anaheim-gazette 1921-06-09

NO HALF HOLIDAY FOR LABORERS OF COUNTY CANTA ANA MERCHANTS PUT A QUIETUS ON THE PROPOSITION Orange County Clerical Club's Efforts to Give People a Rest Thursday Afternoon Come to Naught—Business Men of Several Cities Favorable to the Move, but Santa Ana Merchants Refuse to Close Their Doors—It's All Off. Hopes of the army of employees of business houses in Orange county that a mid-week half-holiday would be declared, giving them Thursday afternoon for recreation, has gone a-glimmering, and the proposition is all off. The decision hinged on the action of the Santa Ana merchants, and those enterprising citizens, fearful that a little trade might get away from them, have refused to listen to the proposal. The mid-week half-holiday question each given a savings account varying from eight to one dollar in amount. The hogs were fed out for the block and six were sold to the Anaheim Beef company that averaged about 225 live weight. Mr. Al Pope, a commercial butcher, put on a pork butchering demonstration at which time one of the prize stock was slaughtered and dressed by the butcher to show the practical methods of killing and dressing on the home ranch. Monday afternoon the boys and girls were taken by Assistant Farm Advisor Waters, who has been supervising the club work, to Buena Park bank, at which time their savings accounts were started, and as each of the contestants gave a personal note at the beginning of the race for their pig, these notes were settled. The people of the community as well as boys and girls are very much pleased with the results of club work so far and are very enthusiastic to continue next year. SUPERVISORS REFUSE TO FOOT THE BILL Not Permitted by Law to Pay for A. C. of C. Investigation The county of Orange cannot legally pay the bills, totaling $688, incurred in an inevitableiation of county affairs SENIOR H. S. TUESDAY JUNE COMMENCEMENT EXECUTE BE HELD THURSDAY JUNE 23 Sixy-Two Members Class This Year, Class Ever Turned Leuschner Choosen and Ervin Tanner Widely Salutatory. Various entertainments close of the term, will be held high school during ginning June 19. On Sunday the baccalaureate service preached to the graduate Tuesday evening, June senior class play will be Gypsy Trail" is the title this year. It is said that "21 stands exceptionally matics and that most collected for this play have Hopes of the army of employees of business houses in Orange county that a mid-week half-holiday would be declared, giving them Thursday afternoon for recreation, has gone a glimmering, and the proposition is all off. The decision hinged on the action of the Santa Ana merchants, and those enterprising citizens, fearful that a little trade might get away from them, have refused to listen to the proposal. The mid-week half-holiday question originated with the Orange County Clerical club. The ministers believed that a half day's vacation during the middle of the week would benefit the hundreds of laborers and their families, and would injure or seriously inconvenience nobody. The merchants and business men generally throughout the county took the same view of it and endorsed it, but no action could be taken without the co-operation of Santa Ana, as it would be inadvisable for a portion of the business houses to close their doors, leaving others wide open. Anaheim merchants nearly all endorsed the movement and were ready to rest Thursday afternoon, but since the merchants at the county capital have turned it down, the scheme is dead. Regarding the action of the merchants, the Register says: Expressing the belief that the economic conditions of today require full efficiency for the dollar, and believing that the movement would tend to interrupt business and be against those for whom the mid-week half holiday is proposed, the directors of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' association of Santa Ana declined to approve the movement by the Orange County Clerical club to establish a half-holiday Thursday afternoon of each week. The Rev. John Oliver, representing the committee appointed at the last meeting of the Orange County Clerical club to take up the Thursday half-holiday with business men, presented the matter to the board. The business men also took the position that closing in the middle of the week would seriously inconvenience the farmers and others who may need merchandise; that it would have a tendency to decrease production and efficiency, and that if carried to the extreme would militate against the laboring men rather than being of assistance to them. It is said that there is some possibility of grocerymen and butchers throughout the county agreeing to the mid-week half-holiday closing, it being considered