anaheim-gazette 1914-08-13

WANT PRE-ELECTION DECLARATION W. C. T. U. Demands That Candidates Answer Wet or Dry Question The Orange County W. C. T. U. is making an effort to compel each candidate for office to declare himself on the wet and dry proposition, but it is probably not meeting with much success. The following letter has been mailed to all the candidates: Santa Ana, Aug. 8, 1914. Dear Sir: The great issue before the people of the state of California this year is prohibition. Men and women of all political parties, as well as those not affiliating with any political organization, are uniting in the campaign to make California "dry." As you are a candidate for public office at the coming election, the Orange County W. C. T. U., composed of 600 members, requests from you an answer to the following question: "Are you for or against the prohibition amendment to the state constitution?" Should you refuse to answer this request, we would understand that you are opposed to it. Trusting that we may have an early response to this inquiry, we are Yours for California "dry." ORANGE COUNTY W. C. T. U. Mrs. F. J. Rogers, 1010 Ross street, President. Mrs. Lea Warren, 814 Parton street, Secretary. TRYING NEW METHOD TO CONTROL GUSHER A novel method for the control of a monster well is being adopted by the American Oilfields Company on the No. 2 well of the Midlands lease where a production of better than 5,000 barrels to the sea-coast; or, if the districts are near the coast, then there should be such depots at Wellington; and Australia has them both in the farming districts and at the sea-ports. London offers an especially valuable market for fruit, vegetables and flowers; for prices are good and often quite high. Pacific slope peaches, a year or so ago, sold in London, at wholesale, at 61 cents per dozen peaches; and that was considered cheap, for English peaches were then selling at $1.50 and $2 per dozen peaches. In Victoria (Australia) pears sell at from 6 pence to 1 shilling per bushel; but those same peaches fetch, in London, from 13 shillings to 19 shillings per bushel. South Africa ships eggs, fresh fruit, butter and meat to London and other European ports and makes fine profits; all of these shipments being possible solely because of proper refrigeration provision both on land and sea. Yes, we use the word "chilled" in England, because fruits and green stuffs in general are not carried in ships' holds at a temperature of freezing, as so many think, for the proper heat is from 50 to 55 degrees. CONFIDENCE GAME Alphonsus L. Morris, charged with getting property under false pretenses, will have a number of important personages here on August 17, if he has his way about it. He has asked Justice Cox to subpoena Lieutenant Governor A. J. Wallace, Sheriff Hammel of Los Angeles, Superior Judge Paul Schenck of Los Angeles, the warden of San Quentin and others to be present on August 17 to testify as to Morris' good character, or possibly in relation to some of the matters involved in the transaction that got Morris into jail. W. O. Codling swore to the complaint against Morris. He said that Morris came to him and represented that he ALL VEHICLES NOW ON Motorcycle Copies of County County Motor and Davenport started the enforcing buggies and black mobiles with a red light at the after dark. Four drivers rested and one in. G. Moosley and Frank Monk taken for not properly equipped Ynes is the name Under the cover fine is $5, and the upon Moosley, we vehicle driver Cox this month "I have no fine at less than "The minimum amendment passed supervisors the $5. The law is showing in front in the rear. The motorcycle will make a builight night to enforce of buggies and use them after side of incorporation fit their vehicles will take chance of $5 each. The motorcycle in complaints lists charged without proper chines. The new Inglego of Eng TRYING NEW METHOD TO CONTROL GUSHER A novel method for the control of a monster well is being adopted by the American Oilfields Company on the No. 2 well of the Midlands lease where a production of better than 5,000 barrels daily with a heavy pressure of gas makes work dangerous as well as putting thousands of dollars worth of property in jeopardy in case of fire. The method employed is to put a cellar in the derrick 16 feet deep and 8x12 feet in width and length. This entire cellar will be filled with cement to make a solid block around the casing which is emitting the flow. The cellar will be surrounded by an octagonal wall about two feet high. The oil is at present being carried from the 6-inch casing at the top of the well by a 2-inch tubing