anaheim-gazette 1926-07-08

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LVI BIG INCREASE IN A BOOTH AND PACHECO ADDRESS POLITICAL MEETING IN 1871 First Great Republican Demonstration Ever Held in Los Angeles; Delegation of OldTimers Attends From Anaheim IN THE summer of 1871, announcement was made in Anaheim that Newton Booth and Romuoldo Pacheco, Republican candidates for governor and lieutenant-governor, respectively, would address a political meeting in Los Angeles, and invitations were extended outlying towns to send in delegations. It proved to be the largest Republican gathering that ever assembled in that city up to that time. The war between the states was not many years over, and bitter feeling existed between the two major parties during election campaigns. Los Angeles was overwhelmingly Democratic, and few Republicans had up to that time been Anaheim Teacher Burned to Death Youth Attack By High Is KNOX FINLEY recovered from way robbers, way to Camp Oscar Y. M. C. A., camp dino mountains, that he might be He is in a hospital. That was the y his father, Col. S. county supervisor lands. The robber road between Bart Oaks. Officers have g the assault in th clews leading to highwaymen. Col. his son was att whom he had off machine. Finley is in cha camp, which is lo Santa Ana canyon. He was on his w IN THE summer of 1871, announcement was made in Anaheim that Newton Booth and Romuoldo Pacheco, Republican candidates for governor and lieutenant-governor, respectively, would address a political meeting in Los Angeles, and invitations were extended outlying towns to send in delegations. It proved to be the largest Republican gathering that ever assembled in that city up to that time. The war between the states was not many years over, and bitter feeling existed between the two major parties during election campaigns. Los Angeles was overwhelmingly Democratic, and few Republicans had up to that time been elected at the polls. Three years before Frank M. Pixley, the San Francisco attorney, afterwards editor of the Argonaut, announced his purpose of coming to Los Angeles to deliver an address in support of Grant in his campaign against Seymour. Pixley was the greatest stump speaker in the state, but there was much opposition to his coming on the part of his political opponents, and he was warned that he might have trouble in getting back home. Nevertheless he came, delivered a stirring address and had a large audience out to hear him. It was the first great speech delivered in Los Angeles since the close of the war. We had always taken a great interest in state and national political affairs, and when the Booth and Pacheco meeting was advertised, resolved to attend, if it was humanely possible so to do. We recall the Grant campaigns of 1868 and 1872, and later the Hayes and Tilden campaign, in which there was great doubt as to the result of the election, and it required the appointment of an electoral commission to make final decision. The commission voted 8 to 7 to seat Hayes. We later saw Hayes in San Francisco, as well as General Grant on his arrival from Japan on his tour of the world. A number of gentlemen of this city determined to go to Los Angeles and attend the meeting. In the party, as we now recall, were N. H. Mitchell who is the only one of the party, we believe, now living, as well as ourselves. In the party were Mitchell, Richard Melrose, Peter Richards, L. W. Kirby, Dr. W. N. Hardin, Dan Payne, Dan Moody, Frank Lafaucher, Bob White, Harry Polhemus, John Hanna, and one or two others whom we do not now recall. Major Max Strobel, mayor of the city, drove up in his carriage, accompanied by Captain George C. Knox and Louis Durr. Our good mother had asked one of the larger party if he would keep an eye on us if we went along, and he said he would. How it ever fell out that we were a member of the party, is something that we have never been able to learn, but we were there with bells on. We lay on top of the Concord stage coach, with Dr. Hardin on our right and Dan Payne on our left. Mitchell drove four horses hitched to the coach, and a start was made early in the afternoon. Being of a playful turn of mind, Payne reached over us and pinched the doctor, who was trying to go to sleep. The doctor struck at her fall short, and his Anaheim Teacher Burned to Death Mrs. C. E. McCulloch Victim of Exploding Gasoline Stove A pleasant outing on the sands near Huntington Beach was brought to a sad ending Sunday, when Mrs. Florence McCulloch, wife of Clifford E. McCulloch of this city, was burned to death by the explosion of a gasoline stove. Mrs. McCulloch was cooking a meal for herself, her mother, her daughter and other friends, when the stove suddenly exploded, deluging her face and body with burning gasoline. She was rushed to the Santa Ana Valley hospital by other campers, but died at 6:30 o'clock Monday morning. With her mother, Mrs. William Cole of Hecla, S. D., and daughter, Fern, 12, Mrs. McCulloch went to Huntington