oc-plain-dealer 1921-05-11

This Paper Accepts All Advertising on the Understanding That Its Circulation Equals Any Three Others In This Field. Vol. XXIV—No. 241 MAMMOTH PIPE "CALIFORNIA" WILL BE UNIQUE BLDG. FROM MANY ANGLES Structure Unlike Any Theatre Auditorium Ever Attempted—Elaborate Electrical Arrangements Anaheim's new playhouse, the "California," will be unique from many angles. The structure itself is unlike any theatre auditorium ever attempted. The study of acoustics, with many past failures in obtaining results, has invited the theory of the megaphone, in the art of carrying sound. This theatre is built, starting from the stage, 70 feet high, back to the last seat only 20 feet from the ceiling. In accomplishing this, the architect had an almost unsurmountable task in design, to bring about an artistic vision from any point, much or the delay in construction being caused by this point alone. Again, the scarcity of steel beams meant more delay, which was overcome in constructing a massive concrete span across the procenium arch of the stage. This span, weighing 35 tons, is seven feet in height, two feet thick, topping the stage opening of 42 feet. Local contractors accomplished this without an accident, which speaks well for Anaheim builders. The rear of the theatre has an ad- Again, the scarcity of steel beams meant more delay, which was overcome in constructing a massive concrete span across the procenium arch of the stage. This span, weighing 35 tons, is seven feet in height, two feet thick, topping the stage opening of 42 feet. Local contractors accomplished this without an accident, which speaks well for Anaheim builders. The rear of the theatre has an added section in separate enclosure accommodating 250 persons especially designed to serve theatre parties and clubs in attendance. In all 1,380 seats will be installed. They will be richly upholstered, large and comfortable. Wide aisles will be another feature. A mighty Wurlitzer Hope-Jones unit organ, a duplicate of the famous Grauman installation, is being built for Anaheim's new theatre. This organ has taken almost a year to construct, and there is no larger instrument installed anywhere in So. Calif. Special concrete foundations in either side of the stage are necessary to support the huge pipes and mechanism. The various pipes range in size from the great diaphones, three feet in diameter, down to some the size of a straw. The organ, weighing 30,000 lbs., has 6,000 miles of minute wires in its cables connecting the keyboard, relay station and pipe chests. The freight charges from the east are over $1,100. There are 3,200 sterling silver electrical contacts. Silver used is a guarantee against corrosion. A Kinetic Engineering Co. blower direct-connected to a six horse power motor furnishes eight pounds pressure wind to the small pipes and 16 pounds to the large ones. The emittion of wind into the pipes is controlled by separate magnetic valves for each pipe. In addition to these are bells, xylophones, chimes, harp and all modern accessories to organ construction. The keyboard will occupy a space in the center of the orchestra pit, electrically connected to the great organ cabinets on either side. Recitals on this massive Wurlitzer will be a regular feature of the theatre. Few organists are competent to play this modern theatre organ. Therefore, a star performer has been engaged to come here from New York, after receiving his preliminary training at the Wurlitzer factory. A local organist will also be employed as an understudy. Another feature innovation—for Anaheim's "California" theatre is the electrical remote-control system of theatre lighting, operating room and stage equipment, motor-driven curtains and scenery. Instead of the customary switchboards, keyboards will be installed in the operating room and on the stage, using low voltage current. From these push buttons, any desired situation of lighting or stage setting will occur. Miss Rosebud Lane of Chautauqua Gives Interesting Talk On Playground Movement The regular meeting of the Parent-Teachers' Asn. was held in the auditorium of the High School building last evening. After the reading of the minutes and reports of the regular committee, Mrs. Clayes, the chairman of the cooked food sale, reported $21.85 the proceeds of the last sale; also that Mrs. Yungblith had presented a basketball to the school. The picture contest was next on the program and the following were the winners for this month: Fremont building—8-A. Citron building—Mrs. Collins'. Broadway building—Miss Blanchard. Central building—a tie between Miss West and Miss Bigelow. This being the regular meeting for the annual election of officers, the following were elected: