anaheim-gazette 1921-11-24

VOLUME LI COUNTY DIVISION IN THE EARLY DAYS MEETING AT GALLATIN FIFTY YEARS AGO REMEMBERED BY MANY PIONEERS Campaign inaugurated for Creation of New County Bitterly fought by Los Angeles and Defeated—Other Efforts at Division Culminating in 1889, When Orange County Was Created. That the pioneers of this section, as well as those living in the new river country had visions of what is now Orange county away back in 1871 is indicated by an item printed on the second page of this issue, taken from the files of this journal 60 years ago calling a meeting of citizens and taxpayers at Gallatin to discuss the matter of county division. Indeed, the subject was at that time one of paramount importance and many are now living who recall the stirring debates, consequent upon the agitation for a the time it took some dinero to persuade the northerners that county division was a good thing. As a matter of fact it was a very good thing for some of them. The bill contained a provision that the new county should be formed only after two-thirds of the people had voted in its favor. This provision was attacked in the courts by Los Angeles as being unconstitutional, but the courts sustained the bill and the new county was formed by an overwhelming vote. One of the strongest reasons for division apart from the fact that Los Angeles expended nearly all the tax money in the environs or the city, and that it was difficult to pay taxes in the rush proceeding delinquency, was the existence of an obvious political ring dominated by the railroad which at one time sought to saddle a subsidy of hundreds of thousands of dollars upon the county for the grasping corporation. When it came to paying taxes, people had to go into Los Angeles, carrying their money with them, and frequently had to stay a day or two before getting a chance to do business with the tax collector. The bandit Vasquez operated in these parts about that time and it was not safe to transport any large sums of money. Added to this was the crowded condition of the tax collector's office; a long line of taxpayers waiting for an opportunity to settle. Probably the most dastardly outrage well as those living in the new river country had visions of what is now Orange county away back in 1871 is indicated by an item printed on the second page of this issue, taken from the files of this journal 60 years ago calling a meeting of citizens and taxpayers at Gallatin to discuss the matter of county division. Indeed, the subject was at that time one of paramount importance and many are now living who recall the stirring debates, consequent upon the agitation for a new county which filled all voters with soul-stirring interest. Of course, Los Angeles opposed division resolutely and while nothing came out of it, the people were aroused and on two subsequent occasions tried their level best to cut away from the imperial county. Fifty years ago this week a largely attended meeting of voters assembled at Gallatin, which was a thriving community north of Downey. At that time it was proposed to include all of that section in the new county and some even went so far as to maintain the dividing line should be placed at Old river, which is ten miles this side of Los Angeles. At this time it was shown that Los Angeles since its organization many years before, had wrung taxes from the people in the amount of $2,000,000, most if not all of which had been expended in and about that city, and very little or nothing in the southern portion of the county. Bridges were built over the Los Angeles river on thoroughfares leading into that city and roads were graded and graveled for many miles around, but south of the old San Gabriel river very little public money was expended. This latter river as well as other streams including the Santa Ana river were impassable in times of heavy rainfall, but not a dollar was appropriated for bridges across them. The Coyote creek was a dangerous mud hole, and during the winter months was well nigh impassable. Roads were ungraded and ungravelled and, in the words of a pioneer, were something fierce, indeed. Following the Gallatin meeting other meetings were held in this city and elsewhere and on all sides a very active interest was taken in county division. Los Angeles fought the project successfully, and on each of the occasions when division was attempted blocked the measure in the legislature. As result of these discussions less and less public money was expended in this section and taxes gradually grew higher and higher. The railroad convention assembled in this city on the 18th of November, 1871. Delegates from this city were John Fischer, Max Strobel and Wm. R. Olden, sturdy pioneers who fought the subsidy, and after the railroad resolutions were recorded on the past