oc-plain-dealer 1922-12-26

WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE COUNTY. VOL. XXVI—NO. 113 XMAS CRIME GROWERS GET XMAS GIFT OF $274,240 A. O. & L. Distributes Returns From the Last Valencia Pool A Christmas present of $274,240.04 was distributed to growers of the Anaheim Orange Lemon Ass'n, covering the third and last pool of the Valencia season. Manager G. W. Sandilands revealed today. The cash, received in plenty of time before the holiday, was doubly welcome. Sandilands regards the showing as very creditable compared with houses elsewhere who didn't close up shipments so early. The date of beginning of picking of navels on a scale has not yet been fixed, and cannot be until fruit measures up to the 8-litre test. DR. ROSALIE S. MORTON BESTOWED WITH MEDAL OF HONOR FROM FRANCE COUPLE BANDI VILLA Yeggs Blow in Capistrano The holiday peaks underworld crime or attempt county. Mr. and Mrs. G. tebello were driving mile east of the house when three the road and order Instead of doing the gas and escape shots, neither of car or its occupant garage Burke commander Sheriff's office an A Christmas present of $274,240.04 was distributed to growers of the Anaheim Orange Lemon Ass'n, covering the third and last pool of the Valencia season, Manager G. W. Sandilands revealed today. The cash, received in plenty of time before the holiday, was doubly welcome. Sandilands regards the showing as very creditable compared with houses elsewhere who didn't close up shipments so early. The date of beginning of picking of navels on a scale has not yet been fixed, and cannot be until fruit measures up to the 8-I test in sweetness and market conditions are right. The principle market factor is shipment of Florida oranges. Up to and including Dec. 17, figuring 360 boxes to the car, Florida had shipped 30.6 per cent of a crop of 8,500,000 boxes, compared with 31.1 per cent of 7,300,000 boxes on the same date last year. LEADING FULLERTON MEN SUBPOENAED The grand jury has subpoenaed several prominent Fullerton folk in a criminal proceeding growing out of the purchase of the Ford property, to be used for industrial purposes. The number includes H. A. Kinsee, Mrs. Grace M. Ford, R. H. Biggs and G. C. Hexmahatch city clerk. The latter appear only as witnesses. The witnesses would not discuss the case today, and some of the rumors remain to be served. CAROLING THRUOUT CITY XMAS MORN Some 36 members of the Anaheim Community Choral Society, a branch of the Community Service of Anaheim, caroled throughout the city early Christmas morning. A number of the carolers met at the home of Miss Marion Wallace Sunday evening and from there went to the flag pole at Los Angeles and Center-ats. to meet the other carolers. Through the request of Mr. F. H. Miller to Mr. Wm. McGann, owner of the Orange-Co. Fast Freight Co., a large truck was pressed into service. Through the courtesy of Dr. H. A. Johnntson of the Johnston-Wickett Clinic, a small organ was loaned for this event. Miss Marion Wallance was accompanist. At precisely 12 o'clock the caroling began at the flag pole and continued throughout the city, stops being made at the hospital and the homes of the sick. Mrs. Ruitt Seitz stated that it was a greater success than she had anticipated. The carolers finished at Mrs. Seitz's home, where sandwiches and coffee were enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. J. Schwentker, Mr. and Mrs. McEllen. Dr. Rosalle S. Morton of New York City who founded the American Women's Hospitals during the war has just been decorated by the French Government with the Medal of Honor. Dr. Morton has been decorated seven times in six years for her war work both in France and in the East. THIEF ROBS EASTSIDE STORE The grocery store of Chas. G. Billings, former mail messenger, was robbed last night. The store is located on the south side of East Broadway between Vine and Bushsts. Entrance was gained by breaking a window. After a casual examination, Mr. Billings announced the only merchandise he missed was a 100-pound sack of sugar and several boxes of cigars. The loot was taken out a door. PHYSICIAN SAVESWOULD-BE SUICIDE Heroic efforts of the attending physician, Dr. J. W. Truxaw, saved the life of Mrs. H. C. Loptein, 20, when she swallowed ten 3-grain tablets of blechloride of mercury Sunday evening at her home on East Santa Ana-st. Her ultimate recovery is yet uncertain, as the effects of the powerful drug are not always pronounced until from four days to a week or more. She was given emergency treatment and taken to the local hospital. Mrs. Loptein expressed her regret that she had not taken a larger dose of the poison. It is reported that her married life, although