anaheim-gazette 1919-12-18

ORANGE COUNTY TO BE IN NEW DISTRICT FEDERAL CENSUS WILL GIVE SOUTHERN COUNTIES INCREASED CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION. Whether to Throw in With San Diego, or Hook Up with Other Counties Absorbing Political Question. Next year's congressional election will be the last in which Orange county will figure as an integral unit of the eleventh congress district. According to well authenticated information in political circles the counties of the south, including Los Angeles, will gain three congressmen, and the state at large will probably gain four. This will depend, of course, upon the ratio men, with a plenty of population over. Formation of the new districts is away off in the future, and it will be the duty of the next legislature to arrange these lines. Southern California will likewise gain five new senators and ten assemblymen, and citizens of this section hope the legislature will give them a square deal. Orange county may have enough population to be placed in a senatorial district by itself with two assemblymen. This will look pretty nice. It will be like a picture on the wall. Orange county will undoubtedly name the senator in the 39th district next year, and to be thereafter in a district by ourselves will come as a very agreeable political gift to the voters of this county. We have had the rough end of it in this senatorial district. While Orange and Riverside had sufficient population in 1900 to place them alone in this senatorial district the county of Imperial was added in 1910, even though the population of the first two counties had largely increased in the intervening ten years. Our citizens hope the next legislature will give us a better break. If the congressional ratio of representation be not placed too high the state will gain four con- Next year's congressional election will be the last in which Orange county will figure as an integral unit of the eleventh congress district. According to well authenticated information in political circles the counties of the south, including Los Angeles, will gain three congressmen, and the state at large will probably gain four. This will depend, of course, upon the ratio of representation to be adopted by congress following the census. The population of California in 1910 was 2,350,000, and it is thought the population at present is 3,500,000. It has been the policy of congress to base the ratio of representation upon such increase following each decennial census as will keep the membership of the house down to its present number. On the other hand those states which stand to lose a congressman by an increased ratio will oppose a large increase, and it is probable a compromise will be arrived at by both sides. The ratio at present is 211,800 to a congressman, which is about 25,000 increase over 1900. The ratio to be adopted will probably be not far from 240,000, if indeed the increase is so large, and at this figure the state will be entitled to fifteen congressmen, with 100,000 population over. If the ratio should be placed at 230,000 the state will be entitled to sixteen congressmen. While the population of California will show a probable increase of 50 percent over 1910 that of the country as a whole will of course not show the increase which it would have but for the world war. No immigration has come to our shores in five years, and many thousands of aliens have returned overseas to participate in the struggle. Some of the western and southern states will probably lose a congressman, and some will lose two. Those states will oppose a large increase in the ratio of representation, and it will depend upon this ratio whether California will gain four or five congressmen. The counties of the eleventh district will show a large increase in population, and it is possible they may be entitled to two congressmen. It may be necessary to add Kern county this senatorial district. While Orange and Riverside had sufficient population in 1900 to place them alone in this senatorial district the county of Imperial was added in 1910, even though the population of the first two counties had largely increased in the intervening ten years. Our citizens hope the next legislature will give us a better break. If the congressional ratio of representation be not placed too high the state will gain four congressmen, and probably five, and three if not four will come from the south. It is up to our people to get together and see that they get a square deal in this business. FULLERTON TEAM MEETS FIRST DEFEAT Long Beach Takes Game for Southern California Championship at Los Angeles on Saturday Afternoon. The Fullerton high school football eleven met its first defeat of the year at the hands of Long Beach at Washington park on Saturday afternoon by a score of 47 to 6. There is no disposition here to belittle the strength and the prowess of the beach men, and at the same time it is but fair to the Orange county lads to say that they put up the weakest exhibition