anaheim-gazette 1922-05-18

VOLUME LI CITY'S PROPERTY WORTH HALF A MILLION MUNICIPALITY IS IN PRETTY GOOD CIRCUMSTANCES FINANCIALLY Bids for City Hall Opened at Thursday Night's Meeting of the Trustees' Lowest Bid Was Much Higher Than Original Estimate of Cost—City Manager Steward Recommends Sewer Extension to New Tracts—Mayor Stark Issues a Clean-Up Proclamation. The city of Anaheim is a heavy real estate owner, according to the annual report submitted to the trustees last Thursday night by City Clerk E. B. Merritt. The total value of the property owned by the city now is $512,000, and a large percentage of this sum is the result of the rapid increase in the value of real estate. The largest holdings of the city are the municipal park, the city hall site, the municipal automobile display at Orange Show. The automobile show to be staged by the motor dealers' craft of the Orange County Automobile Trades association in connection with the Valencia Orange Show at Anaheim, May 23-30, will be one of the best automobile exhibits ever held in the county, according to Herbert O. Davis, manager of the department and secretary of the trades association. Davis announced that auto dealers of the county are nearly 100 per cent in co-operation with the enterprise, and all dealers are making special effort to present exhibits that will disclose to visitors to the show every new feature to connection with the automobile industry. Every line of cars represented by agents in Orange county will be on display. Furthermore, the exhibits will be virtually limited to Orange county agents. Davis announced at the regular monthly meeting of the craft, held at the Elks' club, Anaheim, that fifty-five of the fifty-nine units in the auto show tent had been sold and that reservations that assured the absorption of the remaining units had been made. Seven of the units have been assigned to automobile accessory displays. The show will not be as large as former shows held in the county because of the fact that it is being limi- The city of Anaheim is a heavy real estate owner, according to the annual report submitted to the trustees last Thursday night by City Clerk E. B. Merritt. The total value of the property owned by the city now is $512,000, and a large percentage of this sum is the result of the rapid increase in the value of real estate. The largest holdings of the city are the municipal park, the city hall site, the municipal light and water plant, the Stanton ranch, and the sewer farm at West Anaheim. All these properties were acquired at a small price compared to the present valuation. When the new city hall is completed, money for which is now available, the city's real estate will be worth more than $600,000. Four bids for construction of the new city hall were received Monday night, but the board postponed action until Monday night. Wilson & Bever, local contractors, were the lowest by several thousand dollars. Each company submitted two bids, as follows: Richardson Building and Engineering company, lowest, $112,680; highest, $123,245. Hardiman & Company, lowest bid, $101,900; highest, $113,920. Wilson & Bever, lowest, $88,410; highest, $96,360. Nance Construction company, lowest, $101,000; highest, $111,000. Bids for a pump and motor for the new well at the water works plant were opened. The Byron-Jackson company presented the lowest bid for the pump the figure being $2191. The Fairbanks-Morse company was the lowest on the motor, the bid being $926. Frank Tausch and others petitioned for the opening of Zeyn street to Sycamore. The petition was granted. City Manager Steward recommended to the board that sewer connections be extended to the Monte Vista tract, the Valencia Square tract, the Jewell tract and other sections. Bids will be called for at once. Manager Steward was instructed to proceed with the paving of Clementine street. City Clerk Merritt's annual report was presented to the trustees. It was an interesting document, showing the city's financial status at the present time. The report in full will be found on another page. Thousands of strangers are expected here during orange show week and be virtually limited to Orange County agents. Davis announced at the regular monthly meeting of the craft, held at the Elks' club, Anaheim, that fifty-five of the fifty-nine units in the auto show tent had been sold and that reservations that assured the absorption of the remaining units had been made. Seven of the units have been assigned to automobile accessory displays. The show will not be as large as former shows held in the county because of the fact that it is being limited virtually to automobile exhibits by dealers within