anaheim-gazette 1914-12-17

DAMAGING LOADS ON ROADS TO BE REGULATED DEPARTMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY ROADS TO BE ESTABLISHED JAN. 1 ASPHALT SURFACING PREFERABLE TO ROCK AND OIL, AS LATTER EASILY WEARS One hundred and thirty people enjoyed a sumptuous banquet at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce held at Placentia on Wednesday evening last. The women of the Placentia Round Table served the dinner at their club house and it was pronounced by all to have been one of the best ever discussed. The club house was tastefully decorated and pretty girls served the tempting viands. The next meeting of the Associated chambers will be held at Yorba Linda the last Friday of January, next. J. A. Armitage of Sunset Beach suggested that Santa Ana ought to annex a shoestring strip to the upper part of Newport Bay. He said that is one solution of freight rate troubles. T. L. McFadden of Placentia suggested that if California had the Washington Port Commission law, Orange county could be organized under the law, and a commission named to have charge of the county's port, Newport harbor. J. C. Metzgar, secretary of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, stated that the idea of a shoestring strip tenance would be $7300 a year for gas and $2000 a year for repairs. The matter was set for next meeting as a special order of business. Mr. Renfrow of San Bernardino, representing the National Orange Show to be held February 17 to 24 explained at length the plans for the coming show, and urged every section in this county to exhibit. He said that Placentia and Newport Harbor, who exhibited last year, derived great benefit through their exhibits. A. S. Bradford of Placentia said that he believed the show was an excellent thing, and the matter of exhibits should be attended to. The show was given the meeting's hearty endorsement. J. H. Wallace reported that the Federation of Women's clubs had entered protest against a junk pile on the north edge of Anaheim, exposed to the view of tourists. He said the women proposed that a high fence be erected along the place, and moon vines be planted to cover it. A. S. Bradford, president of the Board of Forestry, said the board has not yet received permission to put anything on the state highway. Co-operation with the Women's Federation was urged in a resolution that carried unanimously. Freight rates in a long outline of what has been done in recent fights against the railroads was a subject discussed by J. A. Smart, manager of the Santa Ana Wholesale Grocery Company. Smart explained that one schedule, known as Schedule C, most important to this coast, had been held up as the railroads are trying to get the Interstate Commerce Commission to make exceptions. The railroads propose to make a shipside rate, whereby freight from the east can go to a port for less than to intermediate points. That would give the ports an advantage. The State Railroad Commission has been asked to COACHELLA DAIRY PRICE In a report issued government of agriculture to date indicates that at present bearing in Southern date trees, all located ella valley. The average yield of 75 pounds, the first few years an average of 75 c. According to J. of the pioneer date Coachella valley, area available forPending legislative Growers' association made into laws of the legislature greatly aid the date industry. Wayne Manning, ed with selling liquor not guilty and his January 5. He gave Arthur T. Turk, clerk is to be tried, gave $100 cash bank the gambling charge charged with keepin house. Contractor Chris tearing down the door of Irvine preparatory new concrete bridge part of the Laguna ing of concrete is on this road, the outbridge at this is extremely favor that the concrete wi by January 1. The has had no effect on as temporary byway tailed. Whether the commission has taken guard to delaying paved roads south not be learned. The work was madefaced T. L. McFadden of Placentia suggested that if California had the Washington Port Commission law, Orange county could be organized under the law, and a commission named to have charge of the county's port, Newport harbor. J. C. Metzgar, secretary of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, stated that the idea of a shoestring strip from Santa Ana to the bay was given a great deal of attention two years ago, even to the extent of running an excursion to the bay, but that conditions arose at that time that made it necessary to abandon the project for the time only. Charles Eygabroad of this city said that he had talked with State Highway Commissioner Darlington in regard to the necessity of protecting paved roads from heavy, damaging traffic. Mr. Darlington said that it is proposed to have the next legislature pass a law regulating traffic, and Mr. Eygabroad moved that a committee be appointed to assist in getting such a law. This motion carried. Supervisor Talbert explained that Orange county recently passed a law limiting the amount that can be hauled on the paved roads to eleven tons, the amount under that that can be carried depending on widths of tires. J. A. Smart wanted to know what had been done about establishing a department for the maintenance of the county's paved roads. Supervisor Talbert said the supervisors had ordered a repair onfit, and proposed to put a crew out at work the first of the year. He advocated using most of the money remaining from the highway bonds in graveling county roads, as a greater