anaheim-gazette 1926-02-04

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LVI DON'T DELAY GETTING TWO ELECTIONS OF IMPORTANCE WILL BE HELD EARLY IN APRIL Unless Registered by March 12 You Cannot Vote for City Trustees—Rolls Close for Harbor Bond Election March 7 FIGURES given out by County Clerk Joe Backs show that during the month of January 14,015 citizens of Orange County got their names on the new great register and are now eligible to vote. Backs estimates that the registration this year will be in excess of 50,000, consequently the registration so far is only a small percentage of the whole. At the present rate of registering it is estimated by officials of the clerk's office that when the roll is closed for the most important election held in the county for many years, only fifty per cent of the electors will be on the register and eligible to vote. This is Expect Fight On County Ordinance Beach Italic Seeks Natl THE story of a woman told at Huntington Island Polladino, T. 21 years ago, he from Naples. A year out his first nature the state of Michigan. Polladino was a wife and two sons send for them soon by and grew into and then another person sending for his father know whether to run land or to wait. He waited to take out Fifteen years well joined Polladino moved about from other. Polladino's whether she would ca. He did not write from his wife, end tion for second par. Five more years ladino and his fa FIGURES given out by County Clerk Joe Backs show that during the month of January 14,015 citizens of Orange County got their names on the new great register and are now eligible to vote. Backs estimates that the registration this year will be in excess of 50,000, consequently the registration so far is only a small percentage of the whole. At the present rate of registering it is estimated by officials of the clerk's office that when the roll is closed for the most important election held in the county for many years, only fifty per cent of the electors will be on the register and eligible to vote. This is the Newport harbor bond election. The date of the election is Wednesday, April 7, and unless you are registered thirty days previous to the election date—that is on March 7—you will not be eligible to vote. It is proposed to bond the county for $1,250,000 for the purpose of improving Newport harbor. Many people here favor the proposition, but a vast majority of the voters are opposed to it. Their opposition will have no weight, however, unless they are registered and able to cast a vote against it. Northern Orange County will roll up a heavy majority in opposition to the bonds, provided we have a full registration, but if the county clerk's estimate is correct and only fifty per cent of the citizens are voters on that day, the bonds may carry. You may favor the bonds, you may be opposed to the issuance, or you may be indifferent. At any rate don't be a slacker. Get your name on the register so you can exercise the privilege of an American citizen on election day and vote if you feel so inclined. On Monday, April 12, an election of more importance to the people of Anaheim will be held. This is an election to fill three vacancies occurring on the board of trustees. The terms of Godfrey Stock, W. D. Grafton and A. W. Franzen expire this spring. Therefore three councilmen are to be elected. Unless you are registered by the 12th of March you cannot vote at this election. Rumors are affloct to the effect that there will be a warm contest at this election, but so far nothing definite is known. Every citizen, man or woman, should get his or her name on the register before that date and be eligible to vote if there chances to be a contest. The registration in this city for the city election last February was 5400. If we reach that figure before the list closes on March 12, there must be an awakening. Register now and don't let the awakening come after it is too late. Don't be a slacker. Register today. W. H. McGraw, defendant in a suit brought in Anaheim justice court by Lytel D. Larsen has appealed to superior court from Justice Charles Kuchel's decision, awarding Larsen $299.93 as a reality commission Larsen claimed to have arranged an exchange of McGraw's property in Santa Ana for land in Tehama county, but the commission was refused him, he alleged. Justice Kuchel held that he should be paid. Attorney William P. Webb Jr., of Anaheim, represented Larsen, with Attorney D. G. Wettlin appearing for McGraw. Expect Fight On County Ordinance Supervisors Endeavor Eliminate Tubercular Cattle Friends and foes of a county ordinance designed for the control and suppression of tuberculosis among cattle in Orange county, are slated to do battle for their views when the measure comes before the county supervisors February 16 for final consideration. Given a first reading Tuesday, the ordinance was passed over to the next meeting in order to give its opponents an opportunity to present protests which, it is understood, are being prepared. A group of eairymen appeared before the board a week ago and presented a protest, thinking the ordinance was due for consideration at that time. When the ordinance really was taken up, they were not on hand. The ordinance was presented to the board by D. Eyman Huff, of El Modena, and was introduced by Supervisor William Schumach-r. Its provisions forbid the importation of tubercular cattle into the county, except for immediate slaughter, and prohibits importing any cattle for breeding and dairy purposes unless accompanied by a certificate; showing them to be free from tuberculosis, such certificate to be issued by a state or federal veterinarian, or some veterinarian approved by the county livestock inspector. The sale of cattle for breeding or dairy purposes within the county is prohibited unless the cattle have been tested for tuberculosis within 30 days prior to such sale. Records of all sales or removals of cattle within the county must be filed with the livestock inspector. Tuberculosis Clinic at County Hospital Beginning Thursday, February 4th, 1926, there will be established at the Orange County hospital a tuberculosis clinic for