anaheim-gazette 1926-11-04

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LVII VOTE FOR ANNEXA GIVIC PRIDE URGE OF THE STURDY PIONEERS CEMENT SIDEWALKS REPLACE WOODEN STRUCTURES IN CITY Outlying Residence Thoroughfares Similarly Beautified, Despite Objections of Protesting Property Owners; Work of Paving Streets Next Up for Consideration; County Highway Paved. NEVEN, wooden sidewalks, ever unsightly and dangerous to pedestrians after nightfall, were the first things which the Pioneers made up their Newport Concern Gets Boat Order From East Coast POSSIBILITY that Newport Beach may become the western center for the building of boat tenders and power dories for large eastern yacht building concerns was seen in the granting of a sample order for six 10-foot yacht tenders amounting to $900 to the G. V. Johnson boat works recently. The American Car Foundry, of Wilmington, Del., is the concern for which the small boats are being built. It is said that S. Clyde Kyle, sales manager for the Delaware concern, while visiting in Newport during the summer months, became smitten with the small boats made by the Johnson concern and in use on many of the local yachts. The tenders will be ready for delivery by November 15. It was stated. The Johnson company reports that it has made deliveries to Stockton, San Diego, Riverside and San Francisco, but that this is the first time in the history of the plant that a shipment has been made to the east coast. G. O. P. R ENDORS ELECT YOUNG WINS PLURALITY A RIDGE BY All Republican Congress Elect Allen Wins in perior Judge, Again Elected rurer; Voters Act; Many Pr CALIFORNIA, apected, endorington administ polls at Tuesday the overwhelm Outlying Residence Thorough-fares Similarly Beautified, Despite Objections of Protesting Property Owners; Work of Paving Streets Next Up for Consideration; County Highway Paved. UNEVEN, wooden sidewalks, ever unsightly and dangerous to pedestrians after nightfall, were the first things which the Pioneers made up their minds had to go when the time arrived for the consideration of municipal betterments. Putting on city frills, was the way in which objectors referred to the plan, for there were objects to improvements then as now, here as elsewhere, as there will probably always be, in the life of a growing community. Only a few blocks in town had these early-day appurtenances; and earthen walks were for the most part the rule—dusty enough in summer time and mud holes aplenty during the rainy season. Gradually these sidewalk relics had become more and more the rule, and old-timers had for the time become quite accustomed to them, but visits to outlying communities, where sidewalks seemed to be even worse, gave them the impression that it was nearly time for ours to disappear. It was resolved to replace a block or two of them with cement walks, but such a storm of protest arose on the part of protesting property owners that it was a long time before work upon these improvements actually began. The town was divided into two hostile camps—one favoring cement walks, the other insisting they were too expensive and out of the question. Finally the opinion of the former prevailed, as it was shown the community had outgrown its wooden walks, and two blocks of cement paving were laid down on both sides of Center street in the heart of the city. In later years these sidewalks were found to be entirely too narrow, but for the time being they were such improvements over the old walks, that outlying communities began to pattern after us, and soon cement walks were everywhere the rule, instead of the exception. In this matter, as in many others, the Pioneers led the way. They were the first to bring down water from the river for irrigation, and were first in the magnificent work of transforming an arid waste into blossoming and fruitful plantations. Yet when the task of laying down cement walks in other blocks further removed from the center of town was taken up, there were again formidable protests on the part of property owners. But little by little these protests were swept aside by the stern necessity of civic advancement, and soon many blocks of very fine cement walks were laid throughout the city. It was indeed a transformation scene from the old uneven sidewalks, and it was a pleasure to walk upon them, especially after nightfall, when one did not have to step down and then again step up Great Gain Shown By Census Figures City of Anaheim Passes the Ten Thousand Mark The report of Mrs. Genevieve Fording, superintendent of the census of Anaheim township, made public a weak ago, was incomplete, owing to the limited time allowed for an insufficient force to make the count. She was granted an extension of time to make the canvass thorough, and on Monday filed her final report. It shows that the city of Anaheim has a population of 10,051, and Anaheim township 20,164. Four townships, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fullerton and Newport Beach, advanced into higher population classifications, as a result of the census, thereby giving the justices of the peace and