anaheim-gazette 1919-05-01

Now Comes the Month of May The Month of Picnics and Outings We can fit you out complete from head to foot for seashore or mountain For the Seashore Bathing Suits Bathing Caps Bathing Shoes Middies and Smocks Sport Skirts White Canvas Shoes Beach Hats Sport Sweaters For the Mountains Khaki Middies Khaki Skirts Hiking Breeches Hiking Boots Leggins and Putees Khaki Hats Sweaters Khaki Handkerchiefs The S. Q. R. Store Born, on Sunday, April 27, to the wife of George Miller, a son, weight 8½ pounds. Mother and child are doing well. Scientific study of the Santa Ana river in preparation for future flood control plans is practically assured with the passage Wednesday by the state senate of a bill by Assemblyman Knight of Redlands, appropriating $5,000 for the water study. The plan is for the state, the federal government, and the counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino to co-operate in carrying out the study plan. Very few negative votes were cast against the bill, which had already been passed by the Assembly and now goes to the governor for his signature. The sheriff's office is satisfied that James Forney, now in the Los Angeles jail, is the man who burglarized a numebr of Santa Ana and Anaheim residences recently. Los Angeles police say that Forney has confessed. They also say that he had been making from $200 to $400 a day through burglaries. His plan of operation was to rob a house, throw the loot in the back end of his Ford automobile and get away as quickly as possible. That is exactly the plan known to have been followed in the burglary of the Thompson and Boone homes at Santa Ana, of the Evans home at Anaheim and of a ranch home at La Habra. The Los Angeles police say that Forney has $1200 in a bank at Glendale. That the "June drop" of oranges, which has mystified growers for a long time, is due to two causes—a fungus which enters the navel end of the fruit and certain harsh climatic conditions of interior valleys against which the navel orange tree is not sufficiently able to protect itself—is the conclusion of investigators for the University of California. Results of the investigation, which Jack Williams, advertised as a human fly, attracted a crowd of hundreds of people Thursday evening when he climbed up the front of the Hotel Valencia. From a professional standpoint the feat was not a difficult one, but it was thrilling enough to the onlookers, and as the price of admission was left to the generosity of the spectators everybody was satisfied. The climber used a rope to get over the wide cornice, and after reaching the roof he shinned to the top of the flagpole. Holding that public convenience and necessity do not require the operation of an additional bus line as a common carrier through the city of Whittier, the Railroad Commission has denied the application of the A. R. G. Bus Company for a permit. The territory is now being served by the White Bus Line and the Pacific Electric Railway Company and the commission says that these companies are sufficient to handle the traffic. The A. R. G. Company operates between Los Angeles and San Diego and proposed to deviate from its highway route to take in the twon of Whittier, claiming that the White Line, which operates between Los Angeles, Whittier and Anaheim, was not giving satisfactory service. While the commission found that the White company had been derelict on a number of occasions, it was decided tifat the company officials were making every effort to improve the service and that present coditions did not justify the admittance of further competition in the district. N. F. Steadman reports progress in water development in Victor Valley and feels confident that just as soon as federal aid is secured water will be piped to the Valley from Little Bear Lake, a distance of about 35 miles. Property owners have formed an irrigation district and have attend- W. H. Kennedy received his son, William, seated New York, says returned from overseas soon be home again. Gene Adams is imme-dence property on street by constructing walk in front and arriving at his home. Search is being made Jones, 15 years old; Jones, of Garden Grove peeled from home lace. The lad was attending school but tired of this was going to get a job. He was sold to continue and the matter was failed to return home almost frantic over her Gerald is about 5 feet and weighs 115 pounds hair, black eyes, and he took both his work a blue serge suit. The annual picnic War Veterans of tha held at Orange County day. May 4, the men who took part in tha ended are to be be Spanish War veterans mostly of men of tha that went into servi command of Capti later