anaheim-gazette 1914-05-28

GIVES BARBECUE TO CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS ORANGE COUNTY WINE COMPANY HOLD ANNUAL PICNIC NEAR COUNTY PARK SUNDAY FIVE HUNDRED GUESTS ENJOY MERRY DAY AT THE COMPANY'S INVITATION Five hundred persons, friends and customers of the Orange County Wine Company, responded to an invitation from that popular house and gathered in the Santiago Canyon Sunday to enjoy the annual outing which the firm always gives to its friends. The ranch of Ayres Brothers, just beyond the County Park, was the scene of the festivities. The grove in which the affair was held is one of the most beautiful spots in Orange county. The trees are large, forming a canopy of shade, and a mountain stream of pure water runs past one side of it. W. H. Houts and Jim Ortega were the chief cooks and presided over the barbecued meats. They left here, in company with some helpers, shortly after sunrise Sunday morning, and when the guests began to arrive later in the day they found the pits dug, the fires burning and all preparations made for the feast. One beef and eight sheep had been provided by Pete Nicolas, proprietor of the house, as the meat portion of the banquet, and at the Whittier and Preston reform schools. The examination is open to both men and women, citizens of the state, and 20 years of age or over on the date of the examination. Entrance salaries range from $50 to $55 per month, and promotion may be had to positions as assistant matron, $64 per month, matron, $84 per month, surgical nurse, $65 per month, and head nurse at $75 per month. Room, board and laundry are provided in addition to the regular salary in all these positions. Application blanks and further information may be secured by applying to the State Civil Commission, State Capitol, Sacramento. Applications should be properly executed and filed with the commission on or before June 13, 1914. CHANGES PROPOSED IN FISH_AND_GAME LAW Abolition of Licenses One of the Reforms Under Consideration Sweeping changes in fish and game laws of California are predicted by F. M. Bailey, secretary of People's Fish and Game Protective Association of California, who arrived in Los Angeles from San Francisco and who will discuss with southern hunters and fishermen proposed changes which will appear in the initiative ballot at the general election in November. There has been much objection by fishermen and hunters to regulations regarding fish and game as enacted by the last legislature. They propose to remedy this condition by numerous changes, and while making these changes have gone further and upon their initiative petition will appear amendments, which, if passed, will cause a reorganization of the game and fish system in California. Certain important changes have already been agreed upon, and will appear in the initiative petition. Of the proposed changes already deposed law provides for an assurance fund received from registration investment by the state bonds of the United States State of California or any counties. The Torrens system is upon the breeze those functions ways exercised by muns and those which may be private individuals or One of the strong arguments by those advocating that the proposed law is that specials having control and deeds and instruments creating incumbrances necessary and proper, should be permitted to effect of the record as of title, for that is the making deeds and instruc- DR. FREEMAN TABOUT HAIM Has Many Dr. William Freeman takes his pen in hand and ly to a Fullerton paper some of the highways in "As you do not enlighten lips on the question of succession of rising and tions called the 'road' button and Anaheim," write "permit me to offer a list." "First, the state compartment to have let the coming the same, and Su-macher does not feel joking any work on it." "Second, but if the traininue south past the Fulter works he will find road to Center street, A may turn east at the south of the water work blocks reach the paved Angeles street." W. H. Houts and Jim Ortega were the chief cooks and presided over the barbecued meats. They left here, in company with some helpers, shortly after sunrise Sunday morning, and when the guests began to arrive later in the day they found the pits dug, the fires burning and all preparations made for the feast. One beef and eight sheep had been provided by Pete Nicolas, proprietor of the house, as the meat portion of the banquet, and these animals were all roasted by the efficient chefs and their assistants, and all consumed with the exception of one mutton. In addition to this the commissary department was supplied with 50 gallons of beans, several hundred loaves of bread, all the green vegetables that the market could afford, and 17 half barrels of foaming liquid refreshments. Besides the numerous Anaheim friends guests were present from Fullerton, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Garden Grove, Westminster, and in fact almost every section of Orange county with a number from points outside. Some of them came from such a distance that it was high noon before they reached the grounds. They were in time, however, to take part in the demolition of the viands which a prodigal host had provided. A registration book had been opened for the purpose of keeping a file of the guests, and nearly 500 names were written in it. This, of course, did not represent a complete list as a number, including many ladies, who drove out later in the day, neglected to affix their signatures. There was