mileage would be benefited than if the money were used for paving. W. T. Brown of Fullerton said that he had reported to Commissioner Darlington the number of vehicles passing on the state road above Fullerton and had argued in favor of putting on an inch and a half of asphalt surface in preference to rock and oil. He said Darlington said the rock and oil would be put on as an experiment, and if it did not wear later the heavier surface would be used. A. A. Mills of this city advocated a new law to put a special tax on any automobile bus or truck operated for individual profit. Mills said rock and oil surfacing in this county has provoked a shoestring strip from Santa Ana to the bay was given a great deal of attention two years ago, even to the extent of running an excursion to the bay, but that conditions arose at that time that made it necessary to abandon the project for the time only. Smart estimated that Orange county uses $2,500,000 worth of groceries annually, and that a change in freight rates to what they ought to be will save $50,000. L. H. Wallace of Newport Beach said that the real situation is to get Newport harbor so that shipside rates can be obtained. This suggestion was taken up with several sincere talks for the harbor. ONE WEEK THE TIME IS SHORT COME IN TODAY NO OTHER GIFT "At the Sign of the Big Clock" MONEY NEEDED FOR GOVERNMENT $1,090,775,130 is Asked to Run U.S. Government Year The annual estimates of appropriations calling for another billion-dollar session of congress were sent to the Santa Ana Wholesale Grocery Company. Smart explained that one schedule, known as Schedule C, most important to this coast, had been held up as the railroads are trying to get the Interstate Commerce Commission to make exceptions. The railroads propose to make a shipside rate, whereby freight from the east can go to a port for less than to intermediate points. That would give the ports an advantage. The State Railroad Commission has been asked to take up local freight rates. Mr. Smart and A. A. Mills were appointed to represent the Associated Chambers at the hearing. Smart estimated that Orange county uses $2,500,000 worth of groceries annually, and that a change in freight rates to what they ought to be will save $50,000. L. H. Wallace of Newport Beach said that the real situation is to get Newport harbor so that shipside rates can be obtained. This suggestion was taken up with several sincere talks for the harbor. The requisition for submarines" makes the naval committee more than the custum marines; naval expedition from the sea that submarines are portant as battleship ING on the state road above Fullerton and had argued in favor of putting on an inch and a half of asphalt surface in preference to rock and oil. He said Darlington said the rock and oil would be put on as an experiment, and if it did not wear later the heavier surface would be used. A. A. Mills of this city advocated a new law to put a special tax on any automobile bus or truck operated for individual profit. Mills said rock and oil surfacing in this county has proved an absolute failure. Gustave Stern of Fullerton, president of the association, declared that it is his belief that another bond issue will be asked in this state for good roads. He said that the best road men in the country had told him that the surfacing used here will not wear. The supervisors were given votes of thanks for appropriating $5500 for building the Carbon canyon road and for their work on the coast boulevard. T. B. Talbert reported that the oil cloth factory at Huntington Beach is turning out good goods and has sold $5000 worth since October 28. He invited all present to inspect the plant. Henry Adams of Anaheim suggested that some concerted effort should be made to get people of this county to buy homemade goods. He proposed that a list of such products be made and passed out for use. Secretary Metzgar said that he would prepare the list, and asked each locality to send to him a list of things made in that locality. Mr. Stern said housewives throughout the county should ask for Orange county articles, and thus make the retailer buy them. J. A. Armitage of Sunset Beach and W. T. Brown of Fullerton reported that in their opinion it would cost $200,000 to lay mains and put up lighting posts every 500 feet on the paved roads of the county for the use of natural gas for lighting streets. Main- MONEY NEEDED FOR GOVERNMENT $1,090,775,130 is Asked to Run U. & Government Year The annual estimates of appropriations calling for another billion-dollar session of congress were sent to the house by Secretary McAdoo. That the administration has determined upon a policy of economy following the record breaking appropriations of last session is evidenced by the fact that few salary increases are recommended and the estimates are approximately $25,000,000 less than the estimates submitted a year ago. Treasury department's estimate of the operation of the entire government of the next fiscal year call for appropriations of $1,090,775,130, which is inclusive of the $297,000,000 for the postal service. Postal service appropriations are approximately repaid from the postal revenues. The total estimates last year, including supplemental requests which followed the original communication of the secretary of the treasury amounted to $1,119,322.62 The appropriations made last season reached the enormous total of $1,116,000,000. Although the treasury department appears to have sliced