anaheim-gazette 1926-07-01

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LVI STRUGGLE FOR S FIGHT FOR AND AGAINST COUNTY DIVISION IN 1889 How Anaheim Missed a Great Chance to Secure the County Seat; Northern Boundary Line Changed IN THE county division campaign of 1889, we were given the order for printing the ballots against division. The Australian ballot system had not at that time been adopted by California, and election ballots were printed for the several parties having candidates running for office. The law provided that ballots should be printed on paper furnished by the secretary of state, and to be of uniform color and size. Ballots for division were printed at Santa Ana, which was solidly in favor of division, and those against division were printed by us in this city. Republican Club Standard Test T In COMING as a coil scouts and the Yorba Linda Standard Oil Comproduction test of its Anaheim UniNo.1 well now beLinda lake. The in January; the April 6, and it will be pumdays. The well was sand test and a coil when the top sand just below the looked so good the change in drill is to be made in the upper sand enough oil to sa- IN THE county division campaign of 1889, we were given the order for printing the ballots against division. The Australian ballot system had not at that time been adopted by California, and election ballots were printed for the several parties having candidates running for office. The law provided that ballots should be printed on paper furnished by the secretary of state, and to be of uniform color and size. Ballots for division were printed at Santa Ana, which was solidly in favor of division, and those against division were printed by us in this city, where quite a sentiment existed against the creation of a new county. Los Angeles was very much opposed to division, and its emissaries over-ran this section, pointing out the many disadvantages and tills to come in the wake of separation. That these men made some impression upon the old-timers who were engaged in large business dealings with firms in the city is not to be doubted. In subsequent elections we printed many thousands of ballots, but never printed a single one without first obtaining an "O. K." from the attorney acting for the central committee. The old-timers opposing division employed a Los Angeles attorney named Louis Luckel to be in charge of the legal phases of the campaign, and to this gentleman we submitted a proof, receiving his "O. K." written upon the ballot, with his signature and date of the "O. K." This we locked up in our office desk. The ballots were thereupon printed and turned over to the committee. As the campaign wore on, it was easily seen that Luckel was no match for Dan Baker, Judge Victor Montgomery, Colonel Northerross and other advocates of division, all of whom were great stump speakers, and had little difficulty in worsting Luckel in his argument against division. At meetings held at Garden Grove, Orange and elsewhere, Baker and Montgomery soundly berated Luckel for his interference in the contest and painted glowing pictures of the blessings to follow the creation of a new county. To put it mildly, Luckel was badly vanquished in their convincing arguments, and anyone could see by the applause of the crowds in attendance that he was playing a losing game. Three efforts were made by the old-timers for county division—one in 1872, the next in 1876, and the last and successful contest in 1889, when Orange county was created by the legislature, and more than two-thirds of the qualified electors went to the polls and cast their ballots in favor of the new county. The first attempt at county division followed the defeat by the old-timers of a bond election aggregating $1,000,000, proposed by a Los Angeles syndicate, to be given as a bonus for the construction of railroads in Los Angeles county. The assessed valuation of the county was, at that time, $15,000,000, and the Pioneers fought the issue as one man, rising in their might and denouncing the measure and advising Republican Club Elects Officers Stanley Reinhaus of Santa Ana Chosen President Permanent organization of the Young Men's Republican Club of Orange County was accomplished at the meeting of that body, held at the Elks Club, Friday evening. The following officers were elected: President, Stanley Reinhaus, Santa Ana; first vice-president, Stanley Goode, Santa Ana; second vice-president, Lew Blodgett, Huntington Beach; third vice-president, Sam Collins, Fullerton; fourth vice-president, A. R. Benson, Orange; fifth vice-president, Stewart Cundiff, Balboa; secretary, Jack Wallace, Santa Ana; treasurer Roy Edwards, Orange. The officers will constitute the executive committee of the organization. One vice-president was chosen from each supervisorial district. The adoption of by-laws and constitution was the subject of much discussion. One section providing for the indorsement of candidates by a majority vote was amended so that Republican candidates may be indorsed for all but city or county offices by a majority vote of the membership. Considerable discussion was has on another section of the constitution, which