constables in these townships an extra boost in salary. Two townships, Orange and Brea, failed to advance, though both registered material population gains over the 1920 census. Anaheim township made the greatest gain, advancing three classes to reach an equal footing with Santa Ana township on the salary schedule. Anaheim township went from the 9000-12,000 population class to 20,164. Santa Ana advanced from the 15,000-20,000 class to the class of 20,000 and over. Fullerton township went from the 9000-12,000 class to the 12,000-15,000 class. Newport Beach advanced from the "under 3000" class to the 3000-6000 class. Orange remained in the 9000-12,000 class. Brea, which has been rated in the 9000-12,000 class, showed a census of 6901. Whether this will cause a downward revision in the salary ratings of that township is not known. No census was taken in Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Laguna Beach and San Juan townships, as it was not believed that any change in classification would result in those townships. Huntington Beach is rated in the 9000-12,000 class, the others in the "under 3000" class. In townships where the population of various cities was segregated, the following reports were rendered: Santa Ana, 24,697; Anaheim, 10,051; Fullerton, 8336; Orange, 6973; Placentia, 2526; Garden Grove, 2334; Brea, 2239; Newport Beach, 1634; Buena Park, 1338; Yorba Linda, 1049; Atwood (Richfield), 624; Olinda, 485. Population for La Habra, Tustin, Olive, El Modena, Villa All Republican Congress Elect Allen Wins interior Judge, Again Elected surer; Voters Act; Many Pro CALIFORNIA, pacted, endington administers polls at Tuesday's overwhelm rolled up by the G.C. The most enthusiastic The entire Republic swept into office by jorities,and every date for congress turns from all the not yet in.but in C.C. Young is elk 350,000,and that has a majority of Ellott,his Democrat have been several states owing to a dale on the wet and dry dications are that th will have a working lower house of con lead in the Senate. Most of the 28 ballot were defeats them carried. Prop viding for a bond to aid veterans of t ried,and California oring repeal of th law.Both the high one favoring an int tax,and the other action by the state,the legislative reapport on the ballot.was believed that No.2 bill which would gide the three great ges.,San Francisco balance of power im been carried. The heaviest vol Orange county was Thirty thousand ve cent of the register There were only two judge of the superi treasureur.all th filled at the Augu Homer G.Ames and were elected at th contest for th th perior court bench L.Allen and for Thomas.Allen woe feating Thomas b J.C.Joplin,the held office of o 24 years.was elec time,fighting Jan. In Anaheim town contest.as Justice Kuchel and Constance elected at the prim Yet when the task of laying down cement walks in other blocks further removed from the center of town was taken up, there were again formidable protests on the part of property owners. But little by little these protests were swept aside by the stern necessity of civic advancement, and soon many blocks of very fine cement walks were laid throughout the city. It was indeed a transformation scene from the old uneven sidewalks, and it was a pleasure to walk upon them, especially after nightfall, when one did not have to step down and then again step up in the arduous task of making his way about the community. Even those who had at first most strenuously protested against them came at last to the conclusion that this was the best improvement the city had ever installed. But if there existed opposition to cement sidewalks in the heart of town, what shall be said of the storm of opposition which instantly arose when some of the more advanced enthusiasts declared that earthen walks in the residence districts should be replaced by the modern adjuncts of civilization! These walks were well nigh impassable during the winter rains, and travel upon them was very light in consequence. No one ventured out upon them unless called upon so to do on matters of urgent business. When the city fathers had up before them for consideration the construction of new cement walks on both sides of a close-in residence thoroughfare, a large property owner, who was even then preparing to depart with his family for Europe on an extended tour, appeared and entered a strenuous protest to such an expensive innovation. Nevertheless, the walks were ordered in, and on their completion the thoroughfare was instantly turned into a thing of beauty, whereas it had been quite the reverse since the beginning. When the property owner returned from Europe the following year, he complimented the city authorities upon their wisdom, adding the expense was really negligible, and that he would not have the walks removed for many times their cost. He became at once an enthusiastic advocate of more cement (Continued on Last Page) San Juan townships, as it was not believed that any change in classification would result in those townships. Huntington Beach is rated in the 9000-12,000 class, the others in