anaheim-gazette 1916-03-02

BONDS INDORSED FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE FAVORS IMMEDIATE CALLING OF ELECTION COAST BOULEVARD PROPOSITION SIDE-TRACKED BY AN OPINION OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY The coast boulevardiers, who hoped to get a resolution adopted by the associated chambers of commerce recommending to the supervisors an addition to the proposed bond issue for the repair of flood damage to the highways and bridges, failed in their efforts at the meeting at Yorba Linda Friday night. They had previously laid their wires for an issue of $400,000, which is $250,000 more than is required for repair work. Out of this surplus they proposed to close the gap in their coast boulevard, and the residue could be used in making new roads throughout the county. Their proposition was wrecked, however, on a rock, and that rock was a statement by District Attorney West to the effect that the two propositions could not be combined in one call for a bond issue. The proposition to issue bonds for bridge and repair work, therefore, was endorsed, and the boulevard and new road matter was submitted to the highway commissioners. But the boulevardiers have not yet laid down. It is believed they will attempt to secure a vote on a new bond district above the Newbert protection district would make the Newbert's troubles only more serious. A. W. Griffith of Huntington Beach moved that the supervisors be requested to employ an engineer to make a comprehensive report upon flood control, in connection with Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It was stated that this was not within the power of the county board, and the motion was defeated. A trade at home movement was referred to the advertising committee. A list of Orange county industries will probably be submitted later and the association will probably recommend that Orange county people patronize them. In this conenction H. M. Adams spoke of the rapid advancement of the Anaheim Beef & Provision company, and Mr. Talbert told of the achievements of the Huntington Beach Linoleum factory. Notwithstanding the threatening weather the meeting was attended by 180 persons, and the Yorba Linda ladies gave them an excellent banquet. The Temple Square quartet of Anaheim furnished music for the occasion which of course, was appreciated by all the guests. C. H. Seamans of Yorba Linda, made the address of welcome, which was responded to by Gustave Stern. The next meeting will be held at Santa Ana on March 29. THE GASOLINE SITUATION A short time ago gasoline was selling at 11 cents per gallon in Los Angeles, and today it is being sold at almost double that price. It is to be assumed that the refiners of this popular fuel were making some profit at the 11-cent price, and, if so, the present price is nothing short of robbery. The profits of the Standard Oil company of California for the year 1915 were more than $9,000,000, which is conclusive evidence that there must NEWS NOTES Tustin Girl Suicide Wrapping a chlorine about her head and bath tub filled with L. Young committed day. Her body was serer, H. J. Young, whined in the evening. Thututed to poor health has been ill in mind time and that doubled mental condition thing to do with her Ten Years in San Q Charles Schwall, Newport Beach, was years in San Quenna he pleaded guilty ting relations with Schwall, aged 14. T man of good standing occasions had dist for bravery was sho for him. Attorney y that he saw Schwall hausted, swim out a man who had been boat in which Bisho ers had been riding Knights of the Ten One hundred and of the local comms Templar, gathered at Santa Ana Wedtingly observe the 27the founding of the Outside members w Tustin, Orange, An and other cities of The celebration bquet at 6:30 and was excellent program Judge W. H. Thomas solos were rendered lips and Mrs. Ms Gehrett and toasts ever, on a rock, and that rock was a statement by District Attorney West to the effect that the two propositions could not be combined in one call for a bond issue. The proposition to issue bonds for bridge and repair work, therefore, was endorsed, and the boulevard and new road matter was submitted to the highway commissioners. But the boulevardiers have not yet laid down. It is believed they will attempt to secure a vote on a new bond issue in November. T. B. Talbert of Huntington Beach, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, said that the flood had caused extra expenses that had upset the board's calculations of expenses for the year. The supervisors feel that concrete bridges should be put in and roads repaired. Money can be raised either by bonds or by direct tax. With the bonds the work can be done several months sooner than by direct tax, as money from the direct tax would not be available until next fall. Talbert said that the bridge and repaid issue would have to go on the ballot as a separate item. Any new paving would have to go through a separate procedure, according to the ruling of the district attorney. "We could hold off the election on the bridge bonds," said he, "for it would take considerable time for the commission to report its estimates. Then, too, it is felt that the one issue might defeat the other, and we think