impracticable for SUPERVISORS REFUSE TO FOOT THE BILL Not Permitted by Law to Pay for A. C. of C. Investigation The county of Orange cannot legally pay the bills, totalling $688, incurred in an inevstigation of county affairs by the Associated Chambers of Commerce. A ruling to this effect has been given by District Attorney A. P. Nelson to members of the board of supervisors. It is held that the indebtedness was not incurred by county authority, and that under the law there is no legal power by which the demands should they be presented, can be approved by the supervisors. Following the report of a special committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce at a meeting held at Orange recently, there appeared but one cloud remaining in the clearing sky. That cloud was the one concerning the payment of the bills for the investigation. When a motion was made asking that the county pay the bills, that cloud was diminished to a hand's size. The reason for asking the county to pay the bills was that the Associated Chambers felt that the investigation had proven of great value to the county in general. At a later meeting, two expert accountants, Robinson Farmer, of Anaheim, and C. H. Seamans, of Yorba Linda, rendered a report in which the work of the county engineer and county auditor was criticised severely. The bill for this phase of the investigation totaled $640. County Engineer J. L. McBride and County Auditor W.C. Jerome replied to statements made by the accountants. With conflicting views thus set before it, the Associated Chambers decided to appoint a special committee to wind up the inevstigation. Those named on this committee were D. Eyman Huff, El Modena, chairman; S. C. Hartranft, Fullerton; H. A. Lake, Garden Grove; W. G. Mitchell, Tustin, and Dr. P. R. Reynolds, Santha Ana. This committee's report cleared up disputed points in a manner that satisfied practically all of those concerned in the controversy. The committee's bill for its work was for the services of a stenographer only, the total be ed with the results or club work so far and are very enthusiastic to continue next year. Various entertainment close of the term, will be held high school during ginning June 19. On Sunday the baccalaureate service preached to the graduate Tuesday evening, June senior class play will be Gypsy Trail" is the title this year. It is said that '21 stands exceptionally matics and that most collected for this play have talent under the efficient Mrs. Balcomb. The plan appropriates for such art will be well presented on sale at Heying's phi is to be hoped the audience crowded. The big event of this commencement exercise day evening, June 23.' '21 consists of sixty-two largest ever turned out heim high school. Erie been chosen to deliver and Martin Leuschner idictorian. Following of the members of the Jeanette Abbott, Evcon, Lucile Agnes Baucake Alice Betz, Clarence Vance Viola Brown, Brown, Lillian Ida C Reta Coate, Vivian G Jessie Nancy Coons kendall, Grace Edna Selina Degryse, Opal Doris Elizabeth Eellott, Leland Wesley Oral Gordon, Murl Marie Rodella Ham Hausladen, Leta M Jennie Jun Heald Hling Irma Vera Hol Jackson, John Living Thomas Jessup, John Elizabeth Lucile John Kohlenberger, Ellna G Martin L. Leuschner cas, Mabel McGuire enthaler, George P. Owens, Ruth Elizabeth Ethel J. Santee Schneider, Harold P. Sald K. Smith, Eva Ma son, Olga Agnes St Strutt, Ervin Huntly E. Topham, William ham, Harriett Marie Wagner, Minnie Robert A. Walton, Mildred Louise Wh Wilmsen, Allice M Bessi Marie Woodho AGRICULTURAL CLUB DAY AT CENTRALIA SCHOOL Cypress Pig Club Finished—Pork Butchering Demonstration Last Saturday the Centralla school grounds was the scene of a community picnic enjoyed by some fifty ranchers. The seven Farm Bureau agricultural club members closed their one hundred and thirty-three day pig feeding contest and had their finished porkers on show that day. A very fine lunch was spread by the ladies under the big shade trees in front of the school building. Following this the swine were judged by a local committee. The contestants finished the race in the following order: Robert Bingham, Calvert Norland, Belle Kelly, Charlotte Bingham, Everett Floder, Evelyn Floder and Leon Kelly. Ranchers in the community, with the Cypress Farm Center, banks of Buena Park and Anaheim made some donations for prizes to encourage the boys and girls and keep them interested in their work. Southern Counties bank, Buena Park, gave a silver loving cup as first prize. The other six were those named on this committee were D. Eyman Huff, El Modena, chairman; S. C. Hartranft, Fullerton; H. A. Lake, Garden Grove; W. G. Mitchell, Tustin, and Dr. P. R. Reynolds, Santa Ana. This committee's