anaheim-gazette 1909-03-18

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION.....$1.50 Per Year Six Months.....$1.00 Three Months.....50 Cts The Gazette is issued every Thursday morning. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. AN AGRICULTURAL POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR ORANGE COUNTY The county of Orange, located as it is in the most desirable region of Southern California, blessed with soil of great fertility and in great variety, with much sunshine, little fog, and a fair rainfall, is indeed the Gem county of the state. Orange is pre-eminently an agricultural county and always will remain so. To the west the farms are given over to the sugar beet, celery, barley and pasture largely, while to the east horticulture in all forms predominates, with enough truck farming thrown in to give variety. Nowhere in the state of California, and probably nowhere in the United States could so many observational lessons in practical agriculture be given with as little expense as in this county, but up to the present moment this fact has been entirely ignored by both county and state. Of educational advantages, Orange county offers as many as most counties in California. Besides a fine system of primary and grammar schools, there are five well equipped high schools, and these schools are doing good work in training for effective citizenship, but they are UNDERGROUND WATER IN LOPE VALLEY For several years the Unitary Geological Survey has been investigating ground-water problems in southern California lying within the San Gabriel and San Bernardino ranges and has already published number of reports on that subject. Within the last few months investigations were extended to Antelope valley, where their long been recognized. The Antelope valley, which is just south of San Gabriel mountain range, south end of the Mohave deserts, its ground waters are derived sources within its own drainage. Most of the surface flow of Antelope valley is carried in Little Rock, Amargosa, Liebre, Fiscal Cottonwood creeks, whose sink into the pervious gravel sands about the mouths of the yons and slowly percolate down to add to the underground water has been contended that these streams is insufficient toish the great body of water underlies the valley, but apparently factor of time has not been eroded, for it must be remembered that streams have been pouring waters into the sands and that underlie the basin for a whose beginning long antedated settlement of the valley. Condition of this factor also explains loss of head caused by the unhealthy wells for the supply in the valley. Of educational advantages, Orange county offers as many as most counties in California. Besides a fine system of primary and grammar schools, there are five well equipped high schools, and these schools are doing good work in training for effective citizenship, but they are training only the mind, while the hands are neglected, and the very occupation which ought to be receiving our most earnest attention is being most persistently neglected. There is no question but that the grammar and high schools of today tend to educate away from the farm and the shop, rather than toward them, and while a counter movement, looking towards more practical, though not less educational courses, is on foot, yet the expense of establishing and maintaining trade or polytechnic schools of real worth, is so great that small cities hesitate about undertaking them. For this reason, the boys and girls of Orange county are denied the privilege of receiving training either in the trades or in agriculture. There is no public school of this nature open to them this side of San Luis Obispo, and the tuition in the private schools is too often prohibitive. It is to remedy this condition that a movement was inaugurated at the last teachers' association, looking toward the establishment of such a school at a central point in Orange county; a school receiving state aid if possible; national aid if the Davis bill ever becomes a law; but if neither state nor national aid can be secured then a school of this nature anyway, because present conditions demand it and the future will demand it still more. The committee appointed by the county superintendent believes that if no legislation now exists, making such a school possible, then such legislation should be enacted at the earliest possible moment, and it will work to that end. What do you think, and what will you do? Flowing waters can be obtained Antelope valley within a roughly technical area including about 225 miles and extending from a few miles east of Del Sur northern for about 18 miles to the south of a dry lake. Within this the water found at depths of 100 feet will rise to the surface and out upon it, and in some low flowing water is obtained at even depth. About the margin oftesian area is an indefinite which waters may be obtained pumping, and the limits of probable pumping in this zone are mined by the cost of lifting to the surface. Experience has led that in this valley water can be economically pumped from much greater than 50 feet for the crops that are grown here the flowing and the pumping are of excellent quality. Artesian development in this extends back only about thirty During that time more than 300 wells have been sunk, but relatively little of the water made available is used. In lack of use is probably due to excessive alkalinity of the soil lower parts of the valley, whereing waters are most easily obstructed but many wells have been suwatering stock only or as a result of procuring title to government desired for speculative purposes ther than for occupancy. Well also been sunk by settlers act good faith, who have afterward covered that the lands they oo nature anyway, because present conditions demand it and the future will demand it