anaheim-gazette 1922-01-12

REFUSED TO DISMISS SUIT AGAINST HALSEY City Marshal of Brea Must Fight Damage Claims Initial efforts of Samuel Hasley, former acting city marshal of Brea, to block four damage suits aggregating $30,000 filed against him by the Misses Mary McIntyre, Gertrude Brasher and Bertha Crump and Alexander Payse, were defeated when Superior Judge Z. B. West overruled demurrers to the complaints, which are based on allegations of false arrest and imprisonment. The four suits must thus go to trial. Hasley being required to file answers to the four complaints. Attorney Thomas McFadden, of Hasley's counsel, Ames and McFadden, of Anaheim, and Marks and Launer, of Brea, argued the demurrers on the ground that the complainst against Hasley did not show who made the false arrest complained of and did not connect Hasley with such arrest or the imprisonment, particularly the imprisonment. A. E. Koepsel, attorney for the four plaintiffs, replied to McFadden, citing authorities to show that it was merely necessary to charge Hasley with having caused the false arrest. The allegation that the plaintiffs were imprisoned was included merely to show aggravation or mitigation in determining the extent of damages, he declared. The court held that imprisonment is the natural sequence to an arrest. In the case in question, Hasley is alleged to have arrested or caused the arrest of the four plaintiffs at Brea several weeks ago, but they were imprisoned in the county jail in Santa Ana by county officers, on Hasley's request, however. The party, after being held in custody six hours, a portion of that time being spent in the county jail, was released on ball, and subsequently, the liquor charge on which they had been INCREASED SPACE Three of the largest tents on the Pacific coast will be used for housing the twelfth National Orange show in San Bernardino February 17 to 27. This is a 50 per cent increase in the floor space, made necessary by the increased demand for exhibit room in the automobile and industrial departments, both of which have been greatly expanded. The fruit department is to be housed under a new water-proof tent of the latest type of construction and already reservations for space have been made from practically every citrus industry of importance in the state. A score of feature displays, many of them of elaborate design, have already been arranged for, while the quality fruit displays give promise of surpassing any of the previous shows—and that is saying much for a high standard has been set in the former years. The orange show will again be held in Urbita Springs park, which gives ample room for not only the three large tents, but also for other outdoor attractions that are an important feature of the annual citrus exposition. Boating and bathing are also additional attractions at the park. Altogether the twelfth National Orange show promises to outclass its predecessors in every respect and continue to be California’s greatest mid-winter event. NEED OF WATER CONSERVATION The Santa Ana river now is pouring floods of muddy water into the sea and leaving in its wake wreckage of damaged bridges and highways. To a considerable extent at least that water could be held back in the mountains by an adequate system of check dams. In that case, the flood damage would be averted, and the water that is now wasted would sink away. cerned moreover, Jacinto and Elsinore ed in various propertieservation; and there be studied as apples those communities isolation is needed effective organization plishment of this g should be taken to Water conserved greatest asset; we from the mountain floods is a great e serious menace. Provide for the control—Riverside Pr FATAL ACCIDENT FEWER Analysis of the commerce commission annual accident roads in the United fewer people were in any year since 1914 prepared by a co American Railway credit for this achieved combined efforts of employees of the rail and the press in education. In 1919 the ratio ried safely to pass jured was 4,529,000 5,673,000 to one. Although the total ployes in railroad s increased the fatal ployes have steadily In the case in question, Hasley is alleged to have arrested or caused the arrest of the four plaintiffs at Brea several weeks ago, but they were imprisoned in the county jail in Santa Ana by county officers, on Hasley's request, however. The party, after being held in custody six hours, a portion of that time being spent in the county jail, was released on bail, and subsequently, the liquor charge on which they had been arrested was dismissed. Others arrested at the same time and place were, however, found guilty of the charge and fined. Holding the expressed belief that they had been mistaken as companions of the defendants who were fined the three young women and Payse took the case into court, each asking damages for alleged false arrest. HUSBAND HAD SHORT MEMORY Mrs. Ida Evans has filed suit for divorce from her husband, Guy Evans, of this city, charging neglect of herself and child, also that he frequently absented himself from home at nights, and could not remember where he had been, when interrogated by his wife. He not only would refuse to take her with him on nocturnal trips from home, but would only answer "I don't know" when she asked him, later, where he had been, she charges. It was the same way with the debts that she claims he incurred and would not explain. She evidently, however, gained some sort of an inkling as she charges that he frequented