anaheim-gazette 1915-04-01

Thursday, April 1 The First National Bank Paid up Capital, $50,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits over $65,000 Originally organized as a State Bank in 1893. "THE OLD RELIABLE BANK" Officers and Directors C. E. HOLCOMB, President FRANK SHANLEY, Vice-president A. S. BRADFORD, Vice-president EDGAR J. HARTUNG, Cashler. H. L. USTICK, Asst. Cashler. M. C. GOFF, Asst. Cashler. SAMUEL KRAEMER Our resources, advice and efficient service are at the disposition of our friends and customers at all times, and we assure you that any business entrusted to our care will receive prompt and careful attention. 4 Per Cent Intrest Paid on Time Certificates. BETTER DO YOUR BANKING BUSINESS WITH "THE OLD RELIABLE BANK" San Francisco and San Diego Expositions Open —and what has been anticipated so long is in full swing now. At these Expositions, the achievements of man are depicted through art, music, education, culture, commerce, and industry; and the immensity of the harmonious whole is strinking, alluring and inspiring. Santa Fe is the only line to both Exposition cities, and its services is excellent. voy, Hoyt S. Gale count of the main fiefs history and the dept lines through the lake waters. His new library review based through this and on Great Basin in purp plan of investigation the discovery of piles. Waters that form Valley until they o successfully lower formed for a time lakes in what is n glon of southeastern flood waters passed ley, the principal supply, through Incl and Panamint valley there was an extent the waters are being flowed also into De $70,000 BEING REE PLOYERS BY ANCE N The state comp fund, the insurance state of California, 1914, writing m $547,161, or $144,000 writings of its clos The operating ex (other than claims) 8 per cent of net ing of economy new state insurance fund. Fifteen per cent earned in 1914 is re to policyholders (paid only the minimum return is being m pay roll of employ and about one-half actually been paid tion the fund has Open and what has been anticipated so long is in full swing now. At these Expositions, the achievements of man are depicted through art, music, education, culture, commerce, and industry; and the immensity of the harmonious whole is striking, alluring and inspiring. Santa Fe is the only line to both Exposition cities, and its service is excellent. Ask Santa Fe Ticket offices about the reduced round trip fares to San Francisco and San Diego. THE SAINT— To San Francisco Leaves here at 3:57 p.m. daily Arrives San Francisco 9:40 a.m. It is through fast, elegant, of superior equipment, and faultless service. No extra charge. Many trains to San Diego. Ask for our beautiful and interesting Exposition folders. J. H. CLABAUGH, Agent. Phones Home 1751 Pacific 217 TREE PLANTING ALONG STATE HIGHWAY The Board of Forestry has received a permit from the State Highway Commission for planting trees along the state highway from Sapta Ana to the north county line. The permit grants the Orange county board "the privilege to plant evergreen trees seventy-five feet apart on the state highway, trees to be twenty-three feet from the center line, thirty-seven and a half feet from all corners of intersections, and 150 feet from railroad crossing, all trees to be planted, staked and cared for by the Board of Forestry. County Forester J. M. Grant forwarded the petition of the forestry board a short time ago. He is ready to proceed with planting on the state road, and will do so immediately after a conference with Division Engineer Clark of Los Angeles. The permit directs that the division engineer of the highway commission shall be consulted before work commences. "Iimmediately upon receiving the permit," said Grant, "I wrote to Mr. Clark and urged him to make an appointment at his early a date as possible." vessel afloat, boasting of three decks and 74 guns. In 1848 she was sent around the Horn and for many years was used as a patrol ship on the Pacific coast. Her headquarters were at Mare Island and she was in active service until 1863 when she was officially declared obsolete and assigned to the Mare Island navy yard as a training ship. Last year the navy department decided to sell the famous old vessel, in spite of the protests by patriotic societies in all parts of the country. Capt. Rinder bought the frigate, intending to exhibit her at the Panama Pacific exposition, but the plans fell through. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS At the meeting of the board of Supervisors held on March 27th, a representative of the Chicago Bonding & Surety company requested that the matter of construction of the Anaheim-Olive bridge be continued to April 6, 1915 at 11 a.m. and the matter was continued to that date. The reinforced concrete bridge across Trabuco creek constructed by Bert Noble was accepted. FEDERAL EXPLOITATION If the American as important a part ing and Christmas as it has in the United States about the method great domestic blues experts of the Ument of agriculture board a short time ago. He is ready to proceed with planting on the state road, and will do so immediately after a conference with Division Engineer Clark of Los Angeles. The permit directs that the division engineer of the highway commission shall be consulted before work commences. "Immediately upon