anaheim-gazette 1911-04-13

MUCH ACREAGE LEFT OUT SEWER’ FARM STAYS IN INCORPORATORS OF STANTON TOWN MAKE PROGRESS All-Day Contest Before Supervisors Brings Out Bitter Feeling — Phil Stanton, Leading Incorporation Hosts, Says He Has Come to Parting of Ways—New Lines of Townsite Approved by Board, and Committee Appointed to Take Census (Continued from Page 1) floor continued in his argument against maintaining a sewer farm on the Gilbert property. Incorporation was desired, he admitted, simply to put Anaheim on the offensive with relation to a sewer farm. The town of Stanton could by ordinance declare a sewer farm a nuisance, and it would be then up to Anaheim to prove that it would not be such. A discussion of law points involved in the case followed between Ames and Hanlon, when Talbert ruled, in upholding the latter's contention, that the only thing before the supervisors was whether or not to exclude the territory under protest, and whether or not to call an election for a vote upon forming the incorporation. Clerk Williams had previously read protests from 75 residents of the proposed incorporation. Attorney Ames submitted a resolution adopted by the trustees of this city asking that the 73-acre Gilbert tract be excluded from the new townsite. E. K. Muller, F. J. Buntain and William H. Kennedy spoke upon the question, maintaining the people to vote for or against establishing the town. City Trustees Gates, Stark, Stock and Nebelung and Engineer Steward watched the proceedings carefully during the entire day. At the city hall yesterday it was stated the sewer system would be proceeded with irrespective of the result of the election. Whether the town be formed or not, it is the purpose of the city to test its rights in the courts, and opinion of eminent legal talent has been secured upholding the contention that the city has the right to maintain a sewer farm upon its property, in spite of incorporation. It was also stated yesterday that Gilbert will refuse to accept the second payment of $1000, which falls due this month, claiming that option upon his ranch was obtained by trickery and misrepresentation. The city’s answer to this will be, not only the tender of the money, but it may tender the entire amount of $21,000 remaining due. Should Gilbert refuse to accept, it is held that interest will cease, and the case taken into the courts. Judging from appearances, there will be waged in the courts a bitter contest over the sewer farm. Anaheim insists it will maintain it upon its property; the west siders insist it shall not. JOHNSON AN OUTLAW Wanted More Dinero Than His Manager Could Produce Walter Johnson, the Olinda boy, who made himself famous as a baseball pitcher, is an outlaw, as appears from the following telegram from Washington, D. C.: For refusing to sign a contract which called for a salary of $6500 for him, Walter Johnson the USE OF WATER Expert Testimony S. O. Jayne, irrigation one of the northern Irrigation Investors U. S. department of es an excellent report of our water supply number of cases oments of water use interesting to all crops by irrigation. Farmers' Bulletin S. Department of that the most reliable ways the most valiant taining to duty of have been obtained les of Riverside co Here more or less is used every month average duty for th er company for a years was 3.3 acre-fall Dr. Fortler, th bulletin states that degree of economy in per cent less, or 32 sufficient. The land California company included 6000 acres and 3000 acres of all Wickson, in Farmers' states that evergreen including citrus fruits per cent more water fruits under the sa that with adequate triveness of soil, 20 if duly conserved by may render irrigation deep-rooting deciduous eastern part of Wa commercial orchard without irrigation v territory under protest, and whether or not to call an election for a vote upon forming the incorporation. Clerk Williams had previously read protests from 75 residents of the proposed incorporation. Attorney Ames submitted a resolution adopted by the trustees of this city asking that the 73-acre Gilbert tract be excluded from the new townsite. E. K. Muller, F. J. Buntain and William H. Kennedy spoke upon the question, maintaining the people should have the right to say whether the town of Stanton should or should not be incorporated. Mr. Muller spoke at some length in support of incorporation. He sat at the supervisors' table and maintained a close watch upon the day's proceedings. At noon an adjournment was taken to 1:30. On reconvening the board decided to exclude some five square miles of property, the owners of which had