anaheim-gazette 1927-01-27

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LVII WATER DISTRICT PRESS GRAND JURORS FILE ANNUAL REPORT FIND LITTLE TO CRITICISE, BUT MAKE SEVERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Costly Road Districts by Various Communities Not Approved; Anaheim's Public Affairs in Good Shape, but Suggestion Made That Books Be Audited Once a Year for Convenience, and Other Recommendations AFTER combing the entire county and examining all public offices, public works, and the books of all public officials, Bachelors' Club Adding Many New Members ALTHOUGH the Jolly Bachelors of the Anaheim high school do not make screen acting the principal objective of their club, nevertheless they participated in a local film, taken especially for the popularity contest held at an Anaheim theater. In the scene were the participants of the contest representing the leading business houses of the city, the bachelors forming an escort. The club reserved a section in the theater and in the evening attended the program, which featured the popularity contest for the selection of "Miss Anaheim." Those in the theater not aware of the bachelors' presence, were informed by two rousing yells. Later, the brotherhood adjourned to a confectionery, where an open meeting was held. Before being served with ice cream, the club's newly-pledged members were called upon for speeches and were asked to give their object in joining the club. The principal objective seemed to be conservation of financial resources, so that incidentally, the or- WATER GOD HOLDS AND MEETING STOCKHOLDERS WILL SATURDAY AND REPORTS OF Board of Directors to Should a Quorum be Reports of Board of Superintendent W Satisfactory Business Year; Improvement plated for the Co STOCKHOLDERS o heim Union Water will hold their annual Saturday for the listening to a repre Costly Road Districts by Various Communities Not Approved; Anaheim's Public Affairs in Good Shape, but Suggestion Made That Books Be Audited Once a Year for Convenience, and Other Recommendations AFTER combing the entire county and examining all public offices, public works, and the books of all public officials, the grand jury submitted its report to Judge E. J. Marks Monday evening. The inquisitors found little to criticise, but it made several recommendations for the betterment of public service. In its report on conditions in Anaheim's city hall, the jury found everything correct, but recommended that all books be audited by an expert accountant once a year for the convenience of the jury and the city officials. The report deplores the divorce evil, and recommends that something be done to protect the homes from disruption. After careful investigation of facts relating to expenditures on county roads for purposes of comparison during the period of five years from 1921 to 1926, inclusive, we find money raised by 40c tax rate was $2,093,215.14; by good road tax, $1,240,662.10; for bridges, $408,511.56; appropriated from county general fund for roads, $436,879.64; appropriated from county general fund for rights-of-way, $79,259.27; the grand total of which is $5,159,258.60. Total amount spent from county general fund for roads during period from 1921 to 1924, with small additions only during the years 1924-26, $516,-136.91. During the period of 1924-26, a large proportion of the general fund was used for building new county buildings. Total amount raised for road purposes in the year 1925-26 by 40c rate, county good roads, road tax, auto license fund, special road districts and bridges, approximates $1,057,876.29. It is recommended that the county roads department create a map of the county road system, showing what highways are main thoroughfares, and specifying what type of road construction would be best suited to all of the roads. While the county tax rate is the fourth lowest in the state, an intolerable condition has been created in some parts of the county by special assessments, which the people have imposed upon themselves by vote of two-thirds of the property owners in road improvement districts and other special assessment districts, the result being that some districts are now paying a total tax in excess of $8 per hundred and one is paying more than $10 per hundred. It is recommended that the board of supervisors discourage the formation of such road districts except in urgent cases. In the purchasing department, we find that economy and efficiency enter into the direction of its activities. Pomeroy to Talk On Road Building To Address Associate Chambers of Commerce Tonight At the regular meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce which is held at Orange tonight, Hugh Pomeroy, secretary of the Regional Planning Commission, will be the speaker, and he will discuss a subject that is of much interest to the cities of Orange county. It is expected that the trustees of all the cities will be present, as well as all persons interested in highway planning. Mr. Pomeroy is one of the best authorities in Southern California on road planning, and his address will be of much interest to all the officials who are confronted with the problem of road building. The Manchester and Century boulevard