anaheim-gazette 1925-03-12

VOLUME LV ANAHEIM POLICE ARREST FOUR BANDITS THREE MEN AND A WOMAN ARE NABBED WHILE HOLDING UP A STAGE Career of Crime Nipped in Its Incipiency by Coombs and Thorntwait at 2 o'Clock Saturday Morning—Frantic Phone Call From South Los Angeles Street Brings Speedy Response From Police Headquarters—Prisoners Recognized by Two Previous Victims of Their Wild Raid Down the Highway. Three young men and one young woman who started from Los Angeles Friday night in a stolen automobile on a joy ride, with the expectation of forcing passing autoists to finance their trip by paying tribute to them, came to grief and found their career of crime cut short when they were LAST SURVIVOR STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE Statement That Crimean War Veterans Are All Dead Is an Error We notice an article published in the "Veterans' Service Magazine" stating that the last survivor of the Crimean war died some time ago. But the statement is an error, for we have here in Anaheim a veteran of the Crimean war, Alexander N. Henry, whose home is at 225 East Broadway. Born February 16, 1837, in Edinburgh, Scotland, he joined the Tarterus, a gunboat of the British navy, in 1852 and served both on land and sea throughout the entire war. He has three medals and three bars, representing the engagements in which he took part, viz. Sebastopol, Inkermann, Balaklava and the heights of Alma. He was wounded twice and cared for by Florence Nightingale, who was called the angel of mercy by the British soldiers. After the war Mr. Henry joined the merchant service, under his half-brother, Capt. Lawrence Samuel Henry of Seaham Harbor, Durham, England, who was owner and captain for 40 years, never losing a man nor ship. He died at the age of 89 years and was active up to the time of his death. Mr. Henry has sailed to many ports. Three young men and one young woman who started from Los Angeles Friday night in a stolen automobile on a joy ride, with the expectation of forcing passing autoists to finance their trip by paying tribute to them, came to grief and found their career of crime cut short when they were gathered in by Anaheim police at 2:30 o'clock Saturday morning, while attempting to hold up a Motor Transit stage on South Los Angeles street. J.R. Mayer of the Pacific Trust and Savings Bank of Santa Ana, reported to Desk Sergeant Gowling, at police headquarters, at 1:30 o'clock, that he had been held up and robbed of two $1 bills and a pocket knife just north of the Fullerton city limits, and that three men and a woman composed the party holding him up. Unable to locate a policeman at Fullerton, he came on to Anaheim to report his troubles. Roy Hammond of Fullerton reported that he had also been commanded to stop and deliver by a party answering the description given by Mayer, but instead of halting he stepped on the gas and sped away to safety. Shortly after these reports were made, a frantic call came from a residence in the eight hundred block on South Los Angeles street, announcing that a stage was being held up on the highway. Officers Coombs and Thornthwait broke all the speed laws in making a run to the place, and found the stage driver standing in the road with elevated hands, and one robber covering him with a gun while another was attempting to frisk him. A car stood near the stage, and when the officers approached, a woman in the car gave forth a yelp of warning, whereupon the man with the gun threw away his weapon and made a dash for liberty. Coombs started in pursuit, while Thornthwait gathered in the other three. Coombs speedily overhauled the fleeing bandit, or at least persuaded him that it was safer to stop, and brought him back. The three men were lodged in the Anaheim jail, while the girl was taken to the county jail at Santa Ana. In Judge Kuchel's court Saturday, the parties gave their names as J. E. Cramner of Utah (he later changed his name to W. E. Neuteboom), Roy Lane of Casper, Wyo.; Jack Lee of He was wounded twice and cared for by Florence Nightingale, who was called the angel of mercy by the British soldiers. After the war Mr. Henry joined the merchant service, under his half-brother, Capt. Lawrence Samuel Henry of Seaham Harbor, Durham, England, who was owner and captain for 40 years, never losing a man nor ship. He died at the age of 89 years and was active up to the time of his death. Mr. Henry has sailed to many ports of the world—east, west, north and south—his voyages being too numerous to mention. He finally gave up sea life and came to Anaheim October 23, 1868, and lived here continuously ever since. He experienced many ups and downs in the early years here, but stuck to it. Most all of the early settlers who came to Anaheim when Mr. Henry did have crossed the divide. Those left can easily be counted on one hand. Mr. Henry was considerably worried because he was unable through sickness, to vote at the recall election, for he loves old Anaheim. But cheer up, Cap! We hope you will be with us for several elections yet. HEMMI MAKES APPEAL TO PRESIDENT COOLIDGE Former Anaheim Attorney Wants to Get Out of Jail Judge J. U. Hemmi of Torrance, suffering from a chronic allment and broken in mind and spirit, serving a sentence of seven months in the Orange county jail for complicity in the Anaheim postoffice robbery, has appealed to President Coolidge for commutation of his sentence. United States Attorney S. W. McNabb received the appeal Tuesday and referred the application to Russell Graham, the assistant federal prosecutor who prosecuted and convicted the postoffice