anaheim-gazette 1910-09-22

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. Has the Largest Circulation THOSE COUNTRY EDITORS Members of the Southern California editorial association who attended the direct-tax blowout at Santa Barbara on Saturday and Sunday, at the expense of San Francisco fair boosters, must have presented an inspiring spectacle with sunbonnets replacing their ordinary headgear and with little tin whistles adin. These rural scribes were invited by telegraph early in the week to attend a banquet at the Hotel Potter as the guests of fair promoters, the intention being to line them up for the $5,000,000 direct-tax amendment to be voted upon at next November's election. On arriving at the Channel City they were divested of their valuables and headgear, given sunbonnets and informed the city was theirs.—nothing would cost them a cent. They were also provided with tin whistles, and the dispatches inform us, they made use of them until far into the night. This is all very refreshing. The editors resolved, after the banquet, to whoop it up for the direct-tax; and while some opposi- WOULD ANNEX TO ORANGE Long Beach Favors Coming Into this County That a wide strip of territory off the southeastern section of Los Angeles county will soon be knocking at our doors for admission (annexation) to Orange county seems highly probable. This strip would certainly include Long Beach and Naples, and probably Norwalk and Studebaker, and possibly Whittier. All would depend on the disposition of the people in the territory affected. Long Beach will, in the opinion of the Santa Ana Register, be the leading spirit in such a move when it is made—if it is made—for the reason that that city is determined not to be swallowed up by Los Angeles. The movement for city and county government is on in earnest in Los Angeles and is likely to succeed—as it ought to. Long Beach concedes that, but emphatically declines to be a part of the consolidation. And Long Beach is big enough and strong enough and wise enough not to be gobbled up against her will. The talk in Long Beach is for a new county, or annexation with Orange county. The Long Beach Telegram says: "We have no desire to embarrass the hopes of Los Angeles looking to a city and county government; in fact, we are heartily in favor of the move—if Long Beach is eliminated as an expected participant. We are firmly of the opinion that this city will prosper far more rapidly if relieved from the repressive influences of Los Angeles, and if the latter city is to have a city and county government—as now seems likely—we favorown, spending over municipal wharves thereby proving her own canoes—but her own land locked all the time Long Beach ed the development of her own waterway which the latter seeplishing with the large bodies are pro- "Also does the Owne seem to be moving ill—bond issue and aid of Long Beach and towns. "What then lies in the veil of this news? "Is it possible that are in progress of still, small voice be a new city hall to oo00., with furniture estimate by some $3 spectre's nebulous of the texture of very fully lithographed boo- "Such and similar face the safe and safe should the proper sume concrete shape- STATE AND COUNTY Supervisors Fix Rates Year The county tax r Monday afternoon by pervisors at $.897 p inside cities and $1.25. This will bring the tax, which are paid inside cities and $1.25. The raise over laerable, coming in v year the state and les was $.90 and o DEMONSTRATION TRAIN Prof. Warren T. Clarke, superintendent of the university extension work in agriculture, announces that the agricultural demonstration train, which has been run by the university for the past two years, will start this fall on November 28th. The details of the trip have not yet been worked out, but the train will first proceed through the northern part of the state into Siskiyou county, and from there go by degrees to the south. The train will be of approximately the same size as that of last year, but will carry a more complete exhibit in every department. A number of changes are also to be made that will display the parts of the exhibits in a much more effective form. The train last year was admitted to be the best in the United States, but is said to be surpassed by the train prepared in Louisiana, though the difference in the nature of the program says: "We have no desire to embarrass the hopes of Los Angeles looking to a city and county government; in fact, we are heartily in favor of the move—if Long Beach is eliminated as an expected participant. We are firmly