anaheim-gazette 1920-03-11

Anaheim Gazette ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ...$1.50 SIX MONTHS ...$1.00 THREE MONTHS ...$.50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter CAN'T OWN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Senator J. M. Inman, President of the California Oriental Exclusion Exclusion League, has asked Attorney General U. S. Webb and Annette Adams of San Francisco, United States' Attorneys, to institute court action if necessary to determine whether Hindus have the right to purchase agricultural land in California, whether Japanese and Chinese can purchase residential property, and whether Japanese and Chinese who served in the world war are eligible to citizenship. Webb has expressed his belief that Japanese cannot buy residential property in the state, and in compliance with his request Inman has forwarded to him evidence he has gathered against Japanese who have purchased residential property and also a transcript of the testimony given before the Saaramento grand jury relative to the purchase of agricultural land near Orangeville by Hindus. "I think either Attorney General Webb or Mrs. Adams can obtain for us a definite and final ruling on these matters," says Inman. "At the present time we are ready to make test industries. Not one-tenth of the area of France was invaded. From an industrial standpoint, what France gained in the acquisition of the mines of Alsace-Lorraine will probably more than counter-balance the financial loss suffered through the devastation of that portion of the nation which was invaded by the German army. By the terms' of the peace treaty, Great Britain made certain that Germany should never regain her former position in ocean transportation. Great Britain is still the mistress of the seas. By her acquisition of control of a wide strip of territory from the Cape of Good Hope to the mouth of the Nile, Great Britain has acquired commercial supremacy in the richest undeveloped region on the face of the globe. Africa is the next frontier. The great transformation that took place in the United States within the last century between the Alleghanies and the Pacific will find repetition in that vast region now almost entirely unknown to the civilized wrold, but rich in soil, in minerals, in water power, favored by climate, and easy of access for purposes of trade. History will undoubtedly corroborate the statement that the British Empire has been enriched by the European war. The suggestion of one of her authorized financial representatives that one of her creditors cancel its claim against her, is one of the most audacious propositions ever made by one nation to another. The fact that Mr. Keynes criticizes the attitude of his own government at the peace conference, can not obscure the fact that he is a Briton and speaking for the interests of his own country. FARMER'S SUBJECT Gains for 1919 M Under U. S. L. Due Mar LAND SALE PROD Necessary Farm E Deducted—Special Income—Cash Basis for C A farmer, shopkeeper must figure up his new and if the farm or plus his other income require an income to plete return must belector of internal revenue. A farmer should a income of his farm gains derived from change of his produce duced on the farm resold. Farm Exp From his gross income allowed to charge of sary expenses in this farm during the year costs of planting, cutting and marketing, these costs he may do for ordinary farm t bought during the years, rakes, etc. Also purchased for his l treated as an expense cost represents actual value of his own pro mals is not a deductor. Other farm expen to him evidence he has gathered against Japanese who have purchased residential property and also a transcript of the testimony given before the Saaramento grand jury relative to the purchase of agricultural land near Orangeville by Hindus. "I think either Attorney General Webb or Mrs. Adams can obtain for us a definite and final ruling on these matters," says Inman. "At the present time we are ready to make test cases out of the Japanese who own land in Highland Park in this city." "District Attorney Hugh B. Bradford of this county has informed me that plans to call in the Japanese and Chinese in this city who own residential property and have the grand jury investigate into their legal rights to acquire such holdings. "As I understand the law and the treaty with Japan, the Japanese cannot acquire even residential property. And if such is the case we will proceed to have their holdings excheated to the state." ENGLAND WOULD CANCEL DEBT Financial America seems to be very much wrought up over a book recently written by Mr. John Maynard Keynes, the economic expert of the British government at the Peace Conference. Because Mr. Keynes criticises the course of his own government at the conference, many people will be inclined to give his views credit for disinterested humanitarianism, particularly since he shows considerable feeling against the German nation and yet insists that the terms of the treaty are more severe than it is possible for the German people to bear. When, therefore, Mr. Keynes makes the suggestion that all inter-allied loans be canceled, including the $10,000,000 which the United States has loaned to its associates in the war, many American writers take the suggestion seriously. In the face of organized propaganda looking