protested against inclusion. The land excluded lies along the north, east, south and west of the original sixteen square miles of the incorporation. Property along the Garden Grove road was excluded a half mile to the west of the original line. Land along La Palma avenue was also excluded, and at the northwest corner a square mile was cut out. The new line zig-zags around the corporation, the territory excluded being about five square miles. Attorney Ames argued for exclusion of the Gilbert ranch, when D. L. Warden arose and said that no man with a particle of honor or of honesty about him would request such a thing. The people of the district were fighting for their homes, and to exclude the ranch would be practically to defeat the purpose of incorporation. Ames stood his ground with imperturbability, and entered into a discussion with Stanton, Hanlon and District Attorney West as to points of law involved in the case. Supervisor Struck of Orange moved the adoption of the bounds as reduced by exclusion of outlying lands, which was seconded by Supervisor Smith of Santa Ana. Supervisor Linebarger at this point asked if the matter could not be laid over until the next meeting. Stanton and Hanlon at once protested against further delay. They had got all they wanted up to this time and were in no mood to brook delay. Things were coming their way. Talbert said the territory lay in Linebarger's district, and courtesy dictated that that gentleman's wishes JOHNSON AN OUTLAW Wanted More Dinero Than His Manager Could Produce Walter Johnson, the Olinda boy, who made himself famous as a baseball pitcher, is an outlaw, as appears from the following telegram from Washington, D. C: For refusing to sign a contract which called for a salary of $6500 for six months' work, Walter Johnson, the star flinger of the Washington Americans and one of the best pitchers turned out in a decade, was Friday formally expelled from organized base ball by President Noyes of the Washington club. Until Saturday it was expected Johnson would come to terms, but he refused to play ball for less than $7500. Many fans believe Johnson is superior to either Christie Mathewson of the New York Giants or Mordecal Brown of the Chicago cubs. Johnson formerly played with Seattle. At the headquarters of the Washington club Friday afternoon it was said that while only the national commission is empowered to issue an order banishing a player from organized baseball, President Noyes' action amounts to practically the same thing. It was pointed out that President Noyes' statement to the commission of the pitcher's refusal to sign a contract would result in Johnson being "outlawed." Attention was also called to the fact that Catcher Kling of the Chicago Cubs was banished by President Murphy before he was formally adjudged an outlaw by the national commission. STEPHENS ON PICO LAW Gives Views Upon Subject of State Division Assemblyman Andres Pico of Los Angeles county, introduced a bill in the tenth session of the legislature of the state of California, granting the legislature consent to the segregation of certain southern counties for the formation by congress of a territorial or other government. The dividing line is drawn eastward from the west boundary of the state, along the sixth standard parallel south of the Mount Diablo meridian, east to the summit of the coast range, following the summit southerly to the seventh standard, and east on this line to its meeting of the old boundary of Los Angeles county, which it follows northeasterly to the Neva- Another Wenatchee acres, including apples and other fruits according to measure over 16 inches; 5 inches, rainfall not soil here was perhaps vier than in the form furrows used were none of it so uniform; other example cited one of the Spokane show that on that sigh 14.7 inches was applied inches in 1906, 22.8 inches in 1910, 17 inches in 1910, thisition averaging about year. which was seconded by Supervisor Smith of Santa Ana. Supervisor Linebarger at this point asked if the matter could not be laid over until the next meeting. Stanton and Hanlon at once protested against further delay. They had got all they wanted up to this time and were in no mood to brook delay. Things were coming their way. Talbert said the territory lay in Linebarger's district, and courtesy dictated that that gentleman's wishes be acceded to, but he added that in his opinion nothing could be gained by delay. He thought action upon the subject might just as well be taken at this moment. Linebarger asked if the board were agreed to the lines as amended, and Talbert said he thought