of football since their organization as a high school team. It is certain the second Fullerton team could have defeated them had their playing been no better than against the strong Long Beach eleven. Whether they were troubled with stage fright, whether it was not their day to play football, or whether after a long string of brilliant victories friction and dissention has crept into the team it is not for us at this time to say, but the overwhelming defeat of the Orange county lads comes as a surprise and disappointment. Long Beach will meet Dinuba at Dinuba on next Saturday, and the winner will meet Berkeley for the championship of the State at Pasadena the following Saturday afternoon. While the Orange county lads are bowed down in defeat, they have taught but a brilliant record to look back upon, this season as well as last if the proposition to issue road construction which we submitted by the supervisorsried, Orange county within years will have the best highways of any county in States. The plan recently by representatives from our supervisor districts was electedthe associated chamber and meeting Wednesday evening addition of a five mile shore of Newport bay to palisades, making a total change in the scheme. The addition small section was objected to of the speakers at the meeting beachites were insistent,ly it was finally embodiedolution which was adoptedup to the supervisors. When the supervisors o list and call the election it essary to designate the repaved out of the money vew frequently some paring will done. Under the limit pr law this county can yet to the amount of $2,750,000 county it is estimated w spend $600,000 for bridge coast boulevard which is constructed out of the forty m State bond issue. It is pthe supervisors will fix them be voted on at $2,000,000be sufficient to pave 100 little better. Fifty-nine miles of the dorsed by the associated district are in this supervisor district are all badly needed,but iation is prorated among districts it will leave us miles. Speaking at the me district committeemen whited the list for the associers, Charley Eygabroad said "I believe we should bui amount possible under a bond issue. I believe we an issue of this size easier for a less amount,because make possible the impro roads in every section that isfy every one. I don't know we could cut any of them committeemen have spent a southern states will probably lose a congressman, and some will lose two. Those states will oppose a large increase in the ratio of representation, and it will depend upon this ratio whether California will gain four or five congressmen. The counties of the eleventh district will show a large increase in population, and it is possible they may be entitled to two congressmen. It may be necessary to add Kern county to the northern counties of this district in order to secure an additional member. How will Orange county fare in this new alignment of congressional districts? There is decided opposition here to going in with San Diego county, as the politicians of that county have been shown to be such reachers that they see nothing in the district except their own county. San Bernardino will likewise probably object to throwing in with San Diego, but judging by the friendship shown by Riverside delegates to the southern county at the last convention, Frank Miller and his teammates may not object to hooking up with the bay and climate men. It is thought that San Diego, Imperial and Riverside counties will have enough population for one congressman, and in that event Orange and San Bernardino may be included in a district comprising Inyo, Mono and Kern. There has been some speculation as to whether Orange county might not prefer to join with portions of Los Angeles county. A district composed of Orange, Whittier, Pomona, Long Beach and San Pedro would look pretty good to some of our people. This latter district would depend, of course, upon the population of Los Angeles county, which it is believed will be entitled to two additional congressmen. Long Beach will meet Dinuba at Dinuba on next Saturday, and the winner will meet Berkeley for the championship of the State at Pasadena the following Saturday afternoon. While the Orange county lads are bowed down in defeat, they have naught but a brilliant record to look back upon, this season as well as last when they met and defeated all comers. The game was the last in which many of the team will participate as high school players for most of them will graduate the coming semester. Already they are making preparations to enter college. Some may go to Berkeley, some to Stanford, and others to U. S. C. or Occidental. Wherever these boys may line up in future it is certain they will give a good account of themselves. They are being sought after by the largest schools of the State, and they will again romp over other gridiron fields to victory. They have an honorable record, and will take with them to their new fields of activity the best wishes of everyone in Orange county. One