anaheim-gazette 1922-08-31

JOHNSON AHEAD IN COUNT FOR SENATOR LEADS MOORE AT LAST REPORT BY MORE THAN 25,000 VOTES Stephens Probably Defeated for Re-nomination for Governor by Richardson, Although the Contest is a Close One—Sheriff Jackson and Sam Jernigan Qualify for the November Ballot—Brown Elected Justice of the Peace by Big Majority. Indications are that Hiram Johnson has been renominated by the Republicans of California for United States senator, and that Friend W. Richardson has defeated Wm. D. Stephens for the governorship. Latest returns were that Johnson was 25,000 ahead of Moore in the count and that Stephens and Richardson were running neck and neck, with the odds slightly in favor of Richardson. In the county twelve thousand Republican votes were cast. Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Theo. Lacy, county jailer, happened to be at the station. They made inquiry regarding the location of the hold-up attempt and the description of the bandits. "One of 'em wore a mask," the man panted. He told them that the attempt was made at a point short dis- employ of the Ctrown Stage people as a relief man, he filling in at offices during the absence of the regular employees. He is unmarried and gives Los Angeles as his residence. Norris was released Monday, the warrant being withdrawn after he had agreed not to enter suit against Night Officer Deitz, who had made the complaint. MOTORIST FLED BUT NO MAN PURSUED When driving at night and hailed by anyone along the road, take no chances. Keep going fast. This policy was revealed as favored by a certain unidentified motorist, who still thinks that he had a close call with auto bandits Friday night near Fullerton. White faced and breathless, this motorist dashed into police headquarters at Fullerton, firm in the belief that he had just escaped a holdup. "Three of 'em tried to get me," he gasped. "I stepped on 'er and got away." Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Theo. Lacy, county jailer, happened to be at the station. They made inquiry regarding the location of the hold-up attempt and the description of the bandits. That Anaheim wealth as rapidly an-tion during the pa-century, is indicated piled by City Clerk the amount of taxes year during the tw-e has served as city shows that during 1900-1901 the asses $7538.95, and in the was $75,209.02. This Indications are that Hiram Johnson has been renominated by the Republicans of California for United States senator, and that Friend W. Richardson has defeated Wm. D. Stephens for the governorship. Latest returns were that Johnson was 25,000 ahead of Moore in the count and that Stephens and Richardson were running neck and neck, with the odds slightly in favor of Richardson. In the county twelve thousand Republican votes were cast. Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Sam Jernigan were the two high men for sheriff, and their names will go on the ballot. Joe Backs was elected over his opponent as was also R. P. Mitchell and A. P. Nelson. Jim Sleeper, for assessor, polled every vote. J. C. Lamb and Miss Justin Whitney also going through without opposition. In the township Judge Brown defeated Miss Hannah Horwitz for justice of the peace by a vote almost two to one. Brown's vote was 877, Horwitz, 497. For constable, Marion polled 682 votes inside the city and Baxter 669. There are two outlying precincts not included in these figures. Following is the vote in the county so far as tabulated: For governor: Stephens .3738 Richardson .5639 For United States senator: Moore .4626 Johnson .4772 For assemblyman: Ball .4041 Mellen .1694 Metcalf .2499 For school superintendent: Abernathy .2457 Mitchell .8556 For sheriff: Carr .1421 Cock .876 Jackson .4461 Jernigan .2933 McFadden .2513 For district attorney: Koepsel .5032 Nelson .6322 For county clerk: Backs .7951 Smith .3780 For auditor: Jerome .6228 Merritt .3123 Wood .1794 For treasurer: Joplin .6370 Imes .802 Mead .4163 Three of 'em tried to get me," he gasped. "I stepped on 'er and got away." Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Theo. Lacy, county jailer, happened to be at the station. They made inquiry regarding the location of the hold-up attempt and the description of the bandits. "One of 'em wore a mask," the man panted. He told them that the attempt was made at a point a short distance north of the bridge, where the Brea boulevard leaves the state highway. Jackson and Lacy hurried to the scene in their car. No one of suspicious appearance was found in the locality. Along the road the officers passed three Mexicans laboriously pushing a small touring car. On their way back to Fullerton the sheriff stopped to ask the Mexicans if they had seen any suspicious characters. "No," one of them replied. "We saw only one man and tried to have him stop to let us have some gas. But he wouldn't stop. He nearly ran over us. This sure is hard work, this pushing a car along the road. I don't see why that fellow didn't stop." Jackson and Lacy then made another