anaheim-gazette 1918-11-28

VOLUME XXXXVIII CARNIVAL PEOPLE FLIRTING WITH ANAHEIM WANT TO GIVE A SIX-DAY'S EN-TERTAINMENT HERE DURING CHRISTMAS WEEK BOARD OF TRADE MAKING AR-RANGEMENTS TO WELCOME SOLDIER BOYS RETURN Now that the war cloud has passed out of our sky and the flu germ is rapidly hiking toward oblivion, people are returning to a normal state of mind and are beginning to yearn for amusement. For this reason the Great Western Carnival Company, which proposes to pitch its tents in Anaheim, met with some response at the board of trade meeting Monday night, and a committee was appointed to consider the matter and decide whether or not the board of trade would enter into co-partnership with the company. A. B. McCord, William Jackson and Albert Graham compose the committee. Should they decide to accept the company's offer the board of trade will get a com-munication. Sturteff, $5; M. Shigekawa, $1 F. E. Kearney, $1; J. M. Morningstar, $5; Mrs. E. A. Beck, $10; Mrs. H. E. Straub, $10; Mrs. G. S. Winston, $5; Mrs. Frank Hill, $5; Mrs. Schroff, $2; Mrs. Maude Meyer, $5; C. O. Dale, $10; Ed. Hatfield, $2; Mrs. Sabin, $5; S. L. Pugh, $5; J. B. Fairchild, $5; S. M. Hays, $2; Maxim Smith, $5; Harold Taylor, $2; Roy Scott, $2; W. J. Jones, $5; F. E. Howell, $5; J. W. Walls, $5; J. S. Brooke, $5; Fred VanHagen, $5; Hester A. Cline, $5; E. E. Burrows, $5; Y. Takahasha, $5; K. Yosumega, $5; N. Nomekawa, $5; W. C. Hefern, $5; K. Kcsakabe, $5; Soke Fukuda, $5; Q. J. Heckman, $5; James Mooltch, $5; G. Toshino, $5; Rito Nunez, $5; H. Tsujuichi, $5; J. H. Miser, $5; G. Costello, $5; School Children's money, $4.35; Louis Henning, $5; A. F. Plegel, $5; Mr. Levinch, $5; Mrs. Wm. Greeley, $5; M. W. Seamen, $5; L. W. M. Shaffer, $10; M. Hazzard, $5; C. E. Wilber, $5; LeRoy Lyon, $5; Mrs.Wm.F.Speer, $5; Guy L.Blaine, $3; E.Barrase, $5; Mrs.W.H.Powers, $5; S.Bulnes, $5; V.C.Laney, $5; Margaret Dunne, $5; Carl Simmons, $5. BOLD, BAD BURGLARS MAKE ANOTHER RAID Residence of Joseph Backs Entered Early Sunday Evening While the family was at Fullerton visiting Mr. and Mrs.Pierre Nicolas Sunday evening,the home of Joseph W.S.S.C IN PRO THIS EFFORTS MAKING PLEDGES SIGNS DURING JU GOVERNMENT NE AND IT IS UP TO OUR PROMI Even with an army government's need tinue and the patriotic have given and loan in order to send o seas to fight for th in case of peace support these bra there" until they can again. For this rea cessation from g Savings campaign now with renewed within the next few Our government the total$2,000,000 by the Army of Save of meeting our plea only that but the h For this reason the Great Western Carnival Company, which proposes to pitch its tents in Anaheim, met with some response at the board of trade meeting Monday night, and a committee was appointed to consider the matter and decide whether or not the board of trade would enter into partnership with the company. A. B. McCord, William Jackson and Albert Graham compose the committee. Should they decide to accept the company's offer the board of trade will get a comfortable rake-off, as it will stand sponsor for the company. It is proposed to open the carnival on Monday, December 2., and continue it until Saturday night. The question of holding a welcome-home reception for Anaheim's soldier boys was discussed at some length and met with the universal approval of the members. It will be some time before they come home, but in recognition of their service it was decided that Anaheim should entertain them and show its appreciation. On motion of Mr. Crawford a committee of seven was appointed to make arrangements. The committee is composed of A. B. McCord, J. F. Ahlborn, Herman Stern, D. Jessurun, Thomas Crawford, Albert Graham and C. R. Prince. It is also proposed to present a service flag to the city of Anaheim, containing a star for each boy who went into any branch of the service from Anaheim. D. Jessurun stated that he would purchase the flag himself, and J. F. Ahlborn promised to secure a list of the names of all Anaheim boys in the service. The flag will probably carry somewhere in the neighborhood of 250 stars. The membership committee reported the following new members: F. H. Garrison, F. C. Benjamin, G. H. Goodale, Joseph Fiscus, A. D. Erickson and C. L. Head. The applications of three gentlemen were accepted and they were declared members of the board of trade. Secretary Whitaker reported that the city council had presented the board of trade with $100, the same to be used for advertising purposes. A portion of this money was used in purchasing copies of