anaheim-gazette 1926-09-02

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LVI RETURNS FROM ST FIRST AND ONLY LYNCHING THIRTY - FOUR YEARS AGO Francisco Torres Taken by Mob From County Jail at Santa Ana and Strung Up To Telephone Pole EARLY on the morning of May 10, 1892, people walking along Fourth street, at Santa Ana, had their attention attracted to the grewsome spectacle of the body of a man hanging from a rope depending from a telephone pole at the corner of Fourth and Sycamore, across the way from the Rossmore hotel. It was the body of Francisco Torres, who had been taken from the county jail and swung up by a mob scarcely an hour before. There was no evidence of the mob in sight. Its members had dispersed to their homes, many of them riding out of town several miles. The body was cut down by the coroner, and an inquest held, a verdict being rendered to the effect that Torres had come to his death at the hands of parties unknown. A week or so before, Torres, who taining a little rest the next day, he was again on duty at the jail, guarding the prisoner throughout the afternoon and long into the night. Word was spread about that thoughts of lynching Torres had been given up, and that there would be no mob violence. Lacy remained on duty until daylight the following morning, when he went home For Congress Nelson T. Champion of Presidency And Staunch Republican For congress from trict in 1928, State Hsioner Nelson T. Edwards Mr. Edwards is a bishop Republican, President Coolidge and fender of the Republiion. He has been mendent of Orange county favorably known threetriet. He is a suppor principles, and stands tariff protection for Otries. As member of way commission, he roads with a view solthe interests of the p guided by the selfish man on earth. In an adjoining colony an article referring to by Mr. Edwards a Swing at a meeting Men's Republican Club on Friday evening, commended to the c the grewsome spectacle of the body of a man hanging from a rope depending from a telephone pole at the corner of Fourth and Sycamore, across the way from the Rossmore hotel. It was the body of Francisco Torres, who had been taken from the county jail and swung up by a mob scarcely an hour before. There was no evidence of the mob in sight. Its members had dispersed to their homes, many of them riding out of town several miles. The body was cut down by the coroner, and an inquest held, a verdict being rendered to the effect that Torres had come to his death at the hands of parties unknown. A week or so before, Torres, who was a man of 25, killed Charles McKelvey of Garden Grove, aged 50, at the Hidden Ranch in the Silverado canyon. McKelvey was foreman for Luther and Henry Hungerford, who were farming on the ranch. He was engaged in paying off the hands and was deducting $2 from the wages of each for poll taxes. Torres demurred to the payment of this money, and an altercation ensued, but bystanders intervened and hostilities were prevented. Torres went to a willow hedge; cut a sapling with a sharp hatchet; trimmed off its branches and, coming up behind McKelvey, struck him blows repeatedly upon the head. McKelvey fell to the ground, while Torres continued striking him with the club. McKelvey was killed as a result of his beating. Torres took a horse from the ranch; saddled it, and made off towards the south, presumably headed for the Mexican line. The Hidden Ranch was the scene some years later of another murder, when Luther and Henry Hungerford were charged with killing a man named Griggs. They were arrested, but by some miscarriage of law were never punished. Word of the McKelvey murder spread like wild fire throughout the county, and in the Peatlands, where he had lived for many years and was well thought of by his associates, there arose threats of vengeance against the man who had slain their friend. Many of them set out for the line, hoping to intercept the murderer before he could cross into Mexico. McKelvey's body was brought to Santa Ana, where it was viewed by thousands of people. One did not have to go far to hear talk of a lynching bee, if the Peatlanders pursuing Torres were successful in arresting him. A week elapsed after the murder, and nothing was heard or seen of Torres. McKelvey was given a large funeral and, while resentment at his murder was deep and bitter, excitement in part subsided when it was believed Torres might have crossed the line into Mexico and might be successful in making his escape. A week after the murder the county was electrified by the announcement that Torres had been arrested at Escondido, where he had been hiding on a ranch in the mountains. Sheriff Lacy went after him and brought him back on the afternoon train. As the train pulled in, a great crowd collected about the depot and threats of violence were heard on every side. Lacy and a party of armed deputy sheriffs hustled Torres into a carriage, and the horses were training a little rest the next day, he was again on duty at the jail, guarding the prisoner throughout the afternoon and long into the night. Word was spread about that thoughts of lynching Torres had been given up, and that there would be no mob violence. Lacy remained on duty until daylight the following morning, when