anaheim-gazette 1916-01-13

THE MOST Sensat Watch For It on Your Doorsteps Men's Store and SEE OUR WINDOWS The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Heary Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR...$1.50 SIX MONTHS ...$1.00 THREE MONTHS ...$ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE Obedient to the crack of the party whip the progressive members of the legislature passed all the measures outlined in Gov. Johnson's call assembling that body in extraordinary session. Republican and democratic members fought hard to carry out the real purpose of the people's demand for a special session—the repeal of the non-partisan registration law, but the pie-eaters stood pat, and meekly Local Notes The attendance at the San Diego exposition during 1915 is officially announced as 2, 053,622. George Shank, representing R. G. Dun & Co., is in town re-rating business houses. R. A. Sparks and wife left Tuesday for a visit with friends at Aberdeen, S. D. Dr. Francis M. Larkin of San Francisco, occupied the pulpit at the M. E. church Sunday. The atmosphere was heavy with smoke Wednesday morning, indicating that the citrus men along the footbills had their smudge pots going. G. T. Ingram, and wife and two woman gets parole the order that she Mr. Dickel repeats rainfall during the 6.85 for the season All the Elks in all of them, attends the lodge at Santa The occasion bel calls. Filermino Besting to the thirsty law, or at least he is answering in week. Obedient to the crack of the party whip the progressive members of the legislature passed all the measures outlined in Gov. Johnson's call assembling that body in extraordinary session. Republican and democratic members fought hard to carry out the real purpose of the people's demand for a special session—the repeal of the non-partisan registration law, but the pie-eaters stood pat, and meekly voted in accordance with their instructions from the party boss. After the referendum election of Oct. 26, when the two non-partisan measures were so decisively defeated, the county clerks and the people of California demanded an extra session of the legislature for the purpose of amending the non-partisan registration law in conformity with the expressed wish of the voters at the polls. Instead of calling the session for the purpose of repealing that law the governor designated the two primary acts of 1913 as the laws to be amended. His henchmen obediently carried out his orders and now he brazenly claims that the will of the people has been obeyed, and his puppets, who only dance when he pulls the string, are echoing the statement. Whole sections of the measures repudiated at the polls in October have been embodied in the new laws and re-enacted, but Johnson calls it obeying the mandate of the people. Republican and democratic members of the legislature declare that preparations are already making for a referendum election on the new laws. A caucus was held at which a resolution demanding such action was unanimously adopted. It will require 48,000 signatures to call the election. As there are twenty-two members of the assembly on the state's pay roll, placed there by Gov. Johnson's appointment, the caucus also endorsed an initiative petition in the form of a constitutional amendment, providing that no member of the legislature may hold any other salaried state office during the term for which he is elected. There is strong talk in the north among members of the legislature and in the newspapers of starting a recall movement. The governor is held personally responsible for the acts of the legislature, and his contempt for the voice of the people, and his brazen declaration that he has fulfilled their demands in an insult that is difficult. Dr. Francis M. Larkin of San Francisco, occupied the pulpit at the M.E. church Sunday. The atmosphere was heavy with smoke Wednesday morning, indicating that the citrus men along the foothills had their smudge pots going. G. T. Ingram, and wife and two children left Tuesday for Memphis, Tenn., where they will visit relatives. They expect to visit in Wisconsin and other states before returning here. L. B. Valla of Santa Ana, the Southern Pacific commercial agent, was in town Tuesday. The Simmons ball team, which was scheduled to play the Anaheim boys last Sunday, but was prevented from coming by the rain, will be here Sunday. A