anaheim-gazette 1919-08-28

GREATEST ROAD BUILDING YEAR IN HISTORY VARIOUS STATES TO SPEND 375 MILLION DOLLARS ON HIGHWAYS DURING 1919. Texas Leads All Other States in the Amount to be Expended, with California Second—Big Boon for Automobile Industry. The United States is in the midst of the greatest highway building campaign in the history of the world. The aggregate amount to be expended this year on the roads and lanes of the country would build and duplicate another Panama Canal. According to figures collected by the B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company, combined forces of the federal government, states and counties will spend $375,000,000 in new construction and maintenance of the nation's network of highways. This is the first complete survey of 1919 good roads expenditures. The amounts to be spent in each state in the Union follow: Alabama ... $ 1,000,000 Arizona ... $ 6,250,000 Arkansas ... $ 4,297,398 California ... $ 40,000,000 Colorado ... $ 4,742,000 way at a cost of more than $60,000,000 has been approved. In the New England states—Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire—have been interested in closing up short gaps on their main highways, which are otherwise improved for the entire distance. The same condition has been true in New York, where numerous projects are being linked up with an extensive network of roads which are already hard surfaced. One of the features of this year's work will be the completion of the Dixie highway, which will be done by the states co-operating with east other and with the government. For instance, in Illinois, the highway will be improved in many spots, one of which is over a distance of 54.5 miles, at a cost of $904,700, and the construction will be of concrete and bituminous macadam. At the same time, Georgia will be working on the road from Atlanta to Macon, a distance of 72 miles, and a continuation of the Dixie highway in that state. In Tennessee and Kentucky projects are under way which will further serve to improve this famous old highway, which cuts through the central section of the country from north to south. Iowa is entitled to the palm for consistent road construction. This state, which has more automobiles per capita than any other state in the Union, spent in the neighborhood of $15,000,000 during both 1917 and 1918, and is spending $20,498,534 this year. Iowa has an ideal road building program. When its system is completed it will be not only the equivalent of a trunk line system converging to the cities, but to a trunk line clear across the state from east to west through every county, and north and south through every county as well. The Iowa plan Trustee of Indiana (Continues the table. His liquor. The officer. After 'stop.' I think he deserved. When saloons seen this major saloon at 6 o'clock waiting for him Trustee Me fact." asked Wood, "that said two men up firing, and that jail and let them "Yes, that our right, whiche replied the M Trustee Me the present believed it had the accusation rather than Officer Choosing in his心 "I was paired o'clock in the ing out of the Valencia I saw across the street of Center and him as he goes then a lady passed and into her. (To know the ladies bed him and started of to man was driv the federal government, states and counties will spend $375,000,000 in new construction and maintenance of the nation's network of highways. This is the first complete survey of 1919 good roads expenditures. The amounts to be spent in each state in the Union follow: Alabama ... $ 1,000,000 Arizona ... 6,250,000 Arkansas ... 4,297,398 California ... 40,000,000 Colorado ... 4,742,000 Connecticut ... 8,000,000 Delaware ... 8,528,000 Florida ... 8,000,000 Georgia ... 7,911,000 Idaho ... 2,100,000 Illinois ... 6,013,304 Indiana ... 12,000,000 Iowa ... 20,498,534 Kansas ... 8,000,000 Kentucky ... 3,500,000 Louisiana ... 2,000,000 Maine ... 1,630,000 Maryland ... 6,750,000 Massachusetts ... 6,600,000 Michigan ... 1,127,986 Minnesota ... 11,127,986 Mississippi ... 7,000,000 Missouri ... 5,413,079 Montana ... 6,300,000 Nebraska ... 2,005,000 Nevada ... 1,377,499 New Hampshire ... 1,630,000 New Jersey ... 6,500,000 New Mexico ... 4,000,000 New York ... 2,000,000 North Carolina ... 5,648,986 North Dakota ... 1,682,986 Ohio ... 13,321,584 Oklahoma ... 3,648,986 Oregon ... 8,648,986 Pennsylvania ... 8,788,986 Rhode Island ... 1,479,986 South Carolina ... 7,677,276 South Dakota ... 6,767,276 Tennessee ... 3,659,996 Texas ... 6488986 Utah ... 11992794 Vermont ... 1797659 Virginia ... 3448986 Washington ... 6548986 West Virginia ... 2448986 Wisconsin ... 3248986 Wyoming ... 