anaheim-gazette 1916-01-20

REFORESTATION COMMITTEE MEETING CHAIRMAN CUTTLE MAKES REPORT ON RESULTS OF PAST YEAR'S LABORS EFFORTS MAKING TO INDUCE STATE AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES TO REFOREST LANDS At a recent meeting of the Reforestation Committee at Riverside, Francis Cuttle, chairman of the committee, made an address in which he told of past accomplishments and outlined the future work needed. He said: One of the primary objects of this committee is to secure legislation that will protect the watershed cover, and induce the state and Federal authorities to realize the necessity for reforesting our deforested water shed. The past year has been one of activity along this line, the state legislature was in session at the time the last annual meeting of this committee was held, and at that time resolutions were passed by this committee commending A. B. No. 491, having for its purpose the protection from fire of timberland and watershed cover. The committee also endorsed resolution A. B. No. 1579, which provided for the acquirement by the state of cut-over land, and for the beginning of reforestation of such land under state ownership. It also passed resite your chairman was instructed to take up with the Federal forest officials the matter of abandonment of the nursery owned by the Federal government in the San Bernardino mountains for the propagation of trees for the reforestation of our mountain watershed. After some correspondence with Mr. Charlton, it was found that the government did not intend to give up the nursery, so that no further action was necessary. Your chairman made an examination of the nursery itself and found that many of the trees that had been planted were dead, and yet there were enough living on the area reforested so that the effort could certainly not be called a failure. As the work is experimental, it could hardly be expected that all of the trees planted would live, if enough lived to eventually bring about a stand of timber, that is all than can be expected and there were enough living on the area examined if they were large trees to make a good stand of timber. On this trip, which was made up Mill Creek and down the Santa Ana river, I was impressed with the possibility of building small dams and riffels in the different canyons to prevent the running off of water in the time of floods. Back in the mountains the canyons are not so precipitous as they are at the base of the mountains, and there are many localities where the fall is not very great and where it would be possible to build dams 8 or 10 feet high all along these streams to so break the fall and retard the flow of storm water as to very materially reduce the volume of water that will appear in the lower reaches of the river when the streams are at flood flow. In company with Engineers Omsted and Buck, your chairman made an examination of the Haines canyon above Glendale, and also the Ward canyon. little agricultural land in our national forests. The work of sparter by the Water warden has been carefully and on account of the past year. The altogether 664,844 acres equal to 26,593 acres continuous flow for months. The sheets regularly accurate this been made under petent hydraulic effect by these effortsclusively that this very beneficial and the flow from the tessian basin. The cannot at this time public as it was on private parties. We attempting to discern mittee the merits pending between S.Riverside parties, ing to note that we pended up to this $56,000 on this suit one side of the case sent to the supreme expenditures and the water condition since their origination has been $34,000 imagination of the committee to deter our water supply contributing as much one suit, and the between Orange County conflicting interests has cost, for cooperative Federal and state ourselves in consensuses. Personally I believe available by proper above outlined works on the canyons on th annual meeting of this committee was held, and at that time resolutions were passed by this committee commending A. B. No. 491, having for its purpose the protection from fire of timberland and watershed cover. The committee also endorsed resolution A. B. No. 1579, which provided for the acquirement by the state of cut-over land, and for the beginning of reforestation of such land under state ownership. It also passed resolutions favoring the appropriation of $5,000 by this state for continuing work on the Angeles forest, providing an equal amount could be secured from the Federal government for the same purpose, and by resolution also endorsed the Newlands Broussard river regulations bill. It also instructed your chairman to use his best endeavors to have a game refuge created in that portion of the Angeles Forest lying between Cajon Pass and Mill creek. The first two bills mentioned passed both houses of the legislature, but failed to receive executive approval. The next one providing for the appropriation of $5,000 became a law, and with the promise of the forester of the United States for the setting aside of an equal amount, making $10,000 additional for continuing the work of protecting the water shed cover in the San Bernardino mountains. Your chairman had prepared and introduced a resolution by which the state of California endorsed