game lost out of many brilliant victories is not a bad record, and we look to see them on the winning side again as many hard fought battles. Ten members of the Long Beach eleven have been playing on the team for four years, all of them in the same positions. Eight members of the Fullerton eleven have played on the team for only two years, and only five of these have played in the same position for the past two seasons. The other members of the Fullerton eleven have never before played in championship games. This probably tells the story of Fullerton's defeat. "I believe we should build an amount possible under a bond issue. I believe we an issue of this size easier for a less amount, because make possible the improvements in every section that isfy every one. I don't know we could cut any of them committeemen have spent a lot of time and have tried to be build roads now, we who can enjoy them. If we do time, we cannot. "We can build with the valuation and when we have ed the system, the 20 cents tax we will have to pay with absorbed possibly by the rate we now pay through the of keeping up the paved on the dirt roads. The dirt be used less, because drive miles out of their way onto the pavement, and then upkeep of the dirt roads would be the biggest tem would be the biggest men the county ever had." Supervisor Finley, however ted a scheme whereby the road could be built within issue. By using funds now spent in building new roads and the amount that would be by the additional tax rates posed as a result of the bond issue of $2,500,000, that can build within five or six same number of miles of can be constructed under issue, with the principal re AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 18, 1919 ELECTION SOON ON GOOD ROADS BOND ISSUE THE ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS ENDORSES PROPOSAL FOR 147 MILES OF NEW HIGHWAY Fifty-Nine Miles in the Third Supervisor District.—Supervisors will probably Lop Off Some of the Recommendations. If the proposition to issue bonds for road construction which will soon be submitted by the supervisors, is carried, Orange county within a few years will have the best system of highways of any county in the United States. The plan recently proposed by representatives from each of the supervisor districts was endorsed by the associated chamber at the Brea against the county, he declared. Interest on the bonds at 5 per cent would be $125,000 for the first year and the redemption, $62,500. The county is now spending $100,000 annually in the construction of new roads. By taking one-half of the $200,000 raised for road purposes by the 40 cent road levy, another $100,000 would be available for paving, making a total of $387,500 annually that could be used. The sum will build about twenty miles of concrete road each year. Under this plan, when the roads are completed at the end of five or six years, the additional tax rate could be eliminated, there would be no bonds to redeem or interest to pay on unredeemed bonds for the following thirty-five years, if the bonds were made for forty years. The additional tax rate would be between 18 and 20 cents. It is maintained that under the bonds it would take probably four years to complete the work on the roads proposed, basing this estimate of time on the experience of the county in constructing the present system. Supervisor Finley's plan was not EXTRA WORK IS ASSIGNED WAL-LACE, RESIGNS RUCTION OCCURS WHEN BOARD REFUSES SALARY RAISE UNLESS OFFICIAL READS METERS. President Dwyer Granted Sixty Days Leave of Absence.—Annual Tax Collections Finished, Showing a Delinquency of Only $217.60.—Reports of Officers Received and Accepted. At the meeting of the city trustees Thursday night Mayor John J. Dwyer asked for a leave of absence for 60 days which upon motion, duly seconded and carried, was granted. Mr. Dwyer contemplates leaving on Christmas day with Mrs. Dwyer for a trip to Panama. There were present Mayor Dwyer, court and fine to $215.00. Rate collector Collected for Law Collected for Vehicle Collected for Water Penalties Collected for Water Total Delinquents Light Water Penalties Total Delinquents For light For water Total Delinquents For taxes The sum of street cleaning $3.40. The assessor lectured for persons Last year this NEW OPERA Well-Known Bu If the proposition to issue bonds for road construction which will soon be submitted by the supervisors, is carried, Orange county within a few years will have the best system of highways of any county in the United States. The plan recently proposed by representatives from each of the supervisor districts was endorsed by the associated chamber at the Brea meeting Wednesday evening, with the addition of a five mile stretch on the shore of Newport bay to the Balboa balisades, making a total of 147 miles on the scheme. The addition of this small section was objected to by some of the speakers at the meeting, but the beachites were insistent, consequently it was finally embodied in the resolution which was