anaheim-gazette 1922-11-23

VOLUME LII CONTEST FILED OVER WILL OF GEN. ROYER WIFE AND CHILDREN OF DECEASED FIGHTING TO PREVENT PROBATE Allege That the General Was Unduly Influenced by His Housekeeper, Marie Feraud, One of the Chief Beneficiaries, and That He Was Not Competent to Dispose of His Property—Also That He Was Dazed With Opiates When He Signed the Document. What promises to be a long and dramatic contest over the will of the late Gen. Julian O. Royer, was begun in the superior court of Orange county last week. Mrs. Louise Royer, widow of the general; Max Royer, his son, and Mrs. Marie Amstutz, his daughter, have filed a contest against and to see that she was provided for during the rest of her life. "Miss Feraud is a modest and cultured woman," the attorney continued, "and these allegations disturb her greatly. She lived with the Royers for many years, was affectionate toward Royer and his wife, as a daughter would be. "In fact, several years ago Royer attempted to adopt her as a legal child, but because she had then reached her majority, it was found impossible." According to Jones, the crux of the situation lies in the relation of the son, Max, and the daughter, Mrs. Amstutz, to the general. Max and the deceased had not been on speaking terms for some time, Jones said. The property owned by the Anaheim Investment company, of which Royer was a majority stockholder consists of 40 acres of valuable ranch land, it was set forth. Royer's legal residence was in Anaheim, although he maintained offices at 2298 West Cambridge street, Los Angeles. It was these offices that he requested be kept intact, in a rather unusual provision of the will. The offices contained many relics, collected through out the world. Royer was noted as a criminologist During the war it was learned he What promises to be a long and dramatic contest over the will of the late Gen. Julian O. Royer, was begun in the superior court of Orange county last week. Mrs. Louise Royer, widow of the general; Max Royer, his son, and Mrs. Marie Amstutz, his daughter, have filed a contest against probate of the will, alleging that the testator was not competent to execute the document on the date of its signing, and that undue influence was used over him by his housekeeper, Marie Feraud, who was one of the chief beneficiaries under the will. It is alleged that the woman, who had been his housekeeper for many years and assisted in nursing him during his illness, was instrumental in administering a strong opiate to him, and while he was partially stupefied with the drug, persuaded him to sign a will, the contents of which were unknown to him. General Royer died in Los Angeles, October 7, leaving a will in which 976 shares of Anaheim Investment company stock, valued at $97,500, were bequeathed to Marie Feraud, "who had been a companion to him for 27 years." The remainder, which Miss Feraud's attorneys claim was 1000 shares of the same stock, worth $100,000, was left to the widow, Louise Royer. Max Royer, a son, and Marie Louise Amstutz, a daughter, were cut off in the will, because "they had been adequately provided for during the life of the deceased." Miss Feraud was named executrix. It was provided that should the widow attempt to set aside the will, she would automatically deprive herself of the portion of the estate allotted to her, this portion to be turned over to Miss Feraud. Several weeks ago the executrix filed a petition to probate. It was when this petition came up for hearing before Judge Williams Friday that the contesting motion and answer was filed. General Royer was not in his normal mind and was physically unable to execute the will, the contest set forth. Undue persuasion was exercised by Miss Feraud, who, it was asserted, directed the nurse attending the deceased to administer "opiates and other violent drugs," under the General Royer was not in his normal mind and was physically unable to execute the will, the contest set forth. Undue persuasion was exercised by Miss Feraud, who, it was asserted, directed the nurse attending the deceased to administer "opiates and other violent drugs," under the influence of which Royer signed the will. It was alleged that Miss Feraud declined to procure for Royer his personal attorney, telling him that he could not be located, and that she secured James Willcox as a substitute. Willcox appeared with a will, already drawn up, in which Miss Feraud was named as a large beneficiary, the suit declared. The will in contest was signed by Federal Judge Benjamin F. Bledsoe, Dr. Clarence Toland and Dr. Burtenard Smith, as witnesses, according to a photographic copy attached to the documents. Immediately upon the entrance of the contesting allegations, Attorney Matison B. Jones, of the firm of Jones, Wilson