anaheim-gazette 1910-04-21

GROUND WATERS IN WEST New Mexico Scene of Investigations by Geological Survey An investigation of the Estancia Valley, in the central part of New Mexico, was made last summer by O. E. Meinzel of the United States geological survey for the purpose of ascertaining the possibility of utilizing its ground water for irrigation. This broad valley, which contains extensive tracts of tillable land, is bordered by mountains, hills, and mesas and lies at the center of an inclosed drainage basin that covers about 2000 square miles. It includes no permanent streams, but the floods that from time to time come down the wide arroyos sink in part into the ground and saturate it so completely in places near the center of the valley that the water plane is there virtually at the surface and ground water is constantly being lost by evaporation. Some of this water can be recovered and used for irrigation by pumping from wells sunk to a moderate depth. Ground water can be found nearly everywhere in the valley, but a number of conditions indicate that it occurs most abundantly on the west side, which is supplied by run-off from the largest mountain range. The areas most favorably situated for irrigation include the belt where the long, gentle west slope merges into the central flat, chiefly west of the Santa Fe railway, and the broad bottoms of the principal arroyos. In these areas ground water exists in considerable quantities, is so near the surface that the pumping lift will not be great, and is generally of good quality. It seems probable that WAS ELIZABETH AS BAD AS MARY? One of our free days we went a long drive up out of Sheffield to that manor where the brilliant, baddish Scotch queen was imprisoned by her brilliant, baddish English cousin. In any question of goodness there was little to choose between them. Mary is the more appealing to the fancy because she suffered beyond her deserts, but Elizabeth was to be pitied because Mary had made it politically necessary for her to kill her. All this we had threshed out many times before, and had said that, cat for cat, Mary was more dangerous because she was the more feminine, and Elizabeth the more detestable because she was the more masculine in her ferocity. We were, therefore, in the right mood to visit Mary's prison, to which our ascent was mostly through winding and climbing streets of little dirty houses, with frowsy gardens beside them, and the very dirtiest-faced children in England playing about them. All at once we came upon the sight of it on an open top, hard by, what is left of the ruins of the real manor, where Wolsey stayed that little while from death. The relics are broken walls, higher here, lower there, with some Tudor fireplaces showing through their hollow windows. What we saw in tolerable repair was the tower of the manor, or the lodge,and we drove to it across a field, on a track made by farm carts, and presently kept by a dog that showed his teeth in a grin not wholly of amusement at our temerity. While we debated whether we had not better let the driver get down and knock, a farmer-like man came to the door and called the dog off. Then, in a rich north country accent, he welcomed us to his kitchen parlor, where his wife SANTA The coroner's jury for the death of Lovie the railroad. Travis day evening last whale in which he and his children were riding a Southern Pacific paddle. The inquest was held. The trainmen testified that was blown on a crossing. Five others fled that they heard the coroner's jury visited. The verdict stated that caused by the presence on the sliding of the property, and that we no adequate protection said crossing." E. H. ed that the boxcar into the street, and ed the view in the which the train came. The minority directed thern California sugar delivered an ultimaturing faction. The fact let for its sewage, we to a steady stream oo without it the plant committee of stockhig Riggs, J. A. Turner, D. H. Thomas, has hard to get a right ocean. The minority Invine, James McFadde shank and R. T. H. backing a suit to co Hinze company to mistory a 600-ton plant, pose of the sewage, to do anything that I view either the ejecta Hinze company from the making of the factory plant. The minor give this much-sought curs most abundantly on the west side, which is supplied by run-off from the largest mountain range. The areas most favorably situated for irrigation include the belt where the long, gentle west slope merges into the central flat, chiefly west of the Santa Fe railway, and the broad bottoms of the principal arroyos. In these areas ground water exists in considerable quantities, is so near the surface that the pumping lift will not be great, and is generally of good