anaheim-gazette 1922-07-20

VOLUME LI RILEY IS AGAIN PRESIDENT OF C. OF G. DIRECTORS REFUSE TO LISTEN TO HIS PROTEST AND KEEP HIM ON THE JOB Secretary Fraser Also Serves for Another Year, Romaine Berger is Vice-President and A. B. McCord, Treasurer—Auditor V. D. Loly submits Report on Orange Show Receipts and Disbursements—Figures Show a Surplus of Nearly $1500. The newly-elected board of directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce met Thursday night for the purpose of organizing. Harry D. Riley, who has served as president for the past two years, declined to stand for reelection, but several members made speeches urging him to continue to hold down the chair. Finally a secret ballot was taken, and when the votes were counted it was found that six of them had been cast for Riley, one for Publicity 3,375.71 Programs 1,006.38 Art exhibit 206.85 Installation 7,974.35 Dance floor 306.65 Finance 20.00 Concessions 223.73 Parade 337.46 Admission 528.47 Decorations 7,267.00 Amusements 2,444.45 Awards 310.77 Insurance 289.82 $36,829.55 Balance in bank 1,447.55 $38,277.10 Receipts Subscriptions $4,740.00 Donations 1,500.00 Gate receipts 18,968.85 Industrial space 4,377.50 Automobile space 3,088.50 Concession space 2,378.10 Parking space 129.00 Baby tent 275.00 Programs 1,683.39 Lights 387.19 Dance floor 225.52 Salvage sold 524.08 $38,277.10 WALNUT GROWERS GET THE FINAL PAYMENT The newly-elected board of directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce met Thursday night for the purpose of organizing. Harry D. Riley, who has served as president for the past two years, declined to stand for reelection, but several members made speeches urging him to continue to hold down the chair. Finally a secret ballot was taken, and when the votes were counted it was found that six of them had been cast for Riley, one for F. A. Yungbluth and one for Charles Eygabroad. On motion of Eygabroad the election of Riley was made unanimous, and he agreed to serve for another year. Mr. Riley is devoting his spare time to promoting the Crippled Children's Relief association, consequently he tried to side-step this job, but he yielded to the mandate of the directors. Malcolm Fraser, the live-wire secretary, who is on the job twenty-four hours a day, was also re-elected. Fraser answers more questions and writes more letters than any man in Anaheim, and because of his industry Anaheim is now known from Eastport to San Diego, and from Key West to Siskiyou. The other officers elected were Romaine Berger, vice-president, and A. B. McCord, treasurer. Victor D. Loly, auditor for the Valencia Orange Show, submitted his report to the directors, which shows all expenses of the show were paid and a balance of $1447.55 remains in the hands of the treasurer. The complete report is as follows: Anaheim, Cal., July 10, 1922. California Valencia Orange Show. Anaheim, California. Dear Sirs: I beg to inform you that I have audited the accounts of the 1922 California Valencia Orange Show. Treasurer's books have been verified with bank statements and checked against warrants issued by manager, segregation of disbursements and receipts have been examined. I hereby certify that treasurer's and manager's accounts are in exact balance as shown by attached statements. I attach hereto: Statement of receipts and Disbursements of the 1922 California Valencia Orange Show, which leaves the cash balance remaining $1447.55, to this amount should be added the $2000.00 increase in salvaged equipment and material carried forward, together with further donation of $1000 promised by the county supervisors, making a total of $4447.55. WALNUT GROWERS GET THE FINAL PAYMENT In distributing among walnut growers last week a little less than $500,000, which was the final payment on the 1921 crop pools, the California Walnut Growers' association made known the surprising fact that less than half of the walnut growers in this state made expenses last year. This is all the more surprising because, according to W. T. Webber, sales manager of the organization, the business was never before handled at such a low operating cost. The walnut grower, Mr. Webber states, got 96 cents out of every $1 taken in by the sales department. "It is food for sober thought," observes Mr. Webber, "that half the growers fail to make expenses on a crop which brings in a grand total of $8,000,000. This condition was in a large measure due to short crop and poor quality, a result of unfavorable growing conditions, but it goes to show that the walnut industry has grown to such gigantic proportions that anything which affects the crop adversely juggles with the prosperity of thousands of families. "Had the walnut industry last year had the benefit of such a protective tariff as has just been adopted as a consequence of efforts put forth by Senator Hiram Johnson, importations might not have been so heavy, and marketing conditions might have been more favorable, despite the poor quality of the California crop." Association officials point out that while the last payment went out rather late, the growers received a good share of their 1921 harvest money very early in the season, several payments being made before the midwinter holidays, and a $2,000,000 payment being made the week before Christmas. RELIEF OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN The Crippled Children's Relief association of Orange county is rendering a real and essential service in its treatment of crippled