Beach to spend the holidays. While cooking the noon-day meal, Sunday, and while her mother and her daughter looked on; the stove suddenly exploded hurling flaming fuel over the woman. McCulloch, the husband, who is business agent for the Anaheim Carpenters' Union, was at home when the accident occurred. Mrs. McCulloch was well known as one of Anaheim's social leaders. She was a teacher in the Anaheim Central school and also a music instructor. She was a prominent member of the First Christian church choir in Anaheim. Surviving her, besides her husband, mother and daughter, is a brother, Ben A. Cole, Anaheim, who is seriously ill, and two sisters, Mrs. Vera L. Leigh, Anaheim, and Mrs. Ray Walter of Hecla, S. D. Mrs. William Cole, the mother, had recently arrived in Southern California from South Dakota to visit her daughter. Funeral services were held at the Huddle funeral parlor Wednesday, Rev. Otho Williams, pastor of the Christian church officiating. The choir of the church, of which she had been a member, rendered special music. Surprise Shower For Coming Bride Mrs. L. H. Hoskins Entertains in Honor of Miss McAllister Mrs. Louis H. Hoskins entertained a few friends on Tuesday afternoon at her ranch home, on Ball road, for Miss Anaheim Teacher Burned to Death Of the thousand members of their family Editorial Association last week, and back to their farewell During their two wives driven through breadth of the S shown all its worth were driven throug hills and saw the rapped peaks and flowers fringing down to the sea of mermalds in the se Hollywood and were their favorite stars. Fgiday morning of them were given at the Breaking Gales. Harry Chandler and toastmaster-tured by a program music. Mr. Chandler guests by Msident of the club. William Randolph briefly upon his formia, saying that rancher and that he to support his railroad stood that man the country ran port their newspapar. In welcoming Mr. Chandler remit California is just charming as is So touched upon some attributes of San northern part of tthe entire north Our good mother had asked one of the larger party if he would keep an eye on us if we went along, and he said he would. How it ever fell out that we were a member of the party, is something that we have never been able to learn, but we were there with bells on. We lay on top of the Concord stage coach, with Dr. Hardin on our right and Dan Payne on our left. Mitchell drove four horses hitched to the coach, and a start was made early in the afternoon. Being of a playful turn of mind, Payne reached over us and pinched the doctor, who was trying to go to sleep. The doctor struck at his tormentor, but fell short, and his clenched fist hit us in the ribs. We grabbed his wrist, when he emitted a roar. Those inside the coach called for order and less noise. Payne ceased his foolishness, the doctor went to sleep, and the party proceeded on its way rejoicing. A stop was made at Sam Bland's ranch, 12 miles out, where the horses were watered, and the party had refreshments. The drive was soon resumed, and after an hour or so Gallatin was reached, where quite a little settlement existed. Here the horses were again watered, and the party obtained refreshments and cigars. Every man in Gallatin was a personal acquaintance of General Albert Sidney Johnston, and when they learned that the party was on its way to Los Angeles to attend a Republican meeting, they laughed at the idea and said that Booth had no show to be elected, but he was. The drive was resumed, and in another hour old San Gabriel river was forded. The river had quite a bit of water in it, but no difficulty was experienced in getting across. On the far side of the river was the Ten Mile house, conducted by Mr. Harvey, whose daughters May and Minette, were frequently in Anaheim, attending dances. Here the horses were watered again, and there were more refreshments. The road leading into Los Angeles was graded and gravelled, and better time was made than in the previous twenty miles of the trip. The party drove over Boyle Heights, crossing the bridge over the Los Angeles river and entering the town on Aliso and Commercial streets. As the coach rolled up the latter thoroughfare, we beheld the Downey block on Main street, just ahead of us, a large two-story edifice, which we thought was the most imposing building we had ever seen. Turning into Main street, (Concluded on Page Three) Surprise Shower For Coming Bride Mrs. L. H. Hoskins Entertains in Honor of Miss McAllister Mrs. Louis H. Hoskins entertained a few friends on Tuesday afternoon at her ranch home, on Ball road, for Miss Leonora McAllister. The event was in the nature of a surprise shower and an announcement party, as Miss McAllister is soon to become the bride of Mr. Cortez Hoskins, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hoskins of South Los Angeles street. After a short musical program contributed by Mrs. C. A. McCullah and Margaret Fay, the bride was seated in the center of her circle of friends