anaheim-gazette 1925-08-27

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LV ANAHEIM NOW EN MILLIONS WILL BE RECEIVED FOR CITRUS AND WALNUT CROPS Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association Makes Final Payment on Its Valencia Pool No. 1—Other Houses Get Big Returns APPARENTLY, a general revival in business has begun in this region, judging from the statements made by merchants and proprietors of the various industrial enterprises. The vacation season is over, and the hundreds of citizens who have been taking mid-summer jaunts into strange places are trekking home. Furthermore, the harvest season is upon us, and the crop of dollars to be garnered this year from our fields and orchards is a bountiful one. Prices for oranges and lemons are exceptionally high, and while there was a considerable percentage of loss from frost and wind during the winter, the shortage in boxes will be more than offset by the increased prices. The Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association, which is the oldest growers' co-operative and marketing organization in the valley, last week made the final payoff. LITTLE BULLDOG GETS GOOD SUPPER Prevents Man and Woman From LITTLE BULLDOG GETS GOOD SUPPER Prevents Man and Woman From Entering Owner's Car A lady of the writer's acquaintance, who lives in Los Angeles, while driving in the outskirts of that city some afternoon ago, had rather a novel experience which endeared her little bulldog, which is her inseparable companion, more than ever to her. She was hailed by a man and woman on the sidewalk, who asked for a ride, saying they had been walking a long way and were very tired. She stopped her car and answered that she would take them into town. But when they tried to open the door, the bulldog grenered such a violent protest, barking and growling at them furiously, they were unable to enter. The lady tried to quiet the dog, and assured the two waiting for the ride that he had never acted like that before in his life. They seemed to be very anxious to enter, but at each attempt to get in, the dog growled viciously and was on the point of springing upon them. While this was happening, a large car rolled up and stopped. It had two occupants, one of whom alighted and walked over to the ladder car, inquired. "What's the matter here?" The lady informed him she was about to give the two people on the sidewalk a ride into town, but that her bulldog evidently took exception to the plan. The man walked around the car to the sidewalk. Recognizing both and throwing back his coat, showed an officer's star, and placed them under arrest. Turning to the lady, he said, "Madam, give that little bulldog the best supper he ever had tonight. I'll take these two with me." The couple were placed in the officer's car and were speeded back to jail. What the charge against them was not known, but the bulldog seems to have some evidence at hand concerning them. JUDGE INDISPOSED Judge J. S. Howard has been detained at his residence for several weeks past by a slight bone dislocation sustained while on a recent stage trip to Santa Maria. The judge was on his way to see his brother, who was quite seriously ill. He experienced considerable pain on the trip, but on arrival at Santa Maria did not consider it necessary to send, for a physician, believing that nothing serious had resulted and that his pain was caused by riding in a cramped position on a trip of 200 miles. The entire estate The value is no business building yield a rental of... ORANGE COUNTY GETS BIG SLICE OF MOTOR REGISTRATION FEES Orange county's share of the motor vehicle registration fees for the first six months of the year totals $68,881.48, according to figures released by W.H. Marsh, chief of the division of motor vehicles. Of this amount, $7,332.46 was withheld to pay the traffic officers' salaries for the first half of the year and $7125 for the second half, leaving a balance of $54,424.02. Half of the money will be placed in the county good roads fund and the other half will be divided among the five supervisorial districts for district road improvements. Registrations in Orange county up to June 30 were: Automobiles, 28,757; solid trucks, 588; pneumatic trucks, 3345; motorcycles, 256; trailers, 1137. Marsh's report shows a total registration of motor vehicles, exclusive of trailers, of 1,382,521, and a gross apportionment of fees to the counties of $2,728,158.52, and indicates a healthy increase in registrations in practically every county of the state. The sum of $171,187.06, representing paid traffic officers in the first six months, and $205,149.49 withheld to meet the salaries for the last six months, are deducted from the share of the counties, leaving a net total to be used for highway repair and maintenance of $2,381,-821.97. Total redistributions for the state show the following segregations: Automobiles, 1,120,017; solid trucks, 39,974; pneumatic trucks, 158,784; motorcycles, 9792. There were 18,033 exempt licenses, 11,260 dealers' licenses and 24,282 non-resident registrations. Los Angeles led in registrations and received $1,082,175.44, the largest share of any county. San Francisco was second and Alameda third. Alpine was lowest. Mr. Roberts' bate this week. erty shall be so $100,000 be creat his widow. In c the youngest so age, each of th$150 per month birthday, at whi cease. The entire estate The value is no business building yield a rental o Conduct S In Or The first of a will be