anaheim-gazette 1919-08-14

PUTTING STOP TO ACTIVITIES OF PROFITEER THOROUGH INVESTIGATION TO BE MADE OF PRICES IN EVERY COUNTY Prison Doors Gaping for the Man Found Guilty of Hoarding.—Blood Suckers Must Disgorge and Pay for Violation of Law. In obedience to the insistent voice of the people demanding that the high cost of living be reduced to a normal level, the government has finally taken the initial steps toward strangling the souless profiteer and remedying the evil. If the government is sincere in its declaration that the profiteer must go, we may shortly expect to see some of the swollen blood-suckers behind the bars and their hoarded stocks put on ing regarding Miss Elizabeth Ryan, a former resident of this neighborhood, who is now the champion lady tennis player of the world. "Miss Ryan, the Californian, playing a strong manly game, and using her favorite chopped drive to advantage, conquered Miss Holman in the ladies singles, opening the afternoon's program on the center court, and earning the right to meet in the fifth round the phenomenal French newcomer, Miss Lenglen. Miss Holman won the first game of the match, playing noticeably on the Californian lady's left and compelling her to use the backhand stroke. Moreover, she made many smart returns to the chop stroke and the swerving service of her opponent, and so well did she extend Miss Ryan that she was only beaten in the first set by 6-8. In the second, however, she was beaten more easily by 6-4 and the match went to the Californian." ORANGE COUNTY GROWS BEST WHEAT Sixteen Hundred Acres at Trabuco Yield 25 Per. Some of the finest wheat grown in the United States this year is now harvested in Orange county. NEW OIL WEEK NEARBY G MERRILY AUTHORITATIVE REPORT FOR OIL ON NORTH OF TOWN HAS BEGUN Should Success Crowd Efforts It Would Mean Anaheim.—Oil Action Nearby Places G Apace. During the past week she courageing reports relative in new oil territory have dicating that moneyed ming to look upon the area to this city as offering field for new development the best of authority it tleman identified with a corporation will begin d upon their land just on In obedience to the insistent voice of the people demanding that the high cost of living be reduced to a normal level, the government has finally taken the initial steps toward strangling the souless profiteer and remedying the evil. If the government is sincere in its declaration that the profiteer must go, we may shortly expect to see some of the swollen blood-suckers behind the bars and their hoarded stocks put on the market at a nominal price. Every county in the United States is to have its "fair price committee" for the purpose of investigating all dealers in commodities, ascertaining the profits they are making, and report the same to the United States attorney of the district. This looks like doctoring the branches to cure a diseased root, but it makes little difference where the investigation begins so long as all who handle the goods are compelled to show their hands. The following telegram sent by Attorney General Palmer Saturday to the State food administrator explains the preliminary step taken by Washington: "In order to secure accurate information relative to charges of profiteering by dealers in necessary commodities, it is the desire of the Government to ascertain whether or not such dealers are making more than a fair margin of profit. Will you assist in your State by requesting those persons who have been county food administrators under your jurisdiction to appoint fair price committees, including one retailer of groceries, one of dry goods, a representative of the producers, of organized labor, of housewives, two or three representatives of the public generally, also a wholesaler when practicable? "Please request them to pursue approximately the same inquiries with reference to food products and the ordinary necessities of dry goods and clothing that were pursued by your fair price committees under the Food Administration. "This committss will be an extralegal body, without power to summon witnesses or fix prices. It is requested however, to ascertain the cost prices, determine a fair margin of profit, and if retail prices are in excess of what the committee regards a fair price, to have published its list of fair prices, reporting to you for review. You are to report to the Department of Justice a general review of the situation in your State." ORANGE COUNTY GROWS BEST WHEAT Sixteen Hundred Acres at Trabuco Yield 25 Per. Some of the finest wheat grown in the United States this year is now being harvested in Orange county. It is being taken from the Sleeper and Waller leases on the Trabuco mesa and in Gubernadora canyon, where a greater acreage was planted to wheat this year than