projects will be brought up for discussion. Work is said to be developing satisfactorily on both arteries, with indications favorable to start of construction within a year or two. The Manchester boulevard is to enter Orange county from the north, running parallel with the Southern Pacific tracks from Norwalk to Santa Ana. The Century boulevard enters from the west, running parallel with the Pacific Electric tracks from Watts to Santa Ana. Reach High Point In Jail Inmates With the booking of 19 prisoners at the county jail Tuesday, the number of inmates reached the highest point in the history of the new jail, according to Joe Irvine, deputy jailer. There are 139 prisoners in the county program, which featured the popularity contest for the selection of "Miss Anaheim." Those in the theater not aware of the bachelors' presence, were informed by two rousing yells. Later, the brotherhood adjourned to a confectionery, where an open meeting was held. Before being served with ice cream, the club's newly-pledged members were called upon for speeches and were asked to give their object in joining the club. The principal objective seemed to be conservation of financial resources, so that incidentally, the organization promises to be one of thrift as well as mutual protection from the fair sex. Many new applicants have been pledged during the last week, all of whom are guarding their every act so as to eliminate the possibility of being "blackballed" when they are voted upon Initiation is to take place at Arrowhead, where the brotherhood will take a two days' vacation. Stockholders owe heim Union Water will hold their annual Saturday for the listening to a report business transacted during year, and also electing directors should there present. Reports of the Superintendent Will show that the company pervious condition, accordance sheet for the past. In the matter of water reports show that they received $101,002.17 for war year, and the total oper was $82,427.88, leaving $8574.29. The total oil leased land owned by amounted to $24,828.56, oil expense was $3209. profit of $21,619.18. The duction for the year was. The board of audit was Arthur Staley, W. J. M., the report they say: "We meet Secretary Leo Sheperintendent W. T. W. splendid accounting system have. The chairman of committee has been on for at least twelve years, members of the committee than five years, and we say there has been a grantment during all that time mittee is able to do this much less time, owing a unerring accuracy of the gradual improvement on The cost accounting system well arranged. We superintendence and over-struction jobs is careful to each job so as to show job." Superintendent Wallop said: "The year of 1926 satisfactory of any year term as superintendent reasons, most important was the acquisition of them on the Halliday ranch, animent of approximate water thereon. This was by drilling seven 18-inch." "The one big item for cleaning the Tuffree ranch had several contracts this job, and their bills ran to $60,000. They agreed work in from four to six feel that by doing this we can do it for less money it a little slower and, in order to raise the amount by onement we will spread this year or so and finance regular receipts, augment a small assessment." ments, which the people have imposed upon themselves, by vote of two-thirds of the property owners in road improvement districts and other special assessment districts, the result being that some districts are now paying a total tax in excess of $8 per hundred and one is paying more than $10 per hundred. It is recommended that the board of supervisors discourage the formation of such road districts except in urgent cases. In the purchasing department, we find that economy and efficiency enter into the direction of its activities. We indorse the program of advertising which is now being used by the board of supervisors. The grand jury directs the attention of Orange county to the urgent need of conserving and augmenting the present water supply. The constantly lowering water levels and wastage of overflow during the winter months are warning signs and these conditions do not warrant the introduction of new industries, while the maintenance of farms, orchards and cities is seriously menaced. We believe that plans for co-operation between San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties for forest protection and water conservation should be encouraged to the full extent by the board of supervisors and that they should use every possible means to bring about the control of the Santa Ana river for irrigation purposes, as well as for flood protection. Especial attention of county authorities is directed to the advisability of developing flood protective work in the Santiago creek from Villa Park to the junction of the creek with the Santa Ana river, keeping the channels straight and free from debris. A creek protective district comprising Orange county and the city of Santa Ana might well be formed. We also call attention to the menace of the Santa Ana river from Olive to the upper end of the Newbert protective district, northwest of Santa Ana. Under present conditions, we consider the likelihood of flood damage from