anaheim-gazette 1914-05-28

REALTY OWNERS FAVOR STREET WIDENING WEST CENTER, FROM LOS ANGELES TO LEMON, MAY HAVE 16-FOOT SIDEWALKS NORTHSIDE PROPRIETORS UNANIMOUSLY AGREE TO CUT 8 FEET FROM BUILDING FRONTS After lying dormant for almost a year the question of widening that block of Center street between Lemon and Los Angeles, has again bobbed up with strong possibilities that the proposal will develop into a certainty. The plan under discussion a year ago was to slice off 12 feet of the buildings on the north side of the street and 10 feet on the south, thus making the buildings conform to the frontage lines on East Center, but the present plans contemplate cutting only eight feet from the front of the buildings and side during the previous efforts, and he states that there is still an unyielding opposition to the move although it represents a small percentage of the frontage. Emil Dreyfus and Henry and Louis Kroeger are the principal opponents of the plan, but the promoters still hope to succeed in securing unanimous consent. The spectacle of a 16-foot sidewalk on the opposite side of the street may influence the objectors to change their attitude and also to change their fronts. Only a 6-foot slice would be necessary as the sidewalk on this side of the street is now 10 foot wide. The property owners on the south side and the frontage each holds are as follows: Dreyfus Brothers 36 feet, B. Hartfield 36 feet, Herman Hussman 20 feet, Joseph Helmsen 40 feet, John Cassou 96 feet, R. Spoerl 43 feet, Henry Hussman 29 feet, L. Z. Kroeger 36 feet, Mrs. R. Wisser 49 feet, Henry Kroeger 25 feet, P. Yriarte 40 feet, John Ziegler 100 feet. The disparity in the width of East and West Center street is 22 feet, 12 feet of this being on the north and 10 feet on the south side. The width of West Center street is 67 feet and 9 inches. The sidewalk on the north side of the block, between Los Angeles and Lemon, is 8 feet, and on the south side 10 feet. East Center street is 89 feet and 6 inches wide, the sidewalk on both sides being 12 feet. Cut- After lying dormant for almost a year the question of widening that block of Center street between Lemon and Los Angeles, has again bobbed up with strong possibilities that the proposal will develop into a certainty. The plan under discussion a year ago was to slice off 12 feet of the buildings on the north side of the street and 10 feet on the south, thus making the buildings conform to the frontage lines on East Center, but the present plans contemplate cutting only eight feet from the front of the buildings and adding it to the sidewalk. Property owners and business men recognize the present tendency of business to drift eastward and realize that if their position as the heart of the business district is maintained something must be done to check the migration. A sidewalk sufficiently wide to accommodate the crowds on busy days, and up-to-date buildings appear to be the only solutions and these problems are under consideration. There is still some opposition to the proposition on the south side of the street, notably from the Dreyfus Brothers and Henry and Louis Kroeger, who own 97 feet of frontage and the two largest brick buildings in the block, but since Mrs. N. H. Mitchell, owner of the Falkenstein corner, has signified her approval, the frontage on the north side stands unanimously for the improvement. Mrs. Mitchell, it is understood, has not yet signed the agreement, but has declared her willingness to do so. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell have been traveling abroad for the past year, consequently their attitude on the question was not obtained when the matter was being considered last summer. Since their return some weeks ago, both have expressed themselves as favoring the plans. Probably two years will be required to make this radical change. At least the promoters expect that the work will be accomplished within that time. The first move will be made at the Lemon street corner. F. A. Yungbluth last week purchased the 27-foot lot on this corner, adjoining the postoffice, of the Home Telephone Company, and it is his intention to erect a building thereon. What this building will be Mr. Yungbluth is unable at present to say as he has not yet secured his title, consequently has formed no plans. "All I can say about the matter at present," said Fritz, "is that I purchased the property with the expectation of building on it as soon as it is mine beyond dispute. Also that the building will be set back eight feet from the present frontage line." As Mr. Yungbluth is noted for his progressiveness and his advocacy of suburban development, several states are running a Kroeger series of feet, P. Yriarte 40 feet, John Ziegler 100 feet. The disparity in the width of East and West Center street is 22 feet, 12 feet of this being on the north and 10 feet on the south side. The width of West Center street is 67 feet and 9 inches. The sidewalk on the north side of the block, between Los Angeles and Lemon, is 8 feet, and on the south side 10 feet. East Center street is 89 feet and 6 inches wide, the