anaheim-gazette 1924-08-28

VOLUME LIV WHAT IT COSTS TO RUN ORANGE COUNTY COUNTY AUDITOR MAKES PUBLIC HIS REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR Nearly Eight Million Dollars Expended During Year Ending June 30—Almost Half of This Amount Used For School Purposes — Highway Work Cost Over a Million and a Quarter Dollars, a Million of This Being for New Roads, the Balance For Repairs. It cost nearly eight million dollars to run Orange county during the last fiscal year. County Auditor W. C. Jerome has just completed and sent to the state controller his annual report showing the receipts and expenditures for the year. al orange show and its crop of oranges walnuts and oil brought in $8,361,22.361,22. The cost of registering voters for various elections amounted to $2,969,-57, it was shown. Receipts from harbor dredging and filling totalled $27,762,50. Jerome's report exhibited Orange county in the plutocratic class as a property owner, the total valuation of holdings being $1,500,000. This valuation was increased during the year by expenditures of $269,339.39 on a new hall of records, detention home and county jail. The report included $48,177.09 of the jail cost, the balance going on next year's report. The total bonded debt of the county was shown to be $1,340,000. School district bonded indebtedness amounts to $4,200,000. SUBSTANTIAL CUT IN COUNTY TAX RATE Supervisors Make 50 Per Cent Reduction In Road Tax The trend toward economy was reflected in the new tax rates of Orange county, as tentatively announced Monday. Commencing with a cut of 15 cents on the county tax rate and It cost nearly eight million dollars to run Orange county during the last fiscal year. County Auditor W. C. Jerome has just completed and sent to the state controller his annual report showing the receipts and expenditures for the year. The report covering the year ending June 30, showed total receipts to be $7,545,883.13 and disbursements amounting to $7,916,956.24. The difference between the two figures, Jerome said, is made up by money received from bond issues. Other things shown by the report included the fact that Orange county spent more than half its money, $4,294,597.86 (on education). The sum of $1,360,000 was expended on a highway program. Another $164,000 went to charities and corrections, not including the county jail. The recent hoof and mouth epidemic it was shown, cost Orange county $36,705.80 in cash that was directly chargeable to that source, not to mention work done through regular channels. During the year the county spent $19,151.69 in keeping fit, that being the sum charged against the health department. Another $400 was included for the newly installed meat inspection. Prisonation of the Birch oil suits cost $2,250, it was noted among the expense items. The breadth and scope of county business, as exemplified by the report drew forth the comment from Auditor Jerome that: "Many people do not realize just what the county does for its citizens Besides the usual routine of county government, the county paves roads, then lights them for the unincorporated towns. It furnishes libraries, drains the farm lands, protects the lands from flood and for some of the towns, installs sanitary facilities. This year, the county is even furnishing drinking water in one district Jerome reference to the Orange County Water Works District at Buena Park." "There is, in fact, a far wider range of activities to the county government than most folks realize," he concluded. Of the more than four million dollars spent for educational purposes, $1,601,584.23 went into permanent improvements including buildings. An SUBSTANTIAL CUT IN COUNTY TAX RATE Supervisors Make 50 Per Cent Reduction in Road Tax The trend toward economy was reflected in the new tax rates of Orange county, as tentatively announced Monday. Commencing with a cut of 15 cents on the county tax rate and spreading to various special districts a general spirit of retrenchment was noted in the budgets prepared for the Board of Supervisors. The new county rate is $1.75 as compared to $1.90 for last year, the reduction being made on the rate inside of cities, which dropped from $1.50 to $1.35. A cut of 50 per cent in the county road tax was the chief reduction made. Drainage, lighting and other special districts curtailed their expense budget for the coming year in a number of cases, thus accomplishing material decreases in their tax rates. School districts of the county generally maintained rates approximately the same as last year, according to the table of rates announced following Mondays meeting of the Supervisors, when the schedule was tentatively adopted. Official fixing of the rates, it was said, is not due, under the law until September 1. Several exceptions to the general trend toward reduced rates were explained as occasioned by the effect of recently voted bond issues, or the voting of a direct tax rate followed a drop in assessed valuation. Huntington Beach High school