anaheim-gazette 1921-05-05

HEATED ORATORY AT FULLERTON MEETING COUNTY ENGINEER McBRIDE ANSWERS HIS CRITICS BEFORE ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS Temperature at Boiling Point, but Chairman Jahraus Sat on the Lid—Efforts of Santa Ana Delegation to Treat Matter as a Joke Cam to Naught—Further Investigation by Committee of Five Ordered. Had it not been for Chairman Jahraus, who tabooed all hot words and demanded that only parliamentary language be used in debate, proceedings at the Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting at Fullerton last week would probably have been specacular. The announcement that County Engineer J. L. McBride was to answer the criticisms leveled at him, stated that they had just begun a cost system as of February 1, 1921, and were endeavoring to work forward and backward from said date, and stated that they were at a loss to know how to obtain the desired results. "Subsequently, we asked Mr. Christenson if he could tell where all the road oil, rock and cement was delivered and used after having been dumped into the yard and warehouse; that Mr. Christenson emphatically answered, 'No, certainly not. What in hell do you think we are that we could furnish such detailed information,' that we accepted this statement as final and did not insist on examining his mass of scattered material." ENJOYABLE PARTY AT THE COUNTY PARK Dr. and Mrs. John H. Boege Celebrate Wedding Anniversary Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Boege celebrated the eleventh anniversary of their marriage by entertaining a large party of friends at Orange county park. About fifty relatives from all parts of southern California were the guests of Dr. Boege and his wife at noon at a delicious chicken dinner, served under the spreading branches of the oak trees. CHAUTAUQUA OPEN SATURDAY EVENING ELLISON WHITE • COMMUNITY LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR AMICABLE AGREE All Persons Concerned Week Making Preparation Big Entertainment—Ten Place and First Number Will Be Given Saturday Long List of High Class Be Here During the Week The Chautauqua is competent in which the people and vicinity have been so pertained on several previews, will be here and in the corner of Center and Saturday of this week. Ening at 8 o'clock, the dirt seven days' program en and the show will con Had it not been for Chairman Jahraus, who tabooed all hot words and demanded that only parliamentary language be used in debate, proceedings at the Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting at Fullerton last week would probably have been specacular. The announcement that County Engineer J. L. McBride was to answer the criticisms leveled at him, his office and the present system of road building was responsible for the largest attendance ever known at an associated meeting. Pyrotechnics were expected, and many were prepared to jump into the fray and add to the gaiety of the occasion by submitting a few heated remarks. It appears the controversy has developed into a dispute between the third supervisor district and the balance of the county. At any rate the Santa Ana delegation, backed by others from the south, made an effort to have the matter treated as a joke and dismissed after Captain McBride had fired his broadside, but they failed dismally in this. A motion by F. C. Krause that the chair appoint a committee of five—one member from each supervisor district, to continue the investigation and report at a subsequent meeting, was carried. Both Mr. McBride and County Auditor W. C. Jerome read statements answering the criticisms of the committee. McBride's statement was a lengthy document. In it he endeavored to show that creek gravel was just as good as crushed rock for road building. Relative to the investigating committee, he said: "I wish to call your attention to the fact that these special investigators spent some three weeks in their investigation, and of all that time, only ten minutes were spent in my office glancing over the records in an "inefficient, haphazard manner." The rest of the time was spent in the basement of the auditor's office, investigating, or attempting to investigate, the county engineer's office, when they could have obtained much more valuable and intelligent cost data in two hours' time in my office with the assistance of the department accountant. In the words of the investigating committee, I will say that 'this appears one of two things or both, either a case of inefficiency on the part of the experts, or else a case of bleeding the Associated Chambers of Com- Dr. and Mrs. John H. Boege Celebrate Wedding Anniversary Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Boege