States Department of Agriculture at Wichita, Kans., and $2,025,262 was loaned to drought-striken farmers from the $5,000,000 emergency fund provided by the President. These loans were limited to $3 an acre for not to exceed 100 acres, and were made only to farmers whose credit was exhausted by reason of two successive crop failures on account of drought. The money was for the purchase of seed for fall planting. At the customary rate of seeding—2 or 3 pecks of wheat per acre in the dry counties—this loan was sufficient to purchase enough seed wheat to sow more than a million acres that otherwise might not have been seeded. L. M. Estabrook, Chief of the Bureau of Crop Estimates, and Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture, was in charge of the Wichita office which served the Southwest territory—Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. A report of loans made in the Northwest region through the department's branch office at Great Falls, Mont., in charge of Prof. G. I. Christie, now Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, will be issued soon. leaders who have insinuated that the election of a republican majority in congress would hamper the nation's prosecution of the war have forfeited the right to ask your support at the polls. Vote the republican ticket straight. Interest in the local election Tuesday is somewhat modified by the fact that there is only one contest on the county ticket. C. E. Jackson and Sam Jernigan are contesting for the office of sheriff, and as both men are not only considered competent but are popular the race is expected to be a close one. For the assembly Walter Eden is the only name printed on the ballot, and he is backed by the republican democratic and prohibition parties. There is a blank line, however, on the ballot, where supporters of George Bauer may write in his name, but it is reported heavy odds are being offered on Eden. L. A. West for district attorney, J. M. Backs for county clerk, Wm. C. Jerome for auditor, J. C. Joplin for treasurer, James Sleeper for assessor, J. C. Lamb for tax collector, Justine Whitney for recorder, Charles C. Brown for coroner, R. P. Mitchell for county superintendent and J. L. McBride for surveyor, have no opposition on the ballot, but you should give each a complimentary vote when you mark your ballot. On the township ticket J.-S. Howard for justice of the peace and A. W. Wood for constable also are without opposition. The suit of Kosloff vs. Yungbluth, in which the plaintiff is trying to make some money on a charge of false arrest, has been set for December 23 in superior court.