anaheim-gazette 1918-01-17

DISCOVER CACHE OF AUTOMOBILE THIEVES REMAINS OF FOURTEEN MACHINES FOUND IN LONELY CANYON NEAR NEW-HALL L. A. OFFICERS FOLLOWING CLUES WHICH MAY LEAD TO CAPTURE OF GANG A picturesque little canyon in the Newhall hills, scene of a $14,000 orgy of destruction, and gomo barrels marked "glass" from Arizona, helped to tighten a net Saturday about the most daring band of automobile thieves yet to invade Southern California. In the barrels marked "glass" were found stolen tires and tubes, and in the picturesque little canyon in the hills were found the remains of 14 powerful automobiles, camouflaged like tin, under some oaks. After two months of almost continuous search, detectives and officials of the Automobile Club of Southern California finally succeeded last week in locating a cache which was believed to exist, but of which no trace could be found—that is, until the excursion was made into the hills lying west of Newhall, where the officers came upon a large pile of junk, all that remained after the thieves had completed their work. That 14 out of the 267 completely lead brass, copper and aluminum waste, old gold and silver and broken bits of jewelry, typewriter ribbon boxes and metal spools therein, carbon paper boxes, waste rubber, garden hose, old automobile tires and inner tubes, bicycle tires, books, magazines and newspapers (tied in flat bundles) burlap and gunny sacks, old kid gloves clean white rags, mixed rags, woolen rags (separated), graham wafer tins glass fruit jars cold cream jars, old clothes, men's shoes, bottles of all kinds—rinsed clean. Even tin cans are worth $5 per ton in Los Angeles, although of course they cannot be gathered and hauled there at any profit. As a hint of the possibilities, the Los Angeles chapter of the Red Cross realized $1175 on tin foil alone, in the period from May 1 to January 1. BACKING UP PROOF The Kind That Anaheim People Can Not Deny Many an earnest Anaheim man or woman has publicly endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. Week after week, month after month you've read their statements. Would these Anaheim people recommend any medicine if it were not good? Would they confirm and repeat their statements after years had passed? Local proof is good evidence. Testimony confirmed years after is better evidence. The following Anaheim woman's statement leaves no room for doubt. It must convince every kidney sufferer who reads it. If your back aches—if your kidneys are weak, profit by the experience of Mrs. Joahelm Luneburg, 122 S. Claudina Street. She says: "I suffered FLOOD OR SUBJE ADDICTION." Francis Cuttle man of the Tri-County Committee, made port at the annual mittee held at Orlando. Water At the close of beginning of the well for us to supers with reference to have passed through normal and above and the supply of our intensively been abundant—in been more than aquent damage from ent season opens of having less than with a possibility water stages in our for irrigation. The under supply of wickily to our attention city for regulating. After two months of almost continuous search, detectives and officials of the Automobile Club of Southern California finally succeeded last week in locating a cache which was believed to exist, but of which no trace could be found—that is, until the excursion was made into the hills lying west of Newhall, where the officers came upon a large pile of junk, all that remained after the thieves had completed their work. That 14 out of the 267 completely lost cars of the last year are accounted for by the skeletons in the canyon is the decision of club authorities. That the cars were valuable ones is evidenced, it is stated by the thick windshield glass found in the ashes at the scene of destruction, by the heavy fenders and by the bits of cord tires which had escaped the almost complete disintegration. The canyon is located just off Pico Canyon, on a trail which must have been broken by the thieves themselves. The Pico Canyon route is seldom traveled, and no suspicion would have been attracted to the cache had not Walton Young, a representative of an oil company in that district, while making a tour of inspection through the hills noticed some strange wheel marks leading off the main road through the sand beside a broken down fence. Following these, he passed through a gully and so into the heart of the secluded canyon, where in a little open space between some half burnt oaks he came upon the pile of destroyed automobiles. At once notifying Detective Powell of the auto club's theft bureau, an investigation was made by club officers and a complete report filed Saturday, which tends to show that a gang of auto thieves operating here is to be either rounded up or driven from the country. Searching the ashes of the conflagration in which a large part of the machines had been destroyed, the officers found a bit of charred battery box, on which was inscribed the number of the manufacturer. With this