anaheim-gazette 1920-04-15

VOTERS APPROVE PRESENT CITY COUNCIL STARK AND MANN, CANDIDATES FOR RE-ELECTION ARE BOTH RETURNED TO SEATS Howard Gates, American Legion Candidate, Elected to Vacant Seat by Big Majority—Proposition to Pay Trustees a Salary Carries That the voters of Anaheim approve the official actions of the present board of trustees was evidenced Monday when Messrs. Stark and Mann, the two members standing for re-election were returned to their seats by substantial majorities. There was a well-organized opposition fight, and some popular men were in the race, but the people believed that Stark and Mann had made good and declared by their ballots that they should remain in office. Mr. Stark had a majority NEW MITCHELL SIX NOW ON THE MARKET J. E. Walter & Co., Agents for This Latest Word In Cars The latest step in advanced car construction is the New Mitchell Six, and J. E. Walter & Co. of this city, Orange county agents for the Mitchell, are privileged to announce that the first of these up-to-date cars sent into Southern California were shipped direct to that firm. The car created a sensation at the recent New York and Chicago shows, and is meeting with a wonderful reception wherever shown. The manufacturers claim that the New Mitchell Six is the latest word in the ever-changing automobile styles and improvements, and for the first time in motor history antiquated traditions are left behind. They have sprung a surprise on the automobile world, they claim, and are putting out a car that is beyond criticism. J. E. Walter & Co. were recently given the entire county agency for the Mitchell cars. They are endeavoring to get suitable quarters in Santa Ana for the opening of a branch. In the meantime, if you want to see the New Mitchell Six and have it properly described to you, call at their headquarters in this city. OTTO STORM SENTS PRE TO COURT FUMES FROM DRYING TENTS SAID THE EOUS AND UNION City Trustees Hear Creating Non-garage Ident Who Desires to for Show-room Purp The board of trustees regular meeting Thursday all members present. Otto Storm and other against maintenance tents and gas containment Broadway. Fertilizers to all of which about made vigorous protests was also referred to the public improvement, immediate action. Mr. Storm a fire start and the f the official actions of the present board of trustees was evidenced Monday when Messrs. Stark and Mann, the two members standing for re-election were returned to their seats by substantial majorities. There was a well-organized opposition fight, and some popular men were in the race, but the people believed that Stark and Mann had made good and declared by their ballots that they should remain in office. Mr. Stark had a majority of twenty-two over John H. Cook, who was next in the race, and beat W. B. Allen, the low man in the race for the four-year term, by 134. Mr. Mann had a majority of 77 over the combined vote of his two opponents, Messrs. Eygabroad and Gresswell. Before the count there was much speculation over the result, but it transpired that nearly all the dope sheets were wrong. It was generally conceded, however, that Howard Gates would be elected to the seat vacated by J. J. Dwyer, and in this the prognostications were correct. Howard is a member of the American Legion and was backed by the post. The boys all donned their gas masks and went into the midst of the fray, determined to demonstrate that they could win battles in peace times as well as in war times. Their slogan was: "He stood by you when you needed help, now stand by him." They rounded up all their voters and landed him at the top of the list of candidates for the long term. This was the first effort of the American Legion in local politics and was a notable victory. One of the surprises of the election was the vote cast on the proposition allowing the trustees' salary of $15 per month. This has been voted down on various occasions, and everybody expected it to fail this time, but it went through. Only 927 votes were cast and 500 of them favored the salary proposal, giving it a majority of 73. The vote against it was 179. Merritt for city clerk polled 709 votes and Boege for treasurer 690. Following is the vote by precincts: Precinct A—High School Long Term—Allen 32; Cook 129; Gates 102; LaMont 118; Stark 108. Short term—Eygabroad 50; Gresswell 39; Mann 161. Clerk—Merritt 206. Treasurer—Boege 200. Total vote 271. Precinct B—Water Office Long Term—Allen 55; Cook 59; Gates 87; LaMont 65; Stark 78. It Has Developed That Corporal Carrol Used Recepticle as a Desk While Enlisting Recruits One day about three months ago Corporal Carroll of Fort MacArthur came here on a recruiting mission and established headquarters at the corner of Los Angeles and Center streets, using a big dry goods box