anaheim-gazette 1919-06-05

VOLUME XXXXVIII LOWER FREIGHTS WHEN HARBOR IS OPEN REFRIGERATOR BOATS TO CARRY OUR CITRUS FRUIT DIRECT TO EASTERN MARKETS Every Section of County Certain to Reap Benefit—Cost to the People Insignificant—Vote for the Bonds. As the people of this section of the county become better acquainted with the proposition sentiment in favor of the Newport harbor bonds is increasing. Many people who hitherto believed that the project was merely a boost for Newport Beach, are beginning to get their eyes open to the fact that the opening of a harbor for sea-going ships only fourteen and a half miles from our city limits is going to be of vast benefit to Anaheim and its Build a county-owned wharf, warehouse and railroad connection on county owned frontage alongside the county road at the glass factory just below the bluff; cost $43,000. Dredge a channel of adequate width from the entrance diagonally across the bay to county-owned frontage where the dock and warehouse will be located; cost $270,000. Additional dredging will be done to the extent that the material dredged from the bay is sold. Moreover, the harbor will add millions of dollars to the property valuation of the county, and many thousands to its population. Building the harbor is merely making a small investment that promises a big return. DECORATION EXERCISES AT ANAHEIM CEMETERY Melvern Hill Post Again Pays Tribute to Honored Dead. Friday was a quiet day in Anaheim all the business houses being closed that the proprietors and their employees might assist in paying tribute to the dead. The usual decoration exercises were held at the cemetery, Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R., being in charge. The program as arranged was pretty generally carried out, although the Fullerton band and Fullerton home STATE AUCTION MUST BE BURIED SUPREME COURT MASTER GENERAL POWER TO TELEPHONE Good Progress Makingization of Orange Company—Indigene Agreement to Destroy Service The hope of many United States Supreme Court declare that Postmaster Leson had no authority rates, and that the system would be re-ange county, has got The company declaration in the matter rate, as it was act from the Postmaster As the people of this section of the county become better acquainted with the proposition sentiment in favor of the Newport harbor bonds is increasing. Many people who hitherto believed that the project was merely a boost for Newport Beach, are beginning to get their eyes open to the fact that the opening of a harbor for seagoing ships only fourteen and a half miles from our city limits is going to be of vast benefit to Anaheim and its surrounding territory. The matter is one that is of interest to the entire county, and every section will reap a relative benefit. For instance, a line of refrigerator ships carrying the citrus fruit of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, will be established, which will give the growers and packers a much lower rate to their great markets in the east. Speaking along this line at the associated chambers of commerce meeting, C. L. Crumrine said: "The nature of the citrus industry, requiring distribution to many inland markets, does not permit shipment of a large percentage of the California crop by water, but enough of our fruit goes to markets directly on the east coast, such as New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, to keep a line of steamers busy, with consequent reduced shipping cost for the growers. "Newport harbor would be the logical shipping point for Southern California fruit, for the great bulk of the crop is grown in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, which are directly tributary to Newport. This is one way in which a harbor right here at home would benefit Orange county, and I believe we should prepare the harbor to take care of such business. "San Pedro harbor is already overcrowded and there is no reason in the world why we should not develop a harbor of our own at Newport Bay. Let's vote the bonds June 10. In a few years we will all say this was the biggest investment we ever made." Some people have been inclined to shy at the proposition because of the cost. If they would pause and do a little figuring they would see the individual cost to the people of the county is so insignificant that it is not worth considering. Orange county's assessed valuation this year will be approximately $100,000,000. The $500,000 harbor bonds Friday was a quiet day in Anaheim all the business houses being closed that the proprietors and their employees might assist in paying tribute to the dead. The usual decoration exercises were held at the cemetery, Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R., being in charge. The program as arranged was pretty generally carried out, although the Fullerton band and Fullerton home guard, both failed to fulfill their promises and take part. Less than twenty of the veterans of sixty-one were in the procession that formed