provided that the membership should be divided into two classes, regular and associate, with associate members having equal rights with the regular members, with the exception that they could not hold office. The constitution provided that anyone over the age of 40 years, passed by the membership committee, would be eligible to associate membership. Objection was made on the grounds that the aims and ideals of the organization would be lost if members over the age of 40 years were permitted to join. After considerable discussion, a compromise was reached providing for associate members without the right to vote, hold office or serve on committees. Dues in the organization were fixed at $2.50 a year. A short address by W. C. Jerome, county auditor, paying tribute to the work of Congressman Phil Swing was followed by the adoption of a motion calling on the president—and secretary to send a telegram to the congressman complimenting him on his endeavors in behalf of Southern California and April 6, and it will be penniless days. The well was sand test and a door when the top sash just below the looked so good that a change in drill is to be made in the upper sand enough oil to saithe hole can be coated at a depth. A tank has been oiled. The com­munity to maintain secure showings, being visitors are If the well is at a big boost for hole is both present production has almost 100 surrounding it. Fullerton Great Bastanchury Roof of Catholics Possibility of considered as a lowern branch of the formia becoming $2,000,000 Catholic vealed. Negotiations are tween owners of tha parts of the South Plans call for tha proximately $2,000 ment of a university on a par with Georgetown univer­sity would be required that the college enrollment app which would incre­re Construction of homes for faculty for students and necessary for tha school would add a creral progress and every effort courage the choice. The first attempt at county division followed the defeat by the old-timers of a bond election aggregating $1,000,000, proposed by a Los Angeles syndicate, to be given as a bonus for the construction of railroads in Los Angeles county. The assessed valuation of the county was, at that time, $15,000,000, and the Pioneers fought the issue as one man, rising in their might and denouncing the measure and advising the city that this burden should not be placed upon their children and their children's children for generations. Committees were appointed to go to the city from Anaheim, Gallatin and the Los Nietos country as far north as old river, informing proponents of the bond issue that if they persisted in their efforts at saddling this great debt upon the people, they would divide the county off and quit business relations with Los Angeles. Many city business men were won over, but the syndicate declared the contest would go on and that the bonds would be carried. A convention was called to meet in this city by the Los Angeles syndicate in order to give local flavor to their proposed indorsement of the bonds. When the meeting assembled, the old-timers found many delegates arriving who had no credentials, but who were given seats in the convention. They proceeded to pass resolutions indorsing the measure, when the old-timers withdrew in a body, holding another meeting denouncing the issue and pledging themselves to vote against it on election day. After a hard campaign, the bonds were defeated, and as the syndicate announced their intention of trying to vote bonds again, a bill was submitted to the legislature in January, 1872, seeking the creation of Anaheim county, taking in all of what is now Orange county and extending northerly to old San Gabriel river. Los Angeles defeated this bill, but it learned its lesson and no further efforts were made to saddle bonds upon the county. In 1876 a bill was introduced into the legislature creating the county of Santa Ana, embracing practically the same territory as the former bill, but many of the leaders at Santa Ana came out against it, and the bill was defeated. Of course, the Los Angeles railroad interests sent their emissaries here yelling their heads off against the creation of (Concluded on Page Three) Hold Conference On Pest Control According to announcement from the farm advisor's office, the citrus growers' department of the farm bureau, in cooperation with the horticultural commissioner's office, will hold two pest control conferences on Thursday, July 15. The conferences will be held at the Tustin high school, at 10 o'clock in the morning, and the Fullerton high school at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Entomologists have been secured to present the latest information on commercial pest control methods for these sessions. The citrus department of the farm bureau is arranging these meetings in order that the growers generally may have a better conception of the various details in relation to practical field control methods, particular references being given to the time elements. These meetings will just precede the fumigation season, which will open up about the last week of July. Prof. H. J. Quayle of the citrus experiment station; R. S. Woglum, field