anaheim-gazette 1925-11-26

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was..... 2,268 Total for 1920 was..... 5,525 Today estimated at.....12,000 VOLUME LVI ANAHEIM’S PROGRAM OUTLINE OF IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED BY CITY GOVERNMENT City Manager Price Gives Some Figures on Past and Tells What Is Hoped to Be Accomplished in the Future THE following statement of what the city government is planning in the way of additional street paving and the extension of the ornamental lighting system has been prepared by City Manager J. W. Price: In paving, Anaheim can be proud of its past policy of street improvements, for the work we have now installed is a credit to the administration under which it was constructed. The first pavement Anaheim installed was in 1909 and the pavement is still in good condition, and that is the pavement on Los Angeles and Center streets. From time to time pavement has been laid on various streets and no failures are recorded, except Lincoln avenue, which was resurfaced this Marauders Drop 38-Pound Turkey In paving, Anaheim can be proud of its past policy of street improvements, for the work we have now installed is a credit to the administration under which it was constructed. The first pavement Anaheim installed was in 1909 and the pavement is still in good condition, and that is the pavement on Los Angeles and Center streets. From time to time pavement has been laid on various streets and no failures are recorded, except Lincoln avenue, which was resurfaced this summer. We are convinced, however, that on Lincoln avenue this was not the fault of the pavement nor was it due to any carelessness on the part of anyone connected with the paving, but was due to faulty foundation; that is, a number of feet in depth had been disturbed and the pavement was laid on this unsettled soil. In this street there were sewer irrigation, water main and gas line trenches just below the pavement, and it was impossible to consolidate the soil to this depth for a good foundation. In the past few years there has been considerable activity among our sister municipalities to construct permanent roads, and same has been done even at the peak prices they have had to pay. Anaheim has been more conservative, bidding her time until an opportunity presented itself to make these improvements when the prices were lower. The trustees now consider that this time has arrived, and in the past few months have made a survey of the immediate territory and its pavements and are unanimously of the opinion that Anaheim is considerably behind the average municipality in the matter of pavements. From a financial standpoint it may seem hard to some people to make these improvements at this time, and finance the undertaking, yet we think this is offset by the prices of pavement that we can secure at this time. It is the consensus of opinin among those connected with the paving business that we have reached the low level of prices, as the trend of prices on the last few jobs has been upward. Another idea that it is necessary to carry out is that we have enough pavement laid at one time to make up an attractive proposition for contractors, and there is no doubt in our minds but that a saving can be shown the property owners by this method of procedure. Contractors are looking for the larger jobs, as they have a considerable overhead in getting onto a job and, if this can be distributed over a larger paving job, the price of course will be lower. At the present time our method of collecting taxes is based on valuation, and the property fronting on improved streets is assessed the same as property on unimproved streets, which is fundamentally wrong. Some day taxation will be changed so that property will be assessed for the upkeep and improvement of the streets directly in front of the property such as grading oiling. Marauders Drop 38-Pound Turkey A. Berghofer’s Trusty Shotgun Helps Recover Prize Bird Anton Berghofer, whose turkey ranch three miles southwest of town, on the Garden Grove road, contains 700 Thanksgiving birds, was the scene, on Sunday evening last, of an attempt by four white marauders to rob his two turkey pens, separated some little distance one from the other. As Mr. Berghofer and his family returned to their residence from their east pen, just after dark, the furious barking of a watchdog warned him that something was wrong outside. Seizing his shotgun, he and his son repaired hastily to where the dog was engaged in driving off twothieves. He heard the men rustling the branches of walnut trees in their hasty departure, and he sent a charge of buckshot over in their direction. An investigation showed that a 38-pound turkey had been taken from one of the coops, but it was later recovered in the walnut orchard, where the thieves had dropped it in their flight. It was too heavy for them to carry away. He soon heard their filly racing down the road. He heard the men conversing, and is of the opinion that they were whites. As Mr. Berghofer