anaheim-gazette 1921-03-31

VALENCIA SHOW TO BE OPEN ON SUNDAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTORS SO DECIDE AT SPECIAL MEETING SATURDAY Statements of Experienced Men That It Would be Unwise to Close Sunday Influenced Change of Front—Thousands Want to See the Show Who Can Not Attend on Any Other Day—Rev. J. A. Geissinger Strenuously Objects to the Action of the Directors. A serious difference of opinion has arisen between the managers of the California Valencia Orange Show and the Clerical Club or the County Ministerial Association, relative to the recent action of the directors in voting to keep the shop open on Sunday, May 22. It had been previously determined by the Chamber of Commerce that the show would be closed Saturday night, and because of this decision the minvery friendly manner, those voting "no" carrying away no malice in the hatter. The fact that the committee is unanimous in taking the stand that no amusements, games or objectionable features which might displease the most fastidious churchman will be allowed in connection with the show on Sunday, was the great factor in the bringing about the prevailing harmony. GEhconl"nahrdlu rdlu rdlu du Rev. J. A. Geissinger, pastor of the Methodist White Temple, and president of the County Clerical Club, was not at all pleased with this action of the directors, and in an open letter to the public denounces it. Among other things he says: "Since this action has been taken there is only one course open to me as the pastor of the Methodist White Temple and that is to state as publicly as I can that the endorsement that I secured from the pastors of the county was for the show before it was proposed to open it on Sunday. If it is to open on Sunday I shall not endorse it either by funds, attendance or good will. I think it would be far better not to have the show than to commit our entire city to an outrageous Sabbath breaking. What kind of an example would we thus set for our children? "I note that it is proposed to confine the operations on Sunday to the afternoon and evening and to the exhibi- A serious difference of opinion has arisen between the managers of the California Valencia Orange Show and the Clerical Club or the County Ministerial Association, relative to the recent action of the directors in voting to keep the shop open on Sunday, May 22. It had been previously determined by the Chamber of Commerce that the show would be closed Saturday night, and because of this decision the ministerial association of which Rev J. Allen Geissinger of this city is president, adopted a resolution commending the directors and promising the support of the association and the churches of the county so far as they were able to influence the membtrs. Later, however, after investigation and much consultation the directors became convinced that it would be unwise to close the gates Saturday night and thus prevent the Sunday crowd seeing the show. It was learned that thousands of people in Southern California were making calculations for visiting the exhibition on that day. In fact, it is believed the visitors on Sunday will out-number those of the other five days combined, and as the show is given for the purpose of attracting interested visitors from a distance, it was deemed poor policy to cut off half the prospective attendance by closing the day before. Furthermore, it was the opinion of directors and others that to close on Sunday would be manifestly unfair to the large body of citizens whose daily avocations keep them so closely confined to work that Sunday is the only day open to them for recreation. Officials of the San Bernardino Show and others who have had experience in such matters recommend the Sunday opening, and declare it would be a grave mistake to close Saturday night and thus deprive the Sunday excursionists of an opportunity to see the show. Acting on these advices the directed together att he rooms at 10 tors of the Chamber of Commerce were o'clock Saturday morning for the purpose of reconsidering the previous decision. Eleven of the fourteen members were present and after the matter had been discussed a vote was taken on a motion to continue the show until Sunday night. Eight of the eleven members present voted for Sunday opening while three opposed it. Those voting in favor of it were Pres. Harry D. Riley, H. H. Benjamin, George Prince, E. B. Camp V. W La- SUIT AGAINST COUNTY Claiming that on July 17, 1920, at Topoc, Arizona, he identified and caused the arrest of Mose Gibson, subsequently convicted and hanged for the murder of Roy Trapp of Fullerton, Fred Lewis of Needles, California has filed a suit in intervention against the county of Orange for the $500 reward offered by the board of supervisors for the apprehension of Gibson. On December 15 last, City Marshal J. M. West of Needles filed suit against the county to collect the $500 reward claiming that he was responsible for the arrest and return of Gibson