receiving the permit," said Grant, "I wrote to Mr. Clark and urged him to make an appointment at us early a date as possible. My planting force is fining planting on West Fifth street just outside the city limits of Santa Ana. We have planted the Garden Grove road from West Anahiem to Blankenbeckler's store, and have just finished putting in three miles of Jerusalem pines on the road between the county hospital and the Garden Grove road. I should like to go next to the state highway. In the petition for the permit, the varieties of trees to be planted were designated. The permit, however, says nothing but evergreens, and included Jerusalem pine, redwoods, Arizona cypress and deodars. OLD FRIGATE TO BE GIVEN TO FLAMES The Independence, oldest American man-o-war affloat, will be burned at San Francisco for the sake of the copper in her hull and other metal fixtures. This decision has been reached by Capt. John H. Rinder of Berkeley, who recently purchased the vessel at auction for $3515. The Independence is the last of the war frigates built for the war of 1812 with England and is one of the most famous ships the American navy ever boasted. Her keel was laid down in 1812. In her day she was to the United States navy what the most modern superdreadnaughts is to the navies of today. She was the greatest fighting BOARD OF SUPERVISORS At the meeting of the board of Supervisors held on March 27th, a representative of the Chicago Bonding & Surety company requested that the matter of construction of the Anaheim-Olive bridge be continued to April 6, 1915 at 11 a.m. and the matter was continued to that date. The reinforced concrete bridge across Trabuco creek constructed by Bert Noble, was accepted. The reinforced concrete bridge across the San Juan Creek constructed by Merccoreau Bridge & Construction company was accepted. The report of the board of trustees relating to the disincorporation of the Yorba Storm Water District, was ordered filed. Bids were received for the improvement of Stanton road, and the contract was awarded to Geo. Wiegand for $7,382.95. POTASH IN INYO COUNTY The salt incrusted valley floor commonly known as Searles Lake, in Inyo county, has lately come into prominence through the widespread interest in the search for an available source of potash in this country and the apparently promising prospects this locality affords of a considerable commercial production in the near future. The estimate made three years ago that this deposit contains 4,000,000 tons of water soluble potash salts seems to have been amply confirmed by subsequent developments. That this amount of potash salts will actually be produced and placed on the market can not be considered assured, but so far as can be judged from evidence available it seems that this deposit is the most promising immediate source of commercial potash in the United States. In Bulletin 580-L, recently published by the United States geological sur- FEDERAL EXPLORATION If the Americans as important a partnering and Christmas as it has in the United States about the methods great domestic blends experts of the Unification of agriculture. At the present it considered one of the members only to raise. Discuss every year, and to be the principal or shortage of supplies in price when housewives when marketing. The federal buoy dustry has sent a scientific assistant will include a thorough study not only mentions in the different loss in turkeys. CHARGE Mrs. Hattle S. C. has been charged cently at Placentil in front of Charleston bile in an effort to Sam Newnes has to Samuel Stein o took possession M is Mr. Stein's intre business and movi dious quarters. vey, Hoyt S. Gale gives a general account of the main features of the lake history and the deposition of the salines through the drying up of the lake waters. His report is a preliminary review based on trips made through this and other parts of the Great Basin in pursuit of the general plan of investigations looking toward the discovery of future potash supplies. Waters that formerly filled Owens Valley until they overflowed, flooding successfully lower and lower basins, formed for a time a chain of large lakes in what is now the desert region of southeastern California. These flood waters passed from Owens valley, the principal source of the water supply, through Indian Wells, Scarles and Panamint valleys, in each of which there was an extensive lake. Finally the waters are believed to have overflowed also into Deach valley. $70,000 BEING RETURNED TO EMPLOYERS BY STATE INSURANCE BOARD The state compensation insurance fund, the insurance enterprise of the state of California, led all competitors 1914, writing net premiums of $547,161, or $144,000 in excess of the writings of its closest competitor. The operating expense of the fund (other than claims) amounted to only 8 per cent of net premiums, a showing of economy never equalled by any state insurance fund in competition. Fifteen per cent of all premiums earned in 1914 is now being returned to policyholders (except those who paid only the minimum premium). This return is being made as the actual pay roll of employers is ascertained, and about one-half the entire sum has actually been paid to date. In addition the fund has an unapportioned portion of 88 per cent which will be re- IN AND ABOUT GOUNTY Orange