report cleared up disputed points in a manner that satisfied practically all of those concerned in the controversy. The committee's bill for its work was for the services of a stenographer only, the total being $48. Under a recommendation of the ways and means committee of the Associated Chamber of Commerce it was decided at Orange that money to meet the bills should be raised by an assessment upon member organizations according to the number of members each member organization has. During the heat of the controversy there had been doubt expressed as to whether some of the member organizations would pay any part of the cost. However, at Orange, confidence was expressed by two or three speakers to the effect that each member organization would pay its assessment. The plan of pro-rating the cost was agreed upon early in the evening at Orange. At the close of the meeting, C. L. Crumrine, of La Habra, suggested that the investigation had proven valuable to the county as a whole and that the bill ought to be paid by the county. The motion asking the board of supervisors to pay was then carried. At that time, to, the special committee of five was instructed to present its report to the board of supervisors. Tuesday of last week the special committee appeared before the supervisors and presented a copy of its report, which included a number of recommendations. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 9, 1921 SENIOR H.S. PLAY TUESDAY EVE, JUNE 21 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES TO BE HELD THURSDAY NIGHT, JUNE 23 Sixy-Two Members in Graduating Class This Year, Being Largest Class Ever Turned Out—Martin Leuschner Choosen as Valedictorian, and Ervin Tanner Will Deliver the Salutatory. Various entertainments marking the close of the term, will be held at Anaheim high school during the week beginning June 19. On Sunday, the 19th, the baccalaureate sermon will be preached to the graduates, and on Tuesday evening, June 21, the annual senior class play will be given. "The Gypsy Trail" is the title of the play this year. It is said that the class of '21 stands exceptionally high in dramatics and that most of the cast selected for this play have displayed high GAZETTE MAN HOBNOBS WITH FAMOUS AUTHOR Tells Zane Grey What He Thinks of His Books Before Learning His Identity. On the highways of southern California the traveler is likely to meet men of all sorts and conditions. On Saturday afternoon A. G. McKey, of the Gazette office, left for the north in an automobile to visit his wife, who was confined to a hospital in Ventura, having a week previously undergone an operation in the institution. He was accompanied by his small son. A dozen miles from Hollywood, while yet sixty miles short of Ventura, one of the vital parts of their car broke, leaving them stranded by the wayside. Presently a big Hudson car, going in the right direction and carrying only one man, cam along. The driver stopped in response to the S. O. S. sign, and offered to take the stranded party to Ventura, as he was headed for that port. On arriving at Ventura the good Samaritan told his passengers he would take them direct to the hospital, but he wanted to stop at a book store on the way. On emerging from the store he explained that he failed to find what he wanted there, but would stop at another place down the street. He returned from this place with two copies of Zane Grey's books in his NEW CLUB HOUSE IS PLANNED BY CONCORDIA OLD BUILDING TOO SMALL FOR PRESENT NEEDS OF THE SOCIETY Two Story Structure 50x80 Feet to Be Constructed on Site of Present Building on South Los Angeles Street—Two Store Rooms on Ground Floor, With Club Rooms Above—Anaheim Club On of Southern California's Most Noted Singing Societies. In addition to its other attractions, Anaheim bids fair to be shortly known as the city of club houses, or society homes. We already have the beautiful Masonic temple, and the substantial Odd Fellows' block, there is in course of construction, and nearly completed, the Elks' temple, and the Knights of Pythias temple, the American Legion and Ebell club houses are assured for the near future, and now it is announced that the Concordia society already has plans prepared for a DR. ALICE Escorted to "My first rifying as I Miss Alice Victor, in discuss with a report when I awoke thoughts we corted me to convinced me and chiropractic rights and I sentiment." Miss Huhn about 9:30 escorted by trip from A form of a p mobiles. D ber of the New California S was the lead. On each Miss Huhn were tacked following in "Alice Hull for medical There were the delegate motorist ad sounding Hi After a Various entertainments marking the close of the term, will be held at Anaheim high school during the