anaheim-gazette 1925-04-16

VOLUME LV ANAHEIM POLICE CONFISCATE LIQUOR STILLS RAIDED SUNDAY EVENING AND LARGE QUANTITY OF GOODS CAPTURED Operators Under Arrest Charged With Manufacture and Possession of Contraband Whisky—Most Complete Still Ever Unearthed in Orange County Brought to the City Hall—Proprietor Was Preparing to Do Business on a Large Scale—Expert Whisky Distiller from Old Kentucky. Over in the city hall there is stored away a large quantity of perfectly good whisky, but it is inaccessible to the thirsty souls who pass on the street, because Chief Nichols carries the keys to the storeroom on which it is deposited, and it is his purpose blackberries in any part of the Southwest, or even the United States, the possibilities of this variety as a commercial berry can be fully realized. The Advance blackberry needs no introduction to the readers of the Farm and Orchard magazine, for its exceptional qualities were first noted in these columns two years ago, when the only plantings of it were held by the originators, Preston & Knott, berry growers of Buena Park, Orange county, who have been growing the Advance for local and shipping trade over a period of about 20 years. There are now a great many plantings of this variety in Southern California, and growers having commercial acreage are elated over the advantages of the berry. It was through reading an article in the Farm and Orchard magazine that R. L. Reynolds, manager of the Subtropic Farms, first became interested in the Advance variety. He purchased 8000 plants last May and set them out on terraces, on the farm's protected hillside lands—10 acres of them altogether. In this more sheltered location the plants have made rapid and heavy growth during the past nine months, bloom having started early in January. On the hillsides, the plants were set on terraces nine feet across, and Over in the city hall there is stored away a large quantity of perfectly good whisky, but it is inaccessible to the thirsty souls who pass on the street, because Chief Nichols carries the keys to the storeroom on which it is deposited, and it is his purpose to dump it into the gutter and let it waste its sweetness on the desert air. Just how much liquor the police have in their possession is not known. Capt. Bert Moody says they captured enough in a raid southeast of town Sunday evening to float a battleship, but that statement, apparently is an exaggeration. Saturday night a man was arrested in Long Beach, charged with the possession of liquor. He told the officers that he purchased the liquor near Anaheim and agreed to point out the place. Long Beach officers communicated with Chief Nichols, and araid on the joint was organized. The man was brought here and police officials were led by him to a house on the Olive road, where a still was found, and 35 gallons of liquor, ready for the market, was confiscated. The man operating it was arrested and gave his name as Othal C. Borts. Not content with this, the officers searched further and unearthed what is believed to be the most complete still yet captured in Orange county. It had a capacity of 100 gallons, and had evidently been in use just before the officers located it, as it was still warm. A large quantity of liquor and many barrels of fermented mash ready for distillation were found at this place. The mash was ruthlessly destroyed by the hard-boiled officers, but the distilled liquor was brought into town. The owner of the place being absent, Chief Nichols and Motorcycle Officer Sawyer stuck around, awaiting his home-coming. They caught him about 10:30 o'clock and brought him to town. He gave his name as W. G. Hawkins, and stated that he had been a resident here only a few months. He came from Old Kentucky, and was perfectly familiar with the methods of liquor manufacture. He was making his product of clean grain, was rectifying it in accordance with the approved method, and was turning out pure liquor. Undoubtedly his plant would have developed into a that R. L. Reynolds, manager of the Subtropic Farms, first became interested in the Advance variety. He purchased 8000 plants last May and set them out on terraces, on the farm's protected hillside lands—10 acres of them altogether. In this more sheltered location the plants have made rapid and heavy growth during the past nine months, bloom having started early in January. On the hillsides, the plants were set on terraces nine feet across, and the plants were spaced five and six feet apart in the rows. Aside from the more favorable all-year-round temperature in the hills, Mr. Reynolds believes that planting on terraces has advanced the date of maturity more than any other factor. Although the ten acres of blackberries on the farms comprises several small patches, the majority of the plantings have been made on the southern slope, or at least, they are slopes with southern exposure. The terracing is heavy in most places, the slope being rather abrupt, and thus a large part of the root area of the plants is exposed to the sun at all times. It appears, then, that this berry would make a valuable intercrop for hillside orchards, one that would pay its own way, as well as help carry the orchard along to maturity. Southland growers are in need of more cash crops, and it would be well for them to study the possibilities of berries and early