anaheim-gazette 1925-03-19

VOLUME LV HAND BOUQUET TO MILITANT MINISTER DR. GEISSINGER'S ATTITUDE IN RECENT CAMPAIGN ENDORSED BY CITIZENS OF TOWN Paper Circulated Among the People Extending Thanks and Expressing Words of Appreciation, Signed by Thousands—Sentiment in Commendation of His Work Almost Unanimous—List of Names Will Probably Be Seventy-five Feet Long—People of All Creeds Anxious to Sign Paper. Incensed because a number of members of the White Temple Methodist church made an attempt to discredit Dr. J. A. Geissinger with the higher powers in the church because of his activity in the recent campaign, citizens of Anaheim have been circulating on a comprehensive analysis of this entire area. "We hope the report will be favorable and when its findings are digested and the board of supervisors adopt the recommendations calling for certain expenditures, then is the time for the people of this section and the county to take off their coats and go to work to put the bond election over. "The past two years have been difficult one for Newport harbor. As you all know, the government had ceased to interest itself in this project, and it was not until the delegation went back to Washington that this interest was revived. The government is more sympathetic toward our harbor today than it has ever been, and some hard work in carrying the bond issue should convince Washington that we mean business. "The sentiment in various parts of the county is greatly improved over what it was and the opinion early held that our project was local has changed to the realization that it is a county affair and that growth and development of the county must come through the harbor improvement." STANDARD STARTS WELL IN PAULERINO DISTRICT Incensed because a number of members of the White Temple Methodist church made an attempt to discredit Dr. J. A. Geissinger with the higher powers in the church because of his activity in the recent campaign, citizens of Anaheim have been circulating a paper expressing appreciation of his splendid work and extending thanks to him. People of all creeds to whom it has been presented have joyfully signed the paper, and many who have not yet seen it but only heard of it are sending word to the men in charge that their names must not be left off. Those who have not yet seen the paper will be given an opportunity to sign it, as men have volunteered to canvass each precinct in order to get a candid, free and emphatic expression of the sentiments of all the people. The paper reads as follows: We, the undersigned citizens of Anaheim, Calif., take this method of expressing to Dr. James Allen Geissinger our appreciation and approval of his untiring efforts to establish harmony and goodwill in our community. By his activities Dr. Geissinger has contributed in a very substantial degree to the peace and harmony of our community and his efforts resulted in a restoration of confidence among our citizens and the good-will which exists between good citizens of every creed. By his constructive work and unfailing judgment he has won our lasting gratitude. John A. Volz, who has charge of the list, stated Tuesday that only half the precincts had been heard from so far, and the precinct workers turning in lists had not yet completed the canvass. The sheets containing lists of names wore pasted in a continuous string, and the roll Tuesday morning was more than 20 feet in length. Mr. Volz thinks it may reach 75 feet in length when the canvass is completed. It is believed that every citizen in Anaheim will sign it, with the exception of the 190 who signed the petition demanding the doctor's recall. This petition, it is reported, contained the names of many children, who knew nothing and cared nothing about the merits of the case, but signed STANDARD STARTS WELL IN PAULERINO DISTRICT A big rotary drill of the Standard Oil Company Tuesday started on its history making tour in the direction of anticipated oil deposits in the prospective Santa Ana oil field, south of Santa Ana. The company at 2 p.m. Tuesday spudded in on its well at Paularino, with Charles Garrison, driller, having the honor of directing the initial operation in drilling the oil tool downward. Three of the best deep well drillers in the employ of the Standard have been assigned to the well at Paularino, the other drillers being Al Porter and William Fickle. These men were engaged in sinking the well near Anaheim which the Standard recently abandoned. Including the drillers, 15 men will be employed in the operations, five working on each shift of eight hours. All of the employees are experienced men and all are keen for the distinction of being in the crew because of the possibility of opening a new and extensive oil field in this vicinity. J. W. Barrett, who has had experience in Huntington Beach and Kern county fields, has been assigned temporarily as superintendent of operations at Paularino. He, too, is anticipating work that will develop a new field. He has moved his family from the northern field and is living near the Country Club. In the forenoon the drillers completed the sinking of two "rat" holes, one for an extra joint of