anaheim-gazette 1929-02-28

FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Population ...13,000 Assessed Valuation...$12,266,185 Building Permits...439,832 VOLUME LIX BUILDING OF DAM M FLOOD CONTROL WORK TO GO BUSINESS MILLIONS WILL BE SPENT IN COUNTY DURING DAM CONSTRUCTION Work to Cost $15,000,000, and Large Percentage of It Goes to Laborers and Will Be Put In Immediate Circulation; Paul Bailey Sees Unusual Prosperity for County if People Approve Bond Issue. Engineer Paul Bailey, who has charge of the Orange county flood control project, has issued a statement showing that at least half the money expended in the work will be spent in Orange county. It will distribute, he says, from $6,000,000 to $8,000,000 for Realtors Join In Warning of Dam Projects Orange county real estate men are joining with realtors from other parts of Southern California in warning the investor from purchasing property in Boulder dam real estate projects without complete personal investigation. As a result of the legislation authorizing the construction of the dam, scores of real estate projects have been started within a radius of a hundred miles of the location of the dam. While some of the subdivisions are legitimate, many are being sponsored under misrepresentation, according to leading realtors. Impartial investigation has disclosed that in some instances land has been offered for irrigation development which cannot be brought under irrigation from the dam, and small lots designated as business lots, are in many instances miles removed from any reasonable business development. As misrepresentation in such instances casts discredit on legitimate projects, reditors in Anaheim and other cities urge all who contemplate purchase of land presumed to Engineer Paul Bailey, who has charge of the Orange county flood control project, has issued a statement showing that at least half the money expended in the work will be spent in Orange county. It will distribute, he says, from $6,000,000 to $8,000,000 for labor and supplies in the county, which will add considerably to the county's prosperity. It will require a huge bond issue to carry the project through, but it is expected the voters of the county will approve the issue, as the water supply is becoming a serious problem, and beside the value of the water reserved will be many times the cost of the work. One of the chief expenditures will be for labor, and that will all be paid to Orange county people. Bailey explained that in such projects approximately 40 per cent of the total cost is represented by labor. Expenditures for secondary material, equipment and supplies purchased in reasonably small lots, which will be procured from local dealers, will account for at least another ten per cent and perhaps more. Local labor would be recruited for the project, so far as possible, Bailey said, and in any event the workmen employed will of necessity reside in the county during the four or five-year period of construction. Between 500 and 1,000 men will be employed at an average daily wage of $5.50. Thus the project means on only a huge payroll with millions of dollars in circulation, but an increased population and an active labor market for the county. At the prestn time it is roughly estimated that the project would cost $15,000,000. Forty per cent for labor would mean a payroll of $6,000,000. The basic materials of construction, such as steel and cement, probably must be imported, but in every such project there are innumerable purchases of smaller supplies and equipment that must be made from the nearest dealers—lumber yards, hardware stores and mercantile establishments. Another $1,500,000 or $2,500,000 is likely to be spent in this way, it is estimated. Cities May Share In Gas Tax Fund A Portion of It May Be Distributed to Incorporated Towns It is believed that an amicable settlement has been arranged whereby incorporated cities of the county may share in the distribution of gas tax funds by the county board of supervisors. Miss Roquet Wins Oratorical Contest Will Represent Anaheim High In District Elimination Debate The Anaheim High school has selected a representative to compete for honors in the annual oratorical contest on the subject of the Constitution. Miss Melva Roquet, competing against four other students, won the right at an assembly last Thursday to represent Anaheim in the district elimination contest, which will be held in this city April 12. She will be pitted against the best student orators from Brea-Olinda, San Juan Capistrano, Downey, Excelsior, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Orange and Tustin Union high schools. This is the first time in the three years of its participation in the contest that a girl has been chosen by Anaheim Union high school, and the young lady is receiving the enthusiastic backing of the community to carry on in the finals of District 1. Miss Roquet selected