vegetables. The rapid expansion of metropolitan Los Angeles, as well as the surrounding cities, is accelerating the demand for both, especially out-of-season crops. There are many localities where favorable winter temperatures for early berry and vegetable production is known, and with soil right and water right, the activity should be a profitable one. Experienced berry growers know that regular and thorough irrigation all through the year is the most essential factor in berry culture, when the proper location and soil are secured. Mr. Reynolds is assuring his plantings of the proper amount of water regularly by an interesting method. The usual procedure is to irrigate every two or three weeks during the fall and winter season, then to give more frequent applications as the picking season approaches, but on the Subtropic Farms, frequency of application is not a matter of time, but one of necessity. Mr. Reynolds has soil tests made regularly in his fields by an expert during the fall and winter months and when the moisture con ing his home-coming. They caught him about 10:30 o'clock and brought him to town. He gave his name as W. G. Hawkins, and stated that he had been a resident here only a few months. He came from Old Kentucky, and was perfectly familiar with the methods of liquor manufacture. He was making his product of clean grain, was rectifying it in accordance with the approved method, and was turning out pure liquor. Undoubtedly his plant would have developed into a great industry if the Anaheim police had not interfered with him. Hawkins was arraigned before Judge Charles Kuchel Monday on two charges—the possession of liquor and the manufacture of liquor. He plead not guilty and was bound over to Superior court in the sum of $1500. In default of bail he was taken to the county jail. ORANGE COUNTY AGAIN BEATS ALL COMPETITORS Blackberries Ripen in March on La Habra Terraces One of the most interesting agricultural achievements in the Southland during the past year has been the remarkable development of a planting of Advance blackberries on the Subtropic Farms, near La Habra, where ripe berries were picked from nine-months-old vines on March 15, writes Ross H. Gaast in Farm and Orchard magazine. Commercial picking was commenced the first instant, and although a heavy crop will not be taken from the vines this season, an unusually heavy first and second set of berries was noted in some places by the writer, who visited the farms on March 28. When it is considered that these berries ripened about a month earlier than the Advance variety in other sections, and fully six weeks earlier than other sorts of of the proper amount of water regularly by an interesting method. The usual procedure is to irrigate every two or three weeks during the fall and winter season, then to give more frequent applications as the picking season approaches, but on the Subtropic Farms, frequency of application is not a matter of time, but one of necessity. Mr. Reynolds has soil tests made regularly in his fields by an expert during the fall and winter months and when the moisture content drops below a certain level, water is applied. This method it seems should be economical of water and at the same time should assure the plants a regular sufficient supply of moisture when they are most in need of it. Many crops of berries have been cut in two by allowing the soil in which the plants were grown to become too dry during the winter, but under the cultural system practiced on this La Habra ranch, such a condition is not likely to arise. The marketing of the early blackberries from the Subtropic Farms will be mostly local this season, although Mr. Reynolds plans to ship to San Francisco by another year. He is now sending shipments of rhubarb by water to that market. It goes by truck to the Wilmington docks and thence to San Francisco by the fast steamers of the Los Angeles Steamship Company. By this route San Francisco is brought less than 25 hours away from the ranch. As the Advance blackberry has always proved to be an exceptionally firm berry for distance shipment, it is expected that consignments made to northern markets will reach their destination in good condition. In its recent session the Senate ratified 19 treaties of peace—in addition to the peace that came when the Senate adjourned. NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 16, 1925 KU KLUX ACTIVITIES CONSIDERING its emphatic repudiation during the past few months in every community, county or state which it sought to dominate, it is difficult to believe that the Ku Klux Klan is still striving to get control of municipal governments in Orange county. News comes to us from an authoritative source, however, that the three cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Huntington Beach are doomed to undergo a factional fight in the near future, which means that their progressive strides will be halted, bitterness among neighbors and friends will be engendered and divisions created that will never be bridged. As the Ku Klux Klan works wholly in the dark, and its fundamental principle is to shun the light of day and keep profoundly secret all its acts, and even its membership, it is difficult to get definite information as to what is being done or what is contemplated. It is publicly known, however, that Cyclops Myers made