anaheim-gazette 1919-01-30

ROCKS AHEAD IN JOINT SEWER PROJECT ORANGE DROPS OUT OF COMBINE DECLARING OPPOSITION IN CITY TOO STRONG ANAHEIM REPRESENTATIVES FAVOR CONTINUATION OF THE SCHEME BY THREE CITIES Only a few weeks ago the proposition to combine the four cities of Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim and Fullerton in a movement to build a joint outfall sewer to the ocean was received with enthusiasm. Nobody believed there would be any hitch in carrying out the plan, nobody could see any rocks ahead, but those rocks were in the way and of sufficient size that they threaten to wreck the project. First came the beachites with a threat to incorporate whatever is thought best by the majority of the inter-city sewer committee." Mr. Backs declared: "Anaheim is just as enthusiastic over the project as she ever was and wants to go ahead with the plan. Anaheim is not objecting to Mr. Bishop or to the payment of its proportion of $750 or of $3,000. The only position we have taken is that we thought we should have a report from the engineers before going ahead with any legal steps." There is no hesitancy on the part of Fullerton. Trustee Sitton, who spoke for that city, said: "When this co-operative plan was first suggested, I thought it one of the best suggestions ever made to bring the four cities of the county into closer relationship and would result in the overcoming of petty jealousies that have existed in the past, and which to a very large extent have been eliminated in recent years. The contract with Bishop can be re-drafted to include the objectionable points, and it seems to me that we should proceed with the plans. We are all working to a common end and in the interest of our respective cities. Let's carry it through." UNDER SHERIFF IMAN CHATS WITH THE BOYS Only a few weeks ago the proposition to combine the four cities of Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim and Fullerton in a movement to build a joint outfall sewer to the ocean was received with enthusiasm. Nobody believed there would be any hitch in carrying out the plan, nobody could see any rocks ahead, but those rocks were in the way and of sufficient size that they threaten to wreck the project. First came the beachites with a threat to incorporate all the ocean front in order to keep us from passing to the sea. After their bluff was called they gracefully withdrew their opposition, claiming they had no intention of blocking the friendly move. Then at a meeting of the inter-city committee at Fullerton two weeks ago Anaheim and Orange representatives expressed themselves as uncertain regarding the wisdom of employing a special attorney to look after the legal end of the work, at least until surveys had been made and the probable cost estimated. Later the Orange trustees took action that practically eliminated that city from the combine and now Santa Ana expresses itself as sorry that it originated and proposed the scheme. If quibbles and disputes can arise over small matters at the beginning it is reasonable to predict that harmony will not prevail later, is the opinion of one of the Santa Ana trustees. At a meeting of the committee at Santa Ana Friday evening Orange backed out of the traces, Mayor Ainsworth declaring that there was no pressing need for an outfall sewer for that city, and there was much opposition to it. In order to carry the bonds it would be necessary to carry on a campaign of education before the election. Orange might decide to connect with the outfall at some future date, but at the present time there was too much sentiment against it. City Councilman George McPhee, chairman of the inter-city committee, the man who originated the plan, explained Santa Ana's attitude on the situation as it now stands. "A strong feeling that Santa Ana should build her outfall by herself has developed in the past week," said McPhee, "particularly since friction has developed, and of the character that was in evidence at the Fullerton meeting last Friday. I am afraid that if things continue as they have the past few weeks we will never be able to get together. "If we are going to quibble over the small matter that has caused the friction, what will happen when we have existed in the past, and which to a very large extent have been eliminated in recent years. The contract with Bishop can be re-drafted to include the objectionable points, and it seems to me that we should proceed with the plans. We are all working to a common end and in the interest of our respective cities. Let's carry it through." UNDER SHERIFF IMAN CHATS WITH THE BOYS Intrepid Officer Recalls Exciting Man Hunt Up in El Toro Mountains Undersheriff Jack Iman was over the other evening comparing notes with the local thief catchers. Jack is not the fellow given over to boasting, but his friends say when it comes to bullseyeing with a revolver he's there with the goods. Jack also has a knack of manipulating other brands of artillery, notably the rifle. When the sheriff's posse was out some six years ago looking for that beastly murderer and outlaw who had added rape to his fiendish deeds, up in the El Toro hills, Jack was on the night guard in this city. When he heard of the desperado's devilish work Iman got Albert Vall 30-30 out of Bill Hout's store and went over and offered his services to the sheriff. The murderer was located in a draw in the mountains, evidently headed for an adjoining gully which would afford him a good chance to make his escape. Between his location and the next ravine was an open space of about 100 