for the title of her winning oration, "The Invisible Government and Our Duties Toward It." Her competitors were Arval Morris, Thomas Yano, Edwin Osher, Kathrine Connor and Ruby Stanley. In the 1927 contest Arthur Groos won the right to represent this district in the Times' semi-finals, and last year Thomas Kuchel of Anaheim High represented the county in the semi-finals. Anaheim Man Is Killed by Gunman Jack Wood Shot and Instantly Killed at Harbor City Sunday Jack Wood, who resided in Anaheim during his boyhood days, a son of A.W. Wood, former chief of police here, was shot and instantly killed by a hold-up man at Harbor City early Sun- Cities May Share In Gas Tax Fund A Portion of It May Be Distributed to Incorporated Towns It is believed that an amicable settlement has been arranged whereby incorporated cities of the county may share in the distribution of gas tax funds by the county board of supervisors. The quarrel in the board of supervisors over this issue dates from several years ago when Col. S. H. Finley, then supervisor for the first district, attempted to get $20,000 for paving S. Main street from the county gas tax money. William Schumacher, third district supervisor, objected at that time to the Santa Ana expenditure, unless other cities of the county could also share in the distribution. The break in question came when the majority of the board demanded that the fund be distributed between the four supervisorial districts outside of Santa Ana, and that Colonel Finley, who had previously directed the expenditure of a fifty of the money no loher control any of the fund, since the first district had no county roads to maintain. According to Supervisor Charles S. Chapman of Santa Ana, who succeeded Colonel Finley at the beginning of the present year, a plan is now "in the making" whereby Santa Ana and every other incorporated city in the county can participate in the expenditure of the gas tax. Under the plan contemplated by the board, Chapman said, each incorporated city could designate two of its main-traveled through streets, one running north and south, the other east and west, which streets would be eligible for improvement from the county gas tax fund. Mr. Trotzky seems about as hard to locate just now a sa collar button that rolls under the bed. Anaheim Man Is Killed by Gunman Jack Wood Shot and Instantly Killed at Harbor City Sunday Jack Wood, who resided in Anaheim during his boyhood days, a son of A. W. Wood, formerly chief of police here, was shot and instantly killed by a hold-up man at Harbor City early Sunday morning. Waldo Nixon was the name of the man who shot him, and it is claimed by friends who were with Wood that he met them at the door of the cafe as they were emerging in the morning and attempted to hold him up. Wood refused to deliver and started to resist, but Nixon shot him through the heart, killing him instantly. It is said that Nixon engaged in a card game during the night, in which the Wood party participated, and lost a little money. It appears he resented this and waited for an opportunity to reimburse himself. Nixon was arrested shortly after the killing and is being held on a charge of murder. The body of the young man was brought to this city, which has been his home nearly all his life, and where his parents now reside. He passed through the Anaheim schools and is well remembered by those who grew up with him. Funeral services were held at the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel yesterday morning, and high mass sung at St. Boniface church this morning. The remains were taken to Calvary cemetery, Los Angeles, for burial. It may be true that the people of a hundred years ago were better off than we are, but it does not follow that they are better off than we are. It used to be that when a fellow caught a girl under the mistletoe he kissed her. Nowadays he doesn't wait for the mistletoe. Mr. Henry may be one of the last survivors of War. That war, which duration, was fought in ago, consequently any have been very young wives in it and very old now. Mr. Henry and Carol married in Lieth, Scotland, sequentially they had spouses their life together. Mr. only ten days after their wife, and a week following birthday. He died Friday his home on Broadway. When Captain and Meddied here sixty-one years a very small frontier hated by a wilderness of wild grown with wild mustard and overrun with cattle from the great ranchos. Faith in the future and They were endowed with the hardy pioneer, and with the hardships and they encountered. They claim this land from it and saw it advance in few dollars to thousands acre. But they had their declining years there sit down in their comwith no cares on tha watch the busy world go. They left three sons and Archie—and several and great-grandchildren... AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 28, 1929 DEATH SUMMONS AGED PIONEER GITIZEN CAPTAIN