anaheim-gazette 1913-11-06

SANTA ANA RIVER AGAIN UNDER DISCUSSION WANTS TO TURN THE RIVER INTO THE OCEAN DIRECT INSTEAD OF NEWPORT BAY CORRESPONDENT THINKS GOVERNMENT WILL AID IN ESTABLISHING A NEW MOUTH Editor Gazette: For a great many years a number of old timers have been advocating the turning of the Santa Ana river into the ocean direct, instead of depositing all the silt and sand coming down every year into Newport Bay. Now that Los Angeles county and the government have taken up the question of conserving the waters of the San Gabriel river and turning the storm waters elsewhere to save silting up San Pedro and Long Beach harbors, a modicum of sense may enter the hard heads of our Orange men in time to save our greatest public asset—Newport Bay. Winter irrigation is no new thing and will serve the double purpose of doing away with the storm water and filling up the underground reservoirs. That this is a well known and recognized fact is evidenced by the act of the federal government reserving a large tract of land on the Santa Ana river above San Bernardino for the expressed purpose of putting the storm water underground. As a boy I shot ducks at the mouth of the Santa Ana river, which then ran into the ocean at the foot of the hill south of Huntington Beach. Also IN AND ABOUT COUNTY Smith Left Money Hank Smith, the old miner from San Diego, who shot himself through the head last Monday night at Santa Ana, had $1,100 in cash on deposit in a San Diego bank at the time of his death, but all efforts of Coroner Windbigler to locate the family of the deceased have thus far failed. No formal inquiry will be held upon the body, the statements of Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, with whom he came from San Diego, and from whom he rented the room in which he shot himself, being sufficient to establish the manner of Smith's death. Smith was not thought to be despondent but had long suffered from asthma and rheumatism. Applies For Teachers' Pension Alfred Higgins, teacher in the Orange Union high school, on Monday signed an application placing him under the state teachers' pension bill. He was first teacher in this county to sign. Higgins has been teaching 16 years, and can retire on $500 a year pension at the end of 30 years' service. County Superintendent Mitchell received an application from Miss Louise E. White of Tustin for a pension. She began teaching in 1866 and taught 36 years, ending her service ten years ago. Mitchell does not think Miss White can get a pension, as the law provides that application for a pension must be made within two years after service ends. Miss White is 71 years old. An Unusual Lawsuit Justice Cox has completed taking evidence in an unusual suit over a grocery bill. The principal question involved is: Shall McNatt of Huntington Beach pay C. H. Howard, grocer, $54.45 on a grocery bill contracted by Olive Gray before she married McNatt? The plaintiff declares that some time after the marriage, the grocer insisted upon payment, and that McNatt agreed to pay the bill if Howard ering the section, Kennedy ed to go to the platform, the derrick to loosen hammer. It is alleged... serve the double purpose of doing away with the storm water and filling up the underground reservoirs. That this is a well known and recognized fact is evidenced by the act of the federal government reserving a large tract of land on the Santa Ana river above San Bernardino for the expressed purpose of putting the storm water underground. As a boy I shot ducks at the mouth of the Santa Ana river, which then ran into the ocean at the foot of the hill south of Huntington Beach. Also where are now Smeltzer and the great beet and celery fields east of Huntington Beach. This land was covered with streams and lakes, and quagmire, where you could stand on a bunch of tules and shake the land for a hundred yards around you. This land is now all drained which together with the many pumping plants in use, have since 1868 lowered the water level of the section south of Anaheim from 12 and 16 feet to 40 and 50 feet. A cracker box sunk in the ground less than six feet deep gave water for 30 head of stock in 1868. This was a quarter of a mile west of Katella school house. A channel has been cut in the sand, and sand dikes thrown up to control the great flood waters of the Santa Ana river but the six-foot lock gates at its mouth have not been opened, and the tides of Newport Bay for six miles still block the egress of the water and the silt still fills our beautiful bay. It is a peculiar fact that the tide at the mouth of the bay turns an hour before it does at the entrance of the rivers, which backs up great volumes of water holding it still so the silt can be nicely deposited. Concerted action of those interested in the channel district and our supervisors will eventually secure government aid for the protection of land adjoining the river, and the conserving of our bay. Then the jetties at the mouth of the harbor, which will give us a most valuable asset for local trade. Former years under the McFadden