anaheim-gazette 1925-06-11

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LV SUIT AGAINST CITY COURT DECLARES DRY RAID BILL ILLEGAL FEES DEMANDED OF CITIES BY "INVESTIGATORS" UNCOLLECTABLE Stanley Chapman's Temporary Injunction Made Permanent by Judge Williams—Anaheim Saved $2800 by Decision—Starbuck, Stuelke and Myers, Who Conceived the Dance, Left to Pay the Fiddler. Declaring that the notorious "dry raid" pulled off in this county last December was unlawfully and illegally conceived, and that the operators had Wife Somewhere In Russia; Hubby Asks for Divorce A Russian romance that went on the rocks was revealed in Superior court Monday, with the filing of a divorce action by Morgan J. Jones, against Nina Jones, who is a resident of Moscow, Russia. Jones charges desertion and, in an affidavit attached to his complaint, claims that he has been unable to locate his wife in Russia, in order to serve her with summons of the court. Although he has received word that she is "somewhere in Moscow," mail addressed to her supposed place of residence, 216 Metropolo hotel, Moscow, was returned to him, unclaimed, he said. The ill-fated Jones' romance dates back to war times, when the two Americans were wed in the bolshevik capital. November 12, 1917. Their happiness lasted but a few months, according to the husband's complaint. His wife deserted him March 9, 1918, less than four months after their marriage, he charges. Attorney P. J. Branicle of Los Angeles is counsel for Jones in the di- JUDGE R. W Not a Syllabic Were G CH Suit against the trust charging them with no price, and demanding brought in Judge Will day, proved to be a Williams showed impatiate the trial at the inability plainants to introduce dence and, after all the in, dismissed the case the defense. Not a scll was presented to show had been guilty of an law, and the judge was because the Valuable t should be occupied by matter. There is gloom in Ku Klux Klan—great Two signal and overw Stanley Chapman's Temporary Injunction Made Permanent by Judge Williams—Anaheim Saved $2800 by Decision—Starbuck, Stuelke and Myers, Who Conceived the Dance, Left to Pay the Fiddler. Declaring that the notorious "dry raid" pulled off in this county last December was unlawfully and illegally conceived, and that the operators had violated the law and were guilty of criminal acts. Judge R. Y. Williams handed down a scorching decision Thursday, denying Edward S. Ward, "private investigator," authority to collect a bill for $2800 presented to the city of Fullerton. Similar bills had been written against the city of Anaheim, the city of Santa Ana and the city of Huntington Beach. It is understood that they had never been presented, as Captain Stanley Chapman filed an injunction suit to stop payment by the city of Fullerton, and the others were held in abeyance, awaiting the court's decision. Judge Williams made the temporary injunction permanent in his decision Thursday, and the four bills, amounting in all to $11,200, will never be paid. Somebody has lost considerable money by this decision, but Mr. Ward and his four associates who conducted the raid have little cause to grieve over the financial outcome of the deal. His four assistants—his wife Mrs. Beverly Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Wall and a man named Martin—were arrested shortly after the raid, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, Ivory Shields of Santa Ana, inasmuch as they had persuaded him to purchase a bottle of liquor for them, had drank it on the spot, then pinched the boy for bootlegging. They were convicted, but secured a new trial, which will come up at some future date. At the trial of these people Ward testified that he had already been paid $9000 by Starbuck, Myers and Stuelke, or their associates, for their 65 days' work in the raid. Of course, the men who paid the money expected to be reimbursed by the four cities, but their hopes have gone agilimering. Ward and his ales had been appointed deputies by Chief Eells of Fullerton, and the appointments were illegal and made for the purpose of permitting them to unlawfully impersonate officers. "A great many good people believe that in the detection of a certain class of offenses, the commission of other crimes are warranted, but that is not the law," said the opinion. "While one may be in sympathy with the case in which Ward labored, and for any lawful work in that respect he should be praised, on the other hand, if in such detection he violates the law, he should be censured accordingly. All good citizens should be in favor of the enforcement of law by all parties, whether it is the detection of liquor law violators, impersonating officers, appointing deputies." Jackson May Be Chief of Police Recovering From Serious Injury, Considers Offer Made to Him by Trustees C. E. Jackson, former sheriff of Orange county, is