anaheim-gazette 1913-12-18

FROZEN FRUIT NOT ALWAYS RUINED VALENCIA ORANGES "COME BACK" ON GRADE NO. 1, AFTER BEING SUPPOSEDLY LOST ORANGE COUNTY GROWER MAKES DISCOVERY VALUABLE TO SEC-TIONS SUBJECT TO FROST That Valencia oranges are not always destroyed by being frozen on the trees is a discovery made the past season by A. H. Lyon, one of Orange county's largest citrus growers. Mr. Lyon owns an orchard in one of the sections where the frost was most severe and in a statement made last Friday he said: "After the freeze in January last my trees looked as though Jack Frost had put them down for the count, so I started a bunch of pickers in the 20-acre orchard, and had the fruit snipped off and thrown upon the ground. There were deep furrows plowed in all the middles between the rows, and the frosted oranges were tossed therein, and turned under shortly afterward for fertilizer. It looks now as though I put a big lot of expensive fertilizer in the grove, for it would seem that I threw away the biggest end of a most bountiful crop of Valencias. As it turned out, I let the pickers unload the trees until they came to the last two rows in the grove. About that time an idea dawned upon me. I wondered if any of the fruit would amount to shucks if I left it on the tree a while, and to settle the question I had the pickers skip the last though it has subjected to a disastrous period of low temperature. I account for the fact that my Valencias did not wither and dry up last winter by calling attention to the fact that we had several cloudy days and no bright sunshine immediately following last winter's freeze. "The cloudy weather gave the oranges a chance to thaw out gradually. The juice globules, being less susceptible to freezing temperature than the globules of a naval orange, were not fractured, and the amount of it was that my fruit—at least that part of it which was not converted into fertilizer—recovered from the cold snap, and instead of drying up, went on, filled out, ripened naturally, and brought me $3 a box, net. In case of another hard freeze, I should not wonder if it would be wise for us all to give the Valencias a chance to renew their freshness, before consigning them to premature graves." Mr. Lyon estimated that the oranges he had picked and plowed under would have netted him $4,000 if he had permitted them to remain on the trees until they recovered. HOBO PROBLEM BECOMING SERIOUS Army of Tramps Capture Train and Enjoy a Ride Never before was the hobo so ubliquitous in Southern California as he is this winter. One cannot walk a block in town without seeing from one to half a dozen and the country districts are overrun with them. They usually flock here to spend the winter season because the climate fits their clothes better than the rigid atmosphere of the north and east, but this year they are exceptionally numerous. A few days ago 75 hobos captured a southbound Salt Lake freight train near IN AND ABOUT Stanton Man Burned Henry Burkmeyer burned by coming inside live trolley wire while crossing on Ocean ave morning. The wires wired to allow the Sheat adience to pass under moved to west town. Mr. Burkmeyer's head wire and he received He fell across a wire pended for some little could be taken down to the Garden Grove few hours he was able for Los Angeles. He injured, it is understood. Kick on Auto Tax Officers of the Sanbile Club state that 100 members are oppose state automobile tax effect January 1, 1911 has been passed in law, and most of the ers are said to be in to pay the tax, at low case proposed to be m cisco is settled. The Santa Ana Autom Chas. G. Twist, presides vice-president, and C retary. The directors Geo. Kryhl and H. D. Quite a Tomato Story Orange county is a tomatoes. Over in S residence of F. M. F West Fourth street, mato sprang up in t spring. It spread o was stopped from me the street, by the in the house, so it gre spreading out. When ured by J. C. Metz t.the Santa Ana Cham and turned under shortly afterward for fertilizer. It looks now as though I put a big lot of expensive fertilizer in the grove, for it would seem that I threw away the biggest end of a most bountiful crop of Valencias. "As it turned out, I let the pickers unload the trees until they came to the last two rows in the grove. About that time an idea dawned upon me. I wondered if any of the fruit would amount to shucks if I left it on the tree a while, and to settle the question, I had the pickers skip the last two rows. That was along about the middle of January, when everybody was unloading trees to give the nipped orchards a chance to recover before the beginning of next season, and there are some who thought that I was making a mistake by leaving the fruit upon the trees. "In February, I examined some of the oranges and they didn't look half bad, I thought. One day in Santa Ana I met a friend who has been buying oranges from me for years. He was on the trail for fruit, particularly oranges, so I mentioned the fact that I had a few trees containing some Valencias that actually looked as though they would grade up fairly well. When I asked him to make me an offer for the fruit and pick and pack it himself, he said that he would give $3 a box for all the Valencias that would make the No. 1 grade, and $2 for the No. 2 quality, the lower grades to be classed as culls. A bargain was made and he went to work. "That ended the affair, so far as I was concerned, for I thought no more about the fruit—in fact I was away for a time—but when I got home I received from the packer a check for about 200 boxes of No. 1 Valencias. The packer told me