it best to submit the bridge and repair bonds separately as soon as possible." County Clerk Williams said that legal advice was against holding a bond election on the same day with primaries, for the matter could not be put upon a ballot. However, by holding the election the day before or day after the primaries, $1500 could be saved on the election. C. F. Krause made a motion recommending the bridge and repair bonds to the supervisors for action. He said that those bonds can be carried easily. Additional road bonds can be considered and decision reached later. Gustav Stern of Fullerton said the bridge and repair bonds would carry. Krause's motion carried. President Lew Wallace gave up the chair to Gus Stern and made a talk on the boulevard situation. "On the coast we held back for the other bonds, on a promise that about $20,000 or $25,000 would be spent each year on the coast boulevard. However, money for the coast road has not been avail- A short time ago gasoline was selling at 11 cents per gallon in Los Angeles, and today it is being sold at almost double that price. It is to be assumed that the refiners of this popular fuel were making some profit at the 11-cent price, and, if so, the present price is nothing short of robbery. The profits of the Standard Oil company of California for the year 1915 were more than $9,000,000, which is conclusive evidence that there must have been a profit in gasoline at the lower price. Does cost any more to produce gasoline than it did six months ago? There is no doubt in the world that if there is any difference in the cost it is slightly less today than it has ever been since gasoline was placed on the market, as the output is rapidly increasing, and it is almost the universal rule that increased output means lower cost of production. About the only exception to this rule it a telephone system, where the cost of operation increases at an inverse ratio with the growth of the business. No explanation is offered by the refiners for the enormous advance in the cost of motor fuel. There is little doubt but what the price will soar to 25 cents per gallon in a short time. It has only been four years since gasoline retaild at 25 cents. Some believe that it will advance to 40 or 50 cents, but it is not likely that the price will be placed at a figure that would materially curtail the consumption of the commodity, which would happen in the event that the price should go to 50 cents per gallon. The chances are that practically as much gasoline will be bought and sold at 25 cents per gallon as at 11 cents, and no one knows this any better than the big oil companies. The only explanation company officials offer for the advances is the one of supply and demand, which means that the oil companies have the supply and know that the demand will continue at the advanced price. There is no shortage of gasoline as there is no record of any purchaser having been refused gasoline because it was scarce. There is no excuse for the Federal government not taking up this question and regulating the price of gasoline the same as railroad rates are regulated. Private corporations should not be allowed to mulct the public in such a high-handed manner. One of the causes guessed at by Santa Ana Wednes- tingly observe the 28th founding of the Outside members wi- Tustin, Orange, An- and other cities of fo- The celebration b- quet at 6:30 and w- excellent program- Judge W. H. Thomas- solos were rendered- lips and Mrs. Ms- Gehrett, and toasts s- lows: Dr. John L. D- of the Line;" Dr. O- niscences;" S. C.- Ladies," and S. M. D- Talk incorporation— The subject of in- up about every so- Grove and it is up ag- being given more s- tion. What the peo- during the flood ha- change in public s- were brought to rea- than ever how powe- ized town is to promand its right. Thi- ing power, no sys- to accept things as- calmly submit to ext- of iron-fisted publici- tions. Garden Grove has- or thinks it has, and- are going to smother- sonal differences. Caught Red Handed- With a spotlight at J. Andrews, keeper- Gun Club, arrested- charge of seining in- There is a state lav- in a bay. Andrews- ing the Boisa Chica- catch whoever it w- operating a sein in it- done at night. So- the services of some- spotlight. Andrews- posted himself on- spotlight was tourne- "Come ashore riger-" , said Andrews. are, so come ashore. And Carpenter, wi- been in charge of th- ashore. Andrews ther- and game commission- and County Game Wai- Santa Ana of the arr- Additional road bonds can be considered and decision reached later. Gustav Stern of Fullerton said the bridge and repair bonds would carry. Krause's motion carried. President Lew Wallace gave up the chair to Gus Stern and made a talk on the boulevard situation. "On the coast we held back for the other bonds, on a promise that about $20,000 or $25,000 would be spent each year on the coast boulevard. However, money for the coast road has not been available, and we do not believe it can be built in piecemeal. We would like to get direct connection with our neighbor. If I want to go to Huntington Beach by auto instead of five miles direct, I have to go to Santa Ana, making twenty-four miles. Since the district attorney's opinion knocks the joining of the