at the gateway of the cemetery. The number is growing smaller each year, some having been summoned by death and others being unable to march because of increased disability. Returned soldiers and sailors of the world war were invited to participate, but only a dozen responded. The Anaheim high school cadets were in line, however, and considerably lengthened the procession that marched from the gate to the mausoleum where the exercises were held. Rev. William Morris Perry was the orator of the day and delivered a splendid address. The high school students assisted in the singing, and the marked graves were decorated by school children, under the direction of the Daughters of Veterans: Lincoln's Gettysburg address was delivered by Kenneth Walace. The services opened with an invocation by Rev. L. Swindle and closed with a benediction by Rev. A. B. Markle, chaplain of the post. SAM ARMOR COMPILING HISTORY OF COUNTY Gives Complete Chronology of Events Worth Recording. Justice Armor is rewriting the history of Orange County, which will shortly be published by a Los Angeles firm. This will be the second time that Mr. Armor has chronicled the story of the rapid development of Orange county. From the beginning of the county, Mr. Armor is giving a complete and concise chronology of events which have made this the richest county in the world of its per capita. The work is being handled in a manner which will give a permanent record worthy careful study. This will probably be the last book Mr. Armor will be called Forty-five hundred rock, to be used on the last gap in the S Highway to the River is now being hauled you and is placed in a thousand feet apart immediately on the p Some people have been inclined to shy at the proposition because of the cost. If they would pause and do a little figuring they would see the individual cost to the people of the county is so insignificant that it is not worth considering. Orange county's assessed valuation this year will be approximately $100,000,000. The $500,000 harbor bonds will draw 5 per cent interest, or $25,000, the first year, and $20,000 of the principal will be paid each year. The first year each $1000 of assessed valuation (about 40 per cent of market value) will bear a tax of 45 cents, and the interest will be reduced 1 cent each year until all the bonds are paid in twenty-five years. There are more than 60,000 people in Orange county. Figuring only on 58,000 people, the per capita cost will be 35 cents a year. And just think of the possibilities expenditure of that 35 cents per year per person will open up! There will be more people, more jobs, your property will be worth more, there will be more buildings, and, due to the many natural advantages of the bay district, there is a strong possibility that the government will put a submarine base, naval training station, or other similar institution there. The $500,000 bond funds will— Take the Santa Ana river directly through the sandspit west of Newport into the ocean, to keep its silt from filling up the harbor; cost $137,000. Extend the Newport city jetty at entrance to the harbor, now 1900 feet long, 200 feet further into deep water to keep the entrance channel properly scoured out; cost $50,000. Thomas Strain has resumed operations on his oil well at Placentia. Bottom water has prevented this 4200-foot well from being a successful oil producer, and now Strain is cementing the well and will make an exhaustive search for the water. Drilling and work on the well has been carried on here off and on for the past seven years. Forty-five hundred rock, to be used on the last gap in the South highway to the River is now being hauled you and is placed in a thousand feet apart immediately on the p for use when work begins. The rock concula and is unloaded which point it is be the lanyon. The unpile the canyon is 3.8 m and includes the slope Sulphur Slide built had played havoc with below the slide. Thing was necessitated of the road and some be given time to set ment settling has not ed, and possibly the places may in time it will in the long run to pave the entire a few cracks as the to maintain an unpa cording to the view o There are 23,066 county who are re and qualified to vote county harbor bonds ing to figures from th office. This is a gain ttration since the gen fall, when 22,082 were Fullerton has 1602. A 432, Buena Park 256 Olinda 226, Placentia and Yorba Linda 217 AHEIM GAZETY Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 5, 1919 STATE AUTHORITY MUST BOW TO BURLESON SUPREME COURT DECIDES POSTMASTER GENERAL HAS THE POWER TO INCREASE TELEPHONE RATES Good Progress Making Toward Organization of Orange County Mutual Company—Indignant People Agreeing to Discontinue Service. The hope of many people that the United States Supreme Court would declare that Postmaster General Burleson had no authority to fix telephone rates, and that the old rate and toll system would be re-established in Orange county, has gone a-glimmering. The