anaheim-gazette 1923-09-27

VOLUME LII MUCH CRITICISM OF THE HARBOR BONDS OPPOSITION VOTE IS EXPECTED IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Taxpayers Unable to Figure Where This Section Will Be Benefitted Under Present Proposal—Much Doubt That Government Aid Will Be Extended to the Enterprise—Supervisor William Schumacher Gives Out a Statement. That the voters of the third supervisor district, comprising the northern one-third of Orange county will roll up a substantial majority against the proposed million dollar bond issue for the development of Newport harbor is now a certainty. While this paper has been opposed to the proposition from its inception, we have refrained so far making an active fight, believing that the taxpayers who will ultimately pay the bonds and the enormous interest they would draw, reap untold profits because of improvement to his remaining large holdings, at public expense. It would be mighty good business for him to regard the demands of the county at this time. And northern Orange county can make these demands stick if the voters stand together up here the way I think they will. “What’s 500 feet. Not enough to park one good boat. The county should have at least 5000 feet. In fact, they should have enough so that the various profits from it would pay expenses of harbor upkeep and provide the direct truck line from the north end. We would be chumps to vote a million under present conditions. “As to where that truck line should go, I am not prepared to state. It has been very logically suggested that Palm street, which connects directly with Fullerton, be extended straight to the harbor, saving several miles over the present roundabout route through Santa Ana. “It would never do for the supervisors to call the million dollar harbor bond election,’’ until the county owned all the water frontage on the bay,” said a well known Lemon street citizen. “It would be folly to call the election, with one tax payer owning virtually all the tidelands, as is the situation at present.” Speaking of the feasibility of the bay at Newport for ANAHEIM WINS TROPICAL BASEBALL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE THIRD Defeats Sacramento by an Unholy Scout Thousands of Elks Pennant Winners Slaughtered—Game and Water—State Dissolved. For the third consolation Anaheim ball team for the Elks state league, and the coveted forever in the archive here. The game was state convention at Eternoon, and thousands tendance at the court the unmerciful slaughter team, pennant northern division. The one-sided, the score b visor district, comprising the northern one-third of Orange county will roll up a substantial majority against the proposed million dollar bond issue for the development of Newport harbor is now a certainty. While this paper has been opposed to the proposition from its inception, we have refrained so far making an active fight, believing that the taxpayers who will ultimately pay the bonds and the enormous interest they would draw, would eventually see that the benefit derived from the expenditure of such a large sum of money would not be commensurate with the cost. While there are many people in Anaheim who favor the expenditure, there is no doubt that a majority would be rolled up against it. In these days of financial uncertainty people will shy from the proposal to fasten an enormous debt upon themselves unless they can vision an immediate benefit to be derived from it. It is also the belief that Newport harbor can never be made of any commercial value to the county unless aid is extended by the federal government, there is a general opinion that the government will never expend any money to develop a harbor so close to San Pedro and San Diego, where millions have already been expended for the creation of two harbors, which are considered sufficient for the needs of southern California. When the proposition of calling the election was put before the supervisors they asked that a campaign of education be commenced, and invited a frank and open discussion by the people on the proposal. The election will be called, of course, and the voters given an opportunity to register themselves for or against the bonds. The Fullerton chamber of commerce has already adopted a resolution opposing the proposition, and that body undoubtedly expresses the sentiment of a majority of the people in that section. The people here want to be convinced that they will be benefitted before consenting to the expenditure of such a large sum of money for an improvement at Newport Beach unless there is a better understanding as to the benefit to be derived by the balance of the county. Supervisor William Schumacher, who represents the northern end of the county on the board of supervisors, expresses the opinion of a majority of this section in a statement made Saturday. He "It would never do for the supervisors to call the million dollar harbor bond election," until the county owned all the water frontage on the bay," said