anaheim-gazette 1922-07-06

VOLUME LI FORMAL OPENING OF CONCORDIA CLUB HOUSE HUNDREDS OF VISITORS ENJOY THE ENTERTAINMENT LAST SUNDAY Patriotic Speeches Made by Carl Entermann and J. F. Ahlborn—Turnverein Singing Class of Los Angeles Join With the Local Singers in Making Music—Club Also Celebrates Fourth of July—New Home One of the Most Beautiful in the Southland. Patriotic Concordians and their friends were the only Anaheimers who celebrated the Glorious Fourth at home. The balance of the people left town, either to help the beach towns celebrated the Glorious Fourth at quiet at country parks or in the mountain resorts. At Concordia park, formerly Columbia Gardens, a barbecue was given by the members of the club, and hundreds of people spent a delightful day in the beautiful new FULLERTON MAY JOIN IN OUTFALL SEWER Trustees of Anaheim and Santa Ana Consider Proposal That the city councils of Santa Ana and Anaheim will consider a request from Fullerton for permission to join in the program for the building of a joint outfall sewer to the ocean, became known, following a joint meeting of the Santa Ana and Anaheim boards at Santa Ana chambers, held for a discussion of matters pertaining to the construction of the project. Clyde Bishop, special city counsel for Santa Ana, disclosed to the two boards the intention of Fullerton to ask permission to join in the enterprise. At the request of the Fullerton council he had prepared a formal resolution for adoption by northern city board providing for the appointment of committees to present the matter to the two councils. Members of both councils declared they had no objection to Fullerton joining them at this time, providing it desired to come into the enterprise under conditions that must exist by reason of the late date of entrance into the activity. It was pointed out that the program has proceeded too far to make any alterations allowing for a larger outfall sewer and that if the northern city came in it would do so with the under DEATH SUMMER AN OLD-CITIZEN FERDINAND BACKS PAST AFTER ILLNESS OF MONTHS Died at Mountain Glen 8 day Morning, Funeral face Monday—Came Fifty-One Years Ago. One of the Pioneer Prominent in Business More Than Forty Years The passing of Ferdinand removes one of the earliest Anaheim, and a man one of its most prominent more than hal fa century had been in failing health months. Nine months token to the Mountain lum at Sierra Madre for his death occurred at t at 8 o'clock Friday morning nearing his 78th birthday. Patriotic Concordians and their friends were the only Anaheimers who celebrated the Glorious Fourth at home. The balance of the people left town, either to help the beach towns celebrated the Glorious Fourth at quiet at country parks or in the mountain resorts. At Concordia park, formerly Columbia Gardens, a barbecue was given by the members of the club, and hundreds of people spent a delightful day in the beautiful new club house or in the shady grounds surrounding it. Visitors were entertained by the singing section of the club, and from 2:30 until late at night the great assembly hall was crowded with dancers, Heffner's orchestra furnishing the music. Formal opening of the new club house, which has just been completed, was held Sunday, an excellent program being giben. The doors were thrown open at 10 o'clock, and shortly afterward the day's entertainment began with a concert given by the orchestra and singing class. The singing section of the Los Angeles Turn-verin assisted the local singers. The Anaheim band, under the direction of Prof. Tozler, also aassisted in entertaining the large crowd of people in attendance. After an hour or more of music an intermission was taken for dinner,and everybody did justice to the barbecued meats. The afternoon's program consisted of music and speaking. Carl Entermann, of Los Angeles, and J. F. Ahlborn, of this city were the speakers. Mr. Entermann's address was given in German, and Mr. Ahlborn's in English. Mr. Entermann related the history of the Concordia society. It has existed almost since the founding of Anaheim, he said, but under different names. It was organized in 1861 as the Liederkranz singing society. Then the Deutschverin was formed, afterward the Tur verin, and in 1910 it became the Concordia. It has grown rapidly of late years, and now has a membership of two hundred. Entermann also spoke of the loyalty of German-Americans to the flag, and mentioned the heroic work of Baron von Steuben, Baron DeKalb and Gen. Herkimen during the revolutionary war. He also told of the thousaands of Germans who fought for the union in the civil war and for America in the world war. Mr. Ahlborn's address, like Entermann's, was also along patriotic lines, and he mentioned some Members of both councils declared they had no objection to Fullerton joining them at this time, providing it desired to come into the enterprise under conditions that must exist by reason of the late date