entomologist of the California Fruit Exchange; A. A. Brock, horticultural commissioner of Orange county, and other prominent entomologists will appear on the program. Further notice of these meetings will be given in the press. A decree quieting title to property in Anaheim was granted by Superior Judge E. J. Marks Friday to Frank Rizzotto, who was plaintiff in an action against the estate of J. N. Smith and other defendants. After considerable discussion, a compromise was reached providing for associate members without the right to vote, hold office or serve on committees. Dues in the organization were fixed at $2.50 a year. A short address by W. C. Jerome, county auditor, paying tribute to the work of Congressman Phil Swing was followed by the adoption of a motion calling on the president and secretary to send a telegram to the congressman complimenting him on his endeavors in behalf of Southern California and pledging support to his legislation. Various candidates for county offices and representatives of candidates for state offices were on hand and made short talks. The next meeting will be held in Orange on July 9. Sheriff Joseph Denies Extravagance Of His Throwing down orous and emphatic Sam Jernigan took a story that led for the purpose didacy. "The story, as to me by my friend is that my admirer has been extravagant." "The very opposite of the work of this county believe, efficiently, to saving the taxy." "When I ran for ago, I made a decision voters to enforce sitting the county Mexican or fly lieved then, and I endeavor can be secure my regular force, sands of dollars to evidence. The totalful arrests and put I have done exertion would do." "I have applied the office. In fair voters to read appearing in this paper today." A new squadron whose masters are land their cargo on the coast of South Carolina off shore combined liquor ships is valued, guard officials, although though probably tured many small during the last few them off. The Oranhe liquor smuggler successfully landed whisky and wine captured. NAHEIM GAZET Anaheim, California, Thursday, July 1, 1926 FOR SEPARATION FROM L. Standard Will Test Top Sand In Yorba Well COMING as a complete surprise to oil scouts and property owners of the Yorba Linda section, the Standard Oil Company is planning a production test of the top sand on its Anaheim Union Water Company No. 1 well now being drilled at Yorba Linda lake. The leases were secured in January; the well spudded in on April 6, and it is expected that the well will be pumping within a few days. The well was started as a deep sand test and, a couple of weeks ago, when the top sand was encountered, just below the 2900 foot mark, it looked so good that officials ordered a change in drilling plans. The test is to be made in such a way that if the upper sand does not produce enough oil to satisfy the company, the hole can be continued to the deep sand at a depth of about 4500 feet. A tank has been erected to store the oil. The company has attempted AUTO CARAVAN ROLLS INTO ANAHEIM BOOSTERS FOR BOULDER DAM ARRIVE HERE WEDNESDAY Seventy-five Cars and 300 Boosters in the Procession; Will Wind Up a Four Days' Trip Through the Southland Tomorrow; Big Entertainment Staged for Montebello Park Tomorrow Night. WITH a blare of horns and the shriek Three Negroes Are Caught in Speeders' Net AMONG the alleged fast drivers arrested by state officers in Orange county over the weekend, were three negroes, all of whom had "perfect" alibis for their rate of speed. H. A. Rosemon, 1323 West Third street, Santa Anna, who is said to be a preacher, was arrested by Officer Silinson, on the Stanton road, and was charged with speeding 54 miles an hour. He faces a jail term if found guilty in Justice Kenneth Morrison's court. "I use late for my congregation," the pastor is alleged to have told the officer. Officers C. J. Calin and V. Barnhill arrested Charles Whitaker, San Diego, on the state highway south of Tustin, Saturday night, writing him a ticket charging 54 miles an hour in a 35-mile zone. "Boss, I see got a telegram saying my brother is dying," the man is alleged to have said. Barnhill asked for the tele- April 6, and it is expected that the well will be pumping within a few days. The well was started as a deep sand test and, a couple of weeks ago, when the top sand was encountered, just below the 2900 foot mark, it looked so good that officials ordered a change in drilling plans. The test is to be made in such a way that if the upper sand does not produce enough oil to satisfy the company, the hole can be continued to the deep sand at a depth of about 4500 feet. A tank has been erected to store the oil. The company has attempted to maintain secrecy regarding the good showings, but many cars carrying visitors are at the well daily. If the well is a producer, it means a big boost for this section, as the hole is both north and east of present production, and the Standard has almost 100 acres under lease surrounding it. Fullerton May Get Great University Bastanchury Ranch May Be Seat of Catholic School Possibility of the site previously considered as a location for the southern branch of the University