anaheim-gazette 1913-11-20

BIG PROFIT FROM THIS SEASON'S BUSINESS ANAHEIM FRUIT ASSOCIATION POCKETS $261,000 FROM THE YEAR'S CROP SECRETARY SANDILAND'S REPORT SHOWS HEAVY INCREASE OVER LAST ONE Much enthusiasm greeted the reading of the report of Manager G. W. Sandilands at the annual meeting of the Anaheim Fruit Association stockholders Saturday. Sixty members were present including a number of ladies. Mr. Sandilands' report shows that during the year the membership has grown from 90 to 130, and that, notwithstanding the freezing weather in January the receipts for the season aggregated $261,000 against $111,000 the previous year. The entire report is as follows: Beginning the season with probably the worst climatical conditions ever known in the history of the industry in this state, the ultimate financial results of the season just closed have been very gratifying and present a comparison of extremes that would never have been thought possible. Starting with many bad "Santa Ana" winds which gave us reason to expect that we would market a much higher percentage than usual of second grade fruit, followed by the memorable freeze of January 8th, many of us were stunned, and for the moment led to believe there would be no fruit worth shipping out of the state. The month following the freeze was perhaps one of the most anxious and trying ever known in the business. The business for next season, your board of directors after devoting much time and study, planned and carried out the alterations and additions which are completed and ready for business and which will take care of any further increase of shipments for some time to come. The expense of enlarging the house was taken care of by the Southern Pacific company. Our expense covering the remodeling of the plant, the dryer and the additional machinery which more than doubles the capacity of your house. Our itemized financial report, which will be mailed to every member as usual as soon as it is approved by the auditing committee, will show that after meeting all our obligations for the past season together with paying for all the necessary changes in the house already referred to, we have a surplus of $5,084.09 at the close of the season's business. Supplies We handled a greater amount of fertilizers and supplies than ever the past season. Carload shipments were as follows: 14 cars box shook; 9 cars complete fertilizer; 2 cars assorted fertilizer; 1 car super-phosphate; 1 car vetch seed; 8 cars manure. The large bulk of our shipments were in less than car lots and all were made through the Fruit Growers' Supply Company at very advantageous prices. Spraying On account of the invasion into this section of the red spider and the widespread damage it was doing, we found it necessary to purchase and start out a complete spraying outfit with which we covered approximately 9,000 trees. The cost for this work, though considerably lower than contractors' prices, we were able, by making a small charge for the use of the machine, to make the outfit pay for itself all but $24.70. Fumigation The success of our work last year and the consequent increase in the demand for our services made it advisable to add another outfit to the one we had last year. This was done so that all work could be covered in good season and also to provide an outfit for small trees and another for large trees. The same system of measurement was used, and the very best materials obtainable to insure the highest efficiency in this work. For the season just Starting with many bad "Santa Ana" wipes which gave us reason to expect that we would market a much higher percentage than usual of second grade fruit, followed by the memorable freeze of January 8th, many of us were stunned, and for the moment led to believe there would be no fruit worth shipping out of the state. The month following the freeze was perhaps one of the most anxious and trying ever known in the business. The uncertainty of how much irreparable damage had been sustained, the de-oralized state of all the markets everywhere, and the utter lack of inquiry for California oranges at any price presented alone a most discouraging condition. On the other hand the drastic ruling of the government with regard to the shipping of frost damaged fruit and the very necessary ruling that was immediately put through by the exchange for the protection of the reputation of the Sunkist and Red Ball brands, together with the anxious ambition of this association to get every possible dollar out of what fruit that was in any way marketable, brought us face to face with the complicated problem, "how to segregate the good from the damaged fruit" in such a way to avoid trouble with the government, damaging the reputation of the exchange and our own brands, and at the same time obtain the maximum for each individual member in returns and hold inviolate the valuable principle of "co-operation" to