anaheim-gazette 1919-07-17

BILLION DOLLARS SAVED BY HOLDING UP BILLS Filibuster of Last Session Proves to be Greatest Boon to the Taxpayers. As the direct result of holding up the annual appropriation bills passed by the Democratic Congress in the closing days of the last session, the Republicans upon their accession to power saved the taxpayers of the country in actual cash more than a billion dollars. Representative Frank W. Mondell, of Wyoming, majority leader in the House, sums this up in a statement in which he says: "There has been a saving of approximately $800,000,000 in the six great supply bills which were passed, compared with the amounts carried by the same bills as they failed in the closing hours of the Sixty-fifth Congress, and a saving of $450,000,000 on the railroad deficiency bill as compared with the estimates of the Railroad Administration, or a total reduction of $1,250,000,000." "These savings were in the main on three regular supply bills and the railroad deficiency bill, as follows: Army appropriation bill, $343,000,000; Navy appropriation bill, $211,000,000; sundry civil appropriation bill, $247,000,000; railroad deficiency (below estimates), $450,000,000." "In addition to this extraordinary record of consideration and passage of appropriation bills the Congress has adopted the woman suffrage resolution, has passed the daylight saving repeal, the bill returning the wires to their owners, and a bill carrying $6,000,000 for vocational rehabilitation of disabled soldiers and sailors, as well as a number of other measures of general or local interest. The House has also passed the water-power bill. "The Committee on Judiciary has re-" City Trustees Hold Important Session (Continued from page 1) main office and word has been received that the sum will be paid just as soon as possible. Dustless Alleys Promised Trustee Backs, of the improvement committee, reported that two complaints had been made regarding the dust in a couple of alleys, which was very disagreeable to residents. The street superintendent informed the board that he has been busily engaged in oiling streets and has as yet not tackled the alleys but will do so at once. The two complaints will be given attention first, and it will be the aim of the street superintendent to put all the alleys in shape and make them as near duotess as possible. Don't Ride a Free Horse to Death! Some of the neighbors in vicinity of the auto camp grounds on West Cypress street have observed that some campers remain for three or four days at a time, and were just wondering if the nice accommodations with free gas, light and water were not having too great pulling powers. Yet, and still, that is what the camp grounds are for—to attract autolists to our fair city and then have them tarry and give us the once over. All enterprising towns are doing it. But of course, sometimes philanthropic courtesies are abused, but so far there has been really no cause for complaint, although the street superintendent was told to keep his eagle eye upon the camp grounds and if he thought any moochers were about to have the Marshal swoop down upon them and let them know that good boulevards were of easy access and always open to traffic. structed to wait for manager and have fully, or else the usual thirty days wants in to open a store and has put up variance. The city tenants at once for but it looks as though people are having the strike and are new arguments, and possession without are getting thick. Come Across A communication Capt. J. F. Ahlborn tleman stated that over the top so a Victory loan campaign amount had been the aid of publicity as the sum of most expenses had fallen captain asked them forth and wipe off Sure thing, observe pay the bill. Tha Every Littl A nice check in was received from association, the sa ment in the first orange crop taken acre tract in the trustee suggested in giving a barbec ing out newspaper he was jesting, but bad idea provided vited. A check in the ceived from the Gas Co., the same net earnings tha Superintendent mitted prices for used, also paint. versation with tha man that gentle SOLDIERS FOR MONDELL BILL "Like manna from heaven to the penniless soldier," is the description given by former Governor William Spry, of Utah, to the Mondell soldiers' settlement bill at a hearing before the House Committee on Public Lands. He appeared as a member of the special commission appointed by Governor Bamberger, of Utah, to represent that State in co-operating with the Federal Government to carry out the purposes of the bill. "This is not a sectional measure," said Spry, "for every State of the Union can receive benefits under it. If any State does not benefit it will be the fault of that State and not of the bill. To my certain knowledge there are large tracts of cutover timber lands and wetlands in the South even that can be reclaimed and utilized under its provisions. Thousands of acres of cutover lands in the Northwest can be made available for settlement. Arid lands of the West can be reclaimed and abandoned farms and waste lands of the North and East can be brought back into productivity. Every soldier give us the once over. All enterprising towns are doing it. But of course, sometimes philanthropic courtesies are abused, but so far there has been really no cause for complaint, although the street superintendent was told to keep his eagle eye upon the camp grounds and if he thought any moochers were about to have the Marshal swoop down upon them and let them know that good boulevards were of easy access and always open to traffic. What's Your Number? The Mayor asked as to how the new house numbering was progressing, as it has been sometime since the new ordinance took effect providing for the new street numerals. The street superintendent, who besides attending to his other multitudinous duties, has jurisdiction over the placing of the new house numbers. That official informed the council