week. Scarce in which at least one reported, but the thieves heavy hauls of late. Early Saturday morning fore daylight, Fred A watchman at the California discovered three Mexican gaged in carrying good rear door of the Principing the packages in that had an automobile inpected to carry away derson rushed to the and asked Night Water phone for the police. And Moody were speeded in a police car, but they taken, the alarm and officers took up the truck car and a spectacular race was staged. Guide the police car driver kept after a chase of more overhauled the fleeing and East streets. The man in the car, and he at police headquarters etta. The other two not waited for the car was given, but trusted get them safely out of zone. The manager of the ported that everything the place had been reeled Thursday night Joe prietor of a pool room the victim of an unusual was coming to Anaheim nival early in the evening invited to ride into the driver of a car, who wished him. But instead of helm the fellow drove then stopped and relieger of all his valuable in cash and a ten dollar as a watch cherrymond Sunday night, between eight o'clock Dr. J. W up to the Heying phara his Paige car parked in gone but a few moments chine had disappeared sence. About the same discoverer his low driven up to the curb Schleuter's residence tres and there abandon er. As it was still the ing Mr. Schleuter phi and Officer Andrade too it. It was not damage had been taken from Following the Gallatin meeting other meetings were held in this city and elsewhere and on all sides a very active interest was taken in county division. Los Angeles fought the project successfully, and on each of the occasions when division was attempted blocked the measure in the legislature. As a result of these discussions less and less public money was expended in this section and taxes gradually grew higher and higher. Nearly all of this money was expended in the vicinity of Los Angeles. When it came to the county offices the Los Angeles ring parcelled them out and few if any men living in this section were ever placed in nomination for a county office. It was not until 1889 that Orange county was finally formed, although strange as it may appear, many of the old timers who fought for division 17 years before opposed the formation of a new county, principally for the reason that the thriving town of Santa Ana seemed to have a bulge on the county seat. The dividing line was placed at Coyote creek, but for a time it seemed that the line would be placed at New river. Santa Ana was fearful of the voters beyond Coyote creek and so the territory north was excluded from the new county. During the campaign Los Angeles sent emissaries here pointing out the dire results which would follow county division. A bill was introduced in the legislature and was bitterly fought by Los Angeles. But for the assistance of the San Francisco delegation, the bill would undoubtedly have been killed. Even in those early days San Francisco maintained a jealous eye on the coming importance of Los Angeles, and seeking to set her back as far as possible, supported the division bill. According to reports current at people used to say at the time. The reason for calling the meeting in this city was because Los Angeles desired a suburban flavor to the resolutions endorsing the subsidy, but its only result was to embitter the people more and more against Los Angeles. The railroad convention assembled in this city on the 18th of November, 1871. Delegates from this city were John Fischer, Max Strobel and Wm. R. Olden, sturdy pioneers who fought the subsidy, and after the railroad resolutions were jammed through the meeting, left the hall with all other country delegates. The packed meeting adopted the following resolutions: "Resolved, That we earnestly recommend the passage of an act by the coming legislature authorizing the people of this county to vote on the following propositions: First, To donate to the Los Angeles and San Pedro Railroad company, all interest now held therein by the city and county, on condition that said railroad company extend their railroad wharf to where ships can discharge at its termination; or, should the company prefer it, to procure dredging machines and dredge the channel so that ships can come to the present wharf and discharge and receive their cargoes. Second, To donate to said company, county bonds to the amount of $5000 per mile, bearing interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum, for a railroad from some point on the present one to the Santa Ana river through Anaheim, a distance of about 20 miles. Third, To donate to the same company, county bonds of the same amount for a road from the city of Los Angeles to San Jose, passing through 'The Monte', a distance of 30 miles." Continued on Page 8 