anaheim-gazette 1922-02-09

CITRUS GROWERS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY PERSONS GATHER AT WESTSIDE PACKING HOUSE Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association Enjoyed Prosperous Season Last Year Growers Vote for Three Annual Pools Instead of Two as Heretofore—Committee Appointed to Settle the Housing Problem for Employees—Moving Pictures of Lumber Yards Shown. Three hundred and fifty persons, stockholders of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association and their families, gathered at the Lincoln avenue packing house of the association Thursday to hear the annual report of Manager Schureman, to elect a new board of directors, and to enjoy the banquet which Director George A. Mills always has prepared for such occasions. It was a happy gathering of men and city, is in oil sand. The well is down 5400 feet. According to those who have made tests with ether and hot water, the sands show color and give indications of oil. Reports indicate that some days ago the drillers were in hard formation and suddenly broke through into soft formation. Discussing these reports, Edward Chaffee, who was largely instrumental in inducing the Standard Oil company to drill on his property, said that practically no information has been given out by the company. This, however, was customary in the operations of the Standard Oil company. Chaffee said, and those interested in oil operations in the vicinity of Garden Grove were greatly encouraged by reports gleaned from outside sources. Originally the rig was erected by a group of local business men, headed by Chaffee, J. M. Woodworth, Vernon King and others. Later the Standard Oil company was interested in the project, Chaffee said, and agreed to begin drilling operations on the five-acre tract. Work was started May 29 and drilling operations have continued steadily, except for one or two cessions due to fishing for tools. Those who have secured samples of the sands removed from this well were confident that oil will be struck it was said, and Garden Grove citizens were on the tip-toe of expectancy awaiting further developments by the fire truck and the telephone system states that the fire brigade repeatedly when they without getting a rattle the office then ran Three hundred and fifty persons, stockholders of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association and their families, gathered at the Lincoln avenue packing house of the association Thursday to hear the annual report of Manager Schureman, to elect a new board of directors, and to enjoy the banquet which Director George A. Mills always has prepared for such occasions. It was a happy gathering of men and women who hold a mutual interest in the association's affairs, because the past year has been a prosperous one, and the future year is just as promising. Prices are certain to be high, and the harvest here will be a good one. The recent frost that caused heavy damage to the growers in the north and east, only lightly touched the orchards controlled by the association, consequently no gloomy countenances were seen at this meeting. The pool decision, which was one of several recommendations of Manager W. H. Schureman, adopted by the stockholders with certain specifications, divides the year's crop among the three pools on a 40-40-20 per cent ratio. The manager is given authority to deviate from this percentage in individual cases as he sees fit. Another action of the meeting was to approve an assessment of 10 cents instead of 5 cents per 100 lbs., to be levied against each grower member and to be paid for in stock. Stockholders who have already paid this in cash up to an aggregate of 60 shares per acre were declared exempt. It was decided to appoint a committee of six holders outside of the directors to co-operate with the board in an investigation, the purpose of which is to secure better arrangements for housing employees, particularly during the height of the picking season. The recent increase in authorized capital stock is being rapidly taken up it was shown. The stock was increased from $50,000 to $200,000. Of the $150,000 increase, the sum of $47,000 has been paid for in cash and $50,000 more has been subscribed. Mr. Schureman urged that the growers give their personal attention to fumigation. He said that the damage from wind in December was the greatest of any year in his experience, as the drop was heavy. The Washington navels were the hardest hit. Speaking of the benefits of cooperation, he said that growers who sold their fruit to independent buyers King and others. Later the Standard Oil company was interested in the project, Chaffee said, and agreed to begin drilling operations on the five-acre tract. Work was started May 29 and drilling operations have continued steadily, except for one or two cessions due to fishing for tools. Those who have secured samples of the sands removed from this well were confident that oil will be struck it was said, and Garden Grove citizens were on the tip-toe of expectancy awaiting further developments by the drillers. The