line 600 feet long to a sump hole that distance away from the rig. The long line is used to keep all danger away from the well so that in case of fire the flow could be diverted elsewhere or stopped entirely. It is estimated that it will take 2,500 bags of cement to make the concrete to fill the cellar and this amount has been ordered and is now being hauled to the lease. The big well is located in a hollow where gas settles and remains and it is difficult to work in the rig at times on account of the gas laden atmosphere. It is figured that under the new system that the air will be kept free around the well as the greater part of the gas will be carried away to the sump where the oil is discharged. CONFESSED HIS QUILT Sisto Ogas was before Judge Cox at Santa Ana Monday afternoon. Sisto is accused of having stolen a horse and harness from Mrs. Sarah Sayre, and a wagon from a Mr. Thomas, a neighbor of the Sayre's. The parties all live near Fullerton. The horse, etc., were stolen on the night of July 29. Sisto told arresting officer Sepulveda a pitiful story. It appears that the man was out of work. He had left home the morning of the 28th, had hunted for work all that day and the next, and late at night he was tempted. He took the horse and harness, and found the wagon convenient to his hand by the roadside. He attempted to sell the rig his way about it. He has asked Justice Cox to subpoena Lieutenant Governor A. J. Wallace, Sheriff Hammel of Los Angeles, Superior Judge Paul Schenck of Los Angeles, the warden of San Quentin and others to be present on August 17 to testify as to Morris' good character, or possibly in relation to some of the matters involved in the transaction that got Morris into jail. W. O. Codling swore to the complaint against Morris. He said that Morris came to him and represented that he was an attorney, that he could aid W. A. Crippen, who is confined in San Quentin, to get a pardon. On these representations, Codling turned over to Morris a watch, worth $30, that belonged to Crippen. Codling swears that Morris is not an attorney and that other things told to him are untrue. Morris' trial has been set for August 17. His ball was fixed at $500. CALIFORNIA'S RAISINS California is the most important factor in viticulture in the United States, as is shown by the annual report of the California development board. It has over 90,000,000 vines, more than all the other states. It represents an investment of $150,000,000, which returns an annual income to the grower of over $20,000,000. Over 100,000 people are dependent upon California's viticultural industry. This includes 15,000 heads of families that own vineyards, 700 wine makers, and the laborers who do the picking and hauling, besides those employed in the wineries and those engaged in cultivating and handling our raisin and table grapes. According to an earlier report of the state board of equalization, about one-tenth of the bearing acreage is devoted to table grapes, about two-fifths to raisin grapes and about one-half to wine grapes. The shipments of table grapes out of the state by rail for 1913 amounted to 6,363 carloads. Of the 58 counties in California, less than a dozen produce raisins in commercial quantities. Fresno county produces 94,000,000 pounds, or about 60 per cent of the California raisin crop, and nearly twice the quantity produced by Spain, which produces from 15,000 to 30,000 tons and holds the lead for centuries. It was in 1912 that the California raisin crop first equaled that of Spain, and it has been increasing the difference ever since. Tulare county produces 25,000,000 pounds, and Kings night to enforce its buggies without proper chines. The new Ingersole of En Placentia; John George Cook and had only one machine, and had no number chine, though he was given his fine of $5. The ordinance baby carriage must carry light section may cover rear lights, and be construed to will do, provide be seen 300 feet side 300 feet in. Two sections: Section VIII: unlawful for any or propel any or permit any or along any public place during the peril sunset of any hour before sunday, unless there vehicle a lamp visible, under rditions, at least direction in proceeding, and light visible under conditions, at least in the reverse be carried on l. Section XIV: used herein share every wagon, h牛 nibus, cart, pu auto automobile or cept baby carrier or by what game may be pelled, which lea adapted to please portion of par chandise or fre e and every drive whether driver standing still, or animal Sisto told arresting officer Sepulveda a pitiful story. It appears that the man was out of work. He had left