anaheim-gazette 1915-06-03

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR...$1.50 SIX MONTHS ...$1.00 THREE MONTHS ...$ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. APPALLING COST OF THE WAR David Lloyd-George, until recently Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking in the House of Commons, said the first eight months of the war had cost Great Britain $1,535,000,000. In addition to this $261,000,000 had been advanced to their colonial allies, making a total of $1,796,000,000 added to the national debt which now reaches $6,825,000,000. He also announced that $250,000,000 would be required this year to pay the interest on borrowed money, and that should the war continue six months longer the expenditure would be $3,950,000,000. Should it continue another year the total war bill would aggregate $5,680,000,000, bringing England's national debt to $9,709,000,000, exclusive of the item of interest. These figures may be taken as a basis for estimating the financial condition of the other nations involved. France at the outbreak of the war, had a national debt approximating six billion dollars. Since the beginning of hostilities she has maintained an army in the field practically three times as great as England's, consequently her expenditures have been much heavier. Furthermore a large section of France has been devastated and destroyed, and it will require a quarter of a century to restore it to its normal fruitfulness. The property loss in France is estimated at more than $10,000,000,000, while the loss in "SWEATING BLOOD" A certain Los Angeles daily paper, which ought to have a little more sand in its craw, has been publishing hair-raising observations about what a foreign battleship would do to that city while lying off Santa Monica harbor armed with some of the big guns now in action in the European war. A day or two ago it said such a vessel could reduce Los Angeles to ashes, that it could deplete the banks of every dollar of money contained therein, and raise cash generally. In the days of the Spanish war, as the battleship Oregon was winging its flight around the Horn, this same paper printed a statement that the American people were "sweating blood" because of the presence of the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer, Timeraria in Montevideo harbor. The Oregon was due to put into Montevideo for coal and supplies and this same newspaper went into an hysterical fit about what the little Spaniard would do to our glorious battleship. Now, it afterwards developed that the Timerania was water-logged and unseaworthy. Yet the Oregon steamed into the harbor, threw down one of its forward guns upon the little torpedo boat, signalled that if she moved she would be blown out of the water, and complacently coaled and took on supplies. At night the Oregon's searchlight beat down upon the little vessel and still the signal flew. "If you move I shall blow you out of the water." After filling her bunkers and replenishing her stores, the Oregon sailed out of the harbor, her guns still bearing upon the Timeraria, which was soon lost to view as the Oregon rounded out the headlands. Again, as the Oregon neared Bahia this same newspaper had another hysterical fit because it feared Cervers and his cruiser squadron was lying off the South American headlands to sink our battleship. As a matter last ten years is she government report on governments. This is the per capita tax onment of California by $4.30 in 1903 to near that our California ment costs more per unit of any other state. THE PACIFIC COLEAGUE We are not of the fear that because we has not a great star navy immeasurably present powerful fleet in danger of invasion. We do not believe this country our children nor our ren will ever witness. We are a nation of powerful in our Army and with resources nation on earth ever believe our navy powerful and efficient navies of the world should come we shall Paul Jones, a Decay Dewey, to lead ourious victory. We live the world, and we shall so continue to come, if not for make room for them from the Pacific Coast which we publish. In the Western Army, which embraces Oregon, California, tana and the territories is but one soldier owe and of the National square miles of terrific figures compiled by Defense League, and headquarters in San army maintains 6,700 officers and enlistedized militia, or aba had a national debt approximating six billion dollars. Since the beginning of hostilities she has maintained an army in the field practically three times as great as England's, consequently her expenditures have been much heavier. Furthermore a large section of France has been devastated and destroyed, and it will require a quarter of a century to restore it to its normal fruitfulness. The property loss in France is estimated at more than $10,000,000,000, while the loss in Poland is more than half this amount. How the people of desolated France will be able to face the annual interest roll after the war is a staggering problem. Russia's debt before the declaration of war was four billion dollars, but she probably has a lighter expense account than France or Germany. Although she has an army of millions of