looters, for a report and recommendation. With good conduct time counting in his behalf, the attorney would be released from jail in June, but he seeks an immediate release. Hemmi was indicted along with Joseph R. Abernathy, formerly superintendent of schools in Anaheim; J. L. Findlay, a mail carrier, and Charles R. Wheeler, a clerk in the postoffice, for the theft and secretion of $25,000. Hemmi's particular connection with Anaheim, the out from all con California. En stranger in con the first time In Judge Kuchel's court Saturday, the parties gave their names as J. E. Cramner of Utah (he later changed his name to W. E. Neuteboom), Roy Lane of Casper, Wyo.; Jack Lee of Los Angeles, and Virginia Hymer, also of Los Angeles. Judge Kuchel held them under $5000 bail each and, being unable to provide it, they were remanded to the county jail. In the stage holdup Lane, who is a youth of 18, and the girl remained in the car and had no part in the holdup, the two older men, Neuteboom and Lee, being the principal actors. Both Mayer and Hammond recognized Neuteboom and Lee as the parties who held them up. Papers were found in Neuteboom's pockets indicating that he may have been implicated in other robberies. Apparently he was the leader of the gang, and the others were acting under his orders. Neuteboom, when searched, was found to possess two gold watches and a small amount of money, in addition to the revolver which he carried. He also admitted being a parole violator from Utah. Police, on entering the jail the following morning found that the blankets and bedding in the cells which the men occupied had been burned. It was believed that the men did this while under the influence of liquor, believing that they might burn their way out of jail. What's funnier than a man trying to skin a lodge brother in a business deal? Hemmi was indicted along with Joseph R. Abernathy, formerly superintendent of schools in Anaheim; J. L. Findlay, a mail carrier, and Charles R. Wheeler, a clerk in the postoffice, for the theft and secretion of $25,000. Hemmi's particular connection with the conspiracy was that he received and secreted $12,380 of the stolen money. Abernathy, who gave the money to Hemmi, sentenced to a term of five years in prison and to pay a fine of $10,000. Findlay, the mail carrier, was given an 11 months' jail sentence, and Wheeler was acquitted of the theft charge. He will be placed on trial in the federal court, April 7, on the indictment charging him with receiving and secreting a part of the stolen money. Hemmi, in his appeal for clemency, stated he did not know the money intrusted to his possession by Abernathy was stolen property until after the others had been arrested. He said Abernathy informed him the $12,380 represented his profits in a business deal. Upon his discovery that his old-time friend and neighbor, Abernathy, had deceived him, he said, he went immediately to Joseph C. Burke, the federal district attorney, and surrendered to him $5570, which was the balance of the money left in his charge by the former superintendent of schools. Mrs. Anna E. Glass died at her home on Dale avenue Monday, at the age of 89. She has been a resident here for 30 years. Funeral services will be held today at Backs, Terry & Campbell parlors. THE ORANGE SHOW SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S greatest annual event, the California Valencia Orange Show, will be formally opened for the 1925 exhibition at noon on Friday, May 22, and close at midnight on Monday, June 1. The executive committee in charge of the arrangements has definitely decided upon these dates, after due consideration of all the points involved in the matter of dates. Former shows have been visited by thousands of people from every state in the Union, and all who were privileged to see one of them advertised it abroad as one of the greatest exhibitions ever staged but, learning lessons from the past, the managers confidently announce that the 1925 show will be far superior to any that has gone before. Dressing the great tents and providing a uniform setting for the hundreds of exhibits is one of the principal features of the show. At the last exhibition, when the King Tut episode was fresh in the minds of the people, an Egyptian design was adopted, and all the decorations were replicas of ancient Egyptian art. It was a novel design, unique and interesting, but it did not allow the latitude for picturesqueness and beauty permitted by the Italian motif, chosen as this year's vehicle for the decorations. The California Valencia Orange Show is not considered as a money-making enterprise; The Valencia orange is conceded to be the king of citrus fruits, and the show was conceived as an annual festival staged for the purpose of paying homage to the king. It is fitting that this show should be held in Anaheim, as the cradle of the Valencia industry in California is only three miles from the heart of this city. It is fitting that the show should be permanently established here, because Anaheim is the center of the great Orange county Valencia belt, and this county The California Valencia Orange Show is not considered as a money-making enterprise. The Valencia orange is conceded to be the king of citrus fruits, and the show was conceived as an annual festival staged for the purpose of paying homage to the king. It is fitting that this show should be held in Anaheim, as the cradle of the Valencia industry in California is only three miles from the heart of this city. It is fitting that the show should be permanently established here, because