anaheim-gazette 1915-12-30

WATER CASES TO BE TRIED IN SPRING DEVELOPMENT CO. VS. FULLER RANCH HAS ANOTHER INNING IN FEDERAL COURT ANAHEIM UNION WATER CO. CONCERNED IN SUIT OVER SANTA ANA RIVER RIGHT The action brought in 1907 by the Santa Ana River Protection company against the Fuller ranch, involving the use of irrigation water on the property in the Santa Ana canyon near Corona, will probably be brought to trial in the federal court in Los Angeles before Judge Trippet next spring. Wednesday in Los Angeles attorneys in the case went before Judge Trippet expecting that the case would be submitted upon the transcript of evidence taken hitherto and upon depositions, but Judge Trippet decided that he wanted oral evidence. The case was then continued to January 10, at which time it is to be set for trial. The fight between the Orange county water companies that get gravity water from the Santa Ana river against the Fuller ranch date back to 1900. The ranch company claimed 1000 inches of water; and was using some of it. The water companies claimed that the use was a detriment to them and an infringement upon their rights. Suit was brought in Riverside county by the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company and the Anaheim Union Water company, and is the inclination and the effort to produce most anything in California. DO YOU KNOW THAT It is believed that all lions are "left handed." A famous explorer states that when a lion desires to strike a forcible blow it nearly always uses the left paw. The pabana or peacock dance of the Spaniards is so called from the manner in which the lady holds her skirt during the performance. It is said that diamonds have been discovered in fallen meteors. Jumping beans are one of the curiosities of Mexico. Each of these contain the pupa of an insect whose spasmodic movements cause the bean to hop and roll about. Turkish mothers load their children with amulets as soon as they are born, and a small bit of mud steeped in hot water, is stuck on their foreheads. The term Quaker was first applied to the sect because of the founder's frequent use of the word tremble in his exhortations. An acre of good fishing ground at sea yields more food in a week than an acre of the best land will in a year. It is a mistake to take alcohol to keep out the cold; the effect is just the reverse. Elephants are terrified of mice. Pigs, instead of being ready to eat anything, are among the most fastidious of animals. Out of 575 plants, the goat eats 449 and refuses 126; sheep, out of 528 plants eat 387 and refuse 141; cows, out of 449 plants eat 276 and refuse 218; horses, out of 474 plants eat 262 and refuse 212; while pigs, out of 243 plants, eat only 72 and refuse 171. Tarnished gold braid may be freshened by rubbing with a little fuller's earth. When ironing rub your iron to clean it on a piece of brown paper sprinkled... The right between the Orange county water companies that get gravity water from the Santa Ana river against the Fuller ranch date back to 1900. The ranch company claimed 1000 inches of water, and was using some of it. The water companies claimed that the use was a detriment to them and an infringement upon their rights. Suit was brought in Riverside county by the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company and the Anaheim Union Water company, and in 1903 judgment was given in favor of the water companies by Judge Bledsoe, who was then superior judge of San Bernardino county. The Fuller ranch people admitted judgment against them so far as 200 inches of water was concerned, but after judgment was entered they continued to use water on other lands and other ways. At one time they were taken into court and were fined $350 for contempt. In 1907 the Santa Ana River Development company was organized as a holding company by the two big water companies of this county, and that company brought suit in the federal court for the purpose of settling the controversy as to issues that had arisen. At one time the case was heard by Judge Erskine M. Ross in the federal court, but before Judge Ross had time to decide the case there came an adjustment of the federal courts that took the trial cases out of his hands. Judge Bledsoe of San Bernardino was appointed to a federal bench, but because he had tried the superior court case, the case was not brought for trial before him in the federal court. Owing to the conditions in the federal court, the case has been hanging fire for years, but the prospect for an early settlement now is good. Judge Trippet is qualified to hear the case. His desire to handle the case through oral testimony rather than by depositions caused a continuance last week. However, with conditions in the federal courts in Los Angeles, Attorney E. E. Keech of Santa Ana, attorney for the two water companies and for the development company, is confident that the case can be set for trial for some time during the spring months. When Attorney Keech brought the matter to the attention of the judge, he said he was the only one left of the original attorneys in behalf of the complainant. Two of the attorneys have retired from the litigation and lions of animals. Out of 575 plants, the goat eats 449 and refuses 126; sheep, out of 528 plants eat 387 and refuse 141; cows, out