ever before. The planting this year was on nearly 1600 acres of good land, and the stalks average from four to five feet in height, with some attaining a height of over six feet. The yield is above the estimate, and approximately 17,000 sacks will be produced, all of it being No. 1 hard Defiance wheat. The sacks will average 140 pounds each, making about 2,400,000 pounds of wheat produced by these growers. The majority of this wheat is of the finest grade, and growers are confident it will grade higher than that which brings the government guaranteed price of $2.26 a bushel in the east, or $2.24 in Los Angeles. Samples of the product have just been shipped to Los Angeles for inspection of government officials and grading. It is believed that a large quantity of this wheat, possibly 10,000 pounds, may be found of such fine quality that it will be saved for seed. Threshing is well under way, with about 10,000 to 12,000 sacks yet to be threshed. Much of the crop has been delivered to warehouses. Street Dance Was A Big Success Young People Present from All Sections of the County—250 Persons Dancing on the Floor at One Time. People of this city and vicinity expressed their appreciation of the Anaheim band and the many courtesies the boys have extended the public by a generous patronage of the street dance given by the board of trade Friday evening for the benefit of the band. Those who attended, however, and praised in their dollars were not set by 6-8. In the second, however, she was beaten more easily by 6-4 and the match went to Californian." During the past week she courageous reports relative in new oil territory having indicated that moneyed menning to look upon the area to this city as offering field for new development; the best of authority it tleman identified with a corporation will begin d upon their land just on o f this city to the north; efforts be crowned with benefits to accrue to this ineestimable, as the addin industry to those already would make Anaheim one towns in the State from a point of view. Several well known oil operator his firm conviction that the northwest of this city ing land and he further the oil strata diverges west from the famous Recent strikes have ample contentions. Active work for oil drilled ened af Olive and ind out the prediction that g will be brought in at that den Grove has come prom front by the announcement italists have invaded th e purpose of drilling fo forecasters make the d lake of oil exists in th should their prophesy new bonanza in oil will Over in the pioneer oil f cupy the northern rim o big wells are almost daily and a new gusher there a ripple of excitement ad habitants of that famed oil development in Orange been phenomenal in reco so rapid has been its adv even valuable orange tre sacrificed for the more industrial. An oil derric spiral head among full b trees is a common sight ful Placentia district, whi center has a nation wide Altogether it is doubtful an other spot that offer tages possessed by Orange should this latest atten ing north of here be su heim will receive a real "This commitss will be an extra-legal body, without power to summon witnesses or fix prices. It is requested however, to ascertain the cost prices, determine a fair margin of profit, and if retail prices are in excess of what the committee regards a fair price, to have published its list of fair prices, reporting to you for review. You are to report to the Department of Justice a general review of the situation in your State. "Any evidence of hoarding or other violations of the Food Control Act which may be developed in the work of such committees should be turned over to the United States Attorney, who will be instructed to employ all his resources, as well as those of the Bureau of Investigation, to co-operate with you and your committees in seek-out and punishing all violators of the law. "There is a pressing necessity for the restoration of normal conditions and it is believed that through the same organization which you had as Federal food administrator, you and your county administrator, together with their appointees, can render a valuable service to the country at this time, and your co-operation and theirs without compensation will be greatly appreciated. "The widest publicity of this movement and the results obtained by the county committees, it is believed, will be an important factor in its success. Please wire whether the government can count upon your active co-operation." MISS RYAN STILL LEADS In a dispatch from Wimbledon, England, giving an account of the international tennis tournament being held there, a correspondent has the follow- Young People Present from all Sections of the County—250 Persons Dancing on the Floor at One Time. People of this city and vicinity