anaheim-gazette 1927-02-24

OBSERVATIONS BY A CONTRIBUTOR DISASTER STALKED IN OVERNIGHT AT LEAST 2000 acres of orange orchards, besides other lands, have been damaged by an overflow of oil which, it is said, was spilled from a 82,000-barrel tank at Richfield, and which was carried onto the land by the recent high water. The acreage receiving the bulk of the volume of escaping oil lies on East Orangethorpe avenue. Other lands as far east as Richfield got large quantities of the crude oil, and the damage extended as far as Garden Grove. Some of the orchards are practically ruined, owing to the thick oil deposit. Lawns and other vegetation have been destroyed. The owners of the land are perplexed, and they are holding meetings and conferences, seeking redress, for somebody must surely repay them. It is estimated the damage is between $2,000,000 and $4,000,000. THINGS LOOK BRighter Out West A WELL-KNOWN Anaheim resident, who is rated as a geologist and who has located sites for good oil wells for several large companies, is quoted as saying oil in large volume is to be found in the territory just west of this city. The gentleman is negotiating with a capitalist to enter into an agreement to sink a well on a 400-acre tract of land within four and a half miles of Anaheim. This area is west of here, but of course its exact location is not given out for obvious reasons. This man says: "I have made careful examination of the formations and I am convinced oil in paying quantities is there. A well sunk, about two years ago, in a west section town got oil, but it is now allowed to remain undeveloped. This I know for an absolute fact. Should my man arrange his financial affairs so as to be able to finance this venture, I expect to commence drilling in the not far distant future. A new field opened up in this section would surely put Anaheim on the map of oil development." With the phenomenal oil production going on all around this section, oil men believe the real mother lode has not as yet been struck. It is not an uncommon remark to hear men say that a lake of oil abounds near here—somewhere. THE SLEEP DISTURBER This journal has been preaching protection against river overflow for many years. Now, just what has been said and reiterated all this time has actually happened. The north bank of the Santa Ana river, just above the Peralta bridge, and also... this venture, I expect to commence drilling in the not far distant future. A new field opened up in this section would surely put Anaheim on the map of oil development." With the phenomenal oil production going on all around this section, oil men believe the real mother lode has not as yet been struck. It is not an uncommon remark to hear men say that a lake of oil abounds near here—somewhere. THE SLEEP DISTURBER THIS journal has been preaching protection against river overflow for many years. Now, just what has been said and reiterated all this time has actually happened. The north bank of the Santa Ana river, just above the Peralta bridge, and also north of the Olive bridge, has given away and the flood waters have descended upon valuable property north of this city. Some damage has been done. But the real damage—that which will be hard to remove—is the fact that water cannot be diverted from its natural channel. And this same acreage is subject to overflow at each succeeding excessive rainfall. In other words, once a new bed has been established, it must there remain untouched by the hand of man. That fact will give property owners in the path of this new river channel cause for serious consideration. THE HIGH AND LOW SPOTS Now that the rain storm has subsided, a survey of the situation shows much benefit to citrus culture, some damage as a result of the run-offs, and as a whole the rains were a blessing. Some people had to detour, but now normal conditions prevail, and a fellow wonders why so many people got excited. NOTHING LEFT BUT THE MORTGAGE When you build a house by the side of a road and you go home in the rain, your castle no doubt will be there; but when you build a house by the side of a creek, if it has rained hard you may find yourself away up in the air. GETTING THE MEAT OUT OF THE COCOANUT One outstanding fact remains stamped plainly, that the recent high water has made property outside the flood zone valuable and, likewise, the holdings lying in the low areas have gone into the lists of uncertain valuation. Falkenstein Foremost in fashion - most in value Anaheim On Sale In The Basement SATURDAY ON On Sale In The Basement SATURDAY ON 200 Fancy Scarfs S Plain and printed Georgette and Crepe de Chin weave Rayon. Fringed and plain hem. Beauti colorings. (BASEMENT STORE) 200 Framed Pictu 2 for $1.00 A new lot with many new subjects. There is selection of landscapes, as well as reproductions or to stir your imagination. On sale Saturday only (BASEMENT STORE) Flood Control for Santiago Creek Steps Taken to Form Protection District at Santa Ana Aroused by damage done by waters of the Santiago creek when it went on its rampage last week, drew homes into its swirling waters and ate away many acres of valuable lands along its course. Santa Ana property owners in the vicinity of the creek have initiated a movement for the creation of a flood control district to prevent further losses under stress of flood. The residents presented to the city council, at an afternoon conference, a petition requesting that body to take steps necessary for the creation of a district. The territory to be included in the district and the extent of the work was