diagnosis. This service is under the direction of the hospital staff and is sponsored by the Orange County Medical Society and the Orange County Tuberculosis Association. The clinic will be held the first Thursday of every month, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Physician in attendance Dr. E.W. Hayes of Monrovia, California, formerly of Saranac, New York. Any person in need of this service is welcome to attend. Gun Club Haleed Must Answer Wastin Justice K.E.Morris and water company him Friday, at 2 p.m. Plains relative to waste of water from their properties. A dozen keepers representing various lesions and clubs, appear Monday and were "higher ups" preparing criminal charges in the district attorney. Questioned by the city District Attorney who is handling tensions, the keepers revealedations. One was so-called gun clubsized as "land and" believed by the defense to the criming water will be development of lard. The other revelation was that all waters club grounds sit tin and members sit the ground a few feet from the criminal compa W. H. McGraw, defendant in a suit brought in Anaheim justice court by Lytel D. Larson has appealed to superior court from Justice Charles Kuchel's decision, awarding Larson $299.93 as a realty commission. Larsen claimed to have arranged an exchange of McGraw's property in Santa Ana for land in Tehama county, but the commission was refused him, he alleged. Justice Kuchel held that he should be paid. Attorney William P. Webb Jr., of Anaheim, represented Larsen, with Attorney D. G. Wettlin appearing for McGraw. SHERIFF'S MEN MAKE RICH HAUL Eighty cases of fine Scotch liquor, three automobiles and one prisoner were captured by Sheriff Sam Jernigan and four deputy sheriffs several miles south of San Juan Capistrano shortly before daylight Friday, after a brief pistol battle between the officers and the driver of one of the machines. Two or three men, occupants of two cars, escaped in the darkness during the battle. The capture was made after the officers had watched a small boat unload its cargo on the beach, in a well concealed cove, just south of San Juan Capistrano, and the alleged bootleggers load their cars and start away. The catch was the result of a tip, received by officers several days ago, that liquor would be unloaded, it was said, and also was due to the fact that Sheriff Jernigan, while going to San Diego, two days ago, noticed a fence torn down in a certain location, as though cars had been driven over it. He investigated and found where tire tracks met the water's edge. Deciding that rum runners were using the place, the sheriff, with his deputies, Dan Adams, Jesse Elliott, Don Mozley and Orla Moncrief, went to the place and waited. After waiting for several hours, Adams and Moncrief slipped up to the cove and discovered three machines at the water's edge and a small boat anchored almost at the shore line. They reported back and the officers waited. When the liquor was all loaded, the truck led the other two machines from the cove. The officers rushed it and the driver, George Young, 27, surrendered. The other two machines, roadsters, turned and made a break down the coast. At the same time, one of the drivers opened fire on the officers. Fully 50 shots were fired as the driver valently attempted to drive his machine along the beach. Reaching the end of the beach, at this point, the man jumped from his machine and ran over a hill, leaving the car to the officers. In the meantime, the driver of the other machine also had deserted his car and made his escape. The deputies took charge of the cars, finding approximately 30 cases in the rear compartments of the two roadsters. The liquor and automobiles were brought back to the sheriff's office. The whiskey has been stored in the new jail building. No disposition has been made of the automobiles. The truck, which was captured, was a milk truck, with the words "Bliss Dairy," printed on its sides. Three empty milk cans were found on the truck. The liquor captured is said to be among the finest to fall into the hands of officers here in several months. It was "White Horse," "King George," "Black and White," and "Dunbar's Gold Label," all Scotch whiskies. Officers Elected By All officers and on-call County Bank branches in El Moor were re-elected to at the annual meeting held in the banking hallway, cashier local institution, and Officers of the office are as follows: J. C. Klingerman, vice president; H. and cashier; Jamie secretary and treasurer; R. G. Klingermann and manager of Tilas S. Orr is assistant manager branch, and Jamie cashier and mana branch. Directors of the J. D. Cleminison, Fay, Paul Frahm Herbert, Charles man, A. Nagel, Pington, William tow and H. E. Wittlin. GENERAL All Southern drenched by general past few days. Saturday, and Sunday. tered. After a d shower gave us forecaster states were merely forced and wettest storm lenced since 1923 way. If the we signs right it may read this. The total pre season, up to W. 4.37. Last year Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 4, 1926 GETTING NAME ON GREAT Beach Italian Seeks Second Naturalization THE story of a belated application for Americanization papers was told at Huntington Beach by Guiseppe Polladino, Italian. More than 21 years ago, he came to America from Naples. A year later, he took out his first naturalization papers in the state of Michigan. Polladino was a young man then and in far away Italy, he had left his wife and two sons. He intended to send for them soon. The day went by and grew into years. One thing and then another prevented him from sending for his family. He did not know whether to return to his native land or to wait. He waited. He also waited to take out his second papers. Fifteen years went by and the famly joined Polladino in America. They moved about from one town to another. Polladino's wife was undecided whether she would remain in America. He did not wish to be separated from his wife, end again the application for record papers was delayed. Five more years have passed. Polladino and his family are satisfied DEMAND COUNTY PURCHASE FAIR GROUNDS ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS MAKES RECOMMENDATION TO SUPERVISORS. Site on Placentia Avenue Near County Hospital Favored—Suggestion is Made that County Fair and Valencia Orange Show be Held in Conjunction—Huff Offers 64 Acres for $90,000 in El Modena District. By adoption of a report by a special committee, appointed for the purpose of making investigations for a county fair Trying to Squeeze Al-Clayes Out Of Track Meet DISCUSSION on the eligibility of Al Clayes, star junior college football, basketball and track athlete, waxed to the point of white heat at a meeting of Southern California junior college coaches Saturday at Fullerton. The basis for disputing the eligibility of Clayes rested on the point that he has been enrolled for more than four semesters in Stanford, Arizona and Santa Ana. Already this season, Clayes has been used by Coach Graham Harris in several baseball games. A ruling passed by the junior college coaches provided that an athlete was entitled to compete in two seasons of football, basketball and track. On this ground, Harris contended that Clayes, having participated in but one season of basketball and track, is eligible. When asked directly if he intendeto enter Clayes in the conference track meet, Harris stated that he did. Further rumblings already have been heard. Harris said he expected another session of the coaches would Gun Club Heads Haled Into Court Must Answer to the Charge of Wasting Water Justice K. E. Morrison has ordered the officials of various gun clubs and land and water companies to appear before him Friday, at 2 p.m., to answer complaints relative to the alleged wholesale waste of water from artesian wells on their properties. A dozen keepers and superintendents, representing various defendant companies and clubs, appeared before the court Monday and were instructed to have the "higher ups" prepare their pleas to the criminal charges instituted recently by the district attorney's office. Questioned by the court and Deputy District Attorney D. G. Wettlin, who is handling the gun club prosecutions, the keepers made two significant revelations. One was the fact that the so-called gun clubs are in reality organized as "land and water companies." It is believed by the authorities that their defense to the criminal charges of wasting water will be based on the contention that they are using the water for development of land. The other revelation by the keepers was that all water has been shut off on the club grounds since the visit of Wettlin and members of the grand jury over the ground a few weeks ago, just before the criminal complaints were filed. Officers Elected By Local Bank All officers and directors of the Southern County Bank, this city, and of two branches in El Modena and Buena Park Site on Placentia Avenue Near County Hospital Favored—Suggestion is Made that County Fair and Valencia Orange Show be Held in Conjunction—Huff Offers 64 Acres for $90,000 in El Modena District. By adoption of a report by a special committee, appointed for the purpose of making investigations for a county fair site, the Associated Chambers of Commerce, meeting in the McFarland Cafe, in Fullerton, Thursday night, recommended to the board of supervisors immediate purchase of a tract of ground of 40 to 60 acres in the vicinity of the county hospital; recommended the appointment of a commission of five members, to execute plans for improvement of the site; the appointment of a county planning and zoning committee, and that the supervisors acquire recreational areas of beach property for the use and enjoyment of the public. Suggestion was made by the committee that the California Valencia Orange Show and the Orange County Fair be consolidated into one mammoth exhibit and fair, to be held during the first part of September each year. In its original report, the committee recommended the purchase of a tract of 20 or 40 acres, in the location indicated, but the proposed acreage was changed by motion of A. M. Stanley, secretary of the Orange County Farm Bureau, speakers having previously said that the park should not be less than 40 acres, with 60 being preferable. Pointing to use of the fair grounds for county-wide affairs, the committee recommends "that as time goes, by said park area be developed and improved, to include an auditorium, for holding large conventions, a county swimming pool, picnic grounds and improvements for other general public and community purposes, and that said park be used for events during the year, as a year-round recreational park." Management of the park would be placed in the hands of the commission suggested. Appointment of a county planning and zoning commission is believed necessary, by the committee, for general supervision of highway development, park and recreational systems and "shape the entire planning system in accord with modern needs." Speakers predicted that, in a few years, Orange County would be solidly built up, almost as one city, and they pointed out that park grounds near the intersection of the state highway with Placeia avenue, near the county hospital, would be a valuable asset to the county. According to Judge L. F. Coburn, a 60-acre tract in that location can be purchased for $120,000. D. Eyman Huff, manager of the Hewes Realty Corporation, offered a tract of 64 acres in the El Modena district for $90,000 and asked consideration of this site. The committee making the recommendations was composed of Thomas E. Already this season, Clayes has been used by Coach Graham Harris in several baseball games. A ruling passed by the junior college coaches provided that an athlete was entitled to compete in two seasons of football, basketball and track. On this ground, Harris contends that Clayes having participated in but one season of basketball and track is eligible. When asked directly if he intended to enter Clayes in the conference track meet, Harris stated that he did. Further rumblings already have been heard. Harris said he expected another session of the coaches would be held at the call of H. A. Wilson, league commissioner of athletics, before the case is allowed to rest. Most of the arguing over the