left his residence his hired man, seizing another shotgun, ran toward the west pen, where two white men were hastily making off in the darkness. He sent a charge of buckshot after them for old acquaintance sake. None of the birds were stolen. A year ago the ranch was robbed of 65 turkeys, many of them being prize birds. A good description has been secured of the men, who are believed to be operating out of Los Angeles, and the sheriff is working on the case. PAINFUL ACCIDENT Miss Wilma McFadden, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. McFadden of Placentia, has been at home for two weeks as a result of a fracture of the left elbow while playing at school. It has been found that the elbow was fractured in two places and that there are two fractures in the forearm. She was engaged in carrying a little playmate during recess and accidentally fell and sustained the serious injury. She will probably be detained at home for several weeks. The little girl is quite popular among her playmates, and among grownups as well and closely approximates its walls are thick enough for the bell pepper. The "topepo" is better shipper and kind of its parents. Hybridization was where others had sible—but was done done by Luther Bu mous horticulturist experiment. Botanists and blossom related species, or developed along different closed. O'Keefe believe onto the relationship tomate and the peppers. Y.M.C.A. Con For the Com Organization Per Appointment President Frank M. Y. M. C. A. on Monday following committee of fiscal year: House—Herman L Mrs. M. E. Beebe, Mrs land, Rev. O. R. Schr Boys’ Work—M. E. J. H. Whitaker, W. H Haywood, Arthur G Grange. Relligious Work—Dr chairman; Rev. Tho Perry Mathis. Physical Work— chairman; Warren A Schneider; L. E.'Suth Fischer. Women's Advisory Schweinfest, chairma Yungbluth, Mrs. Chal M. E. Beebe, Mrs. H J. P. Brastad, Mrs. Jo Dorothy Sutherland. Foreign Work—Rob man; E. C. Kendrick Bode. Young Men's Work Schmid, chairman; M. S. Alsp, Henry Ramn Mexican Work—Dr chairman; J. A. Henle Miss D. R. Mackey, C Educational Work chairman; M. A. Gaul Ledbetter, Ernest I. C Chamberlain. Information Service chairman; Franklin H R Blakeley, Lloyd Ro Thrift Committee chairman; H. M. Adbilt E. M. Smith, E Clayes, Horace Benja E. A Hargrove, Forr Loudon, Rev. H. G S Falkenstein, Charles Gauer, Tom McFadden STONY-HEARTED SHERIFF'S MEN CONFISCATE THANKSGIVING CHEER Following a gun battle, engaged in between federal officers and bootleggers, 100 cases of Thanksgiving liquor, smuggled into this county, were confiscated and two men arrested, according to a report from Los Angeles. The battle and the capture was said to have been made on a lonely dirt road near the Irvine station. Federal officers have been working in Orange county for the last several days with Sheriff Jernigan's men, but no report of such a battle or of the "catch" has been reported to the sheriff's office here and, if any arrests were made, the prisoners apparently were taken to Los Angeles. They were not booked at the Orange county jail. Sheriff's officers knew nothing of the battle or the arrest of two men. An automobile and a truck, the former loaded with 27 cases and the latter with 91 cases of liquor, fell into the Lans' of the dry officers after a dozen inmates had been fired by the officers and runners, according to the report. The men said to have been arrested were Joe Thomas and Frank Durfee. Durfee recently finished a nine months' jail sentence in San Francisco for rum running, according to the report. Federal men in Los Angeles had received a report that 1000 cases of liquor were to be landed from an alleged British rum ship, and that the booze was to be taken to Los Angeles from some landing place in Orange county, inland. Several men, detailed to capture the shipment, secreted themselves along the San Diego highway, near Irvine, the report says. They waited for hours and were about ready to return to Los Angeles; when a light from an automobile appeared on a dirt road approximately a mile from where they were hidden. The officers rushed to the intersection of the dirt road and highway just as the truck and another machine arrived there, and the pistol battle began. Durfee was captured first and handcuffed to his machine, while officers gave chase to the automobile, which had beat it hasty retreat. It was captured further down the road. Postoffice Man To Have According to word master Whitaker, the partament has decreed that he should have their kind of uniform. "There is to be no on Christmas," said "That means that parish Christmas distribution an office not later than and certainly not morning of December." "For that reason, cry of 'mail early' year than it has ever of the post office our parcels at least two has been their custom. If you have been allow the parcel to reach be delivered, I'd suggest of making it eight days. For many years, most all day Christmas worked until 11 o'clock carriers are not to re-office at all on Christmas. The postmaster said are well under way