anaheim-gazette 1919-11-27

ANAHEIM POST IS ON TRAIL OF THE REDS BOYS ADOPT RESOLUTION PLEDGING THEMSELVES TO COMBAT THE I. W. W. Endorse Senator Johnson's Attitude on the Japanese Question, and Endorse an Asiatic Exclusion Law.—Post is 100 Per Cent American. If the members of the American Legion throughout the United States believe as the members of Anaheim Post do, that body is going to be a force for law and order, for good citizenship, and for Americanism. The boys are uncompromisingly opposed to anarchism, I. W. W.-ism, and agitators, and are also of opin- sedition, the urging of revolution and the destruction of property. That the advocates of the above principles be considered as enemies of the United States and treated accordingly. Be it Resolved: That we, the Anaheim Post No. 72 of the American Legion, are opposed to permitting the admission of Japanese and other aliens who are not eligible for United States citizenship, to our country. That we are strongly opposed to the importation of Asiatic labor either to remain indefinitely or for a limited term of years. That in pursuance of the above policies we heartily endorse the attitude and efforts of the Honorable Hiram W. Johnson, United States Senator for California, in regard to Oriental immigration. ORANGE SHIPMENTS CLOSED FOR SEASON If the members of the American Legion throughout the United States believe as the members of Anaheim Post do, that body is going to be a force for law and order, for good citizenship, and for Americanism. The boys are uncompromisingly opposed to anarchism, I. W. W.-ism, and agitators, and are also of opinion that it is time to call a halt on Japanese immigration. They have issued a declaration of war against the I. W. W., and pledge themselves to use their utmost endeavors to discourage this society of thieves and assassins in this region. The unprovoked murder of four members of the order at Centralia, Washington, has stirred the boys to action, and they are panting for an opportunity to help the government exterminate the vermin. At the last meeting of the post the resolutions committee composed of F. E. Van Patten of La Habra, Arthur H. Shipkey of Richfield, Earl Crist of Anaheim, George Oertley of Garden Grove, and Walter F. Brashear of Yorba Linda, introduced the following set of four resolutions which were unanimously adopted: Be it Resolved: That whereas on the 11th day of November, 1919, members of the I. W. W. organization without provocation, attacked and murdered several members of the Centralia Post of the American Legion in Centralia, Washington, we, the Anaheim Post, No. 72, of the American Legion, extend to you, the Centralia Post and to the bereaved families of the slain martyrs, our sincerest sympathy, and we consider that the loss of these good men is also a loss to the American Legion at large. That as loyal American citizens, we demand the capture and adequate punishment of all the offenders implicated in this outrage. Be it Resolved: That as the American Legion has openly de- ORANGE SHIPMENTS CLOSED FOR SEASON Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association Brings Growers Handsome Returns for their Fruit. G. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association, announces that shipments for this season closed last week. It is estimated that 1450 cars of fruit have been shipped by local associations, bringing in $2,300,000. About a year ago the association laid the foundation for their new packing house, on South Los Angeles street, which is one of the best equipped in the Southland. The association has shipped upwards of 700 cars of fruit, which is estimated to be one half of the fruit in this section. Mr. Sandilands has not yet made an estimate of next season's crop, but will do so about the first of the new year. The achievement of this association the past season is being highly commended in view of the fact that the management has been handicapped with difficulties owing to a shortage of cars and the unrest among the laboring classes which caused many strikes. The association is well-equipped to handle the Valencia crop and in view of the increase it is said another packing house will have to be built to take care of the rapidly increasing output of citrus fruits. BIG GAME LOOMING Present indications are that the much-talked-of Toledo-Fulterton football game will be played. Realizing that it is something be done in order to solve the sewer problem of rapidly increased population, the city governs Anaheim and Fullerton deavoring to formulate a plan for constructing a road to the ocean. The plan which was undertaken several months ago which it was hoped would consummated, has through, and such a now considered hopeless people of Anaheim and Ton believe the two cities thoroughly discussed first steps taken. Backs and Mann, City Ames and City Engineer were present from while Trustees Carhartton, City Attorney Marianne Engineer Wells repled Fullerton. These go composing a joint co-op will assemble weekly plan is formed and an event reached. There work ahead for the co-op. A right of way leading over ocean must be secured; the matter was under consideration before residents are aware of ocean's brink elevator bristles and prepared for the proposition, going to threaten the incorporation a shoestring strip along ter front. Perhaps there more amenable to reason and would raise no object. The question of dividing cost is one that may be agreed upon. Anaheim the largest population