anaheim-gazette 1916-09-21

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry 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. CRITICAL TIMES FOR FOREST RANGERS Emphasizing the increase in the forest fire danger due to the opening of the hunting season, and pointing out that the fire period in California has now reached its most critical stage, a warning issued by District Forester DuBois urges the camping public to maintain extraordinary care with fire in the national forests until the autumn rains decrease the risk of campfire and cigarette. So far this season, it is said, the fire situation in the national forests is well in hand, notwithstanding the fact that for California as a whole the season is a severe one, as evidenced by the fires now raging in the Santa Cruz mountains and Sonoma hills. Since the beginning of the year, 888 fires, burning over a total of 55,861 acres, have been reported by the forest officers as against 731, burning over 22,086 acres for the same period of 1915. Of the fires this season to date, lightning caused 294, all but 40 of which occurred during August. Railroads and lumbering operations are responsible for 82. The number for which the camper is held responsible has increased from 189 of last year to 223 for this season to date. This is said to be a small increase, considering that travel in the forests has been three to four times greater than it was last year. In the opinion of law, which President Wilson signed with such joyful alacrity. It is true that the quick surrender of the President and Congress in the matter of ten hours' pay for eight hours' work for a limited number of railroad workers may be regared as a victory for organized labor. But it would be well for organized labor as a whole to be looking ahead. The time is near at hand when a protective tariff will be needed to insure any hours and any pay. Alice Brady as "Mimi" in La Boehme will be seen at the Mason theatre Sunday. La Boehme is a splendid production, and is being filmed by William A. Brady Co. in association with the World Film Corporation. Tonight will be presented Wm. S. Hart in "The Primal Lure". MAKING MOVIE PICTURES In staging "The House of the Golden Windows" the Jesse L. Lasky Company wanted to picture a gushing oil well. In order to discover a well that woud spout oil high in the air, many difficulties were encountered. The entire oil district was surveyed. Finally George Melford, the director, learned of one that had been a gusher, but was abandoned. It had, however, a slight flow of natural gas. Oil experts assured Mr. Melgord that there was a large supply of natural gas in the vicinity, and that any new oil well might gush. With a company of oil drillers and equipment, the Lasky Company leased a small plot of ground near the old well, and began to bore. After they got into the oil sand, they did not know just what moment the oil would burst forth, and two camera men stood in readiness night and day. The oil sands were finally reached, but nothing happened. In desperation Of the fires this season to date, lightning caused 294, all but 40 of which occurred during August. Railroads and lumbering operations are responsible for 82. The number for which the camper is held responsible has increased from 189 of last year to 223 for this season to date. This is said to be a small increase, considering that travel in the forests has been three to four times greater than it was last year. In the opinion of forest officers, the average camper is showing greater care with fire than ever before. That the incendiary problem in the National Forests is in a way of being solved is evidenced by the decrease of incendiary fires from 104 last year to 83 for this season to date. This decrease is thought to be due largely to co-operation between the Forest Service and mountain settlers in the burning of brush areas that in some localities constitute a menace to the settler's holdings and industries and yet do not afford watershed protection or posses timber values. Of the 888 fires of the season on the National Forests, 416 have burned over less than a quarter of an acre, 280 more than a quarter but less than ten acres, and 183 over ten acres. The largest fire occurred on the Big Sur, in the Monterey Forest, where almost 10,000 acres were swept by flames. A fire of 8000 acres occurred on the California National Forest. Fortunately not much timber was destroyed by either. Both fires are attributed to the carelessness of hunters or campers. WILSON AND THE WAGE-EARNERS All of a sudden President Wilson arrives at the conclusion that ten hours' pay for eight hours' work is the need of the hour, "the judgment of society." His deep solicitude in this connection is of recent birth. Not very long ago he was indifferent on that question; worse than indifferent, positively hostile to the needs