eligibility came from Pasadena and Riverside, two colleges in the league that with Santa Ana are expected to make the best bid for the conference championship. Representatives attended the coach's meeting from Pomona, Fullerton, Riverside, Pasadena and Santa Ana. Approval was given the request of Santa Ana to have the date of the conference track meet chang'd from March 27 to April 3. The event is to be held in Santa Ana and the postponement was asked so that a big home-coming day for the junior college could be held with the dedication of the new gymnasium and the track meet as attractions of the day. Boy Scouts to Hold Meet at Fullerton All Southland Councils to Be Represented Orange County will entertain Boy Scout leaders of 17 Southern California councils, at a meeting to be held today, at which time more than 200 delegates from the various councils in the Southland will discuss many pertinent problems confronting boyhood in America today. Announcement of details of the convention was made at scout headquarters in Santa Ana. Included in the list of speakers are Dr. George J. Fisher, deputy chief scout executive of the national council. Boy Scouts of America, Stewart W. French, chairman of the regional executive committee, and Charles N. Miller, regional executive, having jurisdiction over Arizona, California and Nevada. The meeting will open at 9 a.m., in American Legion room of the Fullerton club, and will continue until the luncheon hour. At noon, luncheon will be served to the delegation at McFarland's Cafe. The afternoon session will start at 2 o'clock and continue until 5, in Fullerton club. At 6:30 a banquet will be held in the Masonic temple. The banquet will be open not only to delegates attending but to all scout leaders and persons interested in scouting in all parts of Southern California. It is expected that more than 300 persons will participate Officers Elected By Local Bank All officers and directors of the Southern County Bank, this city, and of two branches in El Modena and Buena Park were re-elected to serve another year, at the annual meeting of stockholders held in the banking rooms here, H. A. Hawley, cashier and manager of the local institution, announced. Officers of the organization re-elected are as follows: J. W. Phelps, president; C. Klingerman, vice-president; A. Nagel, vice president; H. A. Hawley, secretary and cashier; James A. Fay, assistant secretary and treasurer. R. G. Klingerman is assistant cashier and assistant manager of the El Modena branch, Silas S. Orr is assistant cashier and assistant manager of the El Modena branch, and James A. Fay is assistant cashier and manager of the Buena Park branch. Directors of the bank are as follows: J. D. Cleminison, E. J. Nagel, James A. Fay, Paul Frahm, H. A. Hawley, F. C. Herbert, Charles E. Jones, C. Klingerman, A. Nagel, J. W. Phelps, F. P. Sappington, William Schumacher, J. H. Sotow and H. E. Warren. GENEROUS RAINS All Southern California has been drenched by generous rains during the past few days. The storm began here Saturday, and 85 of an inch was registered. After a day of sunshine another shower gave us .63, and the weather forecaster states that these showers were merely forerunners of the heaviest and wettest storm California has experienced since 1921, which is now on the way. If the weather man has read the signs right it may be upon us before you read this. The total precipitation here for the season, up to Wednesday morning was 4.37. Last year at this date it was 2.67. Standard Leasing At Yorba Linda Anaheim Union Water Company Signs Over 100 Acres Leases have been secured by the Standard Oil Company on the Anaheim Union Water Company's property including Yorba Linda lake, south of town, and scouts are now after additional acreage. It is understood that the company gets about 100 acres in the lake tract, and is after 60 acres more, to complete the block. The terms offered are $5 per acre per month until a well is started. The meeting will open at 3 a.m., in the American Legion room of the Fullerton club, and will continue until the luncheon hour. At noon, luncheon will be served to the delegation at McFarland's Cafe. The afternoon session will start at 2 o'clock and continue until 5, in the Fullerton club. At 6:30 a banquet will be held in the Masonic temple. The banquet will be open, not only to delegates attending, but to all scout leaders and persons interested in scouting in all parts of Southern California. It is expected that more than 300 persons will participate in this banquet. Expansion of the Snap-O-Stat factory, a new industry engaged in the manufacture of an improved device for use in regulating temperature of hot water heaters, is now under way, officials of the company state. Increase of the capacity of the plant from 35 devices per day, the present output, to 500 or more per day, to meet the fast increasing demand, is the main object of the expansion move, it is stated. At present, only two men are employed in the local plant and these give their energies only to assembling the component parts of the device which are, at present, manufactured elsewhere. property owner is given an individual lease, with one-sixth royalty. Tree damage has been set at $50 per tree for all over three years of age. Some months ago, the Standard hal a crew of geologists and engineers in this section mapping the entire district, the colored flags on high places being placed there by representatives of this company. This is the first move and it is anticipated the Standard will begin a well as soon as it procures the acreage desired. The Yorba Linda lake section has not been sought by other companies due to the failure of the Union Oil Company, to make an oiler of its Yorba 2 well, drilled just south of Yorba Linda lake. On the Yorba No.1, drilled several years ago, a producer was secured but so much trouble was had with lost tools that the company abandoned it and started No.2 west a short distance. ZETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR Founded by German Colonel Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 17 GREAT REGISTER UNIFORM SHADE TREE SYSTEM IS ONCE