anaheim-gazette 1912-05-02

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel Editor and Proprietor Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. COMING OUR WAY The State Highway Commission in session at Sacramento on Wednesday last adopted plans for construction of half the highways contemplated by the $18,000,000 bond issue. The action of the commission as affecting Orange county is given in the following paragraph quoted from the commission's official report: "In division 7 of that portion of route 2, beginning at the southerly boundary of Orange county and extending northerly and westerly through San Juan Capistrano, El Toro and Irvine to Santa Ana; thence northerly and westerly through Anaheim and Fullerton to La Habra at the northern boundary line of said county." This action bears out what The Gazette has repeatedly contended for, the construction of the state highway along the route of El Camino Real, through this city. There was never any doubt in our mind that this would be the ultimate action of the highway commission, and we were more than ever satisfied of it when Judge Richard Egan of San Juan himself declared some months ago that in his opinion that route would be without doubt adopted. When the associated chambers of commerce two years and more ago adopted resolutions for calling a bond election in Orange county for building paved highways, we opposed the scheme, because the legislature had already ordered an election for voting $18,000,000 of bonds for state highways along the Camino Real. We day approved the inland route and ordered work begun thereupon. Now that the inlanders have won this great victory, they can afford to deal justly with the coast people. And, after all, we think Tom Talbert, Bill Newland, Phil Stanton and Lew Wallace are not such bad fellows after all. There will come out the winter months relieved the orchardists of irrigation problems roaring flood from the and heavy rains in the glons rushed downward. In the summer month and creek bed of the Sander and Mill creek respect When Judge Richard Egan of San Juan himself declared some months ago that in his opinion that route would be without doubt adopted. When the associated chambers of commerce two years and more ago adopted resolutions for calling a bond election in Orange county for building paved highways, we opposed the scheme, because the legislature had already ordered an election for voting $18,000,000 of bonds for state highways along the Camino Real. We pointed out at the time that if these state bonds carried, Orange county must inevitably come in for a main highway, through this city, and by the Mission of San Juan; probably the most historic of the missions of California. The only opponent of this highway was Frank Miller's cross at Rubidoux, and this seems, in light of the recent action of the state highway commission, to have been thrust into the discard. When the associated chambers of Orange county a year ago jumped up another proposition for an Orange-county bond issue for good roads, after the state bond issue had carried, we again opposed the plan, pointing out again that Orange county would indubitably receive its share of the state money, and to vote county bonds at that time meant only to forfeit our right to such portion of the state funds as might ultimately be allotted Orange county. We were openly accused of being first and last opposed to building good roads in this county. Such was not the case. Yet there was method in the madness of some of these associated chamber of commerce boosters. Those of them living along the coast wished such county bond issue to carry, because, then, they would be in position to divert the county's part of the state money to a shore line boulevard. This was the sentiment uppermost in their minds at last week's meeting of the associated chambers of commerce at Placentia. Failing in their efforts to bond Orange county for good roads at this time, they sought to secure endorsement for a road along the coast. The inlanders opposed the plan vigorously. After threshing out the subject until midnight, the matter was postponed a month, to be taken up at the Westminster meeting. Had the meeting but known it, its deliberations were valueless, the state highway commission had already that day approved the inland route and ordered work begun thereupon. Now that the inlanders have won this great victory, they can afford to deal justly with the coast people. And, after all, we think Tom Talbert, Bill Newland, Phil Stanton and Lew Wallace are not such bad fellows after all. There will come in the not distant future a plan to vote bonds for construction of other paved highways in Orange county. The state will build a main line through the county. We must vote bonds for laterals. We favor such bond issue. A coast line boulevard would be a magnificent asset. We favor giving these gentlemen respectful hearing and to deal with them in fair consideration of their sentiments upon the subject. Let us have a square deal all around, no gouging, and no raucous voices emanating from the county-seat benches. Let us get together and build a system of good roads for