the county. In the former shows exhibits were solicited from Los Angeles and other places in the southland. DISCUSS ROAD BUILDING Directors of the Orange county farm bureau Thursday heard reports made by the organization's roads committee relative to a conference which the committee held with H. A. Wassum, road committee on the board of supervisors, and J. L. McBride, superintendent of the county highway department. Answers by the count officials to questions propounded by the farm bureau a few weeks ago were submitted to the committee and various features of road construction and policies were developed in questions asked of Wassum and McBride by members of the committee. At the conclusion of the committee meeting a vote of thanks was extended to the supervisors and McBride for the thorough manner in which the questions had been answered and the explanation made by McBride on expenditures of county moneys. Concerning the draining of roads upon which pavement is to be laid or is already laid McBride said that drainage in some sections of the county is impossible. He expressed the belief that it would be cheaper to replace roads every five or ten years where short distances are affected by drainage than to install drainage systems. It was further pointed out that drainage could not be provided without doing damage to property along the highway. McBride told the committeemen that the use of pneumatic tires on trucks would have a tendency to lessen the damage to the highways by truck traffic. Another meeting was that of the conservation committee, C. M. Hollingshead, of Anaheim, and H. H. Cowell of Anaheim, helping present The PROCLAMATION In keeping with the fair name of Anaheim, and with sense of civic pride which all of our citizens share. With the prospect of a vast crowd of visitors to our city to attend the annual California Valencia Show. We, the board of trustees, and the mayor of Anaheim, designate and declare Thursday, May 18th, 1922, as "Anaheim Clean-up Day," and call upon all our citizens to co-operate with the city officers and employees in gathering up and removing all of the weeds, cans, papers, and waste from our streets, alleys and lots. That our city may have her house in order and be prepared to give our visitors a hearty welcome. (Signed) WM. STARK, President of the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim. Attest: EDWARD B. MERRITT. City Clerk. Nothing much funnier than watching the face of a man trying to listen politely to a speaker he doesn't like and whose speech he dis agrees with. McBride told the committeemen that the use of pneumatic tires on trucks would have a tendency to lessen the damage to the highways by truck traffic. Another meeting was that of the conservation committee, C. M. Hollingshead, of Anaheim, and H. H. Covell, of Cypress, being present. The committee prepared reports to be submitted to the directors. The committee voted to ask water companies of the county to appoint one representative each to co-operate with the bureau committee on conservation. H. H. Covell, who was on the recent tour of irrigation men to the spreading grounds on the Santa Ana river in the San Bernardino mountains, declared that he was very favorably impressed with the value of such work and the possibility of enlarging the field for sinking waste waters into the debris cone. Judgment for $400 was asked in a suit filed in the superior court by Ida F. Dunton, of Anaheim, against Romberg Jansen, secretary of the West Anaheim Water company. Three shares of water stock, alleged to have been purchased by the plaintiff from E. W. Parsons, were said to have inspired the present suit. According to the complaint, the water company official refused to issue a new certificate of stock to Mrs. Dutton when she presented the endorsed certificate to have the stock transferred. Attorney Roger C. Dutton represents the plaintiff. How often the bright boy in school has a dull finish! AHEIM GAZETY Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 18, 1922 SECOND CALIFORNIA VALENCIA ORANGE SHOW Several acres of glistening white canvas now cover a large portion of the city park, and these huge tents will house the Second Annual California Valencia Orange Show, which opens its gates to the public next Tuesday morning. The first show, held a year ago, was considered one of the greatest and most beautiful exhibitions of the kind ever held, but this year, Manager Fraser and the directors, profiting by the experience of the first, have staged a larger and much more beautiful exhibition. Every foot of space within the large tents has been taken by exhibitors, and some of the feature displays promise to be