extended d will be started when R.S.Wogl California Fruit begins an invest sprays being us orchards. During will make a stu situation. The tests which here are part of tion which the e ing, according to horticultural con lend the assistan work. Woglum series of tests in Because of the on the market,puzzled as to th declared. Sprays near Orange ca uage to the tre growers. While the mea county is not alarm, the excha close watch on th Stewart Gates for South Bend enter Notre Dam pect to see him do only in the cla athletic field. NAHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, August 27, 1925 OW ENTERING AN ERA OF ROPS Final in this ants and vacation on taking e. Furd dollars a bountiOG PPER an From Race With Stork Lost by Driver of Pickwick Stage ROBERT BARNEY of Santa Ana, driver of a Pickwick stage, lost a race with the stork when his stage was wrecked near Santa Fe Springs, causing serious injury to himself and eight of his passengers. Suffering with his injuries through the night at the Murphéy Memorial hospital, Whittier, Barney's condition showed marked improvement when he received word that his wife had given birth to a daughter in the Santa Ana Valley hospital. Barney was driving a stage to Santa Ana from Los Angeles, when a rear tire blew out just as the car started across the Stanford bridge, near Santa Fe Springs. In order to keep the machine from plunging over the bridge, Barney is said to have swung it into a culvert, causing the wreck. He was rushed to the Whittier hospital, in a serious condition, suffering from injuries to his head. The other injured were given medical attention at the Santa Fe Springs emergency hospital and later were removed to their homes. They are: Catherine Berkeley and Marie Fields. MAIL MAN SHOT; EXPRESS CAR ROBBED BOLD HOLDUP ON SANTA FE TRAIN NO. 75, NEAR SANTA ANA Thieves Jump From Train and Disappear in Waiting Auto—E. L. Campbell, Express Messenger, Dying in Hospital—Officers of Southern California on Alert for Bandits, Supposed to Be Headed for Mexico Anaheim police, as well as the peace officers throughout all of Southern California, are on the lookout for the bandit, or bandits, who shot Express Messenger E. L. Campbell on Santa Fe train No. 75, and looted the express and Takes New Wife After Passing the Century Mark JUAN MAGANA, Stanton centenarian, was a bridegroom Thursday. The patriarch, who is 100 years young, led Matilda Martinez, 56, to the altar, thereby granting himself, according to his own theory. The wedding discolored a new recipe a new lease on life. for longevity. Don Juan Magana says it is "matrimony," and he should know, because—— "How many times have you been married?" a reporter asked him, with the aid of an interpreter. "五 times that I can remember; there might be that many more," he admitted. "Then you're not really 100 years old; your experiences have aged you prematurely? Is that it?" the interviewer hinted. But Don Juan insisted that he really is 100 years old. "What caused you to survive—er, I mean, what is the secret of living 100 years?" he was then asked. "Wives," said Don Juan. So, in getting married again Don Juan Magana was merrily filling one of his prescriptions for re- Last Rites Held for Theodore Roberts Prominent Business Man Buried At Loma Vista Friday Funeral services for the late Theodore Roberts were held at the parlor of Backs, Terry & Campbell last Friday, interment being in Loma Vista cemetery. Mr. Roberts was born in Germany and came to Anaheim, 16 years ago, engaging in the jewelry business. Some years after his arrival here he was married to Miss Ella Stroka, who, with two sons, Theodore and Joe, aged respectively, 12 and 10, survive him. Six or eight years ago, Mr. Roberts, in partnership with a friend, Mr. Krausnick of Long Beach, purchased the Deutsch tract, cornering at Genter and Lemon streets, with the intention of subdividing and building thereon. Mr. Krausnick died shortly after the deal was completed, and Roberts took over the entire property and began building on it. He covered two sides of the block with substantial brick buildings, the California theatre being one of them. He was one of the men who helped build modern Anaheim, and his death at the early age of 42 is deplored by all the people of the city. Mr. Roberts' will was offered for probate this week. It directs that his property shall be sold and a trust fund of $100,000 be created for the benefit of his widow. In case of her death before the youngest son reaches 40 years of age, each of the two sons will receive $150 per month until Joseph's fortieth birthday, at which time the trust will cease. The entire estate goes to Mrs. Roberts. The value is not yet given, but the business buildings, including the theatre, yield a rental of $2000 a month. Thieves Jump From Train and Disappear in Waiting Auto—E. L. Campbell, Express Messenger, Dying in Hospital—Officers of Southern California on Alert for Bandits, Supposed to Be Headed for Mexico Anaheim police, as well as the peace officers throughout all of Southern California, are on the lookout for the bandit, or bandits, who shot Express Messenger E. L. Campbell on Santa Fe train No. 75, and looted the express and mail. This is a San Diego-Los Angeles train, and is due to arrive in Anaheim at 8:58 p.m. When the train reached Santa Ana Monday evening, the messenger failed to open the door to receive mail and express. An investigation followed, and Campbell was found lying in a pool of blood