yards, and Jack knew the fellow would soon come out. The outlaw had killed one man and seriously wounded two others, and one of his bullets just grazed Iman's right ear. Men were appalled at the bandit's work—some were crying. About 200 armed men were in the posse, but all seemed at sea as to the best thing to do to get him. The bandit concealed in the brush was defying his pursuers and fired shots promiscuously at them, and being a good shot with his rifle had the posse baffled for a time. Jack took in the situation, but before going after the bandit he wanted to go and recover the body of poor Bob Squires, which lay in a near-by ravine, where the brave deputy had fallen—a victim of the assassin's bullet. But changing his mind suddenly he determined to get the bad man and motioned to a bunch of men to make a detour and try to corner the fellow. Presently, Jack saw the bandit come into view about 200 yards away, Harkening back to the old city hall almost down, when a large numb here were in great glory the erection of a braun upon the lot, the report man Fred Backs at the ing Thursday night—widely recommended that dollar be expended for the old derelict—caused advocates to see a fair hope with renewed viability that some day municipal home will actually reality. Mr. Backs had to look over the west side if it could be repaired to allow of occupancy by truck driver and his faiilman said no, with em. "Perhaps you appoint man for the job," Mr. Backs had to see if it could be repaired to allow of occupancy by truck driver and his faiilman said no, with em. "We are paying $7 rent," observed the man lie something should low us to move back promises." But that was as far progressed and the truth considered of claiming their attention. Mr. Todd, representing pany, addressed the whether a bond instead not be acceptable, who are cut up for placing An ordinance provide cash must be deposited before any excuse made. Mr. Todd said the company's bond same done here. The city no good and you help us by accepting Mr. Todd. "We'll have to amen to cover the case, Mr. mayor." Perhaps you pay the advertising bill "I'll take it up with replied Todd." They sports and pay for the Trustee Gibbs of the tee, reported auditing feeling that Santa Ana should build her outfall by herself has developed in the past week," said McPhee, "particularly since friction has developed, and of the character that was in evidence at the Fullerton meeting last Friday. I am afraid that if things continue as they have the past few weeks we will never be able to get together. "If we are going to quibble over the small matter that has caused the friction, what will happen when we get to the larger matters? I would judge that neither Anaheim nor Orange are very enthusiastic over the proposition. Santa Ana has been put in the situation of appearing to be going around with a sack asking assistance in building her outfall. I am sorry the proposition was ever started, and I take the responsibility for inaugurating the movement. I did it with the best of intention. The council acted in the best of faith in its efforts to bring about joint effort that would relieve the four principal cities of the county from possible trouble for many years in the future. Santa Ana will have to withdraw from the plans." Trustees Dwyer and Backs, who represented Anaheim at the meeting, both favored going ahead with the plans. If one city failed to vote bonds or dropped out of the combine the other three could carry out the project. "Anaheim hasn't objected to anything," said Trustee Dwyer. "We are working to get it through as cheaply as possible. Should one of the cities fail to carry the bonds, it wouldn't complicate matters at all, so far as Anaheim is concerned, for she could take care of the difference between the cost with four cities participating and with the expense being divided among three. The money is available from the general fund. We have been working to create harmony and this committee has been left free to do SPECIAL SESSION OF CONGRESS PREDICTED Under the stress of gigantic tasks, it is believed by both democrats and republicans that an extra session of congress will be called in the spring. There are but 31 working days left in the present session and to date only 6 of the 16 regular supply bills have been passed by the house and none by the senate. The $750,000,000 request of the railroad administration awaits action besides several special bills and the new deficiency measure. It was reported that erecting a new ice house West Chartres street gone through the form curing a permit to do that Mrs. Resh had in she did not take out thermore she did not. "Now, what do you that," ejaculated Trust "Have you seen tha shall," asked the mayor "No sir, not as minion of the law." Well, I appoint t street superintendent go and see that the AHEIM GAZETT Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 30, 1919 BRING BAGK DAYS WHEN NEW CITY HALL LOOMED COUNCILMAN BACKS PUTS QUIETUS ON EXPENDITURE OF MONEY FOR REPAIRS ON DERELICT TRUSTEES MEET ON THURSDAY NIGHT AND SEND OUT SMALL AMOUNT OF MUNICIPAL GRIST Harkening back to the days when the old city hall almost came tumbling down, when a large number of people here were in great glee, anticipating the erection of a brand new edifice upon the lot, the report of Committee-man Fred Backs at the council meeting Thursday night—when he emphatically recommended that not another dollar be expended for repairs upon the old derelict—caused new city hall construction to see a faint glimmer of compliance with," replied