anaheim-gazette 1921-04-21

VOLUME L. ACTION DEFERRED ON ELM STREET EXTENSION THE PROPERTY OWNERS OPPOSE OPENING OF STREET BECAUSE OF THE COST Final Consideration Will Be Had at Next Meeting of the Trustees—City Attorney Instructed to Begin Proceedings for Widening Chestnut Street—Board Extends Courtesies to Orange Show Directors—City Officials Make Report. There is an apparent hitch in the proceedings to extend Elm street a block further east, cutting through the block between Los Angeles and Claudina stree's. Many property owners who favored it under the impression that the cost would be small, are now opposing the proposition, having discovered that it would cost at least present indeterminate sentence law. This law is the cause of much crime, and enables hardened criminals to escape the penalty for their crimes. Reports of the various officials were submitted to the trustees and bills allowed as recommended by the finance committee. The rate collector reported collections for light and water for the month aggregated $7582.50, and bills to the amount of $16,986.50 were ordered paid. The recorder had 14 cases in his court and collected $110 in fines. The treasurer's report shows a balance of $30,779.83 in the general fund, and $44,515.63 in all funds. CASPER SHONTZ ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH BOOTLEGGING Free-for-All Fight Near Cypress on Tuesday Evening As a result of a free-for-all fight on the Anaheim boulevard late Tuesday evening four men were in the county jail today facing charges of violating the county prohibition ordinance, following their arrest by Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Deputy Charles Holbrook, who were summoned to the scene of the fight. Those arrested were Casper Schontz, Charles S. Woodard, Andy Cornett and DISCUSS FOR POSQUARE CITIZENS PROPRIETARY OFFICE HALL B Inspector Jarvis Room is Whole Double the Floor No Suitable Room Therefore One Hall Site Would tion. Anaheim must file its postoffice, and without unnecessary government's employee hampered by cram Uncle Sam has to the fact and has no room of ample disproved for his There is an apparent hitch in the proceedings to extend Elm street a block further east, cutting through the block between Los Angeles and Claudina street's. Many property owners who favored it under the impression that the cost would be small, are now opposing the proposition, having discovered that it would cost at least $7000, and possibly more. Antone Schulte, the heaviest property owner in the block, was one of the originators in the move, but he now opposes it, and his representative, Joseph R. Anderson, appeared before the trustees Thursday night and spoke in opposition to it. Mr. Schulte wants the alley, running north and south through the block between Broadway and Santa Ana street, opened. This would give an opening to the old brick building known as the Konig winery, which is now the property of Mr. Schulte, and if such action is taken he proposes to remodel the old building and convert it into a rooming house, which, he argues, would be of large benefit to the city, as it would furnish living quarters for many people. On the other hand, should Elm street be cut through, the old building would be found extending six feet into the street, and would have to be demolished. Mr. Schulte asks $3000 for the building. Judge J. S. Howard addressed the board in favor of the proposed opening, and stated that the interested property owners with whom he had conversed, favored it. He favored opening the alley first, afterward proceeding with the street opening. The trustees took no action in the metter, but will consider it at the next meeting. City Attorney Ames was instructed by the trustees to begin proceedings for the widening of Chestnut street. The street is to be widened ten feet, the strip to be taken off the south side, but it is agreed among property owners that the north side of the street shall bear its proportion of the cost. An assessment district will be formed comprising all territory between the alley in the rear of the S. Q. R. store to the library property. The Anaheim Plumbing company was awarded the contract for furnishing the city 1065 feet of six-inch sewer pipe for extension of the sewer to Elk Park tract. Six bids were submitted, As a result of a free-for-all fight on the Anaheim boulevard late Tuesday evening four men were in the county jail today facing charges of violating the county prohibition ordinance, following their arrest by Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Deputy Charles Holbrook, who were summoned, to the scene of the fight. Those arrested were Casper Schontz, Charles S. Woolard, Andy Cornett and A. L. Turner. Complaints were issued and it was understood that the accused would be arraigned in the justice court. According to the