anaheim-gazette 1913-06-26

UNDERGROUND WATER OF SACRAMENTO VALLEY LIES FROM EIGHT TO THIRTY FEET BELOW SURFACE IN SOME PLACES NEARLY THREE MILLION ACRES IN VALLEY MOST OF WHICH REQUIRES IRRIGATION Last September the United States Geological Survey began an extensive investigation of the underground water problems in the great Sacramento valley of California. Geologist Kirk Bryan, who was placed in charge of the work, carried it on during the fall and early winter and has just now again left Washington for the field to continue the examination of the valley's water resources. The Sacramento valley is a broad and fertile plain lying between the Sierra Nevada and Coast Range and forming the northern part of the Great Valley of California, of which the San Joaquin valley is the southern lobe. The Sacramento valley itself is 150 miles long and 40 miles wide and includes an area of about 2,700,000 acres. About 30 per cent of this area consists of low land that is under water nearly every year and 10 per cent is land that is occasionally overflowed, but about 60 per cent consists of higher land not subject to overflow but requiring irrigation for its highest development. The valley has a three-fold problem—to improve and restrain the rivers for navigation, to reclaim the lowlands by preventing floods and by draining off surplus water, and to irrigate those higher lands which require water to yield the greatest returns and to supplementary supply and will probably continue to be the main dependence of the rural population and of the smaller towns. The use of such water for irrigation is peculiarly a field for individual enterprise. Most of the plants in use at present have been put into irrigate small ranches or parts of ranches by their owners. Where the developments are of such a type it is important that knowledge of the origin, character, and quantity of underground waters should be available for the guidance of the individual users. The Geological Survey's investigation in the Sacramento valley is intended to accumulate information concerning its underground waters which will be useful to those interested in their development. The geology of the valley and of its borders is being studied, so far as it bears on the underground water supply. The recently completed topographic maps of the valley, which are published on the large scale of about 2 inches to the mile, with a 5-foot contour interval, make it possible to locate the position of the water table with high accuracy. These maps may be obtained from the Geological Survey at Washington at nominal cost. Upon the completion of Mr. Bryan's investigation a special map will be published showing the position of the water table and the depth to water, so that estimates can be made of the necessary machinery and cost of pumping. Methods of well drilling and boring are being studied to determine the most advantageous construction of wells, both for first cost and for yield. Analyses will also be made of many well waters to determine their quality and usefulness for domestic requirements, in boilers, and for irrigation. The investigation will give a comprehensive view of the relation which the underground waters bear to the three great problems of the valley, and the part which this great natural resource is playing in the prosperity and progress of the people. MORE MONEY FOR STATE Appropriation For Station $22,000 San Diego, Cal., fourth of the building Prado of the Panama City has been erected enclosing and a fifth within the next few years. Bids for the California opening on the 14th April was $22,000 over that The state commissioned the matter of advertising. Four thousand yr transplanted on the edge in Balboa Park during June 14th. This trees transplanted on site. The work process. Utah's exposition been appointed and he be in San Diego with begin construction on the $25,000 building. A third million dollars voted in a bond issue San Diego to assist completion. Expansion has been such that gets have been abandoned been increased to cover states and countries here to exhibit. A statement from news agency to the foreign countries has exhibited at San Diego is have accepted the information presented at San Diego. Progress on the seven southern counties the foundation and place. Dozens of w ing construction so shall be roofed and October. In states where appropriation has been About 30 per cent of this area consists of low land that is under water nearly every year and 10 per cent is land that is occasionally overflowed, but about 60 per cent consists of higher land not subject to overflow but requiring irrigation for its highest development. The valley has a three-fold problem—to improve and restrain the rivers for navigation, to reclaim the lowlands by preventing floods and by draining off surplus water, and to irrigate those higher lands which require water to yield the greatest returns and to support the