discovery. One of the three Mexicans, apparently afflicted with some facial trouble, had a white bandage across his mouth and chin. His hands were also bandaged. Here was the masked bandit. The officers started back to police headquarters to reassure the alarmed motorist, but the latter had disappeared. BOOST DUNTON FOR OFFICE Orange county auto tradesmen are boosting George Dunton, Ford agent at Anaheim, for vice-president of the California Automobile Trades' association, following a meeting at the Cherry Blossom at Santa Ana Friday night of presidents,' vice-presidents and secretaries of the county associations for the southern division. Twenty-five men were present, including George Haberfelde, of Bakersfield, president of the state association. Proposed changes in the by-laws to be presented at the state convention to be held at Santa Barbara in October were discussed. Dunton was advanced by the men present as a candidate for election as vice-president. Haberfelde, at the convention session had just escaped a holdup. "Three of 'em tried to get me," he gasped. "I stepped on 'er and got away." Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Theo. Lacy, county jailer, happened to be at the station. They made inquiry regarding the location of the hold-up attempt and the description of the bandits. "One of 'em wore a mask," the man panted. He told them that the attempt was made at a point a short distance north of the bridge, where the Brea boulevard leaves the state highway. Jackson and Lacy hurried to the scene in their car. No one of suspicious appearance was found in the locality. Along the road the officers passed three Mexicans laboriously pushing a small touring car. On their way back to Fullerton the sheriff stopped to ask the Mexicans if they had seen any suspicious characters. "No," one of them replied. "We saw only one man and tried to have him stop to let us have some gas. But he wouldn't stop. He nearly ran over us. This sure is hard work, this pushing a car along the road. I don't see why that fellow didn't stop." Jackson and Lacy then made another discovery. One of the three Mexicans, apparently afflicted with some facial trouble, had a white bandage across his mouth and chin. His hands were also bandaged. Here was the masked bandit. The officers started back to police headquarters to reassure the alarmed motorist, but the latter had disappeared. Mr. Merritt's figure assessment more than the past two years. Figure was $35,000, in and the past year $75,remarkable showing that during nine years covered there was no delinquent, and the twenty-two years Of this amount more or $436.26, was delinquent year. This is said to many transfers of penn months. Following in able: Year 1900-01 $7, Delinquent,$42.97. 1901-02 $7, Delinquent,$43.16. 1902-03 $7, Delinquent,$37.05. 1903-04 $7, Delinquent,$37.13. 1904-05 $7, Delinquent,$28.60. 1905-06 $8, Delinquent,$29.92. 1906-07 $9, Delinquent,$25.45. 1907-08 $13, Delinquent,$18.33. 1908-09 $13, Delinquent,$13.87. 1909-10 $17, Delinquent none. 1910-11 $18, Delinquent none. 1911-12 $23, Delinquent none. 1912-13 $25, That Anaheim has wealth as rapidly an era during this period century, is indicated pilied by City Clerk;the amount of taxes year during the twentyeven shows that during 1900-1901 the assessed $7538.95,and in the was $75,209.02.这 times the amount of sessment, or an incipient This increase boosting the tax levual increase in ther city.The coming al much higher than t several hundred those been added to the roof of property values.,of many new businessthe extension of thie Mr.Merritt's figure assessment more thanthe past two years. Figure was $35,000,iandthe past year $75remarkable showing that during nine yeu covered there was no delinquent,and the twenty-two yearsOf this amount more or $436.26,was delinue yearThis is said to many transfers of penn months.Following in able: CHARGED WITH ROBBERY Taken into custody in Los Angeles on request of Orange county officials on suspicion that he was implicated in the robbery of the Crown stage office in Fullerton on August 16, John M. Norris was arraigned before Judge French Thursday morning and held in bonds of $2000 for his preliminary hearing which is set for September 10. Norris stoutly denies that he was implimated in the robbery. The evidence against him is purely circumstantial, but the officers believe it was sufficient to cause his detention. Norris was taken into custody Wednesday and brought to the Orange county jail by Deputy "Shorty" Myers, who with Officer George Annin have been working on the case. The robbery occurred on the morning of August 16, when the safe was opened and an amount estimated at $350 taken from the safe. Entrance was gained to the building by prying open a rear door. A large sledge hammer and a small hand hammer were left in the office by the burglar or burglars, it being later learned that the instruments had been taken from the tool house of the Santa Fe section house, where the lock was broken. It is said that