County Walnuts. D. W. McDannald, Orange county's lecturer in the Southern California building at the San Francisco exposition, has been in the county making a collection of walnuts, to be entered in competition for a gold medal, and since the county produces forty per cent of the walnut crop of California, McDannald is having no trouble in getting all the fine nuts he wants. The exhibit will be placed in the Agricultural building. He is going to display five varieties, all of which were first propagated in this county, most of them offspring of the old English walnut stock. These varieties are the Klondike, Eureka, Neff's Prolific, Garden Grove and Placentia. An exhibit of chile peppers is also being secured to enter into competition for a gold medal. "I fell sure that Orange county will win both medals," said McDannald. "I know that the walnut exhibit in the Southern California counties building attracts as much attention as any exhibit in it." The walnut crop of this county is worth $1,400,000 a year. Wife of Lost Man Santa Ana Girl... The smiling of the United States submarine F-4 in the harbor of Honolulu has caused an especial shock at Santa Ana in that the wife of William Nelson, chief engineer of the F-4, is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wilhite of that city. In speaking of the matter, Rev. Mr. Wilhite stated that it was but about fifteen months ago that he performed the wedding ceremony which united his granddaughter in marriage to the unfortunate member of the F-4 crew. A wireless message was received some Data Desired as to Actual Cost of "Juice" Continued from Page One and after considerable labor presented them, showing a modern structure costing approximately $50,000. By eliminating certain interior designs the cost could be reduced to $30,000. The plans are fine, but since then the civic center has sprung into being and the plans have been technically held in abeyance. The architect agreed that if bonds carried he was to be paid for the plans, the cost of which was to be about $700. If the bonds failed to carry, it was stipulated, there would be no charge. There was no action taken, simply a "gentleman's" agreement was entered into. Now Mr. Durfee asks for an advance of $300 upon the plans, the same to be deducted from the original cost should bonds later carry and the plans be used. That seemed fair, Trustees Stark and Hamler agreed, but no action was taken by the board. The architect has been put to considerable expense in preparing the plans, and now asks for some remuneration for his labors. The matter was held up for the time being. Trustee Schneider is opposed to any money being paid the architect under the existing circumstances. Attorney Ames advised the board when calling an election for bonds proceedings must be carried out strictly to the letter of the law. It must be stated minutely what the bonds are for, and the sum of money necessary, and nothing else. He had been asked by Trustee Stark if the location of the proposed city hall for instance could be designated. The city attorney advised, emphatically, no. The matter of putting in a pipe line instead of the open irrigation ditch on West South street was referred to the committee on public improve- 8 per cent of net premiums, a showing of economy never equalled by any state insurance fund in competition. Fifteen per cent of all premiums earned in 1914 is now being returned to policyholders (except those who paid only the minimum premium). This return is being made as the actual pay roll of employers is ascertained, and about one-half the entire sum has actually been paid to date. In addition the fund has an unapportioned surplus of 28 per cent, which will be returned to 1914 policy holders when the excess of legal reserves over the actual losses is determined and withdrawn. This additional surplus, subject to distribution, will be apportioned to each employer in such measure as the experience on the risk has contributed to the surplus in the class; the class surplus to be determined by ascertainting to what extent the earnings in each class have contributed to the total surplus of the fund. In this manner, the employer is encouraged to promote safety, because by preventing accidents, he will participate to a greater extent in the return, and such method of refunding premium also tends to correct any relative unfairness in initial rates. The plan further provides insurance for employers at actual cost. The state compensation insurance fund is operated under the direction of the California industrial accident commission. The following are the officers of the fund: C. W. Fellows, manager. Wm. Leslie, secretary, actuary. M. R. Gibbons, M. D. medical director. W. L. McConnell, Southern California district manager. The executive office of the fund is located at 525 Market street, San Francisco, and the Los Angeles office is in the W. I. Hollingsworth building. FEDERAL EXPERT TO STUDY THE TURKEY If the American turkey is to play as important a part in the Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts of the future as it has in the past, the people of the United States must learn more about the methods of raising this great domestic bird, according to the experts of the United States department of agriculture. Walnuts Promise Good. Last year was an off