anaheim-gazette 1922-02-16

VOLUME LI ELECTION DATES FIXED BY CITY TRUSTEES ANNEXATION PROPOSAL AND OUTFALL SEWER BONDS TO BE VOTED ON APRIL 4 Three Trustees to Be Elected Monday, April 10—Contracts Let for Sewer Extension and Paving of Chartres Street Intersections—Board Hears Discussion of Fire Alarm Dispute—Seagrove Coopany Gets Contract for Fire Truck Pump. The city trustees are making preparations for three elections early in April, but two of them are scheduled for the same day. The petition of A. A. Mills and others, asking for a decision of the people affected on the proposal to annex to the city a large strip of territory on the north and east, was acted upon at the meeting Thursday evening, and the date on election fixed for Tuesday, April 4. This is the date previously set for the outfall sewer bond election, at which the citizens will determine whether or not hearing before the railroad commission on February 27. The Edison company has agreed to make a reduction, but it is believed that the offer should be further reduced. Motion of the board adopted at a previous meeting in which it was agreed to sell the city's sand pit at Olive to the Olive Milling company for $150 was rescinded, and the price fixed at $300. The milling company agreed to pay the latter price. Rate Collector Wallace reported collections for light and water during the month aggregated $10,608.90. The marshal reported licenses to the amount of $336.50 collected, and the recorder reported 19 cases in police court and fines to the amount of $240 collected. The plumbing inspector collected $177.70 and the electrician $89.42. The finance committee O.K.'s bills to the amount of $13,260.43. The treasurer's report showed $3,665.71 in the general fund, and total cash in the treasury $240,949.80. FERD HEYING FAVORS COUNTY POULTRY SHOW Some of His Hens Gathering Blue Ribbons in Contests Ferd Heying, the West Anaheim fancy poultry breeder, strongly favors the movement started by the Orange county farm bureau for an annual poultry show in the county, and thinks it would stimulate the industry, which is practically in its infancy. ECHOES THE COUNTRY CAPITAL CITY BLOCKED IN ITS SECURING A NEW SUPPLY Not Much Activity in It as Yet—Rumors Have If Jackson, Auditor J Collector Lamb May tion This Fall—Tro Also May Have an the Old Man Doesn't Signs of Insomnia. Again are we reminding man proposes, the final matter is often cont agencies, in the news f seat that a more or less to increase the municipal ply for Santa Ana ha without trace" by a de the city's special legal there are not sufficient finance the project, wh ed, was to impound th the Santiago creek for FERD HEYING FAVORS COUNTY POULTRY SHOW Some of His Hens Gathering Blue Ribbons in Contests Ferd Heying, the West Anaheim fancy poultry breeder, strongly favors the movement started by the Orange county farm bureau for an annual poultry show in the county, and thinks it would stimulate the industry, which is practically in its infancy yet. Mr. Heying has not been in the business very long, but he is giving Anaheim a reputation as a poultry center by his exhibition of high class birds, and by the blue ribbons he is capturing in contests. Mr. Heying handles only Rhode Island Reds, but he has an unbeatable strain. His hens are winning the prizes in contests with Leghorns and other Mediterranean birds, noted only for their laying qualities. He has a pen in the contest now being held at Pomona, and received official notice some time ago that one of his hens had won first prize for the first month (December), having made the highest record of any of the hundreds of hens entered in the contest. The report for the month of January has not yet been received. The high class of Mr. Heying's birds was demonstrated in the twelve month contest at Jefferson high school, Los Angeles, which was brought to a close some weeks ago. Mr. Heying's pen record of five birds was 907 eggs, but the winning pen, Schofield's White Leghorns, had 949 to their credit. One of Mr. Heyin's hens unfortunately died after laying only 68 eggs. Hae she continued throughout the contest with only an average score, the total for his pen would have far surpassed the total of the Leghorn pen. But Mr. Heying's pullet, Princess Pat, won a glorious reputation in this contest by outlaying anything on the ground. She produced 247 eggs during the year, surpassing the next highest, England's White Leghorn, by eleven eggs. This is a remarkable record and gives the hen a state-wide reputation. Princess Pat is now at a poultry establishment in Los Angeles, where she is being treated as a princess and is laying high priced eggs. Another of his hens at the Jefferson contest won a blue ribbon by laying 41 eggs in 41 consecutive days. ANOTHER DISTRICT FORMED With $5 an acre assessment on land again are we renaming man proposes, the final