additional roads with the bridges, I favor submitting additional roads bonds later. This motion was carried. Charles Eygabroad, chairman of the protection committee, reviewed actions taken at the various mass meetings concerning flood protection. He suggested that it might be well for the Associated Chambers to endorse the appointment of the mass meeting committee named to get up a bill that will make it possible to form a county-wide protection district. So far failure to form a district was the result of the efforts made. Armitage and Wallace said that it might be best to wait until the committee forms its bill, when the bill could be submitted to the associated chambers. This suggestion prevailed. S. W. Price of Bolsa talked upon the protection district problem, saying that every effort should be made to form a county-wide protection district. The formation of a protection WILL PROTECT SUGAR A Washington dispatch reports that the house democrats on February 17 met in caucus and bound themselves to vote for the resolution repealing the free sugar provision of the Underwood tariff law. The resolution adopted by the caucus 84 to 20. It has been because of the understanding and expectation that the administration would be compelled to repeal that part of the tariff act which removes all duties on imported sugar that American farmers have been renewing their contract with the sugar factories, and it is probable that there will be an increase in the sugar beet acerage for 1916. The revenues under the existing tariff failing to come up to expectations, the treasury cannot afford to lose the revenue from sugar, one of the principal items. Expert piano tuning. F. W. Schmidt. NEWS NOTES OF COUNTY Tustin Girl Suicides— Wrapping a chloroform soaked towel about her head and climbing into a bath tub filled with water, Miss Laura L. Young committed suicide Wednesday. Her body was found by her father, H. J. Young, when he came home in the evening. The suicide is attributed to poor health. It is said that she has been ill in mind and body for some time and that doubtless her physical and mental condition both had something to do with her act. Ten Years In San Quentin— Charles Schwall, a fisherman of Newport Beach, was sentenced to 10 years in San Quentin Saturday after he pleaded guilty to a charge involving relations with his niece, Amanda Schwall, aged 14. That Schwall was a man of good standing and on several occasions had distinguished himself for bravery was shown by attorneys for him. Attorney Clyde Bishop said that he saw Schwall, though almost exhausted, swim out at night to rescue a man who had been tipped out of a boat in which Bishop and several others had been riding. Knights of the Temple Meet— One hundred and fifty-two members of the local commandery of Knights Templar, gathered at the Masonic hall at Santa Ana Wednesday night to formally observe the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Santa Ana lodge. Outside members were present from Tustin, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, and other cities of the county. The celebration began with a banquet at 6:30 and was followed by an excellent program with Superior Judge W. H. Thomas presiding. Vocal solos were rendered by Maurice Phillips and Mrs. Margaret Caldwell-Gehreit, and toasts were given as follows: rate of about 4,000,000 cubic feet daily, has settled down to business and is flowing about 400 barrels a day. The product is unlike any that has yet been produced in the Brea field and it may be the only well of the kind in the state. While no analysis has yet been made, theer is a strong feeling with guagers and oil men that this is oil with paraffin base. Should this be the case the crude will go on the market at from $1.25 to $1.50 per barrel, as against 40 cents to 60 cents for the asphaltum product. While the gas from well 28 has been piped to the Brea Gasoline Co. plant, that place is not at present in shape to handle the entire supply and there is no way of arriving at the exact volume, but it is believed that it will run at between three and four million cubic feet daily. Making Repairs Slowly— It will probably be some time before the Santa Ana line of the Pacific Electric railway is opened for traffic. This is apparently the only line damaged by the recent floods where the company has not made some effort to repair. However, there is a reason for this, as a large portion of the line was entirely washed out and will have to be practically rebuilt. There are places where the tracks and ties are standing in fields with one end of the ties up and they look more like a fence than a railroad. The passenger traffic is very light on this line at this season of the year, and the profits would probably appear on the company's books in red ink. Therefore, this will likely be the last line in the system that is repaired. The work will be completed, however, before the opening of the beet season, as there is a heavy freight business at that time. Orange County Brings Suit— Orange county is plaintiff in an at Santa Ana Wednesday night to fittingly observe the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Santa Ana lodge. Outside members were present from Tustin, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, and