Standard Oil company also has erected a rig one mile south of Buena Park. LOCAL GAS COMPANY MET THE EMERGENCY Gave Orange County Ample Supply During the Cold Snap "Anaheim and Orange county received 100 per cent gas service during the recent record-breaking cold period," declared J. C. Hayden, district superintendent of the Southern Counties Gas company, today in discussing the recent increase in gas consumption in Orange county. "The Southern Counties Gas company weathered one of the coldest periods experienced in southern California by serving a steady, even supply of gas," continued Hayden. "White thousands of southern California gas consumers were unable to cook break fast or warm their homes during the recent cold snap, our consumers enjoyed good gas service." Hayden also quoted some interesting figures to show exactly what amounts of gas were consumed here during the recent cold period. He stated that the average daily gas consumption during the month of December, 1920, was approximately 5,000,000 cubic feet. The average daily consumption in December, 1921, had jumped to 6,700,000. According to Hayden the peak day of the present season to date as far as gas consumption was concerned was January 19. On this date the gas company pumped through its local transmission and distribution system 9,788,000 cubic feet of gas, or 78 per cent more gas than was consumed in Orange county on the average day of December last year. On January 20, the consumption in Orange county was very heavy, said Hayden, 8,057,000 cubic feet of gas being consumed. January 21 was also a cold day, 7,997,000 cubic feet being the consumption for this date. Whether the telephone duty at the critical railroad or men who are answer its call at the beyond hearing of it broke out Thursday of dispute between fire truck and the telephone system states that the fire brigade repeatedly when they without getting a raid the office then range quarters, and got only after turning on top of the Golden Stair rate the department a fire when a man is east side in anally communicated Fred Minyard. Minyard was on the driver's seat the fire when the plague At any rate the fire vowing a residence bile on Rose street and when the truck scene there wascept play on the area who turned in the area it was 24 minutes before call was sent in until the ground ready for The house was sit street, and was owned Tadlock It was occured bur, a widow, who other house, occupied an employee of the K on the other end of started from an auto Mr. Houser, which garage,and which to take out. It spoon communicated Mrs. Wilbur was united of her household e escaping merely with was wearing at the When the fire truss scene the driver, Fr himself alone, com coupling himself w wer delay. In the m were playing a gar fire, but with no effec There was much pressed over the de carried no insurance she possessed was declared her determine a demand on the cement on the ground and most of her neigh ed, would assist her It was an unfamiliar Mr. Schureman urged that the growers give their personal attention to fumigation. He said that the damage from wind in December was the greatest of any year in his experience, as the drop was heavy. The Washington navels were the hardest hit. Speaking of the benefits of cooperation, he said that growers who sold their fruit to independent buyers early last year got much less for their crops than the association obtained later. The matter of housing the employees of the association is a serious question, especially during the picking season. Mr. Schureman recommended that a piece of ground be secured and tents erected thereon for the accommodation of pickers and their families. A motion of S. C. Hartranft that a committee of six be appointed to look after the housing situation was carried. One of the features of the meeting was a moving picture exhibit of the association's interests at Lassen, where the material for boxes, etc., is secured. Dale R. King, manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus Fruit association, was one of the speakers. Reading the minutes of previous meetings, the showing of moving pictures of the Susanville lumber camp in Lassen county, the property of the Fruit Growers' Supply company, and a luncheon at noon occupied most of the session. LOOKS LIKE OIL Garden Grove residents are discussing with keen interest a report that the Standard Oil company's well on the Edward Chaffee lease, a quarter of a mile west of the postoffice in that date the gas company pumped through its local transmission and distribution system 9,788,000 cubic feet of gas, or 78 per cent more gas than was consumed in Orange county on the average day of December last year. On January 20, the consumption in Orange county was very heavy, said Hayden, 8,057,000 cubic feet of gas being consumed. January 21 was also a cold day, 7,997,000 cubic feet being the consumption for this date. "We put more gas through our transmission and distribution system in Orange county on January 19 than on any previous day in our history," said Hayden. "To meet this enormous demand for