considering the acceptance of the position of chief of police of this city. He drove over from Santa Ana yesterday afternoon and was in conference with a number of friends regarding the appointment. He drove his car over unassisted, and walked about on one crutch. It had not been generally known that Jackson sustained a fracture of several bones by a fall while pruning a shade tree in front of his residence on November 29 last. His right leg was broken below the knee, his right arm was broken near the shoulder, his right collar-bone was broken and his right shoulder dislocated. He is recovering the use of his leg; but suffers pain at times in the ankle. From his other injuries he has entirely recovered. Jackson's name was suggested to the city trustees as chief of police by a number of his personal friends. He has been in conference with members of the board and is understood now to have the appointment under consideration. If he accepts the position, he will come free from any entangling alliances and will treat every citizen with strict impartiality that has ever characterized his course as a peace officer in this county. Jackson is one of the best known officers in the Southwest. He was sheriff of Orange county for many years, and was theretofore a police officer at Santa Ana. He has to his credit the killing of Ira Jones, one of the worst murderers and desperadoes who ever infested this county with his presence. Jones began his misdeeds in Orange county by committing rape, and he killed Deputy Sheriff Bob Squires, who went after him with a posse. He also shot and permanently crippled two other men. Jackson was constable of Santa Ana at the time, and while other officers were scouring the San Joaquin hills for the murderer he located Jones hiding behind a large boulder. He engaged in a word that she is somewhere in Moscow," mall addressed to her supposed place of residence. 216 Metropolo hotel, Moscow, was returned to him, unclaimed, he said. The ill-fated Jones' romance dates back to war times, when the two Americans were wed in the bolshevik capital. November 12, 1917. Their happiness lasted but a few months/according to the husband's complaint. His wife deserted him March 9, 1918, less than four months after their marriage, he charges. Attorney P. J. Branicle of Los Angeles is counsel for Jones in the divorce proceedings. Jackson May Be Chief of Police Recovering From Serious Injury, Considers Offer Made to Him by Trustees C. E. Jackson, former sheriff of Orange county, is considering the acceptance of the position of chief of police of this city. He drove over from Santa Ana yesterday afternoon and was in conference with a number of friends regarding the appointment. He drove his car over unassisted, and walked about on one crutch. It had not been generally known that Jackson sustained a fracture of several bones by a fall while pruning a shade tree in front of his residence on November 29 last. His right leg was broken below the knee, his right arm was broken near the shoulder, his right collar-bone was broken and his right shoulder dislocated. He is recovering the use of his leg; but suffers pain at times in the ankle. From his other injuries he has entirely recovered. Jackson's name was suggested to the city trustees as chief of police by a number of his personal friends. He has been in conference with members of the board and is understood now to have the appointment under consideration. If he accepts the position, he will come free from any entangling alliances and will treat every citizen with that strict impartiality that has ever characterized his course as a peace officer in this county. Jackson is one of the best known officers in the Southwest. He was sheriff of Orange county for many years, and was theretofore a police officer at Santa Ana. He has to his credit the killing of Ira Jones, one of the worst murderers and desperadoes who ever infested this county with his presence. Jones began his misdeeds in Orange county by committing rape, and he killed Deputy Sheriff Bob Squires, who went after him with a posse. He also shot and permanently crippled two other men. Jackson was constable of Santa Ana at the time, and while other officers were scouring the San Joaquin hills for the murderer he located Jones hiding behind a large boulder. He engaged in a word that she is somewhere in Moscow," mall addressed to her supposed place of residence. 