the most beautiful of the kind ever created. The citrus tent, where the entertainments will be held is 130x250 feet in dimensions, but the industrial tent, housing the automobiles and mechanical devices is 150x380 feet in size. The baby welfare tent is not quite as large as these two main tents, but it is large enough to hold hundreds of infants. Doctors and trained nurses will be in charge to examine all babies and suggest to the mothers expert treatment and the best diet for each individual kid. Mothers who wish to see the show can check their infants here, and find them safe, sound and happy when they are ready to start for home. Following is the program of entertainment offered to the visitors during the eight days' period of the show: Monday, May 29. Merchants' and Manufacturers' Day. 9:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Opening of Amusements—Valencia Joy Zone. 3:00-5:00 p.m.—Orchestra Concert by Harry Green's "Californians," with numbers from Grand Opera Favorites and Vaudeville Artists. 7:30-8:00 p.m.—Vaudeville and Dancing. 8:00-9:15 p.m.—Fashion Show under direction of Sidney Prince. 9:15-10:30 p.m.—Grand Orchestral Concert by Harry Green's "Californians," with numbers from Grand Opera Favorites and Vaudeville Artists. 7:30-8:00 p.m.—Vaudeville and Dancing. 9:15-10:30—Grand Orchestral Concert by Harry Green's "Californians," closing with Vaudeville numbers. Tuesday, May 30—Decoration Day. Civil, Spanish-American and World War Veterans' Day. 9:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Opening of Amusements—Valencia Joy Zone. 2:00 p.m.—Special Program Suitable to the Day. 3:00-5:00 p.m.—Special Concert of Patriotic and Classical Numbers, followed by Vaudeville. 7:30-10:30 p.m.—Closing Concert of Exposition in which Special Features will be introduced. The baby welfare tent is not quite as large as these two main tents, but it is large enough to hold hundreds of infants. Doctors and trained nurses will be in charge to examine all babies and suggest to the mothers expert treatment and the best diet for each individual kid. Mothers who wish to see the show can check their infants here, and find them safe, sound and happy when they are ready to start for home. Following is the program of entertainment offered to the visitors during the eight days' period of the show: **Tuesday, May 23—Opening Day.** Editors and Public School Children. 10:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 2:00 p.m.—Opening of amusements—Valencia Joy Zone. 3:00-5:00 p.m.—Concert in Citrus Department by Orchestra—Harry Green's Californians, interspersed with vocal numbers by Miss Vera Esmay and Madamaisle Beatrice Carolli, soprano; Harold Stanton, tenor, and Ralph Villagrann, baritone. 7:30-9:00 p.m.—Formal Opening of Exposition. 9:00-10:45 p.m.—Orchestral and Vaudeville program, including the artists named above and song and dance numbers by Misses Irene Howard, Katherne Grant, Bonnie Adair and others. **Wednesday, May 24.** Social Clubs' Day (Ebell and others Ladies' Clubs—Rotary, Kiwanis, Lion and Other Men's Organizations.) 9:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Opening of Amusements—Valencia Joy Zone. 3:00-5:00 Orchestral Concert with numbers by celebrated Grand Opera Soloists in Citrus Department Band Stand and Vaudeville numbers. 7:30-8:00 p.m.—Vaudeville. 8:00-9:15—Fashion Show under the direction of Sidney Prince. 9:15-10:30 p.m.—Program with numbers by famous Soloists, in Band Stand, Gitrus Department, and Vaudeville. **Thursday, May 25.** Fraternal Bodies' and United Labor Organizations' Day. 9:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Opening of Amusements—Valencia Joy Zone. 3:00 p.m.—Orchestral and Vocal Program, Band Stand, Citrus Department. 4:00 p.m.—Harry Green's "Californians" and Grand Opera Artists in Band Stand, Citrus Department. 4:30-5:00 p.m.—Vaudeville. 7:30-10:30 p.m.—Harry Green's 'Californians,' Grand Opera Artists and Vaudeville. **Friday, May 26.** Civic Bodies and Municipal Officials' Day. 9:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Opening of Amusements—Valencia Joy Zone. 2:30-3:30 p.m.—Concert by Long Beach Municipal Band. The Amusements Committee will bring in other attractions to those named above, if both afternoon and evening concerts and programs daily. Harry Greens' "Californians" is an orchestra of ten pieces, the members if wich are soloist executents of thirty instruments. This organization is picked from amongst the best musicians of California. This organization has been recruited so that it contains soloists whose work at the Green, Huntington and Virginia Hotels and at Marigold Gardens, Chicago, has attracted national attention. Harry Green's "Californians" will accompany the soloists in all their numbers. Misses Katherine Grant, Irene Howard and Bonnie Adair, singers and dancers, represent a charming trio well known to the Los Angeles and Orange county public. They are smart, pretty and talented. **The Fashion Show.