anaheim-gazette 1914-06-04

STREET LIGHTS TO BURN ALL NIGHT TRUSTEES ORDER THEM TURNED OFF ONLY AT THE BREAK OF DAY HEREAFTER TRAVELING SHOWS MUST PAY A HEAVY LICENSE FOR PERMISSION TO EXHIBIT Electric lights will burn hereafter on Anaheim's streets all night. It has been the custom heretofore to turn them off at 2 o'clock, but the trustees decided Thursday night to keep them burning until the first gray streaks of dawn appear in the east. Heretofore the lights have been turned out at 2 o'clock. There is little use for street lights after that hour except for the convenience of police officers and the protection of houses, but the two or three hours additional service will add little to the cost. No regular hours were fixed for burning the light but the man at the switch has instructions to turn it off at daylight. Circuses and other places of amusement calling at Anaheim will hereafter pay a heavier license than has heretofore been the custom. An ordinance amending section 17 of the license ordinance covering this point was passed and becomes a law by reason of its publication today. It fixes a tax of $50 per day on circus shows, $25 on other tent shows having a seating capacity of 1,000, $10 per day on shows having less than 1,000 capacity, and $1.50 per day, or $7 per week on merry-go-rounds. This ordinance was adopted in response to a petition presented some weeks ago by the proprietors of Fullerton and will work toward Anaheim. The paving between Fullerton and Anaheim will be full width of the road and will make a fine driveway between the two cities. It will be constructed of the best grade of paving used on the highway and will be a great addition to the convenience of travelers between the two cities. The enterprising property owners south of Fullerton were certainly wide awake when they decided to have the paving put in full width of the roadway. HIGHWAY COMMISSION HOLDS BANQUET Future Work of That Body Discussed by the Members Chief Engineer Finley of the highway commission entertained the officers and employees of the commission at a banquet given at Santa Ana Saturday evening. D. C. Pixley, chairman of the commission, presided, and Col. Finley acted as toastmaster. He stated that the object of this meeting was the exchange of ideas and views on the work in which the commission is now engaged, that of building good roads in Orange county that will be permanent and serve those who will have to bear the burden of paying for them, for years to come. Mr. Finley stated that he desired the co-operation of all who are connected with the highway commission, and would gladly take suggestions from any one. Mr. Pixley was called on, and spoke of the good work that would result from meetings like this. He also stated that as the assistant chief engineer, Mr. Stearns, was about to leave to take a like position in Riverside county on their system of good roads, he wished to give him the credit for doing the excellent work he had done in this county while employed by this com- FIRST TREE PLAN ON STATE BOARD OF FORESTRY WITH VARIOUS The County Board discussed Tuesday included to do its first along the state high Santa Ana and the Los Angeles line and along the county line. The board hour meeting at which proposed policies were members seemed to be that although it would to make any great show state highway, still trees there would showitors that something about street improvement for under way. It is not the desire disturb street trees that growing, except as the trimming. It was sugar kind of tree may be half-mile, mile or two mile to soil conditions and correspond to trees alr. There was some discern most advisable trees but nothing definite what being too early in the board to make a conclu-It was generally agreeers that oak trees should along the Santa Ana where planting can be fully and to any advan- The board spent but a day concerning the county forester, a man be brought up for next meeting of the board. All of the members S. Bradford of Plain Smith of Orange, A. Tustin, R. E. Larter and T. E. Stephenson, the meeting Presider. Circuses and other places of amusement calling at Anaheim will hereafter pay a heavier license than has heretofore been the custom. An ordinance amending section 17 of the license ordinance covering this point was passed and becomes a law by reason of its publication today. It fixes a tax of $50 per day on circus shows, $25 on other tent shows having a seating capacity of 1,000, $10 per day on shows having less than 1,000 capacity, and $1.50 per day, or $7 per week on merry-go-rounds. This ordinance was adopted in response to a petition presented some weeks ago by the proprietors of the three moving picture theaters of the city, who argued that as they were permanent fixtures here and paid annual license they were entitled to protection from traveling concerns. Bonds of the officials appointed at the last regular meeting were presented and accepted. They were: Judge J. S. Howard $500, with the American Surety Company as sponsor; City Marshal Kellenberger $5,000, and W. A. Wallace, rate collector, $500, both with the American company as surety. J. W. Sackett, street commissioner, submitted a $300 bond with R. B. Herman and Joseph Hessel as sureties. Building permits were granted to the following: To N. Hart, garage on the rear of lot on Claudina street; cost $100. To Luther Strain, frame residence on Stuckly avenue; cost $1,200. To Mrs. N. Charleston, frame addition on South Atchison street; cost $150. A map of Tract No. 11, showing a subdivision of Dr. Beebe's ranch property on South Lemon street, was presented