anaheim-gazette 1925-03-12

WHITE SAVAGES FOUND ON SANTA ANA RIVER Spanish Expedition Reports Revived by Scientist, Who Traces Norse Colonizers Into California For many years a tale has been extant that somewhere in the interior of South America there has existed a tribe of white savages unknown to the remainder of the world. Explorers from time to time have made trips into the wilds of one country and another in the hope of discovering this lost family. One such journey was that of Arthur O. Friel, who made the Orinoco river the scene of his investigations. Having learned that a tribe of white Indians was supposed to live in the upper regions of the river, he started from Ciudad, Bolivia, going inland for some 6000 miles, traversing uncharted waters, and from the Orinoco he traversed its principal tributary, the Ventuari, to its source, passing through a region supposed never to have been seen before by a white man. The Indians were eventually discovered in the interior of Panama, and five of them were taken to New York City. The reports of the white savages are of peculiar interest to the people of Southern California, inasmuch as Portola, in his reports of the early Spanish expedition through Southern California, claims to have found them on the Santa Ana river. The Portola expedition, on its way to the bay of Monterey, arrived at the Santa Ana river and camped on its banks in July, 1769. Captain Pedro Fages, in writing an and those with whom the arrangements for their editorial policies have been perfected, roundly denounced the Republican national committee for this "slander." Now after the passing of eight months, no one would presumably have the effrontery to say that the Republican national committee in making this statement was uttering anything but the exact truth. It has become increasingly apparent as the situation has developed that this is exactly what the allies, or some of them, were not only attempting, but fully intending to do. The debt to the United States for this expense was clearly one of honor, for the allies had persuaded President Wilson to keep the American troops on the Rhine, not that we had any direct interest there, but for the moral effect. The United States government spent a quarter of billion dollars policing the Coblenz area, after the allies had made a written agreement that this cost should be borne out of the common reparations. The allies broke the agreement by allocating the payments made by Germany to cover the cost of the occupation, first to France and Italy, and were about to close the transaction by paying what was left for this purpose to England, when Secretary Hughes interposed an objection. This caused a delay of one week in paying Great Britain all that was left of the fund, leaving the United States to hold the bag and a few indefinite phrases about possible future payment. In the conference just concluded at Paris, the United States, in order to get a settlement, was required to scale American claims more than $300,000,000 before we were led in on a settlement on combined occupation and German war damage claims we must pay, extended over a period of... York City. The reports of the white savages are of peculiar interest to the people of Southern California, inasmuch as Portola, in his reports of the early Spanish expedition through Southern California, claims to have found them on the Santa Ana river. The Portola expedition, on its way to the bay of Monterey, arrived at the Santa Ana river and camped on its banks in July, 1769. Captain Pedro Fages, in writing an account of the expedition, stated that the natives on the Santa Ana river had light hair, light complexions and a very good appearance, while the other natives of Southern California were dark, undersied and slovenly in appearance. Small bands of white Indians were found in other parts of the state, it was claimed. One tribe having red hair, being found not far north of San Francisco. Lacking data to verify these reports, commentators have been disposed to look upon them as exaggerations. But within the past year Lauritzon Opsjon, a Norwegian scientist, claims to have traced a party of Norsemen across the North American continent and as far south on the western coast as Eureka, Calif. Recent investigations show that the Norse settlement in the northeastern part of the United States war on a far greater scale than historians have supposed, one colony near the present site of Boston, Mass., being so important a bishop was sent to preside over the diocese. Opsjon, in the course of his investigations, has deciphered pictured rocks scattered across the continent and now declares that Norse explorers established colonies in the Pacific Northwest nearly 500 years before Columbus discovered America. The earliest expedition, he claims, was led by a man named Attle, and called Lippon by the native aborigines. Four other expeditions followed Attle's, the last being led by Knutson, in 1362, more than a century before Columbus' voyage. The Norse, unlike the French and Spanish, were loathe to intermarry with the red man, and although in the course of time they lost much of their former mode of living, accepting that made necessary by the country in which they found themselves, their speech also blending with that of the native Indian. They retained throughout the centuries the haughty delay of one week in paying Great Britain all that was left of the fund, leaving the United States to hold the bag and a few indefinite phrases about possible future payment. In the conference just concluded at Paris, the United States, in order to get a settlement, was required to scale American claims more than $300,000,000 before we were led in on a settlement on combined occupation and