the "under 3000" class. In townships where the population of various cities was segregated, the following reports were rendered: Santa Ana, 24,697; Anaheim, 10,051; Fullerton, 8336; Orange, 6973; Placentia, 2526; Garden Grove, 2334; Brea, 2239; Newport Beach, 1834; Buena Park, 1338; Yorba Linda, 1049; Atwood (Richfield), 624; Olinda, 485. Population for La Habra, Tustin, Olive, El Modena, Villa Park and other towns covered by the census were not segregated. Township population figures shown by the census are: Santa Ana, 29,534; Anaheim, 20,164; Fullerton, 13,020; Orange, 11,200; Brea, 6901; Newport Beach, 3849. Santa Ana township officials, heretofore receiving a salary of $125 in the 15,000-20,000 class, will henceforth be paid $175 per month. The new county government act increases salaries in all classes $25 per month. In addition to this raise, Santa Ana township advanced to a higher population class, gaining another $25 per month for its officials. Anaheim justice of the peace and constable, now receiving $75 in the 9000-12,000 class, will henceforth receive $175 per month, a jump of $100 per month. Fullerton officials paid $75 per month will under the schedule, receive $125 per month. Orange officials remaining in the same population class will get merely the $25 per month increase provided by the legislature, giving them $100 per month. Brea officials will get the $25 increase if they remain in the same class. If they drop a class, their salary will remain at its present level.$75. Newport Beach officials, heretofore drawing $10 per month, will hereafter draw $50 per month. Officials of the four townships not covered by the census will come in for the increase provided by the county government act, the present salary of $10 per month being increased to $25 per month, with the exception of Huntington Beach, where the officials now drawing $75 per month will receive $100 per month. Geoffrey F. Morritering lecture, Changeth," before Anaheim "club we their regular meet hotel Monday after is pleasing speake faire the club offer life, and one doth thought. Reginald C. A. McCullah a group of songs. (Sanderson), "Clar Lady Moon" (Tay). Delegates elected trict convention, to November 16-19, w Smith, Sig McGraw alternates, J. H. Schumacher and H. Thomas. Allen wrote feating Thomas by J. C. Joplin, the held the office of co 24 years, was elected time, defeating Jan. In Anaheim town contest, as Justice C. Kuchel and Constance elected at the primai VISITORS FROM Mr. and Mrs. Harlan loan Springs, Arkansas city and will probablenament residents restore his health of Southern California trained a nervous brain experienced considerable states that weather in Arkansas,and than in Southern Valley lettuce,two palatable,sold b at from 29c to 25c a nickel a head head Cauliflower sells for here it retails at fr prices are high an to that obtained her merly resided in many changes after dozen years. LECTURES TO NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 4, 1926 NEXATION AT LINCOLN SCHOOL G. O. P. POLICIES ENDORSED BY ELECTORS YOUNG WINS BY 350,000 PLURALITY AND SHORT-RIDGE BY 250,000 All Republican Candidates for Congress Elected; James L. Allen Wins in Race for Superior Judge, and J. C. Joplin Again Elected County Treasurer; Voters Repeal Wright Act; Many Propositions Lose CALIFORNIA, as everybody expected, endorsed the Washington administration at the polls at Tuesday's election, but the overwhelming majorities Huntington Beach Oil Well Blows in With a Big Bang EXCITEMENT burst out afresh in the western part of Huntington Beach, when a well of the Superior Oil Company, corner of Twentieth street and Ocean avenue, blew in with a roar and caught fire. The city fire department rushed to the scene, but the well had sanded up and the workmen had put the flame out with rotary mud when the fire department arrived. The blowing out of the well indicates the tremendous gas pressure found in the district. The Richfield Oil Company completed its McKeon-Smith well in the west end of the Huntington Beach field, getting an initial production of 1121 barrels a day, according to field reports. During the first 11 hours the well flowed 549 barrels actually gauged output. The well is making 21.7 degrees gravity oil, showing a cut of 2.2 per cent water. Bottom of the well is at 3933 feet. The well is one of the projects of the McKeon Oil Company, and is the third of the McKeon wells to be completed. The three wells now are making about 3000 barrels a day ALL-HALLOWE’EN IS FITTINGLY OBSERVED ANNUAL HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL CELEBRATED BY MERCHANTS Twenty-Five Thousand People View Street Pageant Friday Night; Rotary Club Draws First Prize for Float, and S. Q. R. Gets First for Comic Exhibit; Stroup-Barnes Given First for Best Window Display ANAHEIM'S annual fall festival, the Hallowe'en pageant, attracted crowds from all sections of Orange county last Friday night. About 25,000 people crowded on the Padre Storm All Republican Candidates for Congress Elected; James L. Allen Wins in Race for Superior Judge, and J. C. Joplin