one guest who appeared in the midst of the festivities without an invitation, and his presence was so strenuously objected to that he was assaulted with a club. Fred Dyckman handled the club and wielded it so vigorously that his victim yielded up the ghost within a few minutes. It was a huge rattlesnake, six feet in length and correspondingly thick, and he carried 11 rattles and a button. His snakeship was the only disturbing element during the entire day and he was disposed of and eliminated in a summary manner. During the progress of the feast a few speeches were made by some of the best orators in the company. Trustee George W. Hamler made a neat little impromptu address which was pointed and appropriate to the occasion. He was vigorously applauded. Street Superintendent J. W. Sackett also responded to a unanimous call and spoke for a moment or two. He said he came to Anaheim very much appear in the initiative ballot at the general election in November. There has been much objection by fishermen and hunters to regulations regarding fish and game as enacted by the last legislature. They propose to remedy this condition by numerous changes, and while making these changes have gone further and upon their initiative petition will appear amendments, which, if passed, will cause a reorganization of the game and fish system in California. Certain important changes have already been agreed upon, and will appear in the initiative petition. Of the proposed changes already decided upon one of the most important provides for the appointment and regulation of a state board of fish and game commissioners, the new provision intending a reconstruction of the fish and game plan in the state. The initiative further proposes to "abolish hunting and fishing licenses for citizens to hunt and fish in the county in which they reside." "To forbid the baiting of ponds for luring wild ducks and other water fowl, and use of nets and traps for hunting game." The third clause "permits transportation companies, dealers, hotels and restaurants to have in their possession any game legally killed." "Fourth—Closed season for five years for elk, antelope, female deer, spotted fawn, mountain sheep, rail, grouse and sage hen." "Fifth—Reduce the bag limit on desert and mountain quail, snipe, plover and curlew from 20 per day to 15 on quail and 10 on the others." "Sixth—At least one federal forest reserve in each game district to be made a state game preserve for refuge and propagation." "Seventh—Remove restrictions as to the use of nets for fishing in the ocean within three miles of the shore." THE TORRENS LAW To Be Submitted to Voters at the November Election At the November election the voters of California will have an opportunity to incorporate into their laws the Torrens system of land registration and transfer of title. For many years this system has been in vogue in other countries and in several states of the Union. In Chicago alone thousands of parcels of land, aggregating in value over $50,000,000, have been registered under the system. In all these proceedings no person has ever been deprived of any just and valid property right, not a single effort has ever been made to set aside a decree of registration, and not one dollar has ever been paid out of the assurance fund. The chief changes from the existing system provided for by the Torrens law are as follows: Purchasers of real estate will have the option of choosing a guarantee title from a private corporation, issued at considerable expense and guaranteeing title for a brief period, or a certificate of title guaranteed by the state for all time, at trifling expense. To bring real property under the act it must first be registered with the county recorder. All recorders are made registrants of titles. To save ex- FREE MAIL COURSES THROUGH SUFFIX Although the summer sent the 5,000 students to university campus, the division of agricultural business as ever, for it is fair that the free correspondence in agriculture are continuous through this work has discussed many people understand that these courses are free, and they roll at any time. The free spondence courses in this now ready: Alfalfa culture; grape growing; lime swine husbandry; poultry walnut culture; citrus growing; fig culture; horticulture; canning and preserving. Over 8,500 enrollments have received for these courses. Poultry husks most in demand, with 2,500 students, with alfalfa ond. The new course is providing very course in canning and farmers general principle service; so it is proving popular with the house. Full information concerning free courses can be obtained by dressing the College of the University of California ley. 50,000 ACRES OF FIELD The government has settled a tract of public lands lying in Los Angeles, San Diego. The new law permits ten acres on this desert land very desert, but not a good deal of good land orral tracts. It is not a lings to try to establish there is room there for hardy, industrious and easy to go in and establish which good livings may independence won. BIG RANCH SUBJECT The princely holding time people of Spanishnia are rapidly disappearing last big ones is t During the progress of the feast a few speeches were made by some of the best orators in the company. Trustee George W. Hamler made a neat little impromptu address which was pointed and appropriate to the occasion. He was vigorously applauded. Street Superintendent J. W. Sackett also responded to a unanimous call and spoke for a moment or two. He said