anaheim-gazette 1916-03-23

ORANGE COUNTY AUTOMOBILE CLUB MUTUAL ORGANIZATION FOR PROTECTION OF FOWNERS FROM ACCIDENT, THEFT, FIRE EXPECTS TO HAVE A MEMBERSHIP OF TWO THOUSAND WITHIN A SHORT TIME Owners of automobiles of Orange county are vitally interested in the showing made by the insurance department of the Automobile Club of Orange county during the first six months of its existence. The meeting of the directors of this organization which was held in the office of the club at 111½ East 4th street, Santa Ana on the evening of March 9th, was the sixth meeting since the mutual insurance department was organized, and the first policies were issued to the members who desired protection on Sept 15th, 1915. The book of the exchange, as it is generally known, showed that for the first six months of its existence there were issued policies on which the premiums paid in aggregated $2650, covering fire, theft, collision (full coverage) and property damage. But of this sum, $1850 has been expended for management and operation and for losses incurred during the six months' period, leaving a balance of $800 in the treasury. It is of interest to note that the losses incurred have all been in the nature of collision ber of the cars seen not only on the highways and byways of this county, but of adjoining sections where the members of the club seek recreation during their leisure moments. All the forms required by the motor vehicle department are kept at the club office for the accommodation of those needing them. An instance of one benefit of the club, is that during the two weeks preceding January 1st, 1916, over 300 registration applications were filled out at the office by Assistant Secretary A. K. Ford. The management of the Club and of the Automobile Indemnity Exchange of Orange county, which is the legal name of the insurance department, is under control of a board of directors consisting of: President, Clyde Walker, Santa Ana. Vice Pres., H. O. Henderson, Anaheim. Secretary, A. S. Ralph, Orange. Treasurer, J. R. Porter, Orange. Directors, J. W. Tubbs, Santa Ana; A. S. Bradford, Placentia; K. E. Watson, Orange. Attorney, H. J. Forgy, Santa Ana. The office of the club is at 111½ East Fourth street, Santa Ana, in charge of Assistant Secretary A. K. Ford, and you are welcome there. Come in and join the club and boost for Orange county by carrying on your machine the attractive emblem of the Automobile Club of Orange county, the one county in the state which has the unique distinction of conducting the first county mutual automobile insurance association in California, conducted by Orange county men, and for Orange county people. There should be 2000 on the roll by December 31st, 1916. Boost for Orange county by showing the Flying Wheel of the Automobile Club everywhere you drive your car. NEWS NOTES Collided With AutoCrashing into F. H. Automobile, James G. electrical firm of Reard of Santa Ana, wahis motorcycle Saturthe arms of Felton B. on the front seat o that his father was son's right leg was knee, his right wrist and his face was se Halladay Will Filed Attorney E. E. Ke probate the will of The estate is estimate $150,000, of which $1 and similar personal bankers' will was wr 26, 1913, with a codi uary 9, 1916. In Mosbaugh and H. T named as executors, the estate is to be b Halladay's adopted o T. Rutherford, to H and to about thirteen nieces of Mr. Halladay Santiago Protection The board of suhearing Wednesday those against the p Santiago creek pr While no definite acappeared from wha said that the petition forming the district It also appeared tha will be changed. In fact, some of t the district admitted as outlined in the p generally knoik showed that for the first six months of its existence there were issued policies on which the premiums paid in aggregated $2650, covering fire, theft, collision (full coverage) and property damage. But of this sum, $1850 has been expended for management and operation and for losses incurred during the six months' period, leaving a balance of $800 in the treasury. It is of interest to note that the losses incurred have all been in the nature of collision accidents of one form or another, the largest having been $85 and the smallest $1.00 in amount, this showing that collisions are the class of accidents to which the autos of Orange county are most exposed. The club now has on the books of the exchange $175,000 of insurance in force, which would have cost the members approximately $21,000 had it been written under stock company conditions, thus showing at the present writing a saving of about $18,000 to the members of the club. At the present rate of growth, the increase in membership is taking care of losses and operation, and at the same time providing for a considerable surplus. It is the purpose of the directors to build up