matter is often councils, in the news for seat that a more or less to increase the municipal ply for Santa Ana without trace" by a decree the city's special legal there are not sufficient finance the project, whited, was to impound the Santiago creek for municipal water supply, including the acquisition dredged acres of land and tion of a dam and sew gravity pipe line. Outside the more or fact that the city has funds to finance the protests from the John Water company, the association and the each duly filed with the commission, declaring of the courts had vested to the creek waters and of Santa Ana's contention of these waterously interfere with the state water commission until last Friday to an porations' protests, be the slim chance to make the whole project has b The plan was primed by a former city engender present water superintendent of the municipal although those informa situation failed to be co-feasibility of the project predicted the actual outcome. It is rumored, however responsible for the development are not aged by the final outcome even now busily engaging a plan to extract cucumbers, following trained from Colonel W who several years ago have given it a most out. Incidentally, it might that Santa Ana has lent water supply security from artesian wells arriving daily from that no fear need be drought even if water used as the universal b vided that the phone did not ring, as various people in close proximity to it, had so testified. The board decided to take no steps in the matter unless there was a formal complaint. For the proposed sewer extension, bids for which were opened Thursday night, contract was let to Magonovich & Gillespie, their bid for the entire work totalling $13,539.38. This was three thousand dollars below the estimate of City Manager Steward. For paving the street intersections on Chartres street, contract was let to George R. Curtis at 26 cents per square foot. Mr. Curtis secured the contract for paving the street at a previous meeting. The Seagrove company was awarded the contract for furnishing a pump for the fire truck, the cost being $4500. The bid of B. F. Brown, of Artesia, for drilling a well at the municipal water plant, was the lowest received. His bid was $2093 for a 400 foot well, but as he was not certain of his ability to finish the well within the stipulated sixty days, the contract was held up pending action at an adjourned meeting tomorrow. A petition signed by Ralph Maas, J. D. Lavin, G. M. Simpson and Charles Trudeau asking that the Southern Pacific be compelled to put a culvert under its tracks at the Olive street crossing in order to permit a waterway, was received. City Manager Steward was instructed to communicate with the railroad company and request that the culvert be built. Three hundred dollars was appropriated by the board to be used jointly with appropriations of other cities for the payment of attorneys and engineers in an endeavor to secure lower rates from the Southern California Edison company. There will be a eleven eggs. This is a remarkable record and gives the hen a state-wide reputation. Princess Pat is now at a poultry establishment in Los Angeles, where she is being treated as a princess and is laying high priced eggs. Another of his hens at the Jefferson contest won a blue ribbon by laying 41 eggs in 41 consecutive days. ANOTHER DISTRICT FORMED With $5 an acre assessment on land within the district decided on, and a canvassing committee of fifteen appointed, a drive was started Monday for raising $30,000 for river protection work in the Yorba-Richfield-Anaheim district. The finance committee of fifteen was appointed at a meeting of interested property owners held at the home of A. A. Mills, Anaheim. The committee is composed of A. A. Mills, Ralph McFadden, J. W. Beatty, Ben Baxter, T. J. Krulezenga, J. T. Lyons, C. C. Bywater, Judge Reece, Anaheim; Maxon Smith, Leroy Lyons, J. W. Walls, E. A. Riedick, Richfield; Cass Walter, Dr. L. C. Deming, Magnolia; and M. Boisserance, Yorba. A right of way committee was also appointed, two of the members being C. D. Harms and Ben Yorba. With the understanding that protection work will not be started until $25,000 cash is in hand, the finance committee will work with energy in the hope of cleaning up the campaign by the end of this month. An important meeting of the Richfield-Yorba river protection association will be held at the Richfield school house Friday evening at 7:00 o'clock. It is hoped that there will be a large attendance. Santa Ana has a brand organization known as Association," the first touches to which were feast held at St Ann's ing of last week. When a new word, or one use it is being generally eminently proper and designation for anyone selling of real estate, gested that the word and should be pronounced syllables, with the accents thus: "Real-tor." Fun given