gas consumption we taxed our compression and transmission system to a great degree. Few consumers who arise on a peak day, turn on the gas and enjoy the same service as on any other day, appreciate just what it means to the gas company to meet one of these tremendous peak days. It means that we must take advantage of every part of our great transmission, distribution and compression system in Orange county. It means that the gas man must be on the job every minute of the day's 24 hours to assure the consumers adequate service. A break in a gas line, compression trouble or some unforeseen accident in the oil fields may cut off the gas supply of a city and to be ready for such emergencies the gas company keeps its men on the job night and day. "I consider it a wonderful thing to be able to keep abreast of the rapidly growing districts of this county which in other parts of southern California some of the public utilities have been unable to do. We constantly plan and install betterments and improvements to our system, knowing that the following year's peak load is to be greater than the last." AHEIM GAZET Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 9, 1922 FIREMEN FAIL TO REACH SCENE IN TIME HOUSE ON ROSE STREET AND AUTOMOBILE DESTROYED THURSDAY EVENING Truck Arrives Nearly Half Hour After Alarm is Sent In—Driver Declares Phone Failed to Call Him, and Phone Manager Says Driver Failed to Answer Call—Widow Who Lost All Her Effects May Ask the City to Reimburse Her. Whether the telephone failed in its duty at the critical moment, or whether the men who are supposed to answer its call at the fire house were beyond hearing of its ring when a fire broke out Thursday night, is a matter of dispute between the driver of the fire truck and the manager of the telephone system. Manager Beara states that the fire house was rung up repeatedly when the alarm came in, without getting a response, and that the office then rang up police head DEATH COMES Suddenly TO HOTEL MANAGER George E. Diehl, of the Valencia, Passed Away Saturday Morning George E. Diehl, one of the proprietors of the Valencia hotel, was taken suddenly ill at seven o'clock Friday evening, and died shortly after four the next morning. He had been a long sufferer from Brights' disease, and was unable to overcome a sudden attack. Mr. Diehl was expecting to accompany a theatre party Friday evening, but shortly before time to start for the theatre he was stricken with severe pains. Dr. J. W. Truxaw and Dr. J. H. Cole were summoned. Little could be done to assist him, it was found, and he died at four o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Diehl, in partnership with his brother, J. W. Diehl, of Orange, purchased the furniture and lease of the Valencia hotel a little over a year ago. He assumed the management of the hotel and moved his family here. He has been a resident of California only a couple of years, coming here from Moline, Illinois. In partnership with his brother he conducted a theatre at Orange before coming to this city. He was 63 years of age, and is survived by his wife, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlor vester VALENCIA SHOW DATES SET BY COMMITTEE MAY 23 TO 30, INCLUSIVE, DECIDED UPON AT MEETING LAST FRIDAY EVENING Committee Appointed to Confer With Trustees Relative to Ground in City Park—Big Fashion Show and Automobile Display to Be Added as Side Attractions—Show Will Be Open Eight Days, Including a Sunday and Decoration Day. Although the California Valencia Orange Show last May far exceeded the expectations of its originators, and proved a wonder to the thousands of persons who visited it, preparations are making for a show this year that will far exceed it in beauty and size. The directors who promoted the first show were hurried for time, and were unable to stage a number of things that will be added to the program this year. Whether the telephone failed in its duty at the critical moment, or whether the men who are supposed to answer its call at the fire house were beyond hearing of its ring when a fire broke out Thursday night, is a matter of dispute between the driver of the fire truck and the manager of the telephone system. Manager Bearo states that the fire house was rung up repeatedly when the alarm came in, without getting a response, and that the office then rang up police headquarters, and got in communication only after turning on the red signal on top of the Golden State bank. At any rate the department was apprised of a fire when a man came down from the east side in an auto and personally communicated with the driver Fred Minyard. Minyard declares he was on the driver's seat starting for the fire when the phone rang. At any rate the fire which was devouring a residence and an automobile on Rose street went merrily on, and when the truck finally reaches the scene there was little to do except play on the ashos. Neighbors who turned in the alarm declare that it was 24 minutes from the time the call was sent in until the truck was on the ground ready for action. The house was situated at 210 Rose