the probable breaking over of the river to be serious. The county, by reason of the location (Continued on Last Page) Reach High Point In Jail Inmates With the booking of 19 prisoners at the county jail Tuesday, the number of inmates reached the highest point in the history of the new jail, according to Joe Irvine, deputy jailer. There are 139 prisoners in the county jail, one more than ever before accommodated in the bastile. Before the new jail was built, two years ago, the number of county prisoners varied from 175 to 200, but there has been a marked decrease in the number of prisoners during the last 18 months, jailers said. At the present time there are 19 federal prisoners in the jail, 15 felony prisoners and 108 prisoners who face or have faced misdemeanor charges. There are three women in jail, all being held on vagrancy charges. The large number of vagrants arrested by city and county officers during the last 30 days has been the chief factor in the growth of the number of prisoners, it was said. High Price Paid For Orange Grove Sale of his 10-acre Valencia, orange grove on Lincoln boulevard, about four miles west of Anaheim, was reported by Dr. M. M. Menges. The consideration was a "little better than $50,000," he intimated. The property, which is set with 12-year-old trees which brought a return of $10,000 last year, has been acquired by Theodore Robert Rimpau of Anaheim. There is a six-room house on the tract which recently was thoroughly remodeled and modernized. Rimpau plans to live on the ranch. Dr. Menges bought the property about 12 months ago, and is believed to have made a handsome profit on his investment. Charged with petit larcion with the alleged machine near Placentia, fined $10 each in Justice rison's court Tuesday, and dismissed. The men, Ju Atwood; Pedro Arlpe, 2 and Jerado Gonzales, 2 were arrested by Ed M. criminal deputy sheriff, his release when it was knew nothing of the th AHEIM GAZETTE Anahiem, California, Thursday, January 27, 1927 ICT PROPOSED FOR ORANGE WATER COMPANY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING STOCKHOLDERS WILL MEET SATURDAY AND HEAR REPORTS OF YEAR Board of Directors to Be Elected Should a Quorum Be Present; Reports of Board of Audit and Superintendent Wallop Show Satisfactory Business During Year; Improvements Contemplated for the Coming Year STOCKHOLDERS of the Anaheim Union Water Company will hold their annual meeting Saturday for the purpose of listening to a report of the Robinson Made Money in Old Mining Town After a week's visit to the land of forgotten romance, that section of New Mexico near Kingston, Public Administrator C. D. Brown and Attorney William Menton have returned to Santa Ana having cleared up their business there in connection with the estate of Tom Robinson. Newport Beach recluse, who died recently leaving an estate valued at over $200,000. At one time 3000 votes were cast in Kingston, but now only 12 citizens, four of them bachelors, move up and down her rows of tumble-down shacks and deserted homes. It was in Kingston that Doheny was the mining magnate and Tom Robinson the merchant prince. But, strange enough, the stock Robinson bought in the New Mexico mines has stood up in the face of repeated slumps in the market and today represents a very sizeable portion of the Tom Robinson estate. Robinson, self-appointed bathing suit inspector in Newport Beach, took his own life by wading into the bay and drowning himself. As strange a collection of junk as ever CALIFORNIA FRUIT BRINGS GOOD PRICES HEAVY WINTER SALES REPORTED FROM EASTERN MARKETS Florida Falls Far Behind in the Matter of Prices Paid for Oranges This Season, According to Dale King, Manager of the Northern Orange County Exchange; Valencia Is King of All the Fruits Shipped SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA has reached a point now, since the introduction of the Valencia BEACH RULE Court Ic THE schedule Seal Beach January 1 when counsel City Trustees Johns and C. more time in view the court hearing Superior Judicial Attorney Burr Burr who representstees Dolley J. under fire forof voters at the recall them and conduct of the counting of ballots Walter R. St candidate, brog court against that demanding that reversed because ties he charges A. B. Johnson on the council Dolley Johns At the recall count showed defeated the re- Board of Directors to Be Elected Should a Quorum Be Present; Reports of Board of Audit and Superintendent Wallop Show Satisfactory Business During Year; Improvements Contemplated for the Coming Year STOCKHOLDERS of the Anaheim Union Water Company will hold their annual meeting Saturday for the purpose of listening to a report of the business transacted during the past year, and also electing a new board of directors, should there be a quorum present. Reports of the board of audit and Superintendent William T. Wallop show that the company is in a prosperous condition, according to the balance sheet for the past year. In the matter of water deliveries the reports show that the company received $101,002.17 for water during the year, and the total operating expense was $02,427.88, leaving a surplus of $8574.29. The total oil royalties on leased land owned by the