anaheim-gazette 1926-08-12

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LVI ANAHEIM GROWERS OLD-TIMERS CELEBRATE VICTORY OF PRUSSIANS OVER FRENCH Anvil Firing on Streets Stopped by City Marshal; Move to Private Property And Continue Festivities WHEN the German army entered Paris, in 1870, in the war between Germany and France, the old-timers here determined to hold a celebration in commemoration of the victory. All of them were natives of the Fatherland, but had renounced their allegiance, and were naturalized American citizens. Most of them had left the Rhine country previous to 1848, along with Shurz, Siegel, Osterhaus and other men who attained great prominence. In this country. While all of them had left their native land to seek a home and fortune in this country, they exulted in the triumph of their arms, and the victory was celebrated in many cities of this country. Anaheim Rotarians Lunch at Katella WHEN the German army entered Paris, in 1870, in the war between Germany and France, the old-timers here determined to hold a celebration in commemoration of the victory. All of them were natives of the Fatherland, but had renounced their allegiance, and were naturalized American citizens. Most of them had left the Rhine country previous to 1848, along with Shurz, Siegel, Osterhaus and other men who attained great prominence In this country. While all of them had left their native land to seek a home and fortune in this country, they exulted in the triumph of their arms, and the victory was celebrated in many cities of this country. Anvils were brought, powder obtained, long iron rods were provided for touching off the anvils and wood and kindling obtained for the purpose of building a fire. The scene of the celebration was at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles streets. As the fire was laid in readiness for lighting, City Marshal Dye Davis, whose sympathies were said to be with the French, appeared upon the scene and declared the celebration could not be held upon any of the streets of this city. Instantly there was a great commotion among the hundreds of people gathered about the anvils, and a fight was seemingly in prospect, when cooler heads prevailed and a man was dispatched to the residence of Mayor Max Strobel, on Lemon street near Broadway, to obtain permission for the celebration. He soon returned with written authority to go ahead with the festivities. The order from the mayor was shown the city marshal, who made a contemptuous reference to it, and persisted in declaring that the streets could hot be occupied for the celebration. The old-timers declared they would go ahead, and Davis replied he would arrest the first man who touched a match to the kindling. A large and powerful employe of the Dreyfus winery said that he would light the fire and, as he stooped down to strike the match, Davis struck him in the head, with a heavy, walking cane, knocking him unconscious. He rolled over in the street, while the excited old-timers declared they would avenge the assault upon their comrade. Davis' ever present pistol was brought in evidence, and this he flourished over his head. It was not the only time in the early days that he had thus flourished his weapon. The Pioneers resolved to move their equipment to adjoining private property, and there the celebration proceeded uninterruptedly. Many anvils were fired, and great hilarity and enthusiasm was manifested. The man struck down by Davis recovered consciousness and joined the party in the celebration. At one of the attempts to fire a shot, the powder failed to explode, and Joseph Bennerscheldt came forward to lift the upper anvil from the lower. As he did so, the powder ignited, flaring full in his face, burning him severely. He dropped the anvil and ran like a deer north on Los Angeles street, followed by many of the throng. He was crazed with pain and ran very swiftly. He was overtaken on Chartres street, after running around several blocks, and as he was, so it was said, attempting to Anaheim Rotarians Lunch at Katella Frank N. Merriam, Candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, Speaker Probably the most interesting meeting the Anahelin Rotarians have ever enjoyed was held at the Katella school house Monday, at the regular weekly luncheon hour. Holding the luncheon at Katella is the beginning of a movement to bring the rancher and the business man in closer touch. H. H. Benjamin was chairman for the day, and Assemblyman S. C. Hartranft assisted him in arranging the program. Mr. Hartranft made a brief speech in introducing Hon. Frank N. Merriam, speaker of the House of Representatives, and candidate for the Republican nomination for lieutenant-governor. Mr. Merriam spoke on the subject of legislation. "Much of the criticism of the legislative body comes from those who ridicule the mammoth number of bills