anaheim-gazette 1924-02-28

VOLUME LIV ITALIAN DESIGN SELECTED FOR ORANGE SHOW PICTURESQUE COLORINGS OF SOUTHERN ITALY DEPICTED IN COSTUMES AND CANVASS. Anaheim's Great Annual Event to be more Beautiful than Ever Before—Chunk of the Land of the Caesars to be Transplanted Here—Expert Decorators Employed, to Carry Out the Plans of the Executive Committee. The picturesque settings of Southern Italy will be embodied in the decorations of the next California Valencia Orange Show. This was finally decided upon by the executive committee after canvassing all the possible schemes the world offers, as it affords a wide latitude for novelty, beauty and color. The incomparable meeting held Wednesday night Mr. Stern outlined tentative plans for his year's event. These will show that the board of directors, composed of Herman Stern, Chairman and Sid Prince and C. E. Harbison, secretary, have planned a larger show than ever before attempted in Anaheim. That the plans to make the Annual California Valencia show a great county event will meet with success is indicated by the large number of inquiries from County civic organizations that have already been received at orange show headquarters in Anaheim. ANAHEIM CASEYS LOSE? TO OAKLAND BUNCH Statc Championship Captured by Northerners in Close Contest It took ten innings for the Oakland Council No. 784, Knights of Columbus team to trim the Anaheim Council, 619 5, and win the State "Casey" championship Friday at Washington Park. A crowd of 7500 fans were on hand to witness what resulted in a nifty ball game. Band concerts, drills, John McCormack's presence along with a number of movie stars gave those present all the thrills they were able to assimulate at one sitting. A southpaw answ- The picturesque settings of Southern Italy will be embodied in the decorations of the next California Valencia Orange Show. This was finally decided upon by the executive committee after canvassing all the possible schemes the world offers, as it affords a wide latitude for novelty, beauty and color. The incomparable sceneery of sunny Italy will be depicted in the panellings of the huge tents, and all the exhibits will be decked with the same motif. All the guides, attendants and employees at the show will wear the complete Sicilian garb with the exception of the stilleto, which is indispensable to the furnishings of a Sicilian or Calabrian gent. The costumes of the South Italian, both male and female, are picturesque and pleasing to the eye, and the scenery, which will be reflected on the walls, is unexcelled anywhere in the world. As Southern Italy, especially Sicily, is a citrus producing country, the globe trotter who has met the Sicilian on his native soil, will imagine on visiting the show that he is seeing an exhibition in Palermo, or Catania. Because of the resurrection of King Tut at the psychological moment, last year's motif in the decorations of the big show were Egyptian. The scheme was carried out to perfection, all the exhibitors adhering to the design. Although it was acclaimed as one of the most beautiful exhibitions ever staged, the creators this year claim they expect to improve upon it. The Italian scheme gives them a wider field and a much more beautiful setting. Some of the ablest decorators in the country will assist in carrying out the plans of the executive committee, and it is promised that the finished work will be true to life. Time, money and brains will be put into the work. It will be far more beautiful than any of the previous shows, also, much larger. The show will open this year on Friday, May 16, and close Sunday, May 25. By choosing these days the show will be open two Saturdays and two Sundays, which pas experience has proven to be the best days in point of attendance. The fame of the show has spread to all sections of the United States, and the attendance at the coming show will unquestionably be much larger than a year ago. It took ten innings for the Oakland Council No. 784, Knights of Columbus team to trim the Anaheim Council, 6 to 5, and win the State "Casey" championship Friday at Washington Park. A crowd of 7500 fans were on hand to witness what resulted in a nifty ball game. Band concerts, drills, John McCormack's presence along with a number of movie stars gave those present all the thrills they were able to assimulate at one sitting. A southpaw answering to the cognomen of McNamara did the pitching for the Oaklanders and did it well. In fact, it was Lefty's hurling that prove the undoing of the Anaheim outfit. After the Southerners had batted in a three-run lead in the early innings, Lefty settled down to real work and was there in the pinch when Anaheim started a rally in the tenth, scored one run and threatened to score another and tie up the game again. Fred Clarke, one of the greatest cutfielders ever to grace a big league diamond and former manager of the famous Pittsburgh Pirates, piloted