district, for example, it was explained, chose to vote a direct tax instead of a bond issue and with the funds thus raised, together with accrued receipts from the district's oil properties, finance construction of a new high school building. Garden Grove district also chose a direct tax instead of bonds for a new building. J. H. VAN PATTON DEAD J. H. Van Patton, a former resident of Anaheim, died at his ranch home at Yorba Linda Sunday, after an illness extending over a year. Mr. Van Patton was a native of Wisconsin and came to Anaheim from Washington eleven years ago. He was connected with the Anaheim Beef and Provision Company for a time but gave up his registration to sign the Roll Freshmen Friday events Made Due Vacation — Big I (By Bert F) The summer has and the noise of ear will soon greet the face. Already staggering new Fall supplies. The air business like attitude seems to be every day. Yes, school will three "R's" have course it is just as good old fashion in and Rithmetic" you and I were so it is more important age to teach a big because the world complex. It is the cation to equip these cessful citizenship venture. Monday, September a legal and school naturally be no solder by Principal J. A. Day. All high schools expected to report to attend the first meeting of the year. All Juniors and to the high schoolnesday, September will report to their roll on Thursday; all Freshmen are on Friday; September it is asked observe these entries as possible. Regular Monday, September. Several new jobs been made at this summer. One of ones being a new french tennis courtting the courts there and beauty to their fencing company join at the Santa Ana encircles the athletics were good investment than one. Both a thought for thie The High School mained practically speaks well for them. Miss Coralarian will be know There is, in fact, a far wider range of activities to the county government than most folks realize," he concluded. Of the more than four million dollars spent for educational purposes, $1,601,554.23 went into permanent improvements including buildings. Approximately $2,557,000 was spent on elementary schools, of which half went into permanent improvements, about $1,500,000 was spent for high schools, one third being for permanent improvements and $147,000 for junior colleges. Orange county, said Jerome is the only county in the state having two junior colleges. Of the money spent for roads and highways, $1,060,000 went into permanent improvements and three hundred thousand dollars for maintenance. All of the road expenses were paid from current funds excepting $390,000 from road improvement district bonds, of which five were included in the report. The report of receipts during the year showed several large sums from sources outside the county, such as $101,414.06 from the state for high schools, $358,217.21 for elementary schools, $12,636.67 for orphan aid and widow pensions, and $223,451.90 as the county's share of state motor vehicle funds including the gasoline tax. Among the receipts from internal sources, the outstanding items were $47,353.45 from the recorder's office, both figures smashing all previous records for such receipts. Justice courts of the county contributed $50,000, a large share of that coming through Justice J. B. Cox's court in Santa Ana. Concessions at the county park yielded $925 during the year. The county won a $300 prize at the Nation- J. H. Van Patton, a former resident of Anaheim, died at his ranch home at Yorba Linda Sunday, after an illness extending over a year. Mr. Van Patton was a native of Wisconsin and came to Anaheim from Washington eleven years ago. He was connected with the Anaheim Beef and Provision Company for a time but gave up his position and moved to a ranch at Yorba Linda. He was 69 years of age and is survived by his widow and two sons, Frank and Harold Van Patton. Funeral services were held at Seale's parlors, Fullerton, yesterday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Kent of San Diego having charge. Mr. Van Patton was a member of the Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen lodges and those two orders, with the Rebekahs and Royal Neighbors assisted at the funeral. Burial was in Fairhaven cemetery, at Santa Ana. Justice John Landell of San Juan Capistrano writes a very interesting letter renewing his subscription to the Gazette, and adding that he is interested in the news of this section as well as items taken from our columns 50 years ago. Jack came to Anaheim with his family in 1874 and was for many years a very popular and highly esteemed resident of this vicinity. His parents were pioneer residents of Centralia and had a wide circle of friends throughout Orange county. Jack has been living at San Juan Capistrano for a number of years past and is township justice at that place. During the illness of Judge Cox at Santa Ana, he is holding court for that gentleman. The Presbyterian Aid Society will meet at the home of Mrs. W. M. Wickett on