anaheim-gazette 1921-05-12

ALIENS NOW COMPELLED TO PAY POLL TAX New State Law Fixes the Tax at $10 Per Year Are you a citizen of the United States? If not, it will cost you just $10 a year. Senate bill No. 528, a copy of which was received by County Clerk J. M. Backs from the county clerks' association, requires every male resident of California of more than 21 years of age and under 60, to pay annually a poll tax of ten "iron men." According to the bill, the political code is amended by the addition of a new chapter which provides that in 1921 the alien poll tax shall become due and payable August I, and shall become delinquent if not paid on or prior to December 31, whereupon there shall be added thereto a penalty of fifty per cent for such delinquency. In all succeeding years the poll tax shall become due and payable the first Monday in March and shall become delinquent if not paid on or prior to July 31, next ensuing, whereupon there shall be added a penalty of fifty per cent for the delinquency. Every person liable to pay such a poll tax will be required to register annually in the county, or city and county, in which he may reside. In conjunction with the registration all aliens shall in all cases, give, under oath, the following data: Name in full, place of nativity, naming country, and province or state, city or town where born; age, height, weight, color of eyes and hair, visible marks or scars, place of residence, giving cities, name and number of street, including number of room if in fit. No person who is regularly employed and paid a salary by the county shall be eligible for appointment as a temporary registration clerk. The assessor of each county, or city and county, will be required to collect the poll taxes and the penalties for delinquencies. He will be allowed one field deputy for every 1000 aliens residing within the county, as shown by the returns of the federal census of 1920. GOLD RELIEF BILL NOW BEFORE CONGRESS Fletcher Hamilton, state mineralogist, is in receipt of a communication from Congressman Louis T. McFadden regarding the new gold relief bill introduced April 25th as H. R. 5025 in order to conserve the gold ore resources of the nation, which being wasted through the continued shutting down of the gold mines. "The bill provides revenue from an excise of fifty cents per pennyweight of fine gold contained in manufactured articles, to be collected at the time of sale, and for a premium of fifty cents per pennyweight to be paid to the producers of newly mined gold in the United States and its possessions. The government is fully protected under the provisions of the bill from the presentation of other than newly mined gold to receive the premium. The bill differs from H. R. 13201 introduced by me in the last congress, in that the period has been lessened from five to three years, and that the secretary of the treasury is granted full authority to terminate entirely the provisions of the act on three months' notice in the event of a return to normal economic conditions prior to the expiration of the same. Exporters of articles containing gold have been exempted, as they were from the payment of luxury funds." SENATOR EDEN HILLIER Orange County Manage The annexation district to a high school bear the approval of intendent of school supervisor in whose mon district lies. "In brief, that is item in the school that was passed by legislature," said S. following his return. "The original bill to pel every common county to be a part district was subject amendments, and that were made this to me to be desirable not go to the extended." It is understood that was passed the annual Garden Grove or T high school district even had those sections for the organization school districts. A be forced to join the school district with County Superintendent and the supervisors Garden Grove, and Tustin. One of the most titilated in the senator for the protection referendum. Under organizations or incumbent money for or against referendum measure oath a public state and expenditures. Another of Edens." poll tax will be required to register annually in the county, or city and county, in which he may reside. In conjunction with the registration all aliens shall in all cases, give, under oath, the following data: Name in full, place of nativity, naming country, and province or state, city or town where born; age, height, weight, color of eyes and hair, visible marks or scars, place of residence, giving cities, name and number of street, including number of room if in a hotel or lodging house; in rural district the name, distance and direction of the nearest town, and name of the school district; place of employment, giving exact location as before, and, if permanently employed, the name, address and business occupation of his employer; length of time in California. Has application for naturalization been made If so, when and in what court? Nnumber and ages of minor sons, if not residing with the person registered. In addition to the number of deputies and clerks now allowed by law, each county clerk, or registrar of voters, is authorized by the bill to appoint such number of temporar registration clerks as he may deem necessary to complete the registration of aliens within the time limited. The bill specifies that each county clerk, or registrar of voters, appoint at least one such temporary registration clerk within each school district in the county. Each temporary clerk employed shall be required to give a written oath faithfully to perform his duties. Each clerk shall receive, as full compensation for all services rendered, a fee of 10 cents for each alien so registered, which he shall be entitled to keep for his own use and benefit. "The industrial consumers of gold have been and are receiving gold at the pre-war price. They will continue to receive bullion from the mint at the monetary price of $20.67 per ounce, but through the payment of the excise when the manufactured article is sold they will be paying more nearly the production cost of gold and thereby lessen the subsidy which in effect they now enjoy. The premium to the producer of new gold is a compensation for the increased cost of production and cannot be construed as a subsidy. The bill provides an equitable adjustment between the producer and the industrial consumer of gold. "Extensive hearings were conducted in the last congress on this bill, and it was reported favorably by the subcommittee of the ways and means committee before adjournment. Increases in freight and power rates have more than offset any declines in wages and materials consumed in gold mining. Because of the emergency confronting the gold minning