brief, has been unpleasant, and that her husband had been away some time, although he had returned Sunday. THE holiday pelted the underworld crime or attempted county. Mr. and Mrs. G tebello were driven mile east of the house when three road and order Instead of doing the gas and escape shots, neither of his car or its occupant garage Burke commander Sheriff's office an Jackson and Depu Zabel went out and found no trace of him. The Palm café tranzo reported that six o'clock this month been blown. The Quantities of linen flee the noise of it was missing. Depu Zable went to the finger prints and dence. The sheriff's off several cases of re-while driving car felony. The Pister tire tion at North Olive man-sts., Orange day night of four at $300 each, and city of money in th escaped. It was reported watchman of Br who were showing robbed of $15. The office knew nothing. M. L. Payne, a ling, paid a fine o corder G. W. Ingle pleading guilty. COFFMAN F WED Mrs. R.E.Coffin poisoning taken w This was the verdi The funeral will row at 10 a.m. Backs, Terry & Ca Myers, pastor of church, officiating choir will sing. vited. Interment Vista cemetery new YOUTH HAS CASHE William Thompson j.B.Cox today peatedly cashed ch Carpenter, his brot latter's request. Carpenter has hailing fictitious check him repeatedly but The last case inv $7.50 given by the to Robert Gerwing keeps a bicycle an Through the courtesy of Dr. H. A. Johntson of the Johnston-Wickett Clinic, a small organ was loaned for this event. Miss Marion Wallance was accompanied. At precisely 12 o'clock the caroling began at the flag pole and continued throughout the city, stops being made at the hospital and the homes of the sick. Mrs. Ruth Seitz stated that it was a greater success than she had anticipated. The carolers finished at Mrs. Seitz's home, where sandwiches and coffee were enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. J. Schweniker, Mr. and Mrs. McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Andersen, Mrs. C. W. Austin, Alberta Priddy, Florence Schneider, Mrs. B. F. Jones, Mrs. Lurton, Miss Dent, Mr. and Mrs. Lunsdum, Mrs. W. Niver, Frieda Weber, Mr. Maurice Waugh, Mr. Roscoe Corley, Miss Alice Teevan, Mrs. Ruth Seitz, Miss Marion Wallace, Bill Seitz, Mr. Axup and F. H. Miller. Owing to Christmas and New Year falling on Monday, it was decided by the Choral Society to have their rehearsals this evening and next Tuesday evening at the High School Auditorium at 7:30. The Choral Society will start on new work this evening with Mr. Carl Rolles directing. Everybody invited. FRENCH INVASION WOULD BE SERIOUS If France invades the Ruhr region as she threatens to do to enforce the payment of reparations, there is no telling what the result will be. Donald Rose told Kiwanians their weekly luncheon meeting today in the Elks' clubhouse. The speaker for years has been in charge of international traffic business for the New York Central lines in Europe, with headquarters in London. While taking the stand he did, Rose declared he was not pro-German. Premier Briand was to blame for France's position, he said. At the same time the Germans, considering the way they had destroyed French industry, etc., during the war, could hardly expect anything different. The old officers and directors left offices and the new took their places. A. B. McCord is president. The club voted not to act on the Community Service fund drive until after the meeting on Jan. 15 of the C. of C. WILL SAM HANSEN BE TAKEN TO PEN? Will Sam Hansen be taken to San Quentin or not? A certificate of probable cause was filed today, ordering the Sheriff to detain him in the county for several days, but it was not signed by either Superior Judge. It is understood the forger of the deed to land at Fairview will be held for a short while. Hanson's motion for a new trial was denied. HELLO GIRLS GET BOXES OF CANDY In appreciation of the service rendered by the operators of the local phone exchange the girls were made recipients of many boxes of candy which were stacked up in the office. They were sent in Sunday and Xmas. The operators keenly appreciate this token of remembrance and assure the public the same efficient service in the future. WORKMAN BADLY BURNED FROM TAR Henry Wold was painfully burned about the left cheek and on the neck this afternoon when a bucket of hot tar splashed into his face. He was at work at the time on the roof of a new house on West Chartres-st near Palm for the Orange County Roofing Co. His eyes were saved, it is said. Texas Tamales and delicious sandwiches. Heying's Soda Fountain. YOUTH HASHTA CASHEE William Thompson Jr. B. Cox today peatedly cashed chapelenter, his broth latter's request. Carpenter