men in the field, a Russian soldier's pay is so insignificant and the raions doled out to him so meagre, that the Russian government can maintain an army on a fraction of the cost other nations are compelled to meet. Still the Russians are throwing away hundreds of millions of dollars worth of ammunition, and the bills will greatly augment the nation's debt. Germany's war expense is probably much greater than either of these nations. She went into the war on the day war was declared, and is maintaining the largest number of men in the field. The German soldiers are well paid, well fed and well equipped, and have inexhaustible stores of fighting engines, war munitions and war supplies to draw from. The Imperial debt of Germany a year ago was $1,800,000,000. This has probably been doubled since the beginning of the conflict, and it is being increased by millions of dollars each day. While Austria's debt was smaller than that of either of the other great nations, being one and a quarter billion dollars, her expense accounts its undoubtedly very great. Should these nations fight until they are compelled to cease from utter exhaustion, which seems probable, each will be confronted with an annual interest account so large that an unbearable tax must be levied to meet it. Their industries will be crippled, their property values depreciated and their commerce destroyed. No country would be in a position to pay a heavy indemnity to relieve the stress of another, and the acquisition of territory would not lessen the national al flew, "If you move I shall blow you out of the water." After filling her bunkers and replenishing her stores, the Oregon sailed out of the harbor, her guns still bearing upon the Timeraria, which was soon lost to view as the Oregon rounded out the headlands. Again, as the Oregon neared Bahia this same newspaper had another hysterical fit because it feared Cervers and his cruiser squadron was lying off the South American headlands to sink our battleship. As a matter of fact Cervera was hundreds of miles away and even if he were present at Bahia the Oregon could probably have sunk his whole squadron. With lights out, Captain Clark steamed steadily northward, and arrived off Santiago in time to participate in the naval fight off that harbor. Not a soul in the United States was "sweating blood, excepting this Los Angeles newspaper. Nor need it entertain any hysterical fear concerning a foreign battleship off Santa Monica at this time. Such a ship in that quarter would not reduce Los Angeles to ashes, would not collect a cent of indemnity, and would not raise any particular amount of cain, or anything else. It would be our meat. The Stars and Stripes forever. EXPENSIVE LEGISLATION California's "progressive" government will cost $6,110,000 more for the next 2 years than for 1913 and 1914, and $10,700,000 more than for the biennial period of 1911 and 1912. This increase is made mandatory on the State Board of Equalization in the collection of state tax for the next two years by the terms of Assembly Bill No. 1092, which has been signed by Gov. Johnson. Under this bill the Board of Equalization is directed to levy a tax rate sufficient to raise $35,700,000 "for the support of the State government" for the next two fiscal years, beginning July 1, 1915. This period is the sixty-seventh and sixty-eighth fiscal years. The revenue bill passed by the 1913 Legislature provided for the expenditure of $29,667,700; that of 1911 for the expenditure of $25,062,594. In 1909, the last year under a straight Republican administration, the revenue bill amounted to but $15,009,052, and for 1907 the revenue bill was but $14,777,758. A change in the Constitution relating to the collection of taxes took place in 1910, so the taxes which we publish. In the Western Army, which employs Oregon, California, tana and the territories is but one soldier owed and of the National square miles of terrain figures compiled by Defense League, and headquarters in San army maintains 6,700 officers and enlisted zized militia, or about each 400 of inhabited military force for living Alaska—that has 1230 miles as the city. The combined port York City and of points out by the than the military ment that is suppressed 230,882 square mile land in the United States that the eater more than its fair size ships of war, then ships in the Atlantic the Pacific fleet, this is now busily born men with statistics crimination against and demanding that share of national League has a among business and in all the coast states. The total militia coast states, by the service are: Mlicfers, 228 men; Flicfers and 469 men; Flicfers, 160 men; Co ficfers and 1440 men; Flicfers and 5265 men; Flicfers and 397 men. Representing a $200,000 in shipping California canneries Santa Fe through offices last week rates affecting cannels in California Chicago amounting 100 pounds. The 85 cents to 62½ there is a reduction 100 pounds on beer cars of canned goodly from the territorial nardino alone. A New York man testified in a New York made $10,000 per year derers to persons move some enemy were willing to pay Feeney said $160 for that figure he to kill any man Should these nations right until