6548986 Total $340394536 Roughly Goodrich officials estimate that the expenditures for highway improvement is approximately $3.99 per capita or to emphasize each man woman and child in the United States would contribute this much for the building and bettering of roads were taxation on such a basis. Were the which has more automobiles per capita than any other state in the Union spent in the neighborhood of $15.555.55 during both 1917 and 1918,and is spending $2.498.534 this year. Iowa has an ideal road building program. When its system is completed it will not only the equivalent of a trunk line system converging to the cities,but to a trunk line clear across the state from east to west through every county,and north and south through every county as well. The Iowa plan will give each state the most notable road achievement of any state in the nation. Nowhere else has a system been adopted that treats every county alike or that reaches every district impartially. Texas leads the nation in highway expenditures this year with $6.488.48 available. Texas also led last year.Within her borders—Texas has 126.555 miles of unimproved roads.as against 22.555 miles of improved highway. Iowa California Michigan Ohio Indiana and Minnesota rank next to Texas in expenditures for road building in the order named. Thus it will be noted that the agricultural states' appropriations exceed those of other regions by many millions. HOW THE SAMMIES VOTED The Antigonian published on board the U.S. S. Antigone one of the large government transports.contains in its current issue the following summary of a straw ballot on presidential candidates taken at sea among the returning troops July 29: Republican—Hiram Johnson，648; Major General Leonard Wood，319; General John J. Pershing，239; Henry Cabot Lodge，48. Democratic—Woodrow Wilson，386; Champ Clark，84; W.G.McAdoo，74; Newton D.Baker，46. Labor—Samuel Gompers，62. Prohibition—William Jennings Bryan，24. Socialist—Eugene V.Debs，16. The troop organizations which returned on the Antigone were the 186th Pioneer Infantry organized at Camp Funston Kansas; the 4th Ammunition Train organized at Camp Green North Carolina; Graves' Registration Unit 304; Quartermaster Corps organized at Fort Jay New York; Motor Transport Company 457 organized at Camp Johnston Florida; Motor Transport Company 477 Camp Johnston Flori- o clock in the ing out of the Valencia I s across the se of Center and him as he go then a lady passed and into her. (The know the ladie bed him and started of to man was drunk his right arm and kept mo nearby offered them I thought alone.The with his left to the station began search resisting and ling him.Hed,and as I him searched kept resistin him two slap the jaw and brushed his m blood came paper later ang ing my exper I believe this had occasion considered thence of liquor treatment to Fred Minny duty at the end went into he heard a co gathered,Hed the window close the screen and as he w he turned quail Minny said er Kuennen chair or just man was being on the cler for decisive Minny said whether up or down evidence on not corroboration Wood or Chi tated that the prisoner when struck. The trustee ness in order case stood,t Roughly, Goodrich officials estimate that the expenditures for highway improvement is approximately $3.09 per capita or to emphasize, each man, woman and child in the United States would contribute this much for the building and bettering of roads were taxation on such a basis. Were the expense apportioned out on an average basis, each state would pay $7,083,333. The era of good roads talk has at last been succeeded by the era of good road construction. Public sentiment is solidly behind extensive highway building programs now, says one of the Goodrich highway correspondents, but the enthusiasm must not wane. The millions being spent will be spent in vain unless states undertake to repair roads as quickly as they build. While the amount available for expenditure this year seems staggering it will not be enough to make up for deferred war construction, for the war restriction brakes applied brought road building almost to a stop in many localities. Three great factors have been largely responsible for this year's amazing highway expenditures; first, the incentive for states to match federal aid appropriations; second, the passage of enormous bond issues for good roads in many states, and third, the attention of the urgent need of good roads by the war. Reports from state highway commissioners to the Goodrich officials show some interesting individual features. Construction in Virginia during the next six years of 3750 miles of high- Socialist—Eugene V. Debs, 16. The troop organizations which returned on the Antigone were the 186th Pioneer Infantry, organized at Camp Funston, Kansas; the 4th Ammunition Train, organized at Camp Green, North Carolina; Graves' Registration Unit 304; Quartermaster Corps, organized at Fort Jay, New York; Motor Transport Company 457, organized at Camp Johnston, Florida; Motor Transport Company 477, Camp Johnston, Florida, and a number of casuals from all parts of the country. Nearly every state in the Union was said to have been represented in the balloting. Republican candidates polled 1245 