anaheim-gazette 1910-06-02

HIGH JINKS FEATURE K. P. ENCAMPMENT JOLLITY HOLDS SWAY FROM START TO FINISH Col. Royer Holsted on Shoulders As Target for Camera Sharpshooters—Leave Care and Trouble at Home—Edgar Hartung the Ladies’ Man—Dickel in Role of Music Teacher By Elmer Imus It was a bunch of jolly good fellows that fell in line at the Santa Fe station in Los Angeles and marched to the Arcade depot. While there two of the boys holsted Col. Royer up on their shoulders just in time for a new paper photographer to get a shot at him. Everybody on board acted as though they had left every care and every trouble at home, and were out for a good time. We arrived at Oxnard at 11 o’clock and picked up about 40 more knights. Everybody on board was getting hungry, owing to a very early breakfast. At 11.40 we came to the great Pacific coast. It was beautiful to see the mountains on one side and the foaming breakers on the other. Lieut. Holbrook, although hungry, remains in good humor, while Colonel Royer’s, smile is contagious, and everybody is catching it badly. At 11.45 we passed two ladies fishing. Edgar Hartung while watching them accidentally trips a lady, but brook falls over a palm tree. Melrose regrets he cannot laugh enough and Beale gets tangled up with his leggings and falls three times, after which he gets rid of his leggings. Thursday morning came the call, “All Aboard for the Big Trees.” Several local young ladies went along on the trip and just as the train left Santa Cruz one young man came through the car yelling, “Get your pardners for the tunnel.” The peanut boy comes along and cries, “Toasted, roasted, hand painted, double-jointed, salted peanuts, 299 in every package, celebrated imported Missouri peanuts.” At the Big Trees comes the climax of the day. The keeper of a part of the big trees agreed to admit us all for a certain sum. But when he saw the number he closed his gates and charged 25 cents admission. Col. Royer stationed men there and kept the knights out. Pretty soon some of the boys found an old pair of trousers and a shirt. These were tied together and stuffed with excelsior and laid out on a stretcher. A large piece of paste board bearing the inscription, “The Keeper of the Big Tree,” was placed on the imaginary corpse. There was no head, so a sign was hung up, “No head, 25 cents offered for same.” After parading around for some time the boys found an old trunk which was used as a coffin. The ladies with solemn faces strewed branches and ferns on the remains while the men stood about with hats off and long faces. The procession was headed by the band which persisted in playing “Yankee Doodle.” The coffin was then taken up to the gate and after several funeral ceremonies until meeting of the grand lodge. Anaheim lodge No., invite the grand lodge Anaheim in 1911. They formally renounce their ambitions until meeting of the grand lodge Anaheim in 1911. As to the next meet, lodge it should be exchanged before the departure for Santa Cruz, appointtee to whom was deserved to invite the grand lodge Anaheim in 1911, committee deemed it canvassing the situa Everybody on board was getting hungry, owing to a very early breakfast. At 11.40 we came to the great Pacific coast. It was beautiful to see the mountains on one side and the foaming breakers on the other. Lieut. Holbrook, although hungry, remains in good humor, while Colonel Royer's, smile is contageous, and everybody is catching it badly. At 11.45 we passed two ladies fishing. Edgar Hartung while watching them accidentally trips a lady, but quickly catches her and prevents her from falling. Hurrah, for Ed. He's all right. He says he wishes she would fall again. 12.05 came the first call for lunch in the dining-car. Everybody hungrier than ever. At 12.10 we passed the ocean oil wells, and a few minutes later sat down to one of the finest lunches ever spread before a hungry bunch, such as we. After doing this delicious grub justice we gathered up about 25 of the local Sir Knights, put them aboard and said good-bye to Santa Barbara. Everything went lovely from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo. Here we sat down to another outdoor meal which was out of sight. While here Col. Royer made a speech of appreciation, using as his stage an express truck. As he was about to descend one of the boys grabbed the handle of the truck and took the colonel around the depot at a lively pace. We took on two engines and a few more knights and began the climb, going