good game is anticipated. Vern Emmett, a 13-year-old boy who lives on Elm street, fell from a pepper tree Saturday and sustained a broken arm and other injuries. A few months ago young Emmett was badly injured by a fall at an Olive packing house. Game Commissioner H. D. Becker has sworn to a complaint charging I. G. McGarvin, of Laguna, with capturing spiny lobsters less than nine inches in length, which is in violation of the state game laws. Ruperto Sarragosa was on Monday held to answer to the Superior court in bonds of $1,000 following his examination before Justice Cox. Sarragosa was accused of assault, with a deadly weapon with in tent to commit murder, upon the person of J. M. Martinez of this city. The West Anaheim Water company held a meeting at the Anaheim National bank Monday and elected new officers. Charles Eygabroad was chosen president, J. H. Stewart vice-president, R. Jensen secretary and W. H. Rockwell treasurer. Wanted Walnuts WE BUY WALNUTS OF ALL KINDS. HIGHEST PRICES PAID, WILL BUY ANY AMOUNT MARKET WALNUT & FRUIT CO. Residents of are divided over ing their mail to Garden Grove There is strong talk in the north among members of the legislature and in the newspapers of starting a recall movement. The governor is held personally responsible for the acts of the legislature, and his contempt for the voice of the people, and his brazen declaration that he has fulfilled their demands, is an insult that is difficult to swallow. The talk may develop into definite action. Secretary of State Jordan has wired County Clerk Williams advising him to continue registering the party affiliation of voters. The new law does not take effect until April 11, besides, he declares, it is certain to be referendumed. Jack Ryan, a base ball pitcher of the Los Angeles club, was arrested Monday on a charge of reckless driving. Ryan was driving from San Diego to Los Angeles when he ran into a machine driven by J. S. Page at Tustin. Page's machine was shoved off the road but not damaged. Ryan continued on his way without stopping, and Page pursued him. At Fullerton he took the city marshal in his machine. They overhauled Ryan near Whittier. He agreed to report at Santa Ana to answer. Miss Anna Siefken of this city, and Chris W. Kipps were married in Santa Ana las Wednesday. On Thursday evening at the home of Gus Theodore they were given a reception, and the evening was rudely disturbed by a charivari party. The young couple went down to San Diego on a short honeymoon, carrying with them the good wishes of their numerous friends. Wanted Walnuts WE BUY WALNUTS OF ALL KINDS. HIGHEST PRICES PAID, WILL BUY ANY AMOUNT MARKET WALNUT & FRUIT CO. Stalls 176-177 Los Angeles Public Market, Los Angeles, Cal. Joseph Pollock, who recently bought a 20-acre ranch southeast of here is well pleased with his purchase. He is living there for a while, until such time as his son is ready to occupy the place. Mr. Pollock says he has bought a number of ranch properties, but thinks this is the most promising of any in which he hasdealt. On the place are ten acres of five-year-old Valencia trees, these being loaded with fruit. Another five acres contains two-year-olds, and it is the intention of Mr. Pollock to set the remaining five acres to lemons. Mrs. Macedonia Silva did not know when she was in luck. She was arrested for selling liquor, sentenced to 100 days, and given parole so that she might care for her five children. She secured her freedom a month ago. Last week Sheriff Jackson arrested her again, for the woman returned to liquor selling. The arrest was made at Wintersburg. The woman's children were taken to the detention home. Her husband is in jail serving a sentence for selling liquor at Westminster. Mrs. Silva has pleaded guilty to three charges brought against her by Sheriff Jackson, and upon each she was sentenced to 100 days in jail, the penalties to run separately. If the ANNAHEIM GAZETTE—THURSDAY, JAN, 13 mensational News IN THE ANNALS OF ANAHEIM re and Shoe Department Closed FALKENSTEIN'S woman gets parole it will be only with the order that she leave the county. Mr. Dickel reports 1.10 inches of rainfall during the last storm making 6.85 for the season. All the Elks in Anaheim, or nearly all of them, attended the session of the lodge at Santa Ana Tuesday night. The occasion being the annual roll call. Filermino Bestillos has been