and Stephenson, of Los Angeles, filed answer, in which a general denial of all the allegations was made. Jones was a candidate for the Democrat nomination for governor in August. Hearing on the motion to set aside the will was set for March 19, in Superior Judge Williams' court. "Back of Miss Feraud's relation to General Royer, is a long story, covering a period of more than 27 years," Jones said. "When General Royer was in France, where he was head of a group of Paris detectives, he was a bosum friend of Anton Feraud, father of my client. When Feraud was on his deathbed, Royer promised to take Marie, then a girl of 13, into his home, County Clerk Backs has made public the official count of the vote cast in Orange county at the recent election. The figures show a heavy plurality for the Republican candidates over their Democratic opponents. Richardson beat Woolwine in this county by nearly 11,000 votes, and Senator Johnson was 7000 votes ahead of Pearson. Following is the vote on leading candidates: Governor — R. chardson, 15,234; Woolwine, 4351; Horn, 684. United States senator—Sinclair, 900; Johnson, 11,391; Needham ,2485; Pearson, 4406. Congressman—Swing, 16,075; Bauer, 1290. County Superintendent of Schools—R. P. Mitchell, 15,204. County Clerk—J. M. Backs, 15,586. Sheriff—C. E. Jackson, 9286; Sam Jernigan, 9601. District Attorney—Alex P. Nelson, 14,217. Assessor—James Sleeper, 15,529. Auditor—Wm. C. Jerome, 14,845. Recorder—Justine Whitney, 15,128. Treasurer—J. C. Joplin, 14,787. Tax Collector—J. C. Lamb, 15,714. Surveyor—W. K Hillyard, 14,007. Coroner and Public Administrator—Charles D. Brown, 14,378. "I will not dismiss any case on such a motion." When asked to agree to refrain from further violation of the law, the Gotzlofs are said to have refused, despite Judge West's continued attempts to reason with them. “If that is the case, they will have to stand trial,” the court concluded. Cases brought before Judge Williams several days ago were dismissed on motion of the district attorney when the defendants agreed to comply with the request to cease practice until the new law takes effect. THE OFFICIAL FIGURES Mrs. Boege months of a pioneers of with the color founded. She Carl and Julie in Poland in young girl hca, crossing on their way came down the colonists of the stock In the parcel tract at the ter streets,pau family.of the year Miss Olga Mr. Boege wthe companyhe heels ofacquired a manufacturecouple prospent part in growing town years ago aheim cemeterwill be broulshis side. NAHEIM GAZET Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 23, 1922 MRS. OLGA BOEGE MEETS DEATH IN ACCIDENT PIONEER CITIZEN SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES RECEIVED IN AN AUTO CRASH Car Run Down By a Truck in Los Angeles Thursday—John Luedke, Mrs. Adolph Thomas, Mrs. Romberg Jansen and Miss Olga Boege, Occupants of Car, All Injured—Mrs. Boege Came to Anaheim With the Colonists Who Founded the City. Mrs. Olga Boege, pioneer resident of this city, widow of the late Tim Boege, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bauer, at 315 South Beaudry avenue, Los Angeles, Saturday night, from injuries received in an auto accident two days previously. Mrs. Boege, accompanied by her brother John Luedke, was elected to the Relief Association holds annual meeting. Excellent Work Being Done By the Society for Relief of Crippled Children The first annual meeting of the Orange County Crippled Children's Relief association was held in Anaheim, Thursday, November 9th, at the Elks' club, with a large attendance of interested community workers present from various parts of the county. The main business of the meeting was the election of officers for the ensuing year, which was carried out as follows: President, Carl F. Leonard, Anaheim; vice-president, Mrs. Lottie E. Morse, Fullerton, treasurer, E. C. Rundstrom, Anaheim; secretary, Mrs. M. E. Canby, Anaheim; publicity director, Harry D. Riley, Anaheim. Dr. A. H. Galvin, Anaheim, was elected chief of the medical staff of the association, and a finance committee composed of the following was then elected: Frederick H. Witman, chairman; Mrs. Thomas E. McFadden, Placentia; Mrs. Emanuel Smith, Fullerton, and Mrs. Harry Sears and Mrs. Nellie Terry, Anaheim. The very important committee on investigation of cases which come under the association's jurisdiction will notwithstanding the frantic efforts of county and city officers of the law to search without due warrant. DISTRICT ATTORNEY NELSON OUTLINES PLANS UNDER THE WRIGHT PROHIBITION ACT Declares Law Will Be Rigidly Enforced, and He Hopes to Suppress the Bootlegger in Orange County. But Searching Houses Without Warrant is a Violation of the Constitution—Secretary of State Jordan Says the Law Will Take Effect