they are compelled to cease from utter exhaustion, which seems probable, each will be confronted with an annual interest account so large that an unbearable tax must be levied to meet it. Their industries will be crippled, their property values depreciated and their commerce destroyed. No country would be in a position to pay a heavy indemnity to relieve the stress of another, and the acquisition of territory would not lessen the national debt. It looks like each of the warring nations stood to lose everything with nothing possible to gain. Japan's national debt is said to be about a billion and a quarter dollars, but it is probably larger. The debt at the conclusion of the Russian war was estimated at this figure, and it is certain it has risen since that time. Japan's national wealth is estimated at 12 billion dollars, and its national debt even if it be no larger than the figure here given, is more than 10 per cent of the national wealth of that country. The interest bearing debt of the United States is in round numbers one billion dollars. With our national wealth totalling more than 190 billions, our debt represents one-half of one per cent of our national wealth. If our debt were as large as that of Japan, proportionately to our national wealth, we should owe 20 billion dollars, estimating Japan's debt at the figure given. This would be a greater debt than that of England, France, Germany, Russia, Italy and Belgium combined at the beginning of the war. California is shipping butter to foreign ports for the first time in its history, consignments being made to London via Australia, Suez canal, Bordeaux, and Dover. It is stated that 54,200 pounds of butter were shipped to England from San Francisco during the month of April. The revenue bill passed by the 1913 Legislature provided for the expenditure of $29,667,700; that of 1911 for the expenditure of $25,062,594. In 1909, the last year under a straight Republican administration, the revenue bill amounted to but $15,009,052, and for 1907 the revenue bill was but $14,777,758. A change in the Constitution relating to the collection of taxes took place in 1910, so the taxes for the years preceding that date were collected on a different basis from the one followed in 1911, when the progressive administration begins. The figures for 1908 and 1909 are not directly comparable with those for 1913 and 1915, except for showing the amount of increase between two sessions of the Legislature. In the following table, however, there has been no change. This is the general appropriation bill for the cost of the maintenance of the state government and state institutions. It includes neither bond issues nor permanent improvements. The figures are from the annual report of the State Controller, except for this year, where they are taken from the bill passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. 1915 ... $15,318,070 1913 ... 12,999,660 1911 ... 10,870,850 1909 ... 9,686,575 1907 ... 8,305,164 1905 ... 7,376,052 1903 ... 5,470,996 1901 ... 5,047,467 1899 ... 5,056,944 It will be interesting to note that the general appropriation bill for the next two years just about equals that for four years under Gov. Gage plus two years under Gov. Pardee. That the increase in expense of the State government has run away from our increase in population during the sixty-eighth fiscal years. A New York man testified in a New York made $10,000 per year derers to persons move some enemy were willing to pay Feeney said $160 for that figure he to kill any man do a comfortable proclaion. 5000 CARS The Imperial Van now on the move. Of last week with that averaged about growers are not melons in increases ties, and from now will be a busy one commercial agent cific, who went there der way says she a very heavy one yield holds up tha than 5000 cars ma good and if they ha it will be a great growers. One day went out, and it record will be topi Herbert Stadteg affidavit in which A. Poteet of York the decision of the ing title to a disto Margaretha St clared that Poteet and pulled out fem dered to appear to show cause wh punished for cont Charley Brande at Redondo Sunda last ten years is shown by a recent government report on the cost of State governments. This report shows that the per capita tax cost of the government of California has increased from $4.30 in 1903 to nearly $8 in 1913, and that our California's State government costs more per capita than that of any other state except Nevada. THE PACIFIC COAST DEFENSE LEAGUE We are not of those timid folk who fear that because the United States has not a great standing army, nor a navy immeasurably superior to its present powerful fleet, the country is in danger of invasion by a foreign foe. We do not believe that we shall ever see this country invaded, nor that our children nor our children's children will ever witness such a spectacle. We are a nation of 100,000,000 people, powerful in our American manhood, and with resources such as no other nation on earth ever possessed. We believe our navy is today the most powerful and efficient among all the navies of the world, and that if war should come we shall not lack a John Paul Jones, a Decatur, a Farragut