216 Metropolo hotel, Moscow, was returned to him, unclaimed, he said. The ill-fated Jones' romance dates back to war times, when the two Americans were wed in the bolshevik capital. November 12, 1917. Their happiness lasted but a few months/according to the husband's complaint. His wife deserted him March 9, 1918, less than four months after their marriage, he charges. Attorney P. J. Branicle of Los Angeles is counsel for Jones in the divorce proceedings. Jackson May Be Chief of Police Recovering From Serious Injury, Considers Offer Made to Him by Trustees C. E. Jackson, former sheriff of Orange county, is considering the acceptance of the position of chief of police of this city. He drove over from Santa Ana yesterday afternoon and was in conference with a number of friends regarding the appointment. He drove his car over unassisted, and walked about on one crutch. It had not been generally known that Jackson sustained a fracture of several bones by a fall while pruning a shade tree in front of his residence on November 29 last. His right leg was broken below the knee, his right arm was broken near the shoulder, his right collar-bone was broken and his right shoulder dislocated. He is recovering the use of his leg; but suffers pain at times in the ankle. From his other injuries he has entirely recovered. Jackson's name was suggested to the city trustees as chief of police by a number of his personal friends. He has been in conference with members of the board and is understood now to have the appointment under consideration. If he accepts the position, he will come free from any entangling alliances and will treat every citizen with that strict impartiality that has ever characterized his course as a peace officer in this county. Jackson is one of the best known officers in the Southwest. He was sheriff of Orange county for many years, and was theretofore a police officer at Santa Ana. He has to his credit the killing of Ira Jones, one of the worst murderers and desperadoes who ever infested this county with his presence. Jones began his misdeeds in Orange county by committing rape, and he killed Deputy Sheriff Bob Squires, who went after him with a posse. He also shot and permanently crippled two other men. Jackson was constable of Santa Ana at the time, and while other officers were scouring the San Joaquin hills for the murderer he located Jones hiding behind a large boulder. He engaged in a word that she is somewhere in Moscow," mall addressed to her supposed place of residence. 216 Metropolo hotel, Moscow, was returned to him, unclaimed, he said. The ill-fated Jones' romance dates back to war times, when the two Americans were wed in the bolshevik capital. November 12, 1917. Their happiness lasted but a few months/according to the husband's complaint. His wife deserted him March 9, 1918, less than four months after their marriage, he charges. Attorney P. J. Branicle of Los Angeles is counsel for Jones in the divorce proceedings. Jackson May Be Chief of Police Recovering From Serious Injury, Considers Offer Made to Him by Trustees C. E. Jackson, former sheriff of Orange county, is considering the acceptance of the position of chief of police of this city. He drove over from Santa Ana yesterday afternoon and was in conference with a number of friends regarding the appointment. He drove his car over unassisted, and walked about on one crutch. It had not been generally known that Jackson sustained a fracture of several bones by a fall while pruning a shade tree in front of his residence on November 29 last. His right leg was broken below the knee, his right arm was broken near the shoulder, his right collar-bone was broken and his right shoulder dislocated. He is recovering the use of his leg; but whatthe prosecutor Charles B. Nichols, police.The appointing officeofcitymaintowerforfillingthesircuitthatex-covictandthatcognizantofthefactployedhim.Meewithpointsonthewhichtheprosecutorgleanedfromtheex-chiefnotclear.Nicholshouldthenhewasacapt testimonialreceivedpriortohisappointmentsherriff'sofficeinLouishewhewasadepartymemberunimpeachablethermore.itissaid,bondissuedbyasurveytheevidencethatneowasanuprigemaintainedofficialsimpersonatingofficersappointingdepu "A great many good people believe that in detection of a certain class of offenses,the commission of other crimes are warranted,但thatisnotthelaw,"saidtheopinion."WhileonemaybeinsympathywiththecaseinwhichWardlabored,andforanylawfulworkinthatrespectheshouldbepraised.ontheotherhand,fiflInsuchdetentionheviolatesthelaw,他shouldbecensured accordingly.Allgoodcitizensshouldbeinfavoroftheenforcementoflawbyallparties,theyisthedetectionloughlawlawviolators,mimpersonatingofficersappointingdepu" High Price For Oran H.E.HuntPaysValencia C.F.Skirvin.,1501Santa Ana,madeknowhehad solda20-acregrovetoH.E.HuntCerritosavenue,two "A great many good people believe that in the detection of a certain class of offenses, the commission of other crimes are warranted, but that is not the law," said the opinion. "While one may be in sympathy with the case in which Ward labored, and for any lawful work in that respect he should be praised, on the other hand, if in such detection he violates the law, he should be censured accordingly. All good citizens should be in favor of the enforcement of law by all parties, whether it is the detection