anaheim-gazette 1934-05-17

IN THE DAYS OF LOCATION Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a Centurion Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orlando 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK MAY 24, 1884 While we of Southern California look upon plains covered with verdure, upon hills decked with wild flowers, upon rivers swollen with a superabundance of water and on mountains covered with snow, the people of New South Wales are in extremity from a prolonged drouth. A member of the legislative assembly of that country who is now in San Francisco, said in answer to inquiries: Times were never so bad in the colony as they are at present. We have had a succession of dry seasons. Our stock is almost all destroyed. I might safely say that we have lost one-fourth of our animals. In round numbers 8,000,000 sheep have died. The creeks are dry and if we have no rain in June I am afraid to say what will happen. The land mania has nearly died out. Many men are out of work. It will take fully two years for the colony to recover. The liabilities of the colossal swindling firm of Grant & Ward amount to the astounding sum of fourteen and a half millions of dollars. They were great purchasers of bonds, railroad, municipal and county, and paid a price far above that offered by other capitalists. What a pity our board of supervisors have been so slow in the courthouse business. A splendid opportunity to work off their bonds is forever lost. The Riverside Press and Horticulturist of last Saturday was filled with a report of the proceedings of the irrigation convention. The full proceedings and addresses will be published in pamphlet form, which will be sold at 25 cents per copy. Orders for the valuable pamphlet should be sent to L. M. Holt at Riverside. It may be stated here that the rumor that the Press was to be removed from Riverside to Ontario had no foundation. It will be published in Riverside "hereafter as heretofore." With the title of this article it will include various or playful by directors of such capacity to begin play of products and to furnish information exhibit. He will also and have charge of its is to be paid the assist. Johnson and Easter land on Saturday, the latter catching for the 4 to 1. Press reports game. Both men were ed on the Anaheim district grown! An enjoyable card at Odd Fellow's hall was a feature of a vewere filled by merry prize, Ladies' first prize, Paul prize, Mr. Davis, a p Auley, a hair receive mug. Refreshments w evening's festivities. County Clerk with one who would w which under the law given without the cons The Riverside Press and Horticulturist of last Saturday was filled with a report of the proceedings of the irrigation convention. The full proceedings and addresses will be published in pamphlet form, which will be sold at 25 cents per copy. Orders for the valuable pamphlet should be sent to L. M. Holt at Riverside. It may be stated here that the rumor that the Press was to be removed from Riverside to Ontario had no foundation. It will be published in Riverside "hereafter as heretofore." Hay is selling at $4.00 per ton in the field in some portions of the county. 'Tis ever thus when crops are big, the price comes down like stick from rocket. And when the crops are scant and small, the prices rise—but not too tall, and still the farmer's out of pocket. The way of the agriculturist is hard. J. Coleman Travis, Deputy Assessor for this district, who has been absent several weeks visiting in Alabama, has returned thoroughly disgusted with the climate of the "Sunny South." He will soon enter upon his duties as assessor, which during his absence have been performed by W. T. Brown. Mr. Brown informs us that two weeks will be required to finish the assessment in the vicinity of Anaheim. The tanks, distillery, brick and other material for the first petroleum refinery in Los Angeles county were sent out from Anaheim yesterday to the Chandler oil well. Its capacity is not large but will be increased as required. Who can tell what may grow from this beginning. A large stag was seen on Tuesday near the Santa Ana river bridge. Several shots were fired at him without effect. He is evidently off his mental balance and in a wandering frame of mind to have strayed so far from the mountains through miles of vineyards and orange groves. The eight-year-old son of H. L. Paty was seriously injured on Thursday evening. While in the corral with his father who was attending to a lame horse the little fellow amused himself with another horse, known to be perfectly safe and gentle. One of the horses, however, is in the habit of biting at the others and they of course resent this by kicking vigorously. It is supposed the boy touched the horse unexpectedly, and the animal supposing it to