quality. It seems probable that if the water is pumped in the most economical manner it can be profitably used for irrigation, and, though the underground supply will serve to irrigate only a very small part of the valley, yet there is reason to believe that it is sufficient to add materially to the agricultural production of the region. This resource should be developed, but its development should be carried out very carefully and with an understanding of the rigid limitations which are involved. It is believed that the irrigation of the small plats in connection with dry farms and ranches will be feasible over a large part of the valley. Assays made in the field show that the water beneath the extensive west slope is relatively very pure except near the 'Mesa Jumanes, where it is impregnated with sulphates derived from a thick bed of gypsum that outcrops there; but the shallow ground water in the low central area contains large quantities of chlorides and sulphates. Between the large western area of pure water and the much smaller area of saline water is a belt, about 3 miles wide, in which the ground water is intermediate in quality. In the central area better water is found at greater depths, but the samples assayed were all very much more mineralized than the pure water of the west slope. The analyses of the several samples of soil that were collected in the central area are not yet completed, but the assays of the water underlying this part of the valley give results that are unfavorable to its use in irrigation and it is therefore necessary to advise settlers in the valley against spending money for wells and pumping plants in the localities where the first ground water encountered is perceptibly saline. The survey of the valley reveals an interesting geologic history. That it once contained a lake several hundred square miles in extent is shown by various shore features that surround the central flat and also by we saw in tolerable repair was the tower of the manor, or the lodge,and we drove to it across a field, on a track made by farm carts, and presently kept by a dog that showed his teeth in a grin not wholly of amusement at our temerity. While we debated whether we had not better let the driver get down and knock, a farmer-like man came to the door and called the dog off. Then, in a rich north country accent, he welcomed us to his kitchen parlor, where his wife was peeling potatoes for their midday dinner. and so led us up the narrow stone stairs of the tower to the chambers where Mary miserably passed those many long years of captivity. The place belongs now to the duke of Norfolk, the great Catholic duke, and owes its restoration to his pity and his piety. Our farmer-guide was himself a Protestant, but he spoke well of the duke, with whom he reported himself in such colloquies as "I says to dook," and "dook says to me." When he understood that we were Americans he asked after a son of his who had gone out to our continent twenty years before. He had only heard from him once, and that on the occasion of his being robbed of all his money by a roommate. It was in a place called Massatusy; we suggested Massachusetts, and he assented that such might be the place; and Mary's prison house acquired an added pathos. BLOOD OF PLANTS Respects in Which It Is Like That of Animals The blood of plants is like the blood of animals, says the Chicago Tribune. The red cheeks of the apples and those of the children are produced by entirely similar processes and blood is not peculiar to the animal kingdom. And this truth was discovered by popular instinct before it was discovered by science. The farmer gives the name bleeding to the exudation of sap from cut stems, branches and roots, and wine is called the "blood of the grape," a designation which acquires new significance in the light of modern research. It has long been recognized that no sharp boundary line can be drawn between the animal and vegetable kingdoms and that the cleft which once seemed to separate them was artificial. It is now certain that a complete understanding of the vital processes of plants can not be gained without ocean. The minority Invine, James McFadden shank and R. T. Hickory backing a suit to co- Hinze company to my story a 600-ton plant, pose of the sewage, to do anything that I view either the ejective Hinze company from making of the faction plant. The minor give this much-sought way if the company guarantees that the firm made good, the test non-partisan commission replied with a coupon to put up $50,000 pay stock to run the factory cision as to the capacity to be left to a major and a committee of minority delivered it declared it had no option to make, and reject proposal because there was an