Christmas business exe NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 26, 1925 PROGRAM FOR STREET AND Tomato, Pepper Cross Produces New Vegetable THE "topepo," combining the qualities of the tomato and the pepper, is the newest addition to the vegetable kingdom. The "topepo" is the result of the search of J. F. O'Keefe, now a rancher of Cupertino, for health after a physical breakdown due to an attack of influenza. The new vegetable ranges in color through green to yellow and to red. On shape it more nearly resembles the tomato, but in taste it more closely approximates the pepper. Its walls are thicker, making it more successful for stuffing than the bell pepper. The "topepo" is asserted to be a better shipper and keeper than either of its parents. Hybridization was accomplished where others had not found it possible—but was done by hand as is done by Luther Burbank, more famous horticulturist, in many of his experiments. Botanists and biologists claim only related species, or those which developed along different lines can be HEAVY INCREASE IN SALES OF NEW CARS ORANGE COUNTY BUYS 56 PER CENT MORE THAN A YEAR AGO Total Sales of New Passenger and Commercial Cars in October was 461. Placing the County Eighth in the State in Number and First in Percentage of Gain—Total Increase Over Last October Was 35 Pct. That the past year has been a prosperous one in Orange county and Southern California is indicated by the increase in automobile sales during the month of October over the record of a Many Mexicans Being Deported From County IGHT Mexicans were deported from Orange county last week and seven are known to have left on their own accord, according to a statement made by immigration officials working in the county. Most of those who fled the county lived on the Irvine ranch. Those deported had been detained in the Orange county jail, following their roundup by the government men. One Mexican family of seven living in the Placentia neighborhood will be deported this week. It was said, and another family of three, residing in Santa Ana, will be deported in the near future, the officers declared. Both families are public charges, and it is understood that the smaller family desires to return to its native country. The other family, which, for some time has been drawing money from the county as a public charge, is paid to own two automobiles. The family will be deported as soon as the necessary papers are received. The immigration officials are los- Y.M.C.A. Committees For the Coming Year Organization Perfected by the Appointment of Workers President Frank N. Gibbs of the Y. M. C. A. on Monday announced the following committee appointments for the fiscal year: House—Herman Loehr, chairman; Mrs. M. E. Beebe, Mrs. Dorothy Sutherland, Rev. O. R. Schroeder; Boys' Work—M. E. Beebe, chairman; J. H. Whitaker, W. H. Bonney, Dr. B. S. Haywood, Arthur G. Porter, R. J. Grange; Religious Work—Dr. H. A. Johnston, chairman; Rev. Thomas H. Walker, Perry Mathis; Physical Work—Charles Pearson, chairman; Warren Ashleigh, Edward Schneider, L. E. Sutherland, Rev. O. A. Fischer; Women's Advisory—Mrs. Charles Schwinfeest, chairman; Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth, Mrs. Charles J. Fay, Mrs. M. E. Beebe, Mrs. H. H. Armbrust, Mrs. J. P. Brastad, Mrs. John H. Rudd, Mrs. Dorothy Sutherland; Foreign Work—Robert Easton, chairman; E. C. Kendrick, Rev. A. G. Hole; Young Men's Work—Rev. G. G. Schmid, chairman; M. D. Falkner, Evan S. Alsip, Henry Ramm; Mexican Work—Dr. H. D. Newkirk, chairman; J. A. Henle, Robert Sanchez, Miss D. R. Mackey, C.E. Lopez; Educational Work—H.W.Lewis, chairman; M.A.Gauer, Rev.Virgil K.Ledbetter, Ernest I.Okamoto, J.Clark Chamberlain; Information Service—H.W.Faris, chairman; Franklin Howatt, Dr.Walter R.Blakeley,Lloyd Roas; Thrift Committee—A.B.McCord, chairman; H.M.Adams,F.A.Yungbluth, E.M.Smith,R.B.Young,J.A.Clayes,Horace Benjamin,E.E.Smith,E.A.Hargrove,Forrest Fowler,Lotus Loudon,Rev.H.G.Schmelzer,William Falkenstein,Charles Eygabroad,M.A.Gauer,Tom McFadden; Postoffice Men Total Sales of New Passenger and Commercial Cars in October was 461.Placing the County Eighth in the State in Number and First in Percentage of Gain-Total Increase Over Last October Was 35 Pct. That the past year has been a prosperous one in Orange county and Southern California is indicated by the increase in automobile sales during the month of October over the record of a year ago.According to Motor Registration News, 451 now passenger and commercial cars were sold in Orange county during the month, an increase of 56 per cent over the same month last year.The county now takes eighth place in the list of counties in the increase in number of cars sold but stands first in percentage of increase. Analyzing the October registration of new cars,the News says: Final figures for the month of October proved an entirely different situation to many who believed and predicted that this month would not come up to the usual batting average.Instead, it has proved to be the largest