of 449 plants eat 276 and refuse 218; horses, out of 474 plants eat 262 and refuse 212; while pigs, out of 243 plants, eat only 72 and refuse 171. Tarnished gold braid may be freshened by rubbing with a little fuller's earth. When ironing rub your iron to clean it on a piece of brown paper sprinkled with rough salt. When cooking peas always put a few pods in the pot, as they make the peas taste sweeter. Tinned and bottled fruits should be kept the dark. FORECAST FOR THE YEAR One of the prophets whose business it is to tell us what will happen in the future, has figured out the following as the chief events of the coming year: paste it in your scrap book, and see how near he comes to the truth: War probably will continue until 1918, although March, 1916, may bring strong hopes for peace. As the subcycle of Mars continues until 1944, this will not be the last conflict of the nations of the world. March and June will be memorable months in the United States because of internal troubles as well as external dangers. Germany may suffer adverse conditions in January and March. Death of a person of rank, possibly a member of the royal family, is indicated. England should expect peril from air raids from February 3 to February 7. Personal danger for the King or one of his sons in March. Italy has a forecast of alternate victories and reverses. Trouble for a member of the Cabinet in May. Belgium has little hope of escaping from its overshadowing cloud of calamities until 1918 or 1919. France may suffer reverses in March and April, followed by heavy losses in July and August. President Policare should safeguard his life. Russia will uncover a long train of treachery. Personal injury to the Czar is indicated. April will be unlucky with adverse direction until August. Holland has the forecast of much trouble and possible invasion. The United States may expect many surprising events that affect both business and political conditions. Gen. Ford, obstinately veal his strategy, so why, theirs not to touch but to do and die dully, and very bely upon some of them would look ridiculous Europe in such a situation. It may have been of resentment their olution approvingley for the United in a council of war. Aked said that this resolution by a would indeed make Dr. McClure insistiveness, that their sistent in demand creased armament Experience would McClure, but his Judge Lindsey ad abandon his project money for the relief but the general service his staff. SATISFACTORY ING DEPENDENCE "Many an expert would never leave winter night with said Mr. Berwillard, cal Willard Stors "thinks nothing o a half-charged battery a stalled car." "Of course this measure to the fiction of his batter starring him in the an oil gauge. But ginning to realize keeping their battion if they are to and a snapping star." "Even if you are car," added Mr. Stors should be re regular intervals and tested regularly of between 1.2. Many motorists' batteries at our Se they are kept chan winter at a nominal Car owners, how to realize the imp their batteries up vent freezing and around winter service." The London Morning Post says: "Military victory is still far away; but even military victory will not save this nation if it is won by others and not by ourselves and if it is accompanied by commercial defeat. We understand that those German industries which rely on the export trade are at the present time producing, not so much for export, as for dumping after the war. The state is at present subsidizing these German industries for the express purpose of accumulating reserves which will be used for deluging our markets with cheap goods when the war is over. How are we going to meet this menace." The need of a protective tariff in the United States is again shown to be absolutely imperative. Stricken With Apoplexy— After eating Christmas dinner with relatives at Santa Ana and spending an evening at a neighborhood Christmas tree celebration, J. A. Drake of Compton was stricken with paralysis at 11 o'clock that night and died at 1 o'clock at the home of his brother-in-law, Policeman C. I. Pond. It may surprise you to know that California now is producing 34,000 bales of cotton a year. All you need in July and August. President Policare should safeguard his life. Russia will uncover a long train of treachery. Personal injury to the Czar is indicated. April will be unlucky with adverse direction until August. Holland has the forecast of much trouble and possible invasion. The United States may expect many surprising events that affect both business and political conditions. Strikes and riots with great loss of property are prognosticated. There will be sharp rises and declines in the money market. Death will remove two financiers at times of critical crises, one in January and one in July. Great naval activity is predicted for the autumn. A stormy national election is prophesied. Bitter personalities, unexpected political complications and a party split of far-reaching effect are foretold. Army, navy and civil service problems will be much discussed. Woman suffrage comes under adverse influences. A scandal, caused by the treachery of a political leader, is indicated. A libel case in which an author or scientist is implicated is the probability. Earthquakes in quarters where seismic disturbances are almost unknown and landslides are to be expected. The theatrical outlook is not altogether encouraging. Success for serious plays is foreshadowed. A tragedy for one of the big producers and a break in partnership for a leading firm are indicated. President Wilson has the augury that 1916 will be the most active year of his life. New international problems will multiply, political treachery may be revealed. He should prepare for a campaign of intense strain and great resourcefulness.