anaheim-gazette 1925-01-22

VOLUME LV GODFREY STOCK CLASSED AS A BOLSHEVIK DON'T HARMONIZE WITH THE KU KLUX MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Refused to Sanction Demands Drawn on the City Treasury Not in Accordance With the Law—Battling for His Seat at Council Table Because He Failed to Measure Up to the Ku Klux Standard—Has a Record as Trustee That is Unassailable. Godfrey J. Stock, holdover member of the city's legislative body, is out of harmony with the other four members of the board. We know this because the four Ku Klux members of the board and their campaign manager have publicly announced it, and Godfrey himself admits it. Although he has been able to learn. Anaheim. And there won't be a wet among them. Following is Mr. Stock's answer to charges in the petition for his recall: First—It is stated that as a member of the finance committee I wilfully refused to sign legitimate demands against the city in payment of expenses on account of enforcement of the liquor ordinance. I refused to approve illegal demands which were not itemized as required by law and did not contain the name of the person who served the city or the character of his services and that the taxpayer's money should not be spent, excepting on demand disclosing the cause of the expenditure and by whom the money was originally earned or claimed. Second—It is stated that I failed to co-operate with other members of the Board of Trustees. The complaint here made is because I refused to endorse their policy, which has not been an open policy, but adopted by them in secret, so far as I have been able to learn. Third—It is charged that I am generally incompetent because of indifference and neglect of duties. This statement is untrue. I have faithfully discharged every duty as City Trustee. Up to the present Metcalf's gauntlet dust at the feet of the U. S. A. has yet appeared to pick it up and meet his honor in battle of words now raging between and the people of Mr. Metcalf did to accept his charge of fact, his bombing his defy on smile to ripple ove of the 12,200 people are not Klansmasters; the two forces thoroughly underscore and long-winded make the situation whether the cycle to squeeze the land with his withering or whether the city shall again take the building of a only issue Everybody is cop now, and no amo Godfrey J. Stock, holdover member of the city's legislative body, is out of harmony with the other four members of the board. We know this because the four Ku Klux members of the board and their campaign manager have publicly announced it, and Godfrey himself admits it. Although he has been three times chosen to the position he now holds by the people of Anabeim, because they knew him to be an honorable and capable lawmaker for the city, he now has no voice in conducting the city's affairs, for the reason that he is not in harmony with the four Ku Klux members. The chief reason for the difference of opinion between Mr. Stock and the other members of the board, and the Ku Klux manager's charge that he is not in harmony with the other members, is that he refused to sanction certain lawless proceedings of the board. Mr. Stock is a member of the finance committee, the other two being Metcalf and Knippe. Certain demands on the city for $150 were presented monthly in favor of Chief of Police Moody, but they did not specify what the payment was for, merely generalizing it as expenses. It was understood that this money was to be paid to Bert Barr, special investigating officer, but Stock refused to sign the warrants on the ground that the demand did not comply with the law in specifying what services were being paid for with the money. Therefore, he was declared out of harmony with the balance of the board. An inquiry at the district attorney's office brought forth the statement that Stock was right in his action, as he had no authority, under law, to sign a warrant for payment of public money unless it was specified in the demand what service had been rendered for it. Anyhow, why so much secrecy regarding the appointment of Barr. If the trustees considered that his service was needed, no man would have questioned their right to appoint him. If he performed the work for which he was hired, which it is presumed he did, no man would question their right to pay him a just salary. Godfrey Stock has been elected three times to a seat on the board of trustees. After serving two terms, he retired to private life, but three years ago he was persuaded to run again and reentered into public office. The complaint here made is because I refused to endorse their policy, which has not been an open policy, but adopted by them in secret, so far as I have been able to learn. Third—It is charged that I am generally incompetent because of indifference and neglect of duties. This statement is untrue. I have faithfully discharged every duty as City Trustee. BENEVOLENT MYERS That Klansman Myers, pastor of the local Christian church, has little time to devote to benevolence, is indicated by figures published in the 1924 year book of the church. The year book shows that during the last