he came to Anaheim very much prejudiced in favor of his old Montana home. He believed that Montana was the best state in the Union in which to live, but since mingling with the boys to the right of him, to the left, in front and behind him he had altered his opinion, and now believed that even Montana could not furnish a better looking, a more decorous or a jollier crowd than the one by which he was surrounded. In the afternoon several auto loads of ladies drove out to the park and were in time to regale themselves on the provisions still waiting consumption. The invitation issued by the hosts bore the names of Pete Nicolas, proprietor; Herman Noll, manager; Charles Osborne, entertainer; August Thill, peace official; Otto Fellbaum, general roustabout. Otto was the busiest man on the grounds as he presided over the refreshment department. MORE NURSES NEEDED BY STATE The California State Civil Service Commission has not been able to supply the demand for nurses in the various state institutions, and is therefore planning for a second examination, to be held in Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles on June 20, 1914. Nurses are employed by the state at the Napa, Patton, Stockton, Agnew and Ukiah state hospitals, at the Sonoma state home for the feeble minded, at the California school for girls made to set aside a decree of registration, and not one dollar has ever been paid out of the assurance fund. The chief changes from the existing system provided for by the Torrens law are as follows: Purchasers of real estate will have the option of choosing a guarantee title from a private corporation, issued at considerable expense and guaranteeing title for a brief period, or a certificate of title guaranteed by the state for all time, at trifilling expense. To bring real property under the act it must first be registered with the county recorder. All recorders are made registrars of titles. To save expense several individual owners of several parcels of land may join in one petition for registration. When land has once been registered there will be found, on the page on which title is recorded, a complete record of all mortgages, judgments, mechanics' liens, liens filed for unpaid regular or special assessments, suits pending, etc. The Torrens system requires the registrar to notify an owner when any assessment, no matter how small the amount, becomes due. Title will be safeguarded from the beginning, the court's decree itself declaring who is the rightful owner, and this decree will forever quiet title to the land and establish the claim of the registered owner. When title is transferred the new owner must register his signature. This act, and the duplication of certificate of title, in themselves are practically a guarantee against fraud. No claim against registered property is valid unless such claim be noted on the certificate. No claim becomes a lien unless recorded with the certificate of title. In purchasing registered real estate no search beyond the page on which title is recorded will be necessary. The great advantage over the present system, which entails laborious and frequently very expensive search, will be instantly perceived. One page of registrar's books tells the whole story at a glance, officially. Abstracts of title where adverse possession and payment of taxes for five years are alleged and proved are discarded. Community property cannot be encumbered without the written consent of both husband and wife. The fees required for all the services after registration are relatively trifling. A most important feature of the pro- posed law provides for the foundation of an assurance fund from the fees received from registration, and for its investment by the state treasurer in bonds of the United States or of the State of California or any of its cities or counties. The Torrens system of land registration is upon the border line between those functions which are always exercised by municipal officials and those which may be exercised by private individuals or corporations. One of the strong arguments advanced by those advocating the adoption of the proposed law is that if public officials having control and custody of deeds and instruments vesting title or creating incumbrances and liens is necessary and proper, such officials should be permitted to certify to the effect of the record as to the status of title, for that is the sole object of making deeds and instruments. DR. FREEMAN TALKS ABOUT HIGHWAYS Thinks the State Road South of Anaheim Has Many Defects Dr. William Freeman, of Fullerton, takes his pen in hand and writes thusly to a Fullerton paper relative to some of the highways in this section: "As you do not enlighten Mr. Phillips on the question of that beastly succession of rising and falling inflections called the 'road' between Fullerton and Anaheim," writes the doctor, "permit me to offer a little light: "First, the state commission is reported to have let the contract for paving the same, and Supervisor Schumacher does not feel justified in putting any work on it. "Second, but if the traveler will continue south past the Fullerton city water works he will find a good oiled road to Center street, Anaheim, or he may turn east at the second street south of the water works and in two blocks reach the paved portion of Los Angeles street." Third, if the state road south of Shanta was first out for breakfast Says He Never Yet Turned a Rule for a Meal in This City "Shanty" House, a well-known iterant