** The foremost merchants of Anaheim who specialize in ready-to-wear garments are old hands at staging real metropolitan shows, portraying the ruling fashion for women. In this exposition, a number of them have been planning to put on an up-to-the-minute Fashion Show on the evenings of Wednesday, May 24th, and Monday, May 29th. They have spent over sixty days in choosing the most magnificent costumes, suits, and dresses obtainable in the New York markets. This feature of the exposition is under the charge of Sidney Prince, one of southern California's capable and popular merchants. There will be not less than fourteen, and perhaps twenty, of the most noted professional models from the "Angel" city. These young charmers will be under the supervision of Miss Jewel Pathe, who has been manageress of fashion show work of leading motion picture producers and merchants in California. At least fifty chic, daring, stylish and valuable costumes will be shown at each session of this Fashion Show amidst special electrical stage settings, and several mechanical surprises which will cause great joy and wonderment are provided in connection with these features. Beatrice Carelli—Lyric Soprano. In securing the services of Beatrice Carelli, Italian-American lyric soprano, if the Manhattan English Grand Opera compuay of New York, as one of the soloists for the Valencia Orange Show, the committee on Amusements is to be congratulated as this well known artist possesses a remarkable lyric voice that has won for Miss Carelli wide fame in the realms of song. During her engagement here Miss Carelli will feature Ardi's beautiful "Il Baclo," the Musetta Waltz song and the Romeo and Juliette Waltz song Friday, May 28. Civic Bodies and Municipal Officials' Day. 9:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Opening of Amusements—Valencia Joy Zone. 2:30-3:30 p.m.—Concert by Long Beach Municipal Band. 3:30-4:30 p.m.—Concert by Harry Green "Californians" and Vocal Soloists. 4:30-5:00 p.m.—Vaudeville. 7:00-8:00 p.m.—Concert by Long Beach Municipal Band. 8:00-9:00 p.m.—Harry Green's Orchestra Program with Vocal Soloists. 9:00-10:30 p.m.—Vaudeville. Saturday, May 27. Los Angeles County Day. 9:00 a.m.—Show opens its gates. 10:00 a.m.—Opening of Amusements—Valencia Joy Zone. 3:00 p.m.—Orchestral Concert by Harry Green's "Californians" and Vocal Soloists. 4:00 p.m.—Vocal, including New and Special Attractions. 7:30 p.m.—Grand Orchestra Program, Harry Green's "Californians," assisted by Famous Vocal Soloists. 9:00-10:30 p.m.—Dancing, Singing and Vaudeville. Sunday, May 28. Show closed in the morning. All-Southland Day. For visitors from out of town admission to the exposition will be granted, but Orange County and local people are requested to wait until noon before presenting themselves for admission. 12:30 p.m.—Show opens its gates. 2:00-5:00 p.m.—Sacred and Classical Music by Harry Green's "Californians," assisted by Grand Opera Vocalists in Grand Stand, Citrus Department. 8:00-10:00 p.m.—Grand Concert by the Allied Music Artists in the Exposition. The numbers in this program will be in keeping with the day. Beatrice Carelli—Lyric Soprano. In securing the services of Beatrice Carelli, Italian-American, lyric soprano, if the Manhattan English Grand Opera companys of New York, as one of the soloists for the Valencia Orange Show, the committee on Amusements is to be congratulated as this well known artist possesses a remarkable lyric voice that has won for Miss Carelli wide fame in the realms of song. During her engagement here Miss Carelli will feature Ardi's beautiful "Il Bacio," the Musetta Waltz song and the Romeo and Juliette Waltz song from the opera of the same name. Harold Stanton—American Tenor. Mr. Harold Stanton, the American dramatic tenor, who has been selected by the amusement committee as one of the soloists, is heralded as one of the best tenors this country has produced in many years. A native of Denver, Colo., Mr. Stanton, at the beginning of the war entered the service as a private and was raised to a first lieutenant long before the signing of the armistice. After the war was over he was induced to remain in France, where he was engaged as one of the leading tenors at the Nantes Opera. He has only recently returned to America. Tenor Raphael Villagrana, Operatic Baritone. In America and in the City of Mexico, the name