and diseased that treasurer's and manager's accounts are in exact balance as shown by attached statements. I attach hereto: Statement of receipts and Disbursements of the 1922 California Valencia Orange Show, which leaves the cash balance remaining $1447.55, to this amount should be added the $2000.00 increase in salvaged equipment and material carried forward, together with further donation of $1000 promised by the county supervisors, making a total of $4447.55. Comparing this amount with the $4740 subscribed proves that the net loss on this year's show amounts to $298.45 only, which in my opinion is extremely satisfactory. I also attach statement showing disbursements of cash balance remaining from previous year, together with statement showing assets and liabilities as standing on June 30, 1922. I understand from the manager that the salvage value of equipment, etc., carried forward is much higher than the insurance value as indicated and would point out that the net deficit standing at this date will be reduced by aforementioned donation from the county. As interest at 7 per cent must now be provided on total subscription of $14,440.00 I would advise that the present cash balance be reserved for that purpose, relying upon the success of the California Valencia Orange Show continuing to increase and thereby provide funds for the repayment of subscriptions. Respectfully submitted, (Signed)— V. D. LOLY, Public Accountant. Disbursements Office expense ... $ 977.42 Citrus department ... 3,503.86 Industrial department ... 2,367.19 Automobile department ... 2,235.26 Baby tent department ... 454.18 RELIEF OF CRIPPLED CHILDREN The Crippled Children's Relief association of Orange county is rendering a real and essential service in its treatment of crippled and diseased children. Suppose nobody cared about the physical condition of some of the more unfortunate little children of our community. Just think of that! Information which we have at hand proves to us that a great majority of cripples can be restored to normal condition, if treatment is given at the proper time. The directors of the Crippled Children's Relief association feel they are repaid many, many times for their efforts in this work, conscious that they have performed a real service for some suffering humanity. Not one cent of the subscriptions to the Crippled Children's Relief association of Orange county is paid for salaries, either for management or professional services rendered. Only actual supplies, nursing and hospital expenses are paid. Can you wish for a more worthy cause to support and encourage with a small subscription? Please write our secretary at 236 West Center street, Anaheim, for further information. Otto Schewe died at Camp Kearney Saturday, the remains being brought to his home in this city. The young man was gassed in the world war, and never recovered from the effects of the deadly poison. A. A. Mills asks make improvement on North street lighting, sidewalk lights, etc. Mills walks and curbs w city attorney, and public improvement. City Manager S a leave of absence 60 days. In compneer Knox, of Santa shortly for the eas methods. City Health Office quested to attend municipal health c provided he could practice. THE GROWTH Six years ago O sentative of the R agency, rated the Anaheim. At tha firms or individuals his list. Last Sat city again for the found the job con dropped into this quaintance after w ness, and remarked 267 houses, practi many as on his p Rate Collector wrote 2200 receipt er. This is 25 pe the number requi is a certain indi growth. Dr. and Mrs. J. day for Brampton panying the body mother, who died geles. They w months. REFUSE TO RAISE THE JUDGE'S SALARY RESIGNATION OF CITY RECORDER KUCHEL ACCEPTED BY THE TRUSTEES G. B. Brown, Expert Income Tax Man, Appointed to the Vacancy—Assumed the Duties of the Office Monday—Brown is Also a Candidate for Justice of the Peace—City Manager Steward Given Thirty Days' Leave of Absence. The demand of Judge Charles Kuchel for an increase of salary from $75 to $125 per month, was turned down by the city trustees Thursday night, and his resignation, which was filed, contingent upon the action of the board relative to the salary, was accepted. The activities of the police in arresting violators of the ordinances enacted by the trustees, made it necessary for the recorder to give practically his entire time to the job, and OFFICIALS HEAR REPORT ON BOULDER DAM S. C. Evans, of Riverside, Tells of the Government's Attitude Officials of Santa Ana, Orange Anaheim and Fullerton and numerous other municipalities in the counties of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino had a clearer conception of the Boulder dam project on the Colorado river, following a clear exposition of the project by Mayor S. C. Evans, of Riverside, at a meeting of the officials at Corona Friday night. Evans was one of a group of city officials of southern California who recently in Washington, D. C., conferred with government officials on plans for the big flood protection and power development project. Evans passed a month in the national capital. He declared that President Warren G. Harding, Secretary of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover, and Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall were ready to give the project their united support. The officials believe it to be, he said, one of the biggest undertakings ever attempted by the government. He said it was desired