Orange county. The time has arrived for such action. BUENA PARK As an evidence that even a tenderfoot can succeed in California, Mr. Durgan's 15 acres of alfalfa, planted 13 months ago, has just yielded 15 tons of first-class hay, sold in the field at $12 per ton. Pretty well for a man who wielded a pen for forty years. The writer has visited the finest parks in New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland and Washington City but never has seen, and never expects to see, anything more beautiful, than can be seen any day in the year in the truly wonderful Elysian park of Los Angeles. The most wonderful panoramic view of the city, as well as the magnificent canyons and parks, all kinds of evergreen trees, beautiful palms and acres of wonderful plants and flowers are well worth a visit. Truly one feels exalted and nearer to the God of Nature by paying a visit to this beautiful spot,and an automobile trip through it is most thrilling. Mrs. C. L. Stone of Los Angeles has been a guest at the home of Mr. McComber for some time past. The O.E.S. dancing party was a grand success socially and financially. Another hop will be given in the third week of May. out the winter months relieved the orchardists of irrigation problems roaring flood from the and heavy rains in the regions rushed downward. In the summer months and creek bed of the Sierra and Mill creek respect dry as a powder horn mouth of the canyons on water is all taken out irrigating, besides the newSION wells of the San Bernardine artesian basin are well pacity. Eleven years ago H. of Riverside began to sparter from the City and near the outlet into therper, over the gravel. That a gratifying increase in the artesian wells in therring the summer month. Then Francis Cuttle side water company began with the flood wa Santa Ana and Mill creekthe Tri-Counties associates organized. There is no longer any mindes of the memorial association that water owed to percolate through beds into the artesian lying the San Bernardine there be stored for ye year, as the result of tion system,the gravitation,the wells into the River company canals and they increased 1000 inches,w rainfall for several years had been on the decreae. The water is taken from nels of the streams newtains and diverted through canals.Lateral earthen off at frequent intervals streams grow smaller until they end in little heaped up earth where disappears into the ear gravel. Within a mile and a half of the main diversion six hundred inches of waterpletely disappeared. It is claimed by experts is plenty of water in Si california to put every food der cultivation, if therbut save and store ther Just Received From the East A big lot of new Local View Post Cards 24 different Anaheim views on sale. JOS. HELMSEN SPREADING STORM WATER Conserving Supply at Head of the River San Bernardino, April 29.—The Tri-Counties Conservation Association, composed of prominent men of San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, is convinced that the spreading of storm or surface water of the Santa Ana river and Mill creek at the head of the San Bernardino valley is conserving millions of inches of water each year. This water, before the conservation idea was put into practical use had been allowed to run off, year after year, to the ocean and to waste. The usual abundant rains through beautiful palms and acres of wonderful plants and flowers are well worth a visit. Truly one feels exalted and nearer to the God of Nature by paying a visit to this beautiful spot, and an automobile trip through it is most thrilling. Mrs. C. L. Stone of Los Angeles has been a guest at the home of Mr. McComber for some time past. The O.E.S. dancing party was a grand success socially and financially. Another hop will be given in the third week of May. The Whist club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. George Thomm. As usual they enjoyed a perfectly lovely evening. George H. Warren's handsome brick building is fairly under way and will be quite an addition to the Park. The parent-teacher's organization is in quite a flourishing condition. There will be a lecture to mothers on Friday next at 2 p.m., by Mrs. Pease of Pasadena. WHO WAS H The proud father, to lege education had been his daughter at the train turn from college. "But, Helen," he said, unusually fat?" "Yes, dad," she replied one hundred and forty ped for 'gym.'" The father looked dazed and then demanded thunder is Jim?" LET THEM DO A farmer's wife who romantic ideas about sex, and who, hurrying to sink, from sink to shove to the kitchen stove, she wanted to vote. No, I certainly don't, say if there is one little man folks can do alness' sake let 'em do it. Notable Events of the Week The marriage of Miss Naomi M. Minor, daughter of Mrs. J. R. Minor, formerly a resident of this city, now of Lathbridge, Alberta, to Stanley Dunn of Matane, Pro. Que., Canada, took place Wednesday evening, the 10th ult., at her mother's home. The Rev. Wm. Shearer of Calgary officiated. The bride who was given away by her brother, R. C. Minor, wore a gown of white satin veiled in white marquisette and carried a large bouquet of white roses. She was