week beginning June 19. On Sunday, the 19th, the baccalaureate sermon will be preached to the graduates, and on Tuesday evening, June 21, the annual senior class play will be given. "The Gypsy Trail" is the title of the play this year. It is said that the class of '21 stands exceptionally high in dramatics and that most of the cast selected for this play have displayed high talent under the efficient direction of Mrs. Balcomb. The play is a good one, appropriated for such an occasion, and will be well presented. Tickets will be on sale at Heying's pharmacy, and it is to be hoped the auditorium will be crowded. The big event of the week will be the commencement exercises on Thursday evening, June 23. The class of '21 consists of sixty-two members, the largest ever turned out by the Anaheim high school. Ervin Tanner has been chosen to deliver the salutatory, and Martin Leuschner will act as validictorian. Following are the names of the members of the class: Jeanette Abbott, Evadna Irene Bacon, Lucile Agnes Baumgartel, Lydia Alice Betz, Clarence V. Bircher, Florence Viola Brown, Mabel Violet Brown, Lilliam Ida Cleemmer, Elita Reta Coate, Vivian Geraldine Cook, Jessie Nancy Coons, Florine C. Coykendall, Grace Edna Curtis, Lillian Selina Degryse, Opal Lorinda DeWitt, Doris Elizabeth Eells, Francis W. Elliott, Leland Wesley Eyman, Leslie Oral Gordon, Murl Alberta Gossett, Marie Rodella Hamman, Edward Hauladen, Letta Margaret Hayes, Jennie Jun Heald, Bertha Hemmerling, Irma Vera Holder, Earle T. Jackson, John Livingstone Jackson, Thomas Jessup, John E. Johnston, Elizabeth Lucile Johnston, George F. Kohlenberger, Ellina Gertrude Lausch, Martin L. Leuschner, Ruby Lucile Lucas, Mabel McGuire, Martin A. Muckenthaler, George P. Owen, Emma Owens, Ruth Elizabeth Reed, Juanita Reildenbach, Edgar H. Rockwell, Ethel J. Santee, Margureite M. Schneider, Harold P. Shoebridge, Donald K. Smith, Eva Margaret Stevenson, Olga Agnes Stranskey, Isable Strutt, Ervin Huntly Tanner, Robert E. Topham, William Wallace Topham, Harriettte Marie Twinem, Roberta Wagner, Minnie Edna Wallace, Robert A. Walton, Mary Alice White, Mildred Louise White, Arthur B. Wilmsen, Alice Margaret Wisser, Bessie Marie Woodhouse, Alice Vera sign, and offered to take the stranded party to Ventura, as he was headed for that port. On arriving at Ventura the good Samaritan told his passengers he would take them direct to the hospital, but he wanted to stop at a book store on the way. On emerging from the store he explained that he failed to find what he wanted there, but would stop at another place down the street. He returned from this place with two copies of Zane Grav's books in his hand. "I see that you also are an admirer of Zane Grey," said McKey. "I am familiar with his books, but I can't say I admire him," the stranger answered. Whereupon Mack proceeded to say all the complimentary things he could think of about the famous writer of wild west stories, stating that he had read every one of his books and never let pass an opportunity to see one of his stories on the screen. Arriving at the hospital, and the good-bye period in their short acquaintance, the stranger said: "So you're an admirer of Zane Grey?" "I sure am," said Mack. "Well I'm glad to find our tastes in literature are similar. You see I'm Zane Grey." He then explained that he was on his way to Ojal where he is living in retirement a portion of the time while engaged in writing another book. He stated that he was a newspaper man himself at one time, but found writing fiction more profitable than chronicling the truth. CITRUS INSTITUTE Citrus growers will be pleased to learn that for their convenience it has been decided to combine the summer meeting of the California citrus institute with the annual fumigation and post control school conducted by the Los Angeles county Farm Bureau,these two activities to be held together this season, coming Friday and Saturday, June 24th and 25th,and being held in the high school auditorium.W.Philadelphia street Whittier.A splendid program is being prepared for the citrus institute and an equally good one for the fumigation and pest control school.Among the items listed for the latter are the timely subjects of "Fumigation Results of the Past Season," "Recommended Improvements in Fumigation Practice for the Coming Season. In addition to its other attractions,Anaheim bids fair to be shortly known as the city of club houses,或 society homes.We already have the beautiful Masonic temple,and the substantial Odd Fellows block,the there is in course of construction,and nearly complated,the Elks' temple,and the Knights of Pythias temple,the American Legion and Ebell club houses are assured for the near future,and now it is announced