anaheim-gazette 1914-06-18

ORANGE COUNTY SHIPPERS TO MEET HERE DISPOSITION OF CULL ORANGES WILL BE THE SUBJECT DISCUSSED BY THEM WILL ATTEMPT TO DEVISE WAYS AND MEANS OF UTILIZING THE WASTE FRUIT Elimination of orange culls from the markets of Southern California, and the best method of doing so, will be the principal theme discussed at a meeting of the shippers of Orange county at the packing house of the Anaheim Fruit Association on Saturday, July 11. This movement was started by G. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim association who, a couple of weeks ago, sent invitations to each of the shippers of the county asking him to meet here and discuss this question, which is recognized as one of extreme importance by shipers and growers alike. There are un- the best method of doing so, will be the principal theme discussed at a meeting of the shippers of Orange county at the packing house of the Anaheim Fruit Association on Saturday, July 11. This movement was started by G. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim association who, a couple of weeks ago, sent invitations to each of the shippers of the county asking him to meet here and discuss this question, which is recognized as one of extreme importance by shippers and growers alike. There are upward of 25 shipping firms in Orange county and it is expected that each will have a representative at the meeting. Cull oranges now are sold by the packing houses at an insignificant price, perhaps 5 or 10 cents per box. They are bought principally by peddlers and are then hawked about on the streets at 10 cents per bucket. Hucksters from Los Angeles come down to Anaheim and load their wagons with the culls which are peddled from house to house or perhaps sold to dealers, and thus supply a market that should be open only to first class fruit. The grower gets nothing for these culls and the shipper less than enough to pay for handling, but they supply the market and prevent the sale of good fruit. It has been apparent for years that something must be done toward protecting the industry from these refuse oranges, and Mr. Sandilands' plan is the first move in this direction. Another evil consequence of culls being sold on the local markets is that tourists and visitors from the east buy and consume the inferior fruit, believing it to be the best the country affords. Here in the heart of the great citrus region where the finest fruit in the world is grown, it is sometimes difficult to get a first class orange. If the culls were eliminated none but good fruit would be sold on our home markets. This would work to the advantage of the grower who now gets nothing for the larger part of the oranges consumed at home. Another matter which will come under consideration at the meeting will be the disposition of the culls. There is a money value in them and they can be turned into profit by proper handling. Propositions for the establishment of plants to work up the culls have been before the Anaheim board of trade at various times for two years past, but nothing definite has ever been accomplished. Marmalade, orangeade and other by-products can be extracted from these refuse oranges and give them a commercial value, so the grower will receive somethingly games were played and songs were sung, and at a late hour the journey home contributed a fine ending to the pleasant picnic beneath the beautiful trees. JOHN HARTUNG VISITS ST. MARK'S, VENICE Sees Many Sights in Italy on Tour of the World John Hartung writes from Venice, Italy, under date May 28, that he and his wife have reached that point on their trip around the world. They departed in January, visiting the Orient, Manila, India, other points in Southern Asia. They sailed through the Suez canal, and saw the Pyramids and other scenes in Egypt. They continued on their westward journey, arriving in Italy last month. Mr. Hartung says: "Am sending this from the top of the tower of St. Marks' church. We have seen Italy, which is a most beautiful, thriving country. Leave June 11 for Spain." MISS BESS EDWARDS GIVEN RECEPTION Forty Guests in Her Honor Entertained by Mrs. S. J. Paschall Miss Bess Edwards, one of the popular teachers of the Anaheim schools, was the guest of honor at an entertainment given by Mrs. S. J. Paschall Tuesday evening last. Announcement had previously been made of Miss Edwards' engagement to J. W. Grace of Rivera, which was the reason for the reception. Forty guests, all intimate friends of the bride, were present and the occasion was a most enjoyable one. Prof. J. L. Vanderveer acted as toastmaster, and succeeded in extracting a number of felicitous speeches from the guests. A musical program, in which Miss Louisa Paschall was chief actor, was one of the features of the evening. Games were also indulged in. Mr. Grace is a civil engineer, his home being in Rivera. He is to be congratulated on capturing one of Anaheim's best young ladies. FATHER DUBBEL TAKES A VACATION FATHER DUBBEL TAKES A VACATION Pastor of St. Boniface Church Leaves on 27th For the Orient Rev. Father F. J. Dubbel has booked passage for the Orient and is preparing to take a well-earned vacation. He will sail from San Francisco on the Chiyo Maru, a Japanese liner of 22,000 tons displacement and will make stops in Hawaii, Japan, China and the Philippines. He will return the first week in September. It is not known whether Father Dubbel is bent on missionary work, exploring or is merely taking a well-earned rest. He has been at the head of St. Boniface church for many years and this is the first time he has indulged in a vacation. May he have an enjoyable and prosperous voyage and return safely to his flock. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH Services Sunday, June 21st, second Sunday after Trinity, at St. Michael's Episcopal church corner Emily and Adele streets, Rev. David Todd Gillmor, rector, will be: 8 A. M., holy communion; 9:45 A. M., church school and adult Bible classes; 11 o'clock, morning prayer, litany and sermon; 7:30, evening prayer and address. Wednesday, the 25th, St. John's the Baptist day, celebration of holy communion at 10 A. M. A cordial welcome for all. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY JUNE 18. 1914 MEETS DEATH IN A SWIMMING POOL FRANCISCO VELARDE FALLS INTO EXCAVATION NEAR SUGAR FACTORY AND DROWNS POND IS FORMED BY OVERFLOW WATERS OF RIVER DURING FEBRUARY FLOOD Drowned within six feet of solid ground was the fate that befell Francisco Velarde shortly after 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The drowning occurred in a pool of water 100 yards north of the sugar factory, which is being used by boys resident in the neighborhood as a swimming pool. Velarde was precipitated into the water by the crumbling of the sandy bank on which he was standing, and being unable to swim drowned in sight of 20 or 30 other boys. BERRY BOXES SHORT WEIGHT Necessity For Passage of Ordinance Requiring Uniformity In All Cases George McPhee, official sealer of weights and measures for Orange county, was in town on Monday and found a number of boxes containing strawberries offered for sale which were an ounce an a half below the weight required at Santa Ana and other cities in the county. Mr. McPhee some weeks ago caused the passage of an ordinance by the Santa Ana board of trustees requiring all berry boxes to contain a specified weight of berries. This ordinance was also adopted in all the cities of the county except Anaheim and Stanton. He asked that a similar ordinance be adopted here, but for some reason this has not yet been done. Necessity for the ordinance was caused by short weight in boxes of berries offered for sale in many parts of the county. He states that previous to enactment of the ordinance he found boxes of berries short from two and a half to six ounces. Counting an average shortage of four ounces to the box a crate of 30 boxes would be 120 ounces short. There are now being received at Santa Ana 200 crates per day and Mr. Mc MOVING PICTURE TO BE TAKEN JUNE 27 STREETS OF ANAHEIM TO BE THROWN ON CANVAS AT FRISCO AND SAN DIEGO FAIRS BOARD OF TRADE SETS DATE AHEAD ONE WEEK TO ACCOMMODATE HUNTINGTON BEACH According to Chairman Mills the special session of the board of trade Monday night developed into an experience meeting, following the style of old-time religious revivals. Judge Howard started it as he took the floor and harked back into ancient history, comparing the strenuous efforts and the things accomplished by a handful of men a few years ago with the activity of the present board boasting a membership of more than one hundred. Other speakers followed the judge and those members who perform Saturday afternoon. The drowning occurred in a pool of water 100 yards north of the sugar factory, which is being used by boys resident in the neighborhood as a swimming pool. Velarde was precipitated into the water by the crumbling of the sandy bank on which he was standing, and being unable to swim drowned in sight of 20 or 30 other boys. The pool in which the boy was drowned was formerly an excavation where sand was taken out during the construction of the sugar factory. The hole is 100 feet wide and 150 feet in length, and the depth of water in it ranges from 8 to 15 feet. It was first filled with water by the overflow of the Santa Ana River which sent a current down the sandwash during the February overflow, and has since been fed by waste water from the irrigating ditches. Since the advent of warm weather it has been used by the boys as a swimming pool, but the depth of water is such that bathing in it is dangerous for boys who cannot swim. Francisco Velarde has been working for the Anaheim Fruit Association picking oranges under the direction of Joe Viasca. Saturday forenoon they were working in the Langenberger orchard, but quit at noon. Early in the afternoon he went over to the swimming pool dressed only in a pair of overalls cut off above the knees. He was accompanied by several younger boys two of them being his brothers, Joe Ortega, a 10-year-old boy, was one of the party, and after plunging into the pool yelled to Velarde to stay out as the water was beyond his depth. Several other boys were in the water and while watching them Velarde stepped too close to the brink, the treacherous sand gave way, and he slid down the steep bank into the pool. In an instant he was struggling in eight feet of water and calling for help. According to testimony given before the coroner Sunday he would have been rescued had it not been for two young men from Fullerton who stood on the bank. Several boys swam to his assistance but were warned to keep out of reach of his arms. Ortega stated that he had already caught him by the chin and believed he could have got him to the bank, but was frightened by the shouts from above and let go, and the