anaheim-gazette 1913-09-04

GOOD HIGHWAYS CHIEF TOPIC AT LAGUNA NEW ROAD TO CHINO ONE OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE FUTURE IF THAT TOWN RESPONDS ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS HOLDS A NOONDAY MEETING AT THE BEACH TOWN WEDNESDAY D. C. Pixley, member of the County Highway Commission, brought good cheer to the residents and property owners at Laguna Beach at the meeting of the Associated Chambers held in the Yoch hotel last Wednesday. He responded to the address of welcome by Elmer Jahrus and during his remarks gave assurance that the good roads system to Laguna Beach would be completed by the opening of the next summer season. Eighteen delegates, representing 12 of the 19 members of the Associated Chambers, were present, in addition to a large number of visitors. The delegates discussed and acted upon several matters having a bearing on the general interests of the county. The matter of the approaches to the Fifth street bridge at Santa Ana was brought up by Howard Wassum, member of the standing good roads committee. Mr. Wassum expressed disapproval of the character of the approaches. They are built up of sand, with a covering of earth, and it was his opinion that they would not withstand the strain liable to be placed upon them by storm waters in the winter. He offered a resolution that the chambers make a recommendation so that bids for construction of a part of the road can be called for. Mr. Pixley stated that the public is cordially invited to call at the office of the highway commission at any time and go over its records. He thought that if this was done, there would be less criticism of the commission and its work. The invitation of Newport Beach to hold the next meeting there was accepted. The place will probably be the Balboa hotel. CHILI PRICES HIGH Although Mexico is overstocked with chili the difficulty is obtaining a supply from that country, because of the practical cutting off of railroad communication with the interior, continues to make firm prices locally. California chili is not expected to be ready for delivery until the latter part of the year, and unless communication with Mexico interior points is opened by that time, the prospects are that the market will remain high, although, perhaps, somewhat easier than at present. California producers are asking high prices for their crop in anticipation of the shortage. Points in this state, as well as along the Mexican border, will have to be supplied with the California product, unless an adequate supply can be obtained later from the southern country. MAGNESITE MINES INCREASE OUTPUT Gain in California of More Than a Thousand Tons This Year According to inquiries made by the United States Geological Survey of numerous magnesite mine owners in California who did not work their properties last year, the belief is expressed that on the opening of the Panama Channel will enable us to ship so that bids for construction of a part of the road can be called for. FIGURES SHOW INDUSTRY IS GREATER THAN EVER ANNUAL PRODUCTION NOW REACHER HUNDRED The production wells, mines and annual value of $100,000,000. It is recognized that this was responsible for ment of the state, is inclined to think gold" refer to some nite past. As a mining industry is greater time in the history steadily growing. It is every indication will be maintained come. In view of this fact that the prosperity industry will be giving persons, boating out the state, who commercial produce minerals, F. McNeralogist, has retained a number of expert engineers who field to make a stove not only mineral products now active, but upposits of every desolate yield satisfactory were they intelligent. The matter of the approaches to the Fifth street bridge at Santa Ana was brought up by Howard Wassum, member of the standing good roads committee. Mr. Wassum expressed disapproval of the character of the approaches. They are built up of sand, with a covering of earth, and it was his opinion that they would not withstand the strain liable to be placed upon them by storm waters in the winter. He offered a resolution that the chambers make a recommendation that concrete bulkheads be constructed from the short bulkheads at both ends of the bridge the full length of the fills. Supervisor Leck thought it was too early to complain, and gave it as his opinion that the approaches were of a permanent character. The matter was referred to the good roads committee to investigate and report at the next meeting. W. O. Hart, of Orange, member of the special committee appointed to look after the interests of the county in the matter of a site for the state agricultural station, reported that he had been informed that the regents were not yet in position to investigate proposed sites. He will be notified when the regents are ready to accept offers of sites and probable time of investigation. Fred Rafferty, of Santa Ana, A. S. Bradford, of Placentia, and Lew Wallace, of Newport, were appointed a committee to suggest trees suitable for different locations to be placed along the improved highways. The committee was created at the Huntington Beach meeting of the chambers. President W. A. Zimmerman reported that the chances of Orange county for securing the location for the proposed hospital for the insane are very promising. Several sites have been offered and others will be submitted. The