company declared it had no option in the matter of increasing the rate, as it was acting under orders from the Postmaster General and the GOOD COLLECTION FOR CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY. Pupils of Various Schools Sell Many Hearts to Anaheim People. Did you buy a pocketful of the little red hearts school children were selling last week? If you did you helped a worthy cause. Whether you helped or not Anaheim did extremely well. Miss Mildred B. Kennedy representative of the Children's Home Society of California is pleased with the result. The money that is being collected by the school children of the State will benefit hundreds of destitute and homeless little ones. The society and Mr. Kennedy wish to express their thanks and appreciation to all the good people of Anaheim for their interest and co-operation in this beautiful charity and for their generous gifts. The schools of the city collected from the sale of the hearts $314.24, according to A. B. McCord, the treasurer, divided among the schools as follows: Broadway School ... $89.99 Central ... $89.72 Fremont School ... $68.18 Union High School ... $11.50 Anaheim Lutheran ... $11.70 St. Joseph's Academy ... $43.15 VOTERS APPROVE SCHOOL BOARD PROPOSAL ONLY 32 VOTES CAST AGAINST THE BONDS AT THE ELECTION SATURDAY Work of Demolishing Central Building Will Probably Begin Within Sixty Days—Original Plans Must be Modified. By an overwhelming majority the people of Anaheim decided Saturday at the polls that the young ideas of this city should not be hampered in their school career by lack of room, modern conveniences and ample playground. The vote at the election was extremely light, being little better than one-tenth of the registration, but of the 214 votes cast only 32 were against the bonds. That probably represents the total strength of the oppo- The hope of many people that the United States Supreme Court would declare that Postmaster General Burleson had no authority to fix telephone rates, and that the old rate and toll system would be re-established in Orange county, has gone a-glimmering. The company declared it had no option in the matter of increasing the rate, as it was acting under orders from the Postmaster General, and the railroad commissioners denied Burleson's authority to change the rate fixed by them. The commissioners filed suit against Burleson in the Supreme Court to determine who was in authority. The decision Monday was in a case brought by South Dakota, but it also applies to the California case. Promises by the company, therefore, are without weight, as Burleson has autocratic power in the matter, which is another shining example of the beauties of government control. Reports of committeemen throughout the county who are engaged in collecting signed orders from all who agree to the removal of their phones, indicate that the requisite two-thirds will be secured without difficulty. Although all reports are not yet made to the central committee but it is believed that more than two-thirds of the customers in this exchange have already signed, and it is predicted that 75 per cent of the phone users will give the committee permission by written agreement to order their service discontinued when the date is fixed. When two-thirds of the phone users of the county sign the orders and they are in the hands of the directors who are organizing the mutual company, the phones will be ordered out simultaneously. Many who believed that the supreme court would depose the autocratic postmaster general and the old rate would be restored, now see the hopelessness of relief from that quarter, and realize that the organization of a mutual company is the only remedy. Forty-five hundred tons of crushed rock, to be used on construction of the last gap in the Santa Ana Canyon highway to the Riverside county line is now being hauled into the canyon and is placed in large piles about a thousand feet apart, so it will be immediately on the ground and ready for city collection from the sale of the hearts $314.24, according to A. B. McCord, the treasurer, divided among the schools as follows: Broadway School $89.99 Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fremont School $68.18 Union High School $11.50 Anaheim Lutheran $11.70 St. Joseph's Academy $43.15 $314.24 You will observe that the little people of the Broadway school head the list, while the big boys, and girls of the high school are at the tail end. The money is to be used by the society in placing dependent children in approved family homes. The society is doing a magnificent work, 3500 children having been placed in homes since the society was founded. ANOTHER SEA FOOD ADDED TO OUR MENU Pickled Kelp is Said to be Very Appetizing. Does your appetite need a spur? Have you tired of truffles and nightingales' tongues, and similar delectable dishes? Have you ceased to thrill at the prospect of a caviar sandwich, or a feast on paté de fols gras, alias goose liver sausage! Cheer