typographer, who for forty years has been known throughout the United States, tramped into town the other day and made a pleasant call at this office, where after herculean effort enough money was dug up to procure his breakfast. "Shanta" said he was on his way to San Diego to give his valuable assistance in preparing for the exposition next year. A generation ago he was regarded as one of the most competent printers of the United States, but for a number of years past has been an inmate of the soldiers' home at Sawtelle. He is always first out for breakfast when he strikes this office, and says he has never yet turned a rule for a meal in this good old town. He has worked in every large city in the United States, including Anaheim, and is probably the best known tramp printer now at large. As a veteran of the Civil War, he draws a small pension from the United States government, but says he has little difficulty in blowing it in. COMMERCIAL CLUB GIVES A DANCE Los Alamitos Boosters Enjoy Themselves With Tango and Waltz The Commercial Club of Los Alamitos gave another successful entertainment and dance at their club house, Main and Catalina streets, Friday evening, May 22nd, at which more than one hundred guests were present. The program included favorite selections by a quartette composed of GRIFFITT A Square Deal You don't need to be an expert to cheerfully give the buyer the ben LET US GLVE YOU AN EST Call at our Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Roof Fact MEXICO'S OIL CENTER Tampico is the oil center of Mexico. In the Ebano field, 34 miles west of the city, the Mexican Petroleum Company, in which Los Angeles capital is heavily interested, has a number of wells, and for a number of years has been furnishing the National railways of Mexico with 6,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The Huasteca Petroleum Company, another concern in which Los Angeles capital is interested, has a well about 60 miles south of Tampico, which has been flowing nearly 25,000,000 barrels a day for some time. There is an eight-inch pipe from this well to Tampico, running to full daily capacity. An English company, in December, 1910, brought in a well about 65 miles south of Tampico, which is producing at least 65,000 barrels a day. Last year the same company brought in a well which obtained a world-wide reputation. It was known as the "Dos FREE MAIL COURSES IN FARMING THROUGH SUMMER Although the summer vacation has sent the 5,000 students home from the university campus, the office of the division of agricultural education is as busy as ever, for it is from this office that the free correspondence courses in agriculture are conducted. These courses continue throughout the year. Although this work has been widely discussed, many people do not yet understand that these agricultural courses are free, and that one my enroll at any time. The following correspondence courses in agriculture are now ready: Alfalfa culture, onion culture, grape growing, barley culture, swine husbandry, poultry husbandry, walnut culture, citrus fruits, olive growing, fig culture, home floriculture, and canning and preserving. Over 8,500 enrollment cards have been received for these agricultural courses. Poultry husbandry is the most in demand, with a total of over 2,500 students, with alfalfa a close second. The new course in home floriculture is proving very popular. The course in canning and preserving covers the general principles of food preservation, so it is proving useful and popular with the housewife. Full information concerning these free courses can be obtained by addressing the College of Agriculture of the University of California, at Berkeley. 50,000 ACRES OPENED The government has opened up for settlement a tract of 50,000 acres of public lands lying in the counties of Los Angeles, San Diego and Riverside. The new law permits the entry of 320 acres on this desert land. It is mostly very desert, but not all. There is a good deal of good land in all the several tracts. It is not a place for weaklings to try to establish a home, but there is room there for a good many hardy, industrious and thrifty families to go in and establish farms from which good livings may be wrung and independence won. BIG RANCH SUBDIVIDED The princely holdings of the old-time people of Spanish race in California are rapidly disappearing. One of the last big ones is the Santa Rosa ranch just above Santa Barbara. COMMERCIAL CLUB GIVES A DANCE Los Alamitos Boosters Enjoy Themselves With Tango and Waltz The Commercial Club of Los Alamitos gave another successful entertainment and dance at their club house, Main and Catalina streets, Friday evening, May 22nd, at which more than one hundred guests were present. The program included favorite selections by a quartette composed of Brightwell, Elliott, Abbott and Ladd; solos by Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Ladd, Mrs. Hooker, and Mr. Brightwell. Mfs. K. V. Bennis played the ukele and sang the "Honolulu Hula Girl" and Messrs. Ladd and Abbott presented a comedy sketch which was the hit of the evening. The overture by the Santa Ana orchestra followed the singing of "Aloha Oe" by Mrs. Dodd, Mrs. Bennis and Mrs. Abbott, and then came the grand march and dance. There was entertainment for all, childrens' games, cards, and dominoes being played, and punch, coffee, and wafers were served. The Los Alamitos sugar factory is just now a hive of industry where 80 men, under the direction of Superintendent E. C. Hamilton, are