oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-21

PROGRESS OF ANAHEIM AS TOLD BY BUILDING Year Permits Total 1922 675 $1,413,046 1921 564 1,253,870 1920 362 879,950 1919 174 464,500 • 26TH YEAR NO. 262. U. S. WILL SEIZE LABORATORY IS GREAT HELP TO GROWERS Local Institution Now as Complete as Any in State. With the installation in the near future of a hydrogen electrode to determine the acidity and alkalinity of soils, the Association Laboratory at West Anaheim will be as complete as any in the state, Dr. Dean D. Waynick, director, said today in an interview. The other principal piece of equipment is a Briggs centrifuge or moisture equivalent device, of Advertise Anaheim on Long Auto Tour Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Mills, daughter, Irene, and son, Lawrence, leave Saturday of next week in their sedan for an auto tour that will last until Sept. 1 and will take them to Yellowstone and Glacier National parks, Calgary, Seattle and other points of interest. They will carry banners on their car windows reading: "California? Ask Us! 'For It's Home, Sweet Home to Me'." They are having printed some circulars advertising Anaheim and the Mills Park tract which will be handed out to the throngs of tourists encountered at auto camp parks. NEW INDUSTRY ASSURED FOR Complete as Any in State. With the installation in the near future of a hydrogen electrode to determine the acidity and alkalinity of soils, the Association Laboratory at West Anaheim will be as complete as any in the state, Dr. Dean D. Waynick, director, said today in an interview. The other principal piece of equipment is a Briggs centrifuge or moisture equivalent device, of which there are only two others in the state—at Riverside and Berkeley. The laboratory, while built and equipped by Exchange Ass'n, does work for most of the packing organizations in the county. It has in fact done work for Riverside and Ontario citrus interests. Illustrating the way its reputation has spread, Presmo and Marysville have sought information about its operation with the evident view of establishing similar laboratories themselves. Waynick has made 306 complete analysis of manures of all kinds since the laboratory was opened on July 5 last. These have revealed ranges of 32 to 2.54 per cent in nitrogen content and 11 to 76 per cent in usable organic matter. On this basis, quality has varied from a value measured in results of $2.05 to $15.50 per ton. Orange-co consumes $800,000 to $1,000,000 worth of fertilizer annually. The enormous saving effected by purchasing fertilizer demonstrably good is evident. Last week Waynick examined two samples of sheep manure from the vicinity of Bakersfield which a grower contemplated purchasing. One was found to be not worth shipping, considering the freight, the other a good purchase. A Fullerton man saved $250 on one car of chicken manure, due to Waynick's advice. A certain fertilizer firm that sells several thousand tons per month in the County has reduced the unnecessary organic matter in a certain material five per cent after an analysis was made of it. But while the analysis of fertilizer is important, Waynick regards soil analysis as still more so. Examination of water, which sometimes contains too much salt, and of soil amendments, such as lime, which often have to be supplied to the soil to make it normal for citrus culture, are other types of chemical analysis which Waynick has to do. Between 200 and 500 soil moisture determinations now are made weekly by Waynick, who takes a section three to five feet deep and examines every foot of it. Every soil has an optimum or richest point in moisture content and a wilting or least rich point. The best growing point is between the two. Between 700 and 800 made the past few months. On a given 10 acres a range of three to 19 tourists encountered at auto camp parks. NEW INDUSTRY ASSURED FOR ANAHEIM The energies of the joint committees of Anaheim Merchants & Manufacturers Ass'n and C. of C. organizations promise to culminate in the establishment of a furniture factory in West Anaheim before many weeks have elapsed. From the present indications it appears an almost settled fact that the Pacific Quality Fibre Furniture Co., now located at 2001 E. Slauson ave., Los Angeles, will occupy the premises of John Cook recently used by the Randolph Marketing Co. as their picking house in this district. Mr. Cook has more than met Mr. Wm. R. Peeler, representing the company, and promises to make substantial inducements in the way of rental of the premises to launch a factory here. The company now operating will incorporate under the name of the Fibre Craft Furniture Co. of Anaheim for which a new company will be formed. The present company, according to Victor D. Loly who has thoroughly inspected the factory and the records, is at present