a well known Lemon street citizen. "It would be folly to call the election, with one tax payer owning virtually all the tidelands, as is the situation at present." Speaking of the feasibility of the bay at Newport for a harbor, this citizen voiced commendation for the project, believing that it is the greatest undeveloped asset of Orange county today. He has seen San Pedro made into one of the big harbors of the coast. He is firm in his belief that San Diego is the finest harbor to be found anywhere, but that the people there evidently do not know it, or they would make more extensive improvements for trade expansion. "People of Orange county could make Newport harbor one that would equal that at San Pedro," continued this citizen, "but they must all become boosters for the project. And, of course, the county must first secure title to all tidelands there." There is now a suit pending in the state supreme court wherein it is being sought to define ownership of the tidelands at San Pedro. It is expected that a decision in the case will soon be made. It is said that a large land owner at Newport has agreed to abide by that decision, relative to the ownership of tidelands there. If the courts decide they belong to county in the San Pedro case, the same ownership would apply at Newport. FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF EASTERN STAR Order is Preparing to Celebrate With Golden Jubilee The order of the Eastern Star, organized in this state in 1873, will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of its organization with the golden jubilee state convention in San Francisco, October 16 to 19. It will be the largest convention ever held by the order in the state, in the fifty years of its existence. Six chapters with a membership of 612 organized the grand chapter in 1873. These six original towns were Nevada City, Oakland, Vallejo, Suisuiin, Aetna Mills and San Francisco. Today there are more than four hundred towns in the state which Anaheim ball team for the Elks state lodge, and the coveted forever in the archive here. The game was state convention at Eternoan, and thousand attendance at the contest unmerciful slaughter team, pennant northern division. The one-sided, the score b it is reported that in Anaheim boys per ham, pitcher for Sacramento lot around the base order to save the s disgrace of carry board with nine good Word was sent here left for the convent was to be their ant arrival at Eureka it Sacramento had no city team for the n Three years ago Sac Anaheim by a narrow state championship age of the capital ni of the Sacremento l It rained at Eureka the diamond Friday die dotted with min makes the victory m cause the northern tomed to paddling in is claimed they grow Anaheim rolled wthe fifth inning, wthe Sacramento rookthe grounds in a bo Two years ago t defeated San Francisco by a score of 6 to 4 championship cup. successfully defends Santa Monica, their Santa Rosa. The s This third victory g manent ownership will always remain There is a poole league will now be Elks, both north h that it is impossible from Pete Hax's im that if another troy will eventually com ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT NO Northam Station ly known as "Death scene of another convinced that they will be benefitted before consenting to the expenditure of such a large sum of money for an improvement at Newport Beach unless there is a better understanding as to the benefit to be derived by the balance of the county. Supervisor William Schumacher, who represents the northern end of the county on the board of supervisors, expresses the opinion of a majority of this section in a statement made Saturday. He says: "Northern Orange county people control the development of the harbor at Newport. If they will sit tight, they can get what they want, including adequate county-owned frontage on the harbor and a direct truck boulevard from Anaheim and Fullerton to the harbor district. As it stands now, with the county holding only 500 feet of harbor frontage, the proposal to vote $1,000,000 of county funds for further development is as dead as a door-nail. Santa Ana might vote for it, but the north end would prevent the necessary two-thirds majority. Understand, I am not against harbor development, and development is going to come sooner or later, no matter how many may oppose it now, but there is a right and a wrong way to proceed. "It certainly is wrong to spend a million dollars when the county owns only 500 feet of harbor frontage. That expenditure of a million by the county would mean millions in the pockets of private interests, notably James Levine, who is a mighty fine man, but close-sighted to date on development procedure. Orange county is not asking him to give frontage, but wants him to place a reasonable price on it. When the harbor is developed, he will brate the fiftieth anniversary of its organization with the golden jubilee state convention in San rFanciaco, October 16 to 19. It will be the largest