catering to the thirsty at Delhi contrary to law, or at least he is so charged. He is answering in district court 'this week. EBELL SOCIETY Despite the inclement weather a large number of members and invited guests attended the Ebell last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. A. J. Padgham of Santa Ana, district chairman of music for a short time discussed "Do people really like ragtime." In her own charming manner she presented groups of Hungarian and Indian folk lore melodies that she had copied from the original manuscripts. The groups of folk lore songs by Mrs. Gehrett of Santa Ana were highly appreciated, especially her last number, "Blue Sky Water," (Cadman). Through the efforts of Mrs. E. W. Hauck, Miss Guelph McQuinn, Miss Backstrand of the U. S. C. conservatory of music were present and persented several excellent numbers. After the program the Hospitality Committee served delicious refreshments. Altogether it was a most pleasant afternoon. earlier than the assemblage of the democratic delegates. That means that the leaders do not propose to wait to find flaws in the democratic platform or to be guided in any manner by it, but to make a vigorous campaign on the failures of the administration. Here they think, and with good reason, is all the campaign material needed to make a winning fight. Upsetting the rule of the party out of power holding its convention after the party in charge of the government, the republican committeemen gave proof that there is no uncertainty in the organization. that republicans everywhere believe that reunited as they are they can bring about success by aggressive activity. Chicago will see a convention next June that now promises to be impressive in many ways and one of the most prominent of these will be a flood tide of confidence. EARLY DAY PIONEER Your Valet Can Tell You what kind of work we do. He knows from having had charge of your wardrobe what good work really is. And your valet is not the only one—thousands of satisfied customers will gladly recommend us. We not only do expert cleaning, but guarantee not to injure the fabric. WE CLEAN RUGS Orange County Dyeing and Cleaning Works 314 E. Center St. Anaheim COX WANTS HIS INCREASE John B. Cox, justice of the peace at Santa Ana, represented by Atorneys R. Y. Williams and N. D. Meyer has filed an application for a writ of mandate to compel County Auditor Wm. C. Jerome to pay him his salary of $100 per month, as provided by the new law in effect August 8, last. Auditor Jerome has refused to pay the $25 raise, upon advice of the district attorney that the raise was not due. Justice Cox believes the $100 salary is due him, and wants $118 alleged back salary due since August 8. Fifteen dollar a month raises of 11 other justices of the county hinge up the court's decision in this test case of Justice Cox. WHICH WILL IT BE? Residents of Bolsa and Westminster are divided over the question of changing their mail route from Santa Ana to Garden Grove. Some of the route Santa Ana were highly appreciated, especially her last number, "Blue Sky Water," (Cadman). Through the efforts of Mrs. E. W. Hauck, Miss Guelph McQuinn, Miss Backstrand of the U. S. C. conservatory of music were present and persented several excellent numbers. After the program the Hospitality Committee served delicious refreshments. Altogether it was a most pleasant afternoon. The Domestic Science section will meet with Mrs. Pearson on E. Broadway on Friday afternoon. The Executive board also will meet with Mrs. Pearson on Friday afternoon. The Music section met with Miss Trowbridge in her studio yesterday afternoon. The Travel section will meet with Mrs. Anlauf on the third Wednesday. RAPID INCREASE IN VALUES OF CITRUS LAND Ten Acres at Orange Sells for $24,000, Cost Owner $1750 Here is an instance of how citrus fruit land has been advancing in price in this locality during the past score of years, or less, this being only one of hundreds of cases of which the same might be said, as far as steady increase in valuation is concerned: In September, 1899—16 years ago—A. M. Smith, of the Twentieth Century Fruit Farm, bought from C. H. Frazier 20 acres of land on East Chapman avenue, in Orange, paying $200 an acre. The price included the crop of raisins then ready to be picked, the land being then set to grapes. For the crop Mr. Smith received $500, making