be its tormentor, kicked viciously striking the lad in the face. He was unconscious for six hours after the accident, and it was feared he would never rally from the shock. Dr. Gardiner, who is attending him, pronounced him somewhat better yesterday and we hope to be able next week to chronicle his complete recovery. Thomas J. Caystile, one of the Times publishing firm, died on Friday of last week, aged 32 years, of pneumonia. Mr. Caystile was a most excellent gentleman in every way and his untimely death is mourned by a host of friends. A Kentucky paper alleges that new counties are created in Kentucky for two purposes: For the benefit of a landholder who wants a county-seat on his farm, and for the benefit of a lot of fellows who want to fill county offices. New counties are sought to be created in California for about the same reasons. County Clerk W with one who would w which under the law given without the cons gher, aged 19, of Buen Jones, aged 19, also of sent of one of your par replied Gallagher. "Go youth turned his step with that which he ha A large and interest Sunday night. Bishop interesting sermon and six persons. The mus mer of Los Angeles a rendered. Prof. Topel said yes grammar and primary number includes many number who, having b cused. Ideal weather comparatively harmless physicians in almost e The newest thing Mineral Springs located Pleasants place. The n in the office of the co the Opp ranch of 320 adjoins the Modjeska Co., of Long Beach. T erty all having creative The state of Calif or of "Lucky" Baldwin, v tion made in this fiscal inheritance taxes this show the total for this amounted to $600,000 Adolph Thomas left convention of the Cali three day session there who will visit her sister absent until next Tues Charles Allgeyer is marketed his crop before product of 8 acres at $ valencia oranges bring operations altogether s Thomas J. Caystile, one of the Times publishing firm, died on Friday of last week, aged 32 years, of pneumonia. Mr. Caystile was a most excellent gentleman in every way and his untimely death is mourned by a host of friends. A Kentucky paper alleges that new counties are created in Kentucky for two purposes: For the benefit of a landholder who wants a county-seat on his farm, and for the benefit of a lot of fellows who want to fill county offices. New counties are sought to be created in California for about the same reasons. The board of town trustees promise to consider the sidewalk question at the next meeting. Mayor Korn is impressed with the importance of the matter and it is to be hoped that the much needed improvement will be instituted. Moses Hopkins and wife, C. B. Polhemus and Mrs. Martin have been in town for several days. All are largely interested in the so-called Stearns Ranchos. It is probable that the internecine difficulties now existing among the owners will soon be satisfactorily adjusted, and the land again be placed upon the market for sale. From F. A. Gates, census marshal of Alamitos school district, we learn that there are 26 children in the district between five and seventeen years of age and nine under five years. This shows an increase over last year, though the area of the district has been curtailed by the formation of new districts. A letter received by Dr. Ellis from Mazatlan conveys the information that a recurrence of the yellow fever epidemic of last year is feared, and many of the inhabitants are preparing to seek a more healthful place of abode. The free reading room of St. John’s guild next to the town hall, is now open, and an invitation is extended to all to participate in its privileges. Books, magazines, newspapers or anything that will add to its attractiveness or usefulness will be gladly received. An accident befell Chas Binder on Monday evening which came near proving fatal. In attempting to alight from his wagon, he caught his foot and fell, receiving serious lacarations. He was treated by Dr. Hardin and is rapidly recovering. OF LONG AGO A Quarter of a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK MAY 27, 1909 With the title of assistant secretary, but for services which will include various other duties, T. S. Armstrong has been employed by directors of the chamber of commerce, his services in such capacity to begin June 1st. He will be in charge of the display of products and is expected to keep the room in order and to furnish information requested by strangers or visitors to the exhibit. He will also conduct the correspondence of the chamber and have charge of its books and records. Ten dollars per month is to be paid the assistant secretary for this service. Johnson and Easterly played in a game of baseball at Cleveland on Saturday, the former pitching for Washington and the latter catching for the home team. The senators took