anaheim-gazette 1927-09-15

Trying to Form Harbor District Would Comprise Only Southern Half of the County Newport Beach has launched a movement for the organization of the south half of the county into a harbor district, and bond it for the purpose of raising money to complete the harbor. At the recent harbor bond election, participated in by the entire county, the southern section voted overwhelmingly for the bonds, but the north defeated the issue. At the last meeting of the Newport city council, a committee was appointed to confer with the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Santa Ana City Council, and the supervisors relative to the formation of a district. The purpose of appearing before the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and city council was voiced by members of the council, is to secure committees from those organizations to accompany the local committee in their appearance before the county supervisors. That a bond issue for several hundred thousand dollars would be proposed for harbor improvements when the district is formed was the sentiment expressed by various speakers on the floor when the council asked for public sentiment. Although some favored the immediate passage by the city of a $200,000 bond issue and the formation of the harbor district for the passage of a larger amount, the majority of speakers favored the course taken by the council. That additional work will be necessary on the jetty because the present work is spreading slightly, was the assertion of Paul E. Kressly, city engineer. The additional work on the jetty will require 25,000 tons of rock. There are 10,000 tons being used as temporary protection work on the beach which can be used in building up the jetty, according to Kressly. There are about 5000 tons of rock extra, leaving a deficit of 10,000 tons which will have to be purchased extra to build the jetty to the contemplated height, the engineer stated. Advocates of the harbor district Your Headlights Must Be Adjusted A poster campaign designed to impress motorists with the urgent necessity of having their headlights properly adjusted was being planned today by Frank G. Snook, chief of the division of motor vehicles. The campaign, which will augment the work of the headlight raiding crews, will be statewide in scope. Snook proposes to make it an attempt to educate the motorists concerning provisions of the law relative to glaring or otherwise defective headlights. Several thousand posters or placards with suitable inscriptions are to be printed to be placed in conspicuous places all over the state, according to Snook's plan. Believing that such posters are most likely to be read at gasoline service stations, Snook will ask several of the large gasoline distributing companies to co-operate in putting the posters up and keeping them up. "There is a need," said the motor vehicle chief, "for something that will make car owners wake up to the enormity of the offense of driving with glaring headlights. Thousands are driving will illegal lights and don't know it. Usually they find it out only after being stopped by an officer and forced to go to an adjusting station. If you are in doubt about your lights, don't waste another moment in having them checked up." You may save your own or somebody else's life by doing so." Divorce Case Is Transferred Here Transferred from Los Angeles to Orange county on a motion for change of venue, the divorce contest between John Johnston and Marguerite Johnston of Anaheim was before the superior court Tuesday. No trial date has yet been selected. Counter charges of desertion were made in their complaints. They were married in Los Angeles in 1912 and separated in July, 1925. There are no children. Johnston filed the suit in Los Angeles county, his wife obtaining That additional work will be necessary on the jetty because the present work is spreading slightly, was the assertion of Paul E. Kressly, city engineer. The additional work on the jetty will require 25,000 tons of rock. There are 10,000 tons being used as temporary protection work on the beach which can be used in building up the jetty, according to Kressly. There are about 5000 tons of rock extra, leaving a deficit of 10,000 tons which will have to be purchased extra to build the jetty to the contemplated height, the engineer stated. Advocates of the harbor district pointed out that with funds voted by the district the money would be expended under the supervision of the board of directors and under the direction of an engineer the board would appoint as harbor engineer. It also was pointed out that extension of the west jetty to its contemplated length of 2200 feet could be done for less if the work is done while the present trestle is in position and equipment is on the ground for pushing the work. It is conceded that funds will not be available from the Newport Beach bond issue of $500,000 to do more with the west jetty than add to its strength, and comment was made at the meeting that an issue of district bonds could be made of sufficient size not only to extend the west jetty, but to take care of all entrance improvement