he went home to obtain a little needed rest. A number of the mob had been secretly watching him all night long. Word was speedily passed around that the sheriff had left the jail and was on his way home. Suddenly the mob appeared; stormed the fragile barricades of the county jail and, going to Torres' cell, pried open the door and laid their hands on him. A rope was placed about his neck and he was led to the telephone pole which had been previously selected as the place for his hanging. It is said that he was dead when the mob reached the place. He was strung up, the rope securely tied to the pole, and the mob dispersed as quickly as it had gathered. Lacy was awakened and informed of the lynching. He arose and ran to where the body hung and helped lower it to the sidewalk. The body was taken to the morgue. Lacy went to the jail, where he expressed great sorrow that the lynching had occurred. This was the first and only lynching ever perpetrated in Orange county, although there came near being a second lynching, six years ago, when Mose Gibson, the negro, who killed Roy Trapp in his home at Buena Park and almost murdered Mrs. Trapp was arrested at the Needles and brought back to this county by Sheriff Jackson for his trial. The murder was committed about midnight, and Gibson climbed the blind baggage of the San Diego train going south at 1 o'clock. Jackson was at the scene of the murder early the following morning. A pair of Trapp's trousers were found beside the railroad track, a short distance south of Fullerton. It was later in the day learned that at El Toro Gibson alighted from the blind baggage and purchased a ticket for San Diego. Jackson inferred from the finding of the trousers that the murderer was headed for the line, and hastened south in a high powered automobile. He was at Tia Juana an hour after Gibson had tried to cross into Mexico. Gibson took a train back to Los Angeles, and took another train for the east. He was arrested at Needles on a description sent out by Jackson. Jackson went after him and brought him back. A mob collected to take the prisoner away from the sheriff, and reports were current that he would be burned at the stake if the mob could lay hands on him. Jackson succeeded in landing his man in the new county jail, and he cautioned the crowd outside that In an adjoining colony an article referring to Mr. Edwards as Swing at a meeting Men's Republican Club on Friday evening; commented to the courour readers; as it showa man Mr. Edwards is guided in constructing solely by the interests and taxpayers. Con has been making additio district, charging administration was uuion of Harry Chan noted that Mr. Edwar admission from Cor that so far as she miss mission and he himself they were not taking gentleman, but had coral county-Arizona other paved roads in solely for the best intelleple, and had disregar interested non-resident Mr. Edwards has sent to be a candidate but there has been demand in this and co in the district that he didate, that it is bell sent so to do. He ve divided support of Roand other counties of will go to Washington and not an insidious e Coolidge. Mr. Edwards shows Ana meeting that dam bill had reposed House for six year had not been able to out. He also shows Johnson, during all tht been able to have tht of the Senate committee Shortridge, had to come to Johnson's matter. Senator Shoe in getting the bill re still reposes in tha where it has been for We salute the Re Eleventh congress disfor their favorable name of Nelson T.E as a candidate for th subaided when it was believed Torres might have crossed the line into Mexico and might be successful in making his escape. A week after the murder the county was electrified by the announcement that Torres had been arrested at Escadide, where he had been hiding on a ranch in the mountains. Sheriff Lacy went after him and brought him back on the afternoon train. As the train pulled in, a great crowd collected about the depot and threats of violence were heard on every side. Lacy and a party of armed deputy sheriffs hustled Torres into a carriage, and the horses were whipped into a gallop up Fourth street, while the crowd shouted threats of vengeance. Torres was lodged in the little county jail on South Sycamore street and was locked up. Hearing that mob spirit ran riot about the county jail, and that Torres would be lynched that night, we drove over, and entered the county jail about 8 o'clock. We found Sheriff Lacy, Deputy Sheriff Jim Buckley, Santos Carrisosa and others in the office of the jail. Lacy was in thoughtful mood, his features set, and seemed to be ill at ease. Outside the jail there were very few people in sight. The jail office was transformed into an arsenal. Numerous rifles stood about, and the sheriff and his deputies were heavily armed. The sheriff was asked whether he apprehended mob violence during the night, and he replied that he hoped there would be no trouble. He did not want any mob violence in Orange county. He said Torres would be given a fair and impartial trial, if found guilty, would be punished by due warrant of legal authority. Asked whether we could be of any assistance to him, he replied that he did not think so, and he urged all good