anaheim-gazette 1933-05-11

IN THE DAYS OF Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Richfield, through La Habra valley. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK MAY 21, 1908 Work will immediately begin upon the electric railway line from Los Nietos to Richfield, through La Habra valley. Surveys have been run and right of way secured, and it is said the line will be in operation in ninety days. It is Mr. Huntington’s purpose to continue the line up the river valley to Corona and Riverside giving the upper valley direct communication with Los Angeles. Mr. Huntington has stated he would build a cross roads line from Richfield south, through this city to the ocean. Whether this road will continue southwest of this city through Garden Grove and Bolsa to Huntington Beach, or whether he will run direct to Cypress there to form a junction with the Santa Ana-Los Angeles line, is not definitely known. Chief Engineer Pillsbury, who is understood to be interested in realty west of Cypress, favors the latter route. The early beginning of work upon the La Habra line has given rise to electric-railway talk in this section and the subject will probably be taken up for discussion at an early date. F. E. Johnson of Olinda was in town on Tuesday. He is the father of Walter Johnson, the well-known baseball pitcher, who leaves shortly to join the Washington team at St. Louis. Five teams in the American association have offered $10,000 for his release, but the Washington club refuses to part with him. He recently underwent an operation for an affliction behind the ear, but has recovered sufficiently to rejoin his club. His record last year was phenomenal, and his many friends hereabout look for him to continue his good account of himself the present season. Mr. Johnson sr., takes great pride in his son, who is a gentlemanly and well-behaved ball-player. He has another son, four years old, who throws a ball like Walt, and may blaze his way into big league company one of these days. Fayette Lewis is home from Berkeley to spend the summer vacation with his parents. Lewis is a member of the Varsity release, but the Washington club refuses to part with him. He recently underwent an operation for an affliction behind the ear, but has recovered sufficiently to rejoin his club. His record last year was phenomenal, and his many friends hereabout look for him to continue his good account of himself the present season. Mr. Johnson sr., takes great pride in his son, who is a gentlemanly and well-behaved ball-player. He has another son, four years old, who throws a ball like Walt, and may blaze his way into big league company one of these days. Fayette Lewis is home from Berkeley to spend the summer vacation with his parents. Lewis is a member of the Varsity baseball club, and in the deciding game with Stanford won the honors for his school by knocking the ball into the adjoining county. It was in the twelfth inning that he came to bat, with two men out and a man on second. The ball was never found and that night he owned Berkeley. During the summer he will officiate with Yungbluth & Kroeger, and will show Fritz how to make the latest styles of suits as they wear them in the northern citrus belt. Seven contraband Chinese were captured at Santa Ana one evening last week in a stranded auto with which they were being taken to Los Angeles. The auto left Los Angeles at 5 o'clock in response to a telephone message from Tustin, and on the road this side of that town the coolies were found hidden under a hedge. They were bundled into the machine which hurried on its way back to Los Angeles. While running through Santa Ana some time after dark the machine broke down and the suspicious cargo was taken into custody. They were conveyed to the Los Angeles jail and will have a hearing before the United States commissioner. It is supposed they were landed on the Orange county shore and made their way to their hiding place at Tustin where the auto picked them up. The rural carriers from several of the towns in the county met at the home of Frank L. Eastman on Wednesday evening and organized a rural carriers association. Officers were elected as follows: F. L. Eastman, president, Anaheim; S. H. Jackman, vice-president, Buena Park; Daisy B. Jackman, secretary, Buena Park; Miss Alta Legourgue, treasurer, Anaheim. The state convention of rural carriers will be held at Modesto, May 29-30. Wm. Crowther while in town this week stated the projected barbecue at Yorba reservoir will be postponed probably until July, when it is expected 30 feet of water will be impounded by the dam. At present there is not to exceed ten feet of water in the reservoir, as water is constantly used for irrigation in this