complete satisfaction of all. You all know the method we finally adopted classification according to frost damage, how each grade and classification were pooled separately, how we began with the navels and tested them in the field and every load delivered and then tagged and packed them according to the frost damage they showed; how we found that on account of the weight of the frost damaged navels, the Chase separator would not separate them to be of any value to us, but later when we got to the Sweets and Valencias, which varieties lightened up considerably wherever damaged, this simple invention did very valuable service and doubtless saved your association many thousands of dollars. In looking back over the past season we are glad to be able to state that had we to do it all over again, with the exception of one or two slight changes, we do not see how we could have done differently than we did and have obtained any better results. Shipments For the season your association shipped 81,673 boxes of oranges which was 17,968 more than for the year previous. For these shipments we received the total sum of $261,776.96, which was $150,177.28 more than received the year before. The percentage of the different varieties shipped were as follows: Navels, 28 per cent; Valencias, 60 per cent; Sweets, Bloods, Mikes, 12 per cent. Last year the ratio was 45 per cent Navels, 35 per cent Valencias, 20 per cent Sweets, Bloods and Mikes. The total membership of your assoc Shipments For the season your association shipped 81,673 boxes of oranges which was 17,968 more than for the year previous. For these shipments we received the total sum of $261,776.96, which was $150,177.28 more than received the year before. The percentage of the different varieties shipped were as follows: Navels, 28 per cent; Valencias, 60 per cent; Sweets, Bloods, Mikes, 12 per cent. Last year the ratio was 45 per cent Navels, 35 per cent Valencias, 20 per cent Sweets, Bloods and Mikes. The total membership of your association is now 130 which is 40 more than last year, this membership represents approximately 1,000 acres of oranges of all varieties. Our estimates show that our output for the coming season will total 300 cars. Reports Reports on all cars shipped from eastern agents on our method of packing, general appearance of packages, and loading of cars were as follows: Cars reported "poor" for packing and loading, none; cars reported "fair" for packing and loading, 5 per cent of total shipments; cars reported "good to very good" for packing and loading," 95 per cent of total shipment. This report shows that our packing-house work has been even better over that of last year. This is remarkable when it is considered the great amount of handling necessitated through our plan of classification due to frost damage. Immediately after the freeze this office took every step possible to reduce to a minimum the expenses of your association as it was impossible at first to estimate how much damage we had sustained and how much fruit we would have to ship. We reduced our operating force as low as possible and made no increase in the office department as had been ordered at the last annual meeting. The machinery and capacity of the plant were taxed to the utmost the past season, and as our estimates showed a still further increase of busi- ANAHEIM GAZETTE Eureka Harness Oil will keep your harness soft and pliable—keep it jet black and “new looking”—lengthen its life and prevent any possible accident due to an old dried out tug or breeching. Ask for Eureka Harness Oil. Dealers everywhere. Standard Oil Company (CALIFORNIA) LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO IN AND ABOUT COUNTY Sold Them Beer Paulino Seguro pleaded guilty to selling beer to Under Sheriff Law and Deputy Stacey on Monday. The two officers were driving along the road between Huntington Beach and Fairview Saturday when they met Seguro, who had some liquor in the back of his wagon. Suspecting it was liquor that was covered up, the officers tackled Seguro to sell them two bottles each, which he did. New Church at Beach An enthusiastic meeting of members and friends of the Methodist church was held at Huntington Beach Thursday. More Long Beach Purity Carl Hendrickson and W. L. Porterfield, the latter former president of the Home Telephone Company, were arrested on warrants issued on complaint of C. H. Burdick, campaign manager of L. N. Whealton, independent candidate for mayor, and F. C. Roberts, managing editor of the Telegram at Long Beach. Hendrickson is manager of the fusion campaign and Porterfield is an active worker for that ticket. They are charged with a violation of the penal code in having been concerned in the publication and circulation of a campaign circular to which was not attached either the name or address of the author and publisher. Woman Captures Thieves Miss Kate Munger, who owns a store at