About the 20th of December. There is much speculation as to whether or not the Wright prohibition act will change the present status of affairs, and whether officials working under its provisions will be able to squelch the festive bootlegger, who it appears is increasing his tribe, notwithstanding the frantic efforts of county and city officers of the law to search without due warrant. Mrs. Olga Boege, pioneer resident of this city, widow of the late Tim Boege, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Bauer, at 315 South Beaudry avenue, Los Angeles, Saturday night, from injuries received in an auto accident two days previously. Mrs. Boege, accompanied by her brother, John Luedke, of San Diego county, and three of her daughters, Mrs. Adolph Thomas, Mrs. Romberg Jansen and Miss Olga Boege, left here Thursday morning on a pleasure trip in order to afford Mr. Luedke, who was visiting here, an opportunity to see the country. At Third and Western avenue, Los Angeles, their car was run into by a light truck, driven by C. A. Hall. The Boege car was going west on Third street and at the Western avenue crossing Miss Olga, who was driving, slowed down as she always did at a crossing. The truck was coming down Western avenue at a high rate of speed, and Miss Boege observing that the driver was looking over his shoulder, apparently oblivious of the fact that he was bearing down upon an auto, stepped on the gas and made an attempt to get out of the way. The truck, however, struck the rear end of the car and overturned it. The occupants were thrown out and all more or less injured. Mrs. Boege had her collar bone and one shoulder broken and her lungs crushed. Mr. Luedke was shaken and bruised, and three fingers of one hand were cut off. Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Jansen and Miss Boege were all severely bruised, and Mrs. Thomas suffered a broken rib. Mrs. Boege the most seriously injured, was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bauer, where she died from her injuries Saturday night. The driver of the truck was arrested and is now in jail awaiting the verdict of the coroner at an insuest which was scheduled to be held yesterday. Funeral services will be held at the parlors of Lawson F. Utter, 4254 Moneta avenue, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Thomas F. Walker of this city conducting the services. The body will be cremated at the Los Angeles crematory. She was the mother of ten children all of whom are still living. Four of the children are sons and six daughters. They are Charles A., Max M. Director, Harry D. Riley, Anaheim. Dr. A. H. Galvin, Anaheim, was elected chief of the medical staff of the association, and a finance committee composed of the following was then elected: Frederick H. Witman, chairman; Mrs. Thomas E. McFadden, Placentia; Mrs. Emanuel Smith, Fullerton, and Mrs. Harry Sears and Mrs. Nellie Terry, Anaheim. The very important committee on investigation of cases which come under the association's jurisdiction includes Mesdames Harry Jaynes, H.C. Downs, J.W. Price and O.H.Renner, assisted by the community nurses of all Orange county. Reports were made of the work accomplished during the very few months in which this association has been actively engaged. It appears that seventeen cases have been undertaken. Five of these are still under treatment, the other twelve having been discharged b ythe medical staff but still under the supervision of the nurses. It is set forth in the report, and with justifiable pride, that all of these cases will be restored to a high degree of usefulness to society and the majority of them are, or soon will be, on a par with their fellows, physically. This work has been done with the assistance of a very small body of subscribers and with the use of very slender resources. It is stated by these workers that no salaries whatever are paid, either to surgeons or officers. The only items on which disbursements are made are for supplies and hospital surroundings. STATE PRESIDENT ADVOCATES QUALITY MEMBERSHIP Interesting Address to Auto Trades Men Thursday Evening Harry Mason, state president of the Auto Trades' association, was the speaker at the regular meeting of the Orange County association held at George Dunton's garage in this city last Thursday evening. Among other recommendations, Mr. Mason said: "The foundation of associations of the future is going to be on quality and not numbers. We desire men who are successful in their business, and who are enthusiastic in support of the organization. Associations of men engaged in similar businesses are being created all over the state and nation, and they are becoming a power for co-operative action in the development." There is much speculation as to whether or not