up the steep mountain side. You could look down and see two tracks below you. In going around these curves the engine would come pretty near to the rear of the train. After winding around and going through three tunnels for about two hours, we came to the famous forest reserve. The great stalwart oaks standing upon a beautiful green rug, one of nature's masterpieces at dusk of the receding day. The night came on and found us with a clear track and a flying engine, hurrying to our destination. We arrived at Santa Cruz and were soon sleeping soundly. At 6.30 the morning of the 16th the old bugle sounded out its clear musical tones on the crisp morning atmosphere. After an appetizing breakfast of hotcakes and roast beef the bugle sounded again, calling us to the 8 o'clock drill. We were dismissed at 9.30 and called back at 9.35 to have our pictures taken. At dinner that evening some one sign was hung up, "No head, 25 cents offered for same." After parading around for some time the boys found an old trunk which was used as a coffin. The ladies with solemn faces strewed branches and ferns on the remains while the men stood about with hats off and long faces. The procession was headed by the band which persisted in playing "Yankee Doodle." The coffin was then taken up to the gate and after several funeral hymns and more tears, the casket was taken to the river bed and cremated amid cheers of the disappointed crowd. After the funeral had quieted down Co. 25 was called together around and on top of a huge stump for another picture. Col. Royer in getting down gets too large for his trousers and attempts to come out. But the boys stop him and after putting a few "safeties" in his trousers keeps him in one place the rest of the day. That evening at dinner Co. 25 takes up a collection and got the musician a box of candy. Capt. Fowler delivers the goods. No trouble with Cap.; he knows the way back. Little Bessie Atkinson, the mascot, of the company, band, appears upon the scene in the balcony and sings amid the terrific applause of the hungry wayfarers below. The musician and Bessie both wear Co. 25 hats which does not please the San Diego boys very well. Thursday, May 19, came the competitive drill. San Diego, No. 6, carried off the honors for best drill,the best appearing, and for coming the longest distance. Oxnard came second. Co. 25 did credit to our town, owing to the short time we drilled. That night the D.O.K.K. gave a parade and made noise, noise, more noise. After giving several concerts they spy Melrose and give him the yell. He then comes up and makes a speech, in which he says, "Boys, it does my heart good to hear you make that noise. It makes me feel as young as my brother here," pointing to an old gray haired gentleman sitting near. Col. Miller was captured in his nightclothes and court-martialed. Capt. Stansbury tries to escape, but after falling over a lady he is captured and executed. Friday, May 20, Capt. Stearns and Harvey Holland appear on the scene and pass the glad hand. Bessie, Criss, Davis, Clabaugh,Dutton, Beebe and Imus go over to View-de-Lieu and visit Maid of the Mist and Old Man of the Sea. Here are helm is a K. of P." "Your friend and B., COL.J. As to the next meet ledge it should be ex Merchants' Association before the departure for Santa Cruz, appointed to whom was deer to invite the grand in Anaheim in 1911, mittee) deemed it an canvassing the situa Cruz, the committee extend the invitation truth is that until A modern hotel and se provements, it would invite such a large remain a week with boped and believed to city will be in a park the grand lodge to here. It may be added invitation been extended have been unanimous task before the com how to secure the ac invitation, but how to courteously decline nor. This was done ter above set forth. On the morning of special train left San Pa with about 400 guests of Col. Royer made at Vallejo and had through that cl where the visitors were the Vallejo lodge att ing the lunch, an in ceived from the con Mare Island navy yo interesting place, an government vessel at the Knights. But th such that the invita t accepted, much to th ry one. Napa was reached and the visitors were open hearts and arr breasts of the Knig geered with badges of hues, received this on red silk: "Napa, May, 1910. No. 23, Napa, Cal. You." And they showed was handed an en was meal tickets, and other things. At parade, the throng pavilion and listened and eloquent speeched in the evening a boy which