other cities of the county. The celebration began with a banquet at 6:30 and was followed by an excellent program with Superior Judge W. H. Thomas presiding. Vocal solos were rendered by Maurice Phillips and Mrs. Margaret Caldwell-Gehrett, and toasts were given as follows: Dr. John L. Dryer, "Both Ends of the Line;" Dr. C. D. Ball, "Reminiscences;" S. C. Hartranft, "The Ladies," and S. M. Davis, "Fraternity." Talk Incorporation— The subject of incorporation bobs up about every so often in Garden Grove and it is up again. This time it being given more serious consideration. What the people passed through during the flood has wrought a great change in public sentiment. They were brought to realize more forcibly than ever how powerless an unorganized town is to protect itself or demand its right. There is no regulating power, no system, and they have to accept things as they come and calmly submit to extortion on the part of iron-fisted public service corporations. Garden Grove has had enough of it, or thinks it has, and now the citizens are going to smother their little personal differences. Caught Red Handed— With a spotlight and a shotgun, C. J. Andrews, keeper of the olsa Chica Gun Club, arrested fishermen on a charge of seining in Bolsa Chica bay. There is a state law against seining in a bay. Andrews had been watching the Bolsa Chica bay, hoping to catch whoever it was who had been operating a sein in it. The seining was done at night. So Andrews enlisted the services of some Japanese with a spotlight. Andrews with his shotgun posted himself on a bank, and the spotlight was tourned on. "Come ashore right here, Carpenter", said Andrews. "I know who you are, so come ashore." And Carpenter, who seems to have been in charge of the fishermen, came ashore. Andrews then notified the fish and game commission in Los Angeles and County Game Warden Adkinson in Santa Ana of the arrests. Killed in Auto Accident— Suffering frightful agonies while pinned for an hour underneath an automobile which, in overturning, had instantly crushed her husband to death, Mrs. William Nazin, Sunday night sustained internal injuries from which she is thought likely to die at a Long Beach sanitarium, where she was taken following the accident, which occurred at a point about two miles east of Seal Beach. William Nazin, who was thirty-three years old, was returning to Long Beach with his wife, following a visit with friends at Anaheim. They were accompanied by their son, Patrick aged HEAVY INCREASE IN AUTO MANUFACTURING 573,114 Machines Built in United States During Year 1914 A preliminary statement of the general results of the 1914 census of manufacturers for the automobile industry has been issued by Director Sam L. Rogers, of the bureau of census, department of commerce. It consists of a summary comparing the United States totals for 1909 and 1914, prepared under the direction of William M. Steuart, chief statistician for manufacturers. The figures are preliminary and subject to such change and corrections as may be necessary for a further examination of the original reports. The returns show that during 1914 there were in the United States 338 establishments manufacturing complete automobiles, their output being 573,114 machines, valued at $465,042,474. Thirty-eight of these establishments were engaged primarily in the manufacture of bodies and parts, agricultural implements and other products, and reported the manufacture of complete automobiles as a subsidiary product. In addition there were 12 establishments which manufactured 29 cars, either for experimental purpose or for their own use, upon which no market value could be placed. At the 1909 census 315 establishments were reported as engaged in the manufacture of automobiles either... posted himself on a bank, and the spotlight was tourned on. "Come ashore right here, Carpenter", said Andrews. "I know who you are, so come ashore." And Carpenter, who seems to have been in charge of the fishermen, came ashore. Andrews then notified the fish and game commission in Los Angeles and County Game Warden Adkinson in Santa Ana of the arrests. Prohibition Fight at Newport— A Wet and Dry fight is about to be staged in Newport Beach, to culminate on April 10th, at the municipal election in that town. Petitions for placing the question of licensing the sale of alcoholic liquors in the beach city are now in circulation. Ninety-four signatures are necessary. Rev. T. C. Maxwell, pastor of the Methodist church at Newport, is leading the dry forces of the community in the fight, and had three petitions in circulation last week. He said that the dry forces are united in their plan to make Newport and Balboa dry, and that possibly a large organization may be effected to carry on the campaign. It is expected a strenuous fight will be made by both the wet and dry forces over the liquor question. The petitions, properly checked up will be presented to the city council at its next meeting on March 6. Paraffin Oil at Brea— Paraffin oil has been struck in the Brea field. Or at any rate there is the highest probability that such is true. And if the paraffin base has been found, the quantity is such as to make the strike a find of great value. Well 