expressed their appreciation of the Anaheim band and the many courtesies the boys have extended the public by a generous patronage of the street dance given by the board of trade Friday evening for the benefit of the band Those who attended, however, and pungled up their dollars, were not spending their coin in vain, as each one got the worth of his money—or if he didn't it was his own fault. The floor on which they danced was ideal, the lights brilliant and iridescent, the decorations beautiful, the music excellent and inspiring, and the prettiest girls to be found in Orange or adjacent counties were present, all of them eager to dance. A month ago Frank Tausch in behalf of the band asked the board of trade to inaugurate something that would help the boys pay expenses and have a few dollars extra. The justice of the appeal was immediately recognized, consequently a street dance was proposed, and A. Bayliss, chairman of the entertainment department, was instructed to get busy. Mr. Bayliss and his aids advertised the dance for Friday evening, Aug. 8, and secured permission to fence off South Claudina street, from Center street to the alley. Seats were placed along the sidewalks, a band stand erected, and numerous red, white and blue lights strung overhead. It was an ideal place for a dance. Young people from all the neighboring towns were present and took part in the dance. The enclosure was completely filled and at one time 250 persons were on the floor at once. A neat sum of money was netted for the boys by the entertainment. PLANS COMPLETED FOR STATE'S LAW Will Open at Sacramento The state fair, which has 30, will be the largest ever state and from general to new western record is to be ed. The mammoth $300,000 agricultural building, we pride of the fair assoccing its internal fine fish and game commission a permanent exhibit, using the beautiful Sierra sno model. This scenic premurrel from Mount Sha Whitney, picturing all tthe California Sierras form. Miniature mountain with fish and fed streams, will give the ter idea of the scenic wormia than will be posed in weeks of travel. By ing effect and diffused shibit will receive the end as the day advancing light keeps pace.sible for the visitor to foot-bridge of an emerald lake and watch the she setting sun play on the Sierras, changing from AHEIM GAZETT Anaheim, California, Thursday, August 14, 1919 NEW OIL WORK NEARBY GOES MERRILY ON AUTHORITATIVE REPORT DRILLING FOR OIL ON TRACT NORTH OF TOWN HAS BEGUN Should Success Crown Company's Efforts It Would Mean Much to Anaheim.—Oil Activity in Nearby Places Grows Apace. During the past week some very encouraging reports relative to activity in new oil territory have come in, indicating that moneyed men are beginning to look upon the area contiguous to this city as offering a promising field for new development work. Upon the best of authority it is said a gentleman identified with a large local corporation will begin drilling for oil upon their land just on the outskirts. tints and shades of a beautiful mountain sunset. When the lists closed about August 1 the fair association had 1000 entries in the hog exhibit alone. This is accounted for by the activity of the boys clubs throughout the state. The boys have taken almost unexpected interest in thoroughbred hog raising. The incentive of competition and possibility of neighborhood prizes have advanced the hog industry more in the past two years than it advanced of its own account in the previous ten. COMES FROM NEW YORK TO VISIT HERE Charley Crabtree Saw President Wilson in Washington, and Made a Trip to England. Charley Crabtree, formerly an employee of this office, dropped in to see us a day or two ago, direct from New York, having come in on the limited. Charley worked five years on the New York newspapers, and also worked in Washington, Chicago, St. Louis and other cities. He crossed the Atlantic but says England did not look good to him, and he returned to this country. He has seen President Wil- ARE YOU WEARING A MEMBERSHIP BUTTON? CAMPAIGN NOW ON FOR ORANGE COUNTY WAR SERVICE RECOGNITION ASSOCIATION Lady Workers Turning in Discouraging Reports of Progress so Far. —Anaheim Must Subscribe $2660 to the Fund. Unless there is a better response during the remaining three days of the week to the appeal for membership in the Orange County War Service Recognition Association, Anaheim will face the humiliation of being the one city of the county that refuses to do its small share toward extending a suitable welcome to the soldier and sailor boys who are returning home victorious from the war. Anaheim is expected to enroll 2660 members in the association each and every week, and long button so dearly that button be thereof apes Park on SeptuLet us wear pride that is like