attended by Miss Ethel Aird as bridesmaid, who wore a gown of white silk voile and carried a bouquet of pink roses. W. R. Minor of Anaheim was best man. Only relatives and intimate friends were present. Mr. Dunn and his bride left for Montreal and other points, where they will spend their honeymoon, and then proceed to Matane where they will reside. John Porter died at his home in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon at 5:05 o'clock. He was well known in Anaheim, having been a frequent visitor with his wife at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Hansen. He had resided in Los Angeles eleven years and formerly lived in Iowa and Wisconsin, where he was largely interested in banking and lumber business. He also owned large tracts of land in Canada as well as in the eastern states, and in Kern county, California. His fortune is estimated at $2,000,000. The funeral occurred yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen attended the obsequies. The latter left for Los Angeles on Tuesday, immediately upon hearing of Mr. Porter's death. The two families had been intimately acquainted for 25 years.Mrs. Porter may come to Anaheim to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Hansen. Theo. Diedrich was in town some days ago on a brief business mission. Mr. Deidrich is in receipt of a letter from Hunters Gaiters formerly given last Wednesday evening was a success in every detail. The musical performance given by Prof. H. Tiedemann's orchestra was highly complimented. The local artists who composed the orchestra were C. O. Servatius, L. E. Harding, Clarence Chamberlain, Paul Comstock, Paul Baxter and Martin Clarke, violinists; Lane Bentz, cornetist, and Earl Frazer, piano. A feature of the evening was progressive whist for four prizes. The first prize, a box of cigars, was won by G. Rush of Orange, the second, a box of cigars, by H. Arbrust of Anaheim, third prize, H. Speillman of Anaheim, fourth prize by F. Duce of Orange. It is the intention of the members of the lodge to give social entertainments on the last Wednesdays of each month for the purpose of inviting their friends and members of the order. J. S. Worsley was in town from Los Angeles the first of the week, traveling in the interest of a wholesale grocery house. Mr. Worsley takes the place of the late J. D. Gibbs, who made this and other cities and towns in Orange county once a month for years, and had many warm friends in and out of commercial lines. Mr. Worsley makes an excellent impression in his new line of activity, and seems a worthy successor to a man who was probably the most popular commercial traveler know to business men in this section. AUTO CRASHES INTO SURREY Mr. and Mrs. Huntington Painfully Injured An unfortunate accident occurred on Monday evening about half-past seven, on West Center street near Citron, in which an automobile driven by John Spencer, son of Attorney F. C. Spencer, ran into the rear of a surrey in which were seated Mr. out the winter months of the year relieved the orchardists and ranchers of irrigation problems and the roaring flood from the melting snow and heavy rains in the mountain regions rushed downward to the sea. In the summer months the river and creek bed of the Santa Ana river and Mill creek respectively are as dry as a powder horn from the mouth of the canyons down. The water is all taken out and used for irrigating, besides the numerous artesian wells of the San Bernardino valley artesian basin are working to capacity. Eleven years ago H. A. A. Pedley of Riverside began to spread the water from the City and Plunge creek near the outlet into the valley proper, over the gravel. The result was a gratifying increase in the flow of the artesian wells in that vicinity during the summer months. Then Francis Cuttle of the River-side water company began to experiment with the flood waters of the Santa Ana and Mill creek and later the Tri-Counties association was organized. There is no longer any doubt in the minds of the membeyrs of the association that water can be allowed to percolate through the gravel beds into the artesian basin underlying the San Bernardino valley and there be stored for years. Last year, as the result of the conservation system, the gravity flow from the wells into the Riverside water company canals and the Gage canal increased 1000 inches, while the total rainfall for several years previously had been on the decrease. The water is taken from the channels of the streams near the mountains and diverted through numerous canals. Lateral earthen canals branch off at frequent intervals and the streams grow smaller and smaller until they end in little mounds of heaped up earth where the water disappears into the earth, sand and gravel. Within a mile and a half of any of the main diversion gates five or six hundred inches of water has completely disappeared. It is claimed by experts that there is plenty of water in Southern California to put every foot of soil under cultivation, if the people would but save and store the winter conifornia. His fortune is estimated at $2,000,000. The funeral occurred yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen attended the obsequies. The latter left for Los Angeles on Tuesday, immediately upon hearing of Mr. Porter's death. The two families had been intimately acquainted for 25 years.Mrs. Porter may come to Anaheim to reside with Mr. and Mrs. Hansen. Theo. Diedrich was in town some days ago on a brief business mission. Mr. Deidrich is in receipt of a letter from Henry Gatjens, formerly of this section, now of Nome, in the Arctic circle, where he is engaged in mining. Mr. Gatjens writes that he is developing his property successfully, and will remain in the north the coming summer and winter, when he will return here. He adds the winter has been mild, the thermometer having dipped only to 25 and 30 below. When it is realized that the weather is frequently 55 and 60 degrees below, it will be seen that Mr. Gatjens is really living in a winter resort which bids fair to become famous. He is taking out the yellow metal in paying quantities, and such mild weather as 30 degrees below zero pass by altogether unnoticed. May good fortune attend him. B. Hartfield leaves for Denver on Saturday, on a mission which has to do with recovery of diamonds secured from him by Judson White on a forged bank draft in the amount of $1166.66. Mr. Hartfield has information which leads him to believe the larger of three diamonds sold to White, and which is valued at $500, is in the hands of Denver officials, having been taken from a pawnshop where it was pawned by White for $250. He will also go to Larned, Kansas, where the two smaller diamonds are in possession of an attorney who defended White. He will also extend his trip to Boston, where he will visit his father and mother. He will be gone a month. William Ferrand of Brea was in town on Friday. Mr. Ferrand is drilling two new wells for the Brea canyon oil company, of which he is superintendent. The wells have each attained a depth of over 3000 feet, and are in oil sand. He expects to bring in two new producers. The deepest well in the canyon is 4500 feet, while the best producer,brought in eleven years ago, is only 1580 ft. This well flows constantly, and is probably the best producer in the oil fields. The K. of P., social entertainment AUTO CRASHES INTO SURREY Mr. and Mrs. Huntington Painfully Injured An unfortunate accident occurred on Monday evening about half-past seven, on West Center street near Citron, in which an automobile driven by John Spencer, son of Attorney F. C. Spencer, ran into the rear of a surrey in which were seated Mr. and Mrs.. L. Z. Huntington of West Anaheim, their son George and their little grandchild. The force of the impact was so great that Mr. and Mrs. Huntington and their son were thrown from the vehicle, falling upon the curbing at the sidewalk. The little grandchild remained in the vehicle, being held between the two seats, the rear seat having been wedged up against the front seat. The horse attached to the surrey suffered the breaking of the right front leg and had to be shot. None of the occupants thrown to the ground were seriously injured, although Mrs. Huntington complained of pains about the head. No bones were broken. With Spencer at the time of the accident were Mr. Prince of the high school faculty, Bert Conliff and Ed Fishel. They were on their way to the west end. Spencer says he was unable to see the surrey in front of him because the headlight of a large auto in front of him glared in his eyes so it practically blinded him. The injured people were driven to their home by Henry Hansen. The auto was slightly damaged. SUPERSTITION They were lunching together and the talk turned to superstition. "When you made that boast just now," said one of the party, you should have knocked on wood to drive away the evil spirits that are envious of human happiness." "Is that what it's for?" "Yes. It's an old German custom. You rap on wood three times. Say, that waiter of ours looks like a German. Rap three times and see if he doesn't understand it." The other man rapped. The waiter understood it. He brought three beers. HIS LETTER OF RECOMMENDA-TION Bridget left Ireland with an excellent letter of recommendation from her last mistress, but on the way ov- WHO WAS HE? The proud father, to whom a college education had been denied, met his daughter at the train on her return from college. "But, Helen," he said, "aren't you unusually fat?" "Yes, dad," she replied, "I weigh one hundred and forty pounds striped for 'gym.'" The father looked dazed for a moment and then demanded: "Who in thunder is Jim?" LET THEM DO IT A farmer's wife who had no very romantic ideas about the opposite sex, and who, hurrying from church to sink, from sink to shed, and back to the kitchen stove, was asked if she wanted to vote. No, I certainly don't, she said. I say if there is one little thing that the men folks can do alone, for goodness' sake let 'em do it. There’s a Wealth of Beauty In the precious stones now to be seen at Roberts'. Rings, bracelets, breast pins, brooches, necklaces and watches. All splendid gift suggestions, reasonably priced and guaranteed to be just what we represent it to be. Deal with us, we enjoy giving satisfaction. Theo, Roberts 113 