the mayor in a querulous tone of voice. Ordinance No. 344, amending one section of ordinance 343, was called up for first reading. The hearing which was set for Thursday night to allow the State Highway Transportation Company an opportunity to present their case before the council, asking for a permit to operate its freight truck upon city streets, was reset for Thursday, February 13, the company officials failing to show up as per original schedule. A communication was received from Kolb and Peterkin, informing the board that they accepted the terms of permit issued them to operate their bus line between here and Brea. Several building permits were granted, including one to Chas. Rockwell to erect a galvanized structure on the alley in rear of the Fisher building, to be used as a dry cleaning shop, whose gasoline is to be stored in a quantity of about 30 gallons. Some of the trustees inclined to buck the permit, as a fire menace, but as it comes within the pale of the law, there was no alternative. But just watch insurance rates go up, said a councilman. Complaint was made about the way certain boys are using these Christmas toy guns. They are strong enough to break the electric light globes and several of these have broken off. NO PERMISSION FOR CUTTING FREE TOLLS RAILROAD COMMISSION ASKS PACIFIC TELEPHONE COMPANY TO EXPLAIN PRESIDENT EDGERTON DENIES THAT COMPANY HAD PERMISSION FOR ITS ACTION Nullification of the California Railroad Commission's ruling establishing toll rates and free toll zones by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, is likely to bring the federal and state authorities into conflict. The government has taken over the management of the telephone companies, and of course the first step in the interest of the "dear people" was a raise of rates, and the elimination of free tolls, under the new plans made public by the telephone company last week it was announced that the free toll ser- dent Edgerton tween the news for the day. "The situation is that the fines our juices asks rates. It is responsible nitely located know at all appeal." "It is a cern if today being openly cer of the any public" The hearth the telephone why it should in apparent utilities action the sol Stale. Had the been put in phone and have had to ton for a $650,000 inc general court the commission will inc $600,000" "I am ar Harkening back to the days when the old city hall almost came tumbling down, when a large number of people here were in great glee, anticipating the erection of a brand new edifice upon the lot, the report of Committee man Fred Backs at the council meeting Thursday night—when he emphatically recommended that not another dollar be expended for repairs upon the old derelict—caused new city hall advocates to see a faint glimmer of hope with renewed vigor, they thus believing that some day a modern municipal home will actually become a reality. Mr. Backs had been delegated to look over the west end building to see if it could be repaired sufficiently to allow of occupancy by the motor fire truck driver and his family. The councilman said no, with emphasis. "Perhaps you appointed the wrong man for the job," Mr. Mayor, "but I for one am absolutely opposed to wasting any more money in repairs on the old building," reiterated Councilman Backs. Mayor Dwyer disagreed with Backs to some extent, but did not press his objections, only to remark that the city must now economize and try to save all they can. "We are paying $75 a month for rent," observed the mayor, "and I believe something should be done to allow us to move back to the former promises." But that was as far as the subject progressed and the trustees moved to the consideration of other matters claiming their attention. Mr. Todd, representing the gas company, addressed the board, asking whether a bond instead of cash would not be acceptable, when city streets are cut up for placing new equipment. An ordinance provides that $500 in cash must be deposited by a corporation before any excavations can be made. Mr. Todd said other cities take the company's bond and wanted the same done here. The cash will do the city no good and you gentlemen will help us by accepting our bond, said Mr. Todd. "We'll have to amend our ordinance to cover the case, Mr. Todd," said the mayor. "Perhaps your company will pay the advertising bill." "I'll take it up with our company," replied Todd. "They might be good sports and pay for the revision." Trustee Gibbs of the finance committee, reported auditing bills in the key in rear of the Fisher building, to be used as a dry cleaning shop, where gasoline is to be stored in a quantity of about 30 gallons. Some of the trustees inclined to buck the permit, as a fire menace, but as it comes within the pale of the law, there was no alternative. But just watch insurance rates go up, said a councilman. Complaint was made about the way certain boys are using these Christmas toy guns. They are strong enough to break the electric light globes and several of these have been broken, observed the power house superintendent. "Well, well, these little rascals. But we were boys once ourselves," averred the executive. "However, it might be well to have the kids become more careful, don't you think so, Mr. Marshal?" Attorney Ames observed that he did not believe a rehearing before the railroad commission, relative to the raise in rates by the California Edison Company, would be of any avail, at present, and suggested that the matter go over for the time being. It is said the raise in electric rates hits this city a