largest population. The Sacramento is a large navigable river that drains the full length of the valley, its principal tributaries being Feather, American, and Mokelumne rivers, which rise in the high altitudes of the Sierra Nevada. In the flatter parts of the valley these streams flow on ridges 5 to 20 feet above the general level, inclosing large flood basins or troughs. The ridges are built by the accumulation of sand and silt deposited by the streams as they overflow their banks. Overflow at some point is a yearly occurrence, for the capacity of the channel of the Sacramento is less than one-third that necessary to carry ordinary floods. The overflowed lands, which in many places support a luxuriant swamp vegetation, are among the most fertile in the valley and the desire to reclaim them and to prevent the increasing losses from floods has caused the building of levees to confine and control the rivers. The alluvial materials which fill the valley are saturated with water and in many places the top of this saturated zone, or the water table, lies very close to the surface of the ground. Thus in the center of the valley the water is less than 8 feet below the surface over large areas. In such places crops are subirrigated and drainage of the ground waters may be more necessary than irrigation. The higher lands, or so-called plains, have ground water at depths of 8 to 30 feet below the surface. On these plains irrigation is necessary to realize the highest agricultural possibilities, and the low lift and relatively cheap power available have led to the installation of many plants for pumping well water. Many former grain ranches are now being irrigated with this water for the growing of alfalfa, sugar beets, grapes, and other fruits. This development has been very rapid in the last few years and has yielded large profits in crops and increased land values. Some failures to get good wells have occurred and have caused much discouragement. While there are probably places where it is impossible to obtain large yields of water most of GRADUATION EXERCISES Excellent Program Rendered at Thursday Night's Affair The commencement exercises for the class of 1913 of the Anaheim high school was held in the high school auditorium Thursday night, when 30 students who have completed the four-years' course of study received their diplomas of graduation. The following program was rendered: Selections, "Flatterer" "Scarf Dance" Orchestra Invocation...Rev. David Todd Gillmor Salutatory ...Hans Storm Plano, "Concert Etude"...Earl Fraser Reading, "The Rivals"...Kathryn Hand Violin solo, "Obertars," "Cavatina". Helena Goodale "Bulldog on the Bank"...Boys' Quartet Reading, "Little God and Dicky"... Evelyn Finney Cornet solo, "Melody in F," "Old English Air"...Howard Krause Violin solo, "Mazurka de Concert," "Souvenir"...Clarence Chamberlain Clarinet solo, "Alicante"...Will Webb Valedictory ...Helena Goodale Spring Song ...Girls' Sextet Woodpecker ...Girls' Sextet Presentation of Class...J. F. Walker Presentation of Diplomas...E. E. Angell Benediction ...Rev. Gillmor Thirty bright students received their diplomas this year from the school. This is probably the largest class ever graduated from the local high school in the 20 odd years it has been established. Members of this year's graduating class are the Messrs. Ashleigh Chamberlain, Clarence Chamberlain, Paul Comstock, Laurence Waller, Ralph Maas, Will Webb, Harold Lowe, Earle Spencer, Earl Fraser, Howard Krause, Hans Storm, Leander Stark, Lynn Grinnell, Floyd Fergus, Walter Spaeth, Frank Dahn, Arthur Hemmerling, Raymond Elliott, and the Misses Helena Goodale, Emily Spaeth, Frieda Maas, Estella Webb, Gladys Gunnett, Maude Squier, Kathryn Hand, Evelyn Finney, Cecil Trindle, Orilla Evans, Ole McClellan and Winifred Iman. Progress on the seven southern counties hashibit at San Diego ishave accepted at San Diego presented at San Diego. In states where propriation has been pated in the San Diego commercial bodies and funds to gather antain a section showof their respective se The arches of the bridge are being erected is one of the most severe construction ever formia. Reinfoced used throughout and stand for all time at Cabrillo. A large amount ohas arrived and been warehouse of the San During the week just has arrived from Nrado and Western T Concessions are San Diego exposition about one-third of thion has been appropcations enough on he fill twice the space The sculptors and are busily engaged molding the decorat exposition buildings frieze and other decary and over half already has been done Nevada's commission near future to vex exposition and start vada section, for w appropriated $40,000 Several car loads material has arrived nursery. Over $400 worth have been planted at that encloses the se southern counties. To with flowering vines. available have led to the installation of many plants for pumping well water. Many