area have a greater volume age but Fullerton's reaved families of the slain martyrs, our sincerest sympathy, and we consider that the loss of these good men is also a loss to the American Legion at large. That as loyal American citizens, we demand the capture and adequate punishment of all the offenders implicated in this outrage. Be it Resolved: That as the American Legion has openly declared itself to be a supporter of the United States government, the highest principles of the American people, and of law and order in general, we consider that the unprovoked attack of the I. W. W.'s upon members of the Amreican Legion at Centralia, Washington, is a declaration of war upon the principles of the United States government, the American people and the American Legion. That we, the Anaheim Post No. 72 of the American Legion, use all our energies and resources to combat the growth and the spreading of the principles of the I. W. W.'s and similar organizations. That we, the Anaheim Post No. 72 of the American Legion call upon all loyal citizens to support us in our efforts to combat the I. W. W.'s and similar organizations. Be it Resolved: That the Anaheim Post No. 72 of the American Legion requests the Honorable Hiram W. Johnson, United States Senator from the State of California, to use his best efforts to secure the passage of a law preventing the preaching of BIG GAME LOOMING Present indications are that the much-talked-of Toledo-Fullerton football game will be played on Bovard field, Los Angeles on Christmas day. A former Toledo coach now lives in Los Angeles and he has been authorized to represent Toledo in the negotiations and has agreed to the terms but is waiting a letter of authorization before finally signing up. Another angle has developed through the request of Toledo that it play two games while here. The Fullerton men who have guaranteed $2500 toward paying the expenses of the Toledo club do not look with favor on this proposition unless there is ample provision to protect them so far as the receipts of the second game are concerned. It would hardly seem fair for Fullerton to make the guarantee and have some other team come in on a second game with no risk and the opportunity of dividing the crowd. The local guarantors are not seeking to make money on the affair but they do not want to lose any and it is believed the receipts will be ample for all expenses if the trip is properly handled. The question of division cost is one that may be agreed upon. Anaheh, the largest population area have a greater volume age, but Fullerton's assessment valuation is similar as large as ours. How both cities realize the need of the improvement will probably be no serious point. As the right of way is secured total cost figured and amount each city shall be termed, bond elections called for the purpose of funding. GOLDEN FRUIT BRIDGE STREAM OF Fifteen Million Dollars is of Orange Crop in this city this Year. Golden dollars will handed into Orange county rate of $1,250,000 per year from the citrus crop along the last shipments for these completed and their returns are received, ding to estimates based on returns and consignments this year. The grand total be close to $15,000,000 chances in favor of excelling this amount a little. The Northern Orange AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 27, 1919 OUTFALL SEWER IS AGAIN BEING DISCUSSED ANAHEIM AND FULLERTON ENDEAVORING TO AGREE ON A SYSTEM TO THE OCEAN. Trustees and Officials Hold a Joint Meeting and Take First Steps.—Committee will Meet Weekly for Purpose of Forming Plans. Realizing that it is imperative something be done immediately to solve the sewer problem because of rapidly increasing population, the city governments of Anaheim and Fullerton are endeavoring to formulate a joint plan for constructing an outfall to the ocean. The four cities Fruit Exchange will handle about $6,000,000 of that amount and the Orange County Fruit Exchange, embracing that portion of the county lying south and east of the Santa Ana river and including the Garden Grove district, will have returns of about $5,550,000. This will make a total of $11,-500,000 for the two exchange districts. It is estimated that independent shipper will handle about 30 per cent of the yield, or $3,450,000, making the grand total $14,950,000, close enough to call it an even $15,-000,000. Difference in possible returns on the crop yet to ship and the prices estimated at this time, may make up or exceed the $50,000 necessary to equal the even amount. THE WILY JAP Garden Grove, center of the chilli pepper industry, is a busy shipping point these fine days, reports County Sealer of Weights and Measures Geo. Mec. ROAD BOND ISSUE DISCUSSED BY DELEGATES COMMITTEEMEN MET LAST NIGHT TO CONSIDER CALLING COUNTY ELECTION. Representatives from Each District to Give Report on Need of Same.