a desperate effort to hold the membership in line and to strengthen his forces after the disaster that overtook them on February 3. Threats were made before the February election that, in case the citizens' ticket won, there would be another recall election as soon as the law would permit. It is presumed that when a recall is inaugurated against an official some reasonable ground will be given for the action, some serious charge made against him. As the present members of the council are conducting the affairs of the city in a wise, economical and efficient manner, we are somewhat curious to learn just what charge could be brought against them. The only reason that occurs to us is that not a single one of the five has pungled up ten dollars to Cyclops Myers for a ticket entitling him to membership in the unholy order; not one of them owns a shroud that will give him the privilege of marching in procession behind a band took them on February 3. Threats were made before the February election that, in case the citizens' ticket won, there would be another recall election as soon as the law would permit. It is presumed that when a recall is inaugurated against an official some reasonable ground will be given for the action, some serious charge made against him. As the present members of the council are conducting the affairs of the city in a wise, economical and efficient manner, we are somewhat curious to learn just what charge could be brought against them. The only reason that occurs to us is that not a single one of the five has pungled up ten dollars to Cyclops Myers for a ticket entitling him to membership in the unholy order; not one of them owns a shroud that will give him the privilege of marching in procession behind a band playing "Onward Christian Soldiers"; not one of them knows the magic word that would pass him through the door of the dark and dismal klaven where the Klan performs its secret rites. Can they go before the people asking the recall of honest, faithful and efficient councilmen on such grounds? Can they print on the ballot that these men are sought to be recalled because they are not members of the Ku Klux Klan? That's the only reason they could give, and even leaders of the Klan would hesitate before going to the people with such an issue. Besides, it would require 1050 names to call an election, and that number cannot be secured. Citizens of Anaheim, don't worry. There will be no recall election here. The rank and file of the Klan are opposed to further warfare and will not sanction it, even if the leaders desire to keep alive the strife for their own profit. Over in Fullerton, it is reported, petitions are being circulated demanding the recall of the city councilmen because they are anti-Klan, and believe that all the people of the city should have a voice in the city's government. Down at Huntington Beach the same unfortunate situation prevails. Last week the Chamber of Commerce of the beach city unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the present board of trustees and denouncing any attempt to recall the members. In the face of this opposition by the men who control the business interests of the city, it is unlikely that the bunch of irresponsibles, led by men who are farming them only because of the profit it yields them, will succeed in their endeavors. Notwithstanding the rumors now current to the effect that a recall movement is under way in Anaheim and that a petition for signatures is being circulated, we are loathe to believe that there is any foundation for the stories. If such a move should be started, drastic steps will be taken by the business men who employ labor to nip it in the bud. It is understood that every employee of a business house or industrial plant who belongs to the order, or is a sympathizer, will find himself out of a job if Cyclops Myers attempts to stage a recall election. The substantial people of the city are satisfied with the present government, and they are going to protect it and perpetuate it in power. California Valencia Orange Show Manager Stern of the California Valencia Orange Show is greatly concerned these days because it is apparent that many applicants for space and concessions in the mammoth tents will, of necessity, be turned down. He hasn't space enough at his disposal to accommodate all who wish to make an exhibit. At headquarters last Saturday it was announced that all but 31 of the 143 spaces in the industrial tent had been sold, and there were more applicants for the remaining spaces than could be accommodated. Many people are going to be disappointed. There are spaces in the citrus tent for thirteen feature displays, and they will Manager Stern of the California Valencia Orange Show is greatly concerned these days because it is apparent that many applicants for space and concessions in the mammoth tents will, of necessity, be turned down. He hasn’t space enough at his disposal to accommodate all who wish to make an exhibit. At headquarters last Saturday it was announced that all but 31 of the 143 spaces in the industrial tent had been sold, and there were more applicants for the remaining spaces than could be accommodated. Many people are going to be disappointed. There are spaces in the citrus tent for thirteen feature displays, and they will all be taken. These displays, it