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Volume 1 Price Number 5 JUNE. 1942 10e

Norton I, Emperor of United States By ALLEN STANLEY LANE

What! an Emperor of the United States? should displace the republic. the new Em~ shiny brass buttons and enormous gold Yes, sir4!e! When? who was he? and peror decreed that "We, Norton I. by the epaulets, a tall beaver hat decorated in where was his seat of government? From grace of God and the National Will ..• front with a brass rosette holding in place 1859 to 1880; he was Emperor Norton, the do hereby dissolve the Republic of the a rakish plume of gay-colored feathers, a first and last of his line; and his imperial United States; ... and all laws made from rosebud in his lapel. a sword in his belt. headquarters was in San Francisco. and after this date, either by the National and a knotty cane in his hand. A stocky Congress or any State Legislature, shall fellow with a thick mustache and beard. he But the history oooks-? be null and of no effect." strutted pompously aleng the sidewalks of Pass them by. brother; they are dull His regime established-though not offi~ San Francisco, frequently accompanied by records of "sound and fury," compiled by dally recognized-Emperor Norton blos~ two remarkable town~ogs. Bummer and unimaginative pedants. For the fact re~ somed out in a blue military uniform with Lazarus. mains that the United States had an honest~ To the credit of the city it accepted the to~goodness emperor in the not long distant Emperor without question. Hats were past. Admittedly his authority and empire lifted to him. bows made. imperial saluta­ were formally "unrecognized-more's the tions offered. Here was something new. pity!-but His Imperial Highness did the unique. amusing. and warmhearted, sentl­ best he could under the circumstances. menf:al. tolerant San Francisco gave Norton I a royal welcome. "In what other city He burst on an amazed San Francisco would a harmless madman who supposed ten years after the gold rush with a revo~ himself emperor , •• have been so fostered lutionary proclamation printed gratis in the and encouraged?" asked Robert Louis Stev~ San Francisco Bulletin of September 17, enson about Emperor Norton in The 1859. beginning: "At the peremptory re~ Wrecker. in which novel His Majesty ap­ quest and desire of a large majority of the pears. Surely only in romantic San Fran­ citizens of these United States. I. Joshua cisco, and in that fantastic. devi1~may

years later. in 1859. he reappeared with Emperor is his Bay Bridge proclamation. the Western Union-were never realized. the haIlucination that he was Emperor of It was to be sixty-five years before the an~ Emperor Norton had just about con~ the United States and inaugurated his people caught up with his vision and c1uded an alliance-also through the tele­ "reign." started building the bridge, but when con­ graph company-to marry Queen Victoria struction was finally begun the eastern sec­ when destiny intervened. He soon became the best~known person­ tion of the structure followed Norton's One stormy night in Janpary, 1880, when age in San Francisco. Every afternoon he plan precisely. This historic document the Emperor was in the early sixties. he promenaded publicly in his imperial re­ reads in part: galia or busied himself. with the manifold was seized with an apoplectic stroke while duties of the Empire. I t became the fash­ WHEREAS, reliable information on his way to a lecture. He sank to the ion to cater and kow-tow to him. and he has reached us to the effect that our sidewalk and died in a few minutes. San Francisco mourned his passing. and over was graciously granted all the royal pre~ neighboring sovereign. the reigning rogatives possible. He was seated with Queen of the Friendly Islands. is de­ ten thousand persons paid their last re­ much deference and served without charge sirous of annexing her dominions to spects to their late ruler as his body lay in state. He was interred in Lone Moun~ at the best table in restaurants. He was the United States, and herself to our tain Cemetery, and reburied with honors permitted free entrance to all theatres. be­ royal person. and in 1914 in Woodlawn Cemetery. ing escorted ceremoniously to a front seat. WHEREAS. it is our pleasure to the orchestra blasting out a fanfare and the acquiesce in all means of civili:mtion All during his reign Norton I strenu­ audience rising until His Majesty seated and population; ously endeavored to secure official recog­ himself. He rode without paying a fare nition of himself and the Empire. He never Now, therefore, we. Norton I. Der on streetcars. trains. and ferryboats. His succeeded. but long after his death-in Gratia, Emperor of the United States royal manifestoes. Howing profusely from 1934, at the unveiling of the monument and Protector of Mexico. do order and his pen. were featured in the newspapers. over his grave-his most ardent wishes direct •.• that a suspension bridge be He issued Imperial script. printed for him were at last consummated. For on the constructed from ... Oakland I>oint to without charge and honored by his loyal granite shaft. chiseled in imperishable Yerba Buena. from thence to the moun­ stone and with no ironic quotation marks subjects at face value. usually fifty cents. tain range of Saucilleto, and from He was presented with uniforms by the. around his Imperial title. was formal recog­ thence to the Farallones. to be of suffi­ nition of his regime- best tailors. who vied with each other for cient strength and size for a railroad the privilege. . • • Whereof fail not under pain of NORTON I death. EMPEROR And why not? Emperor Norton was no OF TIiE UNITED STATES Hitler. Not a more kindly monarch ever Given under our hand this 18th day AND ruled. Though dignified and regal in man­ of August. A. D. 1869. PROTEGrOR OF MEXICO ner he was gentle of heart. affable. and -NORTON I. JOSHUA A. NORTON pleasant to converse with. for on all sub­ '1819.1880 jects but the Empire he talked rationally. For twentv~ne years the Empire Hour­ He was particularly gallant to women and ished. Its continuance and his own suc­ The Ittterested reader will lind a com~ children; he labored conscientiously for cessor were matters which often co~cerned plete biography of Emperor Norton. in­ the welfare of "the Queen of the Pacillc." Norton. An heir to the blood royal W

Gold Days In• the Bullfrog Hills By WILLIAM M. STRONG

We had climbed up out of Death Valley had only to consult a picture in the ancient So we went over to Beatty and found that morning. through Hell's Gate and Day~ Bullfrog prospectus. that this end of the Judge Aylward, at once Justice of the light Pass and now the Armagosa Desert valley had been dotted thick and white Peace and dealer in mining equipment in Valley lay ahead of us, shallower. green~ with houses, office buildings. business his tin~roofed office. er. far Jess forbidding than her sister over places. clear back to the very foot of the the range back of us. Our road stretched bare. bald knob itself, But now. over that "Yes," he replied to our question, "I was 'lcross the valley. shining and black. like same stretch of fair. green slope. there was the fifth man in Bullfrog. I had a black­ a black ribbon on the skirt of a green desolation. ruin. the thick. listening silence smith shop in Tonopah and one night gown. And at the end of that road. before of forgotten places. Shorty Harris brought in his burros to be shod. He always kept his animals shod it disappeared in a cleft of the hills. lay We tramped about amongst the crum­ Bullfrog. Nevada. a city that was. so that he could distinguish their tracks bling. reddish~colored buildings. made of from those of wild burros when they wan­ We approached it with trepidation, adobe. of course. because it was cheap dered away from him. He had some packs Surely there would be something left of a and quickly put together. The houses had on his burros and asked permission to town with the vivid. dramatic history that had cellars. evidently. and now the wooderl leave them in the shop. Later that evening had been Bullfrog's. We were doomed to floors were gone and the cellars were hole" there was great excitement in town over disappointment. A road turned off the high~ full of trash. rusted metal, broken glass, some green ore specimens that were being way. only a trail now amongst the low­ rotting wood and canvas. the discard of a passed around by Shorty Harris. growing brush. and we followed it to the population that had moved on. This larg­ half~dozen crumbling ruins that is all that's est house. the one up the slope (perhaps "Ed," I said to my partner, 'Til bet that left of a city that numbered its population it had been Senator Stewart's own home) ore ~~ out of those packs back in the in the thousands soon after Shorty Harris the finest in Bullfrog. We looked inside shop. made his rich strike on the quartz ledge the ruined door and tried to imagine it fur­ north. above the town. nished with "draperies of chintz and hang­ "We went back and there it was--ore ings of geranium-colored silk, massive so rich that a man couldn't let a piece of With the report that ore had been dis­ chairs and settees of carved oak. Florentine it alone in his pocket, he had to keep tak- . covered on the Bullfrog site that assayed cabinets and costly specimens of Sevres ing it out to look at it." fifteen dollars to the pound. miners. build~ and Limoges" as it was, according to our ers. saloon-keepers. restaurateurs. flocked prospectus guide. into the little settlement that was known then as Armagosa. and began to set up Farther down the slope was the jail. businesses. But that city was destined to well built in its day for it is now Bull~ frog's best-preserved ruin. But it too, 1s be short~lived. for with the discovery of more and more gold strikes north and east roofless, doorless. the soft. desert breeze in the Bullfrog Hills. for convenience. sake, whispering through its barred windows, agitation was begun to move the townsite scuttling dust-colored lizards its only occu~ about three miles east. And this time It pants. was given the name "Bullfrog." "Go over to Beatty and see Judge Rich­ ard Aylward if yOU want the real history It was on this site that we stood now. of Bullfrog," Mr. Westmoreland told us at looking off toward the bare. bald knob on the Ghost Casino a half mile up the slope Ladd Mountain that had stood guard at at Rhyolite. "He was one of the first men the north end of Armagosa Valley for in here and what he tells you can be how many eons? There was a time-we counted upon as the truth."

Judge Richard Aylward of Beatty, Nev. Taken in his yard, showing part of his portable "Long Tom" washer. He stiU sells mining machinery and supplies, and First load of we from. Denver Mine leaving Bullfrog, Dec:e.mbet 1, 1905. Merchants is also Justice of the Peace. Photo by Hotel in foreground at right. Photograph by Frasher Studios, W. M. SUOIDg, April 7, 1941. Pomona, CalifOl'llia. (Copyrighted.) Gaos EWS

Blacksmithing was forgotten. A little of known hotel men in Nevada." A pipe line bent on their own pursuits with little time that kind of ore could make a man rich. was built from Goss Springs, thirteen miles for trouhle~making." Richard Aylward and his partner spent the away to supply w.ater to the town and And yet, Richard Aylward witnessed the night buying a team and buckboard and mines and it was Bullfrog's pride for it Clayton~Sullivan shooting in a Rhyolite packing it with necessary supplies. And came with so much gravity pressure as saloon. a double murder, the tragic drama the next morning. when Shorty Harris to stream sixty~five feet into the air or all of which is unparalleled in the whole his~ drove his burros out of Tonopah. the buck­ Judge Aylward put it "With enough force tory of the west. that it was all two of us could do to hold board fell in behind at an unobtrusive dis­ "I used to do some singing when I was the fire hose." tance. younger," the judge began. "and that day "We followed him by the dust of his The lots on Main Street boomed, selling I was standing at the piano. behind the burros." Judge Aylward related, "the B.rst from three to five hundred dollars apiece girl who was playing for me. Clayton night to Goldfield or 'Grandpa' as it was with the quaint and shrewd restriction that came in and deliberately picked a quarrel known then. on south to Mud Springs." " . . . the Bullfrog Investment Company with Sullivan. the bartender. Sullivan reserves from sale all corner lots that it asked him, civilly, several times to shut For five days they followed Shorty in may profit their enhanced value:' Promot~ up and leave him alone but Clayton only the sizzling September heat, over barren, ers from as far away as Los Angeles or~ got more threatening and abusive. Finally, completely trackless wastes, gUided only by ganized a company and advertised exten~ Sullivan grabbed a gun from behind the a puff of dust ahead, choked. blinded by sively, extolling the virtues of the new bar, shot at Clayton and ducked. I ducked the thin yellow powder kicked up under town and promising speedy and spectacular too, grabbing the girl and dragging her their wheels and by the feet of their own returns on all property purchases made. down behind the piano with me. Then I saw Sullivan creeping around behind .the animals. They described in their advertising. a swimming pool, bathing pavilion, chamber bar to look at Clayton. Of course the "But after three days we abandoned cau~ of commerce, a city hall, churches and minute he showed himself. Clayton shot tion." Judge Aylward continued. "and one schools, most of which were non-existent him. Some say that Clayton was already dead and killed Sullivan with a last spas- night we camped with Shorty, inviting him and bait. to share our supper and drinks. " 'Where is this claim of yours. Shorty?' I asked him again and again, but he would only wave an arm . .. 'South-away over south: "But on the fifth day Shorty turned west and the partners, sure that he was trying to lose them. continued on south and came upon the little prospector again. almost at the site of the Bullfrog strike. The ore was unmistakable, the green rock fairly gleamed with gold.· "That was the 26th of September in 1904." Judge Aylward said. "It took us View of Bullfrog, June 17, 1905. Tak~ from window of the Merchants Hotel. from then until the 19th of October to Reproduced from prospectus of the Los Angel~Bu1lfrog locate and file upon all our claims." Investment Company. (Not copyrighted.)

It was an eventful few months that fol~ But Bullfrog was growing and busy. madic contraction of his finger on the trig~ lowed. Armagosa mushroomed up. Judge Bars were crowded, especially at evening. ger but I was there and I say that he Aylward. wanting to promote its prosper~ with sweaty, booted men down from the knew what he was doing." ity. bought ten lots for a thousand dollars. mines to wash the dry, adobe dust from Yes, the history of Bullfrog's day was "And when the townsite was moved. I their throats. The bank and postoffice dramatic but that day was brief. Millions was given the same ten lots in the new teemed with business, the telephone and of dollars in gold were taken out of her location of Bullfrog. I sold one of them telegraph hummed and the newspaper hills but when the gold was gone, the for the price I paid for all. a thousand could barely keep abreast of the times, prosperity went too. dollars." events moved so swiftly. The population, increasing at the rate of thirty a day made "It needn't have," Judge Aylward con~ "And the others." we questioned. the housing problem acute. cluded. as we were bidding him goodbye. "There is still gold in the Bullfrog Hills. The judge grinned at us. "Many's the night I've spent in that so~ its only the surface gold that has been taken out. Today, with the new, Improved "They are still out there. I'll give them called rooming house." Judge AylWard to you if you want them." mining machinery as cheap as it is, we'd said, dropping his finger upon the large, ought to be getting out the deep~lying ore, Still out there! Part of that lonely, sun~ canvas~covered structure in the foreground adding it to our country's wealth. It will drenched city that has gone back to the of our early Bullfrog picture. "Cots were come to pass, I'm confident of that. I may desert. Part of the stillness that holds sway a dollar and a half a night and equipped not live to see it. but some day the Bull~ over the ruins and rubble. broken only with nothing but two thin sheets. even in frog mines will be busy again!" occasionally by the sound of a motor at winter:' work in a mine back up on the mountain, "But how did you keep warm?" we faint. musical almost. like the hum of a asked, aghast. bumble bee. That dim, desert trail we'd stood upon was a road then, wide and well~ "I didn't. but by sleeping in my boots used by the six~span teams freighting gold and overcoat. I managed to keep from ore out in specially bUilt wagons and bring~ freezing:' ing back supplies. Lumber for the frames We asked about strife in the town' s hl~ and floors of the tents or "rag-houses" as tory but the judge shook his head. they were called, furniture. food. mining equipment and supplies. The fine new. "There wasn't much rough stuff in the ~ulHrog's Jail. The best preserved ruin three-story Merchants Hotel was up and Bullfrog district anywhere," he said, "we in the townsite. Photo by W. M. Strong, leased to Casey and Arden, "the best had a better class of people, busy people April 7, 1941. GHOST TOWN NEWS Page 5 Lillie Hitchcock Coit: Lady Fire Fan MIRIAM ALLEN deFORD

She was the belle and toast of San change it. when her father's best efforts -democratic. warm~hearted. unconvention~ Francisco in the 1860's and 1870's, she had failed. He had ordered her exiled to al. Jim Corbett once staged an exhibition was a daring young Rebel who did her his Napa Valley ranch if she persisted in bout in her room because in those days best to help the Confederate cause of her running to fires; Lillie had calmly kept on ladies could not attend prize fights. and she southern ancestors, but above all, in her going. and then after each fire she would wanted to see one. She continued to be the own eyes and those of everyone else, she obediently pack up and QO with her maid patron saint of every fireman in trouble. was the champion and darling of the Vol~ to the ranch, returning to start all over and the particular patron and champion of unteer Fire Department. their "honorary again! No.5-though by this time the fire depart~ member" who wore the little pin of Com~ It must be kept in mind that Lillie Hitch~ ment had long been on a professional basis. pany No. 5 even on her ball gowns, who cock Coit was no eccentric; she was the and the old volunteer companies had be~ ran from dances when the fire~bell sounded. authentic daughter of a slightly mad town. come little more than nostalgic social clubs. and was prouder of her red shirt and probably the most popular figure in the In 1904 Mrs. Coit was driven out of the black helmet than of anything else she highest society. something of a bluestock~ city she adored by a shocking tragedy. owned. ing and a wit. a great lady who could do A distant cousin. a Confederate veteran Lillie Hitchcock was the daughter of an outre things without incurring any penalty who had been employed by Mrs. Coit and army surgeon. was born at the United worse than indulgent laughter. Once she her mother to collect their rents. suddenly States Military Academy at West Point. bleached her hair; her husband was angry. became violently insane (the result of a spent her early childhood among soldiers so she had it shaved off and bought three sandbagging during a hold~up). burst into and Indians in Florida, Indiana. and North wigs. brunette. blonde. and auburn. which her rooms. where she was entertaining a Carolina. and was reared by her father as she wore alternately to match her costume family friend. Major J. W. McClung. shot if she had been a boy destined for the of the day! It is no wonder that Mr. Coit the major fatally. and was kept from shoot~ army. She was brought to San Francisco ing her only by her own courage and quick in 1851. when she was seven. her father thinking. He was sent to San Quentin. having been made Army Medical Director then transferred to an insane asylum in of the Pacific Coast. Virginia. But Mrs. Coit had been so badly It was then. olaying in the sand dunes unnerved. and was in such fear of his near the Oriental Hotel. where the Hitch~ escaping and again attacking her. that she cocks lived. that Lillie began her lifelong went to Europe and stayed there until the love affair with Knickerbocker EnQine man died, in 1924. Company No.5. a near neighbor. The Then she came back to San Francisco. volunteer fire companies were social as well an old lady of eighty~one. Nearly every~ one she had known was dead. the city as civic ornaments. and the various en~ gines were hot rivals. Lillie. the pet of itself was transformed after the catastrophe No.5. was formally named as its Honor~ of 1906. But she still loved it. It was only ary Member in 1863. when she was nine~ a few months after her return that she had a cerebral hemorrhage. and for five teen. She was expected to attend all day~ time fires. and at night she must keep her years. until she died. she was paralyzed light burning until No. 5 had been housed and unable to speak. When her will was again. Once she rushed to her post in her opened. it was found that she had left one~ bridesmaid's gown. fresh from a wedding third of her estate to the San Francisco rehearsal; the hoseman of another company Board of Supervisors. "to expend the same sneered at No.5. and No. 5's hoseman in an appropriate manner for the purpose promptly turned the hose full on the Hon~ of adding to the beauty of said city which ary Member to prove that she could "take I have always loved." With the money it"! At the company's annual banquet, the supervisors erected Coit Tower. which there was always a toast to "our Lillie." crowns Telegraph Hill and gives a marvel~ And night and day she wore the little gold lous view of the city-though whether it pin. simply the numeral "5"; she was "adds to the beauty of said city" is still a buried in it. The number was marked on matter of controversy! all her clothing. woven into her lace fans. When the tower was dedicated. in 1933. and she signed her name always "Lillie the old engine. No.5. was borrowed from Hitchcock (later Lillie Hitchcock Coit) 5." the DeYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park. and for the last time dragged up When Lillie Hitchcock was seventeen Telegraph Hill. On it were laid the Hon~ the Civil War broke out. California was Lillie Hitchcock Coit orary Member's veteran's belt and helmet. full of southern sympathizers. and for a The picture Qiven here is one of the while it was touch and go as to which side was a bit overcome. He took his wife on very few in which Mrs. Coit is not wear~ the state would be on. Lillie helped young a trip around the world, and on their re~ ing her "5" pin, the reason being that she southerners to escape and make their way turn they went to live at a house her had on the dress worn by her great~great~ to the Confederate lines until her alarmed father built for them near St. Helena. Fi~ grandmother for presentation at the British father sent her and her mother to Paris nallv they were separated. but they were Court. But you may be sure that the "5" for the duration. There. with her perfect never divorced. they remained friendly. was marked on all the voluminous under~ knowledge of French. the girl became offi~ and when Mr. Coit died he left his entire skirts beneath the gown, and that it was cial translator of all documents submitted fortune to his wife. engraved forever on the heart of the pretty. to the French government by the Confed~ Dr. Hitchcock died the same year. 1885. wilful. brilliant. open~souled woman who eracy. Empress Eugenie was charmed with and the widowed mother and daughter, was wearing it. There is no space here to her. and she was the belle of the French after a few years in St. Helena. took a tell more of the innumerable stories still court. suite in the Palace Hotel. She had long recounted of Lillie Hitchcock Coit; if you She returned to San Francisco in 1863. before become so genuine a part of San would like to know more about her. you and in 1868 she was married to Howard Francisco that when the new City Hall will find a chapter on her in my book. Coit. "caller" of the Mining Exchange. was built in 1872 two photographs of her "They Were San Franciscans" (Caxton But she had no intention of settling down were placed in the cornerstone. Printers. Inc.• $3.50). to a humdrum married life. An expert After her mother's death she continued In the next number I shall tell you about rider and shot. she was her husband's com~ to live at the Palace; as she grew older another colorful figure of old San Fran­ panion in all his hours away from work. her weakened heart made impossible the cisco--Sam Brannan. the Mormon elder Her devotion to the fire company remained physical activities of her youth. but men~ who was first president of the famous unchanged-after all. DO husband could tally she remained young and gay as ever Vigilante Committee. Page 6 Two Butchers Who Dug for Gold By' HOWARD KEGLEY