sidewalk on both sides being 12 feet. Cutting down the buildings in the western block sufficiently to allow a 16-foot sidewalk on each side would still leave that street 8 feet narrower than East Center but give 4 feet more sidewalk, and that is considered of greater importance than a wider roadway. When the original plat of Anaheim was made the streets were all surveyed 49½ feet in width. When it became apparent that Center street between Los Angeles and Lemon would be the business center of the young town, property owners on both sides of Center deeded 9 feet for street purposes, thus adding 18 feet to the street. When business began to cross Los Angeles street seeking a location property owners on East Center proved more generous than their western neighbors and donated a 20-foot strip on each side. Land was cheap in those days and this small gift proved a profitable investment. ATTEND ANNUAL CHILD WELFARE CONFERENCE Delegates From Parent Teachers' Association Visit Pasadena The fourteenth annual child welfare conference of the California Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers' Associations convened in Pasadena on May 20, 21 and 22. The attendance was larger than at any previous convention, the delegates numbering about 250, besides many visitors. Many important questions were discussed. Talks on subjects concerning child welfare were given by able speakers, and the former constitution was revised. Election of officers took place which resulted in the choice of Mrs. H. N. Rowell, of Berkeley, as president, and a share of the remaining offices given to parties residing in Northern California, where the convention will be held next year. Of 36 states having the congress of mothers, California leads in largest membership, the total for this state being over 11,000. Several states are running a Kroeger series of feet, P. Yriarte 40 feet, John Ziegler 100 feet. The disparity in the width of East and West Center street is 22 feet, 12 feet of this being on the north and 10 feet on the south side. The width of West Center street is 67 feet and 9 inches. The sidewalk on the north side of the block, between Los Angeles and Lemon, is 8 feet, and on the south side 10 feet. East Center street is 89 feet and 6 inches wide, the sidewalk on both sides being 12 feet. Cutting down the buildings in the western block sufficiently to allow a 16-foot sidewalk on each side would still leave that street 8 feet narrower than East Center but give 4 feet more sidewalk, and that is considered of greater importance than a wider roadway. When the original plat of Anaheim was made the streets were all surveyed 49½ feet in width. When it became apparent that Center street between Los Angeles and Lemon would be the business center of the young town, property owners on both sides of Center deeded 9 feet for street purposes, thus adding 18 feet to the street. When business began to cross Los Angeles street seeking a location property owners on East Center proved more generous than their western neighbors and donated a 20-foot strip on each side. Land was cheap in those days and this small gift proved a profitable investment. This factory was fired by the citizens of Anaheim ruary when Promoter acquainted in Anaheimeral members of the newiy organized company look for a site for the plant.The company owns tha Holdaway non-punctuW.Woldaway,the patident.Mr.Innis,who spectedthe old Dreyfyt ing inthe southweste city,introducedthe w WallsandJ.H.Cook plainingthathebelie their purpose.Messrs pilotedthepartyoutwithin20minutesaftersitethedealwasmadeTireCompanypaying$000forthebuildingandofgroundattachedtoThecompanyisinanauthorizedcapitalitwasstatedthat$2investedduringthefinishing,machinery,mastHoldaway tireisabsuratable,andtheownclaimitwillrevolution bile tire industry.Tinfliatedtubetothisrimofthewheelisseriesofsteelspringclampedthesolidouponpossibleforthewheeapuncture.Thetirefullofholeswithout wheelexcept contribu tand tearofthe rubberberiswornoutaneononthespring.Fitteditwillnotbe necesbilestocarryextra emergenciesasitwillbenoemergencethavebeenmadeoftanditandithasamplyfultuionsoftheinventi wheelshasbeeninw What this building will be Mr. Yungbluth is unable at present to say as he has not yet secured his title, consequently has formed no plans. "All I can say about the matter at present," said Fritz, "is that I purchased the property with the expectation of building on it as soon as it is mine beyond dispute. Also that the building will be set back eight feet from the present frontage line." As Mr. Yungbluth is noted for his progressiveness and his advocacy of substantial buildings it is safe to predict that the structure will be a credit to that section of the city. The postoffice building which Mr. Dickel is preparing to remodel, will also be set back eight feet. It is not contemplated that the 550 feet of buildings will be sliced off simultaneously and a wholesale amputation of frontage take place. One of the plans it is hoped to consummate is replacing the obsolete wooden buildings in that block with substantial brick, concrete and steel, and all new structures