inadequate cause The Case, Hinze ing control of the stock could in the Mist majority of those judges of the capacity that it should run. History controversy has a big fight with various suits are pending against The Case, Hinze con $115,000 and other both alleging breach The majority has held drainage by getting along the Pacific Elegent. The merchants and association has added that it bellves will need everyone on the census sentatives of the asses it every family in will prepare the way enumerators. Blanks be filled out and given enumerator when he fem will be of most houses where men roo As a practical lesson, the eighth grades of city and the senior school attended the teracker, charged with G. A. Winn on January chers had arranged wi to give them "the wime time come when testing young ears would have so that the students from the courtroom. that are unfavorable to its use in irrigation and it is therefore necessary to advise settlers in the valley against spending money for wells and pumping plants in the localities where the first ground water encountered is perceptibly saline. The survey of the valley reveals an interesting geologic history. That it once contained a lake several hundred square miles in extent is shown by various shore features that surround the central flat and also by the delicately laminated deposits that immediately underlie this flat and are exposed in numerous excavations. Since the ancient lake disappeared and the water level retreated beneath the surface, the wind has scooped out large basins and formed clay hills, some of them 100 feet or more in height. During the present year the geological survey will publish a report on the region, which will discuss the geology, the water resources, and the possibilities of irrigation. All kinds of street and ornamental trees, Cypress, Guavas and Ferns. Also a large stock of the leading varieties of Eucalyptus. We can furnish Palm and other ornamental trees 8 feet high, which add greatly to the value of a place as soon as planted. THE ANAHEIM EVERGREEN NURSERIES, Tim Carroll, Prop. Nurseries located 200 yds. west of West Anaheim station (S.P.R.R.) Sunset phone Main 413. The New Big 4 McCormick mower is furnished with either a 6 or 7 foot cutter bar. The frame on this machine is one piece and and heavier and the wheels are further apart than those on other machines. Wm. F. Lutz Co., Santa Ana. McCormick hand and self-dump rakes are made right. Look at the wheel construction on these rakes. Wm. F. Lutz Co., Santa Ana. As a practical lesson, the eighth grades of city and the senior class attended the eracker, charged with G. A. Wian on January chers had arranged work to give them "the wi time come when testing young ears would have so that the students from the courtroom sion arose. An examination of dog killed here last developed the fact that had the rabies. As the report to the city of muzzling ordinance enforced. Notice has any dog found at wire muzzle will be owner made liable for a misdeameanor. A been killed by the maeral canines had been wore a Fullerton lic brain was examined P. Black of Pasadena ed it one of the most of rabies that had observation. County C. D. Ball was called Heights to investigate ed to be rabies. A of Mrs. Ellis was on a bit several other dogs. Don't take chances Have the right glasses liable optician. Dietrich and optician, has had successful experience highest diplomas. Hufled patients in the co skill in the relief of bousness and other trou strain. ANAHEIM GAZETTE SANTA ANA The coroner's jury laid the blame for the death of Lovell C. Travis on the railroad. Travis was killed Sunday evening last when his automobile in which he and his wife and four children were riding, was struck by a Southern Pacific passenger engine. The inquest was held on Thursday. The trainmen testified that the whistle was blown on approaching the crossing. Five other witnesses testified that they heard no whistle. The coroner's jury visited the crossing. The verdict stated the "accident was caused by the presence of boxcars on the siding of the Southern Pacific property, and that we (the jury) find no adequate protection provided for said crossing." E. E. Cooley testified that the boxcars jutted six feet into the street, and completely blocked the view in the direction from which the train came. The minority directors of the Southern California sugar company have delivered an ultimatum, to the opposing faction. The factory has no outlet for its sewage, which will amount to a steady stream of 250 inches, and without it the plant cannot run. A committee of stockholders, C. A Riggs, J. A. Turner, S. H. Finley and D. H. Thomas, has been working hard to get a right of way to the ocean. The minority