authorities, Schontz was living in "bachelor quarters" near Cypress and selling illicit liquor. He is alleged to have sold a ten-gallon jug of wine to the other three men, who cam to his place in an automobile. Woolard, Cornett and Turner were intoxicated when arrested, according to Sheriff Jackson. A ten-gallon jug, about half full of wine, was found in their machine, the sheriff said. This jug was confiscated and will be produced in evidence. Schontz was on probation at the time of the alleged offense. About seven years ago he accused a number of Mexicans of stealing his watermelons. Schontz told his son, who was then 15 years of age, to shoot the first man he saw stealing melons. Some time later the boy discovered a Mexican walking on the highway toward the melon patch and he shot him. The Mexican fell mortally wounded and died a few hours later. Schontz was convicted of manslaughter and released on probation. His young son was sent to the Preston school of Industry at Ione. The arrest of the fourmen en.Friday evening is the second arrest under the county ordinance passed by the supervisors February 1, which was modeled after the Volstead act. The first arrest occurred about a month ago when Deputy Sheriff O. K. Carr arrested a man near Irvine on a charge of transporting liquor. The man pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $300. The county ordinance, No. 185, prohibits the manufacture, sale, storage or transportation of intoxicating liquors. MANAGERS GIVE THANKS Anaheim must file its postoffice, and without unnecessary government's employee hampered by cramp Uncle Sam has tried the fact and has room of ample data provided for his week or two ago. O.S. sent to Washington Inspector Alhborn, Inspections here to investigate that 3500 square feet was necessary foriness transacted flicc and the numbe quired to conduct is about double th present quarters war broke out. H addition to this greatly enlarging lease was taken by Not anticipating it it was deemed there be sample forthe during the life ofthe time if not e has grown much t It is evident that city that can be forthe business.tling will have to t plan has been promeet with no op trustees are beginthe people who ad city hall on the si many citizens are building include o office. The corner Claudina would bion as it is possile office,and the rem assist the city in ing.The room according to sperebythe government large enough to a lness of the office There can be no enermment would ad ls only a block dofthe business s possible location just as far away. Following are mentions of the posi Inspector Jarvis' All woodwork lobby on the nistry lobby,and The Anaheim Plumbing company was awarded the contract for furnishing the city 1065 feet of six-inch sewer pipe for extension of the sewer to Elk Park tract. Six bids were submitted, that of the Anaheim Plumbing Co. being for $1050, which was the lowest. All bids for furnishing pipe for Chartres street to be laid from Olive to Palm before the paving is laid, were rejected. The Pacific Pipe & Supply Co. submitted the lowest bid, but its check accompanying the bid did not meet with requirements. City Manager Steward recommended that the city extend service to the California Valencia show on the following terms: To furnish electrical energy for light and power at actual cost. To grant free license to show and all concessions. To furnish free all material that can be used again without loss. To furnish all material that cannot be used again at cost price. To furnish police and traffic officers outside the show. To level off driveway and parking place at the grounds. The recommendations of Mr. Steward were adopted by the board. A communication was read from City Clerk Ingram, of Redlands, asking the trustees to get in line in opposition to a bill in the legislature which would prohibit cities from levying licenses. Should it become a law the city would lose all the revenues now derived from occupation tax. A communication from Senator Lyons was also read. Senator Lyons is favoring a bill, which seeks to repeal the MANAGERS GIVE THANKS The following letter has been received by the Gazette from the managers of the Orange county automobile show: The 1921 Orange county auto show is a success far beyond our reasonable expectations, and has set a new record for attendance and interest, which will reflect itself in increased activity and prosperity in all lines of business during the ensuing months. We did our best to provide a show that for beauty of arrangement and excellence of exhibits would excel anything ever before seen in Orange county, and believe we succeeded. You did your bets to provide the publicity and advertising without which no business enterprise of any kind can attain its greatest success, and believe us, your paper's part was a substantial link in the chain