to the Orange county officials. Both West and Lewis filed a demand on the county for payment of the reward, the former September 4 and the latter October 14. Neither claim was ever paid by the board because the two men appeared to be rivals and for the same amount. At the regular meeting of the board of supervisors October 19, last it was ordered that both claims be disallowed and the claimants advised to secure judgment of the Superior court of Orange county as to the claimant en- Convinced that storm waters over a large area canyon above San Bernardino counties, one hundred conservation grounds ply of water for in San Bernardino, Riverside counties, one hundred conservation grounds thuslastic than existing facilities of the pro- Among those with this city were Surdidan and a new Anaheim Union and several city offices is spread over about gravel land. The experiment years ago, and there has been a new water available plants in Riverside counties. This widespread over lands way into the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Anaheim Union W. After lunch, Franside, who has for a battle for water a talk on the spain explained the better three counties from water through th- He recited expen of 1916, when it w age to the amou million dollars o waters of the river. He said that it 000 to build dam servation ground lent to about $1 an irrigated by water. It was thought that $1 an acre were of years in time could be extended abundance of t would be permanent irrigated sec- There are better acres in the San can be made avi- tion purposes and with waters spread territory there w supply in the f- As yet there h be divert the wa grounds at the p- of the Chamber of Commerce were o'clock Saturday morning for the purpose of reconsidering the previous decision. Eleven of the fourteen members were present and after the matter had been discussed a vote was taken on a motion to continue the show until Sunday night. Eight of the eleven members present voted for Sunday opening while three opposed it. Those voting in favor of it were Pres. Harry D. Riley, H. H. Benjamin, George Prince, E. B. Camp V. W. LaMont, Joe Stroup, Romaine Berger and William Jackson. Those opposed to it were George M. Ross, William T. Wallop and Charles Eygabroad. Following this action Secretary Fraser of the Chamber of Commerce gave out the following statement: "California Valencia Orange Slow will remain open Sunday, May 22, which will be the closing day, ins tead of Saturday as first announced. This was the decision of eight out of 11 members of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, hurriedly called together by President Riley, at ten o'clock Saturday morning. "For some days it has been apparent that, without a Sunday, thousands of persons living at a distance, unable to come in the day or evening of week days, would be unable to see this show. The opinion of publicity men who have had charge of the Riverside and San Bernardino shows has been offered freely to members of the committee in charge, andy without exception, they believe Sunday will attract more people than the balance of the time, put together. Particularly is this sentiment apparent from Los Angeles. Hundreds have stated that they want to see Anaheim's first venture undtr a "big top," but they could not come unless the exposition would open Sunday. "The decision was arrived at in a Both West and Lewis filed a demand on the county for payment of the reward, the former September 4 and the latter October 14. Neither claim was ever paid by the board because the two men appeared to be rivals and for the same amount. At the regular meeting of the board of supervisors October 19, last it was ordered that both claims be disallowed and the claimants advised to secure judgment of the Superior court of Orange county as to the claimant entitled to receive the reward. Both West and Lewis in their suits ask judgment not only for the $500 but for interest thereon from October 14, 1920, and for cost of suit and such other relief as equity in the case may warrant. Eden and Koepsel are attorneys for Lewis, the intervenor. MARINES AGAIN OPEN RECRUITING OFFICE The United States Marine Corps is again accepting men after more than two months of suspension of recruiting activities. Tre enlistment headquarters at 320 Market St., San Francisco was re-opened a few days ago and with the opening Colonel D. P. Hall, in charge, announced that a higher standard of qualification had gone into effect. In order to enlist in the Marine Corps a man must now be 20 years of age, at least 65 inches tall, must weigh 130 pounds and enlist for three or four years. The number of men to be enlisted is limited to the best material obtainable according to Colonel Hall. Any local young man who desires to enlist in the Marine Corps may apply to the local postmaster who will furnish application papers and transportation to San Francisco. About 700 inc flowering over the cone or spreadual