is that real meaing or existing, not fleetingary, while tor may from a certain sign of it. The political pot is merging so far in this lo they do say that quiet being made to bring for several of the county of sheriff, tax collector treasurer being mentioned the list of desirable projects. So far it looks bet on Jackson against though Motorcycle Office and City Marshal San probably be in the run. Rumor says Jerome opposition for the aud AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 16, 1922 ECHOES FROM THE COUNTY'S CAPITAL CITY BLOCKED IN ITS DREAM OF SECURING A NEW WATER SUPPLY Not Much Activity in Political Circles as Yet—Rumors Have it That Sheriff Jackson, Auditor Jerome and Tax Collector Lamb May Have Opposition This Fall—Treasurer Joplin Also May Have an Antagonist, but the Old Man Doesn't Yet Show Any Signs of Insomnia. Again are we reminded that while man proposes, the final disposition of the matter is often controlled by other agencies, in the news from the county seat that a more or less well laid plan to increase the municipal water supply for Santa Ana has been "suns without trace" by a decision given by the city's special legal advisor that there are not sufficient funds to finance the project, which, briefly stated, was to impound the run-off from the Santiago creek for use as a musical instrument. that Tax Collector Lamb may not have a walk-over, while the busy dame has also slated County Treasurer J. C. Joplin for official decapitation, with Mayor Mitchell, of Santa Ana, as the wielder of the axe. Sheriff Jackson will have at least two contenders to reckon with, but at present writing it looks like odds on the incumbent against the field. So far as the treasurer's office is concerned, it's dollars to doughnuts that the Minnesota banker will be given an experience that will be good for his soul if he attempts to beat Joplin, for the incumbent has possibly more friends in Orange county than any other office-holder, past or present, ever had. AFTER THIRTY YEARS, SON HEARS OF FATHER Strange Chapter in Life of the Late B. W. Hayden When B. W. Hayden disappeared suddenly from St. Charles, Missouri, thirty years ago, leaving a wife and baby, he was mourned, sought for several years and finally given up as dead. For more than a score or years the family held this belief and looked upon him as a memory. Then, one day, came a message bearer from the far off Pacific coast. As a result, Henry Hayden, the baby now grown to manhood, was in Santa Ana Friday seeking to prove C.OF C. ENDORSES SOLDIER BONUS MEASURE DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSE BILL NOW BEFORE THE SENATE Entertainment Committee Preparing for a Banquet on Night of February 27. With Noted Speaker Present—Beautiful Silver Trophy Received From Pasadena for Participation in Tournament of Roses—Some New Stunts Promised for California Valencia Orange Show. The United States Chamber of Commerce is making an effort to defeat the soldier bonus bill now pending in congress, and has sent forth letters asking the various chambers to take action on the matter. But the enemies of the soldier relief measure are receiving little encouragement from California civic bodies, as there has been practically a unanimous expression in favor of the bill now before the senate. The matter was brought before the Anaheim chamber Friday night by William P. Wehne. MAY CORNER The annual Orange County association, probabilistic California Anaheim County motor dealers at a meet Friday no would look in connection certain about. The will determine will be held George Sitton, Frank and Herb appointed the excuse heim shows tails and ring of the held at Ft. If the a tent dehibit of me It is believed an added hibit. That a have declared open road year was Again are we reminded that while man proposes, the final disposition of the matter is often controlled by other agencies, in the news from the county seat that a more or less well laid plan to increase the municipal water supply for Santa Ana has been "suns without trace" by a decision given by the city's special legal advisor that there are not sufficient funds to finance the project, which briefly stated, was to impound the run-off from the Santiago creek for use as a municipal water supply, the project including the acquisition of several hundred acres of land and the construction of a dam and several miles of gravity pipe line. Outside the more or less important fact that the city has absolutely no funds to finance the project, came protests from the John T. Carpenter Water company, the Serrano Water association and the Irvine company, each duly filed with the state water commission, declaring that judgments of the courts had vested in them rights to the creek waters and that the city of Santa Ana's contemplated appropriation of these waters would seriously interfere with these