President, Mrs. B. Austin; vice president, Mrs. H. A. Johnston, corresponding secretary, Mrs. Chamberlain; recording secretary, Mrs. Grace E. M. Reed; treasurer, Mrs. Frank Borth; parliamentarian, Mrs. Goodale; historian, Mrs. Manter. Mrs. Fisher, accompanied by Miss Rose Donolly, sang "A Spirit Flower" by B. Martin Stanton. It was so perfectly readered that she was called back and she then favored the Assn. with "Smilin' Through" by Arthur A Penn. Mrs. Karvy L. Sears next gave a reading in her usual charming manner, entitled "The Child's Dream of a Star," by Dickens. The program committee disappointed not being able to get an appointment with one of the Boy Scout workers, felt delighted that Miss Rosebud Lane, one of the popular Chautauqua workers, kindly consented to be present and present the importance of the playground. Having recently come from a tour of the South—Tennessee, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, she stated she found progress along the playground lines very slow there. Although the playground movement is one of the newer movements it is spreading very rapidly, the east having done some splendid work already. She said in the small towns and larger cities the playground well... Anaheim is Fastest Growing City Another feature innovation for Anaheim's "California" theatre is the electrical remote-control system of theatre lighting, operating room and stage equipment, motor-driven curtains and scenery. Instead of the customary switchboards, keyboards will be installed in the operating room and on the stage, using low voltage current. From these push buttons, any desired situation of lighting or stage setting may be obtained. These buttons send current to magnetic switches that handle high voltage. This electrical installation, running into many thousands of dollars, has baffled several electrical contractors, some failing to understand its complications. Electrical engineers have been called into many consultations with Mr. Art Smith, chief projectionist for the Westcoast Theatres, Inc., and Mr. Clint Pedrick, also an electrical engineer, graduate of Denver University, who will be managing director for the new theatre, representing Gore Bros., Ramish & Lesser. The front of the theatre is divided into stores, theatre entrance and entrance to the "California Hotel," the latter being leased to Clint Pedrick who will furnish and operate the hotel personally, to accommodate transient and permanent guests. The theatre building and furnishings together represent an investment of nearly $250,000. Anaheim may well be proud to possess the finest and most modern theatre in Southern California. Theodore Roberts, who owns the structure, has leased to the Westcoast Theatres, Inc., Gore Bros., Ramish & Lesser, directors, the latter furnishing the equipment and furniture. The architecture, design and construction under the direction of Mr. A. Pibel, of Anaheim, deserves much credit. A Want Ad in the Plain Dealer will bring results. Dr. C. S. O'Toole, Physician and Surgeon, Phone, Residence 546. Office 589. BABY SHOW COUPON Mothers wishing to enter their babies in the prize contest of the Calif. Valencia Orange Show, May 17-22 should fill out and mail to the Baby Contest, Anaheim C. of C., the following coupon at once, then they will be notified what day and hour to bring their babies for examination. Name Age Father's Name Address Orange County Plain Dale LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, May 11, 1921. PIPE-ORGAN IN NEW AHAIM'S NEW QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLAR PLAYHOUSE, THE "CALIFORN 1—Looking from stage toward rear section which will accommodate 250 persons and which is especially designed to serve theatre parties and clubs in attendance. The total seating capacity of the theatre is 1,380. 2—Exterior of theatre showing 70-foot walls over the stage, the highest construction in Anaheim. 3—Looking toward stage and showing great concrete proscenium arch which is 42 feet long, seven feet high, two feet thick and weights 35 tons. This feature is unique in construction in that it is so massive at such a height. STIN NAMED DENT OF P.-T. A. Program for Saturday Evening Band Concert LENINE COMMUNISM CANCOR UPON BODY STIN NAMED DENT OF P.-T. A. BEACH BANS FORTUNE TELLERS LOS ANGELES, May 11—No longer may patrons of the Venice fortune tellers hear of long ocean voyages and unexpected legacies to come for the Venice city trustees have revoked the licenses of all clairvoyants, palmists, and other prophets of the future. Seven fortune tellers had been operating in Venice. 