home the morning of the 28th, had hunted for work all that day and the next, and late at night he was tempted. He took the horse and harness, and found the wagon convenient to his hand by the roadside. He attempted to sell the rig for $25, and had succeeded in getting $5 down on the trade, with a promise from the horse market that he would give him the balance, as soon as he found the man's story to be true. He was bound over to the higher court in bail of $1,000. ENLARGING THE MARKET FOR CALIFORNIA FRUIT Herbert Polhill-Turner, of Tunbridge Wells, England, has been looking over the fruit industry of this coast, being interested as a fruit importer of London. Speaking to a correspondent of this publication, at the Van Nuys hotel, Los Angeles, he said: "You, in California, have great money-making possibilities in the business of raising and selling fruit, vegetables and flowers; but your opportunities have been limited because your people appear to have done almost nothing in providing refrigerator facilities for over-season trade. I asked, at San Pedro, whether any refrigeration ships come into that port, and no one knew of any. Yet there are more than 200 steamers on the high seas equipped for refrigerator business. The markets for fruits, vegetables and flowers will be materially increased when the Panama Canal is opened; but the Far East would be available to you now if you had proper refrigeration equipment. That includes provision for storing perishables in the farming districts while awaiting shipment." Of the 9 counties in California, less than a dozen produce raisins in commercial quantities. Fresno county produces 94,000,000 pounds, or about 60 per cent of the California raisin crop, and nearly twice the quantity produced by Spain, which produces from 15,000 to 30,000 tons and has held the lead for centuries. It was in 1912 that the California raisin crop first equaled that of Spain, and it has been increasing the difference ever since. Tulare county produces 25,000,000 pounds, and Kings county nearly as much. If you were to build a fence around a house occupied by a leper at the county farm would you think that the job was worth $1 per hour? Clinton Imes was employed by the county to erect an enclosure about the cottage where the Japanese leper is isolated at the farm. Imes put in fifty-two hours on the work and when he had finished he presented his bill to the board of supervisors, basing his charge at the rate of one dollar an hour. Evidently the board took the stand that Imes' charge was excessive. Imes was allowed sixty cents per hour. The worst happened when it became known this week that the complexions of American women are threatened by the European war. French face powders have taken a fearful advance in price because importations are held up and it is possible that the entire supply may be cut off. Perfumes are also affected and all other French importations common to madame's boudoir will feel the effects of the war. Druggists have tried in vain to secure quotations from importers but only a few of the new prices could be learned. It is certain, however, that perfumes and powders have advanced 25 per cent and prices may go higher. It is feared that the entire supply now in America will be exhausted and that no more can be obtained. A startling and purchasing wage earners trial and busi- ing the enact- Free Trade tariff result of caref- ic Protective decrease in p- through the b- ters of indust- suret possibly blight that f- upon the ear- pacity of Amer- This shrink- as reported by $866,908.01 in 1914, as compa- in June, 1913, tecive tariff w- same rate of d- the whole year- porting, it w- wages paid am- If applied to al- try for a fu- ful mount u- lions of dollars is felt in every- a free trade number and co- envelopes th- tion-wide. ALL VEHICLES MUST NOW CARRY LIGHTS Motorcycle Cops Began Enforcement of County Law Saturday County Motorcycle Officers Ballard and Davenport on Saturday night started the enforcement of the new county traffic ordinance requiring that buggies and bicycles as well as automobiles carry white lights in front and a red light at the rear when traveling after dark. Four drivers of buggies were arrested and one bicyclist was gathered in. G. Moosley, John Doo, Y. Shigo, and Frank Monrial are the four men taken for not having their buggies properly equipped with lights, and P. Ynes is the name of the bicyclist. Under the county law the minimum fine is $5, and that is the amount taxed upon Moosley, who was the first of the vehicle drivers to appear before Justice Cox this morning. "I have no discretion in fixing the fine at less