drowning boy sank to the bottom. A young man at the sugar factory named Anastacio, hearing the cries, rushed to the pond, shedding his clothing on the way. He plunged into the water, and after diving three times asked that a similar ordinance be adopted here, but for some reason this has not yet been done. Necessity for the ordinance was caused by short weight in boxes of berries offered for sale in many parts of the county. He states that previous to enactment of the ordinance he found boxes of berries short from two and a half to six ounces. Counting an average shortage of four ounces to the box a crate of 30 boxes would be 120 ounces short. There are now being received at Santa Ana 200 crates per day and Mr. McPhee figures this shortage at $32. Provisions of the Santa Ana ordinance are as follows: "Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell, or to offer or expose for sale, or to cause or permit to be sold, or to be offered or exposed for sale, or to have in possession or keep for sale, any raspberries or loganberries in a box unless such box contains at least one-half of a pound of berries, or any berries other than raspberries or loganberries in a box, unless such box contains at least, three-fourths of a pound of berries. "Section 2. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than five ($5.00) dollars, nor more than fifty ($50.00) dollars, or by imprisonment in the city jail for a period of not more than twenty-five (25) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment." According to the ordinance which Mr. McPhee proposed for this city logan berries and raspberries should weigh 12 ounces per box, and strawberries and all other berries eight ounces per box. In the latter case a shortage of one and a half ounces per box would amount to 45 ounces per crate, or more than four boxes. When it is considered that hundreds of boxes of berries are sold daily at a dollar and a half per crate, this shortage amounts to a considerable sum during the day's transactions. If the housewife is to be given a square deal by berry growers why not enforce a uniform weight? Some growers fill their boxes, while others are notorious for short weight. Mr. McPhee thinks buyers of berries in this city have a kick coming. ENJOY DUTCH POT AT COUNTY PARK Sixty Members of St. Michael's Men's experience meeting, following the style of old-time religious revivals. Judge Howard started it as he took the floor and harked back into ancient history, comparing the strenuous efforts and the things accomplished by a handful of men a few years ago with the activity of the present board boasting a membership of more than one hundred. Other speakers followed the judge and those members who perform their duties only by paying annual taxes and criticising the work of the few active members were invited to come forth and participate. The object of the meeting was to confer with representatives of the Orange County Moving Picture Company relative to the film which is to be made of the streets of Anaheim, and the location of that company in this city. The date fixed for taking the picture was Saturday, June 20, but the company's representatives wanted a week's postponement for the reason that the Huntington Beach pier celebration occurs on that day and they desire to get a picture of it. Besides many persons who should be in the Anaheim picture expect to attend the celebration at the beach town, and consequently would be unable to assist President Hahn, Mrs. Seidel and Messrs. Allen and Duncan of the picture company, were present. Mr. Hahn explained that the company expected to take 300 or 400 feet of film in Anaheim which would be embodied in a 1,500-foot reel showing scenes on the streets of various towns of Orange county, and it was the desire that Anaheim should make a good showing on the film. On motion the date for making the picture was set for Saturday, June 27. The matter is in the hands of the manufacturing committee, composed of Henry Adams, W. P. Quarton and F. K. Gresswell, but it was suggested and agreed that the entertainment committee should be pressed into service and assist in making plans and preparations for the picture. This committee, which was designated as the liveliest branch of the board of trade, is composed of Herman Noll, J. F. Ahlborn and W. E. Duckworth. These gentlemen, it is expedited, will see that people come to town on that day, and that the streets will be crowded with automobiles and he sidewalks with pedestrians. The film will be entitled, "How People Come to Anaheim to Trade." The obsolete horse will be eliminated as much as possible from the picture. Relative to the location of the film on the bank. Several boys swam to his assistance but were warned to keep out of reach of his arms. Ortega stated that he had already caught him by the chin and believed he could have got him to the bank, but was frightened by the shouts from above and let go, and the drowning boy sank to the bottom. A young man at the sugar factory named Anastacio, hearing the cries, rushed to the pond, shedding his clothing on the way. He plunged into the water, and after diving three times succeeded in bringing the body up after he had been under water 10 minutes. Dr. Beebe was hastily summoned and soon reached the scene but found that life was extinct. Backs & Terry were then notified and removed the body to his home at the corner of Los Angeles and