ownership of the railroad, all our local lumber was landed at this port and our grain and other produce shipped to San Francisco and Washington and Oregon ports went this way. But since the sale to the Southern Pacific, but three cargoes have been landed here, and all the lumber used in building houses here is shipped from San Pedro. In fact several years ago I built two houses at Balboa and shipped the lumber from Ocean Park via Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads, cheaper than I could buy it at the local yard. This should be a question for the Interstate Commerce Commission. H. R. HANNA. An Unusual Lawsuit Justice Cox has completed taking evidence in an unusual suit over a grocery bill. The principal question involved is: Shall McNatt of Huntington Beach pay C. H. Howard, grocer, $54.45 on a grocery bill contracted by Olive Gray before she married McNatt? The plaintiff declares that some time after the marriage, the grocer insisted upon payment, and that McNatt agreed to pay the bill if Howard did not prosecute the case. T. A. Wells, representing Howard, takes the view that that promise makes McNatt responsible. The bill was not paid within the time agreed upon and action was brought. The justice gave judgment of $54.45 in favor of Howard against Olive Gray-McNatt and her husband, J. L. McNatt. Big Month at Court House October was a big month at the court house. The totals shown on the books of County Auditor Lester are a criterion to the rapid growth that Orange county is making along all lines. This month warrants totaling $149,735.37 were drawn. Of that amount $78,400.34 was for schools. Other groupings are: Roads, $15,529.02; hospital, $3,314.53; highway commission bills, $36,086.25; salaries, $5,596.08; lighting districts, $158.25; law library, $7; county farm, $513.34; county park, $123; advertising, $187; miscellaneous, $9,846.56. At present there is $983,213.96 in the treasury, of which $187,518 is loaned out to banks at 2 per cent interest. Of the money on hand about half is from good roads bonds. Tax Collector Is Busy Tax Collector J. C. Lamb is in the midst of tax collecting work. The hundreds of transfers of real estate that have taken place in the county in the last year are reflected in the number of inquiries that are made concerning properties that have changed hands. Lamb will collect $1,004,248.05. Of that amount $439,456.93 will be for school purposes, $119,380.68 for bonds and interest, and $445,410.44 for county purposes. Many Santa Ana people wonder why their taxes paid in to the county are so much larger than they were three or four years ago. The answer is easy. Formerly the Santa Ana school taxes were paid to the city. Now all school taxes are paid to the county. Santa Ana's school rate is $1.55, while the county's is $1.05. In other words three-fifths of the money paid on Santa Ana property to the county tax collector is for schools. Hank Smith's Estate Public Administrator Winbigler has applied for letters of administration on Kennedy was employed drilling an oil well for Oil Company. The problem where it was is cement to keep the hole. The workmen fitted the sections of together. In lifting one with an elevator, the door of the derrick bound. ering the section, Kennedy to go to the platform, the derrick to loosen hammer. It is alleged lessness of employee swung, struck the plank him against the derrick skull and the ninth and of the backbone. As a juries it is alleged that permanent paralytic, he lower half of his ligence on the part of alleged. The sum of Walnut Growers Declare The directors of theley Walnut Growers' declared a dividend infor all walnuts delivery cation packing-house street up to October 2 was 12 cents for No. 1 for No. 2 and 15 cents walnuts are sold at threethe general association Saturday, 16 for No.for No. 2 and 19 for procedure followed by a portion of the price til after the season's e.The Santa Ana associ.in advance for its crop fixing of the price.was fixed confirmationorders fromthe brokerceived,andtheotherexpectedimmediately.tions sell throughWith splendid marketdirectors ofthe assistenthat better thanbe received forthewhethe shells darkenedb nuts areofgood sizea excellent,bbutthe dis them forNo.1 nutsaqualityissuchthatthattheycanbesoldtheNo.2price,11½ingofthedirectorsholdthesunburnedw INGTON and Oregon ports went this way. But since the sale to the Southern Pacific, but three cargoes have been landed here, and all the lumber used in building houses here is shipped from San Pedro. In fact several years ago I built two houses at Balboa and shipped the lumber from Ocean Park via Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads, cheaper than I could buy it at the local yard. This should be a question for the Interstate Commerce Commission. H. R. HANNA. FOREST NOTES Canada cuts about 2 million cords of pulp wood annually, about half of which is exported for manufacture in the United States. It is claimed that some of the eucalyptus of Australia are taller than the California redwoods, hitherto considered the highest trees in