and to widen the county channel and dredge it to a greater depth, possibly 20 to 25 feet. NEED MERCHANT MARINE Living as we do in a self-supporting and self-sufficient land, our people do not realize how largely the navy is dependent on an adequate merchant marine. The British, being an island people, realize it—and they have a huge merchant marine. If we were isolated from all the rest of the world, and were content to remain isolated, we should need no merchantmen in time of peace; and we should need no merchantmen in time of war, if we could wage a purely defensive war here at home. But we are not isolated and we have no will to be isolated; we do engage and want to engage in competitive international commerce. And unless we have our own merchant marine, we are handicapped. Dependence on foreign ships will not do. If it is argued that business is business and that a foreign ship will transport and deliver American cargoes as quickly and as safely as American ships will, it is answered that the theory is similar to the hypothetical theory that one business concern in a city would deliver its competitor's goods as quickly and as safely as it would its own. That, in briefest form, refers to the merchant marine in time of peace. In time of war, if any of the maritime powers are engaged, our foreign commerce must virtually come to an end because the nations involved need all their own ships. If the United States itself is at war—unless it is purely defensive war—the United States navy is virtually useless without an adequate transferred from Los Angeles to Orange county on a motion for change of venue, the divorce contest between John Johnston and Marguerite Johnston of Anaheim was before the superior court Tuesday. No trial date has yet been selected. Counter charges of desertion were made in their complaints. They were married in Los Angeles in 1912 and separated in July, 1925. There are no children. Johnston filed the suit in Los Angeles county, his wife obtaining the change of venue to Orange county. In his complaint Johnston asks that property in Anaheim, including an automobile, be set aside for his wife in full settlement of all property claims against him. He placed a value of $3000 upon the property. In her answer, Mrs. Johnston claims the property is worth but $4500. She asks $50 per month all-money and attorney fees. CENTER OF INDUSTRY In January, 1908, the center of industry in the United States was on the northern boundary of Indiana about 110 miles east of Chicago. In January, 1918, it was still on the northern boundary of Indiana, but had moved about 50 miles nearer to Chicago. In January, 1926, it had moved 25 miles to the southwest of its position in 1918 and was about 50 miles southeast of Chicago. The total movement in the 18 years from 1908 to 1926 was about 75 miles in a west by south direction. This slow movement of the center of industry during a period when the capacity of prime movers in central stations and manufacturing plants increased about 140 per cent indicates that industrial development in the United States is proceeding at about the same rate in all sections, but a trifle more rapidly in the western and southern parts of the country. These determinations of the center of industry, which have been made by the geological survey, Department of the Interior, are based on the capacity of steam engines, steam turbines, water wheels, and internal combustion engine installed in manufacturing plants an public-utility power plants. Twice the weight is given to the power equipment in public utility power plants, as it is used twice as much as power equipment in manufacturing plants. Previous determinations of the center of industry have been based on the installed capacity of prime movers in manufacturing plants only. It is believed that more representative results are obtained by using the capacity of power equipment in both manufacturing and public-utility plants. The geographic center of the United States is near the center of the northern boundary of Kansas, and the center of population is in Owen county, southwestern Indiana. The center of industry of the United States in 1926 was therefore, 640 miles east by north of the geographic center and about 170 miles due north of the center of population. Transferred Here Transferred from Los Angeles to Orange county on a motion for change of venue, the divorce contest between John Johnston and Marguerite Johnston of Anaheim was before the superior court Tuesday. No trial date has yet been selected. Counter charges of desertion were made in their complaints. They were married in Los Angeles in 1912 and separated in July, 1925. There are no children. Johnston filed the suit in Los Angeles county, his wife obtaining the change of venue to Orange county. In his complaint Johnston asks that property in Anaheim, including an automobile, be set aside for his wife in full settlement of all property claims against him. He placed a value of $3000 upon the property. In her answer, Mrs. Johnston claims the property is worth but $4500. She asks $50 per month all-money and attorney fees. THE LIFE Advertising is now