Anaheim is the center of the great Orange county Valencia belt, and this county ships to eastern markets with unvarying regularity the choicest and highest priced oranges in the world. The display of fruit this year will be exceptionally fine—not only in the citrus branch, but among all the several varieties of semi-tropical products. There are thirty-five varieties of tropical or semi-tropical fruits and vegetables, many of them now in the infant stage, being grown in Orange county soil, half of them bearing names that the average citizen never heard and could not pronounce if he saw them in print. Most of these will be displayed in the great tent dedicated to fruits. While the huge tent housing the citrus display will not be the largest, it will be the most interesting, because of the beautiful feature displays, and because here the best orchestras and bands that money can buy will give daily concerts, and the visitors will be privileged to listen to the best music the master musicians of the world can produce. And here also the visitor will see King Valencia at his best, and all the fruits of the soil of this favored splotch on the map, Orange county—"Nature's Prolific Wonderland." The industrial tent, wherein will be housed everything conceivable in the industrial line, will be the largest canvas. This will probably be the largest tent ever erected in California, as hundreds of firms are clamoring for space. At the last show this tent was 200x400 feet in dimensions, but unless many applicants are turned down by the committee this year, it will have to be greatly enlarged. The automobile show, one of the side issues, will be of particular interest to most people, as every make of car on the market will have its particular space under the canvas, with a demonstrator present to show its points. To enumerate all the features that are combined under the heading "California Valencia Orange Show" would occupy considerable space, but we might mention that, in order to provide satisfactory entertainment to people of various tastes, a carnival company will be given a concession, and its grounds connected with the big tents. The management will see to it that nothing that could offend the most fastidious person is displayed, but the numerous freaks and jungle monsters usually carried by carnivals can be seen by visitors if they feel so inclined. Anaheim, the Distinctive City By GEORGE W. REID Chamber of Commerce Secretary Anaheim, the distinctive city, stands out from all communities in Southern California. Engage any visitor or stranger in conversation who has for the first time visited Anaheim, and you will soon discover that a different station in the center of the citrus industry, Anaheim has assumed the responsibility of putting on as an annual event, the California Valencia Orange Show. Perhaps no other event has done more to advertise power and water available, making it one of the most desirable industrial sites in the Southland. There are several growing industries in our community adding to the city's payroll. The Anahelm Beef Anaheim, the distinctive city, stands out from all communities in Southern California. Engage any visitor or stranger in conversation who has for the first time visited Anaheim, and you will soon discover that a different impression has been made by the general surroundings of the city of Anaheim. The statement is made, "Your city is neat, is clean, its broad streets, its splendid-looking business section and its residence district show that you are a thriving community." This is the new Anaheim. This is Anaheim of 13,000 people whose destiny and distinctiveness result entirely from its unified citizenship. Our city covers an area of about four square miles. Its assessed valuation is $10,500,000, while our city taxes are only $1.45 and county taxes $1.35. The basis of Anaheim's prosperity is its agricultural development. In the immediate vicinity of our city there are some 6000 acres of citrus fruit which, over a period of 11 years, have furnished the growers $2.81 a box. The valuation of our citrus crop of 1924 was $2,520,000. The Valencia orange is the principal citrus fruit of this section. There are some navel oranges and a few grapefruit. Situated as we are in the center of this Valencia district, it necessitates a number of packing houses to take care of the fruit. There are located in Anaheim at the present fine nine strong packing houses. Because of this advantageous location in the center of the citrus industry, Anaheim has assumed the responsibility of putting on as an annual event, the California Valencia Orange Show. Perhaps no other event has done more to advertise Anaheim and the Valencia orange than this show. Put on at an expense of something like $45,000, it means that our sturdy, public-spirited men believe in telling to the entire world the advantages of our city. This year the California Valencia Orange Show will be held May 22 to June 1, inclusive. The orange is not the only agricultural product that brings to our people a generous living. Walnuts grown in considerable quantities in and around Anaheim brought to our ranchers this year $240,000. These walnuts find a market throughout the entire United States. There are several varieties that are especially indigenous to this district. Growers of garden truck a short distance from Anaheim increase the wealth of our community. While Anaheim has stood out for years as an agricultural community, thought is broadening and changing, recognizing that an industrial development should be commensurate with agricultural