that there wasn't a full-grown orange in the patch that did not make the No. 1 grade with ease. "So, then, the indications are that a good many growers needlessly threw away their crops last winter—especially the growers of Valencias—for my experience would seem to prove that the Valencia will renew itself, or come back to a normal condition, even Never before was the hobo so ubiquitous in Southern California as he is this winter. One cannot walk a block in town without seeing from one to half a dozen and the country districts are overrun with them. They usually flock here to spend the winter season because the climate fits their clothes better than the rigid atmosphere of the north and east, but this year they are exceptionally numerous. A few days ago 75 hobos captured a southbound Salt Lake freight train near Otis, on the desert, compelling the crew to carry them as far as they wished to ride. At Otis the crew appealed to the peace officers, and Deputy Sheriff Dick Bright telegraphed to Sheriff Ralph at San Bernardino, asking what he should do. Later Bright telegraphed that he and a posse had rounded up 60 of the hobo army and had them in custody, inquiring what he should do with them. The sheriff replied that he had no use for the bunch at the county seat and the best thing to do was to permit them to "escape" and get them out of the country. The hobo problem is a serious one in that county, where three transcontinental railroads pass through. "The thing that goes the furthest towards making life worth while, that costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile. A smile that bubbles from a heart, with manly kindness bent, it's worth a million dollars and it doesn't cost a cent." Something ought to be done by the people of this country to stop smiling. Judd Lewis and Joe Taylor commenced this flight, and there is no telling where it will end, unless some concerted action is taken to stop it. We may not have descended from the monkeys, but if these people are successful in their efforts the race may yet develop into a pack of grinning apes. Don't smile unless you want to. If you smile all the time people will know that it is just a habit—like biting your finger nails. If it's from Witman's, it's good. Quite a Tomato Story Orange county is a tomatoes. Over in S residence of F. M. F West Fourth street, mato sprang up in t spring. It spread out was stopped from me the street, by the in house, so it great spreading out. Wheured by J. C. Metz t.the Santa Ana Cham mthe vine, which has in the least by cold, and 18 feet across t of its foliage. Feigh he has gathered from 610 perfect tomatoes would amount to ab bulk and would bring in in the neighborhood Held on Suspicion Deputy Constable Huntington Beach, search warrant, visit go express office at Monday and found a there packed and re George H. Mead at is holding the good bedding, canned fruits said to have been Lomita Gun Club b until recently empl plaint was made in court by Ralph M. of the gun club. Me articles and left their company at Sunset warded to him. An Influx of Vagrants Santa Ana is being army of vagrants, few days have been the Mecca of their w have been arrested hours, and some r and moved off to绒itory, where they w ranchmen's wives Only one, a man ca Leach, has been pa the fine route, he ha paid as a fine. R. Vanenl, R. A. John It is YOUR patronage that has made our business succeed during 1913. We appreciate this and thank you. With best wishes for a Merry Christmas, we are, Yours appreciatively, Heying's Pharmacy Our 1914 Calendars are here. Please call if you wish one. IN AND ABOUT COUNTY Stanton Man Burned Henry Burkmeyer was severely burned by coming in contact with a live trolley wire while working at the crossing on Ocean avenue last Friday morning. The wires were being lifted to allow the Sheat and Metcalf residence to pass under as it was being moved to west town. While working Mr. Burkmeyer's head touched the wire and he received a severe shock. He fell across a wire and hung suspended for some little time before he could be taken down. He was taken to the Garden Grove hospital, but in a few hours he was able to board a car for Los Angeles. He is not seriously injured, it is understood. Kick on Auto Tax Officers of the Santa Ana Automobile Club state that nearly all of its 100 members are opposed to the new state automobile tax, which goes into effect January 1, 1914. A resolution has been passed in opposition to the law, and most of the local auto owners are said to be in favor of refusing to pay the tax, at least until a test case proposed to be made in San Francisco is settled. The new officers of the Santa Ana Automobile Club are: Chas. G. Twist, president; E. D. Waffle, vice-president, and Clyde Walker, secretary. The directors are J. W. Tubbs, Geo. Kryhl and H. D. Connell. Quite a Tomato Story Orange county is a world-beater on tomatoes. Over in Santa Ana, at the residence of F. M. Feighner, No. 1016 West Fourth street, a volunteer tomato sprang up in the dooryard last spring. It spread out somewhat, but was stopped from meandering out into the street, by the immovable side of the house, so it grew up instead of spreading out. When recently measured by J. C. Metzger, secretary of t.the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Turner, Geo. Howard, Frank Smith and George Ryan, are the "monickers" of a few of those who are still in the county jail, and serving ten days each. Some of them were found sleeping in hay barns, and as all of them carried the implements for smoking, it is merely good fortune that several fires have not