When Mrs. George M. Center street, were our afternoon, and on retiring home at seven o'clock doors open,and discover had been through the dayly the burglars had and frightened away ing the job, as a draverware was found open had been taken out. So longing to Miss Blanco all that was missing from While Tom Williams standing on the side Center street about noon yesterday evening, rubber of the old city hall, be confronted by three men gun staring him in the face men ordered him hands." Tom stuck started a flow of conaid it was evident that experienced highwaymen wouldn't waste time AHEIM GAZET Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 24, 1921 MANY ROBBERIES REPORTED TO POLICE EARLY MORNING BURGLARS FRIGHTENED AWAY FROM THE PRINCE STORE Mattis Service Station Burglars on Sunday Night—Thieves Ransack Residence of Fred Mickle During Absence of Family—Automobile Driver Gives Man a Lift, Then Relieves Him of $130 in Cash. A long list of burglaries and holdups were recorded on the police records the past week. Scarcely a day passes in which at least one robbery is not reported, but the thieves have made no heavy hauls of late. Early Saturday morning, an hour before daylight, Fred Anderson, night watchman at the California theatre, discovered three Mexicans busily engaged in carrying goods out of the rear door of the Prince store, and piling the packages in the alley. They had an automobile in which they ex- money in a printer's clothes four days after pay-day. The men appeared to be impressed by his remarks, or else they were made nervous by the sound of approaching footsteps. At any rate they faded away and left Tom still in possession of his watch and his purse containing $35. SHERIFF JACKSON WARNS YOUNG MAN Taken Into Custody on Charge of Maintaining Fictitious Residences Lester A. Wentworth was taken into custody on Sunday morning by Deputy Sheriff Ballard on a charge of suspicion of maintaining a fictitious residence. He was taken to Santa Ana, where he had an interview with Sheriff Jackson, who pointed out the error of his ways. Wentworth admitted that his residences given in Los Angeles and one in this city were fictitious, according to the statement of Ballard. Wentworth came to Anaheim some weeks ago from Los Angeles, claiming to represent the Wentworth Brothers' Symphonic-Vibraphone Co. He incurred obligations here, which he seemed indisposed to meet. His case was laid before Sheriff Jackson on Friday, and the sheriff detailed Ballard on the case. Ballard came to this Saturday at noon and again in the evening, but failed to locate Wentworth at his residence, 923 West Broadway. ORANGE COUNTY TO BE IN NEW DISTRICT CALIFORNIA TO BE GIVEN THREE NEW CONGRESSMEN IN RE-APPORTIONMENT BILL Orange, Riverside, San Diego and Imperial to Form Fourteenth District—Outlying Counties Have Sufficient Strength to Dominate, and Congressman Swing Will Undoubtedly Be Re-nominated. Private advises from Washington just at hand are to the effect that California will be given three additional congressmen in the re-apportionment bill to come up for consideration early in the new congress. As yet the ratio of representation has not been determined upon. And while those states which stand to lose one or two congressmen desire the ratio to be low enough to enable them to retain their present membership, it is not thought the house will agree to a much larger membership, and the new bill will were recorded on the police records the past week. Scarcely a day passes in which at least one robbery is not reported, but the thieves have made no heavy hauls of late. Early Saturday morning, an hour before daylight, Fred Anderson, night watchman at the California theatre, discovered three Mexicans busily engaged in carrying goods out of the rear door of the Prince store, and piling the packages in the alley. They had an automobile in which they expected to carry away the loot. Anderson rushed to the Stanley garage and asked Night Watchman Baker to phone for the police. Officer Choate and Moody were speedily on the scene in a police car, but the thieves had taken, the alarm and disappeared. The officers took up the trail of the flying car and a spectacular and exciting race was staged. Guided by the dust, the police car driver kept the trail, and after a chase of more than a mile they overhauled the fleeing car at Sycamore and East streets. There was only one man in the car, and he gave his name at police headquarters as Jose Murietta. The other two apparently had not waited for the car when the alarm was given, but trusted to their legs to get them safely out of the danger zone. The manager of the Prince store reported that everything carried out of the place had been recovered. Thursday night Joe Estrada, proprietor of a pool room at Placentia, was the victim of an unusual