celebrated the eleventh anniversary of their marriage by entertaining a large party of friends at Orange county park. About fifty relatives from all parts of southern California were the guests of Dr. Boege and his wife at noon at a delicious chicken dinner, served under the spreading branches of the great oak trees. The afternoon oon was pleasantly spent playing games and dancing. In the evening a delicious supper was served, after which the happy picnickers left for their respective homes. Many and hearty congratulations were showered upon Dr. and Mrs. Boege by their guests, who were as follows: Mrs. Olga Boege, mother of Dr. Boege; Miss Olga Boege; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boege and all children, Arthur and Catherine; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Boege all of Anaheim; Miss Mabel Jacobsen, and Mrs. Adolph Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. Romberg Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Stock and Mr. Charles Luedke all of Anaheim; Mis Mabel Jacobsen, of Lancaster; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ellen and children, Laurence and Ruth; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Krueger Jr. and son, Vincent; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Krueger, Sr., and children, Eva, George, Carl, Irwin and Laurence; Miss Lydia Bortz, all of Orange; Mr. John Luedke, of Ocean Beach; Mr. and Mrs. John Bower, Miss Josephine Hessel, Mr. Rudolph Jacobsen, Mr. and Mrs. Reinold Stock and baby daughter, Christine, all of Los Angeles; the Santa Ana relatives and the children of the host and hostess, Niels and Lois. FARMERS OF COUNTY TO PICNIC MAY 14 Tariff Marketing Problems Discussed by Leaders of State Orange county farmers will be given a treat of their lives on Saturday, May 14th, at the county park. W. M. Belding, president of the Orange county Farm Bureau, announces that the program arranged is of such importance to every farmer in the county, that no one who derives his livelihood from the soil should miss it. Epeakers of national and state renown are scheduled to speak. Dr. W. H. Walker, president of the California Farm Bureau Federation, is Long List of High Class Be Here During the Week The Chautauqua is competent in which the people and vicinity have been so pertained on several occasions, will be here and in the corner of Center and Saturday of this week. Ening at 8 o'clock, the first seven days' programme en, and the show will coincide Friday night, May 13. Owing to a dispute between Wilson-White people and the mittee in charge, relative tall, there has been considerable in making preparations for the entertainers and tickets, but this matter amicably settled, and even committee is now working affair a financial success representative of the company, was in the city at a conference held with tee at the Chamber of rooms Tuesday morning were settled satisfactorily agreement reached. The end and management area hand in hand and hope that time that was lost in The opening event on week will be a lecture of intense interest and value, presented by prominent American investigator scientist. During lecture, Mr. Ford does interesting things with electrical candles with a stream In the words of the investigating committee, I will say that 'this appears one of two things or both, either a case of inefficiency on the part of the experts, or else a case of bleeding the Associated Chambers of Commerce by hanging around the auditor's office when they were supposed to be going over the county engineer's accounts, and drawing money therefor.' They were able to make an eighteen-page report on this ten-minute investigation of our accounting system. If they had spent the whole three weeks in this office they would undoubtedly have written a volume. "Their report was made in a very bewildering,' 'loose,' and 'haphazard manner' and shows 'inefficiency' on the part of those making the report for the reason that they do not carry through the report one line of thought, but are constantly jumping in a 'bewildering manner' from one subject to another." W. T. Wallop, chairman of the Anaheim committee that gave the reports of the experts to the associated chambers, stated that McBride had reported in his statement Wallop's remarks in stronger and different language than Wallop remembered having made them. Wallop presented two affidavits signed by Carl H. Seamans and Robinson Farmer, the experts. One of these affidavits had the following: "That in the course of the investigation, they called upon Mr. McBride, the county engineer, to obtain information in regard to the method of accounting. 