of California becoming the location for a $2,000,000 Catholic university is revealed. Negotiations are now under way between owners of the Bastanchury ranch and a committee representing the Catholic church of Southern California. Completion of the deal is said to hinge solely upon the price to be paid for the land. The site proposed has received the approval of the Catholic committee, following a careful inspection of possible locations for the institution in other parts of the Southland. Plans call for the expenditure of approximately $2,000,000 in the establishment of a university which would be on a par with the widely known Georgetown university. A large faculty would be required and it is expected that the college would open with an enrollment of approximately 300 pupils, which would increase annually. Construction of college buildings and homes for faculty members, dormitories for students and other improvements necessary for the establishment of the school would add materially to the general progress and growth of Fullerton, and every effort is being made to encourage the choice of the Fullerton site. Sheriff Jernigan Refutes Stories Denies Extravagance in Conduct of His Office BOOSTERS FOR BOULDER DAM ARRIVE HERE WEDNESDAY Seventy-five Cars and 300 Boosters in the Procession; Will Wind Up a Four Days’ Trip Through the Southland Tomorrow; Big Entertainment Staged for Montebello Park Tomorrow Night. With a blare of horns and the shriek of sirens, the Industrial Booster Caravan of Los Angeles, composed of 75 cars and carrying 300 passengers, rolled into Anaheim yesterday afternoon on its last lap of a journey that occupied four days, during which time forty cities in Southern California were visited. Boosting Colorado river development was the main object of the trip, although the promoters delcare that no partisan or political plan for control of the river has any part in the demonstration. In every city in which the caravan halted for a brief entertainment by civic officials, an oak tree was planted, and its first irrigation was by water taken from the Colorado river. A truck carrying an ample supply of water taken from that much-discussed waterway was in the procession. Leaders of the caravan say that they left a circle of trees than will probably stand for ages as a memorial of this trip. After leaving Anaheim, the caravan passed on to Orange and then to Santa Ana, where a banquet was prepared at St. Ann’s Inn. City officials and Chamber of Commerce officials met the boosters at the city’s gates and escorted them to the hostelry. The Santa Ana tree was planted on the lawn of St. Ann’s Inn with considerable ceremony. Invitations are being scattered broadcast by the boosters for the final gala climax to the caravan, a big industrial pageant, frelle and ball, which is to be staged at Montebello Park, on Whittier boulevard, at 8 o’clock Friday night. A huge outdoor stage has been erected by the sponsors, and Fannion & Marco, known for their charming “Ideas,” will present an original pageant appropriate to the caravan idea, together with other acts. To make the big pageant colorful and interesting Fannion & Marco are drawing from various theaterers some of their foremost entertainers, including, according to plans, Rube Wolf, “czar of rhythm,” and his famous orchestra and Nell Kelly, “originator of pop,” both of Loew’s State Theater, also several other specialty acts. These well-known stage masters are sparing no effort or expense in staging the pageant, and while searchlights sweep the sky and thousands of specially strung colored lights blaze in the night, there will be held on the boulevards of Montebello Park a great outdoor ball, given to honor the industry that will come to Southern California when the Colorado river will have been developed. Judge Ballard’s Stinson, on the Stanton road, and was charged with speeding 54 miles an hour. He faces a jail term if found guilty in Justice Kenneth Morrison’s court. “I’m late for my congregation,” the pastor is alleged to have told the officer. Officers C. J. Calin and V. Barnhill arrested Charles Whitaker, San Diego, on the state highway south of Tustin, Saturday night, writing him a ticket charging 54 miles an hour in a 35-mile zone. “Boss I’ve got a telegram saying my brother is dying.” the man is alleged to have said. Barnhill asked for the telegram, but the man could not produce it, the officers said. “I ain’t got the telegram, but I’ve got my wife and brother heah,” he explained. “Hard luck has just naturally followed me for the last three years,” Joseph Holloman, Los Angeles, explained to State Officer Pat Hurd, when arrested for speeding Saturday. Many Candidates Already in Ring Eighteen Take Out Nominating Petitions Monday Monday was the first day fixed by law for beginning circulation of nominating petitions for office, and eighteen candidates got in on the ground floor and had taken out their petitions before 11 o’clock. All petitions must be filed with the county clerk before July 22, or the candidates will be barred from the ballot. It is expected that many other candidates will get in in ring before the twenty-second. Candidates