vicinity. The reservoir is proving itself to be of great value. The canal supply is being run exclusively to the north side, and the new pumping plant at Mr. Crowther's southeast corner will soon raise 300 inches daily for the Orangethorpe ditch. More water is being used this season than ever before in the history of the company, and no shortage is apprehended. Mr. Crowther is returning moneys collected to defray expenses of the barbecue, which he has had in his possession ten weeks, and later in the season will again take up the task of preparing the greatest barbecue at the reservoir ever attempted in the county. Miss Edith Knapp, principal of the Primary school, has tendered her resignation to take effect at the close of the present school term. She will go to Pasadena where her sister is employ- pumping plant at Mr. Crowther's southeast corner will soon raise 300 inches daily for the Orangethorpe ditch. More water is being used this season than ever before in the history of the company, and no shortage is apprehended. Mr. Crowther is returning moneys collected to defray expenses of the barbecue, which he has had in his possession ten weeks, and later in the season will again take up the task of preparing the greatest barbecue at the reservoir ever attempted in the county. Miss Edith Knapp, principal of the Primary school, has tendered her resignation to take effect at the close of the present school term. She will go to Pasadena, where her sister is employed in the public schools. Mr. and Mrs. John Dwyer departed on Sunday evening for a two weeks' visit to Yosemite Valley and other points of interest north. They will spend several days in San Francisco before their return. Mr. and Mrs. John Cassou of this city and Mrs. Toussou of Fullerton recently returned from a two weeks' trip to points of interest in San Diego county. Henry Wagner returned this week from a trip to Banning where his parents reside. He states the apricot, peach and almond crop of the upper valley promises well. Don David Yorba was in town on Saturday afternoon from up the river. He reports the hay crop short in the canyon, but of extra fine quality. Father Dubble, C. F. Grim and Sam Oxarart returned this week from attendance at the state meeting of Knights of Columbus at Fresno. W. P. Quarton and wife have been in Sacramento the past week as delegates to the Grand Lodges of I. O. O. F. and Rebekahs from the local lodges. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Darling and child of San Bernardino visited with relatives here Sunday. Ding Darling, who has been north for several months is here on a visit. Hans Weisel piloted a party, consisting of Miss Stamm, Miss Hettie Weisel, Jake Klein and Fred Weisel to Bay City in his touring car on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. Payne, Miss Ella Payne and Theodore Payne were over Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nemetz, 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK MAY 19, 1883 Thursday's rain was the finest of the season, and sheepmen and farmers are delighted, especially as it was quite unlooked for at the day making 5.17 for the season. Mr. Darling recorded the rainfall at 1.77 at the Anaheim station making a total of 8.50 inches for the season. Loose ground has been wet to a depth of more than a foot. Many farmers say they will plow and put in seed for hay, and are confident that a fair crop can yet be raised. Superintendent Sketchley has about a dozen and a half ostrich eggs in the incubator now, and expects the finest chicks to hatch in a couple of weeks. The ostrich farm will then be doubly attractive to sightseers. He also plucked the birds some time ago and sent the feathers to San Francisco to be smoothed out and dyed. They will then be offered for sale as mementoes. A notice of the marriage on Sunday afternoon of Miss Estella Kuelp and Mr. J. Yager of Los Angeles will be found under the appropriate heading. Ye hungry printers gratefully acknowledge the receipt of a generous piece of wedding cake, the donor being the fair bride herself. The editor being away, the cake was sampled without loss of time, and pronounced ne plus ultro. Our best wishes go with the young couple. — At the residence of the bride's mother on Sunday, May 13th, by Alexander Bailey, J. P., Mr Yager of Los Angeles was married to Miss Estella Kuelp of Anaheim. Married—In Los Angeles on May 15th, Mr. R. H. Gilman of Anaheim and Miss Lizzie Wright of Pasadena, formerly of Anaheim. On Monday Mr. R. H. Gilman went up to Los Angeles, ostensibly on business, but on Wednesday night he returned with a fair bride, and the happy couple immediately started house- TODAY AND TOMORROW By Frank Parker Stockbridge SILVER . . . in the