rights. The state water commission gave the city until last Friday to answer the corporations' protests, but in view of the slim chance to make a showing the whole project has been abandoned. The plan was primarily sponsored by a former city engineer and the present water superintendent and was widely heralded as the real solution of the municipal water problem, although those informed of the inside situation failed to be convinced of the feasibility of the project and freely predicted the actual outcome. It is rumored, however, that those responsible for the proposed water development are not at all discouraged by the final outcome, and are even now busily engaged in elaborating a plan to extract sunshine from cucumbers, following a formula obtained from Colonel W. F. Heathman, who several years ago is reported to have given it a most successful try out. Incidentally, it might be mentioned that Santa Ana has already a sufficient water supply secured by pumping from artesian wells, with lots more arriving daily from the clouds, so that no fear need be felt for sudden drought even if water comes to be used as the universal beverage. Santa Ana has a brand new civic organization known as the "Realtors When B. W. Hayden disappeared suddenly from St. Charles, Missouri, thirty years ago, leaving a wife and baby, he was mourned, sought for several years and finally given up as dead. For more than a score or years the family held this belief and looked upon him as a memory. Then, one day, came a message bearer from the far off Pacific coast. As a result, Henry Hayden, the baby now grown to manhood, was in Santa Ana Friday seeking to prove himself an heir to the estate accumulated by the father, whom he cannot remember, but who was living in southern California during all these years that he had been thought dead. This drama of real life was revealed in connection with the court proceedings held for the purpose of distributing the $10,000 estate left by B. W. Hayden, whose death took place but a short time ago. Not only does this story unfold the climax of the discovery of the missing parent, but it portrays likewise the search for the missing heir, itself a plot for the novelist to covet. Hayden had been married but two years when he dropped from sight in Missouri a generation ago. The mystery of his disappearance was never explained and today lies buried with him in San Bernardino, where he was connected with the Santa Fe railway at the time of his death a short time ago. Prior to his death he had resided for about eight years in Anaheim where his estate, which consists of a house and lot, together with about $8,000 in cash, is located. Discovery that Hayden had a past and the tracing of that past, was due to a hint received by Charles D. Swanner, Santa Ana attorney. Scenting a mystery, Swanner started an investigation that led him back to the old home in the little town of St. Charles, Missouri. But the wife and baby of thirty years ago had gone and the strange disappearance of W. B. Hayden was more or less of a misty legend. Swanner persisted and finally made success in his search finding the wife and son at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Public Administrator Charles D. Brown, who was granted letters of administration over the estate, presented the petition for distribution through Attorneys Ames and McFanden, of Anaheim. Swanner expected to represent the son. There was no contest involved in the case. Superior Judge West ordered the Commerce is making an effort to defeat the soldier bonus bill now penniling in congress, and has sent forth letters asking the various chambers to take action on the matter. But the enemies of the soldier relief measure are receiving little encouragement from California civic bodies, as there has been practically a unanimous expression in favor of the bill now before the senate. The matter was brought before the Anaheim chamber Friday night by William P. Webo, county commander of the American Legion, and William Goodrum, commander of the Anaheim post. The question was thoroughly explained by Webb and discussed in detail by the members of the directorate. Finally on motion by J. F. Ahlborn, seconded by Dr. J. H. Johnston, the bill was endorsed without a dissenting vote. It was ordered that a copy of the endorsement be sent to both Senator Shortridge and Senator Johnson. William L. Grafton, chairman of the forum committee, has arranged for members' meeting at the Elks' club house on the evening of February 27, Harry Atwood, one of the best speakers in the United States, having been engaged. Music and other features of interest will be provided. In order to determine how many will be present at the tables all who expect to attend are requested to notify Secretary Fraser through phone 665. A beautiful sterling silver vase has been received