anaheim-gazette 1922-08-10

VOLUME LI GOV. STEPHENS TO PAY VISIT TO ANAHEIM ARRANGING FOR GET-ACQUAIN-TED TOUR THROUGH THIS SECTION Senator Carr, Campaign Manager for the Southern Counties, Visits the City and Announces the Coming of the Governor—Finds Sentiment for Stephens Overwhelming Among Republicans in the County—Re-Nomination Certain. Anaheim supporters of Gov. William D. Stephens will be given an opportunity within a few days to greet the governor personally, as arrangements are being made to have him visit this city. Senator Carr, campaign manager for the governor in the southern end of the state, was in Anaheim the latter part of the week, and promised that he would make a date for the governor’s visit here before the campaign ended. He found the sentiment for the governor among the Republicans here almost unanimous,ber of Commerce, drafted at another time as mayor of the city and for six years a representative in congress, no man is more fully equipped to know the needs of this great state. His genuine love for humanity and his unconcealed pleasure in meeting the people is one of the secrets of his popularity. Many a man indifferent to the governor’s prestige or critical of his policies has been disarmed of criticism and has become his enthusiastic friend by coming under the influence of the kindly personal element of the governor’s interest and his unfailing courtesy to his office. As an executive, Governor Stephens is never hasty in forming his conclusions, and making his decisions. One of his favorite expression is that “No body can tell this governor where to head in.” He is absolutely fearless, and when he has definitely made up his mind on any proposition, no drive of influence of appeals can swerve him from his decision. A man of tremendous will power, he appears to be never worried or “fussed” by adverse criticism, but takes it all as coming in the life of a public man. But in the process of forming his own conclusions, Governor Stephens is essentially a man of the open mind, listening to the counsels of his adviser with the earnestness of a man who wants all the facts. One of his customary expressions is this, “I am not blind to the consequences of my decisions, but I only want to know what is the right thing to do, and if I can... D. Stephens will be given an opportunity within a few days to greet the governor personally, as arrangements are being made to have him visit this city. Senator Carr, campaign manager for the governor in the southern end of the state, was in Anaheim the latter part of the week, and promised that he would make a date for the governor's visit here before the campaign ended. He found the sentiment for the governor among the Republicans here almost unanimous, and stated that he did not consider it necessary for Mr. Stephens to campaign in this county, where the sentiment was so overwhelmingly favorable to him, but he desired to make a get-acquainted tour through this county. Carr says the governor is devoting almost all of his time to his executive duties, but so many persons are desirous of hearing Mr. Stephens in this county that he will come here to make some non-political addresses. Senator Carr exspressed himself as impressed by the apparently strong support the governor is receiving in Orange county. Being a southern California resident, it is to be expected that Orange county would be strong for him, but an even greater strength than anticipated was evidenced here. Senator Carr spoke, by invitation, at a luncheon meeting in Orange. He was one of the Boulder canyon meeting representatives for California, did not touch upon state politics at all, but instead told the interested citizens of Orange, about Boulder canyon, the dam project, and the present situation, all of which proved graphically interesting to those fortunate enough to hear him. Governor Stephens is not planning a speaking campaign, but will probably visit many sections of the state, where he will be heard in non-political talks and will be ready to answer any questions with regard to the administration of state affairs during his term in office. In Orange county it is hoped that he will be heard in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Orange, and, probably, Huntington Beach. A survey of the state indicates that most of those who are in touch with political affairs have settled down to the conviction that Governor William D. Stephens will receive the Republican nomination August 29 by a majority that will total a good many tens of thousands. There are many reasons for the drift of opinion as to what the result never worried or "fussed" by adverse criticism, but takes it all as coming in the life of a public man. But in the process of forming his own conclusions, Governor Stephens is essentially a man of the open mind, listening to the counsels of his adviser with the earnestness