pipe that will always be in position for adding to the string of pipe, and the other for the "kelly," the heavy piece of iron that is attached to the top of the drill tools. Three of the four boilers that will furnish power for drilling were under steam and will be kept in operation, unless troubles develop. In case of difficulty developing in any one of them, the reserve boiler will be brought into use. WALNUT FERTILIZERS of names were pasted in a continuous string, and the roll Tuesday morning was more than 20 feet in length. Mr. Volz thinks it may reach 75 feet in length when the canvass is completed. It is believed that every citizen in Anaheim will sign it, with the exception of the 190 who signed the petition demanding the doctor's recall. This petition, it is reported, contained the names of many children, who knew nothing and cared nothing about the merits of the case, but signed because they were obedient to the voices of their parents. Many others were not members of Dr. Gelissinger's Church, and quite a number announced that their names had been placed upon the petition without their consent. LOOKING FORWARD TO HARBOR BOND ELECTION General Beach's Report Under Consideration by Supervisors "The report of General Lansing H. Beach on Newport Harbor will be presented to the Orange County Harbor Commission next Tuesday, and it is understood that this report will be submitted at once to the board of supervisors, who in turn will present it to the people for a vote on a bond issue." This significant statement was made Thursday by Harry Welch, secretary of the Orange County Harbor Commission and of the Orange County Harbor Chamber of Commerce, to the Baroa Chamber of Commerce, meeting in annual session. "I cannot say just what General Beach's report contains," continued Mr. Welch. "but we all hope for a favorable report. The general has made a most careful and thorough survey of the entire harbor project and whatever his report will be, you can rest assured that it will be based WALNUT FERTILIZERS Ernest Braunton in last week's California Cultivator says: We have recently made a tour of Orange and Los Angeles counties to interview walnut growers who have fertilized their orchards and received profit thereby. One striking fact is brought out in all these orchards, that crop needs have been clearly shown in the analysis of the nuts. This shows that walnuts remove five times as much nitrogen per pound as deciduous fruits and six or seven times as much as citrus fruits. Walnuts also remove far more phosphorus than any of these crops and far less potash. The veteran grower, J. B. Neff, formerly of Anaheim, says that superphosphate and cover crops, with a light supply of stable manure occasionally, brought best results, not alone in quantity but in quality also. A. C. Fletcher, near Olive, Orange county, has 14 acres that for ten years have annually received 10 tons of bone meal and a cover crop. He says that not only does he get quantity, but the highest quality and much better shells on the thin shelled varieties than does anyone not so fertilizing: His orchard has received very little stable manure. The experience of these successful walnut growers, together with that of many others visited, suggests that nitrogen stands first, phosphoric acid next and that The progression for two orchards, city and one in V figures: No fertile nuts per tree; no 595 pounds; nitro potash, a compound; nitrogen. The latter only gain, the cost of materials having offended the authors stated as to the value of very indefinite ports as the work appointing that trained gave a pro per tree per year made of improved growers seem has improved but we have no financial returns aplication of stability the greatest morbe confessed that of the value of NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 19, 1925 Let's Be Loyal to Ourselves STORIES are afloat to the effect that a systematic boycott against Anaheim is in progress, the boycotters being supporters of, or sympathizers with, the late city government. Shortly after the February election it was whispered about that orders had been issued from headquarters directing all Klansmen in northern Orange county to "detour Anaheim," and do their trading at other points. We have no positive evidence that this is true, but if it is the man responsible for such an order or suggestion is dominated by a narrow mind from which reason has been dethrowned by hatred and insane prejudice. He is neither a Christian nor a loyal American citizen. Under our beneficent system of government many privileges are granted the citizen, and one of them is his inalienable right to buy and sell from and to whomsoever he pleases. But among the many laws there is one that provides a heavy punishment for the man who orders a boycott for the purpose of injuring the business of other men. If these floating rumors are true, and it transpires that there is such a thing as a boycott in force, the men who conceived it and ordered it, who have been violently clamoring for law enforcement for many months past, may experience a shade more enforcement than they desire. Whether the boycott was