Norris has been in the Twenty-five men were present, including George Haberfele, of Bakersfield, president of the state association. Proposed changes in the by-laws to be presented at the state convention to be held at Santa Barbara in October were discussed. Dunton was advanced by the men present as a candidate for election as vice-president. Haberfele, at the convention session at Santa Barbara, will complete his third term of one year each as president of the state association. He announced that he will not serve another term. Harry Mason, prominent Los Angeles dealer who was present, was mentioned as a possible successor by the tradesmen. Glenn Hartranft, the famous Fullerton athlete, states that he expects to compete in the national athletic games in New York early in September, as through treatment he is receiving from a specialist at Los Angeles and due to the careful training and helpful farm work he has been engaged in this summer he is beginning to be himself again and hopes to make a good showing at New York. Glen will go from Los Angeles to Sacramento for the far west track and field meet and then on east. Hartranft may not cop his pet events due to condition, but he feels as does his trainer that the competition will be a benefit to him so he will make the trip. He expects to take part in the tryouts at Los Angeles on Saturday, though he may go on to the big meets without that formality. The reward of faithful service too often is, "He was a good man in his day." AHEIM GAZETY Anaheim, California, Thursday, August 31, 1922 BIG INCREASE IN COLLECTION OF TAXES CITY CLERK MERRITT PREPARES TABLE COVERING PAST 22 YEARS Total Assessment in Fiscal Year 1900-1901 Was $7500, and in the Past Year $75,000, an Increase of One Thousand Per Cent—Not a Dollar Delinquency Shown in Nine of the Twenty-Two Years Covered by the Table. That Anaheim has increased in wealth as rapidly as it has in population during the past quarter of a century, is indicated by table compiled by City Clerk Merritt, showing the amount of taxes collected each year during the twenty-two years he has served as city clerk. The table shows that during the fiscal year 1900-1901 the assessment was only $7538.95, and in the last fiscal year it was $75,209.02. This was just ten average attendance in the high schools was 3172, while the daily average attendance in the elementary schools was 10,956. This year we confidently expect an increase of from seventeen to twenty per cent. With the possible exception of Santa Ana, where new schools have not been completed, we will be able to take care of the increase. "In Santa Ana, during the first few weeks of the school term, it may be necessary to hold half-day sessions in the elementary schools in order to accommodate all the pupils. As soon as the new school buildings are completed, however, Santa Ana will be able to handle the increase without inconvenience. Additions are also being made at Laguna Beach and at Brea, where there has been a marked increase in attendance. Last year our greatest increase was at Huntington Beach. There: it amounted to about 100 per cent, due to the rapid growth of the city. This was attributed to oil activities. We do not anticipate so great an increase at Huntington Beach this year. This general increase emphasizes the rapid and substantial growth of Orange county. This growth, which is quite pronounced in Santa Ana, finds its reflection in virtually every city in the county." Mitchell said that virtually all the schools included in the Anaheim-Santa Ana outfall sewer project, may meet with success if the matter can be legally adjusted. It is the opinion of many that the proposition is so far advanced that such a radical change cannot now be made. Both Anaheim and Santa Ana have voted bonds to finance the enterprise, and there is question as to whether or not the plans could be That Anaheim has increased in wealth as rapidly as it has in population during the past quarter of a century, is indicated by table compiled by City Clerk Merritt, showing the amount of taxes collected each year during the twenty-two years he has served as city clerk. The table shows that during the fiscal year 1900-1901 the assessment was only $7538.95, and in the last fiscal year it was $75,209.02. This was just ten times the amount of the 1900-1901 assessment, or an increase of 1000 per cent. This increase was not caused by boosting the tax levy, but by the actual increase in the wealth of the city. The coming assessment will be much higher than the last year, as several hundred thousand dollars has been added to the roll, by the increase of property values, the establishment of many new business enterprises, and the extension of the city limits. Mr. Merritt's figures show that the assessment more than doubled during the past two years. In 1919-20 the figure was $35,000, in 1920-21, $54,000, and the past year $75,000. One of the remarkable showings of the table is that during nine years of the period covered there was not a single