Broadway this afternoon. NAHEIM. GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, August 28, 1924 PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL OPENING FACULTY PRACTICALLY SAME AS DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR Teachers' Meeting to be Held Next Tuesday and Registration begins the Following Day—Seniors and Juniors Registering That Day, Sophomores to Sign the Roll Thursday and the Freshmen Friday — Many Improvements Made During the Summer Vacation — Big Increase Expected. (By Bert F. Steelhead) The summer has all but slipped away and the noise of eager school children will soon greet the ears of the populace. Already store windows are showing new Fall goods and school supplies. The air is taking on a Burrows, botany, biology; Mr. J. L. Van der Veer, wood shop, Mr. W. D. Drennon, auto shop, machine shop; Mr. H. L. Burden, tin shop, wood shop. Besides the above named people there are others who greatly assist in the running of the high school. They are as follows: Miss Lulu Runsey, librarian, Mrs. Cora Coyner, librarian; Miss Myrtle Winters, Registrar; Mrs. Dorothy Peck secretary to principal; Mr. W. D. Junkin, truant officer. POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE UNITED IN MARRIAGE Miss Blanche Mickel Becomes Bride of Kurt Epstein Miss Blanche Mickle and Kurt Epstein, two of our most popular young people slipped quietly away to Los Angeles on Friday where they were married They departed immediately after the ceremony for San Francisco by motor to spend a short honeymoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mickel of this city and has been an employee of Falkenstein's for a number of years. She is prominent socially and is very popular among her numerous friends. Mr. Epstein, who is a diplophy of William KLAN DEFEATED BY DECISIVE MAJORITY INDIGNANT VOTERS OVERWHELM CANDIDATES OF HOODED ORDER Hartranft Nominated for Assembly-man by 1200 Plurality Notwithstanding Split Vots — Schumacher Re-elected Supervisor With a Thousand Votes to Spare and Talbert Carries the County Over the Klansman By 2500 — Only one K. K. K. On the Central Committee. The invisible empire emerged from Tuesday's battle of the ballots in a badly crippled condition. An indignant people demonstrated by their votes that they are unalterably opposed to the domination of public affairs by any secret order, and that government (By Bert F. Steelhead) The summer has all but slipped away and the noise of eager school children will soon greet the ears of the populace. Already store windows are showing new Fall goods and school supplies. The air is taking on a business like attitude and expectation seems to be everywhere. Yes, school will soon begin. The three "R's" have had their day. Of course it is just as important to teach the good old fashioned, "Readin, Ritin and Rithmetic" now as it was when you and I were school kids. However, it is more important in the modern age to teach a big variety of subjects, because the world is so much more complex. It is the aim of modern education to equip the student for successful citizenship and business adventure. Monday, September the first, being a legal and school holiday, there will naturally be no school. Tuesday, September the second, has been set aside by Principal J. A. Clayes, as teacher's day. All high school teachers will be expected to report to the high school to attend the first regular teachers' meeting of the year. All Juniors and Seniors will report to the high school to enroll on Thursday, September 4, while all Freshmen are expected to report on Friday, September 5, for enrollment. It is asked that the students observe these enrollment days so far as possible. Regular classes will start Monday, September 8, 1924. Several new improvements have been made at the high school this summer. One of the most noticeable ones being a new fence which encloses the tennis courts. Aside from protecting the courts the fence lends dignity and beauty to the grounds. The same fencing company just installed a fence at the Santa Ana High School which encircles the athletic field. These were good investments in more ways than one. Both school boards show fore thought for this improvement. The High School faculty has remained practically the same. This speaks well for the school and faculty both. Miss Cora Parker, head librarian will be known as Mrs. Coyner, Registering That Day Supreme Committee to Sign the Roll Thursday and the Freshmen Friday — Many Improvements Made During the Summer Vacation — Big Increase Expected. (By Bert F. Steelhead) The summer has all but slipped away and the noise of eager school children will soon greet the ears of the populace. Already store windows are showing new Fall goods and school supplies. The air is taking on a business like attitude and expectation seems to be everywhere. Yes, school will soon begin. The three "R's" have had their day. Of course it is just as important to teach the good old fashioned, "Readin, Ritin and