street, and was owned by Mrs. W. L. Tadlock. It was occupied by Mrs. Whitbur, a widow, who lived alone. Another house, occupied by R. Houser, an employee of the Ford agency, stood on the other end of the lot. The fire started from an automobile owned by Mr. Houser, which was standing in a garage, and which he was preparing to take out. It spread rapidly, and soon communicated with the house. Mrs. Wilbur was unable to save any of her household effects or clothing, escaping merely with the clothes she was wearing at the time. When the fire truck reached the scene the driver, Fred Minyard, found himself alone, compelled to do the coupling himself, which caused further delay. In the meantime neighbors were playing a garden hose on the fire, but with no effect. There was much indignation expressed over the delay. Mrs. Wilbur carried no insurance, and everything she possessed was destroyed. She declared her determination of making a demand on the city for reimbursement on the ground of faulty service, and most of her neighbors, she declared, would assist her. ANAHEIM LAUNDRY MOVES INTO NEW QUARTERS Theodore Brothers Now Have One of the Best Plants in Existence Anaheim can now boast of having one of the most complete and updated laundries in southern California. The new plant which has oaken under construction by Theodore Brothers, on South Lemon street, was completed last week, and the Anaheim Laundry force took possession Monday. The new laundry building, which cost approximately $20,000 is a model for other laundries to pattern after. It was built especially to fit the business, and is complete in every detail. The latest machinery and appliances to be found on the market have been installed in this building, and the proprietors claim there isn't a better equipped institution of the kind in existence. A force of forty or fifty expert employees is required to handle the heavy business of the company. The employees are all arrayed in snow white uniforms. With the new machinery it is claimed the most delicate work can be handled without damage. Anaheim should be proud of the institution. KNEW KANSAS MAN WHO WAS MURDERED Mrs. Adams Lived Near Sanford Family at Oswego, Kansas Mrs. Annie Adams, of 317 South Claudina street, is taking great interest in reports from Los Angeles than Fred Sanford, whose family she formerly knew in Kansas, had been murdered in his apartment in that city several morning ago. Mrs. Adams know Sanford's parents in Oswego. Although the California Valencia Orange Show last May far exceeded the expectations of its originators, and proved a wonder to the thousands of persons who visited it, preparations are making for a show this year that will far exceed it in beauty and size. The directors who promoted the first show were hurried for time, and were unable to stage a number of things that will be added to the program this year. Herman Stern, chairman of the executive committee, called a meeting of the committee at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Friday evening for the purpose of fixing dates and discussing other matters relative to the show. It was decided to keep the show open eight days, beginning at 10 o'clock Tuesday, May 23, and ending at midnight Tuesday, May 30. An organization was not effected at this meeting. A general manager and chairmen of the various committees will be selected after a consultation with the Chamber of Commerce directors. The matter of tents was discussed and it was announced that negotiations were being carried on with the National Orange Show at San Bernardino for the purchase or use of the two largest tents used at that show. Considerable more room will probably be required for this show than was necessary last year. It was decided to make a larger feature of the automobile display, a monster auto show being one of the important stunts. Another big feature will be the fashion show. It is proposed to make it the biggest thing of the kind ever seen in the county, and Chairman George Prince was instructed to get busy at once making preparations for it. Chairman Stern will appoint a committee to meet with the city trustees and make arrangements for ground in the new city park on Lemon street. There will be two holidays during the show this year—Sunday, May 28, and Tuesday, May 30 (Decoration day) which will no doubt increase the gate receipts. CITRUS FRUIT BY WATER; CALIFORNIA TO NEW YORK The latest of a series of three test shipments of citrus fruit from California to New York by way of the Panama canal left San Pedro the middle of January accompanied by a specialist of the bureau of markets follow In the meantime neighbors were playing a garden hose on the fire, but with no effect. There was much indignation expressed over the delay. Mrs. Wilbur carried no insurance, and everything she possessed was destroyed. She declared her determination of making a demand on the city for reimbursement on the ground of faulty service, and most of her neighbors, she declared, would assist her. It was an unfortunate circumstance and members of the fire department declare that