the Arrowhead magazine which recently contains a write-up of Anaheim. A communication from Geo. Bauer relative to the dry ordinance passed some weeks ago by the city trustees, and which takes effect January 1, was side-tracked without discussion. The board, as an organization, declines to mix in political or religious discussions BOLD, BAD BURGLARS MAKE ANOTHER RAID Residence of Joseph Backs Entered Early Sunday Evening While the family was at Fullerton visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Nicolas Sunday evening, the home of Joseph Backs on North Lemon street was ransacked by burglars and a large quantity of goods removed. Entrance was gained through the rear door, the visitors having in their possession a key that unlocked the door. The raid occurred early in the evening as Mr. Backs and his two daughters, Mrs. Sophie Stock and Miss Clem Backs, returned at 9:30 and found that the house had been raided. Among the articles taken were a suit of clothes belonging to Mr. Backs, two suits belonging to Ed. Backs, two dresses and a coat, the property of the ladies. The thieves carried off a gold watch and two silver watches, besides other articles of jewelry. There is no clew to the burglars, but evidently they knew something of the movements of the family, and had their whereabouts spotted while they went through the house. The loss to the Backs family is considerable as the thieves took nothing but the best. CHANGING MOTOR LAWS Mr. and Mrs. and Miss California Motorist—If you believe that the automobile laws of California need certain changes, speak right up now, or hold your peace forever. The Third Biennial Conference for the consideration of modification of the motor vehicle act is to be held at the state capitol, December 9. Suggestions for the changes may be made in person or by mail. Letters should be addressed to Supt. P. J. Tehaney, Motor Vehicle Department, Sacramento, and should reach him several days in advance of the conference, so that any suggestions may be investigated and considered. If they are to the point, Superintendent Tehaney will bring the suggestions before the conference. Legislation regarding automobiles and automobile traffics in all of their ramifications will be taken up at the conference, the conferees doing all in their power to secure the enactment of beneficial legislation along those Our government has total $2,000,000 by the Army of Savings of meeting our plea only that, but the hyman and child have promised Uncle could depend upon a stipulated sum of rent with us as individual word. For the purpose quotation War Stammer Director G. A. Davison plans for a vigil be held in every City and town during be observed as W.W., and during the perp every citizen will be or her pledge in Southern California chasing an addict stamps. Mr. Davison. "In this greatest history, there is one staring every one o'clock it must be answered if factorily before you take your part in this liable rejoicing. His War Savings pledged failed to aid in winning the only way in which share in it and all present and future being that pledge at you this opportunity have W. S. S. Honore made a pledge to landlord, your trade cur to you that you be an honorable citizen that pledge? pledges the one management—your governor Face the issue and possible reason for Then, when you have that your honor demand your word, celebrate fulfilling your obligate Victory by buy." Unless you do this your rejoicing are no carry no farther than Make good that place battlefields of Frank gladness." A communication from Geo. Bauer relative to the dry ordinance passed some weeks ago by the city trustees, and which takes effect January 1, was side-tracked without discussion. The board, as an organization, declines to mix in political or religious discussions or factional fights. The Home Industry League of California asked for an endorsement of a proposition recommending the people to use home products as far as possible. The proposal met with the approval of the members and was officially endorsed. Quite a number of communications from people in the east who want information regarding Anaheim and its vicinity, were read by Secretary Whitaker. The secretary is answering them as rapidly as possible and giving all the information at his command. Many people appear to be taking an interest in this region just now, and a large influx of eastern homeseekers and visitors is expected this winter. U. W. W. SUBSCRIBERS Sixteen hundred and twenty-three persons subscribed to the United War Work fund in Anaheim. A complete