and many beautiful gifts were presented to her by Harley Louis Hoskins and Nettie Lee Hoskins, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hoskins. Both children were dressed as bride and groom and, with the full dignity required, they bowed to the young lady as they made the presentation. Mrs. Hoskins gave prizes to the young ladies who did the cleverest embroidery work on towels. These prizes were won by Miss Violet Boege and Miss E. Mott. Delicious cakes and ice cream were daintily served by the hostess, after which the friends all wished Miss McAllister the joy she deserves, and the guests departed, agreeing it had been a delightful afternoon and Mrs. Hoskins a true hostess. Those present were: Beree Ruth Murphy, Cuba Carrier, Dorothy Harris, Ember Heyne, Elizabeth Mott, Dorothy Bode, Hazel Filer, Caroline Bode, Margaret Hazen, Margaret Bode, Winifred Hazen, Marie McDuell, Mrs. H. J. Fay and daughter; Margaret; Marjorie Reed, Violet Boege, Mrs. Hazon of Banning, Mrs. C. A. McCullah, Mrs. McAllister Mrs. Sylvia Johnson and daughter Mary Frances, of Long Beach, Mrs. Martha Hoskins of Long Beach, Mrs. H. H. Hoskins, Mrs. Minnie Galloway, Mrs. Monroe of San Diego, and Mrs. R. de Steigner of Los Angeles. A $2,000,000 poultry colony was recently organized at Pomona, Los Angeles county. William Randolph briefly upon his formia, saying that rancher and that he to support his rainy derstood that man the country ran to port their newspapers. In welcoming the Mr. Chandler remit California is just charming as is So touched upon some attributes of San northern part of the entire north noted Pacific averaging extending from Vancouver One of the "hits" a song by Lynn "Horses," called Byron Gay. Durin were showered with small pieces. Governor Richard and spoke in hurry berer of men and editorial work on spoke. Music was Angeles fire department. In the body's recognized Government sentation to it situation and respond to our men and consideration project to the end of this body may situate with great importance resolution containment of appreciation for governor and Mrs.of the convention. Use of free paper condemned by authorities There was gratitude for to the association. FOUR-FOUR Miss Winifred Four-Fours Club last at the Southern Balboa. The motored down to time for dinner at the usual game Mrs. D. Singleton were awarded the next meeting with the home of Mr. NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, July 8, 1926 IN ASSESSED VALUATION Youth Attacked By Highwayman Is Recovering KNOX FINLEY has sufficiently recovered from assault by highway robbers, while he was on his way to Camp Osceola, Orange county Y.M.C.A. camp in the San Bernardino mountains, to remove all fears that he might be seriously injured. He is in a hospital in Redlands. That was the word received from his father, Col. S. H. Finley, Orange county supervisor, who went to Redlands. The robbery occurred on the road between Barton Flats and Seven Oaks. Officers have gone to the scene of the assault in the hope of securing clews leading to the identity of the highwaymen. Colonel Finley believes his son was attacked by a man whom he had offered a ride in his machine. Finley is in charge of the Y.M.C.A. camp, which is located in the Upper Santa Ana canyon, near Seven Oaks. He was on his way there to makeVALUES OF LAND IN ORANGE COUNTY FIGURES ALSO SHOWING LAST YEAR'S RETURNS FROM ITS CROPS Best Orange Orchards Worth $4000 Acre, Lemon Ground at $3000, and Best Walnut Land at $2000; Crops Last Year Brought Growers Nearly $32,-000,000 From Less Than 60 Per Cent of County's Area SOME time ago the Orange Community Chamber of Commerce requested Poison Liquor Brings Death To the Imbiber POISON LIQUOR, drunk while he was celebrating the Fourth of July, is thought to have been the cause of death of Jack O'Brien, 42, employee of the Irvine ranch, who died at the Orange County hospital, at 10:50 p.m., Monday, 12 hours after he was found unconscious in a Huntington Beach hotel. O'Brien was found in his room in the Ocean Wave hotel by the proprietress, Mrs. Ida M. Ewing, whose attention was directed to the room when she heard O'Brien's body fall from the bed to the floor. She called Dr. R. E. Hawes, who with the assistance of Officer John Stanton of the Huntington Beach police, removed the man to the Orange County hospital. According to Stanton, O'Brien did not utter a word after being found in the hotel. He was violently ill from the time Stanton saw him, the officer said. Dr. Harry Zalser of the hospital, as well as Stanton and Dr. Hawes. Editorial Visitors See All the Sights Think Southern California Wonderland of the World Of the thousand or more editors and members of their families who attended the annual meeting of the National Editorial Association at Los Angeles last week, and who are now trekking back to their far-off homes, everyone is an enthusiastic booster for California. During their two weeks' stay here they were driven throughout the length and breadth of