of entrance into the activity. It was pointed out that the program has proceeded too far to make any alterations allowing for a larger outfall sewer and that if the northern city came in it would do so with the understanding that the outfall would be available only until such time as the two cities may require the full capacity of the line. No formal motion or action was taken, as the initiative must come from the Fullerton board. This probably will be at the next meeting of that council, it was said. The principal subject before the joint meeting hinged on the preparations to obtain signatures to right of way deeds. The selection of a right of way agent was placed in the hands of Mayor John G. Mitchell, of Santa Ana, and William Stark, mayor of Anaheim. The importance of getting this activity under way at once was impressed on the council by Bishop. The mayors will make an effort to procure without delay the services of a man competent to handle the work. It was agreed that the right of way agent should not pay more than $10 as an option on any parcel of ground. A large number of oil lots in a subdivision are on the desired right of way. That obtaining of the right of way will involve considerable work, was disclosed with the announcement that eighty-five firms and individuals are involved in titles, including owners, mortgagees, judgment creditors and homesteaders. The site of sixty acres desired for a treatment plant is owned by four different persons—J. H. Hearns, 8 acres; Stephen and Eugene Grisset, 12 acres, and Anne Phelon, 40 acres. Among the owners of property needed for the right of way are the following: Stearns Rancho company, Robt. Gisler, Orange County Title company, M. Kujawsky, Development company of Los Angeles, Jack Kern, L. T. Bradford, Newport Mesa Irrigation company, H. D. Meyer, A. C. Thorpe, W. H. Holmes, F. R. Harris, F. M. Motman, Carl H. Judd, Willow Land company, Southern Pacific Railway company, Los Angeles Trust and Savings bank, A. E. Miller, Mary H. Banning, Southern California Sugar com-matter to the two councils. The passing of Ferdinand removes one of the earliest Anaheimers and a man who one of its most prominent more than hal fa century had been in failing health months. Nine months token to the Mountain at Sierra Madre for his death occurred at t at 8 o'clock Friday morning nearing his 78th birthday came here fifty-one year there are few people life claim a longer continu- Mr. Backs was born on August 12, 1844. After education in the school learned the cabinet trade as he had reached there decided to come to Amelia he sailed from Bremen cisco. It was a long and across the Atlantic, arro- and several thousand n coast, but he finally Francisco. After spending years in Frisco he decided lot with the colonists wiling a new and prosperous wilderness of mustard and he landed here fifty-seven years ago, owing business they decided to stores consequently they divided, Ferdinand Bay management of one Backs the other. Both retired,the two stores other praties. Some years after his Mr. Backs was married Werder,daughter of one neer settlers of the city lives him.Severen children to them,five of whom They are F.A.Backs Backs and Miss France this city;Mrs.Emma JAngeles,and Mrs.Amelaof Santa Ana.Two and August Backs.of th sister,Mrs.Anna Knapalso survive him. Ever since his arrive Backs has been consideri- Entermann also spoke of the loyalty of German-Americans to the flag, and mentioned the heroic work of Baron von Steuben, Baron DeKalb and Gen. Herkimen during the revolutionary war. He also told of the thousands of Germans who fought for the union in the civil war and for America in the world war. Mr. Ahlborn's address, like Entermann's, was also along patriotic lines, and he mentioned some of the Germans who made glorious history in America. His test was, "one flag, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." He made a stirring talk, and his patriotic sentiments were enthusiastically applauded. In the evening a grand ball was given in the assembly room, Heffner's orchestra furnishing the music. Those who knew Concordia park in former days when it was Columbia Gardens would not recognize the place now. The club house, just completed, is one of the most beautiful structures of the kind in the southland. It is built of stucco, and cost the club $22,000. The large assembly room is the main room of the building. It will seat several hundred persons, and at one end is a stage. A wide hall extends from the main entrance to the assembly room. On one side of the hall is the ladies' parlor, elegantly and comfortably furnished, and on the other is the gentlemen's room, containing card tables, and paraphernalia for other games. An extensive kitchen is also one of the necessary adjuncts, and there are various rooms and porches. In fact it is a splendid home for the club, complete in everything that could make it comfortable, and is surrounded by shade trees. A massive