Irvine, won $25 reward for the re- THANK YOU is usually the time for the that will help Carving Sets China, Hand We have the above in late B J WOMAN’S VIEWS ON RECENT ELECTION Pertinent Remarks on Wet and Dry Campaign Occuring Here How have the mighty (in their own conceit) failed? How the would-be supreme rulers and despoilers of prosperous old Anaheim, with their imported army of mischief-makers, become baffled and defeated? And to call it a religious campaign. It was the most sacrilegious and scandalous campaign possible to imagine. From start to finish, it was run on purely selfish principles. It was full of envy, jealousy, intolerance, spite and revenge. It was degrading in the extreme. Many of the women forgot to pretend to be ladies and premeditately and maliciously prevented a great many from voting. That may be a sweet morsel under their tongue now, but sweet sometimes turns to acid. To link the name of religion Christ and New Church at Beach An enthusiastic meeting of members and friends of the Methodist church was held at Huntington Beach Thursday night and in half an hour $2,000 was subscribed towards the building of a $10,000 church. No difficulty is anticipated in securing subscriptions for the remainder. The plan is to issue stock certificates, the payment of which will cover a period of three years. Olinda Man Drops Dead Austin T. Moore, aged 61, a well-resident resident of Olinda, died suddenly Friday afternoon from heart failure. He had just returned from a trip to Los Angeles, where he had some dental work done, and upon leaving the car when he reached home, complained of illness and asked that a physician be called. Death came at his doorway before the doctor arrived. Funeral service were held at the home Monday forenoon, and the body was taken to Inglewood cemetery, Los Angeles, for burial. Newspaper For Seal Beach Five persons are competing to see whether they shall have the privilege of issuing the first number of the Seal Beach Bark. Several newspaper men are desirous of starting a weekly newspaper at Seal Beach, and a paper probably will be issued before Thanksgiving. Several individuals also are considering the advisability of starting a state bank at Seal Beach, with a capital of $25,000 or more. Several who have looked over the field regard it as a good one and probably a bank of this character will be in operation by the first of January. If so, a suitable building of brick or concrete will be built on one of the prominent corners in the town. Santa Ana Wants Natural Gas Next Monday night the city trustees will receive a proposal from the Birch Oil Company for furnishing Santa Ana with natural gas in bulk. The trustees consider that the handling of the gas situation is the most important thing that has come before them during their administration. At present Santa Ana is supplied with artificial gas, manufactured and distributed by the Southern Counties Gas Company at a rate of $1 per 1,000 cubic feet. Deputy Stacey on Monday. The two officers were driving along the road between Huntington Beach and Fairview Saturday when they met Seguro, who had some liquor in the back of his wagon. Suspecting it was liquor that was covered up, the officers tackled Seguro to sell them two bottles each, which he did. New Church at Beach An enthusiastic meeting of members and friends of the Methodist church was held at Huntington Beach Thursday night and in half an hour $2,000 was subscribed towards the building of a $10,000 church. No difficulty is anticipated in securing subscriptions for the remainder. The plan is to issue stock certificates, the payment of which will cover a period of three years. Woman Captures Thieves Miss Kate Munger, who owns a store at Irvine, won $25 reward for the recovery of a motorcycle stolen in Los Angeles from John Flittner, Wednesday. She was also responsible for the arrest of two Los Angeles youths, Ray Johnson and Earl Lake, charged with stealing the motorcycle. The riders stopped at the store and traded a speedometer for gasoline. That aroused Miss Munger’s suspicions and she telephoned to Sheriff Ruddock: The two youths and motorcycle were ordered held until the officers arrived. Johnson admits stealing the machine, for the return of which a reward of $25 was offered. The sheriff received the reward and turned it over to Miss Munger. About six weeks ago Miss Munger reported that she believed a bicyclist who passed through Irvine was on a stolen bicycle. The man was arrested, and not only was the bicycle stolen, but in his possession were two stolen watches. Kettner Inspects Balboa A thorough inspection of the bay of Newport was made by Congressman William Kettner of San Diego, Saturday, a member of the rivers and harbors committee. Accompanying him were E. J. Louis, E. L. Doran and Judge J. M. Bowen of Angeles; J. P. Greeley, W. S. Collins, F. W. Beckwith and other local men. The launch Balboa took