company amounted to $24,828.56, and the total oil expense was $3209.38, leaving a profit of $21,619.18. The total oil production for the year was 173,460 barrels. The board of audit was composed of Arthur Staley, W. J. M. Helnz, and in the report they say: "We wish to commend Secretary Leo Sheridan and Superintendent W. T. Wallop for the splendid accounting system we now have. The chairman of the auditing committee has been on the committee for at least twelve years, and the other members of the committee for more than five years, and we are pleased to say there has been a gradual improvement during all that time. The committee is able to do the auditing in much less time, owing to the almost unerring accuracy of the work and the gradual improvement of the system. The cost accounting system is exceedingly well arranged. We find that the superintendence and overhead on construction jobs is carefully apportioned to each job so as to show a legitimate job." Superintendent Wallop in his report said: "The year of 1926 was the most satisfactory of any year during my term as superintendent, for several reasons, the most important of which was the acquisition of the water rights on the Halliday ranch, and the development of approximate 700 inches of water thereon. This was accomplished by drilling seven 18-inch wells. "The one big item for 1927 will be cleaning the Tuffee reservoir. We have had several contractors figure on this job, and their bills ran from $40,000 to $60,000. They agreed to finish the work in from four to six months. We feel that by doing this work ourselves we can do it for less money and go at it a little slower and, instead of having to raise the amount by one large assessment, we will spread the work over a year or so and finance it from our regular receipts, augmented perhaps by a small assessment." District Attorney Bars Punch Boards Gambling Devices With Money As Prize Must Go District Attorney Z. B. West has declared war on a certain class of punch boards—the kind where money is offered as a premium—and with the aid of Sheriff Jernigan, will wield them out of Orange county. The enforcement officials may demand a "show down" with reference to the so-called "money boards," they stated holding that this particular type of punch board, with its money prizes openly exhibited, provides too conspicuous bait for crime, particularly amateur and juvenile crime. West and Jernigan are determined that the money boards must go. They expect, incidentally, that abolition of the money boards will be accomplished peacefully. Certain proprietors of these boards already have agreed to withdraw their boards, according to officials. Others are expected to co-operate. Those who refuse to accept the ultimatum may be forced to the legal "show down," it is strongly intimated. In addition to this step against the money boards, District Attorney West has announced his intention of seeking a county ordinance prohibiting minors from playing punch boards or slot machines. The ordinance would be similar to one he procured while serving as city attorney of Santa Ana. West and Jernigan admit that their drive against the punch boards cannot be made general as not all such convictions are open to legal question as gambling devices. A certain type of slot machine and some of the punch boards, it is said, are known to be legal, such legality being certified by court decisions. The superior court of Orange county has ruled in one such case, according to West. Other types, however, are regarded as questionable and these will receive attention down her rows of tumble-down shacks and deserted homes. It was in Kingston that Doheny was the mining magnate and Tom Robinson the merchant prince. But, strange enough, the stock Robinson bought in Newport Beach, took his own life by wading into the bay and drowning himself. As strange a collection of junk as ever cluttered an inventor's shack made up most of his household possessions, Brown and Menton found. Robinson had a sort of complex for the collection of gaudy picture postcards, Menton declared, and these still are in his cramped quarters at Newport Beach. Florida Falls Far Behind in the Matter of Prices Paid for Oranges This Season, According to Dale King, Manager of the Northern Orange County Exchange; Valencia Is King of All the Fruits Shipped SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA has reached a point now, since the introduction of the Valencia orange, where it has practically no rival in the great eastern markets during a large portion of the year. Florida has faded into the background as a rival to be feared, aside from the recent freeze that caused a great loss to the citrus growers there. Florida raises no Valencias, consequently their fruit does not come in competition with the principal crop of Orange county. "In answer to many questions asking for an explanation of the unusual premium so consistently obtained for California oranges over Florida fruit this season. I feel that among a number of factors the trademarking of Sunkist oranges is a considerable one," said Dana C. King, Orange sales manager of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. In a statement made January 24, Mr. King