stone gateway on Broadway leads to the main entrance, Stearns Rancho company, Robt. Gisler, Orange County Title company, M. Kujawsky, Development company of Los Angeles, Jack Kern, L. T. Bradford, Newport Mesa Irrigation company, H. D. Meyer, A. C. Thorpe, W. H. Holmes, F. R. Harris, F. M. Motman, Carl H. Judd, Willow Land company, Southern Pacific Railway company, Los Angeles Trust and Savings bank, A. E. Miller, Mary H. Banning, Southern California Sugar company, Newbert Protection district and the county of Orange. The two councils voted to send their respective engineers to St. Louis, Mo., for investigation of the Ferguson sectional block vitrified sewer pipe, which is declare to be used extensively in the east and middle west with the greatest success. City Manager Steward, of Anaheim, said that he thought it would be advisable for himself and W. E. Knox, city engineer of Santa Ana, to investigate this make of pipe before making recommendations to the council as to the character of pipe to be used here. The pipe is manufactured at St. Louis and is installed in various types of ground. It is possible that when bids are called for, figures will be asked on both vitrified and concrete pipe. Anaheim members present at the meeting were Councilmen William Stark, F. N. Gibbs, Godfrey Stock and Howard Gates, City Manager O. E. Steward and City Attorney Hans V. Weisel. Representing Santa Ana were Councilmen J. G. Mitchell, W. A. Greenleaf and H. H. Dale, City Engineer W. G. Knox and Special City Counsel Clyde Bishop. Girls have a right to dress as they please, and if they didn't have the right they'd take it anyway. Ever since his arrival Backs has been considered the leading citizens of this city; Mrs. Emma J. Angeles, and Mrs. Amelia of Santa Ana. Two years ago and August Backs, of the sister, Mrs. Anna Knaps also survive him. Funeral services were Boniface church Monday Brown officiating. He Calvary cemetery in Lo AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, July 6, 1922 DEATH SUMMONS AN OLD-TIME CITIZEN FERDINAND BACKS PASSES AWAY AFTER ILLNESS OF SEVEBAL MONTHS Died at Mountain Glen Sanitarium Friday Morning, Funeral at St. Boniface Monday—Came to Anaheim Fifty-One Years Ago, and Married One of the Pioneer Girls—Was Prominent in Business Circles for More Than Forty Years. The passing of Ferdinand A. Backs removes one of the earliest settlers in Anaheim, and a man who has been one of its most prominent citizens for more than half a century. Mr. Backs had been in failing health for many months. Nine months ago he was token to the Mountain Glen sanitarium at Sierra Madre for treatment and his death occurred at that institution at 8 o'clock Friday morning. He was nearing his 78th birthday. Mr. Backs LARGE COMPANY PLAYS BRIDGE AT SWAN HOME An informal bridge breakfast, at which Mrs. J. A. Swan and Mrs. William Goodrum, of Anaheim, were the hostesses, was served Thursday at 12:00 o'clock to a large company of friends of the two hostesses at the lovely Swan home on Olive avenue. The breakfast rooms presented a very gay appearance with their pretty French bouquets and the air full of floating balloons, one tied to the chair of each guest. These were later presented as souvenirs of the happy occasion. Large baskets of flowers kere used amout the living rooms of the house. Bridge games followed the "Jainty meal," at which Mrs. G. R. Franklin was awarded the out-of-town guest prize, and Mrs. William Jackson, Mrs. Leonard Evans and Mrs. H. G. Ames were the other fortunate players. Punch was served during the afternoon. The guest list included Mesdames Percy Bradford, C. E. Lamhofer, Louis Jacobsen, Sam Kraemer, Jr., Tom McFadden, C. E. Normandie and Henry Tuffree.—Placentia Courier. SUNKEN SHIPS IN DARDAN ELLES GRAVEYARD YOUNG AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICER SEES MANY WRECKED ENGLISH VESSELS Views Rocky Cliffs at Gallipoli, Where Anzac Division Was Cut to Pieces by Turkish Batteries—Favorable Landing Points a Mile East and West of Scene of Disaster—Visits Constantinople, Filthiest City in Europe. Viewing the spectacle of thirty-one wrecked battleships in the Dardanelles, which he characterizes as a graveyard for sunken war craft, was the thrilling experience of Dewey Starkey, a U. S. C. student, who was qaurtermaster on the U. S. S. Arizona, 33,000 tons, and who was a visitor in town several days this week. The vessels are strewn for many miles up the straits, and are all of what is left of the most costly naval blunner of the world war. He also regarded with cincet on A. Realizing kind of things are made half of the entire by him, and he will be his entire life is known voter trict. He served the city of member of mission, a superintendent Water command position record. The passing of Ferdinand A. Backs removes one of the earliest settlers in Anaheim, and a man who has been one of its most prominent citizens for more than halfa century. Mr. Backs had been