year the Anaheim Christian church, with an estimated 330 members, has contributed for all benevolences the sum of $25, or 8 cents per capita. The pastor of the church, reputed to be an "obstructionist" in all matters affecting the Christian church and who is rumored to be held in low esteem by the pastors of other Christian churches, made no report and contributed no money to the missions being maintained by his denomination during the last year, according to figures given in the year book. How the record of the Anaheim Christian church compares with other churches of the same denomination in this locality is clearly shown by the figures in the year book. Brea, with 144 members, contributed $584.85 for missions and benevolences, or a per capita of $3.16 a member. Fullerton, with 525 members, contributed $4284, or a per capita of $5.27 a member. Orange, with 325 members, contributed $4364.71, or $6.88 per capita. Contributions made by Christian churches other than in Anaheim went to the support of the Christian Endeavor, State Missions, Temperance Board, United Christian Missionary Society, Home and Foreign Missions, Christian Education, and other benevolences. In justice to the church as an organization, it should be remembered that Myers has alienated a large portion of his congregation by his Ku Klux activities. These protestants are among the best people in the city and they have no doubt made their charitable contributions through the churches in neighboring towns. But it would be the brand of an would put forth if permitted to pay without interrupting it is certain that of the Ku Klux works. He would "law enforcement" argument of the doubtedly grow elation of the "Old cite you to the are lected in fines un ministration, and deavor to make that the efficiency ment is measured dollars extracted its citizens, and through, in the war offenses against probably stir up the Judge G. B. Brown hearted to play the law gave him and would use Judas as an argument v A. W. Franzen, L. Mathis should not councilmen. Naturally, not calf's confidence, of knowing what would dwell upon tor and chief offices demanded that illumine... Godfrey Stock has been elected three times to a seat on the board of trustees. After serving two terms, he retired to private life, but three years ago he was persuaded to run again and was elected by a good majority after a hot campaign. He is mentioned by the Ku Klux as the last remnant of the old "Wet Gang." They cannot fight him on his record as a councilman, because as a member of the board he advocated everything that could benefit the city or contribute to its growth. He has been a resident here for 87 years, and is one of the heavy taxpayers of the city, but he has always cheerfully sacrificed his own bank account when the public good demanded it. He was a member of the council when the sewer system was established, and in all his career as a trustee he has never opposed a public improvement. The charge that he is a member of the "wet gang" is laughable. The wet gang went out of existence with the adoption of the eighteenth amendment, seven years ago. Like the most of us, Mr. Stock may have his private opinion relative to the wisdom of certain laws, but being a loyal citizen, he is a stickler for the rigid enforcement of all laws that the majority see fit to enact, and as he has proven himself a wise and sound legislator, the people are going to keep him in his seat. It is true that Godfrey Stock is not in harmony with the other members of the present board, but the people are going to elect four new members on February 3, who will work in harmony with him for the betterment of Society, Home and Foreign Missions, Christian Education, and other benevolences. In justice to the church as an organization, it should be remembered that Myers has allonated a large portion of his congregation by his Ku Klux activities. These protestants are among the best people in the city and they have, no doubt, made their charitable contributions through the churches in neighboring towns. BASKET BALL GIRLS ENTERTAINED BY CARNERS Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Carner entertained the members of the girls' basketball team of the Anaheim high school at their home, north of Garden Grove, Friday evening. A four-course dinner was served at 6:30 o'clock. The table was attractively decorated with a miniature basketball court in gold with blue lines and a miniature basketball in the middle of the court. From each plate a blue streamer lead to the chandelier, which was draped with gold paper. The effect was most charming and about the tiny court pretty green terns were banked. The banquet was in recognition of the excellent work of the team that has won so many games and, as well, a compliment to five girls who will graduate this year. As a token of appreciation for the delightful dinner, Miss Grace Holdsworth presented Mrs. Carner with a beautiful enlarged picture of the girls in their uniforms. The guests included the Misses Grace Holdsworth, Cuba Carner, Irene Jacques, coach; Ted Beamish, Catherine Carner, Ludia Mohr, Madeline