has having fictitious check him repeatedly, but The last case invoiced $7.50 given by the To Robert Gerwing keeps a bicycle and lock was purchased $6.00 received in her denied the charge to answer. THIEF STRIKE IN PRIVATE One of the bolder Anaheim in months mas eve, when the Dietrich on Claudia and a Willard battle removed. The garret secure condition. Law went out to look up a man sitting on the time the police the fellow had vanished. TOPIA INFAN Burial services w ternoon at the A for the infant baby Manuel Topia of Scale of Fullerton. INCREASESE Article were filed ing the capital of Co. from $50,000 changing the par v stock from $10 to $10. MINOR AUTO F. W. Schulte, w ard sedan, and Carl touring, reported over the holiday to So Cal. According to a long residence in a son's eyes grow lighter in color because the sunlight. lain Deal READING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTRY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1922 IME WAVE IN OR COUPLE FLEE BANDITS AT VILLA PARK Yeggs Blow at Palm Cafe in Capistrano Early Today The holiday period was used by the underworld for considerable crime or attempted crime in the county. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Burke of Montebello were driving a quarter of a mile east of the Villa Park packing house when three men appeared in the road and ordered Burke to stop. Instead of doing so he stepped on the gas and escaped. They fired two shots, neither of which struck the car or its occupants. At the Olive garage Burke communicated with the sheriff's office and Sheriff C. E. BOOTLEGGERS PROSECUTED 2 TIMES Dist. Atty. Nelson Applies Both City Ordinance and Wright Act The big raid in Orange last week was a double-barreled affair. The place of Joseph Mollica on East Walnut-st., as well as that of Larry Mollica, his brother, who lived nearby, was raided by municipal and county officers. Fifty gallons of wine were obtained and now reposes in the office of District Attorney A. P. Nelson. Joe paid a fine of $25 for having liquor in his possession and Larry one of $700. They were prosecuted under the city ordinance. District Attorney Nelson, however, making 150 Flee in Nighties From Apartment Fire PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. 26.—More than 150 persons narrowly escaped death or serious injury in an after Christmas fire which early this morning destroyed the four-story Lillian apartment here. All were forced to flee in their night clothes and lost personal belongings. The fire, starting in the basement, belched flames and smoke to all corners of the building. A mother and her 2-year-old daughter jumped from a second story fire escape and were caught by a passerby. Neither was injured. Firemen carried a score of women and children from the burning structure. The loss was approximated $75,000. CITY WORKER The holiday period was used by the underworld for considerable crime or attempted crime in the county. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Burke of Montebello were driving a quarter of a mile east of the Villa Park packing house when three men appeared in the road and ordered Burke to stop. Instead of doing so he stepped on the gas and escaped. They fired two shots, neither of which struck the car or its occupants. At the Olive garage Burke communicated with the sheriff's office and Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Deputy Sheriff Herman Zabel went out and investigated, but found no trace of the trio. The Palm cafe at San Juan Capistrano reported that between two and six o'clock this morning the safe had been blown. The dial was gone. Quantities of linen were used to muffle the noise of the blast. Nothing was missing. Deputy Sheriff Herman Zable went to the cafe today to take finger prints and obtain other evidence. The sheriff's office is investigating several cases of reported intoxication while driving cars. The crime is a felony. The Pister tire shop and oil station at North Olive and West Chapman-sts. Orange, was robbed Saturday night of four new tires, valued at $300 each, and of a small quantity of money in the till. The thieves escaped. It was reported today that the watchman of Brunk's comedians who were showing in Orange, was robbed of $15. The city marshal's office knew nothing of the matter. M. L. Payne, arrested for gambling, paid a fine of $100 to City Recorder G. W. Ingle in Orange, after pleading guilty. COFFMAN FUNERAL WED·MORNING. Mrs. R. E. Coffman died of cyanide poisoning taken with sulcidal intent. This was the verdict at the inquest. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell, Rev. L. L. Myers, pastor of the first Christian church, officiating. The church choir will sing. The public is invited. Interment will be in Lina Vista cemetery near Fullerton. YOUTH HAS OFTEN CASHED CHECKS William Thompson, 12, told Justice J. B. Cox today that he had repeatedly cashed checks for Thaddeus Carpenter, his brother-in-law at the latter's request. Carpenter has had charges of passig fictitious checks brought against him repeatedly, but has gotten off. The last case involved a check for $7.50 given by the boy for the man to Robert Gerwing in Orange, who keeps a bicycle and lock shop. The big raid in Orange last week was a double-barreled affair. The place of Joseph Mollica on East Walnut-st, as well as that of Larry Mollica, his brother, who lived near by, was raided by municipal and county officers. Fifty gallons of wine were obtained and now reposes in the office of District Attorney A. P. Nelson. Joe paid a fine of $25 for having liquor in his possession and Larry one of $700. They were prosecuted under the city ordinance. District Attorney Nelson, however, making good his threat to prosecute future bootleggers under the Wright Act, whether they already have paid the penalty under city ordinances or not, announces that he will prosecute the two himself. This will be the first case of such double prosecution in the county. SIX LOCATE OASIS, FACE JUDGE TODAY Six arrests on the charges of drunkenness were made over the week-end and yesterday by Anaheim police, chronic drinkers having apparently discovered an oasis in the desert during the holiday season. Officers say that the greater number of them were already "tanked up" when they got into town. A. A. Jimson of Fullerton and Ray Hares and J. B. Huggins of Compton forfeited ball of $10 each. Edward Gonez, charged both with speeding and drunkenness, was fined $25 on each charge. He is a resident of the sugar factory colony: Theodore Wirt of Anaheim was fined -10 on the charge of being drunk. O. M. Parkes of Fullerton was fined $20 on the charge of drunkenness and disturbing the peace. FACES SERIOUS CHARGE George W. Fellows, sailor, recently taken off the train at Fullerton on the way to San Diego to face a charge of sex perversion, has been held on a $2000 ball to await a preliminary examinator in Judge French's court at Fullerton. The date for his preliminary hearing has not been set. FULLERTON YOUTH HURT UNDER AUTO Robert Hezmalhalch, 12, son of Fred Hezmalhalch, city clerk of Fullerton, was run over and painfully injured by an automobile Sunday afternoon and is now recovering in the Fullerton hospital. The boy was struck accidentally while crossing the street and temporarily knocked unconscious. It was feared it first that he had been seriously injured but when taken to the hospital he recovered consciousness story fire escape and were caught by a passerby. Neither was injured. Firemen carried a score of women and children from the burning structure. The loss was approximated $75,000. CITY WORKER HURT IN CRASH Bobby Burns, an employee of the city water department, was painfully but not seriously injured in an automobile accident Saturday night near Oceanside. The accident is said to have occurred when he got out to fix lights on the car in which he was riding and was struck by another car. His face and one eye were hurt. Howover, he was able to be about the streets next day, tho he probably will not return to work for several days. Several minor accidents were reported over the week end. The Ford coupe of Dewey Vanatta of Anaheim was struck by a Ford touring car owned by E. Dominguez when turning into the curbing on East Center-st. yesterday. An accident was reported from Broadway and Los Angeles-st., where a car driven by Dick Foster and a car driven by H. W. Baxter collided. Miss K. Gelselman of Anaheim and a man named Ruiz of Ventura ran their cars together at Center and Los Angeles-sts. No damage was reported. John L. Thomas, 1100 East Broadway, reported that his Ford speedster was struck by a heavier car at Los Angeles-st. and Broadway, and the wheel broken and other damage done. No one reported injured. The man who struck him was driving a Paige. A collision occurred at Lemon and Center-sts. when J. C. Rogers of Long Beach and Charles F. Barr of Anaheim smashed their cars together. Gus Durbin of Los Angeles and F. T. Edmiston of Anaheim were in a smash-up at Broadway and Los Angeles-st., both cars being damaged. No one was reported injured. CHARGE SEPULVEDA AS ESTRADA SLAYER A complaint was sworn out today YOUTH HAS OFTEN CASHED CHECKS William Thompson, 12, told Justice J. B. Cox today that he had repeatedly cashed checks for Thaddeus Carpenter, his brother-in-law at the latter's request. Carpenter has had charges of missing fictitious checks