anaheim-gazette 1919-11-06

RED CROSS DRIVE FOR MEMBERS NOW ON CHAIRMAN BENJAMIN AND HIS ASSISTANTS EXPECT TO ENROLL 2000 IN ANAHEIM Workers Report Splendid Success So Far—Red Cross Canteen Will Launch Its Drive Today. Many Business Houses Reporting 100 Per Cent. Fifty volunteers are canvassing Anaheim and its immediate vicinity this week soliciting membership for the Red Cross, and all report excellent success. Practically all the old members are renewing, and the few who have refused to join are generally the persons who were backward in assisting the various war measures. Members of the Red Cross Canteen, and enrolled as a member of the Red Cross. So be prepared, if you pass in that direction, to have your Red Cross button prominently displayed upon your coat lapel, or have a dollar in hard coin in your pocket. MAJOR PATTON VISITS CITY Collecting Data About Old Timers for Article Soon to Appear in Print. Major Harry Patton, probably the best known newspaper man on the coast, was in town this week collecting data for an article on this city to appear in the Los Angeles Examiner. Major Patton was thirty-five years ago employed on a Los Angeles newspaper and he is now engaged in organizing a society of pioneers, who will erect a large building and will meet there to talk over early days in California. Membership will be limited to citizens who have resided in that city not less than thirty years. He finds Los Angeles filled with hundreds of old timers who are leaders in banking and mercantile establishments. He is writing a series of articles on old timers in Southern California, and those have been appearing in the Examiner. He BIG BOND FOR HIGHLY ENDORSING ASSOCIATED CHAMBER TWO MILLION DOLLARS FOR WORK IN CITY Branch of Commercial California to be Many Visitors from Angeles Attend at Oyster Loafnesday Night More good roads for California was the principal theme of the meeting of the Assessors of Commerce held at Loaf cafe in this city evening. The meeting was largest ever held by the Chambers, and sentiment a bond issue for better Fifty volunteers are canvassing Anaheim and its immediate vicinity this week soliciting membership for the Red Cross, and all report excellent success. Practically all the old members are renewing, and the few who have refused to join are generally the persons who were backward in assisting the various war measures. Membership of the Anaheim chapter last year was 1726, but Chairman Benjamin and his corps of workers are determined to increase this to two thousand for the year 1920. The Anaheim district includes all that territory within the Anaheim postoffice limits. The population is probably ten thousand. A membership of two thousand should be easily secured out of this population. The drive is being conducted by the following persons: General Chairman—H. H. Benjamin. Chairman Publicity Com.—J. F. Ahlborn. Executive Committee—H. H. Benjamin, Henry Adams, Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, H. A. Dickel, Mrs. Wm. T. Wallop, J. H. Whitaker, J. Frederick Ahlborn. Team Captains—Romaine C. Berger, D. Jessurun, John Ruether, W. H. Schureman, Miss A. Crawford, G. W. Sandilands, J. A. Clayes, J. Abernathy, A. Schumacher, W. Falkenstein, Miss May Winegar, F. A. Yungbluth; Mesdames L. C. Deming, J. H. Swan, G. W. Closson, W. E. Alexander, Harry Jayne, R. H. Seale, Leonard Evans, Fred Marsh, O. A. Mullinix, Maude Graves Daniels, J. S. Howard, Frank North, G. M. Simpson, A. B. McCord, T. L. Longworth, E. Zitzmann, Geo. Hansen, C. W. Hedges, D. Jessurun, Victor Loly, Oscar Renner, Henry Adams, Homer G. Ames. Signing of the armistice did not end the Red Cross activities. The society is being maintained as a permanent institution because the devastation caused by the war is not over. For the next year at least, in addition to the very definite peace program of the organization, the Red Cross will be giving attention to the thirty thousand returned soldiers, sailors and marines confined in American hospitals and will expend approximately five hundred thousand dollars monthly in assisting thousands of the families of the boys. Remember what the Red Cross did during the Johnstown flood, the Gal- ELLA WHEELER WILCOX LIVED AT ANAHEIM Wrote a Little Poem for Tom Hollingworth Who Delivered Mail to Her. Many persons in Anaheim, who were personally acquainted with Ella More good roads for O was the principal theme of the meeting of the Association of Commerce held at Loaf cafe in this city evening. The meeting was largest ever held by the Chambers, and sentiment a bond issue for better unanimous. Furthermore decision of the body than $2,000,000 be floated for The expenditure of that probably give Orange county system of highways of all the United States. Supervisors T. B. Talbert Schumacher were highway proposition being Mr. Talbert, who wanted a of the people to guide them in their action. "We are of the people, and we want whether or not they want the system through a issue," he declared. Mr.T attention to the assessed Orange county and state $2,000,000 bond issue would tax of 17½ cents on the $ this the county still would lowest tax rate of any county State. The assessed value more than doubled since Chas. Eygabroad