operating at net profit of approximately 20% and has undoubtedly avenues of sale for considerably more output than is at present being put forth. The personnel of the company includes R.J. Krueger, president; Harry Stirldivant, vice president; Martin Anedson, secretary and Mr. Sievers treasurer. Mr. Feeler has recently been brought into the company and will hereafter act in the capacity of sales manager. The four men first mentioned have been associated with the furniture business for year all being practical men and each one having a working part in the actual output of several types of fibre furniture to be made here. The balance sheet set forth by Mr. Loly as of June 1 shows a healthy condition of affairs. It is proposed to sell $25,000 stock at $100 per share in this vicinity with which to increase the assets. After several meetings of the joint committees, Mr. Loly reported receivable as soon Ready Ice Facility. Before the month packing houses will facilities near at I have to send them where in case there is The Consolidated Ice Co., is completing having a capacity The ice manufacture factory already is a capacity of 1800 range and 30 tons tion. The plant, while most part in the building by the Anaheim Co., has been increment of two to four 60 x 140 feet, to the turing unit, and half or three acres on which to build the Creecent Cream leases its local disct and local offices free from earn. The latter facture ice cream here, but maintain room to house the coffices. The hard a capacity of 4,000 from distilled water ed from a well premises, 160 gallons its capacity, soften steam, re-condensed ling process, and ready for use. Priced into metal coe of the cake of ice these containers in 1200 pounds capacity floor, which consists doors" that are othem. Below this floor 7,000 feet of pipe monia, which is co compressors, one o either of 15 tons ca freezing the water ing requires 48 hour The ice manufact last word in up-to-Powell, former Manufacturing Co. the concern, R.R dent, C.S.Horton ger and H.H.Koh Anaheim boy, chief Ilam Le Beck is in ivery. Davis and Horton former Fullerton I of the larger concern The ice factory is maintained. FRANCISCO HE SPOKANE, Wasfrancisco of Los Ar president of the Pac and Freeno was chosen city. Between 200 and 500 soil moisture determinations now are made weekly by Waynick, who takes a section three to five feet deep and examines every foot of it. Every soil has an optimum or richest point in moisture content and a wilting or least rich point. The best growing point is between the two, between 700 and 800 inches the past few months. On a given 10 acres a range of three to 19 per cent in amount of water was found. Between 1200 and 1500 acres scattered all the way from La Habra to Capistrano now are being examined for moisture determinations. Between 1200 and 1500 acres scattered all the way from La Habra to Capistrano now are being examined for moisture determinations. Regarding lime content, Waynick has found a range of more than 2000 per cent in Orange-co. Gypium, to a much less extent, is another constituent that has to be supplied to the soil sometimes. Regarding analysis of well water for salt, one well in use was found with salt enough to supply three tents to every acre foot of water. The citrus trees on the place had not grown for about two years. Another well was used, and in a few months the trees had grown 10 inches. This grove is near Richfield. While the laboratory was built and equipped by associations affiliated with the California Fruit Growers Exchange, it is maintained by fees charged for analysis, which technically off of the packing house organizations uses its facilities. Novelty Dances with gorgeous costumes and Fairy Story and Dance at High School Friday night. Starbuck's Reds See Classified Ad—Baby Chicks. BUILDING PERMITS Mrs. Anna Rinklage, frame residence at 629 So. Helena-st, cost $3800. Geo. Shank, frame residence at 1120 Pearl-st, cost $1000. Geo. Shank, frame residence at 1120 Peurlet-st, cost $1000. REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS SERVICE—FIRST LEASED WIRE IN ANAHEIM THE ORANGE COUNTY lain Deale LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 21, 1923. SEIZE LIQUOR ON A COLD STORAGE FOR CITRUS FRUIT HERE Capacity for 20 Carloads Soon Ready at Local Ice Factory. Before the month is over local packing houses will have cold storage facilities near at hand and won't have to send their oranges elsewhere in case there is a reefer famine. The Consolidated Ice & Cold Storage Co., is completing a storage building having a capacity of 20 car loads. The ice manufacturing branch of the factory already is in operation with a capacity of 1800 tons of ice stored. 10 DIE, MANY INJURED IN STILL BLAST Moonshine Explosion Sends Flames Rushing Thru Tenement House. (By International News Service) CHICAGO, June 21.