the khaki of Orange county emblem shows that the wear ilge, if you small amount souvenirs than every returned in Orange county outside of the So let's be wearing of that as the khaki of France stir to greater effect of this button have not yet notice that thended to the giving of the turned service celebration w Park on SeptuFollowing is expected in Anaheim ... During the past week some very encouraging reports relative to activity in new oil territory have come in, indicating that moneyed men are beginning to look upon the area contiguous to this city as offering a promising field for new development work. Upon the best of authority it is said a gentleman identified with a large local corporation will begin drilling for oil upon their land just on the outskirts of this city to the north. Should his efforts be crowned with success the benefits to accrue to this city would be inestimable, as the adding of another industry to those already possessed would make Anaheim one of the finest towns in the State from an industrial point of view. Several years ago a well known oil operator gave it as his firm conviction that the area to the northwest of this city was oil bearing land and he further averred that the oil strata diverges to the southwest from the famous Olinda fields. Recent strikes have amply proven his contentions. Active work for oil drilling has commenced at Olive and indications bear out the prediction that good producers will be brought in at that point. Garden Grove has come prominently to the front by the announcement that capitalists have invaded that field with the purpose of drilling for oil. Expert forecasters make the dictum that a lake of oil exists in that area and should their prophesy come true a new bonanza in oil will be opened up. Over in the pioneer oil fields, that occupy the northern rim of the county, big wells are almost daily brought in, and a new gusher there only causes a ripple of excitement among the inhabitants of that famed section. The oil development in Orange county has been phenomenal in recent years and so rapid has been its advancement that even valuable orange trees are being sacrificed for the more profitable oil industry. An oil derrick rearing its spiral head among full bearing orange trees is a common sight in the wonderful Placentia district, which as a citrus center has a nation wide reputation. Altogether it is doubtful if there is an other spot that offers the advantages possessed by Orange county, and should this latest attempt at oil drilling north of here be successful. Anaheim will receive a real boost. Charley Crabtree, formerly an employee of this office, dropped in to see us a day or two ago, direct from New York, having come in on the limited. Charley worked five years on the New York newspapers, and also worked in Washington, Chicago, St. Louis and other cities. He crossed the Atlantic but says that England did not look good to him, and he returned to this country. He has seen President Wilson several times, as well as other notables, among them Hinky-Dink, the Chicago politician and Tony Faust, the St. Louis cafe man. He tells us the New York World building which twenty years ago was one of the architectural wonders of the eastern metropolis, now looks like a two-story Mexican adobe in comparison with other skyscrapers all around it. The World building is twelve stories high, with a dome surmounting it, but another building in the neighborhood rises to a height of 56 stories, and two others are 46 and 48 stories. Charley has traveled all over the United States, and left to see his parents at Corona. He is a good printer, and is now one of the most rapid machine compositors in the country. Phoenix Citizen Gets In the Swim John Orme Aboard the Montana at the Fleet Review at San Diego. John Orme, a well-known citizen of Phoenix, Ariz., who has many friends in this section, is spending the summer with relatives in Los Angeles. Mr. Orme went to San Diego last week and met Admiral Rodman and other officers of the fleet. He went out on Chauncey and was aboard the Montana as the fleet passed in review. He is a personal friend of Secretary Daniels, and is also well acquainted with Commander Glassford and his family. He regards Mr. Daniels as the greatest secretary of the navy this country has ever had. He was at San Pedro on Saturday and again met the admiral and many distinguished notables. His automobile was one of thousands of cars gathered at the beach, and he was detained four hours before he could extricate his car from the crush. He attended the reception to the admiral at Hotel Virginia. On Sunday Unless there is a better response during the remaining three days of the week to the appeal for membership in the Orange County War Service Recognition