Knights and who never danced and a flying engine, hurrying to our destination. We arrived at Santa Cruz and were soon sleeping soundly. At 6.30 the morning of the 16th the old bugle sounded out its clear musical tones on the crisp morning atmosphere. After an appetizing breakfast of hotcakes and roast beef the bugle sounded again, calling us to the 8 o'clock drill. We were dismissed at 9.30 and called back at 9.35 to have our pictures taken. At dinner that evening some one gave Dickel a song about Anaheim and asked him to take it to the musician. Well, nothing was seen of Dickel or the musician until late in the evening. Of course, the boys excused Dickel because he was teaching her how to sing it. Still the boys kept their eyes on him after that. Tuesday, the 17th, found all in a good humor. At lunch the musician in the balcony singled out Bro. Melrose and sang, "Oh, U Kid." But Melrose was slow and didn't catch on to who she meant for several days after. At drill that afternoon Warren was late. After being reprimanded severely he was asked why he was so late, and he said he was playing spoon with the mermaids. That evening there was a meeting in the Casino, and the mayor, city attorney and others turned the town over to the Pythians. Our appreciation was ably expressed by such men as Judge Noyes, Judge Hart, Col. Royer, Col. Elliot and Richard Melrose. The next morning at 5.30 Company 25 was called for drill and were not dismissed until 7 o'clock. This was repeated until Saturday morning, when we slept as late as we cared to. At 8.30 every day our quarters were inspected. And woe be unto the man that did not have his quarters in pretty nice shape. During the inspection Lieut. Hol- Col. Miller was captured in his nightclothes and court-martialed. Capt. Stansbury tries to escape, but after falling over a lady he is captured and executed. Friday, May 20, Capt. Stearns and Harvey Holland appear on the scene and pass the glad hand. Bessie, Criss, Davia, Clabaugh, Dutton, Beebe and Imus go over to View-de-Lieu and visit Maid of the Mist and Old Man of the Sea. Here are located some of the most beautiful caves and arch rocks in the state. Bessie and Imus in gathering shells get out on some rocks and the tide comes in and compels them to wade back. After returning a collection is taken for Bessie and $21.65 is turned over to her to spend as she wants to. May 21, 7 a.m. we broke camp and started northward. Arrive at Vallejo Junction. Capt. Grey of the U.S.N., invites us to Vallejo to inspect navy yard, but have to decline. Arrive at Napa and sit down to a fine banquet. Everything was done to make our short stay pleasant. EVER "GREEN" A traveling salesman died very suddenly in Kalamazoo. His relatives telegraphed the florist to make a wreath; the ribbon should be extra wide, with the inscription, "Rest in Peace" on both sides, and if there is room, "We Shall Meet in Heaven." The florist was out of town and his new assistant handled the job. It was a startling floral piece which turned up at the funeral. The ribbon was extra wide, and bore the inscription: "Rest in Peace on Both Sides, and if there is room We Shall Meet in Heaven." "Your money or your life," said the footpad. "Take me loife," replied the Irishman. "I'm saving me money for me old age." PYTHIAN KNIGHTS HAVE ROYAL GOOD TIME ELABORATELY ENTERTAINED ALL ALONG THE LINE Strict Military Discipline During the Day—Nights Replete With Practical Jokes—Barbecue Under Shade of Sequolas—Owner of Big Tree Grove Hung and Burned in Effigy Continued from Page One their ambitions until some future meeting of the grand lodge. Anaheim lodge No. 105 intended to invite the grand lodge to meet in Anaheim in 1911. They now hereby formally renounce their desires, and are now willing to wait for another year for the honor and pleasure of entertaining the grand lodge. Indeed, it would be better to hold the grand lodge session at some other point, as Anaheim does not need the inspiration of its presence to promote Pythianism. "Every Good Man in Anaheim is a K. of P." "Your friend and brother in F. C. and B., COL. J. O. ROYER." As to the next meeting of the grand lodge it should be explained that the Merchants' Association of Anaheim, before the departure of the knights for Santa Cruz, appointed a committee to whom was delegated the power to invite the grand lodge to meet in Anaheim in 1911, if they (the committee) deemed it advisable. Upon canvassing the situation at Santa Cruz, the committee decided