* In these days of copper in the millions of war, and the price of that meticulous supply of last 15 years the Sound region, Alaska important copper and the number there is constant Ellamar district, all has been the scene since 1900, and in information concludes should be available United States geologically prepared tailed report on its traits excellent to logic maps, on a scale to the inch, and to merous plates and slon of the history the description of of interest to the landment of the area geology and the bearing on the dis deposits, as well of the mines and technical. The geology of THE MERRY WAR A comic opera called The Merry War once convulsed two continents. It was our hope, before the departure of the Ford peace expedition, that something as good might result from that voyage. The great day of weighing anchor at New York increased our hopefulness. There were two hours of paradise for men and women of dreams assembled on the pier, some to bid bon voyage, and others ready to fight for the privilege of going on the peace voyage, like Mark Twain's Buck Fanshaw who loved peace so much he was willing to fight for it at any time. One of these fantastic figures recurs to memory now, since the arrival of the vessel in Europe is followed by advices proving the hopelessness of the pilgrimage. It is the figure of the old man in the linen duster who, struggling vainly to get aboard, shrieked that none of the powers would sign a treaty not countersigned by him. He was rejected. After the powers have refused to sign, for some unexplained reasons, will Mr. Ford regret not having taken that prophet along? All reports agree in calling the voyage a tempestuous one, though the weather was fair throughout. The Merry War raged within the vessel traversing a tranquil sea. Members of the staff of Gen. Ford began insisting upon a sight of his war maps, plans of campaign and line of tactics. Gen. Ford, obstinately refusing to reveal his strategy, seemed to say to all of them that it is "their not to reason why, theirs not to make reply, theirs but to do and die" if need be. Suddenly, and very belatedly, it dawned upon some of their minds that they would look ridiculous when landing in Europe in such a state of uninformation. It may have been out of the feeling of resentment then aroused that a resolution approving a preparedness policy region is highly complex, and the attempt to read the geologic history of this part of America from the rock formations as they now appear encounters many difficulties. The almost complete absence of life in the Alaskan oceans during the period of deposition of many thousands of feet of sediments has left the rocks practically devoid of fossils, which are so valuable in determining the age of rocks. Nevertheless, the succession of the rock formations at Ellamar has been determined, and their determination should aid in deciphering the geology of other parts of Prince William Sound. Some new conclusions have also been reached concerning the origin of the Ellamar copper deposits. SOON TO OPEN CANYON ROAD The paving in the lower end of the Santa Ana canyon will be open for travel by the middle of January, according to Supervisor Struck, who states that the canyon road above Peralta, where the paving ends, is now in fine condition and will remain good throughout the winter. With the paving open to Peralta and a good road beyond to the Riverside line, travel through the canyon this winter will be uninterrupted. The supervisors discussed the project of completing the paving from Peralta to the county line after next July when the taxes for the next year will be available for the work. Lack of funds will prevent the work being completed before then, but the Riverside people, being tied up by litigation on the Scully place, are not ready to go to work in that end of the canyon. The Orange county supervisors figure on starting work in conjunction with Riverside, so that the canyon road will not be blocked unnecessarily. Riverside county has let contracts on paving between Rincon and Corona, but between Rincon and the Orange period of quiet of two or three months they will not mate in the early spring-time. He says that quail should not be disturbed after December 1. However, the state legislature opened the season up for the month of December, and for the first time in this county in years hunters have been out this month after quail. Gen. Ford, obstinately refusing to reveal his strategy, seemed to say to all of them that it is "their not to reason why, theirs not to make reply, theirs but to do and die" if need be. Suddenly, and very belatedly, it dawned upon some of their minds that they would look ridiculous when landing in Europe in such a state of uninformation. It may have been out of the feeling of resentment