of the opinion that this city will prosper far more rapidly if relieved from the repressive influences of Los Angeles, and if the latter city is to have a city and county government—as now seems likely—we favor either the formation of a new county, composed of the territory which refuses to join Los Angeles, or casting our lot with our neighboring county of Orange. What action will be best for the city can, of course, only be determined after careful consideration of conditions as they develop." Those who have given this matter careful thought are agreed that a new county would not be as easy and practical a solution of Long Beach's dilemma as annexation with Orange county would be. The territory talked of for annexation indicates a practically straight line running due north from the ocean at a point midway between Long Beach and Wilmington to a point opposite the extreme northern line of Orange county and thence east to a connection with said extreme northern line of this county. Some think a goodly strip of territory adjoining this county on the north could be included. What attitude Orange county would assume in this matter can only be conjectured, as the matter has never been discussed here to any considerable extent; but it is natural to suppose the proposition to add rich territory and a beautiful and rapidly growing city like Long Beach to the Biggest Little County on Earth would be hospitably entertained. The attitude of Long Beach toward the proposition of consolidation is clearly indicated by the foregoing quotation from the Long Beach Telegram and the following from the Long Beach Press: "The specter Consolidation is starting on one of its periodical perambulations. "The last time it frightened the timid municipal children of the county was some four years ago, at which period it received so effective a smash in its nebulous solar plexus from Long Beach, and so deadly a left-hand swing on the point from Pasadena, that it took the count and retired to the seclusion of its Broadway and Spring street caves. "At that time Los Angeles, filled with the spirit of sisterly devotion..." The train will be of approximately the same size as that of last year, but will carry a more complete exhibit in every department. A number of changes are also to be made that will display the parts of the exhibits in a much more effective form. The train last year was admitted to be the best in the United States, but is said to be surpassed by the train prepared in Louisiana, though the difference in the nature of the states makes comparison difficult. The present train, it is believed, will again put California at the head of the list. STREET FAIR FOR ORANGE The last of the preliminary arrangements for the county street fair, to be held at Orange on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, are completed and the city presents a gala appearance. The plaza in the center of the town, and the arrangement of the business section, gives an admirable setting for the carnival, and hundreds of dollars were expended in decorations. Display booths have been erected in front of every business house, and thousands of colored electric lights will be used for the evening illuminations, which will be the most extensive ever attempted in the county. This is the first carnival ever attempted by Orange, and no effort has been spared to give the visitors who will doubtless attend from all over Southern California something for their money. There will be exhibits of products grown in this vicinity, fancy poultry and fruits. A contract has been closed with a carnival company which will bring a number of attractions, and the Long Beach band will assist the local band in entertaining the crowds with several concerts each afternoon and evening. "The last time it frightened the timid municipal children of the county was some four years ago, at which period it received so effective a smash in its nebulous solar plexus from Long Beach, and so deadly a left-hand swing on the point from Pasadena, that it took the count and retired to the seclusion of its Broadway and Spring street caves. "At that time Los Angeles, filled with the spirit of sisterly devotion, would help Long Beach develop her great harbor, and generously offered to permit the little sister borough control of everything municipal except the harbor and highway arteries leading thereto, and exempting other items of a seemingly innocent nature. "Incidentally, the big sister offered us a drink of perfectly good Owenn river water free—provided we helped pay for it. "And now the