list of the contributors will be printed in next week's issue of this paper. Following are the names of the subscribers in the Commonwealth district and the amounts subscribed: F. A. Braun, $4; John Braun, $3; W. P. Fickell, $5; George Moebius, $2; R. Dinkler, $5; Wm. Trapp, Jr., $3; J. History should record the fact," says M. R. Tillotson, supervisor of the Cleveland National Forest, "that our fire season closed on the same date as did the great war—November 11, 1918." And as victory was achieved on the western battle front, so was it achieved in Southern California. For the number of preventable, or man-caused, fires was reduced, in comparison with the season of 1917, by 50 per cent, while expenditures for fighting such fires were reduced from $4,000 in 1917 to $130 in 1918—a reduction of 97 percent. So necessary do San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties consider the protection of the mountain watersheds that they contributed to such protection, during the past season, over $5,000. This money was spent for salaries of fire rangers, for the construction of lookout houses, for building fire trails, and to pay fire fighting bills. Alva Rogers, who has been working in a bank at Pasadena during vacation returned home last Friday. FIRES REDUCED "History should record the fact," says M. R. Tillotson, supervisor of the Cleveland National Forest, "that our fire season closed on the same date as did the great war—November 11, 1918." And as victory was achieved on the western battle front, so was it achieved in Southern California. For the number of preventable, or man-caused, fires was reduced, in comparison with the season of 1917, by 50 per cent, while expenditures for fighting such fires were reduced from $4,000 in 1917 to $130 in 1918—a reduction of 97 percent. So necessary do San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties consider the protection of the mountain watersheds that they contributed to such protection, during the past season, over $5,000. This money was spent for salaries of fire rangers, for the construction of lookout houses, for building fire trails, and to pay fire fighting bills. Alva Rogers, who has been working in a bank at Pasadena during vacation returned home last Friday. Face the issue and take possible reason for Then, when you have that your honor demands your word, celebrate fulfilling your obligate Victory by buy "Unless you do this your rejoicings are carry no farther than Make good that plea battlefields of Frank gladness." Anaheim people pay the two billion dollars during the drive in paid up in full but lagging behind, and the drive this week laggards to come for good their promises grow apathetic because hostilities are ceased, but that does our obligations to still in Europe and there for many months haps a million of these there next Thanksgiving duty to support them they are returned to and discharged. Pay up your old more stamps. You investment for your A. J. Russell, agent road at Anaheim hails to Santa Barbara, and of Beaumont is now Since the lifting of public library is again at the usual hours: Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 28, 1918 W.S.S. CAMPAIGN IN PROGRESS THIS WEEK EFFORTS MAKING TO COLLECT PLEDGES SIGNED BY PEOPLE DURING JUNE DRIVE GOVERNMENT NEEDS THE MONEY AND IT IS UP TO US TO MAKE OUR PROMISE GOOD Even with an armistice declared, the government's need of funds will continue and the patriotic Americans who have given and loaned of their money, in order to send our boys across the seas to fight for the great cause, will, in case of peace, be called upon to support these brave heroes "over there" until they can be brought home again. For this reason there can be no cessation from giving and the War Savings campaign will be prosecuted now with renewed effort and energy within the next few weeks. Our government has already spent the total $2,000,000,000 pledged in June by the Army of Savers and the urgency of meeting our pledges is vital. Not only that, but the honor of every man. INFLUENZA SUFFERER TAKES AN EVENING STROLL Sick Boy Escapes From the House and Wanders Through the Streets Jimmie Boyd, Los Angeles Herald newsboy when he can spare the time from school, has been wrestling with the flu the past two weeks. Friday night, while delirious with fever, Jimmie eluded his nurse and escaped from his home on South Philadelphia street. When his absence was discovered the entire neighborhood turned out in search for him, but the lost boy could not be found. About 9 o'clock Friday night Dr. W. W. Adams