dollar delinquent, and the total amount for the twenty-two years was only $755.27. Of this amount more than half of it, or $436.26, was delinquent the past year. This is said to be due to the many transfers of property in recent months. Following is Mr. Merritt's table: | Year | Amt. Collect. | | :--- | :--- | | 1900-01 | $ 7,538.95 | $ 7,495.98 | | Delinquent, $42.97. | | | 1901-02 | 7,521.38 | 7,478.22 | | Delinquent, $43.16. | | | 1902-03 | 7,702.49 | 7,665.44 | | Delinquent, $37.05. | | | 1903-04 | 7,735.82 | 7,698.69 | | Delinquent, $37.13. | | | 1904-05 | 7,962.88 | 7,934.28 | | Delinquent, $28.60. | | | 1905-06 | 8,090.34 | 8,060.42 | | Delinquent, $29.92. | | | 1906-07 | 9,108.15 | 9,082.70 | | Delinquent, $25.45. | | | 1907-08 | 13,476.49 | 13,458.16 | | Delinquent, $18.33. | | | 1908-09 | 13,747.00 | 13,733.13 | | Delinquent, $13.87. | | Jaggers contended that the sale of one eight-hundred and seventy-fifth part of one-sixth interest in land held by the company to investors was merely a real estate transaction. According to a section of the code, the fact that a profit on the investment was assured by the development made of the property by the company made such a transaction a violation of the corporate securities act in that such a transaction was made without a license from the state corporation commissioner, the district attorney held. SUGAR FACTORY BEGINS ITS 1922 CAMPAIGN Beets Are of Good Quality, But the Acreage Was Short The big whistle of the Anaheim sugar factory is once more heard at six o'clock each morning and evening. Fullerton's determined efforts to be included in the Anaheim-Santa Ana outfall sewer project, may meet with success if the matter can be legally adjusted. It is the opinion of many that the proposition is so far advanced that such a radical change cannot now be made. Both Anaheim and Santa Ana have voted bonds to finance the enterprise, and there is question as to whether or not the plans could be changed after the bonds were voted, and another partner taken in. Mayor Coulter,City Attorney Lyons and City Engineer Dupree attended the meeting of the Anaheim trustees Thursday night, and asked permission to join in the outfall, but were informed that this city alone could take no action, and that the proposal could only be considered at a joint session of the Anaheim and Santa Ana boards. Mr. Dupree stated that he had consulted with City Engineer Knox, of Santa Ana, and that gentleman favored the admission of Fullerton and believed it could be done. Mr. Dupree said the admission of the northern city would greatly reduce the cost to Anaheim and Santa Ana, and would not impair the service as the outfall pipe would be enlarged proportionate to the extra amount of sewage carried. He said that from the junction to the sea a 36-inch pipe is planned, but with Fullerton making connections a 42-inch pipe would be necessary. Fullerton would connect at Anaheim and from this city to the junction as 30-inch pipe would be laid instead of the 22-inch now planned. With Fullerton paying its proportion of the expenses the cost to Anaheim would be 25 per cent less. The protest of Henry Hussman who was not satisfied with the finding of the appraisers appointed to fix a valuation on a ten-foot strip of ground cut off the south side property on Chestnut street for the purpose of widening that street was heard by the board on Thursday night. The appraisers allowed Mr. Hussman $100 per foot fronting Lemon street, or a thousand dollars for the strip, and added $50 damages for removal of a garage, coping, etc. L.A.Evans and H.P.Toblin, real estate men, testified that the property is worth $140 to $150 a foot, and Mr.Hussman stated contractors estimated the other damage at $186. He therefore demands $1686.80.J.J.Schneider and J.E.Stewart, appraisers stood by their figures,and declared their assessment was just.O.T. Protective measures were tested at attorneys' offices in Los Angeles. Another measure to rule which gave protection to these men since Los Angeles became a major center for law enforcement. Such be based on weak sealers. One need of curring tainb of straits instead standard strawbating and blot soften be crumpled. When placed made test of attorneys' official was perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. ORANGE TECTURED COUNTY OUT.STRUCTURED IN THE MEANS OF LAST MONTH'S ACTIVITY At cussed in these ments act as existing Such be based on weak sealers. One need of curring tainb of straits instead standard strawbating and blot soften be crumpled. When placed made test of attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside. Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed. Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers. Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside。 Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed。 Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers。 Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside。 Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed。 