conjurors and wizards at Broadway and Second have again set the cauldron a-bolling—to raise the ghost, and possibly," "to make it walk." "At least this is the news that came as an appetizer to various break fast tables in the Los Angeles morning papers. "The plan is still somewhat in embryo. It is stated that Mayor Alexander contemplates the issuing of a call for the different municipalities, nestling between the mountain and the deep blue sea, to meet in friendly conference for the purpose of discussing the question of placing the heterogenious governments into a homogeneous hole—or whole, the utterior motive still being shrouded in spectral nebulosity. "Since the last ghost was laid Los Angeles has acquired that which was then its apparent objective—a harbor while Long Beach has built its less money on hand year ago. The supervisors sent timates furnished that city Auditor Lester. Gardener Hales wezed to purchase rowers for the courthouse. Permission was given for the use of steps on Oct. 6 for degree of Chivalry. Assessor Scott will receive bids for thement books." own, spending over $180,000 for free municipal wharves and docks and thereby proving her ability to paddle her own canoes—big and little—in her own land locked tide-water, but all the time Long Beach has welcomed the development by the big sister of her own waterways to the west, which the latter seems to be accomplishing with the rapidity for which large bodies are proverbially famous. "Also does the Owen's river project seem to be moving along satisfactorily—bond issue and all—minus the aid of Long Beach and the other jay towns. 'What then lies concealed behind the veil of this new apparition? 'Is it possible that other schemes are in progress of hatching? Has a still, small voice been heard anent a new city hall to cost about $3,000,-000., with furniture to swell the total estimate by some $300,000? Will the spectre's nebulous drapery assume the texture of very material, beautifully lithographed bond paper? 'Such and similar questions will face the safe and sane Long Beachite should the proposed call ever assume concrete shape.'" STATE AND COUNTY TAXES Supervisors Fix Rate for the Coming Year The county tax rate was fixed on Monday afternoon by the board of supervisors at $.897 per $100 valuation inside cities and $1.297 outside cities. This will bring the state and county tax, which are paid together, at $1.20 inside cities and $1.60 outside cities. The raise over last year is considerable, coming in various items. Last year the state and county inside cities was $.90, and outside cities was $180,000 for free municipal wharves and docks and thereby proving her ability to paddle her own canoes—big and little—in her own land locked tide-water, but all the time Long Beach has welcomed the development by the big sister of her own waterways to the west, which the latter seems to be accomplishing with the rapidity for which large bodies are proverbially famous. "Also does the Owen's river project seem to be moving along satisfactorily—bond issue and all—minus the aid of Long Beach and the other jay towns. 'What then lies concealed behind the veil of this new apparition? 'Is it possible that other schemes are in progress of hatching? Has a still, small voice been heard anent a new city hall to cost about $3,000,-000., with furniture to swell the total estimate by some $300,000? Will the spectre's nebulous drapery assume the texture of very material, beautifully lithographed bond paper? 'Such and similar questions will face the safe and sane Long Beachite should the proposed call ever assume concrete shape.'" PRICE OF DRIED APRICOTS Association Figure Is Placed at 11 Cents The present minimum association price of 11 cents per pound for dried apricots has now been reached in Orange county, since sales were made at that price by growers on Saturday. Members of the association who have been holding for that price should now sell as promptly as opportunity offers. This price was reached in Ventura over a week ago. Mr. Dent of Ventura, in a letter said: "I think we will get the 12 cents before this month is out." Our growers who are holding for 12 cents should, however, not feel disappointed if that price is not reached quite as soon. If any grower has an inferior lot of fruit, it would be extremely unwise to hold for more than 12 cents, and it might be wise to dispose of it at 11 cents. The directors of the Orange county dried fruit association will soon meet to consider advancing the minimum price to 12 cents, in accordance with former resolutions: "We believe that the price should soon be advanced to 12 cents." Ventura county growers are holding for 12 and 12 1-2c. The price is likely to touch 15 cents, but those who are holding for it must be prepared to hold at least until December, and they must make sure to have at least one or more carload lots between them. In order that the directors may know the exact amount that is being held for a higher price, and advise members intelligently, all those members who have made their sales, should promptly inform the secretary of the fact. It should be kept in mind that this is a mutual and co-operative affair for the benefit of all of our mem- PRETTY GOOD LOOKING CHAPS THAT WEAR OUR Collars, Ties, AND OTHER "FIXINS" For there is a tone about our furnishings that lends distinction to any man's appearance. Stop in and see the classiest line of SHIRTS, NECKWEAR, ETC. You ever laid eyes on. You won't find the same tone anywhere else. Then Supervisors Fix Rate for the Coming Year The county tax rate was fixed on Monday afternoon by the board of supervisors at $.897 per $100 valuation inside cities and $1.297 outside cities. This will bring the state and county tax, which are paid together, at $1.20 inside cities and $1.60 outside cities. The raise over last year is considerable, coming in various items. Last year the state and county inside cities was $.90, and outside cities was $1.20. The principal raises are: Current expense from $.16 to $.336; salary, .07 to .13; hospital, from .08 to .125; roads, outside cities, .30 to .40. The items of the tax rate as established are: State, .353 (fixed by state); current, .336; salary, .13; county schools, .22; hospital, .125; interest and sinking, .023; county park, .008; advertising, .005; roads, 040. Total $1.60. The Newbert protection district rate is .63; the Talbert drainage district, .95; the Delhi drainage district, $1.00. The two cities whose rates are fixed by the county are: Fullerton, $1.09; Huntington Beach, $1.06. The special school taxes are: Alamitos 5, Anaheim 73, Bay City 5, Bolsa 5, Buena Park 86, Centralia 5, Chico 5, Cypress 5, Delhi 6, Diamond 50, El Modena 43, El Toro 5, Fairview 5, Fountain Valley 57, Fullerton 85, Garden Grove 44, Harper 30, Huntington Beach 142, Laguna 30, La Habra 106, Laurel 5, Loara 90, Lowell Joint 7, Magnolia 82, Mountain View 43, Newhope 37, Newport 5, Newport Beach 16, Ocean View 57, Olinda 68, Olive 50, Orange 52, Orangethorpe 68, Peralta 5, Placentia 68, Randolph 90, San Joaquin 5, San Juan 5, Santa Ana 88, Savanna 5, Serra 5, Springdale 65, Trabuco 5, Tustin 6, Westminster 5, Yorba 5. The increase in tax rate is due to increased expenses, good roads commission, detention home, and elections, which cost about $5000 each being provided for. The county has less money on hand than it did a year ago. The supervisors set the rate on estimates furnished the board by County Auditor Lester. Gardener Halesworth was authorized to purchase roses and other flowers for the courthouse grounds. Permission was given the Odd Fellows for the use of the courthouse steps on Oct. 6 for conferring the degree of Chivalry. Assessor Scott was authorized to receive bids for thirty-one assess- 15 cents, but those who are holding for it must be prepared to hold at least until December, and they must make sure to have at least one or more carload lots between them. In order that the directors may know the exact amount that is being held for a higher price, and advise members intelligently, all those members who have made their sales should promptly inform the secretary of the fact. It should be kept in mind that this is a mutual and co-operative affair for the benefit of all of our members. Each member must aid by the promptness with which he acts. Notice will be given through the papers of the next directors' meeting and all those who are holding for more than 11 cents should endeavor to be present, or inform the secretary for what price they are holding. Wholesale prices in Los Angeles are quoted as follows: 12 l-2 to 14 cents; for San Francisco, 11 to 13 l-2 cents. The directors are busy in making investigations with reference to the propositions before them as to the conduct of the association's business for next year. Quite a little useful information has already been obtained. Inquires have come from foreign countries. One foreign buyer who is visiting in the United States may come to California and Orange county. REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET CLYDE BISHOP For Assemblyman 77th District C. E. RUDDOCK For Sheriff