convention ever held by the order in the state, in the fifty years of its existence. Six chapters with a membership of 612 organized the grand chapter in 1873. These six original towns were Nevada City, Oakland, Vallejo, Sulsuin, Aetna Mills and San Francisco. Today there are more than four hundred towns in the state which have chapters with a membership of approximately 85,000. In order to properly handle the ten thousand delegates and their friends who are going to San Francisco for the convention, special arrangements have been made to meet every incoming train and steamer for several days prior to the opening of the convention and right up to the actual hour of the sessions. Registration botohs will be established at the various hotels which will be occupied by Eastern Star visitors. The entertainment program arranged for visitors is a full one. Various automobile trips have been planned and other features are being arranged. Every delegate will be given a souvenir with the compliments of the San Francisco chapters. Mrs. D. E. F. Easton, junior past grand matron of the order, is general chairman of the convention committee. She has a large and expert committee working with her composed of both matrons and patrons of the order. The other man's religion, the other man's politics, the other man's family, the other man's business, all are only of sufficient concern to you that you respect them." ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT NO Northam Stationly known as "Death scene of another Monday morning with his wife and child enth street, Los Angelesously injured as to which they were sent Sant Fe passengers from Los Angeles. The man and cruises and laceration and face, but Mr. severe cuts about which physicians death. Mr. Barando in California Walnut tion in Los Angeles to Anaheim on bus incident occurred. The same direction highway, which p about a mile and the approaching train No. 71 dam and was tra tinmen, about m the intersection o makes a sharp read track just Trainmen report had been blown about half a mi and that the best train approached rectly in front o ANAHEIM AGAIN WINS STATE TROPHY BASEBALL TEAM CAPTURES THE CHAMPIONSHIP OF ELKS FOR THE THIRD TIME Defeats Sacramento at Eureka Friday By an Unholy Score of 14 to 1—Thousands of Elks See Northern Pennant Winners Unmercifully Slaughtered—Game Played in Mud and Water—State League May Be Dissolved. For the third consecutive time the Anaheim ball team won the contest for the Elks state league championship, and the coveted cup will repose forever in the archives of the lodge here. The game was played at the state convention at Eureka Friday afternoon, and thousands of Bills in attendance at the convention, watched the unmerciful slaughter of the Sacramento team, pennant winners of the northern division. The game was too one-sided, the score being 14 to 1, and it is reported that in the last frame tomobile was carried down the tracks in front of the engine before the engineer could bring the train to a stop. The injured were taken to the Fullerton hospital. DRUMM WILL TAKE THE BENCH ON OCTOBER 15 New Court Will Be In the Supervisors' Room Attorney Frank C. Drumm will assume his new duties as third superior judge of Orange county about October 15. Drumm, recently appointed to the new bench by Gov. Richardson, accepted the appointment on the condition that he be allowed four or five weeks in which to arrange his private business affairs and close up pending legal matters. In a letter received Monday Gov. Richardson stated that the condition of Drumm's acceptance was satisfactory to him and that he was therefore officially named to the new bench, effective October 15. Drumm meanwhile is busy arranging his personal affairs so as to take the new bench by that date. Pending his assumption of the judgeship, four attorneys recently selected by the Orange County Bar association are handling the details of the court, alternating among each other. Drumm's court, it was said, will be in the county supervisors' rooms at KEEN RIVALRY FOR PRIZES AT THE FAIR LONG LIST OF VALUABLE TROPHIES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO EXHIBITORS Competition From Persons in Every Section of the County in All Departments—Various Farm Centers Contesting for Honors for Best Display, and Scores of Ladies Striving for Awards for Their Handiwork—Thousands Attending. With twenty-five valuable cups, hundreds of dollars in cash prizes and a great array of ribbons and other trophies offered to competitors in the seventh annual Orange county fair, competition in all departments of the great exposition promises to be more keen this year than ever before in the history of the annual event. Prizes are offered in all departments of the fair this year, a departure from the plan followed on previous occasions, and this has aroused interest to a high pitch in all divisions. Anaheim ball team won the contest for the Elks state league championship, and the coveted cup will repose forever in the