Again Elected County Treasurer; Voters Repeal Wright Act; Many Propositions Lose CALIFORNIA, as everybody expected, endorsed the Washington administration at the polls at Tuesday's election, but the overwhelming majorities rolled up by the G. O. P. surprised even the most enthusiastic prognosticator. The entire Republican state ticket was swept into office by unprecedented majorities, and every Republican candidate for congress was elected. Returns from all the rural precincts are not yet in, but indications are that C. C. Young is elected governor by 350,000, and that Senator Shortridge has a majority of 250,000 over J. B. Ellott, his Democratic opponent. There have been several upsets in eastern states owing to a difference of opinion on the wet and dry question, but indications are that the Republican party will have a working majority in the lower house of congress, and a slight lead in the Senate. Most of the 28 propositions of the ballot were defeated, but a few of them carried. Proposition No. 1, providing for a bond issue of $20,000,000 to aid veterans of the World war, carried, and California voted wet by favoring repeal of the Wright prohibition law. Both the highway proposals, one favoring an increase in gasoline tax, and the other an annual appropriation by the state, were defeated. The legislative reapportionment bill, No. 20 on the ballot, was defeated, but it is believed that No. 28, the farm bureau bill, which would give the districts outside the three great cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland the balance of power in the legislature, has been carried. The heaviest vote ever polled in Orange county was rolled up Tuesday. Thirty thousand votes, about 70 per cent of the registered vote, was polled. There were only two contests, that for judge of the superior court and county treasurer, all the other offices being filled at the August primary. Judge Homer G. Ames and Judge E. J. Marks were elected at the primary, and the contest for the third seat on the superior court bench was between James L. Allen and former Judge W. H. Thomas. Allen won the decision, defeating Thomas by a small margin. J. C. Joplin, the old-timer who has held the office of county treasurer for 24 years, was elected for the seventh time, defeating James Livesey. In Anaheim township there was no contest, as Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel and Constable Ed Marlon were elected at the primary. VISITORS FROM ARKANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Miller of Slough Springs, Ark., have arrived in this city and will probably remain as per announcement was made of the next Orange County Historical Society meeting the night of November 29, at the Santa Ana to which View Street Pageant Friday Night; Rotary Club Draws First Prize for Float, and S. Q. R. Gets First for Comic Exhibit; Stroup-Barnes Given First for Best Window Display ANAHEIM'S annual fall festival, the Hallowe'en pageant, attracted crowds from all sections of Orange county last Friday night. About 25,000 people crowded the sidewalks on the line of march and cheered the various units as the procession went by. Many beautiful floats and costumes appeared in the parade, but most of them carried out the spirit of the occasion and were made as comical as the fancy of the creator could dictate. The procession formed on East Center street, with the Olive street intersection as the point for the last divisions to fall in line. Led by Chief of Police J. S. Martin and Captain Marcus Andrade and headed by the American Legion band, the procession marched down Center street to Helena, south on Helena to Broadway, east on Broadway to Los Angeles, and north on Los Angeles to Sycamore, where it disbanded. The city officials, in gaily decorated autos, followed the band, and the numerous floats and comic creations strung out for several blocks. First prize for the most beautiful float was awarded to the Rotary Club with an entry depicting an old-time Hallowe'en party in which musicians were serenading a home, while a huge log trained behind bearing the name Rotary and carrying a light at the end. The S. Q. R. Store entry won the prize for the most comical float. An old-fashioned wagon drawn by a pair of mules hauling a group of darkles to a Hallowe'en celebration furnished the theme. The Southern County Motor Company won the prize for the best decorated auto with a tastefully arranged Chevrolet sedan. George Howard entered a Bulk of ancient vintage which won the prize for the most comical car. Roy Mendosa won the prize for the most comical entry in the parade. It was a petite cart filled with old tires, while behind trailed his son on a gaily decorated bicycle, behind which trailed a string of tin cans, with all the participants arrayed in unique costumes. Captain Marcus Andrade of the police department was declared by the judges to be the best mounted man in the parade. On his coal black steed Captain Andrade makes an imposing figure. All the entries in the marching division were judged by the numbers worn by the marchers, as the judges were unacquainted