German war damage claims we must pay, extended over a period of more than a generation. It was doubtless the best settlement that could be obtained, with out the use of force, at the hands of the European powers we helped so much during the war and afterward. As to whether or not they did try to "bilk" us out of repayment of money we had expended on their account to maintain the "watch on the Rhine" there seems to be no room for argument. No one understands better than does Secretary Hughes just how far the allies were willing to go in evading payment of a clear, definite, honest debt, in the face of his vigorous demands for a square deal. European journals say that the association of the United States with the allies in the work of collecting from Germany is welcome, because Uncle Sam has shown that he is a good collector. He ought to be in time, although we are collecting experience rather than money in some quarters. It can safely be said, however, that the United States has had more difficulty with international dead-beatism than any other government of modern times, and with a little more experience Uncle Sam will be able to qualify as an expert in forcing partial settlements out of dodging debtors. "MA" FERGUSON, NEW TEXAS GOVERNOR, BUYS MOON CAR Chose St. Louis-Made Automobile as Personal Car and Drives it Mrs. Miriam A. ("Ma") Ferguson, newly-elected governor of Texas, has just purchased one of the latest model Moon motor cars for her personal use. It was made known here today. Did she select a stately limousine or an official-looking, sombre-hued sedan or town car with a lot of dignity and an air of importance, such as a man governor would choose? No indeed. Not "Ma." The Norse, unlike the French and Spanish, were loathe to intermarry with the red man, and although in the course of time they lost much of their former mode of living, accepting that made necessary by the country in which they found themselves, their speech also blending with that of the native Indian. They retained throughout the centuries the haughtiness and social pride of their forefathers. This theory is borne out by the statement of the Spaniard Fages in regard to the white Indians found on the Santa Ana river, and also by the statements of latter day explorers, who discovered white tribes in Panama and South America, thus leading the scientists of today to believe that these white Indians are direct descendants of the Norse explorers who were forced by climatic conditions and battles with the natives to migrate from place to place until they had left traces of their existence along the entire western coast line of the two Americas. THE UNITED STATES AND THE OCCUPATION COSTS It will be recalled that the Republican national committee was criticized last spring because of a publicity release in which the statement was made that the allies were trying to "blink" the United States out of the cost of the American army of occupation costs, against German reparations. That portion of the American press which habitually takes the European side of every dispute in which this country becomes involved, for reasons best known to these journals, Mrs. Miriam A. ("Ma") Ferguson, newly-elected governor of Texas, has just purchased one of the latest model Moon motor cars for her personal use. It was made known here today. Did she select a stately limousine or an official-looking, sombre-hued sedan or town car with a lot of dignity and an air of importance, such as a man governor would choose? No, indeed. Not "Ma." Instead, she decided that anything that resembled a hearse would not synchronize with her disposition, nor would it be expressive of the new spirit abroad in Texas. So, for her personal car she chose a bright and shining de luxe Moon roadster, 1925 model, gaily finished in two-tone tan. And, just to prove that she is truly democratic, "Ma" herself will do the driving. The car carries three passengers and is provided with a rumble seat for two, which will very probably be occupied most of the time by the governor's grandchildren. When "Ma" Ferguson puts her official foot down hard on the accelerator of that Moon roadster, she is apt to learn very quickly that it is easier to break the laws of her state than to make them, for the car is capable of making around 65 miles per hour speed. After driving her car for the first hundred miles, Madame, the governor, will very probably decide that there is need for some revision of the speed laws of the Lone Star state, where men and women are governors. The sale of the Moon car to Governor Ferguson was negotiated by R. V. Embleton, president of the Embleton Motor Company, distributor of Moon automobiles at San Antolo. The Moon dealer in Anaheim is J. O. Schwentker, 326 East Center street. NOLAN IS REJOICING OVER NEW MODEL Overland Six, He Declares, is the Best on the Market at the Price George N. Nolan, Jr., Overland and Willys-Knight dealer, is a happy man. There's a reason for it; no, he's not a daddy again, but he wears a smile big enough for twins. It's all due to the fact that he now has on his display floor a four-door sedan model of the new Overland Six. In the opinion of this hearaler of news, Mr. Nolan has a right to be pleased. The new car is all that it was proclaimed and, if anything, a bit more. It has all the features of a $2000 car except the price, $1355 delivered in Anaheim. Two-tone polished Duco finish, balloon tires, disc wheels, superior body construction, new type cooling system, force feed lubrication, speed and power to spare. Its length is long enough to lend beauty and dignity to the car and to give it that remarkable quality of comfortable riding, yet it is short enough to permit of easy turning in crowded circles and parking