it was. Struck—A vote will show that. Linebarger—Well, I guess that is about all there is left to do. On a vote being taken the lines were adopted unanimously. Talbert suggested that time for an election be set. District Attorney West said the chairman was, in his opinion, going ahead too speedily. The population of the district must first be determined, he said. Stanton observed he was prepared to make affidavit that the proposed town had in excess of 500 population. The board after discussion adopted West's suggestion, and appointed E. K. Muller and W. H. Kennedy Jr. to take the census. The board adjourned until tomorrow, when an election will probably be called on incorporation. The net result of the proceedings is that, following the census now being taken, which will demonstrate that the district has the necessary population, an election will be called legislature consent to the segregation of certain southern counties for the formation by congress of a territorial or other government. The dividing line is drawn eastward from the west boundary of the state, along the sixth standard parallel south of the Mount Diablo meridian, east to the summit of the coast range, following the summit southerly to the seventh standard, and east on this line to its meeting of the old boundary of Los Angeles county, which it follows northeasterly to the Nevada line. Both houses passed the bill by more than two-thirds majority, and it was approved by Governor Weller April 18, 1859. Its full text is on pages 310-311, Statutes of California, 1859. By a provision of the law it was submitted to the voters south of the line. At the next general election held the same year the results were: Counties: Los Angeles, for 1407, against 41; San Bernardino, for 441, against 9; San Diego for 207, against 24; San Luis Obispo for 10, against 283; Santa Barbara for 395, against 51; Tulare for 17. Totals for 2477. Against 428. This was more than the required two-thirds vote for approval. For six years, immediately following the nation was in the throes of the political and physical campaigns of the civil war. The interests of the west were overlooked when those of the union were involved. To be a free state, Southern California needs only the consent of congress, as the California legislature has granted its consent. B. A. Stephens. Los Angeles, April 9, 1911. Watch, clock and jewelry repairing. First class work guaranteed. Theo Roberts. USE OF WATER FOR GROPS Expert Testimony of Value to Irrigators S. O. Jayne, irrigation manager for one of the northern subdivisions of the Irrigation Investigations of the U. S. department of Agriculture, writes an excellent report upon "the use of our water supply," instancing a number of cases of actual measurements of water used which should be interesting to all who are growing crops by irrigation. Farmers' Bulletin No. 404 of the U. S. Department of Agriculture states that the most reliable and in many ways the most valuable records pertaining to duty of water on orchards have been obtained from the companies of Riverside county, California. Here more or less irrigation water is used every month of the year. The average duty for the Riverside water company for a period of seven years was 3.3 acre-feet, including rainfall. Dr. Fortler, the author of this bulletin, states that with the same degree of economy in Washington, 20 per cent less, or 32 inches, should be sufficient. The lands irrigated by the California company just mentioned included 6000 acres of orange orchard and 3000 acres of alfalfa. Prof. E. J. Wickson, in Farmers' Bulletin No. 116 states that evergreen fruit trees, including citrus fruits, require about 50 per cent more water than deciduous fruits under the same conditions, and that with adequate depth and retention of soil, 20 inches of rainfall, if duly conserved by good cultivation, may render irrigation unnecessary for deep-rooting deciduous fruits. In the eastern part of Washington we find commercial orchards being grown without irrigation where the annual can arbitrarily fix the duty of water for orchards or other crops and expect it to apply everywhere. It is possible, however, to take given conditions and determine the water requirements within reasonable limits. Present knowledge indicates that on deep, fine soil, such as is found more or less generally throughout the Yakima valley, for instance above the Sunnyside canal, 24 inches of irrigation water, or possibly less, will produce orchards, assuming that waste is reduced to a minimum by careful application and thorough cultivation. This type of soil will hold about 