introduced and the large number of laws passed each session," he said. "The individual legislators do not originate the great bulk of these bills on their own initiative. They are merely the often unwilling agents of the constituents of their district, who ask them to present bills which they feel would be of benefit to their particular district." Bill Wallop and Bob Eason appeared at the luncheon dressed in overalls, blouse and straw hat—a typical costume of the hard-handed tiller of the soil a quarter of a century ago. They were driven to the meeting in a dilapidated spring wagon of the vintage of 1900, which was drawn by an ancient and disconsolate-looking horse. ORANGE COUNTY IS NO PLACE TO SPEED Stands Third in Fines Collected for Traffic Violations The shrill blast of the California state motor cop's whistle, warning violators of motor vehicle laws to pull up at the curb, was heard and heeded by 111,125 motorists during the first six months of 1926, according to records of the traffic division of the traffic department of the division of motor vehicles, made public yesterday. In a majority of cases the offenders were given a reprimand, told to be careful in future and allowed to proceed. GOVERNOR AT ST. ANGEL Will Discuss Issue Evening, Aug. Governor Richardson voters of Orange county a dinner which is being honor by the 18 news county which are sure re-election to the governor will be served at 6:30; will speak at 8 o'clock; man, chairman of the Republican Central con side, and a number leading citizens will make brief addresses; T. B. Talbert; Hunting Lake; Garden Grove; Fullerton; Dr. H. A. helm; Attorney Stanleyorney A. W. Rutan; Mrs. W. L. Grubb; So Talbert's subject will Highway Commission; cuss "The Santa Ana Dam." Dr. Johnston Institutions; Attorn will be "Orange County Mrs. Grubb will speak and C. C. Chapman" "The Governor and Other citizens and county, who are appoint Richardson, will attend meeting for the governor Superior Judge E. Ames and former Jude N. T. Edwards, men highway commission member of the station; Dr. H. M. Robe member of the state examiners; Willard from the fourth district member of the state housing commission Craiemer member of The Young Men's Orange County, who scheduled in Hunting same night that G speaks is expected; p.m.; Officials club; it is announced an invitation Richardson meeting. Because the dining Inn where he hangs The man struck down by Davis recovred consciousness and joined the party in the celebration. At one of the attempts to fire a shot, the powder failed to explode, and Joseph Bennerscheldt came forward to lift the upper anvil from the lower. As he did so, the powder ignited, flaring full in his face, burning him severely. He dropped the anvil and ran like a deer north on Los Angeles street, followed by many of the throng. He was crazed with pain and ran very swiftly. He was overtaken on Chartres street, after running around several blocks, and as he was, so it was sald, attempting to jump down into a well. He was taken into a nearby residence, and Dr. Hardin called. The doctor attended to his burns, but it was six weeks before he could be taken in a carriage to his home. The celebration was thereupon discontinued. In the war between Germany and France the entire French army was at Metz, under command of Emperor Napoleon. With him were Marshal McMahon and Marshal Bazaine. Marshal Bazaine was ordered, with half the army, to Sedan. The entire German army faced Sedan from the north. When Bazaine was ordered to that point, the news was flashed to this country in code by German secret service men. It was instantly relayed to Berlin, and the crown prince's army struck at Bazaine like a thunderbolt. He was cut off from the main army at Metz and, after a hard battle, was compelled to surrender. This is known as the Sedan movement, and was attempted by Von Kluck in command of the extreme right at the battle of the Marne. The crown prince struck as the Emperor Napoleon and McMahon at Metz. A bloody fight resulted, but the French were overpowered and defeated. The German army marched into Paris, being joined by Kaiser Wilhelm, and a treaty of peace was dictated at the palace of Versailles. An indemnity of one billion dollars was levied upon France, and Alsace and Lorraine were ceded to Germany. These provinces were ceded back to France after the World War. Marshal Bazaine was well known in this country, having been in command of the French troops in Mexico, when Napoleon sought to place Maximillian on the throne at Chapultepec as emperor of Mexico. This was during the (Continued on Page Four) Stands Third in Fines Collected for Traffic Violations The shrill blast of the California state motor cop's whistle, warning violators of motor vehicle laws to pull up at the curb, was heard and heeded by 111,125 motorists during the first six months of 1926, according to