some better alarm system should be devised. The people are paying considerable money for fire protection and they have a right to expect a service so managed that such unfortunate delays cannot occur. JEROME ON PROGRAM County Auditor W. C. Jerome has been asked to address the state convention of county auditors on the subject of the Ream act, better known as the county engineers' act, when this convention is held at Redding, Shasta county, February 23, 24 and 25. In a message received from Auditor H. H. Shuffleton Jr., of Redding, it was stated that the association had decided that Jerome was the proper one to present the topic, which is one of paramount interest throughout the state, particularly since a recent court decision questioned its constitutionally. Jerome was on the legislative committee of the association at the time the act was adopted and was active in securing its passage. His selection was probably influenced also, because of the fact that Orange county has since drafted an ordinance under which the organization provided by the Ream act is carried on undisturbed. WHO WAS MURDERED Mrs. Adams Lived Near Sanford Family at Oswego, Kansas Mrs. Annie Adams, of 317 South Claudina street, is taking great interest in reports from Los Angeles than Fred Sanford, whose family she formerly knew in Kansas, had been murdered in his apartment in that city several morning ago. Mrs. Adams knew Sanford's parents in Oswego, where the two families were neighbors. The murdered man came to the coast some years ago, following the death of his father and the subsequent remarriage of his mother. He was of a venturesome disposition, and was several times assisted financially by his step-father. He later became involved in difficulties, and his mother came to the coast to assist him. Being dissatisfied with her action, her husband applied for a divorce, much to her astonishment, but she did not contest the case, and a separation ensued. She is now believed to be in or near Los Angeles, and Mrs. Adams is desirous of communicating with her if she can obtain her address. Sanford was married and had two children. He lived in apartments, and several days ago was found murdered, he having been shot to death. Contractor Alfred M. Morrison is erecting a six-room house on North Philadelphia street for A. Stranske, which is a substantially built and well-arranged structure. This is Mr. Morrison's sixth residence which he has erected since coming here last July. He has several others in view, and maintains a large force of mechanics constantly at work. He is an experienced and conscientious contractor, and all work is of an extremely high order of merit. CITRUS FRUIT BY WATER; CALIFORNIA TO NEW YORK The latest of a series of three test shipments of citrus fruit from California to New York by way of the Panama canal left San Pedro the middle of January accompanied by a specialist of the bureau of markets and crop estimates of the United States department of agriculture. The tests are being made in co-operation with the steamship company and the California Fruit Growers' exchange, which are displaying keen interest in the work, as it is expected to lead the way to larger shipments of western fruit to the east by water. Problems of ventilation and refrigeration of the fruit while in transit are the chief difficulties encountered in the undertaking. One of the holds of the ship is equipped with a ventilation system devised by the representative of the department, who will obtain data on the condition of the fruit carried at certain temperatures and will test the system of ventilation he has worked out in connection with his studies. The shipment of citrus fruits through the tropics for the length of time required in water transportation has always been a hazardous undertaking. The ship, which originally sailed with a cargo of apples from Seattle, put in at San Pedro to pick up a consignment of oranges and lemons. It is expected that the trip to New York will require between 18 and 20 days. Captain Alexander Henry has been wrestling with a case of flu for a month past, but is able to get out on the streets again. ZETTE Number 14 A SHOW GET BY MITTEE EXCLUSIVE, DECID. MEETING LAST EVENING d to Confer With Ground in City Show and Auto-Be Added as Side Will Be Opening a Sundgy and California Valencia May far exceeded its originators, to the thousands did it, preparations now this year that beauty and size promoted the first or time, and were number of things the program this CONTEST STARTED OVER W. L. THALES ESTATE Objections Raised to Executor By His Own Wife Some of the survivors of that unique religious colony founded at Placentia thirty years ago, members of which believe in having no speech with persons outside of their cult, may soon not be even speaking to each other, to judge from a contest that developed in the superior court, when opposition arose to the appointment of William Wiederhold, Sr., as executor of the will of W. L. Thales, late founder of the sect. Opposition to Wiederhold, moreover, came from within his own family, his wife, Matilda