'That Mr. McBride referred us to Mr. Christenson, the bookkeeper, who, after showing the scattered records, treat of their lives on Saturday, May 14th, at the county park. W. M. Belding, president of the Orange county Farm Bureau, announces that the program arranged is of such importance to every farmer in the county, that no one who derives his livelihood from the soil should miss it. Epeakers of national and state renowned are scheduled to speak. Dr. W. H. Walker, president of the California Farm Bureau Federation, is headliner. As a member of the executive committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation he has been working in Washington, D.C., in the interests of California farmers on many legislative issues, including the tariff. He has just returned from a conference with congressional committee on tariffs of special interest to citrus, walnut, dairy, and bean growers. Walker will give a very vivid report on the present status of tariff and markets. R. B. Peters, vice-president of the state federation, will discuss the state marketing exchange which is making big headway in central California. A. L. Lovelace, organization manager of the state federation, has been urged to remain for the annual picnic and to review the accomplishments of the biggest farmers' organization in the world. Music will be provided by the Symphony orchestra of the Fullerton union high school under the direction of Prof. Wahlberg. Farm Bureau delegations are planning to come from Ventura, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Los Angeles counties. A regional directors' meeting is called for the afternoon. Coffee will be served by the Farm Bureau. Every farmer in the county is urged to come out." AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 5, 1921 CHAUTAUQUA TO OPEN SATURDAY EVENING ELLISON WHITE · COMPANY AND LOCAL COMMITTEE REACH AN AMICABLE AGREEMENT All Persons Concerned Busy This Week Making Preparations for the Big Entertainment—Tent Will Be in Place and First Number on Program Will Be Given Saturday Night—Long List of High Class Artists to Be Here During the Week. The Chautauqua is coming. The big tent in which the people of Anaheim and vicinity have been so highly entertained on several previous occasions, will be here and in its place at the corner of Center and Emily streets Saturday of this week. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, the first number on the seven days' program will be given and the show will continue until PROHIBITION BOOZE HAS STRANGE EFFECT Impels Soused Bunch to Hang a Man for Diversion To determine whether there was any criminal intent on the part of those said to have been concerned, Sheriff C. E. Jackson and his deputies investigated rumors at Brea that three weeks ago a man at that place came near dying in an impromptu "necktie" party. Under Sheriff E. E. French was detailed on the case. Inquiries made by him at Brea revealed only a number of additional rumors of the asserted occurrence. According to the story that French found going the rounds, several young men of Brea became intoxicated in a hotel room. It was rumored that one of the men, named Nye, suggested a hanging. Other members of the party, so the story went, agreed that it would be a novel means of entertainment and proceeded to carry out the idea. Nye, it was stated to French by those who had heard the story, consented to be "the goat." The rumors had it that Nye's friends escorted him to a blacksmith shop and after forcing an entrance to the place prepared for the hanging. They tied HARDING TO OPEN ANAHEIM’S BIG EXHIBITION PRESIDENT SIGNIFIES HIS WILL-INGNESS TO MAKE SPEECH BY TELEPHONE Booth Will Be Erected in the Big Tent Where His Address Can Be Heard—To Speak at 3:13 Washington Time, Which Is 12:13 at Anaheim—Two Thousand Dollars in Cash to Be Distributed to Winners of Prizes. President Harding will open the California Valencia Orange Show, at Anaheim on Tuesday, May 17th. This news was received Friday from Congressman Phil Swing, who had been asked by the directors of the show to present the matter to the president. He wired Mayor Stark Friday that Mr. Harding gladly accepted the invitation, and would deliver a speech over AUTOISTS F Will Have an New plans in connection with the Orange county and tradesmen jon, one of the Saturday, Ma recommend that the day be bile day. Announcement of the picnic committee at the point of sembling and cussed. The auto m selfish and g “lonesomes.” an invitation to join them of the outing. Points will northern part picnickers may half continge Camp Cajo lists reach ing the desert there for the The Chautauqua is coming. The big tent in which the people of Anaheim and vicinity have been so highly entertained on several previous occasions, will be here and in its place at the corner of Center and Emily streets Saturday of this week. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, the first number on the seven days' program will be given, and the show will continue until Friday night, May 13. Owing to a dispute between the Ellison-White people and the local committee in charge, relative to some detail, there has been considerable delay in making preparations for the reception of the entertainers and the sale of tickets, but this matter has been amicably settled, everybody on the committee is now working to make the affair a financial success. Ellis Purlee, representative of the Ellison-White company, was in the city Tuesday, and at a conference held with the committee at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Tuesday morning all disputes were settled satisfactorily, and an agreement reached. The committee and the management are now working hand in hand and hope to make good the time that was lost in controversy. The opening event of Chautauqua week will be a lecture-entertainment of intense interest and real educational value, presented by Burnell Ford, prominent American inventor and electrical scientist. During the evening's lecture, Mr. Ford does some astonishing things with electricity; lighting candles with a stream of water; caus ing an electrical storm on the plat- of the men, named Nye, suggested a hanging. Other members of the party, so the story went, agreed that it would be a novel means of entertainment and proceeded to carry out the idea. Nye, it was stated to French by those who had heard the story, consented to be "the goat." The rumors had it that Nye's friends escorted him to a blacksmith shop and after forcing an entrance to the place prepared for the hanging. They tied a rope about the neck of the victim and threw the other end of the rope over a rafter. Nye then stood on a barrel which was procured by one of his friends. After a more or less wierd ceremony of farewells and of such expressions as "good luck," and "happy days," one of those in the party kicked the barrel from under Nye, who swung to and fro, with the entire weight supported by the rope about his neck. His friends then departed, having accomplished the hanging to Nye's satisfaction as well as their own. A moment later a man and his wife passed the place and saw Nye's predicament. They cut him down and no doubt saved his life. According to the report secured by French,Nye's tongue was protruding and his eyes were bulging out when he was released. ANAHEIM MEN ORGANIZE NEW OIL COMPANY Among the new companies to enter Huntington Beach district is the Callowa Oil Co., composed largely of Anaheim business and oil men. The company has acquired 12 1-2 acres right in the center of the holdings of the Standard, Union, Amalgamated and General Petroleum. The property of the Callowa Oil Co. lies in proven territory and is within 2700 feet of the Standard's Bolsa Chica well No. 1 and within 1300 feet of the Union Oil Co.'s Copeland No. 1, and the Western Union Oil Co.'s well which is the largest producer ever brought in in the southern part of the state. These three wells which are the largest producers in the Huntington Beach field, make the Callowa's property a much sought after piece of ground on account of being in a section clear of the water line. The officers of the company are: Herman Storn, president; Ernest Borchert, vice-president; O. A. Hlyden, of Pomona, retired capitalist of Pomona and Iowa, secretary and treasurer; directors, Walter Hartwan, F. J. Sedd Thousand Dollars In Cash To Be Distributed To Winners Of Prizes. President Harding will open the California Valencia Orange Show at Anaheim on Tuesday, May 17th. This news was received Friday from Congressman Phil Swing, who had been asked by the directors of the show to present the matter to the president. He wired Mayor Stark Friday that Mr. Harding gladly accepted the invitation, and would deliver a speech over the phone, announcing the opening of the show. A booth will be arranged in the main tent at the show and a telephone installed in it. This phone will be connected with the white house at Washington, and at 3:13 p.m. the president will deliver a speech in the phone at his end of the wire, which will be heard in the booth at Anaheim at 12:13, allowing three hours difference in time. Two thousand dollars in cash will be distributed as prizes to winning exhibits at the California Valencia orange show here May 17-22, according to the prize list just issued. In addition to these cash prizes, there will be distributed more than fifteen silver cups of various sizes, a number of satin banners and as many