who applied for nominating petitions were: Willard Smith (incumbent), for supervisor from fourth district; Cal D. Lester, for supervisor from fourth district; J. C. Joplin (incumbent), for county treasurer; James Livesey, for county treasurer; Sam Jernigan (incumbent), for Sheriff; C. E. Jackson, for Sheriff; Justine Whitney (incumbent), for county recorder; J. M. Backs (incumbent), for county clerk; James Sleeper (incumbent), for county assessor; Z. B. West, Jr., for district attorney; Keneth E. Morrison (incumbent), for justice of the peace, Santa Ana township; James C. Metzgar, for justice of the peace, Santa Ana township; G. W. Ingle (incumbent), for justice of the peace, Orange township; H. E. Inskeep, for justice of the peace, Fullerton township; C. C. Kinsler, for justice of the peace, Brea township; John Landell (incumbent), for justice of the peace, San Juan township. A. C. of C. Favors Retention of Welch Asks His-Retention as Secretary of Harbor Board Sheriff Jernigan Refutes Stories Denies Extravagance in Conduct of His Office Throwing down the gaudtlet in vigorous and emphatic fashion, Sheriff Sam Jernigan today quoted figures to kill a story that he says has been told for the purpose of hurting his candidacy. "The story, as it has been reported to me by my friends all over the county, is that my administration as sheriff has been extravagant," said Jernigan. "The very opposite is true. I have done the work of this office promptly and, I believe, efficiently, and with due regard to saving the taxpayers money." "When I ran for sheriff, four years ago, I made a definite promise to the voters to enforce the laws without putting the county to any expense for Mexican or fly cop detectives. I believed then, and I know now, that evidence can be secured by deputies from my regular force, without adding thousands of dollars to the cost of getting evidence. The total number of successful arrests and prosecutions show that I have done exactly what I said I would do. "I have applied business methods to the office. In fairness to me, I ask the voters to read the statement by me appearing in the advertising columns of this paper today." A new squadron of rum-laden vessels, whose masters are said to be seeking to land their cargo surreptitiously along the coast of Southern California, is cruising off shore, it is reported. The combined liquor cargoes of the four ships is valued, according to guard officials, at about $2,000,000. Although the prohibition fleet has captured many small run running launches during the last few months, several of them off the Orange county coast line, the liquor smugglers are believed to successfully land a thousand cases of whisky and wine in one case that is captured. Judge Ballard's Old-Time Story How Dan Baker Was Admitted to Practice in the Courts Judge J. W. Ballard of Los Angeles was a welcome guest at the Ploneers' picnic in Santiago canyon on Sunday, and met many old-time friends whom he had not seen in years. The Judge is going strong at 84, although Judge Pleasants beats him five years. He was for years superior judge of Orange county, and was a very able attorney and jurist. He delivered a brief address to the assembled multitude and met with a very happy reception. After the lunch hour, in which the judge showed his capacity to store away the eats, he met with a number of old-time cronies, who began telling stories of events happening 25 years ago. He told this story about Dan Baker, pioneer Santa Ana editor, who in his day was beloved by all men: Dan was running a newspaper at Santa Ana in the early days, and was greatly exasperated at being called upon to sit on juries in petty cases. He was frequently called away from his editorial work, and he went to Judge Towner one day and said, that if he could be admitted as a practicing attorney he might be exempted from much of this jury duty. Judge Towner appointed a committee of three citizens to examine Baker as to his qualifications. The committee was composed of Judge Ballard, E.E. Keech and George Wright. Baker was called before the commission, and Judge Ballard put the following question to him: "Mr. Baker, what do you know about the practice of the law?" "Not a damn thing," replied Dan, and believing that his services are necessary to the community in furthering the campaign for completion of the entrance to Newport harbor, the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County adopted the following resolution at its meeting, in La Habra Thursday night, advocating the retention of Harry Welch in office as secretary of the Orange County Harbor Chamber of Commerce: "Whereas, during the last three years, the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County has used its best endeavors to develop Orange county's last and only outstanding asset, Orange county harbor, and. Whereas, on June 10, 1926, a bond he looked the judge straight in the eye. The commission submitted the following report to Judge Towner: "The commission has examined into the qualifications of applicant D. M. Baker, asking for permission to practice law in the courts of this county. We report to you as follows: Mr. Baker