colonel of the S N. G. C. Every rec Santa Ana's Compan this picnic. Those tend should notify ange 280-R, by telepho possible so that probe made for the dim served. The discovery of head of a canyon That the "June drop" of oranges, which has mystified growers for a long time, is due to two causes—a fungus which enters the navel end of the fruit and certain harsh climatic conditions of interior valleys against which the navel orange tree is not sufficiently able to protect itself—is the conclusion of investigators for the University of California. Results of the investigation, which covered an extended period, are embodied in a publication just issued by the University of California Press. Orange growers will find the book of interest and value. Fullerton certainly, as an incorporated city, is doing her part to help the government. At the meeting of the board of city trustees last evening it was decided to subscribe $20,000 for the Victory Liberty loan, thus making a total of $58,000 of government bonds held by the city. This amount is credited principally to the city hall sinking fund, not a sinking fund with which to pay for municipal bonds already used in the construction of a city hall, because Fullerton has no city hall of its own, but it has well on toward $70,000 saved up in a sinking fund that will be used some day in the construction of a magnificent municipal building. But at that time, of course, the fund will be considerably more than $70,000, and not a bond will be issued for its construction. A number of persons were arraigned before Judge Howard Monday morning charged with violating the speed laws. They each drew a $5 fine. N. F. Steadman reports progress in water development in Victor Valley and feels confident that just as soon as federal aid is secured water will be piped to the Valley from Little Bear Lake, a distance of about 35 miles. Property owners have formed an irrigation district and have attended to the preliminary matters in perfecting the project. Quite a number of farmers there are raising good crops of various kinds, while apples do exceptionally well, one man having a splendid crop every year. The markets of Los Angeles afford convenient avenues to reach the public, produce being hauled there by trucks, a distance of 100 miles. Land is selling at present at $10 per acre, but as soon as a good water supply is had values will raise to $35 per acre and perhaps more. Mr. Steadman is well pleased with the valley, he making the trip back and forth to his home here frequently using his flivver and cutting the time to about 4½ hours. There is a good paved road, but in places sandy stretches align the pavement and a driver must be careful not to go into it, if he wants to avoid trouble. Mr. Steadman believes the valley has a bright future. Walter Naugle is again working through the sugar campaign in Cuba, being connected with one of the largest plants in the island. His company will make 400,000 bags of 325 pounds each this season. Walter will come home at the close of the season, probably in June. The discovery of a head of a canyon limits of San Pedro old oil prospects in trict. It has been that there were many phalptum shale in the San Pedro, and most been made to get old pulveda and Palos Santo. At one time Edward an option on the enranch of 16,000 acres to Frank A. Vanderbilt banker, with a vv prospecting. John started a gang of ransing up the discoveries and if indications prospect he may do well. Fred Marsh is ag business at his old ter street, corner o He has purchased O. Payne Company ion Monday. Bill assistant. The Anaheim hi team was defeated on the latter's group score of 14 to 3. Scott were the batter Local Notes The home of Leonard Evans on North Lemon street was ransacked by burglars Wednesday afternoon, while he and Mrs. Evans were absent, and clothing to the value of over $300 carried away. Mr. and Mrs. Evans returned home at 5:30 and discovered that they had been visited by an uninvited guest. Neighbors described two men who had been seen in the neighborhood carrying grips, and inquiry disclosed that men answering the description had left for Santa Ana on a stage at half past five o'clock. In addition to clothing a small amount of money was taken. As a reward for subscribing five thousand dollars to the Victory Loan Thursday night W. A. Dolan was given a pass entitling him to a free ride in an airplane with loop-the-loop, upside down and other thrilling stunts attached to it. Mr. Dolan has not yet availed himself of the privilege. He is suspicious that the birdman may play the Barnum free show trick—charge nothing for taking him up, but force him to pay double fare to get