adopted and passed up to the supervisors. When the supervisors canvass the list and call the election it will be necessary to designate the roads to beaved out of the money voted, consequently some paring will have to be done. Under the limit prescribed by law this county can yet issue bonds to the amount of $2,750,000, but the county it is estimated will have to spend $600,000 for bridges on the coast boulevard which is to be constructed out of the forty million dollar state bond issue. It is probable that supervisors will fix the amount to be voted on at $2,000,000, which will be sufficient to pave 100 miles, or a little better. Fifty-nine miles of the roads enclosed by the associated chambers are in this supervisor district. These are all badly needed, but if the elimination is prorated among the several districts it will leave us about forty miles. Speaking at the meeting of the district committeemen who formulated the list for the associated chambers, Charley Eygabroad said: "I believe we should build the full amount possible under a $2,500,000 bond issue. I believe we can carry an issue of this size easier than one for a less amount, because it would make possible the improvement of roads in every section that would satisfy everyone. I don't know where we could cut any of them out. The committeemen have spent a great deal following thirty-five years, if the bonds were made for forty years. The additional tax rate would be between 18 and 20 cents. It is maintained that under the bonds it would take probably four years to complete the work on the roads proposed, basing this estimate of time on the experience of the county in constructing the present system. Supervisor Finley's plan was not discussed at any length, for it was offered as a suggestion, the business before the meeting being consideration of the report of the committee. The announcement of Talbert that the county would have to build the bridges on the coast boulevard, with the approximate cost unavailable because the highway commission's plans are not known, and intimation that the supervisors have the erection of a Hall of Records in contemplation, brought out very clearly that the full amount of the remaining bonding credit of the county can not be devoted entirely to good roads. The credit is about $2,750,000. Finley gave a rough estimate of $600,000 as the probable cost of the bridges necessary for the coast boulevard. The amount might be less or it might be more, under plans the highway commission might adopt. FIRST NATIONAL BANK BANQUETS EMPLOYEES Passes Two Million Mark and Celebrates the Occasion. Only three years ago C. E. Holcomb, presidednt of the First National Bank, gave a banquet to the employees of the bank and their families. It was called a million dollar banquet and was given in celebration of the passing by that institution of the million dollar mark in deposits. Last week the combined deposits of the First National and American Savings Bank passed the two million mark and in celebration of the event Messrs. Benjamin, Holcomb and Sieman gave a banquet at the Oyster Loaf cafe and a theatre party at the Fairyland, thirty persons officials, employees and their families being present. Few financial institutions can show Officers Received and Accepted. At the meeting of the city trustees Thursday night Mayor John J. Dwyer asked for a leave of absence for 60 days which upon motion, duly seconded and carried, was granted. Mr. Dwyer contemplates leaving on Christmas day with Mrs. Dwyer for a trip to Panama. There were present Mayor Dwyer, Trustees Stark, Backs and Mann. Trustee Gibbs was absent being detained at home on account of illness. Upon motion of Trustee Backs and carried the clerk was instructed write Emil Dreyfus of San Francisco, asking that gentleman to inform the board what he is his wishes regarding the moving back of the frontage of his building on the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets and with further request that answer be given not later than January 1st next. A communication was received from W. A. Wallace, rate collector, in which he stated that the office duties took up his entire time and that he could not attend to the reading of water and electric meters, which he had been requested to do by the board. Mr. Wallace said there are 2700 consumers and that he could not find the time to read the meters and make the collections besides. At present it takes two men five days each to read the meters and if he would do the reading alone, he said, he would never get through, and keep his accounts straight. At a recent meeting the board ordered that the salary of the rate collector be raised from $110 to $125 per month, but the board held this up pending the settlement of the meter reading question. Mr. Wallace's communication was referred to O. E. Steward, city manager. It was the purpose of Manager Steward to promote efficiency in the office of rate collector by simplifying accustomed routine, and he made suggestions along certain lines