money In August, 1931, I wrote a paragraph in this column to the effect that silver was a good thing to invest in. It was then selling at 29 cents an ounce, and I predicted that within three or four years the price would double. Some of my readers may remember that; at any rate, I feel justified in boasting a little about my power of prophecy. For silver has started back up and it is headed for its old level. A lot of things have delayed it, such as the general world-wide depression accelerated by Britain going off the gold standard. But the acceptance of silver in payment of war debts at not more than 50 cents an ounce seems now to be on the cards, as well as the purchase of the entire visible supply of silver for money purposes. For four thousand years silver was the standard money metal of the whole world. Gold began to take its place beside silver about the year of the American Revolution. Gold became the chief money metal less than 100 years ago. Business and the demand for money increased so much faster than the gold supply that now there isn't anywhere near enough gold to go around. WRESTLER . . . and farm boy My friend Doc Roller is dead. When I first met him he was a professional wrestler, challenging all comers in a series of wrestling bouts in New York. He wore a mask and did not let his name become known. As the "Masked Marvel" he threw Frank Gotch, "Strangler" Lewis, and many other famous wrestlers, and made himself Married—In Los Angeles on May 15th, Mr. R. H. Gilman of Anaheim and Miss Lizzie Wright of Pasadena, formerly of Anaheim. On Monday Mr. R. H. Gilman went up to Los Angeles, ostensibly on business, but on Wednesday night he returned with a fair bride, and the happy couple immediately started housekeeping. Friend Gilman gave the boys the grand slip that time, but the aforesaid boys are determined to get even. We beg to tender our heartiest congratulations to the newly married couple with wishes for a happy life. Henry Grosjean, the French viticulturist expert, who was in Anaheim some months ago, has returned to Paris to prepare a report of his two years' observations of American vineyards. He prophesies a great future for California vines, and thinks that our people cheat themselves by putting foreign labels on native wine. A party of fifteen of the Washburn excursion, which arrived in Los Angeles on the 10th inst are having a pleasant excursion with a four-horse conveyance, from there to the Cucamonga "Iowa Tract" and Riverside, the Villa, Pomona, and other points of interest. Many of them are hunting locations for homes. A praise service was held according to announcement in the Presbyterian church last Sabbath evening. A good audience was present which joined with interest in the singing. Prof. Packard rendered original music in his usual excellent manner. The pastor read suitable passages of Scripture and addressed earnest practical remarks to those present. The board of supervisors have decided upon the following license rates: Dry goods and general merchandise, two classes, first class $10 and the second class $5. Peddlers, two horse wagon, $40 per quarter; foot peddlers, $3 per quarter; saloons two classes, first class $10 and the second class $5 per quarter. The above is to take effect after the next meeting of the board. A dispatch from Albany, New York, says that the Ten Eyck mansion on the Whitehall road has been destroyed by fire. It was built 170 years ago by General Bradstreet, who made the house the headquarters of the Tories during the Revolution. For the past century it has been occupied by the Gansevoort and Ten Eyck families. Drummers are getting thick as bees of late and about as busy. One of our leading merchants reports having successfully "stood off" seven of 'em in a single day during the week. The merchant did not state how many of the gentry he had been unable to "stand off." Colton is to have a new $3000 school house, the money for the building having been donated by a public spirited citizen of the town who withholds his name from print. More of that class of citizens are needed in this ungenerous world. WRESTLER and farm boy My friend Doc Roller is dead. When I first met him he was a professional wrestler, challenging all corners in a series of wrestling bouts in New York. He wore a mask and did not let his man become known. As the "Masked Marvel" he threw Frank Gotch, "Strangler" Lewis, and many other fapous wrestlers, and made himself enough money to quit at 39 and set up in the practice of medicine. Den Roller started as a farm boy, grew to weigh 200 pounds and was as lithe and quick as a cat. He worked his way through college and medical school and was Professor of Physiology in the University of Washington and