down. One of the biggest problems confronting people in Anaheim and neighboring towns now is the scarcity of houses. N. P. Tobin, the real estate man, says that every day he has calls for from one to half a dozen houses. The demand is growing and yet nobody is building. Fullerton capitalists are making an effort to meet the situation, and that town will reap the benefit. Burleigh Goodrich stated Saturday that he had contracts to plumb seventeen new houses in the city. W. H. Kennedy received a wire from A PLEASANT AFFAIR A theatre party and midnight lunchon was given to Miss Adella Kraemer by her sister Angeline on Thursday evening. The evening was spent in singing, dancing and admiring Miss Adella's Hope Chest. She is soon to become a bride. Luncheon was served at a late hour in their beautiful dining room which was arranged daintily with pink and lavender color scheme. Those present were Misses Esther Munger and Marie Gouth of Los Angeles, Viola Muckenthaler, Mary Kraemer, Clem Backs, Ruby Cassou, Geraldine Kraemer, Edna Wents, Frances Backs, Angeline Kraemer, Mrs. Uvena Wents, Mrs. Doris Hisenodt, Mrs. Lydella Yorba and Mrs. Samuel Kraemer. In the sma' hours of the morning the happy party broke up and returned to their homes. BASTANCHURY'S WIN IN SUIT AGAINST MURPHY Widow of Deceased Rancher Gets $1,200,000 Judgment by Stipulation. A ball of shale proved an Aladdin's lamp for Gaston Bastanchury, son of Domingo Bastanchury, pioneer ranch owner of California, for the wish that the son made when he found the ball, came true Tuesday. His mother, Maria Bastanchury, widow of the pioneer, received $600,000 in cash and short term notes for another $600,000. It came in the form of a $1,200,000 judgment by stipulation filed with Presiding Judge Weller in the suit of Marie Bastanchury, administratrix of the estate of Domingo Bastanchury against the Murphy Oil Company and Personal Mention Mrs. Ella Williams entertained at her home, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Staley of Placentia and Mrs. E. King and Nettle A. Logan of Los Angeles. Mrs. W. A. Dolan and three children, Geraldin, Isabel and William, left Wednesday on a month's visit to their former home at Indianola, Neb. E. G. Grim of Ohio, who has been spending the winter at San Diego, was visiting his brother, C. F. Grim, last week. He returned to his home in the east the first of the week. F. W. Vermulen has received his discharge at Camp Kearny and returned home the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dresser returned last week from Portland where they were called by the death of Mrs. Dresser's mother. Arnold Dickel and wife, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dickel for the past three weeks, left Tuesday for Napa. Ted Dickel is now located at Durango, Mexico, where he is superintending a gold mine. J. A. Armitage and Lew H. Wallace of the beach district, were in town last week boosting for the harbor bond election to be held on June 10. Mrs. Carrie Mendes of Riverside visited in Fullerton the past week, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Meyers and her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Kuchel. J. L. Matthews of the Covina Argus was in Anaheim Tuesday on a busk W. H. Kennedy received a wire from his son, William, several days ago dated New York, saying he had just returned from overseas and would soon be home again. Gene Adams is improving his residence property on South Claudina street by constructing a cement sidewalk in front and around the side of his home. Search is being made for Gerald Jones, 15 years old, son of A. B. Jones, of Garden Grove, who disappeared from home last Monday night. The lad was attending Orange high school but tired of that and said he was going to get a job picking oranges. He was sold to continue his studies and the matter was forgotten until he failed to return home. His mother is almost frantic over his disappearance. Gerald is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. He has black hair, black eyes, and dark complexion. He took both his working clothes and a blue serge suit. The annual picnic of the Spanish War Veterans of this county, to be held at Orange County Park on Sunday, May 4, the men of Company L who took part in the world war just ended are to be the guests. The local Spanish War veterans are made up mostly of men of the old Company L that went into service in 1898 under command of Captain S. H. Finley, later colonel of the Seventh Regiment, N. G. C. Every recent member of Santa Ana's Company L is invited to this picnic. Those who expect to attend should notify C. E. Waffle, Orange 280-R, by telephone, as soon as possible so that