has answered each and every one of our questions with promptness and dispatch, belovling him to be thoroughly capable to enter upon the practice of the law, we recommend that he be admitted to the Bar Association, and believe that he will be an honor to the profession." Baker was admitted to practice, and while he never had many cases in court, had no trouble in stalling off the constable when summoning jurymen by telling him that he was a lawyer admitted to practice, and was a candidate for president of the Bar Association. Mrs. Baker, her two daughters, Minnie and Bertha, and her son Verne, were at the picnic, but of course did not hear the Judge's story. Mrs. Baker never knew how Dan came to be admitted to practice law in the courts of the county." ZETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925. $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 38 FROM L. A. RECALLED COUNTY CORDIALLY WELCOMES VISITING EDITORS AND WIVES Party Shown Points of Interest and Marvels At the Unusual Sights; Picks Oranges From Trees at Chapman Ranch FOUR HUNDRED editors, coming from nearly every state in the Union, many of them accompanied by female members of their families, were guests of Orange county Tuesday, and spent the entire day traveling from one point of interest to another, and marvelling at the things they saw, which were new to nearly all of them. Few had ever seen the orange growing on its parent tree, but they saw it here and were privileged to Pioneers of County Hold Annual Picnic FROM TREES AT CHAPMAN RANCH FOUR HUNDRED editors, coming from nearly every state in the Union, many of them accompanied by female members of their families, were guests of Orange county Tuesday, and spent the entire day traveling from one point of interest to another, and marvelling at the things they saw, which were new to nearly all of them. Few had ever seen the orange growing on its parent tree, but they saw it here and were privileged to pluck it and devour it on the spot. Many had never before seen the ocean until they stood on the Orange county sands, watching the foam-flecked breakers roll in, and listening to the voices of the murmuring waves. The snow-capped mountain peaks looming before them was also a fascinating sight to a large portion of the visitors who came from the rolling prairies of the Middle West. Pioneers of County Hold Annual Picnic 700 Old-Timers Meet at Orange County Park Sunday More than 700 persons, whose years of residence here entitle them to membership in the Orange County Pioneer's Association, attended the second annual picnic of that society at the county park Sunday. Nearly all the old-timers in the county were present, and it proved a happy reunion to many who had drifted apart years ago. Four hundred and fifty of those eligible to membership in the association registered, giving their postoffice addresses, but it is believed that nearly three hundred others failed to do so. Notice of the next annual picnic, which is to be held the last Sunday in June, 1927, will be sent to those who registered, and it is expected next year's attendance will be more than 1000. New officers were chosen, with Ed F. Waite being named to succeed George Peters, as president; W. Frank Harris, as vice-president, to succeed Horace Fine, and Z. B. West, Jr., as secretary, to succeed Miss Sue Greenleaf. An impromptu program was arranged and addresses were made by Henry Ford of Porterville, one of the active young men of this community 40 years ago; Judge J. W. Ballard of Los Angeles, a former judge of the Orange county superior court, and A. J. Waterhouse, the founder of the Santa Ana Daily Blade. Each recounted incidents of early days. In point of the number of years in the county, the oldest person to register was Mrs. Louise Backs, 225 Claudina street, Anaheim. She dated her arrival in Orange county as of 1859. She is the mother of Fred Backs, and an aunt of J. M. Backs, county clerk. A near riot took place in Los Alamitos Friday, when State Motorcycle Officer Jimmie Caln arrested what residents of the Orange county border town claimed was the "fastest driver that ever went through town." Caln booked Arthur Hall, 929 Coronado street, Long Beach, charging him with speeding 65 miles an hour through the town. According to Caln, a speed of 86 miles an hour was registered on his motorcycle before he overhauled Hall. Residents of Los Alamitos rushed to the scene of the arrest, several threatening to "shoot" Hall if he ever went through the town again. Hall will appear before Justice of the Peace Kenneth Morrison on July 3. These visitors were a portion of the thousands of newspapermen who are flocking to Los Angeles to attend the forty-first annual meeting of the National Editorial Association. They came over the southern route and reached San Diego Monday. Special trains handed them in Santa Ana at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning, where they were met by a committee of Orange county newspapermen and escorted to St. Ann's Inn, where breakfast was served. The breakfast was an unusual one, as it featured Orange county products, one of the items being avocado on toast. Accompanying