Toussou, Loretta Slevek, Ember Hayne and Florence Winters. MAYOR METCALF'S BLUFF Up to the present writing, Mayor Metcalf's gauntlet is still lying in the dust at the feet of all the members of the U. S. A. Club, and no knight has yet appeared courageous enough to pick it up and thereby consent to meet his honor in mortal combat in a battle of words to settle the contest now raging between the Ku Klux Klan and the people of Anaheim. Perhaps Mr. Metcalf did not expect anybody to accept his challenge. As a matter of fact, his bombastic words in issuing his defy only caused a broad smile to ripple over the countenances of the 12,200 people in Anaheim who are not Klansmen. The issue between the two forces is clear-cut and thoroughly understood by every voter, and long-winded debate could not make the situation more clear. Whether the cyclops shall continue to squeeze the life out of the city with his withering and blighting hand, or whether the citizens of the town shall again take control and resume the building of a greater Anaheim is the only issue before the people. Everybody is cognizant of this fact now, and no amount of forensic ora- less his adversary called his attention to it, which he probably would do. Furthermore, he probably would not mention the little bill for $2800 which Mr. Starbuck presented to the city as partial payment of the $11,200 total assessed against the four cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton and Huntington Beach, the compensation asked by these five "investigators" for 68 days' work, which would have been paid long ago had not Captain Stanley Chapman of Fullerton halted it by filing injunction proceedings. There are many things that Mr. Metcalf would not mention in his argument if his opponent would generously let him go his own gait. He would not tell his audience that the Klan had been weighed in the balance and found wanting in Texas and Oklahoma, where it formerly had control, and has been shorn of all its power. He would not mention that the supreme court of Kansas, only a few days ago, handed down a decision to the effect that the Ku Klux is not a benevolent or fraternal order, but merely a money-making enterprise, consequently denying it a charter in he subscribed to an obligation binding him to be just and impartial to all the people under his dominion, but shortly afterward he joined the Klan, swallowing its ironclad oath to declare relentless war against a large percentage of the people whom he had previously obligated himself to protect—the Catholics and the Jews. In his oath as a Klansman he pledged himself to give preference to the three hundred members of the Klan over the other 12,200 residents of the town, and he is supposed to sanction the boycott which, it is well known, the hooded order advocates. Can he consistently serve as executive head of the city after taking the Ku Klux obliqiation? However, the mayor might make a good showing in a debate, although the facts are all against him. He is an astute politician, his mouth is full of words, and he might refuse to be sidetracked from his "law enforcement" text. The U. S. A. Club has no quarrel with Mayor Metcalf because of his desire for enforcement of the law. It is as bitter against law violators as the two forces is clear-cut and thoroughly understood by every voter, and long-winded debate could not make the situation more clear. Whether the cyclops shall continue to squeeze the life out of the city with his withering and blighting hand, or whether the citizens of the town shall again take control and resume the building of a greater Anaheim is the only issue before the people. Everybody is cognizant of this fact now, and no amount of forensic oratory or hot air on the part of the mayor, or any other person, can alter this in the opinion of the voters. The Chamber of Commerce, composed of all classes of people, non-partisan and non-sectarian, organized for the sole purpose of striving for the advancement of the city, has made it clear in a resolution, adopted a week ago, that the retention of the Ku Klux in the saddle on February 3 would sound the death-knell of Anaheim. This is the thing that confronts us, and no orator in Anaheim or any other community is brilliant enough to convince the people otherwise. But it would be interesting to note the brand of argument the mayor would put forth in his plea for votes. It permitted to prate his own story without interruption by his adversary, it is certain that he would steer clear of the Ku Klux Klan and all its works. He would probably talk about "law enforcement," which is a pet argument of the Klan, and would undoubtedly grow eloquent in denunciation of the "Old Gang." He would cite you to the amount of money collected in fines under the present administration, and would probably endeavor to make the people believe that the efficiency of a city's government is measured by the amount of dollars extracted from the pockets of its citizens, and persons in transit through, in the way of fines for small offenses against the law. He would probably stir up the bones of the late Judge G. B. Brown, who