Wiederhold, filing the objection. She asserts that he is incompetent and incapable of handling the affairs of the $19,606 estate left by the founder of the colony to his followers. Her attorneys, Ames and McFadden at the same time filed a petition for the appointment of Public Administrator Charles D. Brown to the place sought by Wiederhold. The petition was also based on the grounds of incompetency. William Wiederhold, named executor in the Thales will, is 78 years old. He is represented by Attorneys Allen and Lyon, of Fullerton. Few members of the cult remain FALLING BEHIND IN BOY SCOUT CAMPAIGN GEORGE W. SLOOP TELLS KIWAN-IS THAT ANAHEIM IS NOT MAKING GOOD Chairman Wallop Continues Committee for Another Week in Hope That Quota May Be Subscribed—J. C. Moore Delivers Interesting Address to Club on Subject of "Masculines, Feminines and Fat Folks—Says Blondes Are the Workers and Brunettes Only Thinkers. Orange county is conducting a campaign for the purpose of raising $12,500 in aid of the Boy Scout movement. Anaheim's quota of this is $2,500, and the Kiwanis club undertook the task of raising it. The committee men appointed by Chairman W. T. Wallop to solicit subscriptions have been doing some hard work, but it appears the people have not responded with the alacity they should consider the landable purpose of the CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTED A MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF SESSION EVENING FOR GROWTH AND DISCIPLINATION. It is the biggest thing seen in the county, where Prince was in at once making appointments to the city trustees' events for ground on Lemon street. Holidays during Sunday, May 28. (Decoration day) Increase the gate. WATER; TO NEW YORK Series of three test fruit from California by way of the San Pedro the mid-companied by a stream of markets. Her attorneys, Ames and McFadden, at the same time filed a petition for the appointment of Public Administrator Charles D. Brown to the place sought by Wiederhold. The petition was also based on the grounds of incompetency. William Wiederhold, named executor in the Thales will, is 76 years old. He is represented by Attorneys Allen and Lyon, of Fullerton. Few members of the cult remain: Those who do, however, hold to their former customs and hold their promises inviolate to intrusion from non-believers. The Wiederholds are among the remaining followers., it is understood, being devisees under the will. Spiritualism and vegetarianism were among the practices followed by the cult, besides those of avoiding speech or handshakes with those outside the circle of belief. Unusual as their creed may have seemed, they were known, withal, as splendid farmers and excellent citizens. Their crops bore a state wide reputation for quality. The estate left by Thales consisted of Anaheim Union Water company notes, bonds and stock, together with cash. Hearing on the opposing petitions has been set for Friday, February 17 at 9:30 a.m. before Superior Judge Z. B. West. REGISTRATION OF VOTERS Examination of the registration o.voters att he county clerk's office discloses, as usual, the fact that many voters are not taking advantage of the opportunity afforded them on registration blanks to state their partisan affiliations. The same thing happened two years ago and many voters found when they approached the polls for the primary elections that they were debarred from voting for nominees for their party. California law requires that there shall be a new great register every two years, and in accordance with law the county supervisors declared the old register cancelled of January 1 last. Consequently all must re-register before any vote can be cast this year. There are several municipal elections soon to be held in this county. Unless voters attend to registration many of them will find themselves unable to vote at these elections. And early in September comes the state primary election, at which nominees followers. Orange county is conducting a campaign for the purpose of raising $12,500 in aid of the Boy Scout movement. Anaheim's quota of this is $2,500, and the Kiwanis club undertook the task of raising it. The committee appointed by Chairman W. T. Wallop to solicit subscriptions have been doing some hard work, but it appears the people have not responded with the alacity they should consider the laudable purpose of the campaign. According to reports last Saturday Santa Ana and Fullerton were leading Anaheim in the amount of subscriptions, and Orange was only a few dollars behind. George W. Sloop reported to the Kiwanis at the weekly luncheon Monday that this city was trailing behind, and something must be done at once if Anaheim maintained its reputation for going over the top. Chairman Wallop continued the committee for another week, and it is believed that at next Monday's meeting it will be found that the city's quota has been subscribed. The chief speaker at the meeting was J. C. Moore, of Oklahoma, a character analyst. Mr. Moore's subject was "Masculines, Feminines and Fat Folks." There being an exceptionally large number of