Rithmetic" now as it was when you and I were school kids. However, it is more important in the modern age to teach a big variety of subjects, because the world is so much more complex. It is the aim of modern education to equip the student for successful citizenship and business adventure. Monday, September the first, being a legal and school holiday, there will naturally be no school. Tuesday, September the second, has been set aside by Principal J. A. Clayes, as teacher's day. All high school teachers will be expected to report to the high school to attend the first regular teachers' meeting of the year. All Juniors and Seniors will report to the high school to enroll on Thursday, September 4, while all Freshmen are expected to report on Friday, September 5, for enrollment. It is asked that the students observe these enrollment days so far as possible. Regular classes will start Monday, September 8, 1924. Several new improvements have been made at the high school this summer. One of the most noticeable ones being a new fence which encloses the tennis courts. Aside from protecting the courts the fence lends dignity and beauty to the grounds. The same fencing company just installed a fence at the Santa Ana High School which encircles the athletic field. These were good investments in more ways than one. Both school boards show fore thought for this improvement. The High School faculty has remained practically the same. This speaks well for the school and faculty both. Miss Cora Parker, head librarian will be known as Mrs. Coyner, Records for auto touring will be shattered in 1924 if present activities are maintained, according to the touring bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Not only are hordes of motorists entering the state for vacation trips, but more Southern Californians than ever are taking advantage of their own highways and scenic spots and it is reported that more California cars are entering Oregon, Washington and Canada than at any time in history. While actual checks of incoming cars are difficult, it is an easy matter to compute the general travel from calls upon the touring bureau of the auto club. Up to July 15-the Club has distributed more than 3,500,000 maps to tourists in 1924. The same period last year shows that three million maps were given out. This places the first six months of this year ahead of all last year which brought a record number of cars, a gain of approximately17 per cent. Not only is the motor touring more general this season, but the appearance of cars coming into California indicates that motorists have at last learned that he who travels fastest travels lightest. The typical tourist of the past few years is disappearing and the cars arriving with passengers entangled with iron bed, collapsible tables, cumbersome stoves and resembling moving vans in distress are disappearing fast. The motorist tourist is learning that there is more comfort through light come The invisible empire emerged from Tuesday's battle of the ballots in a badly crippled condition. An indignant people demonstrated by their votes that they are unalterably opposed to the domination of public affairs by any secret order, and that government of the people, for the people and by the people shall not perish. In the county the Ku Klux vote on assemblyman was 4000 while the combined vote of the two opposing candidates was 9300 showing that the hooded order can muster less than one-third of the votes. The above figures are complete for 130 of the 136 precincts and while the remaining six precincts will add to the totals they will not disturb the ratio. In this city, which was supposed to be overwhelmingly Ku Klux in sentiment the order was swept into the discard by a heavy majority. For Assemblyman three candidates were in the field, and as the Kp Klux vote went solidly to W.B.Allen, the opposition being divided between Hartranft and Ball, the Fullerton man was nominated by more than 1200 votes. Tom Talbert carried Orange county by nearly 2500 votes over Kline, the Klan candidate, but the Kline vote in Riverside and Imperial counties was heavy enough to overcome this and Talbert was defeated. A desperate effort was made by the Klan to defeat William Schumacher for Supervisor, Perry Woodward, a Klansman from Fullerton, being pitted against him. More than 7000 votes were cast in the district. Schumacher winning by practically a thousand majority. All the anti-klan candidates for Republican Central Committeemen were elected with one exception, Barr a klansman pulled through by a small majority. Swing carried the county overwhelmingly for the congressional nomination. Following are the totals out of 136: For Congress Sample ... 2,334 Swing ... 11,054 For Senator Talbert ... 7,787 Kiline ... 