anaheim-gazette 1923-03-22

VOLUME LII PAVING PROGRAM ARRANGED BY TRUSTEES MANY STREETS INCLUDED IN THE LIST DECIDED UPON LAST THURSDAY Palm Street Paving to Be Side-Tracked Until Street is Widened—Street Adjacent to Mills Park to Be Paved and Eighty Ornamental Street Lights to Be Erected There—Sewer Extensions to Various New Tracts Ordered—Zoning System Was Discussed. A paving program, such as never before was undertaken in this city, was outlined by the trustees Thursday night. Many streets, formerly too far out to be considered in the paving class, are to be paved, and new streets in sub-divisions are listed in the program: West street, Emily street, Walnut street, Citron street, Helena street, Sycamore street, and brought in three heavily laden suit cases. She claimed to have asked Schmidt what was in the cases and was told that they contained canned fruit that had been sent to him by a relative. The police were notified and in turn told the proprietor of the house to notify them when the man returned. Schmidt returned to the hotel and the police were notified promptly. He evidently became suspicious for when the officers arrived he had disappeared and all efforts to locate him have failed. CHAUTAUQUA DATES ARE MAY 6 TO 12 Splendid Program Arranged by Ellison-White Company for This Year The first news of the chautauqua program for this year has just been received here. The dates for Anaheim have been definitely set for May 6 to 12. First in musical importance comes A. F. Thaviu and twenty-five selected members of his celebrated exposition band. Honors have been heaped upon this distinguished musician, who now ranks with Sousa and Creatore as one of the great leaders in his chosen profession. The artists recital on the third night by James Hamilton, assisted by the Congress Party No. COUNTER ANAHEIM AND AUTOS TO TAKE LOS ANGELES Pay Visit to Newport sider Possibilities oty's Harbor—Party St. Ann's Inn Last man Swing Erpec into the Anaheim die While Here. The senators and co their wives, who left couple of weeks ago of exploring the great learning. something oists of twenty-five se greessmen with their own congressman, Ph command. He has show the visitors the country and to conv A paving program, such as never before was undertaken in this city, was outlined by the trustees Thursday night. Many streets, formerly too far out to be considered in the paving class, are to be paved, and new streets in sub-divisions are listed in the program. West street, Emily street, Walnut street, Citron street, Helena street, Sycamore street, and Zeyn street are all included in the program, either in whole or part, and all the streets adjacent to Mills Park, the new northside sub-division, are to be paved. Action on the Palm street paving was previously taken by the board, but the project for adding ten feet to the width of that street is now under consideration, and paving will be delayed until that work is completed. A majority of the property owners favor widening the street from the S. P. tracks to the north city limits, consequently in all probability the work will be done. As soon as this is accomplished the street will be paved. Paving of the Mills Park section alone is a pretty big job, and in addition to the paving ornamental lights will be installed in that sub-division. It was decided to advertise for eighty lamp posts which will be installed in the streets surrounding the tract. Extension of the city sewer system to the Hess, California Square, Palomar, Cherry street and Parsons alley tracts and a portion of Beverly tract was ordered, and City Manager Steward was instructed to advertise for bids for same. The cost will be about $9000. Chairman Howard Gates of the park committee, is fearful that the park funds will all be expended before that playground is completed, consequently he recommended a cheaper mode of sprinkling for the park grounds. It appears now that the swimming pool will cost $30,000 instead of $20,000 as was at first anticipated, and in order to make the fund stretch for all the work scheduled, economy must be practiced. George Black, city planning and zoning engineer, spoke to the trustees on the value of a zoning system. His plan is to adopt an ordinance defining the territory in which business houses, factories and garages may operate, in order to prevent them from cheapening property in the residence districts. FILES SUIT AGAINST WIFE TO RECOVER PROPERTY Peculiar Case Now Pending in the Superior Court On his supposed death-bed, Robert Boyd drew up a deed to property in Anaheim, conveying it to his wife, Harriett Boyd, and her heirs. This deed he sent to his wife, at received here. The dates for Anaheim have been definitely set for May 6 to 12. First in musical importance comes A. F. Thaviu and twenty-five selected members of his celebrated exposition band. Honors have been heaped upon this distinguished musician, who now ranks with Sousa and Creatore as one of the great leaders in his chosen profession. The artists recital on the third night by James Hamilton, assisted by the Mixer orchestral quartet will be another musical highlight. The fifth day, too, will