records of the traffic division of the traffic department of the division of motor vehicles, made public yesterday. In a majority of cases the offenders were given a reprimand, told to be careful in future, and allowed to proceed. But in 37,246 cases the officers found the offense too serious to permit the violator to escape and placed him under arrest. The records show that the state traffic force of more than 200 men was maintained during the period without one cent of cost to the taxpayers. In fact the highways were protected at a profit of more than $50,000, for the fines paid by violators arrested, together with the delinquent fees collected by the officers, amounted to $303,018.05 for the period as against salaries amounting to $251,352.98. Fines for the period totaled $227,-424.35. Delinquent fees amounted to $75,593.80. The total number of violators fined was 8104. The state officers covered 1,879,140 miles in protecting the highways during this period. Of those stopped by the officers, 22,488 were speeding, 52,478 had glaring or otherwise illegal lights, 13,685 were breaking rules of the road, and 22,474 were violating miscellaneous sections of the law. Of those actually placed under arrest, 12,482 were charged with speeding. The records cover 45 California counties in which state traffic squads are operating. The Imperial county squad was highest on the list in number of motorists stopped, with 8533. The San Diego county squad had the highest number of arrests, with 3553. Other county records follow: Orange county ranks first in the amount of miles travelled by the officers, and third in the amount of fines collected. Orange county motor cops covered 91,188 miles, and the total of fines collected from violators during the six months aggregated $16,371. It is freely said that versant with politics that the fight against the governor is now only a jority in the county that he will carry out jority of more than one. He has made one campaign through central history, and he loved he will sweep primaries. August 26 San Francisco and well as the other city will carry his jority. He will carry the southern county jority. This will probably last appearance in the campaign as he tinue his tour. Charley McAulay Sam's service again he received a telegraph to San Francisco pointed to a post Mare Island navy ago he took the call he was an electric Great Northern, w a troop transport world's records in and Charley was helped to push it CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY AHEIM GAZETT Anaheim, California, Thursday, August 12, 1926 WERS REAP PROSPEROU Gov. F. W. Richardson TANGIBLE PROOF FURNISHED BY FIGURES RECORD THAT CANNOT BE DISPUTED BY GOVERNOR'S OPPONENTS Nearly Every Department of the State Government Shows Decrease in Running Expenses, as Well as Efficiency in Management; Richardson's Political Enemies Hard Pressed for Campaign Thunder TANGIBLE conclusive proof that Governor Friend W. Richardson has made good his economy and Sen. S. M. Shortridge VALENO BETT Northern Mark WEATHER demand dollars to the year for the by unfavorable in the easter of production Old-Time Stric GOVERNOR SPEAKS AT ST. ANN'S INN Will Discuss Issues on Friday Evening, August 13th. Governor Richardson will address voters of Orange county at St. Ann's Inn on Friday evening, August 13, at a dinner which is being arranged in his honor by the newspapers of Orange county which are supporting him for re-election to the governorship. Dinner will be served at 6:30, and the governor will speak at 8 o'clock. Dr. R. A. Cushman, chairman of the Orange County Republican Central committee, will preside, and a number of the county's leading citizens will be present and make brief addresses, among them being T. B. Talbert, Huntington Beach; H. A. Lake, Garden Grove; C. C. Chapman, Fullerton; Dr. H. A. Johnston, Anaheim; Attorney Stanley Relnhaus, Attorney A. W. Rutan, Santa Ana, and Mrs. W. L. Grubb, Santa Ana. Talbert's subject will be "The State Highway Commission." Lake will discuss "The Santa Ana River and Boulder Dam." Dr. Johnston will discuss "State Institutions." Attorney Rutan's topic will be "Orange County Judgeships," Mrs. Grubb will speak on "Education," and C. C. Chapman's subject will be "The Governor and Orange County." Other citizens and officials of the county, who are appointees of Governor Richardson, will attend the banquet and meeting for the governor. They include Superior Judge E. J. Marks, H. G. Ames and former Judge F. C. Drumm, N. T. Edwards, member of the state highway commission; Leon Whitsell, member of the state railroad commission; Dr. H. M. Robertson, homeopathic member of the state board of medical examiners; Willard Smith, supervisor of the fourth district; C. C. Chapman, member of the state immigration and housing commission, and Justus F. Craiemer, member of the state fair board. The Young Men's