holdup. He was coming to Anaheim to see the carnival early in the evening, and was invited to ride into this city by the driver of a car, who was a stranger to him. But instead of coming to Anaheim the fellow drove four miles west, then stopped and relieved his passenger of all his valuables. He got $120 in cash and a ten dollar gold piece worn as a watch charm. Sunday night, between seven and eight o'clock Dr. J. W. Lawrie drove up to the Heying pharmacy and left his Paige car parked in front. He was gone but a few moments, but the machine had disappeared during his absence. About the same time Dr. Lawrie discovered his loss the car was driven up to the curb in front of E. C Schleuter's residence on East Charles and there abandoned by the driver. As it was still there in the morning Mr. Schleuter phone the police, and Officer Andrade took possession of it. It was not damaged, and nothing had been taken from it. Wentworth came to Anaheim some weeks ago from Los Angeles, claiming to represent the Wentworth Brothers' Symphonic-Vibraphone Co. He incurred obligations here, which he seemed indisposed to meet. His case was laid before Sheriff Jackson on Friday, and the sheriff detailed Ballard on the case. Ballard came to this city on Saturday at noon and again in the evening, but failed to locate Wentworth at his residence, 923 West Broadway. He took Wentworth into custody on Sunday morning, when he was taken to Santa Ana and was given an examination by the sheriff. Wentworth gave his residence in this city as 709 South Los Angeles street, when there is no such number. According to Ballard he admitted that his business numbers in Los Angeles were fictitious. Sheriff Jackson informed him that he would have to meet his obligations, and gave him twenty-four hours so to do. The young man obtained the money on Monday evening, settled his obligations, and was given warning by the sheriff that he would be placed under arrest should he continue to use fictitious residences. SUNK TWO SUBMARINES John Downey, who was a member of the American overseas expedition, residing at the Colonial apartments, was made the happy father of a fine little daughter on Tuesday. He is employed by the Standard Oil company at Huntington Beach, and drives thither in his car daily with three other oil men. He was aversese twenty-four months, and saw service in the Mediterranean sea, with the destroyer flotilla. While cruising in the seas a submarine popped up and fired a shot directly ahead of the bows of his destroyer. The destroyer returned the fire, and circling about the spot where the U-boat quickly submerged, dropped several depth bombs. The water was soon covered with oil and a litter of wreckage, and John thinks the boys got that boat. On another occasion, when near Gibraltar, he saw a British warship sunk by a German submarine. All hands on deck were saved. The destroyer fired at the submarine, and circling about its location dropped a number of depth bombs. Again the water was covered with oil and wreckage. John thinks the boys got that boat, too. He drops to the statement of Ballard. Wentworth came to Anaheim some weeks ago from Los Angeles, claiming to represent the Wentworth Brothers' Symphonic-Vibraphone Co. He incurred obligations here, which he seemed indisposed to meet. His case was laid before Sheriff Jackson on Friday, and the sheriff detailed Ballard on the case. Ballard came to this city on Saturday at noon and again in the evening, but failed to locate Wentworth at his residence, 923 West Broadway. He took Wentworth into custody on Sunday morning, when he was taken to Santa Ana and was given an examination by the sheriff. Wentworth gave his residence in this city as 709 South Los Angeles street, when there is no such number. According to Ballard he admitted that his business numbers in Los Angeles were fictitious. Sheriff Jackson informed him that he would have to meet his obligations, and gave him twenty-four hours so to do. The young man obtained the money on Monday evening, settled his obligations, and was given warning by the sheriff that he would be placed under arrest should he continue to use fictitious residences. San Diego will hardly be able to dominate the new fourteenth district, which we are advised it will resolutely seek to do. The three outlying counties will undoubtedly be solidly behind Congressman Swing for re-nomination, and he will also have strong support in San Diego, although a co-terie of politicians there are on record as favoring a San Diego man for his place. Swing has done yoeman service for his district in Washington this year. And his phenomenal sweep of the district last November makes him look like a winner again. San Diego may elect to be good and in that event Swing will be nominated by acclamation, if not, Swing will be