When the cry of gold at Sutter's Mill and that combination resulted in a type LouisF. Swift of SWift & Company, Chi­ echoed and re-echoed around the world peculiarly resistant to bovine tuberculosis. cago, bought the remainder of the Miller Henry Miller, a youthful German immi­ Their business finally reached such pro­ herd, purchased Harrison Field consisting grant, was a meat-cutter in New York. portions that it extended across territory of 3,000 acres devoted' to agriculture, and one thousand miles 'long. The partners Setting forth on the Overland Trail, he found themselves in possession of 14.­ leased 80,000 acres of grazing land in reached San Francisco in 1849 and found 538,880 acres, embracing 22,717 square San Joaquin valley, for approximately gold, as they say, "right at the grass roots." miles. Their holdings once were stocked $1.000,000. But he grew his own grass in order to find with 100,000 sheep and 150,000 head of In this venture the Swift interests be­ the gold. cattle. came associated with A. B. Miller of Fon­ Let miners find the gold and turn Some The remark was once made by Charley tana, Calif.. who operates one of the larg­ of it over to him, was his philosophy, so Lux that their vaqueros could round up a est hog-raising enterprises in this country, he started a butcher shop in San Francisco. spread near the Arizona line and drive it handling 50,000 head of hogs, and finish­ People had to have meat, and would be clear into Oregon, via the San Joaquin ing 8,000,000 pounds of pork annually. Valley. being able to bed it down every The Double-H ~erd of cattle is being wanting more and more. Along came Char­ used as foundation stock to produce baby ley Lux. They formed a partnership, and night on lands either owned or leased by the Double-H outfit. beef. Great feeding pens are maintained! at established several markets. Collinsville, Calif., where the company is One hundred thousand gold-seekers Owing .to their upright dealings, Miller meeting modern market requirements by & Lux were generally well-liked. For a swarmed over Central California. The furnishing steers at 800 pounds on the quarter of a century after the Southern hoof. meat business prospered The partners Pacific built its railway· through the San needed an assured supply of beef and Joaquin Valley the mutton-chop and ten­ mutton. In half a dozen counties land derloin empire of Miller & Lux was known PRIORITY on GLORY could be bought for eighty cents and a from coast to coast, among. wayfarers of dollar an acre. the brake-beams and ties as the "Dirty Out of 200. men and women buried in Plate Route" .. 1863, says Idaho City folklore, only ·28 Miller & Lux began buying land and Any tramp who was overtaken by night~ died of natural causes. Idaho City had grazing cattle and sheep. To sell the meat sprung full-blown from the 1862 gold rush: they established more markets. Country fall upon the property of these cattle barons was welcome to a comfortable one day there was a pine-covered hill­ town hotels used meat. They started a side; next morning ~ teeming. quarreling, string of taverns, and reaped the profits "flop" and a good warm meal, including gambling, gold-plated city of 25.000 people, all the way from grass to table. They meat. Many a knight of the road became all hot as their pistols. dropped a private bank Into each country so enamoured of this liberal method of dealing with the under dog that he lin­ Gambler Ferd Patterson. fresh from kill­ town. This enabled them to use the capi­ ing his mistress and a steamboat captain, tal of others. at low rates, and to contact gered long enough to become a ditch-rider swaggered through town in buckskin trous­ opportunities to buy more land, often at or a cow-puncher. ers, high-heeled boots and a frock coat. forced sale. When death took Lux in 1887 the part­ cut down Idaho City's sheriff to the size of a notch on his gun. A deputy wrestled Hotels, meat markets and banks were ner owned an area twice as large as Bel­ gium. To replenish pastures they used to Patterson into Jail. used a' cannon to beat but a means' to an end for these adroit off a mob of vigilantes. sadly saw Patter~ Germans. Their fixed purpose was to buy buy grass seed by the carload. Lux left son acquitted by jurymen who knew only land, and more land, and their unwavering most of his wealth to Miller, and the lat­ too well the hazards of voting guilty. ter's fortune continued to a'ccumulate until policy was that they would not sell land. Idaho City had southern Idaho's first If the meat they produced and marketed his passing in 1916. at which time the es­ newspaper. its first sawmill; Jenny Lind from year to year would pay their taxes tate was valued at $50,000,000. An inheri~ and Madame Modjeska appeared in its old and afford wages for thousands of cow­ tance tax of $4,000,000 was levied. and it opera house. But its fortunes zigzagged like boys, sheep-herders, hotel managers and became necessary to appraise over 1,­ its temperatures: 100 degrees in summer. bank clerks and butchers, that was suffi­ 000,000 acres in California and Oregon. 30 below in winter. By 1869 the gold was cient. This task was completed after three years gone; so were all but less than 1.000 of its people. Along in the Seventies, when the State of exhaustive work. sold land for a dollar an acre they bought When heirs finally began breaking up Most of its old buildings have burned hundreds. of thousands of acres in the the inland empire which had been created down now; the roof has fallen off the jail. by the two butchers they were impressed But last year a mining company discov­ vicinity of Wasco, McKittrick, McFar­ ered that there was still gold under Idaho land. Shafter and other towns in the cattle by the Wisdom of the Miller & Lux policy -buy land cheap; never sell. One of the City; it bought up rights to move away the country. Always they acquired water­ first parcels disposed of was Buttonwillow house. dredge the land. put back the homes bearing lands or those which were sus­ Rancho at Wasco. This consisted of without their gold foundations. ceptible of irrigation. 150,000 acres. An English syndicate bought For its old jail land. Idaho City got At one time they owned virtually alI it for $12.000,000. Since then one of the $4.440. more than the contemporary fath­ the water rights of the San Joaquin river largest dry gas fields in the West has been ers had ever dreamed of seeing in the and most of those on the Kern. developed on a part of the property. treasury. For spending it. they hit upon a Henry Miller, in the Eighties. intro­ A land company set up in Kern county gloriOUS plan. Even in its heyday, Idaho duced alfalfa in California. to produce to dispose of Miller & Lux pastures has City had never had a water system; $4.440 sold property all the way from $250 to would buy a beauty. If Idaho City had to more gold at the grass roots. In the Los be a ghost town. at least it could be a Banos district. where they maintained $1,000 an acre, and considerable of this headquarters for their Double-H brand, land already has proved to be rich in oil. ghost with hot and cold running water. they created a new breed of beef cattle. Appraisers finally fixed the gross value of Into this dream of glory clanged the By crossing the big-boned Shorthorn with the Miller estate at $41.000.000, the live­ alarm clock of wartime priorities; no metal the Hereford they developed an animal stock alone being valued at $10.000,000. for pipe. Last week Idaho City bought which had the meatgrowing characteristics The closing chapter of the Double-H $4,440 worth of defense bonds. put its of the Shorthorn combined with the hardi­ brand was written in 1930 when t1ie Mil­ . dream aside for the duration. ' ness and rustling ability of the Hereford. ler Livestock Company. controlled bY' -Time, April 13, 1942. GHOST TOWN NEWS

In the poem. GHOST TOWN REVELRY, the imaginary guests drink a toast for a better world. -a world of laughter and song. They know that life has been marred by strife, and right. too often, defeated by wrong. In these days of terrific and conflicting emotions. we, too. should hold high our cup and drink a toast for a better world. Oh. we know that the Stars and Stripes Boat over the greatest of all countries. but very prayerfully we should be asking for even a better world; a world where free people can work out a system of THE GHOST TOWN brotherly service and thrive in a mutual realization of this order. We must work out a system where REVELRY in deeds, as well as in words. we can say. "This By JUNE Le MERT PAXTON nation. under God. shall have a new birth of free­ dom." The hour is twelve. The darkness of night Huddles down in a state of unrest. The moon fails to show, There is an old saying that one should keep And the stars dimly glow;­ his own back yard clean. and so, in this article. I Ghost Town is at her best. am referring only to our Uncle Sam's back yard; ours-individually and collectively. Like the ghosts The hoot owl moans. A lone coyote in the revelry, have we not found out (almost too Barks out a rasping sneer. late) that the hills hold not alI the gold. and While the sounds in the trees Like the rustling of leaves, that the glitter of its particular variety soon fades Are signs of the ghosts winging near. away? We. as a nation, have gone almost com­ pletely material and scientific minded. We have They come so gay. It matters not made wonderful progress in IJlventions and have Whether they were friend or foe. surrounded ourselves with the latest in bodily com­ And though Hoors may squeak forts. So far. so good. But had we been wise. we And the old doors creak. would have known that we should not. nor could Their hearts are young and aglow. not. neglect our spiritual progress and. as a na­ tion prosper. for long. Mind. body and spirit must They sing and dance; th~y laugh and joke Of the times that come no more. keep an even balance. And now our spiritual side With no fighting to mar is being weighed in the balance and found wanting. They drink at the bar A toast to the days of yore. To me, one of the mOilt deplorable things we have done in neglect of this spiritual development And they drink a toast for a better world.­ has been to take the Bible from our public schools. A world of laughter and song; For they know that life In this way we removed a most substantial and Has been marred by strife vital prop from our national structure;-a structure And right defeated by wrong. which is founded primarily first and last - on Christian principles. And what does it profit us to They know the hills hold not al1 the gold. know the fundamentals of so-calledi education and And its glitter soon fades away; yet know so little, if any. of the real values of . So they search for the wealth Found in laughter and health, LIFE. And friendships that all can assay. True. right has seemingly been defeated by Tonight they will sing; tonight they will dance; wrong. but it is only for a season. Right must­ Tonight fill each hour with glee. and will-eventually win out. Yet in order that we They mnst be in their prime. may triumph over wrong-doers we. as a repre­ For brief is the time Of this midnight revelry. sentative God-fearing nation must get right with our Creator. We must clean out our own back Tonight they will eat; tonight play their cards; yard. not only Individually. but collectively. Again they will fiddle and clown; Now 'tis time to be gay. AND HERE'S A TOAST FOR A BETTER They will soon drift away From the haunts of their pioneer town. WORLD! Page 8 GHOST TOWN NEWS He Glamourized the Carrot By JAMES H. COLLINS

The carrot is an umbelliferous vegetable, In those pre~war days, we knew that born fellow from California was right-he related to celery and parsley, supposed to the carrot would give us slender figures. knew his carrots. be very good for you, like spinach-and but were not aware that it would also Around Salinas, California. people say, just about as delicious. improve our eyesight to such an extent "If you want anything done. get Christier~ What a thing to build a career on! that. a little later. it would be fed abun­ son on the job, and it will be done--es­ dantly to war pilots who did night flying. pecially if it's a tough job." Yet if there is a Carrot King in the "Chris" believed that the carrot could country, then "Chris" Christierson, of Sa~ They say the only thing he ever failed taste better. and have eye appeal. so a at was. trying to elect Wendell Willkie. Iinas. California. is undoubtedly the royal housewife seeing it in the market would "gink." and that's not definitely an "out"-if he buy in preference to oranges. strawberries gets a chance. he'll try again, and may And long may he reign-who wants his and asparagus. 'throne! do it. Moreover. he thought he knew how to With his "Saber" brand. Christierson S. V. Christierson raises carrots by the accomplish this feat of magic-by growing added one more chapter to the romance of mile. ships them by the trainload. and by the carrot so fast that it would be crisp. doing it, has become so successful that. tender and sweet; by pulling it out of the California fresh vegetables. last winter. the commercial vegetable ground in adolescence; and by sorting out Far from the great consuming centers of growers of California and Arizona elected all the shapely golden ones froIll the pale. the country. California farmers have al~ him president of their association. Where spindly. woody ones; and making them up ways had a heavy handicap in selling the he is busy finding answers to the innumer~ in bunches of the same size. abundant crops they could raise in our able questions raised by war--even head It was a neat trick. it was hard to do. diversified climate. lettuce and Brussels sprouts have their Christierson did it. Not so long ago, it was hard to ship problems while we are cleaning up the In the inspection service. he had become oranges without great spoilage en route. world's dirty mess. definitely a salesman, but of an unusual Then fruit~like vegetables. like melons, To gild refined gold, paint the lily. per, kind. were tried. and laid down in good condi­ fume the violet--old stuff, dating back to It had been his job to look over the tion for the people of New York and Shakespeare. farmer's vegetables, when they were Boston. j But to glamourize the carrot, streamline packed to go to market. and see that they And then the farmers turned to humble it, make people want to eat it. and smack conformed to the California law. designed products like lettuce, string beans, celery, their lips over it-that's new. to r:nake them uniform and attractive. That . cauliflower. and by superior grading, and was compulsory, and the farmer paid for it. Sun Von Christierson, of Salinas, did attractive packaging, and refrigeration, Then, he would inspect again at the rail­ won a place in Eastern markets. this. and he did it the hard way. road, if the farmer wanted another once­ "Chris" was born in Finland. fifty years over; this was optional. but if the farmer Not simply. a place. but first place ago. but came to California as a boy of took the service, he paid again. among all states in many things-Califor, eleven. went to the University of Califor~ ,"You can imagine that it took a diplo­ nia is the "champ" in asparagus. canta­ nia College of Agriculture at Davis, and mat to persuade the farmer to pay for two loupes. cauliflower, celery. lettuce, fresh from there went out into the world of farm~ inspections, and maybe have some of his tomatoes ... ers, and growing things. produce condemned," observes a friend And carrots, about twelve thousand car­ For two years he was Horticultural who knew "Chris" in those days. "But loads yearly, a trainload that would reach Commissioner of San Luis Obispo County. Christierson often had to condemn a ship­ from New York two~thirds of the way to Then he was connected with the rodent ment. ::!,nd he was still a friend of the Albany, millions of crates. billions of control service of the state. and in 1919, farmer. bunches. tens of billions of carrots. and when a new law was passed, regulating When he decided to grow and ship a quite a number of millions of dollars to the grading of fresh fruits and vegetables. superior brand of carrots, called "Saber," the farmers. he became an inspector - the first ap~ Christierson had to charge more for them. "Chris" Christierson wrote that chapter pointed. and make the big Eastern produce dealers by making the carrot easier to take. After eight years at that, he became a pay more. and like it. Here was where vegetable buyer for a San Francisco pro, he could use that unusual kind of sales­ duce house, and after a few years, decid~ manship. ing that he might as well be in business To glamourize the carrot, he grew it for himself. he deliberately picked the car, fast. spent more money on help. culled out rot as his foundation. all the mis-shapen ones, sorted and 1 He thought it lacked something! bunched the perfect ones-in the end, he 11 He proposed giving the carrot what got far fewer carrots per acre. other vegetables had that it didn't have. But his experience as an inspector had proved, again and again, that if you ship only the best. and make your fruit or vege~ tables pleasing to the eye, the American I housewife will give you the preference, and pay a reasonably higher price for ~ quality. You have to allow time for your im­ r proved product to get through to her, and ,I, be tried. and found better. Then she will buy again. and tell her friends. After the big produce dealers have been sold on the idea. For a while, at the start, "Chris" had a tough time. with his glamourized carrots at a higher carload price. The big boys wanted to be shown. But when they bought a carload, and tried out the superior carrots among house­ wives, they found that the friendly, stub~ Streamlined Carrots S. V. Christierson., The Carrot King GHOST TOWN NEWS Page 9 ------~--- Montana-High, Wide and Handsome

California isn't the only great state in A copy of Ghost Town News found its of northwestern Montana. just south of the west as you will discover if you keep way clear up to Laird's Lodge and one of Glacier National Park. There. with half a on reading Ghost Town News-Western "Cap's" guests found it and was inspired section of wooded country now surrounded Magazine. From time to time we will tell to send us the following which we hope by the Flathead National Forest. Cap and the true tales of the pioneers as welI as you will enjoy as we did. his city-bred wife and family and a Swede the doers of today in all these western helper carved a trail from the main high­ states as well as our good ~eighbors Mex~ From a Ghost River to Swan River way, five miles into the forest. They had ico and British Columbia. Before the end of thirty years on the a grub stake and about fifty dollars cash. The title of this little piece is that of a Couer d'Alene Lake and the St. Joe River. An old truck was loaded with all their handsome booklet sent us by "Cap" Laird Idaho. as captain of river boats, Cap~ain earthly possessions as they stopped at last "skipper" of The Laird Lodge located 85 Eli Laird saw ahead to the day when river at the foot of Elbow Lake, now called miles north of Missoula. Montana - the transportation would be almost a thing of Lindbergh Lake in honor of the Hyer's visit nearest railroad pOint. This booklet gotten the past. Railroads. good roads, automo~ there after his famous Hight to Paris. out by the Montana Highway Commission Right out of this lake Hows Swan River. is a thing of beauty and full of interest, And it was there at the foot of the lake From its pages we quote: and by the river that Laird's Lodge was started. In 15 years Cap and his good "Old timers in Montana used to refer to wife, "Tyne," have developed one of the pilgrims as tenderfeet. They also were finest dude ranches amid majestic moun~ prone to cold deck such naive parties by tains that produced the pine logs for the inducing them to fork languid looking lodge, the cabins and the other surround­ broncs that promptly came alive and broke ings. Cap harnessed the river to produce in two. They took these guileless strays hydr~electric power, so that his place is snipe hunting and let them hold the sack, lighted without a light biII each month. He Such whimsies didn't do the victims any has running water and modern plumbing. real amount of good but the diamonds-in­ There is an informality devoid of lax be­ the rought considered the results right havior among guests. Except for cascading humorous. Nowadays dudes are too valu­ waters, an occasional trumpeting of a bull able to waste like that, We call tourists elk or the songs of birds, there is a peace "guests" and when they sit in with us we Cap 'n' Tyne Laird and quiet except as it is broken by care­ deal them a hand of real western hospi­ free and vacation-minded guests. tality: biles and other machines were supplanting Cap often regales guests in the main "Years ago wild game and Indians made boats, horses and timber jacks. The forests lodge with vivid stories of pioneer's life the trails in Montana. Now high-powered were getting thinner and the rip roaring aboard steamboats and of hunting trips. engineers and contractors are responsible. days of logging, mining, trapping and pio­ He has a priceless repertoire of Paul Bun­ These scientific gents have built about neering by water through the forests were yan stories from which he sometimes 5.000 miles of oiled arterial system and about to close on the river. draws. Mrs. "Tyne" Laird supervises draped it over the landscape where it will Cap Laird saw the end in sight of his from kitchen to dining room, and from the do the most good, At that they are using steamboat career. It had been a life packed comfort of guests to business details. the mountain passes the old timers located. full of excitement from the time he hauled There is a bathing beach in front of the These new highways are safe, direct and the first load of timberjacks to start a Lodge, boating on a five-mile lake, fishing dustless. You will enjoy driving them. camp on the St. Maries River until he streams, mountain trails, horseback riding "Montana scenery is as changeable as quit the Red Collar Line to hunt cougar and camping and fishing trips. In season the fashion in women's hats and like those with the lumber king. Fred Herrick. there is big game hunting nearby; grizzly, But the end of river traffic did not end black and brown bear, elk, deer and moun­ fancy furbelows it runs from flat to edge­ tain goats. wise with ever shifting colors. We ,aren't in hunting with Herrick. Neither did it exactly cramped for room in the plains spell the end of a career for Cap. He had Cap may have left a ghost river, but 'he country and the old timers built our moun­ selected another frontier up in the Rockies Continued on Page 30 tains high and mostly out of rock. There are places where you can see more miles than there are colonels in Kentucky, If you like scenery with beauty, grandeur and wide open spaces, come to Montana, the Land of the Shining Mountains. "Maybe you hone for local color that smacks of the old time West. Wall now, pardner, our atmosphere isn't laden with powder smoke any more and lead poison­ ing isn't the common malady it used to be. Our best citizens claim that packing a six-gun interferes with their golf swing. But you'll find local color, lots of it, You see, Montana is the country known to Lewis and Qark; the mountain men of the fur days; the Vigilantes of the gold dig­ gings and the cow hands of the Texas Trail. Of course the Indians were tolerably familiar with it, too." , We lack space to reprint the entire ex­ cellent story of Montana but if you feel the call of the wild write a note to "Cap" Laird, Seeley Lake p, 0., Montana, and he'll send you literature that will make it well nigh impossible for you to resist the lure of Laird's Lodge and the great out­ doors of Montana. Lake Lindbergh, Laird's Lodge GHO'ST TOWN NEWS The California Almanac for 1849