agreement terests of the w cannot be divergthe conservation is flowing under This agreement rigation system. If a bill before passed, it will boards of super counties to appr extensive work grounds. At prvided by contrif companies and ly concerned w in the river. William Nem on for appendic ago is reported is still confined NAHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 31, 1921 OFFICIALS STUDY CONSERVATION PROJECT PARTY OF ONE HUNDRED VISITS HEAD WATERS OF SANTA ANA RIVER Work of Tri-Counties Conservation Committee Meets the Approval of the Visitors—Will Provide for Ample Supply of Water for Irrigation in the Valleys—Anaheim Union Water Company and City Officials in the Party. Convinced that the spreading of storm waters of the Santa Ana river over a large area in the Santa Ana canyon above San Bernardino offers a dependable source of increased supply of water for irrigation purposes in San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, one hundred men who visited the conservation grounds are more enthusiastic than ever over the possibilities of the project. RUSH PREPARATIONS FOR COUNTY AUTO SHOW All Will be in Readiness by Monday Afternoon, April 11 The second annual Orange County Auto Show is less than two weeks away and preparations for the motor revue and annual display of the newes' and best in motor cars, trucks, tractors, and accessories are being rushed so that all will be in readiness for the grand opening at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, April 11th, at Santa Ana. While there have been larger displays, this show will undoubtedly rank as the best ever held in Orange county in the beauty of arrangement, showing of interesting features, and general all-around quality of exhibits. The year 1921 has seen many additional riding comforts, economy features improvements or mechanical detail and beauty of design designed for the convenience, comfort and pleasure of the motorist, and many of these new points will be shown the public for the first time at this "Seiter than Ever" show. It will be a dazzling array of beautiful recreation cars, sturdy trucks, powerful tractors, and all those accessories which are vital to the comfort and well-being of motorists, all grouped together under two large tents, in a setting of unusual attractiveness of EXCHANGE PLANS TO SHIP FRUIT BY WATER DEFINITE ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE TO REACH MARKETS VIA PANAMA CANAL Report of Charles Eygabroad, Chairman of Export Committee, Submitted to Directors of the California Fruit Growers Exchange—Plan to Make New Orleans Distributing Point for the Middle West—Will Also Ship Direct to European Ports. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, held at Los Angeles last Wednesday, definite arrangements were made for the shipment of oranges and lemons by water, according to a statement made by Charles Fygabroad of this city, who is one of the directors. It is planned to ship our fruit not only to the middle western and eastern markets but direct to Europe by steamer through the Panama Canal. Convinced that the spreading of storm waters of the Santa Ana river over a large area in the Santa Ana canyon above San Bernardino offers a dependable source of increased supply of water for irrigation purposes in San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, one hundred men who visited the conservation grounds are more enthusiastic than ever over the possibilities of the project. Among those who attended from this city were Supt. Wallop, Secretary Sheridan and a number of directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company, and several city officials... The water is spread over about 1000 acres of rock and gravel land. The experiment was started a few years ago, and it was declared that there has been a noticeable increase in the water available for pumping plants in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. This water is pumped and spread over lands and later finds its way into the Santa Ana river to become available to the irrigators who are within the districts of the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company and the Anaheim Union Water Company. After lunch, Francis Cuttle, of Riverside, who has fought for many years a battle for water conservation, made a talk on the spreading process. He explained the benefits derived by the three counties from the storage of water through the spreading process. He recited experiences of the floods of 1916, when it was estimated, damage to the amount of one and a half million dollars was done by storm waters of the river. He said that it had cost about $40,000 to build dams and prepare the conservation grounds. This is equivalent to about $1 an acre for the acreage irrigated by waters from the river. It was thought that if an assessment of $1 an acre were made for a series of years in time water conservation could be extended to a point where an abundance of the