of a man who wants all the facts. One of his customary expressions is this, "I am not blind to the consequences of my decisions, but I only want to know what is the right thing to do, and if I can, I will do it." C. C. MOORE WILL SPEAK TO ANAHEIM VOTERS Local Moore Club Arranging for a Rousing Reception Charles Eygabroad, president of the Moore-for-Senator club, announces that the Moore campaign committee has promised to arrange for another visit of the candidate to Anaheim before the primary election. The date has not yet been definitely fixed, but it will probably be next week. Mr. Moore will speak here in the afternoon and the club is making preparations to have him speak at the Grand theatre. The sentiment for Moore is growing in this community, the club is rapidly enlarging its membership, and when the candidate arrives in Anaheim he will receive a rousing reception. Three speeches are scheduled by the Moore club for next week. John Willis Baer of Pasadena, will be here one day, and Mrs. Robert J. Burdette and Mrs. A. J. Lawton will also speak here some time in the near future. The ladies will make an especial appeal to the women voters. Mrs. Lawton is now campaigning in the county. CAMPAIGNING FOR MOORE Mrs. Elizabeth A. Lawton is in Orange county this week campaigning for Charles C. Moore for United States senator. Mrs. Lawton was formerly state president of the Federation of Woman's clubs, and has a host of friends throughout southern California. She is a woman of engaging personality and charm of manners, is one of the best posted women on politics in the state, and brings an earnest appear to the Women of Orange county to rally to the support of Moore. She will be in this city tomorrow and Saturday and will doubtless see many never worried or "fussed" by adverse criticism, but takes it all as coming in the life of a public man. But in the process of forming his own conclusions, Governor Stephens is essentially a man of the open mind, listening to the counsels of his adviser with the earnestness of a man who wants all the facts. One of his customary expressions is this, "I am not blind to the consequences of my decisions, but I only want to know what is the right thing to do, and if I can, I will do it." In Orange county it is hoped that he will be heard in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Orange, and, probably, Huntington Beach. A survey of the state indicates that most of those who are in touch with political affairs have settled down to the conviction that Governor William D. Stephens will receive the Republican nomination August 29 by a majority that will total a good many tens of thousands. There are many reasons for the drift of opinion as to what the result will be. The fact that Governor Stephens has a large personal following in the state, that he has addressed many thousands of voters, that he has made a clean-cut campaign, that he is recognized as the champion of a number of big and important measures, has cemented to him so many elements in the state's citizenship that the result of the campaign cannot be in doubt. Added to that is the inability of his opponent to arouse enthusiasm for his own campaign. The elements that one might expect to align with his opponent for the Republican nomination are with him; it is true, but apparently they have no hope of success. With the campaign in full swing the southern California political headquarters of Governor William D. Stephens, in the Pacific Mutual building, 517 West Sixth street, Los Angeles, are crowded daily with the personal friends of the governor, many of whom have known him intimately for the past twenty-five and thirty years. "Bill" Stephens, as he is known to his wide circle of friends, is a typical product of Los Angeles, a city which he has been proud to call his home for the past thirty-five years. President at one time of the Los Angeles Cham- Gene Adams leaves next week for Inyo county, where he goes to take charge of a large grain and alfalfa ranch belonging to H. O. Henderson. He has resigned his position as head electrician of the sugar factory. His son, Sam, will accompany him. Mrs. Adams and her two youngest children will join him in their new home in a few weeks. Misses Allene and Frances Adams will remain in this city. The latter will resume her studies at the high school, and the former will continue in her position at the S. Q. R. store. Gene and his family will take with them the best wishes of a host of friends for their future welfare. The plumbers, steam fitters and gas fitters of the county, with their families, held a picnic at the county park Saturday. The attendance was 250. The chief feature of the day was a barbecue, with games and contests on the side. A baseball game between the master plumbers and the journeymen was won by the latter. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, August 10, 1922 BIG INCREASE IN REGISTRATION OF VOTERS MORE THAN THOUSAND NAMES ADDED TO THE ROLL IN TWO YEARS Registration of Nearly 3000 Indicates Population of Approximately Ten Thousand in the City—Growth of 55 Per Cent in Two Years a Remarkable Showing—Increase in County 6000 Over Figures of Two Years Ago. Nothing emphasizes the growth of Anaheim and Orange county more emphatically than the registration of voters, and comparison of the great register, which closed on July 29, with the roll of 1920, shows an increase of more than fifty per cent in this city during the two year period. The total registration in Anaheim for the coming primary election is 2859, compared with 1836 two years ago, an increase of a little more than 55 per cent. The government census taken in January, 1920, gave Anaheim a populace not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not an account of the service. LIONS CLUB BEING ORGANIZED HERE Bob White Elected Temporary Head of the Society Steps are being taken to organize a Lions' club in this city. A meeting was held by the promoters at the Elks' club house Thursday night, at which a temporary organization was effected with Bob White president and M. E. Beebe secretary. F. L. Schleicher, field director, was present. It is expected a club with a large charter membership will be organized. Following is a list of principles of the society: 1. To show my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service. 2. To seek success and to demand all fair remuneration or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part. 3. To remember that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another's to be loyal to my clients or customers an true to myself. 4. Whenever a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards my fellow men, to resolve such doubt against myself. 5. To hold friendship as an end not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not an account of the service. AUDITOR SHOWS C.OF.C. IN GOOD CONDITION ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS NEARLY $5000 IN HANDS OF THE TREASURER All Who Have Not Renewed Membership to Be Dropped From the Roll—F. A. Yungbluth Proposes Uniform System of Shade Trees for Residential Sections—Public Improvements Committee to Consider the Matter—Standing Committees to Be Selected Soon. When the Chamber of Commerce at the close of the fiscal year made public its achievements since its re-organization and promulgated its program for the coming year, much interest was taken in the matter and people began to understand the value to the city of a live chamber. It is gratifying, therefore, to learn that the chamber is in an excellent condition financially, and is not likely to be hampered in its work for the city's benefit for lack of funds: Anaheim and Orange county more emphatically than the registration of voters, and comparison of the great register which closed on July 29, with the roll of 1920, shows an increase of more than fifty per cent in this city during the two year period. The total registration in Anaheim for the coming primary election is 2859, compared with 1836 two years ago, an increase of a little more than 55 per cent. The government census taken in January, 1920, gave Anaheim a population of 5626. Six months later, when the registration books closed, all records show it had considerably passed the six thousand mark. A 55 per cent increase in registration of voters since the date of that registration means indisputably an increase of 55 per cent in population. The population of the city at the present time therefore is in the neighborhood of ten thousand. There has been a heavy increase in registration in nearly every section of the county. The total registration for the county is 28,622, an increase of 6000 during the two years, but no section can show an equal percentage of gain with Anaheim. It was predicted by County Clerk Backs that the total figures for the county would reach 30,000, but it fell short of this nearly 1400. The figures for Anaheim are: Precinct Aug. 1922 Aug. 1920 No. 1 264 223 No. 2 324 277 No. 3 329 162 No. 4 310 218 No. 5 274 125 No. 6 249 165 No. 7 241 159 No. 8 227 203 No. 9 247 182 No. 10 199 122 No. 11 195 The division of the county vote by parties showed little change over two years ago. The parties stood as follows: Republicans 18,062 Democrats 5,883 Independents 174 Labor Party 3 Non-Partisan 116 Prohibition 921 Progressive 25 Progressive Republicans 9 Progressive Socialist 1 Socialist 338 Decline to state 3,080 SUIT TO SET ASIDE DEED Intimating that fraud had been perpetrated upon a mentally deficient, aged man, by one who had been a member of his household, Mrs. Matilda J. Wiederhold, wife of the late William Wiederhold, of Placentia, joined her son, William Wiederhold, Jr., in filing a superior court action to set aside deeds to ten acres of