the Newlands Broussard river regulations bill, but the fate of that resolution is unknown to the writer at the present time. With reference to the creation of a game refuge, Senator King introduced a bill for the creation of a game refuge somewhat smaller than the area desired by the members of this committee, and after several discussions before the committees, a compromise was effected between what was desired by this committee and that provided in Senator King's bill, and this became a law, the present game refuge in the San Bernardino mountains being one of the largest in the state. In a communication recently received from Mr. Charlton, he states that during the deer season of 1914 there were 42 fires within the area subsequently included in the game refuge. Last year on the same area during the same season there were only 6 fires, which needs no further comment as to the value of the game refuge for preventing forest fires. In company with Engineers Omsted and Buck, your chairman made an examination of the Haines canyon above Glendale, and also the Ward canyon. In the former county of Los Angeles is doing the work, and in the latter, work is being carried on by private parties to retard the immediate flow of storm water. From the Haines canyon it is said that there is as much as 20,000 inches per square mile running off at times of heavy rainfall, and on the upper half of this water shed there has been constructed retarding dams in the canyons clear to the top of the mountain, close enough together to practically destroy the grade. The beneficial results of this system have not yet been demonstrated here. However, similar construction has been very extensively carried on in some of the older countries. Engineer A. L. Sonderegger, now resident of Los Angeles, a native of Switzerland, has a volume on this work showing what has been done in his native country. The illustrations are the only portion that are intelligible to the writer, as the text is not written in English, but from the illustrations there, and statements by Mr. Sonderegger, the work is very valuable in preventing erosion of soil and damage form storm water. The work in that country is largely done by the state. Looking over these illustrations, one is more than ever impressed with the value of the provisions of the Newlands bill if it could be enacted into law. In a recent statement made by Senator Newlands, he said that possibly national legislation by congress at this time would be difficult to secure on account of the prevailing idea of the necessity for preparedness. He also stated that Congress awaited public sentiment and that in order to get the bill enacted into law, it would be necessary to stir up public sentiment over the country, so that the more publicity the matter has the more likely we are to have prompt action in the enactment of this beneficial measure. In a communication from Forest Supervisor Charlton, he states that on June 30th, 1915 there were in the San and where it would be possible to build dams 8 or 10 feet high all along these streams to so break the fall and retard the flow of storm water as to very materially reduce the volume of water that will appear in the lower reaches of the river when the streams are at flood flow. Personally I believe available by property above outlined works on the canyons on the watersheds, so as to damage from flooding bring about a much stream flow, and all system for spreading the debris cones of Lytle creek, and suit in providing a ter for all who are that watershed and an additional supply of land that needs it as valuable as it is valued. REFERENDUM PUBLIC SOON County Clerk William Newly-Register Can Referendum petition nor's no-party rega passed by the special legislature will be few days, according en out by Assembly As in last reef members of all parties to join in fighting. At the same time titions to put an e and State Senator jobs under appointnor or of his comably be put in ciatures. Signers of these newly registered, if registered since ther opened on Janu to a ruling of Coun "I hold that a p registered this year sign these petition liams," "and hence sign the petitions they are registered believe a person has a right to si acted upon this y became a law, the present game refuge in the San Bernardino mountains being one of the largest in the state. In a communication recently received from Mr. Charlton, he states that during the deer season of 1914 there were 42 fires within the area subsequently included in the game refuge. Last year on the same area during the same season there were only 6 fires, which needs no further comment as to the value of the game refuge for preventing forest fires. The Newlands bill has been the subject of discussion by the members of this committee at several of their meetings, and your chairman was instructed to use his best endeavors to have this bill endorsed by as many chambers of commerce and other organizations as possible. Acting on these instructions in cooperation with Mr. Maxwell, a resolution endorsing the bill was adopted by the Waterways Concentration of California. Your chairman also introduced resolutions at the meeting of the National Irrigation congress, and after some difficulties had the same adopted. This matter was also presented to the state