Los fused at attitude learned intention berries dealers。 Orange tectured county out.Structured in any county outside。 Another measure to rule which gave protective measures were perished while he be pack specific packed。 SUGAR FACTORY BEGINS ITS 1922 CAMPAIGN Beets Are of Good Quality, But the Acreage Was Short The big whistle of the Anaheim sugar factory is once more heard at six o'clock each morning and evening when the shift in crews is made. The plant opened the latter part of the week with a force of over 200 persons, and got into full swing the first of the week. The factory opens this season about the same as a year ago. Forty carloads of beets arrived Thursday over the Southern Pacific from various dumps, and 30 over the Santa Fe. Agents of the two roads anticipate that similar amounts, or larger, will be received daily from now on, judging by previous years. The beets are coming from points not only in the county, such as Westminster, Smeltzer, etc., but from points outside, such as Harbor City and Alsage, near San Pedro. The crop this year will be smaller, because the acreage is approximately one-third less, but how much smaller is uncertain. The beets, however, are of excellent quality, owing partly to the abundance of irrigation water available from last season's rains and the heavy snowfalls in the mountains. One car of beets was shipped Friday from the Southern Pacific beet dump at Buena Park and one on Wednesday. Shipments have not yet begun in quantity. From the dump on the Santa Fe at Northam station no shipments have yet been made, nor probably will be for two weeks yet. Lowed Mr. Hussman $100 per foot fronting Lemon street, or a thousand dollars for the strip, and added $50 damages for removal of a garage, coping, etc. L. A. Evans and H. P. Tobin, real estate men, testified that the property is worth $140 to $150 a foot, and Mr. Hussman stated contractors estimated the other damage at $186. He therefore demands $1686.80. J. J. Schneider and J. E. Stewart, appraisers stood by their figures, and declared their assessment was just. O. T. Callor appeared as attorney for Mr. Hussman, and City Attorney Weisel argued for the appraisers After hearing all the evidence and arguments the board took the matter under advisement. Owing to illness City Manager Steward's leave of absence was extended thirty days. He is still at the home of his brother at Boise, Idaho. The board decided to pave the alley running north from Broadway between Claudina and Los Angeles streets City Attorney Weisel is preparing the papers, and the matter will be considered at the next meeting. Trustee Gates, stating that he had made a 30-day order for plants for the city park on the understanding that the ground was to be ready for planting, and that he must now make another order. As they cannot be taken care of at present "Something should be done to speed up the city's affairs." Gates said. "There is a noticeable slackness in the work in various parts of the city." He declared Mayor Stark explained that absence from the city and illness of Manager Steward has considerably delayed the work of the office. Thirty boxes of oranges were left in the orchard of M. G. Harris, near Garden Grove, Wednesday night. A passing truck driver accepted the invita- ON ASKS SION TO NECT BOR WANTS TO OUTFALL ER y and City Englanaheim Trustees Matter to Be Consission of Anaheim city Councilmen— protests Against Widening Commisned efforts to be anaheim-Santa Ana, may meet with or can be legally opinion of many so far advanced change cannot now anaheim and Santa is to finance the sis question as the plans could be tion, loaded the fruit on his truck and hauled it away. The loss in oranges and boxes was placed at $135. The theft of the fruit was reported to Sheriff Jackson, who started a search for the truck. Deputy Sheriff H. J. Zabel, investigating the scene, found that the boxes had been carried through the orchard and loaded on a small truck at the Chapman avenue side of the grove. The only hope of apprehending the thief was said to lie in the chance of tracing the boxes, all of which were branded with the name "Garden Grove Citrus association." SEALERS OF WEIGHTS WANT CHANGE IN LAW Southern California Officials Hold a Conference at Los Angeles Improvements of present weights and measures legislation and added protection for the buying public were the themes of discussion at a conference of state and county officials in Los Angeles, from which George McPhee, Orange county sealer of weights and measures, was present. R. C. Melvin, new chief of the weights and measures division in the state department of agriculture, presided over the conference, which was attended by the sealers of Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties. As ALL BUSINESS TO GEASE NEXT MONDAY ANAHEIM PEOPLE WILL CLOSE THEIR DOORS AND OBSERVE LABOR DAY Concordia Club Will Entertain Societies From Los Angeles, Pasadena and San Diego at Concordia Park—Labor Unions to Gather at Huntington