of labor, but it is said Mr. Wallace held opposite views regarding the management of his office, and as no agreement between the two gentlemen could be arrived at Mr. Wallace resigned. City Manager Steward accepted Mr. Wallace's resignation and avpointed Frank Schaffer in "I believe we should build the full amount possible under a $2,500,000 bond issue. I believe we can carry on issue of this size easier than one for a less amount, because it would make possible the improvement of roads in every section that would satisfy everyone. I don't know where we could cut any of them out. The committeemen have spent a great deal of time and have tried to be fair. If we build roads now, we who are here can enjoy them. If we wait for a time, we cannot. "We can build with the present evaluation and when we have completed the system, the 20 cents additional tax we will have to pay will be about absorbed possibly by the 40 cent tax we now pay through the less cost of keeping up the paved roads over the dirt roads. The dirt roads will be used less, because people will drive miles out of their way to get into the pavement, and the cost of upkeep of the dirt roads will be very materially lessened. It will be money saved to the taxpayers if we vote $2,500,000. A complete paved road system would be the biggest advertiseen the county ever had." Supervisor Finley, however, submitted a scheme whereby the same miles of road could be built without a bond issue. By using funds now spent annually on building new roads and adding one amount that would be returned by the additional tax rate to be imposed as a result of the proposed bond issue of $2,500,000, the county can build within five or six years the same number of miles of roads that can be constructed under the bond issue, with the principal not holding institution of the million dollar mark in deposits. Last week the combined deposits of the First National and American Savings Bank passed the two million mark and in celebration of the event Messrs. Benjamin, Holcomb and Sieman gave a banquet at the Oyster Loaf cafe and a theatre party at the Fairyland, thirty persons officials, employees and their families being present. Few financial institutions can show a record equal to this. The bank actually doubled its business within three years, and it is said if the present increase continues a three million dollar banquet can be given next year. Those present at the banquet Thursday evening were: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Benjamin, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Siemann, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holcomb, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Goodale, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Goff, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Boege, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hartranft, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kraemer, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. E. Zitzmann, Mrs. M. S. Shanley, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Evans, H. H. Benjamin, Lawrence Muckenthaler, Miss Letitia Parks, Filbert Kraemer, Miss Agnes Marion Quarrie, Miss Ethel Harling, Miss Evelyn Degryse, Miss Lillian A. Davis. Under the management of Romaine Berger Anaheim is organizing a baseball team, which will probably be one of the best this city ever boasted. There is plenty of good material in this region. The opening game will be played on the high school ground Sundy with a Los Angeles team. Mabel B. Farrell is seeking a divorce from Lloyd B. Farrell. H. G. Ames is her attorney. Fred Rothaermel and others petitioned that the open cement water ditch on North Olive street be replaced by a pipe underground. The usual custom in such cases is for the water company to pay one-half the expense, and the city and property owners petitioning for the change to pay one-quarter each. The board agreed to grant the request. The cost to the city will be $48.40. The finance committee reported auditing bills against the general and library funds to the amount of $8072.04 which were ordered paid. The following officers reports were received and accepted: Marshal, collected for licenses $379.50 Dog license 218.00 (For the collection of this license the marshal receives 65 per cent of the total.). The treasurer reported a balance of $18,239.07 in the general fund on December 10. Total cash in all funds $35,080.15. The recorder reported 21 cases in purpose of manager Stewart to promote efficiency in the office of rate collector by simplifying accustomed routine, and he made suggestions along certain lines of labor, but it is said Mr. Wallace held opposite views regarding the management of his office, and as no agreement between the two gentlemen could be arrived at Mr.Wallace resigned City Manager Steward accepted Mr.Wallace's resignation and avointed Frank Schaffer in his place, who has assumed the duties of rate collector and meter reader. Ordinance No. 365, providing for the