life-giving fluid would be permanently available to the irrigated sections dependent upon the river water. There are between 4000 and 5000 acres in the Santa Ana canyon that can be made available for conservation purposes and it is believed that with waters spread out over this vast territory there would be an unlimited supply in the future. As yet there has been no attempt to divert the waters to the spreading grounds at the period of extreme high beauty of design designed for the convenience, comfort and pleasure of the motorist, and many of these new points will be shown the public for the first time at this "Better than Ever" show. It will be a dazzling array of beautiful recreation cars, sturdy trucks, powerful tractors, and all those accessories which are vital to the comfort and well being of motorists, all grouped together under two large tents, in a setting of unusual attractiveness of unusual merit. The automobile is increasing in popularity every year among all classes, the truck and tractor have proved themselves indispensable under modern day conditions and unusual interest in the forthcoming display is evident in all parts of the county. Thousands remember with pleasure their visit to last year's splendid auto show at Anaheim, also given by the Orange County Auto Trade Association, and this year's event at Santa Ana will undoubtedly attract daily crowds even greater than those who viewed the displays at Anaheim. The decorations of this year's show will be a particularly beautiful feature. The committee has spared no expense in arranging for paper, mache and flag decorations and an effect most beautiful is promised, both outside and inside the tents. The decorations alone are costing the Auto Trade Association more than $5,000, and its leaders are confident the gorgeous setting will prove most pleasing to exhibitors and the public. The work of installing the decorations has already begun with the erection of a large white archway at Second and Broadway, Santa Ana, near the main show entrance. The work is being further rushed this week and within two or three days the large tents will be up and ready for the interior decorations and installation of exhibits. All next week the show grounds will hum with activity and by the following Monday everything will be complete, waiting for the inspection of the Orange County Public. The committee in charge of this year's show is the same which carried out the Anaheim show last year and includes: Harry D. Riley of Anaheim, Chairman; C. H. McCausland of Santa Ana, Secretary; and Albert H. Slitton of Fullerton. The committee is working early and late and gives assurance that the 1921 auto show will be one that everyone will enjoy and of which every citizen of Orange County will be grounded. At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, held at Los Angeles last Wednesday, definite arrangements were made for the shipment of oranges and lemons by water, according to a statement made by Charles Fygabroad of this city, who is one of the directors. It is planned to ship our fruit not only to the middle western and eastern markets but direct to Europe by steamer through the Panama canal. This plan will not only open a new market in Europe, but will save the growers of Southern California millions of dollars in freight bills to the markets in our own country. Eygabroad, who is chairman of the export committee, submitted a report and it was adopted in full. It provided, among other things, for the development of a market in Australia and in Europe for sea-going shipments from San Pedro harbor. Arrangements have already been made with the Holland-Amerika and other lines for special rates on the citrus fruits of Southern California, Australia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and England are the markets to be worked at present. Several shipments have been made in former years to Australia, which showed that it will become a paying market, Eygabroad said. Ten thousand boxes were sent to Liverpool March 3. It was stated that water transportation to the Atlantic coast demonstrates that lemons can be shipped successfully through the canal on ventilated boats without refrigeration. Later it will be possible to obtain refrigerator boats for the shipment of oranges. The water rate is about 45 per cent of the rail rate, including transportation to San Pedro by truck. Plans are now being made which are most important to lemon growers since the lemon crop this next year will be marketed almost entirely via the canal to supply the Mississippi valley country. Eygabroad said it is possible to take the fruit in large ocean going crafts to New Orleans, which it is planned to make the distributing point for the Mississippi valley. From New Orleans the fruit can be taken in river steamers to Vicksburg, Memphis, St. Louis and points along the Mississippi as far north as St. Paul. By using the Illinois river and canal they could be taken to