former grain ranches are now being irrigated with this water for the growing of alfalfa, sugar beets, grapes, and other fruits. This development has been very rapid in the last few years and has yielded large profits in crops and increased land values. Some failures to get good wells have occurred and have caused much discouragement. While there are probably places where it is impossible to obtain large yields of water most of the wells that failed were very shallow and poorly constructed. In general well owners in this valley expect too much and are dissatisfied with wells which in other parts of the West would be considered "good wells." On the upper plains and low hills that border the valley the depth to water is greater and wells may yield less freely. However, the character of the soils and the relative freedom from frost make such places very favorable for fruit growing. Usually there is slightly more rainfall here than in the center of the valley, and in many places there are better opportunities for obtaining surface waters. Little attempt has been made in these localities to develop wells for irrigation, but the large profits from fruits and nuts, especially citrus fruits, and the small quantity of water necessary for the irrigation of these valuable crops would seem to justify the use of ground waters, even with a probable high cost, in certain localities where surface water is insufficient or not available. Underground water has played an important part in the past development of the valley as a source of do- DATE CULTURE Lest the investing public might be "roped in" by advertisements giving glowing accounts of the big profits to be derived from cultivation of the date, the department of agriculture issued today a note of warning that such claims are exaggerated and misleading. The department has been conducting experiments in date cultivation in the arid regions of the Southwest for years with some degree of success. The experts point out, however, that while date growing promises well, it is no scheme for a non-resident or an absentee corporation to attempt, for, being a special line of agriculture, the grower must "stay on the job" all the time. The mere fact that a date is a good variety in its native soil, say the experts, is no guarantee that it will prove good under American cultivation. Notice to the ladies. Have you seen the beautiful ladies' suits at Fogel's? If not, have one made. They certainly fit. Upstairs over Mullinix' drug store. MORE MONEY NEEDED FOR STATE BUILDING Appropriation For San Diego Exposition $22,000 Short San Diego, Cal., June 24.—The fourth of the buildings on the main Prado of the Panama-California exposition has been erected and is ready for enclosing and a fifth is to be started within the next few days. Bids for the California State building at the San Diego exposition were opened on the 14th and the lowest bid was $22,000 over the appropriation. The state commission is considering the matter of advertising for new bids. Four thousand young trees were transplanted on the exposition grounds in Balboa Park during the week ending June 14th. This makes over 70,000 trees transplanted on the exposition site. The work proceeds steadily. Utah's exposition commission has been appointed and the members will be in San Diego within a few weeks to begin construction arrangements for the $25,000 building Utah will occupy. A third million dollars is about to be voted in a bond issue by the city of San Diego to assist the exposition to completion. Expansion of the exposition has been such that the first budgets have been abandoned and all have been increased to care for the many states and countries that will come here to exhibit. A statement from a Washington news agency to the effect that only two foreign countries have decided to exhibit at San Diego is incorrect. Eleven have accepted the invitation to be represented at San Diego. Progress on the building of the seven southern counties is rapid and the foundation and first floor are in place. Dozens of workmen are rushing construction so that the building shall be roofed and enclosed before October. In states where no legislative appropriation has been made for partici- interest due July 1, 1913. Director Bradford presented an agreement for the sale of the gas produced on the Amalgamated oil lease and on motion of Dwyer, seconded by Beazley, this was referred to the oil committee and attorney. On motion of Hale, seconded by Dwyer, the president and secretary were authorized to sign the contract with the Standard Oil Company for the sale of oil produced on the St. Helens lease. On motion of Hale, seconded by Dwyer, the ditch committee were instructed to ascertain the capacity of the Wagner ditch and report at the next meeting. The report of the Amalgamated Oil Company for the month of May was received and filed. Applications on file for transfer of stock were on motion