the world. There are 55 oaks in the United States, about evenly divided between the east and the west. The eastern species and particularly white oaks, are the most valuable. The bureau of forestry of the Philippine Islands will send tropical timbers to the United States forest service so that their suitability for fine furniture veneers may be ascertained. Wood block paving, tried and discarded in many cities of the United States 30 years ago, is now coming back into marked favor, due to improved methods of treating and handling the blocks. German foresters are experimenting with Douglas fir from the United States trying to find a variety which will combine the fast-growing quality of the Pacific Coast form and the hardiness of the Rocky Mountain form. Public Administrator Winbigler has applied for letters of administration on the estate of Hank Smith, a San Diego miner, who killed himself at Santa Ana Monday night. The estate consists of $1,146 on deposit in a bank and $40 cash. No one here knows anything of Smith's relatives, though he was known to have said that he had a wife and children he had not seen for years. Begin Shipping Celery Soon The Orange County Celery Growers' Association will not begin shipments East until the last of November. There is every reason to believe that the prices for Orange county celery are going to be good, and that the crop will bring in the kind of returns that make farmers glad. Dry weather in the East has shortened the crop there, and there is a good demand for celery right now, but the local growers are not ready to begin shipments. The worms have been quite busy, and the early celery is not in the best of shape as yet to ship. The association thinks it best to wait for three or four weeks before beginning shipments. Several small patches are furnishing celery for local markets. There are about 1,400 acres set to celery, about the same acreage as last year. Of that the association has a large percentage. THE INCOME Had it been the purity created the income into effect November mesh of nuisances and affairs of this nation pering all persons earn money, we would be edge that our legislature their purpose. Everybody has been revenue service of there is no compensation and plenty of penalty it. All who pay these gages, whether quarterly or annually, must from the amount dame same to the governno difference whether is $1 or $10,000—the be deducted at the segments are made. Without any regar or injustice of such sider the annoyance placed on all person interest! They must mentions instead of ordered with the respect that the person who terest and is benefited of the income able plan would have person receiving them the income tax on tha Another annoyance every person earning MICA AXLE GREASE Mica Axle Grease Makes the load easier. Pleases your horse—less strain on the harness. The Mica does it. Eureka Harness Oil Adds life and strength to your harness. Fills the pores of the leather, keeping out moisture and grit. Keeps the straps clean, bright, soft and pliable. Both are Standard products of their kind. Sold by dealers everywhere and made by the Standard Oil Company (CALIFORNIA) LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO EUREKA HARNESS OIL Suit For Heavy Damages J. F. Kennedy, who was a familiar figure upon the streets of this city being wheeled about in an invalid chair, has brought suit for $45,000 damages against the West Coast Oil Company for injuries received while he was at work upon an oil derrick on February 2. The complaint which was filed on Thursday states that upon February 2 Kennedy was employed with others in drilling an oil well for the West Coast Oil Company. The project had reached a point where it was necessary to use cement to keep the water out of the hole. The workmen were engaged in fitting the sections of a cement pump together. In lifting one of the sections with an elevator, the chains at the top of the derrick bound. Instead of lowering the section, Kennedy was allowed to go to the platform at the top of the derrick to loosen the links with a hammer. It is alleged that by the care or $4,000 (the latter being the amount of exemption allowed to married persons) is the question whether or not he or she is liable to taxation. Certain expenses are allowed by the government as deductions from the net income. The individuals are the judge of whether their incomes are taxable, but if they err in judgment they are subject to a heavy penalty. It seems strange to talk of a "net income"—as the law does—when expenses for living, for improvements and for building are not allowed as deductions. The bonded corporations of the United States, representing an investment of billions in bonds, will have to pay both the interest and the income tax on the bonds by reason of the fact that they have never kept track of the persons into whose hands the negotiable bonds and coupons therefrom have passed. If it were known who owned the bonds, then the owners would have THAN THAT IS THE FIRST WORD that we use constantly d When a customer makes for making the