and other pedestrians on East Center street observed a small boy emerge from the darkness in the rear of the Gazette office. He was barefooted and clad only in a night-gown. They did not interfere but thought it exceedingly strange that a child should be out in the cool night in such a garb. He crossed Center street and started down the sidewalk toward his home but before reaching it fell in the street from exhaustion. A passer-by picked him up and carried him home. Jimmie was out in the chilly night forty-five minutes. There was much commotion in the neighborhood when his escape became known, but he has suffered no evil effects from it. His mother, Mrs. Harriet Boyd, was also ill with influenza at the time, but both she and her small son are recovering: PROFITABLE YEAR FOR WALNUT GROWERS ANAHEIM ASSOCIATION SHIPS 290 TONS OF NUTS WHICH SELL FOR $160,000 ORANGE COUNTY'S CROP THIS SEASON YIELD THE RANCHERS NEARLY TWO MILLIONS The citrus grower is not the only Southern California man who has reason to rejoice this year over a bountiful harvest and high prices for the product of his acres. The walnut growers, after looking over the-returns feel that they have cause to give thanks today for benefits received and also feel that they can afford to loosen up and give Santa Claus a generous patronage without making an alarming hole in their bank account. The Anaheim Walnut Growers' Association has closed its season, the directors held their annual meeting last Friday and audited Manager George Ross' books, and the stockholders find that the association is in a prosperous Our government has already spent the total $2,000,000,000 pledged in June by the Army of Savers and the urgency of meeting our pledges is vital. Not only that, but the honor of every man, woman and child is at stake, for we have promised Uncle Sam that he could depend upon us to loan him this stipulated sum of money and it rests with us as individuals to make good our word. For the purpose of fulfilling our quota of War Stamp purchases State Director G. A. Davison has set in motion plans for a vigorous campaign to be held in every Southern California city and town during this week. It will be observed as W. S. S. Honor Week and during the period of seven days every citizen will be asked to meet his or her pledge in full and to uphold Southern California's honor by purchasing an additional number of stamps. Mr. Davison says: "In this greatest hour of the world's history, there is one question that is staring every one of you in the face. It must be answered and answered satisfactorily before you have a right to take your part in the great and justifiable rejoicing. Have you kept your War Savings pledge? If not, you have failed to aid in winning the victory and the only way in which you can gain a share in it and all that it means to present and future humanity, is by paying that pledge at once. It is to give you this opportunity that we are to have W. S. S. Honor Week. If you made a pledge to your banker, your landlord, your tradesmen, would it occur to you that you would continue to be an honorable citizen if you abrogated that pledge? Then, above all pledges the one made to your government—your government—is sacred. Face the issue and see if there is any possible reason for not keeping it. Then, when you have fully discovered that your honor demands that you keep your word, celebrate Honor Week by fulfilling your obligation. Then celebrate Victory by buying a bit more. "Unless you do this, your cheers and your rejoicings are empty words that carry no farther than your own ears. Make good that pledge and the very battlefields of France will echo your gladness." Coming Crop Most Valuable In History State Will Ship Twice as Many Oranges as Last Year California's 1918-1919 orange crop, now rapidly ripening, will be the most valuable of any ever shipped from the Golden State. It is estimated by Federal experts that the crop will be double that of last year's poor yield in quantity, and have the best quality in years. A forecast by the United States Bureau of Crop Estimates, based on reports of correspondents in Southern and Central California and in Butte county, indicates a production of 14,322,000 boxes. The crop last year amounted to 7,093,270 boxes. The condition of the lemon crop is excellent, the percentage of condition on November 1 being 88, compared with a ten-year average of 86. Southern California will produce this season an estimated crop of 12,843,600 boxes; Central California, 1,339,800 boxes; and Northern California 138,600 