then aroused that a resolution approving a preparedness policy for the United States was offered in a council of war for peace. Dr. Aked said that the adoption of such a resolution by a peace pilgrimage would indeed make them ridiculous. Dr. McClure insisted, with equal positiveness, that there is nothing inconsistent in demanding peace and increased armaments at the same time. Experience would seem to be with Dr. McClure, but his resolution failed. Judge Lindsey advised Gen. Ford to abandon his project and spend the money for the relief of war orphans, but the general scorned orders from his staff. SATISFACTORY WINTER MOTORING DEPENDS ON BATTERY "Many an experienced motorist who would never leave his garage on a winter night with a badly worn tire," said Mr. Bevillard, manager of the local Willard Storage Battery branch, "thinks nothing of starting out with a half-charged battery that may mean a stalled car." "Of course this is due in a great measure to the fact that the condition of his battery is not constantly staring him in the face like a tire or an oil gauge. But car owners are beginning to realize the necessity of keeping their battery in A-1 condition, if they are to have bright lights and a snappy starter." "Even if you are going to store your car," added Mr. Bevillard, "the battery should be removed and filled at regular intervals with distilled water and tested regularly for specific gravity of between 1.275 and 1.300." Many motorists however leave their batteries at our Service Station where they are kept charged throughout the winter at a nominal cost. Car owners, however, are beginning to realize the importance of keeping their batteries up to the mark, to prevent freezing and give satisfactory all-round winter service. STANDARD APPEALS The Standard Oil company's contention that it paid too much tax in Orange county last year is still in the courts. The superior court of Orange county threw its suit against Assessor Sleeper out, and the company has now taken an appeal. The action brought by the oil company was based upon its objections to an assessment placed by County Assessor James Sleeper upon the company's oil property at Buena Park. Sleeper's assessment compelled the Standard to pay about $33,000 more taxes on the 1914 assessment than the company alleges that it ought to have paid. At the time the taxes were collected, the oil company protested vigorously, but Assessor Sleeper stod pat on his assessment, which he declared was entirely reasonable, considering the fact that the greatest oil well known to the oil industry was on the property. District Attorney West and Deputies Koepsel and Eden entered a demurrer to the oil company's complaint, and the superior court sustained the demurrer. Upon that ruling the oil company is taking its appeal. DUCK HUNTERS ALONE RE-MAIN FOR SHOOTING period of quiet of two or three months they will not mate in the early spring-time. He says that quail should not be disturbed after December 1. However, the state legislature opened the season up for the month of December, and for the first time in this county in years hunters have been out this month after quail. The rabbit is to go free until October 15. The idea of giving protection to rabbits has not always met with favor in this or in any other county in the state. While it is recognized from the viewpoint of the hunter that continuous hunting will kill off the rabbits, the killing off of the rabbits is declared by ranchers along the foothills to be a thing to be greatly desired. A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS Every week day at noon the chimes of Grace church in New York send down into the clatter of Broadway strains of old, familiar hymns. Sometimes, if one is not paying attention, or when a new hymn is taken up, the clangor of the bells seems only to add to the confusion. Then, gradually, the theme of the old time melody steals upon the senses through the tumult. The other day the chimes had just finished Pleyel's hymn. They began a new melody, which, in the midst of the city's roar, was not at first distinguishable. Then the tangle of notes unwound themselves, and through the noises of the street sounded the sweet notes of "Just as I am, Without One Plea." Car wheels clanked, car brakes shrieked, iron-shod horsehoofs smote the stones of the streets; motor horns blew raucously; there was the sound of myriad of human feet and of many human voices, and through it all—"Just as I am, Without One Plea." Pedestrians took up the theme and hummed it absentmindedly. Old scenes were brought back, old faith strengthened, old blessings remembered. FOURTH STANTON BURGLAR WAS CAPTURED The efficiency of Orange county's police system has been demonstrated again, when Allso Jiminez, the fourth and last of a gang of Mexicans who burglarized Richardson's store at Stanton on April 19, was arrested in ELLAMAR COPPER DISTRICT, ALASKA In these days of rapid consumption of copper in the manufacture of munitions of war, and the consequent high price of that metal, special interest attaches to any discussion of our national supply of copper. During the last 15 years the Prince William Sound region, Alaska, has become an important copper-producing district, and the number of productive mines there is constantly