as a desk at the curbstone, in order to get in close touch with the passing throngs and secure enlistments for Uncle Sam's army. After picking out this advantageous corner Corporal Carroll went into the S. Q. R. store, asking for the loan of a dry goods box, and was told to go into the backyard and help himself. Adjoining the Square store lot is that of Wm. Falkenstein's and that day there arrived for this enterprising firm a large consignment of hats, shipped in boxes which were deposited in the back yard temporarily. In looking for a suitable box Corporal Carroll went to the Falkenstein lot and helped himself. He then established headquarters upon the busy corner and for three months was on the job. Upon unpacking his wares Mr. Falkenstein missed one box of hats Believing the box had been stolen he notified the police who at once began a search for the missing headgear and carefully scrutinized every woman and child in passing in a vain attempt to locate the lost articles. The police in neighboring towns were also notified to keep a lookout for the goods. In the meantime Corporal Carroll labored serenely on and gathered in as many recruits as it was in his power to do, and finally when his task was done he put the box back where he had found it, and reported for duty elsewhere. And then a few days ago Charles Hedves came to the store and asked for a box and he too was told to go and help himself. Charley picked up the nearest world, they claim, and are putting out a car that is beyond criticism. J. E. Walter & Co. were recently given the entire county agency for the Mitchell cars. They are endeavoring to get suitable quarters in Santa Ana for the opening of a branch. In the meantime, if you want to see the New Mitchell Six and have it properly described to you, call at their headquarters in this city. BOX FULL OF HATS DISAPPEARS It Has Developed That Corporal Carroll Used Recepticle as a Desk While Enlisting Recruits One day about three months ago Corporal Carroll of Fort MacArthur came here on a recruiting mission and established headquarters at the corner of Los Angeles and Center streets, using a big dry goods box as a desk at the curbstone, in order to get in close touch with the passing throngs and secure enlistments for Uncle Sam's army. After picking out this advantageous corner Corporal Carroll went into the S. Q. R. store, asking for the loan of a dry goods box, and was told to go into the backyard and help himself. Adjoining the Square store lot is that of Wm. Falkenstein's and that day there arrived for this enterprising firm a large consignment of hats, shipped in boxes which were deposited in the back yard temporarily. In looking for a suitable box Corporal Carroll went to the Falkenstein lot and helped himself. He then established headquarters upon the busy corner and for three months was on the job. Upon unpacking his wares Mr. Falkenstein missed one box of hats Believing the box had been stolen he notified the police who at once began a search for the missing headgear and carefully scrutinized every woman and child in passing in a vain attempt to locate the lost articles. The police in neighboring towns were also notified to keep a lookout for the goods. In the meantime Corporal Carroll labored serenely on and gathered in as many recruits as it was in his power to do, and finally when his task was done he put the box back where he had found it, and reported for duty elsewhere. And then a few days ago Charles Hedves came to the store and asked for a box and he too was told to go and help himself. Charley picked up the nearest world, they claim, and are putting out a car that is beyond criticism. J. E. Walter & Co. were recently given the entire county agency for the Mitchell cars. They are endeavoring to get suitable quarters in Santa Ana for the opening of a branch. In the meantime, if you want to see the New Mitchell Six and have it properly described to you, call at their headquarters in this city. BOX FULL OF HATS DISAPPEARS It Has Developed That Corporal Carroll Used Recepticle as a Desk While Enlisting Recruits One day about three months ago Corporal Carroll of Fort MacArthur came here on a recruiting mission and established headquarters at the corner of Los Angeles and Center streets, using a big dry goods box as a desk at the curbstone, in order to get in close touch with the passing throngs and secure enlistments for Uncle Sam's army. After picking out this advantageous corner Corporal Carroll went into the S. Q. R. store, asking for the loan of a dry goods box, and was told to go into the backyard and help himself. Adjoining the Square store lot is that of Wm. Falkenstein's and that day there arrived for this enterprising firm a large consignment of hats, shipped in boxes which were deposited in