granted. On motion the meeting adjourned. WM. T. WALLOP, Sec. Luke McLuke Says A girl who has just discovered that she has a figure puts on as much agony as a fellow who has just discovered that he can raise a mustache. There are a lot of useless things in the world, but a goatee will pretty nearly head the list. The difference between little girls and big girls is that when a little girl says she doesn't like men to kiss her she means it. When a girl forgets to pull down her shades at night a whole lot of men in the neighborhood are afflicted with insomnia. The weather is still chilly, but the girls are exhibiting their Swiss cheese shirtwaists. If a girl really wants a husband a $15 pair of corsets will do more to land him than a $1,500 course in music. And lots of narrow-minded women have to go through a door sideways. A girl’s handkerchief may be large enough to cry in, but it isn’t much help to her when she has a cold in her head. It is hard to appreciate the fact that a girl has a rosebud mouth when you only are selected to provide the beef for this market. That means smaller bones and tenderer meat. It also means less bone for you to pay for and better meat on your table. Try a roast and compare it with the big-boned, coarse stuff you have been eating. That will be a lesson in meat buying you'll thank us for. The Palace Market Wm. Schumacher, Prop. E. Center St. Anaheim, Cal. In the Superior Court OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the matter of the Estate of Conrad Stueckle, Deceased. Notice for Publication of Time for Providing Will, Etc. Notice is hereby given that Friday, the 6th day of June, 1913, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the Court Room of this Court, in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the application of Mary Dauser, praying that a document now on file in this Court purporting to be the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, be admitted to probate, that Letters Testamentary be issued thereon to Mary Dauser at which time and place all presons interested therein may appear and contest the same. Dated May 19, 1913. W. B. WILLIAMS, County Clerk. TIPTON & CAILOR, Attorneys for Petitioner. (5-22-3) Railway Time Table news agency to the effect that only two foreign countries have decided to exhibit at San Diego is incorrect. Eleven have accepted the invitation to be represented at San Diego. Progress on the building of the seven southern counties is rapid and the foundation and first floor are in place. Dozens of workmen are rushing construction so that the building shall be roofed and enclosed before October. In states where no legislative appropriation has been made for participation in the San Diego exposition, the commercial bodies are joining to raise funds to gather an exhibit and maintain a section showing the resources of their respective states. The arches of the great Cabrillo bridge are being erected and the whole is one of the most stupenduous pieces of construction ever attempted in California. Reinforced concrete is being used throughout and the bridge is to stand for all time as a monument to Cabrillo. A large amount of exhibit material has arrived and been stored in the warehouse of the San Diego exposition. During the week just past a great deal has arrived from New Mexico, Colorado and Western Texas. Concessions are being let by the San Diego exposition management and about one-third of the concession section has been appropriated, with applications enough on hand to more than fill twice the space allotted. The sculptors and stucco workers are busily engaged in designing and molding the decorations for the main exposition buildings. Several miles of frieze and other decorations are necessary and over half a mile of the work already has been done. Nevada's commission is expected in the near future to visit the San Diego exposition and start work on the Nevada section, for which the state has appropriated $40,000. Several car loads of botanical material has arrived at the exposition nursery. Over $400 worth of rose cuttings have been planted around the pergola that encloses the section of the seven southern counties. The roses alternate with flowering vines. AMALGAMATED OIL REPORTS TO WATER BOARD Monthly Production at Reservoir Site For May Received and Filed Anaheim Cal., June 21, 1913. A regular meeting of the Board of Insomnia. The weather is still chilly, but the girls are exhibiting their Swiss cheese shirtwaists. If a girl really wants a husband a $15 pair of corsets will do more to land him than a $1,500 course in music. And lots of narrow-minded women have to go through a door sideways. A girl's handkerchief may be large enough to cry in, but it isn't much help to her when she has a cold in her head. It is hard to appreciate the fact that a girl has a rosebud mouth when you discover that she has been eating onions. The reason a girl has to carry