the life of advertising except to attend the Association conference at this meeting regarding things statement by Chicagorexpert to them do not advertise upbuilding and both the individual cannot hope to massenand placed upon general spiritual Another special vertising is given moral force well listing brings betterment of life fuse into the nation." It is now genomic forces tising is the most modern coming to be advertising is publicity. In this edition the deleting experts advertisising affording medium for these activities. Advertising is a science. American ships will, it is answered that the theory is similar to the hypothetical theory that one business concern in a city would deliver its competitor's goods as quickly and as safely as it would its own. That, in briefest form, refers to the merchant marine in time of peace. In time of war, if any of the maritime powers are engaged, our foreign commerce must virtually come to an end because the nations involved need all their own ships. If the United States itself is at war—unless it is purely defensive war—the United States navy is virtually useless without an adequate merchant marine. We sent a squadron of destroyers to British waters during the World war and we sent a few capital ships overseas and kept all the rest at home—not because we needed them for our own protection—but because the allies could not coal and supply more and because we had no merchant marine with which to keep them supplied. Without a inadequate merchant marine, the United States is handicapped in time of peace and is subject, in time of war, to disqualification as a naval power except in home waters. A MOMENTOUS SEARCH No sooner had Nicholas Murray Butler shocked the world by his now famous statement that for the first time in 2000 years no living genius graced this sunny orb of ours, than word came from New York that the Winifred Sackville Stoners are this month inaugurating a genius hunt which will cover all the United States and most of western continental Europe. Mrs. Stoner, it is reported, will confine her investigation to this country, using an airplane in her running about, while her gifted daughter, who was once hailed as a child prodigy will "do" Europe. They both will be well equipped dwith "genius testing tools," chief among which is counted the typewriter. There may be great significance in this. With bated breath the world will wait the result of this inquiry. For living in an age said to be totally devoid of genius is a sad matter indeed, Regular taxicab service was recently inaugurated in the Canary islands. Important Change In the Jury Law Venire to Be Selected by County Clerk of Townships and Cities The "hit and miss" system of selecting trial jurors for justice courts and police courts will vanish from California with the passing of 1927. That is the provision of a new law, adopted at the last session of the state legislature, under which the county clerk is required to select jury panels for each inferior court of his jurisdiction, in the number designated by each such court as suitable to the court's needs. Such panels will be in service throughout the year. Accordingly, County Clerk J. M. Backs is preparing to select 22 jury panels next January for duty in the 10 township Justice courts and 12 municipal police courts that will be established then, conceding that the approaching election at Tustin is successful. If it fails, there will be 11 police courts. In addition to the 22 inferior jury panels, there will be the usual superior court trial jury panel, consisting of 160 members, selected by the county supervisors and drawn by the court Judges in four installments of 40 each. Each installment serves for three months. Among the 23 jury panels that will thus be created in the county, some will be merely a "matter of form." It is expected, as some of the smaller courts will doubtless pass through the entire year without having a jury trial, it is said. The new law was enacted, it is said, to eliminate the "professional" Juror—the courtroom "hang-around" who was always to be conveniently found by the summoning officer who wished to save him if time and work in assembling a special venue. Juries used in inferior courts heretofore have been special venires, summoned as needed. Frequently, they are made up, time after time, of the same membership. Much dissatisfaction was caused thereby. The new law, section 231 of the code of civil procedure, specifies that the county clerk shall select the panels County Auxiliary Holds Meeting Here Reports of relief work, accomplished by the various units were made at the monthly meeting of the county council of the American Legion Auxiliary, held Tuesday at Anaheim, at which time the Anaheim unit served luncheon. The La Habra unit announced that it would send a box of lemons and one of oranges to the inmates of the children's home at Burbank this month. The various units alternate in sending fruit to these children, it was said. The council announced the sending of $10 to the San Fernando hospital for a needy family. A report from the matron of the Burbank home announced that the Forty and Eight