billiard halls and games of chance. When she was ill and forced to stay at the home of her mother, he visited her rarely, she asserts. As a further complaint, she declares that her husband was suffering from a physical allment, but that he refused to take medical treatment for it, despite her pleadings. The couple were married at Fullerton October 11, 1917, and separated October 15, 1921. They have one son, 13 months old, whose custody the wife seeks. Attorney A. E. Koepsel represents Mrs. Evans in the suit. Mrs. Evans and baby are staying at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dyckman, in this city. TRUCK FOUND AFTER CHARGE OF THEFT FILED NEED OF WATER CONSERVATION The Santa Ana river now is pouring floods of muddy water into the sea and leaving in its wake wreckage of damaged bridges and highways. To a considerable extent at least that water could be held back in the mountains by an adequate system of check dams. In that case, the flood damage would be averted, and the water that is now wasted would sink away gradually into the ground and replenish the subterranean supply for irrigation. This is the first year since 1916 when the flood damage has been serious in southern California, and the loss fortunately is not so great as then. Undoubtedly the flood control work in Los Angeles county has acted to check and equalize the flow of the streams from the mountains there or otherwise the damage would have been more serious. So far as Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties are concerned, however, we have made no start on flood control. The three counties have unified in an important piece of water conservation by the sinking of flood waters in the debris cone of the Santa Ana river, but that should be supplemented by check dams in the canyons that feed into that river and along other streams in the three counties. It takes a storm like that which we have been passing through to wake people up to the importance of water conservation and flood control. Under ordinary conditions, we forget about the danger from floods and the benefits of conservation in limiting damage and increasing water supply. The state law has been amended to permit the expenditure of money outside the county for flood protection and water conservation; and there has been a renewal of discussion of late of the plan for co-operation by the three counties in the watershed of the Santa Ana in developing a comprehensive plan of conservation. The period of danger through which we have just passed ought to give impetus to this movement. So far as Riverside county is concerned, we increased the fatality ployes have steadily. BEAN MEMORIES Orange county be wearing smiles as a cent rainfall. "The rainfall of more will probably be of 100 per cent in the irrigated lands," decries county auditor bean grower. "Ever lands it is probable to be fifty per cent greeted before the rainy day." Already bean grower dry weather to begin fields in preparation for son. Provided that soon, plowing in some started within two years. "It is probable that accompanying prosperous season, we growers to plant more Jerome said. Lima bean planting until about May 1, but their fields in shape working the ground to ture and to form the on top. A PALPABBLE A Democratic orating a gathering in there were many Relief felt that his argumentswerable, and after he asked if there were left in the audience.ted that he was still "Why are you a Quired speaker." "Because my father were Republicans." "And if your father had been fools what been?" pursued the one." "I would have been returned the other." TRUCK FOUND AFTER CHARGE OF THEFT FILED A complaint filed by T. E. Talbert, of Talbert, charging A. Post with the theft of a truck, will probably be dismissed, as the truck was found in Santa Ana a few days ago. District Attorney A. P. Nelson was doubtful if Post could be convicted and deemed it inadvisable to go to the expense of an arrest and trial. Talbert, in his complaint, charged that he had loaned the Ford truck to Post December 26 for the purpose of moving Post's family and household effects to Orange. Post promised to return the truck at 4 p.m. that day, Talbert claimed. The truck not being returned and Talbert hearing that Post had been sent with the truck at Coachella on December 30, traveling eastward with his wife and two children, the theft charge was filed. PAYING DEMOCRATIC DEBTS A critic of the Republican congress complains because taxes were not more extensively reduced. But a large proportion of the taxes are absolutely necessary in order to pay obligations incurred or expenses made necessary by the eight years of Democratic rule. What would our friend have us do—repudiate debts or pay them? As it is, taxes have been cut over $800,000. cerned moreover, Moreno, Perris, San Jacinto and Elsinore are all interested in various proposals for water conservation; and the problem may well be studied as applied to the needs of those communities. If additional legislation is needed to make possible effective organization for the accomplishment of this great purpose, steps should be taken to secure it. Water conserved and utilized is our greatest asset; water tearing down from the mountain in uncontrolled floods is a great economic waste and a serious menace. It is up to us to provide for the conservation and control—Riverside Press. FATAL ACCIDENTS ARE FEWER ON U. S. ROADS Analysis of the latest interstate commerce commission figures on the annual accident records of