development. To this end the Community Industrial Land Company formed a year ago and incorporated for $200,000, has purchased an industrial site. This site is served by three trans-continental railroads—the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and Santa Fe—with sewer, gas, light, power and water available, making it one of the most desirable industrial sites in the Southland. There are several growing industries in our community adding to the city's payroll. The Anahelm Beef Company is one of our largest, and is doing a million and a half business in the year. The Crystal Chemical Company, a $500,000 corporation, at the present time, makes some three thousand gallons of alcohol a day, 90 per cent of which is denatured. The Crystal Chemical Company is contemplating a much-needed expansion in the near future. Our newest industry is a glass plant, which confines itself to the making of lamp chimneys. This industry makes a beautiful lamp chimney and is fast securing the market of the Pacific coast. Strange, but 10,000 families in Los Angeles use lamp chimneys. Among the other industries that are doing a splendid business are the Consolidated Ice Company, Euca-Lemo Soap Company, California Citrus Fruit Juice Company, Young Sash and Door Company, Anaheim Bottling Works and several creameries, and the Standard Deep Well Pump Company, also a new industry. These and a number of others are rapidly expanding. There are five banks in Anaheim, with capital and surplus of $710,714.82; with deposits amounting to $6,733.324.49; with resources amounting to $7,792,123.79. Two thousand two hundred tele- phones take care of the business and social calls of our city. Our post-office receipts for last year were $46,855. Of the 213 religious denominations in the United States, Anaheim has 15. Our school system is of the best. The Anaheim Union high school, built at a cost of almost $500,000, takes up an entire city block. In this high school there are 15 departments, 42 teachers and 650 students. Cost of maintenance on $164,900 a year. The Anaheim grammar school system consists of six buildings, erected at a cost of $451,000. Fifty-nine teachers supervise the studies of 1709 pupils. Chiefly for the comfort, convenience and pleasure of tourists, the Angelina hotel and the Valencia hotel are second to none of similar size and importance in Southern California. At Anaheim there are many beautifully appointed apartments available at moderate rates. The civic life of Anaheim is well taken care of. There is an active Chamber of Commerce and various luncheon clubs, including Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, and Anaheim City Club and, the Business and Professional Women's Club. All of the important fraternal organizations are represented in our city. The story of Anaheim would not be complete without reference to our GIBBS WILL HURT FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE CANDIDACY FOR SEAT ON GRAMMAR BOARD ANNOUNCED BY FORMER COUNCILMAN Yielding to Importunities of Many Leading Citizens, He Finally Consented to Make the Race for Seat Vacated by Expiration of W. J. Elliott's Term—Announcement of His Candidacy Meets Approval of All the People—Elliott May Not Stand for Re-election. Responding to an appeal from many friends, Frank N. Gibbs, former city trustee, has finally consented to make a race for the seat on the grammar school board to be vacated by W. J. Elliott. Many prospective candidates have been considered, all of whom would be satisfactory to the voters, but Mr. Gibbs was finally agreed upon for the place, and he has The civic life of Anaheim is well taken care of. There is an active Chamber of Commerce and various luncheon clubs, including Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, and Anaheim City Club and, the Business and Professional Women's Club. All of the important fraternal organizations are represented in our city. The story of Anaheim would not be complete without reference to our beautiful park. As a recreational center this cannot be excelled. With tennis courts, baseball ground and an outdoor plunge 50x100 feet, it furnishes a place of amusement and recreation not only for the young, but for the old as well. Weekend parties are held at this park. With concrete stoves and barbecue ovens, the park is able to entertain not only local organizations, but tourist parties as well. The West Coast Theatres, Inc., are represented, also the United Theatre, largely a local organization. The newest and best pictures are found at these theatres. Anaheim is a most delightful city in which to live. With all the advantages of a large city and yet small enough that we may have our personal friendships, we believe such a city is what many people are looking for. The invitation is extended to tourists, to strangers, to visitors to become better acquainted. Anaheim will indeed become to you, after a short residence, a distinctive city. PRETTY HOME PARTY AND LUNCHEON Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Root Entertain Friends at Birthday Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jason B. Root of 508 North Philadelphia street, entertained a party of old friends and neighbors at luncheon on Monday, March 9. This date being the anniversary of Mrs. Root's birthday, the rooms were very prettily decorated, carnations and sweet peas being the flower scheme. Covers were laid for 19. The guests were: William Fansen of Mason City, Mich.; Mrs. Bortha Shaffer of Mason City, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Craft of