purchase, and to be just as represented, he is ble word all around. When you are in need o Jewelry line, we will be thank B. TAXPAYERS WIN POINT IN COURT Judge West Sets Date of Trial on Registration For November 10 So far as the preliminary fight in the courts is concerned, the "wets" are winners. On Tuesday Attorneys Eden and Keech, representing them, admitted that the law is such that the case in which the "drys" attacked the registration of 156 Anaheim people cannot be tried before the day of the election, November 6. Eden stated that five days notice is necessary before trial. Judge West set the case for Monday, November 10, but before then the election will be held. This means that the matter will be passed up to the election boards and that numerous challenges will be made on the day of election. The case was before the superior court several times last week and was ruled upon last Thursday by Judge Thomas, who overruled a demurrer to the complaint. It was up again before Kennedy was employed with others in drilling an oil well for the West Coast Oil Company. The project had reached a point where it was necessary to use cement to keep the water out of the hole. The workmen were engaged in fitting the sections of a cement pump together. In lifting one of the sections with an elevator, the chains at the top of the derrick bound. Instead of lowering the section, Kennedy was allowed to go to the platform at the top of the derrick to loosen the links with a hammer. It is alleged that by the carelessness of employees, the section swung, struck the platform and threw him against the derrick, breaking his skull and the ninth and tenth vertebrae of the backbone. As a result of the injuries it is alleged that Kennedy is a permanent paralytic, having no use of the lower half of his body. Gross negligence on the part of the defendant is alleged. The sum of $45,000 is asked. Walnut Growers Declare Dividend The directors of the Santa Ana Valley Walnut Growers' Association have declared a dividend in partial payment for all walnuts delivered at the association packing-house on East Fourth street up to October 28. The dividend was 12 cents for No. 1 walnuts, 7 cents for No. 2 and 15 cents for budded. The walnuts are sold at the prices fixed by the general association in Los Angeles Saturday, 16 for No. 1 walnuts, 11½ for No. 2 and 19 for budded. By the procedure followed by the associations a portion of the price is held back until after the season's expenses are paid. The Santa Ana association had orders in advance for its crop, subject to the fixing of the price. Since the price was fixed confirmation of most of the orders from the brokers have been received, and the other confirmations are expected immediately. The associations sell through eastern brokers. With splendid market conditions, the directors of the association feel certain that better than No. 2 prices can be received for the walnuts that have the shells darkened by sunburn. These nuts are of good size and the meats are excellent, but the disfigurement spoils them for No. 1 nuts. However, the quality is such that the directors think that they can be sold for better than the No. 2 price, 11½ cents. At a meeting of the directors it was decided to hold the sunburned walnuts for a time. THE INCOME TAX Had it been the purpose of those who created the income tax, which goes into effect November 1, to weave a mesh of nuisances about the financial affairs of this nation, needlessly hampering all persons earning or spending strange to talk of a "net income"—as the law does—when expenses for living, for improvements and for building are not allowed as deductions. The bonded corporations of the United States, representing an investment of billions in bonds, will have to pay both the interest and the income tax on the bonds by reason of the fact that they have never kept track of the persons into whose hands the negotiable bonds and coupons therefrom have passed. If it were known who owned the bonds, then the owners would have to pay the income tax on that interest themselves—no matter how large or small the interest happened to be. Such a situation imposes more than a nuisance on the corporations—it becomes an absolute hardship. In fact, it is a punishment in the form of a fine, and they are to be punished by an ex post facto law—a thing that is expressly not allowed by our Constitution. The corporations have no means of escape, and a group of the leading financiers have announced that they would pay both the interest and the income tax on that interest. Another insufferable nuisance is that requiring all employers to keep track of the employees' earnings and deduct the income tax therefrom if the earnings amount to more than $3,000 or $4,000 for married persons. If the employees wish to escape taxation by reason of allowable expenses they must submit an itemized statement to their employers or to the collector of revenue for the district. A tremendous amount of clerical work is imposed on the employers and no compensation granted in return for the additional