citizens to repair to their homes and await the course of the law. We departed from the jail, and to a few friends whom we saw in town we repeated what the sheriff had said. We remained in town until past midnight, when the word was spread about that the mob had returned to their homes, that wiser councils had prevailed and that there would be no lynching. Lacy and his deputies remained on guard all night; and no untoward incident occurred. After ob Mr. and Mrs. William K. Humbert of Phoenix, Ariz., who have been spending the summer in Long Beach, were in Anaheim on Tuesday, visiting relatives and friends. They expect to return to their home in Arizona in another week. Mr. Humbert, who is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Phoenix, attended the Tuesday lunchcon at the Elks Club of the local Kiwanis Club. In an address before Chambers of Commerce Leon Whitsell, memorial railroad commission, salvation of Orange Santa Ana river. The commissioner that Orange county resides and San Bernardo an extensive program work on the river. "If we do not do crease our water supply will return to its desert." Whitsell said. Whitsell declared richest and best counting the assertion following extensive travels he made state in recent years. Dr. C. C. Violett, dress of welcome for Chamber of Commerce made reference to and opened the warehouse made later by Whitsell also urged immediate conservation of Santa Ana river and that probably at least years or more before brought here from if the Boulder dam put over. V. D. Johnson, Orange Community mercy, responding welcome, urged act acquisition of a 500 adjoining the fair in an airport. He praised distant time portion of mail w emphasized the need grounds that will open for mail war and AHAIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, September 2, 1926 M STATE ELECTION COMING For Congress, 1928, Nelson T. Edwards Champion of President Coolidge And Staunch Defender of Republican Faith For congress from the Eleventh district in 1928, State Highway Commissioner Nelson T. Edwards of Orange. Mr. Edwards is a lifelong and consistent Republican, a champion of President Coolidge and a staunch defender of the Republican administration. He has been many years a resident of Orange county, and is well and favorably known throughout the district. He is a supporter of Republican principles, and stands for the policy of tariff protection for California's industries. As member of the state highway commission, he has constructed roads with a view solely to conserving the interests of the people, and is not guided by the selfish advice of any man on earth. In an adjoining column will be found an article referring to a discussion had by Mr. Edwards and Congressman Swing at a meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club at Santa Ana, on Friday evening. This article is commended to the careful perusal of NELS EDWARDS RIDES SWING RIGHT HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER CALLS CONGRESSMAN AT REPUBLICAN MEETING Forces Admission That Neither Highway Commission Nor Edwards Personally Is Under Domination of Chandler; Imperial County Roads Built on Lines Other Than Those Suggested by Harry Chandler NOBODY ever accused you of taking orders from Harry Chandler, and I don't believe you would take them if he tried to give them to you. I never said that the highway commission nor you ever took orders from Harry Chandler. I don't believe Government Aid Looms for Forests Budget Bureau Will Recommend Million Dollar Appropriation There is a bright prospect now that the million dollar appropriation asked of the federal government by the three counties of Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside for protection of the Santa Ana river watershed will be made by congress in the coming winter's session. C. H. Fulloway, personal representative of Director General Lord of the budget bureau, accompanied by other representatives of the bureau, was in this region last week, making a thorough inspection of the situation, and he, and all the members of his party, were impressed with the fact that government aid is needed here. While Mr. Fulloway could not promise the money, he made it clear that his recommendation to his chief would be favorable, and in all probability the budget bureau would recommend the appropriation to congress. Confronted with the visible evidence of destruction by fire, Fulloway and his associates admitted the facts bore out the gravity of the situation recounted by representatives of three counties at Mission Inn banquet Tuesday evening. He is a supporter of Republican principles, and stands for the policy of tariff protection for California's industries. As member of the state highway commission, he has constructed roads with a view solely to conserving the interests of the people, and is not guided by the selfish advice of any man on earth. In an adjoining column will be found an article referring to a discussion had by Mr. Edwards and Congressman Swing at a meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club at Santa Ana, on Friday evening. This article is commended to the careful perusal of our readers, as it shows what kind of a man Mr. Edwards is, and that he is guided in