ALEXANDER N. HENRY PASSES AWAY FRIDAY AFTERNOON Aged Man Unable to Withstand the Shock of His Wife's Death Which Occurred Ten Days Previously; Was a Resident of Anaheim for More Than 61 Years; Took Part in the Crime War. In the death of Captain Alexander N. Henry, Anaheim has lost a man who has figured prominently in the twon's history almost during the entire time of its existence. Captain and Mrs. Henry came here in 1968, coming from San Francisco, where they had lived. Prosperous Year For Valencia Men Crop Will Be 30 Per Cent Greater Than Ever Before The valencia orange crop will be 30 per cent larger this season than during the record 1827 season, and twice as many men will be employed in handling it as in 1928. George Crawford, assistant manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange, told members of the Fullerton Realty board at their regular weekly meeting. This will mean, according to Crawford, increase in business for merchants and greater prosperity throughout Northern Orange county. "Northern Orange county was particularly fortunate in escaping damage from the recent frost," Crawford told the realtors. "Damage was at a minimum and this territory is better off in this respect now than the other parts of Southern California." Crawford outlined the national advertising program being carried on by the California Fruit Growers' Exchange and pointed out the greater number of experts of citrus from the United States, which he said would have a beneficial effect on the prices at home. BAILEY TELLS OF HIS PLANS FOR RIVER DAM DELIVERS AN ADDRESS BEFORE ROTARIANS AT MONDAY'S LUNCHEON Out of Twelve Sites for Dam Surveyed Only Two Are Feasible, He Declares, and Both Are In the Vicinity of Prado; Dam Would be Constructed of Earth, One Thousand Feet Thick at the Bottom. Conservation of flood waters, and the preservation of the life-giving fluid for irrigation purposes, one of the most important subjects now being considered by the people of this county, was discussed before the Rotarians Monday. Juvenile of New evidences of an Ring", which and disposing series, was there today among the county boys in the ages as before. The leader his age as to be older. The leader brains of the ring to police in the actual automobile thefts would of their due to a strange by the gangmen in San Many member high school students. The "ring" to spot light other access from cars. In the death of Captain Alexander N. Henry, Anaheim has lost a man who has figured prominently in the twon's history almost during the entire time of its existence. Captain and Mrs. Henry came here in 1968, coming from San Francisco, where they had lived for a number of years. Their family consisted of one child, their son, Innes, who was two years old at the time of their arrival. Mr. Henry had been a sea-faring man all his life, part of the time a marine in Her Majesty's navy, and he was desirous of engaging in agricultural pursuits, consequently he purchased a farm of 160 acres west of town and began raising grain and other products raise don a middle-western farm. The chief industry here at that time was the grown gof grapes and manufacture of wine and brandy, consequently he planted a vineyard and began to make wine and brandy for the eastern markets. He continued to cultivate grapes until the blight in 1886 destroyed all the vineyards in this section. Instead of resetting to grapes, as some of his neighbors did, he turned his attention to citrus and walnut culture, continuing in this until he retired from active life nearly fifteen years ago. He had disposed of most of his holdings, but retained a splendid fifty-acre ranch on Lincoln avenue, which he sold on his retirement. He built a beautiful home at the corner of Philadelphia and Broadway, in which he and his wife have lived for more than thirteen years. Mr. Henry was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on February 15, 1838. Few men have had a more eventful career than he. When only a boy he became a marine in the British navy, and was attached to Sir Charles Napier's Baltic fleet. When the Crimean War broke out in 1855 the fleet was ordered to the Black Sea to assist in the siege of Sebastopol. The marines were landed to assist the land forces, and Mr. Henry who was only seventeen years old at the time, took part in the four bloody conflicts of the war—Alma, Inkermann Palaklara and Sevastopol. Throughout his life he carries scars on his body which he received in these battles, being wounded in every one of them. His worst injury was received at Sevastopol, where a Russian bullet went through both legs. He was take into Florence Nightingale's hospital at Scutari, where he made the acquaintance of the world-famous nurse. While he was the possessor of several medals given him for meritorious service in this war, the most prized was a medal pinned on him by Queen Victoria in Hyde Park, London, on the return