anaheim-gazette 1925-09-24

GROWTH OF ANA Total for 1910 4,268 Total for 192 5,525 Today estimated at 12,000 VOLUME LV THOS. CRAWFORD I MAN MISSING FOR TWO MONTHS FOUND ON STREETS OF SAN JOSE Suffering From Amnesia, Had Lost Identity and Was Working in Cannery—Now Assistant Editor of Newspaper APPREHENSION relative to the fate of Thomas Crawford was set at rest last week, when his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hartranft, discovered him walking down a street in San Jose. These two, as well as the other members of his family, have been bending every effort to find some trace of him since his sudden and mysterious disappearance on the tenth of July. One of the strangest features of the case is that although official peace officers and private sleuths have been endeavoring to locate him for the past two months, he has been walking upright among his fellow men within a day's journey of his home, all unconscious of the fact that he was the object of search throughout Southern. Little Girl Killed In Auto Accident Unlighted Car Parked in Road- A set at rest last week, when his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hartranft, discovered him walking down a street in San Jose. These two, as well as the other members of his family, have been bending every effort to find some trace of him since his sudden and mysterious disappearance on the tenth of July. One of the strangest features of the case is that although official peace officers and private sleuths have been endeavoring to locate him for the past two months, he has been walking upright among his fellow men within a day's journey of his home, all unconscious of the fact that he was the object of search throughout Southern California. Mr. and Mrs. Hartranft live at Gilroy, and last week they were passing through San Jose in a car, on their way to San Francisco. Suddenly Mrs. Hartranft caught sight of her lost father walking down the street. She pointed him out to her husband, who sprang from the car and accosted him. Mr. Crawford was bewildered at first, but he finally recognized both Glen and his wife, although his recollection of the past was hazy and almost obliterated from his memory. He finally recalled the members of his family, and was solitous concerning their welfare. Mrs. Hartranft immediately wired her mother here that Mr. Crawford had been found, and his sons, George and Donald, motored up to San Jose to see him. At first he did not recognize them, but after a couple of hours his memory brightened and he knew them for his sons. As a few questions indicated that his mind was a blank relative to his whereabouts during the past two months, no effort has been made to get information from him regarding his wanderings. Mr. Crawford was garbed in a workman's clothes, and it was found that he had been employed in a canning plant at San Jose for three weeks subsequent to the date on which he was found. As he insisted on holding his job, no effort was made to restrain him, but after he had worked three or four days longer, Mr. and Mrs. Hartranft persuaded him to quit the job and go to their home at Gilroy. Learning that a daily newspaper was being established in the town, he offered his services to the proprietor and assisted in getting out the first issue. His work was so satisfactory that he was given a permanent position on the paper, and his relatives have hopes that getting back into his old harness will eventually completely restore his memory. This is an occupation for which he is so ably fitted. His mind is as vigorous as ever, but there is a cloud over his memory. It is not completely obscured, however, as he was living under his own name, and after an effort recognized the members of his family. It was merely a case of amnesia. There were no scars or marks on him to indicate that he had been assaulted. The fact that he associated with his fellow men for two months, retaining his own name, while search was being made for him, and was not identified, indicates that he showed no evidence of mental disarray. Mr. Crawford left his home here on Little Girl Killed In Auto Accident Unlighted Car Parked in Roadway Cause of Smashup Frances Quiroz, 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Quiroz of 119 Thalia street, was so badly injured in an automobile accident Sunday evening that she died several hours later at the county hospital. The accident occurred on the highway between Buena Park and Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. Quiroz and children had been spending Sunday at the home of Pete Leon, in Los Angeles, and Leon was bringing them home in his car. On the road, shortly after passing Buena Park, a sedan parked in the road without lights, suddenly loomed up before them. In order to avoid a collision, León turned his car into the ditch. It was overturned, and all the eight occupants received injuries, but little Frances was the only one seriously hurt. It was found that her skull was fractured. The driver of the sedan sped away in the darkness without offering aid to the injured persons, and efforts are being made by the sheriff's office to learn his identity. An inquest was held over the child by Coroner Brown at Backs, Terry & Campbell's chapel, Tuesday. William Hetebrink