anaheim-gazette 1912-07-11

TALBERT TALKS TO THE VOTERS GIVES REASONS WHY BOND ISSUE MEANS SAVING OF MONEY TO TAXPAYERS PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS GIVES PEOPLE SOMETHING FOR THEIR MONEY Huntington Beach, Cal., July 2, 1912. To the Taxpayers and Voters of Orange County: As I have been requested by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county to write an article of explanation for publication in regards to the bond issue to be voted upon July 20, with the sanction of the fellowmember supervisors, will make the following statement for the benefit of those parties interested: In the first place, we don't believe there is a freeholder in Orange county who knows the true business conditions, will hesitate to say that we surely need a poor farm, hospital and bridges, for in reality we practically have nothing in either line. The next question that confronts us is how shall we meet this condition. We all read be built. Also if there should be sufficient funds to build an extra bridge other than those designated, we would then feel at liberty to do so. On the other hand, should there not be sufficient funds to build all the necessary bridges the cost of same could be very easily provided for in the county highway issue. This will at least put us in a position to start the ball rolling and make some progress both physically and financially. Yours for the best interests, T. B. TALBERT, Chairman Board of Supervisors of Orange County, California. SUMMER COURSE AT HIGH SCHOOL Classes Enrolled for Instruction in Manual Training The class in the summer manual training course recenting instituted by the local high school trustees was enrolled Monday. About 15 students are taking advantage of the opportunity offered by this course to perfect themselves in wood work. The course opened Monday and will continue for six weeks. Students taking the regular work are expected to work five hours a day and in the six-weeks' course will cover one year's regular work. Students wishing to take a shorter course will have the opportunity to do so. The shop is equipped for only 20 students and the number is limited, but there are yet a few vacancies for those who have not been able to enroll, but who would like to take the course. The course is under the direct su... to the bond issue to be voted upon July 20, with the sanction of the fellowmember supervisors, will make the following statement for the benefit of those parties interested: In the first place, we don't believe there is a freeholder in Orange county who knows the true business conditions, will hesitate to say that we surely need a poor farm, hospital and bridges, for in reality we practically have nothing in either line. The next question that confronts us is how shall we meet this condition. We all readily understand that permanent improvements can not be had without the funds. Would it be best to call an election for the issuance of a small bond issue or impose a direct tax—the latter would probably be rather strenuous on the majority. You also realize the fact that this Board of Supervisors has been censured considerably about taking some steps to remedy conditions, which we are undertaking to do at your disposal. Now, as a matter of fact, a few talk of not voting in favor of the bonds, thinking they are going to get out of paying something, but such is not the case. You are now paying this tax yearly at the very dearest, highest cost, and it is going to continue to run higher until some changes are made. As for instance, the last fiscal year ending July 1, 1912, you paid $32,000 hospital and indigent tax alone, which amounts to better than 10 cents on each hundred dollars. Each one of the old bridge has been costing from $1,000 to $2,500 per year for repairs. We also have been informed several times that we are not complying with the law in maintaining a hospital in an incorporated city amid the center of population; we have no place provided for the insane at all. Further, the proposed bond issue for $160,000, twenty payments, would amount to $8,000 principal, and $8,000 interest per annum, on the whole issue including farm, hospital and bridges, which would necessitate a rate of about 4 cents on each hundred dollars at the very highest rate for the first year, with the gradual reduction each year as the bonds are paid off. Hence we would, after paying principal and interest on the whole bond issue under the present situation, have 4 cents on each hundred dollars for the running expense of the poor farm and hospital, which would amount to $15,600, figuring on the present assessed valuation of Orange county just closed, amounting to about $39,000,000, exclusive of corporations, and at the same time you are getting something to show for your money in The course opened Monday and will continue for six weeks. Students taking the regular work are expected to work five hours a day and in the six-weeks' course will cover one year's regular work. Students wishing to take a shorter course will have the opportunity to do so. The shop is equipped for only 20 students and the number is limited, but there are yet a few vacancies for those who have not been able to enroll, but