expense and work—in fact, there are stringent penalties if they fail to do as demanded by the government. Thus it is seen with what a thorn hedge of nuisance the "wise men" of our nation have circumscripted: the finances of the country in a desperate effort to make sure that no pennies slip through the fingers of the revenue collectors. THIS TOWN IS DRY Although Monrovia is conceded to be the driest of all "dry" towns in a dry country, the streets fairly reeked with the odor of intoxicants Saturday. Gallon after gallon, quart after quart and pint after pint of wine, whisky, brandies and beer were poured into the gutters in front of the city hall. Marshal Newman presided. The liquor destroyed was taken in a recent raid on blind tigers in the Mexican quarter of the city. The sight of so much drink trickling down the street JAPANESE WAR SCARE The scare of a war with Japan has flamed, and flickered, and sputtered and gone out. For Japan to send 100,000 soldiers with munitions of war, animals, baggage and stores from Yokohama to the nearest point in California would require 100 ships, conveyed by one-fourth of that number of armored cruisers. The wireless would convey intelligence each day of their exact position on the ocean, and their lights at night would guide invisible airships loaded with dynamite bombs enough to send the entire fleet to the bottom before they could get within 200 miles of California. If by a succession of miracles 100,000 men could be landed anywhere from Seattle to San Diego they would be overwhelmed by five times that number, rushed here by rail from the East, before they could be re-enforced. THE INCOME TAX Had it been the purpose of those who created the income tax, which goes into effect November 1, to weave a mesh of nuisances about the financial affairs of this nation, needlessly hampering all persons earning or spending money, we would be forced to acknowledge that our legislators had gained their purpose. Everybody has been pressed into the revenue service of the government; there is no compensation for the work and plenty of penalties for not doing it. All who pay the interest on mortgages, whether quarterly, semi-annually or annually, must deduct 1 per cent from the amount due and pay the same to the government. It makes no difference whether the amount due is $1 or $10,000—the income tax must be deducted at the same time the payments are made. Without any regard for the justice or injustice of such a measure, consider the annoyance that is arbitrarily placed on all persons paying mortgage interest! They must make two payments instead of one and are shouldered with the responsibility of seeing that the person who is getting the interest and is benefited by it is deprived of the income tax. The reasonable plan would have been to make the person receiving the interest liable for the income tax on the same. Another annoyance that will harass every person earning more than $3,000 Although Monrovia is conceded to be the driest of all "dry" towns in a dry country, the streets fairly reeked with the odor of intoxicants Saturday. Gallon after gallon, quart after quart and pint after pint of wine, whisky, brandies and beer were poured into the gutters in front of the city hall. Marshal Newman presided. The liquor destroyed was taken in a recent raid on blind tigers in the Mexican quarter of the city. The sight of so much drink trickling down the street evoked a sigh from many former inebriates. Another raid is promised soon which, it is believed, will provide even more fluids for flushing gutters. Notice of Assessment No. 4 American Orr Concrete Pole Company, a corporation, 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 24th day of October, 1913, an assessment of ten cents (10c) 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 29th day of November, 1913, will be delinquent, and advertised for sale at public auction, and, unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 19th day of December, 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. Notice intelligence each day of their exact position on the ocean, and their lights at night would guide invisible airships loaded with dynamite bombs enough to send the entire fleet to the bottom before they could get within 200 miles of California. If by a succession of miracles 100,000 men could be landed anywhere from Seattle to San Diego they would be overwhelmed by five times that number, rushed here by rail from the East, before they could be re-enforced. Japan is overwhelmed with the debts incurred during her wars with China and with Russia. Money fights as well as talks, and the government of the Mikado could no more obtain the money with which to conduct a war with the United States, than it could check the flow of an outgoing tide, or cause the planets to abandon their orbits and become fixed stars. Japanese capitalists are not seeking investments in the United States or in any foreign land. On the contrary they are inviting American capital to invest in the development of Japanese industries. Congressman Hobson in