—May Ask for an Issue of Two Million Dollars. District bond issues for good road purposes which have been agitated in the county for some weeks, will probably be super-seded by a call embodying the entire county. The third district was considering an election to provide $750,000 for new highways, but it is believed if a county issue is voted our share will DEATH SHORT BRIG Esther Schmelzer After Illu Typhoid Cause of After suffers from a comm Miss Estheter of Re-Schmelzer, Wednesday ago she was phoid fever. low she waived pendicitis n necessary, a were competed other operat trouble. Shift from a heart withstanding she bravely destroyed therof suffering improvement during the p nursure being Realizing that it is imperative something be done immediately to solve the sewer problem because of rapidly increasing population, the city governments of Anaheim and Fullerton are endeavoring to formulate a joint plan for constructing an outfall to the ocean. The four-cities plan which was under discussion several months ago, and which it was hoped might be consummated, has failed in throug, and such a system is now considered hopeless, but the people of Anaheim and Fullerton believe the two cities can join forces, divide the cost and carry their sewage to the ocean independently of the southern cities. A joint meeting was held at Fullerton Thursday night between representatives of the two cities, when the matter was thoroughly discussed and the first steps taken. Trustees Backs and Mann, City Attorney James and City Engineer Steward were present from Anaheim, while Trustees Carhart and Siton, City Attorney Marks and Engineer Wells represented Fullerton. These gentlemen, composing a joint committee, will assemble weekly until a plan is formed and an agreement reached. There is much work ahead for the committee. A right of way leading into the ocean must be secured. When the matter was under consideration before residents along the coast's brink elevated their stifles and prepared to fight the proposition, going so far as to threaten the incorporation of shoestring strip along the water front. Perhaps they are more amenable to reason now and would raise no objections. The question of dividing the rest is one that may be difficult agree upon. Anaheim has the largest population and will have a greater volume of sewage but Fullerton's area and time, may make up or exceed the $50,000 necessary to equal the even amount. THE WILY JAP Garden Grove, center of the chilli pepper industry, is a busy shipping point these fine days, reports County Sealer of Weights and Measures Geo. McPhee, whose official duties call him to that town quite often just at present, and the busiest people among the many interested in the industry are the Japanese growers, who produce practically all of the commodity. This season, according to the rough estimates of those presumably in a position to know, there will be somewhere in the neighborhood of fifteen hundred tons of dried chillis produced in the Garden Grove district, the price to the growers for which has been fixed by contrast at sixteen cents per pound, making a possible return of nearly half a million dollars. "In addition to this possibility of profit in a regular way, the little brown brethren have by a simple expedient swelled their incomes all the way from five to fifteen per cent by packing their product with an excess moisture content that represented approximately that amount," said McPhee. "This is made possible by the methods used in curing the peppers, the precess calling for spraying of the product after it is taken from the drying houses in order to toughen it and prevent it powdering in the subsequent handling. "The theory is to moisten the dried peppers with a very fine spray, which while sensibly adding to the weight, is necessary to facilitate proper handling, but the wily Jap evidently believes in baptism by immersion rather than by sprinkling, and so he turns on the hose and makes a wholesale job of it, and while considerable quantities of District bond issues for good road purposes which have been agitated in the county for some weeks, will probably be supereded by a call embodying the entire county. The third district was considering an election to provide $750,000 for new highways, but it is believed if a county issue is voted our share will be sufficient to build all of the proposed roads in this district. The people will probably be asked to vote $2,000,000 for the entire county system, and should this sum be made available the third district will get all it needs provided the money is divided in accordance with the assessed valuation. A meeting was held last night in the supervisors' chambers at the court house for the purpose of discussing the proposed issue. Representatives from each of the five districts, appointed by D. Eyman Huff, president of the associated chambers of commerce, participated. The delegates were: First—Geo. B. Shattuck, Mac O. Robbins, John G. Mitchell, John A. McFadden. Second—W. T. Newlands, W. Dean Johnston, H. A. Lake, R. E. Larter. Third—A. S. Bradford, F. C. Krause, Chas. Eygabroad, W. A. Culp. Fourth—Willard Smith, Dr. J. D. Thomas, Wm. Feldner, W. T. Chapman. Fifth—E. E. Jahraus, F. B. Browning, W. G. Mitchell, Lew H. Wallace. Demands for more good roads have frequently been made to the board. With road funds limited, the board decided that the only solution to the problem is a bond issue. Agitation for the creation of a district in the northern part of the county for the construction of better roads brought the county issue to a head. The opinion is generally expressed that were districts to be necessary, and were competent other operators trouble. She from a heart withstanding she bravely destroyed that of suffering; improvement during the period nurse being about the staircase, but she stricken with died at 7 o'clock. Funeral service Saturday, allisters in the ring. A prayer at the resident family, after service was held. Four young friends of the pallbearers, all of the high school was a member body. The area was banked with distributed by so deceased. Sixteen