anaheim-gazette 1923-05-24

VOLUME LII SLUMP IN OIL PRICES SEEM CERTAIN OVERPRODUCTION GIVEN AS THE CAUSE FOR THREATENED DROP IN QUOTATIONS Pumping Oil Out of the Ground at Breakneck Speed Classed as Fool-hardiness—Something Must Be Done By Large and Small Operators to Curb Production—Many Men in Oil Fields Laid Off Daily—Loss in Salaries Runs Into Millions—Big Financiers Becoming Alarmed. Many men working in the oil fields in Orange county have been laid off during the past few months, and the dismissals continue at present wherever it is found practical to do so. An overproduction of oil is given as the cause for the curtailment of the petroleum output. Some of the more radical passimists believe they see a sinister motive upon the part of the son, and that the Anaheim plant will be closed permanently. At the same time, Johnson stated that the plant of the Santa Ana Sugar company at Dyer, would grind all the beets under contract by the three factories. According to Johnson approximately 13,000 acres are under contract. He said that the Dyer plant would probably run the full season in extracting the sugar content from beets that will be grown on the 13,000 acres. Johnson pointed out that weather conditions this year were not very favorable, in explanation of the fact that one plant will be able to handle the entire crop. The yield on some of the acreage will be good, while on others it will be poor, Johnson said. Concerning rumors that the plant at Huntington Beach would be thrown into the discard in the next year or two, leaving only the plant at Santa Ana in operation, Johnson said that he would "hate to make a prediction that would confirm the report." He declared that such a prediction did not appear to him as even a possibility. He was certain the Huntington Beach mill would run in 1924. Rumors are to the effect that the time is fact approaching when all the factories of the county will be closed down except that at Dyer. ROYER F VICTOR WILL DOCUMENT SET AFTER DELIBERATION EN HOU Verdict Declared That Was Used General to Leave His Estate to Him perty to Be Divi With the Laws of His Natural Heirs. After seven hours following the most battle ever recorded's superior court, Thursday morning setting aside the will Julien O. Royer, and will be divided in the California law natural heirs, the Royer, the daughter Many men working in the oil fields in Orange county have been laid off during the past few months, and the dismissals continue at present wherever it is found practical to do so. An overproduction of oil is given as the cause for the curtailment of the petroleum output. Some of the more radical passimists believe they see a sinister motive upon the part of the big companies to deliberately freeze out the smaller ones, by the threatened cut of the price of oil to 50 cents or less per barrel. The small independent oil producer is bobbing up everywhere, and he seems to be the burr under the blanket of the large operator. There is no denying the fact that tremendous quantities of oil are being pumped all over the country, which is augmented by the phenomenal gusher that is brought in almost daily. However, it is said by sane observers that the demand for oil keeps pace with the supply. It is a significant fact, as related by a well-known local oil driller, who is a well-posted man, that when a field in northwest state was opened up, just recently, and oil in large quantity was in sight, one of the big companies, who made the find, immediately shut off operations. What that reason was it could not be learned. Whether it was over-production, or a desire of the large operator to acquire more leases, or what not, is a mooted question. Aside from these versions, if oil dropped to a low price there is no doubt there would be a crash among the small companies. The men holding leases and united in all probability would suffer heavy financial loss. It is reliably reported southern California faces a possible collapse of its oil industry with an attendant loss of about $265,000,000 a year unless complete co-operation for curtailed production can be brought about at once, it was declared at a meeting of bank and newspaper representatives and operators' committee. Facilities were said to be incapable of handling the output. Another big drop in the price of crude oil, perhaps as low as 25 cents a barrel, will result if small operators and owners of small pieces of oil land under lease fail to co-operate in the present emergency. Such a price, it was pointed out would spell ruin for the small operator, who now insists, it was stated, on holding large companies to fulfillment of pipe and storage contracts. Rumors are to the effect that the time is fact approaching when all the factories of the county will be closed down except that at Dyer. The rumor also goes so far as to intimate that when such a