was too big-hearted to play the tyrant, although the law gave him authority to do so, and would use Judge Brown's lenency as an argument why W. D. Grafton, A. W. Franzen, L. E. Miller and Perry Mathis should not be elected as councilmen. Naturally, not being in Mr. Metcalf's confidence, we have no means of knowing what particular subject he would dwell upon, but as the proprietor and chief officers of the Klan have deemed that law enforcement" is the erously let him go his own gait. He would not tell his audience that the Klan had been weighed in the balance and found wanting in Texas and Oklahoma, where it formerly had control, and has been shorn of all its power. He would not mention that the supreme court of Kansas, only a few days ago, handed down a decision to the effect that the Ku Klux is not a benevolent or fraternal order, but merely a money-making enterprise, consequently denying it a charter in Kansas and forcing it to disband. He will not tell his hearers that the record of this private money-making organization is one of lawlessness, violence, bloodhed and outrages against humanity, and that hatred, suspicion and fends have been born wherever it gained a foothold. He will not explain why he is a Ku Klux. As a matter of fact, the good people of Anaheim would like to know, but they are not expecting the mayor to tell in this great debate he has staged why, after vehemently denying his membership in the Klan previous to the April election, which denial contributed to his election, he immediately joined the Klan when safely seated in his chair. People want to know, and they are entitled to know, what inducement was held out to him to cause him to doublecross the thousand or more anti-Klan voters who helped him into office. People want him to explain why he signed the nominating petition of William Schumacher for supervisor, and afterward came out in a statement endorsing the candidacy of Klansman Perry Woodward against Schumacher. He probably would not mention it in his debate unless forced to do so. People want him to explain why he signed the nominating petition of S. C. Hartranft, candidate for assemblyman, and later came out in a statement advocating the election of Klansman W. B. Allen instead of Hartranft. But he won't explain. There are many questions the people want his honor to answer, and he will be compelled to answer them if somebody picks his gauntlet out of the dust and accepts his challenge to mortal combat with words as weapons. As a matter of fact, people would not expect the mayor to touch upon any point bordering upon the real issue of the campaign. He would probably prate loudly about the thousands of dollars that have been cork-screwed from the pockets of petty officials. However, the mayor might make a good showing in a debate, although the facts are all against him. He is an astute politician, his mouth is full of words, and he might refuse to be sidelracked from his "law enforcement" text. The U. S. A. Club has no quarrel with Mayor Metcalf because of his desire for enforcement of the law. It is as bitter against law violators as is the mayor or any of his henchmen. So far as the writer is concerned, he can hang every bootleger caught in his net without incurring our displeasure. But we object to an administration with a single-track mind. There are other things needing consideration in an ambitious city boasting a population of 12,500 live people. The greatest need of Anaheim now is an administration in the city hall that will recognize the rights of all the citizens of the city, and not look upon the three hundred members of the Invisible Empire. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, as a chosen people, be fattened at the expense of all the other citizens of the town. Citizens of Anaheim, it is up to you! What are you going to do about it on February 3? SUPPLEMENTARY It has happened, just as everybody expected. Failing to find somebody who would consent to sing a duet with him, thus giving him an opportunity to spout about "law enforcement" and "the wet gang." Mayor Metcalf has decided to sing a solo. Undoubtedly this will be more to his liking, as he will not be handicapped by an adversary who in all likelihood would interrupt him by asking embarrassing questions about the real issues of the campaign. He can speak his little piece about "law enforcement," the favorite slogan of the Klan, and can tell his audience without fear of contradiction, that W. D. Grafton, Perry Mathis, L. E. Miller, A. W. Franzen and Godfrey Stock are uncompromising wets, who are endeavoring to unseat the illy white drys at the city hall. In all his address he will not mention the real issue in the campaign—the Ku Klux Klan—because his attitude relative to that discredited and dishonored organization is indefensible. Everybody knows that he stands on the roll of membership as No. 667. The year in highways new county territory tuberculoid movement conserves the south versity also for the task. There increased branches of the county unwavenged haps, because showing required the year delinquency also that surplus owe. As police