By BENJAMIN GREENLEAF

The friends of the Huntington Library GOLDIANIA announced by the highest-official authority. recently reprinted. in book fonn, an au~ "What is here? in the President's message of 'December thentic copy of this almanac. and in the Gold! yellow, glittering, precious gold?" 5th. 1848. and. is made the basis of fa introduction by Lyle H. Wright states. Timon of Athens. recommendation to o,ngress of the estab­ lishment fOrthwith of a mint in California. Timon's question has been answered "Almanacs were once as common in the The President dwells. naturally. with with a joyful affirmative. by the gold~dlg~ much satisfaction upon these brilliant de­ home as newspapers are today. They were gers in California. The fact that gold in considered a necessity. not only for their velopments. Cortez himself did not dilate immense quantities has been found there. upon the treasures of gold which his Mexi­ calendars. their weather predictions. and is attested, states Hunt's Merchant's Maga­ can victories poured into his hands. with their tables of astronomical phenomena. but zine for January, 1849, by the written greater complacency, although his lan­ as a source of scientific knowledge, enter~ statements. official and private, of eye-wit­ guage may have been less restrained by tainment. and general information for the nesses. well authenticated. detailed 'and the moderation of modem official decorum. entire family. During the course of their matter-of-fact; and which are all the more than that with which our chief magistrate centurle~ld development, they became astounding from the entire absence of any dwells upon the golden results of the sec­ home cyclopaedias, covering a wide range attempt at exaggeration. The difficulty ond conq~st o~ Mexico," of subjects, such as medical cures, jests, under which the writers labored. seems to bits of literature; prognostications. aphor~ have been not to convince others. but This reproduction of The California isms, and political and historical notes. themselves. Their subject was too great in Almanac for 1849 should b~ in the hands They were recognized as 'an important itself for any exaggeration in treating it. of every collector of old Californlana and medium in reaching the masses. and were Mr. Thomas O. Larkin. late United States a copy may be had by sending one dollar often used to advance some social move­ o,nsul at Monterey. writing on the 28th plus three cents sales tax (for copies de­ ment or to play a part in a political cam­ of June last. and referring to a previous livered in California) to the Huntington paign. It is said that President Taylor. lettc~, says, that before sending it. he Library in San Marino. California. who was serving his first year in office at showed it to several friends. because he the time the California Almanac was i~ 'doubted his own writing;' and it was only CALIFORNIA sued. used Gen. Taylor'S Rough and when convinced of the truth of his QI\I\ln By Bessie 1. Sloan Ready Almsnac, 1848, to considerable ad­ statement. by others, that he dared to send Wealth of song and wealth of story! vantage in his campaign. his account. o,lonel Mason. governor of Wealth of olden. golden glory! California. excuses himself for not report~ Mission bells. in glad refrain. "Old almanacs afford much amusement Ing to the War Department a discovery Ring out the call to prayer again. to the reader today. but at the same time made in February. until the middle .of Adobes old. at Monterey they offer valuable data to the student. August. because he could not bring him­ Hold secrets of the early day. self to believe the reports that he heard Sonoma. with the Bear Flag raised. "They reHect American literary and of the gold district. until he visited it him­ Still points the place our fathers praised. political trends of other years; they indi~ self. This unaffected astonishment of the Proud dons and senoritas gay cate advancement in the sciences. particu~ narrators themselves. their unwillingness to Found tropic sunshine and romance. larly medicine and astronomy; and they believe. and their fear of not being be­ And still the tinkling guitars play. also illustrate the improvements and inn~ lieved. are more expressive and convincing And still the Spanish maidens dance vations in printing and engraving. Their than the most labored rhetoric. One writer Where hacienda walls breathe low. value to the study of American literature only is made eloquent. not so much by his The love tales of the long ago. has been well stated by Professor Moses subject. as by the fear of disbelief in the Old fountains drip with mystery. C. Tyler in his History of American friend to whom he writes. "You are now Old roses breathe a history. Literature (1873): 'No one who would all incredulous: he says. writing on the penetrate to the core of early American 10th of September last. 'you regard our The brave and bold. our pioneers. literature. and would read in it the secret statements as the dreams of an excited Found life and treasure. laughter. tears; history of the people in whose minds it imagination; but what seems to you mere The covered wagon crossed the plain took root and from whose minds it grew. fiction. is stem reality. It is not gold in In days of struggle. nights of pain. may by any means turn away, in lofty the clouds. or in the sea. or in the center Ah. rarest, tales of forty-nine. literary scorn. from the almanac-most de­ of a rock-ribbed mountain. but in the soil Kept green by Harte and Miller fine! spised, most prolific. most indispensable of of CalifOrnia-sparkling in the sun. and And still oft-told. the wondrous day books, which every man uses, and no man glittering in its streams. It lies on the open When Drake discerned a gleaming bay. p~aises; the very quack. clown. pack~horse, plain. in the shadows of the deep ravine, Rivers and lakes and waterfalls! and pariah of modern literature. yet the and glows on .the summits of the mountains. The giant redwoods! massive walls! one universal book of modern literature; which have lifted for ages their golden The mountains gleaming white with snow, the supreme and only literary necessity coronets to heaven,' Such are the state­ The valleys where gold poppies glow. even in households where the Bible and the ments of the gold-finders in California. Oh golden landl gold fruit. rare tree newspaper are still undesired or unattain­ But we have not only accounts of gold­ Reveal Thy generosity. ,able luxuries'." From the Almanac itself we have the gold itself to see. to handle Land of the radiant sunset sea. we quote. and assay. And. finally. the discovery is We thank our God who gave us thee. GHOST TOWN NEWS ~------GANDIH'S LOIN CLOTH FROG EYES SignUicance of Strange Habits of Mahatma Told Mr. R. M. Sheffler writes from Salome, "Maybe us old prospectors aren't sup­ Arizona, where Shefflers' establishment ap~ posed to know much out here in the wilds 'pears to be bigger than the town itself: where the breeze is so countrified you can't The significance of the spinning wheel "Dear Sir: even get a whiff of Carbon Monoxide and and the loin cloth worn by Gandhi was there's room for a Jackrabbit to have a explained by Lal Chand Mehra in his talk Out here in the middle of the desert little exercise. You can't stop us from before the Hi Hatters at the San Diego we are not given much to letter writ~ Thinking though. Salome is getting ready Club. Ing but in reading our copy of Ghost for a blackout; everybody wants to be in Town News I note that you have "Everybody always laughs when seeing the same Dugout with that Cute Number Gandhi at his spinning wheel dressed in made a grievous omission in overlook~ in the lunch room. ing us on page 25, "Other Good a loin doth." Mehra said. "But he had a Places to Dine." We have here a "And now I've got to go take a Swim­ reason for doing this. Thirty years ago he most unique place to eat but different ming Lesson. Here I am-a frog 22 years earned $25,000 to $30.000 a year as a from Mr. Knott's in that we must old and I can't even do the Australian lawyer. but he gave that up to help unite serve everything from the lowly ham­ crawl. We got a swell new Swimming his people. burger at 15 cents to a double Porter~ Pool in Salome that's just been finished. "When people are in a state of excite~ house at $4.50 and we have them both I'm scared but shucks, this is war time and ment, and restless and resentful. they need on our menu together with everything the Government might need me to instruct something in which they can use their In between. sailors or something. Patriotism first!" hands. something they can work with which will direct their energies into a unity of We have cabins from $1.50 to Mo~ tel rooms that are not. equalled in this action and thought:' entire United States. with rates as high Gandhi took to spinning. So did thou~ as $6.00. We have a new modem sands upon thousands of his followers. swimming pool and recreation grounds Their energies were directed; the spinning in connection. As a free attraction we wheel became a symbol of unity of pur­ have here in Salome the largest col~ pose. lection of live tropical birds in North America. ,Mr. W. J. Sheffler is among Too, he pOinted out, the production of the top Hight aviculturists of this the hand spinning wheels resulted in a country and is director of the Na~ slash of imported cloth from England of tional Aviculture SOciety. The Los 35 per cent. Angeles Times has written him up fre~ quently. As for the loin cloth. it was a means by which Gandhi got close to the people. Our own eating joint has received He did not approach them in a Rolls considerable national publicity. The Royce, or striped pants. He lived as the most elaborate was an article featur~ humblest of them lived. he talked their ing our place in Liberty magazine of DICK ~~CK HALL'S FAMOUS language. helped direct their energies. last April 19th. FROG LOOKS AT THE WORLD "It is not surprising then to find Gandhi This is the old town made famous worshipped almost as a God in India," by Dick Wick Hall with his Salome Mehra said. Sun, We made one attempt at carry­ DICK WICK-IN MEMORIAM ing this on but of course it lacked He predicted that eventually India would Dick's touch. I will inclose a copy of "Dick Wick Hall. humorist who put out align itself with the United Nations. and the one and only issue we got out the first issue of The Salome Sun in 1917. that though Gandhi believed in non-vio­ and you will see what I mean. really became famous because of a poker lence. he would not try to force his will on game! Dick Wick (his real ftrst name was his people. I have been familiar with Mr. De Forest) was born In Creston. Iowa, in Knott's place since 1924 when I had a 1878. Started the News-Herald in Wicken­ "Gandhi is one of the greatest fighters of "one armed bandit" on his pie coun­ burg, Arizona. with his brother Ernie in history." he said. "but he uses different ter. I have never renewed our ac­ 1901. The boys lost in a poker game and weapons. His chief weapon is that of the quaintance but never miss driving out didn't know how they were going to keep spirit. He doesn't believe in not fighting. to Knott's when I am in Los Angeles. the paper going. Had dinner there just a week ago to­ but in not killing, night. "So Dick Wick sat down and wrote an editorial containing this poem: "He will resist the Axis powers, but in We maintain a library of Dick's old his own way." writings for those interested. Weare Lives of great men oft remind us a long ways from any place out here We poor editors don't stand a chance, The Hindu religion, he said. is based on but if you are ever by this way drop The more we work we find behind us freedom of thought and action. and it was in and we will show you an estab­ Gandhi who gave to India the idea of na­ lishment with 33 employees feeding Bigger patches in our pants. tionhood. of political freedom, and as a the citizens of a town of 19 people So send in your mite however small, result. India has demonstrated Its ability and the people who happen to be Or when the snows of winter strike us-­ to govern itself. , travelling thm. Not so many tourists You'll find Dick Wick with no pants at all.' right now but plenty of Uncle Sam's Idealogically, India is kin to the Democ~ boys and he isn't short when it comes "The editorial attracted national laughs rades. he pointed out. to feeding them so we are doing all and comment. Then in 1904 Dick Wick -San Diego Club Life. right, but I would like to see our and Ernie went to Salome. just a hot spot name on page 25," on the sand road. 54 miles from a railway. The "Salome Sun" gotten out by Shef­ Later. Dick Wick's side-splitting signs on Hers' at Christmas time gives us this pic­ his service station spread his fame. BACK ISSUES OF ture. "Early in the '20's his funny stuff in the GHOST TOWN NEWS mimeographed Salome Sun was copied in Number one is entirely . ex­ 'Tm just a Desert Frog who can't even hausted. A few copies of numbers swim and I know I'm pretty low in the the Saturday Evening Post and many . newspapers. 2, 3 and 4 remain and will be sent Animal Scale but. by the Great Bearded postpaid upon receipt of ten cents Cactus, there's room for six Japs standing "Dick Wick's most famous creation was per copy. on one another's shoulders, to walk under his 7~year old desert frog that had been GHOST TOWN NEWS my belly and the top one wouldn't even brought up on a drought and couldn't swim Buena Park. Calif. have to duck his head! a stroke!" GHOST To N NEWS The First Emigrant Train to California

Prior to 1840 for a dozen years, over~ resist the infectious spirit of adventure and land fur traders made California history hilarity with which its history abounds. although they did not come here by wagon Just how great a treasure of silver was train. taken from the mines of old Tombstone. Then came the gold stampede. From all Arizona, is a matter of dry. statistical rec~ over the world men flocked to the new ord, and it matters little today in compari­ gold fields. By 1840 the resources of Cali~ son to the wealth of gusty legend the fornia were being publicized and fame of town has provided for posterity. Gamblers. California spread throughout the United dance-hall girls, cowboys. gunmen, sherHfs. States. "Most of this early publicity," painted women. and saloonkeepers play He told about oranges, and hence must writes the author in his "History of Cali~ their blustering roles as knights and ladies have been at Los Angeles or the mission of this saga. Billy King, veteran barkeeper fornia," "dealt with the climate of Cali~ of San Gabriel. a few'miles from it. Every and intrepid deputy. tells the roistering fornia, the abundant supply of game in the conceivable question that we could ask him pos~ story of its early days to C. L. Sonnichsen. province. the natural resources it was answered favorably. Generally the sessed, and the wonderful agricultural pos~ first question which a MissourIan asked Both narrator and writer are responsible for producing a book in which Tombstone's sibilities that were to be found on every about a country was whether there was historic personalities have as much vitality hand. Along with· such an appeal went a any fever or ague. I remember his answer as they had in real life. picture, scarcely less inviting to the ad~ distinctly. He said that there was but one venturous westerner of the military weak~ man in California that ever had a chill BILLY KING ness of the province and the decadent state there, and that it was a matter of so· much of its inhabitants. . . . wonderment to the people of Monterey William Aurelius King was born in Through these agencies the people of that they went eighteen miles into the Rapids Parish, central Louisiana. in 1856, the United States were taught to look upon country to see him shake. Nothing could of French and Irish stock. DUring the Civil California as a land of infinite promise, have been more satisfactory on the score War he and his family took to the piney woods to get away from the Yankees. abounding in agricultural and commercial of health. He said that the Spanish author~ possibilities, so full of game that thousands ities were most friendly. and that the When the struggle was over they went of elk were annually slaughtereci for their people were the most hospitable on the back to the plantation, but young Billy had hides and tallow; rich in timber. blessed globe; that you could travel all over Cali­ acquired a chronic restlessness which isn't with a perfect climate, inhabited by an fornia and it would cost you nothing for cured yet. At the age of fourteen he caught effeminate. unambitious people, and ruled horses or feed. Even the Indians were up his horse. put a few scraps of food in by an inefficient government. To the west~ friendly. His deSCription of the country his saddle~bags. took his muzzle-loading ern settler. such a picture presented an irre­ made it seem like a paradise." rlHe and his old flve~shot cap-and~ball pis­ sistible appeal. Long before the stampede tol. said good-bye. and headed for Texas. began for the mines-when every approach ONE OUT OF 500 He became a cowboy, and in 1877 made his to the Padfic was crowded with the hurry~ Within thirty days more than 500 per~ first trip up the trail to Dodge City. Kan~ ing feet of the Argonauts-the trans-Mis­ sons joined the Western Emigration S0­ sas. with a herd of cattle. In 1882 he sissippi frontier was already in motion, ciety and signed a pledge to leave for drifted west to Tombstone, Arizona Terri­ sending its restless children, on horseback CaJifomia. As a matter of fact, .out of the tory, then on the boom. There he was a and by ox wagon, over the long and dan­ entire 500, John Bidwell was the only man ranch foreman, deputy sheriff under John gerous trails to California." that actually kept his pledge and made the Slaughter. and understudy for Dick Clark. the greatest gambler the Arizona mining John Bidwell brought the first emigrant trip. That is the sort of people that made train leaving Sapling Grove across from up our early pioneers--it was the one man camps ever saw. In 1896 he married and set up for himself as a saloon man and Kansas City, Missouri, in Kansas in May out .of 500 that had the spirit, the courage, profeSSional gambler. By 1905 the great of 1841. "Everyone furnished his own sup­ and the fortitude with which to carry plies," wrote Bidwell. "The party consisted through. days of Tombstone were gone for good, of sixty-nine. including men, women and and he moved out to carry on his business children. Our teams were of oxen, mules in various mining camps and border towns. finally settling in El Paso. where he now and horses. We had no cows as the later BILLY KING'S lives. emigrants usually had. . . . It was under~ stood that everyone should have not less Billy King's Tombstone is a beautifully than a barrel of flour with sugar and so TOMBSTONE printed book such as Caxton Printers are forth to suit...• My gun was an old flint­ famous for, and all the west is indebted lock rifle, but a good one. Old hunters told On April first the Caxton Printers, Ltd.• to this great western publishing house for me to have nothing to do with cap or per~ of Caldwell, Idaho. published a new book. its contribution to the literary works of cussion locks, that they were unreliable, Billy King's Tombstone, the Private Life western authors. Billy King's Tombstone and that if I got my caps or perCUSSion wet of an Arizona Boom Town. by C. L. Son­ sells for $3.00 and the 34 illustrations I could not shoot, while if I lost my Hint I nichsen. alone make it a volume of rare worth. could pick up another on the plains." Billy King's Tombstone is not a political or social survey of a town. Rather. it is C. L. SONNICHSEN WESTERN EMIGRATION SOCIETY its intimate. personal story. much of which C. L. Sonnichsen was born in Iowa in The publicity given California and par­ could not be told until the people con~ 1901. He took degrees at the University of ticularly that furnished by Joseph Robi~ cerned were safely dead. The scenes are Minnesota and at Harvard, and is now on deaux, early California trader, who, upon not those ~of the city hall. the church. or the staff of the Texas College of Mines his return to Missouri. waxed enthusiastic. the respectable parlors; the blustery drama and Metallurgy at El Paso. Southwestern brought about the organization of the of Tombstone had as its stage the honky~ history. literature. and folklore are his hob~ Western Emigration Society. Bidwell has tonk and dive. the county jail and the bies. He has gathered material on frontier stated that "Robideaux described California miner's shack. Tombstone was said to characters. on Texas feuds, and on the folk as a land of perennial spring and bound. have been the wlckedest town in the tales of the border MeXicans. At the m~ less fertility. and laid stress on the count­ United States-and its story is not a re­ ment he is working on a life of Judge Roy Jess thousands of wild horses and cattle. fined one. Yet few readers will be able to Bean. the Law West of the Pecos. GHOST TOWN NEWS Page 13 Fate Smiled When Twiford Got the Bird By JAMES GLANVILLE