be full of interest to lovers of good music. Leslie Taylor, dainty Scotch violinist, pupil of the great Auer, and Guy Marriner, New Zealand pianist, present a full program in the afternoon. In bringing the much discussed comedy "Turn to the Right" to this city, chautauqua is helping materially in fulfilling its mission of community uplift; for paradoxical as it may seem, this great play is also a powerful sermon that is wielding an influence for good wherever it is given. It is the play of plays for American audiences—or audiences anywhere, in fact. It strikes home with everybody, for it has to do with the redemption of a rather wild youngster, through the fine influence of an old-fashioned Christian mother. The entertainment list also features Evelyn McFarlane McClusky, who gives an original musical lecture demonstration; Alice Louise Shrode, talented juvenile entertainer; Beatrice Weller, platform cartoonist; Winifred Windus, gifted interpreter of plays, presenting "Six Cylinder Love," and Princess Te Aata, Choctaw Indian maid, and her company in two delightful programs. The lecture list is a strong one, including such men as "Jamie" Heron, Scotch humorist, and brilliant speaker; Ng Poon Chew, the "Chinese Mark Twain," and Tom Skeyhill, who has just returned from Europe with a new lecture. "The New Renaissance of European Civilization." The senators and their wives, who left couple of weeks ago of exploring the greatest learning something oasis of twenty-five sagemen with their own congressman, Phi command. He has show the visitors they country and to convey nothing unreasonable help being asked or The congressional United States Senate Arizona, and Norris Congressmen C. R. Dita; Anthony and Littleton Michigan; Shrew Lyon, North Carolina; Bankhead, Alanson, South Dakota; Y Dickinson, Iowa; Car Taylor, Colorado; Sunton; Smith, Idaho; G Swing, Barber; Ba Hayden, Arizona; Hu The first stop was of the Boulder dam tour of Imperial valley. A rest was taken at St. Monday the delegation range county, the co Newport Beach being Last night at a banque the visitors at St. Anaheim for the purp into the postoffice sit appointment of a man Ahlborn's place appease fire for some reason. The county central council yet received the rep service commission relative to the stand candidates who took some months ago. And their friends are Judge Swing's visit speedy action, and the uncertainty will be end. George Black, city planning and zoning engineer, spoke to the trustees on the value of a zoning system. His plan is to adopt an ordinance defining the territory in which business houses, factories and garages may operate, in order to prevent them from cheapening property in the residence districts. "There is no question that in many cities property owners have lost vast sums through depreciation because of encroachment of industries and business into districts where they did not belong. Now is the time for Anaheim to start something of this kind." The matter was taken under advisement for further consideration. Bids for the $160,000 bond issue will be opened on April 12. SUSPICIOUS LANDLADY CAUSES MUCH TROUBLE Quantity of Canned Fruit Proved to Be Booze Members of the Anaheim police department raided a room in a rooming house Thursday night and captured three suitcases containing 48 pints of moonshine liquor. The raid was made at the request of the rooming house proprietor, who became suspicious of the man who had rented the room a week ago. The liquor was emptied in the sink at the Anaheim police station. According to the story told the police by the proprietor of the rooming house, a man giving the name of H. J. Schmidt and claiming to be an oil worker, rented the room in which the liquor was found. The rooming house keeper's suspicions were aroused when Schmidt AHEIM GAZETY Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 22, 1923 CONGRESSIONAL PARTY NOW IN COUNTY ANAHEIM AND FULLERTON AUTOS TO TAKE THEM TO LOS ANGELES TODAY Pay Visit to Newport Beach and Consider Possibilities of Orange County's Harbor—Party Banquetted at St. Ann's Inn Last Night—Congressman Swing Erpected to Inquire Into the Anaheim Postoffice Muddle While Here. The senators and congressmen with their wives, who left Washington a couple of weeks ago for the purpose of exploring the great southwest and learning something of its needs, consists of twenty-five senators and congressmen with their wives, and our own congressman, Phil D. Swing, is in command. He has undertaken to show the visitors the resources of this country and to convince them that nothing unreasonable in the way of SACKETT ISSUES WARNING Refuses to Sell His Lincoln Avenue Property at Any Old Price J. W. Sackett wants the warning broadcasted that there is likely to be a hurry call from Lincoln avenue one of these days for an ambulance to carry off a maimed real estate man unless gentlemen of that profession cease their efforts to pry him from his ranch. Mr. Sackett has a comfortable home on the avenue which he carved out of the virgin soil. He is surrounded by five and a half acres of orange trees, all his own. He hopes to make it his home the