archives of the lodge here. The game was played at the state convention at Eureka Friday afternoon, and thousands of Bills in attendance at the convention, watched the unmerciful slaughter of the Sacramento team, pennant winners of the northern division. The game was too one-sided, the score being 14 to 1, and it is reported that in the last frame the Anaheim boys permitted Cunningham, pitcher for Sacremento, to gallop around the bases unmolested in order to save the state capital men the disgrace of carrying home a score board with nine goose eggs on it. Word was sent here before the boys left for the convention that Oakland was to be their antagonists, but on arrival at Eureka it was learned that Sacramento had nosed out the bay city team for the northern pennant. Three years ago Sacramento defeated Anaheim by a narrow margin for the state championship, a large percentage of the capital nine being members of the Sacramento league team. It rained at Eureka Thursday and the diamond Friday was a mud puddle dotted with miniature likes. This makes the victory more surprising because the northerners are so accustomed to paddling in mud and water it is claimed they grow web feet. Anaheim rolled up nine points in the fifth inning, which so disgusted the Sacramento rooters that they left the grounds in a body. Two years ago the Anaheim boys defeated San Francisco at Santa Cruz by a score of 6 to 4, thus winning the championship cup. A year ago they successfully defended their title at Santa Monica, their opponents being Santa Rosa. The score was 5 to 3. This third victory gives them the permanent ownership of the cup, and it will always remain here. There is a possibility that the league will now be dissolved. All the Elks, both north and south, agree that it is impossible to wrest the title from Pete Hax's invincible bunch, and that if another trophy is purchased it will eventually come to Anaheim. ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT NORTHAM STATION Northam Station crossing, commonly known as "Death Corner," was the scene of another near-fatal accident officially named to the new center, effective October 16. Drumm meanwhile is busy arranging his personal affairs so as to take the new bench by that date. Pending his assumption of the judgeship, four attorneys recently selected by the Orange County Bar association are handling the details of the court, alternating among each other. Drumm's court, it was said, will be in the county supervisors' rooms at the court house in Santa Ana. Court sessions will be held there every legal day save Tuesdays, when the supervisors occupy the room. On those days the court will be shifted to one of the jury rooms. HEAVY EXPENDITURES FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS Southern Counties Gas Co. Spends Nearly Million In Two Months The Southern Counties Gas company of California has been authorized by the railroad commission to issue and sell for not less than 88 percent of fact value, plus accrued interest, $800,000 of its first mortgage 5-1-2 per cent bonds, due May 1, 1936. Applicant estimated capital expenditures for the year 1923 at $2,484,295, and has expended up to July 31, 1923, on account of additions to fixed capital the sum of $1,630,760.74. From May 1, 1923, to July 1, 1923, it expended for additions to fixed capital the following amounts in the various districts served by the company: Orange county district ... $228,967.67 Whittier district ... $2844.86 Pomona district ... $110,830.21 Monrovia district ... $11,331.01 Long Beach district ... $147,463.04 San Pedro district ... $40,130.23 Santa Monica Bay district ... $185,413.88 Santa Barbara district ... $63,306.19 Ventura district ... $156,791.89 General ... $34,791.46 Total ... $957,748.44 THE LAWYER WINS L. U. Wetherall, of Anaheim, understood Friday why lawyers are called professionals. Trying a case in court is a difficult job for an amateur. Wetherall discovered, when he acted as attorney in his suit at the trial of his suit great array of ribbons and other trophies offered to competitors in the seventh annual Orange county fair, competition in all departments of the great exposition promises to be more keen this year than ever before in the history of the annual event. Prizes are offered in all departments of the fair this year, a departure from the plan followed on previous occasions, and this has aroused interest to a high pitch in all divisions. Most of the cups will go to winners in the livestock section, but prizes of equal value are offered in other divisions and have caused farm centers, individuals and business firms to devote considerable time and large sums of money in arranging their exhibits and displays. Displays of the prize cups throughout the county during the last few weeks have served to arouse increased interest in the fair by giving added proof of the stupendous nature of the undertaking. Women of the county have shown more interest in the fair this year than ever before because of the