Redlands Daily Facts editor Lyman King decides to run for state senate in 1914 POSTED: 05/10/14 May 1, 1914 Somewhat personal Modesty is always a predominant quality in the makeup of a newspaperman, all tradition and general idea to the contrary nothwithstanding. So the editor of the Facts approaches the fact that he has decided to be a candidate for office, for the position of state senator in the district consisting of San Bernardino and Inyo counties, to be more definite, with somewhat of reluctance, and particularly so in making an announcement thereof in this paper. The decision to become such candidate was arrived at after a few friends (probably not desiring to wound the editorial heart) had expressed their opinion that his candidacy would be well received in the county and would command considerable support. But the candidate would distinctly disavow in advance that, like many other candidates for office, he enters the race at “the earnest solicitation of friends” and “with assurances of wide support.” He is after the “job” just because he believes he can fit into the work fairly well, because it is labor that will be agreeable and because he dares hope he may be useful to a people who have ever been kind to him. It is an opportunity for service that is congenial. But the writer appreciates all the time that not he, but his neighbors, have him “sized up” about right. Consequently, he will abide by their decision in the matter with the utmost equanimity. A favorable verdict will be appreciated; an unfavorable one will mean merely that they think he can do better work at home, struggling with an editorial typewriter. And in either event the victim will be content. The formal notice of candidacy sent out to the newspapers of the district reads as follows: Redlands, Cal., April 29, 1914. To the Voters of San Bernardino County: — I have decided to be a candidate for the office of state senator for the district consisting of San Bernardino and Inyo counties, and will ask the nomination of the Republican Party at the August primary. I have been a resident of San Bernardino County for 12 years, of Southern California for 17 years and of California for 40 years. I have never held nor been a candidate for elective office, except that of Republican presidential elector for the Eighth California District in 1908. I served by appointment as supervisor of the Federal Census in 1910, having charge of the census for all Southern California except the county of Los Angeles. My district was the largest in the United States, save one, and the director of the census said when the work was done that mine ranked among the best. I have been in the newspaper business practically all my life, after being graduated from the public schools and Napa college. I believe that I am qualified by experience and ability to serve the people of this district well as their state senator. I ask the support of all voters who believe in my honesty of purpose and in my desire to serve them faithfully. I have an ambition to give the next few years of my life to the public service, to spend my energy and whatever talents I possess in helping work out those problems, the proper solution of which means so much to us all. I stand for the advancement of those things which mean better living for the people, which make for higher standards of every kind — in short for the things which are genuinely progressive, I believe in my country, in my state and in my county, and in their present territorial integrity. I believe in the American people — their honesty, their integrity and their dependability. If you also believe in these things I shall appreciate your support. Respectfully, Lyman M. King May 1, 1914 Stiff sentence for desecration A fine of $120 with the alternative of serving 60 days in jail was the sentence pronounced by Judge McIver late yesterday against Ed De Wolfe, a young man well known in this city, when he confessed to having been one of those who decorated the high school building with the numerals ’14 Wednesday night. Arrested yesterday afternoon, De Wolfe made his confession to Marshal Larmore. Three other boys, he said, had a hand in the painting. He declined to name them. All winter the school authorities have been annoyed by the painting of numerals on the school buildings, according to Principal H.G. Clement, the work growing out of class rivalry. The sentence under which De Wolfe is now resting was the second passed against him by Judge McIver yesterday. Considering the statement that $200 worth of damage had been done the court first made the fine $200 and the jail alternative 100 days. He afterward reconsidered this, and holding that De Wolfe should not be made to shoulder all the blame while others were implicated, reduced the sentence. De Wolfe, who is about 25 years of age, has never been a student at the local schools or in any way connected with them. Three well known high school boys of the class of ’14 are also said to be involved in this case. Today they were before the school authorities and upon being found guilty were suspended until the defaced property shall have been placed in good condition again. Then their applications for reinstatement will be considered, in which case they will be able to be graduate with their class, otherwise they will not be able to get diplomas. It is understood, also, that they have agreed to assist De Wolfe in paying his fine, as they put him up to the job. De Wolfe is said to have been in trouble before. May 2, 1914 Distinguished author guest of the Puffers This city has had a distinguished guest for the past few days in the person of Harold Bell Wright, a former resident who has risen to fame through the publishing of several books, the most notable of which is perhaps “The Wining of Barbara Worth.” Mr. Wright, who is engaged in writing a new book, “The Eyes of the World,” now almost complete, came to Redlands for a few days’ rest and change and was the guest while here of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Puffer at their home at Bryn Mawr. Mr. Wright will leave Redlands tomorrow to go to Pomona. The distinguished author is soon to build a beautiful new home in one of the canyons of the Santa Monica mountains. All distinguished people have a fad and Mr. Wright’s seems to be fine horses. He expresses himself as surprised that anyone who could own a fine horse would prefer an automobile. Incidentally he and Mrs. Wright own some fine horses themselves. May 5, 1914 Mission Gables has been sold A deal has been concluded by which Mrs. H.B. Wilson becomes the owner of the Mission Gables. Mrs. Wilson exchanges her former home place on Eureka Street and Cypress Avenue. The total consideration was about $25,000. Possession was given yesterday. The Mission Gables was originally built by F.E. Sanford about 10 years ago and afterwards he made additions which cost $6,000. It is advantageously located on Eureka Street west of the Library Park. The property has always been a good investment. The last owner was G.S. Turrill, with whom Mrs. Wilson exchanges. Her former home is not far removed from the business section, and is also in a choice residence locality. It was built by the late H.B. Wilson, and is all modern, and noted among the best of the residences of its class. May 7, 1914 A warning to auto drivers About a week will be given to autoists as sufficient notice in which to make up their minds to obey the muffler law, by Marshal Larmore. Some locality will be agreed on over which machines may be tried out, but the use of such road or street will be subject to revocation at any time. The main object of a strict enforcement of the law is to break up the too prevalent practice of tearing through town at all hours of the night and early morning with mufflers wide open, disturbing the rest and sleep of people. At this season of the year so many residents of this city sleep on their porches that the barking of machines at intervals of 15 minutes makes repose out of the question. Those who want to sleep have the law on their side. May 7, 1914 Two-year-old goes exploring The two-and-a-half-year-old son of Mrs. Phillips, 222 Texas St., started off this morning early on a tour of the world. He took his little wagon along, but failed to load it up with sufficient supplies for a long journey. It is not known whether he was headed for Washington, D.C., or Mexico. The police were notified by the anxious mother upon her failure to locate the young traveler in the home vicinity. The youngster rightly judged that he would have to pass through the business part of Redlands in order to get anywhere, and after coming down Orange Street as far as the Palace Livery, he was intercepted and his further plans for an extended trip called off temporarily. He was returned to his happy mother about 9:30, with no damage to himself or the wagon. May 8, 1914 School boys are reinstated The three youths connected with the recent painting of the numerals ’14 on and about the high school buildings have been reinstated. They belonged to the ’14 class, so will be able to be graduated in June and receive their diplomas. Edward De Wolfe, who admitted having done the painting, is confined at the county jail, serving the sentence imposed by Judge McIver. 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