in failing health for many months. Nine months ago he was token to the Mountain Glén sanitarium at Sierra Madre for treatment and his death occurred at that institution at 8 o'clock Friday morning. He was nearing his 78th birthday. Mr. Backs came here fifty-one years ago, and there are few people living who can claim a longer continuous residence. Mr. Backs was born in Westphalia on August 12, 1844. After finishing his education in the schools he learned the cabinet trade, and as soon as he had reached the age of 21 he decided to come to America. In 1865 he sailed from Bremen for San Francisco. It was a long and arduous trip, across the Atlantic, around the Horn, and several thousand miles up the coast, but he finally landed in San Francisco. After spending several years in Frisco he decided to cast his lot with the colonists who were carving a new and prosperous town out of the wilderness of mustard and cactus, and he landed here fifty-one years ago. Shortly after his arrival here, Mr. Backs and his brother, Joseph Backs, embarked in the furniture and undertaking business, both being cabinet makers, and for several decades the house of Backs Bros. was one of the leading business houses of the county. Several years ago, owing to increasing business they decided to establish two stores, consequently the business was divided, Ferdinand Backs assuming the management of one and Joseph Backs the other. Both subsequently retired, the two stores being sold to other pratties. Some years after his arrival here Mr. Backs was married to Miss Louisa Werder, daughter of one of the pioneer settlers of the city and she survives him. Seven children were born to them, five of whom are now living. They are F. A. Backs, Jr., Herman Backs and Miss Frances Backs, all of this city; Mrs. Emma Jackson, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Amelia Aalbridge, of Santa Ana. Two brothers, Joseph and August Backs, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Knapke, of Oxnard, also survive him. Ever since his arrival here Mr. Backs has been considered one of the leading citizens of the town. He was an unruly square-dealing man. JUDGE SAYS PAY TOO SMALL FOR THE JOB CITY RECORDER KUCHEL WILL QUIT UNLESS SALARY IS INCREASED Declares Position Now Demands Practically Entire Time of Official, and He Cannot Work for $75 Per Month—Altercation With Mayor Stark Caused Him to Hand In His Resignation—People Demand His Retention With Increased Pay. Whether the trustees will accede to the petition of Judge Charles Kuchel for an increase of salary, or whether they will accept his resignation now on file with the city clerk, and endeavor to find a cheaper man to fill the office of city recorder, is a question that a large number of citizens are now discussing with much interest. The salary of the recorder is $75 per month, and the judge contends that it is wholly inadequate for the amount of work required, therefore, he is asking for a raise to $125 per month. It is the supposition of the city's legislative body that the duties of the office do not occupy the entire time of the recorder, and that he can devote a portion of his time to other pursuits. That probably was the case in former days, but the business of the office has been growing with the city, and the judge contends that the fractions of time he may have in which he can lay aside his official robes are worthless to him, as he must be Johnny-on-the-spot and hold himself in readiness to attend to the duties of the office at all times, and he cannot afford to give his entire time to the city for $75 per month. Kuchel was appointed recorder on the resignation of Judge J. S. Howard, and took the office on May 1. Viewing the spectacle of thirty-one wrecked battleships in the Dardanelles, which he characterizes as a graveyard for sunken war craft, was the thrilling experience of Dewey Starky, a U.S.C. student, who was qaultermaster on the U.S.S.Arizona, 33,000 tons, and who was a visitor in town several days this week. The vessels are strewn for many miles up the straits, and are all of what is left of the most costly naval blunner of the world war. He also regarded with keenest interest the frowning cliffs of Gallipoll, where an Anzac division was literally shot to pieces by Turkish batteries while attempting a surprise attack at night. Of the 40,000 Anzacs participating in the attack, less than 1200 escaped with their lives. This was undoubtedly the most ghastly blunder of the war. On either side, at distance of a few miles favorable points for debarkation presented themselves and successful landings might have been made there. If this had been accomplished, the war would probably have been speedily won, but the costly mistake served merely to prolong the struggle. At the outbreak of the war Starky enlisted in the navy and w's sent to San Diego. He was transferred to Norfolk, enter an officers' school and graduated as quartermaster. He was assigned to duty