who would like to take the course. The course is under the direct supervision of Prof. R. I. Turner of the high school faculty. Mr. Turner has had several year's experience in teaching and training manual teachers in this country and the Philippines, and knows his line from the beginning up. He has been engaged as instructor in the Anaheim high school for the past two years and is liked and admired by all who know him. FIRST STORY HOUR A SUCCESS Number of Children Entertained at the Public Library Rooms Friday last witnessed the inauguration of Children's hour at the Anaheim library. The children's reading room was the scene of great jolity when 21 little girls and 11 little boys, some of them accompanied by their mothers, gathered to hear an hour of stories by Miss Edith Brubaker of Los Angeles. The subject of her talk to the young folks was "Just Stories," and the merriment which pervaded the room showed that Miss Brubaker had struck a popular chord with the little people. During the afternoon Miss Brubaker also dramatized some of the stories, using the children to delineate the various characters told of in the stories. There will be six of these story hours by Miss Brubaker, the next one being tomorrow, (Friday) when the stories will be taken from the Uncle Remus budget. A feature of the Children's hour which promises to bring forth a great deal of amusement is a "Fate Box" which is stationed so that each youngster may deposit a slip of paper telling what he or she expects to do when grown to manhood or womanhood. In the last box one little girl showed her extreme wisdom by saying she expected to be a farmer's wife when she was grown. SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO HAVE OUTING Sunday Schools of This City and Fullerton Combine in Annual Picnic All the Sunday school kiddies, yes, and the ground school too expiring ple and entered the b liver. The second ba right breast three inc other wound. Kellenb mediately taken to tha an automobile and tha ed. Drs. Johnston and that he has a fighting co covery. Almendares w yond Buena Park short by a posse in charge of Bob Squires and Officer He was taken to the co he is now locked up. A two other Mexicans on Gornicindo Jocobo, who arrest, were carousing in an alley in the rear ger's store. Their pres noticed shortly before 8 their loud language an tracted the attention o vicinity. Marshal Kell later sent for and appea shortly before the sho the Mexicans had in 'emerged from the outho up the alley toward L When Kellenberger appl er Mexicans were still house drinking/from walked up to them, say! “What are you fellе there? Are you drinking? Almendares thrust o and strode out, levelin revolver at him. Kell claimed: “Put that up!” Almendares immediate standers declare he sho while others near tha shooting aver he shot twi Kellenberger fell uppe knee, drawing his revolu to use it, but was too do so. Louis Kroeger ran fro his store to his assista Kellenberger's revolver, called to him: “Get him, Louis! Get Almendares ran rapid alley. When Kroeger to the alley Almendare peared. Rosa Benard, a the Arden rooming ho scene of the shooting, dares running rapidly t She saw him climb over the rear of Wood's barn sprint through an oranBroadway. Coming ou street he seized a bicycle with it toward Santa Ana was so badly under tha liquor that he was unabo he dismounted and push along at his side. He ward on Santa Ana sa rapid progress along the first year, with the gradual reduction each year as the bonds are paid off. Hence we would, after paying principal and interest on the whole bond issue under the present situation, have 4 cents on each hundred dollars for the running expense of the poor farm and hospital, which would amount to $15,600, figuring on the present assessed valuation of Orange county just closed, amounting to about $39,000,000, exclusive of corporations, and at the same time you are getting something to show for your money in the end. But as the business has been running for the past 25 years you have been paying a high rate of tax and today have nothing to show for it with no chance for any recourse whatever. There is another question arises that the amount of bonds for bridges are not sufficient nor are the places designated where the bridges shall be built. The Board of Supervisors have taken for a basis the cost of building a reinforced concrete bridge across Fifth street, Santa Ana river, west of Santa Ana, the lowest bid being $16,215. We also have conservative estimates on a two 55-foot span reinforced concrete bridge on Tustin avenue which figures around $9,000. One of the principal objects in the Board of Supervisors putting an issue for bridge bonds along with the others was to have funds on hand to take care of the building of bridges en route where the state highway commission might select and so promote the selecting of a route through our county and the building of same. And for the reason we do not know where the state highway commission will select its route, we do not think it wise to designate where the bridges shall tell what he or she expects to do when grown to manhood or womanhood. In the last box one little girl showed her extreme wisdom by saying