month of the year in total number of passenger cars delivered.The peak reached was 19,685 in the stateThis condition partly exists due to deliveries now starting on the Ford car. The passenger car increase for October,1925,over October,1924,amounts to 36 per cent or,salta to 5270.The total sales of October,1924 were 14,415whereas in the month just closed they amounted to 19,685. The northern California counties increased their passenger car sales 1507 over the 6447 sales of last yearThis increase in percentage amounts to 23 per cent. Southern California claims the largest end of the business in the passenger car field.inasmuch as their increase amounts to 47 per cent,或3763 registrations.The total for October,1924was 7968,and in October,1925,they registered 11,731It also can be said to be the largest total reached in Southern California in any one month this year.Combining the sales of passenger and commercial cars,the state total reaches 21,483.as against 15,790 in October a year ago.The increase in this case amounts to 5693.or 35 per cent. Northern California in percentage.increased 25 per cent while in Southern California it amounted to 44 per cent.The sales increase in northern California on the same classification.namely passenger and commercial cars is 1792.,while that of Southern California is 3901.Last year's comparative figures for northern California was 7667,and in the 11 southern counties 8723.,while in October of this year northern California sales total reached to 8859and Southern California to 12,624. The commercial car industrywhen viewed separately.shows a grand state total of 1798This is an increase of 423 over the 1375 reached in October,1924. Former Resident Called by Death Mrs.Jennie Parker Lockhart Dies at Los Angeles Home Mrs.Jennie Parker Lockhart,a pioneer resident of Anaheim,died at the home of her daughter,Miss Fannie Lockhart,在Los Angeles,Sunday night.us the result of injuries received in a fall. Mrs.Lockhartwho was 86 years of age,suffered a fracture of her hip in a fall two weeks ago.Up to the time of her injury she had been active.despite her age,and the decline in healththat preceded her death is held due to the accident. Fifty-two years ago Mrs.Lockhartwith her husband and children,came to California from their home in Pittsburgh,Pa.The couple had been married in 1856 on a farm at Bellville,.Ind.Mrs.Lockhart marrying the older of two brothers-Levl Jessup Lockhart.Her younger sister a short time latermarried the younger brother.Thomas J.Lockhart.The latter couple live in Los Angeles,making their home at 1929 Lovelace avenue. The two brothers came to Californiaat the same time and first settled at Anaheim where they entered the cattle business as partners They then moved to Pasadena and were among the founders of that city.After several years residence in Pasadena,both brothers moved to Los Angeles. In November,1904Levi Lockhart died and his widow continued to make her home in Los Angeles where her children had grown up and settled.A son.Olis Lockhart,four years prominent in Los Angeles financial and real estate circles,died in 1920 and since that time Mrs.Lockhart made her home with her daughter. Besides the daughter and sister,Mrs.Lockhart leaves two brothers,j.E.ParkerOrange,and Ed Parker,Santa Ana;and two granddaughters,Mrs.Ethel Lockhart Thompson,2171 Highland avenue,and Mrs.Kathleen Lockhart Manning,prominent in Southern California musical circles who lives at Postoffice Men To Have Holiday According to word received by Postmaster Whitaker, the post office department has decreed that mail carriers are to have their Christmas just as though they were civilians not in any kind of uniform. "There is to be no delivery of mail on Christmas," said the postmaster. "That means that parcels arriving for Christmas distribution ought to be in an office not later than December 23, and certainly not later than early morning of December 24." "For that reason, the usual holiday cry of 'mail early' means more this year than it has ever meant. Patrons of the post office ought to mail their parcels at least two days earlier than has been their custom in previous years. If you have been allowing six days for the parcel to reach its destination and be delivered, I'd suggest the advisability of making it eight days this year." For many years, mail carriers worked all day Christmas. Last year they worked until 11 o'clock. This year, carriers are not to report at the post office at all on Christmas day. The postmaster said that preparations are well under way for handling all Christmas business expeditiously. Now that the Greek and Bulgarian trouble has quieted down momentarily, the League of Nations might see what it can do with the sword of Damascus. Who remembers the good old days when we knew that Florida was nothing but swamp, alligator and burning sand? Thirty-nine Jurors Report for Duty Judge Williams Excuses a Number for Various Reasons Thirty-nine men and women, members of the Superior court, jury panel, reported for duty in Judge