and rights of American wage earners. When President Wilson urged the passage of and subsequently signed the Underwood Free-Trade Tariff law as one of the most gratifying experiences in his whole life, he put three million wage earners on short time, or reduced wages, or cut off their jobs entirely. The European war, not President Wilson, gave most of these wage earners a large supply of natural gas in the vicinity, and that any new oil well might gush. With a company of oil drillers and equipment, the Lasky Company leased a small plot of ground near the old well, and began to bore. After they got into the oil sand, they did not know just what moment the oil would burst forth, and two camera men stood in readiness night and day. The oil sands were finally reached, but nothing happened. In desperation it was decided to "shoot" the well. Nearly 100 gallons of nitro-glycerin were lowered and, when everything was in readiness, Cleo Ridgley touched the plunger and caused the explosion. The whole ground seemed to open. The huge derrick blew up in the air and fell in a thousand pieces, and a column of oil shot fully a hundred feet into the air. Every one in the Lasky party was drenched with the greasy fluid, but the camera men cranked bravely away and before the well reverted to its normal flow, nearly 400 feet of film was secured. Big union meeting at the open forum, Sunday night.—adv. Anaheim visitors to Seal Beach Sunday declare there were 30,000 people at that popular resort during the day. Will you hear J. Stitt Wilson at the open forum Sunday night?—adv. The Brotherhood of American Yeomen spent an enjoyable evening at their hall Monday evening, visitors from other points being present. An address of welcome was delivered by I. N. Camp, Grand Foreman, also an address by W. F. Bartlett of Los Angeles, district manager of the English Yeomen. A musical program was rendered, after which refreshments were served. Robert Wilson of this city and Mrs. Jane A. Keeling of St. Paul, Minn., were married at Los Angeles Tuesday and came down to Anaheim in the evening. Mr. Wilson was formerly proprietor of Wilson's City bakery and for a number of years was one of Anaheim's prominent business men, but he retired a couple of years ago. His bride is an old friend whom he knew in St. Paul before he came to Anaheim. Mr. Wilson's many friends will extend congratulations. Quite a number of them went down to the residence on Chestnut street Tuesday ev- long ago he was indifferent on that question; worse than indifferent, positively hostile to the needs and rights of American wage earners. When President Wilson urged the passage of and subsequently signed the Underwood Free-Trade Tariff law as one of the most gratifying experiences in his whole life, he put three million wage earners on short time, or reduced wages, or cut off their jobs entirely. The European war, not President Wilson, gave most of these wage-earners work to do and money to save. The eight-hour, stand-and-deliver issue forced upon congress by the president affects but a small fraction of the general body of American workers, less than one-half of one per cent. What about the other 99½ per cent whose hours and pay are not affected by the legislation that has been pushed through Congress at the muzzle of a pistol? Where do they come in? Is President Wilson worrying about these wage-earners? Is he rushing into joint sessions of the House and Senate to demand the remedial legislation that the other 99½ per cent will surely need when the European war stops and the industrial invasion of the American markets gets under full headway? Has President Wilson any anxiety about the hours or the pay of the eight or ten millions of wage-earners who are certain to feel the disastrous effects of the inflow of cheap industrial products from Europe, when the war is over? No; President Wilson is not thinking of these things at all. He is seemingly solicitous about the labor vote next November. Perhaps he will get that vote. Perhaps not. It does not seem probable that the general body of American wage-earners have memories so short as to forget what happened to them in the first ten months of the Underwood Free-Trade Tariff were married at Los Angeles Tuesday and came down to Anaheim in the evening. Mr. Wilson was formerly proprietor of Wilson's City bakery and for a number of years was one of Anaheim's prominent business men, but he retired a couple of years ago. His bride is an old friend whom he knew in St. Paul before he came to Anaheim. Mr. Wilson's many friends will extend congratulations. Quite a number of them went down to the residence on Chestnut street Tuesday evening and serenaded them. Frederich David Lautenbach, born in Lauffen, Germany, in 1891, has petitioned for final papers of naturalization. He is a baker living at 308 North Lemon street and has been