the Southland, and were shown all its worth-while sights. They were driven through miles of orange and lemon groves; they visited the foothills and saw the mountains with snow-capped peaks and orange groves and flowers fringing the base; they went down to the sea and mingled with the mermalds in the surf. They also visited Hollywood and were privileged to watch their favorite stars make pictures. Friday morning, between 600 and 700 of them were guests at a breakfast given at the Breakfast Club in Los Angeles. Harry Chandler acted as host and toastmaster. The affair was featured by a program of brief talks and music. Mr. Chandler was introduced to the guests by Maurice DeMond, president of the club. William Randolph Hearst spoke briefly upon his relationship to California, saying that he is a California rancher and that he ran his newspapers to support his ranch, although he understood that many editors throughout the country ran their ranches to support their newspapers. In welcoming the editors to California, Mr. Chandler reminded them that all of California is just as attractive and charming as is Southern California. He touched upon some of the charms and attributes of San Francisco and the northern part of the state and, in fact, the entire north Pacific coast. He Best Orange Orchards Worth $4000 Acre, Lemon Ground at $3000, and Best Walnut Land at $2000; Crops Last Year Brought Growers Nearly $32,-000,000 From Less Than 60 Per Cent of County's Area Some time ago the Orange Community Chamber of Commerce requested of the farm bureau estimates on the price of land in Orange county. The bureau asked Freeman H. Bloodgood of Santa Ana to form the estimate, and the following figures were given by him: Per Acre Oranges ... $2000 to $4000 Lemons ... $1500 to $3000 English walnuts ... $1800 to $2000 Lima bean land, water ... $700 to $1000 Beet land for sugar beet ... $500 to $800 Truck farms with water ... $500 to $800 Alfalfa land with water ... $600 to $1000 Lands on highways ... $800 to $2000 Beach property ... $1000 to $5000 Dry farming, rolling land and not easily irrigated...$250 and up The fact that land at from $2000 to $4000 per acre is probably appalling to the Middlowest farmer whose best lands would perhaps carry an average of from $200 to $250, has prompted the Orange Chamber of Commerce to furnish the following data from its files: Orange county has an area of 780 square miles, with not quite 60 per cent of this area in cultivation. A considerable part of this cultivated acreage is what is known as "dry land farming," and yet, despite this fact, the county produced last year, after deducting the oil and fish revenues, agricultural products to the value of $31,997,000. The approximately 40,000 bearing orange acreage brought a return last year of $15,500,000. Lemons, with 10,000 bearing acres, produced $2,720,000 while walnuts, with 17,150 acres, added another $3,000,000 to the total. Orange county plants about 33,000 acres of beans, and harvests approximately 36,000,000 pounds per year. The bean crop last year brought $3,200,000. "Thus it goes all along down the line," said Secretary V. D. Johnson of the Orange Chamber of Commerce. "There is one positive and indisputable answer to any criticism as to the price of Orange county lands, viz., that year by year, since its various crops were first planted, the acreage price has climbed slowly but steadily until it has reached its present value. Booms may jump prices unreasonably for a month or a year, but the boom never yet has been created that could start orange lands at $300 per acre and hold a steady growth over a period of years until those same lands could not be bought for under $4000 per acre; and the same thing applies to the other products of the county. "The day of the speculator in farm lands in Orange county is past. The type of rancher who owns these lands today is the man who is making a home, the Ocean Wave hotel by the proprietress, Mrs. Ida M. Ewing, whose attention was directed to the room when she heard O'Brien's body fall from the bed to the floor. She called Dr. R. E. Hawes, who with the assistance of Officer John Stanton of the Huntington Beach police, removed the man to the Orange County hospital. According to Stanton, O'Brien did not utter a word after being found in the hotel. He was violently ill from the time Stanton saw him, the officer said. Dr. Harry Zalser of the hospital, as well as Stanton and Dr. Hawes, said that, in their opinion, death was caused from drinking poisoned liquor. The Huntington Beach police department is making an effort to locate the source of the liquor. It was learned that O'Brien recently had been paid by the Irvine company for labor. He is said to be survived by relatives in Montana. Newport Bay May Have Naval Base May Be Home Port for Famous Cutter Bear Immediate dredging of the channel leading into Newport bay probably would bring to Orange county a number of extraordinary features. It was asserted by men who have been