50 PRIZES OFFERED IN BICYCLE RACES The best and largest bicycle races in So. Cal., the annual event put on by the Kern Cycle Co., will be staged at 9 a.m. Saturday, following street parade. The event, scheduled for last Saturday, was postponed on account of rain. The Kern Cycle Co., is offering 50 valuable prizes for the various events which include: 10-mile road race, 14-mile carrier boys' race, Quarter mile bicycle race, one mile class B, 13 years old and under, 10-mile free for all, one mile race, quarter mile boys' scramble, 100-yard slow race. Entrance limited to northern Orange-co. The feature event is the 10-mile road race which will start on Center-st, north on Lemon-st to Fullerton, east to old Placentia store and back to Anaheim. Program for Saturday Evening Band Concert Following is the program for the regular Saturday night concert by the Anaheim Municipal band: the auspices of west end business men: 1. March—The Mystic Potentate... 2. Fantasie on My Old Kentucky Home... 3. Witmarks—Just a Week From Today... 4. Characteristic Drum Solo—Oh, You Drummer! 5. Waterson Berlin and Snyder, Bright Eyes... 6. Patrol—Blue and Grey... Dalbey 7. Leo Feist's—Feather Your Nest... 8. Medley—Good Night... Hildreth HOUSE PASSES ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL WASHINGTON, May 11. By a vote of 243 to 23, the house passed the army appropriation bill carrying approximately $320,000,000 and providing for an army of 150,000 men. DAVID J. HILL MAY BE ENVOY TO JAPAN WASHINGTON, May 11. David Jayne Hill has tentatively been selected as ambassador to Jalan, according to authoritative information today. Wiltman, Eyesight Specialist. Miss Jewell Pathe Who Will Be Seen at Style Exhibit at Valencia Orange Show LENINE COMMUNISM CANCOR UPON BODY POLITIC OF WORLD Russian communism is a cancer on the body politic of the world. Tom Skeyhill, recently returned from Petrograd, told a chautauqua-audience here last night. America cannot afford to ignore what is going on over there. Skeyhill went into Russia last winter on a forged passport after twice being denied entrance by the soviets. He stopped in Petrograd at the home of a former multi-millionaire and his family. Their only ration was black-bread and decomposed salt fish and had been for two years. They had no fuel, and during the entire time Skeyhill was in Russia he never took off his fur coat, either night or day. "There is not a frame building standing in Petrograd, all having been torn down for firewood," said Skeyhill. "Not a wooden bridge floor remains, for the same reason. All wooden paving blocks were torn up." All the cities are suffering seriously with malnutrition, particularly Petrograd where the population has dropped 70 per cent from pre-war days. The streets are desolate. No one laughs there. "Lenine maintains control of the 160,000,000 population which is unorganized by an organized majority of 400,000, all of whom believe sincerely in communism as an improvement over our democracy. "The mistake the rest of the world has made has been that Lenine's challenge that communism is superior was not accepted, putting it up to him directly to make good. "Lenine is now beginning to wake up and if given proper encouragement will gradually bring his followers and Russia around to a saner degree of thinking." BERGDOLL DEFIES U. S. TO NAB HIM EBERBACH, Germany, May 11. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, draft dodger, defied the U.S. government today. Informed of the statement by Chief of Staff March that the war department is determined to get Bergdoll out of Germany "at any price," the slacker said: "You can tell the world that we Miss Jewel Pathe and her butterfly girls have been engaged as models for the "Style Show" to be staged by local merchants, a special feature Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Valencia Orange Show. The following local merchants, The Prince Store, S. Q. R. Store, Falkenstein's and The Style Shop, will show the very latest in Ladies Ready to Wear and go the limit to make this the classiest mid-season style show to be seen anywhere. Sport wear, mid-season dresses, coats, wraps, evening gowns, bathing suits will all be featured. The bathing suits will be distinctly original and unique, especially designed for this show. George H. Prince chairman of the committee was in Los Angeles yesterday making preliminary arrangements and says he was very lucky to secure the services of Miss Jewell Pathe and her butterfly girls, as they are all stars in their line and have modeled for the best style show's on the coast. Remember, only two nights, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 o'clock, Valencia Orange Show. No extra charge. BERGDOLL DEFIES U. S. TO NAB HIM EBERBACH, Germany, May 11.—Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, draft dodger, defied the U. S. government today. Informed of the statement by Chief of Staff March that the war department is determined to get Bergdoll out of Germany "at any price," the slacker said: "You can tell the world that we won't be captured in Germany." Bergdoll asserted that American representatives signed an agreement when two U. S. soldiers were released after an attempt to kidnap him not to molest him or his chauffeur, Eugene Strecher, and that the U. S. is honor bound to leave him alone. REUSCH FUNERAL FRIDAY Paul Reusch, 23, passed away at his home southeast of Anaheim Sunday, May 8. Besides a mother, with whom he made his home, he is survived by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Backs and Terry, N. Lemon-st, with Rev. J. H. Peters of Grace Lutheran church officiating. Burial will be in Fairhaven cemetery, Santa Ana. SEARCH TRAINS FOR GIRL LOS ANGELES, May 11.—J. H. Barnett, sheriff at Madero, telegramged to Police Inspector Murray, asking that search be made of S. P. trains for Agnes Oddie, 16, who was reported to have run away from the northern city to meet her sweetheart here. WIFE OF ITALIAN PREMIER SUCCUMBS ROME, May 11.—Madame Rose Giolletti, wife of the Italian premier, died today. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS. F. I. R. Moore of Los Angeles, chief clerk of the U. S. Ry. mail service, was in Anaheim yesterday overseeing examinations. All local post-office employees taking examinations passed. ain Dealer. This Paper Believes in the People and Deafres Nothing Better Than Their Continued Confidence. TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR NEW THEATER THE "CALIFORNIA," ERECTED BY THEODORE ROBERTS BIG SHOW TENT ASSUMES PERMANENT APPEARANCE BIG SHOW TENT ASSUMES PERMANENT APPEARANCE Mrs. E. E. Remsberg, President's Sister, Visits Grounds and Marvels at Preparations The California Valencia Orange Show has more in the line of decoration and appearance of permanence than any other show ever put up for a similar length of time in California, is the opinion of several experienced exhibitors in the industrial department, who visited the main top this morning and made arrangements for putting up their booths. This is largely due to the efforts of P. G. Alen, decorator of the overhead arrangement and the citrus department, and the uniform industrial booth arrangement now being put into practice by R. R. Holbrook, for 25 years in charge of the exhibit building for the Los Angeles C. of C., and who built up such shows as the National Orange, Riverside and the like. Mr. Holbrook is at the Exposition all the time, and suggests that booth holders make their arrangements for both in the industrial and baby welfare departments, are urged to get busy by tomorrow morning and get their space planned, at least. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Remsberg were welcome visitors at the exposition last evening. Mrs. Remsberg marveled at the artistic preparations, especially the overhead chandeliers that were being put into place in the top as fast as a crew of artists can get them hung. The President's sister has kindly consented to be at the Exposition early next Tuesday, the opening day, and she and Honorary President Charles C. Chapman will sit at the receivers and listen to President Harding's message, formally opening the Exposition. Mayor Stark and Chairman Herman Stearn will also listen in, if arrangements now being made for the ceremony are carried out. These will be fully announced all over So Cal. before opening day. Pacific Electric Railway is constructing a real miniature railway running around their large feature space, east of the bandstand; on which they are expending much time, money and artistic effort. It will be one of the outstanding features of the Show, it is thought that Orange Distributors, Redland Center careful thought on 50 feet offside space on the south side. ABANDONE HOPE FOR STRIKE SETTLEMENT WASHINGTON, May 11.—All hope of a compromise ending the marine strike has now been abandoned and it is to be a "survival of the fittest," according to W. S. Brown, head of the marine engineers. All members of the engineers' executive committee, who have been negotiating here with Secretary of Labor Davis and Admiral W. S. Benson, chairman of the United States shipping board, have left Washington, it was announced today and do not expected to return. GERMANY ACCEPTS INDEMNITY PLANS "LONDON, May 11."—Germany has completely accepted the allied indemnity conditions and will carry them out without reserve and without delay." Premier Lloyd George announced in the house of Commons this afternoon. PARIS, May 11.