supervisor of college athletics when friends urged him to take on a professional wrestler for a purse. He won $1600 that night. Then he threw Frank Gotch for a purse of $1,000. Doc Roller died at 57 of pneumonia. He was a good doctor and a good friend as well as a good wrestler. I liked and admired him because he used all-of his talents to the best advantage. LAMONT has bank ideas "Tom" Lamont partner in J. P. Morgan & Company, international bankers, is proud of the fact that he was a newspaper reporter before he was a banker. Lately he has been telling the world what's wrong with our banks. We have the worst banking system in the world. Tom Lamont says, and he ought to know. He advocates bringing all the commercial banks of the nation into the Federal Reserve System under Governmental control. I do not see how anyone except some little man who wants to pose as a big man by running a bank on his own, to gratify his vanity, can object to that. Some crooks might, but there aren't so many crooks in the banking business as some folks think, and they are getting weeded out. The main cause of our system of independent, small weak banks has been a sort of false local pride. Safety of the money of depositors ought to be the first consideration in starting or running any bank. Real bankers lie awake nights worrying whether they ought to lend money to Tom, Dick or Harry, and whether the Widow Jones' deposit is safe. We need fewer banks and more real bankers. TIDES and harness There is something fascinating in the idea of making the moon turn a mill-wheel. It is so fascinating that men since the beginning of time have tried to harness the tides. On a small scale, in the old days Drummers are getting thick as bees of late and about as busy. One of our leading merchants reports having successfully "stood off" seven of 'em in a single day during the week. The merchant did not state how many of the gentry he had been unable to "stand off." Colton is to have a new $3000 school house, the money for the building having been donated by a public spirited citizen of the town who withholds his name from print. More of that class of citizens are needed in this ungenerous world. D. W. Hudson, real estate agent, reports that he sold 15 acres in lot 40, Anaheim extension, belonging to the Anaheim bank to G. M. Kaffer, and also L. F. Lewis' 20 acres east of town to L. W. Bartz. Both of these gentlemen intend to improve these purchases shortly. Mr. John Hanna reports the sale of the Lee place of 24 acres to Mr. T. J. Grier for $5000. Mr. Grier has charge of Haggin's mines at Lead City, Dakota Territory, whither he has already returned, leaving the property here in charge of a brother and sister, who will be a welcome addition to our community. Mr. Marshall Haight was bitten by a spider a few nights ago. Supposing nothing would come of it he did not call medical assistance until a raging fever set in. When the physician arrived he found the patient in a very serious condition. However, he has now almost recovered. A black bug somewhat resembling a pinacarte, is, we are informed by Mr. John Hunter, damaging some of the young vineyards in North Anaheim. They seem to have bred in the sandwash north of town and are traveling in a north-easterly direction. Rev. J. A. Emery will be ordained as a priest at the Tustin city church tomorrow at 12 o'clock. This is a most interesting and impressive ceremony and it is to be regretted that the edifice will probably not contain all who will desire to see the service. Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock Bishop Kip will administer the rite of confirmation to a class at St. Michael's church this city. Capt. George C. Knox has been elected city engineer of Los Angeles, George Hansen resigned. The office is an important and profitable one. M. L. Wicks, Esq., has offered $5000 and 20 acres of land if the Odd Fellows of California will raise $15,000 more and locate the Odd Fellows Home and college at Pomona, running any bank. Real bankers lie awake nights worrying whether they ought to lend money to Tom, Dick or Harry, and whether the Widow Jones' deposit is safe. We need fewer banks and more real bankers. TIDES and harness There is something fascinating in the idea of making the moon turn a mill-wheel. It is so fascinating that men since the beginning of time have tried to harness the tides. On a small scale, in the old days when money, men and materials were cheap, there were many little grist-mills and sawmills along the New England Coast at the mouths of tidal creeks. Twice a day the water rose and was impounded behind a gated dam. As the tide went out the water flowing over the dam would turn the mill-wheel for five or six hours. When it comes to