28 of the Brea Canyon company, which came in three weeks ago with the rush and roar of gas at the instantly crushed her husband to death, Mrs. William Nazin, Sunday night sustained internal injuries from which she is thought likely to die at a Long Beach sanitarium, where she was taken following the accident, which occurred at a point about two miles east of Seal Beach. William Nazin, who was thirty-three years old, was returning to Long Beach with his wife, following a visit with friends at Anaheim. They were accompanied by their son, Patrick, aged 6, who was seriously bruised. Due to the rain, the roads had been rendered exceedingly slippery. Shortly before 10 o'clock, it is thought, the Nazin machine encountered a more than ordinarily treacherous stretch of road. The rate of speed at which Nazin was driving is unknown. It is believed that the car suddenly began to skid dangerously and that Nazin was unsuccessful in keeping the car in the road. The automobile turned turtle, instantly killing Nazin and pinning his wife underearth. The driver of a truck from the Hellman ranch near Seal Beach, who was the first to arrive at the scene of the tragedy, believes that the unfortunate woman lay crushed under the heavy car for at least an hour. The truck driver extricated Mrs. Nazin, placed her and the body of her husband in his machine and proceeded to Long Beach. Mrs. Nazin was taken to the sanitarium where small hopes for her recovery are entertained. Robert Bradey has been arrested on a felony charge brought by a girl's mother. He was taken to jail, where he is awaiting preliminary hearing on March 13. He has not secured ball, which Justice Cox fixed at $3000. Bradey is a jitney driver. were engaged primarily in the manufacture of bodies and parts, agricultural implements and other products, and reported the manufacture of complete automobiles as a subsidiary product. In addition there were 12 establishments which manufactured 29 cars, either for experimental purpose or for their own use, upon which no market value could be placed. At the 1909 census 315 establishments were reported as engaged in the manufacture of automobiles either as a primary or as a subsidiary product; and their output was 127,287 machines valued at $165,099,404. During the five years, 1909-1914 there has thus been an increase of 350.3 per cent in the number of automobiles manufactured and 181.7 per cent in their total value. 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CANKER SITUATION IN THE GULF STATES Florida is the only one of the Gulf states that is thoroughly alive to the seriousness of the canker to the citrus industry, $195,000 has already been spent in Florida in fighting the canker and soon the government appropriation of $300,000 of which Florida gets half, will be available. Strict laws have lately been passed by the Florida legislature which greatly help the authorities in fighting the disease. Inspectors are now able to inspect orchards and burn infected trees, without the owner's permission and although they are still given a lot of trouble by short sighted individuals, conditions are much better than they were. The inspectors wear over their clothes, a white duck one piece garment, which is disinfected after the inspection of each orchard. When an infected tree is discovered, it is burned in place by means of a sort of plumber's torch on the end of a long handle. All nurseries within one mile of an infection are quarantined. It is forbidden to even dig up a rose bush and ship it out of the quarantined area. Inspectors even meet the passenger trains entering the state and take the oranges out of the diner and the lunch boxes for fear that some orange peel might be thrown out the window and infect a grove. All infected groves are posted and people would no more think of going near it than they would go near a house posted for smallpox. ments, so that should the canker be discovered in a nursery, all shipments can be traced and inspected. In the other Gulf states, very few precautions are taken against the spread of canker. Infected trees are cut down and dragged through the orchard and in general the people do not seem to realize how easily the disease is spread. The canker has just about put a stop to all citrus painting, which is perhaps a benefit to the industry, as there are 45,000 acres of grape fruit in Florida coming into bearing and 20,000 acres of Satsuma oranges in the Mobile Bay section and the market is yet to be developed for the quantity of these fruits that this large acreage will produce. REMOVAL NOTICE The Orange County Nursery and Land Co., formerly of Fullerton, is now situated on North Los Angeles St., Anaheim We offer 250,000 Home-Grown Fruit Trees, also full line of Ornamentals, Floral Designs, Etc., at lowest prices. Phones—Anaheim 228-R and Anaheim 1436. We Have $25,000 on Hand TO LOAN in Anaheim. If you have a clear lot and are paying rent, borrow from us and build yourself a home. Our loans are paid in EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS—part of the principal and interest paid each month, so every payment decreases your loan. YOUR LOAN NEVER FALLS DUE if you keep up your monthly payments. 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