that he has been busily engaged in placing the new numerals, as a first requirement, upon the books in the clerk's office, and would soon have that task completed. Then, the placing of the numbers upon the redistricted places of residence would be taken up. This complex procedure is necessarily slow and requires accurate and precise judgment, but is now well under way and will be further expedited with a view to arriving at its completion as soon as practicable, announced the superintendent. The preparation of the new ordinance was assigned to the attorney and superintendent and it is averred much midnight oil was used in its perfection, and both gentlemen say it was some job. Yea, verily! Likes to Hear Both Sides of a Story Chairman McFadden of the police committee, to whom had been referred the complaint lodged by a citizen against the motorcycle officer, reported that he had seen the cop and had gotten his version of the matter but as yet the other man had not given his side of the case. McFadden said no doubt the officer had been a bit harsh and rebuffed the complainant in the discharge of his duties, but he felt constrained to allow that sometimes an officer just has to act thataway. However, he always likes to hear both sides to a story and when he meets up with the offended gentleman he will lend an attentive ear and render his verdict at the next meeting. All Hog or None The garbage ordinance received an amendment, which it is said will make ring out newspaper he was jesting, but bad idea provided vited. A check in the ceived from the Gas Co., the same net earnings the Superintendent mitted prices for used, also paint.versation with the man that gentlemen might be possible; tie-in on the water action was taken. The trustees pref ocement pipe to with the Anaheim irrigation system, in emergency case. Will Appear The board discovers the office of City unanimous vote they to draw up an effect, defining his salary. The priv of the several men is such that they the time to murmey consider need arding their own the trustees feel over the city's bus who in the discha would at all time diction of the boo REMODELING There's peace courthouse no long element" has co-wise serene atmosphere known, that from weeks there will mers hammering cement mixers m and about the lament. Not to me of step-ladders, this feet, and an occa a chunk of plasty floor. Cris McNeill I le contract for ond floor of ther mary purpose be partment 2 of ther he lost no time g Before the pre be torn down to improvements, al equipment had t BRING IN GUSHER Teh Standard Oil Company has just brought in another 1000-barrel gusher on the Lock (Kraemer) lease. It is No. 3 and the drillers, Clyde Kelley, Tom Zike and Mr. Baize, all rotary men, started to work on the hole just sixty days ago. The big strike was made at about 2800 feet. The record time in putting down the hole is one of the best ever made in the field. The same drillers have started another well, putting it down 500 feet in two days. The material is on the ground for another new well which will be known as Kraemer No. 4. There is a greater demand now for leases in the Placentia-Kraemer section than ever before and big bonuses are being offered to farmers and fruit growers who have not yet closed contracts for oil development. Anaheim Gazette, per year, $1.50, payable in advance. All Hog or None The garbage ordinance received an amendment, which it is said will make the instrument satisfactory to the new lessee, when all will be well. Heretofore it is said there has been a few loopholes in the document which did not prevent a person from indirectly disposing of his waste, which in some cases greatly reduced the product falling into the gathering-up vehicle used in its collection; and which, by the way, caused many a pedestrian to turn back when he saw the scavenger first. Under the new ordinance he is to get all hog or none and it is expected everything now will be lovely. Shacks Get Dempsey Jolt Many building permits were granted. A couple on South Los Angeles street were rejected. The board has in view the extension of the fire limits on that street and also on South Lemon. The board is going to insist that more substantial buildings be erected in the downtown business area as a fire preventive. Marshal to Use Diplomacy The lease of Okamota, a Jap, for the corner room in the old city hall building, was presented ready for signature, but was laid over until such time when the telephone company should vacate the premises, which have been used as a storeroom for the past four or five months. The Marshal was in- ANAHEIM GAZETTE structed to wait upon the company manager and have him move cheerfully, or else the city will have to give the usual thirty day notice. The Jap wants in to open a fruit and vegetable store and has put up $100 rent in advance. The city cannot have two tenants at once for the same building, but it looks as though the telephone people are having enough trouble with the strike and are not looking for any new arguments, and so will give up possession without force of arms. Japs are getting thick. Come Across Cheerfully A communication was received from Capt. J. F. Ahlborn, in which that gentleman stated that since this city went over the top so grandly in the last Victory loan campaign, and as the amount had been subscribed through the aid of publicity only, and further as the sum of money given to defray expenses had fallen short $33.25, the captain asked the council to come forth and wipe out the deficiency. Sure thing, observed one trustee, let's pay the bill. That's easy. Every Little Bit Helps A nice check in the sum of $189.00 was received from the Anaheim citrus association, the same being a first payment in the first pool for the city's orange crop taken off the Simpson 11-acre tract in the west section. One trustee suggested that the sum be used in giving a barbecue at the farm, barring out newspapermen. Of course, he