23 per cent of moisture, or 19 inches in the first four feet. Where it is 8, 10 or possibly 50 feet deep, as is not uncommon, there is no excuse for waste of water by percolation into the subsoil, for trees are able to get moisture from the depth of 8 to 10 feet. With the same type and depth of soil at Wenatchee or some other part of the state having a greater rainfall, less irrigation water would be necessary. Now if the soil is but 18 inches to 3 feet deep, as we will find it in some sections, or coarser in texture, it is impossible to use water with the same degree of economy as on the fine deep soils, for the reason that a larger percentage is lost by percolation into the subsoil, and more by evaporation occasioned by the greater frequency of irrigation necessary. On soils of this kind humus should be added by every possible means to increase the water-holding capacity if for no other reason. If manure is not available, this means cover crops in the orchard. In fact since the practice of growing cover crops is coming to be so generally adopted, its influence upon the water requirements of orchards must be considered for the two crops... Wickson, in Farmers' Bulletin No. 116 states that evergreen fruit trees, including citrus fruits, require about 50 per cent more water than deciduous fruits under the same conditions, and that with adequate depth and retention of soil, 20 inches of rainfall, if duly conserved by good cultivation, may render irrigation unnecessary for deep-rooting deciduous fruits. In the eastern part of Washington we find commercial orchards being grown without irrigation where the annual precipitation is 23 inches, about one-fifth of which runs off, leaving 18 inches for the trees. But this is not sufficient to give yields comparable with those from irrigated orchards, and we know that additional water should be beneficial. On a 20 acre apple orchard at Wenatchee, Washington, the water was measured during the season of 1908, showing that a depth of 23.04 inches was applied between May 13 and September 23. On the same orchard in 1910, 27 inches of water was used, the first irrigation being May 30th and the last September 12. To this amount in each year should be added the rainfall to the extent of possibly 6 inches, making a total of 29 inches for 1908 and 33 inches for 1910. The trees were seven years old in 1908 and bore a very heavy crop in that year, another in 1909, and another last year. The orchard is one of the best cared for, as well as one of the best producers, of the Wenatchee district. The irrigation was done with more than the ordinary intelligence and care. But the soil texture is rather coarse and the water-holding capacity low, thus favorable to large percolation losses into the subsoil. Undoubtedly a considerable saving in water would have been possible had the furrows used been only 330 feet long instead of twice that length. Another Wenatchee orchard of 50 acres, including apples, peaches, cherries and other fruits, used in 1908, according to measurements, something over 16 inches, and in 1910, 17.5 inches, rainfall not included. The soil here was perhaps somewhat heavier than in the former case, but the furrows used were twice as long, and none of it so uniformly good as the other example cited. The records of one of the Spokane valley companies show that on that system a depth of 14.7 inches was applied in 1905, 19.2 inches in 1906, 22.8 inches in 1907, and 17 inches in 1910, the rainfall in addition averaging about 20 inches per year. In fact since the practice of growing cover crops is coming to be so generally adopted, its influence upon the water requirements of orchards must be considered, for the two crops can not be grown on the same piece of ground at the same time without requiring more water than for one. To grow one ton of clover hay per acre, about 5 inches of water is required allowing nothing for any loss by percolation or run-off; alfalfa also needs about the same. So if either clover or alfalfa is to be grown with the trees, 5 inches or more per acre of irrigation water will have to be added for each ton of dry matter produced. In the light of present experience it is unwise not to make provision for growing such crops to some extent at least in connection with every orchard scheme. GERMANY WANTS TO SEE US Will Invite American Squadron to Participate in Regatta at Kiel Berlin, April 8. — There is no doubt that an American squadron will be invited to visit Kiel during regatta week, June 19-25. The foreign office today communicated the purpose of the government to the admiralty, with the