situation develops enlargements will be made at the plant that will make the mill one of the largest of its kind in the world. Johnson said that in time the Anaheim plant will be dismantled, but he was not in position to say when the operation of removing the machinery may start. Johnson is of the opinion that high prices for sugar will prevail until next October, and that when declines come they will not be the level of the past year or two. For the next two years, at least, he anticipates prices that will bring high returns for beets grown for beet sugar companies. "There is a real shortage at this time, and the shortage will continue until the Cuban crop is on the market," said Johnson. "The cane sugar crop, plus the beet sugar production, will change the situation some when these products are available." SUIT FILED IN COURT TO QUIET TITLE James Tuffree Brings Action to Straighten Out a Tangle. Thirty members of the Tuffree family are involved in a suit to quiet title filed in the superior court Monday. The suit resulted when James Tuffree, one of the plaintiffs and heirs to the estate of the late Carolina Pittman, attempted to exchange land which the deceased had left him for land on which he had built a home. The suit is that of James Tuffree and Kathleen Peelor Tuffree against Frederick N. Tuffree, Henry D. Tuffree and others. According to the suit, Mrs. Plitman, mother of the plaintiff, and several other of the defendants, left James Tuffree a plot of land, described in her will. It had been her expressed intention to revoke this bequest, and to substitute for it an adjacent plot, upon which he had erected a house, but death intervened before this wish into the discard in the next year or two, leaving only the plant at Santa Ana in operation. Johnson said that he would "hate to make a prediction that would confirm the report." He declared that such a prediction did not appear to him as even a possibility. He was certain the Huntington Beach mill would run in 1924. Rumors are to the effect that the time is fact approaching when all the factories of the county will be closed down except that at Dyer. The rumor also goes so far as to intimate that when such a situation develops enlargements will be made at the plant that will make the mill one of the largest of its kind in the world. Johnson said that in time the Anaheim plant will be dismantled, but he was not in position to say when the operation of removing the machinery may start. Johnson is of the opinion that high prices for sugar will prevail until next October, and that when declines come they will not be the level of the past year or two. For the next two years, at least, he anticipates prices that will bring high returns for beets grown for beet sugar companies. "There is a real shortage at this time, and the shortage will continue until the Cuban crop is on the market," said Johnson. "The cane sugar crop, plus the beet sugar production, will change the situation some when these products are available." SUIT FILED IN COURT TO QUIET TITLE James Tuffree Brings Action to Straighten Out a Tangle. Thirty members of the Tuffree family are involved in a suit to quiet title filed in the superior court Monday. The suit resulted when James Tuffree, one of the plaintiffs and heirs to the estate of the late Carolina Pittman, attempted to exchange land which the deceased had left him for land on which he had built a home. The suit is that of James Tuffree and Kathleen Peelor Tuffree against Frederick N. Tuffree, Henry D. Tuffree and others. According to the suit, Mrs. Plitman, mother of the plaintiff, and several other of the defendants, left James Tuffree a plot of land, described in her will. It had been her expressed intention to revoke this bequest, and to substitute for it an adjacent plot, upon which he had erected a house, but death intervened before this wish into the discard in the next year or two, leaving only the plant at Santa Ana in operation. Johnson said that he would "hate to make a prediction that would confirm the report." He declared that such a prediction did not appear to him as even a possibility. He was certain the Huntington Beach mill would run in 1924. Rumors are to the effect that the time is fact approaching when all the factories of the county will be closed down except that at Dyer. The rumor also goes so far as to intimate that when such a situation develops enlargements will be made at the plant that will make the mill one of the largest of its kind in the world. Johnson said that in time the Anaheim plant will be dismantled, but he was not in position to say when the operation of removing the machinery may start. Johnson is of the opinion that high prices for sugar will prevail until next October, and that when declines come they will not be the level of the past year or two. For the next two years, at least, he