pretty stiff jolt. Superintendent Haunum placing the increase at 22 per cent, although Mr. Diemling saves it only 13 per cent. Street Superintendent Steward was instructed to prepare plans and specifications for sidewalks and curbs on Cypress street, between Palm and Citron. Later bids for doing the cement work will be advertised for. At conclusion of the meeting the board adjourned to meet the following afternoon at 4:30 to discuss the outfall sewer situation. There were present Mayor Dwyer, Trustees Backs and Gibbs. Absent, Trustees Stark and McFadden. GREAT MUSICAL COMEDY The biggest bargain in the theatre colony of Los Angeles is what they are all saying about the show that opened at Clune's Auditorium Monday night. Never before has thore been a program of such length and class as Manager Bert St. John will offer to the people who come to the Auditorium this week for the great musical comedy show "Fads and Follies," and the six big vaudeville acts. In the past Clune's Auditorium has offered to the public the greatest pictures that the motion picture world has ever produced. It was at Clune's Auditorium that D. W. Griffith came to be recognized as the genius of the road Commission's ruling establishing toll rates and free toll zones by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, is likely to bring the federal and state authorities into conflict. The government has taken over the management of the telephone companies, and of course the first step in the interest of the "dear people" was a raise of rates, and the elimination of free tolls, under the new plans made public by the telephone company last week it was announced that the free toll service between Orange county towns would be eliminated on the first of February and that a charge of 5 cents would be made after that date on a call of six miles or under. Several months ago, when merger of the Pacific and Home companies was first talked of the matter was taken up by the associated chambers of commerce and a fight was made on the proposition to eliminate free tolls. City attorneys of various towns of the county were engaged to oppose the move. It will be remembered that when the petition of the company for permission to merge with the Home in several Southern California counties was granted by the commission, reservation was made as regards Orange county. That reservation was that the company should submit to the commission its plans for handling the free toll situation in Orange county before putting new rates into effect. It appear, however, that the company or department at Washington has ignored this agreement and is attempting to over-ride the order of the state authorities. In response to an inquiry the Santa Ana Register Friday received the following wire from E. O. Edgerton, president of the railroad commission: "Railroad commission denies authority of telephone company or postmaster general to put in effect proposed increased long distance rates, and service between points in California. We are ordering the company to refrain from charging higher toll rate than those on file with the railroad commission and in effect on January 20, 1919. "Our order so far ignored by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company by order of Burleson. Have cited Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to appear before Railroad Commission to show cause why our order should not be enforced." A second dispatch the same day read: "Commission has this day issued order to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph city no good and you gentlemen will help us by accepting our bond, said Mr. Todd. "We'll have to amend our ordinance to cover the case, Mr. Todd," said the mayor. "Perhaps your company will pay the advertising bill." "I'll take it up with our company," replied Todd. "They might be good sports and pay for the revision." Trustee Gibbs of the finance committee, reported auditing bills in the amount of $1,264.17, which were ordered paid. Trustee Backs reported receiving a letter from Emil Dreyfus of San Francisco, relative to the setting back of his building on Center street. Mr. Dreyfus says the building will not be changed, he being opposed to altering the frontage. Trustee Gibbs observed that in justice to the other property owners, who have set back, he was of the opinion that Mr. Dreyfus should do likewise, and so moved. The board has instructed the attorney, in conjunction with the city engineer and the committee on public improvements, to at once form an assessment district in that block for the purpose sought. It was reported that Mrs. Resh was erecting a new ice house on her lot on West Chartres street, without having gone through the formality of first securing a permit to do so. It was said that Mrs. Resh had informed the clerk she did not take out a permit and furthermore she did not intend to. "Now, what do you know about that," ejaculated Trustee Backs. "Have you seen the lady, Mr. Marshal," asked the mayor. "No sir, not as yet," replied the minion of the law. "Well, I appoint the marshal and street superintendent a committee, to go and see that the permit feature is night. Never before has there been a program of such length and class as Manager Bert St. John will offer to the people who come to the Auditorium this week for the great musical comedy show "Fads and Follies," and the six big vaudeville acts. In the past Clune's Auditorium has offered to the public the greatest pictures that the motion picture world has ever produced. It was at Clune's Auditorium that D. W. Griffith came