votes against 590 for the Democrats. Senator Hiram Johnson, the leading Republican candidate, polled more votes than all the Democrats combined. ACTIVITY IN PLACENTIA Grover Murdick, compelled to move recently, found it impossible to rent a house, so he bought a home of his own, the Yost property at Chapman and Melrose. Not being able to find a house for H. S. Logan, his assistant cashier, A. S. Bradford purchased E. C. Hazzard's home on North Main for Logan's use. He considers it a good investment at the price, which was about $3000. Mrs. Hill's house on North Melrose has been sold to an Olinda man who will make some improvements and then rent it. Contractor Stradley has started the new Bradford building on Santa Fe avenue. He already has most of the brick on the ground and the foundation partly laid. Anaheim Gazette per year, $1.50, payable in advance. Trustees Hold Board of Inquiry Over Charges (Continued from page 1) the table. His breath was strong from liquor. The man was slapped by the officer. After the second time I called 'stop.' I think the prisoner got what he deserved. He should have got more. When saloons were open here I have seen this man standing in front of a saloon at 6 o'clock every morning, waiting for his drink." Trustee McFadden—"Is it not a fact," asked the trustee of Marshal Wood, "that some months ago you had two men up for drunkenness and fighting, and that you put one of them in jail and let the other go?" "Yes, that is true, but that is within our right, when bail money is put up," replied the Marshal. Trustee McFadden said so far as the present case was concerned he believed it would have been better had the accused been sent to his home rather than being locked up. Officer Choate was called and testifying in his own behalf, said: "I was patrolling my beat about 8 o'clock in the evening, and when coming out of the alley in the rear of the Valencia I saw this man staggering across the street at the intersection of Center and Lemon. I came up to him as he got upon the sidewalk. Just then a lady wheeling a baby buggy passed and this man almost bumped into her. (The officer said he did, not know the lady's name.) I then grabbed him and going back to the alley started to to the police station. The man was drunk and resisted and I held gems; and of the 58 counties in the state, all but two contributed some mineral product. As compared with the-1917 output, the notable features of 1918 are the enormous increase in petroleum valuation, and the decrease of over three million dollars in the gold yield. Of the metals, copper decreased approximately 740,000 pounds in quantity and $1.444,000 in value; gold decreased $3.558,342; manganese increased in tonage and value, and quicksilver slightly in value, while silver, lead, zinc, and tungsten showed decreases. Petroleum increased over four million barrels in quantity, and the prices per barrel for all grades continued to rise so materially that the net result was an increase of $40,483,012 in total value. Decided changes are shown by some of the structural and industrial materials; among others, cement and chromite increasing, with magnesite and miscellaneous stones showing decreases. Of these, chromite leads with a gain of over two and a half million dollars. Of the salines, potash increased over two and a half millions in value, and borax decreased over a half million. California yields commercially a greater number and variety of mineral products than any other state in the United States, and probably more than any other equal area elsewhere on the earth. Previous to 1916, the total annual value of her output was surpassed by but four other states, they being the great coal and iron producers of east of the Mississippi river. In 1916 and 1917, because of their enormous increases in copper output, Montana and Arizona passed California in total value for those years; and Arizona for 1918. Of one item, at least, borax, California still remains the sole attention to fertilization than formerly. As one man puts it—he is going to put the money back into the land—if he has to dig it up for income tax. But by judicious fertilization he relatively increases his income, so your Uncle will get a good chunk of the mazuma just the same. U. S. PLEDGED TO JAPAN Speaking on the Shantung provision of the peace treaty in the senate Wednesday, Senator McCormick of Illinois, said: "The Government of the United States wishes to assent to the wrong done China in Shantung upon the verbal assurance of Baron Makino (the Japanese foreign minister) that presently the wrong will be undone. Ostrich-like, our government had declined to recognize that the promises of the great Asiatic military power fronting our Pacific coast are to be measured by her performances in the past. By that measurement, the promises are worthless. For thirty-five years Japanese foreign policy in Asia has been one of consistent persidy and aggression. "Japan