impounding the forty-foot tides of the Bay of Fundy, or, as is proposed in England, to harness the mouth of the Severn, it becomes a problem involving hundreds of millions of dollars, on which the interest charges are so high as to bring cost of the current generated almost up to the cost of making electricity with coal or oil. Still, when good times are again firmly with us, we shall see men harnessing the moon and lighting great cities by the movement of the tides. GEARS new shift Ever since the gasoline engine was invented, about fifty years ago, the problem of how to change the speed of the drive shaft without changing the engine speed has been one to strain the ingenuity of engineers. The only practical way seems to be with a gear-box and some sort of gear-shifting mechanism. Nobody is entirely pleased; however, with any of the systems yet invented, I have had three different types of gear-shifts on different cars I have owned. Now one of the big motor manufacturers announces that he is going to bring out a car with an automatic gear shift, which will not require any skill, effort or attention on the part of the driver. I'll believe it when I see it, but I hope it's true. TODAY AND MORROW Parker Stockbridge in the money 1931, I wrote a paraphrase to the effect that good thing to invest in. It was at 29 cents an ounce, and that within three or price would double. readers may remember rate, I feel justified in talk about my power of as started back up and its old level. A lot of clayed it, such as the wide depression accelera going off the gold the acceptance of silver war debts at not more than an ounce seems now to as well as the purchase visible supply of silveroses. husand years silver was money metal of the whole began to take its place about the year of the revolution. Gold became by metal less than 100 business and the demand recased so much faster supply that now there near enough gold to go and farm boy Joe Roller is dead. When he was a professional ringing all comers in a big bout in New York, ask and did not let his known. As the "Masked threw Frank Gotch, wis, and many other ers, and made himself Seven Thousand Men Gain In Health and Contentment In State’s Payless Camps California Discontinues Labor Camps Dismissed May 10 and Each Man Handed Five Dollars as “Stake”; Officials Claim Many Human Wrecks Were Rehabilitated, Discipline Excellent Seven thousand men who have been working for months in state labor camps for only board and lodging, were gradually dismissed with a view of closing the camps completely by May 10. Each man was handed five dollars as he leaves camp—this to assist him in returning to his home or to locations where he may obtain employment. The state division of forestry is enthusiastic over the success of the unusual and unprecedented experiment. A definite attempt will be made to provide employment for many of the state labor workers in the president's reforestation camps. Age limits for these camps are between 18 and 26. Those who are within that age ratio will be retained at the state labor camps until the close in the hope that by that time they might be able to qualify. State labor camps have rehabilitated many human wrecks, officials asserted. Hundreds of men who were broken down physically and mentally have thrived under the healthy, although payless, out-of-door work in the camps. They will leave the camp adequately clothed and with a small stipend as a "travelling stake." In one of the 300-man camps in southern California, the average gain in weight was 12 pounds per man. Camp executives reported discipline and morale of the workers was excellent. Peak attendance in the camps was reached on April 1. On that date there were 7,184 men working. Since that time the attendance has been sliding gradually. On April 15 there were 6,148 men in camp. During the next few days labor liquidation will be accelerated. State officials regretted further appropriations could not be secured to continue the project. Its apparent success has led them to consider it an ideal method of helping destitute men tide over the depression. IRRIGATION OF ALFALFA NEEDS CAREFUL STUDY Formula for Figuring Amount of Water Applied to Fields Given by Expert When irrigating alfalfa growers are urged to apply sufficient water to obtain a penetration of from two to four feet, depending upon the age of the stand, according to W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor. Alfalfa is naturally a deep rooted plant and when grown in a deep loam soil will commonly reach to depths of from 15 to 29 feet, in old stands. Other grasses make such rapid headway in the alfalfa fields here that stands over four years old are uncommon, in which case the bulk of the feeder