land at Placentia. The suit named Franke Hinde, the asserted member of the Wiederhold household, Vera and Mary Smith and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Des Granges as defendants. According to the sensational charges by the plaintiffs, Hinde took advantage of the elder Wiederheld's known mental incapacity and induced him to execute a deed to Des Granges, who was said to have subsequently executed conveyances to the other defendants, that the land couuld be held by them in joint tenancy. Mrs. Wiederheld alleges that she joined her husband in executing the deed, being unaware of its nature and trusting Hinde. She and her son also filed a court action against the same defendants and C. H. Copeland to dissolve an alleged partnership formed for the raising of vegetables and nursery stock. When the Chamber of Commerce at the close of the fiscal year made public its achievements since its re-organization and promulgated its program for the coming year, much interest was taken in the matter and people began to understand the value to the city of a live chamber. It is gratifying, therefore, to learn that the chamber is in an excellent condition financially, and is not likely to be hampered in its work for the city's benefit for lack of funds: The report of Victor D. Loly, on audit of the business from June 30, 1921, to July 1, 1922, just received shows a very satisfactory revue account, according to the auditor. There has been received $3876.22 over expenditures, which added to $943.47 standing on July 1, 1922, leaves this account at $4819.69. On the advice of Mr. Loly, the secretary has been requested to make additions to the system of keeping accounts, which renders it possible at all times to give an exact report of the financial condition of the chamber. As addition to the program already mapped out, F. A. Yungbluth proposed at a recent meeting that a uniform system of shade trees be adopted for the residential districts. This matter has been discussed for a number of years, but no satisfactory plan has ever been adopted. Some years ago the state horticultural department was appealed to by the board of trade. The state horticulturist recommended a number of trees suitable for the purpose, but no steps were taken to adopt his plan. Mr. Yungbluth's suggestion was referred to the public improvements committee, and no doubt some action will be speedily taken. The committee on committees will shortly meet and appoint the standing committees for the year, after which active work on the program will begin. This committee is composed of H. M. Adams, chairman; J. F. Ahlborn, Chas. Eygabroad, F. A. Backs, F. A. Yungbluth, and John Ruether. All members on the roll whose memberships have lapsed will be dropped from the list. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY Following is the report of Miss J. Elizabeth Calnon, librarian for this year ending June 30, 1922: Circulation: Adult fiction, 25,795; Juvenile fiction, 12,068; non-fiction, 2647; magazine monthly, 4847; magazine weekly, 833 Total: 46,130 FRUIT SHIPPERS BANQUETTED Thursday night at the Elks' home a banquet was given by J. L. Updyke & Sons, trucking company, to the representatives and owners of different shipping mediums. After the dinner speeches and story telling and reminiscences of the fruit business for the past year were in order and jokes were told on different shippers which afforded a great many laughs. The shippers gave a vote of thanks, showing their appreciation of the efficient and very satisfactory way the hauling had been handled for the past year by the Updyke & Sons' company. Following is the list of the growers and the companies they are connected with: W. T. Wallop, Orange County Produce Growers' association; W. L. Benchley, K. E. Hollingsworth and Frank Hixon, Benchley Fruit company; Robert Strain and C. J. Bagnall. West Anaheim Cash Citrus association; T. E. Eadington, Placentia Packing company; G. E. Shaw and Sam Whippo, Fullerton Mutual association; D. D. Sharp, Geo. Foster and Joe Farrell. American Fruit Growers, Incorporated; Dan McKinley, M. M. Cobb and company; Leo Dauenzahn, California Vegetable Union; and of the Updyke & Sons' Trucking company, J. L. Updyke, Glen Updyke, Frank Updyke, Clifford Updyke and E. A. Clark. RIDEOUT'S NEW SCHEME W. L. Rideout, of Placentia, who has seen at home from Big Bear the past few days, is very enthusiastic over the business he and his son-in-law, Charles Tayles, Joe Tayles and Dr. Barnett, of Hollywood, are engaging in at Big Bear. This season is just a start on what they plan for next year. The company of four have purchased four or five acres of water front on the North Bay, Big Bear lakes, and also a peninsula that is jutting out into the lake. They have built several cozy cabins already and these are for rent. They have a public landing built on the peninsula and