ribbons and award certificates as are necessary to proper classification of the displays. These prizes assure sharp competition, especially in the feature and citrus fruit exhibits, and the winners will have won their honors right well. Heading the premium list are the sweepstakes for the best 24 boxes of Valencias oranges, with prizes as follows: First, silver cup and $75 cash; second, award certificate and $40; third, award certificate and $20 cash. For the best 24 boxes of lemons prizes are: First, silver cup and $50 cash; second, award certificate and $20 cash; third, award certificate and $10 cash. Other premiums are provided as follows: Best and most artistic display of 12 boxes of seedless grapefruit, cup and $50 cash; second, certificate and $15; third, certificate and $10. Most artistic rack display of Valencias oranges, 40 boxes or more, cup and $25 cash; second, certificate and $15; third, certificate and $10. Most artistic rack display of lemons, 40 boxes or more, cup and $25; second, certificate and $15; third, certificate and $10. Best 12 boxes of Valencias entered by packing house under commercial brand $50 cash; second,$25; third,$40; fourth certificate. Persons d cursion are bert O. David County Auto tion, 302 Spu Members close their p art and it is ex t their familie th day's run Camp Cajon A short pr arranged. Lunches s going. Coffe committee not. Cups r divi dual. ATT Frustrating liberate attentive house and E. Gorthey press, after at 2 a.m. T he aid of h mysterious lean was hit fire to a cor Burnell Ford is a recognized figure in the scientific world. He was called to Washington during the war to outline his plans for coast defense. One of his inventions which has attracted national attention is a torpedo which can be controlled from any distance by wireless. Only men and women who have reached a high place in their respective professions can get a place on Chautauqua program, consequently the people are assured that every number on the program is good. Mr. Ford opens the entertainment here with a subject that is of interest to all, and he handles it in a scientific manner, and he will be followed during the other six days with artists just as good. The entire program is printed on another page of this paper. The people of Anaheim and vicinity are to be congratulated that this misunderstanding has been cleared away, and that they will have an opportunity to see this great entertainment. CHAUTAUQUA RESERVED SEATS The advance sale for the season reserved seats for the Chautauqua, which opens Saturday night, is now on at Henderson Realty company's office on Center street. Price $1.00 for the entire week. ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL BAND Earl Brigg Tozler, Director Following is the program to be given at the West End Saturday evening from 7:30 to 8:30: 1. March—The Golf Girl. H. J. Woods 2. Remicks' Popular Melodies— (a) Nightingale ... Rose (b) Beautiful Annabell Lee... Myer (c) Rose ... Symore 3. Characteristic Reverie—Sliding Jim ... Losey 4. Witmarks' Stars— (a) Wyoming Lullaby ... Williams (b) Kentucky Blue ... Gaskell 5. Feist Spanish Flavor—Beela Boola ... Rosey 6. Shapiro Berstein's Hits— (a) Palesteena ... Conrad-Robinson (b) Love Bird ... Earl-Florito 7. March—Penobscot Park. F. A. Nye Most artistic rack display of Valencia oranges, 40 boxes or more, cup and $25 cash; second, certificate and $15; third, certificate and $10. Most artistic rack display of lemons, 40 boxes or more, cup and $25; second, certificate and $15; third, certificate and $10. Best 12 boxes of Valencias entered by packing house under commercial brand $50 cash; second, $25; third, $10; fourth, certificate. Best 12 boxes of lemons by packing house, $25; second, $15; third, $10; fourth, certificate. Best 8 boxes of Valencias, silver cup, second and third certificates. Best 4 boxes of Valencias, gilt banner; second and third certificates. Best 4 boxes of seedless grapefruit, gilt banner; certificates. Best commercial pack one box of Valencias, $10; second, $5; third, certificate. Best feature display by Chamber of Commerce or Citrus Fruit association without mechanical action, cup and $75 cash; second, $50; third $25; fourth, $15. Best feature display having mechanical action, cup and $100; second, $75; third, $50; fourth, $25. Best feature display entered by individual, firm or corporation, $75 and cup; second, $25; third, $15. In addition a variety of certificates, ribbons and cups are provided for plate and table displays of Valencia oranges, lemons, grapefruit, best clusters, largest variety of citrus fruits, and largest fruits of each variety. Cash prizes are provided for citrus fruit by-products displays by