boxes. Conditions are more or less spotted, but in Southern California generally the crop is good, running to large sizes, which find a ready sale. This has materially helped to increase the total number of boxes. The first navel oranges of the 1918-1919 crop in California were picked on the Oasis ranch, Riverside county, October 23. But a few score boxes were picked from the Oasis grove this year, however, owing to litigation which tied up operations on the ranch. Some excellent fruit has been shipped since November 10 from the Tulare district. Picking will commence in some Southern California groves about November 25, and by December 10, the crop will be moving East in volume. Packing-houses of the Redlands and Riverside districts are being prepared for the crop. Many of them are being improved with new machinery. Growers are pleased with the recent im- growthers after looking over the returns feel that they have cause to give thanks today for benefits received and also feel that they can afford to loosen up and give Santa Claus a generous patronage without making an alarming hole in their bank account. The Anaheim Walnut Growers' Association has closed its season, the directors held their annual meeting last Friday and audited Manager George Ross' books, and the stockholders find that the association is in a prosperous condition. The nuts this year graded exceptionally well, and the highest price ever paid was received by the growers. The Anaheim association handled over 290 tons, the crop selling at an average of 28 cents per pound. The total receipts for the crop will be $160,000. More than one hundred thousand of this has already been received and distributed among the fortunate members of the association. The shipments were one hundred tons greater than last year, and the price per pound several cents higher. This was the most prosperous year in the history of the association and the members have reason to congratulate themselves. The directors of the association are Samuel Kraemer, J. B. Neff, J. J. Dwyer, Theodore Ford, W. M. Chambers and James Owen. George M. Ross is secretary and manager. The Santa Ana Walnut Growers' Association built a big new packing house for the accommodation of this year's crop and has just finished the season. This is the pioneer association of the walnut industry. At the close of the present season there were 600 tons of nuts within the walls of this building, these having a value of $300,000. The plant was finished barely in time to handle the crop. Nearly 150 women, working in three shifts, have been getting the nuts ready for the market. The old packing-house which from the beginning of the history of the Santa Ana association has handled the district's output was found this year to be too small. It was long known as the largest in the state. The new packing-house is about 125x175 feet on the ground and two stories high with a basement under the whole building. It is equipped with every modern device for the handling of walnuts. Something like half of the entire crop of Orange county is being handled in the plant this season. The entire output of the county will be close to $2,000,000 while from Santa Ana will go over $900,000 worth of walnuts. In comments connected tree," Dr Institutio Face the issue and see if there is any possible reason for not keeping it. Then, when you have fully discovered that your honor demands that you keep your word, celebrate Honor Week by fulfilling your obligation. Then celebrate Victory by buying a bit more. "Unless you do this, your cheers and your rejoicings are empty words that carry no farther than your own ears. Make good that pledge and the very battlefields of France will echo your gladness." Anaheim people pledged $142,000 to the two billion dollar fund subscribed during the drive in June. Many have paid up in full but many others are lagging behind, and the main object of the drive this week is to stimulate the laggards to come forward and make good their promises. We must not grow apathetic because peace is in sight. Hostilities at the front have ceased, but that does not relieve us of our obligations to the boys who are still in Europe and who will remain there for many months to come. Perhaps a million of the boys will still be there next Thanksgiving day, and our duty to support them ceases only when they are returned to their native soil and discharged. Pay up your old pledges and buy more stamps. You can't find a better investment for your money. A. J. Russell, agent for the S. P. railroad at Anaheim has been transferred to