toward the cancelation of the debt, it is well for Americans to express their sentiments on the subject. Our loans to Great Britain alone amount to more than $4,200,000,000 which sum the United States raised by borrowing money from its own suggestion of one of her authorized financial representatives that one of her creditors cancel its claim against her, is one of the most audacious propositions ever made by one nation to another. The fact that Mr. Keynes criticizes the attitude of his own government at the peace conference, can not obscure the fact that he is a Briton and speaking for the interests of his own country. NEWSPAPER PIRACY The Brea Progress contains the following scorching criticism of the Plain Dealer, which it accuses of plifering oil news from its columns: The Anaheim Plain Dealer last Monday republished the Progress-Munger oil news of last week as of its own, knowing full well that it had no moral or legal (unless under a technicality) right to do so. The lack of moral turpitude shown in such a case is astounding and is probably so immune to criticism that a proper characterization of the case would be of no avail. A thief is sometimes so far gone that he does not fear the pillory. Some time ago an Orange county paper boasted that the papers of this county maintained a high standard. That this is true of the majority is unquestioned. Before the Munger articles were copyrighted the neighboring papers used them freely. The Santa Ana Register, The Anaheim Herald, The Anaheim Gazette, and The Placentia Courier always gave full credit to The Brea Progress which was always duly appreciated. The Fullerton News seldom if ever used them. That leaves three papers that deliberately appropriated the fruits of other men's brains and labor. This not of an occasional item but of scores of items week after wook. Since the copyrighting of the articles this has stopped until the brazen output of the Plain Dealer Monday. It is recognized that the offending paper is rather foxy and has probably discovered a loop hole by which it hopes to escape on a legal technicality so no action will be taken until chance for quibbling is removed. The Progress does not copyright the articles. The Progress-Munger Oil News Ser- Other farm expenses cost of minor revaluation but not the dwelling wages and farm mailed for horseshoe rock salt, services ofance (except on dwell line for operating other expenses which cash. As to hired help, labor is a deductible wages of household hired to improve the planting, ditching, claimed against earner not allowed to claim self or members of work on the farm. Wear and Purchase of farm ons, work animals, of construction or e nings, silos, fencing, es sidered additional in farm and are not paid against income. A reasonable all claimed for wear and buildings (except fences, machinery, w ows, tanks, windmill equipment which is duct of the farm. As to autos and trust these is not an expense cost of their upkeep deduction, if the mack elusively for farm for pleasure. Also, induction for wear and Farm Lo The loss of a grow proper deduction from much as the value of been taken into great loss of a building through storm, light an allowable deduction be used to ascertain sustained, as restrict regulations. No deduction is all of loss of animals raft but a loss is deducti come if the animal chased for draft or bury. Shrinkage in weight products held for prices cannot be deduced because that whi 000 which the United States has loaned to its associates in the war, many American writers take the suggestion seriously. In the face of organized propaganda looking toward the cancelation of the debt, it is well for Americans to express their sentiments on the subject. Our loans to Great Britain alone amount to more than $4,200,000,000 which sum the United States raised by borrowing money from its own people on Liberty Bonds bearing 4 per cent and better, requiring an annual interest payment of more than $180,000,000 which must be raised by the American people through taxation. In other words, the United States not only raised $4,200,000,000 to help finance Great Britain, but it is now proposed that the United States shall contribute annually $180,000,000 as interest on that loan. The principal of the debt is to be canceled and the creditor rather than the debtor is to continue to pay interest on the debt. If Great Britain, France, and other nations at war with Germany, were in real distress and incapable of ultimately repaying the loan, there might possibly be some excuse for the suggestion of cancelation of the debt. But there is no evidence that Great Britain's loss from the war has been more than a temporary shock, or that France, or Italy will be very long retarded in their industrial development if they pursue the wise policy of getting back to work, practicing economy, and paying their debts. France is now paying little more than peace-time taxes. Aside from the loss of many of her merchant ships, Great Britain suffered no injury to her in- What a pity that the considerations which prompt President Wilson to demand that Italy give up Austrian territory on the Adriatic failed to prompt him to insist that Japan give up the Chinese province of Shantung to China! In one case President Wilson demands that an ally be deprived of territory formerly belonging to an enemy country; in the other