still more. The committee appointed by the county superintendent believes that if no legislation now exists, making such a school possible, then such legislation should be enacted at the earliest possible moment, and it will work to that end. What do you think, and what will you do? J. F. W. George Bruce Cortelyou who has risen from a government stenographer to a cabinet position will now devote his attention to making money as a corporation lawyer, thus reversing the usual order which rules that a man shall become rich first and distinguished afterward. When Roosevelt has conquered Africa will he sit down like Alexander and weep because there are no more continents to reform? An answer was this week submitted by Attorneys Melrose and Williams for the defendant in the action of George Bauer jr. against George Bauer sr., which action is for $2361 alleged by the plaintiff to be due him for work done for his father. The answer declares that there was no agreement concerning compensation. The son worked for his father a number of years and now demands compensation in the amount stated. The elder Bauer owns a vineyard east of town and here the work is understood to have been done. ROUND WATER IN ANTE-LOPE VALLEY General years the United States Survey has been studying water problems in the part of California lying south of Gabriel and San Bernardino and has already published a report on that region. The last few months the issues were extended into the valley, where their need has been recognized. The work in which is just completed, by H. R. Johnson, the representative, who is now pre-report. Mr. Johnson following statements in re-underground water conditions survey: The valley lies north of the mountain range, at the foot of the Mohave desert, and waters are derived from within its own drainage area. The surface flow of the valleys carried in Little Rock, Big Bargosa, Liebre, Fish, and creeks, whose waters the pervious gravels and the mouths of their cannolly percolate downward to the underground supply. It contended that the flow of streams is insufficient to furnish body of water that unravels valley, but apparently the time has not been considered must be remembered that have been pouring their to the sands and gravels lie the basin for a period running long antedates the of the valley. Consideration factor also explains the caused by the uncapping drop of water used for irrigation in the valley would eventually have to be pumped. The last reason is the most important, for it emphasizes the fact that no artesian waters are inexhaustible. THE SALARY BILL Elsewhere in this issue will be found the amended bill introduced by Assemblyman Melrose in the legislature providing for increasing salaries of county and township officials in Orange county. The bill as amended is substantially as that originally introduced, the additions being a deputy for the sheriff's office, who shall be jailor, at a salary of $1000, and a field deputy all the year round for the assessor at $1200. The bill as we write is in the senate, having passed the lower house without opposition, and will undoubtedly be passed by the upper house. Its signature by the governor will probably follow. The bill as it stands will practically regulate salaries of officials indicated for many years to come in Orange county, but whether its terms providing for deputies will become immediately effective is a question on which constitutional lawyers hold different views. The bill reads that it will become effective immediately. Unless the bill shall be again amended, it will probably not be again printed, so that persons interested will do well to preserve this copy of the paper. We have been asked several times of late for a copy of the bill, which, having been published in our columns, was not preserved. The bill appears in full elsewhere, save the verbiage with which all bills are inseparably con- at body of water that unvalley, but apparently the time has not been considmust be remembered that has been pouring their to the sands and gravels the basin for a period running long antedates the of the valley. Considerafactor also explains the caused by the uncapping for the supply in the underervoir is not replenished efficient to permit without unrestricted flow of wapoints where it has been waters can be obtained in valley within a roughly ellipse including about 225 square extending from a point 2½ of Del Sur northeastward 88 miles to the south end like. Within this territory at depths of 100 to 500 feet to the surface and flow, and in some localities is obtained at even less but the margin of the aris an indefinite zone in ness may be obtained by and the limits of practicain this zone are deterthe cost of lifting water ce. Experience has provithis valley water can not nally pumped from depths or than 50 feet for use on that are grown here. Both and the pumping waters ment quality. Development in this valley only about thirty years time more than 300 flowbeen sunk, but compaof the water thus ole is used. In part this is probably due to the calinity of the soil in the of the valley, where floware most easily obtained, wells have been sunk for ck only or as a means title to government lands speculative purposes raoccupancy. Wells have ank by settlers acting in who have afterward disthe lands they occupied Unless the bill shall be again amended, it will probably not be again printed, so that persons interested will do well to preserve this copy of the paper. We have been asked several times of late for a copy of the bill, which, having been published in our columns, was not preserved. The bill appears in full elsewhere, save the verbiage with which all bills are inseparably connected. Senator Estudillo and his Man Friday, Editor Barton of the Riverside Enterprise, have agreed to disagree, and round-up circles in the orange