asked Talbert if it wasn't a fact good roads were built under 000 bond issue with a tax cents for the bonds,the tax would be reduced there more by reason of the less maintenance of the county bert answered that in his would. Carl McStay, field marshal Southern California Auto spoke in behalf of the 12 in this county He said: "There is just one quill will be uppermost in these taxpayers," said Me that question is, what will Have you one taxpayer can say that the present fine roads in this county even one cent? You have not been sent to our files back as far as 1884. Major Patton is now a resident of the state of Washington, but is spending the winter in Los Angeles,and expects his wife shortly to arrive to join him there. He accompanied the congressional committee to France in 1897,and spent two months in that country England and Belgium.He later made a trip to the South Sea Islands, writing a series of interesting articles for northern newspapers.Here recently returned from a sea voyage to South America. Major Patton was a well-known newspaper man in Los Angeles in the eighties,but has retired from active work,and is living on his large income.His time is largely given over at present to the organization of a society of pioneers.He purposes erecting a large club building where old timers may assemble and live over again the happy days of long ago.He is a graceful and forcible writer,and his series of old time articles are most interesting. One of Patton's exploits while engaged in newspapepr work in Los Angeles thirty-five years ago was his interview with Mile.Rea,who opened the Grand OperaHouse on South Main street.Patton drove the distinguished French actress about the city,and wrote a numer of articles concerning her and her histrionic talents.Hewas the envy of every newspaper man in town. ELLA WHEELER WILCOX LIVED AT ANAHEIM Wrote a Little Poem for Tom Hollingworth Who Delivered Mail to Her. Many persons in Anaheim, who were personally acquainted with Ella ELLA WHEELER WILCOX LIVED AT ANAHEIM Wrote a Little Poem for Tom Hollingworth Who Delivered Mail to Her. Many persons in Anaheim, who were personally acquainted with Ella Wheeler Wilcox, are grieving over the announcement of her death, which occurred at her Connecticut home last week. Several years ago the famous poetess and her husband used to make annual pilgrimages to this city, making their home several months each year at the Del Sur ranch, south of town, which was owned by Harry Wilcox, their cousin. T. H. Hollingworth, the rural carrier whose route is in that section, was intimately acquainted with the poetess and her husband, and one day he asked her to give him a souvenir of some kind. Next day she handed him the following little poem: THE COMING OF THE POSTMAN. The ponies of the Postman are Trotting up the street. Our hearts are beating measure To the music of their feet, For nothing else can happen That brings the same delight As the coming of the Postman To folks suburbanite. In spite of wind or weather In seasons dry or wet We count upon his coming and He never failed us yet. A friend to be relied on, In confidence we wait. This banger of the tidings. This messenger of fate. And nothing else can happen That gives the same delight As the coming of the Postman To folks suburbanite. Concrete action resulted in discussion when Lew H. Newport Beach offered a highway commission to and determine and recommend issue of sufficient size to great number of laterals, roads to be constructed strength to carry the heat today and the future. Among the visitors from county present were H. M. president of the Commerce of California, John G. Angeles attorney, F. W. K. lisher of the Los Angeles H Senator Geo. W. Cartwright deman spoke on the danger W-ism and radicalism. "L are all right when they st BIG BOND ISSUE FOR HIGHWAYS ENDORSED ASSOCIATED CHAMBER'S FAVORS TWO MILLION DOLLAR ISSUE FOR WORK IN COUNTY Branch of Commercial Federation of California to be Organized.—Many Visitors from Los Angeles Attend Banquet at Oyster Loaf Wednesday Night. More good roads for Orange county was the principal theme discussed at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce held at the Oyster Loaf cafe in this city Wednesday evening. The meeting was one of the largest ever held by the Associated Chambers, and sentiment in favor of a bond issue for better highways was place," he declared, "but when they get to the point where they say they will tie up the industries of the nation, and say they are going to rule this country—then I say it is time for us to organize to control their supposed strength. Three per cent are shaping the laws of this nation because they are organized and working against the greater majority unorganized." A resolution introduced by Secretary Metzgar calling upon Governor Stephens to include legislation in the special meeting of the state legislature providing for pay for National Guardsmen, was adopted, and the secretary directed to wire Governor Stephens. The governor will be asked to include this in the call for a second session if the state body is called to convene for action on the Japanese question. The national defense act provides for an appropriation of $2,500,000 for support of the National Guard and the last legislature passed a law conforming to the national act, but it was veoed by the governor. Metzgar declared that with labor conditions as they are today it was essential that full guard companies be maintained. H. H. Covell called attention to the proposal to tax farm loan bonds and W.B. ALLEN HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE BURNED RAPIDLY IN THE HIGH WIND; FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS HELPLESS Twenty Fires in Santa Ana Break Out Simultaneously, Four Houses Destroyed.