she expected to be a farmer's wife when she was grown. SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO HAVE OUTING Sunday Schools of This City and Fullerton Combine in Annual Picnic All the Sunday school kiddies, yes, and the grown-ups, too, are making plans and preparations to attend the annual picnic at Newport and Balboa tomorrow (Friday). This picnic has come to be an annual affair and in recent years the Sunday schools of Anaheim and Fullerton have joined in a union picnic at Newport Beach. A special train has been secured to carry the picnickers to the beach, and it is expected that several hundred people will be on board. The train will leave West Anaheim about 7:15 Friday morning, and leaves Anaheim Southern Pacific depot promptly at 7:30. Returning, it leaves Newport Beach at 5 o'clock P.M. The round-trip fare is 55 cents for adults and 30 cents for children under 12. Tickets may be secured at any time from the local Southern Pacific agent. Although this is primarily a picnic of the Sunday schools, any one who wishes to may go whether he is a member of a Sunday school or not. Picnic lunches will be taken. The day will be spent fishing, boating and swimming. CHINA FIRING—Apply to Margaret Walker, Pacific telephone 81J. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1912 MARSHAL SHOT BY DRUNKEN MEXICAN TWO BULLETS PIERCE THE RIGHT LUNG—FIRED AT CLOSE RANGE ASSASSIN IS CAPTURED AFTER THREE HOURS’ SEARCH—TALK OF LYNCHING City Marshal Kellenberger was shot and dangerously wounded by Lino Almendares in a yard at the rear of Louis Kroeger’s store at 8:30 o’clock on Tuesday morning. Kellenberger was shot twice through the right lung. One bullet passed below the nipple and entered the body above the liver. The second ball entered the right breast three inches above the other wound. Kellenberger was immediately taken to the sanitarium in an automobile and the bullets extracted. Drs. Johnston and Beebe state that he has a fighting chance for recovery. Almendares was captured beyond Buena Park shortly before noon by a posse in charge of Deputy Sheriff Bob Squires and Officer Phil Germann. He was taken to the county jail where he is now locked up. rium, Dr. Johnston appeared at the front door. Kellenberger was weak from loss of blood and was about to faint. He looked up at the doctor and smiled. He was taken to a room upstairs, where his injuries were hastily attended to. Two bullet wounds were found in his right breast, as already stated. The bullets were later removed by Drs. Johnston and Beebe. Many telephone inquiries came to the sanitarium regarding the injured man’s condition. To all, replies came that he was resting easily, with a chance for recovery. The shooting created great excitement throughout the city. Deputy Marshal Germann and Officers Chambers and Sackett immediately took charge of a search for the man who had shot down their superior officer. Many citizens joined in the man-hunt and 25 automobiles were soon scouring the country side in all directions in search for Almendares. A telephone message was sent Sheriff Ruddock, who shortly arrived with Deputy Squires and other officers. All avenues of escape were closely guarded and it seemed but a matter of time before the assassin would be taken into custody. He was tracked from the alley near where the shooting occurred through an orange orchard fronting on Broadway. He was followed along Lemon street to Santa Ana street and to the western city limits. The trail was followed to Buena Park, where he was captured shortly before noon. REFORMATION OF TAX SYSTEM ENDORSED THE BOARD OF TRADE PETITIONS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS TO MEET IN ANAHEIM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 31 Reformation in the present unsatisfactory tax system occupied the attention of the board of trade Monday night, and more than an hour was devoted to execrations of the present methods and discussion of the proposed remedy. The question was introduced by Homer G. Ames who presented a petition for signatures from the Home Rule and Taxation League, and advocated its endorsement. It proposes an amendment to article 13 of the state constitution relative to taxation, and empowers counties and municipalities to fix their own tax rate and make their own valuations. Under its provisions city or county boards can classify the real estate and industrial interests of the community. ple and entered the body above the liver. The second ball entered the right breast three inches above the other wound. Kellenberger was immediately taken to the sanitarium in an automobile and the bullets extracted. Drs. Johnston and Beebe state that he has a fighting chance for recovery. Almendares was captured beyond Buena Park shortly before noon by a posse in charge of Deputy Sheriff Bob Squires and Officer Phil Germann. He was taken to the county jail where he is now locked up. Almendares and two other Mexicans one of whom is Gornicindo Jocobo, who is now under arrest, were carousing in an outhouse in an alley in the rear of Louis Kroeger's store. Their presence was first noticed shortly before 8 o'clock, when their loud language and carousal attracted the attention of people