mackerel pervisors of import to secure development San Bernardo far reach Beaumont San sanitarius its account county; i.a fine; b physical recognition of records home. Life were acres at cleared and tourd through eliminated annexing "fourth o' theatre new highway graveled ment to $1,1000 and main bridges. hearted to play the tyrant, although the law gave authority to do so, and would use Judge Brown's lenency as an argument why W. D. Grafton, A. W. Franzen, L. E. Miller and Perry Mathis should not be elected as councilmen. Naturally, not being in Mr. Metcalf's confidence, we have no means of knowing what particular subject he would dwell upon, but as the proprietor and chief officers of the Klan have decreed that "law enforcement" is the best slogan with which to fool the people, we presume he would confine himself entirely to that subject, if his adversary would kindly give him an uninterrupted range. But there are some things connected with law enforcement that the mayor would probably not like to discuss before an audience. For instance, the sensational and notorious raid, engineered by Klansman Myers, Klansman Starbuck and Klansman Stuelke for the purpose of aiding their Klan brothers to keep a strangle-hold on the throat of unhappy Anaheim, was heralded as one of the greatest law enforcement moves in the history of Southern California. In the light of later developments everybody now knows that the raid was a movement staged solely for the purpose of bolstering up the dying Klan, and that the methods used by the "investigators," and presumably sanctioned by the promoters, were so rotten that they smell to high heaven. Four of the five investigators are now awaiting trial under bond, charged with persuading a minor to purchase liquor for them and then, after drinking the booze, listed him for arrest as a bootlegger. Two of these are the "girls," who, it is charged by the victims, were used as bait to catch young men in the net. Mayor Metcalf, in his debate, would probably not refer to this un- There are many questions the people want his honor to answer, and he will be compelled to answer them if somebody picks his gauntlet out of the dust and accepts his challenge to mortal combat with words as weapons. As a matter of fact, people would not expect the mayor to touch upon any point bordering upon the real issue of the campaign. He would probably prate loudly about the thousands of dollars that have been cork-screwed from the pockets of petty offenders against the law by exorbitant fines, but it is a safe bet that he would not mention to his audience that the Anaheim Beef Company has publicly declared its intention of dismantling its big plant and begin moving away from the city immediately after election if the Ku Klux Klan is retained in power. And he will not mention that many other business enterprises will follow suit, leaving many business rooms and numberous dwellings without tenants. He would not mention the fact that the Chamber of Commerce, non-partisan and non-sectarian, but devoted wholly and impartially to business, has declared by resolution, signed by all its directors, that it is impossible to locate industries here as long as the Imperial Wizard, through his faithful followers, contorts the city. These are official statements, coming from men who have no personal animosity toward Mayor Metcalf or the other three Ku Klux members of the board, but who are vitally interested in the future welfare of the city. As a private citizen, Mr. Metcalf was held in esteem by all the people because he dealt justly with all his fellowmen. So great was their esteem that they made him chief citizen of the city, but apparently he is out of place in that position. As councilman Mathis, L. E. Miller, A. W. Franzen and Godfrey Stock are uncompromising wets, who are endeavoring to seat the illy white drys at the city hall. In all his address he will not mention the real issue in the campaign—the Ku Klux Klan—because his attitude relative to that discredited and dishonored organization is indefensible. Everybody knows that he stands on the roll of membership as No. 667. But there is another point relative to this one-sided controversy that the inquisitive people of Anaheim are excising their minds about. This speech of Mayor Metcalf's is to be delivered at Dr. Bulgin's tabernacle, on North Claudina street. Just a day or two before the arrival of the evangelist, Cyclops Myers of the Anaheim Klavern, announced his coming and stated that his mission here was to help the Klan in its battle to retain control of the city. He lauded Dr. Bulgin on his ability to fight, and he said, "God help the sucker who gets in front of his machine." On the first night of his appearance here, Dr. Bulgin emphatically denied that he had come to engage in any political battle. He was not aware, he said, that a contest was on between the Ku Klux Klan and the people of Anaheim, and he had no intention of taking issue with either side. His tabernacle was dedicated only to the service of God, and was not erected for political purposes. The bewildered people were inclined to believe