have boats and fishing tackle for hire. They see a great future ahead of their venture with its fine location and the first enterprise of its kind to choose the south side for a location. The long proposed short cut road to the valley, which is now a certain by the action of the federal government, will traverse their property, and give them an easy outlet to the surrounding country. RECEIPTS: Balance with city June 30, 1921; $2698.73; received from city taxes; $7500.97; Received from city taxes; $.70; balance with secretary-treasurer June 30, 1921; $60.00; fines; $386.49; new book rent; $214.10; lost books; $13.90; Other sources $13.94. Total, $10,888.83. EXPENDITURES: Furniture, $1121.35; postoffice rent, $3.00; express, $15.37; flag, $9.00; laundry, $1.85; fumigating, $10.50; advertising, $.70; repairs, $337.94; telephone, $41.52; gas, $102.15; labor, $1.75; binding, $536.76; newspapers and magazines, $263.70; salaries (libralan), $1500.00; salaries (assistant), $1047.00; salaries (assistant), $268.92; salaries (janitor) $780.00; supplies, $177.08; books, $1-166.31. Total, $7384.90. Balance, $3-503.93. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY Following is the report of Miss J. Elizabeth Calnon, librarian for the year ending June 30, 1922: Circulation: Adult fiction, 25,795; Juvenile fiction, 12,068; non-fiction, 2647; magazine monthly, 4847; magazine weekly, 833. Total, 46,120. Reading room attendance: Adult, 11,869; Juvenile, 10,080. Total, 21-949. New card holders, 1064; cards renewed, 1114; cards withdrawn, 148 Total number card holders, 2178. Books mended, 794; books rebound, 392; new books added, 665; books discarded and lost, 50. Total number of volumes in library 5018. Report of the secretary-treasurer of the public library, for the year ending June 30, 1922: Receipts: Balance with city June 30, 1921; $2698.73; received from city taxes; $7500.97; Received from city taxes; $.70; balance with secretary-treasurer June 30, 1921; $60.00; fines; $386.49; new book rent; $214.10; lost books; $13.90; Other sources $13.94. Total, $10,888.83. Expenditures: Furniture, $1121.35; postoffice rent, $3.00; express, $15.37; flag, $9.00; laundry, $1.85; fumigating, $10.50; advertising, $.70; repairs, $337.94; telephone, $41.52; gas, $102.15; labor, $1.75; binding, $536.76; newspapers and magazines, $263.70; salaries (libralan), $1500.00; salaries (assistant), $1047.00; salaries (assistant), $268.92; salaries (janitor) $780.00; supplies, $177.08; books, $1-166.31. Total, $7384.90. Balance, $3-503.93. All members on the roll whose membership have lapsed will be dropped from the list. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY Following is the report of Miss J. Elizabeth Calnon, librarian for the year ending June 30, 1922: Circulation: Adult fiction, 25,795; Juvenile fiction, 12,068; non-fiction, 2647; magazine monthly, 4847; magazine weekly, 833. Total, 46,120. Reading room attendance: Adult, 11,869; Juvenile，10，080.Total，21-949. New card holders，1064；cards renewed，1114；cards withdrawn，148Total number card holders，2178. Books mended，794；books rebound，392；new books added，665；books discarded and lost，50。Total number of volumes in library 5018。 Report of the secretary-treasurer of the public library，for the year ending June 30，1922： Receipts: Balance with city June 30，1921；$2698.73；received from city taxes；$7500.97；Received from city taxes；$.70；balance with secretary-treasurer June 30，1921；$60.00；fines；$386.49；new book rent；$214.10；los本书；$13．90；Other sources $13．94。Total，$10，888．83。 Expenditures: Furniture，$1121．35；postoffice rent，$3．00；express，$15．37；flag，$9．00； laundry，$1．85； fumigating，$10．50； advertising，$.70； repairs，$337．94； telephone，$41．52； gas，$102．15； labor，$1．75； binding，$536．76； newspapers and magazines，$263．70； salaries（libralan），$1500．00； salaries（assistant），$1047．00； salaries（assistant），$268．92； salaries（janitor）$780．00； supplies，$177．08； books，$1- OYSTER SHOWS GOOD CONDITION IT SHOWS NEARLY BONDS OF THE SURGER RENEWED MEMBERSHIP FROM THE ROLL—PROPOSES UNiform Trees FOR REGISTRY—PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT TO CONSIDER THE COMMITTEES TO BE NUMBER OF COMMERCE AT FISCAL YEAR MADE PUBLISHED SINCE IT RE-ORGANIZATED ITS PROGRAM DEAR, MUCH INTEREST IN MATTER AND PEOPLE AND THE VALUE TO THE NUMBER. IT IS GRATIFYING EARN THAT THE CHAMBERS' CONDITION FINANCIELY TO BE HAMPERED BY THE CITY'S BENEFIT FOR OYSTER CULTURE IN ORANGE COUNTY WATERS New York Counts to Be Grown in Newport Bay Orange county is noted for the variety of its products, and now it is proposed to add another to the long list: New York counts, the most delicious of oysters, will shortly be grown in Newport bay. A. K. Koulouris, of Los Angeles, has completed arrangements to plant a large quantity this winter in certain parts of the bay. Koulouris transplanted a ton-and-a-half of oysters there last