of the troops after the capture of Sevastopol. The lower part of the medal consists of two small chains supporting four silver crossbars. Mr. Henry outlined the national advertising program being carried on by the California Fruit Growers' Exchange and pointed out the greater number of experts of citrus from the United States, which he said would have a beneficial effect on the prices at home. Stanton Family Now in New Home Take Possession of Their Palatial Residence on Brookhurst Avenue The palatial residence which Phil Stanton has been building on his big trench three miles west of town, was completed last week and Mr. and Mrs. Stanton have moved in and have been receiving their friends who called to inspect the home and extend congruations to the fortunate owners. The mansion contains seventeen rooms and is probably the most beautiful residence in the county. It is built in the Spanish style of architecture and the cost was approximately $70,000. A Spanish design was selected by the architect, Frederick H. Eley of Santa Ana, for the structure. The typical Spanish patio is found at the rear, surrounded on three sides by sections of the residence. In this patio a pool is t obe constructed and shrubbery to be planted. All rooms in the house are of generous proportions, the main living-room being 20x40 feet. This room occupies the front center of the lower floor, at one end being a dining-room capable of accommodating thirty dinners at one sitting, and at the other is an amusement room in which will be billiard and pool tables. All materials for furnishings in the house, with one slight exception, have been purchased from or through Anaheim or Orange county merchants and dealers. Labor was supplied by Orange county men. "I believe in patronizing the home merchant, and in this project have found that it saved me money and brought me better service," Mr. Stanton said. "We have built this place for our home, and we expect to spend the remainder of our lives here. I foresee time when all this district to the westward for several miles will be occupied with homes as pretentious as ours. We have many friends in Southern California and expect to share our hospitality. Mr. Stanton has enjoyed friendships that have taken him to the White House for official and social calls, and conservation of flood waters, and the preservation of the life-giving fluid for irrigation purposes, one of the most important subjects now being considered by the people of this county, was discussed before the Rotarians Monday by Paul Bailey, engineer in charge of the flood control work in this county; Mr. Bailey has submitted his plans for the work, after an exhaustive survey, to the supervisors and that body is expected to approve them in a short time. In his address to the Rotarians, Mr. Bailey traced the work done by his department since the enactment by the state legislature of the Orange county flood control act, and he explained that after every phase of the work had carefully been studied, his department had definitely plans to offer the county. Of the twelve possible dam sites in the Santa Ana river canyon, which Bailey admitted was she main feature of the entire problem, only two have been considered satisfactory. All the others have been undesirable due to certain topographical faults discovered. One of the sites is located just below Prado, where the railroad bridge now spanning the river would be directly over the center of the dam; the other is a mile or more below that point. Either dam would be capable of imounding and distributing to under ground channels more water than has poured down the Santa Ana river at any time since 1919, Bailey declared. An earthen dam built by hydraulic pressure with a capacity of 180,000 acre feet is contemplated. If the upper site is selected a dam of 100 feet in height will be necessitated. At the lower site a dam of 150 feet in height would be required. Such a dam would have a 3 to 1 slope fro mthe top width of 30 feet, to a bottom width of approximately 1,000 feet, the speaker stated. During the flood of 1916-17, 45,000 second feet of water flowed down the river channel, which has a maximum capacity of 5,000 second feet. Ninety-seven per cent of this water could have been retained in the underground channels if a dam of the size proposed had been in operation, Bailey said. Bailey said the project under consideration includes control of all streams in the county: Santiago Creek, Carbon and Brea Canyon creeks, Trabucco and San Juan river, although the prime factor in the whole scheme is the Santa Ana river. That the principles underlying plans for Orange County's flood control and water conservation project represent a striking new development in engineering practice, the application of which to the vast water program looming throughout the state would result in saving millions of dollars, was revealed by Bailey commenting on the... His