up! There's a new dish to awaken in your passe system more epicurean delights. What does it taste like? Well, somewhat like a cross between a pickled bean and a sprig of cauliflower. Pehaps you'll have to cultivate a taste for it, but that's easy. Robert Akers, chemist of the government kelp plant at Summerland, near Santa Barbara, sponsor for the new dish. He calls it a food de luxe, and of course if it's that kind of food we'll all have to eat it—to be in the fashion, if for nothing else. And it is—pickled kelp! Those of you who have had your "pickled" delights from other sources than kelp may feel only a passing interest in this announcement, but Mr. Akers wants you to sit up and take notice. He believes he has made a great discovery. "Sea relish" is the name that may be attached to the new edible product city collected from the sale of the hearts $314.24, according to A. B. McCord, the treasurer, divided among the schools as follows: Broadway School $89.99 Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Fremont School $68.18 Union High School $11.50 Anaheim Lutheran $11.70 St. Joseph's Academy $43.15 $314.24 You will observe that the little people of the Broadway school head the list, while the big boys, and girls of the high school are at the tail end. The money is to be used by the society in placing dependent children in approved family homes. The society is doing a magnificent work, 3500 children having been placed in homes since the society was founded. The election Saturday authorizes the trustees to issue bonds in the amount of $116,000 to be used in purchasing ground, erecting new buildings and improving old ones. This is not as much as the original plans of the board called for, but it is the limit the district can vote under the state law. The plans were drawn by Theodore Kistner, the San Diego architect, and on being submitted to the people at a district meeting some weeks ago were unanimously approved. However as they called for an expenditure several thousand dollars larger than the amount of the issue voted, these plans will have to be modified to fit the amount of money in hand. The first expenditure will be for a tract of land near the Fremont school, a portion of which will be added to the Fremont playgrounds, the balance to be used for a new five-room building. Three parcels have been considered, their purchase, of course, being contingent upon the decision of the people in the bond election. One piece on Citron street, owned by Mrs. Paula McAdow of Los Angeles, and is offered for $6,000, another owned by J. H. Enearl, is valued at $2500, and a third, the property of Frank Baum, can be purchased for $1500. These three pieces will be ample for the new school, and will supply much needed addition to the Fremont grounds. The total cost is $10,000. The Central building is probably the oldest structure in the county in use as a school building, but it was sentenced to destruction by the voters Saturday. The building was erected in 1879, just forty years ago, and has been used as a school building ever since. One end was destroyed by fire while the building was yet new, but was rebuilt in the original style. The building has long been considered an Forty-five hundred tons of crushed rock, to be used on construction of the last gap in the Santa Ana Canyon highway to the Riverside county line is now being hauled into the canyon and is placed in large piles about a thousand feet apart, so it will be immediately on the ground and ready for use when work on the paving begins. The rock comes from Temecula and is unloaded at Yorba, from which point it is being hauled into the lanyon. The unpaved portion of the canyon is 3.8 miles in length and includes the slope road above Sulphur Slide built after the river had played havoc with the lower road below the slide. The delay in paving was necessitated by the newness of the road and some fills which must be given time to settle. This permanent settling has not yet been effected, and possibly the concrete at these places may in time crack. However, it will in the long run be cheaper to pave the entire strip and repair a few cracks as they develop than to maintain an unpaved highway, according to the view of the supervisors. There are 23,066 people in Orange county who are registered voters and qualified to vote on the $500,000 county harbor bonds June 10, according to figures from the county clerk's office. This is a gain of 984 in registration since the general election last fall, when 22,082 were qualified to vote. Fullerton has 1602, Anaheim 1998, Brea 432, Buena Park 256, La Habra 484, Olinda 226, Placentia 574, Yorba 132 and Yorba Linda 217. TIME EXTENDED FOR RETURNS Owing to the delay in printing and distribution of the necessary blanks on which to make returns due under Sections 500, 503, 628, 800, 801, 900, 902 and 905 of the Revenue Act of 1918, for the periods from February 25th to March 31st, 1919, and from April 1st to April 30th, 1919, Collector