Killed in Accident William Hetebrink, foreman of the city street department of Fullerton, was instantly killed when the truck in which he was riding was struck by a Union Pacific gasoline car Wednesday evening. Sidney Wilson, who was driving the truck, was seriously injured, and John Ray, who was riding with them, escaped by jumping just as the car struck the truck. All three were employees of the city's street department and were returning to headquarterers after finishing the day's work. Hetebrink was a member of one of the oldest families in northern Orange county. He was 45 years of age, and leaves a widow, Mrs. Hattie Hetebrink. His aged mother, Mrs. William Hetebrink is still living at Fullerton. She is one of the pioneers of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arthur have returned from a month's outing in the northern part of the state. Although every effort was made to find him, knowing no reason why he should voluntarily disappear his numerous friends here were apprehensive owners. Mr. Marshall and the other officers were elected by Joe Skidmore was named president; H. H. Hennessy vice-president, and B. G. secretary-treasurer. Roy W. Peacock, resident, was elected as mayor of Laguna board. Mr. Marshall of the town & Marshall is a vice-principal Chamber of Commerce in Laguna school district just returned from a formia, Oregon, Was British Columbia. According to Mr. Miority of the property here the beach front have willingness to catafilar or porperty line of this from the land side of recently built. This was the possibility of that the beach ever being bui Entertain Guide At Silver West A social event of more interest was the celebration twenty-fifth wedding at Wednesday last by Mr. William Falkenstein, which reunion at which 28 men family, all of whom younger ones were presenting of this popular cation Ana, 25 years ago, at bride's mother Mrs. Ha A wedding dinner was Ellis Club at 6 p.m., at Harris, brother of Mr. was toastmaster. Mr. absent in Europe for fishing cure at Marlenb from his travels at 5 Wednesday, just in time place at the banquet master, where his wife cause of much merger. After dinner the guest home of Mr. and Mr on Broadway, which decorated in silver and by pink "Here a short gram was given by Miss lace and Mrs. Leah P Falkenstein also giving on the plano. The furious moved back and dancing in. Later the large we gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ku cut and punch was serve some wedding gifts were among them, framed in an original poem, printed natively by hand, very rounded by a beautiful ballet collar based on the Walt Falkenstein, who in this ANAHEIM'S BRICK FACTORY IN PROSPEROUS CONDITION It is asserted by those interested in geological research that Mother Nature required a couple of million leisure years in making the sandstone that forms a considerable part of the Santa Ana mountains. It is interesting to know that the Orange County Brick and Tile Company, located on West La Palma street, Anahiem, is producing the same geological combination every 24 hours in the form of building brick. An analysis of the mountain sandstone and one of the Orange county company's building bricks both result in the same answer. The process involved in the manufacture of this modern building material is almost a complete departure from the old, well-known method of making brick. The materials used are sand, lime and cement. Sand is brought into the plant by means of a cable dredge and is taken from the old bed of the Santa Ana river. It passes through a large mixer, where cement and lime are added in proper proportions. The mixture is sprayed with water and worked through a press under 5000 pounds pressure. The bricks are cured by steam, in a great retort, where they remain a period of 24 hours. Two grades of bricks are produced, the facing brick, used in exposed work on buildings, and the common building brick. Both grades are white, unless coloring matter is added in the mixing process for special purposes. Since the brick company started operations, about two and a half years ago, the plant management has been in the hands of W. J. Carmichael, F. A. Kralse is the president of the company. The capacity of the plant is 40,000 bricks per day. Nearly all the product is consumed in Orange county. This firm made the common brick used in the construction of the Grand Central Market in Santa Ana and several other prominent buildings here. Hetebrink was a member of one of the oldest families in northern Oranga county. He was 45 years of age, and leaves a widow, Mrs. Hattie Hetebrink. His aged mother, Mrs. William Hetebrink is still living at Fullerton. She is one of the pioneers of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Arthur have returned from a month's outing in the northern part of the state although every effort was made to find him. Knowing no reason why he should voluntarily disappear his numerous friends here were apprehensive that some mishap had befallen him. It is a great relief to them to know that he has been found, and is in excellent health, and they are confident that time will restore his memory, as amnesia is only a temporary aliment. Mrs. Crawford and her family will probably move to Gijroy in a short time and make a home