that the Concordia society already has plans prepared for a new club house,and that work on the structure will begin at once.This society already has a club house on South Los Angeles street,built some years ago,但 it is too small and too inconvenient for present needs,and will be moved off to make room on the ground for the new structure. The new building will be 50x80 feet in dimensions,two stories high,会 have a beautiful ornamental front.The lower floor,a according to the plans,是 to be divided into two store rooms，25x80 feet in size which will be rented to businesses.houses.The upper story will contain two elegantly furnished and fitted-up club rooms,一对 gentlemen and the other for ladies.It will also have a large hall with a stage,a billiard room,and everything necessary for the convenience,comfort and entertainment of the members. This building will be beautiful in design,and is expected to make a fitting addition to the artistic structures of the city There will be no unnecessary delay in its construction. The Concordia society is one of Anaheim's oldest institutions,and its singing club has for years been regarded as one of the foremost musical associations in southern California.Its reputation extended over all this portion of the state.Four years ago the club competed for prizes in the great Saengerfest at Los Angeles,and came out of the contest covered with glory winning first prize in its class for choral singing,and bringing home a beautiful cup. MRS. VALJEAN DEAD After a prolonged illness due to the occurrence of a paralytic stroke in October,1919,Mrs.Sarah Jan Valjean widow of the late J.E.Valjean,died at her residence in Anaheim on Monday morning,passing peacefully to her rest after a few hours of unconsciousness. Mrs. Valjean was born in West Virginia,在1838,但 has been a resident in Anaheim for the past 23 years.Quiet,nassuming,a devoted mother,a good neighbor,a fast friend to her COUNTY LOANS MUCH MONEY According to County Auditor William C. Jerome, the county made a record loan to the local banks during may. The total turned over to the banks was $953,000, bearing interest at 3 per cent. The monthly statement compiled by Jerome and filed with the county clerk today shows a total of $1,662,182.90 in the county treasury. Of this amount $1,596,107.48 is county money. The remainder, or about $66,076.48, represents money held in trust by the county for various irrigation, drainage and improvement districts. According to the statement, there is $14,140.56 in transit. This sum is sent to New York to cover highway interest and bonds. There is $164.34 in silver coin in the treasurer's office and $694,878.00 in currency. Mastyn Koehler, of this city, and Miss Lena Heberer, of Los Angeles, were married in the latter city last Thursday. The wedding was not announced to their friends until they returned from a honeymoon trip. They will make their home in this city. Mrs. G. M. Simpson has gone to Aberdeen, S. D., having received word that he mother was very ill. MRS. VALJEAN DEAD After a prolonged illness due to the occurrence of a paralytic stroke in October, 1919, Mrs. Sarah Jan. Valjean, widow of the late J. E. Valjean, died at her residence in Anaheim on Monday morning, passing peacefully to her rest after a few hours of unconsciousness. Mrs. Valjean was born in West Virginia, in 1838, but has been a resident in Anaheim for the past 23 years. Quiet, unassuming, a devoted mother, a good neighbor, a fast friend to her friends, a lover of her kind, she passed to her rest leaving behind her no one in this world. Three sons and a daughter survive Mrs. Valjean. The funeral took place Wednesday at 10 o'clock. Interment at the mausoleum, beside her dead sister. TO MAKE IT RAIN There is a man who has made lots of money out of folks in California and Arizona saying he could make it rain when rain was badly needed. The reason Mr. Hatfield has prospered, however, is that he has so often played in great luck. But as far as southern California is concerned, it has now found a sure way to make rain when it thinks it stands in need of it. The way is to hold an orange show. When San Bernardino holds its great orange show each year, we can count on good, soaking rains. And now, just lately, right at the end of May, when nobody has any right to expect rain, Anaheim held an orange show, and it rained to beat the band. By ginger, you can talk as you like, but orange shows are the thing. They are not only beautiful and fascinating as exhibitions, but they also put old Jupiter Pluvius back on the job.