the game to 1. Press reports state 22 men were struck out during the game. Both men were members of the Oil Wells club which played on the Anaheim diamond two years ago. How the kids have grown! An enjoyable card party and social hop was given by Rebekahs at Odd Fellow's hall on Friday evening when progressive whistle was a feature of a very enjoyable evening. Twenty-one tables were filled by merry players and prizes were awarded as follows: ladies' first prize, Pauline Nemetz, a handsome vase; men's first prize, Mr. Davis, a pocket portfolio; ladies' second, Lizzie McUley, a hair receiver; Men's second, Dr. Perdomo, a shaving rug. Refreshments were served and a social hop terminated the evening's festivities. County Clerk Williams on Friday had another experience with one who would wed but who had not yet reached the age which under the law he must reach before the license can be even without the consent of a parent of the minor. Owen Gallaher aged 19 of Buena Park, asked for a license to wed Lonesome. THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON Perhaps not the most important but in political circles one of the most interesting things being talked about is the discovery that the repeal of prohibition has not put the bootleggers out of business, and that the new taxes on whisky and other liquors are not yielding the revenues that were expected. The two facts are closely connected. Joseph H. Choate, Jr., director of the federal alcohol control administration, reports that two-thirds of all the liquor being sold in the United States is being made in illicit stills, built in prohibition days and never licensed, so that only a third of all the liquor consumed pays taxes to the government. The enforcement unit has been so reduced that it is impossible to ferret out all these illegal sources of liquor and stop the flow from those sources. Their business thrives because the high tax on liquor makes it profitable to take chances on making and selling stuff which pays no tax. Fifty-Fifty Figuring The remedy proposed for this state of things is to reduce the tax on whisky and gin, to a point where there would be no profit commensurate with the risk, in making it illicitly. If Mr. Choate's figures are correct, two-thirds of all the alcoholic beverages in the market are paying no tax, then a reduction of the tax to one-third of what it is now would bring in just as much money, if it were collected on all the liquor manufactured. The question under discussion is whether or not all liquor could be successfully taxed, even at a reduced rate. It would involve spending a lot more than has been appropriated for the enforcement of the revenue laws, in any event. The real problem, many think, is County Clerk Williams on Friday had another experience with one who would wed but who had not yet reached the age which under the law he must reach before the license can be even without the consent of a parent of the minor. Owen Gallagher, aged 19, of Buena Park, asked for a license to wed Lenora Jones, aged 19, also of the park. "Have you the affidavit and consent of one of your parents?" asked Williams of Gallagher. "No," replied Gallagher. "Got to have it," came from the clerk, and the youth turned his steps toward Buena Park to provide himself with that which he had not. A large and interested congregation filled St. Michael's church Sunday night. Bishop Joseph H. Johnson preached a strong and interesting sermon and administered confirmation to a class of six persons. The music was fine. The solos by Mrs. R. D. Sumner of Los Angeles and the anthem being particularly well ordered. Prof. Topel said yesterday that fully 100 pupils at the Central Grammar and primary schools were absent from school. Thisamber includes many who are down with measles and a largeumber who, having been exposed to the ailment, have beenexposed. Ideal weather conditions prevailing render the epidemicimparatively harmless and excellent progress is reported by physicians in almost every case. The newest thing in Orange county townsites is Modjeska mineral Springs located in Williams canyon, near the well-knowneasants place. The map of the new townsite has been recordedat the office of the county clerk. The property consists of boththe Opp ranch of 320 acres and the Gruen ranch of 160 acres andjoins the Modjeska property now owned by Townsend-Dayman,,of Long Beach. There are six mineral springs on theproperty all having creative properties. The state of California will receive $1,500,000 from the estate"Lucky" Baldwin, when it is distributed. Were the distributionmade in this fiscal year the state would have $2,500,000 fromheritance taxes this year as the figures now being compilednow the total for this year will reach a million. Last year itmounted to $600,000 and