of Raphael Villagrana is known to all lovers of opera. This young artist has made advanced strides as a singer and now on his first visit to the states has already won recognition as an artist. When the Micelli Grand Opera presented "Alma Latina" at the Philharmonic auditorium a few weeks since, Mr. Villagrana had the leading baritone role, and the critics praised his work most highly. As a solo number he sang the prologue from "I Pagliacci," a number he will sing during his engagement here, and many musicians said that it was one of the finest renditions ever heard on a Los Angeles stage. The management will endeavor to provide a first dance floor in connection with this exposition, so that dancing may be enjoyed in the afternoons and evenings. If this arrangement can be carried out, the very best music will be obtained and every care will be exercised to keep this item in the entertainment feature free from any possible criticism. THE CHAUTAUQUA The Ellison-White chautauqua opened with the first performance Monday evening at its tent on Kroeger street. Large audiences have greeted the performances both afternoon and evening, and reports are that a splendid series of entertainments are being given. This afternoon the Oceanic Quintet will give a concert and tonight Ople Read will deliver his celebrated lecture. Tomorrow afternoon the Watteau Girls will appear in a dainty duo, and in the evening the Percival Vivian Players will present the comedy, 'Cappy Ricks.' Saturday afternoon "Life's Balance Sheet," a lecture, will be given by J. C. Herbsman, and in the evening Dr. Elwood Lynn Williams is to lecture on "The Big Game." The Gilivan Opera company will give an entertainment Sunday afternoon, and also the closing concert Sunday evening. Everything on the program is first-class, and you will get your money's worth by attending any of the performances. CARR IS CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF O. K. Carr, of Santa Ana, is a candidate for the office of sheriff, and announcement of his candidacy is made this week through the press. It is yet early in the year to make political decisions. BLAZE EMPTIES THE FAIRYLAND THEATRE SATURDAY NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE INTERRUPTED BY FIRE ALARM Explosion of Film Box in Operator's Room Started the Blaze—Operator Sam Christian Blown Out the Door, but Not Seriously Injured—Eight Hundred people in the Theatre, but All Remain Cool—Stage Manager Was Forced to Chase Them Out. Usually when a cry of fire is sounded in a crowded theatre a stampede follows, and women, children and weak men are crushed under the heels of fear-crazed men. But it appears that Anselm theatre-goers are built of different materially. When fire broke out in the Fairyland theatre at 8 o'clock Saturday night, the stage manager, instead of having a strenuous job preventing an attack, found it CARR IS CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF O. K. Carr, of Santa Ana, is a candidate for the office of sheriff, and announcement of his candidacy is made this week through the press. It is yet early in the year to make political announcements, but Mr. Carr's friends, sponsors and backers persuaded him to get his name before the public early in order that the voters might have ample time to investigate his record as public official and his standing as a citizen. For the past eight years he has been an attache of the sheriff's office, acting as a motorcycle officer, and also as special investigator for the district attorney. He is considered one of the most efficient investigators in this section of the state, having a peculiar faculty for ferreting out the facts, and inducing violators of the law to confess their sins. In his capacity as a motorcycle cop, Carr has visited all sections of the county, and is one of the best known men within its boundaries. He has made few enemies and many friends while in the exercise of his official duties, and will have a strong following at the polls. DELEGATES FROM NORTH PLEASED WITH COUNTY "Orange county tops the list in the hospitality, generality and efficiency of the reception accorded to the annual traveling conference of the farm bureau." This was the statement made by F. H. Ruble, chief farm advisor of the northern counties, just before he left Thursday morning for San Diego, where the delegates passed the last day of the conference—a statement which was echoed by virtually every one of the 132 men who Wednesday viewed the agricultural progress of the county, as guests of the farm bureau and extension service. Co-incidental with praise of the manner in which the reception was conducted, came praise to Assistant