anaheim-gazette 1910-06-09

ASSESSOR SCOTT ANSWERS CALUMNIES REPLIES TO CRITICISMS OF HIS OFFICIAL COURSE His Books Are Always Open to All and He Stands Ready to Disprove Charges that Big Fellows Are Let Off Easily, While Little Fellows Are Assessed to the Limit—Raised County's Assessment $4,000,000, Most of Which Affects Large Holdings County Assessor Scott has been the object of attack during the present campaign by A. I. Stewart of Fullerton, who seeks nomination for the same office. Stewart has gone about the county making accusations against Scott. The latter gentleman makes the following reply. Scott is at the height of his official duties, and cannot get out among the people to meet these charges, which his friends say are false. He states his case in the following words: "It is not my custom or desire to engage in newspaper controversy, but recently I have been made the subject of certain insinuations by a person who aspires to the office, which I now hold, and which, while aimed at me, reflect equally on the Board of Supervisors. This for the reason, that while I make the assessment, when my work is completed, the rolls are turned over to the Supervisors who sit as a board of Equalization, and after being accepted by them, the valuations really stand as their own, and they are held responsible for the same by the State Board of Equalization. In justice to the supervisors, as well minutes; while in this county the cars run only every forty-five minutes. It is very hard to make an absolutely just and equitable assessment and I do not claim to be infallible. "However, it is much harder to make an assessment, which will be satisfactory to the people, when one is confronted by a disturbing element, stirring dissatisfaction among the people by telling each of them they are paying more than their proportion of taxes, and yet from the lack of complaints I am satisfied that the people of the county generally, are satisfied with my work, with the exception of this man whose self interest is apparent. You ask if this man is a heavy taxpayer, and in answer will say that his name appeared on the tax roll for the first time in 1909, when he was assessed for personal property valued at $325.00; he had an exemption of $100, leaving a balance of $225 for assessment. He has no record interest in any land in Orange county. The people of this county are fair-minded; I have lived in this county for twenty-four years and have enjoyed their confidence, which no one appreciates more than myself, and in justice to myself and the supervisors, who sit as a Board of Equalization and pass upon my valuations, I would be glad to have any appointed committee or individual come in and look at the books, which are always open to the public, and judge for themselves if it is the kind of work this gentleman, through his insinuations, would have the public believe it is. "I will state farther that the State Board of Equalization appointed a committee of five, to place the valuations upon over 200 pieces of property, selected by the State Board of Equalization. This committee was composed of D. H. Thomas, G. O. Minter, John Cubbon, Frank Ey and..." son who aspires to the office, which I now hold, and which, while aimed at me, reflect equally on the Board of Supervisors. This for the reason that while I make the assessment, when my work is completed, the rolls are turned over to the Supervisors who sit as a board of Equalization, and after being accepted by them, the valuations really stand as their own, and they are held responsible for the same by the State Board of Equalization. In justice to the supervisors, as well as myself, I feel that the facts in the case, should be put before the people. "My opponent referred to above has circulated broadcast a circular asserting that he is in favor of an equitable assessment, and asks if there is any reason why the big fellows should get off easier than the little fellows." "This is manifestly an insinuation that the big tax payers have been favored in my assessments. In fact, the whole circular is made up of insinuations. Do you consider that a fair way of making a campaign? As a matter of fact, I can easily show that the large holdings in this county are bearing a larger proportion of the taxes than ever before. In the last two years I have raised the valuations of the county nearly $4,000,000. The small tax payers, those who have little ranches or modest personal property, know that their assessment has not been materially raised except by the 50 per cent increase made by the State Board, and then the supervisors reduced the rate