the Anaheim outfit, but didn't have the material to cope with the all-star Oakland club, though he did give the Commuters a good battle. Johnny Gillespie, property of the Cincinnati Reds, managed and played right field for the visitors and set a good example for his men by bangging out a trio of safeties. Al Maderias and Pete Starasinich also hit hard for the winners. Hitting honors for the locals went to Frank Shellenback, Vernon hurler, who held down an outfield job for the Anaheim outfit; Wes Kingdon and Barnaby of Anaheim. Three hurlers took turns on the mound for Anaheim, Dick Bonelly went along fine until there were two down in the sixth, when, with the score favoring Anaheim, 4 to 1, the Oaklanders took advantage of a wild spell suffered by Dick, rapped him out of the box and tied the count before Harry Hughes, who relieved Bonelly, could retire the side Things stood deadlocked until the tenth, when Lefty Shanklin, who had relieved Hughes, let the Oaklanders snore twice. Anaheim rallied in the final half of the tenth, put across one run, but then McNamara tightened and ended the struggle. Arraigned before F. Bledsoe of the Los Angeles Monday confessed mail robbery of guilty. Sentence until after the trial. Wheeler and Hemm being implicated in registered pouch coy while being transported Anaheim postoffice; the evening of Dec. When arrested by tortors less than two disappearances of a pouch consigned from Angeles on the eve 27. Findlay lay bar after three hours gone J.R. Abernathy, for crimintendent, but later man, and Charles Rer clerk in the post office charged, was thief chief engineer of it had simply made him himself. Under Findlay was to recel loot, his share bornehood of $8000, but had received the mansalizing that he crossed by his parcel had sold his honorary pittance. Findlay story of plot arisen Subsequent to details, but in original context strengthened by them. Findlay had no knowledge of Hemmil was imminent. It appears not a party to thieves by Abernathy loot, to dispose of theft He declares that he led him by lodge that he moved him by Abernathy wrobbery. Postoffice inspector working on the car they have much evidence session that has no public, and are contention awaits all of them. ORANGE COUNTY'S MORE T A. A. Brock Talks on Advantage Orange county, acc Brock county horti The show will open this year on Friday, May 16, and close Sunday, May 25. By choosing these days the show will be open two Saturdays and two Sundays, which pas experience has proven to be the best days in point of attendance. The fame of the show has spread to all sections of the United States, and the attendance at the coming show will unquestionably be much larger than a year ago. There is a movement on foot to construct a permanent entrance at the show. The design is not yet completed, or at least it has not been made public. "The Fourth Annual California Valencia Orange Show, and What it Means to Orange County" was the subject of an address on Wednesday night by Herman Stern, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Annual California Valencia Show, before the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county at a meeting to be held in the Masonic Temple at Orange. It is the intention of the Board of Directors of the great citrus fruit exhibition this year to emphasize more than ever before that the Annual Orange show is the stellar attraction of its kind in Orange county, and that it is essentially an Orange county institution, in which all of the cities and centers of the county will be asked to participate. As a first step in this direction Dr. J. D. Thomas, President of the associated Chambers of Commerce has been invited to serve on the advisory board, as will other Orange county men prominently identified with not only the citrus industry, but the civic and educational organizations. At the Chambers of Commerce PORT BOOSTERS WANT ROAD TO ANAHEIM Talk of Boulevard from this City to Harbor As asserted evidence of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa's progressive spirit, harbor boosters of those towns have adopted the slogan, "We'll pave a road to Anaheim or bust." Some advocate oiling and grading the west side of Newport avenue from Victoria avenue to Fifteenth street, it is stated, and constructing an overhead bridge at that point across the railroad. Others believe however, that Fairview should be paved with cement to the railroad tracks, but all agree, it is shown, that the paving program as contemplated on that highway should proceed first to a successful conclusion. Newport and Costa Mesa citizens are said to realize the possibility that Santa Ana may sometime move to obtain a shoestring strip to the upper end of the north arm of the bay, and the paving of Fairview avenue and Santa Ana road, therefore, would give development at Costa Mesa and Newport such an impetus, they state, that business could