of liquor law violators, impersonating officers, appointing deputies or allowing demands." "There is an attempt in the briefs to criticize the plaintiff for bringing this action, but one of our Supreme courts has said, in an action brought by a taxpayer to restrain unlawful expenditures: 'In such cases where officers neglect to do their duty, the wrong need not go unredressed so long as there is a single taxpayer with courage and public spirit enough to set the judicial machinery in motion.'" "The court's decision is based on the showing that, as cited in the opinion, Ward had undertaken the work after a conference with Eells and certain private citizens, presumed to be William Starbuck and other Klan leaders, and had been assured by Eells that the city council would pay his claim. There was no direct agreement with the council, which did not know of the matter until Ward's demand was filed. Ward and his aides were subsequently appointed deputy marshals by Eells, but their appointments were not filled with the city clerk until afterward, nor approved by the city council, as required by law. "The claim of Ward is illegal on a very serious ground. Under the arrangement made with the marshal... it was agreed and followed up that there at least should be an... there at least should be an illegal appointment of Ward and his detectives as deputies. All parties were aware that no valid appointment could be made without the filing of appointments with the city clerk and approved by the trustees. In fact, the blanks used for appointment called attention to this fact. "Whether Ward and his aides were appointed deputies legally or illegally, however, they were precluded in either case from collecting pay for their services. If legally appointed, the opinion showed, their employment was controlled by provisions of section 880 of the Municipal Corporations act, which says that the city marshal may appoint deputies 'subject to the approval of the board of trustees,' whose 'only compensation shall be fees for the service of process, which shall be the same as though allowed to the marshal.'" High Price For Oran H. E. Hunt Pays Valencia C. F. Skirvin. 1501 Santa Ana, made known he had sold a 20-acre grove to H. E. Hunt Cerritos avenue, two of Anaheim. The orated two miles east Rio Vista avenue, and of the best groves in five hundred dollars total of $110,000, was. While orange grow high as $6000 an acre yet it is said that the Skirvin grove marks war deals. The grove has no frost. It is stated that on the trees has its worth $25,000. Mr. Hunt is an orgenerer, having been work for 26 years in already is the own oranges, and the grove makes his on 65 acres. Mr. Skirvin expends Sarta Ana, although disclosed the line of pects to enter. The deal was effected and J. L. Swartha estate dealers. Five acres of orange Orange and owned Liggett were sold to Santa Ana for $13,000 Sutton and Ray Job of Salisbury & Auburn deal. A German selen earthworms sing and something very much they certainly have go with it. AHEIM GAZETT Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 11, 1925 CITY TRUSTEES WAS ON JUDGE R. Y. WILLIAMS DISMISSES OUSTER CASE WITHOUT LISTENING TO THE DEFENDANTS' SIDE Not a Syllable of Evidence Produced to Show That the Councilmen Were Guilty of the Charges Brought—Costs of Suit Charged Against M. L. Harbison, Complainant Suit against the trustees of Anaheim, charging them with malfeasance in office, and demanding their removal, brought in Judge Williams' court Friday, proved to be a fiasco. Judge Williams showed impatience throughout the trial at the inability of the complainants to introduce pertinent evidence and after all their testimony was in, dismissed the case without hearing the defense. Not a scintilla of evidence was presented to show that the trustees had been guilty of an infraction of the law, and the judge was evidently peeved because the valuable time in his court should be occupied by such a frivolous matter. There is gloom in the ranks of the Ku Klux Klan—great gobls of gloom. Two signal and overwhelming defeats Nichols had been subpoenaed, but finding him absent. Attorney Webb asked for a bench warrant for his arrest. Judge Williams issued the warrant and a deputy went out to serve it. He found that the ex-chief had left Anaheim many days before, and is now serving as chief of police in an important Massachusetts city. He was not available, therefore, and the trial had to proceed without him. Attorney Webb was compelled to rely on three unimportant witnesses—City Clerk E. B. Merritt, City Manager J. W. Price and Charles Harrison, real estate man. Knowing the futility of going to trial unless better evidence than they were able to give could be secured, Webb asked for a postponement of the trial, but this the judge denied. The court ruled that it could not be entered as evidence. This ended