in the previous year to $750,000. Adolph Thomas left last evening for Del Monte to attend the invention of the California bankers association, which holds a free day session there. He was accompanied by Mrs. Thomas,no will visit her sister, Mrs. Bauer, at Salinas. Theywill be sent until next Tuesday. Charles Allgeyer is among the fortunate cabbage growers whomarketed his crop before the recent drop in prices. He sold theproduct of 8 acres at $35 per ton, netting over $100 per acre. Hislencia oranges bring $2.50 per box and he counts this year'soperations altogether successful. third of all the alcoholic beverages inthe market are paying no tax, thena reduction of the tax to one-third ofwhat it is now would bring in justasmuch money, if it were collected onall the liquor manufactured. The questionunder discussion is whether or notall liquor could be successfully taxed,even at a reduced rate. It would involvespending a lot more than hasbeen appropriated for the enforcementof the revenue laws, in any event. The real problem, many think,is how people can be induced to drinkmore whiskey; though the presidenthas a plan to let liquor from abroad comein free of duty in the hope that it canbe sold so cheaply that people willprefer it to the bootleg stuff at the same price. All in all, official Washington iswaking up to the fact that the liquorproblem is a real and serious problem.as much now as it was under prohibition. A New Order Another major topic of conversationis the marked change that has suddenlycome over the attitude of the Administration in the public utterances ofits representatives on the general subjectof social reforms. Criticism ofthe program under which social regenerationwas being emphasized far morethan economic recovery, andrealization that some of the most highlypublicized recovery projects are not workingas had been expected, is slowingdown the social program and settingofficials to hunting for new means ofbringing business back. The indications now are that lessstress will be put upon the demand forhigher wages and more upon gettingmen back to work at any wage,the industry or business can afford to pay;also that there will be less insistenceup higher prices for commodities,and more tolerance of price competition. The report of the NRA committee ondurable goods has been receivedwith some concern. Under this heading ofdurable goods come such things aslocomotives, power plants, steamshovels, buildings, everythingwhich isnot directly consumed but is used tomake or house or transport consumergoods. Business has not increasedin those lines, because there has been nonew capital available with which tobuy them. Such things need additionalcapital on the part of the industriesusing them. The condition is having an effectupon consideration of such things as easing up restrictions on new capitalstock and bond issues, and upon the Adolph Thomas left last evening for Del Monte to attend the convention of the California bankers association, which holds a three day session there. He was accompanied by Mrs. Thomas, who will visit her sister, Mrs. Bauer, at Salinas. They will be present until next Tuesday. Charles Allgeyer is among the fortunate cabbage growers who marketed his crop before the recent drop in prices. He sold the product of 8 acres at $35 per ton, netting over $100 per acre. His elencia oranges bring $2.50 per box and he counts this year's operations altogether successful. Schindler and Robertson have a force of mechanics engaged on the interior of the new water office, which will soon be ready for painters. The building will probably be ready for occupancy the last of June. Mrs. Henry Knapke of Oxnard and Mrs. Anna Drossel of San Francisco have departed for their homes after spending the week with friends and relatives here. T. W. Phelps has purchased a $2,700 Columbia automobile and has pre-empted a place at the head of the procession with the best them. Rev. Markle preached to a large congregation of old soldiers at air church on Sunday. He will deliver a Memorial sermon at Corona next Sunday. Capt. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hayden and Wm. Shmolze spent last Wednesday in touring Pasadena. En route to famous Lucky Baldwin ranch was visited. Miss Lena Ingraham, the popular drawing teacher in Fullerton high school leaves June 14 for a trip to the east. She will attend the summer course at Columbia university and will return to assume her position in September. Johnny Walls has received his rake and shovel recently kid-ipped by a meandering Mike. Pass the catsup, John. Adolph Rimpau said on Saturday it looked like rain in an hour the sun was shining brightly, Caraho! The old Clemmons 20-acre improved place near Miraflores has been sold to E. P. Ustick a new arrival from Nebraska for $16,000. Senator