The most confirmed optimist would never He came out, dripping and muddy, with months. Studio heads came and went, have picked Curley Twiford for a poten~ as strange an assortment of puppies as looked and laughed. tiai Hollywood "big-shot" on that bleak might well be found. The mother was a "Clever." they said. "Good act you've December evening in 1929 when he closed toy Shepherd. the pups were everything got. Mister." from Airedale to Zoofushound - all but the doors of his Melrose avenue garage It remained for Frank Hathaway, Para~ and walked away. one. And that one. by some strange gene­ mount director. to get the idea that Curley alogical miracle appeared to be pure Bos-· Curley walked for the good and suffi­ was broke and discouraged. and maybe a ton Bull. Curley promptly fell in love with little desperate. Putting two and two to­ cient reason that he lacked car-fare. His the helpless little mite and carried it home. business was insolvent. his car was gone. gether. he decided that Curley and his thus adding further complications to his small troupe conld use a job of work. and he owed $1800. and angry creditors were creaking household budget. . yapping at his heels. offered one. Having time on his hands he set about It was a break. and while it did not end A few short weeks before. a certain teaching the new arrival (christened Squee­ "black Friday" had descended upon the Curley's troubles, it set his feet firmly to­ zik), and the canary birds to be friends. wards a career. marts of trade and a dazed nation was Apart from a certain mUd curiosity Squee­ learning anew the terrors of depression. zik accepted her little playmates as part A friend brought him a raven from the Curley was neither dismayed nor down­ and parcel of a mild and ordered life under desert. Curley called him Jim, and put hearted. He had done his best. All of his Curley's loving care. him in a makeshift cage. He returned from small savings had gone into the financing Very soon she was proudly parading up the studio one evening to find Jim almost of the garage. plus months of toil and and down with a stick in her mouth, the lifeless on the floor of the pen. He took effort. All he had to show for it was a canaries perched on it. singing with might him to the house. warmed him, and coddled sheaf of uncollectible biIls. calloused hands and main. They did the same stunt riding him. He fed him medicine from a spoon. and a headache. on hel' back. her shoulders. her head. Jim recovered, and he must have liked the "You ought to have them in the mov­ medicine, for a couple of evenings later he But these things were not new to him. flapped across the room. picked up a spoon He had worked ever since be could re­ ies." Curley's friends told him. "They're awfully cute." and brought it to Curley. It was his way member. he had faced disaster before. In of saying that he thought the dosage should France. as a volunteer soldier in the fust Curley didn't think much of the idea at be continued. World War, he had learned many lessons first. It had never occurred to him to com­ and stoic patience was not the least of mercialize his little friends. But there was From this beginning Curley readily these. a time when it looked as though Squeezik. learned that the amazing Jim could be the canaries and himself would starve if taught to fetch and carry anything he So he shouldered his box of hand tools some money didn't come in. . could lift; that his perception of spoken and turned toward his tiny bachelor apart­ and signaled commands was almost un­ ment where the rent was, thank God. paid So he put Squeezik on a leash and led canny. for a few days longer. Something, he told her up and down in front of the studios, himself, would turn up. canary birds and all. He did this for six ' (Continued on Page 20) He looked forward. too, to the cheery greeting which he knew he would receive from his three canaries when he got home. Good times or bad, the little yellow song­ sters never failed him. Alert and curious, they always welcomed him with snatches of song and little flutterings which were plainly meant to say: "Hiya, Boss, how's everything?" As the days and weeks lengthened into months even Curley's faith was sorely tried, however. The depression grew worse. Jobs were not scarce; they were non-existent. A kindly landlady who had confidence in Curley let him stay on. although the rent bill mounted week by week. Even the care of the canaries became a burden. Breadlines sprang up in a land of plenty, and Curley, himself, joined this hopeless army. A man must eat. It was not in him to be idle. Even though people could not pay he made him~ self useful around the neighborhood. And thus it was that a lady' appealed to him on a rainy winter day in 1930. "That mutt of a dog has had puppies under the house. Curley."she said. "They'll all drown if we don't get them out. Will you crawl under?" Curley crawled under. It is my impres­ sion that he would walk barefoot over live The brothers Twiford, David and Curley, present two of Moviedom's best known stars: coals if a living creature needed help, be the falcon Courier, and Jim the Raven. Jim has appeared in more than 225 pictures and it bird. beast or human. all but stolen the show in many of them. Tough luck, plus hard work, intdlige:nt appli­ cation. and faith, kicked the brothers upstairs into one of Hollywood's best paying jobs. TIlE LADYBUG The gentle little ladybug is shaped like half a pea. CHUCKLES Related to the beetle. yet a dainty bug is she. By CHARLES A. MOORE She'll sit upon your finger and never take a bite. me, I took you for the father of two of my children." She got out at the next But when she wars upon the pests she quickly bleeds 'em white. comer. * .. * Perhaps I am in error when I dub this bug Men are kinda dumb, Most of 'em don't a she. even know what makes a woman squeeze The swarms that propagate proclaim the To the man who tells us that persever~ a toothpaste tube in the middle. Come to presence of a he. arice will overcome any difficulty, we sug~ think of it, I don't know either. gest he try squeezing some shaving cream We imported her from somewhere to an­ noy the pests that vex- back into the tube. * * * This lovely little murderer has naught to * .. * I'd rather be a hairdresser than a sculp­ tor. A hairdresser merely curls up and do with sex. Yeah, times do change. When we were dyes, and a sculptor makes faces and busts. kids a jewelry store was a place of mys~ * .. * The streamline and the turret top began tery and awe. Now it is the busiest de~ with her. 'tis said; . partment in the dime store. Old Mother Clay hopped in her coupe The bombproof sheath in which she lives to give her pet pooch a nice ride. He is varnished black and red. * * * jumped from the street when a cat crossed Her mien is innocent and mild, she never Everything comes to him who waits-­ the street-so she made a nice muff from wears a frown- providing he knows when and where to his hide. wait. * * * But when she starts to clean the bugs, she .. * * really goes to town. A local doctor advised a patient to drink * .. * The elevator to success is generally plenty of water to keep from getting stiff crowded, but there is plenty of room on in the joints. "But," /laid the patient, "most The termite had a nightmare, which left the stairs. of the joints don't serve water." him in a stew; .. * ...... * He dreamt he dwelt in marble halls. with We have often wondered why the s:"Ip~ nothing he could chew. stick comedian whose pants fall down al­ Little Archie said he wasn't interested in ...... ways gets a cyclonic laugh from t!J.e fat the small sister the angel had just brought, but he would like to get a squint at the Useful information: Stand up to be seen; women. speak up to be heard; and shut up to be * .. .. angel. appreciated. • .. .. * .. * .. At the launching of a big boat recently, a lovely female smashed a bottle of wine "Yes, that's just how I caught him," ex­ What's in a name? Even smelt don't on the snoot of the vessel and then. as the plained the lady when asked if she had taste the way' they sound. hull slid into the briny and listed way over ever caught her husband flirting. * * .. to port the lady held her breath for a mo~ * * .. ment and then exclaimed: "Gosh, I must There are three important dates in a Speaking of the reducing mania (and man's life-his birth. marriage and death. have hit her too hard," what woman isn't?) there is a bit of poetic On the first occasion his mother gets all .. * .. the Howers and the compliments; on the advice from a long-forgotten day when the ~e~ond his bride gets the presents and pub­ Farmer's wife to druggist: "Be sure to same fad was a hot subject: "Some likes !ICIty. and on the third his wife gets the 'em plump, some likes 'em lean. some likes Insurance. write plain on them bottles which is for 'em sort of in between-but the happiest the horses and which is for my husband. I don't want nothin' to happen to that gal. the joy commander. is the one who horse when I ain't got no tires for the stays as Nature planned her," flivver." ...... PACKS A LOT OF FUN * .. .. Charles Arthur Moore is in the Bill had a bill-board, He also had a printing business at 754 Pine Ave­ Gas gets you one way or another. Last board-bill. and his board-bill bored BiII so nue, Long Beach. and is also editor and publisher of Moore's Monthly, year 4076 people died from it. 29 inhaled that he sold his bill-board to pay his board­ a pocket size magazine which it, 47.put a lighted match to it, and 4000 bill. Then his board-bill bored Bill no packs a lot of fun and some real stepped on it. longer. (Note: If you want ,to get in the good philosophy in its columns. hair of an outdoor advertising. man nowa­ Mr, Moore has promised us a page * .. * of Chuckles for each issue of days, just call it a "bill-board," It is a A young woman who had recently taken Ghost Town News-Western Maga­ "poster-panel" now. and don't you forget zine. and we believe you'll agree charge of a kindergarten entered a bus and it, Heh, heh, heh!) that this page adds much to our as she took a seat she smiled pleasantly at publication. If you want a larger * * .. a gentleman sitting opposite. He raised his dose of Mr, Moore's good cheer hat, but it was evident he did not know Said the right eye to the left eye: "Don't, send one dollar to him for a year's subscription to Moore's Monthly. her. Confused, she said in tones audible , look now. but there is something between throughout the bus: "Oh, please excuse us that smells," GHOST TOWN NEWS The Black Cat in Rabbit's Clothing

By G. EZRA DANE IN COLLABORATION WITH BEATRICE J. DANE

Well, old Main Street looks pretty dead, WHEREIN WE LEARN WHY LIFE IN he sold a gold-pan, he'd draw it the same doesn't it? There's Garibaldi's yellow dog way, only with two circles. one inside the THE DIGGINS PRODUCED SUCH R& sleeping right plumb in the middle of the other, For a wedge he'd just draw a crossroads, and old Sandy Peterman doz~ MARKABLE CHARACTERS; ARE IN~ wedge, and so with an ax or saw. ing on the bench in front of the City Ho.­ TRODUCED TO SEVERAL OF THEM, One time a fellow by the name of T 01­ tel, waiting for some tourists to 'come along man disputed his biIl on account. you see. so he can show them the town, He likes INCLUDING NERVI THE HIERO~ of Nervi's book~keeping system. He was to take them over to the engine house GLYPHOGRAPHER; THE COMPARA~ one of these smart old fellows, Tolman there and show them old Number One Fire was. and he thought that Nervi's books Engine that was made for the King of the B>RA~ TIVELY LEARNED MR. MAIT wouldn't be good in law. But Nervi sued Sandwich Islands, and the old buffalo.-hide him. and they called Sewell Knapp in as hose, "Ladies and gentlemen." he'll say, DY; THE JOVIAL HOST AND JOKER. witness. Knapp testified how Nervi kept "take this here hose now. It's made from AND J. B. HARMON, THE W ATER­ accounts. and that he'd dealt with him for the hides of buffaloes that they shot right years, and Nervi's books was always right, up in the hills here. This country was just WALKER; AND ARE TOLD OF THE So the Judge made Tolman pay. lousy with buffaloes in them days," he'll COOK THAT WAS TOO GOOD FOR say. No, sir, Sandy's not the man to let Another time some of the boys out a thousand miles or a couple of mountain COLUMBIA, OR. THE BLACK CAT IN there at Italian Bar, they thought they'd ranges stand between him and a good RABBIT'S CLOTHING. test out old Nervi's system. Thirty~two story. not Sandy, of them come in and each one ordered some different articles that Nervi didn't Well. I don't know as I blame him. He - they called him that, I can't say for sure. have. so he'd have to get them down at ain't got much left here to show. Just a They's one fellow has studied about that Knapp's here in Columbia. Well. old Nervi shell. that's all it is, just a shell of what for forty years, and he says that Nervi it used to be. The life's all gone out of it, took the orders and drew his pictures, and was really nicknamed Nerva, after a great he filled every order without a mistake. because them as made the life is gone, Roman emperor, just because he was king~ Those of us that's left. we're just like a pin of all the Italians around these parts. So far as I know. he never made but few old shriveled apples. still clinging to Others say he was called Nervi on ac~ one mistake, That was in Cross and Pitts' the tree past the season. And they'll be count of the nerve he showed in running a account - Horatio Cross and Sylvanus no more crops like the first one. No. sir, charge~account business when he couldn't Pitts. father to Judge Johnny Pitts. They nowadays, with the radios and the movies read or write or cipher, was working a gravel channel at Philadel­ giving folks the same notions and the same phia Diggin.s and they'd get their supplies tastes and the same manners, they all grow No, sir, Nervi didn't know B from a from Nervi. Well, he marked their ac~ of a size; and a pretty small size at that. bull's foot, and he couldn't write a figure, count on his books with a cross, and he but he was so smart he kept a set of books In them days, say, men wasn't playing got everything straight in it until once anyway, I'll tell you how he done it, He when they come in to pay their bill he nursemaid to each other. I can tell you. invented himself a set of hieroglyphics. It Every man had to look out for himself, had them charged for a cheese. and to think for himself. and people had was a one~man language. that's what it was, just a one~man language. And who's Pitts said: "We never bought no to amuse themselves. And that life, you cheese." see. if they was anything in a man, good to say that Nervi was more ignorant than or bad. it brought it out. So each man others? He couldn't read anybody else's "Butta looka," says Nervi, "I write~a wasn't just another man, he was a differ­ language, but neither could anybody else da cheese in da booka." ent man. That's why these old fellows I read his. knew, I never can forget them. "We can't help that," says Cross. "We For his customers he'd put down marks. don't even like cheese." Yes. they was some great fellows here Supposing it would be a tall. thin man, in them days. If I could just take you down he'd put down a long narrow mark; and a "But hold on," says Pitts, "We did buy the street and let you meet some of them a grindstone." . you'd understand what I mean. short wide mark for a short fat man. Then if they was more than one customer of the "Ah. Santa Maria!" says Nervi, "I for­ You might see Nervi in front of Knapp's same build, he'd have other marks, so as getta da hole." . wholesale and retail grocery store there on he could tell them apart. You take. for the corner of State and Main streets. He'd instance, George and Henry Streeter. They Yes, Nervi was like an old Irishman, be loading his string of nine jacks with was brothers, customers of Nervi, and each name of Donnelly, that kept a store here supplies to pack out the trail that wound of them lived with a Me~wuk squaw, the in Columbia in the boom days. He couldn't along the mountainside above the South same as Nervi did, that they'd married read or write. either. So he had a row of Fork of the Stanislaus. where the road Indian fashion, But George and his squaw. tumblers on a shelf, and when he made a runs now. out to Italian Bar. That's where they lived under a big pine tree; so Nervi sale he'd put a toothpick in one of these most of the Italian miners congregated in drew in a pine tree to make sure that he tumblers for each dollar he took in, to the early days. and that's where Nervi had didn't mix George's account with Henry's. keep track. Then he'd take a toothpick his store. He stuck it out for' more than out for each dollar he'd spend, of course, fifty years there. Nervi did, and Italian Bar Then he'd draw pictures of the articles his customers would buy, If a fellow would Well, Donnelly managed all right with lost its last inhabitant when he died at the this system for a while. but then he run age of ninety~four, get a cheese, he'd write a circle. like this: and for the price he'd put in lines, into trouble. No matter how much busi­ But when Italian Bar was in its prime. Two bits worth would be two lines ness he did. he seemed to be always los­ say, Nervi was a big man amongst the for ten cents each, and ing money. One after another the tumblers Italians there. His real name was Joaquin O one half as long, like this: 0 emptied, until poor old Donnelly was wor~ de Luke or De Lucca. but nobody ever That would make twenty-five ried to death. He was just aboJ,lt to give called him anything hut Nervi. Just why cents' worth of cheese. Then if Continued on Page 18 16 GHOST TOWN NEWS

"The Swiftest Road Out of India" By WAYNE GOBLE

How often have we become disgusted own. All alcoholics are of the same pat­ This point has been smashed home to all of and irate with the man "who could not ·tern; all different than normal men. us out of bitter, devastating experience! handle his liquor"; who lost job after job I entered Alcoholics Anonymous only None of us knew we were alcoholics, because of drunkenness; who promised to eight months ago; there are others among We did not know that alcoholism is an ill~ quit but never did; who lied, borrowed, us who have been without alcohol in any ness in a class by itself. wrote bum checks. and promised every­ form for three, five. seven years! How do Alcoholics Anonymous regain thing on earth-but kept getting worse and How were we saved? worse? their sanity? First, let me tell you what an alcoholic I personally know such a man. and his is: Mainly by helping each other because story is so startling I am impressed as we understand each other. Only an alco­ nothing has impressed me before. To get drunk once in a while does not mean that a man or woman is an alco­ holic can understand an alcoholic; only an This was a man of brilliant attainments alcoholic knows all alcoholics are sick. holic. A man may drink steadily all his that they cannot help themselves, That and wide experience. who had earned as life with an occasional roaring bender. and high as $25.000 per year. He had many not be a true alcoholic. The true alcoholic fact instantly brings confidence in each friends, a fine home. a wonderful family. leaves a trail of lost jobs. broken homes, other. Then he started down because of uncon­ lost health and sanity. and attempts at sui­ No alcoholic is going to ever say to trolled drinking. cide behind him, The bare details of rou­ another: "Why don't you be a man?" He lost job atter job. He failed miser­ tine living become relentlessly corroded. "Why don't you brace up?" "Why don't ably in business. Once immaculate in dress The alcoholic may stay sober for weeks; you use your will power?" he became careless. Next he was in jail on then some fine day when he isn't looking a variety of charges. placed on probation. We don't care what he has done. nor one of the insanely absurd and inadequate how drunken he has gotten. The chances violated probation. was jailed again. He reasons with which he deludes himself will was divorced by his wife. separated from are that We have done more terrible things. pop into his head and he is off again. Once All we desire is to help him stop drinking his two sons, shunned by former friends the first drink is down. he can't stop. and society in general. He landed on "skid on an ali-time basis. row" in Los Angeles; a "goner" to all who I am an advertising and sales promo­ We have no medicine. no treatments, no had ever known him. tion man. As such. for twenty years I have cost. no membership in the usual sense. met all kinds of people and mixed in all Months later I saw him again; a new no dues. No mystery.' No terrible battles sorts of company. I have worked long of the will. suit. clean shirt. eyes sparkling. Self re­ hours. under trying circJmstances. I liked spect and self-confidence returned. And. Then what is it? amazingly, sober! What had happened? to drink. I drank more and more. Suddenly I was drinking mornings; then Let him tell his ~wn story: First we came to realize that we were practically all the time. Exactly when I powerless over alcohol and that our lives slid over the line. I don't know. But I slid, BY AN ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS had become unmanageable. I kidded myself that I had to drink in We came to believe that a Power A British officer in India who hated his order to successfully handle my jobs. I greater than ourselves could restore us to assignment was reprimanded for excessive kidded myself, but at the time definitely sanity. drinking. He lifted his glass and said, "This and sincerely believed it. I continued in is the swiftest road out of India." this belief even after I had lost several Having come to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to I used alcohol as, the swiftest road out jobs for drunkenness! of my particular India--