working quietly during the past few weeks to secure government help in dredging the channel and to interest the government in establishing an emergency seaplane base on Newport bay. If the efforts of the local workers are successful, it means that auxiliary training quarters would be established in Newport bay. The local advocates of the project declare that they believe government officials can be interested in the matter and tie Newport bay into the coast defense system. Already government coast guard cutters are using the harbor, paying the bay at least three visits each week and recently the boats have been lying off the entrance to the harbor almost every night. Persons who have been eneavoring to interest government officials in the harbor point out that Newport bay is one of the few still water harbors on the California coast. They declare also that the bay offers an excellent opportunity for development along coast defense lines. Should the government become interested in the project, it is pointed out that the famous cutter Bear, now in the coastal guard service, might be stationed at Newport bay. Already steps have been taken by Newport Beach and Balboa people which may influence government officials to consider the bay as a likely location for the famous boat. The Bear, noted for her annual forays into the ice floes of Alaska, is known throughout the world by mariners. San Diego, San Pedro and other Pacific coast ports also are bidding for the Bear, it is understood. Should she William Randolph Hearst spoke briefly upon his relationship to California, saying that he is a California rancher and that he ran his newspapers to support his ranch, although he understood that many editors throughout the country ran their ranches to support their newspapers. In welcoming the editors to California, Mr. Chandler reminded them that all of California is just as attractive and charming as is Southern California. He touched upon some of the charms and attributes of San Francisco and the northern part of the state and, in fact, the entire north Pacific coast. He noted Pacific avenue, a 2000-mile street extending from Vancouver to Tijuana. One of the "hits" of the program was a song by Lynn Cowan, a parody on "Horses," called "Papers," written by Byron Gay. During the song the guests were showered with newspapers cut into small pieces. Governor Richardson was introduced and spoke in humorous vein. A number of men and women prominent in editorial work over the country also spoke. Music was furnished by the Los Angeles fire department band. In the body's closing resolution it recognized Governor Richardson's presentation to it of the Colorado river situation and resolved that "we recommend to our members a careful study and consideration of the Boulder dam project to the end that the members of this body may acquaint their constituents with the true facts and the great importance of the project." The resolution contains also an expression of appreciation for the presence of the governor and Mrs. Richardson at many of the convention's sessions. Use of free publicity was severely condemned by another part of the resolutions. There were many expressions of gratitude for the courtesies extended to the association members while here. FOUR-FOURS MEETING Miss Winifred Melrose entertained the Four-Fours Club on Thursday evening last at the Southern Seas clubhouse, in Balboa. The guests and members motored down to the beach, arriving in time for dinner at 7:30, after which the usual game of whist was enjoyed. Mrs. D. Singleton and Fred Zeppenfeld were awarded the prizes at cards. The next meeting will be in September, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallop. With sheriff's officers, led by Ed McClellan, chief criminal deputy sheriff, scouring Orange county for the murder of Francisco Vasquez, Mexican orange picker, whose body was lying in a road one mile north of El Modena Monday afternoon, a coroner's jury returned a verdict of "death from gun shot wounds with intent to kill by a gun in the hands of an unknown party." That hatred and probable jealousy on the part of another Mexican was the cause for the slaying of Vasquez is the contention of officers working on the case, who are searching for a friend of the dead man, who, it is thought, will be able to throw some light on the murder. The name of the man sought is being withheld by McClellan until after he has had an opportunity to interview him. Vasquez' body was found by A. S. Mendelhall of the Mendelhall ranch, who notified authorities. The man had been dead several hours when found. In his right hand he held a six-inch dagger, and there were signs of a struggle in the road around where the body was found. It was reported. Mexican Murdered Near El Modena Suspected Slayer Being Searched For by Officers With sheriff's officers, led by Ed McClellan, chief criminal deputy sheriff, scouring Orange county for the murder of Francisco Vasquez, Mexican orange picker, whose body