nominated and elected anyway. San Diego has treated the other counties of the district so cavaliery in past years that the very mention of a candidate from that county leaves a bad taste in the mouth. At this writing it looks like Swing by acclamation. The new re-apportionment bill will be before congress probably next month, and following its adoption, a special session of the legislature will probably be called by the governor, when the new districts and state senatorial and assembly districts will be formed. Should the ratio be placed far enough to enable Indiana and other states just at hand are to be direct that California will be given three additional congressmen in the re-apportionment bill to come up for consideration early in the new congress. As yet the ratio of representation has not been determined upon. And while those states which stand to lose one or two congressmen desire the ratio to be low enough to enable them to retain their present membership, it is not thought the house will agree to a much larger membership, and the new bill will probably cause the loss of a number of members from the eastern states. Several states will lose one congressman and not less than three will lose two California will gain three and if the ratio be placed sufficiently low will gain five. It is considered certain however, that this state will gain only three, while many other states will lose from one to two members. Orange county will probably be in the fourteenth district, with San Diego, Riverside and Imperial. Of the three new members the north will gain one, Los Angeles will gain one and the third will come to southern counties. San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono which are now in the eleventh district with Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties. San Diego will hardly be able to dominate the new fourteenth district, which we are advised it will resolutely seek to do. The three outlying counties will undoubtedly be solidly behind Congressman Swing for re-nomination, and he will also have strong support in San Diego, although a co-terie of politicians there are on record as favoring a San Diego man for his place. Swing has done yoeman service for his district in Washington this year. And his phenomenal sweep of the district last November makes him look like a winner again. San Diego may elect to be good and in that event Swing will be nominated by acclamation, if not, Swing will be nominated and elected anyway. San Diego has treated the other counties of the district so cavaliery in past years that the very mention of a candidate from that county leaves a bad taste in the mouth. At this writing it looks like Swing by acclamation. This endorsement Butterfly further other m-dicating by Sussex and Dr. brother nature sort; wa they dein mind in mind Butterfly celved t Hearn used to M case in superintendent N entertain lengthen den and N.Mozley informait with "the larceny McFaulion on his Paige car parked in front. He was gone but a few moments, but the machine had disappeared during his absence. About the same time Dr. Lawrence discovered his loss the car was driven up to the curb in front of E.C. Schleuter's residence on East Charles and there abandoned by the driver. As it was still there in the morning Mr. Schleuter phone the police, and Officer Andrade took possession of it. It was not damaged, and nothing had been taken from it. When Mrs. George Mattis, who conducts a service station on North Los Angeles street, reached her place of business Monday morning she found that the door had been broken open and the place ransacked. Three tires were taken and a long list of other articles had disappeared, the total value amounting to considerable sum. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mickle, of West Center street, were out riding Sunday afternoon, and on returning to their home at seven o'clock found all the doors open, and discovered that thieves had been through the place. Evidently the burglars had been disturbed and frightened away before completing the job, as a drawer full of silverware was found open, but nothing had been taken out. Some jewelry belonging to Miss Blanche Mickle was all that was missing from the home. While Tom Williams, a printer, was standing on the sidewalk on East Center street about nine o'clock Wednesday evening, rubbering at the ruins of the old city hall, he was suddenly confronted by three men and found a gun staring him in the face. One of the men ordered him to "stick up his hands." Tom stuck '6m up, then started a flow of conversation. He said it was evident the men were inexperienced highwaymen, else they wouldn't waste time looking for PAVING PLACARDS The Gazette office worked until a late hour Monday night preparing a number of placards for City Manager