balance of his days, and he dislikes to lie awake at nights pondering over offers of high prices for the ranch. When Mr. Sackett bought this ground and set it out to trees a few years ago, he was far away from the noise and bustle of the busy streets. The rapid growth of the city, however, has brought him into the fringe, and his property would now make an ideal sub-division. The Five Points business district is creeping toward him, and his peaceful, quiet, bucolic life is threatened. However, he is surrounded by five and a half acres of trees, and is cut off to a certain extent from the noise of the busy street, and can defy encroachments. So long as he FROHLING WILL CONTESTED IN COURT WALTER EYMAN FILES SUIT TO PREVENT PROBATE OF DOCUMENT Claims His Mother Was incompetent to Make the Will, and Was Misled Regarding Previous Advances to Him—Demands an Equal Division of Estate Among Children of Deceased—Mrs. Pellegrin Petitions for Letters of Administration. A hot legal battle is anticipated over the estate of the late Amalie Frohlings, last of the pioneers of Anaheim, who died at her residence here on February 21. Walter Eyman, son of Mrs. Frohlings, has filed three suits in the superior court against the executrix and the beneficiaries under the will, seeking to prevent probate of the will, and demanding equal division of the estate among her direct heirs. The senators and congressmen with their wives, who left Washington a couple of weeks ago for the purpose of exploring the great southwest and learning something of its needs, consists of twenty-five senators and congressmen with their wives, and our own congressman, Phil D. Swing, is in command. He has undertaken to show the visitors the resources of this country and to convince them that nothing unreasonable in the way of help is being asked of congress. The congressional party includes: United States Senators Ashurst, of Arizona, and Norris, of Nebraska; Congressmen C. R. Davids, Minnesota; Anthony and Little, Kansas; Cramton, Michigan; Shreve, Pennsylvania; Lyon, North Carolina; Sinnott, Oregon; Bankhead, Alabama; Williamson, South Dakota; Young, Maryland; Dickinson, Iowa; Carter, Oklahoma; Taylor, Colorado; Summers, Washington; Smith, Idaho; Griffin, New York; Swing, Barber, Baker, California; Hayden, Arizona; Hudspeth, Texas. The first stop was made at the site of the Boulder dam, after which a tour of Imperial valley, was made. A rest was taken at San Diego, and on Monday the delegation came into Orange county, the county harbor at Newport Beach being first visited. Last night a banquet was tendered the visitors at St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana at which many Anaheim people were present. Today the Anaheim and Fullerton chambers of commerce took charge of them and carried them to Los Angeles, after giving them an opportunity to inspect some of the industries of the northern part of the county. It was reported that during this visit Congressman Swing would stop in Anaheim for the purpose of inquiring into the postoffice situation here. The appointment of a man to take Capt. Ahlborn's place appears to be hanging fire for some reason. It is stated that the county central committee has not yet received the report of the civil service commission at Washington relative to the standing of the eight candidates who took the examination some months ago. All the candidates and their friends are hoping that Judge Swing's visit may result in speedy action, and that the season of uncertainty will be brought to an end. FRANK WARD VISITS IN TOWN Frank F. Ward, of Los Angeles, formerly a well known stone and cement contractor, was in town yesterday on a brief business mission. Since being Here three Years ago he has totally lost his eyesight, but travels about in his car with a nexperienced chauffeur. While constructing cement ditches in San Diego county a number of years ago, he bruised his toe, and in ten days thereafter his leg was amputated at the hip, blood poisoning having set in. A year thereafter his other leg was removed at the hip, and now, in addition to his other misfortunes, he is entirely blind. He still preserves his cheerful demeanor, and was glad to shake hands with his numerous friends hereabouts. IRRIGATION DISTRICT William B. Peckstein was in town this week from Vista, San Diego county, where he is taking a leading part in the organization of an irrigation district, comprising sixteen thousand acres of fertile land, upon which bonds of a million and a half dollars will be floated. Water will be brought from a lake 30 miles distant, and there are no difficult engineering problems to contend with. Mr. Peckstein hopes to have his petition before the San Diego supervisors some time next month. He was formerly a well known beet grower of this section, but for a number of years past has been a resident of Vista. The proposed irrigation district lies in a frostless belt, and tomatoes and other vegetables are grown all winter. INCOME TAX GAINS A hot legal battle is anticipated over the estate of the late Amalie Frohling, last of the pioneers of Anaheim, who died at her residence here on February 