—Ten men, women and children are known to have been killed, several others are missing and are believed to have perished and 15 or more others were injured by leaping from flaming windows early today when a moonshine still exploded and sent fire racing thru a tenement house here. COLLEGE STUDENT HELD FOR MURDER (Denver, June 21. — Thomas B. Glyn, 20, college student, is in jail on a charge of murder, following the stabbing last midnight of Fred Lewis, rooming house proprietor and a former female impersonator.) Glyn declared, police say, that Lewis lured him to a room in the latter's down town house while a "wild ergy" of dancing girls in diaphanous gowns was in progress in another part of the house, and became so affectionate that Glyn grabbed a butcher knife and stabbed Lewis thru the heart. According to Glyn's story to police, a "drinking bout" was being staged in the kitchen of Lewis' rooming house. Mrs. Glyn, seven weeks' bride, is reported to have danced in filmsy garments on a table. EAST IN GRIP OF RECORD Soon Ready at Local Ice Factory. Before the month is over local packing houses will have cold storage facilities near hand and won't have to send their oranges elsewhere in case there is a reefer famine. The Consolidated Ice & Cold Storage Co., is completing a storage building having a capacity of 20 car loads. The ice manufacturing branch of the factory already is in operation with a capacity of 1800 tons of ice storage and 30 tons per day production. The plant, while housed for the most part in the buildings formerly used by the Anaheim Manufacturing Co., has been increased by an addition of two to four stories, roughly 60 x 140 feet, to the main manufacturing unit, and has two and one half or three acres of land additional on which to build for itself or for the Crescent Creamery Co., which leases its local distributing quarters and local offices from the other concern. The latter does not manufacture ice cream or anything else here, but maintains a hardening room to house the cream, garage and offices. The hardening plant has a capacity of 4,000 gallons of cream. The ice is manufactured strictly from distilled water. Water is pumped from a well immediately on the premises, 160 gallons per minute in its capacity, softened, turned into steam, re-condensed again, in distilling process, and then run into tank ready for use. From the tank it is piped into metal containers the size of the cake of ice to be made, and these containers in groups of four or 1200 pounds capacity carried to a floor, which consists entirely of "trap doors" that are opened to admit them. Below this floor are approximately 7,000 feet of pipe carrying the ammonia, which is compressed by two compressors, one of 25 tons and the other of 15 tons capacity, for use in freezing the water into ice. Freezing requires 48 hours. The ice manufacturing plant is the last word in up-to-dateness. P. Powell, formerly of the Anaheim Manufacturing Co., is president of the concern, R. R. Davis, vice-president, C. S. Horton secretary-manager and H. H. Kohlenberger, an old Anaheim boy, chief engineer. William Le Beck is in charge of ice delivery. Davis and Horton were of the former Fullerton Ice Co., now part of the larger concern. The ice factory at Fullerton still is maintained. FRANCISCO HEADS AD MEN SPOKANE, Wash., une 21.—Don Francisco of Los Angeles was elected president of the Pacific Coast Ad club and Freno was chosen 1924 convention city. Flames Rushing Thru Tenement House. (By International News Service) CHICAGO, June 21.—Ten men, women and children are known to have been killed, several others are missing and are believed to have perished and 15 or more others were injured by leaping from flaming windows early today when a mooshine still exploded and sent fire racing thru a tenement house here. Most of the identified victims are negroes. The building also housed several white families. Nine bodies had been removed to the county morgue shortly after the blast sent the district into horrified hysteria. The body of Lucy Wright, 27, was recovered early from the ruins of the second floor and identified. Screams and moans of the victims filled the air as they fought to flee the burning cauldron. Relatives of residents in the house, summoned by terrified friends, swarmed to the scene. One man is under arrest and is held for questioning by state authorities, who suspect him of having manufactured mooshine whiskey in the building. He is Joseph Smith, a second-hand furniture dealer, who occupied a store room on the first floor of the building, the upper stories of which were cut into 24 flats. The explosion occurred in the basement. The rear of the blast probably prevented the death toll from mounting higher. Pedestrians passing heard the erach as did policemen on beats in the neighborhood. An