in the vicinity. Marshal Kellenberger was later sent for and appeared in the yard shortly before the shooting. One of the Mexicans had in 'the meantime emerged from the outhouse and moved up the alley toward Lemon street. When Kellenberger appeared the other Mexicans were still in the outhouse drinking from a bottle. He walked up to them, saying: "What are you fellows doing in there? Are you drinking in there?" Almendares thrust open the door and strode out, leveling a 38-calibre revolver at him. Kellenberger exclaimed: "Put that up! Put that up!" Almendares immediately fired. Bystanders declare he shot three times, while others near the scene of the shooting aver he shot twice. Kellenberger fell upon his right knee, drawing his revolver. He tried to use it, but was too badly hurt to do so. Louis Kroeger ran from the rear of his store to his assistance. He took Kellenberger's revolver, as the latter called to him: "Get him, Louis! Get him!" Almendares ran rapidly east along the alley. When Kroeger emerged into the alley Almendarez had disappeared. Rosa Benard, an employee at the Arden rooming house, near the scene of the shooting, saw Almendares running rapidly up the alley. She saw him climb over a fence in the rear of Wood's barn and saw him sprint through an orange orchard to Broadway. Coming out on Lemon street he seized a bicycle and made off with it toward Santa Ana street. He was so badly under the influence of liquor that he was unable to ride and he dismounted and pushed the wheel along at his side. He turned westward on Santa Ana street, making rapid progress along the railroad. Deputy Squires and other officers. All avenues of escape were closely guarded and it seemed but a matter of time before the assassin would be taken into custody. He was tracked from the alley near where the shooting occurred through an orange orchard fronting on Broadway. He was followed along Lemon street to Santa Ana street and to the western city limits. The trail was followed to Buena Park, where he was captured shortly before noon. Other posses went in automobiles in all directions. At noon word was sent out that Almendares had been captured and the posses returned. A few moments after the shooting Jocobo stood at the corner of Center and Lemon streets on the sidewalk in front of the Commercial hotel. He was pointed out to Manager Ziegler as a man who had been with Almendares in the outhouse. Ziegler called for an officer to place him under arrest. Jocobo, speaking in broken English, stoutly declared he knew nothing about the shooting. He was placed under arrest and lodged in the city jail. When Mr. Kroeger's attention was first called by Ericson to the fact that Almendares had a gun, the former was standing in the front of the store reading the morning paper. He ran to the rear. At his first step he heard three shots in rapid succession. When he first saw Kellenberger the latter was standing erect, his revolver in hand, and his hand pressed against his right breast where the assassin's bullets had entered. At the assassin's first shot Kellenberger fell to his right knee. He rose instantly and drawing his revolver tried to fire at the Mexican. His injuries were so serious he was unable to do so. He pressed his hand to his breast where blood oozed from his wounds staining his clothing. Kroeger saw the Mexican running toward the alley. "Give me the gun! Give me the gun!" cried Kroeger to the injured officer. He seized the weapon and ran rapidly after Almendares. "Get him, Louis! Get him!" said Kellenberger. Kroeger ran to the alley, but the assassin had leaped over a fence and was out of sight. Kroeger searched the vicinity but was unable to find any trace of him. He later joined in the automobile man-hunt and scoured the country until the assassin's apprehension at Buena Park at noon. In the automobile which came upon the assassin a half mile beyond Buena Park were Deputy Sheriff Bob Squires, Deputy Marshal Phil Germann. He was taken to the county jail where he is now locked up. Almendares and two other Mexicans one of whom is Gornicindo Jocobo, who is now under arrest, were carousing in an outhouse in an alley in the rear of Louis Kroeger's store. Their presence was first noticed shortly before 8 o'clock, when their loud language and carousal attracted the attention of people in the vicinity. Marshal Kellenberger was later sent for and appeared in the yard shortly before the shooting. One of the Mexicans had in 'the meantime emerged from the outhouse and moved up the alley toward Lemon street. When Kellenberger appeared the other Mexicans were still in the outhouse drinking from a bottle. He walked up to them, saying: "What are you fellows doing in there? Are you drinking in there?" Almendares thrust open the door and strode out, leveling a 38-calibre revolver at him. Kellenberger exclaimed: "Put that up! Put that up!" Almendares immediately fired. Bystanders declare he shot three times, while others near the scene of the shooting aver he shot twice. Kellenberger fell upon his right knee, drawing his revolver. He tried to use it, but was too badly hurt to do so. Louis Kroeger ran from the rear of his store to his assistance. He took Kellenberger's