the back yard temporarily. In looking for a suitable box Corporal Carroll went to the Falkenstein lot and helped himself. He then established headquarters upon the busy corner and for three months was on the job. Upon unpacking his wares Mr. Falkenstein missed one box of hats Believing the box had been stolen he notified the police who at once began a search for the missing headgear and carefully scrutinized every woman and child in passing in a vain attempt to locate the lost articles. The police in neighboring towns were also notified to keep a lookout for the goods. In the meantime Corporal Carroll labored serenely on and gathered in as many recruits as it was in his power to do, and finally when his task was done he put the box back where he had found it, and reported for duty elsewhere. And then a few days ago Charles Hedves came to the store and asked for a box and he too was told to go and help himself. Charley picked up the nearest world, they claim, and are putting out a car that is beyond criticism. J. E. Walter & Co. were recently given the entire county agency for the Mitchell cars. They are endeavoring to get suitable quarters in Santa Ana for the opening of a branch. In the meantime, if you want to see the New Mitchell Six and have it properly described to you, call at their headquarters in this city. BOX FULL OF HATS DISAPPEARS It Has Developed That Corporal Carroll Used Recepticle as a Desk While Enlisting Recruits One day about three months ago Corporal Carroll of Fort MacArthur came here on a recruiting mission and established headquarters at the corner of Los Angeles and Center streets, using a big dry goods box as a desk at the curbstone, in order to get in close touch with the passing throngs and secure enlistments for Uncle Sam's army. After picking out this advantageous corner Corporal Carroll went into the S. Q. R. store, asking for the loan of a dry goods box, and was told to go into the backyard and help himself. Adjoining the Square store lot is that of Wm. Falkenstein's and that day there arrived for this enterprising firm a large consignment of hats, shipped in boxes which were deposited in the back yard temporarily. In looking for a suitable box Corporal Carroll went to the Falkenstein lot and helped himself. He then established headquarters upon the busy corner and for three months was on the job. Upon unpacking his wares Mr. Falkenstein missed one box of hats Believing the box had been stolen he notified the police who at once began a search for the missing headgear and carefully scrutinized every woman and child in passing in a vain attempt to locate the lost articles. The police in neighboring towns were also notified to keep a lookout for the goods. In the meantime Corporal Carroll labored serenely on and gathered in as many recruits as it was in his power to do, and finally when his task was done he put the box back where he had found it, and reported for duty elsewhere. And then a few days ago Charles Hedves came to the store and asked for a box and he too was told to go和help himself.Charley picked upthe nearest world,they claim,andareputtingoutacarthatisbeyondcriticism. 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Following is the vote by precincts: Precinct A—High School Long Term—Allen 32; Cook 129; Gates 102; LaMont 118; Stark 108. Short term—Eygabroad 50; Gresswell 39; Mann 161. Clerk—Merritt 206. Treasurer—Boege 200. Total vote 271. Precinct B—Water Office Long Term—Allen 55; Cook 59; Gates 87; LaMont 65; Stark 78. Short term—Eygabroad 53; Gresswell 28; Mann 91. Clerk—Merritt 144; Treasurer—Boege 141. Total vote 183. Precinct C—Fremont School Long Term—Allen 30; Cook 74; Gates 55; LaMont 27; Stark 68. Short term—Eygabroad 36; Gresswell 21; Mann 72. Clerk—Merritt 96. Treasurer Boege 95. Total vote 150. Precinct D—City Hall Long Term—Allen 62; Cook 49; Gates 100; LaMont 32; Stark 64. Short term—Eygabroad 54; Gresswell 31; Mann 81. Total vote 176. Precinct E—Broadway School Long Term—Allen 64; Cook 44; Gates 97; LaMont 25; Stark 59. Short term—Eygabroad 63; Gresswell 17; Mann 64. Total vote 147. The total vote cast for the several candidates was as follows: Long Term—Gates 441; Stark 377; Cook 355; LaMont 267; Allen 243. Short Term—Mann 469; Eygabroad 256; Gresswell 136. Clerk—Merritt 709. Treasurer—Boege 690. For salary proposition 500; against it, 179. Over on the west side where John Cook lives he lead by good majorities in both precincts, but his vote slumped sufficiently in the three eastern precincts to let him out. He ran pretty close to Stark in the total vote. Frank H. Bley of the Jackson clothing store force, and Miss Mary Anderson of Long Beach, were married at the Catholic church in San Diego Wednesday morning, Rev. Father McGrath officiating. Mr. Bley has been with the Jackson store for several months, and since coming to Anaheim has made many friends. He kept this matter to himself, however, and the marriage was a surprise to everybody. Mr. and Mrs. Bley came to Anaheim the day following the wedding, but left Saturday on a six-weeks' trip to Honolulu. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson, who divide their time between Salt Lake and Long Beach. Mr. Anderson being a very wealthy doing and hotel man. Exclusive show rooms objections, but the line storage rooms or repair ed. The matter was committee on public attorney to arrange meeting of the parties a view of arriving at solution of the matter. At a previous meet permit of Romaine writing investigations rea tion of the zone, ex ect and repair shops. The board put on aitive to moving in or and the moving of old one point to another This is a step in the tr The traffic ordinary making prohibitive a tices heretofore in w be well for automobile truck drivers to acqui with these new restri A resolution was pane the proposed construc fall sewer by Fullerton Following officers'ceived and filed: Marshal—license, $1 Plumbing inspector Electrician—fees, $ Rate collector's reptions, $4,021.10; water 464.60; total, $5,485.70 Delinquents collected $150; for water, $14.20; total, $239.60 Deliquents reported 45; for water, $131.30 The treasurer report $14,436.04 in the treat AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 15, 1920 OTTO STORM PRE-SENTS PROTEST TO COUNCIL FUMES FROM DRYING FUMIGATING TENTS SAID TO BE NAUSEOUS AND UNHEALTHY City Trustees Hear Protest Against Creating Non-garage Zone from Resident Who Desires to Erect Building for Show-room Purposes The board of trustees held their regular meeting Thursday night with all members present. Otto Storm and others protested against maintenance of fumigating tents and gas containers on West Broadway. Fertilizers are also kept, to all of which about twenty residents made vigorous protest. This matter was also referred to the committee on public improvement, calling for immediate action. Mr. Storm says should a fire start and the flames reach the ground south of Anahelic in 1894, setting it to walnuts and apricots, being one of the pioneer walnut growers of that section. Some years ago apricots as a market crop were found to be unprofitable, consequently Mr. Neff cut out his trees and set the ground to oranges. They have developed into full-grown trees, and the ranch is one of the best in this region. A year or two ago Mr. Neff sold a portion of the place, and the transaction last week puts him on the roll of retired ranchers. He will remain on the ranch for another month, after which he will give possession to the new owner, and he and Mrs. Neff will board their car and strat on an extended trip somewhere, probably to travel until bad weather. SELLS BALANCE OF PANCH TO LOS ANGELES MAN J. B. Neff Now on the List of Retired Ranchers J. B. Neff has disposed of all that remained to him of his original holding south of town, the purchaser being C. M. Halderman of Los Angeles. There were twenty acres in the place, set to walnuts and Valencia oranges, and the price paid by Mr. Halderman was somewhere between $4,000 and $5,000 per acre. Mr. Neff purchased seventy acres of ground south of Anahelic in 1894, setting it to walnuts and apricots, being one of the pioneer walnut growers of that section. Some years ago apricots as a market crop were found to be unprofitable, consequently Mr. Neff cut out his trees and set the ground to oranges. They have developed into full-grown trees, and the ranch is one of the best in this region. A year or two ago Mr. Neff sold a portion of the place, and the transaction last week puts him on the roll of retired ranchers. He will remain on the ranch for another month, after which he will give possession to the new owner, and he and Mrs. Neff will board their car and strat on an extended trip somewhere, probably to travel until bad weather. GO WEST, YOUNG MAN, THE SAGE ADVISED WEST CENTER AND NORTH LEMON HAVE SECURED SUBSTANTIAL BUSINESS BLOCKS Men of Keen Insight Predict In Time Area Will be Extended Still Further West and to the North of Center Street Where there is activity there is to be found business. Time is coming when the business center will move west. There are two very good reasons for this; one of them being the congestion on Los Angeles street and the other for the fact that Palm street is in a bee line with the state highway, coming south until it reaches the turn in the road north of town. Already much traffic diverges on to Lemon from the north, just a short distance further southeast from where an regular meeting Thursday night with all members present. Otto Storm and others protested against maintenance of fumigating tents and gas