alarm was quickly sounded. Two police sergeants in the vicinity rushed into the inferno and carried half a dozen children from the structure, wrapping them in blankets to protect them. Chauffeurs of a big downtown taxicab company also rushed into the building and did effective rescue work. The rapidity with which the flames licked the flimsy walls of the structure was terrifying. According to the firemen and police, about 160 persons were quartered in the building. "When they awakened," said Battalion Chief Joseph Smith, "they found themselves facing a wall of flame. In a few minutes the blaze had swept into every section of the building and the walls were crumbling like egg shells." Those who died in the flames were trapped Many others, getting to the windows, leaped to escape the raging furnace before firemen could reach them. ARREST 12 STUDENTS (BY INTERNATIONAL NEWS Service) BUDAPEST, June 21—Twelve students have been arrested the last 24 days to have danced in filmsy garments on a table. EAST IN GRIP OF RECORD HEAT WAVE (BY INTERNATIONAL NEWS Service) NEW YORK, June 21.—Killing heat continued to grip New York today. The mercury, which reached an official 95 yesterday—a figure which means 100 or more in the narrow downtown canyons and the packed lanes of the lower East Side—would again mount to record marks today, Weather Forecaster Starr predicted. Eight are dead. Two score are prostrated. Thousands spent the night in the city's parks and squares, ordered left open by Mayor John F. Hylan. Ten thousand others slept all night on Coney Island Beach while the other beaches and the slopes along the Hudson were literally black with sweltering humanity. The 95 figure of yesterday came within 2 degrees of breaking June heat records in New York—97 being registered on June 6, 1899. BOSTON, June 21—New England today continued to suffer beneath a record torrid wave. Eight persons have succumbed directly to heat and eight more lost their lives seeking relief in lakes and at the sea shore. Four Springfield children were drowned. The official temperature at Boston at 9 a.m. was 87 degrees. PHILADELPHIA, June 21.—Three are dead from heat here. The thermometer, steadily climbing this morning, was expected to surpass yesterday's 96 degrees, the hottest June day in years. CHICAGO, June 21.—Partly clouded skies and the possibility of local thunderstorms promised to prevent the mercury from making this the hottest, as well as the longest day of the year. The present heat wave has resulted in 15 deaths in two days. TRUSTEES TELL OF PRES. HARDING CARRIES COURT FIGHT TO PEOPLE By GEORGE R. HOLMES (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) A BOARD PRESIDENT HARDING TO ST. LOUIS, June 21—With Washington and its worries behind him, President Harding prepared today to carry his international court fight "to the people". Undisinfected by the array of strength against him in the senate, estimated by Senator James E. Watson, Republican of Indiana, to aggregate nearly one-third of its membership, the president will open his long speaking tour in St. Louis to height with a vigorous reaffirmation of his faith in the court and his determination to put Amrecia into it if possible. The president deliberately chose to begin his battle for the court in territory that presumably is hostile to what he proposes. Missouri is the home of Senator Jim Reed, Democrat, whose record of irreconcilability to any form of European entanglement was endorsed by the Missouri electorate last November by sending him back to the senate for another term. Governor Arthur M. Hyde, altho a Republican, is on less opposed to the court plan, as evidenced by his letter to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, asking him to lead the Senate fight against it. Governor Hyde said that 500,000 Missouri Republicans were against the president's proposal. Before a great crowd in the Coliseum in St. Louis tonight, the president will answer his critics and emphasize to the Missourians the principal point made in his April speech in New York—that joining the court does not mean joining the League of Nations, under whose auspices the court was established. The president believes that once this point is driven home to the people, much of the present opposition to the court will disappear. The president will not tarry long in St. Louis. He is due to arrive there at 4 o'clock central time and will leave at midnight for Kansas City, where he speaks tomorrow night. Governor Hyde, Mayor Kiel and a committee of 250 citizens will form a reception committee to meet the president. From the station he will go to the Coliseum to greet members of the Rotary International convention and will later participate in the laying of a cornerstone at the city club building. The president did not wait until St. Louis to inaugurate his