for him. Among those present Mrs. Falkenstein, Stan Edith Falkenstein, Mr. Epstein, Mr. and Mrs. J Miss Marian Wallace Pemberton of this city; Alvin Asher, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Feo Naum Mr. and Mrs. Philip Harris, Melville Harris Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mrs. Herbert Anker, Schmid and Herman Bernardino; Mr. and Miss Helen Harris of L Mrs. Joseph Spitzer of LADIES' GYM The ladies' gym class every Monday evening school, had a very successful last Monday. Many new joined since the summer every one is showing thusiasm in the work the games. At the next meeting start a series of volle Mrs. Dorathea Russick is the capable instructor to join the class attend the next meetin AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, September 24, 1925 ORD IN NEWSPAPER WORK Propose Public Playground for Orange County ACQUISITION of the entire beach front from Sleepy Hollow to Heisler's Point as a permanent playground for the people of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties seems assured by the elevation of A. B. Marshall to the presidency of the Laguna Beach reality board. Mr. Marshall has been the champion of playgrounds and parks and started the present movement for the securing of the beach front through co-operation of the property owners. Mr. Marshall and the entire ticket of officers were elected unanimously. Joe Skidmore was named first vice-president; H. H. Henshaw, second vice-president, and B. Clyde Mackey, secretary-treasurer. Roy W. Peacock, retiring president, was elected as member of the state executive committee from the Laguna board. Mr. Marshall of the firm of Pettos & Marshall is a vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce and clerk of the Laguna school district. He has prepared an ordinance calling a bond election for April 7, at which the people of Orange county are asked to authorize the issue of $1,200,000 for aid in COUNTY HARBOR BOND ELECTION APRIL 7 ELECTION ORDINANCE FINALLY COMPLETED BY DISTRICT ATTORNEY Issue of $1,200,000 Asked for Aid in Construction Work—Proposal Handicapped by Universal Sentiment Against Further Indebtedness—Will Get Little Support in Northern End of County, It Is Predicted District Attorney Nelson has prepared an ordinance calling a bond election for April 7, at which the people of Orange county are asked to authorize the issue of $1,200,000 for aid in Traffic Officer Has Position of Unusual Hazard THE California traffic officer was today revealed as having the most hazardous of all professions in records of the division of motor vehicles, which show five killed and 40 injured within two years in an average force of less than 150 men. An honor roll, posted by the division today, shows these officers were killed or injured in every case while in performance of their duty. Three men were shown to have been badly hurt while seeking to intercept drunken drivers. Of those killed, Clarence Pickett of Madera county was shot by two thugs he had stopped with a stolen automobile. G. S. Mathews of Orange county; James B. Powers of Solano, and H. L. Gillispie of San Benito were killed in collisions, while W. R. Valentine of San Diego died from a fractured skull received in line of duty. "Few people know the risk these men take daily in keeping the highways safe from reckless and criminal drivers," said Will H. Marsh, chief of the division. "There is hardly a Mr. Marshall and the entire ticket of officers were elected unanimously. Joe Skidmore was named first vice-president; H. H. Henahaw, second vice-president, and B. Clyde Mackey, secretary-treasurer. Roy W. Peacock, retiring president, was elected as member of the state executive committee from the Laguna board. Mr. Marshall of the firm of Pettos & Marshall is a vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce and clerk of the Laguna school district. He has just returned from a tour of California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. According to Mr. Marshall, a majority of the property owners along the beach front have expressed a willingness to establish a building or porperty line of the beachfront from the land side of the board walk recently built. This would preclude the possibility of that portion of the beach ever being built upon. Entertain Guests At Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Falkenstein Celebrate Last Wednesday A social event of more than ordinary interest was the celebration of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, on Wednesday last, by Mr. and Mrs. William Falkenstein, which was a family reunion at which 28 members of the family, all of whom, except several younger ones, were present at the wedding of this popular couple in Santa Ana, 25 years ago, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Harris. A wedding dinner was served at the Elks Club at 6 p.m., at which Herman Brother, brother of Mrs. Falkenstein, was toastmaster. Mr. Harris has been absent in Europe for five months, taking the cure at Marienbad. He arrived from his travels at 5:30 o'clock on Wednesday, just in time to take his place at the banquet table as toastmaster, where his witty sallies were the cause of much merriment. After dinner the guests returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Falkenstein, on Broadway, which was beautifully decorated in silver and green, relieved by pink. Here a short musical program was given by Miss Marlan Wallace and Mrs. Leah Pemberton. Mrs. Falkenstein also giving several numbers on the piano. The furniture was then moved back and dancing was indulged in. Later the large wedding cake, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Epstein, was cut and punch was served. Many handsome wedding gifts were received, and among them, framed in heavy silver an original poem, printed and illuminated by hand, the verses being surrounded by a beautifully painted symbolic border, the work by Stanley Falkenstein, who in this beautiful piece Issue of $1,200,000 Asked for Aid in Construction Work—Proposal Handicapped by Universal Sentiment Against Further Indebtedness—Will Get Little Support in Northern End of County, It Is Predicted District Attorney Nelson has prepared an ordinance calling a bond election for April 7, at which the people of Orange county are asked to authorize the issue of $1,200,000 for aid in the construction of Newport harbor. While a deep harbor at Newport would, no doubt, be of considerable advantage to the people of Orange as well as the back counties, if its creation hinges upon the outcome of this bond election the hopes of the promoters have undoubtedly gone aglimmering. People are bonded and taxed to the limit of endurance now, and are disposed to resent any efforts to saddle them with additional debt. They will vote against a bond issue without even considering the merits of the proposal, because they are unalterably opposed to adding further to their tax burden. Anaheim has voted down two or three bond propositions for needed improvements in or own city during the past two or three years, therefore it is absolutely certain that the voters of this city will refuse to sanction the issuance of a large block of bonds for improvements at Newport Beach. Fullerton will be just as emphatic as Anaheim in opposing the issue, and as Santa Ana, which was relied upon by the harbor propagandists to carry them to success. recently voted down a proposition for the extension of its own water system, it is evident that little help can be expected from that city. Nobody disputes the claim that the entire county would eventually benefit by the construction of a commercial harbor at Newport, but this is an opportunity time to ask the people to bond themselves heavily for the purpose of constructing it. Selection of a date has been delayed for several months, partly in order to allow time for settlement of tide land rights, which it is said are now in a fair way toward satisfactory adjustment in the courts. With this obstacle apparently out of the way, the supervisors recently agreed tentatively that the April date should be selected for the election. Two weeks ago, the district attorney was asked to prepare the ordinance. All tide land questions are expected to be out of the way before the election date arrives. A 4-5 tide basis has been practically agreed upon between the county and the Irvine company with respect to the meander line, and a friendly suit will be filled in Superior court in near future to establish the line, it is said. The county will bring the suit against the Irvine company. The legal steps taken to test out validity of the harbor act, under which the election will be called also will be concluded before April. It is understood. Of those killed, Clarence Pickett of Madera county was shot by two thugs he had stopped with a stolen automobile. G. S. Mathews of Orange county; James B. Powers of Solano, and H. L. Gillispie of San Benito were killed in collisions, while W. R. Valentine of San Diego died from a fractured skull received in line of duty. "Few people know the risk these men take daily in keeping the highways safe fromreckless and criminal drivers," said Will H. Marsh, chief of the division. "There is hardly a man in the force who has not been in one or more smashups. They are compelled to ride their motorcycles at high speed at all hours and under all kinds of weather conditions because motorists still insist on breaking the laws." "Considering that $4 per cent of our men have been killed or hurt in less than two years, I know of no job quite so hazardous as being a traffic officer." Our County Display At the State Fair Thirteen First Prizes Captured by the Exhibits Well satisfied with the results accomplished, Secretary Harry Welch of the Harbor Chamber of Commerce, has returned from the state fair at Sacramento, where Welch, with J. R. Hunt of Brea, had charge of Orange county's display. The chief feature of the Orange county exhibit was the relief map showing Orange county and the surrounding territory. The map, with its series of illuminated towns and cities attracted a lot of notice, and the oranges, lemons and other agricultural and horticultural products received a lot of favorable attention. The time for preparation of the exhibit was very short and it was only at the earnest solicitation of Hon. Justus Craamer and Supervisor Willard Smith, both of Orange, that Orange county was represented at all. A vote of thanks is due these men for the county being represented among the great