Orange Commercial Club, as successor to the Chamber of Commerce, was admitted to membership, Adolph Dittmer, Mayor of Orange, announced W. O. Hart and Wm. Hagen as the delegates. Dr. Blaisdell, of Pomona College, and Mr. Forbes, of Ontario, were called upon for addresses. They spoke of the attraction of Orange county in general, Laguna in particular, and the value of the marine laboratory to the county. W. T. Brown, of Fullerton, was present with a map, showing the possibility of opening up the Chino section to Orange county by the establishment of a road in Carbon Canyon, between Santa Ana and Brea Canyons. The road would connect with the good roads system of the county at Olinda, and MAGNESITE MINES INCREASE OUTPUT Gain in California of More Than a Thousand Tons This Year According to inquiries made by the United States Geological Survey of numerous magnesite mine owners in California who did not work their properties last year, the belief is expressed that on the opening of the Panama Canal they will be able to ship the magnesite by sea at a profit and will then open the mines and find a market. There are numerous workable deposits of magnesite in California, but most of them are idle at present. Outside of the State of California no magnesite is produced in commercial quantity in the United States. In 1912 the California output was 10,512 tons of crude ore, valued at $105,120, compared with 9,375 tons in 1911, valued at $75,000. The demand for the domestic product is restricted to the Pacific coast, it being unprofitable to ship the material at present railroad freight rates to the point of largest consumption in the United States. The principal uses of magnesite are for various refractory products, such as brick, furnace hearths, and crucibles; in the form of magnesium sulphate for the digestion and whitening of wood-pulp paper; in crude form for the manufacture of carbon dioxide; calcined and ground for oxychloride or Sorel cement and other uses; and as refined magnesia salts for miscellaneous uses. COLLEGE OF MUSIC The University of Southern California Course Opened Yesterday The College of Music of the University of Southern California, opened its fall term Wednesday, September 3. Miss Trowbridge, who is in charge of the Anaheim branch, will be at the residence of Rev. C. H. M. Sutherland, 115 Philadelphia street, on that day to meet those who wish to enroll either for private or for class lessons in piano, violin, or voice. The results of the first year's work with the pupils has been most gratifying, as the playing of the students and the increased number enrolled, give evidence. Even at this early date a large number have reserved time either with Miss Sutherland or Miss Trowbridge and those expecting to study should arrange for an hour at once as the teaching period is limited. Mr. Pemberton, head of the violin department at the university, will give Dr. Blaisdell, of Pomona College, and Mr. Forbes, of Ontario, were called upon for addresses. They spoke of the attraction of Orange county in general, Laguna in particular, and the value of the marine laboratory to the county. W. T. Brown, of Fullerton, was present with a map, showing the possibility of opening up the Chino section to Orange county by the establishment of a road in Carbon Canyon, between Santa Ana and Brea Canyons. The road would connect with the good roads system of the county at Olinda, and would be two miles in Orange county and the balance in San Bernardino. Mr. Brown thought it would be a wise move for the county to open the road, as it would give residents of the Chino section direct communication with Orange county, and would have a tendency to bring many people to the beaches. The secretary was instructed to communicate with the Chino Chamber of commerce, the San Bernardino Associated Chambers of Commerce, the San Bernardino City Chamber of Commerce and Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino county with a view to securing their co-operation. Lew H. Wallace, of Newport Beach, wanted to know why it is that there is no activity along the line of building good roads to Newport Beach. D. C. Pixley and Secretary Whidden, of the Highway Commission, explained that they had been unable to get in touch with Jas. Irvine to secure a deed for road purposes. The road to Newport through the Irvine holdings has never been deeded to the county. The gentlemen stated that they had arranged for a meeting with Mr. Irvine's lawyers this week, and that it is probable the situation will be cleared in a short time for private or for class lessons in piano, violin, or voice. The results of the first year's work with the pupils has been most gratifying, as the playing of the students and the increased number enrolled, give evidence. Even at this early date a large number have reserved time either with Miss Sutherland or Miss Trowbridge and those expecting to study should arrange for an hour at once as the teaching period is limited. Mr. Pemberton, head of the violin department at the university, will give instruction on that instrument. He is fully qualified to teach beginners or advanced pupils, and his success in Los Angeles has placed him in the lead among violin instructors. Miss Lillian Backstrand, of the vocal department, will have classes in vocal work. She has a pleasing soprano voice and charming personality and never fails to hold the interest