Farm Advisor Floyd Scott, whose untiming efforts had resulted in what the visitors termed the smoothest and most original set of plans seen anywhere in the state. With few exceptions the entire day's usually when a cry of fire is sounded in a crowded theatre a stampede fills, and women, children and weak men are crushed under the heels of fear-crazed men. But it appears that Anneheim theatre-goers are built of different materially. When fire broke out in the Fairyland theatre at 8 o'clock Saturday night, the stage manager, instead of having a strenuous job preventing a jam at the exists, found it difficult persuading the audience to leave the house. He finally appealed to them to get out of the way of the firemen, who were running lines of hose through the pit of the building. The fire started in the operating room, but just how it originated is unknown. Sam Christian, the operator, while manipulating the picture that was being thrown on the screen, observed smoke issuing from a box of film. He turned loose a chemical fire fighting apparatus, but failing to extinguish the blaze, called for a hose. Before a stream could be turned on the film box it exploded, and Christian was blown through the doorway. He was painfully scorched and bruised, but not seriously injured. The flames mounted upward through the ventilator from the operating room to the roof, and set fire to the woodwork between the metal ceiling and the roof. A heavy volume of smoke issued from the vent and hung in a cloud above the building. The firemen finally succeeded in reaching the flames by cutting holes through the roof, and a stream of water speedily extinguished the blaze. The loss to the theatre is estimated at $2000. The operating room was a total wreck, and the stage and pit were saturated with water. The damage to the building, which is owned by John Cassou, was probably as much. The theatre will be closed for probably a week while repairs are being made. The theatre was filled to its full capacity when the fire broke out, eight hundred people occupying the seats. When the explosion occurred Stage Manager Trindle advised everybody to remain seated, and the audience sat still and awaited developments. When it became apparent that the house apparatus could not control the flames, and the building was burning, he requested everybody to file out. The house was filling with smoke and the flames could be seen, but there was no excitement. Most of the eight hundred LIVESTOCK MEN MEET The Southern California Purebred Livestock association will meet at La Habra, on Saturday, May 27. The Chamber of Commerce and D. J. Bastanchury, of "Better Berkshire" fame, will entertain the members and their wives at a barbecue and luncheon, served in the new community hall at La Habra. W. W. Van Pelt, secretary of the association, is extending a general invitation to purebred breeders and those interested in the development and promotion of the purebred industry, to attend this meeting, as matters of very great importance will be taken up for consideration. Floyd Scott, farm advisor, and the pacity when the fire broke out, eight hundred people occupying the seats. When the explosion occurred Stage Manager Trindle advised everybody to remain seated, and the audience sat still and awaited developments. When it became apparent that the house apparatus could not control the flames, and the building was burning, he requested everybody to file out. The house was filling with smoke and the flames could be seen, but there was no excitement. Most of the eight hundred people filed out in an orderly manner, but a large percentage remained to watch the progress of the fire. It was a remarkable example of coolness in the presence of danger. A stampede would probably have meant the death of many persons. Saturday night was vaudeville night, and the only persons about the theatre showing any signs of excitement were the performers. Some of them appeared before the audience in costumes not intended for street wear, but they soon regained their presence of mind and rescued their wardrobes. farm bureau of Orange county are taking a great deal of interest in this meeting and a program of direct interest to stockmen is being planned. Those who attend the luncheon will be guests of Mr. Bastanchury and the La Habra Chamber of Commerce, but it is very desirable that notice be sent of Mr. Van Pelt at Riverside of reservations desired. Edward Brown, at San Diego, called up Judge Kuchel by long distance phone Tuesday and pleaded guilty to violating the traffic law of Anaheim by passing through town at a prohibited speed. The judge told him to send up $10 and the account would be squared.