almost in proportion to the raise made by the State Board. Of course taxes were increased more in certain locations, that is in school districts; where high schools have been established and school buildings erected, or in certain cities where more money was needed to make the necessary improvements. "Therefore, the $4,000,000 raise in the valuations of the county, which I made, have been chiefly on the property of the 'big fellows,' and it should be remembered that in addition, they also had the 50 per cent increase by the State Board. "I am reliably informed that my opponent has been making a statement that I have not assessed the oil wells of the county at over $100.00 each. Now as to the facts of the case, in 1906, the oil wells of the county were assessed by my predecessor at $100 each, the total for that year being $9000. In making my 1907 assessment, I was compelled largely to take the valuations of my predecessor in making the assessment as all the property books have to be at the books, which are always open to the public, and judge for themselves if it is the kind of work this gentleman, through his insinuations, would have the public believe it is. "I will state farther that the State Board of Equalization appointed a committee of five, to place the valuations upon over 200 pieces of property, selected by the State Board of Equalization. This committee was composed of D. H. Thomas, G. O. Minter, John Cubbon, Frank Ey and C. S. Forgy. These gnetlemen placed their valuations upon all this property, then asked me what per cent I was assessing upon, and I told them 40 per cent. They then took 40 per cent of their valuations, and in the aggregate of all this property, there was only a difference between us of 1 per cent. I understand this gentlemen puts it very kindly, saying that Scott is not to blame for this bungling work, but simply he does not know any better. "Isn't that kind,and isn't it strange that only this man, through his campaign eye glasses, has been able to discover all these gross discrepancies in making up an equitable assessment for the people of Orange county? "As this gentlemen expects to hold meetings of citizens in the furtherance of his campaign, I would suggest to his hearers that they jot down the figures used by him in his representations, and then come into my office and see if the figures as given by him are correct. My books are always open."" Here is one of the finest Clothes Dryers To be had. Call and let us demonstrate "I am reliably informed that my opponent has been making a statement that I have not assessed the oil wells of the county at over $100.00 each. Now as to the facts of the case, in 1906, the oil wells of the county were assessed by my predecessor at $100 each, the total for that year being $9000. In making my 1907 assessment, I was compelled largely to take the valuations of my predecessor in making the assessment as all the property books have to be made up once in four years, and I had no opportunity to regrade the county, and I placed the oil wells at his figures, having assessment upon them for $12,000. In 1908 and 1909 these values were greatly increased and last year my total assessment on the wells alone was $108,500. Many of these wells were assessed at $5000 each. The assessment of these wells will be higher this year. "One of Mr. Stewart's favorite knocks is to say that the P. E. railroad is assessed away up per mile in Los Angeles county, but that the assessment drops away down per mile as soon as the road crosses the Orange county line. Well, that is substantially true, but it gives the same false impression that Mr. Stewart's other statements give. People don't stop to think that the Los Angeles county assessment of the P. E. is so much per mile for the entire mileage in Los Angeles county, including the immensely valuable mileage and terminal facilities in the cities of Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach, etc. The average cost and earnings of the P. E. in Los Angeles county is many times as much as in this county. Over much of the Los Angeles county mileage a car runs every minute of the day, and over all of the balance the average is about one every ten "I can't see why men like to get up early and go fishing," said Mrs. Malaprop. "Now, my husband is a regular anglomaniac. I mean he's a debauchee to the episcatory art. Fish? Why he's an apostle of old Izaak Newton himself." An ambitious barber, having improved his idle moments by studying medicine and surgery, and having graduated in that profession, opened an office and waited for patients. The first one had