TIlE BLACK CAT . a big old, tall old chap; a Southern man. and dropped the pole, and down head first IN RABBIT'S CLOTIlING I can see him yet, with his big bowie~ went Mr. Harmon. There he was, with his Continued from Page 15 knife. He never went any place, not even head down under that icy water and his to church, without his bowie~knife. Well. feet up, still strapped to the floats. up and go bankrupt when he discovered this Harmon, he had to cross the creek to that some of his customers had been pick~ get to his mine. He had an inventive quirk Then they was a great commotion. of ing their teeth with his accounts. So he in his head and he took a notion he would course, and the poor fellow would of switched from toothpicks to beans, and fix himself some floats, so as he could walk drowned. I guess, but the boys that had when he sold out to Matt Brady and went acrost, you see. He wouldn't fell a tree the boat, they rowed out and fished him below, old Donnelly was fifty thousand for a footbridge; that would be too easy, and no invention to it. out. Well. that ended the exhibition, As beans to the good. soon as Harmon got dried off and thawed So he took his bowie~knife and he fash­ out a bit. he struck out for Rose's Creek, Matt Brady, now, on the other hand. ioned out two little Hoats or boats about he was a great reader. Like as not you'd and I never heard that he walked on the four foot long, with boots inside. He'd water again. see him setting out in front of the store put his feet in the boots and give a shove, with his chair tilted back against a post, and balance himself with a pole. and acrost No. sir, they's no lie about that-no flx~ a~reading and a~reading away at the news~ he'd go to 'the other side of the creek. ing about that. That's genuwine. And paper. The Irish miners that wasn't so Well. that seemed a great thing, you know, educated. they'd gather around him and how old George Foster used to laugh about to the people for a fellow to walk on the it! "Did you see 'Armon walk on the he'd read out loud to them. Half of what water; and they got to talking about it he read wasn't in the paper at all. but down in Columbia. So when this Harmon water?" he'd say. "Haw! haw! haw! Come he'd go right on reading about how the come to town, George Foster thought he'd in and 'ave a glass 0' ale." English was a~persecuting the Irish. With have some fun 'with him. He called him in. tears in his eyes he'd read how in County Oh, he was a jolly host and a great Cork they'd shipped five hundred Irish~ "Come in and 'ave a glass o· ale, Mr. joker, George Foster was. And the City men off to Australia for not paying the pig 'Armon," says he. "I 'ear you've found Hotel was a popular place with the miners tax. and how in Dublin they'd whipped out 'ow a man can walk on water, Mr. while he and his family run it. through the streets and hung a hundred of 'Armon. Come in and 'ave a glass 0' ale them for wearing a bit of the green. and and tell us 'ow it's done." They was a time, though, when Foster's how in Tipperary they'd put in prison City Hotel had some stiff competition. three hundred more for digging their pota~ So old Harmon, he explained it over the That was when Antoine. the French cook, toes without the King's license. ale. Foster said he was ready to back. the come to Columbia and opened his cele­ invention. and he invited Harmon to stay brated French Restaurant right next door. Well, he'd go on reading hideous things there at the City Hotel while he was im­ like that. you know. that the English was If you wanted good plain food and plenty proving it, and making a bigger pair of of it. and good English ale. you'd go to doing in Ireland. until he had all the Irish floats to demonstrate. Foster, of course, he in town in an uproar and ready to beat up had an eye to business, too. so he set up Foster's. But if you wanted a real fancy, any Englishman they could lay their hands a shop for the fellow right in the barroom. tasty, elegant meal, with choice wines and on. When anybody asked them where And there he kept him, working and whit­ all the fixings, you had to go to Antoine's heard all these awful things. they'd they'd tling away with his bowie-knife. Natu~ to get it. say: "Sure, Matt Brday was raidin' it to rally, everybody wanted to see how this us right out 0' the noospaper!" So then water~walking apparatus was made, and It was something wonderful how popu~ George Foster he was an Englishman Harmon drew a crowd that kept Foster lar that place got to be. It was an educa­ who run the City Hotel down there where busy passing out the drinks. tion for a man to eat a meal there. An­ Sandy's sitting-he'd have to lay low till toine. he cooked and he served with such the Irish qUi.eted down. Well, after old Harmon had his floats all a flourish. that really it give a different air CITY HOTEL finished he was going to demonstrate his to the town. He knew that, too, Antoine walking. Foster set a Sunday for it, when by did. Harmon should walk acrost the Gold George Foster Springs Reservoy. So the word went out, "Before I come 'ere," he used to say, That's what the sign used to say. that' and that Sunday folks come in from all "Columbia eez zhitst anozzer mining camp. hung over the door. Sounds like a book, the surrounding camps. Now"-and he'd stop and give a flip with doesn't it? And say. enough has happened his hand-"Now," he'd say, "eez a city!" in there to fill a book as full as some of Then George Foster. he led the proces­ the customers used to be when they shoved sion, with Harmon carrying his pole and Antoine, he made the boast that they back from George Foster's table. All you a dozen fellows lending a hand to pack the was no dish any customer could order that could eat for one price was the rule, and Hoats. So they paraded out the Gold he couldn't serve. Anything, that could be some fellows sure got their money's worth. Springs road and up the hill to the reser­ had. Antoine would get; and if it couldn't Then they was plenty of fun from Foster voy. with the crowd follOWing after them. be got any other way, he'd make it. All to help along the digestion. of course. he asked of the customer was to order time Old George, you see, something was al~ Now. it was winter time and they was enough ahead so as he could get the mak­ ways striking him funny. It might be ice on the reservoy that day. and some of ings and prepare them. Well, in them something somebody else would say or it the boys had to go out in a boat to break days, you know, a man couldn't make a might be his own joke, but generally It it; so you can tell how cold it was. But challenge like that without being took up would be some droll idea that struck him. on it. Antoine was smart enough to know His laugh would start shaking him way old Harmon, he wasn't afraid. No. sir, he down by his heels somewhere and gradu# got his Hoats ready, and he put his feet in that if he set up such a contest between ally work up until it would break out of the boots. and then he shoved right off himself andi the town. it was sure to bring business. He knew. too. of course. if he his face in a great guffaw, This laugh with the pole he had to balance himself would work on him so long, and would wanted to hold the business, he'd have to and to gUide himself along. His motion make his boast good. And he was ready. tire him out so. that when he got over it was a shove, and a shove. like this; and he would have to take a glass of ale to Well. you would of had to be here to he went along careful~like, and was doing refresh himself. Of course, he wouldn't believe it-the change that come over the drink alone, so whenever George Foster fine. The crowd-they was hundreds there Columbians. From a crowd of plain old laughed. everybody knew it meant drinks -they begun to holler and cheer. Well, bean- and bacon~eaters, they all of a sud­ on the house. Harmon he got braver then and he thought den turned into a regular citified. finicky that he'd show off a little. So he started hunch of high livers. Everybody was "Haw! hawl hawl" he'd say: "Step up stepping high and was going to skate thinking and talking about what fancy and 'ave a glass o' ale." along. first on one foot and then on the dishes they could order that might stump You take. for instance. once Foster other. But no sooner did he raise his one Antoine. heard of a fellow that was mining up on foot up than the other one slipped out You can imagine what this done to An­ Rose's Creek. old J. B. Harmon. He was from in under him and he lost his balance toine's trade--and what it done to George . GHOST TOWN NEWS Page 19

Foster's. Antoine was the busiest man in It made a handsome target, that cat did, all over the town how George Foster had town and was taking in as much money as practically on the wing against the sky; bet Antoine that he couldn't cook a tom­ the Long Torn. Everybody wanted to eat and besides, Tarleton thought, quick, to cat so well it would pass for rabbit. Natu­ there. At the height of the Antoine excite­ himself: "That's bad luck if that black cat rally, everybody wanted to be there to see ment a man with a reservation for dinner gets across my path this Friday morning!" how Antoine would corne out. The story at Antoine's could sell it for ten ,dollars. So he up with his gun and he shot the even got over to Sonora, and Judge Dorsey Foster, on the other hand, he lost all his tomcat off the flume as neat as you please, drove up from there with a party and took best customers. The only business he got and then he corne on in to town swinging a table where they could see. Before sup­ was some overflow of disappointed fellows him by the tail. He went right to Antoine's per time that evening every table Antoine who had waited so long in hopes of get­ kitchen door. could set was full except the little one ting in at Antoine's that they was nearly that he had saved for the Pine Log man in "Antoine," he says, "all the jack rabbits starved and ate three times their money's the middle of the room. George Foster must of gone off to look for better diggins. worth, all the time kicking about the was there, of course, and they was a crowd I've been hunting four mortal hours, and quality. on the sidewalk, trying to watch through all I've got to show for it is this piece of the window. Naturally, almost as much business went bad luck," and he held up the black tomcat. on at Antoine's kitchen door as did in the Well, this poor, unsuspecting little miner dining-room. If he was going to serve Well, Antoine, he begun to scold old corne in as usual from Pine Log. He ex­ frogs' legs, well, he had to have frogs; and Tarleton then and to tell him he just had changed his gold and he bought his sup­ that set up half a dozen boys in the frog­ to have a jack rabbit. He had promised a plies; and then he headed for Antoine's catching business at the old water-filled jack rabbit to this man from Pine Log, he and the dinner that he had been promising mining holes. Even the Indians at the said, and jack rabbit the man should have, himself to make up for the bacon and rancheree down by the South Fork had a because it must never be said that An­ beans that he had been living on all week. toines' celebrated French Restaurant had boom of trade, spearing salmon and trap­ When he got to the restaurant, of ping trout that they sold to Antoine. ever failed a customer. So Antoine was telling old Tarleton that he'd have to go course, he was kind of surprised to see One of the most important things in a out and hunt some more, and Tarleton what a crowd they was, but he didn't fancy restaurant, you know, is the game; was getting mad, too, and they was going think much about it. He only had one and Antoine got that, from old Dad Tarle­ it hot and heavy there at Antoine's kitchen fixed idea in his head, you know: jack rab­ ton. He was a long-jawed, rangy old fel­ door. bit! Jack rabbit the way Antoine knows low, Tarleton was. He'd been a hunter how to cook it! and a trapper and a scout in the Rockies Well, it happened that George Foster Well, Antoine showed him to his table. and had been out here to California several was out in back of the City Hotel just then and heard this rumpus. So he stepped "Have you got that jack rabbit for me times before gold was discovered. Most of all right, Antoine?" he says. his hunting he done with an old-style muz­ over and took a look at Tarleton's cat and zle-loading rifle, so long, they say, that then he say's to Antoine: "Antoine," says Antoine, he was a little bit flustrated when he hunted tree squirrels he would he, "I know you're a good cook," he says. himself by this time, because Foster and "You're so good that you've cut down my the rest of the boys had been joshing him, save his ammunition by poking them out Ij of the tree-tops with the end of the barrel. custom considerably; but if you was as and he knew his reputation was in the good a cook as you claim to be, which I balance. I So Tarleton, he kept Antoine supplied think you ain't," Foster says, "you would­ "Ah," he says, "soch a zhack rab I have with quail and doves, and with ducks and n't need a jack rabbit." for you like nevaire you eat before!" geese in their season, and with tree squir­ rels and bear and the best of venison. He "What you mean?" says Antoine. Well, the fellow had his soup, and then corne the main dish that all the boys was offered to furnish mountain lion, too, but "Why," says Foster, "if you was 'aU watching for. there never seemed to be much demand for as good as you set up to be," he says, mountain-lion steak, somehow, even at "you could take this tomcat that Dad 'as My, but Antoine had made an appetiz­ Antoine's. 'ere, and you could make a jackass rabbit ing sight of that tomcatl Cooked whole it was, and stretched out graceful, on a big One regular order, though, that Antoine out of 'im. But I'll just bet you fifty dollars platter decorated with watercress, and with had with Dad Tarleton was for a jack that you can't cook this old tomca.t and vegetables around the edge. Maybe you rabbit each Friday morning, to cook for a flavor 'im up so's your customer will eat think that didn't look good to the little little miner that used to corne over the 'im for a rabbit!" Pine Log miner., Say, I can see him yet! ridge from Pine Log every Friday and stop Antoine took him right up on that. He followed ,that platter with his eyes as at Antoine's for a rabbit dinner. He al­ Antoine brought it in, and he tucked his ways wanted the same thing because he "Me, Antoine!" he says, "I take zee bait! An' w'en I feeneesh to cook zees shat, eez napkin better into his collar, and he thought they was nothing in the whole smoothed back his mustaches. range of cookery so good as jack rabbit go'n be zee bes' zhack rab nevaire no­ the way Antoine knew how to cook it. body eat!" First he cut off a leg and tried it. An­ The only way he could stand his hard toine, he stood back, and every eye was So Antoine, he grabbed the cat and took on the little Pine Log man. Why, the room fare at Pine Log was by thinking of that him into the kitchen and commenced to jack-rabbit dinner he was going to have at was so quiet you could hear him chew, operate. as he sunk his teeth into the brown crust Antoine's on Friday. of that meat. It was done to a turn; and Well, the shakes begun to move up on Antoine had put different seasonings and Well, Dad Tarleton for a long time Foster then. He give the sign to Dad Tar­ brought in the jack rabbit regular, every herbs in, like he knew how, to cover up leton and they started for the barroom, and the tomcat flavor, and his best sauce over week, and Antoine paid him a dollar for by the time they got there Foster was just it. Well, the fellow ate that piece and went it. One Friday, though, he got up early about helpless. Then he busted out in a back for another and another; and Antoine and he hunted all over the hills, but he laugh so loud that it brought all the loafers from behind him, he nodded to George couldn't scare up a jack rabbit anywhere. in from the next comer. Foster and smiled around the room to show So flnally he give up and started back by he knew that he had won. way of the Gold Springs Road. "Haw! haw! haw!" says he. "Did you 'ear the bet that Antoine made with me?" But just then the Pine Log man looked Just as he was about to go under the uP, at Antoine and complained to him. water company's high flume there where it he says. "Haw! haw! haw! Step up and "Antoine," he says, "you ain't done right 'ave a glass 0' aIel" crossed the road outside the town, he saw by me." something running along the top of that So over the ale he told the story, and Then, of course, it was George Foster's flume. It was a big old, black old tomcat. Dad Tarleton vouched for it; and it spread turn to smile and Antoine's to be worried. rage 20 GHOST TOWN NEWS

So he asked the customer what was the But nobody wanted to eat tomcat or old FATE SMILED WHEN TWIFORD matter, if the rabbit wasn't to his taste. harness, even if it did taste good; so from GOT THE BIRD running night and. day, night al).d day, as "That's just the trouble," the fellow the restaurant used to do, Antoine's trade Continued from Page 13 says. "It's so good this time that I have fell off until he finally had to quit and Jim has been a featured player in more to complain about the way you served it leave the town. He won the fifty~dollar than 225 ll.Jms. Millions of moviegoers before. Why ain't you always cooked it bet from George Foster, all right, but he have seen him; millions more will do so in such a tasty way as this?" ruined his business doing it. Then, you see, the forthcoming Twentieth Century~Fox Antoine. he says: "W'y eez you come all the trade that Foster had lost, it came release, "The Life and Loves of Edgar Al­ back again eef you don' like zee way An~ back to the City Hotel again. ien Poe." Jim plays the melancholy raven toine cook zee zhack rab before?" immortalized by Poe - the raven whose "Haw! haw! haw!" he'd say. "I never gloomy croaking of "Nevermore" brought "Well," the fellow says, "I didn't know done so well by losing a bet in all my life. despair to the poet's heart. what a good jack rabbit was before, be~ Haw! haw! haw! Step up and 'ave a glass As one who has just talked with Jim. I cause you never spiced them and seasoned of ale!" can assure you that his heart will not be them and fixed them up like this. Now I in the role. He will play it well, for Jim know you ain't been doing your best for (Note: This one chapter from the book is a great trouper. but his heart is in com~ me. Antoine," he says. "and you've been Ghost Town should awaken a desire for a edy. He has no desire to become a feath~ charging me just the same. You ought to copy of the complete volume. Attractively ered Hamlet. be ashamed of yourself," he says. printed and illustratecl it sells for $3.50. He makes up his own gags faster than Published by Alfred A. Knopf and on sale Well, this little Pine Log miner, he went Gracie Allen and Bob Hope. Within sixty at most book stores. If more convenient seconds of our meeting he had shaken on that way, abusing Antoine and arguing you may order from Ghost Town News hands with me. tweaked Curley's ear. with him how he'd never cooked a rabbit and a copy will be sent postpaid-Editor.) pulled his hair, tumbled off a table. upset right before . .of course George Foster and a dish. and Hown across the lot to insult a all the boys was about to split, and An~ great horned owl who is also part of the toine knew that this put the laugh on him; troupe. and the fellow kept pestering him so that GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS Curley's brother, David, himself an out­ he turned red in the face, and begun wav~ doorsman and sportsman, works with him ing his hands and sputtering, till finally Some folks send in a list of friends they think would like to re­ now. The business has grown far too big he couldn't keep it to himself any longer. for one man. ceive Ghost Town News-West~ "Zat zhack rab you eat an' say so good, ern Magazine. Each yearly sub­ The boys are alone in the world. and be­ he eez no zhack rab!" he says. scription (six issues) costs only tween them there is true and abiding affec~ fifty cents. tion and respect. Their roots are deep in "Well. if it ain't a jack rabbit," says Five dollars pays for ten sub~ the soil of the America they love. the fellow, "what is it then?" criptions and ten friends receive They were born in a sod hut on the Ne~ "Eez a tomcat!" says Antoine. this magazine for an entire year. braska prairie; they have lived close to the Thanks! gracious God~iven streams and forests and But the fellow wouldn't believe him. The benefits are many. More fields that have made our country great. people learn about our great west "Don't you suppose I know rabbit bones and its attractions. Some of the The riches they have found beside a when I 'see 'em?" he says. recipients like the magazine and Hollywood roadside mean little to either become regular readers. And many of them. Their thoughts are tuned to val~ "Parbluel" says Antoine. "you know so folks receiving the magazine as a ues which far transcend screen credits and moch, maybe you know rab skeen, too," gift immediately send gift subscrip~ lithographed checks. In the love, confi­ he says. So he run out to the kitchen, and tions to some of their friends. It's dence and trust of the furred and feathered he got the skin of that old black tomcat. just like a chain letter deal. things in their care, they find their great­ You can imagine what an ugly thing it Most folks are like that. Do est reward. was, with the head still hanging on it. But something nice for them and they In Curley Twiford's own words: "The Antoine was so mad he brought it right want to do something nice for you ravens fed Elijah in the wilderness. Now or their friends. into the dining~room and held it up by the they are feeding us. All we have done is Maybe you can think of a to revive an old art." tail in front of the Pine Log miner's nose. couple of friends that would enjoy reading this little magazine - and "You call zees zhack rab?" he says. one dollar will send it to both for W ell, just the sight of the thing was al~ one year. ROLLING RESTAURANTS most enough to of made anybody sick. But GHOST TOWN NEWS Buena Park, California Trailer food trucks which can serve when this little miner looked at that tom~ lunches to as many as 900 men in half an . cat hide, and caught a smell of it. and hour, are in use in San Francisco Bay knew what he had been eating, it give his Area shipyards, and are soon to be in stomach such a turn that he went white, service at Consolidated Aircraft Co.. San and he clapped his napkin to his face. and Diego. The manufacturers. Mangrum Hol­ went out the door on a run. Yes sir, and brook & Elkus, San Francisco, claim that he never come back for another jack~rabbit DESERT SOUVENIR four of the trailers, which weigh about dinner at Antoine's-not that fellow. The four~color desert picture, 4.000 lbs. loaded, can be hauled by tife "Courage" enclosed with this issue average automobile, that closed truck can is suitable for framing. For those be opened ready for service in three min­ The other people, ·too, when they utes. One end of the truck had a drawer­ stopped to think about it, they begun to that want a framed copy we have arranged to have a copy framed like arrangement that pulls out and forms mistrust what Antoine had been cooking in beautiful "Lucky" Yucca. This a steam table; the other end forms a table for them that tasted so good. great picture of the desert framed for a cash register or miscellaneous items like candy and cigarettes. "If he can cook tomcat so as it tastes in a product of the desert makes an better than rabbit." they thought. "they's unusual gift or desert souvenir. Mailed prepaid to any address in Each truck has four 5-gal. vacuum cans no telling what he might feed us in there the U. S. for one dollar. Order that will keep coffee hot for at least 12 without our knowing what it is." from. hours, two 5-gal. milk cans with faucets, two cream dispensers, six wire baskets for "They do say," some people whispered GH.oST TOWN NEWS sandwiches, and two sugar and spoon Buena Park California around. "that Antoine makes thirty~six dif~ boxes. ferent dishes out of a set of old. harness!" -Business Week. GHOST TOWN NEWS Page 21 The Gold Miner who Discovered A New Field-in the City By JOHNMAPPELBECK