anticipates prices that will bring high returns for beets grown for beet sugar companies. "There is a real shortage at this time, and the shortage will continue until the Cuban crop is on the market," said Johnson. "The cane sugar crop, plus the beet sugar production, will change the situation some when these products are available." SUIT FILED IN COURT TO QUIET TITLE James Tuffree Brings Action to Straighten Out a Tangle. Thirty members of the Tuffree family are involved in a suit to quiet title filed in the superior court Monday. The suit resulted when James Tuffree, one of the plaintiffs and heirs to the estate of the late Carolina Pittman, attempted to exchange land which the deceased had left him for land on which he had built a home. The suit is that of James Tuffree and Kathleen Peelor Tuffree against Frederick N. Tuffree, Henry D. Tuffree and others. According to the suit, Mrs. Plitman, mother of the plaintiff, and several other ofthe defendants, left James Tuffree a plot of land, described in her will. It had been her expressed intention to revoke this bequest, and to substitute for it an adjacent plot, upon which he had erected a house, but death intervened before this wish into the discard in the next year or two, leaving onlythe plant at Santa Ana in operation. Johnson said that he would "hate to make a prediction that would confirm the report." He declared that such a prediction did not appear to him as even a possibility. He was certainthe Huntington Beach mill would run in 1924. Rumors are tothe effect thatthe timeisfactapproachingwhenallthefactoriesofthecountywillbecloseddownexceptthatatDyer. The rumor also goes so far as to intimate that when such a situation develops enlargements will be made attheplantthatwillmakethemilloneofthelargestofitskindintheworld. Johnson said that in timetheAnaheimplantwillbedismantledbuthewasnotinpositiontosaywhentheoperationofremovingthemachinerymaystart. JohnsonisoftheopnionthathighpricesforsugarwillprevailuntilnextOctober,andthatwhendeclinescometheywillnotbethelevelofthepastyearortwo.ForextenttwothirdcationtreateralatthetimeofHoneyRoyerhomeinthefirstseasonimmediatemetsetasidethewhisthissignaturetothenebenobtainedbyf fluence,andthatHentomotemakeawillshownthatthegenericprovisionforMhis lifetime,andifhadnointentionoothinginthewill.MethatAttorneyFrankfather,johnW.W.Peraudinhereffortportionofthebalance.Inchargingthejuppoundedthreequeriestheyweretodelibethesethejurywasthirdtheyreacheddict.ThisquestionwillhereinquestionundueinfluenceofFrankWillcoxandoranyofthemenoverThejuryunanimousthisquestion，consignmentwassetasideasto whetherthebey fraud,andastheresofunsoundmilestwamedothejuroryMattisonB.JonesFeraud，announcedfoRanewtrialground,andfallingpealtoahigercount.Theverdictwas Another big drop in the price of crude oil, perhaps as low as 25 cents a barrel, will result if small operators and owners of small pieces of oil land under lease fail to co-operate in the present emergency. Such a price, it was pointed out would spell ruin for the small operator, who now insists, it was stated, on holding large companies to fulfillment of pipe and storage contracts. A severe slump in oil prices would cut off an annual wage income of $95,000,000. Fifty thousand men are engaged in the labor end of the industry. Refinery extensions and building activities mean $60,000,000 more per year. All this could be swept away in a single day, almost, by a market collapse. Unless everybody awakens to the foolhardiness of pumping oil out of the ground at break-neck speed we will some day be bringing oil to California at many times the price we are now getting for it. The big companies are overwhelmed with oil from the big southern fields and are helpless in the present crisis unless every unit holder, small operator and driller joins in the endeavor to stem the petroleum tide, now threatening to swamp the industry. HOLLY SUGAR COMPANY CLOSES TWO FACTORIES Huntington Beach Plant Follows the Anaheim Into Discard Disclosures that the Anaheim sugar factory, purchased recently by the Holly Sugar Corporation, would not be operated this season, was followed by the announcement by C. A. Johnson, Orange county manager of the Holly Interests, that the Huntington Beach factory also would be closed this sea- and Kathleen Peelor Tuffree against Frederick N. Tuffree, Henry D. Tuffree and others. According to the suit, Mrs. Plitman, mother of the plaintiff, and several other of the defendants, left James Tuffree a plot of land, described in her will. It had been her expressed intention to revoke this bequest, and to substitute for it, an adjacent plot, upon which he had erected a house, but death intervened before this wish could be carried out. It is for the purpose of exchanging this land upon which the plaintiffs live, for that left him in the will, that the suit is brought. MURDER CHARGE