year for the walnut crop in Orange county, writes Dr. Bernolko. The statements made early were to effect that there would be a tremendous crop. Even to the last, appearances were rather deceptive because the walnuts were so large, and showed up so conspicuously on the trees as to make one believe that the trees were bearing well. At least, so it seemed to the careless observer. Because the crop was small last year there is a chance for a much larger crop this year. The bloom that is out shows an abundance of taminate blossoms. Last year these were scarce. The presumption is that there will also be an abundance of pistillate blossoms later on, pointing to a good crop to follow. And yet it will not be safe to say what the crop will be until the nuts are ready to drop. If the crop in the state is larger than last year, as it is likely to be, than the price will not be as good as it was in 1914. But the growers will be willing to take somewhat less if the size of the crop and the conditions in the country warrant it. To Enforce Trust. Fearful lest $6000 intended for the use of his children be used by their mother for other purposes, W. A. Dunton has brought an action against the woman to enforce a trust. The name of the defendant is Maria Francesca Herminla Arnala Dunton, and not one of the five names is left out in the title to the complaint. It is stated that on October 1, 1913, proceedings must be carried out strictly to the letter of the law. It must be stated minutely what the bonds are for, and the sum of money necessary, and nothing else. He had been asked by Trustee Stark if the location of the proposed city hall for instance could be designated. The city attorney advised, emphatically, no. The matter of putting in a pipe line instead of the open irrigation ditch on West South street was referred to the committee on public improvements. Complaint was made about the open ditch on West Lincoln avenue. The overflow of irrigation waters at this point causes a nasty mess at that point and property owners in that neighborhood are anxious to have a cement pipe put in. The matter will be taken up with the Water company to see if the open ditch cannot be removed and a 16-inch pipe laid to obviate the trouble. COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BALL LEAGUE FORMED $105 Cleared at Track Meet Recently Held in This City The Orange County Athletic Federation met Friday evening at the Polytechnic at Santa Ana to transact the business pertaining to athletics in the county to act upon any matter that might come before them. The silver trophy offered to the championship ball team of the county was officially accepted by the Federation. This cup is a perpetual affair until won three times by any one school. The date of the annual county tennis tournament was set for May 29, at Orange. A report of the committee in charge of the county trach meet showed $105 clear, this money to be divided between the five schools of the county according to the number of entrants. The county baseball schedule was worked out, and is as follows: April 3—Huntington Beach vs. Fullerton at Huntington Beach; Orange vs. Anahim at Anahim. April 10—Orange vs. Huntington Beach at Orange; Santa Ana vs. Fullerton at Fullerton. April 17—Huntington Beach vs. Santa Ana at Santa Ana; Annheim vs. Fullerton at Fullerton. April 24—Orange vs. Fullerton at Orange; Santa Ana vs. Anahim at Anahim. FEDERAL EXPERT TO STUDY THE TURKEY If the American turkey is to play as important a part in the Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts of the future as it has in the past, the people of the United States must learn more about the methods of raising this great domestic bird, according to the experts of the United States department of agriculture. At the present time the turkey is considered one of he hardest of any of the members of the poultry family to raise. Disease kills off many every year, and this fact is said to be the principal cause for frequent shortage of supply and the variations in price which is observed by housewives when conducting their marketing. The federal bureau of animal industry has sent Andrew Welant, a scientific assistant, on a survey which will include a thorough study of methods of management not only of turkeys, but also of gulnea fowl. Welant will travel through all sections of the country where turkey raising has been developed as an industry. The government's expert will study not only methods of management in the different sections, but will look into the cause of the great loss in turkeys. CHARGE INSANITY Mrs. Hattle S. Gaumer of Placentia has been charged with insanity. Recently at Placentia she threw herself in front of Charles Wagner's automobile in an effort to commit suicide. Sam Newnes has sold the Sultorium to Samuel Stein of Los Angeles, who took possession Monday morning. It is Mr. Stein's intention to enlarge the business and move to more commodious quarters. To Enforce Trust. Fearful least $6000 intended for the use of his children be used by their mother for other purposes. W. A. Dunton has brought an action against the woman to enforce a trust. The name of the defendant is Maria Francesca Herminla Arnalz Dunton, and not one of the five names is left out in the title to the complaint. It is stated that on October 1, 1913, Dunton loaned