request that preparations for the reception and entertainment of the Americans be made. A visit from the battleship squadron will be the more welcome because of the failure of the United States Atlantic fleet to call at German ports last fall. While the summer itinerary of the second division of the Atlantic fleet on its cruise of international courtesy in the Baltic Sea cannot yet be officially announced, it is generally believed the vessels will visit Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, Kiel is a German port which will be visited, but the names of the other points of call are not yet obtainable. In accordance with international custom, the secretary of state has asked the countries concerned for permission to visit their waters and the itinerary will be announced in a few days. If the warships go to Norway it will be the first visit of American warships in its establishment as a naval force. So we have some data at last as to what is actually being used by a few, but what everybody uses ought to be known and on record. However, even if we did know the exact amount used annually on every single orchard, on every alfalfa field, on every potato patch throughout the entire state, it would still be a legitimate question to ask how much is best. It would be well for every irrigator to determine how much is used, and then how much this can be economically reduced. If we limit the use too much, smaller yields will result, but this might be possible, even necessary to best use, for a maximum yield per unit of area does not always imply most economical use of the water, as for instance, in one Utah experiment 20 inches of water produced a yield of 446 bushels of potatoes, while increasing the water to 40 inches gave 523 bushels. It was evidently not best use to apply the second 20 inches just to get the additional 77 bushels, when it could have been used on another piece of ground to produce 446 bushels, or, in other words, it would be better to have every acre in the Yakima valley yielding profitable crops than only half of the acreage yielding maximum crops. The time will never come when we BIGGEST IRRIGATION DAM The big Belle Fourche irrigation dam in South Dakota, which is the largest earth embankment in the world, is nearing completion. The construction of the project was authorized by congress on May 10, 1904, at a cost of $5,000,000. From an engineering standpoint the Belle Fourche project is one of the most interesting which the government has yet undertaken. Its principal structure is the earthen dam. This wonderful dyke which closes the lowest depressions in the rim of a natural basin, is 6200 feet long, 20 feet wide on top and 115 feet high in the highest place. The inside face of this structure, which has a slope of 2 to 1, will be protected from wave and ice action by two feet of screened gravel on which will be placed concrete blocks, each 4 by 6 feet and 8 inches thick. The cubical contents of this dyke will be 42,-700,000 cubic feet, or about half of the famous pyramid of Cheops. The reservoir created by this dam will cover about 9000 acres and will be the largest lake in the state. Have your eyes tested by Theo Roberts, graduate optician. Dr. Fruth, of Chicago, an eminently successful specialist in all Chronic Diseases, proven by the many cures effected in chronic cases which had baffled the skill of many other physicians Dr. Fruth cures the cases he undertakes, and refuses a fee from the incurable—this is why he continues his visits year after year with such marvelous success. At the COMMERCIAL HOTEL Thursday, April 20th from 1 to 6 P.M., one-half day only, and return every 28 days. Many Cases require EXPERT medical skill and advice, and all who have been badly treated or pronounced incurable should call and avail themselves of Dr. Fruth's skillful medical services. Those doing well under the care of their family physician need not call, as our province is to treat all who cannot find relief elsewhere. EXTENSIVE private and hospital experience has made the Doctor an expert in the treatment and cure of CHRONIC and OBSCURE CASES. He treats Catarrh and all diseases of the blood and skin; stops all Discharges of every nature; no matter what the cause. Successfully treats Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, Stomach, Lungs, Heart and Nervous Diseases, Epilepsy or Fits. Deafness and Head Noises quickly relieved. Rectal diseases—Piles, Fistula and Fissure-cured by new and painless methods without detention from business, on bank guarantee. Diseases of Kidneys and Bladder and Female Diseases quickly and permanently