DISMISSED The murder charge against Fred Casalicchio, charged with killing Nunzlo Spampinato with a hatchet, near Buena Park, April 1, was dismissed by Justice J. B. Cox on motion of District Attorney A. P. Nelson. "Furtherance of justice" was the reason given although it was stated that an insufficiency of evidence against the suspect was the real cause of the dismissal. Spampinato, a bootlegger, asserted dope peddler and black hand gunman, was found, his body mutilated by a lather's hatchet, in an arroyo near Northam Station. Subsequent investigations resulted in the arrest of the two men who were held, but sufficient proof was not available, according to Sheriff Sam Jernigan, and the release was ordered. It was understood that with the release of Scagilino, which was expected shortly, the investigation would be dropped. Cotton is now 30 cents a pound. Who wants to change these Harding times for Wilson's "buy-a-bale" stuff? NAHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 24, 1923 ROYER FAMILY IS VICTORIOUS IN WILL CASE DOCUMENT SET ASIDE BY JURORS AFTER DELIBERATING SEVEN HOURS Verdict Declared That Undue Influence Was Used in Persuading General to Leave Largest Portion of His Estate to His Secretary—Property to Be Divided in Accordance With the Laws of the State Among His Natural Heirs. After seven hours of deliberation, following the most sensational legal battle ever recorded in Orange county's superior court, the jury early Thursday morning returned a verdict setting aside the will of the late Gen. Julien O. Royer, and the large estate will be divided in accordance with the California law among his three natural heirs, the widow, Mrs. Louise Royer, the daughter, Mrs. Walter Amiel. It impossible for him to avoid a collision. Failing to effect a settlement for damages Mr. Kroeger Saturday filed suit in the superior court for the sum of $10,521.20, naming Percy Scott and Frank and Ellen Scott, his parents, as defendants. He asks $10,000 damages, and $521.20 as the actual money loss to him for doctor's bills, loss of time, repairs to auto, etc. He states in his complaint that he was not able to resume work until July 31, more than two months after the date of the accident. VAULABLE MINERAL FIND R. Pautz, of Hansen Station, was in town Monday, showing a piece of talc which was brought up in large quantities from a depth of 100 feet, during the process of digging a water well on his ranch. This formation of thin flakes is the same as being dug up at Santa Fe Springs, and is looked upon as being a sure indication of oil. At a depth of 140 feet a piece of the trunk of a tree was also brought up. Mr. Pautz is of the opinion that a submerged forest lies beneath the surface. Ages ago in this section there must have been a dense woodland either before or after the ocean waters receded. At a depth of eight feet perfect sea shells were unearthed on his land. ORANGE SHOW IS ATTRACTING ALL SOUTHLAND THOUSANDS ATTEND DURING THE FIRST DAY OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION Show Far Surpasses in Beauty Former Efforts, and the Program of Entertainment is Superior—Feature Displays Most Beautiful Ever Seen in California—Ole Hansen, Famous Orator, Was the Speaker Tuesday Evening. The third annual California Valencia Orange show opened with a blaze of glory on Tuesday afternoon and evening, and the panoramic display of citrus products betokened an auspicious beginning for this orange pageant that is now attracting state-wide attention. The realtors of southern California were given the honor of introducing this year's event to a vast throng of people who filled the space. After seven hours of deliberation, following the most sensational legal battle ever recorded in Orange county's superior court, the jury early Thursday morning returned a verdict setting aside the will of the late Gen. Julien O. Royer, and the large estate will be divided in accordance with the California law among his three natural heirs, the widow, Mrs. Louise Royer, the daughter, Mrs. Walter Amstutz, and the son, Max Royer. Each will get one-third of the $200,000 estate, which still remained to the general at the time of his death. When Gen. Royer's will was read following his death several months ago, it was found that he had left the greater portion of his estate to Miss Mona Feraud, who had entered the Royer home in France as a servant when she was but thirteen years of age. She has been variously designated as his adopted daughter, his housekeeper and his secretary. She acted as nurse during his last illness, and it was sat her home in Los Angeles where he died. Mrs. Royer and her two children immediately brought suit to set aside the will, charging that his signature to the document had been obtained by fraud or undue influence, and that he was not competent to make a will at the time. It was shown that the