re-numbering of entrances to business houses and residences, was passed. It is said that the re-numbering has entailed quite an expense. Fred Rothaermel and others petitioned that the open cement water ditch on North Olive street be replaced by a pipe underground. The usual custom in such cases is for the water company to pay one-half the expense, and the city and property owners petitioning for the change to pay one-quarter each. The board agreed to grant the request. The cost to the city will be $48.40. The finance committee reported auditing bills against the general and library funds to the amount of $8072.04 which were ordered paid. The following officers reports were received and accepted: Marshal, collected for licenses $379.50 Dog license 218.00 (For the collection of this license the marshal receives 65 per cent of the total.). The treasurer reported a balance of $18,239.07 in the general fund on December 10. Total cash in all funds $35,080.15. The recorder reported 21 cases in purpose of manager Stewart to promote efficiency in the office of rate collector by simplifying accustomed routine, and he made suggestions along certain lines of labor, but it is said Mr.Wallace held opposite views regarding the management of his office, and as no agreement between the two gentlemen could be arrived at Mr.Wallace resigned City Manager Steward accepted Mr.Wallace's resignation and avointed Frank Schaffer in his place, who has assumed the duties of rate collector and meter reader. Ordinance No. 365, providing for the re-numbering of entrances to business houses and residences, was passed. It is said that the re-numbering has entailed quite an expense. Fred Rothaermel and others petitioned that the open cement water ditch on North Olive street be replaced by a pipe underground. The usual custom in such cases is for the water company to pay one-half the expense, and the city and property owners petitioning for the change to pay one-quarter each. The board agreed to grant the request. The cost to the city will be $48.40. The finance committee reported auditing bills against the general and library funds to the amount of $8072.04 which were ordered paid. The following officers reports were received and accepted: Marshal, collected for licenses $379.50 Dog license 218.00 (For the collection of this license the marshal receives 65 per cent of the total.). The treasurer reported a balance of $18,239.07 in the general fund on December 10. Total cash in all funds $35,080.15. The recorder reported 21 cases in purpose of manager Stewart to promote efficiency in the office of rate collector by simplifying accustomed routine, and he made suggestions along certain lines of labor, but it is said Mr.Wallace held opposite views regarding the management of his office, and as no agreement between the two gentlemen could be arrived at Mr.Wallace resigned City Manager Steward accepted Mr.Wallace's resignation and avointed Frank Schaffer in his place, who has assumed the duties of rate collector and meter reader. Ordinance No. 365, providing for the re-numbering of entrances to business houses and residences, was passed. It is said that the re-numbering has entailed quite an expense. Fred Rothaermel and others petitioned that the open cement water ditch on North Olive street be replaced by a pipe underground. The usual custom in such cases is for the water company to pay one-half the expense, and the city and property owners petitioning for the change to pay one-quarter each. The board agreed to grant the request. The cost to the city will be $48.40. The finance committee reported auditing bills against the general and library funds to the amount of $8072.04 which were ordered paid. The following officers reports were received and accepted: Marshal, collected for licenses $379.50 Dog license 218.00 (For the collection of this license the marshal receives 65 per cent of the total.). The treasurer reported a balance of $18,239.07 in the general fund on December 10. Total cash in all funds $35,080.15. The recorder reported 21 cases in purpose of manager Stewart to promote efficiency in the office of rate collector by simplifying accustomed routine, and he made suggestions along certain lines of labor, but it is said Mr.Wallace held opposite views regarding the management of his office, and as no agreement between the two gentlemen could be arrived at Mr.Wallace resigned City Manager Steward accepted Mr.Wallace's resignation and avointed Frank Schaffer in his place, who has assumed the duties of rate collector and meter reader. Ordinance No. 365, providing for the re-numbering of entrances to business houses and residences, was passed. It is said that the re-numbering has entailed quite an expense. Fred Rothaermel and others petitioned that the open cement water ditch on North Olive street be replaced by a pipe underground. The usual custom in such cases is for the water company to pay one-half the expense, and the city and property owners petitioning for the change to pay one-quarter