revolver, as the latter called to him: "Get him, Louis! Get him!" Almendares ran rapidly east along the alley. When Kroeger emerged into the alley Almendarez had disappeared. Rosa Benard, an employee at the Arden rooming house, near the scene of the shooting, saw Almendares running rapidly up the alley. She saw him climb over a fence in the rear of Wood's barn and saw him sprint through an orange orchard to Broadway. Coming out on Lemon street he seized a bicycle and made off with it toward Santa Ana street. He was so badly under the influence of liquor that he was unable to ride and he dismounted and pushed the wheel along at his side. He turned westward on Santa Ana street, making rapid progress along the railroad. Charles Eygabroad opposed the adoption of the motion on the ground that it would be unwise to give the people power to discriminate against some man in the community who was unpopular or more prosperous than his neighbors. The present system, he said, is of course rotten and unjust, but this proposition, he believed was a snare to catch the unwary and give the people of a municipality power to swat a man if they did not like him. Messrs. Mills, Ahlborn and others were drawn into the discussion and all spoke in favor of the amendment. Mr. Mills endorsed all of Eygabroad's objections and acknowledged that it would be a dangerous weapon to put in the hands of the people of a community, still he favored its adoption as anything that could be conceived by man would be preferable to the present system. The petition was adopted with but one dissenting voice and was signed by all present. The proposition will come before the legislature at the coming session and will probably be submitted to the voters at the next general election following. On motion of Eygabroad the city trustees were asked to take immediate steps toward the paving of both ends of Los Angeles street to the city limits in order to render all possible assistance and make a favorable showing to the state highway commission. A special committee of three was appointed to work in conjunction with the regular public improvement committee, and boost the paving by all possible means. President Quarton appointed J. D. Lavin, C. E. Holcomb and D. Gervais on the committee. Mr. Holcomb is a large property owner on the north and Mr. Gervais on the south end of Los Angeles street. The trustees were requested to take immediate steps to raise the necessary funds to am I s i n e r n e r? 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She saw him climb over a fence in the rear of Wood's barn and saw him sprint through an orange orchard to Broadway. Coming out on Lemon street he seized a bicycle and made off with it toward Santa Ana street. He was so badly under the influence of liquor that he was unable to ride and he dismounted and pushed the wheel along at his side. He turned westward on Santa Ana street, making rapid progress along the railroad track. At West Anaheim he followed the track to Buena Park, where he was some hours later taken into custody. He was recognized by several who had seen him in town that morning. The stolen bicycle he had also with him. Al Ericson, an employe at Kroeger's store, heard the Mexicans carousing some time before 8 o'clock. They were engaged in a boisterous brawl in the outhouse. He spoke to Mr. Kroeger concerning them. After the disturbance had continued for more than half an hour, Kellenberger was sent for. As he approached the outhouse, Ericson saw Almendares draw a revolver and level it at Kellenberger. Ericson stepped to the phone to summon other officers from the city hall, when Almendares fired. Kroeger ran to Kellenberger's assistance, seizing his revolver and running after the Mexican. As he emerged into the alley the fleet footed Almendares had disappeared over the fence. Kellenberger was picked up, covered with blood. He was rushed in an automobile to the sanitarium. A telephone message had been sent thither regarding the tragedy. As Kellenberger was being taken into the sanita- "Get him, Louis! Get him!" said Kellenberger. Kroeger ran to the alley, but the assassin had leaped over a fence and was out of sight. Kroeger searched the vicinity but was unable to find any trace of him. He later joined in the automobile man-hunt and scoured the country until the assassin's apprehension at Buena Park at noon. In the automobile which came upon the assassin a half mile beyond Buena Park were Deputy Sheriff Bob Squires, Deputy Marshal Phil Germann, M. W. Martenet and the youth Smithburn, whose bicycle Almendares had taken in his flight. Sheriff Ruddock and Deputy Squires arrived from Santa Ana 15 minutes after being notified of the shooting by Postmaster Duckworth. Squires and his party headed east toward Buena Park. They followed the bicycle track along the route traveled by the assassin. A mile this side of Buena Park they searched a red house where a Mexican shooting occurred some weeks ago. They found no trace of the man they were looking for. They continued on te Buena Park where they questioned a number of people regarding Almendares. "That fellow passed through here a half hour ago," said a lad, pointing in a northerly direction. They