fat people in the audience he cut out that portion of his address, and proceeded to discuss the difference between blondes and brunettes in character, temperament and disposition. The blondes, or northern people, are the conquerors and builders of the world, he said, while brunettes, or southerners, excel in arts, music, inventions, etc. The blonde he said are outdoor, hardy, aggressive people, big boned and strong, while the brunettes are indoor workers, effeminate, with small hands and feet. All governmental systems originated with the northern races, he said, and the southerners originated all religious, culture and arts. The brunettes are the thinkers, the blondes the workers. Mr. Moore may locate in Anaheim, as he is well pleased with this country. FOUR-FOUR'S PARTY The "Four-Four" club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dolan, on West Broadway, on Thursday evening. Dinner was served at 7:30, after which the usual game of cards was played and a most delightful evening was spent by those present. The de- WATER; TO NEW YORK series of three tests fruit from Calhok by way of the San Pedro the mid-companied by a stream of markets of the Unitea of agriculture. The in co-operation company and the flowers' exchange, keen interest in expected to lead the events of western water. and refrigi- while in transit cities encountered "One of the holds held with a ventil- by the represen- ment, who will ob- tion of the fruit temperatures and of ventilation he connection with his ent of citrus fruits for the length of other transportation hazardous under originally sailed sales from Seattle, to pick up a con- and lemons. It trip to New York in 18 and 20 days. Henry has been use of flu for a able to get out on two years, and in accordance with law the county supervisors declared the old register cancelled of January 1 last. Consequently all must re-register before any vote can be cast this year. There are several municipal elections soon to be held in this county. Unless voters attend to registration many of them will find themselves unable to vote at these elections. And early in September comes the state primary election, at which nominees will be chosen for governor, and all the other state offices, for United States senator, for member of congress, for members of the legislature—and all of these offices are chosen on party ballots. Any voter who has registered as a Republican—if he is one—or a Democrat, or Prohibitionist if he affiliates with one of those parties, is debarred from helping select the candidates of his party for those offices. To be sure, county officers are now non-partisan. It is a question of the men and not of the party, with them. All voters who have re-registered and are in the "decline to state" column as far as party affiliations is concerned can vote for county officers at the primary, where the two highest go on the final ballot in November, unless one shall have received a clear majority over all, in which event he is elected without more ado. But it requires a party affiliation, it one is to help nominate the man for governor, or United States senator, or congressman or state treasurer, of his party. So Mr. and Mrs. or Miss Voter, when you register, look to your party affiliation and declare it. And if you have already registered and have neglected that part of your duty, go and have the correction made, thus all your rights of citizenship shall be saved to you. Mr. Moore may locate in Anaheim, as he is well pleased with this country. FOUR-FOUR'S PARTY The "Four-Four" club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dolan, on West Broadway, on Thursday evening. Dinner was served at 7:30, after which the usual game of cards was played and a most delightful evening was spent by those present. The decorations of cupids and-hearts suggested St. Valentine's day. Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth and Welborn Wallop won the prizes. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ames, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McCord, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zeppenfeld, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Backs, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Welborn Wallop, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McFadden, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dolan. DODGE CUTS PRICE OF FACTORY MODELS The anticipated drop in the prices of Dodge Brothers cars was made effective last week with definite announcement from the factory as to the amount of the decline in each of the various models. The reductions from factory prices according to Chas. H. Mann, Anaheim distributor are as follows: Touring car, $105; roadster, $85; sedan, $345; coupe, $305; and screen commercial car, $155. Retail prices here have been definitely figured out, as war tax reductions in proportion to the decline in price, are to be estimated. The delivery prices here will be approximately $1076 for the touring, $1027 for the roadster, $1667 for the sedan, $1488 for the coupe and $1042 for the commercial car.