containers on West Broadway. Fertilizers are also kept, to all of which about twenty residents made vigorous protest. This matter was also referred to the committee on public improvement, calling for immediate action. Mr. Storm says should a fire start and the flames reach the gas tanks serious results would occur through an explosion. He says the fumes arising from the fumigating tents, which are spread out to dry upon a vacant lot, at times at night, are almost unbearable. A. Bayliss representing the chautauqua, appeared before the board, asking that electric wiring be installed and ground wet down on the lot on East Center to be used by the chautauqua, May 8 to 14. The request was granted. The board also decided to furnish electric energy free to the Orange county's four days' auto show. A. H. Romaine, who has bought the Stanley business on north Lemon, appeared before the board, protesting against formation of zone excluding his proposed building on Clementine, as an extension of the building fronting on Lemon. At a previous meeting the board moved to create the zone in that residential area upon request of several residents who have already erected substantial dwellings on Clementine street, which they are pleased to call a residential thoroughfare. The prime object was to prevent garages and machine repair shops, with their attendant night noises, and for these reasons the residents are said to have just cause for complaint. Now comes Romaine, declaring his intention of erecting a show room, fronting Clementine street, and also to maintain additional space in the building for auto rental purposes. It is said an exclusive show room would meet no objections, but the line drawn against storage rooms or repair shops is marked. The matter was referred to the committee on public improvement and attorney to arrange a get-together meeting of the parties interested with a view of arriving at some satisfactory solution of the matter. At a previous meeting the building permit of Romaine was held up pending investigations relative to crea- PANTAGES TO OPEN NEW THEATER HERE Railably Reported That Lease is to be Taken on Roberts' Lot on West Center Street, Near Clementine It is reliably reported that Pantages are negotiating for the erection of a moving picture theater upon the one remaining vacant lot belonging to Theodore Roberts on West Center street, near Clementine. The space is 75 by 75 feet and is of ample proportions for a modern playhouse. It has been known for several weeks that outside interests were desirous of engaging in the movie business in this city. Pantages maintain a string of theaters in many thriving cities and it is no wonder that they have decided to add Anaheim among their list. Business seems to be working west. Property owners on East Center street had better brush up a bit, and keep up with procession. BOARD GETTING ECONOMICAL Orange county is to try its hand at saving money on county road work. The decision was announced in connection with the rejection by the board of supervisors of the bid of Wells & Bressler, paving contractors, for the hauling of decomposed gravel to be used on Brookhurst and Euclid avenue in the Brookhurst section of the third road district. The contractors' bid was $2,295. County Engineer McBride recommended that the bid be rejected and that the county do the work, stating that the job could be done by day labor for $1,672.70, thus creating a saving of $732.50. The board followed McBride's recommendation and placed him and Supervisor Schumacher, who has charge of the third road district, in charge of the work. be found business. Time is coming when the business center will move west. There are two very good reasons for this; one of them being the congestion on Los Angeles street and the other for the fact that Palm street is in a bee line with the state highway, coming south until it reaches the turn in the road north of town. Already much traffic diverges on to Lemon from the north, just a short distance further southeast from where an extension of Palm street would link with the state highway. Naturally traffic will seek these new avenues since Los Angeles street is crowded at times to the limit. As a result of this business will work west and north of Center street. This is the logical deduction as a new business zone there would have first call upon the large traffic coming in that way from the north and northwest. Evidence already show a marked increase in business west of Lemon street and several modern buildings for that section are now contemplated. Once upon a time it looked as though the trade would extend east on Center, but the widening of that street between Los Angeles and Lemon, had a tendency to hold the peak in that zone, and as the city grew and is still growing, the