was found lying in a road one mile north of El Modena Monday afternoon, a coroner's jury returned a verdict of "death from gun shot wounds with intent to kill by a gun in the hands of an unknown party." That hatred and probable jealousy on the part of another Mexican was the cause for the slaying of Vasquez is the contention of officers working on the case, who are searching for a friend of the dead man, who, it is thought, will be able to throw some light on the murder. The name of the man sought is being withheld by McClellan until after he has had an opportunity to interview him. Vasquez' body was found by A. S. Mendelhall of the Mendelhall ranch, who notified authorities. The man had been dead several hours when found. In his right hand he held a six-inch dagger, and there were signs of a struggle in the road around where the body was found. It was reported. Should the government become interested in the project, it is pointed out that the famous cutter Bear, now in the coast guard service, might be stationed at Newport bay. Already steps have been taken by Newport Beach and Balboa people which may influence government officials to consider the bay as a likely location for the famous boat. The Bear, noted for her annual forays into the ice floes of Alaska, is known throughout the world by mariners. San Diego, San Pedro and other Pacific coast ports also are bidding for the Bear, it is understood. Should the famous boat be stationed at Newport bay, it would mean that Orange county would be the base of considerable rum chasing activity, it is declared. The plan of establishing an emergency seaplane landing on the bay is also meeting with considerable interest by government officials, according to local persons. Reports today revealed that during the past five years the government has been saved a big sum of money through the efforts of life guards, and the use of wharf equipment is now on hand in the harbor. Antar Deraga, chief of the Newport Beach life saving office, has saved the lives of a number of naval men and at one time rescued a quartermaster of the navy who was travelling by airplane from San Diego and was carrying $200,-000 in cash. The incident was kept quiet because of the huge amount of money involved, and only recently came to light. BIRTHDAY PARTY A pleasant party in celebration of the birthday anniversary of Emil Fischbeck was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bell, on Emily street, Friday evening. Refreshments of various kinds were served the guests by the host and hostess. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Bell and family, the honoree, Mr. Fischbeck, and his best young lady friend, Miss Louise Smith; Mr. and Mrs. H. Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. F. Trokey and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dunn and family, Mr. Burt, Frank Smith, J. Stitchman, L. Huyck, L. Strasner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. A. D. Smith and Louis Smith. The first producing oil well in San Bernardino has recently come in near Chino, yielding 300 barrels a day. Dema New Supervie ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 39 ATION OF COUNTY ANAHEIM SHOWS A GOOD GAIN OVER FIGURES OF A YEAR AGO. More Than Five and a Half Millions Added To County’s Tax Roll by Assessor Sleeper; Oil Contributes Most ANAHEIM’S assessed valuation this year is $68,400 greater than the figures for a year ago, according to the report of County Assessor James Sleeper, submitted to the supervisors Tuesday. Almost every town in the county shows a substantial increase, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and La Habra being the only three registering a decrease. The total assessment of non-operative property in the county is $152,404,265, being an increase of $5,671,635. The greater part of this increase came from the oil industry, which Mr. Sleeper, year after year, persists in assessing at a figure which he considers just notwithstanding the strenuous objections of the big oil corporations. Year after year suits have ANAHEIM'S assessed valuation this year is $68,400 greater than the figures for a year ago, according to the report of County Assessor James Sleeper, submitted to the supervisors Tuesday. Almost every town in the county shows a substantial increase, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and La Habra being the only three registering a decrease. The total assessment of non-operative property in the county is $152,404,265, being an increase of $5,671,635. The greater part of this increase came from the oil industry, which Mr. Sleeper, year after year, persists in assessing at a figure which he considers just notwithstanding the strenuous objections of the big oil corporations. Year after year suits have been filed in court by oil companies seeking to reduce his figures, but all have failed, as evidence was produced to prove that his assessment was just. Santa Ana's valuation this year is $18,854,835, compared to $17,862,757 