Chicago. From St. Louis they could also be taken up the Missouri River to Kansas City There are between 4000 and 5000 acres in the Santa Ana canyon that can be made available for conservation purposes and it is believed that with waters spread out over this vast territory there would be an unlimited supply in the future. As yet there has been no attempt to divert the waters to the spreading grounds at the period of extreme high water, because of the lack of funds to carry out such a project. It is believed that were there funds available for the work, the volume of water in the river during heavy storms would be decreased by spreading them over the big acreage and the possibility of flood damage very materially reduced. About 700 inches of water was flowing over the dam direct to the rock cone or spreading ground. By mutual agreement between the water interests of the three counties water cannot be diverted from the river to the conservation grounds unless water is flowing under the bridge at Olive. This agreement is to protect the irrigation system of this county. If a bill before the legislature is passed, it will be possible for the boards of supervisors in the three counties to appropriate funds for more extensive work on the conservation grounds. At present funds are provided by contributions from irrigation companies and other interests directly concerned with the water supply in the river. William Nemetz who was operated on for appendicitis a couple of weeks ago is reported much improved, but is still confined to the sanitarium. The committee in charge of this year's show is the same which carried out the Anaheim show last year and includes: Harry D. Riley of Anaheim, Chairman; C. H. McCausland of Santa Ana, Secretary; and Albert H. Sitton of Fullerton. The committee is working early and late and gives assurance that the 1921 auto show will be one that everyone will enjoy and of which every citizen of Orange County will be proud. AUTOMOBILE AND TRACTOR DESTROYED BY FIRE Kenyon Lybarger's Garage Burned to the Ground Monday Evening An incubator or brooder, which became overheated, caused a disastrous fire on East North Street shortly before dark Monday evening, the big double garage of Kenyon Lybarger being totally destroyed, together with its contents. Shortly after Mr. Lybarger had housed his automobile in the building, and while he was giving his attention to his small son and heir with whom he was romping, a neighbor boy came to the door and informed him that he thought his garage was on fire. An alarm was immediately sent in for the fire department, but it was a long run out to the Lybarger place, which is situated between East Street and Placentia avenue. When the department arrived the building was doomed and the boys could do nothing but prevent the fire from spreading to the adjoining buildings. The loss will foot up several thousand dollars. The building contained an automobile and tractor, as well as many other articles of value, all of which were consumed. Eygabroad said it is possible to take the fruit in large ocean going crafts to New Orleans, which it is planned to make the distributing point for the Mississippi valley. From New Orleans the fruit can be taken in river steamers to Vicksburg, Memphis, St. Louis and points along the Mississippi as far north as St. Paul. By using the Illinois river and canal they could be taken to Chicago. From St. Louis they could also be taken up the Missouri River to Kansas City and Omaha. From Cairo, Ill., they could be taken up the Ohio to Pittsburg. "As can be readily seen, this affords an immense market, the development of which will mean much to California fruit growers," said Eygabroad. Another meeting of the export committee was held yesterday, and next Wednesday the board of directors will again take up the matter. Articles of incorporation of the Lessors Oil Company were on file in tre County Clerk's office. The principal place of business is given as Anaheim. The capital stock is fixed at $1,000,000 and of this amount actually subscribed is $7. The directors are Rudolph H. Meyer, Buena-Park; Charles W. Peters, Vincent K. Chandler, H. Hammond, D. A. Woodward, W. H. Critton and W. A. Harshbarger, all of Anaheim. Col. B. T. Beale, commander of the Third Regiment, U. R. K. P., and Gen. Ames of Los Angeles are going up to Santa Barbara tomorrow to visit and inspect the Uniform Rank of that city. The Santa Barbara company is a unit of Col. Beale's regiment. HOW CHAPMAN STARTED THE RICHFIELD BOOM Phenomenal Oil Field Sprang Into Prominence Almost Over Night No one could write the history of Richfield district, without first introducing Charles C. Chapman. This "Orange King" purchased the Richfield acres, or 175 of them in 1911. Joe Mesmer sold the land and was contented with the price. During the years that followed the land went to orange trees and barley fields. During the years from 1913 to 1916, Mr. Chapman sought in vain to interest any