twice broke her solemn undertaking with the United States and, in deliberate, secret violation of her other international engagements, sought to reduce China to the state of vassalage in which Great Britain holds Egypt and into which she is drawing Persia. "During the year 1900 the outraged Chinese made futile resistance against aggression in the Boxer uprising. That uprising, that siege, are ominous of the years to come, when either the 400,-000,000 Chinese, once subjected to Japan, may be marshaled against the republic which betrayed them, or resist subjugation may rejoice to join." o'clock in the evening, and when coming out of the alley in the rear of the Valencia I saw this man staggering across the street at the intersection of Center and Lemon. I came up to him as he got upon the sidewalk. Just then a lady wheeling a baby buggy passed and this man almost bumped into her. (The officer said he did not know the lady's name.) I then grabbed him and going back to the alley started of to the police station. The man was drunk and resisted and I held his right arm firmly behind his back and kept moving along. Two men nearby offered to help me. I told them I thought I could handle the man alone. The man kept striking at me with his left hand. When I got him to the station, we booked him. I then began searching him. He was still resisting and I had difficulty in handling him. He objected to being searched, and as I held his right hand behind him, searched him with my left. He kept resisting so much that I gave him two slaps upon his face—one on the jaw and the other time my hand brushed his nose. That is where some blood came from. I got a piece of paper later and wiped his face. During my experience as an officer here, I believe this is the first time I have had occasion to slap a prisoner. I considered this man under the influence of liquor and I had to use harsh treatment to subdue him." Fred Minyard testified he was on duty at the fire company, next door, and went into the police station when he heard a commotion. Quite a crowd gathered, he said, and he pulled up the window blind. As he stepped to close the screen door he heard a slap and as he was turning the door knob, he turned quickly and, he said, he saw the officer slap the prisoner again. Minyard said he could not say whether Kuennard was getting up from the chair or just sitting down. He said the man was bending over slightly, resting on the chair arms. When pressed for decisive answer by Attorney Ames Minyard said he could not say positively whether the prisoner was getting up or down in the chair. Minyard's evidence on this important point did not corroborate the testimony of either Wood or Choate, but partly substantiated that of Birenbaum, who says the prisoner was not being searched when struck. The trustees interrogated each witness in order to find out just how the case stood, their main point being to United States, and probably more than any other equal area elsewhere on the earth. Previous to 1916, the total annual value of her output was surpassed by but four other states, they being the great coal and iron producers of east of the Mississippi river. In 1916 and 1917, because of their enormous increases in copper output, Montana and Arizona passed California in total value for those years; and Arizona for 1918. Of one item, at least, borax, California still remains the sole producer; and for many years, was also the sole domestic source of chromite and magnesite. We produce at least 75 per cent of the quicksilver of the United States. For some years, we have been leading all others in gold and platinum, while alternating in the lead with Colorado in tungsten, and with Oklahoma in petroleum. And They Say Now that it is a certainty that there will be a vacancy upon the board of city trustees next month it might be well for council to act wisely in naming the new member. There are some very important matters pending before the city council and it's a man's size job to handle the situation so that the people will get a run for their money. It is said several citizens are now thinking seriously of casting their hats into the ring and have their lightning rods up. A vivacious young lady, as she eyed the awkward step leading to the high rear seat on one of the seacoast stages as she was about to climb aboard, remarked, "Well, here goes for the acrobatic stunt," and with her cheeks aglow and her golden locks buffeted by the ocean breezes, she swung herself safely up into the seat. Oh, yes, everybody rubberized. A gentleman from this city went down to a nearby coast resort Sunday and witnessed something he never saw before. Three men were out on the long pier fishing, and judging from their hilarity must have had something stronger than iced tea under their belts. Their fishing lines became tangled and one big husky picked up a smaller member of his crowd and deliberately threw him into the ocean twenty feet