Santa Barbara, and S. F. Wheeler of Beaumont is now in charge here. Since the lifting of the flu ban the public library is again open for patrons at the usual hours. MR. ALBERT E. MULLEN PASSES ON At ten o'clock Tuesday morning Mr. Mullen died of nervous breakdown. Although a man of retiring disposition he had become well known to many of our citizens. As manager of the dress goods department in the S. Q. R. store, he was very favorably known to the patrons of that house. The funeral service will be announced later. Something like half of the entire crop of Orange county is being handled in the plant this season. The entire output of the county will be close to $2,000,000 while from Santa Ana will go over $900,000 worth of walnuts. When it was found necessary to erect the new packing-house at Santa Ana a number of growers on the San Joaquin ranch got together and concluded to erect a packing-house of their own. It was found that the cost would be no greater than to handle their nuts through Santa Ana. They erected a new packing-house at Irvine and formed a new association. This building is 60x144 feet in size. The large acreage just coming into bearing in the Irvine district will, it is believed, soon tax the new house to its capacity. The prices this year run from 25 to 31 cents, in comparison with 5 and 6 cents a decade ago, a change that has been brought about largely by the Santa Ana Walnut Growers' Association, which was the pioneer organization and which has set an example for growers everywhere. The Santa Ana association has gone steadily ahead in spite of the fact that several times members have withdrawn to form new associations. A few years since the Garden Grove packing-house was built and became the center of the new Garden Grove Walnut Growers' Association, which has flourished from the start. But new members always take the place of those who go OUTFALL SEWER VIEWED WITH FAVOR SEVERAL GOVERNING BODIES IN COUNTY DISCUSSING PROJECT IN FAVORABLE LIGHT MEETING TO BE HELD IN FULLERTON DECEMBER 10 TO FURTHER CONSIDER THE VENTURE The project launched in the meeting of the board of city trustees here several weeks ago, relative to building an outfall sewerage system with a view of relieving the local situation, is progressing as favorably as could be expected, under the circumstances. Several other towns in the county have also taken up the matter and are advocating the joining of hands and building a system which would take care of the leading towns in the county. Were it possible for the towns to join issues upon this very important matter it would go a long way toward solving a question that is now causing a number of town considerable trouble. In commenting on the plans for the commemorative service to be held in connection with the planting of the tree, Dr. H. J. Webber, dean of the institution, said: "What the experiment station plans to do might well be a general practice. The most sacred feelings of the family are touched by the coming of peace, and what more fitting tribute could be used in commemorating the event than the planting of a peace tree in the home yard, where it will grow from year to year, and serve as a continuous reminder of the stirring and strenuous times under which it was planted. 'Should not every home in California this Thanksgiving plant an olive peace tree, around which in years to come the family may collect on Thanksgiving day to commemorate the close of the greatest of all wars and give thanks to the great God on high that government of the people, by the people and for the people has not perished from the earth, but has under God been born again.'" PLACENTIA ROUND TABLE ENTERTAINS GUESTS Excellent Program Given by the Popular Ladies' Club The members of the Round Table Club of Placentia were the hostesses to their friends last Wednesday afternoon at the club house, the occasion being the "guest day" of the club year. The cosy rooms of the club house were artistically decorated with bamboo, palm leaves, and long strings of feathered fern, hung from the chardeliers and fireplace, while Old Glory in all its beauty and baskets of red geraniums added a touch of color. Mrs. Arthur Staley, president of the club, presided. The regular business of the club was dispensed with and the afternoon given over to the program. The opening number of the program was a vocal solo by Mrs. H. O. Henderson of Anahem, whose sweet lyric soprano voice is always heard with pleasure. Her numbers included two of MacDowell's songs, "Long Ago," and "A Maid Sings Light," and responded to an