a watch on her wrist is that the blame thing is always stopped. There are lots of surprises in life. Chauffeurs do not own the machines and clerks do not own the hotels they lord over. You will often find that the man who can recite the names of all the vice presidents of the United States can't remember what day of the month it is. When a princess finally lands a job that pays her $5 per week her mother begins to refer to her as a debutante. A girl never gets so bashful that she is ashamed to undress in front of a looking glass. What has become of the old-fashioned woman who didn't have to cook the baby's supper on a gas range? Appearances may be deceitful, but we'll all take a chance on a pretty girl. What has become of the old-fashioned man who used to clean his ears with a match? The trouser skirt with two pockets is the latest. I'll bet they won't be hip pockets. A girl never takes marriage seriously until the collectors begin ringing the doorbell about two months after the big day. Men are supposed to be braver than women. But a man wouldn't go down town with nothing but a thin sheet of silk as the factor of safety between him and complete exposure. At the New York baby show the winner was an infant born and raised in a flat building. Some janitor will get fired for this. Before marriage he says he would die for her. After marriage she gets an automatic and makes him keep his promise. A woman can get a man to do anything in the world for her if she isn't married to him. The less a man knows about the alphabet the more he overworks the capital I. A circus isn't the funniest thing in the world. It is a woman with a shape like a bale of hay standing in front of... AMALGAMATED OIL REPORTS TO WATER BOARD Monthly Production at Reservoir Site For May Received and Filed Anaheim Cal., June 21, 1913. A regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on the above date with all members present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Engineer Sherwood presented an estimate of the pipe needed on the Zeyn ditch in Fullerton, and on motion of Hale, seconded by Beazley, the superintendent was instructed to manufacture sufficient 16-inch and 18-inch pipe to lay the pipe line. Director Beazley reported he and the president had looked over the automobile and instructed Mr. Dickinson to put it in shape. A bill was received from J. Wm. Smith for $569.53, the amount due on pit No. 4, and on motion of Hale, seconded by Bradford, the president and secretary were authorized to sign a warrant for the amount, less the charge for cement furnished by the A. U. W. Co. Director Holcomb was appointed a member of the measuring committee and Director Dwyer a member of the finance committee. On motion of Hale, seconded by Sherwood, the president and secretary were authorized to sign warrants for Before marriage he says he would die for her. After marriage she gets an automatic and makes him keep his promise. A woman can get a man to do anything in the world for her if she isn't married to him. The less a man knows about the alphabet the more he overworks the capital I. A circus isn't the funniest thing in the world. It is a woman with a shape like a bale of hay standing in front of a window critically admiring a sylph-like $30 knee-length corset. If a girl's complexion is clear her conscience is the same way. A girl never kicks about having big ankles if they are just below her knees. Some of the men who go around bragging that they are self-made will have to show me how they did it without the aid of the mother's auxiliary. ANSWERS DEATH'S CALL Mrs. Marie Hammerschmidt Dies at Her Home Near Fullerton Mrs. Marie Burdorf Hammerschmidt died at her home on Orangethorpe avenue Sunday, after a short illness. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the German Lutheran church, Rev. H. D. Schmelzer conducting the services. Mrs. Hammerschmidt was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burdorf, well known pioneers of the Fullerton section. She was 31 years of age, and leaves a husband and four small children. The remains were interred in the Anaheim cemetery. Thursday, June 28 When in the market for a Wood, Coal Oil, Gas or Gasoline Stove Call on us. We lead in treatment quality and prices A. NAGEL BUILD A HOME! And get your lumber and Mill-work from us J. M. ASBESTOS ROOFING WON'T BURN GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. We will Publish Weekly in this space a SERIES OF TOASTS Watch Weekly for It TOAST NO. 3 Here's to "Our Country" May she always be in the right;— But, right or wrong— "Our Country." ORANGE COUNTY WINE COMPANY ORANGE COUNTY WINE CO. UNITY WINE COMPANY Watch Weekly for It TOAST NO. 3 Here's to "Our Country" May she always be in the right;— But, right or wrong— "Our Country." BARGAINS IN ALUMINUM WARE The Largest Stock in the city is always to be found at A. 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