water problems conference at San Francisco, but its report has not yet been made to the legislature. The recommendations of the last named organization will certainly have great weight with the next legislature, and everything possible should be done to secure the endorsement of that conference for such legislation as we desire. Your chairman also presented the matter of the Newlands bill to the associated chambers of commerce of Riverside and Orange county, the city of Redlands, and has secured the endorsement of these organizations, and now has engagements to present the matter to other organizations of the same character. At the last meeting of the commit- The Short Cut of the Telephone The telephone is the short cut to the point you wish to reach. Our improved "Long Distance" service distance to 1800 cities and towns from Vancouver, Mexico line in the states of California, Oregon, Nevada and Idaho. The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company signed because so many of the men living in the neighborhood wanted to marry her. She held on while fifteen bachelors proposed, but when they "Bryanized" her and made it sixteen she declared she would quit. "I al- If Mr. action mensely Judge submissi ants, te to our water supply as it provides by contributing as much money as this one suit, and the suit recently tried between Orange County interests, and conflicting interests in Lytle creek has cost, for cooperation between the Federal and state governments with ourselves in conservations on our watersheds. Personally I believe that joint funds available by proper cooperation as above outlined would build dams in the canyons on the upper half of our watersheds, so as to largely prevent damage from floods on the Santa Ana bring about a much more uniform stream flow, and also build a complete system for spreading storm water on the debris cones of the Santa Ana and Lytle creek, and that this would result in providing an abundance of water for all who are now depending on that watershed and possibly provide an additional supply for the irrigation of land that needs only water to make it as valuable as any already irrigated. REFERENDUM PETITIONS SOON IN CIRCULATION County Clerk Williams Declares Only Newly-Registered Voters Can Sign Referendum petitions on the governor's no-party registration bills as passed by the special session of the legislature will be circulated within a few days, according to information given out by Assemblyman J. C. Burke. As in the last referendum campaign, members of all parties are planning to join in fighting the bill as passed. At the same time the initiative petitions to put an end to Assemblymen and State Senators holding salaried jobs under appointment of the governor or of his commissions will probably be put in circulation for signatures. Signers of these petitions must be newly registered, i.e., they must have registered since the new great register opened on January 1st, according to a ruling of County Clerk Williams. "I hold that a person who has not registered this year is not eligible to sign these petitions," said Clerk Williams, "and hence all who wish to sign the petitions should see that they are registered at once. I do not believe a person registered last year has a right to sign a petition to be acted upon this year, after the new signed because so many of the men living in the neighborhood wanted to marry her. She held on while fifteen bachelors proposed, but when they "Bryanized" her and made it sixteen she declared she would quit. "I always was opposed to sixteen to one," said Miss Jones. "Besides, these men do not want a wife; they want a cook." However, school will be taught in Kenaka Peak just the same. The trustees are overwhelmed with applications. Whether it is because of Miss Jones' many proposals or for the reason that many teachers are out of work remains to be determined. HEIRS FIGHTING FOR MAMMOTH FORTUNE Demand Made for Estate Left by Bernardo Yorba Turning the pages of a musty volume which has seen the passing of more than half a century, Attorney J. M. Love representing Mrs. Beatrice A. Yorba Arnaz Johnson, appeared before Judge James C. Rives of the probate court of Los Angeles and asked that an administrator be appointed for the colossal estate of Bernardo Yorba, so that heirs now living can receive their inheritances. The estate originally consisted of approximately 65,000 acres of checa California lands. It is now valued at $500,000,000. Yorba died in 1857 while the land was most evergrown with sage and cactus. Today the land is grown up with orange and lemon trees and twelve cities stand where Yorba's cattle once stopped to drink. The main contention advanced by the attorney to induce the court to declare the property that of the heirs was that no final settlement had ever been made by the courts and that the court could not cease its government of the estate until an efort had been made to find the heirs and notify them ORPHANS RECEIVED The following children have been admitted into St. Catherine's Orphan Asylum since the last publication. HALF ORPHANS registered since the new register opened on January 1st, according to a ruling of County Clerk Williams. "I hold that a person who has not registered this year is not eligible to sign these petitions," said