below, with the admonition to go and straighten out his line. sought to reduce China to the state of vassalage in which Great Britain holds Egypt and into which she is drawing Persia. "During the year 1900 the outraged Chinese made futile resistance against aggression in the Boxer uprising. That uprising, that siege, are ominous of the years to come, when either the 400,-000,000 Chinese, once subjected to Japan, may be marshaled against the republic which betrayed them, or resist subjugation, may rise to join the Koreans to drive the invaders from the eastern shores of continental Asia. Then, under the terrible tenth article of the covenant of the League we shall be bound in honor to levy our legions, to send forth our young men by the million, in defense of the Japanese dominions on the further shores of the Yellow Sea. "The covenant and the treaty which we are asked to approve guarantees the territorial acquisition of the three principal powers holding dominion over subject peoples—Britain, Japan and France. "I do not decry the service to civilization of the British empire. It has brought peace to millions. But that has been a policeman's peace. "What is true of the British is true of the French and the Japanese dominions over subject peoples. They have brought material prosperity, but no democratic progress. Almost wherever you go among those myriad millions in Asia and Africa, you find sedition and rebellion. "If ever those subject peoples rise, and the Chinese or the Russians strike hands with them, that will constitute 'external aggression' under the covenant. Then our young men must march by thousands to drive the invader back from the Yalu, the Ganges, the Tigris or the Euphrates." COMMITTEE FAVORS MONDELL PROVISION Republicans in Congress to Guard Welfare of Men and Nation. The report of the House Committee on Public Lands in favor of the adoption of the Mondell plan for "Farms for Soldiers," expresses some interesting views on the returned soldier problem. It says, in part: "Broadly, the problem is how to absorb them into our national life on terms which shall be satisfactory to them and profitable to the nation." which reerence the 186th and at Camp Ammunition Green, North Operation Unit organized Motor Transsider at Camp Transport Houston, Florilals from all early every raid to have balloting. Re1245 votes receives. Senator Republican does than all MENTIA ed to move able to rent home of his at Chapman table to find its assistant purchased E. North Main for it is a good which was house on sold to an some imit. Condied the new Fe avenue. The brick on station partly MINERAL PRODUCTION Compilation of the finel returns from the mineral producers of California for 1918 has now been completed by the statistical division of the State Mining Bureau under the direction of Fletcher Hamilton, State Mineralogist. The total value amounted to the record sum of $199,753,837, being a net increase of $38,550,785 over the 1917 figures. There were 54 different mineral substances, exclusive of a segregation of the various stones grouped under down to a nearby coast resort Sunday and witnessed something he never saw before. Three men were out on the long pier fishing, and judging from their bilarity must have had something stronger than iced tea under their belts. Their fishing lines became tangled and one big husky picked up a smaller member of his crowd and deliberately threw him into the ocean twenty feet below, with the admonition to go and straighten out his line. The man overboard was finally rescued, but not any too soon. The seaside brand gives a fellow that dippy dizziness. An aggregation of colored stars hesitated here and gave the latest interpretations of one of the jazziest dances that is being barred out in many places. The bald headed rows, however, were comfortably filled. Some of the boys have been slamming their hats down on the ground and swinging their arms wildly over their heads and stamping their feet meanwhile uttering coarse laughter over the way a local function panned out a night or two ago. Hump tee tee dee de del dee! Quite a number of home patriots have made up a batch or two of the amber brew for home use and pronounce it even better than the suds heaved over in scoops of former days. The only trouble about it, though, as one guy naively remarked, is the time limit between the makings—it usually takes twenty days for the hops to begin hopping. A fellow can get around this maybe by increasing the original dosage. Some orchardists are giving more Republicans in Congress to Guard Welfare of Men and Nation. The report of the House Committee on Public Lands in favor of the adoption of the Mondell plan for "Farms for Soldiers," expresses some interesting views on the returned soldier problem. It says, in part: "Broadly, the problem is how to absorb them into our national life on terms which shall be satisfactory to them and profitable to the