places. The coachwork in the car is exceptional. It's a masterpiece of the art itself, and it is indeed difficult to realize that so much beauty and apparent long life can be had for so little. Certain it is, if the new six is as sturdy as its smaller brother, the Overland Four, it need not lack ever for favor in the public eye. BALLOON TIRES Care should be exercised to prevent scraping the sides of balloon tires against the curb. The walls are thin and their flexibility is not protected against scraping and chafing. Jacks BALLOON TIRES Care should be exercised to prevent scraping the sides of balloon tires against the curb. The walls are thin and their flexibility is not protected against scraping and chafing. Jacks should be capable of giving the car the extra lift necessary for removing a flat balloon tire. It may be well to carry a small block of wood in the tool kit to fit under the jack in event of a tire change in soft ground. FEDERAL ROAD BUREAU PLANS ARIZONA WORK As soon as warmer weather comes, work is to be pushed by the Federal Bureau of Roads upon the Flagstaff-Angell section of the Old Trails highway for about 24 miles east of this city. Announcement is made by E. S. Wheeler, district engineer, that this stretch eventually is to be surfaced with macadam, with an oil top. IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN OIL A fine wire attrainer should be a part of the inside of the oil reservoir of every car. Occasionally dirt or lint which has worked its way into the oil reservoir will eventually get into one of the oil lines and plug it. This means that there will be a burned-out bearing at the end of this oil line. DANCE AT THE BEACH A special committee of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is very busy planning for the dance which is to be given at Newport Beach on Tuesday evening, March 17. A large attendance is expected at this affair as all the proceeds are to go for the purchase of equipment for the beach "playgrounds" along the ocean front. The "Shamrock" motif will be carried out in the decorations of the dance hall at Newport Beach. It is expected that travel to Newport Beach will be exceptionally heavy this summer, and ample provision is to be made for the enter-tainment teeters to delive the best Mrs. Newport tertainably THROUGHOUT the Opening BIG CASH RAISING This store was visited by thousands of satisfied and pleased customers—more than pleased with their savings in price. AN ENTIRE SEASON WOMEN'S WEARING Is being unloaded at a drastie unparelleled slaughter in price. WE NOW SALE --- DRESSES-COA This store was visited by thousands of satisfied and pleased customers—more than pleased with their savings in price. AN ENTIRE SEASON WOMEN'S WEARING Is being unloaded at a drastie unparelleled slaughter in price. Fine Silk Hose Regular $1.00 values; the new shades; full range of sizes..... 69c Dresses Dress Values to $18.50; now go at..... $9.65 Dress values to $22.50; now go at..... 12.85 Dress values to $27.50; now go at..... 14.95 Dress values to $32.50; now go at..... 16.95 Sport Coats Wool Jersey, $7.50; in wanted shades. First come, first to get! Silk Petticoats $3.75 values; just a limited amount. You'll have to hurry! $1.95 CREPE HOUSE Dresses $1.49 Values to $2.50; special purchase for this sale. Silk Wool Sweaters Lot No. 1.....$1.95 Lot No. 2.....2.95 Lot No. 3.....3.95 Lot No. 4 .....4.95 THE CROWDS--THE WINDOWS TELL THE THE STYLE SH 105 W. Center Street ERLAND Is Here! THE NEW OVERLAND SIX is a new-day achievement, in quality, and a new-day achievement in price. It’s a whale of a car on a happy-sized wheel base—which is long enough for lengthy beauty and at the same time short enough for easy handling and parking. —And Wait—Just Wait 'till you get the Overland Six out on the road, doing what you've always wanted a car to do. Closed Cars Only—the DeLuxe 4-Door Sedan and the Standard 2-Door Sedan. And Wait—Just Wait 'till you get the Overland Six out on the road, doing what you've always wanted a car to do. Closed Cars Only—the DeLuxe 4-Door Sedan and the Standard 2-Door Sedan. Show Rooms Open Evenings N. NOLAN, Jr. Anaheim 306 N. Los Angeles St. OVERLAND FINE MOTOR CARS ent for the beach the ocean front. motif will be cardecorations of the port Beach. at travel to Newbe exceptionally r, and ample produde for the entertainment of the kiddies. Swings, teeters, rings, bars and all equipment to delight the hearts of children at the beach will be provided. Mrs. Ida Naylor, postmistress of Newport Beach, has charge of the entertainment features and is being ably assisted by Mrs. H. M. Lane. These ladies are preparing for a record crowd. They are appointing assistants for the sale of ples, cakes, pop, etc., at the dance—all the money to be used for playground equipment. It must be terrible to old-time school teachers to discover that their brightest boys are more interested in the girls than in Latin. Opening Days of Our RAIISING SALE customers—more than satisfied with what they found and doubly TIRE SEASON'S STOCK OF RING APPAREL price. WE MUST RAISE CASH! SES-COATS! RAISING SALE customers—more than satisfied with what they found and doubly TIRE SEASON'S STOCK OF RING APPAREL price. WE MUST RAISE CASH! SES-COATS! Coats Coat values to $18.50; now go at.....$9.65 Coat values to $25.00; now go at.....14.85 Coat values to $29.50; now go at.....18.85 Coat values to $32.50; now go at.....24.85 SILK JERSEY Princess Slips $5.00 Values Go at This Low Price (limited) $2.95 GEORGETTE AND CREPE DE CHINE Silk Blouses Values to $10.00 $3.95-$4.95 Wool ters $1.95 2.95 3.95 4.95 Sale Hats? The new Spring values to $8.50 $3.95 LOT FINE Summer Dresses Values to $7.50; Sacrificed to $2.95 IS TELL THE WHOLE STORY! LE SHOP ANAHEIM, CALIF.