called attention to a premium of $1.68 per box during the past week for all Exchange oranges sold in the big auction centers compared with all Florida oranges sold in the same markets. "Never before has such a spread existed from the beginning of the season," he stated, "and I attribute no small percentage to our trademarking inaugurated in November. The value of this direct tie-up with trade and consumer with two billion individual California oranges carrying the trademark which has been favorably impressed upon the minds of the public for 19 years can scarcely be over-estimated." With a big crop and consequent heavy shipments, the big winter marketing program for California oranges is in full swing, according to Mr. King. The fruit is well received because of its excellent quality. Prices are satisfactory. Heavy shipments of past weeks have had the widest distribution ever enjoyed, and the demand for the California fruit continues never better than at this time. "The damage from cold weather in Florida will naturally have an effect on the California market for some weeks," said Mr. King. "However, superior marketing facilities of this state, which have made their best demonstration during the past three months, in fine start achieved for the 1927 season, along with our aggressive Sunkist advertising, account for the preferred position occupied by California growers." The export program of the large cooperative marketing group is reported to be under way months earlier than in previous seasons. Regular shipments of oranges and lemons are leaving for voters at Eygabroad Speaks To Rotary Club Charles Eygabroad was speaker at Tuesday's Rotary Club luncheon, his subject being "Co-operation." "The people of the United States have become forced to specialize in their every-day activities. The day of the self-sufficient man is past." Mr. Eygabroad declared. "There are now city dwellers, farmers, industrial workers, and the small business men of the rural communities, who are all living distinctively different types of lives and filling distinctively different places in the scheme of things." "One group cannot exit without the other. Co-operation, instead of being an idealistic principal, is an established and very necessary fact in modern civilization," he said. J.W. Wallop, a member of the club, was another speaker on the program, presenting a craft talk. Songs by the Cotton Blossom negro minstrels rounded out the program. Charged with petit larceny in connection with the alleged stripping of a machine near Placentia, two men were fined $10 each in Justice Kenneth Morrison's court Tuesday, and a third was dismissed. The men, Juan Romero, 23, Atwood; Pedro Arispe, 23, Los Angeles, and Jerado Gonzales, 21, Los Angeles, were arrested by Ed McClellan, chief deputy sheriff. Gonzales gained his release when it was shown that he knew nothing of the theft. Miss Martina Neil, teacher of sewing and home economics at the high school, was overcome with serious illness at the noon hour on Friday, when she suffered such severe pains in the head as to be rendered unconscious. A physician was immediately called, and Miss Neil was later conveyed to her home at Long Beach. She was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles, where it was found that she was suffering with tumor on the brain: A surgical operation was performed. Her condition continues to be most critical. She has been a member of the high school faculty here for several years, and is very highly regarded by her associates for her educational attainments and her many personal charms of character. Hope is expressed that she may soon be entirely restored to her usual health. Florida will naturally have an effect on the California' market for some weeks," said Mr. King. "However, superior marketing facilities of this state, which have made their best demonstration during the past three months, in the fine start achieved for the 1927 season, along with our aggressive Sunkist advertising, account for the preferred position occupied by California growers." The export program of the large cooperative marketing group is reported to be under way months earlier than in previous seasons. Regular shipments of oranges and lemons are leaving for many ports across the Pacific. Due to a freeze in Spain, a shortage of first-class oranges in European markets is anticipated, and this opportunity for early exports has not been overlooked. In contrast to the statement of a United States commercial attache from Stockholm who visited Los Angeles last week, the Exchange reports that regular shipments to Scandinavian countries have been the rule for some time. The next steamer plying direct between this and Swedish ports is already booked for approximately 10,000 boxes or 25 carloads of California oranges, and all ships with refrigerating facilities will transport additional quantities. A window display of California oranges which attracted special attention during the Christmas holidays, was one placed in the Chicago office of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce through co-operation of Los Angeles officials of the chamber and the dealer service department of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. Eight