proper provision can be made for the dinner that is to be served. The discovery of an oil sand as the head of a canyon just outside the Domingo Bastanchury, pioneer ranch owner of California, for the wish that the son made when he found the ball, came true Tuesday. His mother, Maria Bastanchury, widow of the pioneer, received $600,000 in cash and short term notes for another $600,000. It came in the form of a $1,200,000 judgment by stipulation filed with Presiding Judge Weller in the suit of Marie Bastanchury, administratrix of the estate of Domingo Bastanchury against the Murphy Oil Company and Edmund W. Bacon. The judgment was against the oil company and not against Mr. Bacon. The suit against the oil company charged fraud and sought an accounting. The 5000 acre Bastanchury ranch, on the Fullerton road, was involved. And into the dry legal terms of the complaint, there was read between the lines a story that spiced of romance. As went the story Domingo Bastanchury came from Basque, France, with his wife and acquired the now famous Bastanchury ranch. He prospered in the cattle business and came the dream of wealth in oil. One day Simon J. Murphy, late oil magnate, came. He leased from them, it was alleged, the ranch for the purpose of drilling for oil. That was in 1903. The Bastanchurys were to receive a handsome royalty on any oil that might be found. A well was sunk and it is alleged that oil was found, but that the Murphy Oil Company, which had been formed, concealed this from the Bastanchurys by "divers" means. It was charged that the well was filled with water, "capped" and the report given out that it was a "dry hole." Bacon, an official of the oil company, called it is alleged, and offered to sell the casing of the well for $10,000. A casing without oil was of no use to Bastanchury and he declined to buy. It was alleged that a deal was then entered into whereby the Murphy Oil Company would buy 2244 acres of the ranch for $25 an acre—a good price then—and in turn lease back 1000 acres for $1000 a year for grazing purposes. Later, it was alleged, Murphy sold the property to the Standard Oil Company for $4,000,000 and a royalty that is alleged to have brought in $15,000,-000. In 1909, it is alleged Domingo Bastanchury died without knowing of the wealth in oil beneath his land. The sons took up the ranch and farmed it until a year ago. It was on February J. A. Armitage and Lew H. Wallace of the beach district, were in town last week boosting for the harbor bond election to be held on June 10. Mrs. Carrie Mendes of Riverside visited in Fullerton the past week, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Meyers and her aunt, Mrs. Chas. Kuchel. J. L. Matthews of the Covina Argus was in Anaheim Tuesday on a business mission. Will Webb was discharged from the army at Camp Kearny and returned to is home the first of the week. He will probably resume the practice of law. Joachim Luneberg left on Saturday for San Diego on a brief business mission. He returned last evening during his absence Mrs. Weinberger remained with Mrs. Luneberg, who has been quite seriously ill. Manager W. H. Schuerman of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association announces that his institution has its 100% Victory Loan Flag displayed. He thinks that his plant is the first industrial institution within the city limits to display this emblem of honor The Victory Loan Flag indicates that the institution displaying it has 100% subscription of its employees to the Victory Loan. Who is going to be next Let's make it a 100% subscription in every industrial plant in Anaheim. The Anaheim Sugar Factory reported a 100% subscription of its employees several days ago. Other industrial plants in this city expect to report 100 per cent subscription of their employees within the next few days. The Pacific Telephone Company moved into its new quarters on Lemon street Saturday night. The move was accomplished without interruption of business. Dr. J. W. Truxaw has purchased the residence property of G. A. Waterman on South Los Angeles street, and will shortly move into it. This was formerly the Gervais place. E. L. Doheny, the oil magnate, was in town some days ago. Mr Doheny says according to his expert, the new oil field now being developed in the Placentia neighborhood is a new strata N. G. C. Every recent member of Santa Ana's Company L is invited to this picnic. Those who expect to attend should notify C. E. Waffle, Orange 280-R, by telephone, as soon as possible so that proper provision can be made for the dinner that is to be served. The discovery of an oil sand as the head of a canyon just outside the city limits of San Pedro