was jesting, but it would not be a bad idea provided the scribes were invited. A check in the sum of $55, was received from the Southern Counties Gas Co., the same being 2 per cent of net earnings the past year. Superintendent of power house submitted prices for cement pipe to be used, also paint. He stated in conversation with the Fullerton water man that gentleman had suggested it well along. The first office to be "moved out" was that of the county school superintendent, which goes to the McCormac block on North Main street. Superintendent Mitchell tried to smile as he surveyed the "leaving's" along about lunch time. Next in order were Judge Williams' chambers, where the principal operation will center. Next was the district attorney's office, and visitors there found it necessary to dodge stacks of desk-drawers, book cases, and other paraphernalia which were being moved to the former school superintendent's quarters. An elevator is to be erected outside the sheriff's and recorder's offices to carry material up and down, and attaches of these offices are also looking forward to a pleasant summer, with north windows closed to keep but the dust, and little cool air in sight unless somebody "loosens up" and presents them with electric fans. MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES California has approximately twenty-five Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance companies with a large aggregate amount of insurance which is confined to country and unexposed risks. These companies have been of great benefit to farmers in providing them with cheap insurance and also in an educational way in teaching them to systematically use measures for fire protection. Orange county has one of the best of these companies, excellently managed, with few fire losses of consequence and with low rates. The United States now has nearly 2000 farmers' mutual companies with a total of $6,000,000,000 of insurance now in force. A report of the prevailing companies obtained from replies to questionnaires sent out by the bureau of markets show that of the 1161 companies requiring to questionnaires director shall be three years, and that one-third of the number shall be elected each year. All the companies returning a questionnaire gave information concerning the hazards against which insurance was written. Thirty-three companies insured against fire only, 958 against fire and lightning, and 170 gave combined protection covering fire, lightning and windstorms. The giving of the last named form of protection can be engaged in with safety only by the larger companies with risks widely distributed. Among the 898 companies which reported the maximum single risk accepted by them, the highest for any company was $15,000, and the lowest $750. A total of 349 companies reported their maximum single risks as large as $4000, and only fifty-eight companies provided for a maximum of less than $2000. The average maximum risk for all companies reporting was $3994. STATE HIGHWAY COST An analysis of data appearing in the biennial report of the Highway Commission, showing contracts for state highway work completed to June 30, 1918, has been made by the Tax Payers' Association of California, and the results shown, county by county, in condensed form. On the date given the contracts completed in Orange county covered the following work and expenditures: Fifteen-foot concrete base—Miles, 31.16; cost, $303,375; approximate cost per mile, $9736. Eighteen-foot concrete base—Miles, 11.16; cost,$100,296; approximate cost per mile, $8987. Grading—miles, 3.80; cost, $41,379; approximate cost per mile, $10,888. Oil surfacing—Miles, 30.34; cost, $32.59; approximate cost per mile. ring out newspapermen. Of course, he was jesting, but it would not be a bad idea provided the scribes were invited. A check in the sum of $55, as received from the Southern Counties Gas Co., the same being 2 per cent of net earnings the past year. Superintendent of power house submitted prices for cement pipe to be used, also paint. He stated in conversation with the Fullerton water man that gentleman had suggested it might be possible for the two cities to tie-in on the water problem, but no action was taken. The trustees propose to lay 400 feet of cement pipe to connect their plant with the Anaheim Union Water Co. firing system, the water to be used in emergency cases. Will Appoint Manager The board discussed the creation of the office of City Manager and upon unanimous vote instructed the attorney to draw up an ordinance to that effect, defining his duties and fixing salary. The private business affairs of the several members of the board is such that they feel unable to give the time to municipal affairs which they consider necessary without jeopardizing their own. For this reason the trustees feel justified in turning over the city's business to a manager, who in the discharge of his civic duties would at all times be under the jurisdiction of the board of trustees. REMODELING COURT HOUSE There's peace and harmony at the courthouse no longer. A "disturbing element" has complicated the otherwise serene atmosphere. For be it known, that from now on for several weeks there will be the sound of hammers hammering, saws sawing, and cement mixers mixing in and around and about the local seat of government. Not to mention the scraping of step-ladders, the tramping of heavy feet, and an occasional dull thud when a chunk of plaster tumbles to the floor. Cris McNeill last week was given the contract for remodeling the second floor of the courthouse, the primary purpose being to enlarge Department 2 of the Superior Court, and he lost no time getting on the job. Before the present partitions could be torn down to make way for the improvements, all the furniture and equipment had to be removed fromtection. Orange county has one of the best of these companies, excellently managed, with few fire losses of consequence and with low