appendicitis. Definitely the surgeon performed the operation, then, after the patient had recovered from the effect of the anaesthetic, inquired: "Won't you have your leg cut off today, sir? Looks as if it needed it." "You shouldn't have proposed to me," she said, gently. "You might have known I'd refuse you." "I did know," he said, savagely, "or I wouldn't have proposed." Youngleigh—Which is the better way to propose, orally or by letter? Cynicus—By letter, certainly. There's a chance that you might forget to mail it." ANAHEIM GAZETTE STANTON ONLY WINNER Man Who Can Sweep State Against Democratic Candidate Doubtless, what is known as the "organization" Republicans of the state must have realized by this time the hopelessness of the Alden Anderson campaign, excellent an individual as the state bank inspector is and with an enviable record of past performances. But there is no disguising the fact that his gubernatorial campaign has fallen as flat as the proverbial pancake, which no amount of political soda can coax into anything approaching a boom. Dead, too, as a doornail is the Ellery effort, reminding one of the old couplet: Lord, what was I begun for, Since I so soon was done for? State Secretary Curry appears to have long since reached perihelion in his upward swing, and now a steady retrograde movement is discernible in his campaign. The Anderson cohorts in the north have taken a grip on the Curry faction, each side meeting in a death-like tussle, effectually blocking the further progress of either principal. This political duel is reported to be bitterly in earnest, with no prospect of either antagonist yielding an lota. Inevitably, such an encounter can have but one result, the certain removal of both as primary possibilities next August. At this stage of the contest common sense seems to point to Hon. Philip Stanton as the logical candidate, who alone of the four can hope to insure to the Republicans of the state the party nomination for governor. It is well understood that Hiram W. Johnson will not support any one of the quartet named in the event he is defeated at the primaries, SUN DIAL MOTTOES Famous Examples Which Range from Grave to Gay Very curious inscriptions appear on many sun dials, such as the one on Paper Buildings, in the Temple, says the Gentlewoman, which bids one abruptly, "Begone about your business"; and again in Pump Court, we are told, that "shadows we are, and like shadows depart." Others on various sun dials are: "The day will come," "Everywhere the same," "Behold we fly," "I show by the kindness and splendor of the sun," "This is the day," "Learn to value time," "I fly while you behold me," "Enjoy the present hour," "The shadows move though I am at rest," "I set to rise," "Days make years," "I stay for no man," "The day flies," "Such is life," "Man is but a shadow," "Redeem the time," "Lying does not belong to me," "The brightest day has its shades," "You pursue a shadow," "The sun causes the shaodw," "You may waste, but can not stop me," "Life is fleeting as the shaodw," "Let not the sun go down on thy wrath." Vertical sun dials could be placed on a south wall, with little trouble and less material, for it only requires a dial to cast a shadow on radiating incised lines marked on the wall. These often appeared on churches and were generally near the southwestern angle. Sometimes sun dials even appeared in stained-glass windows. These are still to be seen in Lambeth Palace, and at one time there was another in the Church of All Hallows Staining, Mark Lane. Another kind of dial was of a portable description known as the "ring type," to be worn on the finger, the APRICOT GROWERS Meet at Santa Ana and Form Association Apricot growers from many sections of the county met at Santa Ana on Saturday and organized a dried-fruit association. A. H. Stutsman of Tustin was elected to preside, and A. C. Tiede of Santa Ana acted as secretary. The committee appointed to prepare articles of incorporation presented its report, which was unanimously accepted, and the secretary instructed to file the articles of incorporation with the County Clerk. Organization was then effected, with A. H. Stutsman as president, W. C. Crawford vice president, A. C. Tiede secretary pro tem., W. F. Greenleaf, C. F. Bennett, J. G. Bernelke. The following committee was appointed to draft bylaws for the organization; C. F. Bennett, J. G. Bernelke, W. F. Greenleaf. The meeting thine adjourned subject to the call of the president. Los Angeles and local bottled beer at brewery prices. Rust's winery. Keep COOL Refreshing, Ice Cold SOFT DRINKS, and ICE CREAM OF