hastening to put the plant in proper shape to handle what present indications point to be the largest crop of beets in its history. Applications from old employees are being received daily and assignments of positions will be made the coming week. The entire force is working together to make the approaching campaign one of the most successful the company has ever had. BIG DEVELOPMENTS IN PLACENTIA FIELD Many New Rigs Going Up In Oil District and Property Advancing Up to a few years ago there was not one oil well in the North Placentia district, while today millions of dollars ars invested in that territory and new rigs are being erected nearly every day. Hundreds of acres have been leased recently, and many new wells will soon be drilling. Only a few years ago land in the Placentia section was selling at $200 to $300 an acre, while today it cannot be purchased for several thousand dollars an acre. Many new wells are being drilled on the Emery and Murphy leases by the Standard Oil Company, and the big corporation is constantly increasing its field force. The monthly payroll of the company now exceeds $60,000. It is expected that this sum will show a big increase in the next six months. Interesting developments are occurring in some of the Standard Oil Company's wells in Coyote Hills section. Well No.10 on the Emery lease, which was finished last week, is good for about 1,500 to 2,000 barrels per day. No.1 well on the McNally lease has Los Angeles capital is interested, has a well about 60 miles south of Tam-pico, which has been flowing nearly 25,000,000 barrels a day for some time. There is an eight-inch pipe from this well to Tampico, running to full daily capacity. An English company, in December, 1910, brought in a well about 65 miles south of Tampico, which is producing at least 65,000 barrels a day. Last year the same company brought in a well which obtained a world-wide reputation. It was known as the "Dos Bocas," and immediately caught fire and burned for three months, the daily flow of oil being estimated at between 60,000 and 75,000 barrels. P.E.FILES ANSWER Attorney Frank Karr of Los Angeles for the Pacific Electric on Saturday filed an answer in the action brought by the heirs of J. M. Cain against the railway, asking for $555,000 damages for the death of Cain, who was killed at the McFadden street crossing when his automobile was struck by a P.E.car. The answer denies that the railway was in any way to blame for the accident, and declares that Cain, who drove the automobile, was careless and alone responsible for the accident. The answer states that in approaching the crossing, the motorman gave two warning signals with his whistle, which should have been ample warning to the automobile. It is declared that instead of going fifty miles an hour, as stated in the complaint, the electric car was not going over 38 miles an hour. RAISIN BUTTER If raisin butter proves as popular as peanut butter, raisin growers will have another staple outlet for their grapes. Grangeville, Kings county, has a factory recently completed, from which shipments have already been made to Los Angeles and Oregon. Experimental work for some time past has shown the keeping qualities of the new product, which is put up without preservatives and sells in bulk at 20 cents per pound or in 8-ounce glasses at 15 cents. Raisin cat-sup and raisin fruitcake are also being made here. Development of fruit by-products will have an important influence on ability of growers to stay in the game when Eastern markets are low. CITRUS FRUITS The Eastern citrus auctions are in fine shape and paying good prices for both oranges and lemons. Shipments from California are still averaging over 200 cars daily, though in some parts we have his pro agent including touchscreen much BIG RANCH SUBDIVIDED The princely holdings of the old-time people of Spanish race in California are rapidly disappearing. One of the last big ones is the Santa Rosa ranch, just above Santa Barbara, comprising 17,000 acres recently secured for subdivision at a cost of about a quarter of a million dollars. A larger tract of which this is a part was bought about a year ago by San Francisco capitalists for $492,000. The land lies forty-five miles northwest from Santa Barbara, and nearly every acre of it is said to be frtile land. Although divorced, Dr. W. J. Chambers, of Westminster, and his former wife, are united in a common cause—their son, James C. Chambers, almost 3 years of age. Because of the boy the parents are having no end of trouble. Dr. Chambers was ordered to show cause in a Los Angeles court Saturday why he should not support Jimmie. He set up that under an agreement by which Mrs. Chambers was given the home residence, she obligated herself to look after the lad until he was of age to be sent to school. After that, the duty of providing for the son is to fall on the father. Mrs. Chambers contends that, regardless of the agreement, it is up to Dr. Chambers to furnish the wherewithal. Jimmie was a silent spectator in the battle, although he made himself evident by weeping childish tears and striving to cling to "daddy" after Judge Taft gave him into his mother's custody. Dr. Chambers, it seems, had practically kidnapped Jimmie from his mother's home. He went there one day and took the boy away to his ranch, from which he was haled into court on the order to show cause. He wants to set aside the deed by which Mrs. Chambers got the home property. Some time ago he also alleged that if she continued