of success of our show. Your loyal co-operation with Wayne Goble, our advertising-publicity man, is thoroughly appreciated, and on behalf of the Orange County Auto Trades association of which we are a part, we extend our sincere thanks to you for your very active and successful efforts on behalf of this show. Very sincerely yours, AUTO SHOW COMMITTEE, By Harry D. Riley, chairman; C. H. McOausland, secretary; Albert H. Sitton, treasurer. AHEIM GAZET Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 21, 1921 DISCUSSING SITE FOR POSTOFFICE QUARTERS CITIZENS PROPOSE ESTABLISHING OFFICE IN NEW CITY HALL BUILDING Inspector Jarvis Reports That Present Room is Wholly Inadequate and Double the Floor Space is Required—No Suitable Room Can Be Found, Therefore One Must Be Built—City Hall Site Would Be a Central Location. Anaheim must find new quarters for its postoffice, and must provide it without unnecessary delay. The government's employees in this city are hampered by cramped quarters, and Uncle Sam has taken cognizance of the fact and has decreed that a new room of ample dimensions shall be provided for his business here. A large with base fitted with door and substantial lock, 3 small sized ones. Letter and combined paper and package drops, with signs and pick-up table. 450 small and 100 medium, key-lock boxes, and 40 key lock drawers. Space to be provided for two additional sections to lock boxes, 12 extra large boxes or bins. General-delivery letter case in screen. with 300 divisions by 5 by 6 inches with wire backs, vertical divisions cut out for finger holds. One general delivery paper case on base 18 inches high, with 80 divisions each 5 inches by 9 1-2 inches by 12 inches, with wire backs. One package case on base, 24 divisions each 24 inches wide, 18 inches high, and 18 inches deep, with wire back. Space between top of oak screen and ceiling to be inclosed with wire screen 1 1-2 inch mesh, made of No. 10 or No. 12 round wire (or flat wire of equal strength) with frame of 3-4 inch channel iron, supported horizontally across the center with a section of channel iron of the same dimensions; glazed sash. each alternate sash to be swung on pivots at top and bottom so as to open vertically. SHOW PROCESS OF PACKING ORANGES COMPLETE PLANT WILL BE IN OPERATION DURING THE CALIFORNIA VALENCIA SHOW Visitors Will See How the Fruit Is Handled From the Tree to the Transportation Car—Relays of Girls Will Deftly Cull, Wrap and Pack the Valencias. the Packed Boxes Being Shipped to Market—Laguna Beach Art Exhibit Arranged For. A complete orange packing plant, in full operation, and shwing the process of dumping, brushing, grading, packing, boxing and shipping the golden fruit, will be one of the feature exhibits at the California Valencia Orange Show to be held in Anaheim, May 17-22, it was disclosed today by Manager Malcom A. Fraser. The plant will be installed by Stebler & Parker. Anaheim must find new quarters for its postoffice, and must provide it without unnecessary delay. The government's employees in this city are hampered by cramped quarters, and Uncle Sam has taken cognizance of the fact and has decreed that a new room of ample dimensions shall be provided for his business here. A week or two ago, in response to an S.O.S. sent to Washington by Postmaster Ahborn, Inspector Jarvis was sent here to investigate and he decided that 3500 square feet of floor space was necessary for the amount of business transacted in the Anaheim office and the number of employees required to conduct that business. That is about double the capacity of the present quarters. Just before the war broke out, H.A.Dickel built an addition to the postoffice building, greatly enlarging it, and a ten-year lease was taken by the department. Not anticipating such a rapid growth it was deemed the present room would beample for the needs of the town during the life of the lease, but half the time has not expired and the place has grown much too small. It is evident that no building in the city that can be secured is suitable for the business therefore a new building will have to be constructed, and a plan has been proposed that ought to meet with no opposition. The city trustees are beginning to give ear to the people who are demanding a new city hall on the site of the old one, and many citizens are suggesting that the building include quarters for the postoffice. The corner of Center and South Claudia would be as central a location as it is possible to give the postoffice, and the rent for the room would assist the city in paying for the building. The room could be constructed according to specifications furnished by the government and could be made large enough to accommodate the business of the office for years to come. There can be no doubt that the government would approve this site, as it only a block