21. Walter Eyman, son of Mrs. Frohling, has filed three suits in the superior court against the executrix and the beneficiaries under the will, seeking to prevent probate of the will, and demanding equal division of the estate among her direct heirs. The estate left by Mrs. Frohling is estimated to be worth $200,000. She left a holographic will in which the bulk of the property was left to her daughter, Mrs. Alma Pellegrin, her son John Eymann, and a grand-daughter, Pansy Blossom Pellegrin Van Oost. To another son, Walter Eyman, she bequeathed only $10, stating in the will that he had received his share of the estata during her lifetime. Mrs. Pellegrin was left the old homestead and ten acres of land, John Eyman ten acres, and Mrs. Van Oost a parcel of land in the city. Twelve shares of Anaheim Union Water company stock was also transferred to them. These tracts of land were transferred to the heirs by deed, and it is charged by Walter Eyman in his suit that the deeds were fraudulent, not having been signed by his mother. The second suit filed by him the following day protested against probate of the will, which had been field by the administrator Mrs. Alma Pellegrin. In her petition Mrs. Pellegrin stated that the estate was valued at only $3485, the real-estate having been disposed of before the death of the testator. In his complaint Walter Eyman states that the provision made for him mentioned in the will had never been made, but that his mother had been made to believe he had received it. He further alleges that Mrs. Frohling was not competent to make a will at the time it was written. A third action was also filed by Mr. Eyman in which he protests the issuance of letters of administration to Alma Pellegrin, claiming that she is incompetent, and that she intended to withhold a major portion of the estate. Head, Rutan & Scovel, of Santa Ana, are attorneys for Eyman, while Ames & McFadden, of this city, are acting for Mrs. Pellegrin. RECRUITING FOR SERVICE IN UNCLE SAM'S NAVY EASTER ON RESERVOIR HILL Easter sunrise services, an old custom observed by Yorba Linda people, will be carried out again this year when local people will gather on Reservoir hill to watch the coming of the Easter dawn. The last sunrise service was held in 1918, and later was discontinued because of the encroaching oil industry. That year Mrs. Emma J. Seamans arranged the celebration and Judge W. H. Thomas, of Santa Ana, gave the Easter address. This year Judge Thomas will again speak, Mrs. Seamans will also be in charge of the program. Assisting pastors will be Rev. Burton I. Neill, of the Methodist church, Yorba Linda and Rev. George Fox, of the Friends' church of Yorba Linda. Several soprano numbers will be offered by Miss Irma Thomas as part of a well arranged musical program. Reservoir hill has been described as an ideal place to hold Easter sunrise services. It is flanked by deep green vistas of orange groves which extend far away into the morning mist which hangs over Santa Ana canyon at the dawning. Nearby is the water from which the hill has taken its name. Lots of men have gone crazy striving for an impossible success when a possible success was theirs for the asking. INCOME TAX GAINS "Figures sometimes lie, but ours don't, for the $7,795,632 we collected for the first quarter's income tax is deposited in the bank," said Collector of Internal Revenue Goodcell. Collector Goodcell pointed out that while the Los Angeles district gained $3,206,113 on the total collections of $7,795,632, the Manhattan district of New York, according to a statement of Secretray Mellon, gained only $3,000 on a turnover of $46,000,000. Chicago ran even. Undoubtedly, the collector declared, Los Angeles has set a new record for the entire country. The showing made by Los Angeles is even more remarkable when it is stated that one taxpayer who paid a tax running around $2,000,000 last year moved its headquarters from the district and this tax, therefore, did not enter into the collections for the first quarter of this year. In addition to the collections already reported, it is estimated that $5,500,000 is still in unopened mail. This mail is being opened and money taken from it deposited at the rate of $500,000 per day. Revenue officers point out that although facing an income loss of $6,700,000 per annum, due to increase in exemptions in favor of taxpayers of small incomes, the gain of more than three million dollars in the first quarter's collections would indicate that the loss would be entirely wiped out. Eyman in which he protests the issuance of letters of administration to Alma Pellegrin, claiming that she is incompetent, and that she intended to withhold a major portion of the estate. Head, Rutan & Scovel, of Santa Ana, are attorneys for Eyman, while Ames & McFadden, of this city, are acting for Mrs. Pellegrin. RECRUITING FOR SERVICE IN UNCLE SAM'S NAVY Officers Seeking Recruits to Be at the Postoffice Tomorrow Anaheim enjoys the distinction of being the best town of its population in southern California in which to recruit for the navy, as it has sent more patriotic young men into that branch of Uncle