nation. Specifically, the problem as presented in all of the bills referred to the committee is how to furnish them with immediate employment and to open the way to self-sustaining homes on the land, and how to furnish them with necessary capital. "There are two considerations to be borne in mind dealing with the question: The first is the welfare of the soldier himself. It is incumbent upon Congress to see that no man who offered his life to protect the nation in time of war shall come to want in time of peace. Every soldier who needs employment should have employment. The second consideration to be observed is, of course, the welfare of the nation. "The committee has decided that it is unquestionably the duty of Congress to enact legislation with the least possible delay which shall make provision for the welfare of returning soldiers, sailors and marines." THE SWING OF THE TRADE TIDE In the details of our June imports there is the trifling but significant item of $90,830 of goods brought into this country from Austria-Hungary; for in June of the year before there was nothing. From Belgium in June of this year there was the relatively At the Jackson Store The following Representative manufacturers' Wearing Apparel will be on sale for the fall season: For Men and Young Men: Michael-Sterns and Frat Suits and Overcoats, Oregon City Mackinaws, Schobel Hates, Bates Street Shirts, Interwoven Sox, Perrin Gloves, Cooper Underwear. For Boys: Wear Pledge Suits, Overcoats and Mackinaws, Cooper Underwear, Not a Seam Hosiery, Kayanee Blouses. We absolutely guarantee the prices to be the lowest that such high grade goods can be sold at. See us for the new things first. JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP. YOUR MONEY'S WORTH ALWAYS ANAHEIM ..Asters.. the Queen of Summer Flowers Great fluffy blossoms, tinted with the glorious shades of the dawn. Each flower proudly borne on its own long graceful stem. Asters fit for any purpose—to brighten the festive board, to cheer the sick the Queen of Summer Flowers Great fluffy blossoms, tinted with the glorious shades of the dawn. Each flower proudly borne on its own long graceful stem. Asters fit for any purpose—to brighten the festive board, to cheer the sick one, to carry the tender message of love. HOWARD GATES delivers them with greens at 50c the dozen for the best. Seconds at 25 cents and 35 cents. Also Roses at 25c, 35c and 50c the dozen. Carnations at 25c and 35c. Giant Zinnias at 35c. Dahlias at 35c and 50c. African Marigolds at 25c. (Great golden balls) Centaureas at 25c. HOWARD E. GATES Florist Phone 121 West Center and Illinois Anaheim, Calif., August 19, 1919 To the Public: Notice is hereby given that Monday, Sept. 1st; is a holiday, according to our By-Laws and all places of business will be closed Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Public attention is also called to the County Patriotic Celebration at Orange County Park, Tuesday, Sept. 9; 1919. While this is not an Association holiday, yet the Board of Directors, at the earnest solicitation of the Celebration Committee, have decided to close all places of business also on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1919. Public attention is also called to the County Patriotic Celebration at Orange County Park, Tuesday, Sept. 9; 1919. While this is not an Association holiday, yet the Board of Directors, at the earnest solicitation of the Celebration Committee, have decided to close all places of business also on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1919. ANAHEIM MERCHANTS' ASSOCIATION. By Walter Hodges, Sec'y. low amount of $287,749; again in the year before nothing. From Germany there was $266,966. So the tide turns. It swings not merely from the conquered Central Power and from devastated Belgium but from the rest of Europe—from all the world which, in the war or out of the war, lacked the shihips to send goods to our opulent markets. In June France sent us $8,383,246 as against $5,799,606 in the year before. Italy sent us $3,190,890 as against $1,984,036. Norway sent us $524,042 as against $254,077; Switzerland $1,918,848 as against $1,723,130; Spain $4,839,692 as against $1,058,726; the Netherlands $3,150,615 as against $973,765; the United Kingdom $18,724,373 as against $13,512,048. On our own hemisphere currents set more strongly than ever to our shores with Cuba at $38,513,387 in June this yera as against $30,154,518 in June last year; and Argentina with $19,779,146 as against $12,102,568. Cecil Randall is at the Anaheim sanitarium suffering from a fractured leg, sustained at Newport Beach Sunday moring when he walked off the wharf and fell on the sand. In company, with a companion he was walking out to the end of the wharf before daylight to fish. Not being familiar with the outline of the wharf, both young men stepped off into space and fell to the sand below. Randall's companion was not injured. Both boys reside in Whitier.