not easily be drawn away in some other direction. In all events the general idea at these cities is to work together in building a great harbor district, boosters maintain. AHEIM GAZETT Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 28, 1924 FINDLAY PLEADS GUILTY OF MAIL ROBBERY CONFESSES HIS CRIME BEFORE JUDGE BLEDOSE AT HEARING MONDAY Sentence Deferred Until After Trial of the Other Three Acquired—Post office Inspectors Claim to Have Ample Evidence to Convict all of Them—Hemmi’s Connection with Abernathy Unknown to Findlay. Arraigned before Judge Benjamin F. Bledsoe of the Federal court in Los Angeles Monday, J. L. Findlay, confessed mail robber, entered a plea of guilty. Sentence was withheld until after the trial of Abernathy, Wheeler and Hemmi, charged with being implicated in the theft of a registered pouch containing $25,000 while being transported from the Anaheim postoffice to the train on the evening of December 27. acres in navels brought a revenue of $486,437. “From nearly 10,000 bearing acres, lemons, producting 697,884 boxes, brought in $2,791,336, while walnuts produced 17,740,209 pounds, or $3,540,-841, from 17,150 acres. One million, seven hundred and eighty-four thousand dollars was the golden harvest from beans, the acreage being 21,139. “Then we have sugar beets, vegetables, peppers, apples, apricots, persimmons, grain, etc., with cash values ranging from $10,000 to $1,000,000. This county has nearly 4,000 acres in vegetables and approximately 5,000 acres in sugar beets. “In addition, there are scores of modern, down to the minute poultry ranches in Orange county, and many ranch owners are making an excellent livelihood from the operation of dairy ranches. Purebred stock is more than a name in this county. On many ranches some of the finest blooded stock in the Southland may be found today. “Few counties have as much to offer the prospective rancher as Orange county. As for climatic conditions, these are as nearly perfect as is possible.” RECOMMEND STORAGE FOR CITRUS FRUITS COOLIDGE TICKET NOMINATED MONDAY SUPPPORTERS OF THE PRESIDENT HOLD ENTHUSIASTIC CONVENTION AT FRISCO C. C. Chapman named as One of the Delegates at Large—California Republicans Backing Him for the Vice Presidential Nomination — Delegates to the Convention Declare Sentiment Everywhere is Overwhelmingly for President Coolidge — Former Johnson Supporters Backing Him. The convention of Republicans held at San Francisco Monday for the purpose of choosing Coolidge delegates to the Cleveland convention, was one of the most enthusiastic gatherings held in California for many years. From every county in the state delegates were in attendance, and each of them carried a message to the of Santa Clara Barbara Ninth N Pasadena dale. Tenth N Wilson Law William M Pasadena Riverside San Diego DE WAAR Contractor The next over the joined squareel Santa Ana L DeWaar contract or original constitution of the work of Santa made a public litigation it. The commonly worked suspended of pliers need Arraigned before Judge Benjamin P. Bledsoe of the Federal court in Los Angeles Monday, J. L. Findlay, confessed mail robber, entered a plea of guilty. Sentence was withheld until after the trial of Abernathy, Wheeler and Hemmi, charged with being implicated in the theft of a registered pouch containing $25,000 while being transported from the Anaheim postoffice to the train on the evening of December 27. When arrested by postoffice inspectors less than two weeks after the disappearance of a registered mail pouch consigned from Anaheim to Los Angeles on the evening of December 27. Findlay lay bare the entire plot after three hours grilling, implicating J. R. Abernathy, formerly school superintendent, but later a real estate man, and Charles R. Wheeler, registrar clerk in the postoffice. Abernathy, he charged, was the instigator and chief engineer of the scheme, and had simply made tools of Wheeler and himself. Under the agreement Findlay was to receive one-third of the loot, his share being in the neighborhood of $8000, but he declared he had received the measly sum of $45. Realizing that he had been double-crossed by his pardner, and that he had sold his honorable name for such a pittance. Findlay related the entire story of the plot and its consummation. Subsequent statements added to the details, but the essential facts in the original confession were only strengthened by them. Findlay had no knowledge that J. H. Hemmi was implicated in the affair. It appears that Hemmi was not a party to the plot, but was engaged by Abernathy, holder of the loot, to dispose of the stolen money. He declares that he had no knowledge that the money intrusted to him by Abernathy was the fruit of a robbery. Postoffice inspectors who have been working on the case intimate that they have much evidence in their possession that has not yet been made public, and are confident that conviction awaits all of