is promised, will far outclass anything ever before shown, either here or at San Bernardino. Executive headquarters represent a hive of industry, and groundbreaking for the triumphal arch front for the citrus exposition has already been started. Reservations for space are coming in rapidly, concession details are speedily being handled and indications are that it will be the biggest affair of its kind ever staged. Saturday, May 30, has been spoken for by the Sciots of California, who plan to play hosts on that date to all the other various Masonic orders of the state, including 35,000 visiting Shriners who will be there. Stars of radioland are to appear in person on May 25, through courtesy of “Uncle John” of KHJ, for the benefit of those who have heard them sing and talk over the radio, but have never glimpsed their faces. The Automobile Club of Southern California bulletins that every road leading to Anaheim will be in perfect condition for the thousands of motorists who are expected daily, and ample provisions for parking are being made by the committee in charge of that detail. The Midway will again be a blaze of amusements, with rides, games of skill, carnivals and the festival spirit predominating for an hour of frolic after the beauties of the citrus, industrial and automobile canvas auditoriums have been scanned. OLINDA WILL STICK TO FULLERTON HIGH SCHOOL Indications at present are that the recent election whereby Brea and Olinda withdrew from the Fullerton Union High School union will not be successful as far as Olinda is concerned. Pupils from Olinda will continue to attend the Fullerton high school in the past. Petitions have been circulated for a merger of the Olinda and Yorba Linda grammar school districts into one district, to be known as the "Yorbollinda" grammar school district. This grammar school district will become a part of the Fullerton High School union. When petitions were circulated in Brea and Olinda in an attempt to call the withdrawal election, Olinda voters signed it. Later, it is asserted, facts regarding the withdrawal were misrepresented in some cases and in other cases the unpleasant phases of the organization of a separate high school district were not told. The Olinda voters learned that in addition to having to pay a tax for the erection and maintenance of a high school at Brea, they would have to continue to pay their share of the bonded debt of the Fullerton Union High School district contracted prior to the date of the withdrawal. This bonded debt amounted to approximately $133,000 and could not be completely liquidated until the year 1933. At the withdrawal election the community of Olinda voted against the move by a large majority, but the move was carried by the Brea vote. Dissatisfied with the result of the election, Olinda voters circulated a petition seeking consolidation with the Yorba Linda grammar school district. This petition was presented at a special meeting called in Yorba Linda recently. Numerous signers to the petition had been obtained in Olinda, and the same success is being met in Yorba Linda. At the meeting in Yorba Linda district, Attorney A. P. Nelson said that the move started in Olinda could be carried out legally. County Superintendent of Schools R. P. Mitchell had already given his approval of the plan. FULLERTON NOW AFTER BIG METHODIST SCHOOL Will Try to Take U. S. C. Away From ORANGE COUNTY LEADS WORLD IN AUTOS MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION IN COUNTY FOR PRESENT YEAR WAS 36,720 This Shows Average of One Vehicles for Each 2,14 Persons in the County, Which Tops the List of All Communities in the United States—Los Angeles County is Second, With an Average of One Car to Each 2,52 Persons—Total in State. 1,350,759. Orange county leads the world in per capita ownership of automobiles, figures compiled by the California state motor vehicle department show. According to the statistics, this county has one automobile to every 2.14 residents. Los Angeles county occupies second place with one care for 2.52 persons, and Kern county is third with an At the meeting in Yorba Linda district, Attorney A. P. Nelson said that the move started in Olinda could be carried out legally. County Superintendent of Schools R. P. Mitchell had already given his approval of the plan. FULLERTON NOW AFTER BIG METHODIST SCHOOL Will Try to Take U. S. C. Away From Los Angeles The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce and residents of northern Orange county are preparing to wage another battle for selection of that city as the home of a university, it is learned, after information to the effect that plans are being considered for transfer of the University of Southern California from its present location in the center of Los Angeles to an outlying community. J. Charles Thamer, recently elected president of the Fullerton chamber, said investigations would be started at once and that, if it is found serious consideration is being given to a change in the university, Fullerton will offer a portion of the site tendered for the location of the Southern branch of the state university. "I don't believe the University of Southern California will require as much land as would the Southern Branch, and until we know definitely the acreage wanted we will not specify what we will give," Thamer said. "The land we