than $5," said the justice. "The minimum was $15, but by an amendment passed by the board of supervisors the minimum was fixed at $5. The law requires a white light showing in front and a red light showing in the rear." The motorcycle officers say that they will make a business of getting out at night to enforce the law. So owners of buggies and bicycles who expect to use them after dark upon roads outside of incorporated cities had better fit their vehicles with lights, else they will take chances of arrest and fines of $5 each. The motorcycle officers also brought in complaints against five automobileists charged with traveling at night without proper lights upon their machines. The men charged are E. C. Ingressole of Enclititas; C. E. Fuller of J. M. HOLVERSON STRUCK BY AUTO Former Anahelmer Supposed to Have Been Fatally Injured J. M. Holverson, a former resident of this section, but now residing at Long Beach, was probably fatally injured Monday when an unidentified automobile struck him and threw him twenty feet. The driver of the machine made some remark about "getting out of the street" as he sped away. The police are trying to find the reckless chauffeur. Holverson was returning to his home from the business section about 5:15 o'clock. As he crossed Fourth street at Locust avenue the machine was proceeding east on Fourth at a great rate of speed. According to one who witnessed the accident, Holverson did not seem to notice the approach of the car until it was upon him. He jumped back, but the auto ran into him, the wheels passing over his body and speeding on. It was found that Holverson suffered a concussion, a deep scalp wound and numerous bruises. Mr. Holverson is 68 years of age and has retired from active business. ANXIOUS FOR HIS RETURN I. M. Von Schrillz and Sheriff Rudock are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the fight being made against extradition in Cleveland, Ohio, by J. Lawrence Paul, who left Santa Ana about six months ago with an automobile sold to him by Van Schrillz. Paul neglected to pay for the machine. Several days ago Von Schrillz learned in some way that Paul was in Cleveland. He notified Sheriff Rudock, who wired the chief of police to arrest Paul. Officer Veatal is in the Ohio city now awaiting the outcome of the hearing. Paul was released on $2,000 ball. Rud- for Perfect with New RED LINE Best for Differ EVERY THING UNION Wm. Bram HOME 444 includes Prof. J. R. Parker, principal; Misses Marion Peek, Margaret Durfee; Edith Sheldon, Clara Owenson, Hazel Hillen, Estella Reed, Nellie Garrell, Charlisso Works, Clara Edgington, Inez Wegley, Bess Campbell, Cicely Haan, Cora Edgington, May Bartlit, Mary Gentry, Helen Boughton, Mabel Green. LOW BIDS FOR STATE HIGHWAY Contract For Balance of Road in Orange County Will Be Shortly Let Four of six bids opened by the California highway commission for the construction of the portion of the state highway between Gallivan and Irvine station were found below the engineers' estimate, thereby insuring the award of a contract when the bids go before the advisory board. The highway engineers' estimate for the 9.4 miles was $74,142.03 and bids received were: George Wiegand, Lamanda Park, $64,062.75; B. R. Davisson Construction Co., Monrovia, $62,293.20; A. Surt Construction Co., Los A startling decrease in the income and purchasing power of American wage-carners in this period of industrial and business depression, following the enactment of the Underwood Free Trade tariff law, is shown as the result of careful inquiry by the American Protective Tariff League. The decrease in payroll checks passing through the banks in the chief centers of industry and business is the surest possible proof of the serious blight that free trade has inflicted upon the earning and spending capacity of American labor. This shrinkage in wage payments, as reported by 64 banks, amounted to $866,908.01 in the third week in June, 1914, as compared with the third week in June, 1913, when the Payne protective tariff was in operation. If the same rate of decrease should apply for the whole year from the 64 banks reporting, it would show a decrease of wages paid amounting to $45,079,216.52. If applied to all the banks of the country for a full year, the shrinkage would mount up into hundreds of millions of dollars. It is a shrinkage that is felt in every line of business. When a free trade tariff thus reduces the number and contents of American pay envelopes the calamity becomes nation-wide. The county board of education has granted a number of certificates to persons expecting to teach in this county for the first time