or a Dewey, to lead our warships to glorious victory. We are at peace with the world, and we believe that we shall so continue to be for generations to come, if not for all time. Yet we make room for the following article from the Pacific Coast Defense League which we publish without comment: In the Western department of the Army, which embraces Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, Montana and the territory of Alaska there is but one soldier of the regular Army and of the National Guard to each 85 square miles of territory, according to figures compiled by the Pacific Coast Defense League, an organization with headquarters in San Francisco. The army maintains 6,700 officers and men in the department, and there are 8,318 officers and enlisted men of the organized militia, or about one soldier to last ten years is shown by a recent government report on the cost of State governments. This report shows that the per capita tax cost of the government of California has increased from $4.30 in 1903 to nearly $8 in 1913, and that our California's State government costs more per capita then that of any other state except Nevada. Local Notes Albert Graham and wife spent Monday at Laguna Beach. Mesdames McKee and McCuiloch of the East side, were visitors in Los Angeles Tuesday. James Balfour and wife of Pasadena, were visiting friends in Anaheim on Sunday. Leslie Bowen of El Centro was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bowen Tuesday. Leslie is in the drug business in the Imperial city. The will of the late Caroline B. Pittman has been filed for probate. The estate is valued at $115,000. John C. and Samuel J. Tuffree are named as executors. Matt Sweetzer of Garden Grove was in town on Tuesday on a short visit. Matt is one of the pioneers of the Grove, and his friends here are always glad to see him. Mrs. C. E. Chamberlain and Mrs. C. F. Grim who were visiting the exposition at San Francisco and attending the mothers' congress, have returned home. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Heltshusen left on Saturday for Berkeley to visit their son John who was among the university graduates. They will also view the exposition sights at San Francisco before returning home. Clinton Griggs, with his family and a party of friends, made a trip to the foot of Old Bailey Monday. The party also drove up the side of the mountain a few thousand feet. E. O. Fleek and family of Los An- which we publish without comment: In the Western department of the Army, which embraces Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, Montana and the territory of Alaska there is but one soldier of the regular Army and of the National Guard to each 85 square miles of territory, according to figures compiled by the Pacific Coast Defense League, an organization with headquarters in San Francisco. The army maintains 6,700 officers and men in the department, and there are 8,318 officers and enlisted men of the organized militia, or about one soldier to each 400 of inhabitants. This as a military force for states—not including Alaska—that have a coast line of 1230,882 square miles of the richest land in the United States. Because of the fact that the east coast is getting more than its fair share of troops and ships of war, there being 21 battle ships in the Atlantic fleet and none in the Pacific fleet, the Defense League is now busily bombarding Congressmen with statistics showing the discrimination against the Pacific states and demanding that this coast get its share of national defense forces. The League has a large membership among business and professional men in all the coast states. The total militia strength of the six coast states, by the different arms of the service are: Medical corps, 37 officers, 228 men; Field artillery, 23 officers and 469 men; Signal corps, 8 officers, 160 men; Coast artillery 63 officers and 1440 men; Infantry 211 officers and 5265 men, and Calvary 17 officers and 397 men. Representing a saving of perhaps $200,000 in shipping bills to Southern California canneries and growers, the Santa Fe through its San Bernardino offices last week announced a cut in rates affecting canned goods from all points in California to points west of Chicago amounting to 22½ cents per 100 pounds. The reduction is from 85 cents to 62½ cents. In addition there is a reduction of 10 cents per 100 pounds on beans. Six hundred cars of canned goods are sent annually from the territory around San Bernardino alone. A New York man named Feeney testified in a New York court that he made $10,000 per year furnishing murders to persons who desired to remove some enemy from the earth and were willing to pay for the same. Feeney said $160 was his price and for that figure he could hire a thug to kill any man designated, and have on Saturday for Berkeley to visit their son John who was among the university graduates. They will also view the exposition sights at San Francisco before returning home. Clinton Griggs, with his family and a party of friends, made a trip to the foot of Old Bailly Monday. The party also drove up the side of the mountain a few thousand feet. E. O. Fleek and family of Los