valuable prizes offered in the needlework department. This section of the exposition has always been one of the greatest drawing cards from the women's standpoint, but additional interest was aroused when it was announced prizes would be provided for the winners. Such a thing has never been done before, contestants in previous fairs being forced to content themselves with the mere honor of being signified as the winner. Under the direction of Mrs. W. B. McConnell, of Spicer's dry goods store, the needlework department has come to be looked upon as one of the leading sections of the exposition and she went into her work this year with increased enthusiasm because of the valuable prizes made available for her use in improving her department. Farm centers of the county promise a keen contest in the race for first prize honors for the best farm center display. E. E. Campbell, chairman of the agricultural section of the fair, has been co-operating with the farm center display chairman in arranging for their exhibits, and he declares the judges will have an unusually hard task in selecting a first prize winner from among the displays presented by the various centers. Competition in the culinary department will be no less keen than that in ANOTHER ACCIDENT AT NORTHAM STATION Northam Station crossing, commonly known as "Death Corner," was the scene of another near-fatal accident Monday morning when Louis Barando, his wife and child of 1745 East Seventh street, Los Angeles, were seriously injured as the automobile in which they were riding was struck by Sant Fe passenger train No. 71, bound from Los Angeles to San Diego. The man and boy escaped with bruises and lacerations about the body and face, but Mrs. Barando suffered severe cuts about her head and neck, which physicians say, may cause her death. Mr. Barando is employed by the California Walnut Growers' association in Los Angeles and was en route to Anaheim on business when the accident occurred. He was traveling in the same direction as the train on the highway, which parallels the track for about a mile and had a clear view of the approaching train. Train No. 71 does not stop at Northam and was travelling, according to trainmen, about fifty miles an hour at the intersection of the highway, which makes a sharp turn across the railroad track just south of the station. Trainmen reported that the whistle had been blown when the train was about half a mile from the crossing and that the bell was ringing as the train approached. Barando drove directly in front of the train and the au- Total ... $957,748.44 THE LAWYER WINS L. U. Wetherall, of Anaheim, understood Friday why lawyers are called professionals. Trying a case in court is a difficult job for an amateur. Wetherall discovered, when he acted as attorney in his own behalf at the trial of his suit against J. E. Walter, Anaheim automobile dealer, before "Pro-Tem" Judge Clyde Bishop in department 1 of the superior court. Neatly blocked by his opponent, Attorney H. G. Ames, at nearly every attempt to introduce testimony, Wetherall lost his case and judgment for $590 which he was seeking as an alternative to cancellation of a contract for the purchase of an automobile from Walter. The court gave judgment in favor of Walter, who had filed a counter claim of $495 against Wetherall. Wetherall claimed he bought the car at the price of a new car. The car, he testified, had been used as a demonstrator and had been driven 3,900 miles. Objections by Attorney Ames to much of Wetherall's testimony on the ground that it was irrelevant and immaterial, or improperly introduced, such objections being sustained by the court, marked the course of the trial. NO ONE FORCES THEM Those who complain about the accommodations at Ellis Island seem to overlook that those who make use of them do it voluntarily. The United States does not insist on immigrants. a keen contest in the race for first prize honors for the best farm center display. E. E. Campbell, chairman of the agricultural section of the fair, has been co-operating with the farm center display chairman in arranging for their exhibits, and he declares the judges will have an unusually hard task in selecting a first prize winner from among the displays presented by the various centers. Competition in the culinary department will be no less keen than that in the other sections. Housewives of the county have been working diligently for weeks in preparing canned fruits and jellies for display at the fair and today they were busy with cooking utensils turning out cakes, pies, cookies and other delicacies to appeal to the sweet tooth of fair visitors. Manager Flaherty has gathered in from the points where they have been on display the various trophies and prizes and was ready to turn them over to the judges in the different sections of the fair for distribution to the prize winners. THE COUNTY FAIR The permanent prosperity of every community is largely dependent upon the development of its agricultural back