the 20 acres cost him but $175 an acre. Mr. Smith pulled out the grapes and set the acreage to walnuts and apricots. Six years later he removed the trees from the southerly 10 acres of the place, facing on Palmyra avenue, and set that portion to Valencia oranges. He has just sold the 10 acres on Palmyra avenue to C. L. Benson, the consideration being $24,000. According to present indications, the crop now on the trees on Mr. Benson's newly acquired property will be worth fully $5,000. During the past few years, this 10-acre plot has produced from $2,000 to $5,000 worth of fruit each year. Questioned as to the increase in republican committee gave proof that there is no uncertainty in the organization; that republicans everywhere believe that reunited as they are they can bring about success by aggressive activity. Chicago will see a convention next June that now promises to be impressive in many ways and one of the most prominent of these will be a flood tide of confidence. EARLY DAY PIONEER TALKS OF FLOODS N. H. Mitchell Had to Make Detour to Los Nietos to Escape High Water Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell were in town from Long Beach on Tuesday in their automobile. Mr. Mitchell and his wife are pioneer residents of the valley, he having arrived in Anaheim in 1868. For years he conducted a livery stable and teaming business, and in 1869 made a trip with two wagons to Wilmington to bring up lumber for John Hanna's palatial residence, which was erected some miles southwest of town. On his return trip he found the Westminster country so flooded that it was necessary for him to make a detour to Los Nietos to escape the high waters. Speaking of this incident to a party of friends, he said that if the proposed plan of Los Angeles to turn the waters of the San Gabriel river into Los Alamitos bay is carried out, the entire western part of the county will undoubtedly be flooded every winter. Mitch has been there, and he knows what he is talking about. THINK DRY YEARS OVER The Santa Barbara Press editor has been studying rainfall records a little, and indulges in the pleasing reflection that the much dreaded dry years have ceased to exist in California. The Press says: Persons who have lived in California 25 years or more have no difficulty in recalling winters of deficient rainfall. It was habit in earlier decades to anticipate a dry year after a series of fat seasons. Memories of 1898 are not easily forgotten. A scant four inches of rain scattered over 18 months will not do much for verdure nor for crops, as farmers and everyone else discovered in that eventful year. There had been other "short" winters in the same cycle, and agriculture was experiencing hard straits. WHICH WILL IT BE? Residents of Bolsa and Westminster are divided over the question of changing their mail route from Santa Ana to Garden Grove. Some of the route patrons favor the proposed route from Garden Grove, as advocated by Postmaster Thompson of that place. Others, and, as far as can be learned, the majority, favor the present service from the Santa Ana post office. Some of the people have expressed themselves as being unalterably opposed to the proposed change to Garden Grove, as they give Santa Ana as their residence, do practically all their business in Santa Ana, and the getting of mail through the Garden Grove office would result in much confusion and dissatisfaction. So acute is this feeling, that a protest will likely be prepared and forwarded to Washington against the proposed change in service, which is being considered by the post office department. The proposal to change the service for that district was made during the inspection of county service by Inspector Trout several months ago. At the meeting of the A. N. C. held Tuesday night, the following officers were elected for the coming term: Geo. Hatfield, P. C. C.; M. B. Tomblin, C. C.; Tommy Hedges, C. T. B.; Lucien Weisser, V. C.; Walter Kohler, D. W., John Ziegler, S. The report of the treasurer showed that the club was on a firm financial basis, and by a unanimous vote the initiation fees was raised from 50 to 75. He has just sold the 10 acres on Palmyra avenue to C. L. Benson, the consideration being $24,000. According to present indications, the crop now on the trees on Mr. Benson's newly acquired property will be worth fully $5,000. During the past few years, this 