members, Jas Invine, James McFadden, A. J. Crookshank and R. T. Harris, who are backing a suit to compel the Case, Hinze company to make of the factory a 600-ton plant, could easily dispose of the sewage, but have refused to do anything that did not have in view either the ejection of the Case, Hinze company from the factory or the making of the factory into a 600-ton plant. The minority offered to give this much-sought-for right of A Storekeeper Says: "A lady came into my store lately and said: ""I have been using a New Perfection Oil Cook-Stove all winter in my apartment. I want one now for my summer home. I think these oil stoves are wonderful. If only women knew what a comfort they are, they would all have one. I spoke about my stove to a lot of my friends, and they were astonished. They thought that there was smell and smoke from an oil stove, and that it heated a room just like any other stove. I told them of my experience, and one after another they got one, and now, not one of them would give hers up for five times its cost." The lady who said this had thought an oil stove was all right for quickly heating milk for a baby, or boiling a kettle of water, or to make coffee quickly in the morning, but she never dreamed of using it for difficult or heavy cooking. Now—she knows. Do you really appreciate what a New Perfection Oil Cook-Stove means to you? No more coal to carry, no more coming to the dinner table so tired out that you can't eat. Just light a Perfection Stove and immediately the heat from an intense blue flame shoots up to the bottom of pot, kettle or oven. But the room isn't heated. There is no smoke, no smell, no outside heat, no drudgery in the kitchen where one of these stoves is used. Cautionary Note: Be sure you get this stove—see that the name-plate reads "New Perfection." New Perfection WICK-BLUE FLAME Oil Cook-stove It has a Cabinet Top with a shelf for keeping plates and food hot. The nickel finish, with the bright blue of the chimneys, makes the stove ornamental and attractive. Made with 1, 2 and 3 burners; the 2 and 3-burner stoves can be had with or without Cabinet. Every dealer everywhere; if not at yours, write for Descriptive Circular to the nearest agency of the Standard Oil Company (Incorporated) HARDWARE HARDWARE Is our Specialty. Call and examine our line of Tools. We carry the largest assortment of Cook Stoves in the city. Heaters as well and gas plates. No ranges. A. NAGEL Cor. Center and Claudina Sts., - Anaheim, California A Timely Tip To Travelers About Eastern Excursions From Anabasim and other points from which same fares apply, round trip tickets will be sold by Southern Pacific via direct lines, as follows: DESTINATIONS Atchison and Leavenworth, Kan., Council Bluffs and Pacific Junction, Ia., Kansas City and St. Joseph, Mo., Omaha, Neb. $60.00 Chicago, Ill. 72.50 St. Louis, Mo. and Memphis, Tenn. 67.50 New Orleans, La. 67.50 Houston and Mineola, Texas 60.00 Baltimore, Md. and Washington, D.C. 107.50 Boston, Mass. 110.50 New York, N.Y. and Philadelphia, Pa. 108.50 Montreal, Canada 108.50 Duluth, Minn. 79.50 St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn. 73.50 Toronto, Canada 95.70 Other cities in proportion. The above fares apply only via direct routes—through San Francisco and Ogden, through El Paso or through New Orleans. For tickets one way via Shasta Route and Portland fares will be $24.50 higher from Los Angeles and $25.50 higher from Riverside, Colton and San Bernardino. DATES OF SALE To Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, New York and Boston, April 6, 7, 8, 1910, and to all points named above, on May 11, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 27, June 2, 3, 4, 24, 25, 26, 30, July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 25, 26, 27, August 1, 2, 3, 4, September 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14. GOING AND RETURN LIMITS Going transit limit of all tickets will be fifteen days to final Eastern destination and return limit three months after date of sale, but not exceeding Oct. 31, 1910. EXCEPTION—On tickets to Atlantic Coast points, sold in May and June in connection with tickets to Europe, return ocean. The minority members, Jas. Invine, James McFadden, A. J. Crookshank and R. T. Harris, who are backing a suit to compel the Case, Hinze company to make of the factory a 600-ton plant, could easily dispose of the sewage, but have refused to do anything that did not have in view either the ejection of the Case, Hinze company from the factory or the making of the factory into a 600-ton plant. The minority offered to give this much-sought-for right of way if the company would put up a guarantee that the factory would be made good, the test to be made by a