anaheim-gazette 1923-02-08

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 FULLERTON POSTOFFICE RANSACKED BY BURGLARS Coming as a climax to a series of burglaries in Fullerton extending over the past few weeks, robbers made their way into the postoffice there Friday night by means of breaking a panel in the rear door, and escaped with loot consisting largely of registered mail and a small amount of cash from the till. Officers believe that the crime was committed by the same men who, last week-end, entered and robbed five Fullerton residences and a filling station, procuring valuables and money in excess of $5000. No arrests were made. Two men were seen leaving the city in a Chevrolet car, but no trace has been found of them. That the men concerned in the robbery originally lstended to blow open the safe but changed their minds after gaining entrance to the buildings, was the belief of the Fullerton local police. A crowbar, identified as having been taken from the Santa Fe railroad sheds, was found back of the postoffice building. The man had smashed in a part of the rear door, reached in and released the catch. GOES BACK TO SERVE SENTENCE IN THE PEN R. H. Siddoway, a bookkeeper and real estate broker in Santa Ana for the past two years, is in the state's prison at Salt Lake City, where he surrendered himself and began serving an indeterminate sentence, imposed following conviction on a charge of misappropriating state funds. He left Santa Ana for Salt Lake City a week ago, it was stated. According to a special telegram from Salt Lake City, Siddoway formerly was state fish and game commissioner of Utah. He served in that position four years, retiring January 1, 1921. He later was charged with embezzling $1400 in connection with the sale by his department of beaver pelts. The Salt Lake Telegram said that an audit of his accounts disclosed a shortage in excess of $4000, but only $1400 was included in seven charges that were preferred by state authorities. He was arrested and released on bond shortly after coming to Santa Ana. His first trial resulted in disagreement of the jury, but the second, in April, 1922, ended in conviction. An appeal was unsuccessful. Siddoway signified his willingness to return to Utah and serve his sentence. He kept his promise, arriving at his penitentiary before the commitment had been received by the warden. The family of Siddoway did not accompany yhis to Salt Lake City. It is understood the family will remain at Santa Ana indifinitely. Siddoway was recognized as a keen business man and successful real estate salesman. FEBRUARY VEGETABLE GARDENS This season is starting off in regular California fashion and indications are that we should have a very good growing year. Our rains during the That the men concerned in the robbery originally istended to blow open the safe but changed their minds after gaining entrance to the buildings, was the belief of the Fullerton local police. A crowbar, identified as having been taken from the Santa Fe railroad sheds, was found back of the postoffice building. The men had smashed in a part of the rear door, reached in and released the catch. H. A. Hoskins, a mail clerk, completed his work and left at 9:30 o'clock. He said he saw no suspicious characters about the building. The theory that the robbers were men conversant with local conditions was strengthened, the police said, by the fact that the postal force in Fullerton was greatly depleted on account of a mild influenza epidemic. Postmaster Merton Blackford, and six assistants are not able to be at the office on account of the disease and only three members of the staff have been on duty of late. Mail sacks were ransacked, personal mail boxes were robbed and the cash tills were emptied and shifted, postal officials said. It was not known whether war sayings stamps or liberty bonds in any quantity were obtained. The amount of cash in the tills was said to be very small. STATE'S MINERAL WEALTH Fletcher Hamilton, for ten years, mineralogist and head of the mining bureau, in tendering his resignation to Governor Richardson called attention to the increase in the growth of California mineral production in that time from an annual output of $93,000,000 to the astounding total of $268,000,000. Speaking of mining as the basic industry upon which industrial and even agricultural advancement depends and the need of its proper development, wise encouragement and sane conservatism, Hamilton says California has a resource of close to two billions of dollars lying dormant in the gold gravel deposits of the state. A report, he declares, is under way which it is hoped will focus the attention of the state on the possibility of winning this wealth, which has been minimized by the newer oil strikes and interest in them. He promises also a report on "The great Mother Lode gold belt of California which has produced millions and will produce many more." The family of Siddoway did not accompany yhis to Salt Lake City. It is understood the family will remain at Santa Ana indifinitely. Siddoway was recognized as a keen business man and successful real estate salesman. FEBRUARY VEGETABLE GARDENS This season is starting off in regular California fashion and indications are that we should have a very good growing year. Our rains during the early winter were followed by yenough pleasant, clear weather to give us a fine chance to put our land in shape for spring planting. Now the month is at hand for this planting to begin, and for those who have not had the opportunity to put their ground in shape, we would suggest that they work it up to a depth of at least ten inches, either by plowing or spading and thoroughly pulverizing. It is always advisable to pulverize