a reasonable surplus, in order that the necessity will be avoided of calling an assessment in the event of some unusually heavy loss being sustained. The benefits of the insurance department are limited to members of the club only, who must be residents of Orange county. No commercial cars of any sort, nor rent cars nor public automobiles are eligible. The policies cover the hazards of fire, collision (full coverage) theft and property damage, but liability for injury to persons is not covered. Members desiring the latter form of protection can be accommodated at the club office however. The result of the actual operation of this organization has upheld the contention of the board of directors of the club, which is that the automobile owners of Orange county are not subject to the extreme hazards of those of other sections, and that on account of this condition, were in a position to carry their own insurance on the mutual basis at a small faction of the usual expenses for this class of insurance. A hustling organization which has already proven of such substantial financial benefit to the community county, the one county in the state which has the unique distinction of conducting the first county mutual automobile insurance association in California, conducted by Orange county men, and for Orange county people. There should be 2000 on the roll by December 31st, 1916. Boost for Orange county by showing the Flying Wheel of the Automobile Club everywhere you drive your car. HIGHWAY COMMISSION SUBMITS PROPOSALS Will Permit People to Discuss Amount Of Bond Call for Roads The county highway commission is to make two maps and two reports upon which to base public discussion. One map and one report shall be upon the basis of a bond issue of $350,000, and the other report shall be upon a basis of bond issue of $800,000. In brief, the above is the decision reached at a conference held last week between the highway commission and the board of supervisors. Two weeks ago the commission found that requests to be included in the report were totaling so high that a bond issue of close to $1,000,000 would be necessary to satisfy all sections. The commission concluded not to go further until it had had a conference with the supervisors. That conference was held and the situation was thoroughly discussed. Since the report that had been asked was for the purpose of public discussion only and did not mean that the county would or would not ask for bonds of the amount that might be specified by the commission as necessary to do the work it might outline, those at the conference concluded to offer two reports instead of one. It was decided that one report should pre-suppose a bond issue of not over $350,000. Of that amount it was suggested that $140,000 be expended on the coast highway, $50,000 in finishing the paving of the Santa Ana canyon, and the remainder to be distributed in the third and fourth supervisorial districts and near the first supervisorial district, where the roads would be of the greatest advantage to the county. The coast highway work would be in the second and fifth districts. The roads to be in county, the one county in the state which has the unique distinction of conducting the first county mutual automobile insurance association in California, conducted by Orange county men, and for Orange county people. There should be 2000 on the roll by December 31st, 1916. Boost for Orange county by showing the Flying Wheel of the Automobile Club everywhere you drive your car. Mexican With a Guero Ramon Avila, they be arrested in San Antonio order issued Thursday night by nigan not to take Mexicans but to seize sealed weapons, waiver Recorder Wilson's morning. He will be the county jail as ability to pay them arrested Friday morning Pond in company women were searched found to be carrying Lopez was unarmed unable to tell an indictment to their movements have been working Lopez was held once claimed to be on hand when arrested and joined Avila for coer obstreperous Mexico For threatening John C. Ord of Service of the Peace giving the name of Mexican fisherman Bay, was sentence 60 days in the court ing his flashing off his threats to kill president of trustees, who asked he had not delivered he had promised he Mexican was arrest Nueshwanger, who led to overpower him into custody. The Peace Bowdish serve 30 days for duct, the prisoner "get" the judge who expired and he was A hustling organization which has already proven of such substantial financial benefit to the community should meet the hearty support of the 500 owners of automobiles in this county. The activities of the Automobile Club of Orange county are along the usual lines of such organizations, in looking after the general interests of the membership, providing information and advice which the average owner is