all railroads in the United States shows that fewer people were killed in 1920 than in any year since 1898. The analysis, prepared by a committee of the American Railway association, gives credit for this achievement to the combined efforts of the officers and employees of the railroads, the public and the press in systematic safety education. In 1919 the ratio of passengers carried safely to passengers fatally injured was 4,529,000 and in 1920 was 5,673,000 to one. Although the total number of employees in railroad service has greatly increased the fatal injuries to employees have steadily decreased. BEAN MEN HAPPY Orange county bean growers are wearing smiles as a result of the recent rainfall. "The rainfall of the last week or more will probably mean an increase of 100 per cent in the output from un BEAN MEN HAPPY Orange county bean growers are wearing smiles as a result of the recent rainfall. "The rainfall of the last week or more will probably mean an increase of 100 per cent in the output from unirrigated lands," declared W. C. Jerome, county auditor and prominent bean grower. "Even on irrigated lands it is probable that the yield will be fifty per cent greater than was expected before the rains fell." Already bean growers are awaiting dry weather to begin working the fields in preparation for a banner season. Provided that the rain ceases soon, plowing in some sections can be started within two weeks, it is said. "It is probable that the rain, with accompanying prospects of a more successful season, will induce many growers to plant more acres to beans," Jerome said. Lima bean planting does not begin until about May 1, but the farmers get their fields in shape early in the year, working the ground to retain the moisture and to form the mulch of fine soil on top. A PALPABLE HIT A Democratic orator was addressing a gathering in which he knew there were many Republicans. He felt that his arguments were unanswerable, and after he had concluded asked if there were any Republicans left in the audience. One man admitted that he was still a Republican. "Why are you a Republican?" inquired the speaker. "Because my father and grandfather were Republicans," was the reply. "And if your father and grandfather had been fools what would you have been?" pursued the orator. "I would have been a Democrat," returned the other. A poor man likes to think that the rich have more troubles than he has. SAFEGUARDS PEACE IN PACIFIC Preventive diplomacy has done a notable thing in preparing the way for the formulation of an agreement between Great Britain, Japan, France and the United States, whose object shall be the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Thus, at one stroke, will disappear the chief barriers to enduring peace in Pacific waters, and in lands bordering upon them. Great Britain, Japan, France and the United States are the principal powers having possessions in this part of the world; and inasmuch as each of these four powers is willing to refrain from launching a sudden attack against one or more of the others, the chances are slight indeed that the Pacific ocean will during the existence of this agreement be the arena of a world struggle, whose destructive results might well exceed, in their sum, those of the last world war. The contracting powers have voluntarily given their approval to what has been termed a "cooling off period," and such a period, devoted to arbitration and mediation, should never occur. of Bread muscle building essential to the health Did you know that it are found 15 difements? Labratory that a loaf of bread a large amount of material for strong, red the bread for your is more Dresser's heim than any other is that it is best and our Grocer for it. IsBakery B. J. Dresser, Prop. ers is willing to retrain from launching a sudden attack against one or more of the others, the chances are slight indeed that the Pacific ocean will during the existence of this agreement be the arena of a world struggle, whose destructive results might well exceed, in their sum, those of the last world war. The contracting powers have voluntarily given their approval to what has been termed a "cooling off period," and such a period, devoted to arbitration and mediation, should do much to allay the war-like spirit between nations, and give it time to subside. The formulation of this agreement deserves to take high rank among the achievements of the present Washington conference, and all Americans will take pride in the fact that President Harding and his four ambassadors have played so prominent a part in working out its details. From the beginning the American delegates have labored in conjunction with the senate, and the provisions of the agreement, in their final form, have been prepared with the full knowledge and co-operation of the leaders of the upper house of congress. Peace in the Pacific rests in the hands of Great Britain, Japan, France and the United States, and these four powers have now shown, in conclusive fashion, that they sincerely desire that this peace shall be a lasting peace. There must be some explanation for the fact that there are more women who are jealous of their husbands than men who are jealous of their wives. Of all stern words of tongue or pen, none beat these: "If she doesn't soon lay, I'll kill that old hen." others will announce on 1st, 1922, a Substantial in the price of their cars from January 1st, 1922 S. H. MANN Phone 43 S. H. 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