R. Y. Williams' court Monday to commence a term of service that will extend over the next two months. Judge Williams, for various reasons, excused five members of the panel permanently, and seven others temporarily. Those excused permanently were: John T. Weakley of Orange, H. B. Tudor of Balboa, Thomas Sheddon of Tustin, A. F. Swift of Santa Ana, and C. J. Andrews of Huntington Beach. Various excuses were given by the California it amounted to 44 per cent. The sales increase in northern California on the same classification, namely passenger and commercial cars is 1792, while that of Southern California is 3901. Last year's comparative figures for northern California was 7667 and in the 11 southern counties 8723, while in October of this year northern California sales total reached to 8859 and Southern California to 12,624. The commercial car industry, when viewed separately, shows a grand state total of 1798. This is an increase of 423 over the 1375 reached in October, 1924. This increase amounts to 30 per cent. Commercial car business in northern California is much better than that of Southern California. Just the reverse from the passenger car comparison, for in the commercial car registrations northern California increases 45 per cent and Southern California increases 18 per cent. The sales increase in the north amounts to 285, while that of the south is registered at 138. The volume of sales for October, 1925, for northern California is 905, while that or Southern California is 893, and the 1924 October figures for commercial cars in northern California were 620, as against Southern California's 755. Thirty-nine Jurors Report for Duty Judge Williams Excuses a Number for Various Reasons Thirty-nine men and women, members of the Superior court, jury panel, reported for duty in Judge R. Y. Williams' court Monday to commence a term of service that will extend over the next two months. Judge Williams, for various reasons, excused five members of the panel permanently, and seven others temporarily. Those excused permanently were: John T. Weakley of Orange, H. B. Tudor of Balboa, Thomas Sheddon of Tustin, A. F. Swift of Santa Ana, and C. J. Andrews of Huntington Beach. Various excuses were given by the California it amounted to 44 per cent. The sales increase in northern California on the same classification, namely passenger and commercial cars is 1792, while that of Southern California is 3901. Last year's comparative figures for northern California was 7667 and in the 11 southern counties 8723, while in October of this year northern California sales total reached to 8859 and Southern California to 12,624. The commercial car industry, when viewed separately, shows a grand state total of 1798. This is an increase of 423 over the 1375 reached in October, 1924. This increase amounts to 30 per cent. Commercial car business in northern California is much better than that of Southern California. Just the reverse from the passenger car comparison, for in the commercial car registrations northern California increases 45 per cent and Southern California increases 18 per cent. The sales increase in the north amounts to 285, while that of the south is registered at 138. The volume of sales for October, 1925, for northern California is 905, while that or Southern California is 893, and the 1924 October figures for commercial cars in northern California were 620, as against Southern California's 755. Thirty-nine Jurors Report for Duty Judge Williams Excuses a Number for Various Reasons Thirty-nine men and women, members of the Superior court, jury panel, reported for duty in Judge R. Y. Williams' court Monday to commence a term of service that will extend over the next two months. Judge Williams, for various reasons, excused five members of the panel permanently, and seven others temporarily. Those excused permanently were: John T. Weakley of Orange, H. B. Tudor of Balboa, Thomas Sheddon of Tustin, A. F. Swift of Santa Ana, and C. J. Andrews of Huntington Beach. Various excuses were given by the California it amounted to 44 per cent. The sales increase in northern California on the same classification, namely passenger and commercial cars is 1792, while that of Southern California is 3901. Last year's comparative figures for northern California was 7667 and in the 11 southern counties 8723, while in October of this year northern California sales total reached to 8859 and Southern California to 12,624. The commercial car industry, when viewed separately, shows a grand state total of 1798. This is an increase of 423 over the 1375 reached in October, 1924. This increase amounts to 30 per cent. Commercial car business in northern California is much better than that of Southern California. Just the reverse from the passenger car comparison, for in the commercial car registrations northern California increases 45 per cent and Southern Carolina increases 18 per cent. The sales increase in the north amounts to 285, while that of the south is registered at 138. The volume of sales for