constructing paved highways solely by the interests of the people and taxpayers. Congressman Swing has been making addresses throughout the district, charging that the state administration was under the domination of Harry Chandler. It will be noted that Mr. Edwards compelled the admission from Congressman Swing that so far as the state highway commission and he himself were concerned they were not taking orders from that gentleman, but had constructed the Imperial county-Arizona highway and other paved roads in Imperial county solely for the best interests of the people, and had disregarded the advice of interested non-residents. Mr. Edwards has not given his consent to be a candidate for congress, but there has been such a universal demand in this and contiguous counties in the district that he become a candidate, that it is believed he will consent so to do. He will have the undivided support of Republicans in this and other counties of the district, and will go to Washington as a supporter and not an insidious enemy of President Coolidge. Mr. Edwards showed at the Santa Ana meeting that the Boulder Canyon dam bill had reposed in committee in the House for six years and that Swing had not been able to have it reported out. He also showed that Senator Johnson, during all this time, had not been able to have the bill reported out of the Senate committee, and that Senator Shortridge, had been appealed to come to Johnson's assistance in the matter. Senator Shortridge succeeded in getting the bill reported out, but it still reposes in the House committee, where it has been for six years. We salute the Republicans of the Eleventh congress district, and present for their favorable consideration the name of Nelson T. Edwards of Orange as a candidate for this high honor. Santa Ana River Is County’s Salvation Leon Whitsell Told A. C. of C. Waste Water Must Be Saved In an address before the Associated Chambers of Commerce Thursday night, Leon Whitsell, member of the state forces Administration Nor Edwards Personally Is Under Domination of Chandler; Imperial County Roads Built on Lines Other Than Those Suggested by Harry Chandler "NOBODY ever accused you of taking orders from Harry Chandler, and I don't believe you would take them if he tried to give them to you. I never said that the highway commission nor you ever took orders from Harry Chandler. I don't believe you are the man to take orders from him."—Congressman Phil D. Swingo to State Highway Commissioner Nelson T. Edwards of Orange, at the Young Men's Republican Club meeting, St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, Friday evening, August 27. Telling Congressman Swing that if he and Senator Johnson had been more friendly to President Coolidge's administration, instead of insidiously assailing and intriguing against the President, they would have been more successful in their advocacy of the Boulder Canyon dam, State Highway Commissioner Nelson T. Edwards of Orange administered a stinging rebuke to Swing at a meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club, at Santa Ana, on Friday evening. Edwards declared that Senator Shortridge had been appealed to, to come to the assistance of Johnson in getting the Boulder Canyon dam bill reported out of committee, when Johnson had shown himself to be altogether unable to have the bill reported out, that Shortridge had done so, and that Swinger himself was unable to get the bill reported out of the House committee. The meeting was attended by 150 guests, many ladies being present, and was called in the interests of Swing, who had spoken in Santa Ana the evening before and was attempting with the aid of C. D. Ball and "Pussyfoot" Baumgartner, to turn the meeting into an indemnity of Young and the Metropolitan water bill. Assemblyman S. C. Hartrantf of Fullerton, who voted against the bill in the last legislature, denounced it as a menace to the interests of Orange county, and drawn wholly in the interests of Los Angeles. Dr. Ball did not address the meeting, but sat quietly in his chair while Baumgartner essayed to come to his rescue in defense of the bill. Hartrantf showed the pernicious effect the bill would have against this county and compelled Baumgartner to admit that he was not familiar with its provisions. Baumgartner's humiliating admission after urging the bill's adoption in his newspaper for several months past, drew forth much laughter from those present at the meeting, while Hartrantf was loudly applauded for his intelligent stand against the bill. Swiring's address followed the tenor of his remarks at all of his meetings during the campaign. He said that the Boulder Canyon dam was the principal issue now before the people; that he had given the best years of his life to the enactment of that bill; that he and Johnson were the prime movers in Orange County Fair Event of the Season Preparations Complete for Big Exhibition Opening Monday Everything is set for the greatest fair in the history of Orange county. With the primary election a thing of the past, attention of city and country folk alike center upon Orange county's annual agricultural display de luxe. One of the largest crowds of the endepartment store is in town upon keeping with cern