MORE BEING AGITATED Trustees Favor the Plan and Will Employ an Expert to Make a Survey and Determine Best Species of Tree to Plant A GOOD many years ago the people of Anaheim began talking about a uniform system of shade trees in order to beautify the city streets. The matter was brought before the board of trustees and that body unanimously agreed that the idea was good, and that the city would present a much better appearance if all the curbings in town were planted with trees of the same species and the same age. The acacia, the most popular shade tree in town, was then, as it is now, giving the city much trouble because its heavy root growth destroys the sidewalks and the curbing. Horticulturists and gardeners were asked to express an opinion as to the best tree for the purpose, and many GOOD many years ago the people of Anaheim began talking about a uniform system of shade trees in order to beautify the city streets. The matter was brought before the board of trustees and that body unanimously agreed that the idea was good, and that the city would present a much better appearance if all the curbings in town were planted with trees of the same species and the same age. The acacia, the most popular shade tree in town, was then, as it is now, giving the city much trouble because its heavy root growth destroys the sidewalks and the curbing. Horticulturists and gardeners were asked to express an opinion as to the best tree for the purpose, and many varied were the recommendations. The State Horticultural Commissioner, after giving the matter serious thought, wrote that he believes the Jacaranda tree would give better satisfaction than any other. The quest for a universal shade-tree apparently ended after the receipt of his letter, as there is no record of any further movement, and it is doubtful if there is a Jacaranda tree in the city. But the question has been taken up again. Representatives of various civic organizations, who have counselled with County Horticultural Commissioner A. A. Brock and others versed in the science of botany, presented the proposition to the trustees Thursday night, and that body gave unanimous approval of the scheme. After some discussion it was decided that the council engage an expert landscape gardener to make a survey and determine the best species of trees to be used, and to map out a plan for beautifying all the streets of the city. The various civic bodies will cooperate with the city government in the matter, and it is believed that practically all the property owners will join hands and assist in the movement. Dr. W. L. Bigham, chairman of the tree committee of the Chamber of Commerce, is well pleased with the progress so far made. "In the investigations of my committee from the Chamber of Commerce, I believe most property owners desire to plant trees, and are merely waiting for someone to map out a plan for unified planting," said Dr. Bigham. "While nearly everyone has a different idea on the kind of tree to be planted, I find that there is a desire to proceed on a unified plan so that each street will have a distinctive appearance. The survey authorized by the city trustees will accomplish this in the best possible manner." "I feel that we are making more progress in tree planting than we ever have made before." in default of $250 bail he was returned to jail. Although admitting that he had taken a drink or two Bustillas denies that he was intoxicated and declares that he was endeavoring to avoid a collision with another car when he crashed into the pole. The McSweeny farms at Temecula, Riverside County, have shipped $200,000 worth of high grade potatoes from the last crop. CASE NO. 20,000 FILED IN COURT Since Mrs. Alice Reid, of San Francisco, petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ of habeas corpus 37 years ago, when Orange county was new, a total of 20,000 cases have gone into the records of the superior court, representing the entire volume of legal business in Orange county during its history. Case No. 20,000 was filed last Tuesday. Indicative of the remarkable recent growth of the county and its court affairs, the records show that half of this legal business, 10,000 cases, has been handled during the last seven years, under the administration of the present county clerk, J. M. Backs. When Backs became clerk, Jan. 1, 1919, a total of 10,091 had been piled up on the court records for the 30 years preceding. Half of that number had been filed since Backs first entered the clerk's office as deputy, under W. B. Williams, Jan. 1, 1912. The cases then had reached a total of 5,153. Thus, it was shown, the county's volume of legal business for the first 23 years, between 1889 and 1912, was equalled by the seven years between 1912 and 1919. Then, the volume for the 30 years from 1889 to 1919 was equalled by the seven years between 1919 and 1926. The increase of civil court business in late years is even more pronounced than shown by the figures, inasmuch as the first records of the county included the criminal and civil cases together. Nowadays the criminal, juvenile and insanity cases are segregated and the present records, as quoted do not include these branches of court work. While the single department of the superior court 37 years ago could handle all of its cases and still have ample time for fishing trips and talking politics, the three departments of the court at the present time are hard pressed to keep up with the rush of work. The court calendars, now, are filled for months ahead and there is already discussion of a fourth department. The third was added only two and a half years ago. At the present time, the person who files a lawsuit cannot expect to have it heard for several months. Such was not the case with Mrs. Alice Reid, when she filed her petition for a writ of habeas corpus in Judge Towner's court August 13, 1889. Mrs. Reid got quick action. There wasn't another case in her way. Clerk R. T. Wickham inscribed the case on the brand clean records with a flourish, the entire proceedings being in long hand those days. Quick action suited Mrs. Reid, as she was in a hurry to get possession of her three