to have it begin definitely during the term of the present administration. Evans asserted that the three officials evidenced familiarity with every condition. CHAS. C. MOORE PAYS VISIT TO ANAHEIM CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE ENTERTAINED AT LUNCHEON BY KIWANIS CLUB Enthusiastic Crowds Great Him on His Tour Through the Southern Counties—Spends Several Hours in Anaheim,and is Highly Pleaseed With His Reception Here—Declares Himself in Thorough Accord With the Harding Administration. The enthusiastic greeting accorded Charles C. Moore, candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator, on his arrival here Tuesday, indicates that he has a strong following in Anaheim and its vicinity. Mr. Moore is making a canvass of the counties south of the Tehachipi this week, and members of his party state that a surprising reception is given him in every city. He came to Anaheim Tuesday as a guest of the Anaheim club and was The demand of Judge Charles Kuchel for an increase of salary from $75 to $125 per month, was turned down by the city trustees Thursday night, and his resignation, which was filed, contingent upon the action of the board relative to the salary, was accepted. The activities of the police in arresting violators of the ordinances enacted by the trustees, made it necessary for the recorder to give practically his entire time to the job, and in these days of high prices, no man can afford to sell his time at such a figure. Kuchel's retirement is regretted by a vast majority of the people as under his impartial judgment automobilists were beginning to learn that the city ordinances governing street traffic could not be broken with impunity, and the streets were safer for pedestrians. G. B. Brown was appointed to fill the vacancy, and took charge of the office Monday. Mr. Brown is an income tax expert, with an office in the Golden State Motor company's building, but he moved into police headquarters Monday morning. Brown, like Kuchel, is an old-time newspaper man, having been connected with the Santa Ana Blade in former years. Four years ago he was a candidate against Judge J. B. Cox for justice of the peace of Santa Ana township. He has also announced his candidacy for justice of the peace of Anaheim township to succeed Judge J. S. Howard. Chairman Gates, of the park improvement committee, reported that the plants and shrubs needed to improve that section of the park now under contemplation would cast $1223,37, with the cost of trucking added. Council voted to limit the expenditures at this time to $1000. In behalf of the Methodist church Charles Eygabroad asked permission to move the alley in the rear of the White Temple fifteen feet. The church is preparing to erect a new community building, and desired to embody the present alley in the site. Permission was granted. A. A. Mills asked the council to make improvements in his subdivision on North street. He wants, paving, sidewalks, curbs, ornamental lights, etc. Mills' request for sidewalks and curbs was referred to the city attorney, and for lights to the public improvements committee. City Manager Steward was granted a leave of absence from the state for 60 days. In company with City Engineer Knox, of Santa Ana, he will leave He declared that President Warren G. Harding, Secretary of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover, and Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall were ready to give the project their united support. The officials believe it to be, he said, one of the biggest undertakings ever attempted by the government. He said it was desired to have it begin definitely during the term of the present administration. Evans asserted that the three officials evidenced familiarity with every condition. "Secretaries Fall and Hoover said it would take at least two years to get construction work on the dam under way and that under favorable conditions the dam could be completed in three years," said Mayor Evans. "The government considers flood control of the first importance, with power and irrigation following in importance in their order. It was pointed out that should protection levees in the Imperial valley break during a high water period it would obliterate a productive area of the southland for a good many years and the secretaries and president were deeply impressed with this possible situation. The officials consider it strictly a government project—to be maintained and operated in the interest of the public and not by or for private concerns." Evans said that the committee of national legislators plied the southern California representatives with many questions concerning disposition of power that might be developed, being particularly concerned as to the outlet should the government build the project and install electric generating plants. It is expected that receipts from electric energy will pay the full cost of the big enterprise and placing of the tremendous amount of energy seemed to give the committeemen concern. OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO ANAHEIM CORPORATIONS R. N. Mendoza, Tax Expert, Will Assist in Making Reports R. N. Mendoza, of the Reliable Tire company, is offering his assistance to corporations in this vicinity in the preparation of federal tax reports, one of which, the capital stock tax report, must be filed during this month. Mr. Mendoza states that during his six years of experience in federal tax matters, he has found that many