on the Arizona, and served with that ship for a year. He sailed from Norfolk for British waters and after being in service there for several months, steamed through the Mediterranean for Constantinople, which he pronounces the flithiest city in Europe. He was at Scapa Flow when the ships surrendered, there being a number of magnificent battle-ships among the number. H touched at many points while abroad and has a fund of interesting reminiscences to tell concerning his trip. Starky is twenty-four years of age and was born in Ohio the day that Dewey smashed the Spanish fleet at Manila. He was named after the admiral, and in his home in Los Angeles there hangs a framed autograph letter from Dewey, answering a note informing him the child had been named after him, and adding that he feels honored thereby. He expresses the hope that the child will grow up to be a good citizen and that he may one day have the pleasure of meeting him. Starkey never saw the admiral, for before he could do so the old sea-warrior's soul went aloft. When trouble was brewing between Uncle Sam and Mexicans in 1915 Star to them, five of whom are now living. They are F. A. Backs, Jr., Herman Backs and Miss Frances Backs, all of this city; Mrs. Emma Jackson, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Amelia Aalbridge, of Santa Ana. Two brothers, Joseph and August Backs, of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Knapke, of Oxnard, also survive him. Ever since his arrival here Mr. Backs has been considered one of the leading citizens of the town. He was an upright, square-dealing man, and enjoyed the esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He has served as a member of the city trustees, and for many years belonged to the singing class of the Concordia club. Hundreds of friends in this city deplore his passing, and extend condolences to the members of his family. Funeral services were held at St. Boniface church Monday, Rev. Father Brown officiating. He was buried in Calvary cemetery in Los Angeles. FINISH THE WORK The Water Conservation association has finished its work of conserving water for the season and finds that it has spread approximately 1,860,987 miner inches or 74,439 acre feet. This is approximately two-thirds as much water as has been spread and conserved by the association during all of the nine preceding years, during which it has been engaged in this work. It is interesting to note that the amount of water spread and conserved is just a little more than is contained in the Bear valley reservoir when it is full of water. The beneficial effect of this work will undoubtedly be felt by all who receive their water from the San Bernardino artesian basin for years to come. Kuchel was appointed recorder on the resignation of Judge J. S. Howard, and took the office on May 1. During the first two months he collected fines totalling more than a thousand dollars and handled scores of cases, most of them being infractions of the traffic ordinances, drunkenness or bootlegging. The fines collected for two months was greater than the total for any previous year. The police became active in running down reckless drivers of motor vehicles, and were delighted to find that the malefactor who fell into their net was certain to get his punishment. It may be possible that the motorcycle officer was overzealous in tagging autoists, and that he arrested men for slight infractions, or for innocent violations that should have been let off with a reprimand. However, for each such case a dozen reckless drivers who have no consideration for laws if they can violate them without being caught and who cared nothing for the rights of other people were placed under arrest and paid ness. Many of these have learned to their cost that the streets of Anaheim were not built for speedways, and that the ordinances of the city must be obeyed. Following an altercation with Mayor Stark on the street last Wednesday, Kuchel handed his resignation to City Clerk Merritt. The mayor was somewhat peeved when he met the judge, accusing him of writing an article for one of the Anaheim papers in which there hangs a framed autograph letter from Dewey, answering a note informing him the child had been named after him, and adding that he feels honored thereby. He expresses the hope that the child will grow up to be a good citizen and that he may one day have the pleasure of meeting him. Starkey never saw the admiral, for before he could do so the old sea-warrior's soul went aloft. When trouble was brewing between Uncle Sam and Mexicans in 1915 Starkey enlisted in the 7th regiment, but was sent back home, being under age. He had better luck two years thereafter, for he enlisted in the navy, graduated as quartermaster and was assigned to the battleship Arizona, which was commanded by Capt. Dayton. He is a young man of very pleasant address and has made many warm personal friends in this city. He is calling on the prettiest