Sam's service than any other town, therefore another opportunity will be given to all youngsters who have an inclination to spend a short period on the billowy ocean to join the colors. Chief Yeoman K. J. Kanity and Chief Boatswain's Mate Grover Smith, were in town Monday in consultation with Postmaster J. F. Ahlborn, and arranged to open a recruiting office here Friday of this week. They will have their headquarters at the post-office, and will be here the entire day. Young men, who desire to investigate the service, will get full information by consulting them, and will probably learn many things about the service that is new to them. The pay during the first two months is $22 per month. After two months' service it is raised to $36, and further advancements depends upon the ability of the man. He may rapidly climb up or he may stand still, as he is advanced according to his merits. Life in the navy now is an educa- G WILL ED IN RT LES SUIT TO BATE OF NENT as incompetent and Was Misled to Equal Division Children of Derin Petitions for eation. is anticipated the late Amalie boneers of Anaresidence here after Eyman, son filled three suits against the exficiaries under prevent probate funding equal dimong her direct tion to a young man, as he can choose his own branch and study it while in the service. On his discharge, if he has the ability to learn, he will be an expert in his chosen profession. The government teaches him a trade, and pays him a good salary while he is learning it. Board and clothes are furnished in addition to the salary. All desired information can be secured from the two recruiting officers who will be at the postoffice tomorrow (Friday). Young men who desire to take a course of training on the ocean, to learn a good trade, to see the world while they are learning and to draw a pretty fair salary at the same time, should consult these gentlemen and get all the particulars. JEROME REFUSES TO PAY CARR'S SALARY Superior Court to Decide on Legality of Appointment Whether District Attorney A. P. Nelson is authorized by law to have a "special investigator" on his staff is a question which came into the superior court through a mandamus action directed to County Auditor W. C. Jerome in an effort to compel him to pay a salary warrant of $200 in favor of Investigator O. K. Carr, former county motorcycle officer. The action was instituted by District Attorney Nelson. Jerome immme- LARGE INDUSTRY PREPARING FOR BUSINESS TILE AND BRICK FACTORY TO BE OPENED UP WITHIN A FEW WEEKS Site Secured in Northwest Section of the City West of Palm Street—Will Manufacture Building Brick and Roofing Tile of Various Colors—Fifty Men Will Probably Be Employed at the Beginning—Fullerton Capitalists Are Behind the Project Manufacturing establishments that will employ labor has long been considered a need in Anaheim, and the Chamber of Commerce has made strenuous efforts to locate various plants here. We already have a few plants that promise to develop into large industries, their growth being dependent upon the sale of products. It is now announced that the Orange County Tile & Brick company is ar- Whether District Attorney A. P. Nelson is authorized by law to have a "special investigator" on his staff is a question which came into the superior court through a mandamus action directed to County Auditor W. C. Jerome in an effort to compel him to pay a salary warrant of $200 in favor of Investigator O. K. Carr, former county motorcycle officer. The action was instituted by District Attorney Nelson. Jerome immediately answered, declared that the board of supervisors acted in violation of the state constitution in appointment of Carr, and that reasons advanced by Nelson in seeking Carr's appointment were not sufficient. Carr assumed the special investigator's duties February 1, and when his first salary warrant came through, Jerome refused to honor it, holding that Carr's appointment was virtually adding a salary deputy for the sheriff, which is in direct violation of the recent supreme court decision regarding employing deputies. Nelson had advanced the argument that an additional man was needed to enforce the Wright act, whereas, according to Jerome, the Wright act gives the sheriff authority of enforcement and does not provide for additional help. Judge Williams decided to take the matter under advisement before rendering a decision. COUNTY RANCHERS TO GREET CHICKEN THIEVES WITH GUN Chicken thieves who feel that Orange county offers exceptional opportunities for their nefarious business will find a well-reception awaiting them here, according to H. E. Wahlberg, Orange county farm advisor. "Costa Mesa," said Wahlberg, "has organized a vigilance committee and other farm centers will do likewise. Following the advice of Sheriff Sam Jeffigan, Costa Mesans will give the thieves a warm reception unless these depredations cease. "The Costa Mesa committee, headed by A. E. Block and E. V. Minor, has advised other poultry communities to organize and plan a systematic campaign against thieves." "Unless all signs fail, these good citizens will put a few chicken thieves out of business if the