has revived old oil prospects in the harbor district. It has been known for years that there were many traces of asphaltum shale in the hills west of San Pedro, and many efforts have been made to get oil leases on the Sepulveda and Palos Verdes ranches. At one time Edward L. Doheny took an option on the entire Palos Verdes ranch of 16,000 acres, afterward sold to Frank A. Vanderlip, the New York banker, with a view of extensive prospecting. John T. Gaffey has started a gang of men at work opening up the discovery on his property and if indications prove a good prospect he may decide to sink a well. Fred Marsh is again in the grocery business at his old stand on East Center street, corner of North Claudina. He has purchased the store from G. O. Payne Company and took possession Monday. Bill Vetter is his first assistant. The Anaheim high school baseball team was defeated by the Orange/high on the latter's grounds Saturday by a score of 14 to 3. Shoebridge and Elliott were the battery for the locals. In 1909, it is alleged Domingo Bastanchury died without knowing of the wealth in oil beneath his land. The sons took up the ranch and farmed it until a year ago. It was on February 18, 1918, alleges the complaint, that Gaston Bastanchury was slinking a waterwell. He had gone down 200 feet. A man named Tuller was helping him. Suddenly Bastanchury noticed a ball of shale that appeared to bear traces of oil. He examined it. He and Tuller talked of other oil strikes. Tuller is alleged to have said: "But the oil companies will skin you just like they skinned your folks years ago." According to the complaint, Bastanchury was immediately interested. Bastanchury hired investigators and several months ago the suit was filed. By the will of an uncle who died in Los Angeles last week, Kasper Chamris has become the owner of a landed estate in Kovno, Russia, valued at $40,000. Under the present bolsheviki government having a title to property in Russia and getting the benefit of it are separate propositions, but we trust Kasper will have no difficulty in realizing on his legacy. Kasper's aunt widow of the deceased uncle, will probably make her home with him. Anaheim Gazette, per year, $1.50, payable in advance. Dr. J. W. Truxaw has purchased the residence property of G. A. Waterman on South Los Angeles street, and will shortly move into it. This was formerly the Gervais place. E. L. Doheny, the oil magnate, was in town some days ago. Mr Doheny says according to his expert, the new oil field now being developed in the Placentia neighborhood is a new strata and that it extends in this direction. It connects, he says, with the Standard-Murphy field. The Victory Loan Trophy Train will arrive in Anaheim at 10:30 next Tuesday, and remain at the Santa Fe depot until 1:30. It carries three car loads of relics from the battlefields of Europe. The Anaheim Cemetery Association has begun work of beautifying and cleaning the cemetery, but President Langenberger says that money is badly needed for the purpose. The association appeals to the people for help. Persons desiring to contribute something for this laudable purpose can leave their subscriptions with H. V. Weisel or with Marion Eden, caretaker at the cemetery. A little contribution will be a great help. After nine months service in France Joe Collings has received his discharge from the army and is once more at home! Joe was the Wells-Fargo agent here when the war broke out. He will continue to work for the company, but probably in a different capacity. Friday and Saturday The Season's First Special Sale of Coats 19.50 24.50 29.50 At each price values, that are unusual. See the windows Today. Falkenstein's Department Store Today. Falkenstein's Department Store J. F. Franke of Santa Ana has just secured the patent to his walnut picker, which he has had on the market for nearly a year. He made application and immediately commenced the manufacture of the article, placing it on the market during the picking season last year. The device is a simple one and is a great back-saver, the picker consisting of a cone-shaped piece of iron on the end of a stick, making it possible for the walnut picker to walk erect and pick up nuts. Its greatest value is in cleaning up an orchard where the nuts are scattering. A wire spring at the mouth of the cone permits the entrance of the nut and holds it inside after it is forced through the spring. The Anaheim Paint and Paper Company expects to move into its new quarters in the Swope building, 134 West Center, today. Supervisor William Schumacher is engaged at the present time oiling various roads in the third supervisor district. Lack of oil prevented this work