west section appears to have slipped one over on the east and is now rambling along with improvements that would be hard to beat. Property owners east of LoS Angeles street have figuratively been asleep at the switch, and whether it was fate or just bad luck they have upon their hands one old antiquated land mark which has long outlived its usefulness. Whether or not this feature has had a tendency to send business west is now of no avail, but it is a foregone conclusion that things are taking on a westward trend. However, East Center is a nice wide thoroughfare, a clean part of town, and if some of the non-resident property owners would be made to awaken from their Rip Van Winkle slumbers, may be the westerners could be given a race for their money. LARGEST IN THE WORLD Southern California now has the largest motoring organization in the world, taking precedence over Great Britain which previously held the record, according to an announcement made recently. Some statistics issued for the first exclusive show room would meet no objections, but the line drawn against storage rooms or repair shops is marked. The matter was referred to the committee on public improvement and attorney to arrange a get-together meeting of the parties interested with a view of arriving at some satisfactory solution of the matter. At a previous meeting the building permit of Romaine was held up pending investigations relative to creation of the zone, excluding garages and repair shops. The board put on the brakes relative to moving in of old buildings, and the moving of old structures from one point to another within the city. This is a step in the right direction. The traffic ordinance was passed, making prohibitive a numbers of practices heretofore in vogue. It would be well for automobile owners and truck drivers to acquaint themselves with these new restrictions. A resolution was passed relative to the proposed construction of the outfall sewer by Fullerton and this city. Following officers' reports were received and filed: Marshal—license, $502.25. Plumbing inspector—fees, $88.10. Electrician—fees, $100. Rate collector's report—light collections, $4,021.10; water collections, $1,464.60; total, $5,485.70. Delinquents collected—for light, $150; for water, $70.40; penalties, $14.20; total, $239.60. Deliquents reported—for light, $218.45; for water, $131.35; total, $349.80. The treasurer reported a balance of $14,436.04 in the treasury on April 7. J. H. Shaffer, Santa Ana garageman, is the first to be arrested as a result of the auto trades' association campaign for honesty and square dealing. Shaffer was released on $500 cash The contractors' bid was $2,295. County Engineer McBride recommended that the bid be rejected and that the county do the work, stating that the job could be done by day labor for $1,672.70, thus creating a saving of $732.50. The board followed McBride's recommendation and placed him and Supervisor Schumacher, who has charge of the third road district, in charge of the work. SEX IN DISPUTE C. V. Garcia's guilt or innocence of a charge of stealing chickens hinges upon but one point—was it a hen or a rooster?—and this point is to be legally determined at trial of the case before Justice J. B. Cox today. Garcia was arrested on complaint of Christ Nelson of Wintersburg, who charged Garcia with stealing a Rhode Island Red hen. Garcia not only denies the theft, but declares the fowl in question is a rooster, and when arraigned gave the court complete history from egghood. Garcia explained his rooster had flown to Nelson's chicken yard and that he sent his son after it. Nelson saw the youth pick up the fowl and take it home, and immediately filed the complaint. Cox finally ordered Garcia to bring the chicken into court in order that its henhood or roosterhood might be officially determined. ball, awaiting his preliminary examination May 4. He is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses by charging W. E. Barnum, auto owner of Orange, for a number of new parts for his machine and time for installing them when, it is alleged, a later investigation showed that the new parts had not been put into the machine. LARGEST IN THE WORLD Southern California now has the largest motoring organization in the world, taking precedence over Great Britain which previously held the record, according to an announcement made recently. Some statistics issued for the first time by officials of the Automobile Club of Southern California shows that the automobile owners of the southern part of the state to the number of 36,590 have banded themselves together in the cause of sign-posted highways and fair legislation. This number eclipses that of any other single auto organization in the world. The figures made public by the Southern California