Beach for a Celebration—Malcolm Fraser One of the Judges in Bathing Girls' Beauty Contest. Next Monday is Labor Day, the only legal holiday established by act of congress, and recognized as a day of rest by all the states in the union. Wherever possible all labor will cease on that day, and business will practically be paralyzed. In keeping with the balance of the United States, Anaheim is preparing to fittingly observe the day, and the doors of all business houses will be locked. Saturday shoppers should remember, therefore, that defined efforts to be Anaheim-Santa Ana may meet with or can be legally opinion of many so far advanced change cannot now Anaheim and Santa Ana is question as the plans could be bonds were voted, taken in. Attorney Lyons Dupree attended Anaheim trustees masked permission but were in alone could take the proposal could at a joint session Santa Ana boards. That he had engineer Knox, of gentleman favored Fullerton and none. Mr. Dupree the northern city the cost to Ana, and would not the outfall pipe proportionate to sewage carried. The junction to the planned, but with connections a 42-necessary. Fullerat Anaheim and the junction as 30-old instead of the With Fullerton of the expenses would be 25 per Bry Hussman who on the finding of fitted to fix a valirip of ground cut property on Chest-pose of widening by the board on appraisers al- $100 per foot, or a thousand and added $50 of a garage, cop- and H. P. Tobin, notified that the 100 to $150 a foot, stated contractors damage at $186. $1686.80. J. J. Stewart, appraisures, and declaras just. O. T. Another move by the weights and measures division will be a campaign to rule out the "mail order" scales, which are placed on the market with protection for the buying public were the themes of discussion at a conference of state and county officials in Los Angeles, from which George McPhee, Orange county sealer of weights and measures, was present. R. C. Melvin, new chief of the weights and measures division in the state department of agriculture, presided over the conference, which was attended by the sealers of Alameda, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties. As described by McPhee, the conference was a "get together" meeting, Melvin taking the opportunity for meeting the various county sealers. At the same time the officials discussed problems that have appeared in their work and proposed amendments to the present standardization act, as well as repeal of some of the existing regulations. Such modifications of the laws, to be based upon past experience, would be of material benefit in correcting weaknesses in the present system, the sealers believe. One instance which suggested the need of amendment was cited as occurring at Watsonville, where a certain berry grower packed 4000 boxes of strawberries, using the 8-ounce box instead of the 12-ounce box, which the standardization act provides for strawberries and loganberries, specifying an 8-ounce box for raspberries and blackberries because they are of softer substance and more likely to be crushed in a larger box. When the Watsonville berries were placed on the market a complaint was made to the authorities and a final test of the matter was carried to the attorney general of the state. That official ruled that the 8-ounce pack was permissible, because the law, while saying that strawberries shall be packed in 12-ounce boxes, does not specifically declare that they shall be packed in no other weights. Los Angeles dealers, however, refused to accept the berries until the attitude of the county sealer was learned. When that official stated his intention of seizing the Watsonville berries if they were shipped in, the dealers remained aloof. Orange county is adequately protected on the point in question by county ordinances, McPhee pointed out. Strawberries may not be packed in any but 12-ounce boxes. Next Monday is Labor Day, the only legal holiday established by act of congress, and recognized as a day of rest by all the states in the union. Wherever possible all labor will cease on that day, and business will practically be paralyzed. In keeping with the balance of the United States, Anaheim is preparing to fittingly observe the day, and the doors of all business houses will be locked. Saturday shoppers should remember, therefore, that in purchasing provisions for Sunday they must also lay in a supply for Monday. It is probable, however, that most of the population will be out of town that day, as the two consecutive days holiday will give owners of cars an opportunity of driving to a far distance and returning in time to resume the grind of business and hard work Tuesday morning. Last year Anaheim held a Fourth of July celebration on Labor Day. All the labor unions in the county assembled here and were entertained by the city. It was a great day, one of the principal features being a street parade in which hundreds of horny-handed sons of toll participated. This year Huntington Beach is preparing to entertain