Republican Club of Orange County, which has a meeting scheduled in Huntington Beach on the same night that Governor Richardson speaks, is expected to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., Officials and members of the club it is announced have been extended an invitation to attend the Richardson meeting. Because the dining room at St. Ann's Inn where the banquet will be held, is nearly every Department of the State Government Shows Decrease in Running Expenses, as Well as Efficiency in Management; Richardson's Political Enemies Hard Pressed for Campaign Thunder TANGIBLE conclusive proof that Governor Friend W. Richardson has made good his economy and efficiency program is shown by the facts and figures contained in the reports of the state departments for the first three and one-half years of his administration. Following is a brief summary of what has been accomplished during Governor Richardson's administration by the various state departments that have thus far submitted their reports. Comparison is made with the same period during Governor Stephens' administration: Real Estate Department—Proportion of revenue collected required to run the department reduced from 72 per cent to 52 per cent and $338,554.44 reverted to the general fund, being a saving to the state. Work of the department increased as follows: Adjustments, 50 percent; investigations, 50 per cent; additional work added by legislature, 25 per cent. Highway Department—Reduction in overhead of 11.08 per cent to 9.69 per cent of funds expended. Methods of road construction improved. Definite program of highways worked out, eliminating "pork barrel" roads. Total amount expended on highways during Governor Richardson's administration.$56,082,462.92 as against $38,376,116.25 for the first three and one-half years of former administration. National Guard—Cost of maintaining national guard reduced from $106.55 per guardman during prior administration to $61.06 per guardman during the first two years and less than $50 during the second two years of the present administration. Attendance at drills increased from 50 to 72 per cent and guard recruited to maximum strength and most efficient in its history as shown by war department inspections. State Corporation Department—Increase in work as shown by par value of securities represented in applications, 171.11 per cent with decrease of 23.53 per cent in proportionate cost of handling work. Auditing of the corporations increased 324.24 per cent. Expense of salaries reduced from $119.50 to $91 per one million of securities represented in applications. Department of Agriculture—Due to increase in agricultural interests and productions expenditures have increased. During the past three and one-half years expenditures were $3,467,401.50 as compared to $1,984,402.56 during similar period ending December 31, 1922. Increase has been practically offset by increased income from fees, etc., so that now department is 59 per cent self-supporting as against 40 per cent during prior administration. Requirement is made by an obscure newspaper against Shortridge has run into a flat tire. SHORTRIDGE COMES TO ORANGE COUNTY Will Speak at Santa Ana Thursday Evening, Next Week Senator Shortridge will swing through Orange county on Thursday next, and in the evening will address a meeting of voters at St. Ann's Inn. The senator comes from Riverside county, which he will tour the preceding day, and will arrive in Orange Thursday morning. He will be at Fullerton at 2:30 and in this city at 2:30 o'clock. Senator Shortridge is stronger in Southern California today than he ever was, and will sweep the southern counties. He is also strong in the north, and will come to Tehachapi with a splendid majority. He is especially strong with the women's clubs and has been endorsed by them in all of the largest cities of the state. The senator is a member of the finance committee, and the rivers and harbors committee of the United States Senate, two committees of the utmost importance to Southern California. He supports the protective tariff, and is sound on Colorado river development. He will be on guard at Washington when the Democrats begin their assaults upon the tariff in the next congress. The reason why California orange and walnut men and other farmers need protection is that in France, Spain, Italy and Sicily children are sent into orchards to harvest the crops while here in California we send them to school. The senator has done good work at Washington in supporting the tariff and the Boulder Dam bill, and has been a constant supporter of the Coolidge administration. He is by far the ablest representative California has had in the upper house for many years. This will be the senator's last appearance in Orange county during the campaign, as he swings north on his tour of the state. Not to re-elect Shortridge, and to deprive the orange, lemon, walnut and lima bean growers of the county from representation of the Senate finance committee would be political suicide. Voters of Orange county will stand by Shortridge and give him a tremendous majority. The pop-gun fight carried on by an obscure newspaper against Shortridge has run into a flat tire. HUGE COUNTY Surplus In Dollar According County Auditor now has a copy half a million close of the money being summed highways a large section of health. 