increasing. The Ellamar district, a part of this region has been the scene of active mining since 1900, and in order that accurate information concerning this area should be available to the public the United States geological survey has recently prepared and published a detailed report on it. This report contains excellent topographic and geologic maps, on a scale of about a mile to the inch, and is illustrated by numerous plates and figures. The discussion of the history of the district and the description of the geography are of interest to the lay reader; the treatment of the areal and structural geology and the discussion of their bearing on the distribution of the ore deposits, as well as the description of the mines and prospects, are more technical. The geology of the Prince William The Quail and Rabbit Open Season Are to End on Friday After the close of December 31 the man who does not hunt ducks might as well put his gun away in some out-of-the-way corner until next September. There will be mighty little use for it, unless he desires to annihilate a neighbor's cat or scare some Peeping Tom to death. For December 31 finishes up the open season for quail. That day also ends the open season for rabbit hunting. The duck season will continue for one month longer. The plover season will also be open for another month, but plover hunting in this section is about as scarce as housemoving on Old Saddelback. Once in awhile there is some good plover hunting here, but to a large number of local hunters the plover is a complete stranger. The quail season opened on October 15. The birds have weathered the season in good shape. Those who have been out after quail nately say that there are plenty of birds left for matting, and that if the season is good the crop next year ought to be as good as this. However, men who know the habits of quail say that the season holds too late for the good of the quail. Game Warden Adkinson declares that unless the quail have a FOURTH STANTON BURGLAR WAS CAPTURED The efficiency of Orange county's police system has been demonstrated again, when Alliso Jiminez, the fourth and last of a gang of Mexicans who burglarized Richardson's store at Stanton on April 19, was arrested in Los Angeles. The man, a cheap jewelry peddler, gave the name of Mauricio Marrías. He was arrested by Los Angeles police detectives upon a description sent out by Sheriff Jackson several months ago. Three men, Ignacio Blanco, Castulo Medrano and Luis Mata, have already been arrested and committed to state's prison for the robbery, and the arrest of Jiminez clears up the gang whose operations were done eight months ago. Sheriff Jackson went to Los Angeles and brought Jiminez back for trial. It is said the man made a complete confession of his complicity in the burglary. Richardson's general store was robbed on the night of April 19 of a large quantity of general merchandise, including several bolts of drygoods, many pairs of shoes, and other articles of wearing apparel, all the goods stolen being valued at about $1000. A large part of this loot was recovered shortly after the robbery. ANOTHER ADDITION The Olive Milling company is preparing to build an addition to the warehouse which joins the mill on the west side. The new building will be 40x50 feet, one story high and is to be built of reinforced concrete except the roof and floor. The for- USE GAS Let us install an Automatic Water Heater, a net Gas Range, a Room Heater or a Floor ace in your home. Our furnaces are made in Orange County. Start the new year right by giving your y a useful present that will be a pleasure to for all time. SOTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA Sunset 20 and 362 Home 1053 City Meat Market Schneider Bros., Props. Sunset 20 and 362 Home 1053 City Meat Market Schneider Bros., Props. DEALERS IN FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS Butter, Cheese, Sauer Kraut, and Pickles Oysters in Bulk Patronize Home Industry— We sell Anaheim Beef & Provision Company's meats. Willard Cutting Quite a Figure The way our service has grown in popularity strengthens our belief that motor car owners want the best in starting and lighting.] ANAHEIM IGNITION DEPOT 40 South Los Angeles St. Phone 430-W Free Inspection of Any Battery at Any Time. THE GAZETTE has a large and bona-fide circulation. has a large and bona-fide circulation. THE GAZETTE is a good advertising medium. mer will be covered with asbestos roofing felt, the latter to be finished with a double wood floor calculated to stand much trucking. An opening will be made through the old concrete wall separating the new from the old part, this opening to be furnished with a fireproof sliding door. The new room will be used for the purpose of storing flour and other mill products, for which the company needs more room, also for office accommodations. A suite of rooms 16 x 27 feet has been provided to occupy the southwest corner, consisting of a general office and a directors' room with convenient sanitary arrangements. Bids are now being considered by the board of directors for the construction of the building. Architect C. B. Bradshaw, prepared the plans and specifications. A safe deposit box in the average home is considered a necessity. The Anaheim National Bank can serve you.