slender clue, and some twisted battery plates, the dectives are now working to learn the ownership of the car to which it belonged. If this battery box had been filed with the identification bureau of the automobile club before the car was stolen, the matter of locating the owner would be a simple one, state the officers, but the process is much more complicated under the circumstances. All attempts to learn of any parties seeing the mysterious truck driving Would they confirm and repeat their statements after years had passed? Local proof is good evidence. Testimony confirmed years after is better evidence. The following Anaheim woman's statement leaves no room for doubt. It must convince every kidney sufferer who reads it. If your back aches—if your kidneys are weak, profit by the experience of Mrs. Joahelm Luneburg, 122 S. Claudina Street. She says: "I suffered from rheumatic pains for some time. My back was weak and I was lame all over. On a friend's advice I bought some of Doan's Kidney Pills at Mullnix's Drug Store, and their use helped me from the first. Continued use left me without a sign of kidney complaint or rheumatic pains." Nearly Nine Years Later, Mrs. Luneburg said: "I use Doan's Kidney Pills when I need kidney medicine and I always receive prompt relief. I gladly confirm my former endorsement of this medicine." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan's Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Luneburg has twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N.Y. OUR WAR AIMS DEFINED Again has President Wilson come before the country with a message on the war situation that has the true American ring. In a message to congress last week the president set forth in unmistaken language the course this nation will pursue and the echo of that position will be heard around the world and fully understood for its meaning cannot be mistaken or misconstrued. In brief the president's declarations are as follows: No private international understandings. Freedom of the seas. Femoval of all economic barriers. Reduction of armaments. Settlement of Coloual claims on the basis of consent of the governed. Evacuation of all Russian territory and complete freedom for her to work out her political development. The evacuation and restoration of Belgium. The evacuation of all occupied French territory and restoration to France of Alsace-Lorraine. Adjustment of the frontiers of Italy The people of Austria-Hungary should be accorded the freshest opportunity and the supply of our intensively-been abundant—inbeen more than aquent damage froment season opensof having less thanwith a possibilitywater stages in ourfor irrigation. Theunder supply ofwecibly to our attenuity for regulatingflow of water fromon which we area supply. It goes withoutwater that high water couldserved and madeduring leanand during lean yined added wealthply, more contentinvestment and othererous to mentionbeen and is nowothers to secure rproblem is not particular localitiesties all overtheseeking some meas problem. Theptakes into accountproper river regulationof our strpurposes. While the damagein our particulargreat according tgeological surveyflood damage tostreams inwhichwould not be there cruising should wethe problem ofwater conservatithe use of waterintensively cultivahas been used forbe many times gsuffered by floodthis latter itemisquence as summersfrom data securedJanuary, 1915. Flood From advancewe find that flDiego, San Bernadange and Los Anulated as followslElves lost inS4, San BernardinProperty destines$3,682,127, in Orsaorside $605,050, SAVE AND GET SALVAGE It is not less than amazing the value suddenly taken on by things which, under our former reckless methods of waste, were hauled out to the dumps to be thrown away. It has seemingly all at once been discovered that we were abandoning as worthless materials which have a real value, and the work of the American Red Cross is largely responsible for this. It seems to have started with the suggestion of saving tin foll, the results of which are marvelous, but the greatest development is in what it has led to. Now the Red Cross asks people to save: Tin or lead foil (flat), collapsible paste and paint tubes, dental fillings, Settlement of Colouial claims on the basis of consent of the governed. Evacuation of all Russian territory and complete freedom for her to work out her political development. The evacuation and restoration of Belgium. The evacuation of all occupied French territory and restoration to France of Alsace-Lorraine. Adjustment of the frontiers of Italy. The people of Austria-Hungary should be accorded the freest opportunity for autonomous development. Evacuation of Rumania, Servia and Montenegro. Internationalization of the Dardanelles and autonomous development of nationalities under Turkish sovereignty. The erection of an independent Polish state. A general association to insure international guarantees. This will be generally accepted as the