industry, the enactment of this bill should be expedited." USED AUTOS USED AUTOS Here are some real buys in Used Cars, all in first class condition and priced right 1920 Dodge Touring 1919 Dodge Touring 1915 Dodge Touring 1920 Maxwell Roadster 1919 Ford Touring If you are interested in a Used Car, be sure to call and let us show these to you. CHAS. H. MANN Dodge Bros. Motor Car Dealer for Anaheim 210 So. Los Angeles St. Phone 43 SENATOR EDEN EXPLAINS HIGH SCHOOL BILL Orange County Man Gets Bill Through Protecting Holly The annexation of a common school district to a high school district must bear the approval of the county superintendent of schools and of the county supervisor in whose district the common district lies. "In brief, that is the most important item in the school redistricting bill that was passed by both houses of the legislature," said State Senator Eden, following his return from Sacramento. "The original bill that sought to compel every common school district in a county to be a part of some high school district was subjected to a number of amendments, and while the changes that were made through the bill seem to me to be desirable, the measure does not go to the extent originally planned." It is understood here that as the bill was passed the annexation of either Garden Grove or Tustin to Santa Ana high school district cannot be forced, even had those sections not taken steps for the organization of separate high school districts. At least, neither can be forced to join the Santa Ana high school district without the approval of County Superintendent R. P. Mitchell and the supervisor, T. B. Talbert, for Garden Grove, and H. A. Wassum, for Tustin. One of the most important bills initiated in the senate was Eden's bill for the protection of the initiative and referendum. Under this measure organizations or individuals spending money for or against any initiative or referendum measure must file under oath a public statement of receipts and expenditures. kind which is easily assimilated; In self-defense we must decline to welcome immigrants who, in the words of Mr. Hughes, "cannot be regarded as desirable populations for any country." Of these applicants for admission to American shores, moreover, a considerable proportion are probably infected with the virus of Bolshevism, and would become willing agents in working for world-wide social revolution. We are already totally well supplied with this kind of citizenry. Our national household needs fewer Bolshevists and revolutionaries, rather than work. Secretary Hughes' recommendations deserve the prompt and respectful consideration of congress. The secretary of state has not been afraid to call a spade a spade. Overseas immigration to the United States, unless restricted for the present within moderate limits, threatens the health and stability of American life. A recognition of this truth should impel congress, by appropriate legislation, to put a speedy curb upon the flow of immigration to American ports. BANKERS CAN HELP Eugene Meyer, Jr., managing director of the war finance corporation, speaking at a recent meeting of the Bankers' club of Brooklyn, said: "There has been a decline without parallel in the prices of all kinds of goods and commodities. Bank loans have steadily declined since the beginning of this year and reserves in some parts of the country are now building up to satisfactory figures, but, even with this improvement in the banking situation, there is still a most serious condition in industry. The foremost among the industries which are suffering is the great fundamental stimulate business by giving encouragement and confidence to the producers and merchants who depend upon him for advice and for funds. If it is true, as I believe, that stocks are abnormally low, that merchants, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, who a year ago could not obtain enough goods at high prices, are now unwilling to carry their usual stocks at low prices, it is the obligation of the banker to enedavor to remedy this situation. It seems to me that, at the present time, no other single thing would contribute more to the restoration of business in a sound and conservative manner than the resumption of the carrying of normal stocks in proportion to the probable needs of consumers. "Another obligation with which the bankers may properly charge themselves in the public interest is that of devising effective measures for eliminating the swindling promotion schemes which cost the people huge sums at regular and frequent intervals. "I deem it to be a real obligation of the bankers of this country to cooperate with the government in working out a program by which the meaning of thrift may be brought home to every man, woman and child; and this should be done, in part, through the savings system of the United States government and, in great part, through the stock and mutual savings banks. Neither the private nor the government institutions can do it all, or do it alone, but it is certainly a reflection upon our management of the situation that the government at this time, instead of raising money from the savings of the people, should be called upon to pay off $12,000,000 to $15,000,000 a month, thus materially adding to our financial burdens in this difficult..." One of the most important bills initiated in the senate was Eden's bill for the protection of the initiative and referendum. Under this measure organizations or individuals spending money for or against any initiative or referendum measure must file under oath a public statement of receipts and expenditures. Another of Eden's bills that passed both houses of the legislature was one providing protection for the California holly tree. Damage to a holly tree is made a misdemeanor. The sale of holly berries is prohibited unless the berries come from private property and are accompanied by a written permit of sale, signed by the property owner. "The closing days of the legislature," said Eden, "were featured by the fight over the motor vehicle bill. The Lee bill, under which control of trucks would have been taken from the counties, was defeated under the lead of the state highway commission and supervisors of various counties. We will continue to operate under the old motor vehicle act. The trucking interests were thoroughly organized and came very near putting their measure through." THE PERILS OF IMMIGRATION In urging upon congress the enactment of legislation restricting for the present immigration from the old world, Secretary Hughes has boldly championed American rights and interests. To throw open wide our gates to the tide of European immigration would