club are vitally interesting in that they show to what extent automobile owners are willing to go in providing concerted action in favor of road bond issues, sign-posts and auto thief traps. In February of 1917 the auto club had 10,000 members. On July 11, 1919, it had 21,817 and on that date its president Fred L. Baker of Los Angeles, issued a call for 30,000 members by the end of the year. So enthusiastic was the response on the part of those who already were members, and employees, that by January of 1920 there were 30,320 motorists enrolled under the club banner. In addition to its gigantic membership, the Southern California organization is unique in the extent in which it provides service for its members and for visiting auto owners. It has led America in the campaign against automobile thieves through the activities of the club theft bureau in charge of trained detectives; in pro- Both side torney get case be b and it is possible so legal stand installations in the co early com Organize the law u other simulating and the organi der associ ate law of telepho An attempt mutual tele law and a attorney The ass phone sys the franch i and it is to be con the county is favorable located at Head & sociation will rule and that when Oration one plete mu states. 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Imperial valley, with a reputation to sustain for having everything possible the first of the season, is planning to give the first big automobile show this year to be held in the west. Motorists in every part of the state are anticipating a good excuse to see the valley for themselves when they trek over to El Centro during the three days beginning April 22. Automobile dealers located in Los Angeles and San Diego are cooperating with the Imperial Automobile Dealers association and the Automobile Club of Southern California in an endeavor to make this first Southern California exhibit a success. Brawley day has been set for April 22; Calexico day is April 23; and the last day, April 24, will be "accessory day." Unique decorations and features have been planned by the commit- FINE NEW EDIFICE IS DEDICATED SUNDAY SERVICES IN CHARGE OF BISHOP LEONARD WHO DELIVERS ELOQUENT ORATION $36,000 Raised Within a Short Time to Clear the Congregation of Debt—New Pipe Organ Delayed at Factory In the presence of an audience of one thousand people, filling the auditorium to its capacity, the new White Temple of the Methodist church was dedicated Sunday to the service for which it was erected. Bishop Adna W. Leonard of San Francisco delivered the dedicatory sermon in the morning, and Dr. H. I. Rasmus of San Diego, district superintendent, preached in the evening. In addition to Rev. J. F. Humphrey, the pastor, other ministers present were Revs. Sutherland, Holcomb and Ziegler, former Automobile dealers located in Los Angeles and San Diego are cooperating with the Imperial Automobile Dealers association and the Automobile Club of Southern California in an endeavor to make this first Southern California exhibit a success. Brawley day has been set for April 22; Calexico day is April 23; and the last day, April 24, will be "accessory day." Unique decorations and features have been planned by the committee in charge of arrangements and on account of the large territory represented it is believed that this show will rival any ever held in the southern part of the state. Automobile club officials both in Los Angeles and in the valley are working with the dealers' association in arrangements for handling the crowds and in marking the highways leading to the valley from the surrounding counties. EARLY TRIAL EXPECTED OF TELEPHONE QUESTION Attorneys for Association Confidently Expect a Victory With the expected filing of the answer to the complaint in the suit brought by E. S. Knowlton of Fullerton to prevent the Orange County Merchants and Farmers association carrying out its plans for the installation of a mutual telephone system in Orange county, it is probable that the case will go to trial at an early date. The answer is now being prepared by the attorneys for the defendant association and may be filed at any time. The complaint has been filed in the superior court, and the case probably will be carried to higher courts in order to fully test out the status of the association under the law being followed in its organization. Both sides to the suit and the attorney general are anxious that the case be brought to a quick decision and it is possible the court proceedings will be hastened in every way possible so that if the association has legal standing the movement for the installation of a mutual phone system in the county may be pushed to an early completion. Organization is being made under the law under which citrus fruit and other