oil on his land, writes a Los Angeles correspondent. Among those approached were Walter H. Fisher and the Standard Oil Company. The geologists of the Standard said "NO," and hope in that quarter was gone. The Union Oil Company, more sanguine of results, leased the ground and began to drill on the site of an old abandoned well of water. This deep water well interested Mr. Chapman intensely. The hole was filled with gas and oil covered the watersothat itwasuselessforstockorffo water so that it was useless for stock or for irrigation. It was then that the vision if the pioneer if Richfield ceased to be a nightmare and the mirage became a golden subterranean sea. The big gusher "came in" at a depth FIRE DISTRICTS EXTENDED BY TRUSTEES NEW ORDINANCE ADOPTED CREATING TWO DISTRICTS AND DEFINING CLASS OF BUILDINGS Petition Presented Asking for an Extension of Elm Street from Los Angeles to Claudina—New Buildings Proposed for that Section of the City—Chamber of Commerce Was Granted the Permission to Decorate the Streets With Streamers Advertising Orange Show. Ordinance No. 400, amending the fire district ordinance and creating two districts within the fire limits was read the second time and adopted at the meeting of the city trustees last week. It also defines three class of buildings that can be erected within these districts, the thickness of the walls and the material that can be used. The boundary lines of the two districts Board of Firecrackers Fruit Growers in Los Angeles last week arrangements for shipment of oranges according by Charles Fygae who is one of the planned to ship to the middle west markets but direct through the Panama will not only in Europe, bu; will Southern California bears in freight bills our own country. The chairman of the submitted a report full. It provided, for the development Australia and in shipping shipments from have already been Island-Amerika and special rates on the Southern California, Sweden, Denmark the markets to be Several shipments former years to showed that it will market, Eygebroad boxes were sent to water transportation coast demonstrates shipped successes canal on ventilated generation. Possible to obtain for the shipment of about 45 per cent including transportation by truck. Being made which to lemon growers drop this next year almost entirely via the Mississippi it is possible to take ocean going crafts to which it is planned to taking point for the fruit can be farmers to Vicksburg, and points along far north as St. Illinois river and taken to Chicago. could also be taken river to Kansas City LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN IN SCHOOL ELECTION E. H. Metcalf Elected Grammar School Trustee, H. M. Adams and C. H. Mann on H. S. Board The school election last Friday was ground and began to drill on the site of an old abandoned well of water. This deep water well interested Mr. Chapman intensely. The hole was filled with gas and oil covered the watersothat it was useless for stock or for irrigation. It was then that the vision if the pioneer if Richfield ceased to be a nightmare and the mirage became a golden subterranean sea. The big gusher "came in" at a depth of 3060 feet. It is said to have burst from the ground at the rate of 8000 barrels a day, and with gas enough in it to blow off the rim of the world. Its flow for the past two years has been constant, gushing out at from 1700 to 700 brrels a day. The pioneer well, Chapman No. 1 is said to have yielded approximately 1,500,000 barrels of oil in 24 months, estimated to be worth $2,700,000. The pioneer well was soon followed by the drilling on the property of Samuel Kraemer by the Standard Oil Company of a second gusher, Kraemer No. 1, said to be invaluable in its flow. There are eleven wells on this property today, with an average flow from each of 1100 barrels a day. Richfield is not only said to be 'California's most consistent gusher field,' but it is also said to be one of the world's best bets in oil. There are more than a score of going oil concerns in the district, all working night and day. Oil may be dirty, it is not so pretty as the golden orange, its derrick is a dismal failure at decorating the landscape, but as gold is represented as "filthy lucre," oil, though filthy, can be refined to the value of pure gold. The Richfield district, according to reports, produced in 1919 a total of 965,790 barrels. In 1920 it increased to 2,565,346 barrels. In January, 1921, the production was 307,532 barrels, and in February it ran up to 388,943 barrels. At this rate of production the optimistic oil operators predict that the district will produce this year the grand total of about 4,000,000 barrels, a bonanza of untold wealth. It is said to be a "100 per cent field," with no "dry holes" and none abandoned for lack of striking oil. Ordinance No. 400, amending the fire district ordinance and creating two districts within the fire limits was read the second time and adopted at