will be set back. More than half the frontage, however, is covered with brick buildings and these will have to be cut down to conform to the new line. The eight feet thus voluntarily given up by the property owners will be added to the sidewalk giving that side of the block a 16-foot walk, four feet wider than the East Center street walk. The real estate owners on this side of the street and their holdings are: Mrs. N. H. Mitchell 102 feet, German American Bank 30 feet, Odd Fellows' lodge 80 feet, Mrs. C. L. Fisher 60 feet, F. A. Yungbluth 86 feet, Strodthoff Brothers 81 feet, Wisser estate 25 feet, Dr. F. A. Houck 23 feet, Mrs. Soboloff 40 feet, H. A. Dickel 25 feet. On the south side of the street the case appears to be hopeless at the present time. John Ziegler was the captain in charge of the work on that Talks on subjects concerning child welfare were given by able speakers, and the former constitution was revised. Election of officers took place which resulted in the choice of Mrs. H. N. Rowell, of Berkeley, as president, and a share of the remaining offices given to parties residing in Northern California, where the convention will be held next year. Of 36 states having the congress of mothers, California leads in largest membership, the total for this state being over 11,000. Several states are running a close second. The Parent Teachers' Associations in was represented by Mrs. Eva Boyd and Mrs. Polly Kern. The Loara Association by Mrs. Goodale, president, Mrs. J. O. Reed, Mrs. C. E. Chamberlain, Mrs. Ida Dutton, Mrs. H. C. Lawrence, Mrs. Sadie F. Fishering and Mrs. Ritchle. WALNUT MEN AT DAVIS The growing interest in walnut culture in central and northern California has led to arrangements for a special meeting upon this subject on Friday, June 5, in connection with the State Fruit Growers' Convention at Davis. At this meeting walnut growing and marketing experts from southern California will tell of their methods and results and numerous walnut men from the upper part of the state will discuss the possibilities and proper cultural methods of their favorite crop. This will afford an exceptional opportunity for learning the latest facts upon this very popular subject. J. K. Sheley was in town on Tuesday from Los Angeles in the interest of the grand opening ball to be given in the Brea auditorium at Brea on Saturday evening, May 30th. The building represents an outlay of $30,000 and is one of the finest in the county. Mr. Sheley intends giving a dance there once a week. President Holdaway east for several weeks of the company, and parties in charge of it must be vacated by as the company will sion and begin instruyery. It has been used warehouse for hay, are now being remodeled building will be emplied and turned over to tors. Mr. Holdaway purchased $80,000 ww and material and th stallation will begin taking possession. The plant will begin first of August. M purchased a large quae steel for manufacture This steel is made States Steel Corporation to have eight thick and strength of or made under a patent steel will be used for wheels. A large quae the outer tires ww and the whole will AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. MAY 28. 1914 TIRE FACTORY IS COMING TO ANAHEIM UNIVERSAL CO. TAKES POSSESSION OF DREYFUS WINERY BUILDING JUNE 1 $80,000 WORTH OF MACHINERY AND MATERIAL PURCHASED BY PRESIDENT HOLDAWAY Despite the indifference displayed by the majority of the people of Anaheim and the unsympathetic attitude of certain members of the board of trade, the announcement now comes from an authoritative source that the Universal Tire Company will have its factory in operation in this city in less than three months. It was believed the company had abandoned its intention of locating here as nothing has been heard of the project for some weeks—at least nothing has been made public. President Holdaway, however, has been in the east making soon as the building is ready to receive it. The Dreyfus winery building was built nearly thirty years ago. After the grape blight of 1885 it was closed. It cost $40,000 but was abandoned by the owner as a winery and has remained practically idle ever since except for such base uses as it is now employed. It is one of the most substantial buildings in the county, but its woodwork has decayed and its myriad of windows have lost their glass. A spur switch runs out to it from the Southern Pacific at West Anaheim. This building is the beginning of what the promoters claim will develop into a plant that will employ 500 men within a year after it begins operations. Other buildings similar to the present one will be erected at once and present plans contemplate four additional structures. CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. William Heying Entertain Many Old Friends Mr. and Mrs. William Heying, former residents of Anaheim, celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage at their home on 51st street, Los An- by the majority of the board of heim and the unsympathetic attitude of certain members of the board of trade, the announcement now comes from an authorative source