final word by the United States to Germany's shilty, dodging peace policies. In this America will have the endorsement of the allies. It means that the United States, for and with the allies have laid down in concrete form the basis and the only basis upon which peace can and will be declared. Germany can accept it or keep on fighting. Mrs. Ida Dutton was the guest on Friday of Mrs. Eldrige M. Fowler at the latter's home on Orange Grove avenue, Pasadena. "About 125 representative women of the state were invited to discuss the subject of 'Women in War Work.' Several interesting talks and many practical suggestions were given on this most absorbing topic." Mrs. C. C. Chapman and Miss Dean of Fullerton were among those present from this part of the county. From advance we find that flies Diego, San Bernardo and Los Angeles as follows: Elves lost in S 4, San Bernardino Property destined $3,682,127, in Orangeside $605,050, in $399,895, in Los tal $7,904,111. It will be noted railways and telephone lines is not included it is stated that properties could counties but is given the five counties. It may not be the members of we have worked cure the enactment bring about pro between the federments and local river regulation, control and water last the initial st the federal govern of the Newland river and harbored by the president Having secured should use even our claims fully the commission the Newlands are may at least when that comm great work of war regulation owe States. As pointed out stream we are i FLOOD CONTROL SUBJECT OF ADDRESS FRANCIS CUTTLE TALKS ON CONSERVATION AND REFORESSTATION AT COMMITTEE MEETING DAMAGE IN FIVE COUNTIES AGGREGATED $7,904,111 BY JANUARY FLOODS OF 1916 Francis Cuttle of Riverside, chairman of the Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee, made the following report at the annual meeting of the committee held at Orange Thursday: Water Supply At the close of the year and the beginning of the new year it may be well for us to sum up our condition with reference to water supply. We have passed through several years of normal and above normal rain fall and the supply of water for irrigation of our intensively cultivated land has been abundant—in fact at times it has been more than abundant with consequent damage from floods. The present season opens with every prospect of having less than normal rain fall with a possibility of consequent low water stages in our sources of supply for irrigation. This over supply and under supply of water bring very forcibly to our attention the great necessity for regulating in some way the great volume, its value in proportion to its volume is probably greater than the water of any other stream in the United States. At the close of last year's work certain money was in the treasury and this committee authorized its chairman to expend that money where he thought it would do the most good in securing the enactment of the Newlands bill. $150 of the money was paid toward the expense of Geo. H. Maxwell to enable him to go to Washington and stay there during the last session of congress to work to secure the passage of this bill. That the money was well expended is attested by the fact that the bill is now a law. Local Efforts—Flood Control Flood control has become so pressing a problem that the people of the three counties we represent have continued their efforts to secure relief even after the rains stopped and the floods subsided. Meetings have been held all over the three counties to discuss this problem and the people are still anxious for some solution of it. Under the auspices of this committee a flood control meeting was held in the City of Riverside, Nov. 16, to which was invited all who are interested in the question in the three counties. There was a good attendance of representative men and the matter was thoroughly discussed. Committees on organisation and resolutions were appointed. The committee on organization reported that it recommended the work be carried on by the Tri-Counties Reforestation committee rather than to create a new organization at this time. It also reported in favor of having the supervisors of the three counties each appoint 25 delegates to act as an advisory committee when questions of great importance of policy were to be acted upon. The to 6,793 acre feet or an average of 2,830 inches per day during that period of time. Work is now being done constructing dams that were washed away during the flood of 1916 for the impounding and sinking of water in small lakes or reservoirs. and the whole system for the spreading of water is being put in good condition to take advantage of any water which may reach the spreading grounds during this spring. Up to date the largest amount spread at any one time was a little in excess of 11,500 inches. The amount of water that can be spread and sunk on the debris cone at the mouth of the Santa Ana Canyon has not yet been determined, but certainly an amount greatly in excess of anything