October, 1925, for northern California is 905, while that or Southern California is 893, and the 1924 October figures for commercial cars in northern California were 620, as against Southern California's 755. Thirty-nine Jurors Report for Duty Judge Williams Excuses a Number for Various Reasons Thirty-nine men and women, members of the Superior court, jury panel, reported for duty in Judge R. Y. Williams' court Monday to commence a term of service that will extend over the next two months. Judge Williams, for various reasons, excused five members of the panel permanently, and seven others temporarily. Those excused permanently were: John T. Weakley of Orange, H. B. Tudor of Balboa, Thomas Sheddon of Tustin, A. F. Swift of Santa Ana, and C. J. Andrews of Huntington Beach. Various excuses were given by the California it amounted to 44 per cent. The sales increase in northern California on the same classification, namely passenger and commercial cars is 1792, while that of Southern California is 3901. Last year's comparative figures for northern California was 7667 and in the 11 southern counties 8723, while in October of this year northern California sales total reached to 8859 and Southern Carolina increases 18 per cent. The commercial car industry, when viewed separately, shows a grand state total of 1798. This is an increase of 423 over the 1375 reached in October, 1924. This increase amounts to 30 per cent. Commercial car business in northern California is much better than that of Southern California on the same classification, namely passenger and commercial cars is 1792, while that of Southern California is 3901. Last year's comparative figures for northern California was 7667 and in the 11 southern counties 8723, while in October of this year northern Carolina increases 45 per cent and Southern Carolina increases 18 per cent. The sales increase in the north amounts to 285, while that of the south is registered at 138. The remainder of the panel included: C.W.Tousley;328 West Washington;J.F.Fowler;302 South Sycamore;W.H.Welch;412 South Parton;John Cochran;207 Orange avenue;Mrs.T.LWarren;814 North Parton; Mrs.LydiaSmart;714 North Main street;H.E.Smith;915 East Washington;allSanta Ana;W.H.Kelser,A.R.Todhunter,Lorin Q.Law.W.N.Cummingsand Allen M.Mishin.ofOrange;Mrs.Nell Lovering,Fullerton;C.J.Dunhamand Ruth M.Harbison,Anahelm;E.KaubandC.A.Bemis.ofYorba Linda;George E.Lewis,brea;Ida B.King.Irvine;Elmer Cubbon,Newport Beach;John L.Plummer,Balboa;Fred Prebleand John Sauers,Tustin;J.C.Ord.Seal Beach;George R.ReyburnGarden Grove,and George GunnandB.T.Gothard,Huntington Beach. Can you imagine how effective the league would have been in the Greek-European dispute if France and England hadn't wanted it settled. ETTE TANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 AND LIGHT WORK PERPETUAL CARE IN SIGHT FOR ANAHEIM’S NEGLECTED CEMETERY Last Resting Place of Those Who Have Gone Before May Soon Be Beautified by Formation of District THERE is a strong possibility that the Anaheim cemetery, where rest the bones of the pioneers of Anaheim and all northern Orange county, will soon be reclaimed from its present haphazard condition and placed under the perpetual care system. Petitions are now in circulation asking the supervisors to form a district and levy a tax for the perpetual care of this, the last resting place of hundreds of former citizens who are now lying in ground. Dwyer Opposes Prado Reservoir Great Body of Water Menace to neglected to a certain extent because there has never been sufficient funds in the hands of the trustees to pay for keeping it in proper shape. F. M. Eden, superintendent of the cemetery, states that the petitions are being numerously signed, and that little opposition has been encountered. While 50 names only are necessary to bring the matter Rest the bones of the pioneers of Anaheim and all northern Orange county, will soon be reclaimed from its present haphazar condition and placed under the perpetual care system. Petitions are now in circulation asking the supervisors to form a district and levy a tax for the perpetual care of this, the last resting place of hundreds of former citizens who are now lying in ground neglected to a certain extent because there has never been sufficient funds in the hands of the trustees to pay for keeping it in proper shape. F. M. Eden, superintendent of the cemetery, states that the petitions are being numerously signed, and that little opposition has been encountered. While 50 names only are necessary to bring the matter before the supervisors, it is the intention of the trustees fathering the matter to get 500 signers before the proposition is presented to the supervisors. The district proposed will take in besides the city of Anaheim Loarra, Magnolia and Katella school districts. The total assessed valuation of the territory to be taken in is $15,000,000, and it is claimed that the tax levy for the first two or three years would probably be 2 cents on the $100 dollars of assessment, then drop to 1 cent. The