conceived (if there is such a thing) out of a narrow-souled spirit of revenge, or whether its object is to hamper the advancement and prosperity of the city in order to make capital against the newly-elected government, is not apparent, but in either case the man who participates in it is disloyal to his God, to his government and to humanity. The American nation was conceived, was born, and was founded on the principle that all citizens, regardless of religious for the purpose of injuring the business of other men. If these hoisting rumors are true, and it transpires that there is such a thing as a boycott in force, the men who conceived it and ordered it, who have been violently clamoring for law enforcement for many months past, may experience a shade more enforcement than they desire. Whether the boycott was conceived (if there is such a thing) out of a narrow-souled spirit of revenge, or whether its object is to hamper the advancement and prosperity of the city in order to make capital against the newly-elected government, is not apparent, but in either case the man who participates in it is disloyal to his God, to his government and to humanity. The American nation was conceived, was born, and was founded on the principle that all citizens, regardless of religious or political beliefs, should have an equal voice in public affairs, and that the majority should govern. If the boycott system had been established at the birth of the nation and the minority had not acceded to the will of the majority, the government at Washington would not long have endured and chaos would have been the inevitable result. We are told that one Santa Ana merchant is boasting that he received eighteen Anaheim checks in one day last week as payment for goods purchased in his store. This, apparently, adds confirmation to the rumors of a boycott, as no Anaheimer can give a sensible excuse for going to a neighboring town to trade. The same goods can be purchased here at equally low prices. People of Anaheim will not tolerate a further move to foster a factional difference among the citizens. The battle of the factions was settled at the ballot box, and the people demanding equal privileges for all classes won a decisive victory. The new councilmen are adhering to this principle, and no man can find justification for antagonizing this attitude. A vast majority of the people are standing solidly behind them, and firmly believe that the city, under the government, will forge ahead, and the man who attempts to stop the progress of the machine will probably get run over. Anaheim people have been overfed on narrow-mindedness, strife, hatred and suspiciousness, and they will not tolerate any more of it. All the societies, lodges, clubs and civic bodies of the city, all the men who do things worth while, all the men who own the town and pay the taxes for its upkeep are solidly behind the new government, and are united in a movement looking forward to a greater Anaheim. They know that the purpose can be accomplished if the people of the city are big enough and loyal enough to their town and their own interests to get together and work in harmony. Lord help the man who attempts to hamper this progressive move by fostering a boycott or starting another factional fight. The people of Anaheim will not stand for it. Besides, it's a foolish thing to do, bitting off your own nose to spite somebody else is the act of a lunatic. A boycott is a two-edged tool that cuts both ways, and the few people of the city or its vicinity who are narrow enough to sanction such a move will certainly get the worst of the game. Let's forget our differences and act like grown-up people. Let's pull together for a greater Anaheim—let's be loyal to our town and ourselves. ARREST OFFICER FOR CRIMINAL ACCAULT but Thursday afternoon he appeared at the office of the district attorney and submitted to arrest. He was released on $2000 bail furnished by friends in Placentia. According to Mrs. Rubio's statement to Mozley, Bouldin entered her cafe at 10 o'clock Tuesday night and told her she had better shut up and go to bed. She kept the place open ARREST OFFICER FOR CRIMINAL ASSAULT PLACENTIA DEPUTY CONSTABLE CHARGED BY WOMAN WITH SERIOUS OFFENSE Mrs. Nellie Rubio, Cafe Keeper, Accuses Him of Forcing His Way Into Her House at Midnight and Assaulting Her—Neighbor Woman, Who Answered Her Screams, Claims to Have Identified Him—Officer Declares the Charge is a Frame-up Because He Was Active Against Bootleggers. Placentia is just now reveling in the luxury of a sensation which is causing the citizens of that enterprising little town to momentarily forget their avocations and gather in knots for the purpose of discussing the various points, and no doubt disputing them, because there is a disagreement among them as to facts. William Bouldin, deputy constable, is charged with criminally assaulting Mrs. Nellie Rubio, a young widow, who owns and manages the Esperanza Cafe. She filed complaint with Deputy District Attorney Mozley Wednesday morning, and a warrant was immediately issued for Bouldin's arrest. Officers dispatched to Placentia were unable to locate the