him, and merely credited Rev. Myers with another—er—mistake, but since Mr. Metcalf has been granted the privilege of making a political speech from the pulpit, presumably with the consent of the evangelist, the still bewildered citizens are wondering whether it was Myers or Bulgin who made the mistake. ZETTE Number 15 CITIZEN EPSTEIN Our well-known young fellow townman, Kurt Epstein, manager of Falkenstein's large department store, was on Tuesday admitted to citizenship by Judge Williams in superior court at Santa Ana. Kurt stood at the head of a large class, answered every question perfectly and came off with flying colors. He has lived here a number of years, is held in high esteem by all who know him and will make a first-class citizen. The fact that Kurt was recently married to the prettiest girl in Anaheim was held by the judge to be a great point in his favor. Welcome to the U. S. A., Kurt! PROGRESS MADE BY COUNTY IN PAST YEAR The year 1924 left many monuments in the path of Orange county's progress. Statistics gathered from various sources and a brief review of the past 12 months combine to prove the tremendous strides taken by the biggest little county in the world. The year brought nearly $2,000,000 in highway improvements; $650,000 in new county buildings, additional park territory and agitation for more; a tuberculosis sanitarium project. NELSON ASKS FOR THREE MORE DEPUTIES DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE HAMPERED FOR LACK OF SUFFICIENT FORCE Thousands of Cases Handled in Justice's Courts During Past Year, and Only Three Deputies Are Allowed Him—Fresno County, With Same Population as Orange, Has Six Deputies—192 Cases in Superior Court During 1924—Criminal Business in Courts Rapidly Increasing. District Attorney Nelson, in reviewing the business of his office during the past year, lays stress on the fact that he is hampered by the need of more deputies. Orange county, he declares, has now a population of between 120,000 and 130,000, and has but three deputies in the district attorney's office, while Fresno county. The year 1924 left many monuments in the path of Orange county's progress. Statistics gathered from various sources and a brief review of the past 12 months combine to prove the tremendous strides taken by the biggest little county in the world. The year brought nearly $2,000,000 in highway improvements; $650,000 in new county buildings, additional park territory and agitation for more; a tuberculosis sanitarium project; a movement to enlist state aid in water conservation; a campaign to secure the southern branch of the state university and a new harbor commission for the gigantic harbor development task. There were, besides, evidences of increased activities in governmental branches that show the steady growth of the county and indicate plainly its unwavering prosperity. This is, perhaps, best revealed in the statistics showing that while the government required $200,000 more in taxes for the year 1924-25 than for 1923-24, the delinquent list will we no greater; also that the county has $2,000,000 in surplus cash. As pointed out by William Schumacher, member of the board of supervisors, the year 1924 was an era of important achievement. The move to secure state financial aid for water development by three counties in the San Bernardino mountains is one of far reaching effect, he said. The Beaumont tri-county tuberculosis sanitarium, with more than half of its accommodations owned by Orange county, is not only good business but a fine, humane project. Physical needs of government were recognized by the erection of a hall of records, county jail and juvenile home. Physical and social sides of life were not neglected. About 50 acres at the county park have been cleared and reclaimed for campers and tourists. More concrete tables and camp stoves have been scattered through the park and a new road has eliminated dust. There is prospect of annexing territory extending to the "fourth crossing" soon, and a Greek theatre may be found feasible. The county built 55 miles of new highways in 1924, adding 35 miles of graveled road and 20 miles of pavement to its road system. The sum of $1,100,170 was spent on new work and maintenance and $168,000 on bridges. In addition, the state ex- District Attorney Nelson, in reviewing the business of his office during the past year, lays stress on the fact that he is hampered by the need of more deputies. Orange county, he declares, has now a population of between 120,000 and 130,000, and has but three deputies in the district attorney's office, while Presno county, with a population about the same, provides six deputies, and all are kept busy. Because of its location and the fact that it is traversed by the main boulevard between Los Angeles and San Diego, Orange county courts are the busiest in the state in comparison with the population under their jurisdiction. Several interesting features were noted in connection with the county's record of criminal prosecutions. Of the superior court cases completed, 41 per cent of those found guilty received probation from the courts. Of