non-partisan commission. The company replied with a counter proposition, to put up $50,000 par value sugar stock to run the factory with the decision as to the capacity of the plant to be left to a majority of the board and a committee of four. Then the minority delivered its ultimatum. It declared it had no other propositions to make, and rejected the company proposal because the $50,000 stock was an inadequate amount and because the Case, Hinze company having control of the majority of the stock could in the May election name a majority of those who should be judges of the capacity of the plant that it should run. The sugar factory controversy has developed into a big fight with various phases. Two suits are pending against the builders, the Case, Hinze company, one for $115,000 and the other for $175,000 both alleging breaches of contracts. The majority has hopes of getting drainage by getting a right of way along the Pacific Electric railway. The merchants and manufacturers' association has adopted a system that it belives will result in getting everyone on the census rolls. Representatives of the association will visit every family in the city, and will prepare the way for the census enumerators. Blanks will be left to be filled out and given the census enumerator when he comes. This system will be of most use in lodging houses where men room and work out. As a practical lesson in civics, all the eighth grades of the Santa Ana city and the senior class of the high school attended the trial of S. H. Overacker, charged with the murder of G. A. Winn on January 13. The teachers had arranged with the attorneys to give them "the wink" should the time come when testimony unfit for young ears would have to come out so that the students might be taken from the courtroom. No such occasion arises. As a practical lesson in civics, all the eighth grades of the Santa Ana city and the senior class of the high school attended the trial of S. H. Overacker, charged with the murder of G. A. Winn on January 13. The teachers had arranged with the attorneys to give them "the wink" should the time come when testimony unfit for young ears would have to come out, so that the students might be taken from the courtroom. No such occasion arose. An examination of the brain of a dog killed here last Wednesday has developed the fact that the animal had the rabies. As the result of that report to the city officers the dog-muzzling ordinance will be strictly enforced. Notice has been given that any dog found at large without a wire muzzle will be killed and the owner made liable for prosecution for a misdeameanor. A white dog had been killed by the marshal after several canines had been bitten. It wore a Fullerton license tag. The brain was examined by Dr. Stanley P. Black of Pasadena. He pronounced it one of the most marked cases of rabies that had come under his observation. County Health Officer C. D. Ball was called to Newport Heights to investigate a case reported to be rabies. A dog belonging to Mrs. Ellis was on a rampage and bit several other dogs. Don't take chances with your eyes. Have the right glasses fitted by a reliable optician. Dietrich, the jeweler and optician, has had ten years of successful experience and holds the highest diplomas. Hundreds of satisfied patients in the county tell of his skill in the relief of headaches, nervousness and other troubles due to eye strain. DATES OF SALE To Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, New York and Boston, April 6, 7, 8, 1910, and to all points named above, on May 11, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 27, June 2, 3, 4, 24, 25, 26, 30, July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 25, 26, 27, August 1, 2, 3, 4, September 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13, 14. GOING AND RETURN LIMITS Going transit limit of all tickets will be fifteen days to final Eastern destination and return limit three months after date of sale, but not exceeding Oct. 31, 1910. EXCEPTION—On tickets to Atlantic Coast points, sold in May and June in connection with tickets to Europe, return limit will be four months, but not exceeding Oct. 31, 1910. STOPOVERS Stopovers will be allowed on going trip within transit limit, at any point outside California as far East as Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, etc., and on return trip at any point up to original starting point. In addition to foregoing regular excursions will be reduced fares for various. CONVENTIONS NEW ORLEANS—Mystic Shrine. Fare $67.50. Sale dates Apr. 6, 7, and 8. On same dates tickets will be sold, good via New Orleans if desired, to St. Louis at $67.50; Chicago, $72.50; Washington and Baltimore, $107.50; Philadelphia and New