the case. The court told Webb that if he had any evidence to submit that would prove his contention he would listen to it, if not he would dismiss the case. But Webb was through. His employer, Mr. Harbison, had made serious charges against the city government of Anaheim and could not produce a syllable of evidence to substantiate them. All the members of the city's legislative body were dragged into court, although they were guilty of no offense. The news was broadcast throughout the country that cluster proceedings had been filed against the five councilmen of Anaheim because of malfeasance in office, and the whole proceedings, apparently, was probably a concocted Williams showed impatience throughout the trial at the inability of the complainants to introduce pertinent evidence and, after all their testimony was in, dismissed the case without hearing the defense. Not a scintilla of evidence was presented to show that the trustees had been guilty of an infraction of the law, and the judge was evidently peeved because the Valuable time in his court should be occupied by such a frivolous matter. There is gloom in the ranks of the Ku Klux Klan—great gobls of gloom. Two signal and overwhelming defeats in one week in the courts of the land is calculated to break the spirit of the confiding follovers of the chief and to undermine their belief in his infallibility. This last was an ignominious defeat, and when the cards were all on the table and the complaint's hand laid bare, men marveled that anybody would carry such a serious charge to court, supported by such filiny evidence. M. L. Harbison was the man who filed the suit and made the charges, but it is believed he was acting only in behalf of the Klan. W. P. Webb was employed by Harbison to prosecute the charges. Webb filed the suit, but when it came up for trial the attorney discovered to his dismay that, while the complainant was adept at filing a charge against people of high standing, he was woefully derelict in the matter of furnishing evidence to substantiate the charges. One of the leading witnesses upon which the prosecutors relied was Charles B. Nichols, former chief of police. The appointment of Nichols to the office of city marshal was the ground for filling the suit. It was stated in the complaint that Nichols was an ex-convict and that the trustees were cognizant of the fact before they employed him. These were the two vital points on which the complaint rested, but what the prosecution expected to clean from the ex-chief's testimony is not clear. Nichols has repeatedly denied that he was a convict, and the testimonials received by the trustees prior to his appointment, both from the sheriff's office in Los Angeles, where he was a deputy for two years, and from his old home in Olean, N. Y., where he had served as sheriff, gave him an unimpcachable character. Furthermore, it is said, he filed a $50,000 bond, issued by a surety company, with the board and that itself was sufficient evidence in the eyes of the trustees that no was an upright citizen. New Office Building For Emily Street Another old-time building is giving way to modern progress. The residence on Emily street, across the alley from the Masonic Temple, is being demolished and a modern office building will be erected on the site. This old California bungalow has stood for generations, and was becoming decrepit. Its last tenant was J. A. Stimson, the watch maker, who, some weeks ago, gathered up his household gods, and a number he would listen to it, if not he would dismiss the case. But Webb was through. His employer, Mr. Harbison, had made serious charges against the city government of Anaheim and could not produce a syllable of evidence to substantiate them. All the members of the city's legislative body were dragged into court, although they were guilty of no offense. The news was broadcast throughout the country that cluster proceedings had been filed against the five councilmen of Anaheim because of malfeasance in office, and the whole proceedings, apparently, was probably a concocted scheme to discredit them. Mr. Harbison, no doubt, was influenced by the fact that he would receive $2500 in case he won the suit, but was out nothing if he lost. If that is the case, he made a miscalculation, because the judge, in dismissing the suit, assessed the costs against Harbison. His Klan friends who partied with $10000 to pay for the memorable "dry raid" last December will probably dig up to pay the court costs in this case. This is a cruel world. It's just one darned thing after another with these good people. City Attorney Welsl and Homer G. Ames acted as attorneys for the trustees, but it is the opinion of all the people that they didn't earn their fees. They were not given an opportunity to show their hands. As an aftermath of this trial, M. L. Harbison, the man who swore to the warrant