corporations not being fully conversant with the remittications of the tax laws, render incorrect reports and in many The enthusiastic greeting accorded Charles C. Moore, candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator, on his arrival here Tuesday, indicates that he has a strong following in Anaheim and its vicinity. Mr. Moore is making a canvass of the counties south of the Tehachipl this week, and members of his party state that a surprising reception is given him in every city. He came to Anaheim Tuesday as a guest of the Kiwanis club, and was entertained at luncheon by that society at the Elks' club room. He was chaperoned through this county by Hon. C. C. Chapman, of Fullerton, and Hon. Phil Stanton, of Seal Beach. As the luncheon he made a short talk to the members of the club, but touched lightly on politics. Mr. Chapman also made a brief address, in which he told Mr. Moore's fitness and qualifications for the great office to which he aspires. Mr. Moore is a thoroughbred Californian, and understands the needs of his state. He is in accord with the Harding administration, and was an enthusiastic supporter of the four-power pact, one of the greatest achievements in the nation's history. He believes the prosperity of California depends upon the protection of her industries. Should he be sent to Washington he will work in harmony with the administration, and his friends believe that Californians will be proud to claim him for their own. Mr. Moore's entire life has been spent in California and being a true Californian, he is engaged in various enterprises that represent the active life of the state. He is a director in the California Creameries company; he has a stock ranch above Sacramento; he is a principal owner of the vast Sylmar olive groves at Los Angeles; in Riverside county he owns orange and lemon groves; near Santa Cruz he maintains a model farm. "I am fortunate in entering this contest," Mr. Moore declared, in conversation with friends, "in that I am happily free from pledges and obligations. I have no friends to reward and no enemies to punish. If I am elected, I shall give the people the benefit of such common sense, such experience, such intelligence and such energy as I possess. "If I am elected to the senate I shall not spend my time in oratory that fills the Congressional Record and daily press, but shall devote my time to committee work, where the real business of the state and the nation." A. A. Mills asked the council to make improvements in his subdivision on North street. He wants, paving, sidewalks, curbs, ornamental lights, etc. Mills' request for sidewalks and curbs was referred to the city attorney, and for lights to the public improvements committee. City Manager Steward was granted a leave of absence from the state for 60 days. In company with City Engineer Knox, of Santa Ana, he will leave shortly for the east to inspect sewer methods. City Health Officer Trnxaw was requested to attend the state meeting or municipal health officers at Palo Alto provided he could get away from his practice. THE GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Six years ago G. C. Backus, representative of the R. G. Dun Mercantile agency, rated the business houses in Anaheim. At that time he had 91 firms or individual business men on his list. Last Saturday he was in the city again for the same purpose, and found the job considerably larger. He dropped into this office to renew acquaintance after winding up his business, and remarked that he had rated 267 houses, practically three times as many as on his previous visit. Rate Collector Wallace this month wrote 2200 receipts for light and water. This is 25 per cent greater than the number required a year ago, and is a certain indication of the city's growth. Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Jackson left Sunday for Brampton, Ontario, accompanying the body of Mrs. Jackson's mother, who died Friday at Los Angeles. They will be absent two months. sixt in Making Reports R. N. Mendoza, of the Reliable Tire company, is offering his assistance to corporations in this vicinity in the preparation of federal tax reports, one of which, the 'capital stock tax report, must be filed during this month. Mr. Mendoza states that during his six years of experience in federal tax matters, he has found that many corporations not being fully conversant with the remitifications of the tax laws, render incorrect reports and in many cases pay more tax than is required. Also, many corporations become delinquent and are subsequently fined for such delinquency, notwithstanding the fact that their intentions were to comply with the law. All corporations must file this report annually, whether or not they are doing business or have an income, so long as they have a legal existence. Mr. Mendoza has a supply of forms and regulations and can be reached at his tire store or by calling 379-J. JOHN HARTUNG FLOURISHING John Hartung writes from Venice that he and his wife are having a most enjoyable outing at that popular sea-side resort. John attends all the social hops at the pavilion, and dances with all the pretty girls in Venice. He is getting quite young again, and is the most graceful dancer at these social gatherings. He forwards a remittance for renewal of his subscription to the Gazette, and has been a constant subscriber for fifty-one years. Don't dance with too many girls, John, and let the other young fellows have a chance. Be a good