worst injury was received at Sewastopol, where a Russian bullet went through both legs. He was taken to Florence Nightingale's hospital at Scutari, where he made the acquaintance of the world-famous nurse. While he was the possessor of several medals given him for meritorious service in this war, the most prized was a medal pinned on him by Queen Victoria in Hyde Park, London, on the return of the troops after the capture of Sewastopol. The lower part of the medal consists of two small chains supporting four silver crossbars bearing the names of the four battles in which he was engaged—"Alma," "Inkermann," "Balakara," "Sevastopol." Mr. Henry may be classified as one of the last survivors of the Crimean War. That war, which was of short duration, was fought in 1855-74 years ago, consequently any survivor must have been very young when he engaged in it and very old now. Mr. Henry and Caroline Mason were married in Lleth, Scotland, in 1862, consequently they had spent 67 years of their life together. Mr. Henry died only ten days after the passing of his wife, and a week following his 91st birthday. He died Friday afternoon at his home on Broadway. When Captain and Mrs. Henry landed here sixty-one years ago they found a very small frontier hamlet surrounded by a wilderness of virgin land overgrown with wild mustard and cactus, and overrun with cattle and horses from the great ranches. But they had faith in the future and went to work. They were endowed with the spirit of the hardy pioneer, and were undaunted with the hardship and privations which they encountered. They helped to reclaim this land from its desert state, and saw it advance in value from a few dollars to thousands of dollars per acre. But they had their reward. In their declining years they were able to sit down in their comfortable home, with no cares on their minds, and watch the busy world go by. They left three sons—Innes, John and Archie—and several grandchildren. All the sons engaged in the ranching business in their younger days and, like their parents, profited by the development of the country. Funeral services were held at Backs, Terry and Campbell's chapel Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood being in charge. The body was laid by the side of his wife in the family plot in the Anahein cemetery. The pall-bearers were Jacob Lakman, L. E. Miller, Tom Jackson, Wm. McCann, Dr. C. S. O Toole and Ed. Kelly. The Chicago automobile show was held a week or so ago, and it is to be assumed that there was a fine display of armored cars. Bailey said the project under consideration includes control of all streams in the county: Santiago Creek, Carbon and Brea Canyon creeks, Trabucco and San Juan river, although the prime factor in the whole scheme is the Santa Ana river. That the principles underlying plans for Orange county's flood control and water conservation project represent a striking new development in engineering practice, the application of which to the vast water program looming throughout the state would result in saving millions of dollars, was revealed by Bailey, in commenting on the publication of a bulletin on control of floods by reservoirs, which is just off the press. Representing five years of investigation and work on Bailey's part, the volume just received here is an appendix to the summary report to the state legislature of 1927 on the water resources of California. It is expected to have a far reaching effect on development of the state water program imasmuch as it lays down principles whereby combination of flood control and water conservation in the same reservoir are shown to be practical. This combination hitherto has been regarded as unattainable. But it is outlined in the bulletin by Bailey in a manner which it is estimated, would reduce outlays necessary for construction and at the same time would bring about untold gains to the state through development of irrigation supplies, municipal supplies or even hydro-electric power, in combination with flood control. The principles outlined in the report are being used in development of plans for the Orange county joint flood control and water conservation projects, according to Bailey. The first construction utilizing these principles now is being carried out on the American river, he said. A construction program adequate for the state's potentialities eventually will total 50,000,000 acre feet, according to the report, which pointed out that 1,000 sites now are known to exist. "The time has arrived when reservoir construction is necessary for both power and irrigate the report." With a full measure of summer flooding this year in winter and spring retention for such attempt to use itservation and its first like a contour However, a delay of occurrence flows discloses reservoirs that will elent capacity at the time in which occur and provide space for filling season approach. The bulletin on the San Gabriel ramento and Meadow reservoirs utilize how they past years as Data which has this period is no capacity and more works. The many such projects we ful as conserva VALUE OF ORANGE COUNTY'S CROPS IN 1927 Orchard Crops.....