—Pacific Electric Wire Causes the Blaze. With a Santa Ana wind blowing a gale Friday, a small house in the rear of the W. B. Allen residence on East Santa Ana street, burst into flames just as the Allen family were sitting down to the mid-day luncheon. The small house was occupied by a man named Foster, who was not at home at the time. The fire was discovered by George Allen, who observed smoke issuing from the small house. He Deakins, for the defender, leged conducting the plague get out unleashed order. Because of situations, Deakins derided worthless that his place of fendant is present. Among other alleged to have prospective confectionery business damages been done Dasks a temp Mrs. Alling tion be made trial of the a MANY GUERZA JOLL Misses Isabella Enterta Misses Isaella entertained at More good roads for Orange county was the principal theme discussed at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce held at the Oyster Loaf cafe in this city Wednesday evening. The meeting was one of the largest ever held by the Associated Chambers, and sentiment in favor of a bond issue for better highways was unanimous. Furthermore, it was the decision of the body that an issue of $2,000,000 be floated for the purpose. The expenditure of that sum would probably give Orange county the best system of highways of any county in the United States. Supervisors T. B. Talbert and William Schumacher were present, the highway proposition being started by Mr. Talbert, who wanted an expression of the people to guide the supervisor in their action. "We are the servants of the people, and we want to know whether or not they want to extend the system through a county bond issue," he declared. Mr. Talbert called attention to the assessed valuation of Orange county and stated that a $2,000,000 bond issue would require a tax of 17½ cents on the $100, and with this the county still would have the lowest tax rate of any county in the state. The assessed valuation has more than doubled since 1913. Chas. Eygabroad asked Supervisor Talbert if it wasn't a fact that if more good roads were built under a $2,000,000 bond issue with a tax rate of 17½ cents for the bonds, the county road tax would be reduced that much or more, by reason of the less expense of maintenance of the county roads. Talbert answered that in his opinion it would. Carl McStay, field marshal for the Southern California Automobile Club, spoke in behalf of the 1200 members in this county. He said: "There is just one question that will be uppermost in the minds of the taxpayers," said McStay, "and that question is, what will the cost be? Have you one taxpayer present who can say that the present system of fine roads in this county ever cost him one cent? You have not. The roads cost too much nothing." The national defense act provides for an appropriation of $2,500,000 for support of the National Guard and the last legislature passed a law conforming to the national act, but it was veered by the governor. Metzgar declared that with labor conditions as they are today it was essential that full guard companies be maintained. H. H. Covell called attention to the proposal to tax farm loan bonds and requested that the Associated Chambers oppose it. He said that at least $200,000 was loaned in this county to farmers at 5½ per cent, and that if the farm loan bonds are taxed it would mean an increase in the rate. The matter was placed in the hands of the legislative committee for consideration. Upon motion of A. S. Bradford, the chair was authorized to appoint a committee to work out details for the organization of a unit of the Commercial Federation of California in Orange county, and this morning President Eyman Huff appointed A. S. Bradford, Placentia; L. P. Damewood, Orange, and C. F. Smith, Santa Ana, as such committee. Lew Wallace of Newport Beach gave an example of the financiering capabilities of the Orange County Harbor Commission by stating that the commission had let contract aggregating $600,000 with but $500,000 available from the county bonds. Of the difference it is estimated that $60,000 will be available by the sale of dredged material, and "we will pull through with the balance in some manner," declared Wallace. The meeting which was held at the Oyster Loaf Cafe, was one of the best attended meetings held recently and one of the most interesting sessions held in recent months resulted. There were eight or ten in the delegation from Los Angeles; there were a large number of representatives of the Automobile Club of Southern California, and practically every organization connected with the Associated Chambers was represented. The