boy, and when are you coming up to see us? Some of those who say they are "tired of life" make others even more tired of it. Commenting on the report from Taft that a sweeping investigation will be conducted in the oil fields to determine whether a woman's auxiliary of the Ku Klux Klan is operating in that vicinity, District Attorney Nelson said the Orange county klan was quietly "sleeping," and he had received no advices that a woman's auxiliary had been organized here. "So far as I have been able to learn," said Nelson, "klan activities have been virtually nil here for the past few weeks. Aside from the fact that I hear rumors from time to time, I know of no meetings held in Orange county by the klan. If there is a woman's auxiliary, I haven't learned of it." The rumors, the district attorney explained, had to do with the reaction following a searching investigation conducted by Nelson's office recently. "I understand the klan has decided to 'get' me," said Nelson, who is a candidate for re-election, "but this does not disturb me. It is the duty of the district attorney to enforce law and order and that is exactly what I have tried to do." ZETTE CALIFORNIA STATE Number 37 MOORE VISIT TO HEIM U.S. SENATE ENT LUNCHEON NIS CLUB Greet Him on high the Southern Several Hours in Highly Pleaseed on Here—Declares ough Accord With Administration. greeting accorded candidate for the tion for United his arrival here that he has a Anaheim and its is making a canness south of the k, and members of at a surprising rea in every city. Heim Tuesday as a club and was According to advices received from Taft, the discovery that a woman's auxiliary is operating there was asserted by a business man of that city, while riding with his wife between McKittry and Taft. When about midway between the two cities, the business man reported, he met a car en route to Taft. Two women wearing hoods were seated in the rear seat, while two men in the front seat did not wear hoods. The Taft man turned and gave chase. Overhauling the car, he pulled up alongside and confirmed the fact that both women wore the hood and gown of the Ku Klux Klan. Then followed a sharp chase, leading to Taft and through several streets of the city, while the driver tried to elude his pursuers. The chase ended near Wood street, when the two women jumped from the car and entered adjoining houses on the same street. The business man, after securing the license number of the car and the street addresses, reported his findings to the Taft police. District Attorney Dorsey was said to be investigating. The theory of the Taft police was that the women had been attending a secret meeting of the klan, held between Taft and McKittry. Past meetings were said to have been held in that vicinity. U. P. RAILROAD GRADING NEAR FULLERTON WORK ON THE RIGHT OF WAY THROUGH THIS CITY EXPECTED SHORTLY Depot Will Probably Be Built on Site Selected By the Salt Lake—Dispute Over Right of Way at Fullerton Caused Some Delay in Work, But Matter Is Being Straightened Out—Will Spend Two Million Dollars in the County. Just when the Union Pacific will run its first train into Anaheim cannot be determined, but officials say there will be no unnecessary delay in the road's construction, as the company is anxious to get its share of the heavy shipments from this county. Graders on the right of way are rapidly working this way. They are now in the vicinity of Fullerton, and should be in Anaheim before many days. The Salt Lake people purchased the WENT TO SCHOOL WITH CANDIDATE Mrs. Gerald Ward, of Mazatlan, Personally Acquainted With Chas. C. Moore Mrs. Gerald Ward, of Mazatlan, who is spending the month at Balboa with members of her family, was in town this week making a number of calls upon friends. She came up from Mexico a week ago, and will go to her fine orange ranch at Fontana following her sojourn at the beach. She is a personal acquaintance of Charles C. Moore, candidate for United States senator, they having attended the same school in San Francisco. She was the daughter of the English consul in that city. With her at Balboa are her daughter, Mrs. Mary Varnado, baby Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ward and Charley Ward. She expects shortly to be joined by her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Coleman, who is coming up from Mexico and will arrive the latter part of the week. The visitors are having an enjoyable time at the seashore, bathing, boating and fishing, and some days ago a large albicore was landed after a spirited struggle some miles off the coast. CORONA STILL WANTS SANTA ANA RIVER WATER Temescal Water Company Files Another Application Another application for appropriation of Santa Ana river water Saturday again called the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company and the Anaheim Union Water company to the defensive firing line. The Temescal Water company, of Corona, has asked the division of public works, for a permit to divert 20,000 acre feet per year from the Santa Ana river to be used in the irrigation of 8000 acres at Corona and to be used in supplying Corona with domestic water. Just when the Union Pacific will run its first train into Anaheim cannot be determined, but officials say there will be no unnecessary delay in the road's construction, as the company is anxious to get its share of the heavy shipments from this county. Graders on the right of way are rapidly working this way. They are now in the vicinity of Fullerton, and