displays which were installed by more than half of the counties of the state; and some of the county exhibits were wonderful in the extreme. Welch says: "The material for a striking display is in Orange county, and only needs to be gathered together at the right time and stored in the right place and exhibited in an attractive way to secure for Orange county a world favorable attention and advertising. In the present display oranges, lemons, limes, peppers, pimentos, walnuts, beans, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, bulbs, sugar beets, avocados and other products and several varieties of each of the products exhibited considerable comment. These features were gathered together by storken drivers." and stale for is not acquainted with a cowboy,and cow country. School officials facing peculiar face practice for school age to be nut harvest. Registration numbers of M stayed away from pose difficulty of this plained lies in school districts been made to dren including supplies and h for lack of suf not be put to it. It was pointed there are five children teachers have proper attendance be filled to pro plained. In no loss resulting maintenance or ment for a disp hearten includes supplies and h for lack of suf not be put to it. While cognizant that it is absol children of ce assist their pu forthe family where undue use ofthe permission authorities. Orange county motorcycle dep record they month of August was received by Henry S.War squad from thento mento. Orange county third best squigles and Sand first and second according to W that Los Angeles on duty and Sa while Orange o seven men. The report s 189 arrests Orange county month and totalof $2,390. The average gram was given by Miss Marian Wallace and Mrs. Leah Pemberton, Mrs. Falkenstein also giving several numbers on the plano. The furniture was then moved back and dancing was indulged in. Later the large wedding cake, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Epstein, was cut and punch was served. Many hand-some wedding gifts were received, and among them, framed in heavy silver an original poem, printed and illuminated by hand, the verses being surrounded by a beautifully painted symbolical border, the work by Stanley Falkenstein, who in this beautiful piece of art displays great ability. Stanley is taking a post-graduate course in architecture at Berkeley, and came down for his parents' anniversary, returning to college the next day. Mr. and Mrs. Falkenstein are receiving the congratulations of their many friends, who indulge the hope that they may be spared to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Falkenstein, Stanley Falkenstein, Edith Falkenstein, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Epstein, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kustiner, Miss Marian Wallace and Mrs. Leah Pemberton of this city; Mrs. Eda Asher Alvin Asher, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Foo Nauman of El Monte; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Harris, Harold Harris, Melville Harris of Redlands; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Anker, Mrs. Charles Schmid and Herman Harris of San Bernardino; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Harris, Miss Helen Harris of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Joseph Splitzer of Hanford. LADIES' GYM MEETING The ladies' gym class, which meets every Monday evening at the high school, had a very successful meeting last Monday. Many new members have joined since the summer season, and every one is showing a lot of enthusiasm in the work, as well as in the games. At the next meeting it is planned to start a series of volleyball games. Mrs. Dorfathea Russick of Santa Ana is the capable instructor. Ladies planning to join the class are urged to attend the next meeting. All tide land questions are expected to be out of the way before the election date arrives. A 4-5 tide basis has been practically agreed upon between the county and the Irvine company with respect to the meander line, and a friendly suit will be filled in Superior court in the near future to establish the line, it is said. The county will bring the suit against the Irvine company. The legal steps taken to test out validity of the harbor act, under which the election will be called also will be concluded before April, it is understood. Under a prearranged plan with County Clerk J. M. Backs, the county will bring a mandamus action against Backs to "compel" him to issue the call for an election. The Supreme court is expected to hear the matter in November, and its decision will settle the legal question involving the harbor act. The harbor bond ballot will carry two proposals, one of $650,000 for harbor entrance repairs, and another of $550,000 for inside improvements. News of the departure of Dr. J. Allan Geissinger, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, to a new field of work will be received by almost universal regret by the citizens of Anaheim. Regret over his removal is not confined to members of his own congregation, but people of all denominations will be sorry to see him leave. For the past five years Dr. Geissinger has been pastor of the White Temple church, and during his residence here he has not