dissipating the money provided her there would be no resources left out of which to take care of Jimmie. Many new wells are being drilled on the Emery and Murphy leases by the Standard Oil Company's wells in Coyote Hills section. Well No. 10 on the Emery lease, which was finished last week, is good for about 1,500 to 2,000 barrels per day. No. 1 well on the McNally lease has flowed spasmodically, and when it settles down will probably be about as large as the wells on the Emery and Murphy leases. It proves up considerable territory, being located a half-miles west of any producer. No. 6 on the Murphy lease, which already had two blow-outs, is again producing a tremendous quantity of gas. When finished it is expected to prove a big oil producer. AVACADO CULTURE Dr. A. L. Smith of Whittier, recently purchased from the Huntington Beach Company, through the Sharer Investment Company, a 10-acre tract northwest of the Holly Sugar Company's plant, on which he will grow the avacado, or alligator pear, on a large scale. Dr. Smith was accompanied by Dan Clower, a prominent nurseryman of Whittier, who is considered an authority on the culture of the avacado. And this tract of land was selected by Mr. Clower for Dr. Smith, because he considered the character of the soil and the freedom of the land from frost as especially favorable for the growth of this fruit. The selection was made after examining much of the territory in this section of the state, and is a good recommendation for the soil and climatic conditions of the Huntington Beach district. The avacado tree is very brittle and will not stand much wind and as this district is protected by the reservoir hill it is considered an ideal location in this respect. CITRUS FRUITS The Eastern citrus auctions are in fine shape and paying good prices for both oranges and lemons. Shipments from California are still averaging over 200 cars daily, though in some sections the navels have all been shipped and Valencias have not started. Last week saw the beginning of Valencia shipments in car lots, and from now till October this variety will probably dominate the market. It is estimated that the Valencia crop will amount to 11,000 cars. On the New York auction, Monday, May 18th, 26 cars of navels were sold on an advancing market, prices averaging from $1.95 up to $3.55 per box. A small lot of Valencias brought $2.25 and $3.40. St. Michaels sold for still better prices. On the Los Angeles auction, last Monday, sweets brought $1.72½ f. o. b. California. Lemons are advancing as the hot weather approaches, and growers anticipate a fair season. Shipments of oranges from Florida continue quite heavy, but will soon cease. For the entire season that state will ship out over 20,000 cars. Valencia oranges are now appearing in the San Francisco market, and fancy stock finds ready sale at $2 to $3. Navels receive only moderate attention, with prices unchanged, and values in other citrus lines are steady as last quoted, with about the usual demand. M. Fischer has the thanks of this office for a box of strawberries of the Konigin Luise variety. They are fine and Herr Fischer says he has two acres of them. Good Friday seriou GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. Square Deal to Lumber Buyers d to be an expert to get the kind of lumber you want, here. We are the buyer the benefit of our knowledge of lumber. 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These tickets are strictly first class. -BACK EAST Excursions Santa Fe is the middle or direct route and double tracked for miles and miles. J. H. CLABAUGH, Agt. Pacific 217 Home 1751 ANAHEIM MAN VISITS OLD HOME Tells Former Acquaintances of the Wonders of California E. F. Bell, who owns a fine orange grove west of town, and has been east on a business trip for several weeks past, was interviewed by the Council Grove, Kansas, Guard, May 22nd, when he gave the following interesting report of the citrus industry in this section, as well as a kindly reference to Billy Franz' barber shop: "E. F. Bell, formerly of this city, now of Anaheim, Cal., was in town on return trip to the west Saturday. He works the New England states for his Chicago house the first half of the year, the western coast the last half. He expects to arrive home about June 1st for his summer vacation of six weeks. He has been with the Beggs Manufacturing Company on the road 32 years, the oldest man in their employ considering his term of service. Mr. Bell states his orange crop was not touched by the severe frost of the winter of 1912-13, neither has the winter 1913-14 injured the crop. Some parts of California, however, were seriously injured and thousands of trees were killed. He said when he bought his present fruit farm the real estate agent told him a limited district including his farm had never been touched by frost but he did not place much credence in the story. However, he found the story true to the extent ing a motorcycle, he came into collision with an automobile, driven by E. E. Hardy, and he escaped without a scratch, but his motorcycle was damaged to some extent. The accident happened at the corner of Third and Flower streets, Santa Ana, about 6 o'clock. McRay was riding east on Third and Hardy was going south on Flower. They saw each other as they approached the corner, and Hardy thought the motorcyclist would continue on his course, as he would have plenty of time to pass in front of him. McRay, by his own admission, became confused, and instead of continuing east