from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses as a prize for the float which the chamber entered in the New Year's day pageant at the Crown City. It was suitably engraved, and will be stowed away among the many other trophies won by Anaheim. Manager Carpenter, of the bus line system, which maintains regular passenger carrying cars on Los Angeles and Center streets, reported to the board that business was picking up, and he hoped within a short time the buses would be self-sustaining. The California Valencia Orange show's executive committee has met once and fixed the dates for this year's show, which will probably be nearly twice as large as that of last year. The Valencia orange crop in this district has been but little damaged, and there is reason to believe that the quality of the fruit on exhibit will be even finer this year, than last. Undoubtedly, Anaheim will have a wider representation in this citrus department than last year. Industrial de have given it a most successful try out. Incidentally, it might be mentioned that Santa Ana has already a sufficient water supply secured by pumping from artesian wells, with lots more arriving daily from the clouds, so that no fear need be felt for sudden drought even if water comes to be used as the universal beverage. Santa Ana has a brand new civic organization known as the "Realtors Association," the final finishing touches to which were given at a love feast held at St. Ann's Inn one evening of last week. While "Realtor" is a new word, or one not in common use, it is being generally accepted as eminently proper and is meant as a designation for anyone engaged in the selling of real estate. It is also suggested that the word is a composite, and should be pronounced as with two syllables, with the accent on the last, thus: "Real-tor." Fuller explanation given is that real means actually being or existing, not fictitious or imaginary, while tor may be a derivative from a certain sign of the zodiac. The political pot is not even simmering so far in this locality, although they do say that quiet preparation is being made to bring out candidates for several of the county offices, that of sheriff, tax collector, auditor and treasurer being mentioned as chief on the list of desirable places to be contested. So far it looks like a safe bet on Jackson against the field, although Motorcycle Officer O. K. Carr and City Marshal Sam Jernigan probably be in the running. Rumor says Jerome may find strong opposition for the auditor's office, ana Swanner persisted and finally made success in his search finding the wife and son at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Public Administrator Charles D. Brown, who was granted letters of administration over the estate, presented the petition for distribution, through Attorneys Ames and McFanden, of Anaheim. Swanner expected to represent the son. There was no contest involved in the case. Superior Judge West ordered the estate turned over to the young man, as he had no difficulty in proving his claim. FOUND OREGON IMPOSSIBLE T. H. Hollingworth, who since his return from Oregon, has been working at the sugar factory, was taking a layoff the first of the week while physicians at a hospital were treating him for a minor ailment. Mr. Hollingworth reports that his entire family have returned from the north country and expect to stay in Anaheim or within easy distance of it. A couple of years ago he, his son, his son-in-law and his brother, Col. Hollingworth, went into the wilderness of Oregon, to prove up on government timber land. They have all abandoned their claims with the exception of Col. Hollingworth, whose army service made his time of residence short. He proved up on his claim and now has 160 acres of Oregon timber. Tom says that people who have web feet and are not disheartened by perpetual wet weather may be content to live in Oregon, but to a person who has lived any considerable time in sunny Anaheim, the state is impossible. The California Valencia Orange show's executive committee has met once and fixed the dates for this year's show, which will probably be nearly twice as large as that of last year. The Valencia orange crop in this district has been but little damaged, and there is reason to believe that the quality of the fruit on exhibit will be even finer this year, than last. Undoubtedly, Anaheim will have a wider representation in this citrus department than last year. Industrial department will require much more space than on the first attempt. People who exhibited last year in spite of the weather handicaps, found Anaheim a splendid center for the exhibition of their wares and already the demand is evident. It is believed that the automobile dealers of Orange county will unite with the orange show and take large space in the industrial department. In this way, the dealers can get their space at reasonable rate, and enjoy very mucu larger crowd, which the orange show undoubtedly will gather every day. The committee has a glorious plan for the opening date, which is not yet sufficiently matured for wide publicity. You may expect just as big a publicity impulse as we had last year, if the plans/carry out. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Donahue, who came here some weeks ago from Pittsburgh to visit old friends and enjoy the climate, have rented apartments on North Lemon street, and will remain in Anaheim during the balance of the winter. They will return to Pittsburgh in the spring. Clothes may not make the man, but sometimes his wife's clothes break him. ETTE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Number 15 HORSES BONUS RE MOUSLY ENBEFORE TE tee Preparing nt of February maker Present— phy Received participation in Some New California Va. Chamber of an effort to debill now pennas sent fortn us chambers to tatter. But the relief measure encouragement bodies, as there unanimous exe bill now bematter was heim chamber am P Weh MAY COMBINE AUTO AND VALENCIA SHOWS Proposition Presented to Directors for Consideration The annual automobile show of the Orange County Automobile Trades association, if it is held this year, in all probability will be a feature of the California Orange show, to be held at Anaheim in the latter part of May. County dealers identified with the motor dealers' craft of the association at a meeting held at the Elks' club Friday night, indicated that they would look with favor upon an exhibit in connection with the orange show, in certain conditions could be brought about. The cost of exhibition space will determine whether the auto show will be held. George Dunton, Anaheim; Albert Sitton, Fullerton; Charles L. Davis, and Herbert O. Davis, Santa Ana, were appointed a committee to meet with the executive committee of the Anaheim show this week and discuss details and report to the general meeting of the trades' association to be held at Fullerton next Friday evening. If the auto show is held it will be in a tent devoted exclusively to an exhibit of motor vehicles and accessories. It is believed such a display would be an added attraction for the orange exhibit. That automobile men of the state have decided to institute "the call or open road week" campaign again this year was disclosed in a communica- LOCAL TALENT APPEARING IN COMEDY "PURPLE FLASHES" TO BE GIVEN AT FAIRYLAND ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY Elks Stage Another of Their High Class Entertainments, With a Famous Farce as the Principal Number on the Program—Thirty-Five Voices in the Musical Part—Fashion Show and Children's Fashion Parade Between Acts. Local actors and actorines who are scheduled to appear in "Purple Flashes" at the Fairyland next week, are feverishly active rehearsing and moulding themselves into shape for the important roles they are to assume. This entertainment is being given by the Elks under the supervision of C. J. McNaughton, whose business it is to stage plays withateurs in the cast of characters. Mr. McNaughton declares he has staged "Purple Flashes" many times in many towns, but he never handled... FLOODS ON LOWER RIVER Rescued by boat from their home in the flooded region south of Talber, Samuel Gisler and his family Saturday were at the home of Gisler's brother, Robert, near Talbert. At the same time, members of five families—four of them Japanese and one Belgian—who were forced to leave their homes because of the Santa Ana river flood, were being cared for by friends. The water in the Gisler residence was eight feet deep at the time the family was removed. At some points on the ranch cattle were forced to swim to safety. The water broke through to the ocean near Huntington Beach and this was expected to bring relief to the flooded section. The impounded water south of Tambert and west to the Huntington Beach mesa was running through several outlets Saturday into the sea. L. T. Wells, of the Smeltzer district, said the water was running off more rapidly than it was pouring out of three breaks in the river. The whole situation, it was stated, was considerably alleviated. A section on the west side of the basin and near the Huntington Beacon mesa, where oil lots have been sold, was under water. Estimates of the territory inundated varied from 2000 to 3000 acres. Based on the latter acreage, beet growers scheduled to appear in "Purple Flashes" at the Fairyland next week, are feverishly active rehearsing and moulding themselves into shape for the important roles they are to assume. This entertainment is being given by the Elks under the supervision of C. J. McNaughton, whose business it is to stage plays with amateurs in the cast of characters. Mr. McNaughton declares he has staged "Purple Flashes" many times in many