roots will be found in the first two or three feet of soil. Apply the water so as to get as uniform a penetration as possible. Light or sandy soils will require frequent light irrigation and heavier soils require less frequent but heavier applications. An inch of water in a given area will wet dry clay soils to a depth of four or five inches; loam soils, 6 to 10 inches; and sandy soils 12 inches or more. Land can be so prepared and applications so regulated that so far as the total use for a season is concerned, and farm boy Doc Roller is dead. When he was a professional angling all comers in a big bouts in New York,ask and did not let his known. As the "Masked threw Frank Gotch,wiis,and many other ers,and made himself to quit at 39 and set up of medicine. started as a farm boy,200 pounds,and was as as a cat. He worked high college and medicals Professor of Physiol-iversity of Washington of college athletics urged him to take on a esthetler for a purse. He night. Then he threw or a purse of $1,000. died at 57 of pneumonia. doctor and a good as a good wrestler I used him because he used it to the best advantage. has bank ideasnt partner in J.P.company,international and of the fact that he per reporter before he Lately he has been tell-what's wrong with our worst banking system Tom Lamont says,and now He advocates bring-mmercial banks of the Federal Reserve Sys-mental control. Now anyone except some wants to pose as a big bank on his own,to city,can object to that night,but there aren't in the banking busi-lks think,and they are out. use of our system of small weak banks has false local pride.Safety depositors ought to be iteration in starting or bank. Real bankers lie worrying whether they money to Tom,Dick or either the Widow Jones' We need fewer banks bankers. and harness thing fascinating in the moon turn a mill-fascinating that men,ning of time have tried tides scale,in the old days morale of the workers was excellent. Peak attendance in the camps was reached on April 1. On that date there were 7,184 men working. Since that time the attendance has been sliding gradually. On April 15 there were 6,148 men in camp. During the next few days labor liquidation will be accelerated. State officials regretted further appropriations could not be secured to continue the project. Its apparent success has led them to consider it an ideal method of helping destitute men tide over the depression. Mining Interest Continues High Interest in mining in California continues to increase steadily according to a report of the state division of mines. The number of persons seeking information from division offices is three or four times as great as it was six months ago. The San Francisco division of mines office has handled as many as 600 queries a day,with an average of 300,and Los Angeles has reported almost as many. The Sacramento office reports 150 to 250 requests for information a month. "These inquirers are not confined merely to the unemployed seeking knowledge of placer mining,but include many engineers, consultants and investors looking for authentic economic and geological data on specific mines and districts," the report said. Maybe It's Only a Cat's Instinct Three cats belonging to Mrs.Bill Moon of Los Angeles gave birth to kittens about the same time.Mrs.Moon kept two of the kittens and disposed of the others.Now the two kittens have three mothers,and communism has proved its worth. Detectives Supply Pants,On Occasion The detective bureau isn't in the clothing business,but it will furnish a pair of pants to gas being applicants under certain circumstances. Detective F.C.Hauser wasn't much impressed when he answered the telephone at headquarters and received a request from G.O.Fisher for a pair of trousers."If you don't send me a pair of pant," insisted Fisher,-"I'll come down without any on." "Please,please,we'll be right out," replied the detective.When they arrived at Fisher's home he explained a theft had taken his trousers from a chair while he slept. THE PRIZE WINNER in Bank of America's slogan contest Strong enough to protect you large enough to serve you "Strong enough to protect you... large enough to serve you... small enough to know you..." In a Bank of America statewide slogan contest (limited to the personnel of this bank and affiliated institutions) P. L. Danz of the Sacramento Main Office captured the largest award. Twenty other prizes were also given to other contestants. Mr. Danz's slogan included three of the many reasons why Bank of America is the most heavily patronized bank in the West— "Strong enough to protect you... Large enough to serve you... Small enough to know you..." BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST & SAVINGS ASSOCIATION