Intrenal Revenue, John P. Carter, announced that the time for filing of these returns has been extended to June 15th. If returns are filed and taxes paid for the periods mentioned on or before June 15th, no penalty will be asserted. Should such returns not be filed and taxes paid until after June 15th, the penalties prescribed by the law will be invoked. Every one liable for returns under the Sections of law given above should, in order to avoid the penalties provided for delinquency, make every effort to file returns and pay the taxes due on or before June 15th, 1919. The Central building is probably the oldest structure in the county in use as a school building, but it was sentenced to destruction by the voters Saturday. The building was erected in 1879, just forty years ago, and has been used as a school building ever since. One end was destroyed by fire while the building was yet new, but was rebuilt in the original style. The building has long been considered an unfit place to house children, and nobody will regret that the decrepit old trap is to be razed, and a modern fireproof building erected on the site. The original plans called for a ten-room building on this site, to cost $70,000, but these plans may be altered somewhat owing to the shortage of money. One of the drawbacks of this site is the lack of sufficient playground. Work will begin as soon as the money is available, probably within sixty days from date. AERIAL FIRE FIGHTERS Starting Monday the aerial forest patrol of the Angeles and Cleveland forest reserves will be put into operation under the direction of Supervisor R. H. Charlton. The plan as outlined is to have captive balloons stationed at vantage points where observers may keep a lookout for fires and hasten fighters to threatened points Biplanes will also be used. It has been found that in spite of a campaign of education, campers grow careless and forget to extinguish their camp fires. It is expected 80 per cent of the fires will be averted this summer. APPROVE BOARD SAL AST AGAINST THE ELEC-RDAY Central Building begins Within Final Plans modified. CIVIL WAR VETERAN ANSWERS LAST CALL Charles H. Field Dies of Paralysis After Short Illness. Charles H. Field, one of Anaheim's oldest and best known citizens, died at the home of his son-in-law, W. A. Wallace, Wednesday night, May 28. He was stricken with paralysis Monday, but lingered until Wednesday night, before death relieved him. The funeral was held at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors at 10 a.m. Saturday the Christian Science church having charge of the service. The remains were taken to Los Angeles after the services in charge of an escort of the G. A. R., and cremated at Evergreen Cemetery. The ashes were sent to his old home in New York for interment in the family lot. Mr. Field was born at Onondaga, N. Y., 76 years ago, but for the past 17 years has made his home in Anaheim. He served during the civil war in the 122d New York regiment, and was a member of the G. A. R., the honorary pall-bearers being members of that order. Mr. Field leaves two daughters, Mrs. W. A. Wallace of this city and Miss J. Maud Field of La Grange, Ill. He was a man who enjoyed the respect and esteem of all his associates. PLAN RECEPTION TO RETURNED HEROES ENTIRE COUNTY JOINING IN WEL-COME HOME CELEBRATION TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS Orange County Park will be the Scene of Gala Affair on Admission Day. —All War Work Societies Will Assist. Representatives from every city and town in Orange county met at the board of trade rooms in this city Friday afternoon for the purpose of taking preliminary steps toward a welcome home celebration to the county's two thousand soldier and sailor boys who are returning to civilian life after serving their country in its hour of need. The board of trade first contemplated, and for some weeks discussed a local affair but the idea expanded and it KETTNER STILL AFTER OUR GERMAN CANNON Re-introduces Bill Giving to Anaheim a Captured Hun Gun. Congressman William Kettner has re-introduced the bill authorizing the Secretary of War to donate to the town of Anaheim, California, one German cannon or field piece. Captain Alexander N. Henry has handed us a copy of the bill, which reads as follows: 65th Congress H.R.13844 In the House of Representatives, January 8, 1919. Mr. Kettner introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs and ordered to be printed. A BILL Authorizing the Secretary of War to donate to the town of Anaheim, California, one German cannon or fieldpiece. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to donate to the town of Anaheim, California, one cannon or fieldpiece captured by the American Army from the forces of the Imperial German Government during the present war, or used by the American forces in action while at the front in Europe. This brings up the question of "Liberty Park," where this cannon was supposed to be placed. The city trustees sometime ago declared themselves in favor of the movement of creating a park in commemoration of the war and the establishment of peace. The Library block was selected as being most suitable for this purpose. The Governor having failed to sign the Langenberger Pioneer Park proposition, "Liberty Park" is again making itself heard in no uncertain tone. Something should be done to Representatives from every city and town in Orange county met at the board of trade rooms in this city Friday afternoon for the purpose of taking preliminary steps toward a welcome home celebration to the county's two thousand soldier and sailor boys who are returning to civilian life after serving their country in its hour of need. The board of trade first contemplated, and for some weeks discussed a local affair, but the idea expanded, and it was finally decided to invite the entire county to join. Capt. J. F. Ahlborn sent letters to representative citizens in each section of the county, inviting them to meet here on Decoration day and discuss the project. The idea met with universal approval, and as a result each community and every war society sent a delegate to the meeting. Everybody wants to have a hand in the affair and make this the most momentous celebration ever held in Orange. Representatives from the Grand Army, Woman's Relief Corps, Spanish War Veterans' association, Red Cross, Y. M. C. A., Knights of Columbus and Salvation Army were present, and pledged themselves that their power to help make the affair a success. Admission Day, Tuesday, Sept. 9, was chosen as the date for the celebration, or reception, and Orange county park is the place. By that date most of the boys will be at home. It was decided to found an organization to be known as the Orange County War Service Recognition Association, to be represented by a committee of seven members who will have charge of the work of making all preparations for the celebration. R. L. Bisby of Santa Ana, was chosen chairman of the committee, and given authority to appoint the other members. Other committees will be selected to work in harmony with the executive committee. Every organization taking part will have a booth at the park, and each community also is expected to have one. No effort or expense will be spared that could help to make this an out-standing date in the county's history. Every band in the county will be engaged to make music, and all sorts of amusement will be provided. There will be oratory for those who care to listen to speeches, and silver-tongued orators will exploit the deeds of our heroes. An invitation has LIFT BAN ON PASSPORTS Anticipating that the United States will lift the ban on passports, especially in regard to relatives of soldiers held overseas, Charles N. Williams, clerk in the United States district court, is preparing for a rush of applicants should a new ruling be made. At present it is next to impossible to obtain a passport to Europe. The governments of Europe do not want tourists. It is rumored, however, that in June conditions will change and relatives of soldiers will be able to obtain passports. If this proves correct the local passport facilities will be inadequate and Clerk Williams is preparing to meet the emergency. LETTUCE GROWN ON FIELD SCALE Lettuce is being grown on a field scale in the Imperial and Salt River Valleys of California, fields of from 30 to 40 acres not being extraordinary. Every organization taking part will have a booth at the park, and each community also is expected to have one. No effort or expense will be spared that could help to make this an out-standing date in the county's history. Every band in the county will be engaged to make music, and all sorts of amusement will be provided. There will be oratory for those who care to listen to speeches, and silver-tongued orators will exploit the deeds of our heroes. An invitation has been extended to Gov. Stephens, and he will no doubt be present as the chief speaker. The board of supervisors will be asked to enact a memorial arch in the park, and no doubt the board will accede to the petition, and an imposing monument commemorative of the county's heroes will be built before that date. Each man who served in the army or navy will be presented with an appropriate medal, money to purchase these beng raised by the sale of badges. Charman Bisby is expected to announce the committeeemen at once, and work will immediately begin arranging the program. At the height of the production season—January and February—it is not uncommon for 26 carloads of lettuce a day to be shipped to the middle western and eastern markets. This lettuce, grown under irrigation, is produced by hand labor and is of extra fine quality. The industry was developed on a commercial basis about three years ago and during the last two years has been one of the leading agricultural occupations of the State. These localities also produce carrots, peas, cauliflower, and table beans on a less extensive scale.