general had made ample provision for Miss Feraud during his lifetime, and if was believed he had no intention of leaving her anything in the will. It was also charged that Attorney Frank Willcox and his father, John W. Willcox, assisted Miss Feraud in her efforts to secure a large portion of the balance of the estate. In charging the jurors the court proposed three questions upon which they were to deliberate. On two of these the jury was divided, but on the third they reached a unanimous verdict. This question was: "Was the will here in question procured by the undue influence of Marie Feraud, Frank Willcox and John W. Willcox, or any of them over Julien O. Royer." The jury unanimously voted "yes" on this question, consequently the document was set aside. To the question as to whether the will was procured by fraud, and as to whether testator was of unsound mind at the time it was made, the jurors failed to agree. Mattison B. Jones, attorney for Miss Feraud, announced that he would ask for a new trial on some technical ground, and failing to get it, would appeal to a higher court. The verdict was received with genial reverence. FALKENSTEIN GETS PRIZE FOR WINDOW DISPLAW Committee on Awards Distribute the Prizes for Decorations Miss Sophie Rimpau, Mrs. H. A. Evening. The third annual California Valencia Orange show opened with a blaze of glory on Tuesday afternoon and evening, and the panoramic display of citrus products betokened an auspicious beginning for this orange pageant that is now attracting state-wide attention. The realators of southern California were given the honor of introducing this year's event to a vast throng of people who filled the spacious tents. Brass bands furnished the music for the occasion, and the sponsors for this splendid exhibition wore smiles of satisfaction to know that their labors in preparing this affair were receiving the approbation of the people of the county and state. Words seem inadequate to attempt a description of the hundreds of exhibits of fruit, as all are rare works of artistic design. The overhead decorations are of the Egyptian order, and the colorful effects are really beautiful. The industrial exhibits attract attention and the displays are numerous and commendable. Various kinds of amusements are found upon the show grounds, and the people need not pass a dull moment while visiting this miniature wonderland. The Orange show will continue for ten days and varied programs have been arranged for each day. It is anticipated that the attendance this year will be a record-breaker. The city is being taxed to the utmost to accommodate the crowds that daily are in attendance. Ole Hansen, of Los Angeles, formerly of Seattle, made an address before a large audience upon the opening day, dwelling particularly upon the advantages of California as a place of residence. The speaker said climate alone never built a city, or a state, but the exploitation of its natural advantages is that upon which great commonwealths are founded. As here we have both, the remarkable advancement of southern California is plainly accounted for. Dwelling upon the production of oil the speaker prophesied the time would come within the next twenty years when the government would put a stop to willful waste of the earth's products. For instance, there is enough natural gas going to waste now to generate power to propel every wheel of commerce in all the area west of the Mississippi. At the present rate of production the oil The jury unanimously voted "yes" on this question, consequently the document was set aside. To the question as to whether the will was procured by fraud, and as to whether testator was of unsound mind at the time it was made, the jurors failed to agree. Mattison B. Jones, attorney for Miss Feraud, announced that he would ask for a new trial on some technical ground, and failing to get it, would appeal to a higher court. The verdict was received with general satisfaction by the people of this community. General Royer came here more than fifteen years ago, and purchased a 200-acre tract southwest of the city. He was a man of large wealth, and immediately began vast and costly improvements on the estate, making it one of the show places of the county. He was an enthusiastic K. of P., and was instrumental in organizing the Knights of Pythias lodge here. He was especially interested in the Uniform Rank, and was elected colonel of the regiment to which company 26 belonged, and later was made brigadier general of the California U. R., K. of P. LOUIS KROEGER SUES FOR HEAVY DAMAGES Wants $10,521.20 for Injuries Receiving Auto Collision Just a year ago today Louis Kroeger was seriously injured in an auto collision at the corner of North street and Placentia avenue. His car collided with a car driven by Percy Scott, and Mr. Kroeger was so seriously injured about the