December and has expressed himself as greatly pleased with their adaptation and growth. At the same time J. P. Greeley, manager of the Balboa pavilion and pier enterprises, and a resident who has watched the development of the oyster growing project with the keenest interest, explained the process used and expressed confidence that Newport bay would soon become the center of a large oyster industry. "The experimental stage is passed," Greeley declared, "and oyster-growing in Newport bay is about to become another Orange county industry." "It is not generally known that the bay has natural oyster beds that produce an abundance of the small oyster known as the California. These, when fully developed, are not larger than a fifty-cent piece. SPEEDING AUTO OVERHAULED BY POLICE OFFICERS BAXTER AND STUMP HAVE EXCITING RACE IN THE NIGHT Three Young Men Making Getaway in Stolen Car, Forced to Surrender by Vigilant Night Patrol—Taken to Santa Ana Jail, and Delivered Some Hours Later to Officers From the City—Captured Half Hour After Car Reported Stolen. Had Bernard Perkins, Lawrence Anderson and Alfred Cox, three Los Angeles young men, showed respect for the speed ordinance and put a foot on the brake when they entered the city from the north early Friday morning, they probably would have passed through without hindrance. Instead, however, the driver stepped on the accelerator, and their car tore down Los Angeles street at a terrific rate of speed. Officers Baxter and Stump, who were patrolling north Los Angeles Victor D. Loly, on success from June 30, 1922, just received his factory revue accord to the auditor. There was $3876.22 over added to $943.47. 1922, leaves this issue. On the advice of veterinary has been re-additions to the sys-counts, which renew all times to give an the financial condition. To the program al-nt, F. A. Yungbluth sent meeting that a of shade trees be residential districts. been discussed for a but no satisfactory adoption. Some horticultural deealed by the state horticultur-a number of trees purpose, but no to adopt his plan. suggestion was refer-improvements com-but some action will on committees will appoint the stand-er the year, after work on the program committee is com-Adams, chairman; as Eygabroad, F. A. Angbluth, and John the roll whose mem-ised will be dropped PUBLIC LIBRARY The report of Miss J. librarlian for the 1920, 1922: adult fiction, 25,795; 13,068; non-fiction, monthly, 4847; maga-and expressed confidence that Newport bay would soon become the center of a large oyster industry. "The experimental stage is passed," Greleey declared, "and oyster-growing in Newport bay is about to become another Orange county industry. "It is not generally known that the bay has natural oyster beds that produce an abundance of the small oyster known as the California. These, when fully developed, are not larger than a fifty-cent piece. "Other varieties have been planted and the results have been so gratifying that those interested are preparing to increase their plantings. "A full grown female oyster will produce about 9,000,000 eggs in a season. These eggs are about one-five-hundredth if an inch in diameter when cast into the water to become little free-swimming larvae. They swim quite rapidly until shells appear on their sides. They are then about six of seven days old, and the little creatures settle to the bottom with their left sides down and there they remain for life—or until they are caught by oyster fishers, human or otherwise." Santa Ana is a good town, a moral town, a religious town, but funny things happen there occasionally. It has now been discovered that a number of husbands receive secret mail at the general delivery window of the postoffice in order that the letters may not fall into the hands of their wives. COUNTY'S ASSESSMENT According to figures just made public by Auditor Jerome, the total assessed valuation of Orange county this year is $136,448,295, an increase over last year of $20,719,110. The assessed valuation of the county high school districts is $135,622,630. Fullerton, with $63,150,325, leads in this division with Santa Ana second. The assessed valuation of the cities in the county increased by nearly $5,000,000, it was revealed. The new total is $45,011,165, as against $40,650,600 for last year. Santa Ana, with a mark of $12,282,765, increased about $2,500,000. Fullerton decreased about $3,000,000. The falling off of oil production was assigned as the cause for the depreciation. Anaheim increased nearly $2,000,000, and Huntington Beach slightly surpassed that figure. Orangethorpe and Orange increased more than $300,000 and Bea-more Had Bernard Perkins, Lawrence Anderson and Alfred Cox, three Los Angeles young men, showed respect for the speed ordinance and put a foot on the brake when they entered the city from the north early Friday morning, they probably would