Steward for the paving of Chartres street. Two weeks ago other paving placards were posted on this street, which were printed at another office, and were later found to be illegal. Mr. Steward found it necessary to act quickly in order to save the paving proceedings from a nasty tangle. He came to this office for new placards on Monday evening, and the force fell to and got them out for him in record time. The new placards were placed on Chartres street immediately, and the work of paving will proceed without further mishap. Mr. Steward knows where to come to have his work done quickly, neatly and in a legal manner. He is the right man in the right place. GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Idlor celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Thursday last, by giving a reception to over one hundred friends who were invited to enjoy their hospitality from 7 till 10. During the evening C.W. Hedges presented Mr. Idlor with a beautiful watch charm bearing the K.of P. fraternity emblem, and Miss Ruth Idlor, the seven year old granddaughter, presented the bride and groom with a beautiful bouquet of golden flowers. The happy couple wore the recipients of many beautiful and appropriate gifts and were heartily congratulated and wished many more happy anniversaries. During the evening refreshments of wedding cake and ice cream were served. MARKET HOUSE WILL SOON BE ERECTED MISS ELSIE RUST TO BUILD ON CENTER, CLEMENTINE AND OAK STREETS Secured Permit Tuesday for Structure Forty by One Hundred and Forty Feet in Dimensions—Will Be Divided Into Rooms and Stalls and Leased to Produce Dealers—To Be Patterned After Large City Markets. Westside people have scored another point in the building contest between the west and the east side. They have landed a public market, an institution patterned after the markets of the larger cities, where the housewives, the housekeepers and the cooks flock daily to lay in the family supply of provisions. For some time this improvement has been spoken of, but nobody knew whether the enterprise was actually contemplated or whether it was mere idle talk. The question was definitely answered Tuesday, however. changed in an apparent attempt to divert its ownership from Leona Butterfield, daughter of Susan Beebe, to another daughter and son. This note, the objectors state, was endorsed by Susan L. Beebe to Leona Butterfield. The endorsement, they further claim, was erased and another memorandum substituted, indicating that the note was endorsed by Susan Beebe to Susie D. McAulay and Dr. Jay L. Beebe, sister and brother of Leona Butterfield. The signature to this endorsement, they assert, was not that of Susan Beebe, who they declare, was at that time weak in mind and body. They point to this as an attempt to change the terms of the will without her knowledge or consent. Further objection to the petition for distribution of the estate affects the bequest of farm land in Minnesota to another brother, Norman Beebe. It is alleged that the terms of the will condition this bequest on the payment by Norman Beebe of stipulated sums to his four brothers and sisters. Leona Butterfield claims that she has not received the sum allotted to her. Hearing on the petition was continued to December 30 at 10 a.m., when the case came before R. Y. Williams in superior court late Friday. Susan Beebe died June 22, 1920. Heirs named in her will include Bird V. Beebe, of Anaheim, and Leona Butterfield, of Los Angeles, the objects; also J. L. Beebe, of Anaheim; Susie McAuley, of Fullerton; Roxy L. Perrin, of Grenfield, Ind.; Norman Beebe, of Minnesota, and May Q. Moses, of Pelican Rapids, Minn., all sons and daughters of the deceased. On request of all the heirs the petition for probate of the will and letters of administration was granted some time ago to L. E. Miller, of Anaheim. At that time Bird V. Beebe and Susie McAuley refused to act as executors of the will. MOZLEY OUTTALKED HIM Attorneys and spectators in department No. 1 of the superior court were entertained Saturday morning by a lengthy debate between Tom McFadden and Deputy District Attorney C. N. Mozley, following the reading of an information charging J. D. McCarthy with "the crime of burglary and grand larceny." McFadden demurred to the information on the ground that there is no point in the building contest between the west and the east side. They have landed a public market, an institution patterned after the markets of the larger cities, where the housewives, the housekeepers and the cooks flock daily to lay in the family supply of provisions. For some time this improvement has been spoken of, but nobody knew whether the enterprise was actually contemplated or whether it was mere idle talk. The question was definitely answered Tuesday, however, when Miss Elsie Rust