followed their coming to town. Trampled by Horses Miss Laura Taylor, of Santa Ana, met with a nearly fatal accident last Thursday morning, when the bicycle she was riding slipped sidewise throwing her under the feet of a pair of horses attached to a wagon, and driven by J. R. Doerr. As the unfortunate woman was under the feet of the horses they shied and did not strike her with their hoofs, but the wagon was jerked forward at such a rate of speed that Doerr could not stop them until the wheels had passed over her body. She was hurried to the Santa Ana hospital, where it was found that no bones had been broken, but that she was fearfully injured. It was the opinion of Dr. Ball, who had charge of the case, that there may be internal injuries which would not develop until later. Officers Elected The annual meeting of the South Coast Improvement Association, representing Naples, Seal Beach, Sunset Beach, Huntington Beach, East Newport, West Newport, Newport Beach, Balboa Island, and Balboa, was held at Huntington Inn, Wednesday evening, with a large attendance, which included the city officials of Huntington Beach. A course dinner preceded the business meeting. Secretary J. A. Armitage was delegated to secure remaining needed rights of way for the projected Coast boulevard, and will at once enter upon that duty. The election resulted as follows: President, P. A. Stanton; first vice-president, H. L. Heffner; second vice-president, W. S. Collins; secretary, J. A. Armitage, and treasurer, W. T. Newland. These, together with the following constitute Quite a Tomato Story Orange county is a world-beater on tomatoes. Over in Santa Ana, at the residence of F. M. Feighner, No. 1016 West Fourth street, a volunteer tomato sprang up in the dooryard last spring. It spread out somewhat, but was stopped from meandering out into the street, by the immovable side of the house, so it grew up instead of spreading out. When recently measured by J. C. Metzger, secretary of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, the vine, which has not been affected in the least by cold, was 20 feet high and 18 feet across the widest spread of its foliage. Feighner declares that he has gathered from the vine thus far 610 perfect tomatoes. That number would amount to about six bushels in bulk and would bring at present prices, in the neighborhood of $12. Held on Suspicion Deputy Constable R. E. Linden, of Huntington Beach, armed with a search warrant, visited the Wells-Fargo express office at Sunset Beach on Monday and found a quantity of goods there packed and ready to be sent to George H. Mead at San Fernando. He is holding the goods, which include bedding, canned fruit and other articles said to have been stolen from the Lomita Gun Club by Mead who was until recently employed there. Complaint was made in Justice Shirley's court by Ralph M. Watson, secretary of the gun club. Mead had packed the articles and left them with the express company at Sunset Beach to be forwarded to him. An Influx of Vagrants Santa Ana is being pestered by an army of vagrants, which in the last few days have been making this city the Mecca of their wanderings. Fifteen have been arrested within the past 24 hours, and some made their escape, and moved off to the surrounding territory, where they will be a menace to ranchmen's wives until rounded up. Only one, a man calling himself Harry Leach, has been passed out of jail, by the fine route, he having $5 which he paid as a fine. R. A. Parker, Chester Vaneni, R. A. Johnes, P. B. Lee, Will IN CASE OF ACCIDENT All girls should be taught to cook and do all kinds of housework, because the information may become useful in after life. No matter how much money the parents have, the tide of fortune may go against them and transform their pretty assets into ugly liabilities. Of course, the mother figures that this doesn't make any particular difference, because she has planned to marry her daughter to some very wealthy and distinguished gentleman, who can keep her in luxury, but there are two chances for her to fall down on these plans. In the first very likely case the man may pass by the house and marry the wrong number, and again the daughter may break into the plans by marrying some fellow who will do well if he can furnish her enough hominy to keep her alive. Daughters are peculiar, and often blast the fond hopes of mother in this way. Just to guard against possible disappointment, the girl should be trained to make baking powder biscuits, and to cook beans thoroughly done with the least possible fuel, adding soda if it is necessary in order to keep from overleaping her husband's salary. Of course, no matter how sorry the man is, the girl will for a time regard him as the world's masterpiece, but when the butcher refuses to sell her a dime's worth of hog's head cheese on his account, she will have to go back home and cook something, unless they are to do without dinner, and the better cook she is the more appetizing the meal will be. FOREST NOTES Twenty states have published reports of their wood-using industries. A good grade of excelsior is being made from fire-killed Alpine fir and Engelmann spruce in Colorado. It is predicted that western yellow pine will furnish an excellent source of turpentine as the Southern pine becomes exhausted. While there are five hemlocks in the United States, only two are of any commercial importance; common hemlock and Western hemlock. Of these two Western hemlock makes the better lumber. The Philippine bureau of forestry uses a launch for service between islands. The United States forest service employs