girl in town, and if the local beaux do not watch out, there is going to be a pretty girl missing hereabout before long. the trustees were mildly criticized for holding private sessions from which the public was excluded. He accused Kuchel of attempting to intimidate the council and declared emphatically that no raise of salary would be voted. When Stark afterward learned that Kuchel did not write the article his wrath subsided, and it is probable the trustees will see the wisdom of paying the recorder a living salary. Anaheim people, generally, are hoping that the judges resignation will be rejected, and that he will be kept on the job. The country would have population composed wholly of millionaires if everybody heeded the advice of the "efficiency" departments in the magazines. GRATIFYING SUPPORT OFFERED TO McFADDEN Anaheim's Candidate for Sheriff Satisfied With Outlook Ralph J. McFadden, Anaheim's candidate for sheriff, has been spending a considerable portion of his time the past couple of weeks journeying through the various sections of the county and feeling the pulse of the people relative to his candidacy. He expresses himself as extremely well satisfied with the situation as he finds it. He has found warm supporters in unexpected places, and is confident he will poll a splendid vote in every precinct on August 29. Realizing that he is built of the kind of timber from which good sheriffs are made, his friends in the north half of the county are standing loyally by him, and confidently believe that he will be the next sheriff. Practically his entire life has been spent here, and he is known personally to almost every voter in the third supervisor district. He has filled various positions of public trust, and always made good. He served on the board of trustees of the city of Anaheim, he served as a member of the county highway commission, and for several years he was superintendent of the Anaheim Union Water company. In all these important positions he made a creditable record. LABORATORY IS NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS THE RANCHERS EXPECT GREET THINGS FROM ANAHEIM'L FERTILIZER PLANT Expect it to Solve Many Problems Confronting Them, and Save the County Growers Thousands of Dollars Annually—Eliminates All Guess Work in Buying Fertilizers—D. D. Waynick is Head of the Institution. Ranchers and packing house executives in Orange county are enthusiastic concerning the work now being done by the Orange county fertilizer laboratory at West Anaheim. This laboratory, with D. D. Waynick in charge, is now prepared to lend valuable assistance to those confronted by fertilizer problems and will make special efforts to solve such problems. The demand for the laboratory. the Dardaeterizes as a dear craft, was of Dewey present, who was S. S. Arizona, is a visitor in week. The many miles up of what is left blunner of regarded with evening cliffs of division was by Turkish being a surprise 40,000 Anzac stock, less than lives. This almost ghastly on either side, hills favorable on presented useful landings there. If this war would readily won, but merely to the war Starkey was sent to transferred to school and master. He was Arizona, and for a year. He British waters service there for and through the constantinople, the flithest city Scapa Flow, secured, there be sufficient battle-earr. H touched broad and has diminiscences to fullerton talking city hall That Fullerton will soon take steps to erect a modern city hall, at a cost of $125,000, was learned following a conference between the board of trustees of that city and Myron Hunt, Pasadena architect, who has furnished plans for many of the large public and private buildings in southern California. "While no definite plans have been announced," said C. C. Chapman, prominent in Fullerton civic affairs, "it is pretty generally understood that the city of Fullerton will proceed with its city hall plans within the immediate future. "The board of trustees recently made a tour of inspection of southern California cities, gathering many good ideas, and they are now holding conferences with some of the best known architects in the state. It is probable that the structure, when authorized, will cost about $125,000 and will be one of the most modern buildings of the kind in the state." Other architects who have been in conference with the trustees include one or more from Long Beach, several from Los Angeles and a number of Orange county architects, including Frank K. Benchley and M. Eugene Durfee. It was expected work would be started by September or October. o'day goes to pen His application for a new trial and Ranchers and packing house executives in Orange county are enthusiastic concerning the work now being done by the Orange county fertilizer laboratory at West Anaheim. This laboratory, with D. D. Waynick in charge, is now prepared to lend valuable assistance to those confronted by fertilizer problems and will make special