he consents that territory belonging to an ally we induced to enter the war shall be turned over to a powerful, imperialistic and autocratic neighbor. The course of President Wilson in this matter is a real Chinese puzzle. FARMER'S INCOME SUBJECT TO TAX Gains for 1919 Must Be Figured Under U. S. Law—Returns Due March 15. LAND SALE PROFITS TAXABLE. Necessary Farm Expenses May Be Deducted—Special Form for Farm Income—Cash or Accrual Basis for Computing. A farmer, shopkeeper, or tradesman must figure up his net income for 1919; and if the farm or business income plus his other income was sufficient to require an income tax return a complete return must be filed with the collector of internal revenue by March 15. A farmer should ascertain the gross income of his farm by computing all gains derived from the sale or exchange of his products, whether produced on the farm or purchased and resold. Farm Expenses. From his gross income a farmer is allowed to charge off all of his necessary expenses in the conduct of the farm during the year. These include costs of planting, cultivating, harvesting and marketing. In addition to these costs he may deduct money spent for ordinary farm tools of short life bought during the year, such as shovels, rakes, etc. Also, the cost of feed purchased for his live stock may be treated as an expense in so far as this cost represents actual outlay, but the value of his own products fed to animals is not a deductible item. Other farm expenses allowable are ALL SUGAR FACTORIES OPERATE THIS YEAR Increased Acreage and Good Rains Insure Big Crop. Because of the increase in the acreage planted to sugar beets this year and the fact that weather conditions thus far have been ideal for the raising of beets, it will probably be necessary for the three plants of the Holly Sugar Corporation located in Orange county to operate during the coming sugar campaign season in order to handle the crop. This was the inofrmation given out by M. W. Draper, manager of what is known as the Southern California plant of the Holly Corporation, on South Main street, Santa Ana. The two other factories operated by the concern in this county are the Santa Ana plant, ocated at Dyer station, and the Holly plant at Huntington Beach. Draper declared that the increase in beet acreage this year over 1919 will be in the neighborhood of 25 per cent and that because of ideal growing conditions the crop this year will probably be one of the largest in the history of the county. Much of the acreage has already been planted and in a great many cases the young plants are already above ground. Draper said recent rains have been of great help to the crop and an excellent stand is expected in all localities. Draper said the increase in beet acreage is general throughout the beet growing section of Southern California and is not confined to this county. The Southern California factory did not operate last year, the beets ownership a staggering and almost impossible task. The railroads have been reduced to the point where they what they now need is a wrecking crew. A 110-acre tract in West Sacramento has been decided upon as the site for the main plant of the Virden Packing Company, a $1,500,000 establishment. The site gives the company a three-quarter mile river frontage and direct access to three railway lines. The capacity production of the plant as panned will make it the biggest establishment engaged in the handling of sary expenses in the conduct of the farm during the year. These include costs of planting, cultivating, harvesting and marketing. In addition to these costs he may deduct money spent for ordinary farm tools of short life bought during the year, such as shovels, rakes, etc. Also, the cost of feed purchased for his live stock may be treated as an expense in so far as this cost represents actual outlay, but the value of his own products fed to animals is not a deductible item. Other farm expenses allowable are the cost of minor repairs on buildings (but not the dwelling house), on fences, wagons and farm machinery; also bills paid for horseshoeing, stock powders, rock salt, services of veterinary, insurance (except on dwelling house), gasoline for operating power and sundry other expenses which were paid for in cash. As to hired help, all the productive labor is a deductible expense; but the wages of household servants, or help hired to improve the farm, as in tree planting, ditching, etc., cannot be claimed against earnings. A farmer is not allowed to claim a salary for himself or members of his family who work on the farm. Wear and Tear. Purchase of farm machinery, wagons, work animals, etc., also the cost of construction or extension of buildings, silos, fencing, etc., should be considered additional investments in the farm and are not proper deductions against income. A reasonable allowance may be claimed for wear and tear on farm buildings (except the farmhouse), fences, machinery, work animals, wagons, tanks, windmills and other farm equipment which is used in the conduct of the farm. As to autos and tractors, the cost of these is not an expense, although the cost of their upkeep is an allowable deduction. If the machines are used exclusively for farm purposes and not for pleasure. Also, in such cases, a deduction for wear and tear is allowed. Farm Losses. The loss of a growing crop is not a