Association. Anaheim will face the humiliation of being the one city of the county that refuses to do its small share toward extending a suitable welcome to the soldier and sailor boys who are returning home victorious from the war. Anaheim is expected to enroll 2660 members in the association, but the 66 ladies who started out Monday morning to canvass the city, reported only 200 names secured during the day. It is almost unbelievable that any citizen should hesitate when asked to contribute a dollar to this fund which is to be used in purchasing souvenirs for our own soldiers and sailors, but the ladies make astonishing reports concerning their experiences. People who were lavish in promises when the danger threatened are now indifferent and refuse to subscribe so small a sum as one dollar toward financing the welcome home celebration to be held at Orange County Park Sept. 9, and toward purchasing the souvenirs. The 66 ladies who are campaigning for membership are divided into 33 teams and are making a thorough canvass of the city. Every person will be solicited to purchase a button which entitles the holder to membership in the association. Following are the ladies who compose the teams: Mrs. R. O. Quarton, Mrs. J. H. Kluthe. Mrs. E. E. Brus, Mrs. J. E. Baker. Miss Mary Allen, Miss Viola Muckenthaler. Mrs. John Cook, Mrs. M. W. Martinnet. Mrs. Grace Adkins, Mrs. J. P. Brastad. Mrs. Lee Dickenson, Miss Elva Stark. Mrs. Leonard Evans, Mrs. Leo Sheridan. Mrs. Oscar Heying, Miss Marie Rimpau. Mrs. William Jackson, Mrs. W. E. Alexander. Miss Frieda Janss, Mrs. Harry Sidnam. Mrs. O. H. Renner, Miss L. E. Raymond. Mrs. Harry Sears, Mrs. O. A. Mulnix. Mrs. Daisy Casey, Mrs. A. E. Clark. Mrs. G. W. Sandilands, Mrs. A. H. Witman. Wolf River Numerous Charts Been Killed in Souls A marauder on the southwest has been cut turkey and cow borough. Abu Lou Smith v man on his track in the which he sailed animal.The ers out of a PLANS COMPLETED FOR STATE'S LARGEST FAIR Will Open at Sacramento on August 30. The state fair, which opens August 30, will be the largest ever held in the state and from general indications, a new western record is to be established. The mammoth $300,000 main state agricultural building, which is the pride of the fair association, is receiving its internal finishing. The fish and game commission is building a permanent exhibit, using some of the beautiful Sierra scenery as a model. This scenic production is a murrel from Mount Shasta to Mount Whitney, picturing all the beauties of the California Sierras in condensed form. Miniature mountain lakes filled with fish and fed by turbulent streams, will give the visitor a better idea of the scenic wonders of California than will be possible to obtain in weeks of travel. By intricate lighting effect and diffused rays, the exhibit will receive the morning sun, and as the day advances the changing light keeps pace. It will be possible for the visitor to stand on a foot-bridge of an emerald mountain lake and watch the shadows of the setting sun play on the side of the Sierras, changing from gold to all the Southern California Edison Company has been granted permission by the Railroad Commission to issue 25,000 shares of its common capital stock at not less than $90.00 per share net. The specific purpose for which the money produced by the sale is to be used is in the general construction program of the company, which calculates ultimately an expenditure of $20,000,000 in order to meet enlarged demands for power in the south. The company has also been authorized to issue 2,000 shares of its common stock, authorized by previous decisions, at not less than $80.00 per share for the purpose of filling an order from an eastern broker. The proceeds of this sale are to be used in the payments of notes and accounts payable. A little child of Jacob Gelsinger has been suffering from scarlet fever, but is now reported on the road to recovery. Mrs. William Jackson, Mrs. W. E. Alexander, Miss Frieda Janss, Mrs. Harry Sidnam, Mrs. O. H. Renner, Miss L. E. Raymond, Mrs. Harry Sears, Mrs. O. A. Mullinix, Mrs. Daisy Casey, Mrs. A. E. Clark, Mrs. G. W. Sandilands, Mrs. A. H. Witman, Mrs. G. M. Simpson, Mrs. F. R. York, Mrs. Polly Kern, Mrs. Ralph Maas, Mrs. J. H. Swan, Mrs. L. C. Deming, Mrs. M. C. Goff, Mrs. W. Locke, Mrs. A. B. McCord, Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth, Mrs. J. F. Ahlborn, Mrs. H. E. W. Barnes, Jr. Miss Alice Grimshaw, Mrs. O. P. Rust. Miss Irma Steadman, Miss Anna Ryan. Mrs. Ray Fisher, Mrs. Wm. A. Dolan. Mrs. William Duckworth, Mrs. August Schumacher. Mrs. J. W. Utter, Mrs. T. L. Longworth. Mrs. Geo. Mattis, Miss Mattis. Mrs. Joe Hessel, Mrs. J. Boege. Miss Edna Wents, Miss R. Cassou. Mrs. W. E. DeSombre, Mrs. P. Campbell. Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, Miss T. Fay. Miss N. Friend, Miss Estrada. Miss Esther Macaray, Mrs. Portillo. Miss Lupe Gaxiola, Mrs. Joe Viosca. The campaign is on this week and will continue until Saturday night. Each and every one who becomes a member of this organization will receive a handsome gold enameled button, and it is the desire of the committee that this button be worn by ETTE Number 41 BIRING SHIP? ORANGE REC TION Discouragso Far. Describe. each and every member during the week, and longer if the owner of the button so desires. Especially shall that button be in place when the owner thereof appears at Orange County Park on September 9th. Let us wear this button with all the pride that is in us, knowing that it, like the khaki uniform is emblematic of Orange county's Americanism. This emblem shows to the entire community that the wearer thereof has the privilege, if you please, of contributing a small amount to the purchase of the souvenirs that are going to be given every returned service man and woman in Orange county and some that are outside of the county. So let's be proud and joyous in the wearing of this button. Let us know that as the khaki upon the battlefields of France stimulated our allied forces to greater efforts, so that the wearing of this button will stimulate those who have not yet had it brought to their notice that they have the privilege extended to them to take part in the giving of these souvenirs to our returned service men and women. The celebration will be at Orange County Park on September 9th. Following is the quota each town is expected to raise: Anaheim ..... $ 2,650 JAPS' FOOTHOLD IS SECURE AT PRESENT BOARD OF TRADE DECIDES THAT ARGUMENT IS USELESS AFTER LEASE IS SIGNED Membership Fees Increased to $12 Per Year, Which Entitles Payer to One Free Feed Per Month. —City to be Resurveyed. Something like mild excitement was inducted into the proceedings of the board of trade Monday night when Howard Gates raised the question of the advisability of the city trustees leasing city property to Japs who engage in competitive business with citizens. Trustee Backs was asked to give some light on the subject but simply made the statement that the trustees had given a Jap produce merchant a Wolf Reported Seen Near Here Numerous Chickens and Turkeys Have Been Killed by Night-Prowling Animal in Southwest Section Recently. A marauder, which some people in the southwest section say is a wolf, has been cutting a wide swath in the turkey and chicken crop in that neighborhood. About two weeks ago while Lou Smith was working for Guy Holman on his ranch, he noticed a large track in the soft earth in the orchard which he said was that of some large animal. The night before seven broilers out of a flock of eleven had been of France stimulated our armed forces to greater efforts, so that the wearing of this button will stimulate those who have not yet had it brought to their notice that they have the privilege extended to them to take part in the giving of these souvenirs to our returned service men and women. The celebration will be at Orange County Park on September 9th. Following is the quota each town is expected to raise: Anaheim $2,650 Balboa 174 Bolsa 174 Brea 640 Buena Park 380 East Newport 51 El Toro 111 Fullerton 1,660 Garden Grove 610 Gloryetta 111 Greenville 141 Harper 150 Huntington Beach 661 Irvine 160 Laguna Beach 131 La Habra 440 Los Alamitos 70 Newport Beach 174 Olinda 200 Olive 370 Orange 2,770 Placentia 475 San Juan Capistrano 181 Santa Ana 5,780 Talbert 190 Tustin 660 Westminster 100 Wintersburg 211 Yorba Linda 251 Seal Beach 251 Total $19,946 Something like mild excitement was inducted into the proceedings of the board of trade Monday night when Howard Gates raised the question of the advisability of the city trustees leasing city property to Japs who engage in competitive business with citizens. Trustee Backs was asked to give some light on the subject but simply made the statement that the trustees had given a Jap produce merchant a three-year lease on a storeroom in the old city hall, and had also leased the city's ranch at Stanton to a Jap. Gates argued that a Jap, wherever he secured a foothold stuck and expanded to the detriment of all competitors. "Should a Jap start up in the business in which I am engaged," said Howard, "I would be forced out, then the Jap would double his prices." D. Jessurun and City Attorney Ames defended the action of the trustees, making the statement that it was the duty of the trustees to rent the city's property to the highest bidder, irrespective of his nationality. Mr. Ames finally raised the point that the question was out of order as the incident was closed beyond recall. He was sustained by the chair. The recommendation of the board