the quartet. ORANGE COUNTY'S CROPS MORE THAN $20,000,000 A. A. Brock Talks on Orange County's Advantages Orange county, according to A. A. Brock, county horticultural commis- more than a name in this county. On many ranches some of the finest bloodied stock in the Southland may be found today. "Few counties have as much to offer the prospective rancher as Orange county. As for climatic conditions, these are as nearly perfect as is possible." RECOMMEND STORAGE FOR CITRUS FRUITS Carlyle Thorp warns against overstocking market. Carlyle Thorpe, general manager of the California Walnut Growers' association and one of the best posted authorities in the West on marketing conditions, made some startling suggestions to several hundred ranchers and citrus executives assembled at San Bernardino, according to H. E. Wahlberg, Orange county farm advisor. "Thorpe did not hesitate to advocate radical measures," said Wahlberg, "and one of his most startling suggestions was made in connection with better prices for California products. "This expert presented figures showing that the normal increase in population in the United States amounted to 1.4 per cent annually, while the production of citrus fruits is increasing at the rate of 10 per cent each year. "This unbalanced condition means that there will be a greater responsibility on the part of the marketing organizations to carry on still greater selling campaigns. He added that the working people, embracing the middle class, were the largest consumers of citrus commodities. "Then, turning to ways and means for meeting the issues, Thorpe declared that, in his opinion, it would be better for citrus exchanges or local associations to provide ample storage facilities in the Eastern markets for their products, in order to meet the fluctuating market demands, rather than putting such large investments in local packing houses. "Instances were cited where considerable expenditures had been made at the point of production, in the way of building equipment, which might have been put to far better use if the name money were expended for storage space in eastern market centers. "Such storage would provide the means to avoid the fluctuations between the supply and demand of le- Sentiment everywhere is overwhelming for President Coolidge — Former Johnson Supporters Backing Him. The convention of Republicans held at San Francisco Monday for the purpose of choosing Coolidge delegates to the Cleveland convention, was one of the most enthusiastic gatherings held in California for many years. From every county in the state delegates were in attendance, and each of them carried a message to the effect that sentiment in his community was overwhelmingly for the president. Many of the participants had hitherto been prominent supporters of Senate Johnson, but they now realize that the nomination of the president, thus giving endorsement to the Harding administration, is the logical move for the Republicans, and that the party must stand united and confront the enemy with unbroken lines. It is believed that the success of the party at the polls next November hinges on California. Leaders realize that with a Coolidge delegation from this state at Cleveland the president will be nominated by acclamation, and an undivided party will support him at the polls. They also believe that a split in the party would result should a Johnson delegation be sent to the national convention. The nomination of the president is already assured, and it is believed that Johnson, should he get into the convention with a handful of delegates behind him, would reenact the play of 1912 when he and others bolted, and paved the way for the election of Woodrow Wilson. The convention was harmonious and enthusiastic. C. C. Chapman was chosen as a delegate-at-large. Mr. Chapman's name will be put forward as a candidate for vice presidency and his backers are confident they will succeed in getting his name on the ticket as running mate to the president. He would add much strength to the ticket, especially on the Pacific coast. Following is list of the delegates nominated at San Francisco: Those indorsed as delegates-at-large are: William H. Crocker, Republican National committee weed from California, Burlingame. Charles C. Teague, president California Walnut Growers' association, Santa Paula. Mrs. Florence Collins Porter, first woman elected as a member of the Republican National committee Lee- ORANGE COUNTY'S CROPS MORE THAN $20,000,000 A. A. Brock Talks on Orange County's Advantages Orange county, according to A. A. Brock, county horticultural commissioner, has more to offer the prospective rancher than any other county in the Southland, when it comes to a consideration of diversified crops. "Any progressive rancher who is willing to work can find an ample field for his labors here," said Brock, discussing production in Orange county. Whether he goes in for stock, poultry