the requests of the various branches of the government service, congress is expected to make still further deductions and an enormous effort will be made to hold the current appropriations within $1,050,000,000. Because of the agitation regarding the alleged unpreparedness of the nation for war, chief iterat in the estimates attaches to the program for the naval and military establishments. The building program of the navy is as follows: Two battleships, six torpedo boat destroyers, one oiler, one gunboat and eight or more submarines, one of the latter to be of a soaring type, the others to be of coast defense type. To begin construction on these vessels the sum of $19,244,008 is asked COACHELLA DATES BRING TOP PRICES In a report issued recently by the government of agriculture recently relative to date industry in Coachella shows that at present there are in bearing in Southern California, 1500 date trees, all located in the Coachella valley. The report states that the average yield of each tree exceeds 75 pounds, the fruit selling during the last few years at private sale at an average of 75 cents per pound. According to J. H. Northrop, one of the pioneer date growers in the Coachella valley, there are 50,000 acres available for the raising of dates. Pending legislation that the Date Growers' association will try to have made into laws at the next session of the legislature is also expected to greatly aid the development of the date industry. Wayne Manning, of Brea is charged with selling liquor. He also pleaded not guilty and his case was set for January 5. He gave $100 cash bail. Arthur T. Turk, charged with gambling is to be tried on January 4. He gave $100 cash bail. In addition to the gambling charge, Kensler is also charged with keeping a disorderly house. Contractor Chris O'Neill has begun tearing down the old bridge south of Irvine preparatory to building the new concrete bridge which is to be part of the Laguna road. The pouring of concrete is progressing rapidly on this road, the outfit being very near the bridge at this time. The outlook is extremely favorable at this time that the concrete will have been laid by January 1. The work being done has had no effect of diverting traffic as temporary byways are being maintained. Whether the state highway commission has taken any steps in regard to delaying the construction of paved roads south of San Juan cannot be learned. The request to delay the work was made because it was found that it would not be possible. MEANING OF AN INCH OF RAIN On every daily weather bulletin or chart the amount of rainfall at various places during the preceding 24 hours is printed in inches and hundredths of inches. In a general way the public understands that a rainfall of 2 inches in one day is heavy and that one of a tenth of an inch is light, but no attempt is made to associate the linear measurement of the water with its equivalents in weight or bulk. This is necessary for a proper understanding of the actual quantitative value of the rain, and the few figures following may prove of assistance in making calculations. An acre of ground contains 43,560 square feet. Consequently a rainfall of 1 inch over 1 acre of ground would mean a total of 43,560x144 or 6,272,640 cubic inches of water. This is equivalent to 3,630 cubic feet. As a cubic foot of pure water weighs about 62.4 pounds, the exact amount varying slightly with the density, it follows that the weight of a uniform coating of one inch of rain over 1 acre of surface would be 3,630 x 62.4 equals 226,512 pounds, or 113 1-4 short tons. The weight of 1 United States gallon of pure water is 8,345 pounds. Consequently a rainfall of 1 inch over 1 acre of ground would mean 226,512 divided by 8,345 equals 27,143 gallons of water on the acre. This is equivalent to 6.03 barrels of 45 gallons each, and would be sufficient to fill a tank or pool about 20 feet square and 9 feet in depth. Should a farmer desire to build a clistern to be supplied by rainwater from a roof he can if he knows the annual rainfall of his locality, so construct his clistern as to make the best possible use of the rainfall. For instance, a rainfall of 1 inch on a roof of 3,000 square feet capacity would mean a total volume of 433,000 cubic inches. part of the Laguna road. The pouring of concrete is progressing rapidly on this road, the outfit being very near the bridge at this time. The outlook is extremely favorable at this time that the concrete will have been laid by January 1. The work being done has had no effect of diverting traffic as temporary byways are being maintained. Whether the state highway commission has taken any steps in regard to delaying the construction of paved roads south of San Juan cannot be learned. The request to delay the work was made because it was feared that travel between Los Angeles and San Diego during exposition year would suffer through the roads being made impassable. The road through Westminster to Bay City and Long Beach is open, though the pavement has not been completed. The work will be completed in about a week, is stated by the highway commission. J. H. Clabaugh attended a meeting of Santa Fe railway employees at San Diego last week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Clabaugh and his two little children. He reports a large attendance of railway officials and an interesting session. Miss Paula Chemnitzer entertained a number of young ladies at her home on Friday evening in honor of Miss Ella