the meeting of the city trustees last week. It also diffies tre class of buildings that can be erected within these districts, the thickness of the walls and the material that can be used. The boundary lines of the two districts appear to zigzag somewhat, but they reach Adele Street on the North. Olive street on the East, Broadway on the South and Palm Street on the West. District No. 1 is on the west and No. 2 on the east side. If you care to know whether or not your property is within the fire limits, read the ordinance, which is printed on the seventh page of this paper. In order to provide more frontage for building purposes a movement has been started to cut Elm street through from its present stopping point on Los Angeles street to Claudina. A petition was filed with the trustees Thursday night asking that the street be cut through this block. Messrs. C. J. Nenno and A. L. Miller being present to talk in favor of it. Mr. Miller has just completed a fine brick garage building on the northwest corner, and it is understood Mr. Nenno will erect a substantial building just across Los Angeles street from the Miller building provided Elm street is extended thus putting his property on the corner. Antone Schulte is considerably interested in the move. Should the street be opened, it it said Mr. Schulte will do some extensive building in that region, one of his projects being a sixteen room apartment house. The matter was referred to City Manager Steward, who will interview property owners in the neighborhood and inform them as to the cost of opening the street. An assessment district will be formed, which will embrace contiguous property, and an assessment levied upon each separate parcel. Mr. Schulte asks $6000 for the two lots which will be necessary to open the street. Besides this cost there will be the additional charge of several hundred dollars before the street can be opened. Messrs. Riley and Fraser of the Chamber of Commerce, asked permission to stretch streamers across the streets at the four gates of the city announcing to all who passed that way that Anaheim was preparing to hold a great valencia orange show. The gentlemen were given permission to de- LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN IN SCHOOL ELECTION E. H. Metcalf Elected Grammar School Trustee, H. M. Adams and C. H. Mann on H. S. Board The school election last Friday was an exceedingly tame affair, very few people taking the trouble to go to the polls. No automobiles appeared on the streets placarded with candidates names, and as there were no saloons to close it is possible a number of people were unaware that an election was in progress. There were two members of the High School board to elect, II. M. Adams and Alex H. Witman being the retiring members. Mr. Witman declined to serve any longer on the board, consequently Charles H. Mann was put forward for his seat. Mr. Adams and Mr. Mann were therefore elected, but four persons who appeared to be particularly pleased with the record made by Mr. Goodale, while he was a member of the board, voted for him. Adams received 105 votes and Mann 114 votes. There was only one vacancy on the grammar school board, but two candidates were in the field. L. F. Poneroy, the retiring member considered he had performed his duty as a citizen by serving one term and refused to run again. Nomination papers had been filed for J. M. Gunnett and E. H. Metcalf. More interest was taken in this contest than in the high school election, about 270 votes being cast. Mr. Metcalf received 194 and Mr. Gutnett 74 of these. Messrs. Riley and Fraser of the Chamber of Commerce, asked permission to stretch streamers across the streets at the four gates of the city announcing to all who passed that way that Anaheim was preparing to hold a great valencia orange show. The gentlemen were given permission to decorate the streets as much as they saw fit. The council also agreed to furnish light and water to the orange show at actual cost. The bill recently introduced in the Legislature providing for the election of city marshal by a vote of the people was opposed by the trustees, and the city attorney was instructed to wire our representatives at Sacramento to that effect. RETURNED FROM EUROPE Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell returned on Monday from an eight months tour of Europe. They visited the battlefields of France and Belgium and spent some time viewing Vimy Ridge and other scenes of the great conflict. They saw thousands of graves of American soldiers, each covered with a mound bearing the hero's name, the cause of his death and each decorated with an American flag. It was the most trying spectacle they ever looked upon. They also visited Syltzerland, Italy, and the Holy Land, spending several days in Jerusalem and the neighboring towns. They visited Cairo and made a voyage up the Nile. They saw the Pyramids and the Sphinx, and many other sights of that distant land.