proper deduction from income, inasmuch as the value of the crop had not been taken into gross income. The loss of a building or of machinery through storm, lightning, flood, etc., is an allowable deduction, but care should be used to ascertain the correct loss sustained, as restricted by income tax regulations. No deduction is allowed in the case of loss of animals raised on the farm, but a loss is deductible from gross income if the animals had been purchased for draft or breeding purposes. Shrinkage in weight or value of farm products held for favorable market prices cannot be deducted as a loss, for the reason that when such products increase in a great many cases the young plants are already above ground. Draper said recent rains have been of great help to the crop and an excellent stand is expected in all localities. Draper said the increase in beet acreage is general throughout the beet growing section of Southern California and is not confined to this county. The Southern California factory did not operate last year, the beets which were contracted for that mill being sliced at Huntington Beach and the Santa Ana factory. Considerable repair work was done at the plant just before the opening of the 1919 campaign and new machinery was also installed. Draper said that work would probably start at the Southern California plant in about 30 days as much will have to be done toward getting the mill in shape to handle its share of the 1920 crop. C. L. Killen, superintendent of the plant, who came to California from one of the eastern mills two years ago, will be in charge of the work. The repairs and improvements planned will necessitate the employment of about 75 men, it is said. TO CLIMB TRABUCO PEAK Thirty or forty members of the Sierra Club, the greatest hiking club in America, are going to climb Trabuco Peak on May 16. J. H. Scott of Santa Ana, county probation officer, who is an enthusiastic mountain climber, has been appointed leader for the hike, and he has already begun making preliminary arrangements for the event. "We are going by truck as far up Trabuco canyon as we can go with a truck," said Scott. "That will be on Saturday, May 16." By that time the new road that the government and county are building up the Trabuco canyon will be finished, and we may find it most convenient to camp at the public camping grounds. We will spend the night in camp and will get an early start on the morning of May 16 for our climb to the top of the peak. "On the return from the peak, we will follow the ridge toward Old crew. A 110-acre tract in West Sacramento has been decided upon as the site for the main plant of the Virden Packing Company, a $1,500,000 establishment. The site gives the company a three-quarter mile river frontage and direct access to three railway lines. The capacity production of the plant as panned will make it the biggest establishment engaged in the handling of meats, fruits and vegetables on the Pacific Coast. WHO WILL HE BE? That the man who succeeds Jack Iman as under sheriff to Sheriff Jackson will be from some other part of Orange county other than Santa Ana was intimated by Jackson, who is now considering several verbal applications which have been made for the place. Jackson declared that friends representing several men who are desirous of securing the place have approached him on the subject, but thus far he has not made up his mind as to whom the new under sheriff will be. Jackson feels that because he and several other men in his office claim Santa Ana as their home that outside territory should be given some consideration when it comes time to fill the vacancy. Jackson would give no intimation as to whom he is considering for the place, nor would he give the names of men advanced to him by others. There has been considerable let up recently in the work of the sheriff's office and Jackson feels that there is no need of immediate action in selecting Iman's successor. He says for that reason he is going to take considerable time in making his selection. A little after noon Monday H. L. Dawson of Fullerton, was driving a truck, with trailer attached, west on Center street, and as he attempted to turn north on Los Angeles street, the trailer broke loose and jumped the curb. It broke off the lamp post at the northwest corner of the street. The breaking of the lamp post was only damage reported and Dawson will pay for that. loss of a building or machinery through storm, lightning, flood, etc., is an allowable deduction, but care should be used to ascertain the correct loss sustained, as restricted by income tax regulations. No deduction is allowed in the case of loss of animals raised on the farm, but a loss is deductible from gross income if the animals had been purchased for draft or breeding purposes. Shrinkage in weight or value of farm products held for favorable market prices cannot be deducted as a loss, for the reason that when such products are sold the shrinkage will be reflected in the selling price. Sale of Farms and Land. The value of agricultural lands has been jumping during the past few years, and during 1919 many owners sold out part or all of their lands at big profits. All such gains constitute income and must be taken into the net income for the year. Any person who sold part of a farm or ranch, or part of a parcel of land, must also show any gains