similar organizations are open torium to its capacity, the new White Temple of the Methodist church was dedicated Sunday to the service for which it was erected. Bishop Adna W. Leonard of San Francisco delivered the dedicatory sermon in the morning, and Dr. H. I. Rasmus of San Diego, district superintendent, preached in the evening. In addition to Rev. J. F. Humphrey, the pastor, other ministers present were Revs. Sutherland, Holcomb and Ziegler, former pastors, and Dr. Ray Moore. Leon Rice of New York, one of the greatest tenor singers in the world, who happens to be visiting in Southern California, was secured and lead the singing. Unfortunately the fine pipe organ presented to the church by Mrs. Charles Eygabroad and Mrs. Will Wagner, had not yet been completed by the factory in time for installation for the service. All records in the matter of church subscriptions were broken by this congregation. Charles Eygabroad, chairman of the finance committee, had prepared a blackboard on which to record the subscriptions, and announced that the amount necessary to be raised to clear the church of indebtedness was $35,000. Bishop Leonard stated that to dedicate a church before it was paid for was a violation of his religious belief, and hinted that the members had better loosen up their purse strings. In response subscriptions began to be announced so rapidly that three checkers were swamped. In ten minutes' time the blackboard showed that half the required amount had been subscribed, and a short time later the bishop called a halt, announcing that $36,000 had been received, being one thousand greater than the sum required. There were ten subscriptions of $1,000 each, twenty-one of $500, thirty of $250, and scores of others from $200 down to small amounts. Many persons belonging to other denominations or who affiliated with no church, were present and made liberal subscriptions. Bishop Leonard stated that in all his experience in church work he had never seen anything like the rapidity with which this large sum was raised. This church is one of the finest in Southern California. Together with the ground on which it stands it cost $90,000, and the parsonage, which was purchased from Mrs. Capt. Williams some months ago, cost $10,000, making the total sum of $100,000, and this Now has the organization in the place over Great Valley held the announcement. For the first Automobile show that of the south-to-the number themselves to sign-posted high-ton. Is that of any organization in the trade public by a club are visible they show to the owners are leading concerted bond issues, brief traps. In the auto club on July 11, 1919, that date its owner of Los Angeles 100,000 members are. So enthusiasm on the part of the members, and January of 1920 jurists enrolled Gentle member California organi extent in which its members owners. It has campaign againstough the activit bureau in pro- Both sides to the suit and the attorney general are anxious that the case be brought to a quick decision and it is possible the court proceedings will be hastened in every way possible so that if the association has legal standing the movement for the installation of a mutual phone system in the county may be pushed to an early completion. Organization is being made under the law under which citrus fruit and other similar organizations are operating and the complainant alleges that the organizers are in error and that the association should be created under a law provided for the institution of telephone and telegraph companies. An attempt was made to organize a mutual telephone company under that law and a charter was refused by the attorney general. The association is operating a two-phone system at Garden Grove to hold the franchise granted by the county, and it is possible the first exchange to be constructed in connection with the county-wide system, if the decision is favorable to the organization, will be located at Garden Grove. Head & Rutan, attorneys for the association, feel positive that the courts will rule in favor of the association and that it is only a matter of time when Orangecounty will have in operation one of the largest and most complete mutual phone system in the states. Directors of the association have been more or less inactive since the filing of the suit. They are marking time, pending court decision. It has been intimated that there is strong probability of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company going before the railroad commission for another increase in rates. It was estimated a year ago that the proposed mutual system could be installed at an average cost of $100 per phone. It was estimated that at least 10,000 subscribers could be secured, which would make the institution of the system a $1,000,000 project.