Society of Orange county had pledged $30 a month towards the upkeep of the home, and that a committee had bought shoes for all of the children. A short talk was made to the auxiliary members by Hugh Miller, Fullerton, regarding the Armistice Day celebration to be held in that city this year. The October meeting of the county council will be held in Orange on October 11, it was announced. Relief Board to Convene Friday Harry D. Riley, president of the Crippled Children's Relief Association of Orange County, announces that the regular September board meeting of the association will be held Friday noon at the Elks Club, Anaheim. Steps taken by the state department of education and by the state department of health to carry into effect legislation enacted at the last session of the legislature for the benefit of physically handicapped children will be discussed. According to reports received by the association officials, the state board of education has worked out plans for providing adequate educational facilities for crippled children. PROEITS IN TREES "Why should farmers plant trees?" is asked and answered by Alfred B. Hastings of the forest service, United Testing Endurance Of Oldsmobile Car Frahm Agency Making a 200-Hour Non-Stop Run One of the most remarkable endurance tests ever staged in the automobile world is now in progress here. An Oldsmobile coach, furnished by the Frahm Oldsmobile Company, and Lloyd Craig and Frank Dedle are the Intrepid drivers who will pilot the car. The contest started at the El Toro hotel at noon Tuesday, Frank Craig being the driver for the first hundred hours. Police Chief J. S. Martin will superintend the start, and will handcuff Craig to the wheel; consequently, he will be a prisoner until the expiration of the hundred hours, when he pulls up at the starting place and is released. Dedle will then take his place and will undergo the same experience. The motor will not be stopped when the exchange is being made. At the conclusion of Dedle's drive, the car will be driven onto the stage at the California theater, where Chief Martin will unseal the speedometer and announce the mileage made. Prizes are to be awarded for the best guesses on the number of miles made on the trip. Anybody who cares to can compete for the prizes. Blanks on which to make the guesses can be procured at the California theater or at the Frahm agency, 420 South Los Angeles street. The prizes posted include a $100 equity in a new Oldsmobile, given by the Frahm concern; a $25 equity in a new paint job by Louis Hennig; set of wind wings by the Curran Wrecking Company; 10 gallons of gasoline, Hushman Service Station; one month's pass to the California theater; five-pound The new law was enacted, it is said, to eliminate the "professional" juror—the courtroom "hang-around" who was always to be conveniently found by the summoning officer who wished to save hims- if time and work in assembling a special ventre. Juries used in inferior courts heretofore have been special venres, summoned as needed. Frequently, they are made up, time after time, of the same membership. Much dissatisfaction was caused thereby. The new law, section 231 of the code of civil procedure, specifies that the county clerk shall select the panels from qualified persons of "approved integrity and sound judgment." "How are you going to tell whether they have sound judgment or not?" Backs was asked. He studied a moment. "Oh," he responded, "I'll ask them whether they voted for me or not. If they did, of course their judgement is sound." Under the new statute, jury panels must be selected for Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, Brea, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Laguna and San Juan township courts and for Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, Placentia, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and Laguna Beach police courts; also Tustin police court if Tustin is then incorporated. THE LIFE OF TRADE Advertising and not competition is now the life of trade, according to the advertising experts who met in Denver to attend the International Advertising Association convention. The delegates at this meeting heard a number of interesting things. Among these was the statement by Charles Stelzle, New York expert, to the effect that if churches do not advertise their "ware"-spiritual upbuilding and moral betterment for both the individual and humanity—they cannot hope to arouse interest among the masses and fulfill the obligations placed upon them as parties to the general spiritual movement. Another speaker declared that "advertising is greater than any single moral force we know of today." Advertising brings about changes for the betterment of life itself, changes which fuse into the social and political life of the nation." It is now generally admitted by economic forces everywhere that advertising is the most important development of modern business. And it is also coming to be realized that newspaper advertising is the best kind of paid publicity. In the convention just mentioned the delegates, who were advertising experts, agreed that newspaper advertising