that the Universal Tire Company will have its factory in operation in this city in less than three months. It was believed the company had abandoned its intention of locating here as nothing has been heard of the project for some weeks—at least nothing has been made public. President Holdaway, however, has been in the east making purchases for the plant and has notified the people occupying the building belonging to the company that possession is wanted on the first of June, and immediate repairs and the installation of machinery will begin on that date. This factory was first introduced to the citizens of Anaheim early in February when Promoter Innis, who was acquainted in Anaheim, brought several members of the directorate of the newly organized company down to look for a site for the proposed factory. The company owns the patent on the Holdaway non-puncture tire, and H. W. Holdaway, the patentee, is its president. Mr. Innis, who had already inspected the old Dreyfus winery building in the southwestern corner of the city, introduced the visitors to J. W. Walls and J. H. Cook, its owners, explaining that he believed it would suit their purpose. Messrs. Walls and Cook piloted the party out to the place and within 20 minutes after reaching the site the deal was made, the Universal Tire Company paying the owners $35,000 for the building and the eight acres of ground attached to it. The company is incorporated with an authorized capital of $5,000,000, and it was stated that $250,000 would be invested during the first year in building, machinery, material, etc. The Holdaway tire is absolutely non-punctable, and the owners of the plant claim it will revolutionize the automobile tire industry. There is no inner inflated tube to this tire. Instead the rim of the wheel is composed of a series of steel springs over which is clamped the solid outer tire. It is impossible for the wheel to collapse from a puncture. The tire could be driven full of holes without injury to the wheel except contributing to the wear and tear of the rubber. When the rubber is worn out a new one is clamped on the spring. Fitted with this wheel it will not be necessary for automobiles to carry extra tires for use in emergencies as it is claimed there will be no emergencies. Many tests have been made of the Holdaway tire and it has amply fulfilled the expectations of the inventor. One of the wheels has been in use on a Ford ma- CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. William Heying Entertain Many Old Friends Mr. and Mrs. William Heying, former residents of Anaheim, celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage at their home on 51st street, Los Angeles, on Sunday, May 17th, guests from Los Angeles and Anaheim, which included a number of old-time eastern friends, being present. Mr. Heying was formerly in the mercantile business in this city, but sold out and moved his family to Los Angeles a few years ago. A number of guests journeyed up from Anaheim to attend the celebration, those present being Fred, John Henry and Otto Dyckman and their wives, John Falord and wife, Fred Heying and wife, Alfred, Ernest and Edward Heying, John Schroff and wife, Misses Nellie and Carrie Schroff, Arthur and Ida Dyckman, William Berdrow, Frank Nelson, Bert Conliff, and Mrs. Elly, wife of the chief of the Los Angeles fire department. As a majority of the guests were "Auld Lang Syne" friends of Mr. and Mrs. Heying in the east it is a foregone conclusion that the affair was a pleasant one and the crowd a jolly gathering. One remarkable incident was that fourteen of the guests attended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Heying 25 years ago, and that occurred at Rhineland, Missouri, 3,000 miles from the festivities on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Heying were the recipients of many beautiful presents appropriate to a silver wedding anniversary, and it is the hope of their friends that they may live together to celebrate their golden anniversary 25 years hence. APPELLATE COURT REVERSES VERDIGT F. C. Rivera, Who Tried to Hold Up Phil Germann, Not Guilty After serving four months in the county jail on the charge of resisting an officer, F. C. Rivera has been released by the court of appeals. Rivera was convicted in Judge West's court and sentenced to eight months in jail. The affair for which Rivera was sent up occurred in January. Officer Phil Germann was trailing an offender against the peace of the city shortly Blaisdell and Dr. W. A. Hilton, of Pomaona college, are endeavoring to interest Orange county in the newly established marine laboratory which has recently been completed at Laguna Beach. While this laboratory is a branch of Pomona college and is under the supervision of the directorate of that school, these gentlemen contended that it was an Orange county institution and deserving of the support of this county, and they were alded and abetted by Dr. E. W. Hauck, superintendent of the Anaheim high school. Laguna Beach was selected as the site for this laboratory because it was considered the best point on the southern coast