The amazing true story ot the dis~ tons a day. it will take about ten years of lung trouble, and went out into the covery ot gold, silver, copper, tin and to finish the job. In war times. it ought to desert. installing machinery in mines. and other· metals in the Los Angeles dump be cleaned up in that many months. so gained experience that led him to look at the dump with different eyes in 1940, -and a hint to other miners and pros~ IlIick has been prospecting for other when he came back to see Art Hudson. peetors. There's a rich mine in every dumps in California since he discovered city. Maybe you're sitting right on this one. and says that there are dozens For years, Mexicans had been making day wages sorting brass and copper from top of a g.old mine/-Editor. of them. probablY hundreds and thousands OVer the whole country. Some towns have the top of the mountain. WALTER ILLICK WAS A GOLD several dumps. and one. with 400,000 tons "I wonder what that stuff would run MINER UNTIL HIGH COSTS, AND of material. was covered up and built on if you put five or ten tons of it through THEN THE SHUTTING OFF OF MIN, for defense housing. a mill," IIlick speculated. He did it. and the ING EQUIPMENT BY PRIORITIES, Blick believes that dump-consciousness results were so astonishing that Hudson MADE THAT OCCUPATION IMPOS­ will do a good deal to win the war. and went into partnership with him, raised without raising false hopes. or stirring up money to build a small mill. and started SmLE. promoters. he wants mining and metal men working by arrangement with the land WALTER ILLICK IS STILL A in every community to go prospecting lo­ owners. The mill cost $15,000. is still be­ MINER. cally. and work the dumps that show the ing paid for, and was put together with values. second-hand equipment - "a real Rube DEFENSE AND THEN WAR HAVE The story of this dump shows how it is Goldberg," I1Iick admits. FORCED THE CLOSING DOWN OF done. First. a drag-line pulls the material into GOLD MINES ALL OVER THE WEST, a revolving drum, where it is broken up Back in 1900, there was a gravel pit and washed. Then magnets take out all AND THE MINERS ARE EITHER several miles from Los Angeles. and the GETTING WAR JOBS, OR WAITING the iron, and another revolVing drum sifts city leased it as a place to dump tin cans out everything smaller than a dime. After • FOR TIMES TO IMPROVE. and rubbish. For thirty years that went on. that. the different materials pass over mov­ until a mountain rose. and a bigger dump ing belts. where the metals, glass and so BUT NOT WALTER ILLICK. HE IS had to be started elsewhere. The land re­ MINING THE OLD LOS ANGELES on ·are sorted by hand. the metals going to mained in private ownership, so the moun­ refineries. and the glass to glass factories. OTY DUMP FOR WAR METALS, tain belonged to the owners and they Finally. there flows away a large tonnage AND AMONG THEM GOLD! THIS IS would have been glad to get rid of it. for of black sand, composed mainly of the rust A BRAND-NEW FIELD OF MINING, had it been level, it would have made a from old cans. but probably containing IN WHICH HE CAN CLAIM TO BE flne factory site. the town haVing grown other metals-this is now being analyzed THE DISCOVERER, AND THERE out to. and all around the dump. for possible re-working. MUST BE THOUSANDS OF UNEM­ Tin cans up to about 1910 were made From a ton of the stuff. they get around PLOYED MINERS, ABLE TO PROS­ with solder. instead of being double-seamed ten pounds of solder - half a ton a day. PECT CITY DUMPS, AND GET A without solder. as today. Solder is about half tin. so this means six MODERATE AMOUNT OF SECOND­ Boxes and barrels were hauled to the or seven tons of tin monthly, and the same HAND EQUIPMENT, WHO COUID dump, and thrown on eternal bonfires. the weight of lead. There is pretty certainly GET INTO THE GAME-THERE ARE heat melted the solder. and today it is re­ several thousand tons of tin in the whole NO PATENTS ON IT, AND CLAIMS. covered in chunks. deposit, and twenty-five dumps as rich as this, worked quickly in the war emergency. CAN BE FOUND EVERYWHERE AIl sorts of metal waste were dumped. might replace our normal imports of tin. OVER THE UNITED STATES. including an astonishing number of spoons, and we could probably go on doing it for knives and forks. some sterling silver. but. several years. WE AMERICANS HAVE ALWAYS mostly German silver. which is copper and SAID THAT EUROPEANS COULD nickel. German silver is 50 to 60 per cent cop­ LIVE ON WHAT WE THROW per. 20 to 30 per cent nickel, both war­ AWAY. The tin cans rusted and disappeared. scarce metals, and rest zinc. The nickel is leaving a mountain of crumbly conglomer­ worth recovering. and the copper adds to "If Hitler had what we've thrown on ate that is easily broken up and sorted by the tonnage reclaimed in all sorts of dis­ the Los Angeles dUmp, we'd be twice as mining machinery. On this dump. no build­ carded brass and bronze parts left from long licking him," says Walter IIIick. "We ing materials were thrown. and so it is machinery that has rusted away. may be living on it ourselves before we more easily worked than if the metal resi­ get through." due were mixed with bricks. mortar, stone. Not all the iron and steel are gone. so concrete and timbers. several tons daily are picked out by mag­ Walter and his partner, Art Hudson, nets. and go to foundries hungry for scrap are probably the first mining men to regu­ Along with their tin cans. people threw to be used in steel making and castings. larly go into an old city dump, and take disc·arded machinery, broken glass and out metals for war purposes. And they are crockery, machine-shop waste, table cut­ This old dump is lean in one war metal recovering iron, copper, brass, tin. lead. lery-even their false teeth. The ounce of -aluminum. It grew up in a day before zinc, silver-and an ounce of gold daily. gold daily comes from dental work. jewelry we used the light metal in so many ways. and occasional gold coins. There are plenty But even so. there is considerable alumi­ They insist that we have in many old of silver and copper coins, and a lot of num. and it does not rust. dumps all around the country enough tin Chinese brass "cash." alone to replace the 100.000 tons we have Several ounces of silver are recovered been ilil1portlng every year. I1Jick is a roving mechanical genius who. daily, in sterling table ware. coins and a dozen years ago. had a sand-blasting jewelry, and the ounce of gold. worth $35, That is, If we get busy, and work the plant across from the dump, removing dumps. makes a substantial contribution to operat­ paint from motor cars for repainting. ing expenses. There is so much dental gold This old Los Angeles city dump con­ He sold this sand-blasting plant to Art that one suspects the Los Angeles of a tains 250,000 tons of material. and with a Hudson. who today is running it day and quarter-century ago must have been care­ little patched-together mill, working 100 night on Army work. I1Iick had a touch less about its false teeth. However, Art 22 GHOST TOWN NEWS

Hudson thinks a good deal of it was thrown out of dentists' workshops, But how about the gold watches, chains, and jew­ elry, and the gold coins what kind of William George Loomis workshop threw out that kind of rubbish? And is this a particularly rich dump, or Fancy Fisherman and Mighty Moose Hunter are there others around our vast country where grandfather threw materials that we "Bill" as he is affectionately called by 500 families have bought and more than would be glad to have today? scores of friends came to California in 100 homes or weekend cabins have been "This is a matter of prospecting for 1908 with his bride "Brownie" on a honey­ erected. Located just 112 miles from Los values." says Walter IIIick, and in the be­ moon. Being in love with each other both Angeles and with the fame of the curative lief that we may mine the old dumps for promptly added another love - love for hot mineral water spreading like wildflre materials that might make a lot of differ­ California and the west. it's likely Bill's prophecy that "Desert Hot Springs will become one of the brightest ence in victory. he tells other people how They never went back east except on spots on the desert," will prove true. When to go dump mining, business or to visit old friends. True. Bill you visit this new growing town be sure There isn't any doubt about old dumps did spend a couple of years in the Wall and look up Bill and ask him when he's being all over the place. but you have to Street district of New York while accumu­ going fishing again. That'll set you right lating some important money-more money with this fellow. sleuth for them. and then be hard-boiled to pour into the development of his be­ about sampling them, to be sure the re­ loved California. coverable materials are there in paying Bill is one of those enthusiastic chaps amounts. who waxes lyrical when he discovers It's startling to hear that several thous­ something worthwhile and proceeds to do and tons of tin may be lying in one dump. something about it. His money and what for at peace prices that's a couple of mil­ is more important his talent has aided in lion dollars, and tin may be worth double the development of many oil, natural re­ source and industrial projects. He did if it gets scarcer. But mining costs have much to introduce commercial fig industry to be deducted. and mining a dump is like in the state and has helped build more any other industrial operation. than one town and community. Everybody knows where some of the Right now you'll find him down at old dumps lie. because they are in plain Desert Hot Springs, ten miles from Palm sight, like this one. But others have been Springs and just 6 miles Northeast of Gar­ covered up, and in old communities may net from Highway 99. For more than a have been forgotten. The prospector calls year Bill has been singing the praises of on city and village officials, talks with the this new town on the desert__ a town that is growing by leaps and bounds as a re­ oldest inhabitant. puts this and that to­ sult of the natural hot water baths and gether. I1Iick has located do:zens of dumps because of the energetic development by in California. Small towns have old dumps Mr. L. W. Coffee with whom Mr. Loomis as well as big cities, and even villages­ is associated. somebody may work out a method of Bill's hobby is to shoot and fish and he working small dumps with portable mining has enjoyed the west coast from Mexico mills. to the northermost wilderness of British Having located a dump, the next step is Columbia-and he gets his game! to see if It can be worked economically. Bill likes Desert Hot Springs and says If there is too much bUilding material, the that here the person with small means may "pay ore" may be too lean. One dump enjoy all the lure of the desert without a lIIick found was filled with timbers and trees fat bankroll. The mammoth pool is a de­ from city construction jobs. It wouldn't light so take your bathing suit when you pay today, but let a few years go by, the go down. For a few dollars monthly one -Frashers Photos. Pomona, Calif. timber rot, and it would be profitable. may own their own part of the desert here with hot and cold water, electricity and Bill Loomis with a SO-Ib salmon caught 00 To see if the dump will pay. you take a part of the great outdoors. Already some the Quinnd River in British Columbia. generous samples, five or ten tons, from different spots, and put them through a mill, Then you reckon up the metal that you get for sale to scrap dealers and re­ BREED" fineries. By NELSON C. NYE If you like a qood Western story the Arrangements to work the dump must be rootin', tootin', shootin' kind and yet one made according to ownership. Some dumps that contains plenty of authentic stuff, you'lI belong to municipalities, others are private like this new book published by The Mac­ property there may be some that, al­ millan Company ($2.00). A Western story though built over. would be large enough by a Westerner that knows what he's talk~ to work by moving houses away, and ing about. Nelson C. Dye is of the great moving them back after the metals had Southwest. He has hOOoed through all our been recovered, especially in war time. West. punched cattle. worked on horse Dump mining is distinctly an industry ranches and is at present in charge of the for miners, who know values. and milling Double N. Ranch in Arirona. operations. Amateurs and promoters would His new book. "Gunfighter Breed." is probably lose money at it, or what's worse, based upon actual records of the notorious be too slow in getting out the metals Black Jack Ketchum gang. the payroll rob~ needed in our emergency. bers who caused so much trouble for the Rock Island Railroad. You'll like it. For if Illick is right, and we can really Mr. Nye became a real cow-punching live for a few years on what we threw author of Westerns after studying art and away in the past. then the dumps must be NELSON C. NYE, Author of "Gun~ engineering. He has written many splendid cleaned up pronto. fighter Breed" and "Pistols for Hire" stories and contributes· each month to that Time is of the essence! (Macmillan). piquant rodeo maga:zine, Hoofs and Horns. GHOST TOWN NEWS Page 23

Cathay House at 718 California Street. San Francisco. where Chinese Food Con­ noisseurs flock for it is called "tops" in Chinese restaurants and now. if you live Today's Thrift Lesson in San Francisco you can have your din­ ner sent direct from The Chinese Kitchen to your own dining room. Congratulations By LEE SHIPPEY to Mr. Kan upon this service-and--con­ gratulations to those who live in San Fran­ cisco where the service may be enjoyed. P. D. thinks we could learn things from the Queen of the Gold Rush. during the our allies, the Chinese. P. D. says enough wild and booming Alaska gold rush, ar­ is thrown away in the garbage pails of rived here last week to assist Columbia OIL, ORANGES, America to win a war. In thousands of in making a screen story of her vivid and ENGINE LATHES Los Angeles homes, says he, a dozen exciting career. Some may assume that Kate was the greatest gold digger of them Speak to the average Easterner of South­ oranges are squeezed every morning for ern California and he will think of oil, all but she asserts that she was always a oranges. movies, and airplanes. But if he juice and the rinds thrown away, along homebody at heart and as soon as the gold with many thousands of grapefruit rinds. knows the new Southern California. he will rush was over she went to Oregon, took think of Los Angeles as the center of a In China they would be sun-dried and used up a homestead and has becorne a pretty vast and diversified industrial development. for fuel and a lovely, incensy fire they good farmer. She says: "Any housewife not all of which. however, is so new. ,make. The general run of garbage makes with 10 square .feet of land can have a Take. for example, the Axelsons. A few first-class fertilizer. I can testify about kitchen garden which will produce a lot days ago the Axelson Mfg. Co. celebrated that. In my free-lancing days I lived where ,of foodstuff with more vitamins and fresh­ the flftieth anniversary of its modest be­ there was no garbage collection. We had ness than can be bought in even the won­ ginnings in Los Angeles. Today they are about half, an acre. Every week I dug a derful markets of Southern California. Up going strong on Axelson lathes. But that trench about 12 feet long and 3 feet deep. in Alaska. where I go every summer, was not always so. Oil played its part in Every night the garbage was put in that their growth, also oranges. Maybe the everyone has a kitchen garden, and if war movies had a hand in it-I don't know. and the dug-out earth raked over It. Thus should isolate Alaska for a time those gar­ And now the airplane and a host of other the garbage pail never grew smelly or at­ dens would make them almost independent. mechanical weaoons of war absorb their tractive to flies and for five years the There they have a very short growing sea­ productive energies. ground was revitalized so that we never son but here one can raise things the year It was early in 1892 that C. F. and had to buy fertilizer. Perhaps the most around. The thing is that the women G. A. Axelson. fresh from Kansas. bought important thing was the discouragement shouldn't wait for their husbands to do it. a little machine shop, added a foundry, and of flies. We would have much less sickness Women can take care of small gardens thereby launched the enterprise now known if we did more to discourage flies. How­ themselves and there are lots of things as the Axelson Mfg. Co. on South Boyle ever, when garbage collection was avail­ Avenue. C. F. was a machinist and G. A. which never are done unless the women do a molder. They borrowed $1.200 to start. able we got lazy. just like you. them for themselves. And I can testify that Today J. c. and D. F., sons of C. F. working in the soil is good for the soul." Axelson, are president and vice-president. Klondike Kate-And Your Soul And during the past two years, they put -From the ever-interesting, ever-enter­ $1.500,000 of the company's money into While we're talkjng of victory gardens taining column, "Lee Side 0' L. A." by its lathe business. listen to Klondike Kate. Kate Rockwell Lee Shippey which appears daily in the When the founders started their little Matson. who w~s known as Klondike Kate. Los Angeles Times. business, they spent their inventive genius wherever it seemed to find an outlet. One of their flrst products was a motorcvcle THE CHINESE KITCHEN engine. which grew into a four-cylinder, eight years before the "Winton Quad." San Francisco long famous for its good you have in Chinatown. Why don't you Then the oil boom led them into the manu­ places to eat now has something new in stprt a delivery business?" facture of oil-well pumping equipment. I good' food service-right at home. Johnny spoke of oranges having a hand. For it ''I'm having a cocktail party tomorrow was the oranges that spurred them to pro­ Kan known far and near as the successful afternoon and want something different for proprietor of The Cathay House the great duce a three-color web press for printing Hors D' Oeuvres for my guests. Some of tissue wrappers. Chinese restaurant of San Francisco is re­ those succulent Fried Prawns would be de­ sponsible for The Chinese Kitchen. "For a lightful stuck attractively on toothpicks. or During the first World War the Axel­ long time." says Mr. Kan. "customers and some of that delicious Barbecued Pork sons began to make engine lathes for both friends have said to us things like this:" foreign and domestic users. Today they would be nice. I'll be busy shopping all are in the second World War up to their "The neighbors came over in their slacks morning and wish someone would deliver ears with schedules that call for seven and lounge suits Monday night fora little those things to my house. Why don't you 24-hour days of production every week. poker session. Around midnight, we were start a Chinese food delivery service?" Altogether, here is a first-class illustra­ all tired and hungry. All of them love Chi­ And so Johnny Kan started it. tion of the American industrial tradition­ nese food, and they would have loved Now anyone living in San Francisco a half century of consistent growth based some Chicken and Almond, Fried Rice and may telephone an order to The Chinese on the constan.t adaptation of inventive Egg Roll, but no one wanted to dress and Kitchen (Twirl EXbrook 7050) and at the wit and production sense to meet changing go out. What a grand finale we could have appOinted hour the truck will drive up needs.-Business Week. had for that evening if we could have had with your order piping hot ready to serve. delivery service, but they had to be con­ Johnny says: DESERT SOUVENIR tent with sandWiches and coffee, Why don't you start a delivery service?" "One of the secrets of good Chinese The four-color desert picture, "Courage" cookery is to prepare each dish separately enclosed with this issue is suitable for "Oftentimes after a neighborhood movie and serve it piping hot from the "Wok framing. For those that want a framed copy we have craved for Chinese food, because Lo" or Chinese range. we have arranged to have a copy framed it is light yet satisfying at that late hour of "So that you may enjoy Chinese food in beautiful "Lucky" Yucca. This great the night. For instance: the Flat Sugar at its very best, your orders are placed in picture of the desert framed in a product Pears are sauted so deliciously in vege­ sanitary paper cartons immediately after of the desert makes an unusual gift or table oil and the Pineapple Chicken is so cooking. then transferred to a charcoal desert souvenir. Mailed prepaid to any ad­ appetizing. We never feel distressed no heated unit in our truck. This insures your dress in the U. S. for one dollar. Order matter how much Chinese Food we eat food of arriving hot, so that no reheating from befor~ going to bed. But our house is too is necessary." GHOST TOWN NEWS far and we can't get real good food like Of course you know Johnny Kan's Buena Park California 24 GHOST TOWN NEWS Wallace Beery hunts Antelope on The Pitchfork Ranch

A Flying Hunter

ABOVE: Wallace Beery left Los Angeles a short time ago in his Howard plane at 2:30 a.m. and had breakfast the next morning at his cabin in Wyoming. Then he hopped over the Rockies to the Pitchfork Ranch where he bagged the first antelope he had ever hunted. There is a herd of 3000 pronghorn antelope at Pitch­ fork that has supplied many live specimens to various eastern zoos.

RIGHT: 5,000 antelope graze on the Pitchfork Ranch, Pitchfork, Wyoming, owned by Charles Belden, formerly of Cali~ fornia. Mr. Belden's grandfather arrived in the Golden State more than 100 years ago with John Bidwell's party -l1rst to corne into the state over the Sierras.