city are aquiver thereat. The story is told in detail in another column, and will be perused with interest by our readers. Yet Estudillo has voted right oftener than wrong this session, and if his only crime, in Barton's mind, is the turning down of that editor-statesman in a bill in which he had interest, Estudillo may be governor yet—in a horn. The query arises, Inasmuch as Estudillo and his supporters paid Barton $500 to whoop it up for the candidate for senator in this district last fall, how much did the Riverside county officials have to cough up to send Barton to Sacramento, only to be turned down by the chesty senator? The worst things said about Estudillo last year were that he ducked railroad bills and associated with Barton. Of the two ills, the latter is probably the more serious. Now that he has shown Barton what kind of meat he eats in his chile con carne, it might also be pertinent to inquire if John Meharg paid Barton any money for that roast of Miguel? Shoo fly, Barton! LACKED CONFIRMATION John Hanna drove in from Mira-flores the first of the week, and on the way encountered a neighbor who confided to him that Joe Fiscus had sold three twenty-acre tracts of his walnut plantation to newcomers, and that each would immediately begin erecting a handsome two-story residence. Filled with a vision of the future greatness of Miraflores, he John Hanna drove in from Miraflores the first of the week, and on the way encountered a neighbor who confided to him that Joe Fiscus had sold three twenty-acre tracts of his walnut plantation to newcomers, and that each would immediately begin erecting a handsome two-story residence. Filled with a vision of the future greatness of Miraflores, he whipped up his nag, and when arriving in town encountered Mr. Fiscus the first thing. "Heard you sold sixty acres of your ranch," he said. "That's the first I have heard of it," replied Mr. Fiscus. "Twas ever thus from childhood's hour; but Miraflores orchard property is just as firm as ever." ONE ON TERRY Hobbs—Did you hear George Terry changed his name? Bobbs—No; what did he change to? Hobbs—Ceme-Terry. NOTICE The firm of W. E. Duckworth and G. W. Short, under the name of Duckworth & Short, in the feed, fuel, and ice business, has been dissolved, by W. E. Duckworth purchasing the interest of Mr. Short. W. E. Duckworth assumes all indebtedness and settles all accounts of the old firm. W. E. DUCKWORTH G. W. SHORT. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION Articles of incorporation filed by the Home Insurance company of Anaheim. Capital is $250,000, of which sum lars has been actually subtotal. The directors are E. L. Harry Washburn, L. Guil Johnson, all of Anaheim. On Market Day 20 per cent count on all Fruit and Nut A. Mills, cor. North and Low streets. Ladies wrappers, all sizes ors, 88c each. Stern & Good For Sale: Work and drives. Wickersheim Implement Fullerton. For Sale—a late model, senger Moline automobile, with top, etc. Car is in dition and will be sold at a Capt. L. R. Williams, Anahe Genuine McCormick reefer for sale only at the Wickersheim plment Co., Fullerton. Do bogus parts. CARD OF THANK YOU The undersigned takes the ode of returning his heartfelt friends and neighbors, especially the good neighbors, for kindness and for words of sympathy the hour of his recent bereavement upon the illness of his wife. R. FOS Nice Fresh Vegetables and Fresh Oysters AT DICKEL'S Try Dickel's Best Flour. not satisfactory, I will refund the money. PRING MILLINERY We have now on display a full line of trimmed and street Hats, Veilings, Fancies, Ornaments, etc. Everything to interest the buyer. Come and be convinced. ILL SISTERS FASHIONABLE MILLINERY Anaheim, Cal. SPECIAL MARKET DAY ONLY, MARCH 20 25 per cent Off on all Heavy Robes and Blankets To make room for big shipment of Summer Goods. BEEBE-WEISEL CO. Portraits that are guaranteed and guaranteed to keep appointments by mail or phone when possible Hickox Studio Santa Ana Men's hats latest styles and colors at 60c on dollar. Stern & Goodman. Moline beet cultivators and repairs. Wickersheim Implement Co., Fullerton LES OF INCORPORATION of incorporation were this by the Home Investment of Anaheim. Capital stock of which sum fifty dolbeen actually subscribed. Directors are E. L. Olmstead LES OF INCORPORATION of incorporation were this by the Home Investment of Anaheim. Capital stock 10, of which sum fifty dolbeen actually subscribed. Directors are E. L. Olmstead Washburn, L. Guiterrez, N. all of Anaheim. market Day 20 per cent disall Fruit and Nut Trees. A. cor. North and Los Angeles wrappers, all sizes and colach. Stern & Goodman. e: Work and driving horskersheim Implement Co., —A late model, five pasoline automobile, complete etc. Car is in fine conwill be sold at a bargain. R. Williams, Anaheim, Cal. McCormick repairs are only at the Wickersheim ImCo., Fullerton. Dont accept arts. BARD OF THANKS dersigned takes this means ing his heartfelt thanks to neighbors, especially to neighbors, for kind assistfor words of sympathy in of his recent bereavement, up upon the illness and death fe. R. FOSSEK. A TIE MATCH would result from a boxing match between the paper and envelopes that we sell, for one cannot get along without the other. Irish Linen, Linen Bond Foreign Note and many other kinds are here at our stationery store for your selection. Marked with your monogram if you desire. JOS. HELMSEN Stationery Give it serious consideration. Select it as you do a piece of dress goods. Don't say, "Any old thing will do." It's a double pleasure for your friend to receive a letter written on good stationery. And buy it at HATZFELD'S, where you have a variety of stock to select from, and can get the best qualities. Our special pound package for polite correspondence is a winner. Hatzfeld's Drug Store Near Post Office, Anaheim, Cal.