not to city was tendered, and Col. Royer was presented with the key of the city, which now graces the hall of the local lodge. Santa Barbara entertained its guests in grand style, and their efforts were heartily appreciated. They are a bunch of fraternal good fellows, and the visit with them was all too short. Leaving Santa Barbara in the afternoon Los Angeles was reached precisely on schedule time, 6.45 p.m., everybody, in the slangy language of one knight "feeling bum but happy and ready to go again." Summing up the trip, the consensus of opinion is that great good was done to the cause of Pythianism throughout the state; that a pleasant and instructive outing was given to the travelers; and that Anaheim and Fullerton especially received more favorable publicity than could be accomplished by the distribution of a ton of literature. Good results cannot help but flow from this excursion, not only to this community but to the order of Knights of Pythias. The Grand Chancellor, in his address to the grand lodge, spoke of the revived interest in the order having its inception in the south, and especially in Anaheim; and now it is up to this community to make good the boast printed on the Anaheim badge which was distributed by thousands all over the state: "Every Good Man in Anaheim is a K. of P." The only untoward circumstance of the trip was the illness of Col. Royer, which began the day before leaving Santa Cruz and continued thereafter through the trip. Although suffering severely from a pain in his lungs, his superb vitality kept him on his feet, and he was very much in evidence all the time. BIG IRRIGATION PROJECT Preliminary Work to Begin on the Rio Grande Reclamation Scheme Washington, May 31.—The preliminary work in connection with the Rio Grande irrigation project will be inaugurated at once by the reclamation service, in accordance with instructions of the secretary of the Interior. The plan contemplates that the actual construction of the foundation of the great Engel dam, the most important engineering feature of the project, shall be begun by July, 1911. The Rio Grande irrigation project will reclaim 180,000 acres of land lying in New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. It is estimated the entire project will cost $9,000,000. The dam will contain 410,000 cubic yards. The reservoir created by it will be the largest artificial body of water in the world, having a capacity of 2,538,000 acre feet, or rough water, to cover that many acres a foot deep. Its capacity will be nearly double of the Roosevelt dam in Arizona. BRING SUGAR AROUND HORN Yonkers, N. Y., May 21.—The steam ship Lyria is at the docks here, preparing to sail around the Horn for San Francisco with the first cargo of refined sugar shipped from the east to the Pacific coast in many years. Her freight consists of 120,000 bags, or about 5200 tons. The shipment is made by the independent refiners, who hope to put their goods into competition with the American sugar refining company's product in the coast markets. The price of sugar in New York is $5.15 a hundred, while the price on the Pacific coast is $5.65 "Your friend and brother in F. C. and B., COL. J. O. ROYER." As to the next meeting of the grand lodge it should be explained that the Merchants' Association of Anaheim, before the departure of the knights for Santa Cruz, appointed a committee to whom was delegated the power to invite the grand lodge to meet in Anaheim in 1911, if they (the committee) deemed it advisable. Upon canvassing the situation at Santa Cruz, the committee decided not to extend the invitation. The plain truth is that until Anaheim has a modern hotel and some other improvements, it would be unwise to invite such a large body of men to remain a week with it; but it is hoped and believed that in 1912 the city will be in a position to invite the grand lodge to hold its session here. It may be added that, had the invitation been extended, it would have been unanimously accepted. The task before the committee was not how to secure the acceptance of the invitation, but how to gracefully and courteously decline the proffered honor. This was done in the open letter above set forth. On the morning of May 21st, the special train left Santa Cruz for Napa with about 400 persons as the guests of Col. Royer. A stop was made at Vallejo and a parade was had through that city to the hall where the visitors were the guests of the Vallejo lodge at luncheon. During the lunch, an invitation