—Exc. ETTE Number 31 HOUSE D BY EDIA MALL FOR OF THE DR. ALICE HUHN SAFELY BEHIND BARS Escorted to Jail by a Long Procession of Friends "My first night in jail was not as terrifying as I thought it would be," said Miss Alice Huhn, Anaheim chiropractor, in discussing her lot Thursday with a reporter. "I slept very well and when I awoke this morning my first thoughts were of my friends who escorted me to the jail last night. They convinced me that they are with me and chiropractors in our fight for our rights and I certainly appreciate their sentiment." Miss Huhn arrived at the county jail about 9:30 o'clock Wednesday night escorted by about 150 friends. The trip from Anaheim was made in the form of a parade of twenty-one automobiles. Dr. M. E. Eldridge, a member of the board of directors of the California Stat. Chiropractic society, was the leader of the procession. On each side of the car in which Miss Huhn was brought to the jail were tacked large posters bearing the following inscription: "Alico Huhn, chiropractor, going to jail for medical freedom." There were two horn-blowers among the delegation and one drummer. Each motorist added noise to the affair by sounding his auto horn or claxon. After a parade over three or four WANTS LOCATION FOR BI-PRODUCT FACTORY MANUFACTURER OF CITRUS SYRUP PAYS VISIT TO ANAHEIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Desirous of Establishing Plant for Utilization of Culls in Heart of the Citrus Industry—Mr. Serallian is an Armenian by Birth, But was a Student of Luther Burbank—is an Expert Chemist, and Inventor of a Syrup Process. There is no better point in the world than Anaheim for the establishment of a plant for the manufacture of citrus bi-products, and recognizing this fact a gentleman who has devoted a large portion of his life to the study of this industry visited the Chamber of Commerce Monday and announced that he was seeking a location for a factory. He expects to manufacture bi-products of oranges, lemons and grape-fruit, and his process will utilize all the culls or non- California Stat. Chiropractic society, was the leader of the procession. On each side of the car in which Miss Huhn was brought to the jail were tacked large posters bearing the following inscription: "Alice Huhn, chiropractor, going to jail for medical freedom." There were two horn-blowers among the delegation and one drummer. Each motorist added noise to the affair by sounding his auto horn or claxon. After a parade over three or four blocks on Fourth street the cars lined up in front of the jail. Each member of the party shook hands with Miss Huhn and congratulated her for her spunk. After a handshaking all signed their names to a guest book which Miss Huhn will keep with her. One of the posters was taken from her car and tacked upon a palm tree in front of the court house, where it remained until about 10 o'clock next morning. Miss Huhn is not alone in her cell-room. Miss Sue Amack, also a chiropractor, is serving a 90-day sentence. Miss Huhn is beginning a 60-day sentence. "We can console each other," Miss Huhn jokingly remarked. The Register received a long communication from a chiropractor, in which several statements are made, which, if true, are important, and in saying "if true," it is not intended to question the veracity of the author of the communication, but he may misinterpret. For instance he says: "Chiropractors are serving time in jails because an act regulating the 'practice of medicine' has been 'violated.' Did it ever occur to you that chiropractic is a science unto itself Do you not realize that it is absolutely opposed to the so-called 'science' of medicine? Why, then, should an act pertaining to medical practitioners be applied to those who do not prescribe medicine? "The medical men have caused the arrest of 150 chiropractors since last September. "It has cost Orange county nearly six thousand dollars in the last six months to prosecute chiropractors. "The M. D.'s tell you that chiropractors could get licenses if they would apply for them. They are absolutely telling a falsehood. The law states that you must be a graduate of a recognized college, and they will recognize no chiropractic college. How then can a chiropractor get a licensure." There is no better point in the world than Anaheim for the establishment of a plant for the manufacture of citrus bi-products, and recognizing this fact a gentleman who has devoted a large portion of his life to the study of this industry visited the Chamber of Commerce Monday and announced that he was seeking a location for a factory. He expects to manufacture bi-products of oranges, lemons and grape-fruit, and his process will utilize all the culls or non-marketable portion of these three varieties of fruit. M. K. Serallian is the gentleman's name. H. is an Armenian by birth, but a Californian by adoption, having lived here for more than twenty years. His family