5,439 For Assemblyman ... ... ... ... ... ... President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San of justice success of holding City will W. M. January. President home man illlor Van Bald at day at the Diego was a Mod Mod two Royal Cumeral, very, at Juan interesting to the ins sector from our name to 74 and popular of this follower of San Orange at San trance and FARM BOX That t to be he September fute, preeration o the bigge history o reiterate M. Stanle ganization w would direc ors eleven W More t Southern present o for the p special attendan FEATED INSIVE ITY OVERWHELM HOODED for Assemblyquality Notwith- — Schumacher r With a Thouand Talbert over the Kianaby one K. K. K. mittee. emerged from the ballots in a An indignant by their votes obly opposed to public affairs by that government pealed to the voters to elect the antiklan candidates and thus prevent government by the invisible empire. Heretofore speakers have been charitable in their remarks about the klan because of its claims to righteousness, but on this occasion they took off their gloves and went after their antagonist with bare hands. Rev. Leon Myers, Ku Klux lecturer and supposed to be the king pin of the hooded order in this region, was denounced in extremely forceful language by the speakers for his un-Christian methods of campaigning in the interest of his chosen candidates. Mr. Hartranft denounced him as a liar and a sneak, notwithstanding he wears the cloth of an ordained minister. The wild applause from the audience indicated that the hundreds of people present were in full accord with the speakers. NEWPORT HARBOR HEARING The supplementary hearing held before Major H. A. Finch on Wednesday, August 20th, brought out further facts of Orange County Harbor. In his statement Major Finch outlined the progress to date and the several steps taken to interest Congress. He mentioned the last request made by GLASS FACTORY TO OPEN 1ST OF OGTOBER FIRST TWO BUILDINGS OF PLANT NOW BEING RAPIDLY CONSTRUCTED To Begin Manufacture of Lamp Chimneys, But Managers Expect To Add Other Units and Turn Out Other Glass Products Shortly—Pure Food Company Wants to Locate Here—J. F. Ahlborn States Several Factories Have Recently Been Secured for the County. The first two buildings of the West Virginia Lamp Chimney company's plant on the industrial site in the north end of the city are in course of construction and it is stated by the men in charge that the factory will begin operations by the first of Oct- NEWPORT HARBOR HEARING The supplementary hearing held before Major H. A. Finch on Wednesday, August 20th, brought out further facts of Orange County Harbor. In his statement Major Finch outlined the progress to date and the several steps taken to interest Congress. He mentioned the last request made by the Army Board, after a study of the report of May 5th, for more particulars relative to barge service. Major Finch was accompanied by General Lansing H. Beach, former Chief of Engineers, who presented some valuable views outlining the best steps to be taken to secure Government recognition. The general pointed out the large number of applications before the Board of Engineers and before Congress. He urged action on the part of local authorities which would secure a development of commerce and suggested it would be much simpler to secure federal assistance on any project where a practical demonstration of commercial value and use could be shown. Among those who presented briefs in both verbal and written form was Mr. D. Eyman Huff, chairman of the shipping committee of the Committee of Fifty. Mr. Huff told of the appointment and the work of the Committee and its various sub-committees. He presented a valuable summary of his committee's work. He was followed by Mr. H. S. McGaffey, who is now planning to enter the carrying business and to demonstrate his faith in the work is building a barge carrier to operate between San Pedro and Newport Bay. Mr. Walter Wheaton gave an interesting outline of the growth of Los Angeles, with which he has been in close contact for many years. His remarks were supplemented by a variety of interesting items giving details regarding the growth of Los Angeles and the future which might reasonably be expected for Newport Bay. Mr. W. J. Tway, of the Santa Ana Lumber Company gave statistics on lumber shipments which might be expected to use Orange county harbor. Mr. A. B. Roussele of the Industrial Committee of Santa Ana told of the plans for factory sites at reasonable prices and the need for distribution as against concentration of industries, population and shipping. In addition to General Beach, Major Finch was accompanied by Capt. Company Wants to Locate Here—J. F. Ahlborn States Several Factories Have Recently Been Secured for the County. The first two buildings of the West Virginia Lamp Chimney company's plant on the industrial site in the north end of the city are in course of construction and it is stated by the men in charge that the factory will begin operations by the first of October. Numerous orders have already been booked and the managers are anxious to begin filling them as soon as possible. Expert glass blowers from West Virginia will be