of directors that membership fees be raised from $5 to $12 per year, was discussed. There was no opposition to the increase, but some confusion as to when the raise should take effect. W. A. Dolan finally moved that the new rate should begin October 1, that the fee should be paid monthly, and that the payment of the dollar should entitle the member to participate in the monthly feed to be given on the first meeting night of each month. It was adopted. It was decided that a committee of five should be appointed for the purpose of endeavoring to increase the membership and that they should devote two hours each month to the work. Chairman McCord of the War Service Recognition Association reported slow progress for the first days' work on the membership drive. Some people believed, he said, that one membership in each family was sufficient, but if that system prevailed, Anaheim would fall far short of its quota. Mr. Jessurun stated that when the committee visited the sugar factory he wrote a check for $47, and was given a button for each of the 47 permanent employees of the plant, then advised the committee to get after the other members. Mrs. Harry L. E. RayO. A. MulliMrs. A. E. Mrs. A. H. Mrs. F. R. Ralph Maas. L. C. DemLocke. Mrs. F. A. Ms. H. E. W. Mrs. O. P. Miss Anna Wm. A. Sh. Mrs. AuT. L. LongMattis. Boege. R. Cassou. Mrs. P. CampT. Fay. Astrada. Mrs. Portillo. Joe Viosca. This week and urday night, becomes a tion will renameled but of the combe worn by A marauder, which some people in the southwest section say is a wolf, has been cutting a wide swath in the turkey and chicken crop in that neighborhood. About two weeks ago while Lou Smith was working for Guy Holman on his ranch, he noticed a large track in the soft earth in the orchard which he said was that of some large animal. The night before seven broilers out of a flock of eleven had been killed on a neighboring ranch by some prowling animal, which has been causing some alarm among the ranchers in the southwest section. When Smith, who is an old hunter of wild game, saw the animal's track, he pronounced it that of a wolf, while Holman inclined to the belief that the varmint causing havoc among the poultry industry was a coyote, admitting, however, that it must be a large one. After it's first attack upon a rancher's chickens had been discovered a few nights later another farmer reported the loss of several fine turkeys, presumably by the wandering wolf. A lady residing in the vicinity saw the animal upon one occasion and describes it as being of large size and grayish in color and feels sure it's a wolf. The latest reports coming in about the prowler was that it was seen in an orchard near the river bed, southeast of this city, although no further depredations by the animal has been found. There are places where the animal could hide during the daytime, several eucalyptus groves being scattered about while the dense undergrowth in the river bottom would afford it a haven of refuge. It has even been said that at night time the animal's presence has become known by its horrifying howls, which is unmistakably that of a wolf, say some of the neighbors. Some of the men folks are talking slowly progress for the first days' work on the membership drive. Some people believed, he said, that one membership in each family was sufficient, but if that system prevailed, Anaheim would fall far short of its quota. Mr. Jessurun stated that when the committee visited the sugar factory he wrote a check for $47, and was given a button for each of the 47 permanent employees of the plant, then advised the committee to get after the other members of the 47 families and land them all. Mr. Jessurun made each employee a present of a button. Secretary Whitaker announced that a resurvey of Anaheim would be made for insurance purposes probably within a month, and the rate of insurance would be considerably lowered. The bill board on the boulevard in the north part of town will shortly be covered with artistic lettering. Mr. Ahlborn reported that he had effected a compromise with Frank Champlin, owner of the ground on which it stands Mr. Champlin agreeing to accept one year's rent, and call the account square to date. It will cost $13 per year for the ground hereafter, and painting the sign will cost $35 more. This money was raised by thirty members pungling up two dollars each. It was proposed to offer a cash prize for a good design for the board, permitting the school children to compete, but it was finally decided that substantial lettering was more desirable than a fancy design. of putting a pair of hounds on its trail upon evidence being found of its next appearance, and a real wild animal hunt may be staged just as soon as the carnivorous animal again makes its appearance.