children, who she claimed, were being unlawfully restrained from her by Peter Betts, of Orange county, a relative of her divorced husband. She based her demand for possession of the children, in part, on the assertion that Betts was "Mormon and of immoral tendencies." Attorney McKelvey represented them at Victor Montgomery. Since Mrs. Alice Reid, of San Francisco, petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ of habeas corpus 37 years ago, when Orange county was new, a total of 20,000 cases have gone into the records of the superior court, representing the entire volume of legal business in Orange county during its history. Case No. 20,000 was filed last Tuesday. Indicative of the remarkable recent growth of the county and its court affairs, the records show that half of this legal business, 10,000 cases, has been handled during the last seven years, under the administration of the present county clerk, J. M. Backs. When Backs became clerk, Jan. 1, 1919, a total of 10,091 had been piled up on the court records for the 30 years preceding. Half of that number had been filed since Backs first entered the clerk's office as deputy, under W. B. Williams, Jan. 1, 1912. The cases then had reached a total of 5,153. Thus, it was shown, the county's volume of legal business for the first 23 years, between 1889 and 1912, was equalled by the seven years between 1912 and 1919. Then, the volume for the 30 years from 1889 to 1919 was equalled by the seven years between 1919 and 1926. The increase of civil court business in late years is even more pronounced than shown by the figures, inasmuch as the first records of the county included the criminal and civil cases together. Nowadays the criminal, juvenile and insanity cases are segregated and the present records, as quoted do not include these branches of court work. While the single department of the superior court 37 years ago could handle all of its cases and still have ample time for fishing trips and talking politics, the three departments of the court at the present time are hard pressed to keep up with the rush of work. The court calendars, now, are filled for months ahead and there is already discussion of a fourth department. The third was added only two and a half years ago. At the present time, the person who files a lawsuit cannot expect to have it heard for several months. Such was not the case with Mrs. Alice Reid, when she filed her petition for a writ of habeas corpus in Judge Towner's court August 13, 1889. Mrs. Reid got quick action. There wasn't another case in her way. Clerk R. T. Wickham inscribed the case on the brand clean records with a flourish, the entire proceedings being in long hand those days. Quick action suited Mrs. Reid, as she was in a hurry to get possession of her three children, who she claimed, were being unlawfully restrained from her by Peter Betts, of Orange county, a relative of her divorced husband. She based her demand for possession of the children, in part, on the assertion that Betts was "Mormon and of immoral tendencies." Attorney McKelvey represented them at Victor Montgomery. Since Mrs. Alice Reid, of San Francisco, petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ of habeas corpus 37 years ago, when Orange county was new, a total of 20,000 cases have gone into the records of the superior court, representing the entire volume of legal business in Orange county during its history. Case No. 20,000 was filed last Tuesday. Indicative of the remarkable recent growth of the county and its court affairs, the records show that half of this legal business, 10,000 cases, has been handled during the last seven years, under the administration of the present county clerk, J. M. Backs. When Backs became clerk, Jan. 1, 1919,a total of 10,091 had been piled up onthe court recordsforthe30yearspreceding.HalfofthatnumberhadbeenfiledsinceBacksfirstenteredtheclerk'sofficeasdeputyunderW.B.WilliamsJan.1，1912.Thecasesthenhadreachedatotalof5，153. Thus.itwasshown,thecount'svolumeoflegalbusinessforthefirst23yearsbetween1889and1912.wasequalledbytheseyearsbetween1912and1919.$\textcircled{4}$ The increaseof civilcourtbusinessinlateyearsisevenmorepronouncedthanshownbythefigures,massmuchasthefirstrecordsofthecountincludedthecriminalandcivilcasestogether.Nowadaysthecriminal,juvenileandinsanitycasesaresegregatedandthepresentrecords.asquoteddonotincludethesebranchesofcourtwork. Whilethesingledepartmentofthesuperiorcourt37yearsagocouldhandleallofitscasesandstillhaveampletimeforshiftingtripsandtalkingpolitics,thethreedepartmentsofthecourtatthepresenttimearehardpressedtokeepupwiththerushofwork.Thecourtcalendars,now AREfilledformonthsaheadandthereisalreadydiscussionofafourthdepartment.Thethirdwouldaddonlytwoandahalfyearsago. Atthepresenttime,thepersonwhifilesa lawsuitcannotexpecttohaveitheardforseveralmonths.SuchwasnotthecasewithMrs.AliceReidwhenshefiledherpetitionforawritofhabenscorpusinJudgeTowners CourtAugust13，1889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionTherewasn'tanothercaseinherway.ClerkR.T.Wickhaminscribedthecaseonthebrandcleanrecordswithaflourish,theentireproceedingsbeinginlonghandthosedays. QuickactionsuitedMrs.Reidasshewasinahurrytogetpossessionofherthreechildrenwho,sheclaimed.werebeingunlawfullyrestrainedfromherbyPeterBetts.ofOrangecounty.arelativeofherdivorcedhusband.Shebasedherdemandforpossessionofthechildren.inpart.ontheassertionthatBettswas"Mormonandoffimmoraltenderies."AttorneyMcKelveyrepresentedtheattorneyVictorMontgomery. Since Mrs. Alice Reid，of San Francisco，petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ of habeas corpus 37 years ago，when Orange county was new，a total of 20，000 cases have gone into the records of the superior court，representing the entire volume of legal business in Orange county during its history.Case No. 20，000 was filed last Tuesday. Indicative of the remarkable recent growth of the county and its court affairs，the records show that half of this legal business，10，000 cases，has been handled during the last seven years，under the administration of the present county clerk，J.M.Backs. When Backs became clerk，Jan. 1，1919,a total of 10，091 had been piled up onthe court recordsforthe30yearspreceding.HalfofthatnumberhadbeenfiledsinceBacksfirstenteredtheclerk'sofficeasdeputyunderW.B.WilliamsJan.1，1912.Thecasesthenhadreachedatotalof5，153. Thus.itwasshown,thecount'svolumeoflegalbusinessforthefirst23yearsbetween1889and1912.wasequalledbytheseyearsbetween1912和1919.