on hand as soon as the building is completed and the necessary apparatus installed. The first products turned out will be lamp chimneys, but it is expected that other units will soon be built and various other glass products will be manufactured. This is the fourth glass plant to be erected in Orange County, but it is expected that others will soon follow because of the cheap and abundant gas, and because an inexhaustable supply of sand, suitable for glass manufacture has been recently discovered in the county. Excellent shipping facilities and one of the best markets in the world adjacent to us are also factors in inducing glass makers to come here. This is the first plant to be located on Anaheim's new industrial site, but others will soon follow. A pure food products company, with a capital of a quarter of a million dollars is making overtures to the board of trade, having found the situation here admirable for the business. No definite agreement has yet been reached, but there is a probability that the plant will be landed. It would furnish employment to a long list of people. J. F. Ahlborn, Orange County's commercial agent, with headquarters at the board of trade in Los Angeles, is confident that the county will soon become a great manufacturing center. Manufacturers looking for sites are favorably impressed with the advantages the county has to offer. Already he states, new factories of various kinds have been secured and will be operation within a year, that will add a million and a quarter dollars per year to the payroll of the county's industrial units. These concerns have all been landed within the past few weeks. They will stimulate others to seek locations here and within a few years it is believed Orange county will might reasonably be expected for Newport Bay. Mr. W. J. Tway, of the Santa Ana Lumber Company gave statistics on lumber shipments which might be expected to use Orange county harbor. Mr. A. B. Rouselle of the Industrial Committee of Santa Ana told of the plans for factory sites at reasonable prices and the need for distribution as against concentration of industries, population and shipping. In addition to General Beach, Major Finch was accompanied by Capt. Hughes, of the Engineer's office at San Pedro and Mr. Cram, statistical engineer for the U.S. Army Engineers office in Los Angeles. Many Orange County citizens were present to present information, including Lew H. Wallace, C. S. Browne, George T. Peabody, and several others. The meeting was held at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. After the meeting the Army men went over the bay and made examinations of the entrance and jetty. FARM BUREAU'S PICNIC MAY LURE 5000 That the joint farm bureau pikule to be held at Orange County Park, September 6, in honor of E. O. Bradfee, president of the American Federation of Farm Bureau, would be the biggest event of its kind in the history of the county organization was reiterated in a statement made by A. M. Stanley, secretary of the local organization, to the effect that the meeting would be a conference between directors of farm bureaus of all of the eleven Western states. More than 5000 persons from all the Southern counties of the state will be present according to plans being made for the picnic and it was stated that a special effort would be made for the attendance of every farm bureau offi- Manufacturers looking for sites are favorably impressed with the advantages the county has to offer. Already he states, new factories of various kinds have been secured and will be in operation within a year, that will add a million and a quarter dollars per year to the payroll of the county's industrial units. These concerns have all been landed within the past few weeks. They will stimulate others to seek locations here and within a few years it is believed Orange county will be noted for its manufacturing industries as well as its horticultural and oil industry. clal in the Southland. In addition directors of farm bureaus from the western states will be here. Staffley stated. A conference at which E. E. Campbell, Stanley and directors of the farm bureau regions No. 1 and 2 which embraced the counties south of the Tehachapi mountains, was held in Los Angeles at which time plans for the picnic were advanced. Although no orders have been received modifying the rules laid down by H. G. Butler, power supervisor for Southern California during the power shortage this summer, promises have been made that a restoration of as much power as is needed in Southern California, will be made on or about November 1, provided, plans of the power commission are carried out as is now expected according to W. L. Deimling, local manager of the Southern California Edison Company. The Michigan Society of Southern California will hold a picnic at Sycamore Grove, Los Angeles, Sunday September 7th. An interesting program has been arranged for the entertainment of the visitors. All former residents of Michigan are invited.