the party to the lake, which is the farthermost end of the bay and within two miles of the city limits of Santa Ana. This is navigable for small vessels the entire distance, and with the ease with which dredging can be accomplished in this natural harbor, it is declared not difficult to look forward to the time when the commercial possibilities of this landlocked bay containing twenty square miles of water will be utilized. An election may be called at an early date for the voting of bonds incident to the building of jeties at the entrance of Newport bay, the government and Orange county to assist in completing the project. A complete survey was made of Newport bay more than a year ago by government engineers, who spent more than three months in the work. From their reports the jeties need not be more than a thousand to fifteen hundred feet candidate for mayor, and F. C. Roberts, managing editor of the Telegram at Long Beach. Hendrickson-is manager of the fusion campaign and Porterfield is an active worker for that ticket. They are charged with a violation of the penal code in having been concerned in the publication and circulation of a campaign circular to which was not attached either the name or address of the author and publisher. Woman Captures Thieves Miss Kate Munger, who owns a store at Irvine, won $25 reward for the recovery of a motorcycle stolen in Los Angeles from John Flittner, Wednesday. She was also responsible for the arrest of two Los Angeles youths, Ray Johnson and Earl Lake, charged with stealing the motorcycle. The riders stopped at the store and traded a speedometer for gasoline. That aroused Miss Munger’s suspicions and she telephoned to Sheriff Ruddock: The two youths and motorcycle were ordered held until the officers arrived. Johnson admits stealing the machine, for the return of which a reward of $25 was offered. The sheriff received the reward and turned it over to Miss Munger. About six weeks ago Miss Munger reported that she believed a bicyclist who passed through Irvine was on a stolen bicycle. The man was arrested, and not only was the bicycle stolen, but in his possession were two stolen watches. Kettner Inspects Balboa A thorough inspection of the bay of Newport was made by Congressman William Kettner of San Diego, Saturday, a member of the rivers and harbors committee. Accompanying him were E. J. Louis, E. L. Doran and Judge J. M. Bowen of Angeles; J. P. Greeley, W. S. Collins, F. W. Beckwith and other local men. The launch Balboa took the party to the lake, which is the farthermost end of the bay and within two miles of the city limits of Santa Ana. This is navigable for small vessels the entire distance, and with the ease with which dredging can be accomplished in this natural harbor, it is declared not difficult to look forward to the time when the commercial possibilities of this landlocked bay containing twenty square miles of water will be utilized. An election may be called at an early date for the voting of bonds incident to the building of jeties at the entrance of Newport bay, the government and Orange county to assist in completing the project. A complete survey was made of Newport bay more than a year ago by government engineers, who spent more than three months in the work. From their reports the jeties need not be more than a thousand to fifteen hundred feet candidate for mayor, and F. C. Roberts, managing editor of the Telegram at Long Beach. Hendrickson-is manager of the fusion campaign and Porterfield is an active worker for that ticket. They are charged with a violation of the penal code in having been concerned in the publication and circulation of a campaign circular to which was not attached either the name or address of the author and publisher. Woman Captures Thieves Miss Kate Munger, who owns a store at Irvine, won $25 reward for the recovery of a motorcycle stolen in Los Angeles from John Flittner, Wednesday. She was also responsible for the arrest of two Los Angeles youths, Ray Johnson and Earl Lake, charged with stealing the motorcycle. The riders stopped at the store and traded a speedometer for gasoline. That aroused Miss Munger’s suspicions and she telephoned to Sheriff Ruddock: The two youths and motorcycle were ordered held until the officers arrived. Johnson admits stealing the machine, for the return of which a reward of $25 was offered. The sheriff received the reward and turned it over to Miss Munger. About six weeks ago Miss Munger reported that she believed a bicyclist who passed through Irvine was on a stolen bicycle. The man was arrested, and not only was the bicyclist stolen, but in his possession were two stolen watches. The Rev. Sutherland says “when we get a few of them behind the bars they are not used to,” maybe he better look Santa Ana Wants Natural Gas Next Monday night the city trustees will receive a proposal from the Birch Oil Company for furnishing Santa Ana