$\textcircled{4}$ The increaseof civilcourtbusinessinlateyearsisevenmorepronouncedthanshownbythefigures,massmuchasthefirstrecordsofthecountincludedthecriminalandcivilcasestogether.Nowadaysthecriminal,juvenileandinsanitycasesaresegregatedandthepresentrecords.asquoteddo notincludethesebranchesofcourtwork. Whilethesingledepartmentofthesuperiorcourt37yearsagocouldhandleallofitscasesandstillhaveampletimeforshiftingtripsandtalkingpolitics,thethreedepartmentsofthecourtatthepresenttimearehardpressedtokeepupwiththerushofwork.Thecourtcalendars,now AREfilledformonthsaheadandthereisalreadydiscussionofafourthdepartment.Thethirdwouldaddonlytwoandahalfyearsago. Atthepresenttime,thepersonwhifilesa lawsuitcannotexpecttohaveitheardforseveralmonths.SuchwasnotthecasewithMrs.AliceReidwhenshefiledherpetitionforawritofhabenscorpusinJudgeTowners CourtAugust13，1889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionTherewasn'tanothercaseinherway.ClerkR.T.Wickhaminscribedthecaseonthebrandcleanrecordswithaflourish,theentireproceedingsbeinginlonghandthosedays. QuickactionsuitedMrs.Reidasshewasinahurrytogetpossessionofherthreechildrenwho,sheclaimed.werebeingunlawfullyrestrainedfromherbyPeterBetts.ofOrangecounty.arelativeofherdivorcedhusband.Shebasedherdemandforpossessionofthechildren.inpart.ontheassertionthatBettswas"Mormonandoffimmoraltenderies."AttorneyMcKelveyrepresentedtheattorneyVictorMontgomery. Since Mrs. Alice Reid，of San Francisco，petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ of habeas corpus 37 years ago，when Orange county was new，a total of 20，000 cases have gone into the records of the superior court，representing the entire volume of legal business in Orange county during its history.Case No. 20，000 was filed last Tuesday. Indicative of the remarkable recent growth of the county and its court affairs，the records show that half of this legal business，10，000 cases，has been handled during the last seven years，under the administration of the present county clerk，J.M.Backs. When Backs became clerk，Jan. 1，1919,a total of 10，091 had been piled up onthe court recordsforthe30yearspreceding.HalfofthatnumberhadbeenfiledsinceBacksfirstenteredtheclerk'sofficeasdeputyunderW.B.WilliamsJan.1，1912.Thecasesthenhadreachedatotalof5，153. Thus.itwasshown,thecount'svolumeoflegalbusinessforthefirst23yearsbetween1889和1912.wasequalledbytheseyearsbetween1912和1919.$\textcircled{4}$ The increaseof civilcourtbusinessinlateyearsisevenmorepronouncedthanshownbythefigures,massmuchasthefirstrecordsofthecountincludedthecriminalandcivilcasestogether.Nowadaysthecriminal,juvenileandinsanitycasesaresegregatedandthepresentrecords.asquoteddo notincludethesebranches-ofcourtwork. Whilethesingledepartmentofthesuperiorcourt37yearsago couldhandleallofitscases andstillhaveampletimeforshiftingtripsandtalkingpolitics,thethreedepartmentsofthecourtatthepresenttimearehardpressedtokeepupwith-therushofwork.Thecourtcalendars,now AREfilledformonthsaheadandthereisalreadydiscussionofafourthdepartment.Thethirdwouldaddonlytwoandahalfyearsago. Atthepresenttime,thepersonwhifilesa lawsuitcannotexpecttohaveitheardforseveralmonths.SuchwasnotthecasewithMrs.AliceReidwhenshefiledherpetitionforawritofhabenscorpusinJudgeTowners CourtAugust13，1889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionTherewasn'tanothercaseinherway.ClerkR.T.Wickhaminscribedthecaseonthebrandcleanrecordswithaflourish,theentireproceedingsbeinginlonghandthosedays. QuickactionsuitedMrs.Reidasshewasinahurrytogetposessionofherthreechildrenwho,sheclaimed.werebeingunlawlyrestrainedfromherbyPeterBetts.ofOrangecounty.arelativeofherdivorcedhusband.Shebasedherdemandforpossessionofthechildren.inpart.on.theassertionthatBettswas"Mormonandoffimmoraltenderies."AttorneyMcKelveyrepresentedtheattorneyVictorMontgomery. Since Mrs. Alice Reid，of San Francisco，petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ of habeas corpus 37 years ago，when Orange county was new，a total of 20，000 cases have gone into the records of the superior court，representing the entire volume of legal business in Orange county during its history.Case No. 20，000 was filed last Tuesday. Indicative of the remarkable recent growth of the county and its court affairs，the records show that half of this legal business，10，000 cases，has been handled during the last seven years，under the administration of the present county clerk，J.M.Backs. When Backs became clerk，Jan. 1，1919,a total of 10，091 had been piled up onthe court recordsforthe30yearspreceding.HalfofthatnumberhadbeenfiledsinceBacksfirstenteredtheclerk'sofficeasdeputyunderW.B.WilliamsJan.1，1912.Thecasesthenhadreachedatotalof5，153. Thus.itwasshown,thecount'svolumeoflegalbusinessforthefirst23yearsbetween1889和1912.wasequalledbytheseyearsbetween1912和1919.$\textcircled{4}$ The increaseof civilcourtbusinessinlateyearsisevenmorepronouncedthanshownbythefigures,massmuchasthefirstrecordsofthecountincludedthecriminalandcivilcasestogether.Nowadaysthecriminal,juvenileandinsanitycasesaresegregatedandthepresentrecords.asquoteddo notincludethesebranches-ofcourtwork. Whilethesingledepartmentofthesuperiorcourt37yearsago couldhandleallofitscases andstillhaveampletimeforshiftingtripsandtalkingpolitics,thethreedepartmentsofthecourtat-thepresenttimearehardpressedtokeepupwith-therushofwork.Thecourtcalendars,now AREfilledformonthsaheadandthereisalreadydiscussionofafourthdepartment.Thethirdwouldaddonlytwoandahalfyearsago. Atthepresenttime,thepersonwhifilesa lawsuitcannotexpecttohaveitheardforseveralmonths.SuchwasnotthecasewithMrs.AliceReidwhen shefiledherpetitionforawritofhabenscorpusinJudgeTowners