with the names. There were nearly forty window decorations, and many of them displayed an artistic taste on the part of the decorators. Black cats, pumpkins, corn fodder, witches and everything that is supposed to be fitting for VISITORS FROM ARKANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Miller of Sioux Springs, Ark., have arrived in this city and will probably remain as permanent residents. Mr. Miller comes to restore his health in the balmy climate of Southern California, he having sustained a nervous breakdown and having experienced considerable illness. He states that weather conditions are bad in Arkansas, and living much higher than in Southern California. Imperial valley lettuce, two weeks old, and unpalatable, is sold by weight and retails at from 29c to 25c per head, against a nickel a head here for fresh lettuce. Cauliflower sells for 65c a head, while here it retails at from 10c to 15c. Meat prices are high and quality is inferior to that obtained here. Mrs. Miller formerly resided in this city, and finds many changes after an absence of a dozen years. LECTURES TO CLUB WOMEN Geoffrey F. Morgan delivered an interesting lecture, "The Old Order Changeth," before a large audience of Anaheim club women assembled for their regular meeting at the Angelina hotel Monday afternoon. Mr. Morgan is a pleasing speaker, and his talk before the club offered a variety in club life, and one designed to provoke thought. Reginald Taylor, with Mrs. C. A. McCullah at the piano, gave a group of songs, "Friend o' Mine" (Sanderson), "Clarinda" (Morgan), "Big Lady Moon" (Taylor). Delegates elected to the southern district convention, to be held in Fullerton, November 16-18, were Mesdames E. E. Smith, Sig McGraw and C. F. Grim; alternates, J. H. Harpster, William Schumacher and H. H. Benjamin. Speaking on various phases of local history were Postmaster Whitaker, Judge Pleasantz, Mrs. Dwyer, Mrs. R.W. Jones, Mr. McPherson and others. The necessity of securing some building which is a landmark in which to preserve objects of historic interest was stressed by Mr. Tibbet of Riverside in an interesting talk. Music was provided by Miss Grimshaw, Mrs. V. G. Loly and Dean Bode. Refreshments were served by D. A.Radies, and a social hour enjoyed. Announcement was made of the next Orange County Historical Society meeting the night of November 29, at the Ebell clubhouse, Santa Ana, to which the public is invited. EDUCATION WEEK "Every American citizen is entitled to a liberal education. Without this there is no guarantee for the permanence of free institutions, no hope of perpetuating self-government. Despotism finds its chief support in ignorance. Knowledge and freedom go hand in hand." President Coolidge thus declares himself in endorsing the American Education Week observances which the California posts of the American Legion participate in during the next week. Dr John F. Slavich, state commander of the California Legion, has called upon every one of the three hundred odd posts of his organization to join with local bodies in the program projected by the National Education Association, the American Legion and other organizations. Beginning on Sunday, November 7, with a For God and Country Day, the following daily themes have been suggested: Monday, November 8—Constitutional Rights Day. Tuesday, November 9—Patriotism Day. Wednesday, November 10—Equal Opportunity Day. Thursday, November 11—Armistice Day. Friday, November 12—Know Your School Day. Saturday, November 13—Community Day. Captain Marcus Andrade of the police department was declared by the judges to be the best mounted man in the parade. On his coal black steed Captain Andrade makes an imposing figure. All the entries in the marching division were judged by the numbers worn by the marchers, as the judges were unacquainted with the names. There were nearly forty window decorations, and many of them displayed an artistic taste on the part of the decorators. Black cats, pumpkins, corn fodder, witches and everything that is supposed to be fitting for this harvest home season and this one spooky night of all the year, when it is well known that mischievous impressions from the lower regions are privileged to come forth and turn everything on the surface of the earth topsy-turvy. The Stroup-Barnes Furniture Company won first prize for window display. A living-room furnished in a style popular half a century ago was constructed in their window, and so perfect was the reproduction that hundreds of old-timers stopped to gaze reminiscently and longingly at it. A what-not, so popular a couple of generations ago, stood in a corner, loaded with sea shells, bric-a-brac and the numerous paraphernalia with which the what-not of two generations ago was burdened. Mother's basket and father's corncob pipe were conspicuous, and the Bible was spread out on the table with a reading glass lying on it. In the soft 'glow of an old-fashioned brass reading lamp reposed a newspaper, an almanac and a huge bowl of popped corn. The walls were decorated with old-fashioned daguerrotypes. The J. and N. Men's