Heltshussen's birthday. Supper was served and all present declared the charming hostess a royal enter tainer. QUIET TITLE CASES Action to quiet title to ten acres in the Kraemer tract, Placentia, has been brought by Thomas G. Drips against A. Moore and others. Carter, Kirby & Henderson are attorneys for the plaintiff. Samuel R. Brearley and Charles G. Green are plaintiffs in a quiet title action against Mary T. Mattis. Two lots in this city are concerned. F. C. Spencer is attorney for the plaintiff. WEEK TILL CHRIST NE IS SHORT Don't be so unwise as to wait any longer. Last minute shoppers are invited. The articles they want are GONE. TODAY Select that Gift. We will put it aside if you like. But don't delay any longer. All kind of Jewelry Novelties from . . . OTHER GIFT WILL LAST AS LONG AS A PIECE OF GOOD JEWELRY Big Clock" THEODORE ROBERTS "What Roberts ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA and an additional $7,000,000 is recommended for armor and armaments for vessels heretofore authorized, and approximately $15,000,000 on account of hulls and outfits of vessels heretofore authorized. The requisition for "eight or more submarines" makes it probable that the naval committee will authorize more than the customary eight submarines, naval experts having been convinced from the European war that submarines are equally as important as battleships. COTTONSEED OIL ALMOST AS GOOD AS OLIVE OIL The European war, according to the specialists in the department of agriculture, affords the American housewife an excellent opportunity to become better acquainted with a very useful native product which has suffered much from a popular prejudice. By using cottonseed oil instead of olive oil Americans cannot only save them equivalent to 6.03 barrels of 45 gallons each, and would be sufficient to fill a tank or pool about 20 feet square and 9 feet in depth. Should a farmer desire to build a clistern to be supplied by rainwater from a roof he can if he knows the annual rainfall of his locality, so construct his clistern as to make the best possible use of the rainfall. For instance, a rainfall of 1 inch on a roof of 3,000 square feet capacity would mean a total volume of 432,000 cubic inches, or 250 cubic feet, available for the clistern (loss from splashing, etc., not considered.) This is equal to 1,870 United States gallons or about 41.5 barrels of 45 gallons each, enough to fill a clistern 8 feet in diameter to a depth of 4.97 feet. USES OF TUNGSTEN Tungsten is used principally as an alloy of high-speed steel—that is, steel used in making tools used in metal-turning latches running at high speed—to which it imparts the property of holding temper at higher temperatures than carbon steels will, according to the United States Geological Survey. The now well known ductile tungsten is used for incandescent lamps, which are fast displacing carbon lamps. Recently greatly improved lamps, in and an additional $7,000,000 is recommended for armor and armaments for vessels heretofore authorized, and approximately $15,000,000 on account of hulls and outfits of vessels heretofore authorized. The requisition for "eight or more submarines" makes it probable that the naval committee will authorize more than the customary eight submarines; naval experts having convinced from the European war that submarines are equally as important as battleships. The total asked for the naval establishment is $145,396,819.88, which is only slightly in excess of the amount carried in the last naval appropriation bill. The estimates for the army call for an appropriation of $104,124,511.99, which is approximately $3,000,000 more than the last army bill. Fred Marsh Cash Grocer 329 Phone Us 2184 Eastern Boned Hams, per lb. 16c Eastern Picnic Hams, per lb. 14c Fancy Apples, per box 90c Fred Marsh Prompt Delivery COTTONSEED OIL ALMOST AS GOOD AS OLIVE OIL The European war, according to the specialists in the department of agriculture, affords the American housewife an excellent opportunity to become better acquainted with a very useful native product which has suffered much from a popular prejudice. By using cottonseed oil instead of olive oil, Americans cannot only save themselves money, but can benefit southern cotton growers who have suffered from the war. In the year ending June 30, 1913, nearly $40,000,000 forth of cottonseed products were shipped to Europe. The department repudiates the popular belief that cottonseed oil is used chiefly to imitate or counterfeit olive oil. As a matter of fact, says the department, "It is fully as nutritive as olive oil, and, on account of its bland flavor, is actually preferred by many. It lacks, of course, the distinctive olive flavor which many persons, especially the Italians, find desirable. Those who find their food less highly seasoned will find cottonseed oil pleasant in French dressing or salads in mayonnaise dressing, where mustard or other condiments are used, the cottonseed oil gives the dressing a rich, creamy taste. The great advantage with cottonseed oil, however, is, of course, its cheapness." CARRANZA ANGERED BY U. S. NACO DEMAND "If the United States employs force to stop the firing by Mexicans across the inter national boundary at Naco it will be considered an unfriendly act, notwithstanding the friendly motives cloaking the act." In this manner General Carranza made answer to the formal notice served by the United States on both Provisional President Gutierrez and General Carranza that