against the trustees, is now under bond to appear in court and answer to the charges of perjury and criminal lbel. A. W. Franzen, city trustee, laid the complaint before District Attorney Nelson Monday, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was taken before Judge Charles Kuchel Monday afternoon, but was released on bond, his hearing being set for June 30. The complaint charges that Harbison expressed in writing, knowingly, that the trustees before appointing Charles B. Nichols city marshal were fully aware that he had a criminal record. If Harbison escapes punishment, such as is provided by the laws of California, he will have to prove that Nicholis is an exconvict and that the trustees knew it before they appointed him marshal. He failed woefully to prove these points at Friday's trial. The city trustees are of opinion that it is time they began defending themselves against scurrilous attacks and false accusations. Discuss Methods Of Pest Control Spraying vs. Fumigation, Subject at Citrus Institute Citrus growers of Orange county and Southern California will have an opportunity of hearing progress reports on the pest control situation in the citrus industry of Southern California by examining methods of pest control. High Price Paid For Orange Grove H. E. Hunt Pays $110,000 for Valencia Ranch C. F. Skirvin, 1501 North Broadway, Santa Ana, made known Monday, that he had sold a 20-acre Valencia orange grove to H. E. Hunt, who resides on Cerritos avenue, two miles southwest High Price Paid For Orange Grove H. E. Hunt Pays $110,000 for Valencia Ranch C. F. Skirvin, 1501 North Broadway, Santa Ana, made known Monday, that he had sold a 20-acre Valencia orange grove to H. E. Hunt, who resides on Cerritos avenue, two miles southwest of Anaheim. The orange grove is located two miles east of Anaheim, on Rio Vista avenue, and is said to be one of the best groves in the county. Fifty-five hundred dollars per acre, or a total of $110,000, was paid for the grove. While orange groves have sold as high as $6000 an acre in Orange county, yet it is said that the price paid for the Skirvin grove marks the peak for post-war deals. The grove has never suffered from frost. It is stated that the present crop on the trees has been estimated as worth $25,000. Mr. Hunt is an experienced orange grower, having been engaged in that work for 26 years in Orange county. He already is the owner of 45 acres of oranges, and the acquisition of this grove makes his orange groves total 65 acres. Mr. Skirvin expects to remain in Sarta Ana, although he has not as yet disclosed the line of business he expects to enter. The deal was effected by W. J. Elliott and J. L. Swarthaus, Anaheim real estate dealers. Five acres of oranges located in West Orange and owned by Mrs. Dorothy Liggett were sold to D. P. Leonard of Santa Ana for $13,000 last week. W. H. Sutton and Ray Johnston of the firm of Salisbury & Aubrey negotiated this deal. A German scientist declares that earthworms sing and that the rhythm is something very much like jazz. And they certainly have the jazzy wiggle to go with it. New Office Building For Emily Street Another old-time building is giving way to modern progress. The residence on Emily street, across the alley from the Masonic Temple, is being demolished and a modern office building will be erected on the site. This old California bungalow has stood for generations, and was becoming decrepit. Its last tenant was J. A. Stimson, the watch maker, who, some weeks ago, gathered up his household gods, and a number of watches belonging to other people, and started for his old home in Texas. He was halted by Chief Nichols before he got out of town, and the watches were taken away from him, after which he was allowed to continue his journey. The property has been purchased by S. W. Todd, superintendent of the Industrial Fuel Supply Company. He has taken out a permit for the construction of an office building to cost $14,000. Edison Company Cuts a Melon "Regular quarterly dividend checks on the 6 per cent and 7 per cent preferred stock of the Southern California Edison Company will reach Anaheim and vichy June 16, 1925," said District Manager Deimling today. This dividend amounts to $405,963 and is distributed almost exclusively in central and Southern California, where it flows into local trade channels and stimulates local business. Since starting the active sale of its stock to the public in 1917, the consumer-partners of the company have increased in number from a bare 2000 to over 70,000. "Everything points to a fine year for the Edison company," said Mr. Deimling. "We have had an exceptionally wet winter in the Big Creek-San Joaquin district, and the completion of the Florence Lake tunnel has done away with the danger of a power shortage resulting from a protracted drought." Discuss Methods Of Pest Control Spraying