efforts to solve such problems. The demand for the laboratory, which is housed in a building 18 by 30, has been felt in Orange county for several years. Large quantities of barnyard and organic fertilizers are consumed in this county every year, growers assert, and between $800,000 and $1,000,000 worth is purchased annually. The larger part of this fertilizer, growers and packing house executives have pointed out, has been purchased in the past without concrete information as to its exact worth to those who pay for it. It was to eliminate the "guess" factor that the plant was installed. "We now have one of the most modern fertilizer laboratories in the country," said Waynick, in discussing the work outlined for the West Anaheim plant. "The laboratory is fully equipped for the purpose of fertilizer and soil analysis and we are prepared to give careful study to the problems of Orange county ranchers. "Full facilities have been provided for the working out and relief of conditions arising from improper use of irrigation water, excessive use of certain fertilizers, and problems arising from accumulation of salts in soils. The checking of lime, gypsum and kindred materials will be carried out. "The laboratory, which is now open for inspection, will specialize in soil moisture and will also be prepared to make exhaustive tests for those who wish to avail themselves of this service. We aim to serve the entire county and we ask the hearty co-operation of all." Waynick said that small metal cans, for the use of those wishing to submit samples of soil, will be supplied to any rancher upon request. These receptacles, which can be sent by parcel post, will be recorded by Waynick as they are received and analyses will be made as speedily as possible. In this way," said Waynick, "it will be possible for those living at a distance to keep in close touch with the laboratory. Through a study of Other architects who have been in conference with the trustees include one or more from Long Beach, several from Los Angeles and a number of Orange county architects, including Frank K. Benchley and M. Eugene Durfee. It was expected work would be started by September or October. O'DAY GOES TO PEN His application for a new trial and probation both denied, John W. O'Day, aged mining man and "shepherd of the hills," Friday was sentenced to an indeterminate term o f from one to ten years in the state prison at San Quentin, for grand larceny. Sentence was pronounced by Superior Judge R.Y. Williams, in whose court O'Day was tried by a jury. O'Day admitted that he had been convicted of two previous felonies—perjury and forgery. He served a jail sentence and paid a fine on one conviction. On the other he secured probation. O'Day took possession of a complete oil derrick and drilling outfit belonging to the Sunrise Consolidated Oil company, and situated on property near El Toro, held by the oil company under a government lease. The derrick and drilling tools were shipped to Oregon. Officials of the oil company did not know the apparatus had disappeared until they took a delegation of prospective investors to the ground on which it once stood. O'Day transacted the deal with a man by the name of Gus Holmes, giving Holmes a bill of sale. Holmes then sold the rig to Walter Brown and Paul Dressell. A lot of things that'll "come out all right in the wash," oughtn't to have been allowed to get dirty. Waynick said that small metal cans, for the use of those wishing to submit samples of soil, will be supplied to any rancher upon request. These receptacles, which can be sent by parcel post, will be recorded by Waynick as they are received and analyses will be made as speedily as possible. "In this way," said Waynick, "it will be possible for those living at a distance to keep in close touch with the laboratory. Through a study of tree conditions, fertilizer applications and chemical analyses information relative to general fertilizer practice can be obtained." The charges for the laboratory service will be based on actual costs. Waynick said, and will be nominal in most cases. The cost of the plant was given at $2000. The organization of the laboratory association, with a membership of eighteen exchanges, was completed recently with the selection of a board of directors. These are W. M. Belding, S. S. Twombly, Fullerton; J. D. Sullivan, Placentia; Julian Flippen, Orange, and J. J. Dwyer, Anaheim. SUCCESS IS IN SIGHT Almost any day now we may expect to receive the good news that the bill making the Palm canyon a national monument has passed the senate. Th measure is in charge of Senator Johnson in that house and he hopes to call it up for passage at an early date. No opposition is anticipated. Congressman Swing has piloted the measure through the house without trouble and Senator Johnson is equally interested. The campaign for this highly important piece of work has been a long one, but the desired achievement now seems near at hand.