brought against him repeatedly, but has gotten off. The last case involved a check for $7.50 given by the boy for the man to Robert Gerwing in Orange, who keeps a bicycle and lock shop. A lock was purchased for $1.50 and $6.00 received in change. Carpenter denied the charge. He was held to answer. THIEF STRIPS AUTO IN PRIVATE GARAGE One of the boldest auto thefts in Anaheim in months took place Christmas eve, when the garage of Thomas Dietrich on Claudina-st was entered and a Willard battery and spare tire removed. The garage was not in a secure condition. Last night Dietrich went out to lock up his car and found a man sitting on the rear seat. By the time the police had notified the fellow had vanished. TOPIA INFANT BURIED Burial services were held this afternoon at the Anaheim Cemetery for the infant baby of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Topia of Placentia, J. E. Seale of Fullerton, funeral director. INCREASE CAPITAL Article were filed today, increasing the capital of the Haas Realty Co. from $50,000 to $250,000 and changing the par value of the capital stock from $10 to $100. MINOR AUTO ACCIDENT F. W. Schulte, who drove a Packard sodan, and Carl Retilch, a Buick touring, reported minor accident over the holiday to the Auto Club of So Cal. According to a French scientist long residence in a city makes a person's eyes grow paler and his hair lighter in color because he is less in the sunlight. HURT UNDER AUTO Robert Hexmalhalch, 12, son of Fred Hexmalhalch, city clerk of Fullerton, was run over and painfully injured by an automobile Sunday afternoon and is now recovering in the Fullerton hospital. The boy was struck accidentally while crossing the street and temporarily knocked unconscious. It was feared at first that he had been seriously injured but when taken to the hospital he recovered consciousness and it was found that he had sustained no broken bones. He was cut about the face, head, lips and tongue. SILVER STAR OIL CO. INCORPORATES A new $250,000 corporation has been added to Orange County's list with the filing papers of the Silver Star Oil Company. The directors with one exception are Fullerton men: Joe Wagner, R. F. D. Fullerton; F. C. Krause, H. L. Ustick, D. S. Linebarger and R. W. Edens, J. W. Bishop of Long Beach also is a director. The chief place of business is given as Fullerton. IMPRESSIVE SERVICES Mr. W. J. Elliott, Mr. C. A. Griggs, Mr. Ernest Zitzman and Mr. Jason B. Root, of Anaheim, attended the meeting of Fullerton Commandery at 9 a.m. Christmas morning. At that hour, which is 12 m. standard time, about 400,000 Knights Templar within the jurisdiction of the United States met for service in commemoration of the birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ. The services were wonderfully impressive. Homes Wrecked In Xmas Explosion When a barrel containing high explosives let go, four houses were destroyed, one person was instantly killed and four others were badly injured; according to word received here today from Mexico City. The explosion took place Christmas morning. CHARGE SEPULVEDA AS ESTRADA SLAYER A complaint was sworn out today by Feliz Estrada, son of Manuel Estrada, murdered Delhi Mexican, charging Jose Sepulveda with the crime. The older Estrada, 53, was shot in a poolroom after a quarrel. He had more than $700 in cash on his person, and is supposed to have been the victor in a gambling game in which the slayer was a loser. Sepulveda escaped over the fields and has not been seen yet. He is supposed to be in Mexico. CHILD HURT BY AUTO Rosario Alonzo, eight, was knocked down and received a bad laceration of the ear from the car of Bronson Barber east of the Santa Fe tracks on West Chapman-st. Orange. He also suffered considerably from shock. Dr.Womann attended him in Orange and later he was removed to the Orange County Hospital. BROWN ADMINISTRATOR Charles J. Brown was appointed administrator of the estate of the late James J. McMyler. The application of Walter McMyler to be appointed executor was refused because he was not an heir. FINAL DIVORCE DECREE Final judgment of divorce has been granted to Edith M. Wooley from Robert John Wooley by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams, according to papers filed today. BARROWS GETS CONTRACT George A. Barrows today received from the Board of Supervisors the contract to build a warehouse to cost $3,297 on Fruit street, Santa Ana. BUILDING PERMITS Dr. C. W Harvey, frame garage at 1215 W. Center-st., cost $250. ealer NGE COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY ON ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,875 No. of Permits 602 Year of 1920 $79,980 No. of Permits 564 TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR ORANGE-CO. MRS. PEETE LEADS IN PRISON FASHION MARCH SAN QUENTIN, Dec. 26.