speed making. Late last night at Grafton, W. Va., he made the first of the innumerable rear editions that he will be called upon to make across the continent. A good sized crowd had gathered there and the president spoke a few minutes on general subjects. CHICAGO, June 21—Partly clouded skies and the possibility of local thunderstorms promised to prevent the mercury from making this the hottest, as well as the longest day of the year. The present heat wave has resulted in 13 deaths in two days. TRUSTEES TELL OF H. S. BLGD. CHANGES Messrs Winters, Mann and Carner, Anaheim H. S. trustees, were on stand today in superior court in the consolidated suits connected with the change of contractor in the construction of new buildings. Testifying in regard to the alleged changes in plans, they said the locations of the buildings had been changed, in some cases to provide for their facing in different directions from what had been originally intended. According to Head, Rutan & Scovel the alleged change of date on the contract will not feature as strongly in the case as the complaints of various plaintiffs indicated it would. Superintendent J. A. Clayes has not been on the stand, and A. L. Gribling, the contractor who was succeeded by Wilson & Bever when the work appeared to be unduly delayed, has not appeared yet in his own behalf. He is the principal plaintiff, seeking approximately $45,000 alleged to be unpaid on the $129,000 contract. POSTPONE HEARING (Los Angeles, June 21—Owing to the inability of Ray Cheseboro, defense attorney, to appear, the justice court hearing of Gaston Glass, motion picture actor; Louis Gaasler, picture director; Mrs. Helen McClosky and Miss Alma Rhodes, film actresses, today was postponed until July 10. The four were arrested on vagrancy charges, following a raid on Mrs. McClosky's home in Hollywood. Sanisk Dance by Postemite Laelro and Paulo Gonzales at big dance revue at High School Friday night. WIRE IN ANAHEIM aler COUNTY GROWTH OF ANAHEIM SHOWN BY CENSUS Total in 1910 was.....2,628 For Year 1920 was.....5,526 Today, Estimated at.....10,000 When thru with your Plain Dealer, mail to it to Eastern Friends—It may bring them to Anaheim, Fastest Growing City in Orange County. WEATHER Fair tonight and Friday; cloudy in the morning. PRICE 2 CENTS IN ALIEN SHIPS STATE DEPARTMENT WILL BACK UP TO UTMOST NEW TREASURY REGULATIONS By W. H. ATKINS, (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, June 21—Official announcement was made at the state department this afternoon that the department would "back up to the utmost" the new regulations drafted by the treasury ordering customs officials to seize all liquor not for medicinal purposes on foreign vessels entering American territory. The orders were drawn at a conference between Secretary Mellon, prohibition officials and representatives of the state department, who had met to determine what action WASHINGTON, June 21—Official announcement was made at the state department this afternoon that the department would "back up to the utmost" the new regulations drafted by the treasury ordering customs officials to seize all liquor not for medicinal purposes on foreign vessels entering American territory. The orders were drawn at a conference between Secretary Mellon, prohibition officials and representatives of the state department, who had met to determine what action would be taken in regard to the sealed liquor stores which the steamer Olympic is bringing from England next week. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Moss, in charge of prohibition matters, announced flatly that the liquor on the Olympic would be seized, despite the British customs seals. "The law must be enforced," said Moss, commenting on the decision of the treasury to seize the Olympic's liquor supply that is not intended for medicinal purposes. "Customs officers will be expected to do their duty. There is no other course that the government can follow, except seizures of beverage liquors unlawfully held and transported," he declared. Instructions were sent to New York customs officials that the regulations will be effective at once. While the liquor on the Olympic, which has been brought to the attention of the state and treasury departments in a cablegram, was the principal subject of today's meeting, the first test of the new order is expected in New York tomorrow, where the Cunard liner Berengaria, is expected to arrive with liquor sealed by British customs authorities. This liquor was said to be for use of the ship's passengers on the return voyage to England. (By International News Service) NEW YORK, June 21—Sir Ashley Sparks, head of the Cunard line, intimated in a statement issued today that all Cunard vessels would arrive at American ports with liquor under seal, despite U.S. laws prohibiting foreign vessels from