to be recognized as the genius of the motion picture producers and it will be at Clune's Auditorium on next Monday night that the public of Los Angeles will see the biggest and best show that has ever been offered to the theater going people of this city for the money. Will King, known the world over as the greatest impersonator of the Hebrew, will bring his company of fifty people direct from an eight-months' engagement in San Francisco to the Auditorium for the grand opening. In the King company are forty of the prettiest chorus girls that ever walked across a stage, several of them coming direct from New York especially for this show. The six vaudeville acts that on the same bill have been recognized by eastern dramatic writers to have no superiors in their lines. They were especially selected by Sam Harris, of Ackermann and Harris, for this show. Mr. Harris goes so far as to say that Clune's Auditorium will not be big enough to hold the crowds as soon as they realize the greatness of the show that they are getting every afternoon for 20 cents and nights for 30 cents. C. C Randall, who has been visiting the Standard Mining Company's property at Kingman, Ariz., reports the mines in flourishing condition, new veins of extremely rich ore having recently been uncovered. Molybdenite is the chief product of the mine. mission and in effect on January 20, 1919. "Our order so far ignored by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company by order of Burleson. Have cited Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to appear before Railroad Commission to show cause why our order should, not be enforced." A second dispatch the same day read: "Commission has this day issued order to Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company not to put in effect until further order toll rates where free switching service is now accorded in Orange county." The following press dispatch from San Francisco, dated Friday, indicates that the order was made without consent of the state authorities: "The State Railroad Commission issued an order today instructing the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company to refrain from putting into effect a rule which would eliminate free toll services between Santa Ana and Tustin and Placentia and Fullerton, and way points." Another order issued by the commission directed the company not to put into effect a rate schedule which becomes effective on February 1, and which, the commission contends, will deprive the residents of Glendale, Burbank, Lankersheim and other communities of free toll privileges which herefore have been in effect. "The commission ordered that matters in both instances, be left as they are until further investigation can be made." "We have been requested in a letter dated September, 1918, by Postmaster General Burleson to pass upon the question of rates, and yet an order made by the commission in the pursuance of its usual functions is disobeyed on the alleged instructions of the Postmaster General," said Presi- ENTE Number 13 MISSION HITTING CALLS N ASKS PA- COMPANY N DENIES TO PERMISSION California Railway establishing zones by the telegraph Company federal and collect. The governthe manage companies, and the interest is a raise of free tolls, de public by last week it free toll serident Edgerton at a conference between the commissioners and attorneys for the telephone company Saturday. "The situation which confronts us is that the same authority which denies our jurisdiction over telephone rates asks us to increase telephone rates. It is of great importance that responsibility for fixing rates be definitely located so that the public may know at all times to which it may appeal. "It is a matter of grave public concern if today in California the law is being openly violated either by an officer of the federal government or by any public utility." The hearing was called to enable the telephone company to show cause why it should collect the federal rates in apparent violation of the public utilities act, which gives the commission the sole rate-making power of the State. Had the federal telephone rates not been put into effect the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company would have had to ask the State of Washington for a $750,000 and Oregon for a $650,000 increase this year, J. D. Shaw, general counsel for the company, told the commission. The Burleson schedule will increase the California income by $600,000, he said. "I am appearing for both the gov- YEAR'S BUSINESS YIELDS FAIR PROFIT STOCKHOLDERS OF WATER CO. RECEIVE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF YEAR'S TRANSACTIONS MUCH CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT WORK DONE SAYS SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT When Secretary Wallop called the roll at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company Saturday it was discovered that only a small proportion of the membership was present either in person or by proxy. No official business could therefore be transacted, consequently after the secretary had read the report of the board of audit, the meeting adjourned, leaving the old board of directors in charge for another year. The directors are H. H. Hale, (president). E. E. Beazley, J. C. Had the federal telephone rates not been put into effect the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company would have had to ask the State of Washington for a $750,000 and Oregon for a $650,000 increase this year, J. D. Shaw, general counsel for the company, told the