on the floor of the car, shot through the head. The registered mall and express had been looted, but the bandits had disappeared, leaving no trace. Campbell had evidently been shot through the skylight in the roof of the car. He was still alive, and at the Santa Ana Valley hospital, where he was immediately taken, it was found that his chances of recovery were slight. Evidently the holdup had occurred between Oceanside and Santa Ana, as no stops were made by the train between these points. It is presumed that the robbers dropped off at the Chestnut street crossing, in the south end of Santa Ana, as the train slows to four miles an hour at that point. Officers who investigated the affair are of the opinion that the bandits shot Campbell through the skylight, then lowered themselves over the side by a rope ladder, kicked in the glass and opened the door. Two men seen at Oceanside, shortly before the train arrived, and who are supposed to have boarded it, because they were not seen after its departure, were identified as two men with criminal records, known as "Dago" and "Blackle." Witnesses state that two men were seen to leap from the train as it neared Santa Ana, and make their way to an auto, which disappeared in the darkness. The description they gave of the car tallies with one that drove through Colton some time later at a furious rate, and headed toward the Imperial valley. The news was broadcast through the valley, and all officers have been on the lookout for it. At the hospital it is reported that there is no hope of Campbell's recovery. The bullet struck him in the forehead and ranged downward, splintering the skull. The loot received by the bandits was insignificant. Fullerton Talking About Annexation Lansdowne Territory May Be Added to City Meeting for discussion of the pro- Five times that I can remember; there might be that many more," he admitted. "Then you're not really 100 years old; your experiences have aged you prematurely? Is that it?" the interviewer hinted. But Don Juan insisted that he really is 100 years old. "What caused you to survive—er, I mean, what is the secret of living 100 years?" he was then asked. "Wives," said Don Juan. So, in getting married again Don Juan Magana was merrily filling one of his own prescriptions for rejuvenation. He has filled three of them in the last six years. Mrs. Martinez being his third wife in that period of time. As indicated, Don Juan's memory regarding domestic affairs is not of the best. He could recall but five of his wives, and when asked the number of his children, he merely waved a hand in utter defeat. His youngest child is 12 years old. County's Returns From Soil and Oil More Than $82,000,000 Harvested in 1924 Orange county's "soil and oil" production for the year 1921 netter $82,197,000, according to statistics just given out by Dr. F.W. Slabaugh, in charge of county publicity. Oil was again far in the lead as a source of income, providing $50,000,000 in revenues, while the soil and sea yielded $32,197,000. The fishing industry amounted to $200,000 during the year. More than half of the soil production was represented in the citrus crop, which amounted to $17,743,000 for orange, lemons and grapefruit. Oranges brought $15,500,000, lemons $2,072,000,and grapefruit $171,000. Next to oranges, beans yielded the largest revenue,$2,200,000, being closely followed by walnuts, with a total of $3,000,000. Lemons were in fourth place while dairy products and sugar tied for fifth position with $1,500,000 each. Peppers were next with $1,196,000. Hay yielded $678,000,the livestock industry returns amounted to $600,000 and poultry products totalled $570,000. The once mighty apricot crop shrunk to $10,000 last year.The newer avocado industry on the other hand climbed to $70,000.Continued fading of the corn,celery and berry crops was noted.The sugar beet industry had a light year,仅 two factors of the five in the county being operated.The grain crop amounting to $134,000 also was lower than usual. Thirty-eight different classifications of soil and oil products were contained in the table of figures presented,但 two of them represented miscellaneous groups of fruit and vegetables,so that full scope of Orange county soil Mr. Roberts' will was offered for probation this week. It directs that his property shall be sold and a trust fund of $100,000 be created for the benefit of his widow. In case of her death before the youngest son reaches 40 years of age, each of the two sons will receive $150 per month until Joseph's fortieth birthday, at which time the trust will cease. The entire estate goes to Mrs. Roberts. The value is not yet given, but the business buildings, including the theatre, yield a rental of $2000 a month. Conduct Spray Tests In Orange County The first of a series of tests, which will be extended over a period of a year, will be started in Orange county today, when R. S. Woglum, entomologist with California Fruit Growers' Exchange, begins an investigation of the various sprays being used in Orange county orchards. During his visit, Woglum also will make a study of the mealy bug situation. The tests which Woglum will make here are part of a state-wide investigation which the entomologist is conducting, according to A. A. Brock, county horticultural commissioner, who will lend the assistance of his office in the work. Woglum recently completed a series of tests in the Pomona district. Because of the great variety of sprays on the market, many