policies appealing, beating their friends at the county... Santa Ana River Is County’s Salvation Leon Whitsell Told A. C. of C. Waste Water Must Be Saved In an address before the Associated Chambers of Commerce Thursday night, Leon Whitsell, member of the state railroad commission, declared that the salvation of Orange county lies in the Santa Ana river. The commissioner asserted his belief that Orange county must join with Riverside and San Bernardino counties in an extensive program of conservation work on the river. “If we do not do something to increase our water supply, this county will return to its original state—a desert.” Whitsell said. Dr. C. C. Violett, delivering the address of welcome for the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce, host chamber, made reference to the water situation and opened the way for declarations made later by Whitsell. Dr. Violett also urged immediate action looking to the conservation of the waters of the Santa Ana river and stressing the point that probably at best it would be 10 years or more before water could be brought here from the Colorado river. If the Boulder dam project finally is put over. V. D. Johnson, secretary of the Orange Community Chamber of Commerce, responding to the address of welcome, urged action looking to the acquisition of a 50 or 100-acre tract adjoining the fair grounds for use as an airport. He predicted as not far distant the time when general transportation of mail will be by plane and emphasized the necessity for securing grounds that will offer a landing field for mail, war and commercial planes. Swing’s address followed the tenor of his remarks at all of his meetings during the campaign. He said that the Boulder Canyon dam was the principal issue now before the people; that he had given the best years of his life to the enactment of that bill; that he and Johnson were the prime movers in bringing the bill to the attention of congress; that Governor Richardson had been all along secretly opposed to the bill and had recently come out in a half-baked endorsement of the measure; that the survey of the river by the state surveyor-general, on instructions from the governor, was a hindrance to the adoption of the bill by congress; that the governor’s address to the National Editorial Association at San Diego contained a half-hearted endorsement of the bill and did not mention the All-American canal, and that the governor and his administration were under the influence of Harry Chandler. Edwards asked Swing whether he knew that the state highway commission had built the Imperial county-Arizona paved road in Imperial county on a route other than that suggested by Chandler, who wanted the road near Calexico, where it would be near his lands below the border; that the highway commission had disregarded Chandler’s advice, and had built the road along another line in the view that it was for the best interests of the people of Imperial county. Swing replied that he had not heard of it. Edwards asked him if he was familiar with the fact that the highway commission had routed other paved roads in Imperial county against the advice of interested parties and solely in the interests of the people of Imperial county. Swing admitted that he was not aware of that fact. “Do you mean to say,” exclaimed Edwards, addressing Swing, “that the state highway commission is dominated (Continued on Last Page) Preparations Complete for Big Exhibition Opening Monday Everything is set for the greatest fair in the history of Orange county. With the primary election a thing of the past, attention of city and country folk alike center upon Orange county’s annual agricultural display de luxe. One of the largest crowds of the entire week is expected Monday, the opening day, because of the fact that it is Labor Day. Officials of the county council of the American Legion will be in charge of the program. The fair will officially open with the million dollar livestock parade, which is to be a daily feature. Most of the exhibits will be in place by Saturday of this week, it was said by the fair management. A score of communities will be represented by feature booths. More than $5000 has been expended on the horse show, and some of the finest animals in the United States will be displayed. Miss Ione Reed, a moving picture actress, will ride as the representative of the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce, Saturday evening, the last day of the fair. Saturday evening will be observed as carnival night. A parade of bathing beauties will be one of the stellar attractions. The fair management hopes to make the event such a success that the county board of supervisors will purchase the site as a permanent location. Wanted: Examples of handiwork of all varieties, needlework, china painting, wood carving, painting, plastic woman’s department of the Orange arts. Apply to the board in charge of county fair, which is to be held this year September 6 to 11, inclusive. That might very well appear as an advertisement in the press of the county, according to the public spirited women who are bending every effort to make the woman’s department one of the outstanding features of the fair. Mrs. Eva McConnell, head of the