cost is so insignificant that no man would venture an objection on that ground. According to Mr. Eden, many persons living outside the proposed assessment district, but who have friends buried in the cemetery, have signified their intention of subscribing liberally to the fund necessary to convert the cemetery into a beautiful park, and a large sum of money will be raised in this manner. Apparently, there will be no opposition to the plans when the petition is presented to the supervisors, and the promoters feel confident of success. When the necessary number of taxpayers of the districts concerned have signed the petitions, the board of supervisors will be required to set a date for a public hearing on the question, it is stated. If the project receives the approval of the board of supervisors, this body will then appoint three taxpayers of the districts concerned to act as trustees of the new cemetery association. The present cemetery association, a private corporation owning the cemetery site, will then turn over to the new public cemetery association all unsold lots and be itself dissolved. H. V. Weisel, member of the board of trustees and attorney for the association, said. The Anaheim cemetery is one of the oldest burying grounds in Orange county and contains the remains of some of the county's earliest pioneers. It was organized May 26, 1866, when Orange county was still a portion of Los Angeles county. rules to carry a gun on duty, while delivering mail. It is a violation of the state law to shoot on a public highway. A hawk is one of the most beneficial of birds and one of the farmer's best friends, daily destroying its weight in vermin, and as it is useless as food, there is no justification in its slaughter. As a result of similar wanton slaughter of eagles, hawks and owls, all-birds that justify their existence, the balance of nature has been destroyed and a great increase in rabbits, diggers... THE FARMER'S FRIEND A rural mail carrier shot a hawk on the road the other day and when he went to pick it up, the supposed dead bird took a peck that put out his eye—for which no one can blame the hawk, says the Salem (Oregon) Capital Journal. This federal employee broke several laws and regulations. It is against rules to carry a gun on duty, while delivering mail. It is a violation of the state law to shoot on a public highway. A hawk is one of the most beneficial of birds and one of the farmer's best friends, daily destroying its weight in vermin, and as it is useless as food, there is no justification in its slaughter. As a result of similar wanton slaughter of eagles, hawks and owls, all birds that justify their existence, the balance of nature has been destroyed and a great increase in rabbits, diggers, gophers and mice is causing an economic loss to every farmer in the land. All of these birds should be protected by law to prevent their extermination, which is now threatened. MERRY RACE NOW ON BETWEEN OFFICERS AND BOOTLEGGERS With the Christmas holidays only a few weeks distant, dry agents of Southern California are of opinion that Orange county will be the scene of many attempts to smuggle liquor into the United States, and plans are now being laid by Sheriff Sam Jernigan to block the traffic as much as possible. Orange county, only a few miles from Los Angeles, where the demand for liquor is great, is convenient to rum-runners in landing their illicit cargoes and, knowing this, Sheriff Jernigan is planning to watch many of the quiet and secluded spots along the ocean front during the next several weeks. Trucks are used by bootleggers in transporting shipments from boats to Los Angeles, and many, many loads have passed, unmolested, through Orange county from time to time, because sheriff's officers are few and the roads are many. Jernigan said. Sheriffs in all of the southern counties which border on the sea have organized this year and although they have announced no plans for the combatting of the liquor law violators, it is known that a more concentrated effort will be made this year to block liquor traffic than ever before. Jernigan declared that he has received many "tips" recently, showing that the traffic already has begun, and on a larger scale than usual. At least 100 cases of foreign whisky have been captured and confiscated recently, through information Jernigan has been able to give dry officials, with headquarters in Los Angeles. "I cannot afford to announce our plans, of course," Jernigan said. "I can say, however, that we are going to make it merry for the rum-runners, and I expect our records to show just what I mean by this statement within a very short time," he said. Jernigan refused to divulge any of the plans made by sheriffs of the southern counties in their war against bootleggers, but did intimate that a closer patrol of the roads would be made. A ting on tips that have in many cases directly into the enemy's camp, officers are of the opinion that many shipments marked "Los Angeles" will be unloaded at the courthouse here.