York, $108.50; Boston, $110.50. CINCINNATI—Women's Clubs. Sale dates May 2 and 3. BOSTON—N.E.A. Sale dates June 24, 25, 26. SARATOGA SPRINGS—B.Y.P.U. Sale dates June 30, July 1, 2, 3. DETROIT—B.P.O.E. Sale dates July 4, 5, 6. MILWAUKEE—K.of P. Sale dates July 25, 26, 27. ATLANTIC CITY—G.A.R. Sale dates Sept. 11, 12, 13, 14. Fares for above named Conventions may be obtained from any Southern Pacific ticket ag't as soon as decided upon. Steamship Tickets to all parts of the world. Southern Pacific Is the Way Phone J. M. PICKERING, Anaheim, Cal. Pacific 1231, Home 1724. ARTISTIC JOB PRINTING AT THE GAZETTE OFFICE IN GUSHER TERRITORY First offering of stock in the Midway Security Oil Co. Controlling forty acres in the rich Midway field, being the Southeast of the Northwest quarter of Section 22—32—24 Look this location up on your map and you will see that the property is on a direct line between the great Lakeview and Honolulu Gushers, with producing wells almost surrounding our forty acres. 25 CENTS PER SHARE will buy stock in the MIDWAY SECURITY OIL COMPANY today. The company is going after oil regardless of the sale of stock. Its officers and management, will bear the closest and most rigid personal investigation. I want wise and conservative investors who believe in oil to come in with us at the opening price as the stock will surely go higher. This is a live investment opportunity in a legitimate oil company with the most ideal location where profits will follow development. 12 REASONS WHY I predict that MIDWAY SECURITY OIL COMPANY STOCK will go to $3.00 per share and why I advise the purchase of this stock at this time. FIRST—Because the Company’s holdings are located right in the heart of the Gusher territory in the greatest oil field in the world. SECOND—Because the Company is already fully equipped and drilling its first well. THIRD—Because the company’s rig and machinery, tanks, buildings, water lines, etc., are all new, first class in every way and all paid for. FOURTH—Because the company’s backers are strong people who back their judgment with their own money, who have obtained the best expert advice and will sink to oil and win success regardless of stock sales. FIRST—Because the Company's holdings are located right in the heart of the Gusher territory in the greatest oil field in the world. SECOND—Because the Company is already fully equipped and drilling its first well. THIRD—Because the company's rig and machinery, tanks, buildings, water lines, etc., are all new, first class in every way and all paid for. FOURTH—Because the company's backers are strong people who back their judgment with their own money, who have obtained the best expert advice and will sink to oil and win success regardless of stock sales. FIFTH—Because the money received from the sale of stock will go into the company's treasury to be used for practical development and not into the pockets of promoters. SIXTH—Because the company is capitalized for only 600,000 shares, and has placed 400,000 shares in the treasury. SEVENTH—Because the company intends as soon as possible to list its stock on the Los Angeles and San Francisco Stock Exchanges and on the New York curb. EIGHTH—Because I believe the company has secured the services of the best field superintendent in the Midway district—a man of wide experience who thoroughly understands every detail of the oil industry. NINTH—Because there are no salaries being paid to officers or directors of this company; everyone having unlimited faith in the MIDWAY SECURITY territory and its future production. TENTH—Because we are on the eve of the greatest legitimate oil boom ever known in the history of the United States—this being demonstrated by the wonderful developments during the past few weeks in the Midway fields. ELEVENTH—Because I know that this is the most opportune time to buy MIDWAY SECURITY OIL COMPANY STOCK at this price, as it will sell at a much higher figure in a very short time. TWELFTH—Last but not least, I advise the purchase of MIDWAY SECURITY oil stock because by buying now you are starting in on the ground floor with real live oil operators and in a real live oil district at the right time and place and at the right price. A. W. SCOTT, Managing Director. LOOK AT THE MAP—NUF CED Order as many shares of this stock as you can afford to purchase at 25 cents per share today, by letter, telegraph or telephone. A.W.SCOTT, Managing Director Midway Security Oil Co. 236 SECURITY BUILDING, Los Angeles Home F3181 Sunset Main 3456 MIDWAY SECURITY OIL CO., 236 Security Bldg. Los Angeles, Cal. Gentlemen: I hereby make application for... shares of MIDWAY SECURITY OIL COMPANY stock at 25 cents per share. and enclose $... in payment. Name... Address...