boxes of luscious Sunkist oranges prominently displayed across the street from the Chicago postoffice, where thousands of pedestrians passed hourly, doing their Christmas shopping in the famous Loop, probably influenced many Windy City housewives in favor of the California product. F.A. Backs attended a meeting of the Southern California Building and Loan Association at Los Angeles Saturday. The meeting was held at the Windsor tea room. Mr. Backs represented the Anaheim Savings Loan and Building Association. Rev. Father B. fifty guests at Boniface's church choir, the church officials Browne. The occasion party at which sister, Miss Best as hostess. The at card table Weber and Aga honors for the last Jr., and Louis B. for the gentlemen. Delicious refreshment after the games guests departed of thanks for all their genial hosts. Mrs. Nellie E. geles Tuesday, board meeting of Republican Fed vision. The me home of the star Clark. The most voted to business president entertained the board with a 1 o'clock. After Collins Porter port of her receipt where she attends Republican women T. Hirt, national republican ETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 16 ORANGE COUNTY Beach Recall Court Battle Ic Continued THE scheduled court battle over Seal Beach's recall election of January 1 failed to materialize when counsel for the defense of City Trustees R. E. Dolly, J. R. Johns and C. O. Wheat asked for more time in which to prepare for the court hearing. Superior Judge Homer G. Ames continued the case to February 9, at 10 a.m., at the request of City Attorney Burr Brown of Seal Beach, who represents the defendant trustees. Dolley, Johns and Wheat are under fire for alleged intimidation of voters at the election held to recall them and for alleged illegal conduct of the election and the counting of ballots. Walter R. Stortz defeated recall candidate, brought suit in superior court against the trio of incumbents, demanding that the official count be reversed because of the irregularities he charges, and that L. C. Benno, A. B. Johnson and himself be seated on the council in the places of Dolley, Johns and Wheat. At the recall election, the official count showed the incumbents had defeated the recall candidates by a COUNTY CONTROL OF FLOODS IS PLANNED ASSEMBLYMAN BALL ASKS LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY TO FORM DISTRICT Passage of Bill Would Make It Obligatory on the Supervisors to Float Bond Issue for Financing a Plan; Bill Provides That Only a Majority Vote Is Necessary to Carry Bond Proposal; Other Bills Introduced ASSEMBLYMAN C. D. BALL, who has returned to his home during the recess of the legislature, announces that he introduced twenty bills during Beautiful Exhibit For Orange County Golden Throne for Queen of Beauty at San Bernardino A symbolical setting of Miss Orange County as beauty herself reflecting the prosperity and happiness of this section in a great mirror set in regal splendor of golden fruit has been selected as the design for the Orange county exhibit at the National Orange Show this year in San Bernardino, Dr. F. W. Stabaugh, president of the Orange County Commercial Secretaries' Association, said. The design, said by the secretaries to be the most beautiful of all orange booths, was submitted by Charles I. Farber of the Artcraft Decorators, Los Angeles. It will occupy a space twenty feet wide by twenty feet long and the central figure will be nineteen feet high. Miss Orange County will be dressed in a resplendent peacock robe. In her left hand will rest a gorgeous fan, which will move back and forth. The head also will move. The dome canopy, drapes, floor and stairs will be formed solidly of golden oranges. The carpet also will be made of oranges, lemons and grapefruit. The center frieze will be illuminated with a background of artificial flowers, the design indicated. Five classic bronze figures will guard the throne of Miss Orange County. Around the base the name of each Orange county city will be spelled in letters formed of fruit. Pictures of the communities, stressing the splendid highways of the county, will be artistically set in. The money for the display was provided by the county supervisors from the advertising fund. The display is not the same as will be shown at the Anaheim Valencia Orange Show, Dr. Stabaugh said. Passage of Bill Would Make It Obligatory on the Supervisors to Float Bond Issue for Financing a Plan; Bill Provides That Only a Majority Vote Is Necessary to Carry Bond Proposal; Other Bills Introduced ASSEMBLYMAN C. D. BALL, who has returned to his home during the recess of the legislature, announces that he introduced twenty bills during the first session, all of them effecting Orange county. He thinks there is a good prospect of many of them receiving favorable consideration. The list includes bills increasing the number of deputies in some of the county offices and raising the salaries of some of the deputies, the measure carrying out recommendations of the 1925 grand jury; establishing a maximum tax rate of $1.25 for cities of the fifth class; creating an Orange county flood control district and setting up the machinery for its operation; granting