this fall. High school certificates were issued to Charles E. Teach and Theo. Kelley. A special certificate to teach music in Santa Ana high school was granted to Harry Garstang, and one to teach music and drawing to Helen Boughton in the Fullerton grammar schools. Grammar grade certificates were issued to Lillian L. Clabaugh of Anaheim; Scottie Ursula Portin of Orange; to teach at Serra; Jesse R. Crandall, Huntington Beach; Mrs. Frances P. Geer, Fullerton; W. E. Fanning, Brea; Eunice K. Hatch, Long Beach; Effa Lockwood, Anaheim R.D. 2; Anna R. Bruce, Los Angeles; Mignon Greenleaf, Santa Ana; Lena A. Kuth, Los Angeles; Mabel M. Palne, Los Angeles. Kindergarten instruction will be included in the Fullerton grammar schools the coming year. This step has been decided upon by the trustees but no instructor for the new department has been chosen. All other teachers have been selected for the term beginning September 14. The list includes: - George Wiegand, Lamanda Park, $64,062.75; - B. R. Davisson Construction Co., Monrovia, $62,293.20; - Arthur S. Bent Construction Co., Los Angeles, $71,268.59; - White & Gaskill, Long Beach, $62,923.55; - Lynn S. Atkinson, Los Angeles, $92,608; - O. and C. Construction Co., Fullerton, $76,700.85; State Highway Commissioner Darlington states that this work will be pushed as will also the balance of the work south of Santa Ana, that along the ocean below San Juan Capistrano being divided into three or possibly four separate contracts to insure a large force on the work and quick completion of the road. Bids will be opened August 31 on the section between Irvine and Santa Ana. Galivan is a sidetrack on the Santa Fe 9.4 miles by road south of Irvine. FIGHT OVER CANYON Information has been received by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce to the effect that Gall Borden has withdrawn his application for a patent to lands in Trabuco Canyon, because of irregularities in the filing out of the forms furnished by the federal land office. Local boosters are going to make a determined fight to prevent Borden from getting a patent on the property, which would give him control of one of the most beautiful canyons in the county. It is alleged that although asking mining patents, Borden's real aim is to establish a resort and hold the canyon against the public. UNION GAS More Miles Per Gallon POWER UNIFORMITY CLEANLINESS NOT A MIXTURE "OTOREZE" for Motor Cars The AUTO OIL with an Unequaled Record--Stands Perfect and Efficient Lubrication With MINIMUM COST ED LINE BRAND GREASES Perfect and Efficient Lubrication With MINIMUM COST RED LINE BRAND GREASES Best for the Transmission and Differential of Every Car EVERY THING IN OILS AND GREASES UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA m. Brandenburg, Local Agent HOME 444 SUNSET 396 Buyers to Share in Profits Lower Prices on Ford Cars Effective from August 1,1914, to August 1, 1915, and guaranteed against any reduction during that time: Touring Car - $490 Runabout - 440 Town Car - 690 F. O. B. Detroit, all cars fully equipped (in the United States of America only) Further, we will be able to obtain the maximum efficency in our factory production, and the minimum cost in our purchasing and sales departments if we can reach an output of 300,000 cars between the above dates. And should we reach this production, we agree to pay as the buyer's share from $40 to $60 per car (on or about August 1,1915) to every retail buyer who purchases a new Ford car between August 1,1914,and August 1,1915. Our specialties are Imperial Valley ranches, Coachella and San Joaquin Valley property, improved alfalfa, fruit and cattle ranches, unimproved land and relinquishments. Orange county properties, such as orange, lemon and walnut groves. Ranches, stock and farming implements, and EXCHANGES WM. J. W. ORR 38 Years in California Real Estate, Insurance 142 W. Center St., Anaheim, Cal. Tel. Sunset 186W. Anaheim Union Water Co. Run No. 8 Starts Aug. 15, '14 Cash Offer For Acreage Property in the City of Anaheim We will pay spot cash, the taxes for 1914-1915 and allow the regular commission to agents for Acreage Property and improvements (if any) in the City of Anaheim at its assessed valuation. Equitable Land Co. H. Bennerscheidt, Secy. Anaheim, California. Justice Cox Monday afternoon held the preliminary examination of Sisto Ogas, a Los Angeles Mexican, charged with stealing a horse from Mrs. Sarah Sayre of this city. Witnesses testified that they found Ogas in possession of the horse in Los Angeles a few hours after the theft occurred in this county. He was held to answer for trial in the superior court.