last year. Fullerton's valuation this year is $13,133,435, compared to $12,591,380 for 1925. Anaheim this year had a valuation of $7,817,865 as compared to $7,749,165 for last year. For Orange, the figures are $5,280,790 for this year and $5,060,990 for last year. Huntington Beach had $6,446,260 last year and $6,179,230 this year. Newport Beach increased from $2,708,865 last year to $3,780,220 this year. Brea increased from $1,140,000 to $1,229,285. La Habra had $946,875 last year and $943,065 this year. Seal Beach dropped from $1,865,-980 to $1,437,490, chiefly through the loss of assessment of the big Los Angeles Gas and Electric Company plant there. The plant now being in operation, it was assessed for the state this year. Sleeper announced collections of personal property taxes for 1926 as $1,100,-598, as comfared to $1,083,209.25 for 1925. Soldier exemptions this year amounted to $1,505,915, compared to $1,392,560 for 1925. In turning the assessment rolls over to the supervisors, who will sit as a board of equalization for the next two weeks to investigate any requested adjustments in the rolls. Assessor Sleeper made the following statement to taxpayers: "The assessment roll is now in the hands of the county board of equalization. It is the duty of any taxpayer who has any reason to believe that his property is unjustly assessed, to appear before the board and ask for a hearing. The board of equalization will sit for two weeks for the purpose of equalization assessments." No tax has been figured against any property and will not be until the various tax rates are fixed by the respective boards. We call your attention to this fact and that the assessor is only responsible for valuations—nothing more. At this time no one can estimate the amount of taxes that will be paid upon any piece of property. However, if you feel that the amount of taxes paid by you are high, take the matter of your tax rate up with your supervisors, city trustees, school trustees and trustees of all special districts representing your district. Between now and July 19, 1926, is your only opportunity to have the valuation of your property adjusted, and before Sep- Demand Report on New Harbor Project Supervisors Will Not Act Until It Is Received The Orange county harbor commission will be requested to prepare its report upon a new harbor improvement project as early as possible, but the filing of this report will be reserved until the county supervisors believe the time is ripe for calling another bond election. This was the answer given by the board to a committee of Santa Ana men, who appeared to urge immediate action upon the preparation of the harbor commission's report, which is a preliminary step required by law in the proceedings of voting harbor bonds. Because the law also requires immediate action by the supervisors toward calling an election, after the commission's report is accepted, the supervisors told the committee that it would not be advisable to have the report filed until the time was opportune, in the board's opinion, to fix the date of the election. There was no election, however, toward starting work upon the report now, it was stated. Accordingly, it is expected that the commission will at once confer with General Lansing H. Beach, consulting engineer, whose survey of the harbor formed the foundation for the previous report. General Beach has just returned to Southern California from the east. It is known from previous public utterances that members of the board of supervisors, favoring the question of calling another bond election, are of the opinion that it should be held some time between the primary election, August 31, and the general election, in November. GOOD CHEER CLUB Mrs. Robert McKee entertained the Good Cheer Card Club on Thursday afternoon last at her home in Placentia. After the card game the hostess served a dainty collation, and the prizes were distributed to the lucky winners. Mesdames Joe Baum, Husman and Jacoby. Candidates' Cards On State Highways This is the season of candidates' campaign cards, and those posting them are once more placing them on the state highway rights-of-way, probably without knowledge of the law. Section 6, chapter 400 of the Statute of 1915 makes it a misdemeanor to place any advertising sign on the rights-of-way of the state highway. It is pointed out by W. F. Mixon, secretary of the commission, who announces maintenance men have instructions from the highway commission to remove all advertising matter. All candidates posting cards should bear this in mind, as the law will be strictly adhered to. Already it has become necessary to remove placards in various parts of the state. The commission calls special attention to this matter for the purpose of saving candidates unnecessary trouble and expense. Iriverside county has passed an ordinance making it unlawful to mutilate or destroy the following seven plants: Dogwood, smoke tree, azalia, indigo bush, lenion and desert lilies and yucca.