been backward in doffing his coat and battling for the right in civic, as well as church affairs, whenever warriors were needed. He practically doubled the church membership since his arrival, five years ago, and has made it one of the largest congregations in the county. He leaves behind him a record never surpassed by any minister within the history of Anaheim. Being an aggressive fighter in the cause of the right, he has probably alienated the good opinion of a few people, but the great body of Anaheim's citizens, irrespective of their religious beliefs, respect and honor him for the enemies he has made. Dr. Geissinger has been transferred to the Hollister Avenue church at Pasadena, and the good wishes of Anaheim's 12,000 people will go with him to his new charge. Rev. B. S. Haywood, for five years stationed at Riverside, but who for the past year has been stationed at the Wilshire Avenue church, Los Angeles. The material for a striking display is in Orange county, and only needs to be gathered together at the right time and stored in the right place and exhibited in an attractive way to secure for Orange county a world of favorable attention and advertising. In the present display oranges, lemons, limes, peppers, pimentos, walnuts, beans, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, bulbs, sugar beets, avocados and other products and several varieties of each of the products exhibited considerable comment. These features were gathered together by Murray Horne of the county horticultural commissioner's staff. In addition to farm products, the exhibit contained a working model of an oil well and a miniature artesian well feature, with a constant flow of water." Orange county's exhibits captured 13 first prizes. The state fair this year had the largest number of visitors by 20,000 than it has for several years, and the fair features especially the agricultural displays are reported to be the best for a long time. There are over two million more automobiles than telephones in daily use in the United States. There are 17,740-236 cars in operation while the number of telephones is 15,369,454. This means there are 100 motor cars for every 86 telephones. Filling a long by the recent paralysis is that crippled child Orange county pervious of Dr Harry Schott geles specialis ducted under t pied Children' Orange county the county law school author Parent-Teacher tions of the coe The clinic op Gallant-in attache to begin tha had been filled mostly Mexico facts of infant Both Dr. Ga volunteered tha pled Children' tirely free o ETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 50 WORK AT GILROY CITY TRUSTEES NOW DEFENDANTS IN SUIT FOR HEAVY DAMAGES M. L. Harbison, the Restless Cowboy, Demands $10,000 From Board Because of Injury to His Reputation by Recent Charges VIDENTLY, M. L. Harbison is a man who does not believe in permitting a town to stagnate and its people to grow listless and stale for want of a little excitement. Personally, The Gazette is not acquainted with Mr. Harbison, but we are told he was once a cowboy, and that he drifted into Anaheim from the Wyoming cow country. In the good old days, according to the writers of School Heads Face Mexican Problem Registration Light Because of Walnut Harvest song and story, the picturesque cowboy of the plains, who could not abide a hundrums and quiet existence, was in the halls of riding a calico cayuse through a town, yelling like a Comanche Indian and puncturing holes in the atmosphere with a couple of six guns. This was his method of wakening a town from its lethargic slumbers and giving its people a little diversion. In these Volatile days, however, the law School Heads Face Mexican Problem Registration Light Because of Walnut Harvest School officials in the county are facing peculiar problems as a result of the practice of allowing children in the school age to be employed in the walnut harvest. Registration records show that large numbers of Mexican children have stayed away from school for the purpose of working in the orchards. The difficulty of the situation, it was explained, lies in the fact that in many school districts ample provisions have been made to take care of these children, including employment of teachers, supplies and housing facilities, which for lack of sufficient attendance cannot be put to an advantageous use. It was pointed out that in one place there are five teachers for about 20 children, while in another district five teachers have but 40 children. With proper attendance these classes would be filled to proper limits, it was explained. In addition to the economic loss resulting from this condition, the maintenance of buildings and equipment for a disproportionate number of children adds to the overhead expense. While cognizance is taken of the fact that it is absolutely necessary for the children of certain Mexican families to assist their parents in earning money for the family, there are instances where undue advantage is being taken of the permission granted by the school authorities. Orange County's Motorcycle Squad Orange county members of the state motorcycle department are proud of the record they have achieved for the month of August, the report of which was received here yesterday by Captain Henry