of her pupils. The teachers are planning a number of delightful recitals during the winter, both for students and faculty. These recitals are very beneficial to the pupils and inspiring them to memorize. As the department is growing so rapidly more advantages are possible to the student and the marked improvement in those who have studied during the winter merits the consideration of any who may be thinking of taking up study in one of these lines. A. K. Pettit has sworn to a complaint against Adolph Plegel, charging that Plegel has thrown manure into the water or close enough to the water of a ditch in the Golden State tract so that the water has become polluted. The tract lies east of Anaheim near the Santa Ana river. California's investors biles for pleasure poses during August bringing the total motor vehicles, exercise cycles, since the department was established $231,660,000, according to J. G. Mansfield, superintendent automobile bureau. A grand total of registered and 544 licenses to drive eighty-five old cars new owners. The movement totaled $6,872,956 for August, 1918. Since the departmented 30,386 chauffeurs Of the 2,637 cars gust, fully 30 per cent trucks, with an averageceeding $2,000. THE CALIFORNIA STATE MINING BUREAU FIGURES SHOW THAT MINERAL INDUSTRY IS GREATER TODAY THAN EVER BEFORE ANNUAL PRODUCTION FROM THE NOW REACHES NEARLY ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS The production of California's oil wells, mines and quarries, reaches an annual value of between $90,000,000 and $100,000,000. While it is commonly recognized that the mineral industry was responsible for the early development of the state, the general public is inclined to think that the "days of gold" refer to some time in the indefinite past. As a matter of fact the industry is greater today than at any time in the history of California and is steadily growing. Furthermore, there is every indication that this increase will be maintained for many years to come. In view of this fact, and also of the fact that the prosperity of the mineral industry will be greatly enhanced by aiding persons, both within and without the state, who are interested in the commercial production of California's minerals, F. McN. Hamilton, state mineralogist, has retained the services of a number of expert geologists and mining engineers who have gone into the field to make a study, and report on, not only mineral properties which are now active, but upon undeveloped deposits of every description which might yield satisfactory financial returns were they intelligently worked. These WARNING TO GIRLS A committee of the National Young Women's Christian Association has formulated a notice which it will probably have posted in all United States railway stations accessible to Y. W. C. A. officials for the purpose. The notice reads: "Girls should never speak to strangers, either men or women, in the street, in shops, in stations, in trains, in lonely country roads or in places of amusement. "Girls should never ask the way of any but officials on duty, such as policemen, railroad officials, or postmen. "Girls should never stay to help a woman who apparently faints at her feet in the street, but should immediately call a policeman to her aid. "Girls should never accept an invitation to join a Sunday school or Bible class given to them by strangers, even if the strangers are wearing the dress of sisters or nurses or nuns or are in clerical attire. "Girls should never go to an address given to them by a stranger. "Girls should never to with a stranger, even if the stranger is dressed as a hospital nurse, or believe stories of their relatives having suffered accident or having been taken suddenly ill, as this is a common device to kidnap girls. "Girls should never accept candy, food, a glass of water or small flowers offered them by strangers. Neither should they buy scents or food or candy at their doors. Any of these things may contain drugs. "Girls should never take situations without first making inquiries through a society active or affiliated in Travelers' Aid work. "Girls should never go to any large town even for one night without knowing of a safe lodging." OREGON APPLE GROWER OREGON APPLE GROWER CINCHED BY BROKER Apples Sold for Good Money Here—Grower Informed Carload Arrived in Spoiled Condition A gentleman residing in this city, who formerly lived in the Rogue River Valley, Oregon, seeing a box of fine apples from that section on display at a local grocery store, entered and made a purchase of the fruit, paying 25 cents for three pounds. These apples were unusually large and luscious, and were probably the best on sale here at the time. The gentleman noticed the name of a former Rogue River Valley friend on the box, and knew the orchard well. Some months later the gentleman's wife spent some weeks in the Rogue River Valley and was informed by the shipper that a carload of these apples had been shipped to a commission firm in Los Angeles. The car contained 800 boxes, and the grower expected to realize about a dollar and a half per box. The apples were sold to local dealers at $2.15 per box. The grower informed the lady that he had been advised by the Los Angeles brokers that the apples had arrived in such deteriorated condition that they were unsalable. The grower had probably to pay the freight upon the car besides losing his shipment. He should have