—Mrs. Louise Peete, who murdered Jacob Denton in Los Angeles and who is serving a life sentence for her crime, and "Bluèbeard" Watson, who killed 27 wives and only received the same punishment that Mrs. Peete got for taking a single life, were rivals for honors in the Christmas festivities in the state prison here. Mrs. Peete led the feminine fashion parade and decreed against bobbed hair. "Bluebeard" Watson led the "Coue chanters" in company with Murderer William A. Hightower. "Coue chanters" is what the prisoners have been termed who finger the 20 knots on a bright string and repeat the Frenchman's formula: "Day by day, in every way, I'm growing better and better." There may be some slight doubt DELAY IN GETTING RIGHT-OF-WAY HALTS BETTER HIGHWAYS Scores of stretches of road, some of them miles long, in Orange-co cannot be improved because the rights-of-way never have been entirely obtained and shutting property WORKER T IN ASH an employee of the ment, was painfully injured in an at Saturday night said to have ocout to fix lights which he was riding by another car. His were hurt. Howto be about the y, tho he probably work for several accidents were reeek end. of Dewey Vanatstruck by a Ford by E. Dominguez the curbing on saturday. is reported from Angeles-st. where dick Foster and a V. Baxter collided. man of Anaheim Ruiz of Ventura other at Center and damage was re1100 East Broadhis Ford speeda heavier car at Broadway, and and other damage ert injured. The him was driving a red at Lemon and C. Rogers of charles F. Barr of their cars together Los Angeles and F. Anaheim were in a away and Los Anbeing damaged. and injured. PULVEDA DA SLAYER sworn out today state prison here. Mrs. Peete led the feminine fashion parade and decreed against bobbed hair. "Bluebeard" Watson led the "Coue chanters" in company with Murderer William A. Hightower. "Coue chanters" is what the prisoners have been termed who finger the 20 knots on a bright string and repeat the Frenchman's formula: "Day by day, in every way, I'm growing better and better." There may be some slight doubt among the prison officials as to the thorough efficacy of this string and the saying that accompanies it, but there isn't the slightest doubt in the world that "Bluebeard" Watson and Hightower, who murdered Father Patriek Heslin, are going to work it for everything they can, both in the matter of publicity and to carry favor with all parties concerned. Sixteen hundred of the 2500 inmates of San Quentin chose to have a "Coue Christmas." Each of these received a personal letter from Miss Pauline Jacobson, a well-known California writer, who conceived the idea of alding the prisoners by means of Dr. Coue's methods of self-help. The Salvation Army presented each woman inmate of the prison with a mirror. The army also brought 10 curling irons to the prison, and there was great competition as to who should receive these much coveted prizes. STARTS FOR CALIF.; LANDS IN ANAHEIM Anaheim's pre-eminence in the public eye received another testimonial this morning when the Anaheim C. of C. had a post card from Covington, Louisiana, addressed "The California Fruit Exchange, The Largest Agricultural Organization in America, California." The post-card came bumping along therails of the Southern Pacific, under postmarked date of Dec. 18, and fell promptly into the well-known hands of G. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n. To say that Mr. Sandilands was really surprised would be widely outside the facts as his letter to the Chamber proves. "I always said that Anaheim was the best known town in the United States and now I know it, please take note of the enclosed postal card note where it came from (Louisiana) note how it is addressed, and please take special note that it came to 'Anaheim' without anything on the address side to guide it here, and was out in our box. "Anaheim must surely be well known. I won't believe it was an accident that brought this card to our city. Anaheim is drawing the attention of all parts of the entire continent. What are we going to do with all the people who will be with us as soon as they are able to come? Every square foot of soil here is a" DELAY IN GETTING RIGHT-OF-WAY HALTTS BETTER HIGHWAYS Scores of stretches of road, some of them miles long, in Orange-co cannot be improved because the rights-of-way never have been entirely obtained and abutting property owners are not agreed as to the width desired, etc. This state of affairs was revealed today by Deputy County Engineers Smith and Parker, in explanation of the apparent delay in grading