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The banquet will serve at 6:30 p.m. Those who cannot attend the banquet will able to hear speaking if they arrive by 8:30 p.m., it is announced. It is emphasized that he will carry the county by a majority of more than 5000. He has made one of the most splendid campaigns throughout state in re-cent history, and it is confidently believed he will sweep the state at primaries, August 31. He is strong in San Francisco and Alameda counties, as well as other counties of north, and from all sections come reports that he will carry north by large majority. He will carry Los Angeles and southern counties by great majority. This will probably be the governor's last appearance in the county during campaign, as he goes north to continue his tour. Charley McAulay is now in Uncle Sam's service again. Thursday morning he received a telegram summoning him to San Francisco, having been appointed to a position as machinist at Mare Island navy yard. Some months ago he took examination and made a high record. During World War II he was an electrician on steamship Great Northern, which was serving as troop transport. This ship broke all world's records in crossing Atlantic, and Charley was one of the boys who helped us push it over. Department of Agriculture—Due to great increase in agricultural interests and productions expenditures have increased. During past three aid half years expenditures were $3,467.401.50 as compared to $1,984,402.56 during similar period ending December 31. Increase has been practically offset by increased income from fees, etc., so that now department is 59 per cent self-supporting as against 40 per cent during prior administration. Requirements of department asto expenditures determined by non-political agricultural council. Railroad Commission—Reduction in expenditures during first three fiscal years of present administration $283.035.51, despite great increase in work of commission. State Reclamation Board—With increase of 2.53 per cent in actual amount expended on reclamation work, administration cost has decreased 53.7 percent, meaning a saving in overhead of $240,367.37. State Mining Bureau—Decrease of $81,735 in appropriations for mining department and decrease of $262.89 in oil department, despite great increase in work and mineral production of state. For every dollar expended during Richardson's administration there has been produced $2099.50 of new mineral wealth and $1972 of oil as compared to $919 of minerals and $1200 of oil during previous four years. Board of Forestry—Appropriations during first three years of present administration, $290,749 as compared with $296,950 during previous three years. Now 980 acres organized for forest and watershed protection as against 7300 acres in 1922. Fire fighting force has been augmented and strengthened by beneficial legislation. Industrial Accident Commission—Reduction from $805,296.79 to $801,162.34 during first two years, or a saving of $304,134.45. Same economy effected during balance of administration, despite great increase in amount of business. Department now most efficient in its history. Unite cost of work cut from $37.47 to $20.81 in judicial department and from $12.30到$4.48 in safety department. Senator Borah of Idaho is due in Orange county next week to make a speech against Governor Richardson and Senator Shortridge. He will make several speeches in Southern California, and is here on personal invitation from Senator Hilram Johnson. Borah voted in the United States Senate against the tariff schedule on every California industry. He voted against the citrus schedule, the walnut schedule, and the tariff on every other industry of this great state. At same time Senator Shortridge voted for these tariff schedules and worked hard for their enactment into law. Borah favors recognizing the Soviet government of Russia; which has repudiated its foreign obligations, and which has gone even so far as question of validity this country title To Alaska. He comes to Orange county to defeat Senator Shortridge and Governor Richardson. Every speech that he makes in this state should add thousands of votes to the majorities which Richardson and Shortridge will pile up at the primary election. Will the people of Orange county, whose very existence depends upon the citrus, walnut and other tariff schedules, permit themselves to be deceived by this romping blatherskite? Do he people want Shortridge, who voted for the tariff and worked for the tariff re-elected and sent back to Washington, or will they take his advice of this man Borah and defeat him in very home of his friends? ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 44 EROUS HARVEST VALENCIA GROVES ARE YIELDING BETTER CROPS THAN LAST YEAR Northern Orange County Fruit Topping the Market in Prices, as Usual; Walnut Crop Short, but Quality Good WEATHER conditions in the east this summer have created a demand for California's citrus products that will add many dollars to the profits of Anaheim growers. This is a profitable year for the rancher, as his crop of oranges has not been curtailed by unfavorable weather; the quality is excellent, and the prices in the eastern markets assure him a good margin over the cost of production. It is gratifying to note that the fruit from this section of the orange belt is still nearly always topping the market in New York and other cities of the east, the choicest brands from here nearly always being in the lead. Altissimo, from Placentia, sold as high as $7.40 this week; Old Mission, a Chapman brand, for $7.20; Anaheim Supreme and Mother WEATHER conditions in the east this summer have created a demand for California’s citrus products that will add many dollars to the profits of Anaheim growers. This is a profitable year for the rancher, as his crop of oranges has not been curtailed by unfavorable weather; the quality is excellent, and the prices in the eastern markets assure him a good margin over the cost of production. It is gratifying to note that the fruit from this section of the orange belt is still nearly always topping the market in New York and other cities of the east, the choicest brands from here nearly always being in the lead. Altissimo, from Placentia, sold as high as $7.40 this week; Old Mission, a Chapman brand, for $7.20; Anaheim Supreme and Mother Colony for $6.60. These were the high figures in New York. Old-Time Resident Stricken by Death Mrs. Johanna Strodthoff Dies at Her Home in This City Another old-time resident has passed on to join the Pioneers of Anaheim who are sleeping under the soot. Mrs. Johanna Strodthoff died at her home on North Lemon street Sunday night, following a paralytic attack with which she was stricken several days ago. She was 79 years of age. Mrs. Strodthoff came here with her husband, Dietrich Strodthoff, in 1870, and for fifty-six years this has been her home. Her husband died many years ago. She was the mother of four sons and one daughter—Hugo, Henry, Gus and Otto Strodthoff, and one daughter, Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth. All the children were at her bedside when she passed away. Only a few weeks ago Mrs. Strodthoff attended the old-timera’ picnic at the city park, and greatly enjoyed meeting many persons whom she had known in her younger days. Funeral services were held at the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell yesterday afternoon. Rev. A. G. H. Bode conducting the services, Mrs. Walter Ross leading in the singing. The remains were buried in Fairhaven cemetery, Santa Ana. The pallbearers were W. J. Slemann, J. J. Dwyer, J. S. Sherlidan, Charles Fay, Herman Dickel and J. J. Schneider. HUGE SURPLUS IN COUNTY TREASURY Surplus Increased Half Million Dollars During Year According to the annual report of County Auditor Jerome, Orange county now has a cash balance of $2,627,926.56 in the treasury, which is an increase of half a million over the balance at the close of the previous fiscal year. As usual, about half of the county’s money was spent on education, the sum being $3,388,463.42. Roads and highways drew $1,120,150.11 as the second largest item. Charities and corrections cost $297,233.40 and conservation of health accounted for $37,511.86. As compared to the fiscal year of 1923-24, the peak year of expenditures in this county, last year saw a reduc- Although prices for the first pool, which closed at the Anahelin Citrus Association’s house the middle of June, were not as high as they are now, the returns were very satisfactory. Manager Schureman sent checks to the growers aggregating $252,000 last week, which was an average of $2.23 per box. The shipments if this pool were 43,000 boxes larger than for the first pool last year, and up to the first of August 87,000 more boxes were shipped than for the same period a year ago. The prices are somewhat lower, far than they were a year ago, but last season’s crop was cut short by adverse weather conditions. California shipped 7700 more cars of oranges and lemons up to August 1 than a year ago on the same date, and this will be greatly increased before the Valencia season closes., and prices are expected to increase as the season advances. The California citrus grower will be on easy street after