in this country since 1907. Witnesses who have known him at least five years are Joe Lautenbach and Richard Kratsel. Max Hartfield has disposed of the Mason theatre, R. P. Anderson of San Francisco, being the purchaser. Mr. Anderson is a showman of long experience and he promises to give the Mason audiences the best pictures that can be procured. He is overhauling the place and making some improvements. The same high class pictures that have been shown at this house heretofore will be continued, Charley Chaplin being one of the features. Mr. Anderson announces that beginning Monday the price for seats in any part of the house will be 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children. This figure will only be changed on night when an extraordinary show is being given, and due announcement will be made. Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung were Seal Beach visitors Sunday. C. L. Mecham and wife have gone to the Bear Lake region where they will camp and fish for a few weeks. CRIMINAL LIBEL CHARGED IN COURT J. W. MORRISON ACCUSES CY ADAMS OF DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER SIDE LIGHTS OF RIVERSIDE SENATORIAL CONVENTION OF EIGHT YEARS AGO Hearing of the criminal libel charge preferred by J. W. Morrison of Orange against Cy Adams, a printer of that city, began before Judge Thomas and a jury in the superior court at Santa Ana Tuesday morning, and was in progress as we went to press yesterday afternoon. Morrison alleges that Adams circulated a handbill in Orange at the time of the city election there in April, in which it was stated that Morrison, Ralph Fuller and Kellar Watson, who was a candidate for city trustee, had each been paid $100 for supporting Miguel Estudillo for senator at Riverside eight years ago. These three men, with ten others, comprised the Orange county delegation to the senatorial convention at Riverside, and positive instructions were given them by the county convention which elected them not to support Estudillo under any circumstances. Estudillo could not have been nominated unless he secured at least one vote from the Orange county delegation, but as a matter of fact several Orange county delegates voted for him, among them, so it is charged, attacking Estudillo, and added the statement that Orange county delegates had been bought by the Southern Pacific company, which was backing Estudillo, and that Frank Miller of Riverside, who was said by Adams to have made the deal, made the statement that "They were the cheapest lot of peanut politicians he ever had any dealings with." Morrison oh the witness stand denied that he had been paid a dollar for his vote. His memory was faulty, and to many questions put to him he answered, "I don't remember." He admitted that he had not paid his bill at Frank Miller's Riverside hotel, but said that the bill against several of the delegates had been paid by one man, and that each delegate later on reimbursed him for his part of the amount. He said he thought the man who paid the bill was Dr. McMullen, who is dead. Miguel Estudillo was in court on Tuesday afternoon, but was excused, and left the court room without testifying. He heard the reading of Adams' circular several times to witnesses for the prosecution, and he heard the extract reprinted from this newspaper that his nomination as delegate to the Chicago convention was an insult to the republicans of this district. All the Orange county delegates to the Riverside convention were subpoenaed excepting Jacob Walton of Westminster, who is dead. Among the witnesses subpoenaed were H. H. Hale of Placentia, Harry Whitaker of this city and George Bird of Brea, Hale fought Estudillo, but it is understood Whitaker and Bird favored him. Frank Miller of Riverside, was also subpoenaed as witness. The case was stubbornly fought, and much evidence was ruled out as incompetent. Deputy District Attorney Mrs. F. A. Youngbluth entertained at progressive whist on Thursday afternoon. Thirty-five guests were present and eight tables were arranged for the game. The tally cards were in the form of autumn leaves painted in water colors and the decorations carried out the same artistic not of autumnal colors. A two course lunch-eon of chicken patties, fruit salad, ice cream, cake and coffee was served after the game. The first prize a handsome flower holder was won by Mrs. Fred Backs, Jr., the second, a vase by Mrs. William Wallop, and the consolation by Mrs. Jesserun. Mrs. Ella Morris, mother of Mrs. Clem Amberg, was a passenger on the steamer Congress from Los Angeles to San Francisco two weeks before the vessel was burned last week. Mrs. Morris returned from San Francisco to Los Angeles on the Congress, which was the finest vessel in the passenger carrying trade on the coast. On its second trip thereafter the vessel was burned at sea. All the passengers were saved. Another jolt was handed the opponents of river protection Tuesday when District Attorney West advised the board of supervisors that the state law providing a referendum is not applicable to the order of the board establishing United Storm Water District. A petition containing nearly two thousand names had been presented asking for a referendum vote, but upon the advice of the district attorney the petition was denied. The petitioners may carry the matter to the superior court. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dyer of Long Beach have been visiting friends in Anaheim this week. Mason Theatre UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT The Home of High Class Pictures Triangle Feature EXTRA World-Brady-Made Feature EXTRA TONIGHT WILL S. HART in "THE PRIMAL LURE" Coming Sunday, ALICE BRADY in "LA BOHEME" For Friday night and Saturday Matinee and night, this week we will present for the first time in Anaheim, Little Miss Bessie McCullan the six-year-old dancing wonder in a series of classical dances and acrobatic feats. This little dancing marvel is from the Abbott Dramatic School of Los Angeles and has created a sensation wherever she has appeared. You should not miss seeing this delightful act. All this together with te Triangle feature "Between Men"—a powerful thrilling drama with action all the way through. Also one of the famous Keystone Comedies. Remember no Advance in Prices Adults 15c; Children 10c Two shows nightly, 7:30 and 9. Mason Theatre entertained her piano pupils Saturday, a recital being given. The program was an interesting one. Miss Winifred Melrose returned on Tuesday from a visit with friends in Los Angeles. Prof. and Mrs. A. C. Hargrave and family, including the professor's parents, and K. S. Jensen and family were among the Anaheimers who spent Sunday at Seal Beach. Miss Rachael Kuhlman came down from Los Angeles Sunday on a visit to her parents. Charley Pearson has been chosen athletic manager by the student body of the high school. The first assembly was held Monday morning at which the new coach, Prof. Malcom made an interesting talk. The assembly will be held every Monday morning at 8:30. The J. M. C. circle will give a reception to the teachers and pupils at Loara school house on Friday evening, Sept. 22. The Parent Teachers' association will entertain the city teachers at Fremont school at 8 o'clock tonight. A good program has been arranged. Miss Edythe Simpson is attending the State Normal School at Los Angeles, making the trip to and from the city each day. Adults 15c; Children 10c Two shows nightly, 7:30 and 9. Miss Edythe Simpson is attending the State Normal School at Los Angeles, making the trip to and from the city each day. J. STITT WILSON "ONE OF THE FEW REALLY GREAT ORATORS WE HAVE."—W. H. PORTER-FIELD, SACRAMENTO STAR. "The MOST EFFECTIVE SPEAKER IN THE STATE."—BERKELEY DAILY GAZETTE. "ONE OF THE GREATEST MORAL FORCES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA."—SAN FRANCISCO DAILY NEWS. "AN INTENSE ENTHUSIASM FOR HUMANITY OBSESSES HIM."—SAN FRANCISCO BULLETIN. Will Speak on CALIFORNIA DRY At the Open Forum Sunday Night, Sept. 24, 7:30 pm NEW GRAND THEATRE BEAUTIFUL SAFE AND SANITARY PLAYHOUSE PERFECT THE PRIDE OF ANAHEIM THE HOME OF "ALWAYS GOOD" SHOWS. MONDAY & TUESDAY September 25 and 26 2 SHOWS, 7 and 9 All Seats 25c, Children 15c MATINEE TUESDAY, AT 2:30 The Mightiest Picture of World Conflict That the Brain of Man Has Yet Conceived and Realized THE FALL OF A NATION THE FALL OF A NATION Thomas Dixon's Thrilling Film Spectacle of America's Future, with a Central Love Theme of Engrossing Power VICTOR HERBERT'S MUSIC SPECIAL NOTICE This is the first original score ever written by an eminent composer to accompany a great picture. It will be performed IN ITS MAGNIFICENT ENTIRETY during the presentations here 4th Big Week 4th Big Week WHERE THEY DO THINGS Seal Beach NO UNDERTOW JOE BOQUEL WORLD'S GREATEST LOOPING AVIATOR. ONE MORE RECORD WEEK Com. Sunday, Sept. 24 TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOON NO FLIGHT ON MONDAY, SEPT. 25 WORLD'S GREATEST LOOPING AVIATOR. ONE MORE RECORD WEEK Com. Sunday, Sept. 24 TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOON NO FLIGHT ON MONDAY, SEPT. 25 STARTLING FIREWORKS WITH EVERY FLIGHT BOQUEL IS THE ONLY MAN IN THE WORLD DOING THESE BIRD STUNTS SEAL BEACH IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE WORLD WITH A BANK OF Wonderful Scintiliators DO YOU REALIZE THAT? IT'S TRUE This May be Your Last Chance DON'T MISS IT! Miller's FAMOUS SUNSET DINNERS TUESDAY Fish and Sea Food Dinners Friday $1 PHONE 136-J FOR TABLE RESERVATION AMPLE SERVICE ON ALL PACIFIC ELECTRIC LINES. EXCURSION TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM TICKET AGENTS. NOT SOLD BY CONDUCTORS ON TRAINS JUST TWO THINGS TO DO SEE BOQUEL THEN COME AGAIN