relieved and cured. Wonderful cures made in cases neglected and improperly treated. The Doctor does not experiment, and undertakes no incurable cases, but cures hundreds given up to die. Remember date of visit—come early. Personal consultation important. D. O. FRUTH, M. D., 1126 S. Hoover street, Los Angeles, California. PALACE MARKET WM. H. F. SCHUMACHER, Prop. DEALERS IN Choice Fresh and Salted Meats Exclusive Agents for Clover Glen Creamery Butter. Telephone Main 51. Meats Delivered to All Parts of the City THE HIGHLY BREDSTALLION HANCOCK JOHNSTON By Conifer (sire of Bonnie Russell 2:10½, trial 2:04¼), he by Lord Russell, 4677, (sire of Kremlin 2:07½), he by Harold (sire of Maud S 2:08½, champion record); first dam Bonnie Ella, by Bonnie McGregor 2:13½, by Robert McGregor, (sire of Cresceus 2:02½, champion record); second dam Del Ela by Del Sur by The Moor 870, (sire of Beautiful Bells, champion brood mare of the world). SEE PEDIGREE. Will make the season at THE BLOM RANCH 3½ miles southwest of ANAHEIM and 1½ miles north of Garden Grove HANCOCK JOHNSTON is a handsome mahogany bay stallion, foaled March 20, 1902, stands 16 hands high and weighs 1200 pounds. His sire, Conifer, was one of the best producers of roadsters ever on the Pacific Coast. All of his get had great courage and remarkable endurance as well as size. HANCOCK JOHNSTON By Conifer (sire of Bonnie Russell 2:10½, trial 2:04¾), he by Lord Russell, 4677, (sire of Kremlin 2:07¾), he by Harold (sire of Maud S 2:08¾, champion record); first dam Bonnie Ella, by Bonnie McGregor 2:13¾, by Robert McGregor, (sire of Cresceus 2:02¾, champion record); second dam Del Ela by Del Sur by The Moor 870, (sire of Beautiful Bells, champion brood mare of the world). SEE PEDIGREE. Will make the season at THE BLOM RANCH 3½ miles southwest of ANAHEIM and 1½ miles north of Garden Grove HANCOCK JOHNSTON is a handsome mahogany bay stallion, foaled March 20, 1902, stands 16 hands high and weighs 1200 pounds. His sire, Conifer, was one of the best producers of roadsters ever on the Pacific Coast. All of his get had great courage and remarkable endurance as well as size, style, speed and good dispositions. Hancock Johnston is the handsomest of his sons. He is a show horse and a perfect specimen of the trotting bred carriage horse and carries in his veins the blood that gets great race horses. A careful scrutiny of his breeding will show that he comes from lines that produced world's champions, and that he is the strongest trotting bred stallion standing to-day in California. All of his ancestors are noted for their stamina and gameness. His colts are almost invariably handsome bays in color and possess wonderful style, great beauty, perfect action, splendid conformation, plenty of bone, as well as having excellent dispositions and great endurance. No mistake can be made in breeding your best mares to Hancock Johnston. TERMS—$30 for the season, with usual return privilege. Mares left in my charge will receive the best of care. Not responsible for accidents or escapes. For further particulars address O. W. BLOM, ANAHEIM, CAL. Phone: Sub. 2241 Santa Fe employes are courteous They have a national reputation for courtesy There is just one best way east, and that is Santa Fe All The Way Our road bed admits of fast time. Our equipment is built by Pullman. Our meal service is managed by Fred Harvey. Earth scenic wonder, the Grand Canyon, is on your way and you have the privilege of stopping over. Scenes of Ancient Indian Pueblos, en route. And it's one management all the way—via Santa Fe. Our booklets tell what you want to know. We are always tickled To Talk Tickets. J. H. CLABAUGH, Agent. Home 1751 — TELEPHONES — Pacific Main 2171 Our equipment is built by Pullman. Our meal service is managed by Fred Harvey. Earth scenic wonder, the Grand Canyon, is on your way and you have the privilege of stopping over. Scenes of Ancient Indian Pueblos, en route. And it's one management all the way—via Santa Fe. Our booklets tell what you want to know. We are always Tickled To Talk Tickets. J. H. CLABAUGH, Agent. Home 1751 — TELEPHONES — Pacific Main 2171 Santa Fe Straws Show Which Way the Wind Blows. More than twelve hundred applicants took the Civil Service Examination for Railway Mail Clark in the Eighth Civil Service District on December 11, 1910. We had only two boys preparing for the work. One of them, A. A. Morgan, spent only six weeks on the work and ranked Thirteenth from the highest in grade. Sam Snyder ranked Twentieth. These boys both live in Redlands. Write to them. 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