expose the nation, without reason, to grave peril. As the secretary of state has pointed out in memoranda recently submitted to congress, European countries today are ready, if the opportunity offers, to rid themselves of vast numbers of their most undesirable citizens through the simple expedient of packing them off to America, that ever-ready haven of refuge for the oppressed and weary. Especially is this true of eastern and southeastern Europe, where the hand of war fell with results so devastating. Thousands in Asia Minor and the Russian Caucasus also are waiting, as soon as the signal is given, to take ship for the United States. Immigrants from these regions, says Secretary Hughes, would, in general, make undesirable material for future citizens of the United States. Bankers' club of Brooklyn, said: "There has been a decline without parallel in the prices of all kinds of goods and commodities. Bank loans have steadily declined since the beginning of this year and reserves in some parts of the country are now building up to satisfactory figures, but, even with this improvement in the banking situation, there is still a most serious condition in industry. The foremost among the industries which are suffering is the great fundamental industry of agriculture. "It is the obligation of the banker today to determine in what direction he can properly and conservatively for $1.50." that ever-ready haven of refuge for the oppressed and weary. Especially is this true of eastern and southeastern Europe, where the hand of war fell with results so devastating. Thousands in Asia Minor and the Russian Caucasus also are waiting, as soon as the signal is given, to take ship for the United States. Immigrants from these regions, says Secretary Hughes, would, in general, make undesirable material for future citizens of the United States. They would become a liability to America rather than an asset; their presence within our borders would lower the standard of our citizenship instead of making new contributions to our national strength. For these unhappy people we hawk and shall continue to have the most genuine sympathy. But the primary duty to our government is its duty to the American people; nor is ours the responsibility of caring for the human driftwood which is tossed hither and thither over the wide areas of war-torn Europe, and western Asia. We need constructive immigration, the NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of John Lemke, Deceased. Notice is Hereby Given, by the undersigned, executrix of the Last Will and Testament of John Lemke, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to file them with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said executrix at her place of business, at the law offices of Ame & McFadden, at Suite No. 2 in the Odd Fellows' Building at No. 133 W. Center street in the City of Anaheim, in the County of Orange, within ten months after the first publication of this notice. Dated this 9th day of May, 1921. ANNE LEMKE, Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of John Lemke, Deceased. 5-12-05 SIGN POSTING JOB IS NOW COMPLETED Extensive sign posting improvements and extensions for highways of the west have been completed by the Automobile Club of Southern California, according to an official announcement just made. One of the most important new departures will be the complete marking of all main routes in and out of cities in the southern part of California. That is, main highways will not only be sign posted up to the city limits, but will be carried on through the city itself. Motorists living in the city or visiting there will thus be aided in finding their way out to near-by resorts. According to the latest official tabulation the automobile club erected and is now maintaining 73,894 metal enameled road signs; these comprise the most elaborate sign posting system in the world. Roads in Inyo and Mono counties are now marked and ready for motorists from this section who care to visit in that vicinity. As a result of this sign posting work the supervisors of Inyo county are rapidly improving many of the worst short distance stretches of road there. Work of erecting 1220 signs in Death valley and vicinity was completed yesterday. These signs will prove life-savers in preventing motorists from getting lost on the desert, in pointing out roads to be used in wet and dry weather and in indicating the nearest water well to the bad places. Actual sign posting of Tulare and Kern counties is to start at once, say club officials. The club plans to carry on the sign posting and revised sign posting of tributary routes leading to southern California along with the resin posting of individual counties in our curves. These signs will be far in advance of anything of the kind so far used in America. FARMERS' PICNIC MAY 14 Farmers will hold sway at the Orange county park, Saturday, May 14. Indications point to the biggest picnic ever. Committees have practically every detail in readiness for the big program—music, sports, refreshments, speeches and demonstrations. Every farmer in the county should take advantage of this opportunity to get in closer touch with the big Farm Bureau movement which is sweeping over the agricultural districts of the state and nation. State leaders of the organization will be there, including Dr. W. H. Walker, president of the California Farm Bureau Federation; R. B. Peters, vice-president; Prof. L. B. Smith, University of California; Volney Craig, regional director of southern California, and county directors from Riverside, Imperial, San Bernardino, San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange counties. A few short addresses covering national and state issues will be features of the afternoon program. Plenty of music by the Symphony orchestra of the Fullerton union high school has been arranged. The local Farm Bureau will have plenty of coffee and cream for picnickers. Everybody is coming with heaping baskets, for these farmers will be most hungry after the stunts and other features of the day. Tug-o'-war, centepede races, elephant walks, peanut races and girls' boat races will keep the young folks busy. The ladies of the farm will be given demonstration on home evaporation of fruits and vegetables. Every member of the family, whatever his likes or dislikes, will be Printing not leave that order for ting at the Gazette Job in print any kind of job and the quality of our always the very best. pricesareconsistentwith ty of the work done. always the very best. pricesareconsistentwith ty of the work done. er Heads velopes Catalogues Booklets Posters Blank Forms Job too Difficult Associate Your Business