Lemon streets. The drowned boy was 14 years of age. He was the son of Leandro Velarde, who moved his family here nine months ago. He comes from San Bernardino county where, for several years he was a deputy under Sheriff Rolphs. He is a teamster, owning his own team and working by contract. He relates a story of accumulated misfortunes, he and his two oldest sons having recently passed through a siege of typhoid fever. Four of his children have already been buried, Francisco making the fifth. The drowned boy was an industrious lad and helped to support the family. He has been working in the orange groves since coming here, picking fruit for the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association. Coroner Winbigler came over Sunday afternoon, and after interrogating several witnesses and gleaning the facts in the case, decided that an inquest was not necessary, and issued a certificate of accidental death. The funeral was held Monday morning at St. Boniface church, the remains being interred in the Anaheim cemetery. ENJOY DUTCH POT AT COUNTY PARK Sixty Members of St. Michael's Men's Club Picnic Tuesday Night The Men's Club of St. Michael's church, numbering 60 members, journeyed out to the Orange County Park Tuesday evening and in the gleam of the auto lamps and the star beam's struggling light, devoured the contents of a Dutch pot, composed principally of chicken. An advance committee, consisting of Welborn Wallop, H. A. Dickel and Herman Stern, went out to the park earlier in the day and prepared the pot, made the coffee and had all things in readiness for the hungry picnickers when they arrived. The party left here in autos at 6 o'clock and returned at midnight. Music and much speaking were indulged in during the progress of the evening, but no regular program had been arranged. No ladies accompanied the party on this occasion, but it is possible that invitations will be extended to them in future outings of the club. ADVERTISED LETTERS Antonio Contreras, Mrs. Martin Chaves, A. Chavarez, Miss Luisa Castillo, Mrs. Victorina Lopez, Jaun N. Lucero, B. E. Neary, W. H. Schuman. Miss Veda Walker left Thursday for her home in Keota, Iowa, where she will spend the summer vacation. Miss Walker is one of the proficient members of the high school faculty. Relative to the location of the film corporation in Anaheim it was explained that the promoters want a cash bonus of $1,500, this money to be paid after the studio has been erected. This appears to be the only thing standing in the way of a decision to locate here. A site has already been secured on South Los Angeles street, and it is proposed to erect a studio 75x200 feet in dimensions. The company has agreed that the bonus shall not be paid until the studio is erected. Seventy-five people, it is claimed, will be employed regularly, and hundreds of others will be engaged in making some of the pictures. Huntington Beach has offered the $1,500 and a ten-year lease to the company to secure it for that town but the company has preferred Anaheim from the first, and will build the studio here if the $1,500 is pledged. William Duncan, who was manager of the Sellg company's studio at Prescott, Arizona, and who is now with the Vitograph people, has identified himself with the company and will have charge of the film manufacture. He explained some of the workings of the industry and told of the development of the movies during the past ten years. The reel which will be taken of Orange county's towns will be shown at the San Francisco and San Diego fairs and will then be presented to the Associated Chambers of Commerce. ZETTE NUMBER 38 PICTURE TAKEN E 27 ANAHEIM TO BE ANVAS AT FRISCO DIEGO FAIRS ADE SETS DATE SEEK TO ACCOMMINGTON BEACH Chairman Mills the the board of trade developed into an exfollowing the style ous revivals. Judge has he took the floor into ancient history, renuous efforts and published by a handful ago with the insent board boasting more than one hunkers followed the members who perform CLOSING MEETING OF LOARA P.T.A. Officers Elected For the Coming Year With Mrs. J. O. Reed President On last Friday afternoon the Loara P. T. A. held the closing meeting of the year in the school building and the ladies feel that a very successful year has been completed. The standing committees have been unusually busy and as a consequence the association never seemed so enthusiastic over the work. Our officers have all been more than faithful and busy; the social committee have organized a monthly social afternoon which has proved very popular; the ways and means committee have given us nearly $60 in money during the year and in spite of many expenditures we close the year with a good balance in the treasury. Our programs have all been exceptionally good, most of them being local talent with occasionally a treat from the pupils of the school, besides, we have had two good speakers during the year. Our membership has increased about 25 per cent owing to the extensive work done by the members of that committee who have made a point of calling often on our old and new members. 