or out-and-out products of the soil the rancher will find his efforts well rewarded in this favored section of the state." In support of his contention, Brock pointed to production records for 1923 Figures compiled by Brock show that a golden harvest is available for all who bring to their tasks experience and a willingness to work. "Although the record is not complete," Brock said, "it is possible to show where $20,000,000 or more has been realized in different sections of the county on about fifteen crops. This does not take into consideration the tremendous gains many land owners have reaped from oil and its by-products. "For example, a survey shows that we have more than 37,000 acres producing valencias, while more than 3,000 acres will soon come into bearing. Figuring on a production of 4,352,243 boxes we find that this item alone brought $8,650,486, while 2,966 fluctuating market demands, rather than putting such large investments in local packing houses. "Instances were cited where considerable expenditures had been made at the point of production, in the way of building equipment, which might have been put to far better use if the name money were expended for storage space in eastern market centers. "Such storage would provide the means to avoid the fluctuations between the supply and demand of lemons, particularly, in Eastern consuming centers. If prices could be maintained at an average level instead of the fluctuations from $12 lemons to $2 lemons, both of which extremes injure the industry, a more substantial market would probably be encouraged. "All speakers were emphatic in their suggestions that growers should take a keener interest in marketing problems. It has been the tendency, according to the speakers, for the individual grower to leave everything to the directors, managers and the association. In other words, let George do it. "If closer attention is given by the grower to his association and to the business of marketing, there is no doubt but what the confidence of the marketing agencies can be greatly strengthened." Madame Hamilton, residing at the Marita Apartments on Clementine street, was arraigned before Judge Ahlborn last Friday charged with bootlegging. The lady is a dressmaker, but it appears had a side line that yielded her more profit. She was given a thirty-day sentence in the county jail suspended on condition that she leave Anaheim. She has gone from our midst. Following is list of the delegates nominated at San Francisco: Those indorsed as delegates-at-large are: William H. Crocker, Republican National committeeman from California, Burlingame. Charles C. Teague, president California Walnut Growers' association, Santa Paula. Mrs. Florence Collins Porter, first woman elected as a member of the Republican National committee, Los Angeles. Frank C. Jordan, California secretary of state, Auburn. C. C. Chapman, orange grower and agriculturist, Fullerton. Lewis H. Smith, attorney, Fresno. Mrs. Addie Garwood Estes, president California W. C. T. U., Berkeley. Candidates for delegate from each of the congressional districts were nominated as follows: First District—State Senator Fred C Handy, Ukiah, and Glenn C. Murdock, Santa Rosa. Second District—C. H. Berger-strom, Sonora, and William G. Lee, Auburn. Third District—J. W. S., Butler, former president of the California Bar association, Sacamento, and W. M Veale, Martinez. Fourth District—Marshall Hale, San Francisco, and Mrs. D. E. F. Easton, San Francisco. Fifth District—T. P. Minehan, San Francisco, and A. W. Johnson, San Francisco. Sixth District—George C. Pardee, former governor of California, Oakland, and Chales Dunsecombe, Berkeley. Seventh District—W. W. Giddings, Modesto, and Harry D. McClure, Visalia. Eighth District—Henry M. Ayer, "The citrus over excellent Deputy Commission assistants persuaded them to eradicate." "Consideration expanded weeds." "In our inspector have used poison grain jute balls: 11 lbs; $9 gallon; 3,330 jute balls we find bring." "Our inspector much time they are making gators into bays per time; so possible in red scars most of the area and fumigation will result in." "The citrus for close attackers. Consider been done this pest sprays are quite severe." ETTE Number 20 TICKET STATED DAY THE PRESIDENT USIASTIC FRISCO as One of the California Renoun for the Vice lon — Deleention Declare ere is Overdent Coolidge supporters Backpublicans held by for the puredge delegates ation, was one tic gatherings many, years. the state delence, and each Santa Clara; and F. F. Peabody, Santa Barbara. Ninth District — A. L. Rowland, Pasadena, and W. E. Evans, Glendale. Tenth District—Mrs. Helen Mathewson Laughlin, Los Angeles and William May Garland, Los Angeles. Eleventh District—W. D. Clancy, Riverside, and John D. Spreckels, San Diego. DE WAARD MAKES PROPOSAL ON SEWER PROBLEM Contractor Making Effort to Avoid Litigation. The next move in the controversy