not suggested. To their dismay, the men representing the petitioners learned that the city council was without authority to act in the creation of such a district, and they were referred to the board of supervisors, which has authority. City Attorney Charles D. Swanner advised that the district could not be organized under the 1911-15 acts, as the city had no rights-of-way in the creek. After advising the representatives of the situation, the council appointed the mayor and city engineer as a committee to co-operate with a like committee of the council of Orange in promotion of a district that would embrace flood control work on the creek to a point above Orange and possibly to points further up the creek. It was suggested that residents in the Orange district circulate a petition to the supervisors and that petitioners of the two districts and the council committees take the matter before the county board at its meeting on Tuesday of next week. In presenting a resume of the flood situation in Santa Ana and making recommendations, City Engineer C. L. Jenkins estimated that it would cast between $400,000 and $600,000 for a concrete-lined channel through the city. Expressing the opinion that a concrete-lined channel is the only satisfactory solution, he enjoyed fresh air currents. Without them there is a very noticeable draft that makes driving unsafe, where with them you also eliminate the annoying rush of wind, dust and ashes, as well as allow full freedom of arm movement and a clear vision. West Brothers, located in the new Pickwick building, Los Angeles at Chestnut, are carrying a complete line of these deflectors in all sizes and shape, and can furnish them in either plain or engraved Grade A beveled plate glass. And their prices are amazing. If you haven't a pair on your car, stop in and see for yourself what a real deal they are able to give you on a pair for your job. Alleged Bandit Denies His Guilt H. L. Brown of Costa Mesa entered formal denial of his guilt, when arraigned before Superior Judge James L. Allen and charged by the district attorney's office with committing highway robbery. An information charging Brown with the holdup of G. W. Moore, at Moore's service station, in Westminster, several weeks ago, was filed in court by Deputy District Attorney Sam L. Collins. Brown was in court without an attorney, and the court therefore appointed H. J. Forgy to defend him. Forgy's son, Fred Forgy, represented the defendant in his father's absence. The charge against Brown was based upon a story told to the authorities by Moore, who said that Brown had driven his car into the Moore service station one evening and, after purchasing oil, suddenly covered Moore with a gun and ransacked the cash register. A Westminster man acquainted with Brown was said to have recognized Brown and to have greeted him, while Brown was buying the oll. Moore followed Brown to Long Beach after the alleged robbery and caused the Costa Mesa man's arrest. Fines Collected By Motor Officers California state traffic officers are shown to have been responsible for the collection of enough fines from law enforcement and delinquent fees. This spring wiith style HART SCHAFFNER & MARX at the big Universities, havethey're here now— Recognize Value of Wind Deflectors Why the agony of open car driving with hair flying, wraps blowing and hats dashing away, when all this can be overcome by the now popular open car wind reflector? There is no exhilaration that equals the thrill of open car driving when it can be experienced in comfort behind the Easajust wind deflector. The brackets used on these reflectors are the results of many months experimenting with the problem of providing perfect protection from the rush of wind and yet afford quick and easy adjustment to all positions. They are made to fit all types and sizes of windshield posts. Many people have the idea that with a closed automobile, that their troubles are over as far as wind is concerned. But like the millions of open car doctors that have been sold because of their absolute necessity, so will millions of pairs of closed car deflectors be sold for the reason that one can drive with their front windows down and thereby A Westminster man acquainted with Brown was said to have recognized Brown and to have greeted him, while Brown was buying the oil. Moore followed Brown to Long Beach after the alleged robbery and caused the Costa Mesa man's arrest. Fines Collected By Motor Officers California state traffic officers are shown to have been responsible for the collection of enough fines from motor law violators and delinquent fees from tardy motorists during 1926 to have more than paid their salaries for the year. In the annual report of C. K. Harder, chief inspector of the division of motor vehicles. Harder's report credits the force of approximately 200 motorcycle officers with the collection of $109,209 in delinquent fees and the fines paid by erring motorists they arrested totaled $444,407, a total of $553,616. Their total salaries amounted to $529,129. "Actually," said the report, "the patrolling of the highways cost the taxpayers nothing, for on this basis the officers made a profit of $24,487." Nearly 200,000 motorists were required to pull to the curb and explain reasons for "doing 60" or other violations during the year. Of these, about two-thirds were told to proceed after a reprimand. But 66,416 were unable to satisfy the officers and were placed under arrest, and 15,256 of these couldn't explain it to the judge and were fined. Evidence that the efforts