country. We all know that the making of cities is possible only by a corresponding rural development which supplies the fundamental necessities of all populations, says H. E. Wahlberg. The foresighted city appreciates this fact, and expends endless efforts in promoting the development of its rural environs. The county fair is one of the most effective links be- ETTE Number 50 VALRY SES AT IR ABLE TRORIBUTED ORS ons in Every y in All Defarm Centers for Best Discades Striving Handiwork— tween the city and the county. It affords an opportunity each year for the producer to meet the consumer in the display of their various commodities. The agricultural fair is truly an educational institution and the medium through which new ideas and methods are most readily carried to the people. Like all other educational institutions, it can be made a success only by the hearty co-operation of all classes and professions. Santa Ana and Orange county are particularly fortunate in having a well organized rural community that is reciprocally interested in its centers of population. Twelve of these communities representing a large majority, are holding reception this week at the tented exposition and are inviting all to view their wares and products. The fair this year will embody the latest features in show technique, and the efforts put forth by all exhibitors will warrant and justify the most wholesome patronage of all Orange county. REVIVAL OF ADOBE A new style of building architecture is about to make its bow in Fullerton. Mexico's finest style of 'dobe residence is to be built at 344 East Truslow, by Jesus Ramirez, a true son of the country across the border. A permit was issued to him for the erection of the mud house at a cost of $3,000. The Mexican plans to be his own CITIES CONFER ON OUTFALL SEWER TRUSTEES AND ENGINEERS HOLD JOINT MEETING AT SANTA ANA MONDAY Decision Reached That No Outside Connections Can Be Made Until the Sewer is Completed and Cost Determined—Individuals Will Not Be Permitted to Connect at Any Time—Committee Appointed to Conference With Edison Company Relative to Cost of Power. At a conference of the engineers and trustees of the four cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton and Orange, which municipalities are financing the outfall sewer, it was decided that applications for connections with the sewer from other towns and individuals would not be considered until the sewer was completed and actual cost was determined. The conference was held at Santa Ana Monday night. Many applications for connections have been received from corporations and individuals, but it is impossible to give price for such connection until REVIVAL OF ADOBE A new style of building architecture is about to make its bow in Fullerton. Mexico's finest style of 'dobe residence is to be built at 344 East Truslow, by Jesus Ramirez, a true son of the country across the border. A permit was issued to him for the erection of the mud house at a cost of $3,000. The Mexican plans to be his own construction company, and has already drawn up his plans in his mind. A three thousand dollar 'dobe house in Mexico would be considered a palace. The material is cheap and very few tools are needed in the building operations. Two or three pairs of hands and feet are used in lieu of a modern cement mixer and straw is usually used instead of the customary two by fours. Building of Mexican homes is quite an event among the natives. Neighbors and friends invite themselves to the site and take part in mixing the mud. The 'dobe and straw are thrown together in a big tub, soaked with water and the guests remove their shoes and stockings, (if worn) and tramp merrily around in the tub which comprises the mixing process of the building material. After the 'dobe and straw is thoroughly united, the crew united in making mud blocks. They are sun dried, and then placed one upon the other the same way cement blocks are placed in present-day buildings. TOO MANY HUSBANDS GETS GIRL IN JAIL Married Several Times Although Only 21 Years Old Julia Perry Bell, 21 years of age and pretty, had no trouble at all getting married several times, she is said to have admitted to Chief of Police Sales. Of Laguna Beach, following her arrest by Nick Harris operatives on a bigamy charge. A complaint asserting she was guilty of this offense was issued by the district attorney's office, sworn to by A. J. Bell, of Watts, one of the asserted husbands. Mrs. Bell admits three or four husbands, according to the Harris detectives. Bell is one of them; another is Henry Fisher, an artist of the Laguna Beach colony. heim, Santa Ana, Fullerton and Orange, which municipalities are financing the outfall sewer, it was decided that applications for connections with the sewer from other towns and individuals would not be considered until the sewer was completed and actual cost was determined. The conference was held at Santa Ana Monday night. Many applications for connections have been received from corporations