over the joint outfall sewer was placed squarely with the city council at Santa Ana, Friday. L. DeWaard, who has assumed the contract of DeWaard and Cobham, original contractors for the installation of the final, or ocean, sections of the work, filed with the city council of Santa Ana a letter in which he made a proposal aimed at avoiding litigation, as he privately expressed it. The contractor explained that technically work on the contract had been suspended, but that the construction of pliers necessary for laying the pipe ALL-EYES ON OUR INDUSTRIAL CAMPAIGN MANY INQUIRIES BEING RECEIVED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SECRETARY Anaheim's Three Trancontinental Railroads Great Inducement to Owners of Manufacturing Plants—No Difficulty Landing Prosperous Factories if the Citizens Subscribe the Required Fund—Tract at Suqar Factory Ample for Present Needs—Can be Purchased at Reasonable Figure. Other cities and communities in this section of the state are watching with interest the movement of the people of Anaheim toward converting the city into an important commercial and manufacturing center. More interest, however, is being taken by men in control of plants who are at- Republicans held pay for the purge delegates station, was one tactic gatherings many years. The state deference, and each stage to the affairs community the president. It had hitherto wars of Senate realize that president, thus the Harding logical move that the party confront the issues. The success of next November Leaders realige delegation Cleveland the animated by activated party polls. They in the party Johnson delecional convened of the presi and it is be should he get with a handful, would re-when he and the way for Wilson. harmonious Chapman was oblarge. Mr. put forward vice presidency confident they this name onimate to the add much especially on the delegates jisco: delegates-at Republican from Call-resident Call-association, Porter, first number of the committee Lee L. DeWaard, who has assumed the contract of DeWaard and Cobham, original contractors for the installation of the final, or ocean, sections of the work, filed with the city council of Santa Ana a letter in which he made a proposal aimed at avoiding litigation, as he privately expressed it. The contractor explained that technically work on the contract had been suspended, but that the construction of pliers necessary for laying the pipe in the water, was in progress. This, he stated, assumed the position of private work, in view of the fact that it was being done on a course different from that demanded in the specifications. A change in the course, he pointed out, had been agreed to by City Engineer W. G. Knox. Without written authorization of the change, he maintains, in effect, he has no contract right for proceeding with the work. The communication filed, acknowledges receipt from W. G. Knox of notice, authorized at a joint meeting of the councils recently, additional labor, machinery, equipment and tools must be provided for hastening completion of the contract. The answer to that notice is that the demand is made without "first giving us authority in writing., to do such extra work." Stating that there is approximately 300 feet more pipe to be laid in the water to complete he contract, DeWaard asserted that progress was just as rapid as possible under the working conditions. EFFECTIVE WAR ON PESTS IN THE COUNTY Rodent and Insect Population Being Decimated As a result of a systematic fight launched here more than two months ago. A. A. Brock, Orange county horticultural commissioner, said that marked progress has been made by Deputy Commissioner Charles F. Collins and two assistants in the county's campaign to wipe out the squirrel pest. "The fight," said Brock, "will continue, as will the fight against injurous weeds, until we have succeeded in making Orange county one of the cleanest and most desirable counties in Southern California. "In some instances in the past a few ranchers have neglected to join whole-heartedly in the fight to eliminate pests and as a result squirrels and other cities and communities in this section of the state are watching with interest the movement of the people of Anaheim toward converting the city into an important commercial and manufacturing center. More interest, however, is being taken by men in control of plants who are attracted to this city because of its advantages. Three great railroad systems run their lines into this city, and it is only an hour's drive to a busy harbor, consequently it is an ideal place for factories. Transportation is an important factor in the manufacturing business, and Anaheim's advantages in this respect are unsurpassed. Many industries have long sought to get a foothold here, and since the organization of the movement now under way to raise a $200,000 fund for the purchase of ground for an industrial center, Secretary