man, but Thursday afternoon he appeared at the office of the district attorney and submitted to arrest. He was released on $2000 bail furnished by friends in Placentia. According to Mrs. Rubio's statement to Mozley, Bouldin entered her cafe at 10 o'clock Tuesday night and told her she had better shut up and go to bed. She kept the place open until after 11 o'clock, then closed up and put her three children to bed in the living quarters, behind the cafe. Just before midnight there was a knock at the door and peeping out, she recognized Bouldin. Thinking he had official business, she opened the door. Bouldin came in and immediately grabbed her. She screamed and struggled, but eventually became so weak from exhaustion and heart failure that she could no longer resist. The children also screamed, and Mrs. Contreras, a neighbor, finally heard them and rushed to the house. She could not get in, as the assailant had bolted the door. Finally, releasing his victim, the man made his escape through the front door. Just as Mrs. Contreras gained entrance at the rear. She avers that she saw the man not only in the house, but in the yard, and recognized him. Mrs. Rubio declares her clothing was torn to shreds, and left fragments of it with the district attorney. In giving himself up, Bouldin denies the entire story and declares it is a frame-up staged for the purpose of ruining him because he has been active against bootleggers. The town is divided on the subject, some believing his story and others being convinced of his guilt. Love won't make the family budget balance. FLORIDA NOT CONSIDERED MENACE TO CALIFORNIA Santa Ana Tourists Say We Have Nothing to Fear From Rival Most everyone is interested in California and nine out of every ten persons in the United States are planning to visit the state, according to reports brought to Santa Ana by J. C. Best, who, with Mrs. Best, has just returned from a six months' trip to the principal cities of this country. They also spent two months in Florida. According to Best, who declares that this state excels Florida in everything that came to his notice, California has nothing to fear in the way of competition from that state. "Everywhere we went, people asked us about California," said Best in discussing the trip. "Within an hour's time after registering at a hotel, we would be swamped with requests for information about the Golden State. "In every city people told us that they planned to come to California just as soon as they could arrange their affairs. California is the best advertised state in the whole United States." Best says that while in Chicago, a fruit stand operator told him that he could sell five boxes of California EMPLOYE KILLED AT CHEMICAL WORKS JOHN THEIS FOUND DEAD AT BOTTOM OF HUGE VAT SATURDAY NIGHT Supposed to Have Been Overcome by Poisonous Fumes While Cleaning the Tank and Toppled In—Had Been in the Vat but a Few Minutes, but Efforts to Revive Him Were Futile—Leaves a Wife and One Sister, but Had No Children. John Theis, a chemist employed at the Crystal Chemical plant, met death in a peculiar manner Saturday evening, the exact cause not being determined. One of Thesis' duties was to clean the sediment from the large vats after the liquid had been drawn off and shortly after 8:30 o'clock. cussing the trip. "Within an hour's time after registering at a hotel, we would be swamped with requests for information about the Golden State. "In every city people told us that they planned to come to California just as soon as they could arrange their affairs. California is the best advertised state in the whole United States." Best says that while in Chicago, a fruit stand operator told him that he could sell five boxes of California oranges to one Florida box. And at a higher price, too, he was told. The local people visited Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers and Palm Beach, Florida. The weather became so warm that they decided to return home. "We wanted to learn first hand just what Florida was like, so we made a thorough visit all over the state," said Best. "We are more than ever convinced that there is no state on earth like California. "Florida will never be a rival of California. The season last about three months and the other nine months there is very little activity there." At Orlando, Best met an old school day friend, an orange grower. Despite the fact that the Orlando man has fertilized his grove three times each year for the past six years, the grove is still unsatisfactory. Best said. "California oranges are far superior in every way to the Florida variety," the local man says. "I ate oranges in every part of Florida and I did not once find an orange that tasted as good as the California fruit." In talking with other tourists in Florida, Best learned that the majority were planning to come to California at their earliest convenience. LARGE ATTENDANCE AT MERCHANTS' MEETING Captain Herman Stern Outlines Plans for Orange Show The meeting of the Retail Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association at the Elks' clubhouse Tuesday evening was the largest and most enthusiastic gathering of that