in the old country were manufacturers of perfumes from flowers, but he came to America thirty years ago. He is a graduate in chem-for years was associated with Luther istry of two American universities,and Burbank in his scientific investigations. Mr. Serallian is the inventor of a process of making syrup from citrus fruits, and is desirous of establishing a plant in the heart of the citrus belt. BIRCH OIL COMPANY FILES PROTEST SUIT In accordance with an established policy, the Birch Oil company Monday filed another suit against the county of Orange for recovery of taxes paid under protest. The suits have been filed annually for several years. In each instance the court has decided in favor of the county. Two or three of the actions have been appealed to the appellate court and a decision of that body is pending. The suit on file recites that subsequent to the filing of a statement regarding the properties of the company in Brea canyon between the first Monday in March and the first Monday in July, 1920 the county assessors assessed the property at $912,715. Of this amount $884,375 was fixed as real and $28,340 as personal property. Woodruff and Shoemaker, attorneys for the Birch Oil company, allege in the complaint filed for the company that the assessment of the county assessor is excessive, unfair and unjust and that the assessor acted arbitrarily and in willful disregard of the law in levying the assessment. The Birch Oil company asks that the assessment and tax upon the real property be set aside and declared void as tax amount in excess of a valuation. DEAD press due to the stroke in October Jan. Valjean, Valjean, died at him on Monday fully to her rest consciousness. in West Virgina a resident last 23 years. voted mother, friend to her and her no enedaughter survive general took place back. Interment her dead sizRAIN has made lots of California and make it rain needed. The rearospired, howoften played in California is bound a sure way shinks it stands orange shows. holds its this year, we can rains. And at the end of is any right to held an orange beat the band. walk as you like, the thing. They and fascinating may also put old on the job. It has cost Orange county nearly six thousand dollars in the last six months to prosecute chiropractors. "The M. D.'s tell you that chiropractors could get licenses if they would apply for them. They are absolutely telling a falsehood. The law states that you must be a graduate of a recognized college, and they will recognize no chiropractic college. How then can a chiropractor get a licensure." BONUS FOR OIL RIGHTS Two hundred and fifty dollars bonus, per acre, was paid last week on ten acres of potential oil land on the mesa, a mile and a quarter west of Talbert, on the boulevard. This is said to be the largest bonus paid on the mesa land in that vicinity. The land is owned jointly by Charles Ward and Emil Lecribian. The transfer was conducted by H. B. Payton, an oil broker of Huntington Beach. The name of the purchaser was not made public. It was two years ago that Ward and Lecribian purchased jointly five acres of mesa land, each taking two and one-half acres and each erecting fine dwellings on their respective holdings. Later, Lecribian purchased an additional five acres adjoining the western boundary of his farm. Last Tuesday they were approached by Payton with a view to leasing the entire ten acres for an oil company. They named $250 per acre, bonus, and the broker deposited $150 at once to hold the option. Friday morning $1100 was paid on the transaction and as soon as the contract is taken out of escrow the balance will be paid to Ward, on two and one-half acres, and ti Lecribian, on seven and one-half acres. PERMITS TO BUILD FIRES According to Paul G. Redington, district forester of the U.S. forest service, beginning June 1 written permits will be required before camp fires may be built in at least ten of the national forests in California. This requirement has become necessary because of the large number of forest fires, traceable directly to the carelessness of tourists, campers, hunters and fishermen, which have occurred within the national forests during the last few years. Last year over one and one-half million people visited the national forests in California, and the travel into the forests has become so great that every possible precaution must be taken to prevent forest fires from starting. All campers and tourists are urged to get a written permit before building any fires and should be very careful to see that all fires are thoroughly out before they are left. Camp fire permits will be required in the Angeles, Cleveland, Klamath, Lassen, Plumas, Santa Barbara, Shasta, Tahoe and Trinity national forests.