distant from the heart of the business section, and any other possible location would necessarily be just as far away. Following are some of the requirements of the postoffice, according to Inspector Jarvis' report: All woodwork facing on the main lobby, on the money-order and registry lobby, and on the postmaster's back. Space between top of oak screen and ceiling to be inclosed with wire screen 1 1-2 inch mesh, made of No. 10 or No. 12 round wire (or flat wire of equal strength) with frame of 3-4 inch channel iron, supported horizontally across the center with a section of channel iron of the same dimensions; glazed sash. each alternate sash to be swung on pivots at top and bottom so as to open vertically. SINGULAR METHOD OF COMMITTING SUICIDE Brea Man Saturates Clothes with Gasoline and Touches Match to Them. Tired of life, Samuel Passamenck, 36, a Russian cafe owner of Brea, Saturday committed suicide by setting fire to his clothing and then driving his automobile at a high rate of speed to fan the flames. The sensational suicide plan was carried out after serving breakfast to his customers. The man drove to an open field near the town, poured gasoline over his clothing, seated himself behind the steering wheel of his machine, started the motor and touched a lighted match to his clothing. As the flames leaped about the man's clothing he started the automobile and began the death ride. The suction of air fanned the flames and the human torch sped for nearly a half mile before collapsing. When witnesses reached the scene the man was unconscious and his clothing still aflame. Placed in an automobile, he was rushed to the Orange county hospital. Although terribly burned, the man regained consciousness after reaching the hospital, and asked for cigarets. After his desire had been satisfied, he told of leaving a note explaining his act, and declared that he was convinced that he was a failure in life and had determined to die. While smoking his sixth cigarette the man collapsed. He died late in the afternoon. KISTNER FILES SUIT AGAINST SCHOOL BOARD Asks $4000 Damages for Alleged Breach of Contract Suit for $4000 damages growing out of an alleged breach of contract. A complete orange packing plant, in full operation, and shwing the process of dumping, brushing, grading, packing, boxing and shipping the golden fruit, will be one of the feature exhibits at the California Valencia Orange Show to be held in Anaheim May 17-22, it was disclosed today by Manager Malcom A. Fraser. The plant will be installed by Stebler & Parker, probably the largest manufacturers of fruit packing and grading machinery in the United States, at a cost of several thousand dollars. The plant will be operated each day by a force of girl packers, chosen from the personnel of six of the citrus marketing organizations. each force being on duty one day. The finest Valencia oranges will be brought to the show tent each day, the fruit will be put through t he model packing unit, and the fruit will then be shipped to the eastern market. It is estimated several carloads of oranges will be packed during the six days of the Valencia show. The packing unit will occupy a space 20 feet by 50 feet, and will be a big feature of the fruit exposition. A beautiful large fountain, 20 feet in diameter and 18 feet high, will be a striking feature of the Valencia show. It is now being built as part of the contribution of the city Anaheim to the show. hidden lights of many colors, flowering plants, a great bank of oranges, and the sparkling water of the fountain will all be combined in an unusually beautiful feature. Monday evening directors of the orange show met with representatives of the Laguna Beach Art association, and it was definitely decided that the beachites should have a display of their handiwork in the show. Fifty thousand dollars worth of paintings will be brought to this city and be on exhibition during the six days the show is in operation. These valuable specimens of high art will probably be housed in an auxiliary tent under guard. This is a feature that was not anticipated when the show was conceived, but it will delight thousands of visitors. Some of the Laguna artists are men and women of national reputation, and their pictures are valuable. The date of opening the show is about a month away, and no doubt many other features will be conceived in the fertile brains of the directors and added to those already decided upon. There can be no doubt that the government would approve this site, as it is only a block distant from the heart of the business section, and any other possible location would necessarily be just as far away. Following are some of the requirements of the postoffice, according to Inspector Jarvis' report: All woodwork facing on the main lobby, on the money-order and registry lobby, and on