Reid of the Chamber of Commerce, has had numerous inquiries from parties who own or control legitimate and prosperous enterprises who only need the encouragement usually offered in such cases to move their plants here. One of the drawbacks heretofore has been the high price of ground in this city and its immediate surroundings, but with the purchase of the sugar factory tract out of the funds now being raised this drawback will disappear. The ground is being offered to the city at a reasonable figure and it is large enough for the location of many small plants. There is no question that several money-making and growing plants will be speedily brought here, creating a large-weekly payroll, if the $200,000 fund is raised. Reports of the solicitors the first of the week showed that between $60,000 and $70,000 had been secured, with less than a third of the prospective list interviewed. The Chamber of Commerce had prepared a list of near 1000 persons within the city who were able to invest in this laudable enterprise, but other census-takers and statisticians figure there are at least 2000 such persons, including those in the surrounding country who are vitally interested in the development of the city. There are hundreds of thousands of dollars in idle money here, and no better investment could be found for it than by using it to help increase the pros- the delegates cisco: delegates-atRepublican from Callresident Callassociation, Porter, first member of the committee, Los california secregrower and ey, Fresno. Estes, presiU., Berkeley. e from each districts were Senator Fred Denn C. MurH. Bergerlam G. Lee, S. Butler, California onto, and W. Shrell Hale, D. E. F. Easlinehan, San Johnson, San C. Pardee, fornia, Oakambe, BerkeW. Giddings, McClure, Visary M. Ayer, Commissioner Charles F. Collins and two assistants in the county's campaign to wipe out the squirrel pest. "This fight," said Brock, "will continue, as will the fight against injurious weeds, until we have succeeded in making Orange county one of the cleanest and most desirable counties in Southern California. In some instances in the past a few ranchers have neglected to join wholeheartedly in the fight to eliminate pests and as a result squirrels and other rodents have multiplied rapidly. During the month of January, however, excellent progress was made by Deputy Commissioner Collins and his assistants, and ranchers have been persuaded to make strenuous efforts to eradicate the pests. Considerable effort has also been expended in destroying injurious weeds. In our fight against rodents we have used the following amounts of poison grain, carbon bisulphide and jute balls: 1,686 pounds of poison barley; 89 gallons of carbon bisulphide; 3,930 jute balls. This combination, we find brings excellent results. Our inspectors have also devoted much time to orchard inspection. We are making every effort to get fumigators into infested groves at the proper time, so that good results will be possible in our fight to control black and red scale. We are finding that most of the purple scale is in the egg and fumigation against this pest will result in a poor kill. The citrus spider, too, has come in for close attention by our field workers. Considerable spray work has been done in a n effort to eliminate this pest. Lime-sulphur and oil sprays are being used. This pest is quite severe in most of the orchards of Commerce hade prepared a list of near 1000 persons within the city who were able to invest in this laudable enterprise, but other census-takers and statisticians figure there are at least 2000 such persons, including those in the surrounding country who are vitally interested in the development of the city. There are hundreds of thousands of dollars in idle money here, and no better investment could be found for it than by using it to help increase the prosperity, wealth and population of the city. It is predicted that by Saturday night the thermometer at the flagpole will have run up well into the six-figure list. where fumigation has killed off the natural enemies. Our quarantine work has increased so rapidly it takes the major part of the inspector's time in some districts. Several infestations of dangerous insect pests were intercepted during the past months. Inspection included 23,000 fruit and nut trees, 10,000 grape cuttings, 20,000 berry plants, 27,000 garden and ornamental plants, 19 carloads of potatoes and nearly 7,000 miscellaneous plants. During January we procured and released nearly 15,000 predators and parasites at our Anaheim insectary. This included 10,475 cryptolaemus and 3,500 orcus chapybeus. This work is progressing nicely, and we believe our insectary will be well able to take care of the spring increase of citrophilus mealybug." The Palace Meat Market on East Center, established many years ago by William Schumacher, has quit business, the stock and fixtures being moved away.