and oiling or gravelling certain prominent roads. Anaheim and vicinity is no exception. For example, there is a mile on Broadway between Brookhurst and Magnolia streets; another mile on South Palm street between the Hospital and Katella roads. Cerritos avenue between West and Palm streets is a crooked lane for this reason and cannot be improved. Those are only a few of many such cases. There are two or three different procedures that may be used to get a road made a county highway and improved as such. One is to present a formal petition to the Board of Supervisors, signed by 14 freeholders of the road district, of whom four shall have frontage on the side road. The county then may appoint two road viewers who will appraise what the land is worth. Usually, however, the cost of the road improvement so much outweighs the value of the strip of right of way given up that the county cannot pay for rights of way. If the road has been travelled for five years, petition may be made to have it declared a county road provided all property owners agree. But in case of disagreement only that part can be declared the road which has been used as such, according to one court opinion. Confidence proceedings is another method of procedure. UNUSUAL DEMAND FOR XMAS PHONES The joy of hearing the voices of the loved ones miles away was one of the happiest of the holiday season, as evidenced by the unprecedented demand upon the telephone companies for transcontinental messages. Manager E. A. Beard, of the local P. T. & T. office, greatly regretted the inability to handle all calls, but gives cheering news that if those who were disappointed in getting the wire thru the Christmas rush, care to do so, a date may be set during holiday week, and the con- take note of the enclosed postal card note where it came from (Louisiana) note how it is addressed, and please take special note that it came to 'Anaheim' without anything on the address side to guide it here, and was out in our box. "Anaheim must surely be well known. I won't believe it was an accident that brought this card to our city. Anaheim is drawing the attention of all parts of the entire continent. What are we going to do with all the people who will be with us as soon as they are able to come? Every square foot of soil here is a gold mine. Excuse my enthusiasm, but I believe in it." TWO SANTA ANA THEFTS REPORTED Two reports of stolen property from Santa Ana have been filed at the local police station, one by G. N. Swoffer, 1079 West Second-st., and the other by W. J. Smith, 319 East First-st. Swoffer reports the loss of one laundry bag of baby's clothing, and one light brown suitcase with baby's clothing, an ivory comb and brush, four baby's dresses, petticoat, shoes, overalls and shirt. The Smiths report the loss of an overcoat, medium brown color, kimona sleeves, wide collar, double row of buttons, plaid lining in light colors, style plus make, with grey buckskin gloves in the pockets. DAVIS RESIGNS AS AUTO TRADES SEC'Y. Herbret O. Davis, resigned secretary of the Orange County Auto Trades Ass'n, will become credit manager on Jan. 2 of the Chandler Furniture store in Santa Ana. His resignation has not yet been accepted. A special meeting has been called at Harry D. Riley's local garage for Jan. 5 to consider the future of the organization, particularly a new budget system. FORMER ANAHEIM STAGE DRIVER DIES The former driver of one of the first passenger stage coach teams between Anaheim and Los Angeles, Clinton Morrow, 87, of Villa Park, is no more. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Santa Ana. The widow and four sons survive All live in the Villa Park vicinity. The joy of hearing the voices of the loved ones miles away was one of the happiest of the holiday season, as evidenced by the unprecedented demand upon the telephone companies for transcontinental messages. Manager E. A. Beard, of the local P. T. & T. office, greatly regretted the inability to handle all the calls, but gives the cheering neon that if those who were disappointed in getting the wire thru the Christmas rush, care to do so, a date may be set during holiday week, and the connection will be made. The Los Angeles office was swamped with collies, the tickets representing almost 1500 sought connection with points in the east. AFTERMATH OF XMAS TREE Chairman DeCew has in his possession a cloth belt, cap, lady's bag string of black beads and a door key which the owner can have by identifying them at 111-119 North Lemon street, the Lexington garage. Get a Mack Dry Battery Herr's Battery & Ignition Shop 252 North Los Angeles St. :: BLUNDERS ::: WHY IS THIS WRONG? What mike make in pe The answer today's wam (Copyright