AN EXTRA DIVIDEND tion tells in prose and picture the story Single copies mailed postpaid for 25 of Knott's Berry Place and Ghost Town cents. AU· new subscriptions received on All subscribers receive this month an Village. Many fine and excellent original or before July first will receive this sou­ extra dividend in the shape of a speCial drawings are reproduced and the edition venir . edition free. Send your subscription souvenir copy of Ghost Town News with is a genuine work of art. today. One year (six issues). Fifty cents. a four-color reproduction on special paper Two years (twelve issues), One dollar. of the original 20x50 foot oil painting of It was gotten out in response to so many Address the wagon train crossing the desert in requests for a complete story o~ Knott's 1868. Berry Place and the many attractions in GHOST TOWN NEWS This beautifully illustrated souvenir edi­ Ghost Town Village. Buena Park California GHOST TOWN NEWS 25

CHAMBERS LODGE. Lake Tahoe. Califor­ nia. Highway 89. Chambers Lodge occu­ pies one of the most beautiful sites on OTHER GOOD PLACES Lake Tahoe. The modernly equipped cot­ tages, the velvety lawns and well-kept flow­ ers, and the quiet surroundings make this lodge an ideal place to spend a summer vacation. In the dining room only the most TO DINE carefully prepared meals are served. By OUR READERS AMBASSADOR HOTEL. L08 Angeles, Cali­ Readers of "Ghost Town News" are largely made up from those who eat a chicken fornia. Certainly. no one need be told by dinner at Knott's Berry Place. Many of them tell us about other places where they have us to visit the Ambassador. Located in the found good food and pleasant surroundings. The places listed below are among those heart of the Wilshire District, this great that have been recommended by our patrons 01' the people who have wrUten in to us. hotel and its 22-acre park is a major South­ In many instances. we have received the menu and cards of these establislunents and are ern California attraction, with hotel and dining room accommodations seldom gradually acquiring quite a collection. equalled and its Cocoanut Grove probably This collection is on display in the adobe building just back of the studio occupied the best known night spot in all Western by Mr. Paul von KHeben. the portralt artist. America. In addition to the informallon that we have been able to gather and that furnished BIT OF SWEDEN, Los Angeles, CaHfornia. by our customers. we have been guided and helped very largely by Duncan Hines book. P~51 Sunset Blvd. Excellent Swedish dishes ADVENTURES IN GOOD EATING. This book is the Bible of :tourists and you would be are served in this popular eating place. amazed to find how many of 0\11' customers carry a copy In their car. some of whOln con­ Smorgasbord may be had with dinner or sider it just as important as that extra tire. without. Prices reasonable. In our limited space. we cannot begin to give you but a fraction of the information CARDER'S DINNERS. LOB Angeles, Califor­ obtainable In the book. ADVENTURES IN GOOD EATING. If you are not already a nia. 6300 Wilshire BlVd. Mr. Carder is fam­ possessor of a copy of this book. you may obtain one al any of the places menUoned In ous. not only for his Sizzling steaks and this department. as well as in most book stores. sizzling steak platter, but also for his beau­ From month to month. we hope to add information regarding other places and our tiful restaurant and superior food. No liquor readers and patrons are eunestly requested :to send In their recOlnmendatlons. Any sug­ is served. ges:lions that will help to make this department of more interes:l will be greatly appre­ CAROLINA PINES. Los Angeles. California. ciated. Simply address your leUer to Ghost Town News. in care of KnoU's Berry Place. 7315 Melrose Ave. The rich tanta fla­ Buena Park. CaHfornia. vor of the South permeates the fo before you at this restaurant. The ALABAMA CARLSBAD HOTEL, Carlsbad. CaHfornIa. leisurelY atmosphere is a welcome rellef HOTEL McLESTER. Tuscaloosa. Alabama. Highway 101. "A luxurious seaside resort ho­ from the hustle and bustle of modern living. Highway 11; 524 Greensboro Ave. Here you tel set in a floral wonderland." Inexpensive GOOD FELLOWS GROTTO. LOll Angeles. can enjoy a good meal in an atmosphere of rates, deluxe service, and good food. California. 341 South Main St. A visit to Southern hospitality. TAM 0' SHANTER INN, Glendale, CaHfor­ interesting Main Street and a stop at Good ARIZONA nia. 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. Their greatest Fellows Grotto for a very delicious meal feature is the hamburger-presented in so will prove most fascinating. BEAVER DAM LODGE. Beaver Dam. Ari­ many deluxe forms, that lowly food is lifted LA PALMA CAFETERIA. Los Angeles, Cali­ zona (P. O. Llt:llefield). Highway 91. An to a high place indeed. Prices are mod­ fornia. 615 S. Grand Ave. In a tropical oasis in the desert, with good lodging, ex­ erate. patio filled with plants, gay colored um­ cellent food, and grand swimming. brellas and garden furniture, you will find PAINTED DESERT INN. Holbrook, Arizona. VAN DE KAMP'S. Glendale and Pasadena. the service and cuisine under your host 2 miles North of Highway 66. While you CaHfornia. The meals here are simple, well Mr. Manspeaker all you could wish. Re­ may be able to see the Painted Desert else­ prepared. and appetizingly served. Prices nowned for salads and pastries and huge where, remember you'll get a closer view are very reasonable. Bavarian creams. No liquor. here-and good food! PEDEN'S CAFE, Hanford, California. 119 MIKE LYMAN'S GRILL, Los Angeles. Ca11­ CAMELBACK INN. Phoenix. Arizona. On Seventh Street. Mr. Peden has set his stan­ fomia. 749 S. Hill St. Mike Lyman's con­ Highways 60, 80 and 89. This inn, 11 miles dard on a quality basis where it has al­ servative atmosphere is a pleasant change N. E. of Phoenix, is a paradise for the win­ ways remained. Though he serves no spe­ from the usual environment of the better ter resort seeker. Here you can enjoy your cialties, all-around good meals are always restaurants of today. Prices are reasonable favorite sport and the beautiful surround­ available. and food excellent. ings. The home cooking is of excellent ASSISTANCE LEAGUE TEA ROOM, Holly­ ONTRA CAFETERIA, LOll Angeles. Califor­ quality. wood, CalifornIa. 5604 DeLongpre Ave. This nia. 757 So. Vermont Ave., also Vine Street THE STEAK HOUSE. Phoenix. Arizona. Tea Room, located near movie studios, is a in Hollywood. High quality food and 3821 North Central Ave. As the name sug­ veritable paradise to the movie fan. The homey, congenial surroundings make a visit gests, steaks are the thing here. All meat glamour of screen, society and radio per­ to this cafeteria a pleasant event. ag~d. Open 5 P.M. to 12 M. meates the atmosphere. Waitresses are vol­ STEVENS NIKABOB, Los Angeles, Califor­ SHEFFLER'S CAFE. Salome, Arizona. High­ unteers from the ranks of debutantes and nia. 875 South Western Ave. Modern decor, ways 60 and 70. A unique place to eat serv­ professional women, and hostesses are the qUiet atmosphere, an all-inclusive menu ing everything from the lowly hamburger wives of famous executives and famous ac­ and an accomplished chef make the Nikabob to a double Porterhouse. Excellent modern tors. The food is good. . a thoroughly charming and satisfactory motel rooms will also be found here. place to dine. COLONIAL INN, Hollywood. California. 'LEVEN OAKS HOTEL, Monrovia, Califor­ CHRISTMAS TREE INN, Santa Claus. ArI­ 1966 North Vermont Ave. Those who are nia. Highway 66, 120 S. Myrtle Ave. A zona (P. O. Kingman.) On Highways 66 and planning a visit to this little inn may an­ comfortable, family hotel where good food, 93. If you enjoy unique places to eat with ticipate good, appetizing food with that well served, attractively furnished rooms interesting as well as good food. you'll not home-cooked flavor which is achieved only with excellent beds are offered guests. Rates want to miss the treat in store for you here. by using the best and freshest ingredients. reasonable. THE LODGE ON THE DESERT, Tucson, IVAR HOUSE, Hollywood. California. 1737 STAGG'S OLD CORRAL, Moumaln View. Arizona. 4 miles East on Alvernon Way. Ivar Ave. Because of its hospitality and CaHfornIa. Bayshore Highway, 2 miles This Lodge is a place delightfully different charm. the Ivar House has become one of north of Moffett Field. One of the most in­ from a guest ranch or a hotel. The atmos­ Hollywood's most noted dining places. Sim­ teresting stops between San Francisco and phere of a private home combined with ple food cooked with the greatest of care Los Angeles. In addition to good food, here luxury, charm, and restfulness make a stay is served. is where the Old West lives again. You see here just what you would wish. with what the great pioneers brought civi­ MISS ANN'S, Hollywood. California 1747 SAN CARLOS CAFE. Tucson, Arizona, 158 lization to our great State. You see guns N. Las Palmas. Located a block from Hol­ used by jesse james, "Wild Bill" Hickok, N. Stone Ave. The largest restaurant in lywood Blvd., this little tea room prepares town. reasonable rates, and excellent food. guns that licked the British, French, Indians fine meals at reasonoble prices. and the Mexicans-everything that ever trod ARKANSAS MUSSO AND FRANKS GRILL, Hollywood, upon us--over 2.000 guns that paved the HOTEL NOBLE. Jonesboro, Arkansas. High­ CaHfornla. 6667 Hollywood Blvd. Excellent trails West with lead. way 63. "Where Hospitality is a Reality." cuisine and service at moderate prices. PLANTER'S DOCK, Oakland. California. Here you'll find the atmosphere homelike Dinner is a la carte. Foot of Broadway, on pier. Not a fancy and restful. The large variety of food con­ BUENA VISTA, Indio, California. Little tile place, but it serves some mighty fine food. tains that old Southern flavor and seasoning. roof bungalows with every comfort and UnUsual Chinese dishes are a specialty. CALIFORNIA convenience and kitchenettes completely DESERT INN, Palm Springs. California. outfitted with dishes and cooking utensils Highway l11. There are several good hotels MOTEL INN, Bakersfield, California. High­ make a stay here very enjoyable. and many excellent places to dine in Palm way 99; 1101 Union Avenue. If you're look­ Springs. The hotels do not stop with lux­ ing for a good place to eat you'll want to HOTEL INDIO. Indio, CaHfornia. Highway urious accommodations and thoughtful ser· stop here. You'll also find the accommoda­ 99. "The friendly inn on the desert" is a vice. they are the centers of the village so­ tions for the night the best anywhere. most welcome stopping place for good food and lodging for the night. cial life and sports activity. Of course, LAWRY'S. Beverly Hills, California. 150 N. everyone visits the Desert Inn. For years La Cienega Blvd. Roast beef and York­ SUK'S TAVERN, King City, CaHfornia. It has maintained a reputation second to shire pudding are the specialties of the Highway 101. An exceptionally fine eating none. The food is excellent. We can hardly house. In cooking, the roasts are coated place for so small a town. In very attrac­ imagine anyone visiting Palm Springs with­ with an inch layer of rock salt. Service tive surroundings, Mr. Suk prepares and out enjoying the hospitality of Desert Inn. from wagons. Prices not cheap. serves food that more than satisfies the HILLCREST DINING ROOM, Pasadena. BIG SUR LODGE, Big Sur. CaHfomia. High­ hungry traveler. CaHfornIa. 3600 East Foothill Blvd. This es­ way 1.•Located in the beautiful Redwoods, CASA DE MANANA. La Jolla, CaHfornIa. tablishment was started in 1922 by Ray­ you will find Big Sur Lodge a most delight­ Highway 101. On the sea's very edge is a mond Summers, who then had only a route ful spot for relaxation and enjoyment. Mr. lovely hotel, where guests find peace and delivering milk and home-made ice cream. Raymond will see that you are served the inspiration from nature's beautiful display. From that small start we find an Institution very best meals possible to find anywhere. There's lots of things to do here and the that is well worthy of the good name that They specialize in mountain trout dinners. food and service are famous. it now has. Page 26 GHOST TOWN NEWS

VISTA DEL ARROYO HOTEL, Pasadena, COLORADO find this a particularly good place to stop, CaBfomia. 125 S. Grand Ave. In this lovely BROADMOOR HOTEL. Colorado Springs, as it is not far from the beautiful Cypress hotel one may dine in elegance on such Colorado. South of City. At this beautiful Gardens and the famous Singing Tower. things as chicken, roast beef, and delight­ hotel, at the foot of Pike's Peak, you can GEORGIA ful smorgasbord suppers on Sunday. Prices enjoy any of your favorite sporis. Attrac­ HERREN'S EVERGREEN FARMS. AtlQ.ta. may be a little high, but you'll get your tions of special interest include Will Rogers Georgia. Intersection Clairmont Road and money's worth. Shrine of the Sun, and the Garden of the New Buford Highway. This is a really in­ MISSION IHH, Rlverslde, California. High­ Gods. Cuisine of the Broadmoor is known teresting and unusual place to visit. having ways 60, 395 and 18. Mission Inn is the pride the world around. hundreds of acres and a variety of trees of Southern California and, in fact, the en­ THE VILLAGE IHH. Colorado Springs, Colo­ and shrubs. The principle attraction, tire West. Important personages and cul­ rado. 217 East Pikes Peak Avenue. You'll though, is good food. tured travelers from all over the world have enjoy dining in this beautiful old church IDAHO been attracted to this hotel for many years and especially in the Anchor Room. This RICE'S RANCH. Hammell. Idaho. Highway because of its charming Setting in the gar­ unusual and colorful Inn serves a wide va­ 30 Home made ice cream, churned butter­ den city of Riverside, and its true spirit of riety of very tasty dishes. milk angel and devils food cake, and fried hospitality. Its superior accommodations GOLDEN LANTERN IHH. Denver. Colorado. chicken are some of the attractions that and excellent food adds, in no small way, 1265 Broadway. This "Steak House of the have brought travelers for seventeen years to the popularity of this delightful inn. West" is something you won't find every to the front door of this ranch. Better make BEDELL'S, Sacramento, CaWornia. High­ day, so when you're in its vicinity, stop and reservations. ways 40, 50 and 99; 11th and L Sts. We all give yourself a real treat. SUN VALLEY LODGE AND CHALLENGER like to find a place that serves quality at a BALDPATE INN. Estes Park. Colorado. IHH. Sun Valley, Idaho. Highway 93. An reasonable price. It is difficult-but here's Highway 7. Located high on the beauti­ interesting place to stop with wonderful one! fully timbered slope of the "Twin Sisters," food. HART'S, Sacramento, California. 919 K at an elevation of 9,000 feet above sea level. THE ROGERSON COFFEE SHOP, Twin Street. Hart's is the oldest restaurant ill on one of the most popular park highways Falls. Idaho. Highways 30 and 93. The em­ Sacramento, in continuous operation for and at the very boundary of the Rocky phasiS is on good food here. It's air-condi­ nearly twenty-nine years. Huge corn fed Mountain National Park itself, Baldpate Inn tioned and immaculate. Kansas steer beef sliced per your request looks out over one of the most remarkable right before your eyes. vistas to be seen anywhere. A wonderful ILLINOIS place to spend a vacation! OAK GROVE LODGE. Casey, Illinois. High­ MORGAN'S CAFETERIA, San D~ego, Cali­ way 40. A quiet rustic little lo~ge noted fornia. 1049 6th St. Those who enjoy a THE CORNER CUPBOARD. Grand Lake, for good food and gracious serv1ce. cafeteria will find this one of the best. At­ Colorado. Highway 34. An old rustic hotel tractive surroundings and good fOOd. Not of mining days remodeled for a dining AMBASSADOR HOTEL. Chicago. Illinois. cheap. room. Guests eat by candlelight at night. North State and- Goethe sts. This beautiful and enjoy such things as chicken, trout, hotel owes much of its fame to its swanky CATHAY HOUSE, San Francisco, CaBfornia. steaks, etc. dining rooms, The Buttery and the Pump 718 California St. If you haven't already Room. All dishes are cooked to orde! and had the pleasure of meeting Johnny Kan WOODBINE LODGE. Sedalia. Colorado. Highway 67. Woodbine Lodge, unique in its service is deluxe. The Pump Room 1S the in his interesting restaurant. put the Cathay meeting place of celebrities and the delight House at the head of your list of stops in own individual charm, is celebrated for its Chicken, steak and trout dinners. Accom­ of epicures. San Francisco. A large glass kitchen win­ MICKELBERRY'S LOG CABIN. Chicago. dow is conveniently placed so that you can modations in picturesque cabins offer the last word in modern comfort. Illinois. 2306 W. 95th St. Mickelberry's has watch your food being prepared. become popular for its Southern food, FAIRMONT HOTEL, San Francisco, Cali­ CONNECTICUT waffles and sausage. They serve a large fornia. The Fairmont Hotel on Nob Hill YALE BARN. East Canaan. Connecticut. variety of dishes and the atmosphere is in San Francisco is one of the world-famous Highway 44; 4 miles East of Canaan. The ideal. Reasonable prices prevail here. hotels that have given San Francisco its dining room has been built around an old ST. HUBERT'S OLD ENGLISH GRILL. Chi­ reputation for grand hotels and fine living. barn with the hand-hewn beams still in the cago. Illinois. 316 Federal St. Here you will With its majestic setting and view of the ceiling. Be sure and visit the beautiful and dine in old English style with royal service Golden Gate and Bay your visit here as a nationally advertised gift shop in the bal­ and exceptionally good food. guest enjoying fine accommodations, or as cony while you are here. CLUB ARCADA, St. Chules. Illinois. High­ a patron of the dining rooms will provide THE OSAGE IHH. Eaaex, Connecilcut. You'll way 64. A sophisticated, gay night club in a thrilling appreciation of present-day San eat in an atmosphere of refinement here in an old Illinois town. Their fish, chicken. Francisco. this old Inn, which was built before 1790. It and steak dinners served with freshly POST STREET CAFETERIA, San Francisco, has been recently remodeled, but you will brewed coffee are something anyone would California. 62 Post St. This is not the usual still feel the thrill of the days gone by. enjoy. type of cafeteria. Many flowers and a quiet HONISS OYSTER HOUSE. Hartford, Con­ FISHER'S IHH, Springfield. Illinois. High­ atmosphere add to the enjoyment of a de­ necticut. 22 State St. As the name implies, way 125. After a very satisfying meal, you licious meal. their specialty is oysters and sea foods. may rest on the spacious lawn of the Inn. Established in 1845, it is the best known They specialize in chicken, steak and frog MAR MONTE HOTEL, Sama Barbara. Cali­ eating place of its kind in the United States. dinners. fornia. On the shore of the blue Pacific and in an ancient Spanish colonial city of IHTERVALE MANOR. Quinebaug. Connecti­ INDIANA Southern California Is a hotel of distinct cut. Highway 131. The quiet, friendly hos­ L. S. AYRES AND COMPANY. Indianapolis. charm and beauty. Guests may enjoy many pitality that prevails at Intervale Manor is Indiana. Downtown. Here a very delicious the quality that attracts so many to its spa­ dinner is served In attractive surroundings. activities such as swimming, boating and cious grounds and comfortable home-like deep-sea fishing, and in the sunny, flower­ accommodations. The food is exceptionally IOWA filled dining room food well prepared is YOUNKERS TEA ROOM, DeB Moines, Iowa. served. fine. FLORIDA Highways 103 and 69; 8th and Walnut. When THE SAMARKAND HOTEL, Santa Barbara, you are in Des MOines, don't fail to visit California. Highway 101. This beautiful HOWARD BISER'S RESTAURANT. Jacloon­ this Tea Room on the top floor of a large hotel, also situated on the shores of the Pa­ ville. Florida. Highway 1-2300 Kings Ave. department store. You will be more than cific, overlooks nothing in contributing to Howard Biser's Restaurant is famed for pleased with what you'll find. the pleasure and comfort of the discriminat­ Florida sea foods cooked by old Southern IOWA UNION DINING SERVICE. Iowa ing traveler. recipes, which preserve the tang of the sea City. Iowa. Highways 161 and 6; 125 N. and satisfy the appetite. ­ Madison Ave. On the campus of the Uni­ SANTA MARIA INN, Sama Maria, Califor­ BARNEY'S, Lake Wales, Florida. Highway nia. Highway 101. This "Valley of the Gar­ versity of Iowa you can eat with the stu­ 8. This restaurant serves very satisfYing dents and enjoy a very delightful meal. You dens" is a spot all nature lovers sh!>uld meals in clean attractive surroundings. visit. The largest flower gardens of the may have your choice of cafeteria or foun­ world are to be found here, and an Inn that CHALET SUZAHHE, Lake Wales. Florida. tain service. Prices are reasonable. will make your stay long to be remembered. Highway 8; 3 miles North of Lake Wales. STONE'S RESTAURANT. Marshalltown. Situated in the midst of orange trees and Iowa. Highway 30-507 S. Third Ave. You VALERIE JEAN DATE SHOP, Thermal. near the shores of Lake Wales, you will find may be surprised at the obscure location of California. 12 miles below Indio. This a beautiful chalet. You may dine Indoors, this restaurant, but once you locate it you Oasis on the Desert, while not an eating or if you choose, out on the patio under will feel well rewarded. The meals are ex­ place, rates a visit. Home of dates with a beautiful paims and orange trees. The food national mail order business. Originator of cellent and prices reasonable. is excellent. KANSAS the Date Milkshake that folks drive miles CANDLE GLO IHH. Ocaia. Florida. 302 E. to get. Interesting illustrated gift catalog Ocklawaha Ave. You will be charmed by THE WILEY TEA ROOM. Hutchinson, Kan­ mailed upon request. the colorful atmosphere of this Inn. The sas. A very attractive Tea Room with a THE HUT TREE, Vacaville, CaWornia. guest rooms are very attractive. And the wide variety of tempting dishes at moder­ Highway 40. Simple but delicious food food?-well, you know the answer! ate prices. served in pleasant surroundings. One of LA CHAUMIERE. Palm Beach. Florida. QUIRING'S ~OFFEE SHOP, Leavenworth. their special features is Boneless Chicken Highway 1, Phipps Plaza. How would you Kansas. Highway 73. You will find this little Tamales. like to have your dinner served under a coffee shop in Johnson's Hotel, and with it, ST. GEORGE HOTEL, Volcano. California. big old banyan tree, or if it's cool by a you will discover some very fine food. Those who are interested in the ghost towns crackling fireplace? Sounds inviting, doesn't HOTEL LASSEN. Wichita. Kansas. 153 N. of California will find the historical gold it? But wait until you see the unusual table Market St. You can get good food and center of the Mother Lode in Amador Coun­ decorations here that have been imported lodging here. ty, Volcano, extremely fascinating. This is from foreign countries. KENTUCKY a tip to the visitor of old Volcano: when CYPRESS LODGE. Port Mayaca. Florida. THE OLD TALBOTT TAVERN. Bardstown. here try a meal in the dining room of the Highway 194. Noted for its chicken and Kentucky. Highways 31 E., 62, 68 and 150. St. George Hotel, or better still, stay all ham dinners as well as for its attractiveness. This old tavern, opened in 1779, wQI fasci­ night at this old inn, erected in the '70's Guests love this Colonial type Inn. nate you with its atmosphere of early days. and just recently reconditioned. COLUMBIA RESTAURANT. Ybor City. Through its doors have passed many a dis­ HOTEL WOODLAND, Woodland. California. Tampa. Florida. At 22nd St. and 7th Ave. tinguished guest. In the Coffee Shop a very Highway 99W. The best hotel in this vi­ Famous for Its Spanish and French dishes. delicious meal will be served you and if Cinity. Here Importance is placed on good Columbia Restaurant is one of the South's you want a real treat, try their smoked ham food.. most popular eating places. Tourists will that is becoming nationally famous. GHOST TOWN NEWS 27