Angeles, were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Servatius Sunday and Monday. On Monday both families motored out to the county park where an enjoyable day was spent. Mr. Fleek is manager of the cut glass department in Bloch's jewelry store. Mrs. Helen Moore and daughter Madelaine left on May 21 on the Steamer Congress from San Pedro for Seattle to visit her sister, Miss Ella Fossek, daughter of Rudolph Fossek, of this city. Mrs. Moore will be absent for three months, when she and her daughter will return to this city. The Junior class of the high school went down to the landing Saturday for a day's outing. Thirty-five of the members were in the party. They spent the day riding in boats, dabbling in the water and digging in the sand. Mr. and Mrs. Clayes, Miss Veda Walker, Mrs. Coons and Mrs. Tower accompanied the party. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Spake and daughter, Lena, of Pasadena, accompanied by Mrs. Spake's sister, Mrs. Mary Graves and daughter, Miss Fae, visited Mr. Spake's sister, Mrs. L. Goble and family on East Broadway, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Graves and daughter are from Waxahachie, Texas, and will spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Spake at Pasadena. Glenn Martin, the famous Santa Ana aviator, believes that Southern California will "share largely in the activity in aeronautics which will follow the ultimate organization of a national reserve corps of volunteer aviators." Statements that an Aero Military Service Federation of New York was being organized elicited the opinion from Mr. Martin. He said that Southern California aviators will play an important part in this service, and that Los Angeles would be one of the most important stations on the coast GRADUATES OF ANAHEIM HIGH SCHOOL List of the Students Who Will Receive Diplomas at Close of Term Following are the names of the senior class of the Anaheim Union High School who will finish their course and receive diplomas at the commencement: Edward Paul Backs, Callie Callaway, James Clark Chamberlain. Bernice C. Cole, Marile Dickenson, John Edward Doty, Harold Edwin Douglas, Vincent Doyle, Mary Eunice Ellott, Arnold Robinson Enearl, Katherine Enearl, Carrie Louise Evans, Fern Fergus, Violet Evelyn Gervais, Agnes Helen Glidea, Gladys Lillian Goble, Anita I. Herzler, Ethel Annette Hubert, Alexander E. Huch, Elizabeth Anna Jessurum, Beatrice P. Westerman, Beatrice Kelly, John Slocum King, C. F. Wm. Kohlenberger, Georgia Larrison, Augusta Leusing, Goldie Matthews, Norman Edward Mojonnier, Fred Brewster Owen, Alice Irene Pannier, Milton W. Pannier, Marjorie Phoebe Rains, Carl F. J. Ross, Frank H. Schacht, Clark Winfield Scott, Myra E. Sheldon, Coe R. Wellman, Ilio A. Winters, Martha Wipperman, Stella E. Wittmer. CO-OPERATION "Recently I heard a good fruit man say: The word cooperation has been overworked. I do not think so. It has won popular confidence to such extent that even the competitors of the Florida Citrus Exchange are using it to prevent cooperation among us." "I have recently visited New York Philadelphia and Washington, and looked into the citrus fruit condition there. In each of these cities practically every car of California fruit is handled by one man and in one place That is cooperation. "In each of these cities Florida fruit is handled by many men through many channels, and so not only is in competition with California fruit but is in competition with itself." The above is from an address to fruit growers of Florida by President Ross of the Florida Citrus Fruit Exchange. Florida growers have not A New York man named Feeney testified in a New York court that he made $10,000 per year furnishing murders to persons who desired to remove some enemy from the earth and were willing to pay for the same. Feeney said $160 was his price and for that figure he could hire a thug to kill any man designated, and have a comfortable profit on the transaction. 5000 CARS OF MELONS The Imperial Valley melon crop is now on the move. Beginning the first of last week with small shipments that averaged about a car a day, the growers are not bringing in their melons in increasingly large quantities, and from now on the market will be a busy one. J. R. Downs, the commercial agent of the Southern Pacific, who went there to get things under way, says the crop promises to be a very heavy one, and if the acreage yield holds up there will be no less than 5000 cars marketed. Prices are good and if they hold up as expected it will be a great year for the melon growers. One day last year 250 cars went out, and it is quite likely that record will be topped this year. Herbert Stadtegger has sworn to an affidavit in which he declares that J. A. Poteet of Yorba has not obeyed the decision of the superior court giving title to a disputed piece of land to Margaretha Stadtegger. It is declared that Poteet has torn up fences and pulled out fence posts. He is ordered to appear in court on June 9 to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. Charley Brandenberg was visiting at Redondo Sunday and Monday. Mrs. A. G. Blom, at her ranch on the Garden Grove road, is exhibiting to her friends two remarkable "Wonder Roses," growing