vs. Fumigation, Subject at Citrus Institute Citrus growers of Orange county and Southern California will have an opportunity of hearing progress reports on the pest control situation in the citrus industry of Southern California by experts who are in contact with these problems. The subject of "Spraying vs. Fumigation," which has held the center of the stage in pest control for a number of seasons, will be presented again at the Annual Summer Citrus Institute, to be held June 26 and 27, at the Anaheim high school. Among the speakers who will handle the pest discussions are H. J. Quayle, entomologist; Citrus Experiment Station; R. S. Woglum, entomologist; California Citrus Growers' Exchange; A. A. Brock, horticultural commissioner of Orange county; H. J. Ryan, horticultural commissioner of Los Angeles county, and Harry Smith, entomologist; Citrus Experiment Station. A progress report on the development in citrus spraying as compared with fumigation will be rendered at this time. Each year brings on new experiments in pest control, and it appears that the experiences of 1925 will furnish some pertinent information on this important subject. The ultimate purpose of the discussions at the Citrus Institute is to direct pest control measures along economical lines. All citrus growers should reserve June 26 and 27 to attend the important sessions of the institute. Illinois spiritualists are holding their annual conference, and one-of-them predicts that radio will present take the place of the medium as a means of communicating with the departed. We are going to work right away to construct a supernaturaldyne receiving set. Bry spent his many friends soon returning waiting for one of his occupancy fleece occurred number of peared before ridiculousous court house they should body have even but when the clerk's mentions there for their office report of the shortly forty of the county other officials their testing capability of the county on the annals given them in his official in t ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 35 AS ONLY A FARCE Legacy Depends On Youngster's Good Record What sort of chap is Raymond Shaffer, 17, of Ventura? Upon the answer to that question depends a decision by a Santa Ana bank, which means nearly $5000 to Raymond. It's a case of virtue being, not alone its own reward. If Raymond has been "living an honest, upright and industrious life," he gets a share of his grandfather's estate, amounting to $4747. If the bank, which is named executor of the estate, finds that young Shaffer is not honest, upright and industriously, he gets $25. The conditions attached to the inheritance were made by the grandfather, David R. Shaffer of Westminster, who died May 29. A petition to probate the will has been filed in Superior court by the Orange County Trust and Savings Bank of Santa Ana. The estate, valued at $14-240, was left to three heirs equally, if young Raymond meets the conditions imposed by his late grandsire. The other two heirs are Joseph V. Shaffer of Los Angeles, son of the deceased, and Vesta D. Chappell of Columbus, Ohio, a daughter. ANAHEIM FRUIT TOPS EASTERN MARKET GLORIANAS SELL FOR $9.65 PER BOX IN NEW YORK MONDAY Walnut Crop in This Section Expected Best in Many Years—Outstrips Last Year’s Crop. According to Manager Ross of Growers’ Association—Crop Is Earlier Than Usual, and Harvest Expected to Begin Middle of September. Although the rainfall in this section was light this season, being only one-half of a normal precipitation, Anaheim ranchers are not suffering to any ap- Bry Williams Here; Sees Many Friends Former County Clerk Has Scores Of Amigos Delighted to Meet Him Bry Williams of Santa Ana, cashier of the First National Bank of that city, was in town on Saturday afternoon driving with Mrs. Williams and meeting with scores of friends who are always delighted to see him. For a number of years Bry was county clerk of Orange county, and was known as one of the most capable and efficient clerks in the state of California. He resigned the office to accept a position as cashier of the First National Bank of Santa Ana and has come to be known as one of the most sagacious bankers in the Southwest. He is a brother of Judge Roger Y. Williams of the Superior court, whose fame as a jurist has spread far and wide throughout the land. Previous to his election to the bench, Judge Williams was dean of the Orange county bar, and is widely known as one of the foremost lawyers in the country. He has recently rendered decisions in two important cases which are of paramount interest to the people of this section. These are referred to extensively elsewhere in this paper, and needless to say, are perpendicularly correct, as his decisions always are. He goes to the root of both questions involved, and their perusal is commended to our readers. These two gentlemen have lately been bereaved