attempted to turn the corner. He couldn't make the short turn, and, as a result, he struck the automobile after it had passed the center of the intersection. Hardy running his machine against the curb on the opposite side in an attempt to avoid the collision. The motorcycle fell under the machine and was dragged a considerable distance. PROMPT RESPONSES During the first four and one-half months of its operations, the State Compensation Insurance Fund has written premiums aggregating $350,000. In view of the fact that on January first the estimate of probable business for the entire first year was $250,000, it is to be noted that the estimate has been exceeded by $100,000 during the first four and one-half months, with seven and one-half months of the year still remaining. These premiums of $350,000 represent an estimated annual payroll of $50,000,000, and about 55,000 workers thus affected by insurance in the state auctions are in good prices for farmers. Shipments still averaging though in some have all been ship-ave not started. Beginning of Valen-lor lots, and from variety will prob-market. It is es-sential crop will auction, Monday, navels were sold market, prices aver-ato $3.55 per box. Tilas brought $2.25 navels sold for still Los Angeles auc-ows sweets broughtonia. cicing as the hot and growers an-ges from Florida, but will soon fire season that over 20,000 cars. Are now appearingaco market, and ready sale at $2 to only moderate att-unchanged, and lines are steady about the usual thanks of this strawberries of the day. They are fine ways he has two employ considering his term of service. Mr. Bell states his orange crop was not touched by the severe frost of the winter of 1912-13, neither has the winter 1913-14 injured the crop. Some parts of California, however, were seriously injured and thousands of trees were killed. He said when he bought his present fruit farm the real estate agent told him a limited district including his farm had never been touched by frost but he did not place much credence in the story. However, he found the story true to the extent that when frost was heavy all around him, a district about five miles wide and 15 miles long escaped. His orange crop of last year was very profitable. This year is not much so but still makes a very satisfactory return. One orange farm sold $3,750 worth from an acre and a quarter. This is the best return from oranges he has known in that district. He says Barber Guy Jones, who went from Council Grove about a year ago and has been working in Anaheim, is in one of the best equipped shops in the state. The shop is in what was formerly a bank but the bank consolidated with another bank and the building was made over for a barber shop. The walls are Vermont marble to a height of six feet, the floor is in white tile and all the equipment is white enamel and marble finish. It is an eight-chair shop. "Mr. Bell recently bought another ten-acre orange farm giving him twenty acres in all. He paid an average of $1,800 per acre. He is two miles from Anaheim but being on a county road has brick pavement ten miles each way from his residence. Anaheim is a town of 4,500, and is 18 miles from the Pacific coast, 25 miles by rail from Los Angeles." MIXED WITH AUTO Good luck was with H. J. McRay Friday evening and saved him from serious injury by an automobile. Rid- During the first four and one-half months of its operations, the State Compensation Insurance Fund has written premiums aggregating $350,-000. In view of the fact that on January first the estimate of probable business for the entire first year was $250,000, it is to be noted that the estimate has been exceeded by $100,-000 during the first four and one-half months, with seven and one-half months of the year still remaining. These premiums of $350,000 represent an estimated annual payroll of $50,000,000, and about 55,000 workers thus affected by insurance in the state fund. During the period referred to, the number of accidents reported and covered by State Compensation Insurance Fund policies was 980. Out of this number there have been only four cases necessary to be submitted to the Industrial Accident Commission for adjudication, in three of which hearings were necessary to establish extent of disability or extent of dependency; one claim being disputed as to its validity, in which case it was proven that injury was not sustained in the services of the employer. This means that out of every 100 claims for compensation over 99½ per cent have been handled promptly, and to the entire satisfaction of the workers, and that less than ½ of 1 per cent of the cases have had to be submitted for hearing. It is believed that this is the most remarkable record for high class service and efficiency made by any insurance carrier in the history of compensation. This service tends to promote harmony between employer and employee. Under former laws a very large number of these accidents would have found their way into the trial courts with the attendant heavy expense to the employer, the employee, and the commonwealth, to say nothing of the bitter feeling between injured and employer. Furthermore, pending the decision of the court, the workman would in most cases be without funds to keep himself and his family from poverty, in many instances depending solely upon public charity. Herman Rinkleib has sold the National meat market to H. Mayer of Santa Ana. Mr. Mayer is an experienced man in the business and will conduct a first class establishment.