the Wright prohibition act will change the present status of affairs, and whether officials working under its provisions will be able to squelch the festive bootleger, who it appears, is increasing his tribe, notwithstanding the frantic efforts of county and city officers of the law to suppress him. The sheriff and his aids spend the greater portion of their time now endeavoring to sprinkle salt on the coat tails of bootlegers and moonshiners, and the courts are congested with cases, therefore if the Wright law increases the number of arrests a third department of the superior couort will have to be instituted in Orange county. A great majority of the people, who have no commerce with the bootleger, were indifferent on election day believing that the Wright act could make little change in the present drastic law. But when they were informed that under the Wright act county city and federal officers were privileged to enter their homes without the authority of a warrant, search the premises, ransack their trunks and secret closets, upset their household gods and otherwise lay waste to the place they began to wake up and take notice. District Attorney Nelson states however, that while he proposes to rigidly enforce the dry act and hopes to eliminate the bootleger and the moonshiner, there will be no searching of premises without due warrant in this county. Such a procedure he says, would be a violation of the constitution of the United States and of the state of California. According to Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan the act will go into effect on or about December 20. Nelson, quietly making preparations, will be ready to do his part when the measure becomes operative. The secretary of state has forty days after the general election in which to certify the vote, which will be about December 17, Nelson said. The full time will be required to check the returns, the district attorney pointed out, because of the length of the November ballot. As the law requires that referendum measures shall become effective five days after the certification of the vote by the state Nelson said... to refrain the law, the refused, deferred attempts will have concluded. Judge Will were dismissal attorney, to compose practice direct. She was the mother of ten children all of whom are still living. Four of the children are sons and six daughters. They are Charles A., Max M., Emil R. and Dr. John H. Boege; Mrs. Adolph Thomas, Mrs. Godfrey J. Stock, Mrs. Romberg Janson, Mrs. Joseph A. Hessel, Mrs. John Bauer and Miss Olga Boege. Mrs. Hessel and Mrs. Bauer live in Los Angeles, the balance in Anaheim. Mrs. Boege was 73 years and 6 months of age, and was one of the pioneers of Anaheim, who came here with the colonists when the town was founded. She was the daughter of Carl and Julie Luedke, and was born in Poland in 1849. When she was a young girl her parents came to America, crossing the Isthmus of Panama on their way to Pacific coast. They came down from San Francisco with the colonists, Mr. Luedke being one of the stockholders in the company. In the parceling of lots he drew the tract at the corner of Olive and Center streets, now owned by the Rimpu family. One of the social events of the year 1868 was the wedding of Miss Olga Luedke and Tim Boege. Mr. Boege was not a stockholder in the company, but he followed close on the heels of the colonists, and soon acquired a vineyard and began the manufacture of wine. The young couple prospered and took a prominent part in the commercial life of the growing town. Mr. Boege died five years ago and is buried in the Anaheim cemetery. The ashes of his wife will be brought here and interred by his side. George Dutton's garage in this city last Thursday evening. Among other recommendations, Mr. Mason said: "The foundation of associations of the future is going to be on quality and not numbers. We desire men who are successful in their business, and who are enthusiastic in support of the organization. Associations of men engaged in similar businesses are being created all over the state and nation, and they are becoming a power for co-operative action in the development of communities." "Your town and your association are just what you make them. No matter whom you may elect to conduct association or city affairs, they can not make the same success without hearty support from residents or members. The man who makes a big success has not reached the pinnacle through any one thing that he himself might have generated—it has come through contact with men who are his equal or superior in his special endeavor, from whom he gathers information and new ideas. 