commission. The Burleson schedule will increase the California income by $600,000, he said. "I am appearing for both the government and the company," Shaw explained when Edgerton asked him if he was not speaking for Mr. Burleson. "I suggest that the commission cooperate with the federal government and work out the details of the federal plan rather than oppose Mr. Burleson's power to declare these rates. "The company will continue to ignore the commission's orders on federal rates as long as the Burleson tariffs remain in effect," said the attorney. What the outcome will be is problematical. Local officials received word Monday that the new rate will not be put into effect on the first of the month. FOOTBALL ELEVENS IN TRIPLE TIE Fullerton Defeats Pomona, Will Meet Winner of San Diego-Pomona Game Fullerton defeated Pomona at football on the former's grounds on Friday afternoon by a score of 15 to 10. At the conclusion of the first half the score stood 10 to nothing in favor of Pomona. Nichols was star man for the visitors, and in the first half scored a touchdown and kicked field goal. In the second half Fullerton scored two touchdowns and a goal, the final score standing 13 to 10. Great work was done by Fullerton, and especial praise is accorded Arch and John Hawkins, Stogsdill, Meiser and Travis. As a result of Fullerton's victory the three teams in the league are now in a triple tie. Orange having been eliminated on account of sickness. Fullerton has played three games, winning from Orange and Pomona, and losing to San Diego. Pomona and San Diego have each played two games, Pomona winning from San Diego and losing to Fullerton. San Diego lost to Pomona and won from Fullerton. Fullerton defeated Orange, and Orange forfeited a game each to Pomona and San Diego. Pomona will play San Diego on the latter's grounds next Saturday. Fullerton is the sole rate-making power of the State. Had only one meeting of stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company Saturday it was discovered that only a small proportion of the membership was present either in person or by proxy. No official business could therefore be transacted, consequently after the secretary had read the report of the board of audit, the meeting adjourned, leaving the old board of directors in charge for another year. The directors are H. H. Hale (president), E. E. Beazley, J. C. Thamer, J. J. Dwyer, G. W. Sherwood and A. G. Miller. T. L. McFadden was one of the directors, but he resigned some months ago to join the Y. M. C. A. war workers, and the vacancy has not yet been filled. The secretary's books show that water delivery during the year 1918 amounted to $60,088.63, rentals and sundry items aggregated $1,011.90, refund on income $622.94, making a total of $61,723.47 derived from the water. Expenditures during the year totalled $59,717.52, leaving a net gain of $2,005.95. The company paid $2,490.68 income tax during the year. The records of water sales show that no water was sold during the month of March. This is the first time in the history of the company that no water sales were recorded during that month. Superintendent McFadden's report shows the total cost of construction and improvement work during the year aggregated $36,869.03, a portion of which was paid by property owners or by the City of Anaheim. The items were the Citron street pipe line, cost $732; Santa Ana street pipe line, cost $74.20; Walnut street pipe line, cost $413.22; Ball road pipe line, cost $338.84; Garden Grove road pipe line, cost $2,819.14; East street pipe line, cost $273.82; West Chapman avenue pipe line, cost $1,510.50; North street pipe line, cost $236.28; concrete pit at pump No. 6, cost $1,697.24; reservoir at pump No. 1, cost $8,669.90; pumping plant No. 6, cost $13,488.40; siphon at flume No. 12, cost $7,233.99. There has been a gradual decrease in the company's oil production during the past few years. The Amalgamated lease yielded 267,076 barrels and the St. Helens 62,205 barrels in 1918, a total of 329,281 barrels from which the company drew $52,966.68 in royalties. The production of the two leases was only two-thirds of that of the previous year, and 40 per cent of output in the years 1914 and 1915. The company, however, has leased forty acres to the Standard at Yorba, and a test well is now being drilled. The general statement of loss and The coming Victory Loan will be the last. One more big job to pay for the victory—or the immediate demands of victory—and Liberty Loans will be history. There must be no lagging by the American people in the drive that will come in April. It will not be a time for excuses. The same spirit that characterized the last hour of fighting before the armistice went into effect should be shown by the stay-at-homes for whom the Yanks fought in France. Here is the official report of operations in those last few hours of the war: "The Third Division advanced three kilometers east of Brecheville. Despite increased resistance by machine gun and artillery fire the Fifth Division continued to advance, capturing 18 prisoners, three large calibre guns, six minenwerfers and considerable material. In accordance with the terms of the armistice hostilities on the front of the American armies ceased at 11 A.M." The Yanks didn't shirk that last job. Many gave their lives with peace a matter of minutes away. Every American at home worth the victory won by those boys in khaki will work as hard in the coming loan as in the first. Innes Henry has sold a five-acre ranch west of Anaheim to Dr. C. O. Nonnan of Hollywood.