had for the other project is still available and it would make an ideal location for the college." According to a statement in Los Angeles by President Von KleinSmid, cramped quarters and high prices of property surrounding the present location are reasons for the contemplated move. It was learned also that J. W. Wood, who represented Burbank in its effort to secure the Southern Branch, is negotiating with Von KleinSmid in an effort to make Burbank the home of the University of Southern California. ANAHEIM INVITED TO WITNESS EXPOSITION Unique Document Presented to the City Officials Yesterday A unique invitation to Long Beach's Fifth Annual Harbor Industrial Exposition, to be held in that city April 22 Orange county leads the world in per capita ownership of automobiles, figures compiled by the California state motor vehicle department show. According to the statistics, this county has one automobile to every 2.14 residents. Los Angeles county occupies second place with one care for 2.52 persons, and Kern county is third with an automobile for every 2.62 persons. Will H. Marsh, chief of the division, states that a total of 36,720 vehicles, including trailers, was registered in Orange county in 1924, divided as follows: automobiles, 31,305; solid trucks, 634; pneumatic trucks, 3382; motorcycles, 336; trailers, 963. In the apportionment of motor vehicle fees, Orange county received $67,881.08. The total registration of the entire late, inclusive of trailers, was 1,350,759, an increase of 229,974, or 20.5 percent over 1923. Sonoma, Stanislaus, Colusa, Yolo and Yuba counties are in fourth place each having an automobile to every three persons. Sacramento county shows one automobile to every 3.59 persons. San Francisco and Alameda have one automobile for every five persons. Trinity county is at the bottom of the list, with one automobile for every 7.4 persons. "There is little doubt but that Orange county leads the entire world in per capita ownership of automobiles," says March. "We have figures from practically all parts of the world and these would indicate that Orange county is at the top of the list. "Despite the huge number of machines in Los Angeles county, Orange county topped the list among California counties." That showing of this county in automobiles is but another indication of the prosperity which prevails here is the statement of prominent business and professional men. "Their figures should prove conclusively to knockers that California and particularly Orange county, is not in a slump, as alleged by persons uninformed," said a prominent banker. "Figures don't lie and statistics showing that Orange county leads California and the world in the per capita ownership of automobiles should be sufficient to convince the scoffers that we are not suffering from de- ANAHEIM INVITED TO WITNESS EXPOSITION Unique Document Presented to the City Officials Yesterday A unique invitation to Long Beach's Fifth Annual Harbor Industrial Exposition, to be held in that city April 22 to 29, was presented to the officials and populace of Anaheim yesterday. The invitation was in the form of a parchment scroll, and it was personally delivered to Anaheim city officials by a committee from the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, consisting of H. O. Melone, A. L. Ferver and C. Bend Harpole, who journeyed from the beach city by automobile. The parchment scroll is appropriately done in old English type, and is embellished with ribbons and the gold seal of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. It carries the personal signatures of Ray R. Clark, mayor of Long Beach; H. F. Burmester, president of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce; J. David Larson, executive secretary of the Chamber, and Paul Graham, chairman of the exposition committee. The text of the invitation reads as follows: "The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce extend greetings and a cordial invitation to the city officials. Chamber of Commerce and the people of Anaheim to attend the Fifth Annual Harbor Industrial Exposition of Southern California, to be held in Long Beach, California, April 22 to 29, 1925. This exposition will graphically portray the industrial and commercial development in the harbor district. It will be a unified display showing progress and achievement in the de development of the Southland." H. O. Melone, chairman of the committee who delivered the parchment stated that upwards of 40,000 people are expected to attend the big Long Beach event this year. According to Mr. Melone, 152 industrial and commercial exhibits will be displayed, enhanced by the most elaborate decorations ever before attempted in the Long Beach municipal auditorium. Herbert L. Clarke's nationally known Long Beach municipal band will give concerts daily. There will be a fashion review each evening. Many novel entertainment features and surprises are planned and the program will vary each day. The exposition will be open both afternoon and evening from April 22 to 29, except Sunday. In line with the general program of economy, President Coolidge has sent his brown fedora to the hatters to have it repaired for Easter. It is not thought, however, that extensive repairs will be necessary as the hat was not even stepped on when the President threw it into the ring last year.