we have yet sunk into, the ground at this point can be disposed of. This should be a part of the comprehensive plan for flood control and conservation on our watershed. At this time when the president of the United States is urging better utilization of our water resources and the federal government is committed to a policy of river regulation, flood control and conservation, as outlined in the Newlands amendment, is certainly the time for this committee to press its claim with all possible vigor with the hope that we may secure federal and state aid for better utilization of the waters from our water shed. MEATLESS TUESDAYS SUSPENDED FOR TIME Shortage of Cars for Transportation Cause of Suspension of Order Meatless days will be abolished all over California and other Pacific coast states until March 13. Confirmation of the report that such action had been taken by Food and the supply of water for irrigation of our intensively cultivated land has been abundant—in fact at times it has been more than abundant with consequent damage from floods. The present season opens with every prospect of having less than normal rain fall with a possibility of consequent low water stages in our sources of supply for irrigation. This over supply and under supply of water bring very forcibly to our attention the great necessity for regulating in some way the flow of water from the watershed upon which we are all dependent for our supply. It goes without saying that if the water that runs to waste at times of high water could be retarded and conserved and made to serve its purpose during the lean portion of the year and during iban years, it would result in added wealth, increased food supply, more contented people, safety of investment and other benefits too numerous to mention. Our problem has been and is now to cooperate with others to secure river regulation. This problem is not confined to our own particular locality. Other communities all over the United States are seeking some means to solve the same problem. The president's message takes into account the necessity for proper river regulation and the utilization of our streams for beneficial purposes. While the damage suffered by floods in our particular locality has been great according to the United States geological survey, the prevention of flood damage to property along the streams in which we are interested would not be the greatest benefit accruing should we succeed in solving the problem of river regulation and water conservation. The value of the use of water for irrigation on our intensively cultivated lands, after it has been used for water power, would be many times greater than the loss suffered by flood damage, although this latter item is of no small consequence as summed up by the survey, from data secured after the floods of January, 1916. Flood Damage From advance sheets furnished us we find that flood damage in San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles counties is tabulated as follows: Elves lost in San Diego 22, Orange 4, San Bernardino 2; total 28. Property destroyed in San Diego, $3,682,127, in Orange $520,500, in Riverside $605,050, in San Bernardino matter was thoroughly discussed. Committees on organization and resolutions were appointed. The committee on organization reported that it recommended the work be carried on by the Tri-Counties Reforestation committee rather than to create a new organization at this time. It also reported in favor of having the supervisors of the three counties each appoint 25 delegates to act as an advisory committee when questions of great importance of policy were to be acted upon. The committee on resolutions, among other things, recommended that the matter be placed before the board of supervisors of the three counties to secure their cooperation in the preparation of a preliminary report to be submitted to the waterways commission. This matter has been taken up with the boards of supervisors of the three counties. All three of the boards of supervisors were favorable to the plan and authorized their chairman to act with the chairmen of the other boards as a committee to secure engineers to make such a preliminary report. The matter of expense and selection of engineers is now being considered by that committee and it is likely that within a few days the engineers will be at work on the preliminary report. State Cooperation During the early part of the year 1917 efforts were made to secure the enactment of laws in our state legislature that would enable us to form flood control districts in more than one county, and as stated in a prior report, this bill failed to secure the approval of the governor for reasons stated in a communication to this committee. It will be necessary to either amend the bill so that it will have the approval of the governor, or have a new bill written covering the same matters and to use every endeavor to secure its passage at the next session of the legislature so