years greatly beloved of acquainting timely death in ed. She was buried in cemetery. JOHN G.W. COMMUNICATIONS A Dose of COUNTIES UNfortunate Great Divide When John added to appear on Central streets, on noon, after a Tuesday event flier Andrade of abode on N street in search found his corp upon the bed. Wirishing it taken a dose The proposition, going so far as to threaten the incorporation of shoestring strip along the water front. Perhaps they are more amenable to reason now and would raise no objections. The question of dividing the est is one that may be difficult agree upon. Anaheim has the largest population and will have a greater volume of sewage, but Fullerton's area and assessed valuation is six times larger as ours. However as with cities realize the urgent need of the improvement there will probably be no serious dispute on this point. As soon as the right of way is secured, the total cost figured and the amount each city shall pay determined, bond elections will be needed for the purpose of providing funds. "The theory is to moisten the dried peppers with a very fine spray, which while sensibly adding to the weight, is necessary to facilitate proper handling, but the wily Jap evidently believes in baptism by immersion rather than by sprinkling, and so he turns on the hose and makes a wholesale job of it, and while considerable quantities of the product have been condemned and destroyed because of damage by mould as a result of this fraudulent practice of kitting the weight, the profit has so far mightily overbalanced the loss, and the little brown men are apparently well satisfied with things as they are. "Another irregularity in the handling of Garden Grove's star product is the shipping of gross for net in sending the product to market, that is, calculating the weights of the containers in as weights of the contents, a palpable wrong to begin with, and incidentally a plain violation of law. This has been put a stop to, however, for at a conference last week between myself and Garden Grove shipers and representatives of certain Los Angeles wholesale dealers, I notified those interested that unless the law is strictly observed in future and the actual net weight plainly marked on the containers, prosecutions will follow 'muy pronto.' "This will 'help some,' but there is no present way open to provide for the inevitable loss by shrinkage, and until some certain standard is established have frequently been made to the board. With road funds limited, the board decided that the only solution to the problem is a bond issue. Agitation for the creation of a district in the northern part of the county for the construction of better roads brought the county issue to a head. The opinion is generally expressed that were districts to be formed the chances of carrying an issue of county bonds would be lessened. There are many important roads in the county that are of great benefit to the general public and their improvement would be blocked should districts be organized, except in such instances as where the roads might be located in the districts. Huff had requested that each member of the delegation devote some little time to ascertainting the sentiment of the community he represents as to another issue, and it is expected that at the meeting last night they were in a position to determine whether the voters of the county are ready to support such an issue. and tolerances fixed for moisture content, the ultimate consumer of the 'hot stuff' will continue to be the goat." This fact is acknowledged by the shippers and wholesale buyers, and at my suggestion the matter will be at once taken up with State Superintendent of Weights and Measures Charles G. Johnson at Sacramento." ETTE Number 4 ISSUE BY ES ET LAST INSIDER BY ELEC Each Discussion Need for an Dollars. for good have been for some the supering the end district action to new high of a councile will DEATH SUMMONS BRIGHT YOUNG LADY Esther Schmelzer Passes Away After Illness of Six Months—Typhoid Fever the Original Cause of Death. After suffering for six months from a complication of diseases, Miss Esther Schmelzer, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Schmelzer, died at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. Six months ago she was taken down with typhoid fever. While still very low she was stricken with appendicitis making an operation necessary, and later physicians were compelled to perform another operation for throat trouble. She was also suffering from a heart affliction, and notwithstanding all these ailments she bravely fought against the destroyer through many months of suffering. There was much improvement in her condition during the past few weeks, her nurse being able to wheel her SHORT SERMON ON DOMESTIC ECONOMY START SAVINGS ACCOUNT AND PREPARE FOR THAT RAINY DAY. Country Going Through an Era of Money Inflation.