E. Center St. High grade watch, clock and jewelry repairing. All work guaranteed. HIS LETTER OF RECOMMENDACTION Bridget left Ireland with an excellent letter of recommendation from her last mistress, but on the way over the letter fell into the sea and was lost. Not knowing how to find work without her recommendation, she appealed to a friend to write one for her and he gave her the following: To the General Public: Bridget Flaherty had a good reputation when she left Ireland, but lost it on the way over. Anaheim Druggist Deserves Praise O. A. Mullinix deserves praise from Anaheim people for introducing here the simple buckthorn bark and glycerine mixture known as Adler-i-ka. This simple German remedy first became famous by curing appendicitis and it has now been discovered that A SINGLE DOSE removes sour stomach, gas on the stomach and constipation INSTANTLY. It is the only remedy which never fails. SOAP BARGAINS NEXT WEEK 1 bar of toilet, or laundry, soap Free to each customer who buys $1 worth of groceries for cash during next week. Chas. Lange, West Anaheim Store. $8.85—SUITS—$8.85 ALL BROKEN LINES Suits, Val. Up to $25 B. Kuppenheimer and other well known makes. We are closing them out. $8.85 LOUIS Z. KROEGER 128 West Center St. We have the Goods We have Prices low We have the will We possess the skill— Have you the order To meet the bill. All are welcome and served to please We possess the skill— Have you the order To meet the bill. All are welcome and served to please N.P.HANSEN TAILOR 122 East Center St., Anaheim CLASSIFIED LINERS FOR SALE FOR SALE—50 acres A1 land, 12 acres alfalfa, 12 acres in oats and barley 2 ft. high. Large pumping plant, house and barn, 20 acres in walnuts, 4 acres in good beets, 120 head of hogs, 3 head of horses, 1 cow, farming implements. A bargain if taken at once. Address, 1415 W. 5th St., Santa Ana. FOR SALE—House and lot, 2 blocks from postoffice. New every modern convenience; garage 18x36 ft. Lawn and trees. Call 403 Clementina St. Phone Sunset 62R. FOR SALE—Good windmill, tank, tank house and all connections, at a bargain. C. E. Jones, corner of Lemon and North streets. FOR SALE—Good loose Alfalfa hay. In field or delivered. Tim Carroll, West Anaheim, Cal. Pacific phone 41R. FOR SALE—Good loose Alfalfa hay. In field or delivered. Tim Carroll, West Anaheim, Cal. Pacific phone 41R. FOR SALE — Horse, cow, chickens, Turkeys and rabbits. At last house on north side of track, So. Palm. FOR SALE—Fresh turkey eggs for hatching. $1.00 per setting. Mrs. C. P. J. Johnson, East St. FOR SALE WOOD—Dry walnut wood FOR SALE FOR SALE—Seed bed orange stock. Good trees At $15 per thousand. E. A. Beard, Cor. Santa Ana and East Streets. FOR SALE—a few hundred grafted walnuts, Perfection variety. Address, C. E. Utt, Tustin, Cal. FOR EXCHANGE FOR EXCHANGE—Beautiful 23 acre ranch in Salt River Valley, under Roosevelt dam. Improved. $8500. $3500 mortgage which can be continued. Will trade for Orange Co. ranch or town property. Business takes owner to Southern California. Unusual opportunity to secure a home and foothold in agricultural section of wonderful promise in new state. Address P. O. box 824, Phoenix, Arizona. WANTED WANTED—All Orange county to know that each and every sack of our high patent flour, corn meal, Graham, wheat germ and other cereals contains a silver spoon premium coupon. Olive Milling Co. WANTED—a bookkeeper, who understands stenography and typewriting. Address box I, Anaheim. FOR SALE—Good loose Alfalfa hay. In field or delivered. Tim Carroll, West Anaheim, Cal. Pacific phone 41R. FOR SALE — Horse, cow, chickens, Turkeys and rabbits. At last house on north side of track, So. Palm. FOR SALE—Fresh turkey eggs for hatching. $1.00 per setting. Mrs. C. P. J. Johnson, East St. FOR SALE WOOD—Dry walnut wood for sale in quantities to suit, $6 per cord. C. E. Holcomb. FOR SALE—Gas range and gas plate Address, A. Hoerner, 206 South street. BLACK-EYE BEANS FOR SEED FOR SALE — Black-Eye beans for seed. See Robert Johnston, 141 Claudina St. Phone Pacific 66J. FOR RENT FOR RENT—House keeping rooms. Close In. Apply Mrs. Schulz, 223 Philadelphia St. SURVEY HERE IS IMPORTANT Darlington Says Work is Preliminary, But Made With Good Reason The most important survey recently authorized to be made in Southern California, according to N. D. Darlington, state highway commissioner, who arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon in company with Commissioner Charles D. Blaney for a stay of a week, is that under way between the north and south boundaries of Orange county. This road which was recommended to the high-way commission recently by many of the commercial bodies of Orange county, runs from San Juan Capistrano to La Habra, by way of Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Fullerton. "These, it must be understood, merely are preliminary surveys," said Commissioner Darlington in Los Angeles on Monday, "and are made to determine the adaptability of the route for our purposes. Of course, we are not going to the expense of making these surveys without good reason, but surveying these routes does not mean we shall finally adopt them for state highways."