the harvest is gathered and the returns are all in. The fruit is of good quality and the yield bountiful. There is no frosted fruit this year. Extremely large sizes and high prices are expected to return Orange county walnuts growers an almost normal income from their groves this year, despite the fact that Orange county’s walnut crop is less than 30 per cent of normal, according to announcement by an association secretary. The Orange county crop is perhaps, the lightest in the state, according to reports. The state crop will average about 60 per cent of normal. Due to the light set of nuts on the trees, the entire crop will be of extraordinary size. The large sizes coupled with the light crop, should bring high prices for walnuts this year. Reports from nearby sections of the state show that walnut crops in all districts are light and have suffered from the ravages of aphis during the last several months. The Ventura district will have as light as crop as the Orange county area, according to reports. Indications point to a good crop in the Pomona and Chino districts. Whittler also gives promise of having a good crop, although the crop in that district is spotted, it was said. The walnut crop in Placentia and Vienna will be about 60 per cent of normal, according to a conservative estimate. The late setting on the walnut trees was not as good this year as in previous years. Walnut shipments from the Santa According to the annual report of County Auditor Jerome, Orange county now has a cash balance of $2,627,926.56 in the treasury, which is an increase of half a million over the balance at the close of the previous fiscal year. As usual, about half of the county's money was spent on education, the sum being $3,388,463.42. Roads and highways drew $1,120,150.11 as the second largest item. Charities and corrections cost $297,233.40 and conservation of health accounted for $37,511.86. As compared to the fiscal year of 1923-24, the peak year of expenditures in this county, last year saw a reduction of more than $1,000,000 in expenditures, the figures being $7,916,950.01 for 1923-24; $6,902,851.83 for 1924-25; and $6,825,361.66 for 1925-26, exclusive of special district disbursements. The reduction under last year was effected despite the expenditure of a larger sum for education, permanent school improvements last year amounting to $703,472.60, while this year they were $815,531.83. The "slack" was more than taken up in reduced expenditures on bridges, which was $114,000 less than last year. Highways last year cost $1,066,000 for permanent improvement, as compared to $1,090,000 this year. The money spent on schools included $2,534,182.69 for maintenance, salaries, etc., and $854,280.73 for permanent improvement. County and special library districts received $33,017.04. Elementary schools cost $1,430,499.48 for maintenance and $311,310.90 for permanent improvements; high schools expended $919,196.11 for maintenance and $504,-220.93 for permanent improvements; junior colleges cost $131,340.60 for maintenance and $38,748.90 for permanent improvement. Of the more than $1,000,000 spent on roads and highways, $638,311.16 went into maintenance and $444,852.76 into permanent improvements. Charities and corrections covering maintenance of the county hospital, the juvenile home and all care of delinquent and dependent minors, in the county or at state institutions, included besides the $238,855.87 for maintenance, the sum of $58,327.53 in permanent improvements, divided $37,000 at the juvenile ho meand $21,237 at the county hospital. Charities and corrections do not include expenses of the county jail or other enforcement agencies. Hiram Johnson opened his campaign against Governor Richardson and Senator Shortridge at Oakland on Friday evening, his speech being picked up by radio here. Johnson denounced Richardson for vetoling a bill appropriating a large amount of money for the improvement of the river front at Stockton. This governor hold was not a proper charge against the state, but was a matter for Sam Joaquin county to settle by itself. Johnson ranted about and tore his hair, spilling the same old bosh about the interests and corporations being on one side and Hiram Johnson on the other. He said he supported Clark for senator against Shortridge because he was an old-time friend and that he had always stood for the people against the corporations. Johnson's speech was thin as skimmed bilge water, and the faint applause sounded as if there were not many present. Indications from the north are that Richardson and Shortridge will come to Tehachapi with a great majority. Southern California will rally into line and will roll up great majorities for the governor and the senator. Kipling says only a dozen writers have gained immortality in the last 2500 years, and no doubt Sinclair Lewis is wondering who the other eleven are.