have passed through without hindrance. Instead, however,the driver stepped on the accelerator,and their car tore down Los Angeles street at a terrific rate of speed. Officers Baxter and Stump, who were patrolling north Los Angeles street in a police car,made an attempt to stop them in order to enquire the reason for their hurry, but the driver responded to their signal by stepping on her again,and roared past the police car without pausing to answer questions. This action excited the wrath of the officers and they immediately gave chase. Immediately in front of police headquarters they overhauled the fugitive car and crowded it into the curb, forcing the driver to stop. The young men were arrested on suspicion,and a search of the records revealed that the car they were driving was registered in the name of A.R.Carlson,Los Angeles.Authorities in the city were called up by phone,and answered that the car had been reported to headquarters as stolen only half an hour before it was captured here,and requested that the men be held.Owing to the fact that the city jail is not in a condition to receive guests the prisoners were taken to Santa Ana,and a few hours later officers from Los Angeles came down and took charge of them. Two bottles of whisky and a revolver were found in the car. NELSON GIVES OPINION Any buyer of real estate has a right to accept a refund or commission from an agent,if he can make such an arrangement,and not violate the state real estate law. So declared District Attorney A.P.Nelson Friday. Holding the opinion,and having investigated the transaction that resulted in an investigator of the state real estate commission filing a complaint against Charles R.Ward,Nelson said that he did not believe Ward could be successfully prosecuted on a charge of having operated in Santa Ana without a state real estate license. The complaint was based on the allegation that in the sale by a Santa Ana real estate firm last December the roll whose memsured will be dropped PUBLIC LIBRARY The report of Miss J. librarian for the 30, 1922: adult fiction, 25,795; non-fiction, monthly, 4847; magaTotal, 46,120. attendance: Adult, 10,080. Total, 21. rs, 1064; cards reres withdrawn, 148 holders, 2178. 794; books rebound, added, 665; books distributed, 500. Total number of 5018. secretary-treasurer of for the year ending ence with city June received from city ce with secretary1921, $60.00; flines, rent, $214.10; lost other sources $13.94. Furniture, $1121.35; 00; express, $15.37; v., $1.85; fumigating, ing., $7.70; repairs, one., $41.52; gas, 75; binding., $536.76; magazzines., $263.70; n.), $1500.00; saf- $1047.00; salaries, 2; salaries (Janitor) $177.08; books, $1. 84.90. Balance, $3. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Swope, of Hollywood, and Mrs. Nona Mullinix, of this city, have returned from a five weeks' visit to New York, Boston, Washington and other eastern cities. Mr. Swope was a delegate from the local Elks' lodge to the convention at Atlantic City. They report a very pleasant visit. While at Washington Mrs. Mullinix had her hair bobbed, which adds greatly to her personal attractiveness. If you are either battered by praise or worried by blame, you ought to be a hermit. Holding the opinion, and having investigated the transaction that resulted in an investigator of the state real estate commission filing a complaint against Charles R.Ward, Nelson said that he did not believe Ward could be successfully prosecuted on a charge of having operated in Santa Ana without a state real estate license. The complaint was based on the allegation that in the sale by a Santa Ana real estate firm last December of a tract of land at Paularino owned by Mr. and Mrs. A. Snodgrass, Ward participated in the commission. Investigations by Nelson have disclosed that in the sale of the property Ward was named in the contract as the buyer. Nelson is of the opinion that Ward, as a buyer, had the right to accept the commission, alleged to have been promised by the real estate firm for his co-operation in the transaction. "The buyer of a piece of property has the right to take a refund or commission, call it what you may, without being in violation of the state real estate law." Nelson said. "It is merely a manner of reducing the cost price to him. 'I will proceed with prosecution of the case if the state commissioner insists, but I do not believe a conviction can be secured with the evidence that has been presented to me." Ward's trial was scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday before Justice J. S. Howard, but was postponed to August 23, to accommodate Ward, who had previously made arrangements to leave Santa Ana on his vacation. Nelson has written the office of the real estate commissioner advising him of the result of his investigations and expressing his opinion as to the probable result of the trial.