10-acre plot has produced from $2,000 to $5,000 worth of fruit each year. Questioned as to the increase in this property's value and the income derived from it, Mr. Smith stated that it had paid him well ever since he bought the place, that even while the young trees were growing he realized enough from the crop planted among the trees to pay good interest on the money invested, and a profit, besides. Two years after the Valenclas were set out on the 10 acres just sold he received better than $1,000 for the crop grown among the trees. The above is a fair showing for lands in and near this city, the 16-year period of time figuring in this being sufficiently long to prove convincingly that good, substantial profits from lands, while they are all the while growing in value, is a condition t, be experienced regularly here. IN ITS OLD FIGHTING SPIRIT No one could read the accounts of the republican national committee meeting at Washington and escape the impression that the leaders are aggressive and confident. It was in the air and the complete absence of any doubt by the members that the party has an excellent chance of winning next years was emphasized in many ways. The most convincing evidence of the fighting spirit was shown in the selection of a convention date a week It was the habit in earlier decades to anticipate a dry year after a series of fat seasons. Memories of 1898 are not easily forgotten. A scant four inches of rain scattered over 18 months will not do much for verdure nor for crops, as farmers and everyone else discovered in that eventful year. There had been other "short" winters in the same cycle, and agriculture was experiencing hard straits. Since then, dry years have been practically unknown for this section; and a study of the records shows for each ten-year period a steady increase. The average rainfall has gradually climbed from 16 to 20 inches; and taking the past eight years as the basis for computation, the average reaches the surprising figure of 24 inches for each winter. The old story of "seven years of famine and seven years of plenty" does not hold good in California. Seventeen years have passed since 1898 and they have been years of abundance for farmers and orchardists. The 18th year has started in normal fashion. The preliminary rains in November and December were I just right." To which the Riverside Press adds: Our Santa Barbara contemporary may be a trifle over optimistic, but it is certainly a fact that for a considerable period California has escaped any season of marked deficiency in rainfall. The season referred to—1898-9—was one of the driest ever known in this section; the Riverside record was 4.82 inches. Our cycle of wet years, however, did not begin immediately after that. For the last 11 seasons, however, beginning with 1904-5, the precipitation has been above normal every year, but two. In 1911-12 we had 8.83, which was THE Business EIM To be Announced Today Closed Thursday N'S CASH IS KING DIRECTORY OF LODGES XXX ANAHEIM LODGE, 207, F. A. M.—Regular meetings, third Monday in each month. M. W. MARTENET, W. M. Wm. H. Chambers, Secretary. XXX CDD FELLOWS LODGE—Meets every Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows Hall. N. G., W. P. WEBB. C. W. Hedges, Secretary. XXX ROYAL NEIGHBORS, ROSEWOOD CAMP—meet 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons, at 2:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. MRS. CARRIE HUELSTER, Oralee. Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, Recorder. XXX WOMEN OF WOODCRAFT, ANAHEIM CIRCLE—Meet 4th Tuesday afternoon, at 129 South Olive. MRS. M. B. COONS, Guardian Neighbor. Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, Clerk. XXX Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lensing celebrated their silver anniversary Sunday evening, January 9. The principal amusements of the evening were music and progressive Five Hundred. Later in the evening refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Lensing were the recipients of many beautiful presents. Those present were: Mrs. C. Allgeyer, Mr. and Mrs. H. Allgeyer, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. Naugle and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. Anniin and family, Mr. and Mrs. L. Dahlman and son, Mr. and Mrs. E. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Miller; the Misses Katynel Hinda, Onle and Blanche Duffy, Gela Lensing, Ada Scholten and Messrs. L. Struttman, Otto B. Lensing and Guy Scholten. ANAHEIM BOWLERS WIN A HOT CONTEST Defeat Long Beach Tuesday Night by 96 Pins Anaheim bowlers defeated the Long Beach team on the latter's own alleys Tuesday night by a score of 2678 to ROYAL NEIGHBORS, ROSEWOOD CAMP—meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoons, at 2:30 p.m., at Odd Fellows Hall. MRS. CARRIE HUELSTER, Oralea. Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, Recorder. XX X WOMEN OF WOODCRAFT, ANAHEIM CIRCLE—Meet 4th Tuesday afternoon, at 129 South Olive. MRS. M. B. COONS, Guardian Neighbor. Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, Clerk. XX X ANAHEIM LODGE, NO. 105, Knights of Pythias—Meets every Wednesday night. Everybody welcome. PYTHIAN SISTERS—Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. MODERN WOODMEN—Meets second and fourth Monday of each month. C. A. SMITHBURN, V. Counsel. H. W. Comstock, Secretary. ANAHEIM CAMP, NO. 432, W. O. W.—Meets every first and third Thursdays at I. O. O. F. Hall. W. B. PARRETT, Counsel Commander. Jos. M. Backs, Jr., Clerk. CHISPA CHAPTER, O. E. S.—Meets second and fourth Monday evening, at Masonic Temple, at 8 p.m. MRS. DAISY MIANN, Worthy Matron. Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, Secy. ANAHEIM AERIE, No. 947, F. O. E.—Meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m., at Eagle Hall on Lemon street. Visitors always welcome. VICTOR W. LAMONT, W. P. Frank H. Fox, Secretary. LOIS REBEKAHS, No. 268—Meet first and third evenings of each month at I. O. O. F. hall. MARIE MAUERHAN, N. G. Cornelia R. Gates, Rec. Sec. SANTA FE TIME TABLE Effective May 12, 1915 NORTH BOUND Leave Anaheim Arrive Los Angeles 6:05 A.M. 7:15 A.M. 7:35 A.M. 9:85 A.M. 11:58 A.M. 8:57 P.M. 4:50 P.M. 5:40 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 9:04 P.M. SOUTH BOUND Lv. Los Angeles Ar. Anaheim 11:59 P.M. 1:08 A.M. 7:00 A.M. 7:50 A.M. 8:10 A.M. 9:06 A.M. 1:15 P.M. 2:02 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 8:42 P.M. 5:25 P.M. 6:14 P.M. Katynel Hinda, Onle and Blanche Duffy, Gela Lensing, Ada Scholten and Messrs. L. Struttman, Otto B. Lensing and Guy Scholten. ANAHEIM BOWLERS WIN A HOT CONTEST Defeat Long Beach Tuesday Night by 96 Pins Anaheim bowlers defeated the Long Beach team on the latter's own alleys Tuesday night by a score of 2678 to 2582. Both teams did good work but the Anaheimers were 96 pins to the good at the close. Fisher made both high score and high average, 229 and 181 respectively. In the second game Anaheim scored 607 pins. Following is the score: Long Beach Kennedy ...167 161 179 185 159 850 Flint ...170 158 150 191 183 852 Parker ...176 164 202 146 182 870 Totals ...522 483 531 522 524 2582 Anaheim Fisher ...158 229 160 167 190 904 Graham ...158 182 202 165 186 893 Cowan ...157 196 193 168 167 881 Totals ...473 607 555 500 543 2678 Next Tuesday night the same teams will play at Anaheim. A local league is being formed here which will contain four teams of five players each. The members of the first team will act as captains, and will draw names from a hat in order to make up the four squads. The number of prisoners received at the Orange county jail during the calendar year 1914, was 1072. Of the total, 1053 were male, and nineteen female. Of these, 408 were convicted of misdemeanors, 227 were charged but not convicted. There was thus a total of 635 persons imprisoned during the year on misdemeanor charges. The remainder of 473 prisoners were in jail for other reasons and for misdemeanors. The principal offenses for which men were jailed in Orange county, were vagrancy, disturbing the peace, petit larceny and drunkenness in the order named. In this respect, Orange county is very typical of the other counties of the state except that arrests for drunkenness bulk somewhat less than in other counties of comparable population. These are the figures for 1914, just made public by the California board of charities and correction. We have several fine We have several fine Montana Farms including one excellent Stock Ranch to exchange for Orange county property. Montana wheat lands produce average yields of 35 bushels per acre without irrigation. Sugar beets, oats, alfalfa, etc., do proportionately well. See us for further information. Simpson Realty Co. German American Bank Bldg. ANAHEIM