and accepted. The property is cut into half-acre lots and will be placed on the market. City Engineer Steward called the attention of the board to the fact that 700 feet of sewer connections remained to be put in on North Philadelphia street and that they should be made before the paving was started. The water main on this street is also inadequate, being only three inches a portion of the way and two inches the balance of the distance. The board decided that a four-inch main was needed and left the matter to the public improvements committee. The distance from Center to Sycamore street, the end of the proposed paving, is 1,650 feet. There are also changes to be made on North Lemon street before the pavement is laid and this also will be looked after by the improvement committee. An agreement with the Associated Oil Company for the delivering of oil as per last order was read, approved and the mayor and clerk instructed to sign it. On the announcement that road oil was getting low the city clerk was instructed to advertise for 1,500 barrels, bids to be opened June 25. The Venice Union high school requested the presence of the board or a representative therefrom at the laying of the corner stone of the new polytechnic high school at that place on Friday, May 29. The invitation was placed on file, but no one declared his intention of attending. H. A. Dickel presented an application for permission to overhaul the postoffice building and build an addi- STEEL BUSINESS INJURED BY TARIFF Short Orders Causing Much Loss to Manufacturers and Employees Anticipated spring business in steel construction has fallen far below expectations. Reports from the steel districts which supply building material show a great falling off in mill operations. Building operations are usually a good thermometer of good or bad times. The demand for iron and steel for buildings would seem to be growing worse and worse. The whole trend of the iron and steel industry is downward. It is reported to be operating at about 65 per cent of its capacity. In the Pittsburg district, each week's record in iron and steel seems worse than the week before. Reports to the New York Sun show that at the United States Steel Corporation mills, at Farrell, Pa., the March business booked fell far below expectations and that consequently prices are not as firm as they were in the first few months of the year. The same report says that the curtailment of operations in certain departments of the steel industry at Farrell, "tends to confirm the assertion that current buying of steel is running 50 per cent lighter than a month ago." A recent report of John A. Penton, of Cleveland, secretary of the American Pig Iron Association, says that foreign manufacturers, operating under a lower cost of production, are shipping large quantities of pig iron into the United States, while the industry here is being carried on at a heavy loss. The wages of thousands of employees in the pig iron industry have been reduced, the report says, or will have to be to meet the situation. "Within the past few months the tariff changes have been overlooked by the country in general, but their effect is now being felt," says James A. Campbell, of the Youngstown (O.) Sheet and Tube Company. "Naturally some time would be required for foreign steel makers to prepare for competition in the United States but their selling agencies are now at work and have to bear the burden or paying for them, for years to come. Mr. Finley stated that he desired the co-operation of all who are connected with the highway commission, and would gladly take suggestions from any one. Mr. Pixley was called on, and spoke of the good work that would result from meetings like this. He also stated that as the assistant chief engineer, Mr. Stearns, was about to leave to take a like position in Riverside county on their system of good roads, he wished to give him the credit for doing the excellent work he had done in this county while employed by this commission. The several division, field and office engineers were each called upon to express their views. The meeting was closed by giving to the chief engineer a rising vote of thanks for his entertainment. Gentlemen—Replying May 1, referring to your application for permit along the state highway and stating that able to present such an item next few months, you may certain questions policy of the commission such permits, etc., where you that your community promptly referred to officers and will receive their sideration. The secretary, however advise you that while extending all payment to the various planting shade trees in highway, will not undermine any state money for such question. Your question as commission would order the excavations along the state highway in order to ease plantings shade trees in highway, will not undermine any state money for such question. We might further address torney, Mr. Carleton, in the legal aspects of treaty highways by civic authorities under private engineering department collateral question of poles and lines of telephone corporations necessary interfere with planting and cultivation upon the state highway. When your petition receive prompt attention county board of forest on the fullest co-operative mission in your efforts state highway by tree as per last order was read, approved and the mayor and clerk instructed to sign it. On the announcement that road oil was getting low the city clerk was instructed to advertise for 1,500 barrels, bids to be opened June 25. The Venice Union high school requested the presence of the board or a representative therefrom at