realized by the sale. The method of figuring gains and losses on such transactions is prescribed in the Income Tax regulations, copies of which may be secured from Internal Revenue Collectors. Forms for Returns. The Internal Revenue Bureau has issued an improved Form 1040F for the use of farmers. This form, together with Form 1040A or 1040, will give the farmer explicit information as to how to properly figure his net income for 1919. There are two methods of figuring a farmer's income tax return this year. He may make his return on the basis of the difference between the money and goods received for his products and the cash paid out for actual allowable farm expenses within the year. Or he may make his return on the accrual basis, which means computing the receipts and expenses that pertain to the taxable year, excluding income earned and expenses incurred in previous or succeeding years. By that time the new road that the government and county are building up the Trabuco canyon will be finished, and we may find it most convenient to camp at the public camping grounds. We will spend the night in camp and will get an early start on the morning of May 16 for our climb to the top of the peak. "On the return from the peak, we will follow the ridge toward Old Saddleback until we strike the trail going down the Holy Jim ridge. We will follow that down into the Trabuco, hit camp and come on home the same night. This will be the first organized hike to the top of Trabuco Peak. With the opening of the public camp grounds in the Trabuco there is little question but what hikes to the top of Trabuco will increase in popularity. Trabuco lies about three miles, on an air line, a bit south of due east of Santiago Peak, which is the highest peak in the Santa Ana mountain range. Trabuco Peak has an elevation of 4578 feet, and Santiago Peak has an elevation of 5680. The $636,000,000 lost by the people in political operation of railways, and the billion dollar annual increase in freight and passenger rates, is not the biggest part of the bill to be footed for this experiment in state socialism. The demoralization of the railway service, the overloading of the railway payrolls with superfluous employees, the increased cost of operation all along the line and the depreciation of equipment makes the problem of reconstruction under private A little after noon Monday H. L. Dawson of Fullerton, was driving a truck, with trailer attached, west on Center street, and as he attempted to turn north on Los Angeles street, the trailer broke loose and jumped the curb. It broke off the lamp post at the northwest corner of the street. The breaking of the lamp post was the only damage reported and Dawson will pay for that. Fred Hudson has returned to Anaheim after two years spent in the shipyards at Long Beach. He has decided not to take up photography again, but has opened up a real estate office in the Golden State Bank building. Mrs. Hudson and the children are at Long Beach, but will move to Anaheim as soon as a house can be secured. Santa Ana and Orange people are planning a road to Richfield in order to induce the people of the oil region to desert the northern cities and make the southern towns their trading points. Members of the Santa Ana board of trustees, accompanied by County Engineer McBride and a delegation of business men from Orange Richfield, Olive and Santa Ana Monday afternoon inspected the territory lying between Richfield and Orange with a view to taking steps toward the opening of a road and the erection of a bridge in that community to give the people of the Richfield district access to the southern end of the county. Anaheim Gazette per year, $1.50, payable in advance. The New Array of Hats Await your inspection and selection comprise a showing that cannot fail to please the tidious purchaser. cere welcome is extended you to view and select. Table Millinery Los Angeles St. Anaheim USED CARS 1919 Oakland, wire wheels, touring car with bumpers, extra tire and tire cover, good mechanical condition $1075 1917 King 8, 7-passenger touring car, wire wheels, bumpers, extra tire and tire cover, very good mechanical condition $1150 1917 Oakland Sedan in fine mechanical condition, bumpers, paint, top, and upholstering very good, extra tire and tire cover $1025 1916 Oldsmobile Eight roadster, good $625 1919 Oakland, wire wheels, touring car with bumpers, extra tire and tire cover, good mechanical condition ... $1075 1917 King 8, 7-passenger touring car, wire wheels, bumpers, extra tire and tire cover, very good mechanical condition ... $1150 1917 Oakland Sedan in fine mechanical condition, bumpers, paint, top, and upholstering very good, extra tire and tire cover ... $1025 1916 Oldsmobile Eight roadster, good mechanical condition ... $625 1916 Dodge touring car, good mechanical condition, new top with plate glass and bumpers ... $800 1914 to 1918 Ford tourings and roadsters from $300 to $510; also two Chevrolets; Studebaker Six; 1500 lb. Commerce truck with body ... $400 Wickersheim Implement Co. FULLERTON, CALIF. One of the heaviest showers experienced in a long time fell between twelve and one o'clock yesterday morning. Considerable hail was mixed with the rain on the Eastside. H. A. Dickel's gauge registered .72 of an inch during the night, making 13.60 for the season. Directors of the Heffern Oil Co. have