growers are puzzled as to the ones to use. It was declared. Sprays used on lemon groves near Orange caused considerable damage to the trees, according to the growers. While the mealy bug situation in the county is not considered cause for alarm, the exchange desires to keep a close watch on the pest, it was said. Stewart Gates left Tuesday morning for South Bend, Ind., where he will enter Notre Dame university. We expect to see him distinguish himself, not only in the classrooms, but on the athletic field. The bullet struck him in the forehead and ranged downward, splintering the skull. The loot received by the bandits was insignificant. Fullerton Talking About Annexation Lansdowne Territory May Be Added to City Meeting for discussion of the proposed annexation of Lansdowne and other property to the west of Fullerton, a large number of landowners gathered at the city council rooms Monday night with the city trustees, and although no definite action was taken, several points were made clear to the council and the owners which were in doubt before the meeting. R. L. Chambers, chairman of the grammar school board of the city, appeared before the meeting, and explained several matters regarding the action which excluded children from Lansdowne from the Fullerton grammar schools. He quoted figures showing expenses of teaching each pupil, and declared that added expense and crowded conditions on school bushes was the cause of the school board's move recently. Taxpayers within the grammar school district had complained. Chambers declared, because of crowded conditions on the buses, making the move necessary. He asserted that the school board had no feeling whatever in the matter of annexation, and stood absolutely neutral. Hugh Miller, subdivider, and owner of a portion of the proposed annexation district, appealed to the trustees for school facilities for the children, and assured the trustees that the only motive of the owners was to provide proper schooling for their little ones. Whatever improvements needed in the district, Miller declared, would be paid for by the residents. This fact was agreed upon by a majority of the residents at a recent mass meeting, he informed the councilmen. The once mighty apricot crop shrunk to $10,000 last year. The newer avocado industry, on the other hand, climbed to $70,000. Continued fading of the corn, celery and berry crops was noted. The sugar beet industry had a light year, only two factors of the five in the county being operated. The grain crop amounting to $134,000, also was lower than usual. Thirty-eight different classifications of soil and oil products were contained in the table of figures presented, but two of them represented miscellaneous groups of fruit and vegetables, so that the full scope of Orange county soil production was not listed. The table follows: Apples $ 20,000 Apricots 10,000 Avocados 70,000 Beans 3,200,000 Berries 75,000 Cabbage 110,000 Cauliflower 125,000 Celery 216,000 Corn 45,000 Dairy Products 1,500,000 Figs and Misc. Fruit 35,000 Fish 200,000 Grapes 45,000 Grain (barley and wheat) 134,000 Hay 678,000 Grapefruit 171,000 Honey 60,000 Lemons 2,072,000 Lettuce 150,000 Livestock 600,000 Loquats 3,000 Mellons 90,000 Nursery Stock 250,000 Oil Gasoline Natural Gas 50,000,000 Olives 1,000 Oranges 15,500,000 Peaches 3,000 Peppers 1,196,000 Persimmons 42,000 Plums 1,196 Potatoes 25,596 Poultry Products 579,999 Quinces 2,999 Seed 138,999 Sugar 1,588,999 Tomatoes 399,999 Vegetables, miscellaneous 699,999 Walnuts 3,699,999 Total $82,197,999 ZETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 A OF PROSPERITY NEED TRI-COUNTY CO-OPERATION TO SOLVE WATERSHED PROBLEM Francis Cuttle Suggests Practical Methods of Controlling River and Conserving Waste Water—Opposes Independent Survey FRANCIS CUTTLE of Riverside, chairman of the Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee, gives his views on the water situation in an article which follows. It has been stated in certain newspapers that Mr. Cuttle is co-operating with Orange county people in an independent survey of the Santa Ana river watershed, which would make it appear that he is opposed to the action of the state and the counties of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino in making a complete survey. There is some misunderstanding, he declares, as he knows of no such undertaking, and is not a party to any such program. Relate to this matter he says: Complying with a request for a statement from me as to the significance of the action of the boards of supervisors of San Bernardino, Riverside and EX-SHERIFF TALKS, BUT NO POLITICS May Take Hand at Game Again, But Nothing Now C. E. Jackson was over from Santa Ana this week, getting about handily with the use of a single crutch, having almost entirely recovered from his injuries sustained last year, when he suffered a broken leg and fracture of the shoulder and collar bone. Mr. Jackson has been a resident of Orange county since 1858, and his introduction to California was most unpleasant and forbidding. His train traveled through a fierce sandstorm on the desert, running slowly on account of the sand sweeping over the track and arriving at San Bernardino, the weather seemed to be just about as bad. He left immediately for Orange county, and going down in the peat lands, saw flowing artesian wells for the first time in his life. It was such a transformation scene that while he had a six months' round trip ticket here from Texas, he