bringing intoxicants within the three-mile limit. OCEANS OF LIQUOR DUMPED IN GUTTER Two or three truckloads of stills, bottles, barrels which had contained mash, etc. etc, were taken out of a room in the Sheriff's office today, preparatory to a new invasion of similar goods. Between 50 and 75 gallons of liquor, it was estimated, was dumped into the gutter. A little was saved, necessary as evidence in coming superior court anti-liquor cases. Part of the paraphernula was taken to the county ward part to the FLOW OF LAVA FROM ETNA SLOWS UP (By International News Service) ROME, June 21—Official announcement was made this evening that the eruption of Mount Etna is diminishing and that the flow of lava is decreasing. King Victor Emanuel, who has been on the scene, will return to Home now that the worst is over. CANTANIA, Italy, June 21—Eruption of Mount Etna continued today, but the flow of lava is slower and hopes are rising that the worst is past. Evacuation of gases and lava from the volcano are believed to have reduced the danger of earthquake to a minimum. Mount Vesuvius is showing less danger of joining Etna in active eruption. Professor Deniore, an authority on volcanoes, said the activity of Vesuvius is in no way related to the eruption of Etna. He terms the activity of Vesuvius as "casual." All ranks have united in caring for the 100,000 persons driven from their homes by the eruption of Etna. King Victor Emanuel is active in this work. Premier Benito Mussolini is expected to reach here today and it is understood that Richard Washburn Child, American ambassador to Italy, will arrive tomorrow. An international fund may be raised for the relief of the vast numbers of homeless families who lose their live possessions in the deluge of lava. The lava stream has now reached flat country and this morning was advancing at the rate of but 60 feet an hour. The intense heat is shriveling trees and vineyards. DUMPED IN GUTTER Two or three truckloads of stills, bottles, barrels which had contained mahc, etc., were taken out of a room in the Sheriff's offices today, preparatory to a new invasion of similar goods. Between 50 and 75 gallons of liquor, it was estimated, was dumped into the gutter. A little was saved, necessary as evidence in coming superior court anti-liquor cases. Part of the paraphernalia was taken to the county ward, part to the basement of the courthouse, which already is jammed full of similar stuff. Several big bottles of pure alcohol will be handed over to the county hospital for use. There were in all 15 or 20 stills of many shapes, sizes and construction. FRENCH AUTO OUTPUT LOW PARIS, June 21.—In contrast to the 2,500,000 automobiles manufactured in the United States during 1922, only 100,000 were manufactured in France. Starbuck's Reds. See classified ad. BLUNDERS What is this diver doing which is frowned on by sensible swimmers and divers? The answer will be found among today's want ads. Premier Benito Mussolini is expected to reach here today and it is understood that Richard Washburn Child, American ambassador to Italy, will arrive tomorrow. An international fund may be raised for the relief of the vast numbers of homeless families who lose their live possessions in the deluge of lava. The lava stream has now reached flat country and this morning was advancing at the rate of but 60 feet an hour. The intense heat is shriveling trees and vineyards. Casazza has been completely submerged. While Linguaglossa still stands, it is like an island almost surrounded by lava. It has been evacuated save for soldiers and priests. Thousands of tourists are pouring into Sicily. The United States cruiser Pittsburgh is coming for relief duty. At latest reports the main stream of lava was flowing toward the river Alcante, which may divert it into the sea. Residents of the village of Montenro took refuge on the roofs when the place was surrounded by lava. They cannot be reached and their lives depend on whether they can withstand the fumes from the molten river. LONDON, June 21.—The eruption of Mount Etna has risen to all its former fury, dashing the hope that the volcano's force has been spent. Said a Central News dispatch from Rome at noon. Etna's crater is furiously belching clinders and ashes and lava is again pouring out in a heavy stream, the dispatch added. Engineers are working desperately to protect Linguaglossa and Catiglione from destruction. Deep trenches are being dug to deflect the molten stream. ROME, June 21.—The eruption of Mount Etna is again lessening, according to word just received here. There was an unconfirmed report that the flow of lava had ceased. PIBLE PRESENTED PRINCE (By International News Service) TOKIO, June 21.—A beautiful expensive Bible will be the 200,000 Japanese to the prince and his bride when they are late this fall, it was announced.