the visitors on their way from San Diego was Governor M. Mrs. Friend W. Richardson. Governor Richardson is president of the California Editorial Association. Following a brief informal reception, including the taking of pictures, the party started a sight-seeing trip throughout the county. Stops were made at Newport Beach and Balbon Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Orange and other points. The official welcome was extended at Orange County park, at which place the visiting editors and their families were treated at noon to an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue, prepared by a Spanish chef. The motor caravan of delegates left Orange County park at 2 p.m. for visits to El Modena, Villa Park, Olive Richfield, Yorba Linda, Placentia and Anaheim. After a brief stop at Anaheim, the guests were taken to the palatial home of Charles C. Chapman, where another round of entertainment was awaiting them. The day's program was brought to a close at Fullerton, where the scribes and their wives departed for Los Angeles. Escorped by a squad of motorcycle officers, the party reached Anaheim shortly before 3 o'clock, coming in on East Center street. They passed down Center to the high school, turned south on Citron to Broadway, east on Broadway to Lemon, and north on Lenion to Fullerton, passing the city park. Many of the visitors were in Southern California for the first time, and they were enthusiastic in expressions of admiration and delight as the magnificent views were unfolded before their eyes. It is no exaggeration to say that hundreds of names were added Tuesday to the growing list of Friday, when State Motorcycle Officer Jimmie Cain arrested what residents of the Orange county border town claimed was the "fastest driver that ever went through town." Cain booked Arthur Hall, 929 Coronado street, Long Beach, charging him with speeding 65 miles an hour through the town. According to Cain, a speed of 86 miles an hour was registered on his motorcycle before he overhauled Hall. Residents of Los Alamitos rushed to the scene of the arrest, several threatening to "shoot" Hall if he ever went through the town again. Hall will appear before Justice of the Peace Kenneth Morrison on July 2. election was held, calling for loan of the county's credit for harbor improvements in the sum of one million and two hundred thousand dollars ($1,200,000), which bond issue was defeated by a small margin, and. Whereas, it is the sincere conviction of the delegate members of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County that the entrance, at least, to the harbor be improved and made safe for pleasure craft and such commercial craft as may care to enter, and. Whereas, Harry Welch has, for three years past, most efficiently given of his time and energy in a campaign of education to place the harbor's possibilities before the voters of Orange county, and. Whereas, in order to improve the harbor entrance and further develop this potential asset of Orange county, it is vitally imperative that the services of Welch be retained at his post as the executive leader of Orange county harbor development activities, now therefore. Be it resolved, that the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County most heartily and earnestly appreciates the untiring efforts and unflagging zeal of Harry Welch in connection with the campaign for the harbor bonds and assure him of our full co-operation and enthusiastic support in his future wise leadership and urge upon him the imperative necessity of his continuing at his post until the bond issue will have carried and Orange county harbor will be an established fact, and. Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be mailed to the presidents of the Chambers of Commerce of Balloon, Costa Mesa and Newport and the Newport Harbor Chamber of Commerce." Revenue Yielded By Light and Water City Clerk E. B. Merritt has gone over the records and compiled figures showing the amount of light and water used by the people of Anaheim from the establishment of the electric service on January 1, 1895, to the adoption of the new system of collections. January 10, 1926, a period of 31 years. His figures are: Amount billed $1,459,347.05 Amount collected $1,449,122.40 Delinquent $10,224.65 Penalties collected on delinquents amounted to $5,486.70, but this is not included in the above total of collections. HENRY OELKERS QUITE ILL Henry Oelkers is lying critically ill at his home on Lemon street, and anxiety is felt relative to his recovery. He is troubled with a complication of disorders, but is bearing up cheerfully, which gives his many friends hope that his days may be long prolonged. Mr. Oelkers is a pioneer resident of Anaheim, coming here in the early days, and is held in high esteem by all who know him. He is a nephew of the late William Konig, and for many years was employed by that gentleman. Mr. Konig had the reputation of making the most excellent wine, and much of its excellence was due to Mr. Oelker's work. His many friends will regret his illness, for his cheery smile and warm handlasp were ever a welcome to the people of the community.