was received from the commander of the Mare Island navy yard to visit that interesting place, and placing the government vessel at the disposal of the Knights. But the itinerary was much that the invitation could not be accepted, much to the regret of every one. Napa was reached about 2 o'clock, and the visitors were received with open hearts and arms. The manly breasts of the Knights, already covered with badges of all sorts and hues, received this addition printed on red silk: "Napa, May, 1910. Fidelity Lodge No. 23, Napa, Cal., is Glad to Have You." And they showed it. Each visitor was handed an envelope in which was meal tickets, theatre tickets and other things. After the inevitableride, the throng gathered in the pavilion and listened to entertaining and eloquent speeches of welcome and in the evening a ball was given at which Knights and ladies danced who never danced before. All that community to make good the boast printed on the Anaheim badge which was distributed by thousands all over the state: "Every Good Man in Anaheim is a K. of P." The only untoward circumstance of the trip was the illness of Col. Royer, which began the day before leaving Santa Cruz and continued thereafter through the trip. Although suffering severely from a pain in his lungs, his superb vitality kept him on his feet, and he was very much in evidence all the time. The truth is that Col. Royer has been working night and day for more than three months in the cause of Pythianism, and even his iron constitution succumbed to the strain. A pleasant episode occurred just before the train left the depot at Santa Barbara on the return trip. Col. Royer was induced to stand still long enough to listen to a pleasant speech and be presented with a specially designed, diamond-studded pair of cuff buttons, contributed by his guests on the train. The Colonel has heretofore had an aversion to wearing cuffs but it is safe to say that he will not hereafter be found at large without them. The newly elected Grand Chancellor has appointed Col. Royer on the committee on uniform rank and on the committee on establishment of a Pythian Home for aged members of the order. Do you know what latter appointment means? Walt and see. COCKLE DIGGER JAILED Just Out of Calaboose, In He Goes Again James Hopkins, cockle digger, is in jail again, this time for 100 days. For some time past his entire time has been divided between jail and dodging Deputy Sheriff Devinney of Sunset Beach, whose principal official duty is to catch cockle shippers who violate the county ordinance limiting a day's shipment of shellfish to twenty-five pounds. It was but a short time ago that young Hopkins finished a sixty day sentence on his third offense. On May 16 Deputy Devinney came upon Hopkins at his old game. Hopkins and James Scofield had 230 pounds of cockles. Scofield was taken and was sent to jail for twenty-five days. Hopkins escaped capture until one day last week, when Devinney got him. Justice Smithwick told him that he was deserving of nothing but the extreme penalty, 100 days, and that he paring to sail around the Horn for San Francisco with the first cargo of refined sugar shipped from the east to the Pacific coast in many years. Her freight consists of 120,000 bags, or about 5200 tons. The shipment is made by the independent refiners, who hope to put their goods into competition with the American sugar refining company's product in the coast markets. The price of sugar in New York is $5.15 a hundred, while the price on the Pacific coast is $5.65. SIEEL LINE POSTS For any wire fencing. Sets equally well in ground direct or with concrete. Ask your hardware dealer. If he does not carry in stock write us for literature and discounts. No 100, List Price, 50c. Southwestern Machinery and Supply Co. (Inc.) CENTRAL BLDG. Los Angeles FOR SALE Clean Alfalfa Hay On field or Delivered. JOHN F. ROE, Tanglewood Ranch, Sunset Phone 262. Lucky days via Santa Fe June 2, 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 24, 25, 26 and 30. July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 25, 26 "Napa, May, 1910. Fidelity Lodge No. 23, Napa, Cal., is Glad to Have You." And they showed it. Each visitor was handed an envelope in which was meal tickets, theatre tickets and other things. After the inevitabl parade, the throng gathered in the pavilion and listened to entertaining and eloquent speeches of welcome and in the evening a ball was given at which Knights and ladies danced who never danced