in her garden. One measures six and one-half inches in diameter, a size that is rarely equalled. The other is a red rose growing on a white rose bush. This rose also has a green stem growing from the center of it. These roses have been viewed by many visitors during the past two weeks, and they are regarded as most beautiful flowers. Mrs. Blom has been ill for three weeks past., but is now on the road to recovery. Thieves are no respecter of persons. Even the mayor of Anaheim has fallen victim to an auto thief. Tuesday night Mr. Cook assisted W. H. Houts in irrigating his ranch on West Broadway. He drove to the Hcuts place in his Ford, taking his family with him. The ladies of the two families came into town to attend a theatre, and on returning after the show noticed that Mr. Cook's car had disappeared. The owner was found at work in the orchards, but the machine had gone off with another man. The thief, or thieves, left no trace, but an auto is a hard thing to conceal and it will probably soon be located. "MAYER" Mother Washington Comfort Shoes for Women made in high and low We also carry in stock styles of shoes from the "to the best that's made," able to appeal to the pocket boots. DON'T FORGET Our With our latest improved to turn out the very best prices that cannot be equated. JOE LAUTY NEXT TO POST Thursday, June 3 Your Property Divided? will your property be divided in case you are making your will? State Law provides definitely for the dis- of an estate left in this way and it may you to know what this legal provision is particular case. Complete information on this and other sub- related to the disposition of estates is con- our Booklet entitled "Your Will and Make It." Call or write for a copy. TRUST DEPARTMENT German American Trust and Savings Bank BORING & SEVENTH STS. LOS ANGELES Anaheim Union Water Co. Run No. 1 Starts June 1 1915 that the movement of California stock is slow. Many lemons are being put in storage, and word comes from the Uplands district that the storage is quite heavy in that section. Weather conditions in eastern markets have been unfavorable recently and the demand has been light; but shippers are hopeful that with the coming of warm weather the California fruit will move out rapidly and at a good figure. The Tulare district is packing and shipping Valenclas in fairly good quantities. Lindsay district reports the season on in full blast and conservative estimates placed on the output are around 400 cars. FOUR SHOTS FIRED BUT NOBODY HURT Shooting Scrape on County Road Results in One Man Going to Jail As a result of a shooting bee just west of the city limits Tuesday afternoon, in which four shots were fired and nobody injured, Joseph Grant of Newport Beach, was arraigned before Justice Howard and bound over to superior court in the sum of HIGH SCHOOL Events Who Will Receive Close of Term The names of the Anaheim Union will finish their diplomas at the Ricks, Callie Callaway, Amberlain, Bernice C. Johnson, John Edward in Douglas, Vincennance Elliott, Arnold Katherine Enearl, Evans, Fern Fergus, Marais, Agnes Helen Lillian Goble, Anthel Annette Huber E. Huch, Elizaurum, Beatrice P. Alice Kelly, John SlocWm. Kohlenberger, Augusta Lensing, Norman Edward Brewster Owen, AlMilton W. Pannier, Rains, Carl F. J. Schacht, Clark WinE. Sheldon, Coe R. Winters, Martha WipWittmer. ERATION A good fruit man cooperation has been done not think so. It is confidence to such the competitors of Exchange are using cooperation among us. By visited New York, Washington, and Citrus fruit condition of these cities practical California fruit is man and in one place. These cities Florida fruit men through many not only is in comfornia fruit but is in itself." From an address to Florida by President Ida Citrus Fruit Exgrowers have not dered at that in the present time of poor marketing conditions there should be great unrest within the ranks of the exchange. The co-operators of California are watching with great interest conditions in Florida, for the exchange there received most of its inspiration from the success of the California growers. Besides, we believe that fruit marketing conditions will be better by the Florida growers remaining within cooperating ranks. As President Ross says, those who are not co-operating are putting their fruit in competition with their neighbors. It is unthinkable that California citrus growers should ever dispense with their organization; but, if there are those within its ranks who are not fully satisfied with present conditions, they may well look at Florida's experience for an indication of what will occur should the greatest cooperative organization of this state be seriously weakened. THE CITRUS MARKETS The navel crop is cleaning up rapidly in most districts, and the miscellaneous varieties are being shipped out rapidly. While there will be some straggling cars from different points, most packing houses report that the naval crop practically will be moved this week, when the Valencia season will open in full force. The Glendora district reports a considerably lighter crop of Valencias this season than last. Estimates of from 10,000 to 11,000 car loads are being placed on the Valencia