followed to a Mexican's house a half mile north of the park. Here Germann caught sight of the assassin, who was entering a door, looking over his shoulder at the approaching officers. Smithburn said, "That's my wheel." The bicycle stood at the side of the (Continued on page 4) The Associated Chambers of Commerce will meet at Anaheim on Wednesday evening, July 31. The entertainment committee has been endeavoring to induce some society of ladies to assume the banquet responsibilities which is one of the necessary adjuncts of these feasts of reason and flows of soul, but so far without success and it is probable that Chairman Hamler will have to shoulder the burden. A: A. Mills reported that he had been talking during the day with Supervisors Talbert, Struck and others and so far as he could gather there would be no new bridges in this region for some time. Lumber is on the ground, he said, to repair the bridge between Anaheim and Orange, and Supervisor Struck informed him that the Olive bridge would not be built until the people formed a protection district and stopped the Santa Ana overflows. "The supervisors," said Mr. Struck, "do not propose building all the way from Olive to Anaheim." From these and other pertinent re- 11, 1912 NUMBER 387 CATION OF SYSTEM RSED DEAD PETITIONS INSTITUTIONAL EVENT BERS TO MEET ON WED-JUNE 31 The present unsat-occupied the attion of trade Monday an hour was deof the present question of the proquestion was in. Ames who presignatures from Taxation League, endorsement. It went to article 13 quoting relative to ers counties and their own tax own valuations. city or county the real estate and the community. marks Mr. Mills augured that there was little prospect of new bridges being constructed in this region at present. A motion of J. F. Ahlborn demanding that all bridges on the proposed state highway be constructed of concrete prevailed. CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES FOR JULY 14TH. The measles are decreasing the church attendance very much at present but it is to be hoped that all may soon be back to their regular places again. Bible school meets at 9:45; preaching and communion at 11; morning subject, "The Engrafted Word." This subject will be illustrated before your eyes from the laws of horticultural science. Come and see it. The evening theme is one of vital interest and concern to all. "Why I Am a Christian." In the face of all the modern philosophy, new thought (so-called), doctrines and theories of men, why am I still contending to be a Christian? Why not indorse something more modern? Come and let us reason together. Special music next Lord's day. All who will are invited and welcome to come and worship with us.—C. R. Moore, minister. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR RALLY The Third District of the Orange County Union of Christian Endeavor will hold a rally in the Congregational church at Buena Park Sunday after- CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR RALLY The Third District of the Orange County Union of Christian Endeavor will hold a rally in the Congregational church at Buena Park Sunday afternoon, July 21,-at 2:30 o'clock. The topic will be "Fresno Convention Echoes," and the meeting will be largely devoted to imparting the enthusiasm of the Fresno convention to those who were unable to attend the state convention. State President Arthur J. Gatter, County President Herbert P. Rankin (the most efficient man in Orange county) and other able speakers will participate in the service. All are invited. VALUATIONS INCREASED Cities of Orange County Show Gain in Assessments The total assessed valuation of the incorporated cities of Orange county was increased this year by County Assessor Sleeper by about $2,500,000. Every incorporated city in the county, excepting Stanton, which was not incorporated in time for assessment a year ago, has been raised, but the biggest raise in the cities is in Fullerton, where the oil development was largely responsible for a raise of nearly $1,000,000. The footings for the 1912 assessments of the incorporated cities have just been completed by Assessor Sleeper and Chief Deputy Kelly, and are as follows: `Anaheim—Real estate, $648,810; improvements, $495,245; personal property, $303,550; money and solvent credits, $53,840; total, $1,501,445. Total for 1911 was $1,299,054.` Fullerton—Real estate, $1,891,760; improvements, $407,570; personal property, $359,895; money and solvent credits, $6450; total, $2,665,675. The total for 1911 was $1,765,950. Huntington Beach—Real estate, $671,310; improvements, $167,185; personal property, $320,895; money and solvent credits, $2600; total, $1,161,990. The total for 1911 was $997,925. Newport Beach—Real estate, $546,360; improvements, $165,600; personal property, $191,344; money and solvent credits, $4390; total, $907,755. The total for 1911 was $828,515. Orange—Real estate, $717,115; importance to irrigators in both Northern and Southern California to justify very careful study, as well as public discussion. Many of the men who are opposing the creation of a water commission in California are doing so, not because of defects in the present bill (which is admitted by the