with natural gas in bulk. The trustees consider that the handling of the gas situation is the most important thing that has come before them during their administration. At present Santa Ana is supplied with artificial gas, manufactured and distributed by the Southern Counties Gas Company at a rate of $1 per 1,000 cubic feet. Both Fullerton and Anaheim have been agitating getting natural gas, which is said to have more heat units than the artificial gas by 60 per cent, at least. Both of those places have been promised natural gas distributed for 75 cents per 1,000 cubic feet, and Santa Ana trustees are confident that they can do as well or better by Santa Ana consumers. Two More Bad Checks Friday morning Justice Cox issued two warrants, one on a no-fund check and the other for forgery. Two Garden Grove young men are the defendants in the forgery case. They are Eustice Summerville and James Delaney. They were arrested at Long Beach, and today an officer went for them. The check was cashed by F. H. Cloyes, cashier of the Garden Grove Bank. It was drawn in the Farmers' and Merchants' National of Santa Ana in favor of W. C. Bennit, signed Nate Dunsdon. The amount was $36.90. The no-fund check warrant is for A. J. Atencio. Atencio owed Thayer, Hickey & Thompson $500 on a horse deal. He tried to square-the old debt by giving a check, which was returned by the California National of Santa Ana as not having sufficient funds to meet it. The check was dated October 4. GET CHEAPER GAS Ferdinand R. Bain, president of the Southern Counties Gas Company, was in Anaheim Saturday in the interest of the gas company. In conversation with J. Frederick Ahlborn, secretary of the local board of trade, he assured him of the fact that Anaheim would be served with the same gas rate as is Fullerton. Mr. Bain stated that he would have something more definite to give out within two weeks after the matter has been brought before the railroad commission, this step being necessary before the movement can progress. Fullerton will be served with this lower gas rate within 90 days, stated Mr. Bain, and Anaheim will receive the same rate in a day or two after Fullerton is supplied. Divided Over the Question of Putting Up a County Ticket The Progressives of Orange county are divided over the advisability of getting out a full county ticket for next year's primaries. Some of the leaders say that the new state law makes county offices non-partisan, and that the spirit of the law ought to be followed as well as its letter. Others are anxious to march upon the court house, nearly all the offices in which are held now either by Republicans or Democrats in no way affiliated with the Progressives. The Progressives have had one central committee meeting to talk it over, and were unable to reach an agreement. The same question will come up for worry at the next central committee meeting. Attorney Steele Finley of Santa Ana and S. M. Craddick of Orange led the THANKSGIVING DINNER only the time for the family gathering. We have a few suggestions to offer that will help to make your dinner a very pleasing one. Carving Sets China, Hand Painted Community Silver Cut Glass We the above in latest patterns and designs. We invite you to inspect them B. HARTFIELD JEWELER AND OPTICIAN S VIEWS CENT ELECTION marks on Wet and Dry Sign Occuring Here the mighty (in their own old? How the would-be s and despoilers of promaheim, with their imof mischief-makers, beand defeated? And to cious campaign. It was milegious and scandalous sible to imagine. From it, it was run on purely les. It was full of envy, alienance, spite and redegrading in the exof the women forgot to ladies and premeditatedously prevented a great oting. That may be a under their tongue now, setimes turns to acid. To of religion Christ and fray in the interests of a full county ticket. Finley said that he would admit that at least nine out of ten of the present county officials are competent, but he thought the good things ought to be passed around and he could see no reason why the Progressives should not run a full ticket and present a front against the probable combined efforts of the Republicans and Democrats. He said that James Sleeper, Democrat, is admittedly the best assessor Orange county ever had, but that is no reason why a better man cannot be secured. H. A. Wassum of Tustin, who is going to run for sheriff, could not see it that way. He wanted to know what the committee was going to do if two Progressives decided to run for the same office, as they can do under the new primary law. Wassum made a motion that the committee do not bring out a county ticket. His motion was laid on the table until the next meeting. Chairman S. J. Jackman said he was opposed to the committee getting out a ticket, as that would be against ALFALFA! ALFALFA! FOR SALE—Finest Delta al-falfa land in California; $125 per acre, with gravity water. Eight years' time, 