Shop, on West Center street, won second prize. This window displayed a small section of a cornfield after the corn had been cut and shocked. Several inches of soil was spread over the floor of the window, and the stubbles were shown protruding above the ground. A white powder representing frost was strewn over the golden pumpkins between the rows of stubble, and a large card on which was printed James Whitcomb Riley's famous poem, "When the Frost Is on the Punkin'" and the Fodder's in The shock played. The K awarded three displays were so rare old-timer in eastering the pumpkin act as this old log tacked to the most conscientious person who was waving magic cone. G.E.Do a stucco North Clay ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 4 N SCHOOL JAN. 11 Padre Predicts Stormy Weather In November FATHER RICARD, "padre of the rains," at Santa Clara university, forsees approximately 12 "generally fair" days out of the 30 of this month for the Pacific slope, according to his "sun spot" forecast. November will see several recurrences of a malignant sun spot, visiting rainstorms of varying intensity upon various parts of the coast, according to Father Ricard. Beginning about November 11, British Columbia, Vancouver island and the northwest states will experience a series of moderate to heavy storms, the "sun spot" forecast holds. These disturbances, with momentary periods of relief, will continue until near the end of the month. Influence of part of these storms will be felt as far south as San Francisco and in a few instances Southern California. Father Ricard lists the "generally fair" days as November 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 19, 20, 24, 28 and 30. RANCH OWNERS SEEKING AID OF CITY LOW LANDS IN SOUTHWEST GET TOO MUCH WATER DURING STORMS Trustees Endeavoring to Find Some Method of Protection From Run-off; Annexation Election to Be Held Tuesday, January 11, at Lincoln School; Ordinance Adopted Thursday Grants Increase in Salary AN EFFORT is being made to determine a method of preventing the accumulation of storm water on the low lands lying in the southwest section of the city, and beyond the city limits. Orange County Sixth In Assessed Value Ranks Near Top Among All of California’s Counties Orange county’s enviable position among the counties of the state is shown by a table just issued by the state controller’s office, giving the value of property in, and the indebtedness of each county in 1926, also the rates of taxation. Although it is one of the smallest counties in the state in the area of land assessed, having only 410,000 acres on the roll, it stands sixth in the grand total column showing the value of all property, including railroads. Its total assessed value is $177,730,314. It is surpassed only by Los Angeles, with $3,047,487,407; San Francisco, with $982,560,022; Alameda, with $433,045,954; Kern, with $201,609,763; and Fresno, with $198,657,868. In real estate values it is fifth, the five leading counties being: Los Angeles, $1,534,333,150; San Francisco, $338,355,620; Alameda, $178,890,745; Kern, $115,415,772; Orange, $100,340,065. The value of the county’s real estate improvements is $34,889,080, being surpassed only by Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Sacramento, Fresno and Santa Clara. In personal property assessment it also stands seventh, led only by Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Kern, Contra Costa and Fresno. This county’s personal property is assessed at $17,-107,915. It leads all of the seven counties comprising the Eleventh congress district, its valuation being almost as great as San Bernardino and Riverside combined. Deducing the railroads, it leads the combined figures of San Bernardino and Riverside by more than twenty-nine millions, as San Bernardino, by reason of its huge area, has nearly thirty million dollars in railroad property. Of the seven counties in the Eleventh district, Orange county’s assessed figures are $177,730,3-14. San Diego,$123,-516,956; San Bernardino,$115,823,908; Riverside,$65,666,943; Imperial,$53,-447,610; Inyo,$18,760,737; and Mono,$5,909,729. The acreage under assessment in this county is 410,000, therefore the assessed value per acre of its territory is $433. This is the highest of any county in the United States, except a few having residences within their borders. This pertains to a series of moderate to heavy storms, the “sun spot” forecast holds. These disturbances, with momentary periods of relief, will continue until near the end of the month. Influence of part of these storms will be felt as far south as San Francisco and in a few instances Southern California. Father Ltcard lists the “generally-fair” days as November 2, 3', 4', 7', 8', 10', 12', 19', 20', 24', 28 and 30. AN EFFORT is being made to determine a method of preventing the accumulation of storm water on the low lands lying in the southwest section of the city, and beyond the city limits. This ground, being a little lower than the territory to the east, receives all the water that flows through the southern section after a heavy rain, and