for biological study. Marine and plant life abound in great variety in the vicinity, and the climate is such that studies can be pursued throughout the entire year. Botany and zoology will be taught in this school, and it is expected that scientists from afar will pursue their investigations. Entomology will be studied and better methods of suppressing disease-carrying insects and tree pests will be considered. Both Dr. Blaisdell and Dr. Hilton addressed the board asking financial support for the laboratory. The college has erected the buildings but the necessary equipment is still needed and an effort is being made to secure the funds from Orange county for this purpose. The proposition of Judge Howard to pay a certain sum monthly toward the support of the institution was left in the hands of the finance committee. Prof. Hauck stated that as this was an Orange county project the supervisors would be asked to contribute toward the equipment of the school. Discussion of entomology and biology reminded A. A. Mills that he had been considering the matter of proposing the establishment of a department of agriculture and insectology in high school. Pupils graduate from the school with a head full of learning, he said, and few of them could distinguish a red spider from a sandhill ant. Prof. Hauck agreed with Mr. Mills that it should be taught and stated that he had already introduced the subject and found that very few pupils were interested enough or willing to sacrifice other studies in order to take it up. The proper plan, he thought, would be to begin with a few pupils and develop an interest in the subject. H. M. Adams also had a school proposition to report. He is interested in kindergarten work and said that he hoped to present a petition to the school trustees shortly that would result in the establishment of a kindergarten school in the Broadway build- F. C. Rivera, Who Tried to Hold Up Phil Germann, Not Guilty After serving four months in the county jail on the charge of resisting an officer, F. C. Rivera has been released by the court of appeals. Rivera was convicted in Judge West's court and sentenced to eight months in jail. The affair for which Rivera was sent up occurred in January. Officer Phil Germann was trailing an offender against the peace of the city shortly after dark, and while prowling about the dark corners of Chinatown suddenly found himself gazing into the muzzle of a revolver. The Mexican had risen up in his path and commanded him to back up. Instead of obeying Phil wrenched the gun from his hand and knocked him down with it, and when Revira recovered sufficiently to be able to take stock in his surroundings he found himself embracing a telephone pole with his hands pinioned together with bracelets. The officer shortly afterward appeared with an auto and took him to the city jail. At his trial in the superior court Rivera was convicted and given an eight-months' sentence, and by what reasoning the appellate court arrives at the determination that there was no fracture of the law in his act it is difficult to understand. It is probable he will be tried on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Adams entertained the O. M. B. Club at their residence on Broadway on Tuesday evening, when members of the club were present as guests of this hospitable couple. Five hundred was played and delicious refreshments served. The assemblage marked the regular monthly meeting of the club and was one of the most enjoyable in the history of that social organization. H. M. Adams also had a school proposition to report. He is interested in kindergarten work and said that he hoped to present a petition to the school trustees shortly that would result in the establishment of a kindergarten school in the Broadway building. Prof. Hauck advised that if the kindergarten be established it should be separated from the other school as his observation was that the little people did more effective work when segregated from the larger pupils. A representative of a San Francisco publishing house, which firm is issuing serial books descriptive of the San Francisco and San Diego fairs and boosting California towns, offered the board a page ad in his publication for $300. The advertising committee was instructed to look the matter up and make a recommendation at the next meeting. The proposition will probably be accepted as it was the opinion of members of the board that it is worth the money. The Orange County Moving Picture Company's proposition was not acted upon as Judge Howard, chairman of the committee having it in charge, asked for two weeks' more time when he would be able to make a final report on the matter. The company asks for a five-acre sight free and will also endeavor to float stock in the concern. J. F. Ahlborn made a plea in favor of extending financial aid to F. K. Gresswell who has been spending his own money, time and labor in an endeavor to make a creditable display in the exhibit rooms of the board, and who is also receiving letters from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and the STATE EXHIBIT COMMITTEE