nightly visits continue. The shotgun will play a prominent part in the festivities." Manufacturing establishments that will employ labor has long been considered a need in Anaheim, and the Chamber of Commerce has made strenuous efforts to locate various plants here. We already have a few plants that promise to develop into large industries, their growth being dependent upon the sale of products. It is now announced that the Orange County Tile & Brick company is arranging to open yards in this city that will employ fifty men at the beginning, and may develop into a large industry. Ten acres of land has been purchased in the northwest section of Anaheim, where the factory will be located. J. W. Carmichael, F. C. Krause and J. J. Lilly, of Fullerton, are the owners and promoters, and they are starting with a capital of $50,000. The factory will turn out from 30,000 to 40,000 brick per day, besides a large quantity of tile. Fine building brick, such as is now used in modern structures, will be manufactured, as well as roofing tile of various colors. There is no region in the country where building material is in greater demand than here, and hitherto we have been compelled to buy it away from home, pay outside manufacturers for it, and pay the transportation charges. The establishment of this plant will enable builders to buy their material at home, and save the cost of shipping it in. This is a valuable addition to Anaheim's industries, and the sooner it begins turning out its products the better it will be for the community. Marks & Launer, attorneys for the company, have applied for articles of incorporation. The company is to be known officially as the Orange County Tile & Brick company. OUTFALL SEWER WILL BE COMPLETED BY JAN. 1 Unless present plans miscarry, the great outfall sewer now being built by Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange and Fullerton, which has been under construction since last November, will be completed and ready for use by the latter part of the present year. At the office of W. G. Knox, city engineer of Santa Ana, it was announced that two-thirds of the main line,the contract for which was awarded to Joe Chutuk, of Los Angeles, on his bid of $138,845, has been completed. PROTESTS THE ISSUED ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPLEMENTING THAT SHE IS NOT SHE INTENDED TO EXPLORE OF THIS CITY, ARE MARIN. VOL. 1, NO. 1287 DEPT. OF SERVICE THE SAM'S NAVY FACING TWO CHARGES Pleading guilty to charges of carrying a dangerous weapon, and receiving a sentence of 180 days in the county jail, Tom Lacey, re-arrested after he had escaped from Dorsey Ellis, Fullerton police officer, was still facing jail breaking charges. Lacey broke away from Officer Ellis as the latter was taking him to the place where his comrades were working, in order to secure money to pay a $150 fine assessed on charges of transporting liquor. He was re-captured in a garage in this city about an hour later by Deputy Sheriff G. E. McClellan, who removed a small automatic from his pocket. Justice William French imposed the six months' sentence. In addition, Lacey faced the additional charges, and a 75-day stay in jail to work out the fine that was never paid. Authorities were awaiting returns on his fingerprints, since they believe that the man, who is said to be a narcotic addict, has an extended criminal record. He was being held in the Fullerton jail pending arraignment on other charges. The reason so many person's minds wander is because their bodies can't. great outfall sewer now being built by Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange and Fullerton, which has been under construction since last November, will be completed and ready for use by the latter part of the present year. At the office of W. G. Knox, city engineer of Santa Ana, it was announced that two-thirds of the main line,the contract for which was awarded to Joe Chutuk, of Los Angeles, on his bid of $138,845, has been completed. This part of the sewer, which is of 42-inch vitrified pipe, built under the segmental block system, was constructed under the most favorable conditions, it was explained, and 100 of the 221 "stations" have been finished. Chutuk began operations near the ocean terminal and has been working steadily toward the city proper. In the original contract Chutuk was to be given 180 days in which to finish this portion of the sewer. One of the most difficult feats of engineering remains to be accomplished, however, according to the city engineer's office. Eight hundred feet of 42-inch iron pipe, comprising the extreme end of the sewer, will have to be laid in the Pacific ocean. "To do this," said an attache of the engineer's office, "it will be necessary to drive piles and anchor the iron pipe in the ocean. This presents many difficulties and may furnish handicaps that will be hard to overcome. It is probable, however, that the sewer will be completed by January 1." Placentia, Brea and other Orange county cities may decide to make use of the sewer on a rental basis, it was explained. If you flirt with opportunity don't be miffed if you are filted by opportunity.