Delicious Home Made Quality Mission Ice Cream Parlors R. FISCHLE, Prop. BOTH PHONES 124 East Center At this stage of the contest common sense seems to point to Hon. Philip Stanton as the logical candidate, who alone of the four can hope to insure to the Republicans of the state the party nomination for governor. It is well understood that Hiram W. Johnson will not support any one of the quartet named in the event he is defeated at the primaries, and that he is more of a Democrat than a Republican in his political affiliations is notorious. Nevertheless, he will lead the other gubernatorial aspirants, unless the "regulars" drop the warring candidates in the north and get behind Stanton. Ellery does not count. In his invasion of the north, Stanton has made notable headway and is, today, in a most enviable position before the voters of the state. He is the sole candidate from the south, with a fair prospect of polling eighty per cent of the normal Republican vote this side of the Tehachapi. All that he gains from the other side will serve to increase his chances for success. Should the organization get behind him, his nomination is assured. This does not mean that he would be under obligations to desert his announced platform in any particular. He has made his fight in the teeth of the Anderson program, and has proved himself the stronger candidate. Curry's present following could not be retained in case of a stampede to Stanton. With few exceptions, it is not of a lasting type. We commend to the organization leaders this view of the situation, and urge that preparations be made to turn to Stanton at an early date as the savior of the situation. It now looks as if the United States senatorship will go to the north this time, with the Perkins reversal coming th's way at the expiration of his term. This means that the governorship, by all that is equitable, belongs to this side of the Tehachapi. It is to San Francisco's interest to make this cession if her Panama fair project is to be kindly considered by this end of the state when the crucial moment arrives. We repeat, Stanton is the only candidate on whom the Republican vote can be massed with excellent prospect of success. The earlier this idea is fostered the better. L. A. Graphic. HE WASN'T A BILLYGOAT Sometimes sun dials even appeared in stained-glass windows. These are still to be seen in Lambeth Palace, and at one time there was another in the Church of All Hallows Staining, Mark Lane. Another kind of dial was of a portable description known as the "ring type," to be worn on the finger, the light finding its way through a tiny hole. Of these the rarest sort known was furnished with a combination of projections for throwing the shadows of the sun. Cardinal Wolsey had one made in brass gilt on which were engraved his arms. Other portable ones were a sort of combination of dial and compass and folded up. Then there was the pillar sun dial, with which we are familiar. Of this kind the baluster-shaped pillar is most frequently seen, though, of course, there are many variations, some taking the form of columns more or less carved and decorated. In more recent years sun dials of growing shrubs have been made as ornaments to lawns, such as the one at Broughton Castle, near Banbury. The hours are made of growing box or yew imbedded in minute fragments of smashed marble; the upright dial, also growing, is of yew and is cut and trimmed into shape. Around the whole is written in letters of yew, "Memory lives, but the hour flies." Old Lady—What a nice boy, to watch your little brother so carefully. Nice boy—Yes 'um. He just swallowed a dime, and I'm afraid of kidnappers. Hotpoint Day June 10th DAY is set aside by dealers throughout the United States to show the Housewife a new means of comfort and economy, a day that will be observed in Anaheim. "COST of high living" is a question discussed by American Housewives everywhere. How can the housekeeper be more economical of time energy and money? San Francisco's interest to make this cession if her Panama fair project is to be kindly considered by this end of the state when the crucial moment arrives. We repeat, Stanton is the only candidate on whom the Republican vote can be massed with excellent prospect of success. The earlier this idea is fostered the better.—L. A. Graphic. HE WASN'T A BILLYGOAT Mayor Maddox of Atlanta said at a recent "shad breakfast:" "This glorious weather is bringing out the flowers and the tramps, particularly the tramps. A tramp knocked at a lady's door the other morning and said: "'Lady, I am starvin'. For the last forty-eight hours not a morsel of food has passed——.'" "'Oh, you poor fellow,' said the lady. 