shortly after breaking up the ground so as to prevent as much evaporation as possible. Should the surface become dry before working it down we are apt to have hard clods form, which will be difficult to break up later on when we wish to make the seed beds. After your ground is once thoroughly worked up it is an easy matter to keep the weeds down as after each rain storm the ground should be gone over with a cultivator to work up the top surface to keep it from packing. In a small garden the three or five tooth wheel hand operated cultivator is an ideal tool. In fact, one can accomplish with modern tools in 15 minutes what it would take an hour or more to do with a hoe and rake. It is a little late rough fertilizer, especially if one is anticipating planting seed within the next ten days or so. When turning under coarse stuff for fertilizer one should allow at least one month's time to elapse before working soil over again so as to give it time to decay. If fertilizer is necessary, for the ground to be used at once, apply a commercial fertilizer at the rate of 75 pounds to 1500 square feet. February is the great planting month in southern California for all vegetables except the very tender stuff, and there are thermal sections where even these may be put out with safety. By the tender stuff we refer to beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and melons. In sections like the foothills, where danger from frost is ingested Canada... vatism, Hamilton says California has a resource of close to two billions of dollars lying dormant in the gold gravel deposits of the state. A report, he declares, is under way which it is hoped will focus the attention of the state on the possibility of winning this wealth, which has been minimized by the newer oil strikes and interest in them. He promises also a report on "The great Mother Lode gold belt of California which has produced millions and will produce many more." In addition to gold and oil, the latter being the particular ground product which in a decade so ran up the figures quoted above, California produces over fifty different commercial metal and mineral products which are adding to the wealth and prosperity of the state. In concluding, the state mineralogist expresses the hope that the greatest possible support will always be given to the great mineral industry—a hope which all interested el lecho. Gold mining both during and since the war has suffered more, probably, than any other California industry because of the low price paid for virgin gold. A bill that was intended to remedy that condition failed of passage in congress. A substitute measure which is said to have eliminated some objectionable features of the other bill is now pending before the national law making body. Hamilton has given splendid, whole-hearted service to the miners and mines and there will be regret at his resignation. In his letter to the governor, Hamilton explains that a continuance in office would be a sacrifice of personal interests. The state mineralogist receives $5000 a year. Whether or not Governor Richardsons' retrenchment policy was the deciding factor in the resignation is not stated. February is the great planting month in southern California for all vegetables except the very tender stuff, and there are thermal sections where even these may be put out with safety. By the tender stuff we refer to beans, corn, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash and melons. In sections like the foothills, where danger from frost is passed, Canadian Wonder and Ventura Wonder beans may be planted. In sections where there is still danger of frost, confine your plantings to more hardy vegetables such as beets, carrots, lettuce, onions (either the seed or sets) parsnips, parsley, turnips, cabbage, cauliflower and kale plants. Potatoes may be planted in all but the very cold, low lots. The White Rose is the best potato to plant in southern California. If not already set out, there is still time to put in asparagus, rhubarb and horseradish roots and artichoke plants. Set out all varieties of fruit trees, bush berries and strawberries. If you have not already pruned your trees and vines it should be done at the earliest opportunity; also spray with lime-sulfur solutions to keep disease and insects under control. Watch as the growing stuff in the garden and see that aphis and other insects are not bothering it. FOUR-HOUR SERVICE Orderless Cleaning and Dying. Minor Free. Men's Suits, Cleaned and Pressed, We invite your patronage at our new place FULLERTON DYE WORK 229 West Santa Fe Ave. THE HERRIN ACQUITTAL The recent Herrin trial has resulted in the acquittal of the five men on the immediate charge. Three of the same men will fance another trial soon, with another group held on a separate charge in connection with the Herrin mine uprising. The acquittal of the five occasioned little surprise in any quarter. It is impossible to predict whether convictions will be forthcoming in succeeding trials. The situation gives the sober-minded citizen food for thought. The great obstacle in punishing mob crime sis in fixing responsibility. The very character of the scene and the high excitement made identification and proof of guilt very difficult. The fact remains that in Herrin, as wherever such occurrences arise, some one was guilty and should be punished. If justice cannot be accomplished speedily, it should be carried on with that slow, relentless determination which has solved many an apparently insoluble crime. If society cannot bring such outrages to an end, it is not civilized. WOMAN WANTS MAN Refined man, 55 to 60 years of age, will be interested in this little story. A woman of culture is looking for a husband, through