frequently at a loss to know where to obtain, to promote good roads and the proper maintenance thereof, securing adequate and proper legislation, and the judicious enforcement of the laws for motorists. Records are kept of the road conditions as far as possible, and the club will appreciate any information which individuals may be able to furnish at any time, especially as to desirable trips which they may take in this vicinity. The plans contemplate information especially applicable to Orange county, as to resorts, attractions, roads, etc., and before long expects to have a comprehensive map of the county ready for distribution, and is boosting for a systematic naming and signing of all the roads of the county, so that the traveler on the highways may be directed to his destination as accurately as if he were in a city. The Winged Wheel of the club emblem is a very striking design and is a noticeable decoration on a large num- should pre-suppose a bond issue or not over $350,000. Of that amount it was suggested that $140,000 be expended on the coast highway, $50,000 in finishing the paving of the Santa Ana canyon, and the remainder to be distributed in the third and fourth supervisorial districts and near the first supervisorial district, where the roads would be of the greatest advantage to the county. The coast highway work would be in the second and fifth districts. The roads to be included in this report were not decided upon. The other report is to pre-suppose a bond issue of $800,000, with-an expenditure of $240,000 upon the coast boulevard. That report will include approximately all of the roads asked for by the various sections so far and some roads not yet listed. STREET CORNER TALK It's best to block street corner talk From floating in the air And not discuss, the border muss For Uncle Sam is there. We cannot aid, the move he's made, By talking loud and long. Then better far, discuss no war Though sympathy be strong. Might stir up strife, endanger life, To air one's views too free.. One passing near, might overhear Then a disturber be. We had no voice, in making choice, What nation should us claim, If from the land, o'er Rio Grande Let neutral be the alm. All in our town, should cast a frown, On any move for strife, Be just and true, in all we do, Protecting homes and life. O. H. PEED, Anaheim, Cal. NEWS NOTES OF COUNTY Collided With Auto— Crashing into F. B. Browning's automobile, James G. Robertson of the electrical firm of Robertson & Packard of Santa Ana, was catapulted from his motorcycle Saturday and landed in the arms of Felton Browning, who sat on the front seat of the automobile that his father was driving. Robertson's right leg was broken above the knee, his right wrist was dislocated and his face was severely cut. Halladay Will Filed— Attorney E. E. Keech has filed for probate the will of Daniel Halladay. The estate is estimated to be worth $150,000, of which $115,000 is in notes and similar personal property. The bankers' will was written on February 26, 1913, with a codicil added on February 9, 1916. In the codicil G. J. Mosbaugh and H. T. Rutherford are named as executors. Under the will the estate is to be distributed to Mr. Halladay's adopted daughter, Mrs. H. T. Rutherford, to H. M. McCullough, and to about thirteen nephews and nieces of Mr. Halladay. Santiago Protection District— The board of supervisors held a hearing Wednesday of those for and those against the plan for forming a Santiago creek protection district. While no definite action was taken, it appeared from what the supervisors said that the petition for steps toward forming the district will be granted. It also appeared that the boundaries will be changed. In fact, some of those strongest for the district admitted that the district as outlined in the petition asking for an election includes a little too much Corporations Squabbling— The Southern Counties Gas company Friday opposed before the state railroad commission in Los Angeles the application of the West Coast Gas company for a certificate of necessity and convenience to carry natural gas to Huntington Beach. The Southern Counties Gas company which has been purchasing portions of the Southern California Edison company's gas properties in Southern California, intends to connect its pipe line with a municipal plant at Huntington Beach, and sell to the city at wholesale. The West Coast Gas company testified it is prepared to obtain a supply of natural gas for Huntington Beach. This company has applied to the Board of Supervisors of Orange county for a franchise to lay a pipe line to Huntington Beach. should be trimmed. Attorney W. M. Brown of Orange represented the petitioners. Attorney H. J. Forgy of Santa Ana presented the cause of a large number of those who asked that their lands be not included in the district. Some