out $6000 in this county, as a fund to provide an income for the care and support of Sarah C. and Andrew Dunton, children of the litigants in the present case. It is declared in the complaint that Mrs. Dunton may not use the money as intended, and that she may use principal as well as interest, and the action is brought to get a judgment of court decreeing the existence of the trust and instructing Mrs. Dunton not to use he money otherwise than Dunton says was intended. A. G. Hinckley is attorney for the plaintiff. Inclipent Novellist. A little fellow who later stated he was ten years old, but looked younger, was picked up in El Modena, and turned over to Probation Officer Scott. The latter questioned the lad, and soon found himself wondering what the lad had been dreaming about, for he told a story which would make old Barn Munchausen sit up and take notice of a youthful rival in the field of mendacity, with a good chance of gaining the championship. The boy told Mr. Scott that his name was Henry Grigsby or Henry Higbee, he did not know which, and said it did not matter anyway. He, according to the story, has been hard at "work plowing in West Orange, for a man named Jack; I don't know his last name, but he fired me. See." He said he has a sister named Hazel, who is married and lives in Santa worked out, and is as follows: April 3—Huntington Beach vs. Fullerton at Huntington Beach; Orange vs. Anaheim at Anaheim. April 10—Orange vs. Huntington Beach at Orange; Santa Ana vs. Fullerton at Fullerton. April 17—Huntington Beach vs. Santa Ana at Santa Ana; Ananih vs. Fullerton at Fullerton. April 24—Orange vs. Fullerton at Orange; Santa Ana vs. Anaheim at Anaheim. May 1—Orange vs. Santa Ana at Santa Ana; Anaheim vs. Huntington Beach at Huntington Beach. It was decided that the umpires for each game should be chosen from the school not having a game on that particular Saturday. Ana, but doesn't know her husband's name. He made several statements full as absurd as the foregoing, and Mr. Scott took him to the Detention Home. He is anxious to find if the little fellow is known in this city. The boy has a vivid imagination to say the least. Mr. Scott thinks the idea of his "plowing" in the fields for a rancher is preposterous. The boy will be held in the Home until his folks can be communicated with. He is a bright lad, all right, too bright, in some things. Burglary at Delhi. Thleves Friday morning, robbed the home of Mr. Bridgeford, Delhi, taking much clothing, shoes, hats, jewelry and seven dozen eggs. The theft was perpetrated in the morning. In the afternoon, at 3:30, two Mexicans working on the fence, not a great way from Bridgeford's place, noticed a very suspicious looking bundle lying in a cache in a gum tree grove. Closer examination proved the bundle to contain all the things stolen from Bridgeford, with the exception of the eggs. Three dozens of California Wine Co. Finest Brands of Wines and Liquors Always In Stock. We Can Suit Your Palate Give us a trial; be convinced. We Appreciate Your Business 128 West Center St. Anaheim, Cal. BOTH PHONES PALACE MARKET We Carry a Complete Line of Heinz' Famous Pickles and Kraut ALSO Fresh Eastern Oysters and Cheese The Choicest of Fresh and Salt Meats Constantly Kept on Hand WM. SCHUMACHER. Prop. the eggs had been taken, and from the presence of many shells on the ground in the grove, the thief had eaten some of them raw. Sheriff Jackson was notified and went to the scene and lay hidden until quite late thinking that the thief would return for his plunder after dark. But he must have received a tip, as nobody appeared in the grove, and the sheriff had his long vigil for nothing. The sheriff is of the opinion that he and his deputy were seen from some of the Mexican houses in the vicinity, and word went around that he was hunting for somebody, and the population remained indoors. DEVASTING THE FISHERIES The Southern California Fish Dealers Association is demanding the throwing open the Santa Catalina Fish Reservation to the market fishermen which, according to Dr. David Starr Jordan and other experts means the ruin of the Fisheries. Here is what Dr. Henry Van Dyke says: This is what I saw at Santa Catalina when I came to the Island: A beautiful island, with high green hills, many colored cliffs and canyons, and clean pebbly beaches, surrounded by the deep, pure sapphire waters of the Pacific; a natural breeding place for the little fishes and the big fishes of the prolific sea. A lovely crescent harbor, named Avalon, nestled among the hills, with a fair vale opening behind it, and trails zig-zagging up the slopes in every direction, among the oaks and laurels and wild lilacs; a natural play-ground for the people of Southern California and Arizona and New Mexico, who want salt breeze and a simple life and a little healthful sport on sea and shore. A few hotels and a multitude of camps and bungeals and cottages and smelts, and tiny mackerel, millions of them, milling around and running up close to the short. After them came the big fishes; silvery sea bass; golden yellow tail; gleaming, lance-like barracuda; the noble tribes of the deep. Each one of these fish was food for a family of folk; and the catching of one with light tackle was a sport calculated to develop the qualities of fair-play and patience and skill. Into