head and knees that he was confined to his home for many weeks. He claimed that the Scott sar was being driven by the young man in a careless and reckless manner, make Mr. Pautz is well informed regarding matters pertaining to geology, owns 20 acres of land at Hansen Station and is looking for something big in the oil game out his way. FALKENSTEIN GETS PRIZE FOR WINDOW DISPLAY Committee on Awards Distribute the Prizes for Decorations Miss Sophie Rimpau, Mrs. H. A. Johnston and Mrs. Nellie Terry, committee appointed by the executive committee of the orange show to award the prizes offered for the best decorated windows, found themselves confronted with a difficult task when they viewed the beautiful and artistic displays at the various business houses. They finally decided that the Falkenstein window was entitled to the first prize, a silver loving cup. This picture depicts a scene on the Nile, with tae pyramids in the distant background. In the foreground a beautiful young lady, garbed in an orange colored garment of Egyptian design, is seated on a pyramid of oranges. The second prize was awarded to Sebastian's store; third to the S. Q. R. store; fourth to the Prince store, and fifth to Yungbluth's. Honorable mention was made in the committee's report of the displays of the Keen hat store, the Kafeteria shoo store, the J. C. Penney company, R. Fischle, Barney Hartfield, Woolworth's, Heying Heying Bros., A. A. Cohen and Hannah Horwitz. The new Kraemer building was pronounced the best decorated building in town. Awards of prizes were made on the following basis: 40 per cent for advertising the orange show, 20 per cent for quality of fruit displayed, 25 per cent for artistic effect and beauty, and 15 per cent for originality of design. Ole Hansen is known on the coast as the "Fighting Mayor of Seattle," and is an entertaining speaker. He extolled the virtues of California, saying besides being a prolific state, where everything grows, it is also a good place to raise children. While he has lived in several states in the union, he has now chosen California as his future home. About 40 years ago, when he was 19, he said with pride he married a beautiful girl, who is still his wife. He said he loves his home and family. Hansen became humorous and confidential, and during his closing remarks he gave his auditors a thrill when he said years ago he intended to have a child for every state in the union, but, he said, when the Democrats began adding new states to the union he became discouraged. There are now ten children in his family, he told his hearers, and all the men folks laughed loudly while the women smiled. Capt. H. Stern in a brief address of welcome introduced Mr. Morrison, of SHOW IS BING ALL LAND END DURING MAY OF THE ABITION In Beauty Former Program of Entertainer—Feature Displal Ever Seen in Hansen, Famous Speaker Tuesday California Valenned with a blaze afternoon and dramatic display of opened an auspicious orange page-acting state-wide colors of southern on the honor of its event to a vast filled the spac Los Angeles, who acted as chairman of the day. Miss Bird charmed the large audience with a vocal selection and responded to an encore. The Santa Monica military band and the oy Scouts' band of Fullerton played during the afternoon. Following is the program for the balance of the show: Today 9:00 a.m. — Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m. — Opening of amusements in Valencia Joy Zone. 2:30-5:00 p.m. — Grand orchestral, vocal and vaudeville program in citrus department band stand, including Viola Ellis, Henri LaBonte, Charlotte Gale and Harry Girard in operatic and popular solos, duets and quartets. Jewell Pathe's molded models, 8 beautiful young women, highly trained as classical dancers, four of whom will also do a bathing girls' revue, with entirely new costumes and in a most charming way. These artistes have just returned from a tour through Mexico, having received several engagements for the summer season, this being their first return contract. Rawling's trained bears, Gottlieb Roth, yodeler, and other attractions. 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Concert by orchestra under direction of A. R. Shepherd. 