should be in Anaheim before many days. The Salt Lake people purchased the right of way through this city four years ago, and the trustees have granted a renewal of the franchise. The company also owns a depot site at the corner of Center and Atchison streets. While the company has encountered some opposition at one or two points, no straw has been laid in its way either in this city or the immediate vicinity. Definite plans of the Union Pacific to extend its lines from Anaheim to Santa Ana now being perfected may be announced within the next two weeks, according to a statement made by Carl Smith, assistant general manager, with headquarters in Los Angeles. "The Santa Ana extension is being held up temporarily," said Smith, "because we have not reached full agreement concerning the Fullerton right of way. "The Fullerton matter will be disposed of very soon, however, and it is planned to give the Anaheim-Santa Ana extension consideration as soon as some minor details have been arranged in the vicinity of Fullerton. "Grading operations are progressing rapidly in the vicinity of Fullerton and our workmen will soon reach that city. Basing our hopes on present progress, it is possible that we will complete the Union Pacific lines to Fullerton by October. "Just when the Anaheim and Santa Ana lines will be completed is problematic. I am not entirely familiar with grading conditions in the neighborhood of Santa Ana, but we do not anticipate any unusual delays. It is the intention of the Union Pacific to complete the Fullerton, Anaheim and Santa Ana extension as speedily as possible." Smith said that the Union Pacific plans to spend about two million dollars in extensions and improvements in and near Orange county. At the same time he declared that the proposal to extend the company's lines to Tustin had been dropped because of opposition in that section. The report from Taft investigation will be coil fields to deterromans' auxiliary of this operating in that attorney Nelson said my klan was quietly who had received no man's auxiliary had done. We been able to con, "klan activities only nil here for the Aside from the fact is from to time to meetings held in the klan. If there auxiliary, I haven't the district attorney do with the re-searching investigi by Nelson's office the klan has decided Nelson, who is a selection, "but this time. It is the duty of money to enforce law it is exactly what I The Temescal Water company, of Corona, has asked the division of public works, for a permit to divert 20,000 acre feet per year from the Santa Ana river to be used in the irrigation of 8000 acres at Corona and to be used in supplying Corona with domestic water. A few weeks ago a similar petition was filed by the Temescal company. At that time an official of the company stated that it was proposed to take the water out of the river in the Seven Oaks section and pipe it to Corona. The details of the new petition have not been learned here. That a petition has been filed became known when a press bulletin from the division of water rights was received. That bulletin contained the following paragraph: "Application No. 2915 (San Bernardino county) Temescal Water company, care of A. L. Sonderegger, Central building, Los Angeles, for 20,000 acre feet per annum from Santa Ana river, to be diverted in section 22, T. 1 N., R. 1 W., for the irrigation of 8,000 acres located in Corona colony, Riverside county, and domestic use in city of Corona. Proposed pipe line 60 miles in length, terminating in said city. Estimated cost $200,000." Sonderegger is a civil engineer. Rev. Loren Howe, who recently removed from Anaheim to Pasadena, where he is engaged in the general mercantile business, was a business visitor in this city last Friday. He is well pleased with the outlook in his new business venture. Mr. Howe has many warm friends in this city who will be glad to hear of his success. Anticipate any unusual delays. It is the intention of the Union Pacific to complete the Fullerton, Anaheim and Santa Ana extension as speedily as possible. Smith said that the Union Pacific plans to spend about two million dollars in extensions and improvements in and near Orange county. At the same time he declared that the proposal to extend the company's lines to Tustin had been dropped because of opposition in that section. "The Union Pacific is expanding," said Smith, "but it is not the policy of the executives to extend the company's lines into territory where aggressive objection is made. This was the reason the company withdrew its application for permission to extend its lines to Tustin. "In Fullerton, we had virtually purchased our right of way, but objections were raised and we decided to change our plans somewhat. This change delayed final settlement of the question of the Santa Ana extension." Smith said he was not in a position to indicate the route that would be followed by the company in entering Santa Ana. It was said to be the desire of the company to enter Santa Ana by way of Orange. Opposition has developed, however, to the proposed route through Orange, and recommendation has been made that the company use trackage already constructed and owned by other railroad companies. Thirty-two new members were taken into the Concordia society Thursday night, and there are many others who expect to be initiated soon. The Concordia is growing faster than any other organization in the city. The beautiful new club house appears to be an attraction.