of the officers were not confined merely to speeders is given in additional figures of the report showing 30,899 were arrested for having illegal lights, 7130 for violations of rules of the road, and 7130 on miscellaneous charges. The officers rode their motorcycles for a total of 3,900,554 miles in doing this work. Two were killed and about a dozen badly hurt during the year. The report credits the Riverside county squad with stopping the greatest number of motorists. These officers stopped 15,268, but they only arrested 3387 of these. However, it is to be doubted whether the Senate's failure to ratify the Lausanne treaty will affect the price of Turkish cigarettes. $185 Buys magnificent Lester piano, famous make, glorious tone; case in good shape. Many other good bargains. Chickering, Knabe Miller, Hardman, Wurlitzer, etc. 100 planes to choose from. Danz, 162 W. Center, Anaheim-main store. This spring wiith style HART SCHAFFNER & MARX at the big Universities, have they're here now— Hazel tan, Pigeon grey, Mountain and Edward stripes are a few of the new trousers hang easily. Single or double big volume and standardization have m MYSTERY MAN JUDGED INSANE Has More Than $14,000 in Money and Bonds Henry Miller, 63, the man of mystery, moods and money, who wandered into a Santa Ana drug store some months ago and asked to be taken to a hospital, has even more wealth than the considerable sum found upon him at the time. When a physician was called to the drug store to examine Miller, and he was then removed to the county hospital as a "mental" case, with his antecedents guarded by a very close mouth, hospital attaches were amazed to find a $2100 bank roll on him. The patient maintained a tight-lipped silence regarding his affairs. He gave his name and a street address in San Diego, which he said was his home. But he betrayed no desire to return home. Ln fact, he seemed well pleased with his hospital surroundings and Three Hundred Pa Basement Store Y ONLY carfs $1.00 Crepe de Chine and fancy hem. Beautiful array of Pictures $1.00 ects. 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Fairway tweeds, cable checks, helps are a few of the new patterns and fabrics. Shoulders are well set-up; hips are trim; being easily. Single or double-breasted models are both good. Hart Schaffner & Marx through and standardization have made it possible for us to give the greatest values in clothing history. $35 $40 $45 “By All Means Get a Fit” F. A. YUNGBLUTH “The Home of Hart Schaffner and Marx” Dutchess Trousers Jantzen Sweaters BY MAN GED INSANE Than $14,000 in and Bonds The man of mystery, who wandered into store some months to be taken to a hosmore wealth than the found upon him at clan was called to the stamine Miller, and he led to the county hosmental” case, with his bedded by a very close attaches were amazed bank roll on him. Intained a tight-lipped his affairs. He gave street address in San said was his home. no desire to return he seemed well pleased real surroundings and responded to all hints that he should depart, by languid approval of conditions as they stood. Miller was paying his way, so it was his own business. But observation of his case resulted in a hearing before the lunacy commission and Superior Judge James L. Allen, at the hospital, Saturday. Miller was declared insane and was sent to Norwalk. Meanwhile, investigation of Miller at the San Diego address he had given, led to the discovery that he has $13,200 in Liberty bonds in a San Diego bank. Of the bank roll he brought to Santa Ana, he still has $1100, which was placed on deposit in a local bank. Steps are being taken to secure appointment of a guardian for Miller. The First National Bank of Santa Ana may be appointed to act in that capacity, it was said. Miller has no relatives, so far as has been discovered. Buena Park Notes (By MRS. J. P. ROBISON) In spite of high water, the Chamber of Commerce held its usual meeting Tuesday night. Committees were appointed to look into the drainage, also for a clean-up after the flood, and to plant dahlias along Grand avenue. On Thursday the Women's Club held its regular meeting at the clubhouse, with about twenty-five present. Talks were made by their special guests, Mrs. C. J. Benjamin, county chairman of dramatic section of Women's Clubs, and Mrs. J. E. Newklrk, president of Annaheim Ebell Society. Plans were made for the celebration of the thirty-seventh birthday of the Buena Park Woman's Club, March 9. Mrs. Garrison Costar was appointed chairman of committees to arrange for this date. Mrs. Frank Jones and Mrs. G. B. Snyder served delicious refreshments. Mrs. J. H. Spohn was pleasantly surprised Wednesday, when a few of her friends braved the flood and met at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. B. Robison, to celebrate her birthday. Those present were Mrs. W. A. Spohn, Mrs. R. C. Spohn, Mrs. T. R. Payton of Brawley, and Mrs. Cecil Tozler of Long Beach. J. M. Coffman and family have moved into the H. G. Bixby cottage on Tenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Guy OQuin of Ontario visited their uncle, C. A. Spohn, and family Sunday. Mrs. L. J. Robeson and Mrs. W. B. shaw are serving on the jury. Redred Pairs Wind Wings One-Half Regular Prices Purchase enables us to equip your open or closed car city wind deflectors at one-half regular prices. You ford to do without. See us tomorrow if possible; many some nickle brackets. Pair complete $2.85 Pair complete $3.85 Pair complete $5.95 Pair complete $6.95 Pair complete $8.75 BROTHERS Anaheim Phones 884 and 31