each. The board agreed to grant the request. The cost to the city will be $48.40. The finance committee reported auditing bills against the general and library funds to the amount of $8072.04 which were ordered paid. The following officers reports were received and accepted: Marshal, collected for licenses $379.50 Dog license 218.00 (For the collection of this license the marshal receives 65 per cent of the total.). The treasurer reported a balance of $18,239.07 in the general fund on December 10. Total cash in all funds $35,080.15. The recorder reported 21 cases in purpose of manager Stewart to promote efficiency in the office of rate collector by simplifying accustomed routine, and he made suggestions along certain lines of labor, but it is said Mr.Wallace held opposite views regarding the management of his office, and as no agreement between the two gentlemen could be arrived at Mr.Wallace resigned City Manager Steward accepted Mr.Wallace's resignation and avointed Frank Schaffer in his place, who has assumed the duties of rate collector and meter reader. Ordinance No. 365, providing for the re-numbering of entrances to business houses and residences, was passed. It is said that the re-numbering has entailed quite an expense. Fred Rothaermel and others petitioned that the open cement water ditch on North Olive street be replaced by a pipe underground. The usual custom in such cases is for the water company to pay one-half the expense, and the city and property owners petitioning for the change to pay one-quarter each. The board agreed to grant the request. The cost to the city will be $48.40. The finance committee reported auditing bills against the general and library funds to the amount of $8072.04 which were ordered paid. The following officers reports were received and accepted: Marshal, collected for licenses $379.50 Dog license 218.00 (For the collection of this license the marshal receives 65 per cent of the total.). The treasurer reported a balance of $18,239.07 in the general fund on December 10. Total cash in all funds $35,080.15. The recorder reported 21 cases in purpose of manager Stewart to promote efficiency in the office of rate collector by simplifying accustomed routine, and he made suggestions along certain lines of labor, but it is said Mr.Wallace held opposite views regarding the management of his office, and as no agreement between the two gentlemen could be arrived at Mr.Wallace resigned City Manager Steward accepted Mr.Wallace's resignation and avointed Frank Schaffer in his place, who has assumed the duties of rate collector and meter reader. Ordinance No. 365, providing for the re-numbering of entrances to business houses and residences, was passed. It is said that the re-numbering has entailed quite an expense. Fred Rothaermel和others petitioned thatthe open cement water ditch on North Olive street be replaced by a pipe underground.The usual custom in such cases is forthe water company to pay one-halfthe expense,andthecityandpropertyownerspetitioningforthechangetopayone-quartereach.Theboardagreedtongertherequest.Thecosttothecitywillbe$48 .40. The finance committee reported auditing bills againstthegeneralandlibraryfundstotheamountof$8072 .04whichwereorderedpaid. The following officers reports were received and accepted: Marshal，collectedforlicenses $379 .50 Doglicense 218 .00 (Forthecollectionofthegeneralandlibraryfundstotheamountof$8072 .04whichwereorderedpaid) The treasurer reported a balance of $18 ,239 .07inthegeneralandlibraryfundstotheamountof$8072 .04whichwereorderedpaid. The following officers reports were received and accepted: Marshal，collectedforlicenses $379 .50 Doglicense 218 .00 (Forthecollectionofthegeneralandlibraryfundstotheamountof$8072 .04whichwereorderedpaid) ETTE Number 7 K IS VALNS BOARD UNLESS RS. ixty Days Tax Coli a Delinports of cepted. trustees J. Dwyer ce for 60 seconded Mr. Dwyer Christmas a trip to r Dwyer, court and fines collected amounting to $215.00. Rate collector's report: Collected for light ... $4189.75 Collected for water ... 1569.90 Total ... $5759.65 Delinquents collected: Light ... $118.95 Water ... 194.45 Penalties ... 14.75 Total ... $318.15 Delinquents reported: For light ... $152.55 For water ... 158.65 Total ... $331.20 The tax collector reported $32,609.79 for taxes. The delinquent list amounts to $217.60. The sum of $205 was collected for street cleaning, the delinquents being $3.40. The assessor reported $2400.75 collected for personal property taxes. Last year this tax amounted to $1800. NEW OPERA HOUSE FOR ANAHEIM SOON Well-Known Business Man Now Con- SANTA CLAUS IS GETTING MANY LETTERS OLD SAINT WILL HAVE QUITE A LIST OF CHILDREN TO LOOK AFTER CHRISTMAS EVE Free Entertainment at New Grand Theatre for the Little Folks Afternoon, Dec. 23.