art department c/o Invent upon me keeping with wren policies appealing, her friends—the county art work for me—the county fashion.” Mr. one may be no matter safe, will be display A man will be oiled half a dollar entrants stumps. In all will be awarde most likely may be no awards, a gift county w children unasked to disentire premise be duplicated A handsome $5 will be a frequently asked as their sister est dress. The child cannot be over has been off Company. Mrs. Julie Major Thorpe died Saturday at She was 93 of Mrs. W. Brothers, J. geles, aged 85, of ETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 47 COMING IN SLOWLY STATE GOVERNOR RICHARDSON CLAIMS RE-NOMINATION Senator Shortridge Sweeps State; Strong in Country Districts; Returns Very Slow Coming in; Many Precincts Out WITH more than 700 precincts in the state of California missing yesterday, Governor Richardson had cut down Young's plurality by some fifteen thousand votes, and with probably 75,000 votes yet to count, had to overcome an adverse majority of 8000. This the governor said he would be able to do, and claimed his nomination by a majority of 18,000 votes. Young was leading late on Wednesday night by 24,000 votes, but this the governor cut down by consistent gains in the country districts. Early claims gave Young Los Angeles county by 9000 majority, but the county will give Richardson about 7000 majority. Anaheim gave the governor 300 majority, and Orange county gave him 2000. Senator Shortridge swept the state by a plurality of more than 100,-000. A light vote was cast throughout the state. Zoning Ordinance Passed by Board Certain Industries Prohibited Within Residential Districts Designed for the purpose of prohibiting the establishment of machine shops, junk yards and other business enterprises considered undesirable neighbors in a residential section, ordinance No. 491, defining a zoning section, was adopted by the city trustees Thursday night. The ordinance is printed in full on another page of this paper, and it spreads over four columns of space. It defines the area in which it shall be unlawful to conduct blacksmith shops, livery-stables, junk yards, wrecking yards, lumber yards and garages where machine shops and repair shops are maintained. It has no reference to private garages where automobiles are housed. In all probability certain business enterprises in the city will be found within the restricted zone and forced to move. Many complaints have been registered by householders against noise and evil-smelling industries in close proximity to their residences, and demanding an extension of the zoning ordinance. This ordinance is designed to protect all strictly residential districts. SLEEPER'S LANDSLIDE Jim Sleeper swept Orange county for assessor at Tuesday's primary election, as every one predicted he would. His vote was 16,000 to 5000 for Crooke, Jim was in the clerk's office at the courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, looking over the returns. He was delighted to learn that in Crooke's home precinct, at Fullerton, he had beaten Crooke 3 to 1. "That's because the people over there knew Crooke so well!" said a friend. "Just wait until you hear from your home precinct at Trabuca, and see what they do to you." Trabuca precinct soon came in, and Jim saw that out of 38 votes cast in that precinct, he had polled 37. "I'm going up to Trabuca to see what's the matter with that fellow!" said Jim, and everybody laughed. To have defeated Jim Sleeper for assessor would have been a calamity to Orange county. department of a Santa Ana dry goods store, is in charge of the group. Intent upon making the display one in keeping with the progressive and modern policies of the fair, the women are appealing, both personally and through their friends, to all capable women of the county to send examples of their governor cut down by consistent gains in the country districts. Early claims gave Young Los Angeles county by 9000 majority, but the county will give Richardson about 7000 majority. Anaheim gave the governor 300 majority, and Orange county gave him 2000. Senator Shortridge swept the state by a plurality of more than 100,000. A light vote was cast throughout the state. Several of the candidates for county office had no opposition, and in several others where there were two or more candidates the primary vote decided the contests. Assemblyman S. C. Hartranft was defeated for re-election by Dr. C. D. Ball of Santa Ana by approximately 300 votes. This was one of the hard-fought battles of the campaign. Two years ago Hartranft had a majority in the primary over both Ball and W. E. Allen. At Tuesday's election he swept the northern part of the county, but the south lined up for Ball. The battle for sheriff was another hot contest. Sheriff Sam Jernigan was opposed by C. E. Jackson, former sheriff and, in the opinion of the dopesters, it was a toss up between them. Final returns show that Jernigan was re-elected by about 500 majority. Z. B. West, Jr., decisively defeated C. N. Mozley for district attorney, the vote being West, 7220, and Mozley, 3709. County Auditor W. C. Jerome won an easy victory over G. S. Richardson. R. P. Mitchell, superintendent of schools, overwhelmed