the inundation is not only disagreeable to the inhabitants, but is a menace to the property. Extension of street paving is causing an increase in the runoff, and the ranchers are wondering if something can be done to prevent the annoyance. A delegation headed by Charles Eygabroad appeared before the trustees Thursday night and laid the matter before that body. Mayor Leonard replied that the council had already given that subject some attention and that every effort would be made to solve the problem. Supervisor Schumacher made a talk stating that the supervisors were also considering the problem, but said that a legal decision was necessary before the board could take action. County Engineer J. L. McBride also made a short talk, declaring that the same problem confronted the people in other cities of Southern California. Ordinance No. 496, calling an election in the territory south and east of the city, which is asking annexation, was passed. The election will be held on Tuesday, January 11, and the polling place is the Lincoln school, on Center street just outside the present eastern city limits. The Pickwick Stage Co. was granted the use of a 13-foot strip in the rear of the library, giving the company an entrance to the rear of the new stage depot. The company pays a rental of $20 a month for use of the ground for a period of one year. An ordinance increasing the salaries of policemen was also passed. The chief will hereafter receive $275 per month, and patrolmen’s pay will be graduated according to the length of service on the force. The highest is $175 per month. RIVER AGAIN ON FIRE Somebody phoned in from the east Tuesday noon that the Santa Ana river was on fire and a fire-fighting truck was immediately dispatched to the scene. About a mile north of the Olive bridge it was discovered that fire had broken out in the refuse dumped along the embankment to aid in the protection work. It had not gained much headway and was soon extinguished with slight damage. It is supposed the blaze was caused by spontaneous combustion. A couple of years ago fire broke out of them dissigned on the part back cats, pumpages and everything on with topsy-turvy. furniture Comlor window dissigned in a century ago was new window, and production, that stopped to gaze angely at it. A couple of general corner, loaded brac and the with which the rations ago was work basket and more conspicuous, read out on the pass lying on it. on old-fashioned a huge bowl of were decorated quartertypes. Shop, on West and prize. This all section of a had been cut inches of soil of the winwere shown proound. A white nost was strenuting between the large card on names. Whitcomb When the Frost the Fodder's in The Kafateria Shoe Store was awarded third prize. Two windows were displayed here, and the scenes were so realistic that they carried the old-timer back to his boyhood days on the eastern farm. The corn fodder and the pumpkins were there, looking exactly as they did 50 years ago, and the old log house, with its rabbit skins tacked to the wall, completed the picture of the days of long ago. The most conspicuous figure in the windows was the witch, who was brewing her magic concoction in a red-hot cauldron. G. E. Dohm received a permit to build a stucco dwelling and garage at 722 North Claudina street to cost $3000. Somebody phoned in from the east Tuesday noon that the Santa Ana river was on fire, and a fire-fighting truck was immediately dispatched to the scene. About a mile north of the Olive bridge, it was discovered that fire had broken out in the refuse dumped along the embankment to aid in the protection work. It had not gained much headway and was soon extinguished with slight damage. It is supposed the blaze was caused by spontaneous combustion. A couple of years ago fire broke out in this same locality and destroyed 300 feet of protection work along the embankment, entailing considerable expense-and much labor to replace it. BURNED BY EXPLOSION Fred C. Rimpau was quite seriously burned about his left hand at his home on West Broadway some evenings ago, when he descended into the basement to light the furnace heating the residence. A small quantity of gas was escaping and when Mr. Rimpau applied the match to the burner, there was an instant explosion, making a very loud report, which attracted the attention of neighbors. He was severely burned about the left hand, but was not otherwise injured. The force of the explosion went upward and he escaped with only minor injuries. No damage was done by the explosion. TOURING THE WORLD Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Fay of the Katella district and Miss Ethel Archer, sister of Mrs. Fay, departed on Friday afternoon for San Francisco, where they took the steamer President Taft for Hawaii and the Orient, on a six to eight months' tour of the world. They are members of a tourist party comprising a score or more of ladies and gentlemen. They will travel in Japan, China, India and other points in the Far East. They will devote some time to the Holy Land and will spend several weeks in a tour of Europe.