certain tidelands and submerged lands to the city of Newport Beach; amending the juvenile court law to permit establishment of an elementary public school and a secondary public school in connection with the detention home; relating to the absence of county officers from the state, and revision of criminal procedure. Declaring that while all of the measures are of interest, the assemblyman said that the bill of greatest county-wide interest is that concerning the organization of a flood control district. Conservation of waters of Orange county streams long has been a hobby with the assemblyman, and it may be consistently said that assembly bill No. 114 is his "pet." Section two sets forth that "the objects and purposes of this act are to provide for the control of the flood and storm waters of said district and the flood and storm waters of streams that have their source outside of said district, but which streams and the flood waters thereof flow into said district, and to conserve such waters for beneficial and useful purposes by spreading, storing, retaining and causing to percolate into the soil within said district, or without said district, such waters, or to save or conserve in any manner all or any of such waters and protect from damage from such flood or storm waters the harbors, waterways, public highways and property in said district." Providing for full authority over the district by the board of supervisors, the measure sets forth that the board, in its discretion, may employ special counsel and appoint such officers as may be deemed necessary, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. There are no "ifs" and "ands" as to what the supervisors must do, after the bill is passed, in taking preliminary steps to the floating of a bond issue. In the language of the bill, "it shall be the duty of the supervisors to employ competent engineers to investigate the best plan to control the flood and storm." Father Browne Host To Church Officials Rev. Father P. Browne entertained fifty guests at the parish hall of St. Boniface's church Friday evening. The church choir, the altar society and other church officials were guests of Father Browne. The occasion celebrated the annual party at which the pastor is host, his sister, Miss Bessie Browne, assisting as hostess. The evening was enjoyed at the card tables, Misses Marcella Weber and Agatha Bushman winning honors for the ladies, while John Kirsch, Jr., and Louis Kroger were successful for the gentlemen. Delicious refreshments were served after the games to all attending, and guests departed with many expressions of thanks for a pleasant evening with their genial host. Mrs. Nellie E. Terry was in Los Angeles Tuesday, attending an executive board meeting of California Women's Republican Federation, Southern Division. The meeting was held at the home of the state president, Mrs. O. P. Clark. The morning session was devoted to business of the federation, the president entertaining the members of the board with a delightful luncheon at 1 o'clock. After luncheon, Mrs. Florence Collins Porter gave an interesting report of her recent trip to Washington, where she attended the conference of Republican women called by Mrs. Alvin T. Hirt, national vice-chairman of the national Republican committee. Providing for full authority over the district by the board of supervisors, the measure sets forth that the board, in its discretion, may employ special counsel and appoint such officers as may be deemed necessary, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. There are no "ifs" and "ands" as to what the supervisors must do, after the bill is passed, in taking preliminary steps to the floating of a bond issue. In the language of the bill, "it shall be the duty of the supervisors to employ competent engineers to investigate the best plan to control the flood and storm waters of such district." Following acceptance of report and recommendations by engineers, the "board shall, without delay, call a special election and submit to the qualified electors" the proposition of incurring a bonded debt in the amount recommended by the engineers as necessary to carry out the project. A majority vote only is required to carry a bond issue. Taxes to meet the interest charges and bond retirement each year are to be levied and collected at the same time as the general tax levy is made. The tidelands bill grants to the city of Newport Beach lands bordering upon, in and under Newport bay situated below the line of mean high tide and not heretofore granted to that city or to the county of Orange. Such lands may be leased by the city to private persons and corporations for a period not in excess of 50 years, but cannot be sold. Orange county, according to the annual report of the state division of motor vehicles, stood eighth in the registration of cars during the year 1926 among all the counties in the state. Los Angeles was first with a total of 560,136, San Francisco second with 106,456, Alameda with 103,026, San Diego, 51,026; Fresno, 45,534; Santa Clara, 38,141; Sacramento, 33,867; and Orange, 33,857. Miss E. Kate Rea and Mrs. Nellie E. Terry were guests Friday of the Garden Grove Woman's Club.