anaheim-gazette 1922-02-16

Anaheim Gazette ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter OFFICIAL CITY PAPER ORGANIZE LEAGUE TO FIGHT BOND ISSUE Branches Being Established in Orange County The People's Economy League of Orange county has been formed as an off-shoot of the Los Angeles organization, for the purpose of opposing the proposed water and power act that will be on the ballot at the November election. The following officers have been chosen to serve the league and direct the campaign in this county: Freeman H. Bloodgood, president; H. C. Head, vice-president; W. B. Williams, secretary-treasurer. An executive committee composed of Freeman H. Bloodgood, H. C. Heaon, W. B. Williams, E. B. Sprague and Clyde Bishop, will have charge of the campaign in Santa Ana. A vice-president of the county organization and two others to act with him as a local executive committee, will be chosen in each community as the organization progresses. N. T. Edwards has been asked to serve in that capacity in the Orange district, but has not yet chosen his committeemen. The parent organization of the People's Economy League is in Los Angeles, where it has in its membership many well-known businessmen. ber the average hourly earnings on railway employees were 121 per cent more than in the year 1916. There are ten classes of employes, including about 500,000 men, each class of which are receiving average hourly wages representing advances since 1916 at least twice as great as the increase in the cost of living, and some of them enjoying increases over four times as great as the increase in the cost of living. "Does the public prefer to have the railways continue to pay the present wages or to reduce both the wages and the rates?" asks the Railway Age. If it decides that the present rates must be reduced, then it must recognize the fact that this decision necessarily carries with it a decision that the present wages must be reduced. The rates and the wages must stand or fall together." BETTER SERVICE FOR ALIENS Aliens seeking admission to the United States will enjoy improved conditions while at Ellis island. Recommendations by the advisory committee appointed recently by W. W. Husband, commissioner general of immigration, have been adopted. Welfare work will be carried out by government and private agencies, women and children will be given better quarters and immigrants will be given larger facilities for communicating with friends and relatives in this country. Persons debarred from the country will have the disposition of their cases explained to them and to interested friends. Aliens will not be detained in the Ellis island barges, but in commodious quarters in the main building. COULDN'T CONVINCE THE COURT Unable to convince Justice J. B. Cox that his failure to provide support for his three children born out of wedlock, has been justified, Gabriel Chavira is awaiting trial in the superior those who wish to mailing list share the state mining ing, San Francisco. DIFFERENCE The meeting was to consider the results in an present rules, far from unanticipated of those present frank declaration and in shipment of evidence of free presence of cry from the tenor fair to assume number of those approval of the regulations did embarrass the culture in its difficult situation by nothing in it the trend of the persistence in a clinical rule; and certainly seems ter. One grower salts are often numbers in Median have not been degree; and he that statement. condition that discrediting them that can be safe. It has now been since the freeze that fruit that table and shows ing of cells or th ought to be more fair to the grow back on the thence of a few future time it w satisfactory to t The parent organization of the People's Economy League is in Los Angeles, where it has in its membership many well known business men, bankers and professional men and women. Headquarters will be maintained there and a publicity bureau will acquaint the people of southern California with the essential facts regarding this act, which proposes a bond issue of $500,000,000. Speakers will be furnished from the headquarters and the local organizations given every possible assistance. R. R. RATES AND WAGES The average cost of living in the United States in December, 1921, was shown this week by the United States Bureau of Labor to be 47 per cent higher than the living cost in December, 1916, while the average hourly earnings of railway employees are 121 per cent higher than in 1916, according to interstate commerce commission statistics. This comparison is made by the Railway Age today in the following discussion of plans for reducing railroad rates and wages: The bureau of labor statistics show that in December, 1821, the average cost of living in the United States was 47 per cent higher than in December, 1916. This is the lowest figure for cost of living that the bureau of labor has reported since the war in Europe begun. The latest available statistics regarding railway wages are those of the lstrate commerce commission for September, 1921, which have just recently been made public—there has been no change in wages since then. These statistics show that in September, COULDN'T CONVINCE THE COURT Unable to convince Justice J. B. Cox that his failure to provide support for his three children born out of wedlock, has been justified, Gabriel Chavira is awaiting trial in the superior court, remaining, meanwhile, in jail for the lack of $500 bail. Five years ago Gabriel brought Dolores Lozano to El Paso, Texas, from her home in Mexico. They were not married, but lived together until four months ago at Buena Park, when he left her and their three children. Chavira declared that he sought custody of the children in a court at Artesia, but was refused it because Dolores, who is now 21, had married another man and claimed that she would take care of the children without any aid from Gabriel. Gabriel, in the meantime, also married, and close on the heels of his wedding came the complaint of Dolores which caused his arrest. He told his story to Justice Cox at his preliminary examination late Friday, but the court held him to answer in the higher court. STATE MINING BUREAU A monthly publication entitled "Mining in California," will