that we may be in position to help ourselves and also to secure cooperation of the state with the federal government in some comprehensive plan for the control of floods and the conservation of water on our watershed. Conservation of Water During January and February, 1917 water was spread by the water conservation association on its property at the mouth of the Santa Ana canyon; a total equal to 169,829 inches for one day was spread. This would be equal Meatless days will be abolished all over California and other Pacific coast states until March 13. Confirmation of the report that such action had been taken by Food Dictator Hoover, was received Monday in telegrams from Acting State Food, Administrator Blaney of San Francisco. The states affected are California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Idaho and Nevada. Instead of meatless Tuesday there will be porkless Tuesday in addition to porkless Saturday which is now being observed. Also it is requested that, in addition to eliminating all pork from menus on Tuesdays and Saturday, pork be absent from the table at least one meal on all other days of the week. Curtailment of facilities for freight shipments in the east has resulted in the accumulation of a great deal of beef and mutton products on the coast it is stated. This has made it unadvisable to continue the observance of meatless Tuesdays until the freight congestion is lifted. Accordingly, beef, mutton, veal and lamb may be offered for sale in the shops, served at hotels and cafes, and consumed in private hames every day in the week until March 13. It is expected, however, that a rigid observance of porkless Tuesdays and Saturdays will be maintained. In a statement issued in San Francisco Acting Food Administrator Blaney said: "Until March 13, there will be no restriction on beef, mutton, veal and lamb. Pork (fresh, cured and canned) and including ham, bacon, lard and hog by products, are restricted Tuesdays and Saturdays and should be eliminated from one meal each day, according to Administrator Hoover's new regulations." "In his orders sent here, Mr. Hoover pointed out that it was found more practicable to ship pork products east in the largest quantities possible because of their superior keeping qualities." Prepare for Wet Weather The rainy season is upon us, consequently you will need Rubber Boots and Overshoes In order to protect your feet. Don't wear leaky shoes in wet weather. We can repair them while you wait. We also carry a line of the leading makes of Shoes for Men, Women and Children And Our Prices Are Right JOE LAUTENBACH Cor. Center and Lemon Sts. The Weather Man Says It’s Going to Rain Soon PROTECT YOURSELF Men’s Mackinaw Coats made by the celebrated Oregon Mills from $8.50. Rain Coats from $4.00. Corduroy Pants from $3. Flannel Shirts from $1.50. Sweater Coats from $1.50. FOR BOYS—You will find here Rain Coats, Sweater Coats, Mackinaws, Overcoats, Corduroy Pants, Etc. Etc. JACKSON’S MEN’S WEAR SHOP THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE $15.00 SUIT HOUSE IN ORANGE COUNTY ANAHEIM Help Win the War Your share of War-Savings Stamps will help win the war. Buy them regularly with your other purchases here. We are authorized agents for these Government Stamps. Ask about them. Your bank, postoffice or grocers sell these stamps. C. Ganahl Lumber Company Your share of War-Savings Stamps will help win the war. Buy them regularly with your other purchases here. We are authorized agents for these Government Stamps. Ask about them. Your bank, postoffice or grocers sell these stamps. C. Ganahl Lumber Company CATTLEMEN Your cattle brand must be registered with the Cattle Protection Board before February 20, 1918. Applications received after that date will be given only secondary consideration. Persons using unrecorded irons will be liable to arrest. State Cattle Protection Board UNDERWOOD BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA CARD OF THANKS To the friends who rendered us such kind assistance, and for the sympathy expressed by them during our late bereavement, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks. We also thank them for the beautiful floral offerings. MRS. ALBERT KNIRSCH, wife, MRS. MARIE STREHLE, mother, JULIUS KNIRSCH, brother. H. Deutsch was down from Los Angeles Saturday looking after his property interests here. Mr. Deutsch is 83 years of age, but is still hale and hearty, and continues active in business. OFFICE PHONES HOME 753-1 SUNSET 341-J. Res. 125 E. Broadway, Cor. Claudina RESIDENCE PHONES PACIFIC 341-M HOME 753-2 J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HOURS 11-12; 2-4; 7-8 GERMAN AMERICAN BANK BLDG. Cor. Center and Los Angeles Sta. ANAHEIM, CAL. J.C.Osher,D.D.S.,M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT—ORAL SURGERY—GLASSES FITTED SUITE 1 CENTRAL BLDG. PHONE SUNSET 337 Hours: Sunset Phones 10 to 12 Office 569-J 2 to 5 Res. 569-M Dr. John P. 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