the postmaster's room is to be of first-quality kiln dried quartered oak, free from knots splints, discoloration, and other defects and is to be sandpapered varnished, and rubbed with pumice stone and oil until it presents a highly finished surface—golden oak unless otherwise specified. All other wood-work and furniture, unless otherwise specified, is to be of plain sawed oak free from knots or other defects and finished as above specified. All equipment is to be subject to the approval of the representative of the department having charge of the leasing of the postoffice quarters. The following articles are to be furnished: Oak or steel screen not less than seven feet six inches high, arranged in accordance with a diagram to be furnished by the department's representative, dividing the office into a main lobby, postmaster's room, money order and registry lobby, workroom and carriers' swing room, and containing the following at the points indicated on the diagram: Money-order window, registry window, parcel-post window, general-delivery window, stamp window. In all 5 windows, glazed with chipped obscure glass, and provided with sash weigths, signs and grilles. Two doors. Five stamp cabinets with cash drawer. KISTNER FILES SUIT AGAINST SCHOOL BOARD Asks $4000 Damages for Alleged Breach of Contract Suit for $4000 damages growing out of an alleged breach of contract, brought by Theodore C. Kistner, San Diego architect, against L. F. Pomeroy, George W. Sloop and William M. Chambers, trustees of the Anaheim school district, was filed in the county clerk's office Thursday. Kistner alleges that when the trustees of the school district proposed a bond issue April 15, 1919, for the purpose of building two grammar schools at a cost of approximately $100,000, they entered into an oral contract with him and agreed to pay him 6 per cent of the cost of the buildings in return for plans and specifications. Subsequently to this alleged proposal the bond issue was submitted to the voters of the district and carried by the necessary two-thirds majority. Kistner asserts that he made preliminary drawings for both school buildings, one of which was to be situated on the site of the old Central school building and the other on a site to be purchased by the school district. Kistner claims that he continued in the performance of his duties as per the alleged oral agreement until Aug. 15, 1919, when he received notice from the board of trustees that he had been discharged as an architect, and that his services would not be required. The plaintiff alleges that he spent large sums of money in the preparation of the plans in addition to giving his services. The date of opening the show is about a month away, and no doubt many other features will be conceived in the fertile brains of the directors and added to those already decided upon. DATE OF MEETING CHANGED The Fullerton Board of Trade announced that it had been necessary to change the date of the big meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county scheduled for Wednesday evening. April 27th, to Tuesday evening, April 26th. in the quarters of the Fulletron club, because this is the only date available for securing adequate quarters. It is expected that fully 200 members will attend, and the meeting is of particular significance because of the fact that County Engineer McBride, of Santa Ana, will, at this time, appear in answer to the charges of incompetency and waste brought against his office and department by an investigating committee engaged by the Associated Chambers. Representation from the southern part of the county is expected to be large because of the evident spirit to rally to the support of Mr. McBride in clearing him of the charges resulting from the recent probe of financial expenditures. The investigation, it learned has not closed. Anaheim is expected to send over a large delegation. Reservations to the dinner on the 26th will be $1 per plate and should be made as early as possible to Secretary W. M. Irwin, so that adequate accommodations may be provided. PROCESS CHECKING GES WILL BE IN MING THE CALI-ENCIA SHOW ow the Fruit is the Tree to the Relays of Girls Wrap and Pack theacked Boxes Be-Market — Laguna Arranged For. packing plant, in shwing the process, grading, packing the golden feature exnia Valencia Orheld in Anaheim, disclosed today by Fraser. The plant Stebler & Parker, NO ENDORSEMENTS FOR POSTMASTERS Republican County Central Committee Votes to Defer Action Until Next Year A meeting of the Republican county central committee was held at Santa Ana on Monday afternoon to consider the endorsement of a candidate for postmaster at La Habra, it having been announced that the postmaster at that place had resigned. When the committee went into session it was learned that the La Habra postmaster had not resigned, and