body held in many a day. There was a general discussion of affairs relative to the future welfare of the city, and an optimistic feeling prevailed. Capt. Herman Stern talked to the assembly about the orange show, out- John Theis, a chemist employed at the Crystal Chemical plant, met death in a peculiar manner Saturday evening, the exact cause not being determined. One of Theis' duties was to clean the sediment from the large vats after the liquid had been drawn off, and shortly after 8:30 o'clock Saturday evening he was found at the bottom of a 12-foot vat, unconscious and apparently dead. The head distiller, who makes the rounds of the plant, discovered Thesis lying in the bottom of the huge vat. He summoned assistance and the body was finally lifted out, although the rescuer found the work difficult, owing to the overpowering fumes of fossil oil issuing from the sediment. Dr. J. W. Truxaw was summoned and attempted to revive him with a pulmotor, but without avail. It was evident the man was dead before being removed from the vat. What caused Thesis to fall into the vat is a matter of conjecture. It is believed that while endeavoring to clean it he was overcome by the poisonous gases and becoming unconscious, toppled in. It is estimated that he had been in the tank less than 10 minutes, but the poison worked swiftly. Mr. Thesis was 56 years of age. He was born in Georgetown, Ohio, and came to Anaheim eight years ago, first being employed by the Anaheim Sugar Company, and afterward working at the chemical plant. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Neltie Thesis, and a sister, Miss Regina Thesis, of Georgetown, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Backs, Terry & Campbell parlors Wednesday afternoon. Interment being in Loma Vista cemetery. Rev. T. H. Walker conducted the services. Coroner Brown held an inquest over the body Tuesday, and the verdict of the jury was "accidental death caused by probable asphyxiation from inhaling the fumes of carbon dioxide." Employees of the Crystal Chemical Works attended the funeral in a body yesterday, former associates acting as pallbearers. be asked to participate and assist with the day's program. The matter of an Armistice Day celebration was discussed by the county council, and it was decided The meeting of the Rotail Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association at the Elks' clubhouse Tuesday evening was the largest and most enthusiastic gathering of that body held in many a day. There was a general discussion of affairs relative to the future welfare of the city, and an optimistic feeling prevailed. Capt. Herman Stern talked to the assembly about the orange show, outlining the plans of the executive committee. He spoke of the proposed lighting system and other features, and declared that the coming show would be the most beautiful thing of the kind ever held in the United States. Captain Storm was promised the undivided support of the business men of the city. The attendance was double that of previous meetings, and everybody present felt confident that Anaheim is now starting on a forward movement. LEGION MEN TO MEET AT THE COUNTY PARK Plans for Armistice Day Celebration Will Be Arranged at Meeting One of the largest gatherings of ex-service men in this county will be held in Orange County Park on May 3. The meeting is to be held under the auspices of the American Legion in this county, and record-breaking crowd will be prepared for. A committee was appointed at the last meeting of the county council of the Legion to arrange for suitable entertainment in order that this, the first meeting of the series, may be enjoyed to the utmost by all who attend. All veterans' organizations will be asked to participate and assist with the day's program. The matter of an Armistice Day celebration was discussed by the county council, and it was decided that the subject for this year would be "The History of California." It was the opinion of the delegates that no better subject could be chosen than the history of this state, whose early days furnish such reading as to inspire even the most confirmed Easterner with a longing to visit the glamorous West. The continued progress and rapid development of the state will be brought out in the floats and should do much towards the advertising of California, not only throughout the nation, but also throughout the world. The Armistice Day celebration in Orange county is now becoming an event of national importance. It also arouses the interest of the movie fans throughout the world when scenes from the parade are thrown on the screen. This year the subject of the celebration makes it especially interesting to Californians and at the same time acts as a much valued advertising feature for this state. It has not yet been decided which city will have the honor and benefit to be derived from putting on the parade and celebration next November, but it is expected that the county council of the Legion will make known its decision at its next meeting, to be held in May. It is understood that the celebration will be held in Anaheim, but official announcement is not yet made.