individual and manufacturers. All exhibits must be in place by 6 p.m. on May 16, the day before the big citrus exposition opens, it is announced. ETTE Number 26 AUTOISTS PREPARING FOR BIG PICNIC Will Have an Outing at Camp Cajon on May 14. New plans were announced Saturday in connection with the big picnic that the Orange county automobile dealers and tradesmen will hold at Camp Cajon, one of the gateways of California, Saturday, May 14, in following out the recommendation of Governor Stephens that the day be observed as Automobile day. Announcement of additional details of the picnic followed a meeting of the committee at James', Santa Ana, where the point of meeting, the hour of assembling and other plans were discussed. The auto men are not going to be solfish and go to the picnic by their "lonesomes." They are extending an invitation to the general public to join them and share the pleasures of the outing. Points will be designated in the northern part of the county where the picnickers may meet and join the south half contingent at Olive. Camp Cajon is the first point tourists reach in California after crossing the desert. A station is being built there for the convenience of automobiles. BOND ELECTION FOR CITY HALL BUILDING TRUSTEES INSTRUCT CITY AT-TORNEY TO PREPARE NECESSARY LEGAL PAPERS Funds for Power Plant Improvements, for Sewer Extension and Pump for Fire Department will be Included in Amount Asked For—Resolution for Widening Chestnut Street Ten Feet on South Side Adopted. Anaheim's city trustees never took a more important step, or one that will prove more popular than that of last Thursday night when they declared their intention of calling a bond election for the purpose of providing funds for various improvements, the primary one being the erection of a new city hall. At the last meeting City Attorney Ames was instructed to prepare To Be Disrizzes. open the Show at 17th. This from Condo had been the show to presidentay that Mr. the invitabeech over opening of the arranged show and a This phone white house p. m. the speech in the fire, which at Anaheim hours differcash will be winning excalencia or 2, according 1. In addihere will be seven silver number of ribbons and necessary to of the disfeature and the winners right well. List are the 24 boxes ofrizes as foland $75 cash; and $40; and $20 cash. Of lemons cup and $50 certificate and certificate and provided as display of 12 cupt, cup and date and $15; day of Valenmore, cup and date and $15; day of lemons, cup and $25; secthird, certificias entered commercial $25; third, sollish and go to the picnic by their "lonesomes." They are extending an invitation to the general public to join them and share the pleasures of the outing. Points will be designated in the northern part of the county where the picnickers may meet and join the south half contingent at Olive. Camp Cajon is the first point tourists reach in California after crossing the desert. A station is being built there for the convenience of automobile tourists, with various organizations of the southland contributing tables, bungalows, and other conveniences for touring parties coming into California. In the opinion of the auto men very few people in Orange county have ever visited Camp Cajon and the picnic is being held there so that more Orange county people may become familiar with it. It is a three or four hour drive from here under the most favorable conditions for driving, but it is expected it will take longer because with a procession slower speed will be maintained. Speeding will be prohibited and expected the procession will be held down to between 25 and 35 miles an hour speed. Service cars will accompany the excursionists to take care of any trouble that may develop. Persons desiring to join in the excursion are requested to notify Herbert O. Davis, secretary of the Orange County Automobile Trades' association, 302 Spurgeon street, or phone 13. Members of the association will close their places of business May 14 and it is expected that employees and their families will avail themselves of the day's run and of the outing at Camp Cajon. A short program of sports will be arranged. Lunches should be provided by those going. Coffee will be provided by the committee, but sugar and cream will not. Cups must be provided by the individual. ATTEMPTED ARSON Frustrating what appeared like a deliberate attempt to burn down his house and perhaps also to rob him, C. E. Gorthey, a rancher living near Cypress, after being aroused from sleep at 2 a.m. Thursday, gave battle, with the aid of his Alredale dog, to three mysterious men, one of whom, a Mexican, was halted in the act of setting fire to a corner of the dwelling. Two