encore with "Picardy Rose." Mrs. Henderson was accompanied by Miss Jane Stanley. Mrs. C. C. Chapman gave a most interesting sketch of the life of Olive Shriner, and read "Three Dreams in a Desert," one of her writings, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Everett Moore also gave greeting as favorably as could be expected, under the circumstances. Several other towns in the county have also taken up the matter and are advocating the joining of hands and building a system which would take care of the leading towns in the county. Were it possible for the towns to join issues upon this very important matter it would go a long way toward solving a question that is now causing a number of town considerable trouble. There is no doubt that by the cooperation of the several towns the right-of-way feature would not be so difficult of attainment. Bond issues would be necessary to raise funds to prosecute the work, but so far as this city is concerned considerable property, heretofore acquired for sewerage purposes, could no doubt be disposed of and the proceeds applied to the new enterprise. It is reported that the Fullerton board of trustees propose to take steps at once to temporarily relieve the situation, but it is looking to a permanent solution of the trouble, and a solution that will not only help Fullerton but also the other incorporated cities of the county. With this object in view their city clerk has been directed to invite the governing bodies of Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim and Brea to meet with the board of trustees of Fullerton on the second Tuesday evening of December to discuss the feasibility of the construction of a joint outfall to the ocean by these cities. This project was suggested a few weeks ago, but the flu put a stop to a proposed meeting, and for fear that interest might lag in a matter that is of such vital interest to all the cities, the board took this action last night. The city trustees of Santa Ana are considering an outfall to the sea, and have appointed a committee to make an investigation of the feasibility of the project. MRS. FRAZIER DYING A report from the Anaheim sanitarium states that Mrs. C. H. Frazier, who was shot last Monday night by her son-in-law, Marshall Pierce, is that her condition is unchanged. Mrs. Frazier is paralyzed and her condition is hopeless. Word that comes from persons close to the family says that a report to the effect that Pierce had previously threatened to kill Mrs. Frazier is incorrect. Pierce's actions have never SUGAR BEET MEN SIGN UP TO 10 PER TON Contracts have been signed by sugar beet growers and factory representatives of Stockton, guaranteeing $10 per ton for beets showing 15 per cent sugar content. An additional 60 cents a ton will be paid for each additional 1 per cent of sugar. The factories will pay the freight on all carloads of full capacity. Growers must pay demurrage charges. Growers with a total acreage of 2,500 acres are signing the contracts. A total acreage of 5,000 acres is being urged by the factories for this section. A report from the Anaheim sanitarium states that Mrs. C. H. Frazier, who was shot last Monday night by her son-in-law, Marshall Pierce, is that her condition is unchanged. Mrs. Frazier is paralyzed and her condition is hopeless. Word that comes from persons close to the family says that a report to the effect that Pierce had previously threatened to kill Mrs. Frazier is incorrect. Pierce's actions had never been toward violence, and it is stated that he had never told Mrs. Frazier that he would kill her if she did not lead half of the ranch to her daughter, Mrs. Pierce. It is stated that on arriving at the home last Monday night, Pierce gave no intimation of his intention of shooting anyone until he said to Mrs. Frazier in effect that he was going on a long journey and he had come to say good-bye. As he held out his hand the revolver was in it, and the shot was fired. The government at Washington is doing the sensible and timely thing by ordering that work on all public buildings shall be resumed. This is no time for haggling over small economies. The greater question involved in keeping labor employed during what might easily be a slack period, and in setting an example likely to be followed by private enterprise throughout the country, calls for consideration now. Nothing is saved, or can be saved, by postponing the return of normal conditions in industry, and these can be hastened by nothing better than by an exhibition, on all sides, of confidence in the future.