6 per cent interest on deferred payments. Where 1100 satisfied farmers are already located. No hardpan, allrall or adobe—Guaranteed. In a district where you can see thousands of acres of growing alfalfa. You don't have to take any bodies word for anything or experi­ment with anything. Call, phone or address H. A. Wassum of Tustin, who is going to run for sheriff, could not see it that way. He wanted to know what the committee was going to do if two Progressives decided to run for the same office, as they can do under the new primary law. Wassum made a motion that the committee do not bring out a county ticket. His motion was laid on the table until the next meeting. Chairman S. J. Jackman said he was opposed to the committee getting out a ticket, as that would be against the spirit of the law, but he hoped that there would be a Progressive run for every office. Some of the Progressives who oppose getting out a ticket make no bones about saying that they will not support a straight ticket as they believe in keeping a good man in office, regardless of his politics. Whatever the decision, the question seems likely to cause considerable stress, strain and oratory before it is decided. With $9,000 in the bank from one year's crop of onions on 20 acres, M. Luger and W. D. Luger, farmers near Osseo, declare their farm better than a gold mine. Planting Red Globe and Yellow Globe onions, these two farmers harvested practically 600,000 lbs. of onions, and sold them at Osseo station for $1.50 a hundred, according to the Journal. The total receipts averaged $450 an acre. City Market Best Fresh and Salted Meats HOME-MADE LARD Try us on all kinds of Sausages and Cold Meats, Pickles, Olives and Cheese Leave orders for your Thanksgiving bird. SCHNEIDER BROTHERS acre, with gravity water. Eight years' time, 6 per cent interest on deferred payments. Where 1100 satisfied farmers are all ready located. No hardpan, all mill or adobe—Guaranteed. In a district where you can see thousands of acres of growing alfalfa. You don't have to take any bodies word for anything or experiment with anything. Call, phone or address ELLIOTT-BUSCHARD CO. 405 B. Center St.: Anaheim, Cal "There’s No Place Like Home" HAVE FAITH IN THE HOME MAN It is true today as it was 1900 years ago that "a prophet is not without honor save in his own country." The lack of appreciation by home people has caused many a man to leave a town and seek a new community in which to begin an enterprise. Thus a new industry which might have helped this town to grow was lost because its people lacked faith in the home man. The man who goes away and succeeds is readily acknowledged by the people of his home town as a genius. Many an inventor and many a projector of new enterprises has had this experience; it is common, indeed, to all mankind. Persons in many communities have not sufficiently appreciated what their neighbors were accomplishing or could achieve and so many a man has gone elsewhere and found the recognition that was denied him at home. Give credit and backing to the home man. Have faith in him and encourage him. If this is done fully and freely it will go a long way toward keeping at home many a man who otherwise will go elsewhere to find moral and financial backing. There is genius in this town as well as in any other. If you know of a man who has something to develop, don't let him go elsewhere. Help him to get a start right here. Commercial enterprises are a benefit to any town, and we should have sufficient pride in this town to want it to grow. Everyday ---the newspapers tell us of someone who has hidden his savings in strange places—only to lose them by fire or theft. ---this can only be attributed to ignorance. ---analyze the situation ---ask friends—the safest place for savings is in a strong bank. ---and closest investigation will prove that this conservative bank is absolutely secure. 4 per cent interest on savings. The Southern County Bank Commercial and Savings Anaheim, California GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. Anaheim - California Notice of Assessment No. 4 American Orr Concrete Pole Company, a corporation, with its principal place of business located in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the directors, held on the 24th day of October, 1913, an assessment of ten cents (10c) per share was levied upon the capital stock of the corporation, payable immediately, in gold coin of the United States, to the secretary, at the office of the company, No. 229 North Lemon street, City of Anaheim, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 29th day of November, 1913, will be delinquent, and advertised for sale at public auction, and, unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 19th day of December, 1913, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. GEO. W. TERRY, Secretary, 229 North Lemon Street, City of Anaheim, California.