local attendance was due to anticipation of the broaching of the road bonding proposition. Chas. Eygabroad delivered the address of welcome and the responses With a Santa Ana wind blowing a gale Friday, a small house in the rear of W. B. Allen residence on East Santa Ana street, burst into flames just as the Allen family were sitting down to the mid-day luncheon. The small house was occupied by a man named Foster, who was not at home at the time. The fire was discovered by George Allen, who observed smoke issuing from the small house. He turned in an alarm but in a few minutes the building was in flames, which owing to the high wind, speedily communicated with the Allen residence. The fire department soon reached the scene, but found that the truck did not carry sufficient hose to effectively reach the burning building from the hydrant nearest the house. More hose arrived later. Owing to the high wind, however, and the headway the fire had made in the high wind before the arrival of the department, nothing could be done to check the flames. The house was totally destroyed. Through prompt action on the part of the members of the family and neighbors most of the furniture was saved. A collection of Indian work, valued at $500, was destroyed. The house was a six-room bungalow, the loss being estimated at from $4,000 to $5,000. The building was insured for $1800, but only $300 was carried on the contents. It is supposed the fire was started by a short-circuited electric current. Rather a peculiar coincidence of the fire was the fact that Mr. Allen had just purchased the Barney Hartfield residence on East Broadway, paying therefor $6800, and that he came into possession of his new place at noon, Friday, almost simultaneously with the breaking out of the fire. Mr. Allen expected to change his residence in a day or two, but he did not contemplate being forced to move in such an expeditious manner. Friday morning was a busy time in the vicinity of Pine and South Main streets, Santa Ana. Shortly before four o'clock the wind tore a limb from a tree which broke a Pacific Electric high voltage wire, forcing it across the wires of Southern California Edison Company. Fifteen thousand volts of extra juice ran into the Edison station be made trial of the air MANY GUESTS JOLLY Misses Isabel Enterta Misses Isaac entertained party at the Broadway Fraternity out-of-town guests. The trimmed to fifties to black lanterns, thereof witches and ple are only lowe'en. A woman got Macbeth and foretold her courageous endeavor. The dining were served with autumn pumpkin jackets center. Through orchestra concert room, added occasion. All present and enlisted Hallowe'en patrons. RAEB Next Sunday Audit "Who Are Question of Survivors Just Sawed Next Rabbi Goldman Russia, has paid persecutions entire family." Bolshevik belief has had the benefit to know Bolshik years ago he home has been learned of which he kept three years he uage, written dressed many only remaining Seattle. When he enlisted "Ninety First." "There is just one question that will be uppermost in the minds of the taxpayers," said McStay, "and that question is, what will the cost be? Have you one taxpayer present who can say that the present system of fine roads in this county ever cost him one cent? You have not. The roads have cost the taxpayer nothing. The road tax before the good roads were instituted was 40 cents on the $100. Several years ago when you bounced through ruts in dirt roads and were smothered with dust, you paid the same rate. The taxpayers have paid nothing." "You have demonstrated the value of good roads—it should not be hard to determine whether you want to vote another issue and extend your system." Concrete action resulted from the discussion when Lew H. Wallace of Newport Beach offered a motion that the Board of Supervisors appoint a highway commission to investigate and determine and recommend a bond issue of sufficient size to provide a great number of laterals, the new roads to be constructed in sufficient strength to carry the heavy traffic of today and the future. The motion carried unanimously. Among the visitors from outside the county present were H. M. Haldeman, president of the Commercial Federation of California, John G. Mott, Los Angeles attorney, F. W. Kellogg, publisher of the Los Angeles Express, and Senator Geo. W. Cartwright. Mr. Haldeman spoke on the dangers of I. W. W-ism and radicalism. "Labor unions are all right when they stick to their were eight or ten in the delegation from Los Angeles; there were a large number of representatives of the Automobile Club of Southern California, and practically every organization connected with the Associated Chambers was represented. The local attendance was due to anticipation of the broaching of the road bonding proposition. Chas. Eygabroad delivered the address of welcome and the responses was by Dr. J. D. Thomas of Olive President D. Eyman Huff presided and Secretary Metzgar was present as usual. THOUSANDS OF TOURISTS COMING TO CALIFORNIA T. C. Peck Estimates that 200,000 will Arrive During next Four Months. T. C. Peck, general passenger agent of the Salt Lake Route, is recognized as a successful prophet concerning tourist