of those asking to be let out of the district owned lands along what they claim are ridges and not subject to overflow. John Mitchell of the Irvine Co. said that the ranch did not object to the formation of the district and would not object to having some of its land included in the district were it not for the fact that it considers the law unjust. For instance, land far away from the creek would pay just as much taxes to the district as would be paid by land right on the creek. However, it was pointed out that the law does not allow the lands to be graded according to locality. The matter was postponed for later action. Charged With Stealing Turkeys— MILES Red Crown the Gasoline of Quality gives you more miles to the dollar. Carbureting qualities account for that—no waste of gas. Dealers everywhere and also at our many SERVICE STATIONS. Standard Oil Company (California) Anaheim HONEY IN THE ORCHARD The value of bees in the orchard has been emphasized by bee men as well as fruit men, but notwithstanding their acknowledged value there are hearing Wednesday of those for and those against the plan for forming a Santiago creek protection district. While no definite action was taken, it appeared from what the supervisors said that the petition for steps toward forming the district will be granted. It also appeared that the boundaries will be changed. In fact, some of those strongest for the district admitted that the district as outlined in the petition asking for an election includes a little too much territory and that some of the edges Mexican With a Gun— Ramon Avila, the first Mexican to be arrested in Santa Ana following the order issued to the city police Thursday night by City Marshal Jerigan not to take any chances with Mexicans but to search them for concealed weapons, was fined $30 in City Recorder Wilson's court Saturday morning. He will serve 15 days in the county jail as a result of his inability to pay the fine. Avila was arrested Friday morning by Officer Pond in company with J. Lopez. Both men were searched and Avila was found to be carrying a short revolver. Lopez was unarmed. Both men were unable to tell an intelligent story as to their movements. They claimed to have been worknig in a railroad camp. Lopez was held on suspicion, but he was dismissed in the morning. He claimed to be on his way to this city when arrested and said that he had joined Avila for company. Obstreperous Mexican— For threatening to kill both Judge John C. Ord of Seal Beach and Justice of the Peace C. Bowdish, a man giving the name of Joseph Smith, a Mexican fisherman living at Alamitos Bay, was sentenced Friday to serve 60 days in the county jail. Following his flashing of a big revolver and his threats to kill Judge Ord, former president of the Seal Beach city trustees, who asked the fisherman why he had not delivered an order of fish he had promised the Ord family, the Mexican was arrested by City Marshal Nueshwanger, who finally was compelled to overpower the prisoner to take him into custody. When Justice of the Peace Bowdish sentenced Smith to serve 30 days for his alleged misconduct, the prisoner then threatened to "get" the judge when his 30-day term expired and he was free again. There included in the district were it not for the fact that it considers the law unjust. For instance, land far away from the creek would pay just as much taxes to the district as would be paid by land right on the creek. However, it was pointed out that the law does not allow the lands to be graded according to locality. The matter was postponed for later action. Charged With Stealing Turkeys— Constable Clark and deputies from the sheriff's office Sunday arrested Jesus Luvano on a charge of stealing three turkeys from F. C. Launders of Garden Grove. Clark had been after Luvano for a week and Sunday saw him enter his home. The house was full of Mexicans who denied that Luvano was there. There were seven rooms in the house and Luvano dodged from one room to the other without Clark being able to catch sight of him, and all the while the Mexicans were threatening to make short work of the constable. Clark telephoned for assistance and Luvano was placed under arrest. Luvano claims that he gave himself up to Sheriff Jackson previous to his arrest at home and was released on his own recognizance. As there is a Jesus Luvano senior as well as a junior it is believed that it was the older man who surrendered, while it is the young man who is charged with the crime. More Roads Wanted— The citizens of the Wintersburg Smeltzer district favor more good roads and will inform the board of supervisors and the county highway commission as to what roads they believe should be included in the next bond issue for that purpose. There was a well-attended meeting of the Springdale Improvement association