ASKING FOR MORE PRODUCTS OF ANAHEIM. Mr. Gresswell replied that he did not need the board's money but he needed their photos to put in the big frame which he has erected and in which he is endeavoring to place a picture of every member of the board. Judge Howard has agreed to make the photos free of charge and Mr. Gresswell built the frame at his own cost. He also purchased 150 small frames for individual photos which will be grouped in the large frame. In the absence of Charles Eygabroad who would be unable to attend the associated chambers meeting at Fullerton last night the name of Chairman Duckworth as substitute was proposed. Mr. Duckworth agreed to act provided Mr. Eygabroad had neglected to select the sub himself. NUMEROUS PRESENTS RECEIVED BY COUPLE Judge and Mrs. Shanley Overwhelmed by Gifts, Telegrams and Letters So numerous were the telegrams and letters of congratulations and regrets received by Judge and Mrs. Shanley on the occasion of their golden wedding, and so overwhelming was the shower of presents, that they have SUGAR FACTORY BEGINS WORK JULY 25 A SPLENDID CROP OF 8,500 ACRES OF BEETS WILL BE SLICED DURING CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT HOPES FOR PROFITABLE YEAR NOTWITHSTANDING LOW PRICE OF SUGAR Saturday, July 25, is the date fixed by the Anaheim Sugar Company for opening the campaign of the 1914 season. There was some uncertainty as to the actual date the plant would begin slicing beets earlier in the season, but the date is now definitely determined. The first of the crop will be on hand and the big plant begin making sugar on that date. Fires will be started and steam turned into the works on the 15th for cleaning and purifying purposes, and after running continuously for ten days slicing of beets will begin. NUMEROUS PRESENTS RECEIVED BY COUPLE Judge and Mrs. Shanley Overwhelmed by Gifts, Telegrams and Letters So numerous were the telegrams and letters of congratulations and regrets received by Judge and Mrs. Shanley on the occasion of their golden wedding, and so overwhelming was the shower of presents, that they have scarcely yet been able to make a complete inventory. One of the letters received on the anniversary of the wedding, which the Judge prizes most highly, was from his old friend, O. S. Hershman, editor and proprietor of the Pittsburg Press, one of Pennsylvania's leading newspapers. The letter read as follows: Pittsburg, Pa., May 13, 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shanley, Anaheim, California. My Dear Mr. and Mrs. Shanley: Yesterday mother, Mrs. Hershman and myself received your very kind invitation to attend the fifteenth anniversary of your marriage which occurs May 17th. It is unnecessary for me to say how much we regret our inability to be present at the celebration to be held Monday evening, May 18th. Mother and I have known you so many years and we love you both so dearly that it is a real hardship and disappointment to be unable to participate in this happy event. In the comparatively few years that my wife has known you, she loves you as we do and joins with mother and myself in love and best wishes in this time of your joy and happiness. We are sending you by express a gift which, only in a small sense, is a remembrance of this happy occasion. We would have you feel and believe that our love and affection outweighs any tangible thing that we could send you. I sincerely hope that this letter and the gift that goes forward today, may reach you in time. In the meantime and for all time you will have our earnest wishes and prayers for the continuance of the happy and long lives you are now enjoying. Again sending love from mother, my wife and myself, I am, Affectionately your friend, OLIVER S. HERSHMAN. P. S.—Please look for a notice of your golden wedding anniversary in next Sunday's Press. The token referred to proved to be a massive silver bowl, magnificently carved. Mr. Hershman has visited Mr. and Mrs. Shanley on several occasions since their arrival here and it was a source of regret to all that he and his family were unable to attend the celebration. Another of the presents was a complete set of beautiful Haviland china presented by a bevy of lady friends who knew by experience that a woman's fancy tends toward costly tableware and that she never by the Anaheim Sugar Company for opening the campaign of the 1914 season. There was some uncertainty as to the actual date the plant would begin slicing beets earlier in the season, but the date is now definitely determined. The first of the crop will be on hand and the big plant begin making sugar on that date. Fires will be started and steam turned into the works on the 15th for cleaning and purifying purposes, and after running continuously for ten days slicing of beets will begin. The acreage of beets controlled by the factory this year is 8,500, which is 500 acres short of last season. The lower price which the company is compelled to pay owing to the new tariff schedule is probably responsible for this shortage in acreage. Last season the price paid the growers was $5.25 per ton for 15 per cent