the laying of the corner stone of the new polytechnic high school at that place on Friday, May 29. The invitation was placed on file, but no one declared his intention of attending. H. A. Dickel presented an application for permission to overhaul the postoffice building and build an addition thereto. Twenty-eight feet will be added to the rear. Some enthusiasm was shown when Mr. Dickel announced that the building would be set back eight feet from the present frontage line on that block as the first step toward widening the street. S. W. Todd, manager of the gas company, asked permission to dig a hole on Illinois street for the purpose of making a gas connection. Complaint was made that the old wagons, machinery, etc., littering the lot on Ciaudina street, south of Nagel's store, was an eyesore to the neighbors who wanted the stuff removed. The board thought so too and instructed the marshal to act accordingly. In this connection it was also decided that all refuse such as tin cans, wire and other articles should be carted away every two weeks. Householders are expected to collect their refuse in boxes or barrels in preparation for the garbage man who will cart it away. Lemon street will have three more street lights, two of them being on the north and one at the corner of Oak street. City Attorney Ames reported that he intended taking up the question of insuring the city's employees with the state board. The rate, he said, is $6 per hundred dollars of salary, which is $1.60 higher than private companies charge, but the state insists on being consulted first. WORKING ON HIGHWAY The Connor Construction Company of Los Angeles has commenced operations on the state highway between Fullerton and Anaheim. Teams are at work plowing up the roadway south STATE PIPING INSPECTORS EARN GOOD SALARIES The California State Civil Service Commission announces an examination for piping inspector, to be held in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on June 27, 1914, to provide a register of eligibles from which to make certification to fill vacancies as they may occur in positions as piping inspector in the service of the state. These positions pay from $150 to $200 per month, and call for inspection of contract work or supervision of day labor work in the various state institutions under the direction of the state department of engineering. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of all kinds of piping and be able to supervise the installation of piping layouts from working drawings. The examination will include the following subjects: Arithmetic, reading of plans, knowledge of piping, report writing, training and experience, and personality and fitness. Application blanks and further information may be secured from the State Civil Service Commission, State Capitol, Sacramento. Applications must be properly executed and filed with the commission on or before June 22, 1914. FIRST TREE PLANTING ON STATE HIGHWAY Board of Forestry Will Line the Road With Various Kinds The County Board of Forestry in discussion Tuesday informally concluded to do its first tree planting along the state highway between Santa Ana and the Los Angeles county line and along the county highway between Orange and the Riverside county line. The board held a three-hour meeting at which many of the proposed policies were discussed. The members seemed to be of the opinion that although it would be impossible to make any great showing along the state highway, still the planting of trees there would show the 1915 visitors that something along the line of street improvement for the future is under way. It is not the desire of the board to disturb street trees that are already growing, except as those trees need trimming. It was suggested that the kind of tree may be changed every half-mile, mile or two miles, according to soil conditions and sometimes to correspond to trees already planted. There was some discussion as to the most advisable trees to be planted, but nothing definite was arrived at, it being too early in the work of the board to make a conclusion necessary. It was generally agreed by the members that oak trees should be planted along the Santa Ana Canyon road, where planting can be done successfully and to any advantage. The board spent but little time Tuesday concerning the appointment of county forester, a matter that may be brought up for discussion at the next meeting of the board on June 9. All of the members of the board, A. S. Bradford of Placentia, Willard Smith of Orange, A. E. Bennett of Tustin, R. E. Larter of Wintersburg, and T. E. Stephenson, were present at the meeting. President Bradford was THE COMING CONGRESSIONAL TURN OVER Definite announcement of the candidacy of former Congressman J. C. Needham for the republican congressional nomination is likely to be one of the crystallizing points in the campaign of 1914, in this end of the state. On the merits of Mr. Needham's candidacy, it is not necessary for the "Sun" to speak this morning, further than to say that he was urged to become a candidate by the most influential citrus fruit growers in the eleventh district, that his name will be an open sesame to the vote of the fruit districts in every county in the congressional district, and that his nomination and election are not even doubtful. Mr. Needham was, if we mistake not, third ranking republican on the powerful ways and means committee. That means that if he is sent back to congress, he will resume his place and it is entirely possible that by the time a new tariff bill is framed by the congress elected in 1916, he will be second, and maybe chairman of the committee. No argument is required to emphasize the importance of such a statement, among people who are interested in tariff legislation. Mr. Needham says in his announcement that he expects to see a republican house of representatives returned. All signs indicate that outcome, and there have been even more violent upsets in congress than this would be. The present shake-up of the house is politically, as follows: Democrats ... 