Clerk Williams, "and hence all who wish to sign the petitions should see that they are registered at once. I do not believe a person registered last year has a right to sign a petition to be acted upon this year, after the new great register was opened." In addition he has instructed his deputies to continue in their requests for placing the party affiliation on the registration blanks, this despite the assurance of Speaker Young of the state legislature, father of the direct primary law, that such action is not necessary. "Legal authorities have held it advisable to secure the party affiliation of every person in order to play safe," he declared. "If the amended 1913 election law, making it unnecessary to give party affiliation, becomes effective, those who have given this information will not need to reregister. On the other hand, if this law does not become effective, all those who have failed to state their affiliation, as required by the original 1913 law, will have to re-register. I believe we are doing the right thing in Orange county and will stick to this supposition." Registration this year is far ahead of what it was in 1913 at the same time. About half of those who have registered to date are republicans. County Clerk Williams estimates there will be 25,000 registrations before the May primary, a considerable increase over last year. POPULAR Miss Dorotea Jones, school teacher in the Kanaka Peak district, has re-declare the property that of the heirs was that no final settlement had ever been made by the courts and that the court could not cease its government of the estate until an effort had been made to find the heirs and notify them. ORPHANS RECEIVED The following children have been admitted into St. Catharine's Orphan Asylum since the last publication. HALF ORPHANS Palitte, Albert ... 12 yrs. 6 mos. Aguire, Venancio ... 9 yrs. 6 mos. Chavez, Thomas ... 9 yrs. 7 mos. Chavez, Gregario ... 6 yrs. 1 mo. Bergman, Edgar ... 10 yrs. 9 mos. Bergman, Robert ... 7 yrs. 2 mos. Belarde, Michael ... 11 yrs. 9 mos. Belarde, Christophor ... 9 yrs. 9 mos. Jaramillo, Antonl ... 2 yrs. 6 mos. García, Alfaro Salvador 6 yrs. 10 mos. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of The County of Orange State of California AGNES MONFORT, vs. MADISON M. MONFORT, Defendant Action brought in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, and the Complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County of Orange. MELROSE & AMES. Attorneys for Plaintiff THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SEND GREETING TO MADISON M. MONFORT, Defendant. YOU ARE DIRECTED TO APPEAR and answer the Complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, within ten days after the surrender on you of this summons, if served within this County, or within thirty days if served elsewhere. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer as above required, the said plaintiff will take judgment for any money or damages demanded in the complaint, as arising upon contract, or she will apply to the Court for any other relief demanded in the complaint. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, this 14th day of April, A. D. 1915. W. B. Williams, Clerk. (Seal Superior Court) By ..... Deputy Clerk. 1-13-2m ut hone t cut to the person or place tance" service eliminates the ns from Vancouver, B. C., to of California, Oregon, Wash- Telephone h Company If Mrs. Johnson is successful in her action her share will make her immensely wealthy. Judge Rives took the matter under submission and allowe dthe contestants, ten days in which to file an op- SAN DIEGO THE QUALITY BEER Likewise the highest skill is employed in the treatment of those materials. "Cleanliness" as exemplified in first class Brewing Establishments, has for years been heralded by National Pure Food and Hygienic Authorities. It is our watchword. Last but not least SAN DIEGO WATER possesses those intrinsically valuable propeties necessary to the production of a HIGH GRADE LAGER BEER. You will at once recognize the superior balance and flavor of "SAN DIEGO" upon tasting. Your dealer or cafe will supply you Ask for it IROQUOIS BOTTLING COMPANY This, the atnever done. al volume pubtorney Love read robate laws of now estates were distributed. He must be pubers to assert their court acquired decree distributthe notices were they declared that services were never of the case were torney to show account of who rerator of the esand since that declared, no one vast holdings of If Mrs. Johnson is successful in her action her share will make her immensely wealthy. Judge Rives took the matter under submission and allowe dthe contestants, ten days in which to file an oppening brief and ten days for the defendants, represented by attorney Freeman, to reply. Those who demand that an admin-istrator be appointed are Mrs. Beatrice A. Yorba-Arnaz-Johnson and Mrs. Roberto Yorba Bailey. David Yorba of Prado, a grandson of the late Bernardo Yorba, while in this city one day recently, stated that the vast estate of his grandfather upon his death was equally divided among his children. Each received a just share of the landed iterests, and, Mr. Yorba states, all were satisfied when the affairs of the estate were closed. 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