rates. The United States now has nearly 2000 farmers' mutual companies with a total of $6,000,000,000 of insurance now in force. A report of the prevailing companies obtained from replies to questionnaires sent out by the bureau of markets show that of the 1161 companies replying to questionnaires, 124 were incorporated by special act of Congress, while 967 were incorporated under general statute, and twenty-one existed as voluntary associations without incorporation. The small est membership of any company was twenty-five, and the largest was 32,433, the average membership being 1532 Nearly four-fifths of the 1116 companies reporting on mebership were organizations of less than 2000 members. The prevailing plan is to allow each member one vote regardless of the amount of insurance or number of policies held. More than four-fifths of the companies follow this plan. The average, as well as the most common number of directors for the companies reporting, was none, the favorite term for directors being either one or three years. In a number of laws more recently enacted, it is specifically prescribed that the term of a And They Say A business man pauses to remark that since the people have entertained several park proposals and as yet have not acquired one, he advances the suggestion that the city take another step further and plant some trees and a lawn upon the site now used as an auto camping grounds on Cypress street. While the tract is small as a starter, it is a gem—ideally located and being within easy distance of the state highway. A few shade trees would beautify the premises and would not cost much but would afford comfort to a limited number of people who would be attracted to the spot during the warm periods of the year. The business man further avers that great oaks from small acorns grow and it might not be a bad idea to lay a park foundation upon this site and wait for future developments. Speaking of successful co-operative concern there's the Anaheim Building On the date given the contracts completed in Orange county covered the following work and expenditures: Fifteen-foot concrete base—Miles, 31.16; cost, $303,375; approximate cost per mile, $9736. Eighteen-foot concrete base—Miles, 11.16; cost,$100,296; approximate cost per mile, $8987. Grading—miles, 3.80; cost, $41,379; approximate cost per mile, $10888. Oil surfacing—Miles, 30.34; cost, $32,591; approximate cost per mile, $1074. Topeka surfacing—Miles, 6.45; cost $24,022; approximate cost per mile, $3724. Constructing detours—miles, 15.08; cost, $2686; approximate cost per mile, $178. Total cost—$504,349. The total amount of highway bond money expended in this county to June 30, 1918, for completed and uncompleted contracts, etc., was as follows: First bond issue $528,908.27 Second bond issue 4,177.10 Total $533,085.37 It appears that on June 30, 1918, there were no completed contracts in either of the following fourteen counties: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Del Norte, Jnyo, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, San Francisco, San Joa When in Need of Job Printing call at the Gazette Office Cris McNeill last week was given the contract for remodeling the second floor of the courthouse, the primary purpose being to enlarge Department 2 of the Superior Court, and he lost no time getting on the job. Before the present partitions could be torn down to make way for the improvements, all the furniture and equipment had to be removed from the affected regions, and this work is —Speaking of successful co-operative concerns, there's the Anaheim Building and Loan Association. A good one to follow. —The city authorities are going to stop the building of wooden frame structures in the business section. This city has been fortunate regarding fires, but it is well to play safe as far as possible. —The Reds have flooded the northern end of the county with their insidious literature, one town in the oil fields getting an unusually large bunch. This gentry should be made to walk the plank. —A nearby seaside resort sends out an item telling us how a guy lost 400 bucks somewhere in the sands—don't know just how. Maybe the alley Vamps are again performing. —When two women alternately get to shaking a finger at each other over the backyard fence it usually is a preliminary to a tongue lashing or a hairpulling match. However, if the feud does not get further than gnawing the garment, especially during this warn spell, there's no need of calling out the regulars. Caps Styles with lots of "kick" in them. English models made from the best materials, both plain and plaids. Every man needs a cap to take on his vacation. Prices $2.00, $2.50, $3.00. Boys' Caps $1.00, $1.25. Plenty of other things that you may need for your outing. Suit cases, bags, steamer trunks, flannel shirts, riding breeches. JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP. YOUR MONEY'S WORTH ALWAYS ANAHEIM Computations on the basis of the various contract figures, indicate for the state at large, the following average costs per mile for the several classes of highway work here mentioned: 12-ft. concrete base ... $ 8,536 15-ft. concrete base ... 10,817 Grading ... 10,805 Oil surfacing ... 825 18-ft. concrete base ... 11,799 20-ft. concrete base ... 17,185 24-ft. Topeka on macadam ... 13,565 A review of the contracts reveals some wide and surprising variations factor. Numerous explanations of cost variation, it is to be presumed, could be advanced. P. H. Krick of Anaheim has a small but select herd of registered Holsteins says the Farm and Tractor. It is not his aim to keep a large herd, as he keeps them on his orange grove, and buys all of his feed. As he says, "My aim is to keep about thirty milking animals and their young stuff. I want thirty high-class cows, and am breeding to that end." That he is attaining his ideal is shown by the cows in the herd. 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