'No one man knows everything.' Exchange of ideas, contact with fellow tradesmen, merchants, financier—that is what brings an individual to the front and makes him a big man and a success.' Otto Haan, Robert Atkinson and Carl Heim, of Santa Ana, were named as a committee to prepare and present to the local association constitution and by-laws to govern them. They will report at the next general meeting. With Harry D. Riley, dealer at Anaheim, making the suggestion, the county association instituted a movement to obtain the co-operation of other associations of southern California in preparing an attractive float in the Tournament of Roses at Pasadena, New Year's day. Even though you can't be a bathing beauty, you can still bathe. The secretary of state has forty days after the general election in which to certify the vote, which will be about December 17, Nelson said. The full time will be required to check the returns, the district attorney pointed out, because of the length of the November ballot. As the law requires that referendum measures shall become effective five days after the certification of the vote by the secretary of state, Nelson said, it is not likely that the machinery of the law will be set in motion until the latter part of this year. Thereafter, it was pointed out, the legal forces of state, county and city will unite in a common drive to make California one of the "dryest" states in the union. "We will make every reasonable effort to see that this law is complied with in Orange county," said District Attorney Nelson, discussing plans for the coming campaign. "The power vested in the district attorneys of California is the thing we have needed so badly in this state." Heretofore, the hands of the district attorney were tied, when it came to a question of enforcing the law in incorporated cities. "With the Wright act in full operation, and supported by every arm of the law, we will now be able to checkmate the bootlegger at virtually every turn." "This does not mean, however, that hysteria will enter into the matter and that indiscriminate search will be approved." "I shall proceed on the assumption that the constitution of the United States holds good in this, as in other cases." At the same time, I do not wish to be understood as intimating that this office will not make every effort to run down those who are deliberately violating the law. This applies to the NOT SEARCH BOUT DUE WARRANT ATTORNEY NELSON PLANS UNDER THE PROHIBITION ACT Will Be Rigidly Enforce Hopes to Suppress the in Orange County, But Houses Without Warrant of the Constitution— of State Jordan Says the Take Effect About the Member. such speculation as to not the Wright prohibition age the present status of whether officials working provisions will be able to festive bootlegger, who, increasing his tribe, not the frantic efforts of city officers of the law to so-called 'higher-ups' as well as the lesser lights. "It is clear, however, that the state and national constitutions must not be violated by those who are authorized to enforce the Wright act." "Where there is reason to believe that violations are being practiced, search warrants will be issued as an aid to the officers in fulfilling their duties. Touching upon the question of search, the district attorney said he could do no better than quote the constitution of the United States. Section 4 of the constitution reads as follows: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable seizures and searches shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue but on probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons and things to be seized." Commenting upon this phase of the situation, Clyde Bishop, special city counsel of Santa Ana, said: "I have not seen a copy of the Volstead act for some time, and do not recall its provisions, but I am sure of one thing: The constitution specifically protects the people against unreasonable seizures and searches." BOND ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY NOV. 28 ANHAHEIM CITIZENS WILL VOTE ON THREE SEPARATE PROPOSALS Forty Thousand Dollars for the City Hall, $100,000 for Park Construction and $25,000 for Street Improvement Asked—Little Opposition Developed But Full Vote Should Be Cast—Polling Places at High School, Ford Garage, Nash Garage and Broadway School. Next Tuesday, the 28th of November, the people of Anaheim will vote on another bonding proposition for the purpose of making necessary improvements, and there is little doubt that the progressive people of the city will overwhelmingly endorse the proposal. Anaheim's citizens are deter- Much speculation as to not the Wright prohibitionage the present status of whether officials working provisions will be able to festive bootleger, who, increasing his tribe, not the frantic efforts of city officers of the law to The sheriff and his greater portion of their endeavoring