be issued by the California state mining bureau, beginning with the January, 1922 number, just off the press, which will be devoted to the stimulation of interest in California's mineral industry. According to State Mineralogist Fletcher Hamilton, this industry now brings a quarter of a billion dollars worth of new wealth into the state each year, or approximately one half as much as that derived from all the branches of agriculture, horticulture and stock raising; yet the average citizen is prone to think that mining is a thing of the past—something that went out of date with the vigilance committee and the four-horse stage coach. "To reiterate a statement that has been repeatedly issued by this office, but which doesn't seem to 'sink in,'" said Hamilton, "California is commercially producing fifty different minerals, and every one of her fifty-eight counties contributes to that list. There is no other equal case in the main building." RELIEVED Several pieces came imbedded in Holderman's legs est in October, handles souvenirs heroic events of A few days ago distress caused by derman, who is a sidio. San Francisco operation. Holderman recoups wounds while which, though new from the main line the position to ww action. Holderman fouls was taken from t where for days by from loss of blood. NORMAL RETURN That Orange county coming year county within ten of the total of last ed by men well We now occupy Our New Branch Store Public Market, Corner Clementine and Center. Grand Opening Last Night BOSTON BAKERY 201 E. CENTER ST Phone 135-W "We reiterate a statement that has been repeatedly issued by this office, but which doesn't seem to 'sink in,'" said Hamilton, "California is commercially producing fifty different minerals, and every one of her fifty-eight counties contributes to that list. There is no other equal area on the face of the earth that can show an output comparable with ours, either in number or variety of mineral products. "The new publication above mentioned will be a monthly chapter of the state mineralogist's annual report. Through this medium the effort will be made to disseminate information relative to all phases of our mineral industry and the various activities of the state mining bureau. This information will be made available to the public from month to month instead of only at the end of an annual or biennial period. It will represent a progress report of the field investigations of the bureau's engineers and its contents will have a value due to the timeliness of their appearance, which is lacking to a great extent in many government bulletins. "A monthly publication of this sort will also admit the inclusion of several features not customarily found in official reports, such as lists of buyers looking for particular minerals, lists of producers who are seeking a market, and a technical employment service. "Copies of 'Mining in California' will be distributed to those interested in the mineral industry. The size of the edition is considerably limited and..." ANAHEIM GAZETTE DIFFERENCE OF OPINION The meeting in Los Angeles recently to consider the problem of regulations to control the shipping of frosted fruit resulted in an endorsement for the present rules, but by a vote that was far from unanimous. A large majority of those present was in favor of a frank declaration against the "crystal test" and in favor of permitting the shipment of fruit that shows no other evidence of frost damage than the presence of crystals. And judging from the tenor of the discussion it is fair to assume that a considerable number of those who voted for the approval of the present program on regulations did so with a desire not to embarrass the state department of agriculture in its honest effort to meet a difficult situation. There was certainly nothing in the action taken or in the trend of the discussion to warrant persistence in any arbitrary and technical rule; and the "crystal test" rule certainly seems to be of that character. One grower stated that these crystals are often found in considerable numbers in Mediterranean Sweets that have not been frosted in the slightest degree; and he was not challenged in that statement. If that be true, it is a condition that goes along ways in discrediting the crystal theory as one that can be safely followed. It has now been over two weeks since the freeze; and it would seem that fruit that is still juicy and palatable and shows no signs of breaking of cells or the drying of segments ought to be moving to market. Is it fair to the growers to hold this fruit back on the theory, based on the presence of a few crystals, that at some future time it will dry out and be unsatisfactory to the consumer? Hewes properties at El Modena, expressed belief that in the footbill districts of Villa Park, El Modena, and Lemon Heights, growers will receive returns probably 50 per cent greater than they would have had not the cold snap visited this section. ALL HEADED THIS WAY Nothing can stop motorists from driving to southern California. Adverse weather conditions on some of the transcontinental routes are laughed at by auto parties which have decided to visit this part of America during the winter, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. And so keen is the joy of the visitors upon arriving here that every party becomes a magnet for drawing friends to the coast, it is pointed out. Automobile officials are of the opinion that trans-continental motor travel to southern California will increase by 35 per cent each year from now on, so strong has the lure of the west penetrated throughout the east. This lure is one of climate as well as touring conditions. Every section of the southern part of California is being benefited this year by the unusual influx of motorizing visitors, point out the auto club's touring officials. Every county in the state is being "inspected" by new arrivals in a manner more thorough than ever before. The number of parties reaching here over the transcontinental routes this winter is one of the touring wonders of the year. More than 100 parties a day are coming into the southern section from the east alone, and scores more from the north and from neighboring states. All calling at club offices make known