no endorsement of a new candidate was made. A number of other applications for endorsement for postmasters were on file with the committee, among them being Editor Gallenmore. of the Fullerton News who is an aspirant for the postmastership at Fullerton. On motion of Juóge Howard, the committee resolved to make no endorsement for postmasters where vacancies do not occur this year. As there will be no vacancy in the Fullerton office this year, nor in this city, as well as in other localities of the county, no endorsements were made. Application for endorsement by the committee will remain on file, and will be acted upon later. LOVELACE TELLS FARM BUREAU AMBITIONS ORGANIZER GIVES REASONS WHY ALL GROWERS SHOULD JOIN THE SOCIETY Declares the Members Are Only Seeking Justice for the Farmer, and Can Get It Only by Co-operation—Five Planks in Immediate Relief Platform in Which the Agriculturist is Directly Interested. A. L. Levelace, manager of the organization department of the California Farm Bureau Federation, is Orange county for a short time assisting in the completion of a membership campaign. He will speak at the various center meetings and during the day his time will be devoted to assisting the several membership committees. He met in conference with the county board of directors Friday, April 17. packing plant, in showing the process of grading, packing the golden feature exnema Valencia Orchid in Anaheim, disclosed today by Fraser. The plant Stebler & Parker, manufacturers of grading machinery, at a cost of seven. The plant will stay by a force of from the person citrus marketing force being on. oranges will be sent each day, the through the model fruit will then be market. It is carloads of oranges making the six days of the packing unit 20 feet by 50 feet, feature of the fruit fountain, 20 feet in set high, will be a Valencia show. It as part of the city of Anaheim to rights of many colors, great bank of orkling water of the combined in an unmeature. directors of the ornamental representatives of art association, and decided that the have a display of the show. Fifty north of paintings this city and be on the six days theon. These valuable art will probably beillary tent under feature that was not the show was conceilight thousands of the Laguna artists men of national repuatures are valuable. Opening the show is away, and no doubt will be conceived sons of the directors already decided On motion of Juice Howard, the committee resolved to make no endorsement for postmasters where vacancies do not occur this year. As there will be no vacancy in the Fullerton office this year, nor in this city, as well as in other localities of the county, no endorsements were made. Application for endorsement by the committee will remain on file, and will be acted upon later. It is understood that new candidates will be in the field for postoffices when the committee again takes up the matter of endorsements. BEBE DANIELS LANQUISHES IN ORANGE COUNTY JAIL Famous Film Star Began Serving Her Sentence Friday Night Last Friday night Miss Bebe Daniels, the famous motion picture star, came down from her home in Hollywood and surrendered to Sheriff Jackson, stating that she was ready to begin serving the ten day sentence in jail imposed by Judge Cox, the stony-hearted minion of the law, for speeding on an Orange county boulevard. She was give ninth charge of Deputy Bud Lacy, who lead her to the cell where she now languishes. Miss Bebe is being treated a little better than the ordinary prisoners. Her cell was renovated and refurnished in order to make it more comfortable. In the first place the bugs were all chased out and the rat holes plugged up. Then a costly Persian rug was stretched on the floor and an ivory bedroom set brought in, also a Victoria with 150 records. A gaudily uniformed French flunky brings in her meals from St. Ann's Inn, and there is no limit to the gifts of candy, flowers, etc., she is permitted to accept. Her first visitor on the morning after her incarceration was Judge Cox who brought a huge bouquet and who, after a few moments' conversation, went out and bought another one for her. It is said Miss Daniels will write a book on her experiences, but is yet undecided whether to call it "The Horrors of Prison Life" or "How To Be Happy Although in Jail." SEVERAL PERSONS HURT IN AUTO COLLISION Ford and Maxwell Come Together on Orangethorpe Avenue A. L. Levelace, manager of the organization department of the California Farm Bureau Federation, is Orange county for a short time assisting in the completion of the membership campaign. He will speak at the various center meetings and during the day his time will be devoted to assisting the several membership committees. He met in conference with the county board of directors Friday, April 15, and complimented President W. M. Belding