never went back. He could not drink enough of the artesian water, and when it came to fruits and oranges, he devoured them scale and all. He gained 30 pounds in weight the first year he was here. He was for a number of years one of the best known peace officers of Orange county, and for several years occupied the responsible position of seriff. He made judicious investments and is well to do. He refused to talk politics, although he may sniff the scent of battle from afar and be taking a hand in things before another summer comes around. He says he will wait until his leg gets well before he says a word about politics, but there are those around who declare that the former seriff can get in and do a fast trot with the best of them. WELCOME HOME, BILL Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sackett and their granddaughter, Mrs. Nellie Sackett, returned on Friday from a two month's automobile trip in the north, going as far as Seattle and visiting Portland, Eugene and other towns in Oregon, Lake Tahoe, Mount Hood and other places in California, and a trip of several days into Nevada. At Portland Mr. Sackett participated in the Elks' national gathering, and reports a way up time among the Bills. He says he saw many very fine towns on his trip, but nothing to equal Anaheim. We are glad to welcome this old war-horse back to his old stamping grounds, as well as his good wife and complying with a request for a statement from me as to the significance of the action of the boards of supervisors of San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties, by which these countries agree to put up the sum of $25,000 to match the state appropriation of an equal amount for a comprehensive survey of the Santa Ana river and its tributaries, with a view to better conservation of the waters of this river. Will say: The statement which follows will appear to those who are familiar with the subject as a mere recital of facts already known. However, there are many newcomers who are not familiar with the facts or conditions of the water supply of the Santa Ana river and its tributaries, who are dependent upon the same, and to these a more detailed statement may be of interest. First Water Came Easy In the early development of irrigation in these three counties, water was readily secured by the construction of very simple works consisting of open earthen ditches having a heading in some flowing stream across which a cheap brush dam was thrown and the water diverted from the streams onto the land. This supply was subject to great seasonal fluctuation as well as subject to fluctuations of cycles of years governed by precipitation. Following this first development, artesian wells were bored to supplement the supply secured from running streams, and from this source additional water was secured which was less subject to fluctuation than the water in the surface streams, and upon this source of supply some very large developments have been made and are still being carried on. Development of Pumping Plants As there was always a greater demand for water for irrigation of land and for domestic purposes than was available, the development of water by artesian wells was followed by the erection of pumping plants which had a great impetus with the development of the gas engine and hydro-electric power, so that at the present time a great many supplies of water are derived from the irrigation of land and domestic use from these pumping plants. Now Draft Exceeds Supply It is unnecessary here to give figures as to the water crop and the amount of water that is being drawn from these sources of supply. Suffice to say, what is apparent in many parts of the three counties, that the draft is greater than the supply. There has been a growing sentiment in these three counties during the last two or three dry years for action that will lead to the greatest possible con- HUSBAND DESERTED AT ALTAR, BUT BABY'S ARRIVAL COMPLICATES CASE Don Lamun, Jr., who came into the world 10 days ago in Orange, today found himself the center of a bitter court battle between his parents, both of whom want possession of the child. Don Lamun, the father, whose complaint, asking custody of the babe was on file in Superior court, disclosed a strange domestic tangle of love, marriage, estrangement and bride's flight into hiding from her husband. Don and Xenia Lamun were married in Independence, Kansas, last April 11, according to the court petition. They separated the same day, his bride deserting him at the altar, Lamun declares. She refused his pleas for her to return, he said. A fe wdays ago, Lamun lost track of his wife. She had secretly come to Orange, August 5, and took a suite in an apartment house, under the name of Mrs. aPtterson. There her child was born, August 10. Lamun found her August 7. He offered assistance and asked to see her, he says, but was refused. His wife, Lamun states, concealed information regarding the baby from him, both before and after its birth. Her flight to Orange, he claims, was an attempt to keep the birth a secret from him. Her present intention, her husband believes, is to take the child away from California and the court's jurisdiction as soon as she is able to travel. He wants the court to grant custody of the babe to him, or at least to order the mother to keep the child within the court's jurisdiction, where both parents may visit it freely. Attorney Clyde A. Payne of Orange represents Lamun in the court proceedings.