the medium of County Clerk J. M. Backs, whose matrimonial drive, started by the appeal of one lonesome man, has now brought a number of persons of congenial tastes together, she has made her appeal. In her specifications she states he must be a gentleman in every respect. No other details are given, the writer evidently figuring that to qualify as a gentleman he must have the other attributes upon which she insists. Anyone who feels that they can fill the qualifications is requested to get in touch with County Clerk Backs and NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS OR BIDS Notice is Hereby Given that sealed proposals or bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, up to Thursday, the 8th day of February, 1923, at the hour of eight o'clock P.M., for furnishing the City of Anaheim 20-40-foot red cedar poles with 8-inch tops and 65-25-foot poles with 7-inch tops for said city. Said poles shall be subjected to a treatment known and designated as Class "B" butt treatment, and shall conform to specifications adopted by the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim by resolution on the 23rd day of October, 1918, which said specifications are on file in the office of the City Clerk of said city. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or good and sufficient bond, payable to the City of Anaheim, in a sum equal to one-tenth of the amount of said bid, executed by two good and sufficient sureties, who must justify before an officer authorized to administer an oath, in double the amount of said bond, in unencumbered property within the State of California, or by a corporation authorized to execute bonds and undertakings within the State of California, which said bond shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim and shall be conditioned that the bidder shall enter into a contract for the furnishing of said poles and furnishing the bond required within ten days after the contract is awarded to him. The successful bidder shall be required, within ten days after the acceptance of his bid, to enter into an agreement with the City of Anaheim, for the furnishing of said poles in accordance with said specifications, and shall furnish a bond to the City of Anaheim in a sum equal to one-half of the amount of the contract price of said poles, which said bond shall be executed by two good and sufficient sureties who shall justify before an officer authorized to administer an oath under the laws of the State of California or by a corporate surety, authorised to execute bonds and undertakings within the State of California. Said bond shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim and shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of such contract. The Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated this 18th day of January, 1923. EDWARD B. MERRITT. CITY YCL FAH-TS VFITTO City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. 1-18-3t BOSTON BAKERY Saturday Specials Mocha Cake, 35-65c Burnt Sugars, 35-65c White Vanila Layers, 30-50c Boston Bakery 201 East Center St. Phone 135-W 248 West Center St. Phone861-J WALLOP S WE are now ready to announce est and choicest tract, consisting of entire and Dickel streets within e WE are now ready to announce the best and choicest tract, consisting of entine and Dickel streets, within East Park, and yet not too close. EVERY modern city convenience is on our tract, and we have careful make a first class homesite tract, andvere for people of moderate circum MORE than one-third of our lots we were ready to sell, and these haired of the tract that we were getting. OUR prices are the lowest in lots on Lemon street for $2000, while any other boulevard lots to be had. Streets are correspondingly lower in OUR terms are also very easy. Hargrove Realty SALESMEN ALVA E. HARGROVE ELIZABETH M. HARGROVE JOB WAGNER A New Asset for Orange Co. Siegel Piano Co. Has been appointed Orange county agents for Birkel Co. of Los Angeles Representatives for the Finest Pianos made, including — Kurtzman Steinway Weber Steck Laffargue Steinert Krakauer Brinkerhoff PIANOS With many other distinguished pianos $350 to $2775 Player Pianos, including the famous Pianola $395 to $625 Duo-Art Reproducing Pianos, the choice of the masters $745 to $4600 30 Months to Pay Only a small cash deposit $395 to $625 Duo-Art Reproducing Pianos, the choice of the masters $745 to $4600 30 Months to Pay Only a small cash deposit required The same distinctive service, guarantee and convenient terms will be offered Orange county patrons as those buying directly from Birkel Co., in Los Angeles. Seigel Piano Co. West Center St. Anaheim, Cal. You'd have hard work to convince one who has made them that "stone walls do not a prison make nor iron bars a cage." The boy or girl in the teens hardly ever knows what to do about his parents, but as a rule he allows them to live. SUBDIVISION to announce the opening of Anaheim's newconsisting of 57 lots on North Lemon, Clemts within easy walking distance of the City to announce the opening of Anaheim's new-consisting of 57 lots on North Lemon, Clemens, within easy walking distance of the City close. City convenience, water, gas, electricity, etc., have carefully arranged restrictions so as to resite tract, and at the same time not too separate circumstances. Third of our lots have been spoken for before and these have come from people who have we were getting ready. Lowest in the city. East front boulevard over $2000, which is considerably lower than lots to be had. Lots on Clementine and Dickel slightly lower in price. Very easy. 10 per ct. cash; bal. $25 monthly. Live Realty Company Exclusive Agents SALESMEN NEUMAN H. SANFORD FORREST F. FOWLER EARL A. MACKEY