A. E. Crawford of Fullerton, who opposed him, and W. K. Hilyard was re-elected surveyor. Jim Sleeper, for assessor, polled the heaviest vote of any candidate in the race for a county office. Sleeper's vote was 15,947, and his opponent, Harry Crooke of Fullerton, received 5458. Judge E. J. Marks, candidate to succeed himself for judge of the superior court, short term, had no opposition, but four candidates were contesting for the two long term vacancies. Judge Homer G. Ames of Anaheim, now sitting on the bench by appointment to fill the unexpired term of Judge Williams, led the field, with W. H. Thomas, former judge, second. J. L. Allen of Santa Ana third, and District Attorney A. P. Nelson fourth. All four names will be printed on the November ballot, and the final battle will be fought in the general election. Officials elected at the primary without a contest Tuesday included County Clerk J. M. Backs, Tax Collector J. C. Lamb; Coroner Charles D. Brown; Recorder Justine Whitney and Judge E. J. Marks, unopposed for the short term as superior Judge. Congressman Phil Swing, of the Eleventh district, likewise had no opponent. The only contest of a local nature here were the races between Judge Charles Kuchel and E. O. Mathis for justice of the peace of Anaheim township and Ed D. Marion, L. J. Heffner "I'm going up to Trabuca to see what's the matter with that fellow!" said Jim, and everybody laughed. To have defeated Jim Sleeper for assessor would have been a calamity to Orange county. department of a Santa Ana dry goods store, is in charge of the group. Intent upon making the display one in keeping with the progressive and modern policies of the fair, the women are appealing, both personally and through their friends, to all capable women of the county to send examples of their work for the display. "Women all over the county are responding in gratifying fashion," Mrs. McConnell said. "Everyone may be assured that the articles, no matter how valuable, will be perfectly safe. The more valuable pieces will be displayed in special glass cases. A man will stand guard every minute of the time the articles are on display, day and night. With prizes of one dollar for first and half a dollar for second in each division, entrants stand to win worth-while sums. In addition, a sweepstakes prize will be awarded the woman who wins the most individual prizes. That there may be no possibility of bias in the awards, a group of judges from outside the county will officiate. Children up to 12 years old have been asked to display their handiwork. The entire premium list for the adults will be duplicated in the juvenile division. A handsome taffeta pillow, valued at $5 will be awarded the girl or boy, for frequently small boys can sew as well as their sisters, who produces the neatest dress. The only provision is that the child entering the competition must not be over 12 years old. The pillow has been offered by Chandler Furniture Company. Mrs. Juliette M. Bailey, widow of Major Thomas W. Bailey of Civil war fame, died at her home in Los Angeles Saturday and was buried Wednesday. She was 77 years of age and a sister of Mrs. W. I. Carver of this city. Two brothers, John Medburry of Los Angeles, aged 87, and Matthew Medburry, aged 85, of South Dakota, survive her. Officials elected at the primary without a contest Tuesday included County Clerk J. M. Backs, Tax Collector J. C. Lamb, Coroner Charles D. Brown; Recorder Justine Whitney and Judge E. J. Marks, unopposed for the short term as superior Judge. Congressman Phil Swing, of the Eleventh district, likewise had no opponent. The only contest of a local nature here were the races between Judge Charles Kuchel and B. O. Mathis for justice of the peace of Anaheim township, and Ed D. Marion, L. J. Heffner and Roy Choise for constable. Marion has filled the office for the past four years, and was standing for re-election. His vote was 943, Heffner polled 528, and Choise received 318. Having received a majority of all the votes cast, both Kuchel and Marion were elected. Kuchel polled 1012 and Mathis 618. Anaheim gave Governor Richardson a plurality of 301 over his principal opponent, C. C. Young. Senator Shortridge beat Clarke in this city by 113 votes. The two Democratic candidates for governor here stood 50-50, or to be exact, each polled 54 votes. DEATH OF EUGENE RUST Eugene C. Rust of San Diego died in that city on Sunday, August 22, and was buried from the Catholic church on the following Wednesday. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. Carl Martin of this city and was a native of Anaheim, having been born here in 1868. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Rust, early residents of Anaheim. He spent his childhood days here, later going to Grass Valley. Some years ago he removed to San Diego, where he engaged in business. He had been ill for some time with bronchial trouble and his death was not unexpected. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. Emma Rust, and three children, Mrs. W. H. Bell of Oakland, Eugene Rust, Jr., of Los Banos, and Frank Rust of South America; four grandchildren, two brothers, Gustave Rust of Oakland and Otto Rust of Grass Valley, and one sister, Mrs. Carl Martin of this city.