conservation commission to be subject to correction) but on the ground that California should not under any circumstances have a water commission, and they base their objections on the ground that such a commission would tend to upset present vested rights to irrigating water could create rather than diminish litigation, and would unsettle values in irrigation rights and securities. If the contention of these people is correct, then certainly California should not have a water commission. But are the objections sustained by the results obtained in other states where a water commission has charge of the appropriation and use of water for irrigation? While California is one of the pioneer states in irrigation and has nearly if not quite as large an area irrigated as any other state in the Union, it is very much behind the times in the matter of administering by public authority the appropriation and use of water. Of the 17 western states which may be designated "irrigating states," 12 have systems of adjudicating priorities in water rights; five of which (California being one) do not have such provision. Twelve states also have an administrative system. Five do not have such system, and of these five, California is one. The State of Oregon is probably as nearly like California in climatic conditions as related to irrigation, as any other state in the Union, a portion of its area having very heavy rainfall where little irrigation is practiced or necessary, corresponding very closely to portions of Northern California, and the eastern portion where irrigation is very necessary and largely practiced, corresponding to Southern California in that respect. So, for the purpose of comparison, these two states will be used. Oregon has a state water commission known as the board of control, created by the legislature of the State of Oregon, going into effect February 24, 1909. This board of control has had charge of the waters of the State of Oregon for a little over three years. It is composed of the state engineer who is chairman of the board, and two other commissioners having charge of the two districts into which the state is subdivided for the purpose of supervision of its public waters. It is claimed for this commission that it Huntington Beach—Real estate, $671,310; improvements, $167,185; personal property, $320,895; money and solvent credits, $2600; total, $1,161,990. The total for 1911 was $997,925. Newport Beach—Real estate, $546,360; improvements, $165,600; personal property, $191,344; money and solvent credits, $4390; total, $907,755. The total for 1911 was $828,515. Orange—Real estate, $717,115; improvements, $577,670; personal property, $344,975; money and solvent credits, $78,105; total, $1,717,775. The total for 1911 was $1,472,725. Santa Ana—Real estate, $3,118,385; improvements, $1,936,015; personal property, $1,217,805; money and solvent credits, $54,955; total, $6,327,160. The total for 1911 was $6,006,110. Stanton—Real estate, $507,900; improvements, $51,715; personal property, $48,260; total $607,875. The footings of the county show that the total assessment this year is $41,343,025, of which the operative property is $2,835,255, leaving $38,507,730 as the total upon which the county tax rate will be based. The assessment rolls show 8320 cattle assessed at $124,800; 1265 hogs at $3795; 2460 mules at $123,000; 7630 horses at $343,350; 8000 sheep at $16,000; 15,270 poultry at $38,180; 4,550,000 feet of lumber at $54,600; machinery, $475,000; oil tanks, $135,-400; oil pumping derricks, $53,650; 1175 automobiles at $470,000. Exemptions under the old soldier's act total $139,210. Order Christopher's Ice Cream through the Boston Bakery. Oregon has a state water commission known as the board of control, created by the legislature of the State of Oregon, going into effect February 24, 1909. This board of control has had charge of the waters of the State of Oregon for a little over three years. It is composed of the state engineer who is chairman of the board, and two other commissioners having charge of the two districts into which the state is subdivided for the purpose of supervision of its public waters. It is claimed for this commission that it has greatly improved the condition under which the people of Oregon are using water for irrigation in the following respects: First—It has protected and confirmed the vested rights to water claimed and used prior to the formation of the commission. Second—It has brought about a better utilization of the waters of the state. Third—It has created confidence in irrigation securities so that these securities can be sold at a higher price and lower interest. Fourth—It has greatly reduced the expense to the irrigators of protecting their water rights by reducing the amount of litigation. To those who are interested in this subject, the writer will gladly furnish a copy of the bulletin issued by the board of control of the State of Oregon, entitled "The Oregon System of Water Titles," or this bulletin can be secured from the office of the State Engineer, Salem, Oregon. Quoting from the bulletin in substantiation of the first statement, it says: "Water users having rights which (Continued on page 3)