took out a permit to erect a $10,000 building at the corner of Clementine and Center streets, the same to be used as a public market. The building will have three fronts—on Center, Clementine and Oak, having a 40-foot frontage on Center and Oak, and 140 feet on Clementine. It is just across Clementine from the Eisenhauer building now in course of construction, in which the postoffice will be located. On the east it joins the Rust building, now occupied by the Anaheim Feed & Fuel Co. The building will be cut up into small rooms and leased to dealers of various kinds of produce, so the housewife can find under its roof anything eatable that is on the market. Three driveways on the Clementine street side will permit the entrance of produce-laden trucks. This market will not only be a great convenience to the customers who buy for their tables, but will also benefit the growers of produce who haul their stuff to market. It will not be necessary for them to drive around town looking for a purchaser. They can drive to the market, sell their stock at the market price, and unload. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED Chispa chapter, Eastern Star, recently elected the following officers: Worthy matron, Mrs. Opal Brastad; worthy patron, Elmer Metcalf; associate matron, Mrs. Blanche Daniels; secretary, Mrs. Adele Kellenberger; treasurer, Mrs. Anna Haster; associate conductress, Mrs. Laura Sears. The chapter was honored with an unofficial visit from district deputy grand matron, Mrs. Marsh Thomas, of the thirty-sixth district, and Mr. Thomas, of Buena Park. Thomas is worthy patron of Buena Park chapter, and both were escorted to the east. Installation is to be held in open meeting December 12, preceded by a 5-30 clock dinner to members only. Attorneys and spectators in department No. 1 of the superior court were entertained Saturday morning by a lengthy debate between Tom McFadden and Deputy District Attorney C. N. Mozley, following the reading of an information charging J. D. McCarthy with "the crime of burglary and grand larceny." McFadden demurred to the information on the ground that there is no such offense in the penal code as that charged against the defendant. He argued that two offenses could not grow out of one transaction. The defendant, he said, should be charged either with burglary or grand larceny. Deputy District Attorney Mozley then referred the court to section 954 of the penal code and cited a case in which a defendant had been charged with both burglary and grand larceny. He pointed out that there were two separate counts and that each was in conjunction with the other. Superior Judge West overruled the demurrer. Mozley then moved that he be permitted to change the information so that the word crime could be changed to the plural "crimes of burglary and grand larceny." A January date was then set for the trial of the defendant. McCarthy is alleged to have stolen some clothing from the home of I. L. Williams, at Huntington Beach, on September 25. Mrs. Beatrice Plant has filed suit in Los Angeles for divorce against Marlow H. Plant, of this city. Mrs. Plant states that after two days of married life she and her husband separated, and in her action she charges desertion. They were married Sept. 20, 1915, and separated Sept. 22. The chapter was honored with an unofficial visit from district deputy grand matron, Mrs. Marsh Thomas, of the thirty-sixth district, and Mr. Thomas, of Buena Park. Thomas is worthy patron of Buena Park chapter, and both were escorted to the east. Installation is to be held in open meeting December 12, preceded by a 6:30 o'clock dinner to members only. Scepter chapter, O. E. S., from Orange, will be the guests of Chispa at the next meeting, and will exemplify the work. The meeting is to be an informal reception to the fifty new members who have been added to the roll during the past year. The local chapter now has 235 members in good standing, and it is urged that all who possibly can do so attend the meeting to greet the newer members and the incoming officers. The Santa Ana Polytechnic high school girls' basketball team made a rather ignominious start in the county league Friday evening, falling in defeat before the Anaheim five, 50 to 4. The Santa Ana team made the trip to Anaheim, confident, but after a few minutes of play, it was seen that the Santa Ana maids were outclassed. The end of the first half found the home team leading by 25 points, the Santa Ana five having failed to score. In the second half the Santa Ana girls dropped in a couple, but the home team again ran up 25 points. Superior experience was given as an alibi by the Santa Anans. Anaheim has had a girls' basketball team for three years, while this is Poly's first venture. A dull boy must be a sharp disappointment to his parents.