to sprinkle boat tails of bootleggers owners, and the courts are in cases, therefore the number of third department of the port will have to be insti- nate county. Majority of the people, who immerce with the bootleg-different on election day that the Wright act could change in the present dras- when they were informed the Wright act county federal officers were privi- ter their homes without of a warrant, search the mansack their trunks and its, upset their household otherwise lay waste to the began to wake up and take Attorney Nelson states that while he proposes to force the dry act and hopes to the bootleger and the there will be no searches without due warranty. Such a procedure would be a violation of the law of the United States and of California. To Secretary of State Jordan the act will go into about December 20. Nel-making preparations, will do his part when the homes operative. Cary of state has forty in general election in notify the vote, which will December 17, Nelson said. He will be required to returns, the district attor- out, because of the length rubber ballot. Requires that referendum shall become effective five the certification of the vote state Nelson said. Commenting upon this phase of the situation, Clyde Bishop, special city counsel of Santa Ana, said: "I have not seen a copy of the Vol- stead act for some time, and do not recall its provisions, but I am sure of one thing: The constitution specifically protects the people against unreasonable seizures and searches, and requires that officers shall be armed with search warrants when attempting to enter homes. The constitution of California is identical." District Attorney Nelson said the new law, placing almost unlimited power in the hands of county and city officials, will witness a great rush of work at the county seat during the next few months. He intimated that additional officers will be required within the near future. RED CROSS WORKERS CANVASSING THE CITY Returns for the First Couple of Days Disappointing to Leaders The Red Cross drive is in progress this week, and will continue until Saturday night, by which time it is expected that Anaheim's quota of 1300 members will be secured. A small army of ladies are canvassing for members, and it is expected the city will be thoroughly worked before the closing days. Reports of the workers for the first couple of days of the campaign were disappointing, as it was hoped the full quota would be secured within a few days. However, the ladies are confident that the 1300 names will be signed up before the expiration of time. The membership fee is only one dollar, which pays all dues for a year. This district divided into thirty-three sections, with Mrs. J. W. Price as director of the campaign. The following are working as solicitors: Mrs. F. T. Edmiston, Mrs. Nellie M. Terry, Mrs. Victor La Mont, Mrs. A. B. McCord, Mrs. H. C. Sampson, Mrs. F. Schneider, Mrs. C. H. Myers, Mrs. Frank Baum, Mrs. C. J. Cornwall, Mrs. H. S. Jayne, Mrs. Eva Boyd, Mrs. R. Ollund, Mrs. Erle Goodrum, Mrs. E Mock, Mrs. C. S. O'Toole, Mrs. Earl Faris, Mrs. J. F Jenkins, Mrs. J. S. Sheridan, Mrs. G. B. Daniels, Mrs. L. Z. Kroeger, Mrs. Elmer Brus, Mrs. H. H. Knox, Mrs. H. J Havey, Mrs. Wm. Next Tuesday, the 28th of November, the people of Anaheim will vote on another bonding proposition for the purpose of making necessary improvements, and there is little doubt that the progressive people of the city will overwhelmingly endorse the proposal. Anaheim's citizens are determiner to keep pace with the surrounding progressive and enterprising cities in this age of improvement and development, and in order to do so they are willing the pledge the future. There are three propositions on the ballot, and neither one of them should meet with opposition. First, $40,000 is needed for the completion of the city hall. The building is going up rapidly and will soon be completed at the present rate of progress. Two years ago $75,000 was voted for the erection of this building, but the trustees found that the tremendous growth of the city necessitated the erection of a much better building than was then planned. Additionally were necessarily made to the original plans in order that, when completed, it would be found adequate. Forty thousand dollars more money was needed to finish the building it was deemed necessary to construct, and the most feasible means of raising this is by borrowing the money. The board is also asking $100,000 for construction of the municipal park. Two years ago $100,000 was voted for the purchase of a site, but little has been done toward turning it into a park because of lack of funds. The ground is ample and the location excellent, and the people cannot afford to let it lie idle. Without borrowing the