—Charley Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle on Screen. Since Santa Claus rented a box at the Anaheim postoffice and ordered his mail forwarded here, he has been receiving a rather heavy grist of letters from children, who see no hope of Christmas cheer this season unless he hears their petitions and gives heed to their modest requests. P. O. Box No. 702 is his address, and numerous NEW OPERA HOUSE FOR ANAHEIM SOON Well-Known Business Man Now Considering Plans for Building of Modern Design on West Center Street. It is authoritatively reported that a new opera house and movie theatre will soon be built on West Center street, near Lemon. A well-known local business man has the enterprise under consideration and gives out the information that the building will be in course of construction early in the new year. This city has two fine theatres, but the town is growing rapidly and the new showhouse no doubt would be a profitable venture. This city draws amusemnt lovers from a vast area, people coming here from many miles to see the movies. From the facts so far learned the new theatre will line up with the best to be found in the larger cities and will be a decided addition to the architectural beauty of the down town district. The promoter announces that none but the very best attractions will be staged, while the musical features will be of the best. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE IN SESSION HERE Hundreds of County Educators Invade Anaheim This Week. There are 488 teachers in Orange county, and they were all here Tuesday and Wednesday attending the teachers' institute. Both the high school and Fremont auditoriums were used for the meetings, an instructive program being carried out at both places. Following is the program as arranged: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. (High School Auditorium) Invocation, Rev. Hatch. Music, A. U. H. S. Orchestra. Since Santa Claus rented a box at the Anaheim postoffice and ordered his mail forwarded here, he has been receiving a rather heavy grist of letters from children, who see no hope of Christmas cheer this season unless he hears their petitions and gives heed to their modest requests. P. O. Box No. 702 is his address, and numerous letters from little folks have passed into his hands, the names of the writers being placed on his visiting list for the night of December 24. One of the pleasing features of the saint's new system of communicating with his young friends through the postoffice is that their petitions always reach him and the request is always heeded unless it chances to be an unreasonable one. The old custom of retiring to the privacy of your room and putting up a prayer to Santa Claus for the thing desired often failed to get results as his saintship was frequently absent from his listening post and the message never reached him. But the obliging clerks at the postoffice this year guarantee that any letter directed to "Santa Claus, Box 702, Anaheim," will be delivered to him, and unless the writer is asking for the moon or something equally impossible or unreasonable, he may expect to hear the musical bells of Santa's reindeers stopping at your house at twelve o'clock on the night before Christmas. In addition to the postoffice box Santa Claus has also rented a phone. It is No. 143, and any person knowing of a child or children likely to be neglected, or in need of clothing or comfort, is requested to call that number give the names and addresses of the children, and tell him what would be most acceptable. ELKS TO ENTERTAIN KIDS In accordance with their time-honored custom the Elks lodges are making preparations to give the children a Christmas entertainment wherever the lodge exists. The Anaheim Elks have requisitioned the Grand theatre for Tuesday, Dec. 23, and on the afternoon ELKS TO ENTERTAIN KIDS In accordance with their time-honored custom the Elks lodges are making preparations to give the children a Christmas entertainment wherever the lodge exists. The Anaheim Elks have requisitioned the Grand theatre for Tuesday, Dec. 23, and on the afternoon of that day they want every child in northern Orange county under 15 years of age to attend the performance. Charley Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle will be on the screen, and the entertainment will be one to delight the little elks. The hour is 2:30 o'clock and the admission is free. Nobody but children admitted. Don't let the little ones miss this. The case of Trefon Harrison and Ell Gathas, proprietors of the Oyster Loaf Cafe, at Anaheim, against Mary Ziegler, proprietor of a hotel adjoining the cafe, was filed Monday by Attorney E. B. Coil of Los Angeles, counsel or the plaintiffs. The action was brought to restrain the defendant from closing up a passageway connecting the cafe with the hotel. H. V. Weisel of Anaheim, is attorney for the defendant. In expectation of the motion for a new trial being denied, Attorney Coil is preparing to appeal the case, it was said. Jim McAuley being a good mechanic, is overhauling his limousine and is thinking of giving it a coat of bright red. Jim says it's built just right for two, and it is said a man who has an auto generally copes off the prettiest girls.