291 Republicans ... 124 Progressive republicans ... 6 Progressives ... 13 Independent ... 1 Total ... 435 To give the republicans an absolute majority in the next house would require that they gain 96 members in the coming November election. A majority over all is 218, and that number is 96 more than they now have. Did they ever gain that many in a single election before? Indeed they did, and under very similar conditions. We have only to go to the parallel offered in 1894, after two BUSINESS CARDS J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Hours 11 to 12 A.M.; 2 to 4 P.M.; 7 to 8 P.M. Suite 1-2-3 Nagel Building Corner Center and Claudina Streets ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Office Phone ... Residence 121 Kroeger 341-J ... Phone 341-L Home Phone 2093 NIGHT CALLS FROM RESIDENCE H. V. Weisel Roger C. Dutton WEISEL & DUTTON Attorneys and Counselors at Law Special Attention Given Probate Matters German Language Spoken Notary Public 2d Floor Mullinix Bid Phone Main 110J Anaheim, Cal. F. C. SPENCER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Notary Public Odd Fellows' Block, Center Street Anaheim, Cal. J. JANSS, M. D. Physician & Surgeon 523 W. Center St., Anaheim Office Hours, 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 P.M. Both Phones Carl Simmons Ben Baxter Sunset Phone 225R4 Sunset 175R1 SIMMONS & BAXTER Contractors Cement Pipe Concrete Work Gravel for Sale Anaheim, Cal. Main yards 3 miles east of Anaheim, R. D. No. 3. board to make a conclusion necessary. It was generally agreed by the members that oak trees should be planted along the Santa Ana Canyon road, where planting can be done successfully and to any advantage. The board spent but little time Tuesday concerning the appointment of county forester, a matter that may be brought up for discussion at the next meeting of the board on June 9. All of the members of the board, A. S. Bradford of Placentia, Willard Smith of Orange, A. E. Bennett of Tustin, R. E. Larter of Wintersburg, and T. E. Stephenson, were present at the meeting. President Bradford was appointed as a committee to confer with the supervisors on forestry matters. The secretary, Stephenson, was instructed to continue correspondence with the state highway commission in regard to getting the edges of the state highway into shape for planting. The following letter, written in response to one sent to the state commission, was read: Gentlemen:—Replying to yours of May 1, referring to your proposed application for permit to plant trees along the state highway in your county, and stating that you hope to be able to present such a petition within the next few months, and fruther asking certain questions concerning the policy of the commission in granting such permits, etc., we would advise you that your communication will be promptly referred to our commissioners and will receive their careful consideration. The secretary, however, ventures to advise you that this commission, while extending all possible encouragement to the various counties in planting shade trees along the state highway, will not undertake to spend any state money for such purposes. Your question as to whether the commission would order the filling of the excavations along the sides of the state highway in order to prepare the edges of the road for tree planting, etc., raises an issue which the commission has not as yet passed upon. As soon as the commissioners have given this and other matters presented by you their consideration, a more definite reply will be forwarded to you. We might further add that our attorney, Mr. Carleton, has investigated the legal aspects of tree planting upon the highways by civic bodies and county authorities under permission of the engineering department and also the collateral question of regulating the poles and lines of telephone and telegraph corporations so that these public service corporations will not unnecessarily interfere with the proper planting and cultivation of shade trees upon the state highway. When your petition is filed, it will receive prompt attention and your county board of forestry may rely upon the fullest co-operation of this commission in your efforts to beautify the state highway by tree planting. SANTA ANA SCHOOLS IN FINANCIAL TANGLE Total 435 To give the republicans an absolute majority in the next house would require that they gain 96 members in the coming November election. A majority over all is 218, and that number is 96 more than they now have. Did they ever gain that many in a single election before? Indeed they did, and under very similar conditions. We have only to go to the parallel offered in 1894, after two years of democratic administration and a new tariff law. Here are the figures showing the political complexion of the house in the elections of 1892, when Grover Cleveland was elected the second time, and in 1894, after he had been in office two years and his party in complete control of all departments of government: Elected in 1892. Democrats 220 Republicans 126 Elected in 1894. Democrats 104 (Loss, 116) Republicans 246 (Gain, 120) That is to say, in that memorable election of 1894 