—Wise Students Say These Abnormal Times Can't Last Much Longer. Economists here and elsewhere sound a note of warning occasionally regarding the present day money inflation as affecting business, and it would be well for people to take heed and have a care. The country is going through what may be termed a boom, and some day in necessary, and later physicians were compelled to perform another operation for throat trouble. She was also suffering from a heart affliction, and notwithstanding all these ailments she bravely fought against the destroyer through many months of suffering. There was much improvement in her condition during the past few weeks, her nurse being able to wheel her about the streets in an invalid chair, but she was suddenly stricken with heart spasms and died at 7 o'clock in the evening. Funeral services were held Saturday, all the Lutheran ministers in the county participating. A prayer service was held at the residence for the stricken family, after which a public service was held at the church. Four young ladies, intimate friends of the deceased, acted as pallbearers, and the junior class of the high school, of which she was a member, attended in a body. The altar of the church was banked with flowers contributed by sorrowing friends of the deceased. Miss Esther was sixteen years of age. She was greatly beloved in her wide circle of acquaintances, and her untimely death is sincerely mourned. She was buried in Anaheim cemetery. JOHN G. WIRSHING COMMITS SUICIDE A Dose of Cyanide Sends the Unfortunate Man Over the Great Divide. When John G. Wirshing failed to appear at his newspaper stand on Center and Los Angeles streets, on Thursday afternoon, after an absence since Tuesday evening previous, Officer Andrade went to his place of abode on North Los Angeles street in search of the man, and found his corpse stretched out upon the bed. Wirshing it was learned had taken a dose of cyanide. Two economists here and elsewhere sound a note of warning occasionally regarding the present day money inflation as affecting business, and it would be well for people to take heed and have a care. The country is going through what may be termed a boom, and some day in the not far distant future this bubble is going to burst, say the students of economy. At the present time people who are going into debt to acquire property of one sort or another should be careful that they do not become engulfed in the whirlpool sure to follow upon the heels of the era of extravagance through which the country is now passing. These abnormal conditions cannot last for more than another year. There is going to be a Republican landslide next year, when the country will again assume normal conditions. A man buying now, with inflated currency, an equity in property of whatsoever description will have a hard time holding onto what he has when this frenzied finance ceases. Men and women who are now earning double the wage they did a year ago had better put some of it down the family stocking for a rainy day. It would be well for them to start a savings account. Food experts say prices are now declining in some sections of the Union, and a rip here and there will start the house of cards tumbling down. Real estate has doubled in value in the past year, but this is accounted for, in part, by moneyed men coming out into this glorious climate from the blizzard belts, and paying any old price for a home. If it suits them. Of course, a man who owns an orange or walnut orchard has a gold mine. There are men who say that land here is cheap at any price, because this Southland in time is worthless. ed to appear at his newspaper stand on Center and Los Angeles streets, on Thursday afternoon, after an absence since Tuesday evening previous, Officer Andrade went to his place of abode on North Los Angeles street in search of the man, and found his corpse stretched out upon the bed. Wirshing it was learned had taken a dose of cyandie. Two notes left by him stated that he had taken the poison with suicidal intent. His belongings and about $300 was bequeathed to his nephew, Wm. M. Smith of Brea. Upon investigation it was learned that Wirshing had procured the poison under the pretext that he wanted to kill a couple of dogs. Deceased had resided here for a number of years and was for several years engaged in doing odd jobs about town and selling newspapers. About twelve years ago he was in comfortable circumstances and conducted a store here, keeping a general line of goods. He married, but his wedded life was unhappy and he and his wife separated. It is said he grieved over his matrimonial venture. For the past two or three months his friends noticed a change of demeanor come over him, he appearing to be despondent. Deceased leaves a sister, Mrs. M. Smith of San Diego, and a nephew, t o whom he desired his money and belongings should go. An inquest was held Thursday, the verdict being that deceased came to his death by suicide. Of course, a man who owns an orange or walnut orchard has a gold mine. There are men who say that land here is cheap at any price, because this Southland in time is going to be the playground of the world. There are orange orchards here which are gilt-edged and are good as gold in the bank, and they are not for sale. It is reliably reported that there is an actual shortage of lumber, and likewise a lack of houses, and this industry it is said, is governed by supply and demand. Federal investigations reveal the fact that great quantities of foodstuffs are hoarded, but these eventually will be forced out of hiding, because of the large yields of many staple crops harvested the past year, and larger ones to surely follow in the future. A good Republican form of government, with protection to American industry will put the country into normal gear, when business conditions will right themselves. Look well before you leap, and keep out of debt. H. G. Ames has been chosen to deliver the eulogy at the Lodge of Sorrow ceremonies of the Santa Ana Elks on December 7. Judge Craig of River-side will deliver the principal address on the occasion.