their appreciation of the receptions tendered them everywhere. REGATTA STAYS AT NEWPORT It has now been over two weeks since the freeze; and it would seem that fruit that is still juicy and palatable and shows no signs of the breaking of cells or the drying of segments ought to be moving to market. Is it fair to the growers to hold this fruit back on the theory, based on the presence of a few crystals, that at some future time it will dry out and be unsatisfactory to the consumer? There are two problems involved in the regulations—one to protect the citrus industry from the folly of shipping fruit that is so clearly frost damaged that it never ought to go into consumption; and the other to salvage all the fruit possible that can be safely shipped with some profit to the grower and satisfaction to the consumer. And the second problem is just as important as the first. The Gazette recognizes that it may take a sort of Solomon to steer safely between these two points, but the state has in Director Hecke a man of unusual ability and wide knowledge of the fruit industry and here is hoping that he will be able to shape a practical plan of enforcement of regulations that will meet both these conditions. RELIEVED OF SHRAPNEL Several pieces of shrapnel that became imbedded in one of Capt. N. M. Holderman's legs in the Argonne Forest in October, 1918, are now in his hands, souvenirs of one of the most heroic events of the world war. A few days ago, seeking relief from distress caused by the shrapnel, Holderman, who is stationed at the Presidio, San Francisco, underwent an operation. Holderman received the shrapnel wounds while the Lost Battalion, which, though never lost, was cut off from the main line after it had taken the position to which it was ordered was in action. Holderman fought to the last, and was taken from the field to a hospital where for days by reason of weakness from loss of blood he was near death. NORMAL RETURN TO GROWERS That Orange county's citrus crop the coming year will return to this county within ten or fifteen per cent of the total of last season was predicted by men well informed on the continental routes this winter is one of the touring wonders of the year. More than 100 parties a day are coming into the southern section from the east alone, and scores more from the north and from neighboring states. All calling at club offices make known their appreciation of the receptions tendered them everywhere. REGATTA STAYS AT NEWPORT Efforts of William Wrigley, Chicago millionaire to wrest the 1922 regatta from Newport Beach failed in Los Angeles when the Southern California Yachting association assured representatives of the Newport Harbor Yacht club that the regatta would be held in Newport in August as scheduled. Letters written by the secretary of the Balboa Chamber of Commerce refused the claims of those said to represent Wrigley, who maintained that Newport lacked the facilities to take care of the boats that would be drawn there by the regatta. No action was taken on the assertion plan of Wrigley to transfer the event to Catalina island, where shewing-gum magnate has extensive holdings. IOWANS ANNOUNCE PICNIC This will be your call, Iowa; to the jolly picnic for February 22nd, 1922, in Lincoln park, Los Angeles. If rainy that date it goes over to Saturday, the 25th. This is given under the auspices of the Iowa association of southern California. Judge Charles S. Crail, president, will preside, and is in charge of all arrangements. Ninety-nine county headquarters—ninety-nine picnics running at once. Bring basket dinners and your coffee. We have a strong hope of having Herbert C. Hoover as one of our speakers and our own popular governor, Wm. D. Stephens, will be another 200,000 Hawkeyes of the west are watching for the news. There is a time for all things except hate. COMING THURSDAY! LIMITED ENGAGEMENT Holderman fought to the last, and was taken from the field to a hospital where for days by reason of weakness from loss of blood he was near death. NORMAL RETURN TO GROWERS That Orange county's citrus crop the coming year will return to this county within ten or fifteen per cent of the total of last season was predicted by men well informed on the subject of crop conditions in this county. Returns for citrus products in the county last year have been placed at $18,235,206, the calculations being based on definite figures from the Orange County Fruit exchange, representing the south half of the county, and the Northern Orange County Fruit exchange, covering the northern half or the county. The cash receipts of the two exchanges were $14,588,165, according to reports from Dale King, manager of the northern exchange, and L. D. Parmer, of the southern exchange. It is estimated that independent shippers handled 25 per cent of the total crop. King estimated citrus crop damage by frost and wind in Orange county at 30 per cent, with increased production through new acreage coming into beating, absorbing 10 to 20 per cent of that loss, making the possible net loss in production, as compared with last year, 10 to 15 per cent. The northern exchange last season shipped 5206 cars and received $8,615,000. The southern exchange shipped 3539 cars, for which it received $5,973,165. Because of the shortage higher prices may obtain through the marketing seasons, in which event the casn returns will be as great as last year. D. Eyman Huff, manager of the COMING THURSDAY! LIMITED ENGAGEMENT D. W. Griffith's SUBLIME DRAMA "WAY DOWN EAST" An Opportunity to See This Marvelous Play at Popular Prices FAIRYLAND THEATRE ANAHEIM The Anaheim National Bank OF ANAHEIM, CAL. Offers you the best in Service, Strength, and Safety A. Dolan, Pres't. A. B. McCord, Cashier H. Wents, V. Pres't R. L. Phegley "Sagatious and Efficient Management." Cent Interest Paid on Time Sav- "Sagatious and Efficient Management." For Cent Interest Paid on Time Savings Accounts. Fordson For Every Field Use $395.00 F. O. B. Dearborne Pumps Water Does Every Power Job You can plow, disk, harrow, harvest, thresh, bale hay, grind feed, fill the silo, saw wood, pump water, pull stumps, do road work or any other power job around the farm quicker, easier and at less DAY! 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