last spring, but many miles of highway will be put in excellent shape when the present job is completed. Mr. Schumacher says there is much excitement throughout the district over the oil possibilities, twenty rigs now being up in the Placentia neighborhood. Chairman R. L. Bisby and his force of soldiers and sailors rolled in at six o'clock Tuesday night with the Orange County Victory Loan Truck Train, carrying specimens of the fighting material used in the war. The train carried a torpedo, a couple of Browning machine guns, a trench mortar, some army rifles and other paraphernalia. The torpedo was the most interesting item on the list as few persons have ever seen one of the deadly things. Soldiers and sailors, accustomed to handle them explained the workings H. F. Kealiber left Friday night on an extended visit to friends in Colorado and other points in the middle West. Mr. Kealiber has three brothers living, one at Boulder, Colorado, one at Collins, Colorado, and the other at York, Nebraska, neither of whom he has seen for more than 30 years. He also has a sister living at Aurora, Nebraska, who has made several visits to him during the past five years. He will visit all of these relatives, and expects to return to Anaheim about the first of October. Mr. Kealiber came to Anaheim on March 28, 1894, and for the past quarter of a century has made this his home. His many friends here wish him a pleasant visit and a safe return home. A DAY OF EVENTS FOR EVERYBODY The Farm Bureau Picnic Saturday May 3rd will be worth coming to. Dr. H. J. Webber, director of the Citrus Experiment Station, will present the latest information on "Soil Fertility." Farmers cannot afford to miss this—it is a paramount issue to the bean growers, beet growers, pepper growers, citrus and deciduous fruit growers—it is the general problem of Orange county. Captain Delbert Brunton of Fullerton, who has seen twenty-two months service overseas will tell some of his exciting experiences on the firing line, how he missed death on several occasions, about the terrible battle of the Argonne and vivid word pictures of France and Belgium. He comes as close to staging a real battle with words as anyone can. If you want your hair to stand on end and a few cold shivers vibrate down your back, don't fail to hear Capt. Brunton. Other features of the day will be an hour of music by the Orange High School Band, 50 pieces; tractor exhibit showing the International, Ford, Flageol, Sampson, Truder, Cleveland, Avery and others; several contests of soldiers and sailors rolled in at six o'clock Tuesday night with the Orange County Victory Loan Truck Train, carrying specimens of the fighting material used in the war. The train carried a torpedo, a couple of Browning machine guns, a trench mortar, some army rifles and other paraphernalia. The torpedo was the most interesting item on the list as few persons have ever seen one of the deadly things. Soldiers and sailors, accustomed to handle them, explained the workings of the various machines, and efforts were made by speakers to swell the bond sales in Anaheim. Response to their appeals was discouragingly slow, only $2400 being subscribed. REGISTER If you want to vote for the Orange County Harbor Bonds on June 10th you must register before May 10th if you have not registered since Jan. 1st, 1918. Register with Bertha Meyers at Meyers Bookstore or Hannah HorWitz at Judge Howard's office. Presbyterian Church Rev. C. B. Hatch, pastor. Services next Sunday; Bible School at 9:45 a.m. Frank N. Gibbs, superintendent. Men's Class—S. C. Hartranft. Women's Class—W. W. Wickett. Separate apartments. Morning Sermon, by the pastor, 11 a.m. Y. P. S. C. E. Intermediate and Senior at 7 p.m. Address by Capt. Delbert Brunton on, "A Soldier's Life in the American Expeditionary Forces," at 8 p.m. Special music. A patriotic service. CAPTAIN DELBERT BRUNTON Next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock in the Presbyterian church Capt. Brunton, who is widely known in Southern California as a leader in educational activities, will give an address describing the experiences of a soldier in action with the American Expeditionary Forces on the battle front. We have been requested to invite all returned soldiers now in Anaheim to greet their comrade in arms and hear his address. We are sure that our citizens, who have been so glad to back up the boys in their magnificent fight they made for humanity and democracy, will be glad to hear from the lips of so competent a witness, just how things went on "over there." Half an inch of rain fell in Anaheim last Saturday. Further north the precipitation was heavier, Los Angeles getting an inch.