crop for this season. The fruit is said to be of good quality, and shippers are quite hopeful that there will be a good market for this fruit. There seems to be considerable interest shown in the Valencias, as the other varieties are now cleaning up; but, of course, there is bound to be more or less competition in eastern markets because of the liberal supply of berries now arriving and the early fruit which will soon come on. While the market on late navels was a little better than on the early shipments, yet the season was a very discouraging one, and shippers are anxious that the Valencia oranges meet with a better market, that things may be evened up a bit. FOUR SHOTS FIRED BUT NOBODY HURT Shooting Scrape on County Road Results in One Man Going to Jail As a result of a shooting bee just west of the city limits Tuesday afternoon, in which four shots were fired and nobody injured, Joseph Grant of Newport Beach, was arraigned before Justice Howard and bound over to superior court in the sum of $1500. Grant, William Hensley, Mrs. Ida Holcob and her daughter, Bertha Yonkin, were in an auto en route from Newport to Los Angeles. A dispute arose between Grant and Mrs. Holcob over some papers which he wish ed her to sign and he used abusive language toward her. Hensley interfered whereupon Grant drew a revolver and opened fire upon him. Hensley sprinted down the road for a short distance, but discovering that Grant had expended all his cartridges returned to the scene and assaulted his assailant with his fists. He had the best of the argument when a couple of residents of the neighborhood interfered and rescued Grant. Officer Germann went out to the scene of battle and brought Grant to the city jail. Later in the day he appeared before the judge and was bound over for trial in superior court. SANTA ANA RACES Driving his Buick Bluebird in second position and jumping into first place in the forty-fourth mile when Charles Wilson's Mercer developed spark plug trouble, Dick Cribbar won the fifty mile race at Santa Ana Monday in 56m. 43s. Wilson finished second in 57m. 1 3-5s, and P. E. May of Placentia, driving a Ford, finished third in 64 m. 15s. Cribaro jumped into the lead at the start but was, headed in the fourth mile by Wilson, who maintained the lead until the forty-fourth lay. Wilson was leading by a half lap when his spark plugs went wrong. Ralph Austra, of Anaheim, driving a Knox as a post entry, was in third position from the very start of the race, holding this position until the twenty-seventh mile when he dropped to fourth place. In the next lap he dropped to fifth place, holding this position until the forty-second lap, when he went into fourth again. the cities Florida fruit men through many not only is in california fruit but is in itself." from an address to Florida by President Valencia Citrus Fruit Excelsior growers have not long as have those it is not to be won. The lemon market is even easier than at the last writing, which means cleaning up; but, of course, there is bound to be more or less competition in eastern markets because of the liberal supply of berries now arriving and the early fruit which will soon come on. While the market on late navels was a little better than on the early shipments, yet the season was a very discouraging one, and shippers are anxious that the Valencia oranges meet with a better market, that things may be evened up a bit. The lemon market is even easier than at the last writing, which means mile by Wilson, who maintained the lead until the forty-fourth lay. Wilson was leading by a half lap when his spark plugs went wrong. Ralph Austra, of Anaheim, driving a Knox as a post entry, was in third position from the very start of the race, holding this position until the twenty-seventh mile when he dropped to fourth place. In the next lap he dropped to fifth place, holding this position until the forty-second lap, when he went into fourth again. May was in fifth position the first time the field passed the stands. He jumped into fourth place in the very next mile and held this position until the twenty-eighth when he went into third position, keeping this until the finish. W. T. Brown of Fullerton, the only other entrant in the fifty mile event, came in fourth on the first lap and fifth during each succeeding lap until the twenty-eighth when he was in fourth place. He was forced to relinquish fourth place to Austra in the forty-second lap. Cribaro easily romped away with the fifteen mile light car event. He maintained his lead until the finish. May in his Ford, finished second and Zimmerman in his Ford, third, Cribaro's time in this race was 16m. 48s. Both these events were preceded by two other minor events, one a two-mile exhibition race by the Smith motor wheels and the other a five-mile trial for motorcycle record for the local track. The latter event was staged by Harry Rossiter, who, riding an Indian entered by Crowell and Carriker of Orange, completed the five miles in 5m. 6½s. The present track record is 0s for one mile. It is estimated that 1000 people attended the meet. Judging from the expressions that were heard as the crowd left the track, the races were an unqualified success.