money on bonds it can never be completed unless a heavy increase in taes is levied. Anaheim is the only town of consequence in the state without a park, but when this one is completed according to plans in the hands of the trustees, it will be the most beautiful pleasure ground in southland. An issue of $25,000 is also asked for street work. This is made necessary if our paving program is to be carried out, as the money is needed to construct intersections and to keep the present splendid system in repair. All of these proposals have the endorsement of civic bodies that are Mary of state has forty general elections to certify the vote which will December 17, Nelson said. He will be required to return, the district attorout, because of the lengthember ballot. Requires that referendum shall become effective five certification of the vote Mary of state, Nelson said, only that the machinery of the set in motion until this year. It was pointed out, the of state, county and city a common drive to make of the "dryest" states make every reasonable that this law is complied county," said District son, discussing plans for campaign. Vested in the district California is the thing we so badly in this state, the hands of the district tied, when it came to enforcing the law in industries. Wright act in full ope-supported by every arm of will now be able to check-tleger at virtually every not mean, however, that enter into the matter and eliminate search will be ap-ceed on the assumption institution of the United good in this, as in other time, I do not wish to ad as intimating that this not make every effort to pose who are deliberately law. This applies to the following are working as solicitors: Mrs. F. T. Edmiston, Mrs. Nellie M. Terry, Mrs. Victor La Mont, Mrs. A. B. McCord, Mrs. H. C. Sampson, Mrs. F. Schneider, Mrs. C. H. Myers, Mrs. Frank Baum, Mrs. C. J. Cornwall, Mrs. H. S. Jayne, Mrs. Eva Boyd, Mrs. R. Ollund, Mrs. Erle Goodrum, Mrs. E Mock, Mrs. C. S. O'Toole, Mrs. Earl Faris, Mrs. J. F. Jenkins, Mrs. J. S. Sheridan, Mrs. G. B. Daniels, Mrs. L. Z. Kroeger, Mrs. Elmer Brus, Mrs. H. H. Knox, Mrs. H. J. Havey, Mrs. Wm, Knott, Mrs. Malcolm Fraser, Mrs. Henry Adams, Mrs. C. C. Smith, Mrs. Edward Bigelow, Mrs. C. W. Austin, Mrs. L. P. Bonnat, Mrs. D. Maltby, Mrs. G. H. Goodale, Mrs. E.L.Hatcher. NEW CITIZENS Twelve candidates for citizenship successfully passed the examination before Judge Williams Monday, and were given their papers. They were: George Marshall, Benjamin Eyre, James Norman Walker, Thomas Joseph Jones and William Ashton, Great Britain; Franzerka Faltermeler, Josepha Kellerer, Elizabeth Mathilde, Emillie Martin, Germany; John Spykerna, Netherlands; Gus M. Theodore, Greece; Robert Reich, Russia. Seven other candidates failed to qualify and their papers were returned for further study. The rejected ones were: Emil Stoffel,Agnes Schreiber, Elizabeth Knerr and Reinhold George Schellens, and Annie Petronella Kniper, Germany; Amanda Josephine Anderson, Sweden; Joseph Koral,Czechoslovakia. At the conclusion of the exercises representatives of the Santa Ana chapter, D.A.R., presented the successful applicants with American flags. Life may be a picnic, but like all picnics, it has plenty of dirt. An issue of $25,000 is also asked for street work. This is made necessary if our paving program is to be carried out, as the money is needed to construct intersections and to keep the present splendid system in repair. All of these proposals have the endorsement of civic bodies that are working for the advancement of the city.A circular asking unanimous approval of all three propositions,signed by the Chamber of Commerce the Ebell club,the Kiwanis club,the Lions club,the Rotary club,the Retail Merchants' Protective association and the Business and Professional Women's club has been issued. It is claimed that the adoption of these bond issues will add nothing to the present tax levy as the steady increase in taxable property will more than pay the interest and the annual payments. The eeleven city precincts will be consolidated into four for this election.Precincts 1, 2 and 11 will vote at the high school;precincts 3 and 4 at the Ford garage,320 North Los Angeles street;precincts 5, 6 and 7 at the Franklin-Nash garage,332 West Center street;precincts 8, 9 and 10 at the Broadway school. Every citizen who wants to see this city maintain its reputation for progress and development should go to the polls and vote for all of these proposals.The defeat of either of them would be a blow to the city advancement It will not cost you anything should they carry,but should they be defeated money to carry on these necessary improvements must be raised probably by increased taxation. A "short" man always thinks he is getting along.