urging this nation to prepare for a war with Japan has allowed his patriotic zeal to overcome his wisdom. He could osculate his way from Washington to Denver and return, making one-night stands at every town of 5,000 people on his route, before a single Japanese warship could cross the Pacific and anchor in the harbor of San Pedro. Roller skating is again one of the pastimes of the sporting element, a rink having been opened at the opera house Monday. THANKFULNESS THE FIRST WORD of our business creed, and that is the word we use constantly during the day. A customer makes a purchase at our store, we are thankful to him for the purchase, and when he finds the goods that he has purchased represented, he is thankful to us; so you see that this is a valua-around. You are in need of Jewelry, Clocks, Watches or anything in the court, we will be thankful if you would call and look over our line. B. Hartfield Save the Piecesand bring them to us. No break is so bad but what we can repair it. Our supply of parts and other materials is so large and complete, our facilities so equal to any emergency that we doubt if you can ever approach the satisfaction we can accord you. WM. H. HOUTS ALFALFA! ALFALFA! WM. H. HOUTS Money —and how to get it. —that's what 999 men out of every 1000 are thinking right now. —the one sure way—perhaps a little slower way. 'tis true is to save regularly. —and after all it's the best way. —we pay 4 per cent on savings—and just one dollar will open an account. ALFALFA! ALFALFA! FOR SALE—Finest Delta al-falfa land in California; $125 per acre, with gravity water. Eight years' time, 6 per cent interest on deferred payments. Where 1100 satisfied farmers are already located. No hardpan, alkali or adobe—Guaranteed. In a district where you can see thousands of acres of growing alfalfa. You don't have to take any bodies word for anything or experiment with anything. Call, phone or address ELLIOTT-BUSCHARD CO. 405|E. Center St. : Anaheim, Cal Commercial and Savings Anaheim, California “There’s No Place Like Home” HAVE FAITH IN THE HOME MAN It is true today as it was 1900 years ago that "a prophet is not without honor save in his own country." The lack of appreciation by home people has caused many a man to leave a town and seek a new community in which to begin an enterprise. Thus a new industry which might have helped this town to grow was lost because its people lacked faith in the home man. The man who goes away and succeeds is readily acknowledged by the people of his home town as a genius. Many “Why Won’t You Buy something at my table?” demanded the sweet girl in one of the booths at the charity fair. “Because I only buy from the homely girls,” said the man. “They have a harder time making sales.” It is true today as it was 1900 years ago that "a prophet is not without honor save in his own country." The lack of appreciation by home people has caused many a man to leave a town and seek a new community in which to begin an enterprise. Thus a new industry which might have helped this town to grow was lost because its people lacked faith in the home man. The man who goes away and succeeds is readily acknowledged by the people of his home town as a genius. Many an inventor and many a projector of new enterprises has had this experience; it is common, indeed, to all mankind. Persons in many communities have not sufficiently appreciated what their neighbors were accomplishing or could achieve and so many a man has gone elsewhere and found recognition that was denied him at home. Give credit and backing to the home man. Have faith in him and encourage him. If this is done fully and freely it will go a long way toward keeping at home many a man who otherwise will go elsewhere to find moral and financial backing. There is genius in this town as well as in any other. If you know of a man who has something to develop, don't let him go elsewhere. Help him to get a start right here. Commercial enterprises are a benefit to any town, and we should have sufficient pride in this town to want it to grow. GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. Anaheim - California "Why Won't You Buy" something at my table?" demanded the sweet girl in one of the booths at the charity fair. "Because I only buy from the homely girls," said the man. "They have a harder time making sales." "Now, see hree, Mr. Man," retorted the girl, "you've worked that old song right down the line; it's time you were buying." Pretty smooth lady, all right, wasn't she? Not to be overcome by a little flattery. Sometimes the old songs are the best, like old wine and old friends. Take some inside pine or oak finish that you've been talked into putting on your house, that you thought was dry. And when it begins to warp and shrink! How do you feel about it? You've been worked and you haven't been rewarded. You've rewarded the other fellow for a job you're ashamed of. Now we'd like to show you a real nice job of finish but we can't do it unless you buy in Anaheim and we sell it to you. BILLY, THE BOOSTER, with GIBBS LUMBER ARDEN HARDWALL PLASTER