towns, but he never handled a bunch of amateurs that displayed as much natural ability as these players of Anaheim. Of course, he has said this on many occasions in other towns, be we know he is telling the truth this time. "Purple Flashes" is a three-act farce. The principal character, Jack Temple, a noted liar, is sustained by Stormy Gordon. C. J. McNaughton appears as Frank Fuller, also a liar. Walter Cadman takes the role of Captain Sharpe, an English officer. Jack Cole sustains the character of John Brown, a hairdresser, and L. Louden, as Wigson, an English butler. Among the ladies of the cast are Miss Margaret Briscoe, as Dorothy Gladsom; Mrs. Clém Staples, as Mrs. Frank Fuller; Miss Elsie Jessurun, as Mrs. John Brown, and Mrs. Agnes Messerschmidt, as Mrs. Jack Temple. The play is only a part of the night's entertainment. There will be an old time song revue and a fashion revue, with a fashion parade by the kiddles. Thirty-five people will take part in the musical program. Some of the songs on the program are "In My Little Alice Blue Gown," "Tuck Me to Sleep in My Old Tucky Home," "A Little Cottage for Two," "Rosemary," "The Love Nest," "Just Pack Me Up in Your Heart," "Patsy," "All for You," "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep," "Bimboland," and many others. The entertainment will be given Monday and Tuesday of next week at the Fairyland, and it is claimed this will be the best thing ever presented by local talent. Seats will be on sale Saturday at Mullinix drug store. ANOTHER TAX PROTEST Conflicting court matters prevented the tax protest suit of the Coyote Hills Land company against the county or Orange, involving the sum of $3,423.3x, from coming to trial as scheduled on Tuesday in the superior court. The case dropped from the court calendar, was so that it could be reset T. Wells, of the Smeltzer district, salts the water was running off more rapidly than it was pouring out of three breaks in the river. The whole situation, it was stated, was considerably alleviated. A section on the west side of the basin and near the Huntington Beach mesa, where oil lots have been sold, was under water. Estimates of the territory inundated varied from 2000 to 3000 acres. Based on the latter acreage, beet growers, it was estimated, will suffer a loss of $33,000 from the necessity of having to replow and reseed their lands. No estimates as to the other damage were available. A new break in the west levy of the river occurred late Friday immediately south of the Talbert bridge. This was the third break on the west side. There are two breaks in the east bank, and 500 acres on that side of the river are under water, according to I. B. Myers, of the Fairview section. One break is near the bridge crossing the river at the Adams ranch. The other is opposite the break on the west side at the Robert Gisler ranch, about half a mile south of the Talbert bridge. There are no houses in the flooded area on the east side of the river. Some of the 500 acres had been seeded to beefs. There has been no breaks in the river other than those at Talbert. No bridges in the county have been washed out. The west approach to the Talbert bridge was washed away. The repair work at Gypsum creek, in the Santa Ana canyon, following the former high water period, withstood the onslaught of the storm waters. The highway in the canyon is not threatened at any point. Saturday at Mullinix drug store. ANOTHER TAX PROTEST Conflicting court matters prevented the tax protest suit of the Coyote Hills Land company against the county or Orange, involving the sum of $3,423.38, from coming to trial as scheduled on Tuesday in the superior court. The case dropped from the court calendar, was so that it could be reset for trial at a later date. Attorneys for both sides are not able because of other cases in which they are participating, to proceed with the trial at the present time. The Coyote Hills Land company case is a parallel to the Birch Oil company's case, just completed in superior court. The plaintiff seeks to recover $3,423.38 claimed as excessive taxes, pala under protest for the year 1918. For that year, the company's 45 acres were assessed at $381,080 and taxes $4,312.72. The company claims that its assessment should have been $32,090, and its tax $798.28. The holding involved consist of three parcels of ground. Upon these properties, the company placed a market valuation of $80,225. Using a 40 per cent basis for assessment purposes, it claims the assessment should not have been more than $32,090. The county's assessment, threefold, was approximately $300,000 higher than even the market valuation placed by the owner. District Attorney A. P. Nelson will be assisted in the defense by L. A. West, as he was in the trial of the Birch suit. West was district attorney during the year 1918, when the protested tax was paid.