S. Warner, head of the local squad, from the state office at Sacramento. Orange county is credited with the third best squad in the state. Los Angeles and San Diego counties taking first and second place. This was done, according to Warner, through the fact that Los Angeles county has 41 officers on duty and San Diego county has 14, while Orange county works with only seven men. The report shows there was a total of 189 arrests made on the roads by Orange county officers during the month and that the defendants paid a total of $2,390.15 in justice courts. The average amount collected in song and story, the picturesque cowboy of the plains, who could not abide a humdrum and quiet existence, was in the habit of riding a calico cayuse through a town, yelling like a Comanche Indian and puncturing holes in the atmosphere with a couple of six guns. This was his method of wakening a town from its lethargic slumbers and giving its people a little diversion. In these Volstead days, however, the law does not permit a man to effervence and advertise his exuberant spirits in any such manner; consequently, Harbison is compelled to use such methods as are still open to him in his efforts to stir up a little wholesome excitement to season the quietude of the passing days and contribute something to the gaiety of life. Harbison jumped into prominence, several months ago, by filing a suit of ouster against the city tridents. His only charge against the members of the board was that they had hired an ex-convict for chief of police. Of course, he may have been animated by a laudable desire to keep the city government pure and above reproach, but it is the general belief that he was acting as a goat for the Ku Klux, who were in an unreasonably antagonistic frame of mind because their brother klansmen had been ousted from their seats at the council table by those same members. After Judge Williams had listened to the evidence by the prosecution, he halted proceedings of the trial, kicked the whole thing out of court, and made a few sarcastic remarks that failed to improve the temper of the klansmen who were supporting Harbison. Later, Harbison was arrested on complaint filed by A. W. Franzen, city trustee, which charged him with perjury and criminal libel because of his sworn accusation against the trustees. This was thrown out of court by Judge Williams on the ground that it had not been presented to the grand jury, and the court had no jurisdiction in a criminal case until the grand jury had acted upon it. The merits or demerits of the case had nothing to do with its dismissal. In fact, it can yet be taken up and carried to the court through its proper channel. But after several weeks' meditation, Mr. Harbison has come to the conclusion that somebody owes film some money because of his court experience. He figures that by reason of his arrest on a criminal charge, his reputation in the community was damaged to the extent of $5000, and he also considers that it will require another $5000 to heal the mental anguish he is undergoing because of the accusations made against him. He has, therefore, made out a little bill for $10,000 and filed suit in Superior court, asking the court to collect it from Perry W. Mathis, Godfrey Stock, W. D. Grafton, As.W. Franzen and L. E. Miller, the five councilmen of the city of Anaheim. ORTHOPEDIC WORK AT ORANGE COUNTY HOSPITAL Filling a long-felt want, accentuated by the recent outbreak of infantile paralysis, is the orthopedic clinic for crippled children established at the Orange county hospital, under the supervision of Dr. Alfred E. Gallant and Harry Schott, two well-known Los Angeles specialists. The work is conducted under the auspices of the Crippled Children's Relief Association of Orange county, in co-operation with the county health department, the school authorities, and the different Parent-Teacher Association organizations of the county. The clinic opened last week, with Dr. Gallant-in attendance. Long before the doctor and assisting nurses were ready to begin the work, the waiting-room had been filled with crippled children, mostly Mexicans, who showed the effects of infantile paralysis. Both Dr. Gallant and Dr. Schott have volunteered their services to the Crippled Children's Relief Association entirely free of charge, a fact which is greatly appreciated by the different organizations which have worked for the establishment of the clinic. Co-operating with the specialists in charge of the clinic are the physicians and surgeons in the county, who as a body have volunteered their services to the cause. In turn, the board of supervisors, on the recommendation of Dr. V. G. Presson, county health officer, and Dr. Harry E. Zaiser, superintendent of Orange county hospital, have appropriated a certain amount for the purchase of necessary orthopedic instruments, braces, etc., as may be prescribed by the doctors. The clinic has been established in the hope that it will make possible the treatment, and as near cure as possible, of that large percentage of children, who, because of indigence of parents, would otherwise be deprived of medical attention. Dr. Zaiser declared. It is not intended to be patronized by children of parents who are in position to pay for such treatment.