decided that deep boring in the sandwash well is a failure. They are now at a depth of over 4500 feet, but will quit drilling and return to the 3000 foot level where good indications of oil were found. Certain members of the company wanted to stop at that depth and bring the well in, but were overruled by others who thought a better showing could be found deeper. Godfrey Stock, one of the Westside's most prominent ranchers, has decided to enter into the business activities of Anaheim. He has opened an office at 127½ East Center street where he is engaged in the real estate and brokerage business. As an old-time resident Mr. Stock is thoroughly familiar with real estate values in this region, and his business should prosper. The Orange County Auto Show, for which the auto dealers of the county First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Anaheim, announces a free lecture on Christian Science on March 14th by Rev. Andrew J. Graham, C. S. B. of Boston, Mass., member of the board of lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston. It will be given at eight o'clock p.m., Sunday, March 14. Free Christian Science lecture at the Fremont School, West Center street, at eight o'clock, Sunday evening, March 14th. NOTICE INVITING BIDS Santa Ana, Calif., March 9, 1920. In pursuance of a resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange, California, adopted March 9, 1920, directing this notice, notice is hereby given that the said Board will receive at its offices at the Court House at Santa Ana, at or before the hour of ten o'clock a.m. of March 30, 1920, sealed bids or proposals for the graveling of two miles of road in the Third Road District, Orange County, California. Each bidder must submit with his proposal a satisfactory check certified by a responsible bank and payable to the order of the County of Orange, for an amount not less than five per cent of the aggregate sum of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed contract if the Monday H. L. was driving a reached, west on the attempted to Meles street, the and jumped the lamp post at of the street. Clamp post was rented and Daw- Returned to Anaheim in the ship-He has decided raphy again, but estate office in building. Mrs. men are at Long to Anaheim as he secured. Large people are richfield in order of the oil region cities and make their trading in the Santa Ana accompanied by side and a deleon from Orange Santa Ana Monde the territory old and Orange steps toward the and the erection community to give richfield district end of the year, $1.50, The Orange County Auto Show, for which the auto dealers of the county are making big preparations, will be held in this city Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 12, 13, 14 and 15. This is the first of an annual event decided upon by the auto men, which will alternate between the cities. Two huge tents will be erected to house the exhibits, and it is expected $250,000 worth of autos and accessories will be on display. To the tourist or homeseeker, Anaheim will be a revelation. Low cost of living midst beautiful surrounding, splendid stores, pure water and modern living conditions, make Anaheim the Home City par-excellence. Modern hotels, apartment houses and homes ready for occupancy, together with fine roads for motoring and the ocean and other scenic attractions close by, make the city a mecca for the tourist. The city has over 10 miles of paved streets, over 20 miles of sewer system, an electric light and water plant costing $150,000, with a reinforced concrete tank 90 feet high and a capacity of 173,000 gallons. Anaheim is a good city to live in or to invest money in. In California, Anaheim is known as a "live one." Seeing is believing and Anaheim will welcome the new arrival. Each bidder must submit with his proposal a satisfactory check certified by a responsible bank and payable to the order of the County of Orange, for an amount not less than five per cent of the aggregate sum of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed contract if the same is awarded to him, and in event of failure to enter into such contract said check shall become the property of the county. The amount of the bond to be given to secure a faithful performance of the contract for said work shall be 25% of the contract price thereof, and an additional bond in an amount equal to 50 per cent of the contract price for said work shall be given to secure the payment of claims for any material or supplies furnished for the performance of the work contracted to be done by the contractor, or any work or labor, of any kind done thereon, and also will be required to furnish a certificate that he carries compensation insurance covering all his employees upon work to be done under contract which may be entered into between him and the said county for the building of said road. Under these specifications the County of Orange will furnish the necessary gravel f. o. b. cars nearest available railway siding to said work. Copies will be furnished intending bidders upon application to the County Engineer of said County for which a deposit of three dollars ($3.00) will be required, same to be returned on the filing of bid, and the return of plans and specifications. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange, State of California. J. M. BACKS, County Clerk. 3-11-3t