in Bradbury's hall, Wednesday, at Wintersburg, the assemblage being called to order by the president, Ed. Bradbury. After an informal discussion of the question of good roads, a motion prevailed that the following extensions of paved roads be recommended for construction: The Wintersburg road from the end of the pavement to Los Patos, 3 3-4 miles; Smeltzer road from pavement to section line, about 1 4-10 miles west; Westminster road from the Seal Beach boulevard to the city limits of Huntington Beach; and that a committee of three be appointed to draw resolutions, informing the superThe value of bees in the orchard has been emphasized by bee men as well as fruit men, but notwithstanding their acknowledged value there are comparatively few fruit growers who keep bees in order to profit by their good offices in pollenizing fruit blossoms. A good reason for this indifference to bee keeping may be found in the spasmodic supply of bee pasture in large orchard districts, where, in the springtime there are unlimited fruit blossoms for a few weeks only, and practically none the rest of the year. It is also asserted by some bee men that fruit blossoms do not supply the quantity of honey that is found in wild and more diversified districts. This is particularly true of the clovers. Who ever saw a patch of white clover in the blue grass prairies of the middle west that was unaccompanied by the hum of bees? We are also informed that the values of the various clovers as bee pasture are widely different, the crimson clover being least valuable, while the white mellilotus, or so-called bitter clover, makes unexcelled bee pasture. Granting that this information is correct, or even that the bitter clover is just a fairly good honey producer, therein lies information that may be put to good use by fruitgrowers, by installing an apiary in the orchard, where the fruit blossoms will supply the bees with fairly good pasture until the cover crop of clover begins to bloom, when the main honey harvest may be made. This suggestion is clearly impractical in sections where water for irrigation cannot be had, as the cover crop must necessarily be turned under before the soil becomes too hard to plow, a time which arrives before the mellilotus is in bloom, of ordinary years. Where irrigation is practiced an attempt to utilize the cover crop as a bee pasture will result in great benefit, since the accumulation of nitrogen nodules on the roots and the value of the tops as a humus supply are greatest when the crop is in full bloom and the seed is beginning to form. Deny Guns to Mexicans— Acting on information that numerous sales of firearms have been made to Mexicans in Santa Ana since the raid on Columbus, the city trustees instructed City Marshal Jernigan to notify all dealers in firearms in Santa Ana not to sell arms to any Mexican. "We don't know that there is going to be any trouble with Mexico," said City Trustee Tubbs, who brought the subject up, "but we do know that the Mexicans have no business with revolvers and rifles. They ought not to be allowed to have them under any consideration. "I am informed that recently a second hand dealer here sold five revolvers to five different Mexicans in the course of a few minutes. I am informed also that collectors whose business takes them among the Mexicans have received surly treatment, and have been cursed in Spanish. War or no war, the thing to do is to stop the sale of guns to Mexicans." City Marshal Jernigan said that two or three of the stores have refused right along to sell firearms to Mexicans, but that others never miss a chance to sell. Anent the Yorba Bridge— C. H. Seamans of Yorba Linda wants to know what the board of supervisors is going to do about the moving of the Yorba bridge. The bond election is held on May 3. Seamans was one of the committee which appeared before the board and entered a formal protest against moving the bridge. Stating that the chamber of commerce of Yorba Linda unanimously voted in favor of re-building at the old location, he continued: "We want to know what you are going to do about it. We want to know before that bond election on May 3. Your decision will make all the difference in how we vote." Chairman Talbert of the board said that it was the desire of the supervisors to do the right thing by all concerned, and that a decision would be reached and announced not later than April 5. Supervisor Struck said that undoubtedly the supervisors would have other delegations before it upon the same matter, and that the board would make a thorough investigation. Supervisor Leck said he had not made up his mind what was the best thing to do, but he would announce his vote after he had looked into the matter more thoroughly. ADVERTISED LETTERS Mrs. E. E. Adams. 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