the boys, and that town next Monday will be the Mecca to which all roads lead. An interesting feature of the day's entertainment will be a bathing girls' parade, and prizes will be given to the most beautiful mermaid on the sands. The judges who will award the prizes are Malcolm Fraser, secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce; L. M. Hopper, of the La Habra Star, and Judge J. B. Cox, of Santa Ana, all considered excellent authority on female beauty. There will be a celebration in Anaheim, although the labor unions will not participate officially. The Concordia society will observe the day at Concordia park, and organizations from Los Angeles, Pasadena and San Diego will participate. There will probably be a barbecued dinner on the grounds. At any rate there will be good music and dancing, and an enjoyable time is assured. TO TEST ORDINANCE Is the ordinance, recently passed by the supervisors of Orange county, designating certain roads in this section over which trucks with loads of a given weight may pass, legal? Attorneys for W. L. Stonemetz, of Orange, believe it is not. They are backing their opinion by making ar- $100 per foot, or a thousand and added $50 of a garage, copier and H. P. Tobin, justified that the 20 to $150 a foot, designated contractors damage at $186. $1686.80. J. J. Stewart, appraisements, and declarations just. O. T. Attorney for Mr. Attorney Weiselers After hearing arguments the court under advise. Manager Stewere was extended at the home of daho. To pave the alley Broadway be- Los Angeles by Weisel is pre- the matter will next meeting. that he had for plants for the understanding that already for plant- now make an cannot be taken something should the city's affairs." Is a noticaable in various parts declared. Mayor absence from the manager Stewarded the work of ages were left in Harris, near Gar-night. A pass- ted the invita-learned. When that official stated his intention of seizing the Watsonville berries if they were shipped in, the dealers remained aloof. Orange county is adequately protected on the point in question by county ordinances, McPhee pointed out. Strawberries may not be packed in any but 12-ounce boxes. Another move by the weights and measures division will be a campaign to rule out the "mail order" scales, which are placed on the market with the lure of a lower price, but without guaranty of accuracy. According to the officials, these scales are of cheap material and construction, and, as a natural result, inaccurate. In the case of heavy capacity scales, the sealer is unable to determine their accuracy or inaccuracy because he can carry but a limited amount of testing weights with him. Half a ton of weights, the amount the sealer can carry, is insufficient for the purpose, according to McPhee. The sealer, therefore, can neither fix a seal on the scales nor refuse to seal them. He realizes they are inaccurate when recording heavy weights, but he can't prove it. The "cheap" scales mechanic is also a target of the sealers and a movement is afoot to pass a law requiring all scales mechanics to be licensed. "The fellow with nothing but a carborundum and a cold chisel to work with, who has no weights for making an accurate test, does more damage to a scales than anything else when he attempts to repair it. That's the one we're after," McPhee said. The Los Angeles conference was attended by G. A. Eston, W. H. Horton and A. L. Aird, officials of the Southern Pacific track scales service, who discussed scales matters with the sealers. good music and dancing, and an enjoyable time is assured. TO TEST ORDINANCE Is the ordinance, recently passed by the supervisors of Orange county, designating certain roads in this section over which trucks with loads of a given weight may pass, legal? Attorneys for W. L. Stonemetz, of Orange, believe it is not. They are backing their opinion by making arrangements to take the matter into the superior court. Stonemetz was arrested recently for traveling with a load on his truck in excess of the limit provided for that particular highway. He was found guilty in the court of Justice J. B. Cox and was sentenced to pay a fine of $25. It is understood that Stonemetz's attorneys have given notice of an appeal. The announcement created much interest among truck owners and motorists generally, for since the adoption of the ordinance its legality has been questions in certain quarters. The case will make it possible for court interpretation. It is intimated that should a decision of the superior court be against the Orange man he will appeal to a still higher court. NOT A PACHYDERM President Harding's protest against the poisoned shafts hurled at some of his cabinet members indicates that he is thin-skinned. But the country will have a lot more-regard for a man of tender sensibilities than for a man of the tough-hided variety. The world seems to be about equally divided between those who are presenting bills and those who are giving good excuses for not paying them.