L. A. WEST For District Attorney W. B. WILLIAMS For County Clerk CAL D. LESTER For Auditor J. C. METZGAR For Treasurer W. M. SCOTT For Assesser J. C. LAME For Tax Collector GEO. E. PETERS For Recorder THEO. A. WINBIGLER less money on hand than it did a year ago. The supervisors set the rate on estimates furnished the board by County Auditor Lester. Gardener Halesworth was authorized to purchase roses and other flowers for the courthouse grounds. Permission was given the Odd Fellows for the use of the courthouse steps on Oct. 6 for conferring the degree of Chivalry. Assessor Scott was authorized to receive bids for thirty-one assessment books. SPAULDING A WINNER Compilation of the returns from the August primary on state senators and assemblymen were completed by the secretary of state on Monday. In some cases the same name appears in the republican and democratic column. It is understood that in every such case the nominee is a republican who has captured the democratic nomination also. The tabulation of the returns from each assembly and senatorial district on United States senator has been completed, with the exception of the two assembly districts in Sonoma county. These returns are not made in proper form and were returned to the county clerk for correction. But it is certain that under the primary law A. G. Spalding is the nominee of the republican party for United States senator. School children's eyes should be taken care of. Have them tested free at Hartfield's. 9-15 Charlotte Adams Cornellle, voice builder (Marchesl Method). Plano. Studio North Lemon St.; phone Main 871. 9-1-tf Every rancher should own one of our Stewarts Ball Bearing Horse Clipping Machines. Only $8.50. Wickersheim Implement Co., Fullerton. J. C. METZGAR For Treasurer W. M. SCOTT For Assesser J. C. LAME For Tax Collector GEO. E. PETERS For Recorder THEO. A. WINBIGLER Coroner and Public Administrator R. P. MITCHELL County Superintendent of Schools J. L. McBRIDE For Surveyor H. E. SMITH Supervisor First District T. B. TALBERT Supervisor Second District H. H. HALE Supervisor Third District FRED W. STRUCK Supervisor Fourth District GEO. W. ANGLE Supervisor Fifth District J. S. HOWARD Justice of the Peace, Anaheim Township D. W. HASSON Justice of the Peace, Buena Park Township H. E. INSKEEP Justice of the Peace, Fullerton Township WILL R. McALLEP Justice of the Peace, Los Alamitos Township AUGUST LEMKE Justice of the Peace, Yorba Township JOHN KELLENBERGER Constable, Anaheim Township I. D. JAYNES Constable, Buena Park Township CHARLES YOUNG Constable, Fullerton Township GUADALUPE R. MANZO Constable, Yorba Township journ the National Association of the Mexican War Veterans to meet again on that beautiful shore. I ask you to rise and declare the National Association adjourned forever." With these words, Mrs. Moore Murdock, secretary of the association, disbanded it at the close of its final convention last Thursday. The twenty-eight survivors were too old, it was felt, to keep the organization together. None of the delegates present was under 79 years of age. $100 buggy at $65; $75 top buggy at $45, guaranteed. Anniversary Price. Don't hesitate. Stern & Goodman, of Fullerton, Cal. Stationery Teach the youngsters the use of right STATIONERY. Provide them the kind that looks so dainty it would be a shame to spoil it with blots or careless writing. Remember I carry the most complete line Stationery with everything right Up-To-Date. Joseph Helmsen Exactly 19,983 persons are now engaged in selling E-M-F "30" Cars. That's the largest and the cheapest sales force known to the automobile industry. You see they all work for love—they are satisfied owners. Disinterested save in their desire to see their friends also get the best value for their money. save in their desire to see their friends also get the best value for their money. E-M-F "30" Five Passenger Touring Car, $1,250. Beebe-Weisel Co. Local Distributors Flanders "20" and E-M-F "30" Automobiles. Phones Pacific 1173, Home 1294. Anaheim, Cal. School Supplies Scratch Tabs, Copy Books, Composition Books, Slates, Pencils and Pencil Holders, Rulers and Drawing Material, Text Books, Everything in the line of School Supplies, AT DICKEL'S Drawing Material, Text Books, Everything in the line of School Supplies, AT DICKEL'S What's the Market Value OF A Bunch of Rent Receipts? Under Our Plan their Face Value will Buy a Home. Orange County Investment Co. Successors to Home Investment Company, of Anaheim. General Offices, 418 N. Main St., Santa Ana, Cal. Branch Office, 113 E. Center St., Anaheim, Cal.