Johnson Candidate Again In announcing Senator Hiram W. Johnson's candidacy to succeed himself as senator from California, his headquarters in the Mills building, San Francisco, issued the following statement Tuesday: "A careful survey of public sentiment toward Senator Hiram W. Johnson, conducted for the past three months, shows that his strength with the people of California never has been greater. Southern California sentiment for the senator, especially in Orange, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, appears overwhelming." Woman Gets Medical Aid While in Jail Mrs. Dora Rodriguez, of Stanton, this week was receiving medical treatment at the county jail, where she is held under a 30-day sentence imposed by Judge Charles Kuchel following the woman's plea of guilty to violating state health laws. She appeared in the local Justice court last week, following complaint sworn to by Dr. K. H. Sutherland, county health officer, who said she had torn down a quarantine sign and that she and her husband had refused treatment of a contagious disease which had taken the lives of two of their children. Missourians Will Picnic On May 26 Missourians are invited to the annual spring friccion reunion to be held under the auspices of the Missouri State society at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, Saturday, May 26. Basket dinners at noon will be followed by a program, with President S. A. Selecman in charge. Deer Decreasing In U.S. Forests Increased numbers of predatory animals, inadequate winter range, illegal hunting and disease are given as the principal causes of an 11 per cent decrease in blacktail deer and an eight per cent decrease in mule deer in the national forests of California, according to a report on wild life compiled by Regional Forester S. B. Snow, chief of the California region, U. S. forest service, from observations made last winter by forest rangers. Measures recommended by the forest service to conserve the 157,000 mule deer and the 95,900 blacktail deer now estimated as a part of the game population of the national forests of California call for a one-buck bag limit for the entire state and the protection of forked-horn bucks in all districts. Starvation such as occurred during the severe winter of 1932-33 because of inadequate winter range can be remedied, according to Show, by the acquisition of private foothill lands within and adjoining the national forests and the management of these areas for game production. It is recommended that the hunting season in district 1½ be shortened 15 days so as to make it agree with the season in district 1; also that the last 15 days be cut off the deer hunting season in district 1%. St. Michael’s 60th Birthday Observed Members of St. Michael's Episcopal church Sunday filled the house of worship in celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the local institution's founding, at which Rev. A. G. H. Bode, former rector, made a strong appeal for Christian leadership. Speaking of the church and Christian conscience being on trial, Rev. Bode said: "We must show the imagination which ought to belong to the disciples of Christ. We must be willing, both as individuals and as social groups to accept material sacrifice by those of wealth or with comfortable incomes in order that a more equal prosperity for the whole people may be achieved." Why Liquid Laxatives Do You No Harm The dose of a liquid laxative can be recovered. The action can thus be regulated to suit individual need. It runs no habit; you need not take a double dose" a day or two later. For a mild liquid laxative irritate kidneys. The right liquid laxative will bring perfect movement, and with no discomfort at the time, or afterward. The wrong cathartic may often do more harm than good. An approved liquid laxative (one Starvation such as occurred during the severe winter of 1932-33 because of inadequate winter range can be remedied, according to Show, by the acquisition of private foothill lands within and adjoining the national forests and the management of these areas for game production. It is recommended that the hunting season in district 1½ be shortened 15 days so as to make it agree with the season in district 1; also that the last 15 days be cut off the deer hunting season in district 1¼, making the season September 16 to September 30. Auto Paint Job To Fit Any Pocketbook Our 10th Season in Anaheim LOUIS HENNIG 200 S. Los Angeles St. Who’s Afraid of the Lonely Road? FEARN RADIO ELECTRIC SHOP Atwater Kent Auto Radios, $40.00 up 278 East Center Street—Phone 8111 Hudson — Terraplanes New Models Now On Display In the air it’s Aeroplaning! On the water it’s Aquaplaning! On the land it’s Terraplaning! Barnhart’s Garage 336 S. 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