CourtAugust13，1889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionTherewasn'tanothercaseinherway.ClerkR.T.Wickhaminscribedthecaseon.thebrandcleanrecordswithaflourish,theentireproceedingsbeinginlonghandthosedays. QuickactionsuitedMrs.Reidasshewasinahurrytogetposessionofherthreechildrenwho,sheclaimed.werebeingunlawlyrestrainedfromherbyPeterBetts.ofOrangecounty.arelativeofherdivorcedhusband.Shebasedherdemandforpossessionofthechildren.inpart.on.theassertionthatBettswas"Mormonandoffimmoraltenderies."AttorneyMcKelvyrepresented.theattorneyVictorMontgomery. Since Mrs. Alice Reid，of San Francisco，petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ of habeas corpus 37 years ago，when Orange county was new，a total of 20，000 cases have gone into the records of the superior court，representing the entire volume of legal business in Orange county during its history.Case No. 20，000 was filed last Tuesday. Indicative of the remarkable recent growth of the county and its court affairs，the records show that half of this legal business，10，000 cases，has been handled during the last seven years，under the administration of the present county clerk，J.M.Backs. When Backs became clerk，Jan. 1，1919,a total of 10，091 had been piled up onthe court recordsforthe30yearspreceding.HalfofthatnumberhadbeenfiledsinceBacksfirstenteredtheclerk'sofficeasdeputyunderW.B.WilliamsJan.1，1912.Thecasesthenhadreachedatotalof5，153. Thus.itwasshown,thecount'svolumeoflegalbusinessforthefirst23yearsbetween1889和1912.wasequalledbytheseyearsbetween1912和1919.$\textcircled{4}$ The increaseof civilcourtbusinessinlateyearsisevenmorepronouncedthanshownbythefigures,massmuchas-thefirstrecordsofthecountincluded-thecriminalandcivilcasestogether.Nowadays-thecriminal,juvenile,andinsanitycasesaresegregatedand-thepresentrecords.asquoteddo notinclude-thesebranches-ofcourtwork. WhilethesingledepartmentofTHEsuperiorCourt37yearsago couldhandleallOfitscasesAndStillemptyForAWritingOfHabeasCorpusInJudgeTowners CourtAugustI3，I889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionTherewasn'tanothercaseinherway.ClerkR.T.WickhaminscribedThecaseOnTheBrandCleanRecordsWithAFlourishTheEntireProceedingsBeingInLongHandThoseDays QuickactionsuitedMrs.ReidasshewasinahurrytogetpossessionOfHerThreeChildrenWho,SheClaimedWereUnlawfullyRestrictedFromHerByPeterBettsOfOrangeCounty,ArelativeOfHerDivorcedHusband.SheBasedHerDemandForPosessionOfTheChildren.InPart.OnTheAssertionThatBettsWas"MormonAndOffImmoralTenderies".AttorneyMcKelvyRepresentedTheAttorneyVictorMontgomery Since Mrs. Alice Reid ，of San Francisco , petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ Of Habeas Corpus InJudge Towners CourtAugustI3 ，I889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionThere Wasn'tAnOtherCaseInHer Way.ClerkR.T.WickhaminscribedTheCaseOnTheBrandCleanRecordsWithAFlourishTheEntireProceedingsBeingInLongHandThoseDays QuickactionsuitedMrs.ReidasshewasinahurryToGetPosessionOfHerThreeChildrenWho,SheClaimedWereUnlawfullyRestrictedFromHerByPeterBettsOfOrangeCounty,ArelativeOfHerDivorcedHusband.SheBasedHerDemandForPosessionOfTheChildren.InPart.OnTheAssertionThatBettsWas"MormonAndOffImmoralTenderies".AttorneyMcKelvyRepresentedTheAttorneyVictorMontgomery Since Mrs. Alice Reid ，of San Francisco , petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ Of Habeas Corpus InJudge Towners CourtAugustI3 ，I889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionThere Wasn'tAnOtherCaseInHer Way.ClerkR.T.WickhaminscribedTheCaseOnTheBrandCleanRecordsWithAFlourishTheEntireProceedingsBeingInLongHandThoseDays QuickactionsuitedMrs.ReidasshewasinahurryToGetPosessionOfHerThreeChildrenWho,SheClaimedWereUnlawfullyRestrictedFromHerByPeterBettsOfOrangeCounty,ArelativeOfHerDivorcedHusband.SheBasedHerDemandForPosessionOfTheChildren.InPart.OnTheAssertionThatBettsWas"MormonAndOffImmoralTenderies".AttorneyMcKelvyRepresentedTheAttorneyVictorMontgomery Since Mrs. Alice Reid ，of San Francisco , petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ Of Habeas Corpus InJudge Towners CourtAugustI3 ，I889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionThere Wasn'tAnOtherCaseInHer Way.ClerkR.T.WickhaminscribedTheCaseOnTheBrandCleanRecordsWithAFlourishTheEntireProceedingsBeingInLongHandThoseDays QuickactionsuitedMrs.ReidasshewasinahurryToGetPosessionOfHerThreeChildrenWho,SheClaimedWereUnlawfullyRestrictedFromHerByPeterBettsOfOrangeCounty,ArelativeOfHerDivorcedHusband.SheBasedHerDemandForPosessionOfTheChildren.InPart.OnTheAssertionThatBettsWas"MormonAndOffImmuralTenderies".AttorneyMcKelvyRepresentedTheAttorneyVictorMontgomery Since Mrs. Alice Reid ，of San Francisco , petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ Of Habeas Corpus InJudge Towners CourtAugustI3 ，I889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionThere Wasn'tAnOtherCaseInHer Way.ClerkR.T.WickhaminscribedTheCaseOnTheBrandCleanRecordsWithAFlourishTheEntireProceedingsBeingInLongHandThoseDays QuickactionsuitedMrs.ReidasshewasinahurryToGetPosessionOfHerThreeChildrenWho,SheClaimedWereUnlawfullyRestrictedFromHerByPeterBettsOfOrangeCounty,ArelativeOfHerDivorcedHusband.SheBasedHerDemandForPosessionOfTheChildren.InPart.OnThe AssertionThatBettsWas"MormonAndOffImmuralTenderies".AttorneyMcKelvyRepresentedTheAttorneyVictorMontgomery Since Mrs. Alice Reid ，of San Francisco , petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ Of Habeas Corpus InJudge Towners CourtAugustI3 ，I889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionThere Wasn'tAnOtherCaseInHer Way.ClerkR.T.WickhaminscribedTheCaseOnTheBrandCleanRecordsWithAFlourishTheEntireProceedingsBeingInLongHandThoseDays QuickactionsuitedMrs.ReidasshewasinahurryToGetPosessionOfHerThreeChildrenWho,SheClaimedWereUnlawfullyRestrictedFromHerByPeterBettsOfOrangeCounty,ArelativeOfHerDivorcedHusband.SheBasedHerDemandForPosessionOfTheChildren.InPart.OnThe AssertionThatBettsWas"MormonAndOffImmuralTenderies".AttorneyMcKelvyRepresentedTheAttorneyVictorMontgomery Since Mrs. Alice Reid ，of San Francisco , petitioned Superior Judge Towner for a writ Of Habeas Corpus InJudge Towners CourtAugustI3 ，I889.Mrs.ReidgotquickactionThere Wasn'tAnOtherCaseInHer Way.ClerkR.T.WickhaminscribedTheCaseOnTheBrandCleanRecordsWithAFlourishTheEntireProceedingsBeingInLongHandThoseDays QuickactionsuitedMrs.ReidasshewasinahurryToGetPosessionOfHerThreeChildrenWho,SheClaimedWereUnlawfullyRestrictedFromHerByPeterBettsOfOrangeCounty,ArelativeOfHerDivorcedHusband.SheBased