travel. He stated Saturday that travel coming to Southern California from outside points is now on a basis of about 25,000 per month. From available information at hand he estimates that for November the number will be 35,000; December, 45,000; January, probably 60,000, and February, 50,000. Peck was recently in Salt Lake City and says travel will be heavy from Utah, Idaho, Montana and other intermountain States. The regular Salt Lake Route trains are now coming in two section, and additional cars are being called for constantly. There will be special trains this month from Utah and Idaho and also for tourists from Canada. Friday morning was a busy time in the vicinity of Pine and South Main streets, Santa Ana. Shortly before four o'clock the wind tore a limb from a tree which broke a Pacific Electric high voltage wire, forcing it across the wires of the Southern California Edison Company. Fifteen thousand volts of extra juice ran into the Edison wires, and in an instant the current was popping and snapping and blazing in every direction. Twenty fires broke out at twenty houses within a few minutes. All were extinguished without much damage except four houses which were destroyed. Two families lost all their household goods. CANDY MAN SUES FOR $200 DAMAGES Grover Deakins Declares Mrs. Alling Has Injured His Business. Alleged boisterous conduct in and about the Cherry Blossom confectionery, 118 East Center street, by Mrs. Claudia Alling, has resulted in the filing of a complaint for $200 damages and a demand for a temporary injunction against her by Grover Deakins, owner of the establishment. A short time since, it was alleged in the complaint, which was filed through Attorneys Eden and Koepsel, Mrs. Claudia Alling began a course of interfering with the conduct of the confectioner's business. Her alleged acts consisted in coming into the store, getting in the plaintiff's way, not permitting him to serve customers, "by hollering and making other loud and unusual noise," by attempting to strike the plaintiff, by preventing him from the use of dishes in the confectionery and by remaining in front of the store. A request was made by the Presbyterian Red Cross letter failure to make and emphasized ioned a most part of the pastor. The enrollment of it. The people progeny their inheritance and it's great that who has a spare will have a Red breast. Mr. and Mrs. tained at a Hale evening, their gown C.E societies Christian church Placentia. All were present. DEAKINS, he alleges, tried to induce the defendant to refrain from her alleged conduct but she refused, informing the plaintiff that she would not get out unless compelled to by a court order. Because of Mrs. Alling's alleged actions, Deakins' business has been rendered worthless, he alleges. He claimed that the public will not patronize his place of business while the defendant is permitted in or about the premises. Among other things Mrs. Alling was alleged to have done was that she told prospective customers that Deakins confectionery was closed and not doing business. Damages in the sum of $200 have been done Deakins, he alleged. He asks a temporary injunction against Mrs. Alling and also that the injunction be made permanent, following the trial of the action. MANY GUESTS ENJOY JOLLY HALLOWE'EN PARTY Misses Isabel and Geraldine Dolan Entertain Friday Evening. Misses Isabel and Geraldine Dolan entertained friends at a Hallowe'en party at the Dolan home. INJUNCTION SET ASIDE BY COURT DECISION MRS. ZIEGLER OF THE VALENCIA HOTEL WINS IN ACTION BROUGT BY OYSTER LOAF LESSEES Temporary Injunction Halted Renovation of Room.—New Cafeteria to Open Up in Hotel Building on Center Street. On Monday in the Superior Court the injunction proceedings instituted by Harrison and Gathas against Mrs. Ziegler, seeking to restrain her from making certain alterations in a room adjoining the Oyster Loaf Cafe, were dismissed by order of the court. Mrs. Ziegler was represented by H. V. Weisel of this city. Through injunction proceedings Harrison and Gathas of the Oyster Loaf MANY GUESTS ENJOY JOLLY HALLOWE’EN PARTY Misses Isabel and Geraldine Dolan Entertain Friday Evening. Misses Isabel and Geraldine Dolan entertained friends at a Hallowe’en party at the Dolan home on West Broadway Friday evening, a number of out-of-town people being among the guests. The interior of the home was trimmed to fit the occasion. In addition to black cats, kewpies and jack-o-lanterns, there were present a number of witches and other things that people are only privileged to see on Hallowe’en. A witch, one of the kind that got Macbeth into trouble, was present and foretold the future to all who were courageous enough to listen. The dining table at which the guests were served luncheon, was trimmed with autumn leaves and fruit, a big pumpkin jack-o-lantern occupying the center. Throughout the evening an orchestra concealed in the breakfast room, added to the enjoyment of the occasion. About thirty guests were present and enjoyed one of the jolliest Hallowe’en parties of their young lives. RABBI GOLDMAN Next Sunday at the High School Auditorium, 3 P. M. "Who Are the Bolsheviks?" This question of such compelling interest to Americans just