and the board very highly on their efficient, business-like manner of conducting their meetings. He stated that Orange county has a state-wild reputation for enthusiastic activity in the Farm Bureau work and in his opinion the reputation is well merited. Mr. Levelace travels all over the state and there is probably no one in the Farm Bureau movement that comes in closer personal touch with a larger number of members than he and his words of commendation are appreciated. The board of directors has requested Mr. Levelace to be one of the speakers at the annual picnic to be held at Orange county park on May 14th. Levelace has written the following article for this paper advocating the support and extension of the Farm Bureau as a vital feature of the life of a community and his article will throw much light on the subject both those who make their live' cool from agriculture and those who are interested in the movement as a great political and economic manifestation. Mr. Levelace's article follows: It is a federation of 46 state Farm Bureaus. In numbers it represents the strongest group of farmers ever brought together in the world. In principle it represents the truest type of Americanism with an abiding loyalty and confidence in American institutions and a pledge to protect and develop agricultural industries to the welfare of all. It is governed primarily by a board of directors based on the membership to Farm Bureaus in the states. Its executive committee is made up of 13 directors selected from four zones into which the United States has been divided. The federation of farmers is composed of the most serious and capable thinking men and women of our country, who have joined together to improve our economic conditions and who fully appreciate the seriousness SEVERAL PERSONS HURT IN AUTO COLLISION Ford and Maxwell Come Together on Orangethorpe Avenue A collision between a Maxwell car and a Ford car, occurring Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Orangethorpe avenue and the Norwalk-Alamitos boulevard, resulted in serious injuries for two people and minor injuries to three or four others. The Ford was owned and driven by A. R. Lynch, of Gardena, who escaped with a badly bruised head. C. R. Smith, of Corona, who was riding with him, sustained a fracture of the thigh bone and Mrs. Smith was very badly bruised about the head and body. A. H. Dunlop, of Fullerton, who was with the Ford party, sustained scalp wounds and J. S. Lowery, of Corona, was hurt about the head. All were brought to the Fulletron hospital to have their injuries cared far. Lynch and Dunlop were able to get home soon after, but the others are still under treatment. The Maxwell car was owned and driven by Elbert Richesin, of Brea, and is said to have been coming very fast along the boulevard when the Ford came out on Orangethorpe to the intersection. The impact was so great that both cars were wrecked, although none of the people riding in the Maxwell received more than minor hurts. According to Chief of Police Thwing, who covered the case for the Fullerton department, the Ford turned over and rolled some distance along the highway. It is governed primarily by a board of directors based on the membership to Farm Bureau in the states. Its executive committee is made up of 15 directors selected from four zones into which the United States has been divided. The federation of farmers is composed of the most serious and capable thinking men and women of our country, who have joined together to improve our economic conditions and who fully appreciate the seriousness of the task ahead of them. These great leaders are not indulging in idle dreams, but they are working slowly and surely towards a betterment plan that will not only benefit the American farmer, but all humanity. There are now 38 counties in California federated together in the California Farm Bureau Federation with about 35,000 members and it is anticipated that there will be over 100,000 members by the first of next year. Orange county's quota is set at 2600. California stood ninth in membership last year. This is indeed gratifying when considering the thickly populated states of the east and middle west. There are now 46 states in the American Farm Bureau Federation, with a membership of over 2,000,000 and it is estimated this membership will exceed 4,000,000 this year. It is not the purpose of this organization to take undue advantage of the tremendous forces and influence we have to demand advantages and special privileges which would work to the detriment of other industries and the people at large, but we do demand an equable adjustment of conditions which will give us a fair and just return upon our investment of capital and labor. The valuation of the farm products of the United States, as estimated by (Continued on Page 8.)