before. All that careful foresight and lavish expenditure could suggest was done by the Napa brothers for the entertainment and comfort of their guests; and it was a noted tribute to the affection in which Col. Royer is held by his old-time friends, he having been a former resident of Napa. On Sunday an excursion was made to St. Helena, 18 miles distant, by trolly. More decorations, this time printed on yellow silk and bearing this legend: "Welcome—To St. Helena, the Home of the Vine. May 22, 1910. Pluto Lodge, No. 130, K. of P. St. Helena, California." More parades, more speeches, more feeds, more fun. And then the return to Napa in time for supper and a special performance at the theater. Leaving Napa on Monday morning a stop at Salinas was made for a lunch provided by the Salinas lodge, and a stop at San Luis Obispo late in the afternoon, where the local lodge again demonstrated their fraternal caliber by having a sumptuous supper awaiting consumption. It was consumed, all right. Santa Barbara was reached late at night, and the lodge of that city saw to it that every one secured good beds and accommodations. On Tuesday morning there was another parade through the city; but before the parade, and after the assembling of the various companies on Ocean Boulevard, the freedom of the It was but a short time ago that young Hopkins finished a sixty day sentence on his third offense. On May 16 Deputy Devinney came upon Hopkins at his old game. Hopkins and James Scofield had 230 pounds of cockles. Scofield was taken and was sent to jail for twenty-five days. Hopkins escaped capture until one day last week, when Devinney got him. Justice Smithwick told him that he was deserving of nothing but the extreme penalty, 100 days, and that he received. AN ANCIENT GARDEN Time was when the valley of the Tigris and the Euphrates "blossomed as the rose," but that was long centuries ago, and since then ancient man's irrigation systems have disappeared, the desert has crept in upon the wide-reaching garden, and a dreary, gray wilderness has painted its mirages where millions of men once dwelt. Now the process of decay is to be reversed, a navigable canal is to be built from Bagdad—scene of Scheherezade's tales of an impossible, but hardly less real, dreamland—to Caliphate, a distance of 75 miles, and through these regions, too, the Bagdad railroad is to pass. It is a most torrid land, the summer heat running from 115 to 122 above zero, but the soil is fertile, the mineral wealth considerable, and, with the introduction of water, much of the olden bloom and prosperity undoubtedly will return to it. So the thousand and one nights of Arabian enchantment are drawing unto the dawn of modern progress, and the day of development is advancing. This is an era when the New succeeds the Old most rapidly, but in all its myriad changes there perhaps will be none which will appeal more to the imagination than does this rebirth of the Bagdad of most pulsant Haroun-al-Raschid. VALENCIA ORANGE TREES We have for sale 1600 yearling Late Valencia Buds, which we purchased some time ago to set out ourselves. Having sold the land which we intended to use for this purpose, we wish to sell these trees. We doubt there is a nicer lot of trees in any nursery for sale. They are uniform, straight and perfectly clean trees, guaranteed to stand up, straight nursery run, positively the first selection. They are the very handsomest lot of trees, in fact the finest we were able to secure at any price, and we canvassed the situation thoroughly before purchasing them. These trees were raised in ideal soil for the purpose, and the price of $1.50 each includes balling and f.o.b cars. A great many of the trees will go up, and they are certainly a beautiful lot. The buds were taken from fully mature trees and splendid producers, in fact when we purchased these trees we went into all particulars, as we wisbed the best that money could buy. If you have any friends who could use the elegant trees we would be pleased to hear from them. WILLIAMS BROS. CO. P.S.—If interested kindly communicate with our Los Angeles or Anaheim office. CAN YOU DO ANYTHING? WE are making preparations to carry some special classes through our Shorthand and Book-keeping Departments this summer. The students taking this work are going to make a record breaking time, and if you are thinking of taking up a course in a business college you should communicate with us at once. 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