the 192 cases handled, 102 pleaded guilty, 31 were tried and all of these convicted, except three that were acquitted and several others that resulted in mistrials; 28 of the cases are still undetermined. The Santa Ana justice court alone handled approximately 2000 misdemeanor and felony complaints, including traffic cases during the year. Sometimes several prosecutions are under way at once. At least three deputies are needed to handle the criminal prosecutions. It was stated in the report. Two more are needed for civil work, the office being required to advise all county, district and township officials; the board of deputies of all school districts. Incidentally, all of this work is done without fee. Another deputy is needed for office work, and the district attorney himself would find his time occupied by supervision of his office, consultations, and handling other matters that demand his personal attention. Such a staff is necessary for the proper and speedy conduct of the county's criminal and civil matters, the report pointed out. Now the staff consists of two paid deputies and one serving without pay under a special arrangement. The law at present allows four deputies to this county, but provision is only made for paying two. A. W. Franzen the uncompromisleavoring to unsure at the city press he will not due in the camKlan—because to that dised organization everybody knows roll of memberor point relative corner that the Anaheim are extent. This speech to be delivered uacle, on North a day or two the evangelist, the Anaheim falls coming and on here was to battle to retain He lauded Dr. to fight, and he buken who gets e." On the first ance here, Dr. denied that he in any political aware, he said, between the Kuple of Anaheim, nation of taking e. His tabernonly to the servnot erected for The bewildered to believe him, dev. Myers with but since Mr. untied the privical speech from with the cont, the still bewondering or Hulgin who through the park and a new road has eliminated dust. There is prospect of annexing territory extending to the "fourth crossing" soon, and a Greek theatre may be found feasible. The county built 55 miles of new highways in 1924, adding 35 miles of gravelled road and 20 miles of pavement to its road system. The sum of $1,100,170 was spent on new work and maintenance and $168,000 on bridges. In addition, the state expended about $700,000 on the new county boulevard in this county. Notable county projects completed or started during the year were the Arrow highway on West Seventeenth street, Santa Ana, Grand avenue, Buena Park; Cedar street, Brea, West Central avenue and Hacienda drive, near La Habra, and the La Habra Improvement district; Hansen road, South Main street, Santa Ana; West Chapman avenue, Fairview avenue, Tustin, and Santa Clara avenue, Placentia street, Bolsa-Chico road, Orange-Olive road, Brookhurst avenue, Anaheim; Yorba bridge road and many other projects are under way, including the Yorba Linda Improvement district. Coroner Charles D. Brown's records were somewhat less grim for 1924, showing that there was a decrease of one-third in the number of fatal traffic accidents in the county as compared to 1923. This, the coroner says, is due chiefly to the strict policy of the late Justice John B. Cox, whose severity with speeders and other traffic law violators cast a feeling of restraint over the lawless motorist. The figures were 30 fatalities in 1924 and 49 in 1923. Tax collections for the year 1924-25 amount to $5,580,889.59 or $200,000 more than the 1923-24 figure, which was $5,380,852. There was an increase of $12,500,000 in valuation, the figures other matters that demand his personal attention. Such a staff is necessary for the proper and speedy conduct of the county's criminal and civil matters, the report pointed out. Now the staff consists of two paid deputies and one serving without pay under a special arrangement. The law at present allows four denuties to this county, but provision is only made for paying two. ORANGE COUNTY'S FUTURE Orange county's future, as viewed by the Los Angeles Times, has much in store for the citizenship of the county. Writing in the annual mid-winter number on the outlook of the sister county of Los Angeles, the writer says: "For the future Orange county expects all this and far more. Its past has offered a stable and sound foundation. Now it confidently proposes to turn forward a wheel of expansion—all its advantages of climate, equitable working conditions, unexcellled home environment and business surroundings may comprise the spokes; its industries will make the rim, and for its hub it has set aside its greatest potential project upon which the rapid development of all these may hinge. That crux of substantial growth is Orange county harbor." being $173,396,561 for 1924-25 and $160,763,513.30 for 1923-24. The valuation includes both state and county assessments, the valuation for county purposes alone being $154,244,895 this year and $144,298,445 for last year. It isn't what he makes, but what his position in life won't permit him to save that gets the average man down.