now, will be fully answered next Sunday afternoon by Rabbi Goldman, who is a native of Russia, has passed through the bitter persecutions and massacres, lost his entire family, who were killed by the Bolsheviks before his eyes, and who has had the best possible opportunity to know Bolshevism at its worst. Three years ago he came to America. His home has been in Seattle, where he has been learning the English tongue, of which he knew nothing before. In three years he has mastered the language, written several books, and addressed many American audiences. His only remaining son came with him to Seattle. When troops were called for he enlisted. He fought in the famous "Ninety First," and was killed two days on Monday in the Superior Court the injunction proceedings instituted by Harrison and Gathas against Mrs. Ziegler, seeking to restrain her from making certain alterations in a room adjoining the Oyster Loaf Cafe, were dismissed by order of the court. Mrs. Ziegler was represented by H. V. Weisel of this city. Through injunction proceedings Harrison and Gathas of the Oyster Loaf Cafe had temporarily halted the renovation of the room in the Valencia Hotel, next to the cafe, which Mrs. Ziegler, the owner, has rented as a cafeteria and soft drink store. The door in the archway connecting the two rooms has heretofore been open, through which guests could pass from the hotel lobby to the Oyster Loaf. To accommodate her new renters Mrs. Ziegler was preparing to install closets and restrooms for the new tenants when an injunction was issued by the court to halt the work. The owner claims to be within her rights to make these changes otherwise she could not rent the premises which are distinct and apart from the rooms occupied by the Oyster Loaf. Mrs. Ziegler says she does not intend to bar the door in question, but that it will be available to each tenant, if so desired. Entrance through this door from the Oyster Loaf would bring a person into the kitchen of the new cafeteria. Harrison and Gathas allege they would be injured by this arrangement while Mrs. Ziegler maintains they would not suffer any loss, as for several months past the passageway has remained in non-use, owing to the closing of the saloon, which formerly occupied the room. Mrs. Ziegler maintains she must rent this room to secure added revenue in conducting the hotel. BEE INSPECTION County Inspector of Apiaries J. E. Pleasants has filed a report, covering the month of October, regarding the condition of bees in the county. The report, which is addressed to the board of supervisors, states that in October Pleasants inspected the following colonies of bees, belonging to the owners indicated: F. Ritchey, Laguna, 180; W. S. War A RED CROSS APPEAL A request was sent to the pastor of the Presbyterian church to announce the Red Cross enrollment. Owing to a multiplicity of other matters and announcements concerning them, the Red Cross letter was overlooked. The failure to make that announcement, and emphasize it heartily, has occasioned a most painful regret on the part of the pastor. But it is not likely that the enrollment will be less on account of it. The people of Anaheim have proven their interest in the Red Cross and it's great task heretofore, and they will not fail this time. The citizen who has a spark of kindness in his soul will have a Red Cross button on his breast. C. B. HATCH Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hawley entertained at a Hallowe'en party Friday evening, their guests being the Y. P. S. C. E. societies of the Presbyterian and Christian churches of Anaheim and Placentia. About seventy persons were present. BEE INSPECTION County Inspector of Apiaries J. E. Pleasants has filed a report, covering the month of October, regarding the condition of bees in the county. The report, which is addressed to the board of supervisors, states that in October Pleasants inspected the following colonies of bees, belonging to the owners indicated: F. Ritchey, Laguna, 180; W. S. Warner, Holsa, 30; A. D. Bath, San Bernardino, 75; C. A. Murth, Riverside, 50; C. F. Yates, Olinda, 80; G. W. Simpson, Olinda, 30; I. C. Wilson, Olinda, 75; Elmer Hutchins, Brea, 20; W. H. Turner, Olinda, 75; C. W. Rist, Olinda, 20; W. H. Rails, Orange, 185. These colonies were all found in a healthy condition with the exception of 5 of the 185 belonging to Rails, which were treated. FEDERAL LAW FOR AUTO THIEF Automobile thieves, take warning. The long arm of the United States will get you now, if you cross a State line or run a stolen car into a foreign country or territory. And the penalty is enough to make even hardened criminals hesitate—$5000 fine or five years' imprisonment or both. This bill which passed both houses of Congress quickly went to President Wilson on October 16 and on account of his illness, he allowed it to become a law without his signature on October 28. It is estimated this will increase the recovery of cars locally, tremendously, as it will put a stop to all interstate traffic in stolen motor vehicles. The regular monthly meeting of the board of trade, including the supper will be held Monday night. An interesting meeting is expected and there should be a large attendance.