received from the car from $1,000 to $1,200 but instead had doubtless to pay a freight bill. The broker realized, if all the apples were as good as those offered for sale here not less than $1,600 or $1,700 for the car. This furnishes an interesting instance of the manner in which farmers and fruit growers are cinched by unscrupulous brokers. There would seem to be need of enactments of adequate laws to protect growers from this sort of graft. TOM SING GETS FIVE YEARS But Is Permitted to Roam at Large so Long as He is Good Tom Sing is going to be just as good offered them by strangers. Neither should they buy scents or food or candy at their doors. Any of these things may contain drugs. "Girls should never take situations without first making inquiries through a society active or affiliated in Travelers' Aid work. "Girls should never go to any large town even for one night without knowing of a safe lodging." Notice of Assessment No. 3. American Orr Concrete Pole Company, with its principal place of business located in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the directors, held on the 9th day of August, 1913, an assessment of twenty-five cents (25c) per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable immediately, in gold coin of the United States, to the secretary, at the office of the company, No. 229 North Lemon street, City of Anaheim, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 11th day of September, 1913, will be delinquent, and advertised for sale at public auction, and, unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 4th day of October, 1913, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. GEO. W. TERRY, Secretary. 229 North Lemon Street, City of Anaheim, California. NO. 10228 REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE ANAHEIM NATIONAL BANK at Anaheim, in the State of California, at the close of business, August 9, 1913. Resources Loans and discounts...$126,131.53 U.S. bonds to secure circulation...25,000.00 Premiums on U.S. bonds...150.00 Bonds, securities, etc...34,400.00 Banking house, furniture, and fixtures...9,807.33 Due from approved Reserve Agents...22,682.74 Checks and other cash items...3,300.28 Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents...82.11 Lawful money reserve in bank, viz.: Specie...$11,795.30 Legal tender notes...104.00—Redemption fund with U., S. Treasurer (5 per cent of circulation)...1,250.00 Total...$234,603.29 Liabilities Capital stock paid in...$50,000.00 Surplus fund...100.00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid...280.64 National bank notes outstanding...24,400.00 Individual deposits subject to check...94,240.04 Demand certificates of deposit...10.00 Time certificates of deposit...10,145.00 Certified checks...2,675.00 Cashier's checks outstanding...27,752.61 Bills payable, including obligations for money borrowed...25,000.00 Total...$234,608.29 STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Orange MANY AUTOMOBILES Quarter of a Billion Dollars Spent in State Since 1905 California's investment in automobiles for pleasure and business purposes during August totaled $5,274,000, bringing the total amount invested in motor vehicles, exclusive of motorcycles, since the state motor vehicle department was established in 1905, to $231,660,000, according to estimates by J. G. Mansfield, superintendent of the automobile bureau. A grand total of 115,830 cars have been registered since the department was created and Mansfield says at least 90,000 of these cars are still in use. For the month of August 2,637 were registered and 544 chauffeurs took out licenses to drive. Four hundred and eighty-five old cars were transferred to new owners. The fees of the department totaled $6,872, as compared with $6,071 for August, 1912. Since the department was established 30,386 chauffeurs have been licensed. Of the 2,637 cars registered in August, fully 30 per cent were expensive trucks, with an average valuation exceeding $2,000. This furnishes an interesting instance of the manner in which farmers and fruit growers are cinched by unscrupulous brokers. There would seem to be need of enactments of adequate laws to protect growers from this sort of graft. TOM SING GETS FIVE YEARS But Is Permitted to Roam at Large so Long as He Is Good Tom Sing is going to be just as good as pie for the next five years. He is not figuring on what is going to take place after five years is up. Friday morning he was in the superior court, confessedly guilty of attempting to poison Ah Foo of Anaheim, a fellow countryman. Tom declared he would obey the probation rules, which require that he leave liquor alone and keep out of brawls. Tom was first sent to jail for disturbing the peace. Ah Foo complained against him because Tom was stealing his chickens. After the jail sentence was up, Tom tried to even things up with Ah Foo by putting carbolic acid in Ah Foo's wine. Ah Foo got his mouth full of the fiery stuff, but swallowed none of it. Judge Schenck, one of the new Los Angeles judges, granted probation to Tom Sing on the consent of the district attorney's office. The Chinese was represented by Attorney H. V. Weisel. Judge Schenck ordered that Tom Sing leave Orange county and stay away except on written permit from the probation officer. He was ordered not to have any communication with Ah Foo. 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