by the loss of their aged parents, who were pioneers of Orange county, and who passed away full of years and honors, mourned by every one who had the pleasure of knowing them. A rumor has been in circulation recently that Judge Williams would retire from the bench at the close of his term, but so insistent has been the demand on the part of the people that he continue in the office that he now so acceptably fills, that he may reconsider his determination to retire to his fine orange and lemon grove at San Juan, which is one of the loveliest and most productive ranches in the county. The Walnut Crop in This Section Expected Best in Many Years—Outstrips Last Year's Crop. According to Manager Ross of Growers' Association—Crop Is Earlier Than Usual, and Harvest Expected to Begin Middle of September. Although the rainfall in this section was light this season, being only one-half of a normal precipitation, Anaheim ranchers are not suffering to any apparent extent. Prices of oranges are exceptionally high, and the Valencia crop is a good one. G. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association, reports that two cars of fruit from his house brought the record price of the season in New York on Monday. A car of Glorianas sold for $9.65 per box at the auction, and a car of Delicias brought $9.15, the second highest price out of 50 cars that were sold. Manager Walter Ross of the Walnut Growers' Association, reports that this year's walnut crop will probably be a record-breaker, going far ahead of last year's crop. The crop on the trges is unusually heavy, and so far as indications point now, the quality will be good, as the trees are in splendid condition. The crop also is earlier than usual, and he expects harvesting to begin the middle of September. While the rainfall in this particular section was light, there will be no shortage of irrigation water as the rain and snow in the mountains was heavy, and there will be an abundance of water. Ranchers in Orange county have no cause for complaint. The annual meeting of the directors and stockholders of the California Walnut Growers' Association, the Walnut Growers' Company and the Walnut Growers Spray Manufacturing Company will be held today at the California Walnut Growers' Association building on East Seventh street, Los Angeles, Mr. Ross announced. He is a director of the association. The meeting, he said, will be one of the most important ones in many years. Among the matters to receive attention will be the annual report of General Manager Thorpe, a new set of bylaws for central, and a new marketing agreement between central and the locals, and a uniform marketing agreement between locals and the growers. The session is expected to last all day. Real Estate Moving In This Section Following announcement of the sale of C. F. Skirvin's grove, near Anaheim, at a record-breaking price, came the news that Zaiser Brothers had purchased the Beers property near this city, making the fifth ranch they now own near Anaheim. The consideration is not made public. Eygabroad and Fisher and Harold Clairmont, real estate dealers, were Real Estate Moving In This Section Following announcement of the sale of C. F. Skirvin's grove, near Anaheim, at a record-breaking price, came the news that Zaiser Brothers had purchased the Beers property near this city, making the fifth ranch they now own near Anaheim. The consideration is not made public. Eygahroad and Fisher and Harold Clairmont, real estate dealers, were jointly concerned in a transfer. B. Williams sold his fine residence on Cherry avenue, in the Eygahroad addition, to E. A. Wilmsen of Placentia, through the agency of these two real estate offices. The S. M. Kistler Realty Company are bending all their energies in the interest of Capistrano Beach, a new city already begun on the coast near San Juan Capistrano. Mr. Kistler reported this morning that already $250,000 worth of property has been sold in the new townsite and that an energetic building program is under way. Work has already begun on the pike buildings, including a bathhouse, dance pavilion, etc., and a 40-foot promenade is being constructed between the proposed pike and the beach, he states. RAISE THIS MAN'S SALARY County Purchasing Agent Slabaugh was in town yesterday, and becoming lost in the intricate mazes of a great city, wandered into this office to get his bearings. We told him where to head in at. Mr. Slabaugh is making a great reputation for himself as county purchasing agent, and has no trouble in getting the county job printing done at less than half its cost, with other printers crowding his office, eager to do this work for less money. He is saving the county thousands of dollars, and we suggest that the supervisors raise his salary. He's a valuable man on the job, and the county sure made a find when they employed him. Call again, Slabaugh!