8:30-10:30 p.m. — Vaudeville dancing by Jewel Pathe's molded models, including especially rebounded models. AUTOMATIC STOP SIGNAL GIVES RELIEF PEDESTRIANS ACCLAIM THE NEW DEVICE AS BEING OF DISINCT BENEFIT Cars Move Along at Wonderful Regularity—After Brief Interval of Stoppage of Traffic Machines Pass Quickly When Signal Summons Them to "Go"—More Signals Should Be Installed as Device Is Considered Best Means of Regulating Motor Traffic. The automatic traffic regulator at the Center and Los Angeles streets intersection in this city was given its first test Saturday afternoon and proved to be a complete success. A marked improvement in the handling of machines at this busy corner was favorably commented upon by hundreds of people who witnessed the innovation. The device insures safety, not only to those in the cars, but also in harmlessness to a life-saver for those California Valenned with a blaze afternoon and ceramic display of opened an auspicious orange pageacting state-wide horns of southern on the honor of his event to a vast filled the spacends furnished the on, and the sponsexhibition wore to know that haring this affair approbation of the and state. Quate to attempt hundreds of exare rare works Orients are of the the colorful efficial. Orients attract attenrsers are numerous Various kinds of and upon the show people need not pass visiting this minwill continue for programs have each day. It is anendance this year maker. The city must most to accomthat daily are in Los Angeles, formene an address beup upon the openicularly upon the nia as a place of maker said climate ity, or a state, but is natural advant which great comded. As here we markable advancecalifornia is plainly going upon the proweaker prophesied within the next the government willful waste of For instance, rural gas going to state power to procommerce in all Mississippi. At production the oil also do a bathing girls' revue, with enirely new costumes and in a most charming way. These artistes have just returned from a tour through Mexico, having received several engagements for the summer season, this being their first return contract. Rawling's trained bears, Gottlieb Roth, yodeler, and other attractions. 7:30-8:30 p. m.—Concert by orchestra under direction of A. R. Shepherd. 8:30-10:30 p. m.—Vaudeville dancing by Jewel Pathe's molded models, including especially rehearsed Egyptian dances. Properties, costumes for the dances were planned for this show. Orchestra program, including operatic and popular vocal numbers, solos, duets and quartets by LeBonte-Girard quartet. Friday, May 25 Women's Clubs and Lions' Day. 9:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Opening of amusements in Valencia Joy Zone. 3:00-5:30 p. m.—Orchestral concert by Symphony orchestra players under direction of A. R. Shepherd, interspersed with vaudeville, classical dancing, and other attractions. 7:30-9:00 p. m.—Grand pageant, dedicated to the Valencia orange industry, portraying the rise, vicissitudes and final triumph of the industry. The pageant occupies one and one-half hours, and brings into play 250 adults and children participants, including classical dancing, choral music, and electrical and musical settings of great beauty. Authored and producer, Miss Lettle Carroll, instructress in dancing, University of California, southern branch summer school. 9:00-10:30 p. m.—Grand orchestral concert and vaudeville numbers, including Jewell Pathe's molded models, Gottlieb Roth, yodeler, and Rawling's trained bears. Saturday, May 26. California Editors Civic Bodies and Municipal Officials Day. 9:00 a.m.dShow opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Apening of amusements in Valencia Joy Zone. 2:30-3:00 p. m.—Reception of California editors. 3:00-5:30 p. m.—Concert by A. R. Shepherd's orchestra of selected musicians from 'the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony orchestra also vaudeville, classical dancing, etc. 7:30-9:00 p. m.—Miss Carroll's pageant of the California Valencia Orange with 250 participants, in choral and terpschorean numbers. 9:00-10:30 p. m.—Grand orchestral concert of popular, standard, and clas- The automatic traffic regulator at the Center and Los Angeles streets intersection in this city was given its first test Saturday afternoon and proved to be a complete success. A marked improvement in the handling of machines at this busy corner was favorably commented upon by hundreds of people who witnessed the innovation. The device insures safety, not only to those in the cars, but also is heralded as a life-saver for those on foot. Pedestrians all wore smiles that would not wear off, for once they felt safe in negotiating this intersection without fear of being bumped off this earth. When the roadway is clear cars can whiz by and out of the way in a jiffy, while before there was always more or less of a jam at these corners. To make the signals doubly effective autoists must learn to obey the signals promptly, which no doubt they will do. In all probability there will be other signals installed at the various intersections in this city, where congestion exists. By the use of several stops, at say, three or four consecutive blocks a driver of a car can so guage his time as to pass through any street without hardly stopping his car. This has been experienced in Los Angeles, where much annoyance and trouble is being daily avoided by the use of this latest traffic device to keep cars moving. However, without doubt the greatest satisfaction is