the republicans gained 120 members. The fact that the losses and gains are not identical is explained by the fact that there were seven or eight "side issue" party members in congress at the time. The congressional elections of 1894 paved the way to 1896 and William McKinley. History is repeating itself in 1914 and getting ready to develop a counterpart for 1896 in 1916. The eleventh California district will do its part by returning Needham—San Bernardino Sun. [Mr. Needham was the 6th member of the committee on ways and means, and will if he returns to Washington take his place as its 5th member. In view of the fact that he was defeated two years ago by an unholy gerrymander, he may be given even an advanced place and his name has already been suggested in connection with the chairmanship of that committee. That he will, if re-elected this year, begin another long term in congress, admits of little doubt, and that he will ultimately become chairman of this great committee, is a matter absolutely beyond question.—Ed. Gazette.] CHINESE EGGS Since, under the democratic tariff law, Chinese are shipping eggs into this country to compete with the American farmer, great interest has been manifested in the activity among Chinese egg shippers. The egg business in China has taken on such activity under the democratic tariff law that United States consuls are making reports on it to the United States government. Albert W. Pontius, American consul at Nanking, reports officially that a big egg factory at Nanking is about to be completed so as to begin operations this year. He says that Chinese eggs are either sold in open market or collected by interior agents and delivered to the factory or to the exporter. The important egg producing district of China, he reports, comprises the Yellow River and the Nantong River. SANTA ANA SCHOOLS IN FINANCIAL TANGLE Officials Ask Supervisors to Increase Assessment to Meet Deficit Representatives of the Santa Ana board of education appeared before the board of supervisors on Thursday afternoon and asked that the county school tax rate be raised this year. Among those who addressed the board, representing the county seat schools, were W. L. Duggan and L. J. Carden of the school board, and City Superintendent of Schools Cranston. County Superintendent Mitchell also spoke concerning the matter. It was pointed out that the rate a few years ago was 30 cents. This rate applied to all the school districts of the county. Gradually this rate has been lowered, until last year it was reduced to 23 cents. The county seats asserted that the rate does not provide enough money with which to operate the grammar and primary schools of that town. Among figures presented to the supervisors, as indicating the situation in Santa Ana, were the following: Salaries of teachers and janitors $66,495; Cost of fuel, water and regular supplies 9,250 Total amount needed $75,745 Receipts for the year 1913-14: State appropriation $25,815 County on 23 cent rate 23,474 Special on 30 cent max. rate 17,000 Total $66,289 Amount required over last year's receipts is $9,456. The supervisors took the matter under advisement, tax rates not being decided upon until in August. The egg business in China has taken on such activity under the democratic tariff law that United States consuls are making reports on it to the United States government. Albert W. Pontius, American consul at Nanking, reports officially that a big egg factory at Nanking is about to be completed so as to begin operations this year. He says that Chinese eggs are either sold in open market or collected by interior agents and delivered to the factory or to the exporter. The important egg producing district of China, he reports, comprises the Yellow River and the Yangtze River provinces and that the season of greatest production is from February to May. He says there is a local desiccated egg factory at Nanking which purchases eggs much below the market price. He says this factory paid from 8 to 10 cents a dozen last October. For local shipping, Mr. Pontius reports that eggs are packed in bamboo crates with saw-dust or straw. He says they are canned at Nanking and Hankow by a foreign corporation and shipped to Europe. He says he is informed that all grades of eggs and all kinds of domesticated fowls are used for this purpose. Refrigeration service, he says, can be obtained from China to the United States. The Hankow factory mentioned above keeps in operation through the year by handling game, poultry, feathers, beans and skins. The American consul reports that workmen in these egg factories receive about 10 cents a day, thus making it clear how the Chinese are able to ship eggs to America and compete with American farmers. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Following real estate transfers have been recorded during the past week: Max Nebelung to Josephine Nebelung, lots 17 and 18, block E, Lorelei tract, Anaheim; $10. J. W. Duckworth et ux to L. Goble et ux, lots 2 and 4 of Fair Home tract, a subdivision of lots 6 and 7, block 1, Eygabroad's subdivision; $10. Mildred C. Browning to Adele S. Browning, undivided half of north 28 feet of lot 11, block H of Vineyard lot D-3; undivided half of south 15 feet of THURSDAY, JUNE 4 The First National Bank OF ANAHEIM United States Depository for the Postal Savings System Capital, $50,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $80,000 Resources over $800,000.00 Officers JOHN HARTUNG, Pres. FRANK SHANLEY FRANK SHANLEY, V. P. A. S. BRADFORD A. S. BRADFORD, V. P. EDGAR J. 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