$32,854,852.58 Truck Crops.....2,122,910.00 Field Crops.....3,815,750.63 Number 19 RITY FOR COUNTY Juvenile Ring of Accessory Stealers Held New evidence regarding the activities of an alleged "Juvenile crime ring" which specialized in stealing and disposing of automobile accessories, was unearthed by authorities here today and five of the ring leaders of the gang are being held in the county detention home. The boys in the "ring" all gave their ages as being from 14 to 17 years. The leader of the group, who gave his age as 17, is believed by police to be older. The leader of the gang was the brains of the organization, according to police. He seldom took part in the actual thefts, but drove the automobile in which the youthful thieves would escape from the scenes of their depredations. According to a strange tale unfolded to police by the gang leader, he has henchmen in Santa Ana and Whittler. Many members of the "ring" are high school and junior high school students. The "ring" confined its activities to spot lights, motor meters and other accessories easily removed from cars. WUCH ORATORY AT COSTA MESA TONIGHT HOT DEBATE BETWEEN BEACHITES AND INLAND MEMBERS EXPECTED Proposed Majority Rule on the Harbor Bond Issue Will Be Opposed By the Inlanders, But Will Be Defended With Fervor By the Coast Representatives; Other Questions of Importance Will Be Discussed. In all probability some pyrotechnics will be displayed at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce tonight. Two or three questions on which there is a wide division between the Uncle Sam Grabs Anaheim Couple Accused of Using the Mails to Defraud Insurance Companies Accused of defrauding insurance companies of more than $100,000 in a scheme involving zinc miners about to die Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Doke, operators of a fruit stand on the highway near Anaheim, were arrested on Tuesday by Deputy United States Marshal Haynes, the latter of Oklahoma. The Dokes were arrested on a warrant from Tulsa, Okla., charging misuse of the mails. According to officers, Doke, added by his wife and brother, Louis, under arrest in the middle west, "picked up" sick men employed in zinc mines near Joplin, Mo. Doke would apply for insurance under the name of the miner and when the latter died, Mrs. Doke would collect the money, officers said. The Dokes carried on their operations over a period of several years, the Liberty Assurance company of Birmingham, Ala., being the heaviest loser, it was said. Doke was placed in the Los Angeles county jail in default of $5,000 bail, but Mrs. Doke was released on her own recognition because of the necessity of caring for four small children. The pair will have a hearing before United States Commissioner Head on Friday. The Dokes were traced through operatives of the postoffice department. D. A. R. Meets at Borchert Home House Decorated With Patriotic Colors in Honor of George Washington The D. A. R.'s deviated from their accustomed program this month, when they abandoned the supper usually given by them at the high school cafeteria. Illness in many of the homes of the members, as well as in the community, rendered the usual pro- Proposed Majority Rule on the Harbor Bond Issue Will Be Opposed By the Inlanders, But Will Be Defended With Fervor By the Coast Representatives; Other Questions of Importance Will Be Discussed. In all probability some pyrotechnics will be displayed at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce tonight. Two or three questions on which there is a wide division between the coast and inland sections will be up for discussion, and there will be much forensic oratory before they are settled. Proponents of the Orange county harbor bill, carrying provision for the voting of bonds for harbor improvement on a straight majority vote, will fight from the floor to prevent the Associated Chambers of Commerce voting disapproval of the measure, on recommendation of the legislative committee. This was indicated Tuesday following a meeting of the legislative committee late Tuesday afternoon in the offices of the Farm Bureau, when the committee declined to make a conciliatory report that might prevent an open breach at the meeting and also prevent splitting the county into two factions—one opposing water conservation programs and one opposing harbor improvement by county bond issues. The committee two weeks ago voted to recommend to the county body that it disapprove the harbor bill because of the straight majority provision, and suggestion was made that the committee modify its recommendation by suggesting that the Associated Chambers of Commerce discuss but not vote on the committee