affords the best publicity medium for the churches and all church activities. Advertising is no longer a theory. It is a science. And it pays. NOT AN EXCEPTION A tourist who recently painted scriptural inscriptions on prominent rocks NOT AN EXCEPTION A tourist who recently painted scriptural inscriptions on prominent rocks on the Bright Angel trail in the Grand Canyon was made to remove the paint or take the alternative of paying the penalty prescribed by law for the defacement of scenic features within a national park. The fact that this sort of thing is done in the name of the painter's idea of religion does not make it any less in bad taste, not to mention the unlawful feature of it. The national parks have performed a fine service for the West in putting commercial advertising on scenery under the ban and so making it unpopular elsewhere. But the man who paints "Prepare to meet thy God" and similar warnings on the landscape seemed to be privileged. And now he knows he isn't. "I once road a mule down the Bright Angel trail," said a tourist. "In that first 1000-foot drop I hoped the mule would not be made nervous by these warnings and reminders that it would be stiff sledding to the bottom and probably sure death. But the mule was as serene as he was sure-footed and nothing happened." "Only a fool needs to be reminded in such a place that there is a God and that he is face to face with Him—though not any more than he is every day in the week. It wouldn't do the fool any good, and persons with a thorough respect for God's handwork and for religion are as much offended by this form of advertising as by the other kind when it is out of place." Value of all automotive exports from the United States in July showed an increase of 25 per cent over July of last year. LET our transportation experts outline your route and furnish suggested itinerary covering your trip. Complete information regarding cost and travel details furnished without obligation. Consult your nearest Santa Fe office. Santa Fe Ticket Office C. A. WALKER, Agent Annahelm, Calif. Phone 217 Announce Course For Citrus Growers Because of the signal success and interest in last year's school for citrus growers, which was held at Fullerton, another similar school has been secured for Orange county through the efforts of Farm Advisor Wahlberg and the citrus growers' department of the farm bureau. The short course will be held at Orange this year, according to Wahlberg. The dates are November 7 to 12, inclusive, occupying a whole week. The course is designed to give citrus growers of the county practical information on soil management, including fertilization, irrigation, cover cropping and cultivation, and other phases of orchard management, including pest control, disease control and protective methods against unfavorable climatic conditions. Co-operating in the administration of the courses are men from the agricultural extension service, the division of subtropical horticulture and from the citrus experiment station. Power expense is the one vital factor in producing crops over which the farmer has control. The thinking farmer will keep down this expense at all times. It is important, therefore, that he study the relative advantages of animal and mechanical power for his own conditions in order to convince himself of the necessity of raising colts for replacement purposes before the inevitable shortage in desirable work stock occurs. box of candy, by Dedie and Craig, and one gallon of ice cream by Jackson's ice cream parlor on South Los Angeles street. Prizes are absolutely free; it is not necessary to make any purchase to qualify. Orange County Has Airplane Factory Twenty-five Men Employed to Build $35,000 Airship With Santa Ana as its headquarters, a new airplane factory working toward the completion of its first ship, a trimotored monoplane, which will have a cruising radius of 10,000 miles and will carry 14 passengers. Sterling Price, stockholder of the new company, announces. The company, which is known as the Zenith Aircraft Corporation, has a capital stock of $200,000, with five Orange county men as its backers. Construction of a new plant will commence next week. When completed it will be capable of producing one of the big planes every week. The structure is to be located at Westminster, and will be 60x112 feet in size. The factory will employ 25 men. The work of building the first ship begun three weeks ago, under the direction of Charles F. Rocheville, stockholder of the company, who was until recently in the air division of the navy. The plane will be finished and ready for its test flight within four weeks. Price declared. With a speed of approximately 100 miles an hour, the monoplane will carry 1400 gallons of gasoline and be able to travel 10,000 miles without stopping, if the full passenger load is not carried. The plane will sell for $35,000. A number of orders for the first output of the new factory are already on hand. Other Orange county men who are interested in the project with Price are Albin K. Peterson, Charles F. Rocheville, Maurice D. 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