'My husband has an old pair of boots upstairs. Wait and I'll get them for you.'" "The tramp bit his lip." "'Pardon me, Ma'am,'" he said haughtily; 'I know my chin whiskers is getting long, but none the less I ain't no goat.'" Studebaker wagons are built to last a lifetime; axles extra heavy, best black hickory, butt cuts, spokes second growth white oak; tires riveted; clipped gear, heavily ironed throughout. Wm. F. Lutz Co., Santa Ana. 3-17tf A DAY is set aside by dealers throughout the United States to show the Housewife a new means of comfort and economy, a day that will be observed in Anaheim. "COST of high living" is a question discussed by American Housewives everywhere. How can the housekeeper be more economical of time, energy and money. On June 10th the Housewife will be given an opportunity to examine and try the famous "comfort" iron—the Hotpoint Electric Iron. The iron that saves time, energy and money. Clean, cool and so convenient. Soon pays for itself. HOTPOINT ELECTRIC IRON Point Hot.—The iron never cools down—the point is always hottest. Stand Attached.—No separate stand. You simply tip iron on end when not using. Handle Cool.—No need of a holder—the handle is always cool. Guaranteed 2 Years.—Any defective part replaced free by mail. Cool and Clean.—No kitchen fire—no smoke or smut or grease. Can iron on the porch. Saves the Steps.—No changing irons. No weary tramp from stove to ironing board. Saves Money—No current used until ready to iron. When done ironing, you turn the current off. Watch for our window display—and special offer. It will be worth your while to do so. See "The Saturday Evening Post" June 4th. C. A. CLARK 138 W. Center Street, Anaheim, California MERICAN COMMERCIAL AND OF ANAHEIM Start an account today— There may be a hole in your pocket Thursday, June 9 DO You know that really good investments are scarce? It requires careful search and investigation among the multitude of attractive looking propositions to discover the meritorious ones. YOU Understand, of course, that a profitable investment is not necessarily a good one, for it may lack the element of safety. A safe investment, also, may not be a profitable one and is therefore not good. If you SPECULATE You know that any form of speculation is not an investment, no matter what the promise is of large returns. Many men can afford to speculate, but unless you have an amount of money that you can afford to lose keep out of anything of the kind and rather select some proposition built upon sound, proven business principles such as the Home Investment Company which last year earned over 12 per cent and next year ought to show much larger returns, and make your investments systematically—all you can afford now and then follow it up by investing your dividends and other surplus until you have enough invested to take care of you in your declining years. DON'T Delay, but put your money now where it will be safe and profitable. HOME INVESTMENT COMP’NY 113 CENTER STREET, Phones: PACIFIC 1001 HOME 1544 Anaheim, California 1/3 Off ON ALL STYLES OF HATS On Display In Our Window Genuine Bargains AT F.A.YUNGBLUTH The Haberdasher 127 West Center St., Anaheim, Cal. F.A.YUNGBLUTH The Haberdasher 127 West Center St., Anaheim, Cal. H. Holland SANITARY PLUMBING Tinning, Gas Fitting and Steam Fitting, Prompt and Satisfactory service guaranteed: SEE ME ABOUT IT N. Los Angeles st.; Anaheim SAN JUAN HOT SPRINGS CAPISTRANO Waters recommended for Rheumatism, etc. Boarding house now open: Tents and Camp sites rented. For further information address E. P. FORSTER - Capistrano, Cal. C. W. HARVEY, Physician & Surgeon 321 W. Center Street. Office Hours, morning, until 9 o'clock. Afternoon, from 2 to 5. ELECTION NOTICE. SPECIAL SCHOOL TAX. Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of Magnolia School District, County of Orange, State of California, that an election will be held on the 11th day of June, A.D. 1910, at which will be submitted the question of voting a tax to furnish additional school facilities (to provide a place for a library and to finish second floor or story of school house). It will be necessary to raise for this purpose the sum of $1000. The polls will be open at Magnolia School House from nine o'clock a.m. until one o'clock p.m. The officers appointed to conduct the election are: George Benz, Inspector. W. R. Dickinson, Judge. Thomas McGuire, Judge. E. B. Murphy. Samuel D. Winters. L. W. Rains. School Trustees, Magnolia School District. AL AND SAVINGS BANK ANAHEIM Money to Loan On Real Estate