report, or by suggesting the appointment of a special committee to make further investigations and attempt to devolve some plan by which all interested could be harmonized. The Orange county flood control bill provides that bonds may be voted by a majority vote of electors casting ballots at an election, and harbor supporters content that because of this there should be no opposition to their measure. It has been infiltrated that voters in the coast section will vote against bonds for flood control and water conservation if their measure is defeated in the state legislature. It is strictly an Orange county bill and it is generally believed that recommendation by the county booster body will be an influence that will determine success or failure of the bill. It was pointed out in discussions by the committee that the legislative committee had been asked by the county body to make a recommendation on the harbor bill, and a majority of the committeemen present took the position that it was their duty to recommend either for or against the measure and let the delegates to the chambers settle the issue by voting approval or disapproval of the committee's report. It also was pointed out that the flood control bill was a concluded matter and that it had not been Borchert Home House Decorated With Patriotic Colors in Honor of George Washington The D. A. R.'s deviated from their accustomed program this month, when they abandoned the supper usually given by them at the high school cafeteria. Illness in many of the members, as well as in the community, rendered the usual procedure impractical, so it was decided to hold a "closed meeting" at the beautiful home of Mrs. E. Borchert on Garden Grove road. As the meeting day fell on February 22, the hostess decided upon a patriotic meeting. The large rooms were decorated with flags and at the close of power and irrigation purposes," says the report. "California now stands with a full measure of development of the summer flow in its streams. Further progress involves the storage of winter and spring storm water and its retention for summer use." The attempt to use reservoirs for both conservation and flood control seems at first like a contradictory effort. However, a detailed analysis of the time of occurrence and volume of flood flows discloses a procedure for filling reservoirs that will hold in reserve sufficient capacity to absorb floods during the time in which they are likely to occur and progressively release this space for filling as the end of the flood season approaches." The bulletin considers four streams, the San Gabriel/the San Joaquin, Sacramento and Mokelumne, and diagram reservoirs utilizing these principles to show how they would have operated in past years as combination projects. Data which has been recorded during this period is used in estimating the capacity and mode of operation in these works. The investigation shows that such projects would have been successful as conservation and flood control reservoirs. It was pointed out in discussions by the committee that the legislative committee had been asked by the county body to make a recommendation on the harbor bill, and a majority of the committeemen present took the position that it was their duty to recommend either for or against the measure and let the delegates to the chambers settle the issue by voting approval or disapproval of the committee's report. It also was pointed out that the flood control bill was a concluded matter and that it had not been referred to the committee for action. County Assessor James Sleeper and Deputy District Attorney Sam Collins met with the committee for discussion of central measures before the legislature. It was the opinion of the deputy district attorney that the bill providing for a municipality to annex territory in an adjoining county is vicious and the committee recommended disapproval. The bill was introduced by Senator Frank Merriam of Long Beach, and is designed to permit Long Beach to annex Seal Beach, in this county. the business meeting a patriotic lunchon was served, such as "Martha may have served George." Dainty little flags marked the plates of the guests. The greater part of the afternoon was spent in planning matters pertaining to the "pioneer cottage." The meeting yielded $45, which will be used in finishing the restoration of the interior of the cottage, also in supplying some of the necessary furnishings. One item in the restoration of the building is still unprovided for, and the ladies are now anxiously caging about for a plan that will yield them sufficient funds to complete the work—that is, to paint the exterior. Any interested friend who would like to have a part in preserving this historic landmark, and assist the D. A. R. by so doing, may communicate with Mrs. E. Borchert. Now that we are swinging into February, the days are getting longer in spite of the eight-hour day rule.