32 GRADUATES TURNED OUT BY A.U.H.S LARGEST CLASS IN HISTORY OF SCHOOL FINISH THE COURSE AND SAY FAREWELL EXERCISES AT AUDITORIUM THURSDAY EVE — LAUNCHING CLASS OF '14, ENTERTAINING Amid beautiful flowers, brilliant lights, and before a large and appreciative audience, the class of 1914, Anaheim Union High School, made its final bow Thursday night and passed off the stage to give place to those who follow in its footsteps. This is the largest class ever turned out by this educational institution, there being 32 members, evenly divided between the two genders. The members of the class are: Lila Abbott Hazel Lacey Edmund Bradley Fred Larson Clarissa Bridge Armina Marshall Charles Brisco George Maas Clarence Beebe A. Messerschmidt Olive Chambers Edwin Miller PRIEST PARALYZED WHILE DRIVING AUTO Fathers Wuelfing and Nunan Have an Exciting Experience Monday While driving an automobile Monday afternoon, Father Uunan of St. Joseph's church, San Diego, was stricken with paralysis. Father Wuelfing of Anaheim, who sat beside him, knows nothing about running an automobile and the two men were helpless while the machine swerved off the road and through a fence into a ditch. Neither was hurt in the crash. The Anaheim priest had been the guest of Father Nunan of San Diego and was being brought home by the host. The two men were riding in Father Nunan's Ford when a point near El Toro, 15 miles south of Santa Ana, was reached. Without the slightest warning the driver was stricken with paralysis that blinded him and rendered his limbs useless. He called to Father Wuelfing to take the wheel, but Father Wuelfing could not control the steering gear. final bow Thursday night and passed off the stage to give place to those who follow in its footsteps. This is the largest class ever turned out by this educational institution, there being 32 members, evenly divided between the two genders. The members of the class are: Lila Abbott Hazel Lacey Edmund Bradley Fred Larson Clarissa Bridge Armina Marshall Charles Brisco George Maas Clarence Beebe A. Messerschmidt Olive Chambers Edwin Miller Louise Dahn Edna Mills Cora Davis W. Muckenthaler Lawrence Evans Guy Nelson Gladys Gervais Hulda Schneider Katherine Gilhea Callye Sparkes Emma Griesmer John Spencer Geo. Hedstrom Almina Squier Myrtle Hein L. Sutherland Edward Heying Arthur Turck Minnie Kelley Gerald Whitaker "Rowing, Not Drifting," is the motto adopted by this class, the interpretation of which is that the members intend steering barks into whatsoever direction they choose instead of letting them drift with the tide. The class officers were Edwin Miller president; Albert Messerschmidt vice-president; Edward Heying secretary; Cora Davis treasurer. The program of the exercises Thursday night was as follows: Invocation Rev. C. R. Moore Salutatory Myrtle Hein Double Quartette Lila Abbott Clarissa Bridge Louise Dahn Emmagene Greismer Gladys Gervais Minnie Kelley Edna Mills and Callye Sparkes Presentation of Class Memorial... Edwin Miller, President Class of '14 Acceptance of same... Fred Owen President of Class of '15 Flute Solo... Fred Larson Reading... Armina Marshall "The Story of the Other Wise Man" Quarette... Bradley, Messerschmidt, Sutherland and Whitaker "Moonlight on the Lake" Valedictory Arthur Turck Address to Class... Prof. E. W. Hauck Presentation of Diplomas... E. E. Angell President Board of Directors Song, "Recessional"... by the Class Benediction... Rev. C. H. M. Sutherland The class, in selecting its orators for the occasion, chose well. Miss Myrtle Hein was the salutatorian, and in a few expressive sentences threw bouquets to all who deserved them. The valedictorian wound up with a farewell address in which he reviewed some of the things accomplished by the class under the skillful tuition of the instructors. Arthur is a flowery speaker and his short address was appropriate. The Anaheim priest had been the guest of Father Nunan of San Diego and was being brought home by the host. The two men were riding in Father Nunan’s Ford when a point near El Toro, 15 miles south of Santa Ana, was reached. Without the slightest warning the driver was stricken with paralysis that blinded him and rendered his limbs useless. He called to Father Wuelfing to take the wheel, but Father Wuelfing could not control the steering gear. He did not know how to stop the automobile, which luckily was going at a low rate of speed. After going through the fence, the machine came to a stop without serious damage to it or the occupants. Father Wuelfing lifted his companion to the side of the road, where they were when the Laguna Beach automobile stage came up. In it was Joseph Yoch of Santa Ana. He took the two men to the home of Father Eumelen of Santa Ana, where Father Nunan is resting easily. He has regained some of his sight and the numbness in his limbs has lessened. The body from the waist down seems to be most affected by the stroke. On learning of the accident Tuesday morning Father Dubbel went over to Santa Ana and brought both the gentlemen home with him. Neither of them was injured in the least, and he reports Father Nunan’s incapacity as only temporary, and that he is rapidly recovering his normal condition. Mrs. A. B. McCord was hostess Wednesday evening to members of the Four-Four Club, progressive whist being indulged in for a couple of hours, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The winner of the first prize in the games was Mrs. B. V. Beebe, the second going to Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth. An examination for rural mail carriers in Orange county will be held at Santa Ana on July 11. Parties passing a successful examination will be placed on the list and drawn into the service in accordance with their grades.