several, both on inland lakes and in salt water, in Alaska and Florida. Trunk manufacturers in Colorado are abandoning the usual basswood and cottonwood for the trunk box, and are turning to Engelmann spruce, which combines lightness, strength, and ease of working. Don't forget to buy a bottle of A. W. Schonle's Horseradish. Price 10 and 15c. For sale at all grocers and markets. "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 and to cook beans thoroughly done with the least possible fuel, adding soda if it is necessary in order to keep from overleaping her husband’s salary. Of course, no matter how sorry the man is, the girl will for a time regard him as the world’s masterpiece, but when the butcher refuses to sell her a dime’s worth of hog’s head cheese on his account, she will have to go back home and cook something, unless they are to do without dinner, and the better cook she is the more appetizing the meal will be. The ability to cook and keep house well will make the husband strive hard to keep her from divorcing him, and she will be in a better humor herself if she can do these things. In the best sellers the girl doesn’t cook much, but the husband and wife don’t live in a best seller, but in the cruel realm of reality, where it takes something besides pretty speeches to insure happiness. Every girl should be taught to do these things well, and so far as possible, she should be trained to make her own living, so that if she is unfortunately thrown upon her own resources she will be able to sustain herself in some honorable occupation. If she is never called upon to use this knowledge, its possession will do her no harm, and if she is called upon she will be prepared. Even if you never intend to go into deep water it is well enough to learn to swim, because you may fall in. “Is that a man or deer in that thicket?” “I guess it’s safe to call it a deer,” opined the guide. “If it had been a man he would have taken a shot at us by this time.” It is true today as it was 100 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 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. GRIFFITH LUMBER CO. Anaheim - California YOU DO NOT SPECULATE YOU ALL KNOW the old saying:—"There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: When he can't afford to, and when he can." This saying we can apply to our business; you do not speculate when you buy from us. The business of Hartfield's Jewelry Store, established in 1895, is built up on the Rock of Integrity. We carry a complete and up-to-date stock in each department. Our customers tell us they find our merchandise to be of the finest quality and at prices lower than others. Try us. You will find the same. HARTFIELD OLDEST ESTABLISHED JEWELER IN ANAHEIM "IF HARTFIELD SELLS IT, IT'S THE BEST" NOTES have published re- A gang of laborers was employed digging a mysterious ditch across the Thirty-one foreign countries have announced their intention to partici HARTFIELD OLDEST ESTABLISHED JEWELER IN ANAHEIM "IF HARTFIELD SELLS IT, IT'S THE BEST" NOTES have published refocusing industries. excelsior is being led Alpine fir and in Colorado. that western yellow an excellent source the Southern pine belive hemlocks in the by two are of any ance, common hemhemlock. Of these rock makes the betbureau of forestry service between isd States forest serral, both on inland water, in Alaska and turers in Colorado the usual basswood or the trunk box, and Engelmann spruce, lightness, strength, ing. buy a bottle of A. W. dish. Price 10 and all grocers and mar12-11-tf No Place like Home" IN THE HOME MAN A gang of laborers was employed digging a mysterious ditch across the street. It was a sewer or a place to put a gas pipe or something. One man in particular was working as if he were a chorus man in a play, just going through the motions and pretending to dig a ditch. The foreman came along and spoke to him. "Don't be afraid," he said, with rich sarcasm. "Lean on th' shovel now an' thin. If it breaks I'll pay for it!" Thirty-one foreign countries have announced their intention to participate officially in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. They are Argentine, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chili, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Hayti, Holland, Honduras, Italy, Japan, Liberia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Persia, Peru, Portugal, Salvador, Spain, Sweden, Uruguay, Venezuela. HOLIDAY SHIPMENTS Xmas and New Years will soon be here. Your friends no doubt would appreciate being remembered with a Bottle, a Keg, or a Case or two of assorted Bottles California Sunshine We are large manufacturers from our choicest grapes of Wines, Grape Brandies, Alcohol, Vinegar, etc. Also dealer in Beers, Whiskies, Cordials, etc.: Prompt shipments and deliveries. The Best at Moho Winery C. OTTO RUST, Anaheim Germania Halle A splendid Lunch every day. Best brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars for those desiring them. Cold Beer always on Everyday ---the newspapers tell us of someone who has Germania Halle A splendid Lunch every day. Best brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars for those desiring them. Cold Beer always on tap. Your patronage solicited. We make a specialty of Kentucky Dew Whiskey. Famous San Diego Beer J. D. Heitshusen RAISES the DOUGH Better than other powders—producing light, dainty, wholesome cakes and pastries— CRESCENT BAKING POWDER is high grade and moderate in price—25c lb. tin at grocers. Crescent Mfg. Co., Seattle The Southern County Bank Commercial and Savings Anaheim, California