Long Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker of Orange, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton A. Griggs, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Samson, Mr. and Mrs. Allen F. Withee, Miss Mary Withee, Dr. W. E. Stewart, Mrs. Emily Richby Responding to an appeal from many friends, Frank N. Gibbs, former city trustee, has finally consented to make a race for the seat on the grammar school board to be vacated by W. J. Elliott. Many prospective candidates have been considered, all of whom would be satisfactory to the voters, but Mr. Gibbs was finally agreed upon for the place, and he has given his consent. Mr. Gibbs is identified with nearly every society that seeks the advancement of the community. He served six years on the board of trustees, and gained a high reputation as a progressive citizen during his occupancy of the chair. He supported every measure brought forward for the advancement of the city, and is considered one of the city's foremost civic boosters. He is also a member of the Presbyterian church, and is one of the most active church and Sunday school workers in the city. No man in the city is better qualified to hold the responsible position of guardian of our schools. There is a rumor to the effect that Mr. Elliott will not be a candidate for re-election, and if he should refuse to run, there is a possibility that Mr. Gibbs will have no opposition. In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Gibbs declared that he had been requested to become a candidate by so many prominent civic workers with whom he is associated in other community work that he felt it was a duty he owed to the community and issued the following statement: "In announcing my candidacy for a place on the grammar school board, I shall deeply appreciate the support of the citizen-voters of the district. If elected, I shall feel free to exercise my best judgment in fulfilling the duties of the office." to note as indicating the demand for such an institution evidenced by a recent editorial by Arthur Brisbane in the Examiner. Mr. Briabane's article not only sets forth the demand for a distribution of orange juice throughout the East, but also paints a vivid picture of the lamentable conditions existing in the orange industry in California, where the culls which bring the grower practically nothing are distributed by peddlers in a manner which absolutely destroys the This date being the anniversary of Mrs. Root's birthday, the rooms were very prettily decorated, carnations and sweet peas being the flower scheme. Covers were laid for 19. The guests were: William Fansen of Mason City, Mich.; Mrs. Bortha Shaffer of Mason City, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Craft of Long Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker of Orange, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton A. Griggs, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Samson, Mr. and Mrs. Allen F. Withee, Miss Mary Withee, Dr. W. E. Stewart, Mrs. Emily Rigby and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Root of Anaheim. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in visiting and recounting the experiences in pioneer days in the Dakotas, Wisconsin and Michigan, and in various games. Mr. and Mrs. Root say that time and the California climate have been very kind to them in the passing years and that they are still boosting for Anaheim and Orange county. CITRUS PRODUCTS CO. IS NOW OPERATING Anaheim's Newest Industry Booking Many Orders for Future Delivery Some time ago this paper commented on the organization of the Orange County Citrus Products Company and its program as outlined. Since then the company has started operating and is now producing its Golden and Royal Orange drinks. As yet its field of operation is small, it having started with the distribution in Orange county, but is rapidly booking orders for future delivery in large quantities in other states of the Union, as well as arranging for the establishment of its chain of retail stores for which there is no limit. In this connection it is interesting to note as indicating the demand for such an institution evidenced by a recent editorial by Arthur Brisbane in the Examiner. Mr. Brisbane's article not only sets forth the demand for a distribution of orange juice throughout the East, but also paints a vivid picture of the lamentable conditions existing in the orange industry in California, where the culls which bring the grower practically nothing are distributed by peddlers in a manner which absolutely destroys the market for the good fruit. His editorial follows: Who in the cold East will believe this? You drive from Los Angeles to Hollywood, here in Southern California, and along the road are wagons filled with yellow ripe oranges, with signs that read "Six Dozen Oranges for 25c." And that is not a misprint. You buy a dozen oranges for 5 cents, six dozen for a quarter. Who, in California, will find a way to squeeze out, transport and deliver to homes in the North pure orange juice, with the vitamins in good working order? The steel monoplane may arrange that. The dashing young man will have his orange juice route, instead of his milk route. A thousand pounds of orange juice would supply many families. This is the work undertaken by the Orange County Citrus Products Company, and the magnitude of its operations and success, as well as the rapidity of its growth, will depend upon the amount of support given it by the public-spirited citizens of Anaheim and Orange county. Always sound the horn upon nearing the top of a hill.