beets, while this year the price has been cut to $4.50. This figure is for beets yielding only 15 per cent sugar. A bonus is paid on all beets yielding above that percentage. This season's crop is an exceptionally good one. The weather has been favorable and the beets have shown a splendid growth. While it is not possible yet to make a test and determine the sugar content experience has taught the managers of the factory that under such favorable weather conditions the percentage of sugar will be exceptionally large. Mr. Jesserun, superintendent of the plant, thinks that the yield this year will be at least 20 per cent. This will give the growers, notwithstanding the 75 cent cut, as much money for their crop this year as they received last season. The only thing lacking now to make the season a perfect one so far as the field product is concerned, is sunshine. A magnificent crop of well developed beets on all the ground belonging to the plant is now waiting for sunshine to ripen it. The first beets will probably arrive at the factory from Westminster. This is not a positive statement of the management, but that region has always been first owing to soil and other conditions, and it is probable it will keep in the lead. However there is little difference between the various sections, and after the first cars are received there will be no lack of a supply. Notwithstanding the decrease in acreage more sugar will probably be made this year than last season owing to the superior crop. Very little money has been expended this season in repairs. The lime kiln has been overhauled and the dryer kiln re-lined, but the expense account for repairs has been kept down to a minimum. A force of men is now The token referred to proved to be a massive silver bowl, magnificently carved. Mr. Hershman has visited Mr. and Mrs. Shanley on several occasions since their arrival here and it was a source of regret to all that he and his family were unable to attend the celebration. Another of the presents was a complete set of beautiful Haviland china presented by a bevy of lady friends who knew by experience that a woman’s fancy tends toward costly tableware and that she never accumulates too many good dishes. Still another present was a Victrola, presented by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Fulton of New York. Mr. Fulton ransacked New York for all the Irish records on the market and they accompanied the Victrola. Another one from his successor in business at Pittsburg, was a beautiful bronze statue of a child standing on a pedestal and holding a shoe in its hand. This was appropriate, being emblematic of the fact that the judge was formerly a boot and shoe merchant. WASTING MUCH GAS Gas is now escaping from the Standard Oil Company's, well No. 6 on the Murphy lease at the rate of over forty million cubic feet daily. The well is down 3,400 feet and experts say it is the biggest gas well that has ever been tapped in California. It is believed that the well will produce enough gas to supply the entire city of Los Angeles. While the well is under complete control, the drillers will leave it open for a few days to give it a thorough test as to its output. It is not believed that the well will be drilled to a greater depth at the present time, as it will be held as a gas producer only. The roaring of the well was heard at a distance of ten miles. In the lead. However there is little difference between the various sections, and after the first cars are received there will be no lack of a supply. Notwithstanding the decrease in acreage more sugar will probably be made this year than last season owing to the superior crop. Very little money has been expended this season in repairs. The lime kiln has been overhauled and the dryer kiln re-lined, but the expense account for repairs has been kept down to a minimum. A force of men is now engaged scraping the bottoms of the sewer beds, removing the solid matter left after the liquid had been absorbed by the ground. This matter is an excellent fertilizer, but few people who have use for fertilizer know of it. The management would like to add some new machinery and make other innovations but the directors have ruled that owing to adverse market conditions only needed repairs shall be made this season. All the sugar factories of the United States have been hard hit by the present tariff schedule, consequently the factories that will put up a fight in the hope of surviving until better conditions prevail are forced to retrench in every possible way. Sugar this week is selling on the Kansas City market, the principal distributing point for Anaheim sugar, at $3.50 per sack. This is 50 cents lower than the actual cost of production has been heretofore at the factory. By reducing the price paid for beets, lopping 20 men from the regular force, and holding the improvement and repair account down, the managers hope to come through with a profit. They will be assisted in their hopes by the splendid crop of high content beets to be sliced this season. Few plants in California hope to emerge from the (Continued on page 8)