—Disappointed by loss of a chance to seize the Rhur valley, France waited today for Germany's final note of surrender. Officials at the Quai D'Orsal admitted that the invasion will be held up if the German note accepting the allied ultimatum is as sweeping as reported. Paris newspapers laid the final settlement to American pressure on Berlin; Secretary Hughes' last note, bidding the Germans make acceptable offers to the allies, was credited with being the deciding factor in Berlin's decision. BERLIN, May 11.—Immediate steps towards disarmament are expected to be taken by the authorities, under the terms of the treaty of Versailles agreed to by Germany in accepting the allied ultimatum. By a vote of 221 to 175 in the Reicastag, Germany also agreed to pay a total of 6,750,000 pounds and to the trial of war criminals, under the allied demands. Other important terms will be enforced. RETAIL DRY GOODS MERCHANTS MEET The Orange-co Retail Dry Goods Merchant Assn.'s monthly DEFIES TO NAB HIM Germany, May 11.—Bergdoll, draft U.S. government the statement by march that the war determined to get Germany "at any er said: the world that we need in Germany." that American signed an agreement soldiers were released to kidnap him not or his, chauffeur, and that the U.S. to leave him alone. NERAL FRIDAY 23, passed away at rest of Anaheim Sun-dies a mother, with his home, he is sur-others and two sizea will be held Fri-from the chapel of N. Lemon-st, with of Grace Lutheran Burial will be in cery, Santa Ana. MAINS FOR GIRL S, May 11.—J. H. at Madero, tele-Inspector Murray, which be made of S. P. Oddie, 16, who was run away from the moeof her sweetheart TALIAN R SUCCUMBS 1.—Madame Rose the Italian premier. VICE EXAMS. of Los Angeles, U. S. Ry. mail seri-heim yesterday over-ons. All local post-making examinations ALLEGED BIGAMOUS HONEYMOON HALTED LOS ANGELES, May 11.—Captured in Yosemite valley, while, it was alleged, he was on a bigamous honeymoon. Roy E. Peasley of Long Beach was today by the sheriff Maricopa as a fugitive from Los Angeles. The man is alleged to have been married to a Los Angeles woman last Thursday while still having a wife and 5-months old baby at Long Beach. A grand larceny complaint was also filed against Peasley by a Long Beach garage man. It was declared that Peasley took the automobile of his first wife for his alleged unlawful matrimonial venture. Shoes neatly repaired at 1128 Diamond St., Anaheim, one block north of Lincoln Ave. J. Kraeber. STEPR will also listen in, if arrangements now being made for the ceremony are carried out. These will be fully announced all over So. Cal. before opening day. Pacific Electro Railway is constructing a real miniature railway running around their large feature space, east of the bandstand, on which they are expending much time, money and artistic effort. It will be one of the outstanding features of the Show, it is thought to be Orange Distributors, Redland center caring careful thought on 50 feet of side space, on the south end of the citrus department, and from the start they have made, it would appear that this exhibit will attract beyond expectation. Charles C. Chapman has artists busy on a feature exhibit to represent his extensive packing interests, plans for which are about ready. Altogether, those at the show state the Exposition is about as frim as could well be wished, at this early date. A platform 30 inches in height is built at the main entrance, to give the visitors a high-up idea of the whole "fling" as they enter. Potted plants and shrubs are delivered and, with decorative palms, will be planted across the whole front face of the Show, forming a veritable growing garden. This will be in place by Sunday. RETAIL DRY GOODS MERCHANTS MEET The Orange-co Retail Dry Goods Merchants Ass'n, held its monthly session last night at the Fullerton club, beginning with a dinner. Thirty members were in attendance, representing 20 dry goods firms of the county. There were invited guests from Whittier. A feature of the evening was an address by J. Koetterman, certified accountant, of Los Angeles, on office methods in large and small stores. Anaheim was represented by O. H. Renner, A. E. Schumacher, J. Sebastian, S. Prince and Wm. Falkenstein. If it's from Witman's it's good! GET THE HABIT OF READING PLAIN DEALER WANT ADS FOR SALE—1920 5-passenger touring car worth $1600, in good condition, for $750 cash. Box 52, care Plain Dealer. LOST—17 jewel Waltham watch, gold case near Taggart Garage today. Reward. Phone 516-M. WANTED—Good second-hand baby carriage—Address Box 500, care of Plain Dealer. FOR SALE—One washing machine and wringer, almost new, 291 So. Walnut st. WANTED—Child's bed, K. C., King Inquire postoffice, Anaheim. Now turn to the Classified Page where there are hundreds of other offerings.