the midst of this goodly scene about the middle of the afternoon came the Spoilers of the Sea. Three snub nosed, thick set vessels, piled high with nets, owned by firms of fish dealers, manned by foreigners, came butting down the coast. They set their nets close to the shore and ran a quarter of a mile out to sea, sweeping in everything that came in their way. One of the boats must have scooped out a couple of tons of yellowtail and white sea bass; to be sold to the dealers at perhaps five or ten cents a pound, and to the people at twenty cents, thirty cents, whatever he dealers choose to ask for them. Those were the fish that would have spawned around the kelp beds and gravel banks of Catalina this spring and summer, providing a new supply of food for millions of people. Those were the fish that would have given sport to thousands of Californians seeking their recreation in this ideal island. Those were the fish upon whose continuance and propagation the living of the Catalina boatmen—three times as many as the foreign net haulers—must depend. What kind of a democracy is it that permits these Spoilers of the Sea to carry on their work of ruin? An hour after the nets were hauled there was not a fish large or small, along the shore of the island. Those that were not caught were scared know her husband's several statements on the foregoing, and to the Detention felicitous to find if the town in this city, David imagination to Mr. Scott thinks the fishing" in the fields postponed. held in the Home be communicated night lad, all right, the things. morning, robbed Bridgeford, Delhi, fishing, shoes, hats, dozen eggs. The stated in the morning, robbed Bridgeford, Delhi, fishing, shoes, hats, dozen eggs. The stated in the morning, robbed Bridgeford, Delhi, fishing, shoes, hats, dozen eggs. The stated in the morning, robbed Bridgeford, Delhi, fishing, shoes, hats, dozen eggs. A lovely crescent harbor, named Avalon, nestled among the hills, with a fair vale opening behind it, and trails zig-zagging up the slopes in every direction, among the oaks and laurels and wild lilacs; a natural play-ground for the people of Southern California and Arizona and New Mexico, who want salt breezes and a simple life and a little healthful sport on sea and shore. A few hotels and a multitude of camps and bungalows and cottages and tenting grounds arranged for the accommodation of the thousands of families who will flock hither in the summer time to have a great deal of fun for a very little money. A tribe of boatmen, with launches and row boats, well equipped with fishing tackle of the true sporting kind, light rods and slender lines, which teach the angler to match his skill against the strength of the fish and cultivate the spirit of sport in the men, women and children who visit this favored isle. This is what I saw when I arrived at Catalina April 14th, too early in the season for the best fishing, but at a good time to look over the lay out, and study the value of the island as a natural spawning ground for fish, and a natural outing resort of folks. This is what I saw two days later when a touch of early summer had made the pal sea smooth and still around the south end of the island and the air was warm and soft and filled with fragrance from the blossoming hills. There were fifteen or twenty little launches floating along by Pebly Beach and Seal Rock. In each launch there was an honest boatman, earning a good day's living, and two or three people from the mainland—not millionaires, but just plain human people—out for a day's sport. The water was full of little fishes, schools of sardines, and anchovies, nians seeking their recreation in this ideal island. Those were the fish upon whose continuance and propagation the living of the Catalina boatmen—three times as many as the foreign net haulers—must depend. What kind of a democracy is it that permits these Spoilers of the Sea to carry on their work of ruin? An hour after the nots were hauled there was not a fish large or small, along the shore of the island. Those that were not caught were scared away. At the time of the present writing, three days later, they have not come back. Some year they will never came back; the spawning beds will be deserted; the Catalina fishing will be killed. For what? Not to benefit the people at large, for they have to pay the market-man's price for sea food. Not to enrich even the foreign net haulers, for they get only a mega wage. But simply to add to the profits of a few firms of fish dealers. Spoilers of the Sea. How long will California permit this wasteful work to go on? A bill is now before the legislature to protect the fish within the three mile limit from this destructive netting. It is a bill in the interest of all the state. It is a bill to save one of the great assets of California. The sooner it is passed by the legislature and signed by the governor, the better it will be for everybody. On Monday the Standard Oil company filed an amended complaint in its action against Orange county, brought in an effort to recover $34,416 paid in taxes to the county on Assessor Sleeper's assessment of the Standard's interests north of Buena Park. Its first complaint filed some weeks ago was demurred to by District Attorney West, and that gentleman's contention was upheld by the superior court.