and individuals, but it is impossible to fix a price for such connection until the total cost is known. It is also necessary to test the capacity of the pipes, and the amount of sewage each city will discharge. It was also decided that only municipalities or organized districts would eventually be permitted to connect at any time. A committee of trustees composed of Gates, of Anaheim; Chapman, of Santa Ana; Moore, of Fullerton, and Gunther, of Orange, was appointed to confer with the Southern California Edison company relative to a power line to the treatment plant. The company has estimated a probable cost of $3000 for an extension to the plant, but this is not a positive figure. The cities may possibly build their own line. The contractors, Ward & Cobham, building the outfall at the ocean were granted an extension of time until November 10 to complete their work. When completed Santa Ana will be able to connect. THE WALNUT SEASON NOW UNDER WAY Anaheim Walnut Association Starts Packing Nuts With a greater membership than ever before and with the nuts running heavier and better in quality, the plant of the Anaheim Walnut Growers' association on South Claudina street, is now under way for the season. Active packing was started with the opening of the walnut house and the plant will be in operation for about two months, according to Walter J. Ross, secretary-manager of the concern. It is expected that a force of about twenty employees will be maintained during the season's operations. Last year, it was stated, the walnuts packed were lighter than usual and at times difficulty was experienced by getting 100 pounds of Housewives of been working diligently preparing canned display at the farm were busy with warning out cakes, other delicacies to tooth of fair visit has gathered in here they have been serious trophies and ready to turn them on the different distribution to the PROSUSPIRITY of every likely dependent upon of its agricultural all know that the is possible only by a rural development fundamental necessities, says H. E. The city appreciates endless efforts development of its The county fair is effective links be of Laguna Beach, following her arrival by Nick Harris operatives on a bigamy charge. A complaint asserting she was guilty of this offense was issued by the district attorney's office, sworn to by A. J. Bell, of Watts, one of the asserted husbands. Mrs. Bell admits three or four husbands, according to the Harris detectives. Bell is one of them; another is Henry Fisher, an artist of the Laguna Beach colony. Then there is R. T. Wagner, of Waterloo, Iowa, from whom she says she was divorced in June, 1923—more than a year after her wedding with Bell, which took place in February, 1922. She married Fisher at Santa Ana in July. Then there is believed to be another Iowa husband, the operatives assert. After living quietly and prosocially with Bell—who is a contractor and whose address was formerly 510 North Main street, Watts—Mrs. Bell left him three weeks ago, he says, without saying a word. Bell was much worrie dover her disappearance and called in the Harris agency to find her. District Superintendent Baldwin took charge personally and with other operatives found the absentee at Laguna Sunday. There, it is asserted, she was living quietly and prosocially with Fisher. When word of this was sent to Bell, he sent word to have her arrested,and this was done. Fisher was astounded when he learned the asserted details of his supposed wife's career. He said they were married after a short acquaintance and that he never heard of any predecessors. Mrs. Bell-Fisher-Wagner has a two- Active packing was started with the opening of the walnut house and the plant will be in operation for about two months, according to Walter J. Ross, secretary-manager of the concern. It is expected that a force of about twenty employees will be maintained during the season's operations. Last year, it was stated, the walnuts packed were lighter than usual and at times difficulty was experienced by the packers in getting 100 pounds of nuts into a sack. This year with the heavier nuts, the sacks frequently contain 100 pounds without being so tightly packed. Shipments last season amounted to 40 cars and at least 10 per cent increase is expected during the operations of the next two months. The production of oil in California has upset all previous calculations by the best experts that could be obtained. One fact seems to be pretty clearly established, and that is that we need have no fear of an exhaustion of our oil fields within the time of any of us now living. The generation to follow. Yet within the past year or two, large expenditures of capital have been made for the storage of oil on the theory of inadequate production. The present demoralization in the oil industry is only temporary because, as Mr. Sinclair points out, in the course of time this situation will right itself and oil prices both as to commodity and the stocks of the companies will advance.