of the strange visitors were Widening Chestnut Street Ten Feet on South Side Adopted. Anaheim's city trustees never took a more important step, or one that will prove more popular than that of last Thursday night when they declared their intention of calling a bond election for the purpose of providing funds for various improvements, the primary one being the erection of a new city hall. At the last meeting City Attorney Ames was instructed to prepare the necessary papers for calling an election, and definite action will be taken one week from tonight. It is understood an issue of $150,-000 will be called for. Seventy-five thousand of this well be used in constructing a new city hall on the site of the old one, should the bonds carry; $50,000 will be devoted to municipal power plant improvement, $20,000 for sewer extension to new sections and sub-divisions, and $5000 for the purchase of a pump for the fire apparatus, which the fire boys are demanding. Four years ago plans for a city hall building were prepared by Theodore Kistner, the San Diego architect, but circumstances over which the trustees had no control interfered and side-tracked the proposition at that time. The specifications were filed away among the archives of the city clerk's office, but now they are to be resurrected, dusted and reconsidered. These plans will be used, but it is said some alterations are necessary, owing to the heavier business consequent upon the growth of the city, transacted now and the necessity for providing an office for the city manager. The building is to cover the entire lot owned by the city at the corner of Claudina and Center streets, the site being 70x154 feet in dimensions. Provision is made for the police department, fire department and an emergency hospital, and offices for the city officials. The city jail is located in the basement. Room for the Chamber of Commerce is also arranged for in the basement. On the main floor will be located the offices of the city clerk, tax collector and other offices, while on the second floor will be the city council chambers and more offices. A resolution declaring the intention of the trustees to widen Chestnut street by cutting ten feet from property frontage on the south side was adopted. A protest against the extension of Elm street was filed with twenty-five signatures of property owners attached. As the protestants represented a ATTEMPTED ARSON Frustrating what appeared like a deliberate attempt to burn down his house and perhaps also to rob him, C. E. Gorthey, a rancher living near Cypress, after being aroused from sleep at 2 a.m. Thursday, gave battle with the aid of his Airedale dog, to three mysterious men, one of whom, a Mexican, was halted in the act of setting fire to a corner of the dwelling. Two of the strange visitors were white men, Gorthey declared. They were sitting in an automobile to which was attached a trailer. The Mexican came to the scene in a horse-drawn vehicle, Gorthey stated. On being awakened, Gorthey rushed outside. At the corner of his house he saw a Mexican about to apply a match to a pile of papers and rubbish. Gorthey's Airdale rushed at the Mexican, who with an oath, drew a revolver and at the same time hurled a large knife at the dog. In a second the Mexican had succeeded in darting to his buggy and in driving off at top speed. The two white men in the automobile also drove away at a terrific rate, Gorthey said. Gorthey notified Sheriff C. E. Jackson. The rancher is unable to account for the motive for the attempted arson, he stated. Former Editor Rideout, of Placentia, is now Judge Rideout, and as soon as the new dignity was bestowed upon him he went out and purchased a new Paige car. In giving Rideout the job of justice of the peace of Placentia township the supervisors made a wise choice, as no man is more competent to deal out even-handed justice than an editor. We congratulate Placentia on its good fortune. C. E. Hemmerling, of Anaheim, Friday appeared before Superior Judge Z. B. West in answer to an information charging him with having passed a worthless check for $1100 on Townsend & Medbery, automobile dealers of Anaheim. He pleaded guilty and asked for probation. Judge West set Friday, May 13, as the time for hearing the application. The check alleged to have been issued by Hemmerling represented the first payment on a Hudson and which he bought of Townsend & Medbery. It was issued March 26. A week after a warrant had been issued for Hemmerling's arrest he walked into the office of the district attorney and surrendered himself. Hemmerling was confined in the county jail until last Tuesday, when he was released on $500 cash bail put up by his father and uncle.