expressed by people who are constantly crossing the streets afoot, for to them the automatic signal is really a distinct benefit. They can pass when cars stop at brief intervals in absolute safety. The new system is a decided improvement, but would be more effective if there were no left hand turns. WEEK-END ACCIDENTS The traffic accident toll in Orange county was lighter than usual during the week-end past, police and hospital records showed. A scarce half dozen were hurt in automobile accidents. Only one victim was confined to a hospital. S. H. Hotz, of Garden Grove, and a Miss Grange, of Los Angeles, were at their homes, recovering from injuries sustained about 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, when the car which Hotz was driving plunged over an embankment on the Newport boulevard below Costa Mesa. Hotz sustained bruises and a fracture markable advance California is plainly lying upon the prospeaker prophesied within the next government willful waste of For instance, natural gas going to state power to promote commerce in all Mississippi. At production the oil prices would soon be for perhaps exthe speaker paint of the beauties of included the lausily, and he was at the state in the car away would be by a happy condown on the coast mayor of Seattle," speaking speaker. He of California, saya prolific state, rows, it is also a children. While rural states in the chosen California About 40 years he said with pride faithful girl, who is said he loves his Hansen becameidential, and durmarks he gave his then he said years have a child for union, but, he said, has began addingion he became risere now ten chil- told his hearers, ks laughed loudly, milled a brief address of Mr. Morrison, of 2:30-3:00 p. m.—Reception of California editors. 3:00-5:30 p. m.—Concert by A. R. Shepherd's orchestra of selected musicians from 'the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony orchestra also vaudeville, classical dancing, etc. 7:30-9:00 p. m.—Miss Carroll's pageant of the California Valencia Orange with 250 participants, in choral and terpschorean numbers. 9:00-10:30 p. m.—Grand orchestral concert of popular, standard, and classical instrumental and vocal music, in the citrus department grand stand; also Jewell Pathe's molded models, Gottlieb Roth, yodeler; Rawlings' trained bears and other features. Sunday May 27. All California Day. Gates open in the afternoon at 2:00 p. m., but visitors will be admitted during the morning to view the citrus exhibits. 2:00 p. m.—Industrial department opens. There will be no games or rides on this day and the Valencia Joy Zone will be entirely closed. 2:30-3:30 p. m.—Sacred concert—Provided by Anaheim Community Service Choral club, Carl Rohles, director; Miss Marion Wallace, accompanist. 1—Pilgrim Chorus (Tannhausser) Wagner, Anaheim Community Choral club. 2—The Strength of the Hills, Nevin, Howard L. Potter. 3—Aria—Faith, Hope and Love, Shelley, Mrs. J. O. Schwentker, Mrs. Walter Ross, Mrs. Ruth Seitz. 4—Christ in Flowers, Stephens, Mr. Maurice Waugh. 5—the Penitent, Van de Water, Mrs. J. O. Schwentker. 6—a) Aria—Rinaldo, Handel; (b) The Ninety and Nine, Champion, Carl Rohles. Intermission. (Continued on Page 8) A scarce half dozen were hurt in automobile accidents. Only one victim was confined to a hospital. S. H. Hotz, of Garden Grove, and a Miss Grange, of Los Angeles, were at their homes, recovering from injuries sustained about 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, when the car which Hotz was driving plunged over an embankment on the Newport boulevard below Costa Mesa. Hotz sustained bruises and a fractured arm, while Miss Grange escaped with cuts and bruises. They were taken to the community hospital by passing motorists, but were released later. T. J. Cartner, of Los Angeles, was in a serious condition at the community hospital, as a result of injuries sustained early Sunday, when an automobile, in which he was riding, overturned below San Juan Capistrano. He was suffering from facial lacerations and a slight concussion of the brain. A woman, whose name was not learned; was suffering from shock, but her condition was not serious. Al Heckman, James Buckley and F. M. Serway were recovering from slight injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Delhi Sunday night. No report of the affair was on file at police headquarters, but it was understood that the car driven by one of the young men, went into the ditch. The men were taken to the office of a Santa Ana physician, where they received first aid treatment. Herman Noll's residence on Zeyn street was threaecened with destruction by fire between two and three o'clock Thursday morning. The fire started on the screen porch in the rear, and the frantic barking of the family dog, who slept on the porch, awakened members of the family just in time to save the house.