unless firing ceased, force would be employed to protect American territory. USES OF TUNGSTEN Tungsten is used principally as an alloy of high-speed steel—that is, steel used in making tools used in metal-turning lathes running at high speed—to which it imparts the property of holding temper at higher temperatures than carbon steels will, according to the United States Geological Survey. The now well known ductile tungsten is used for incandescent lamps, which app fast displacing carbon lamps. Recently greatly improved lamps, in which the wire is wound in helices and in which the globes are filled with nitrogen, have produced a close approach to white light. These lamps are furnished in candle powers up to 2,000. Ductile tungsten is practically insoluble in all the common acids; its melting point is higher than that of any other metal; its tensile strength exceeds that of iron and nickel; it is paramagnetic; it can be drawn to smaller sizes than any other metal (0.0002 inch diameter), and its specific gravity is 70 per cent higher than that of lead. GOES EAST TO BOOST WALNUTS Carlyle Thorpe, manager of the California Walnut Growers' association; left last week for an extended business trip, largely concerning walnuts through the east and middle west. Mr. Thorpe will visit the jobbers, who are buyers of California walnuts, and arrange for the sale of a part of next year's crop. The Santa Ana Valley Walnut Growers' association, and associations at Garden Grove, Orange, Riverside and this city are members of the California association. One of the special reasons for the tour is that Mr. Thorpe may superintend the opening of a widespread advertising campaign which the walnut growers will initiate to increase the consumption of the California product. A great quantity of attractive literature dealing with the walnut as an article of food is to be distributed. It is expected that through successive years of effective advertising, the market may be so widened as to justify the planting of double the present walnut acreage in Southern California. HOME MADE CANDIES LEAN, and made FRESH in our own Center street Kitchens. When you take our candies home you know that you are taking nothing there that will injure the stomachs of your family. Special Christmas Lines In made up for the trade. These candies are of the very best. None the run of cheap, adulterated stuff offered in rush seasons by outside makers who ship goods in. A few prices will convince you that our goods are reasonable. Chocolates, 40c per lb. – Boxes, 25c and up Bulk Christmas Candies, 12c and up ING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS Hle's Mission Confectionery Phones: Home 1703; Main 23 R CENTER STREET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Chle's Mission Confectionery Phones: Home 1703; Main 23 R CENTER STREET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA LE CASES tale to ten acres in Placentia, has been G. Drips against Carter, Kirby & neys for the plainey and Charles G. in a quiet title T. Mattis. Two concerned. F. C. for the plaintiff. CHINO MANN 77 WEDS BRIDE 74 Friday afternoon when Harvey Fletcher Palmer, aged 77, of Chino, walked into the clerk's office at Santa Ana, to obtain a marriage license to marry Evelyn Knight, aged 74, a resident of Garden Grove, he forgot his Christian name and was forced to ask his fiancee. He said he had been called "Uncle Bill" for so many years that he forgot his real name. The old folks were married at the bride's home in Garden Grove. RISTMAS minute shoppers are invariably disappointed. 50c to $500.00 GOOD JEWELRY "What Roberts Says It Is, It Is" UNGSTEN principally as an steel—that is, steel is used in metal-ing at high speed—the property of higher temperatures will, according to geological Survey. a ductile tungsten cement lamps, which carbon lamps. Received lamps. Supt. Ralph McFadden of the Water company reports a large volume of water in the river, owing to the bountiful supply of snow in the mountains and from the further fact that irrigation is not now resorted to by the up-valley ranchers. Misses Ellse and Mabel Ziegler visited in Los Angeles on Saturday the guests of Mrs. Ralph Thomas. Edmiston's Grocery We are prepared to supply your every need in Christmas Groceries Come in and see us or phone your orders Edmiston's Grocery Spray for Scale Work done promptly and in a satisfactory manner. Phone orders to J. F. WHITE Placentia 38-J Supt. Ralph McFadden of the Water company reports a large volume of water in the river, owing to the bountiful supply of snow in the mountains and from the further fact that irrigation is not now resorted to by the up-valley ranchers. Misses Ellise and Mabel Ziegler visited in Los Angeles on Saturday the guests of Mrs. Ralph Thomas. We Are Going to Move ANAHEIM DRY GOODS STORE Opera House Block A. E. HILES, Prop. BLANKET SALE We guarantee the following prices to be lower than any ever made in Anaheim: $1.50 Cotton Blankets, white, grey or tan, removal price $1.00 $2.00 Blankets, white, grey or tan, removal price $1.25 $2.50 Fancy Plaids, blue, tan and grey, removal price $1.75 $4.00 Wool Plaids, blue, tan and grey, removal price ... $3.00 $3.00 Fancy Plaids, extra large, size, removal price ... $2.50 More rain is coming. Any umbrella in the store, men's or women's ... $1.25 Home made comforts, made by an Anaheim woman, a foot larger than factory made comforts filled with pure white cotton best of covering, very special price ... $2.50