CANARY COTTAGE, Lexington, Kentucky. PUTNAM AND THURSTON'S, WOI'CeBtel', MISSOURI Highway 25-128 E. Main st. An air-condi­ MallA.chllsellll. Highway 9; 19-27 Mechanic THE OLD TAVERN, Anew Rock. M1ssol11'I. tioned Southern restaurant with Colonial st. They have eight or nine dining rooms Highway 41. This is one of the most his­ atmosphere, specializing in sea foods, salads here where you can throw a party or ban­ toric spots in Missouri and well worth a and chicken. quet or just drop in for a snack. You will trip. At this Old Tavern you will find com­ be served the finest foods at popular prices. LOUISIANA fortable accommodations for the night as MEXICO well as excellent food. Their collection of ANTOINE'S RESTAURANT. New 01'1eana. historic objects will prove of Interest. Louisiana. 713-717 St. Louis st. You'll never SANBORN'S, Mexico Clly. Mexico. 6 Ma­ regret having visited this unique and inter­ dero St. This American owned establish­ GREEN PARROT INN, Kansas City; Mis­ esting restaurant. They are a "little old­ ment, where people from the four corners souri. Highway 50; 5120 State Line. The fashioned" here, the menu has remained of the globe dine, will faSCinate you. Be quiet homelike atmosphere and the selected unchanged for fifty years, but you won't sure to visit their various interesting shops foods well prepared will add much to your while you are here. trip. They speCialize in fried Chicken din­ soon forget the dinner served. ners. GALATOIRE'S RESTAURANT. New 01'­ MICHIGAN MISS HULLINGS CAFETERIA, St. LOllis, leana. Louisiana. 209 Bourbon St. This will BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM, Battle Missouri. 1103 Locust st. and 725 Olive St. be one of your favorite restaurants after Cl'eek. Michigan. Highways 12 and 78. This These splendid cafeterias serving a large your visit here. SanitariUm was built for the purpose of re­ variety of wholesome food in a pleasant TURCrS ITALIAN RESTAURANT. New storing health and vigor to the body by a environment well deserve the large patron­ 01'1eans, Louisiana. 223 Bourbon St. Some carefully outlined health program. Those age they receive. Table service Is also of Mrs. Turci's spaghetti with breast of who are tired of the tensions of modern available. chicken makes most people return the sec­ living can find peace and tranquility here MONTANA ond time. The atmosphere and surround­ without the atmosphere of a hospital. The HOTEL RAINBOW, Gl'eat Falls. MoDiana. ings are pleasant. food is not only tasty and good but it is Highways 89 and 91. Here you'll find a large DEHAN'S RESTAURANT. Sh1'evepol't. Lou­ good for you. No meat is served. selection of good food at very reasonable isiana. Highway 80; 422 Milan Ave. "Shreve­ COFFEE DAN'S CAFE OLD MADRID. De­ prices. port's Smartest Cafe and Cocktail Lounge." trolt, Michigan. 153 Michigan Ave. A res­ NEBRASKA They have a large selection of seafoods, and taurant with a Spanish name and decora­ their steaks are something you'll not forget tions. Very little Spanish food is served, CARTER HOTEL, Hastings. Nebl'aska. High­ -they don't compromise with quality. however, but one of the most popular dishes ways 6, 34 and 281. The surroundings are pleasant and the accommodations fine, A MAINE is Olla Podrida. It is interesting to note that they have a room for children where stay will be made very enjoyable. THE WORSTER. Hallowell. Maine. High­ HOTEL McCABE, NOl'th Platle. Nebl'aska. way 201. A Colonial type hotel with the chi:dren's meals are served. Fourth and Dewey. Modern rooms, new air­ dining room overlooking a garden. Well PONTCHARTRAIN WINE CELLARS, De­ conditioned coffee shop, excellent food. and known for its excellent chicken dinners and troil. Michigan. 618 Wayne Street. As the moderate prices. homelike environment. name suggests, their specialty. is wine which is served with each course of luncheon or NEVADA MARYLAND dinner and included in the price. SAL SAGEV HOTEL, Las Vegas. Nevada. GREEN PARROT TEA SHOP. EmmUsbul'g. .JOHNSON'S RUSTIC TAVERN RESORT. Highways 93 and 66. A stay at this hotel Mal'yland. Highway 15. Fried chicken and Houghton. Michigan. On Houghton Lake. will prove most interesting, as from it you turkey are served in this pleasant little tea This resort offers the finest in lodging, can make'short trips to such points of in­ shop besides other tempting dishes. sports and food. terest as Boulder Dam, Death Valley and THE TEN MILE HOUSE. Owings Mills. PHIL DEGRAFF'S BIRCHWOOD. Tl'Out many others. Serves very good meals. Ma1'yland. Highway 140. This old inn is Lake. Michigan. Highway 48. Real comfort NEW.JERSEY still standing as originally built with its and the joy of living are to be found at PAL'S CABIN. West Orange. New Jeney. charming Colonial staircase and the Original this spot In Northwoods Land, where a Prospect and Eagle Rock Avenues. Charcoal fire places and mantels. Many antiques are private estate of 1500 acres of unspoiled broiled steaks are their specialty, making on display and for sale, although the prin­ woods, streams, and lakes is yours, for your them "One of New Jersey's Famous Steak cipal function is serving delightful lunCh­ vacation. Aged steaks broiled in the lounge Houses," eons and dinners. fireplace will make your mouth water. NEW YORK NORMANDY FARM. Potomac (P. O. Rock­ Rates are reasonable. KEELER·S. Albany. New York. 56 State ville). M81'Yland. Rockville-Great Falls Rd. MINNESOTA Street. Skilled chefs prepare tempting and You'll be enchanted by the hospitality and SILVER BAY RESORT, Beavel' Bay. Minne­ appetizing dishes at Keeler·s. cheerfulness of this farmhouse The many sota. Highway 61. This is a quiet unpre­ THE HEARTHSTONE. New York City. 15 antiques about the place will interest you, tentious little place with accommodations East 48th st. You will find the new Hearth­ and the dinner will exceed your highest for vacationists. The scenery is beautiful stone in midtown New York, with its de­ expectations. and such sports as fishing, swimming and lightful surroundings and friendly atmos­ MRS. K'S TOLL HOUSE TAVERN. Silvel' camping may be enjoyed. Good home­ phere, an enjoyable place for luncheon, tea, Springs, M81'Yland. Highway 29. The Toll cooked meals are served at prices to suit cocktails and dinner. House is so well known it hardly seems everyone. THE RAINBOW ROOM AND RAINBOW necessary to remind you that here you will BONNIE LAKES FARM. Crosslake. Minne­ GRILL. New York City. 30 Rockefeller dine where flowers grow in profusion and sota. If you enjoy simple pleasures such as Plaza. When you are touring in the Rocke­ food is at its best. fishing, swimming, and boating, you'll find feller Center, you might remember you can this farm a very acceptable place to spend get a good meal at the Rainbow Grill and MASSACHUSETTS a few days. Housekeeping cottages are Rainbow Room, but you'll pay considerably .JAKE WmTH'S, Boston, MallA.chusetts. 37 available, but It is well to make reservations less at the Grill than at the Rainbow Room, Stuart St. In 1868 a small eating place be­ well in advance. though neither are cheap.. gan serving good food and lager beer. Dur­ HART'S OLD TYME COFFEE SHOPPE. ST. REGIS HOTEL. New YOl'k City, 2 East ing these 74 years it has continued to hold Moose Lake, Minnesota. Highway 61. A 55th Street. In the midst of fashionable to the same high standard of quality and truly nice little place to eat on the shore New York, you will find quiet elegance in today it has become "one of New England's of Moose Lake. It specializes in chicken, the st. Regis Hotel. Here your every wish institutions." fish and steak dinners. and need is anticipated and the atmosphere UNION OYSTER HOUSE, Boston, MallA.chu­ PORT'S. Salnt Paul. Minnesota. 1046 Grand is permeated with good cheer. You may sells. 41 Union St. This old Oyster House Avenue. A place for discriminating people dine formally In the Iridium Room or in-. of Boston is a historic place you won't want who delight in exquisite meals. The friend­ formally In the Oak Room. to miss. Opened in 1826, it still uses the ly atmosphere will make this one of your THE WALDORF-ASTORIA. New YOl'k City. same stalls and oyster bar. favorites. Park Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets. SMITH HOUSE, Camhl'ldge, MllfI8achusetfs. LOWELL INN. Stillwater, Minnesota. High­ An internationally famous cuisine where 500 Memorial Drive. For a new pleasure ways 212, 95 and 96. "Your Haven for Food the noted "Oscar" is host. Freddy Martin's in dining out try the Smith House featur­ and Rest." In the delightful garden room, orchestra, the hilarious dancing Hartmans Ing moderately Priced meals. Private rooms guests may catch their own brook trout and songstress Dinah Shore in the informal for banquets, bridge and business meetings from the pool which will then be prepared blUe and white Wedgewood Room. The are available. for them. The food is only the very best. beautiful Sert Room, cozy Lounge Restau­ THE CANDY BOX AND GARDEN GATE. ant and Peacock Alley cafes, Norse Grill. THE OLD MILL DAM. ConC01'd. MallA.chu­ Winona. Minnesota. Highway 61~6-68 W. Terrace Court for snacks and cocktai\s, a setts. Highway 2-27 Lexington Rd. This Third Street. There are three types of air­ bar "for men only" and special Home Kitch­ historic old house was built in 1669. Here conditioned dining rooms in this eating en for things "Uke Mother used to make." Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote two of his es­ place. Good satisfying meals are prepared. DeliciouS food scaled for all pocketbooks at says and John Brown stayed as a guest. A the world's finest hotel. More than just visit to this inn will prove deUghtful, not MISSISSIPPI "good"; U's tops! only because of its historic interest but also GULF HILLS HOTEL. Ocean Springs. Mis­ THE WHITE TURKEY TOWN HOUSE. New for the delicious meals served. sissippI. Unique hotel accommodations, di­ YOl'k CUy. One University Place. This is SEILER'S 1775 HOUSE. Lexington, MaIIA.­ versified recreational facilities and an 18­ just the place you'll want to visit if you chusells. Highway 2. This old house is situ­ hole championship golf course make this are looking for escape from the hustle and ated on the farm of the first Minute man, hotel not only a golfer's paradise but one bustle of modern life. You will be served Benj. Wellington, to be shot in the Revolu­ of the most outstanding resorts of the Mis­ the finest meats and freshest vegetables. tion. You will enjoy the excellent food and sissippi Gulf Coast. Specializes in chicken FOUNTAINBLEAU INN. OdellSll. New YOl'k. gracious service. and seafood dinners. Highway 224. This immaculate country Inn INN BY THE SEA. Pass Christian. MissIs­ furnished with choice antique furniture, HIGHLAND HOTEL. Spl'ingfield. MaSIIIIChu­ sippi. Highway 90. The Inn is built on the lovely vases, lamps and statuary offers seUs. Highways 5 and 20. The Highland Spanish Mission type-long and rambling, regular dinners that are banquets in them­ owes its popularity to the outstanding qual­ with low arched doors. It is situated among selves. Guests may dine in the dining ity of its foods and beverages. Delicious pines and live-oaks beside the emerald wat­ rooms, or if they wish, on the verandas. dishes and specialties nicely cooked are ers of the Gulf of Mexico, and has an air of THE HOMESTEAD. Walkins GleD. New served in pleasant surroundings. quiet elegance pervading it. You can enjoy YOI'k. Highways 14 and 414. This delightful SEILER'S TEN ACRES. Wayland, M_chu­ practically any of your favorite sports and little inn, where "Mother does the cooking." sells. Highway 20. You'll enjoy a beautiful the meals are prepared with the care and offers excellent meals as well as modern dining room, enticing dance music and good good taste that you would use in your own comfortable accommodations for a night or food at this delightful place. home.. long stay. 28 GHOST OWN NEWS

IRON KETTLE INN. Waverly. New York. food. Mr. Thiele has studied the culinary TARPON INN. Port Aransas, Texas. If you Highway 17. Beautiful lawns and trees sur­ art in Europe under famous chefs and de­ enjoy fishing you mustn't miss a trip to this round the Inn and separate cottages. The lights in preparing unusual and unique Inn. where you'll get the thrill of your life refreshing air and fine food will prove very dishes. catching tarpon. Duck hunting is also a restful. THE PANCAKE HOUSE. Portland, Oregon. popular sport. The meals and rooms are NORTH CAROLINA 8600 S. W. Pacific Highway. You will be superb. TAPOCO LODGE. Tapoco. North Carolina. served all the pancakes you can eat for THE GRAYSON HOTEL, Sherman. Texas. Highway 129. Hiking. fishing, swimming and 300. Also sausages, etc. Highways 75 and 82. An exceptionally fine tennis are some of the sports that may be PENNSYLVANIA hotel where the quality of the food is some­ enjoyed at this Lodge high up in the Great thing to write home about. Smoky Mountains. You'll develop an enor­ NIXON HOTEL. Butler, Pennsylvania. High· UTAH mous appetite in this invigorating air, but ways 422 and 8-Main and Diamond Streets. PARRY LODGE. Kanab, Utah. Highway 89. you can quickly remedy that by a visit to Comfortable lodging and good food are fea­ When you are looking for a good place to the dining room, where excellent food is tured at popular rates. Surroundings are pleasant in the dining room, coffee shoppe, spend a night or have a good meal, you'll served. and cocktail lounge. not be disappointed if you try the Parry NORTH DAKOTA Lodge. It lies in the canyon country and is LEE HOFFMAN HOTEL, Cresson. Pennsyl­ only 90 minutes drive to Grand Canyon, THE MOLINE CAFE• .Jamestown. North Da­ vania. Highway 22. Famous for its unusu­ Bryce Canyon, or Zion Canyon. kota. Highway 10. 205 First Ave. The in­ ally fine food. Mr. Hoffman's guests are terior of this modern cafe is finished in charmed by his hospitality, immaculate sur­ SUTTON'S, Provo. Utah. Highways 50, 89 solid Philippine Mahogany with beautiful roundings, and superior meals. and 91. An excellent cafe with a large se­ decorations. Mr. MacKenzie features chick­ COMMUNITY INN, Hershey. Pennsylvania. lection of foods. ens. salads, steaks, and chow mein. Highway 422. One of Pennsylvania's best LYNN'S CAFE, Richfield, Utah. 10 N. Main. eating places. They feature home-cooking, home-made OHIO pies, biscuits, and pastry. Everything from HOTEL ONESTO. Canton. Ohio. Highways EMMA A. WOLFE TEA ROOM. Milford, Pennsylvania. Highways 6 and 209. A de­ a sandwich to a full dinner. Air-condi­ 30 and 62-229 Second St. A modern hotel tioned. that will serve you well. You will find it lightful Tea Room with the atmosphere of has a very good restaurant which provides days gone by. Wonderfu1 meals are served. CORDOVA'S EL RANCHO GRANDE CLUB, THE WHITTIER HOTEL, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Utah. 543 W. 3rd North St. superior meals. Unusual Mexican dishes are served-not of THE MARAMOR. Columbus. Ohio. 137 East Pennsylvania 140 N. 15th Street. This is a small modern hotel owned by the Phila­ the ten-cent store variety. You'll enjoy a Broad Street. One of the finest restaurants meal here in a delightful atmosphere. with exceptionally good food which is not delphia Young Friends Association, an active cooked in huge kettles but in small quan­ Quaker organization. It is modern, com­ VERMONT tities as the dinner progresses. Put this on fortable, nicely furnished, and serves good OUR CORNER CUPBOARD, Wells River, your "must" list when you are looking for food at all times. Vermont. Highway 5-Water st. A pleas­ good places to dine. RHODES' MOUNTAIN INN. Scot-Run, Penn­ ant little tea house on the bank of a river. ISLAND VIEW INN. Gallipolis. Ohio. High­ sylvania. Highway 611. This inn is beauti­ Serves simple but good food. ways 7 and 35. Here is one of the oldest fully located in the Pocono Mountains. It VIRGINIA cities of Ohio, founded by the French in is a modern home-like place with that dis­ DALEY'S RESTAURANT. Richmond, Vir­ 1790, is a dandy little tea room, where you tinctive atmosphere particular people enjoy. ginia. Highways 33, 60, 250, 360 703 E. will be served home-cooked meals. Try one Reservations requested. Broad St. Old-time Southern hospitality is of their good chicken dinners. COFFEE· SPRING· FARM. Somerset, Penn­ extended to all who enjoy good homec KINSMAN COLONIAL INN AND TEA sylvania. Highway 219. A country home cooked meals. ROOM. Kinsman. Ohio. Highways 5, 7 and tea room serving southern cooking, fried WHITE'S, Richmond, Virginia. 513 East 87-0n the Square. This inn was built in Chicken. steaks. and buckwheat cakes. Grace Ave. A delightful Colonial tea room 1825 and is almost entirely furnished with STRATH HAVEN INN, Swarthmore. Penn­ serving Old Virginia Foods. antiques. A very interesting place to visit sylvania. Highways 320 and 1; Harvard and WILLIAMSBURG INN. Wiliamshurg, Vir· as well as a good inn to spend the night Yale Ave. The beautiful lawns and shade ginia. Highway 60. The warm hospitality or take a meal. trees surrounding the Inn lend a restful and famous Southern cooking at Williams-' quiet atmosphere to the surroundings. Your CONGRESS CAFE. Lima. Ohio. Highways burg Inn will add pleasure to your visit in stay here will be made most enjoyable with this historiC town. 25 and 30-210 W. Market St. A modernistic good food and service. restaurant serving sea food, steaks, etc. WASHINGTON S,!MMIT HOTEL, Uniontown. Penl1llylvania. SUTER'S ROSELANE COTTAGE. Moscow. HIghway 40. Beautiful scenery. exciting HOTEL MONTICELLO, Longview, Washing­ Ohio. Highway 52. An above the average sports, delicious food, and wonderful ac­ ton. Highways 99 and 830. When you are chicken dinner place. Vegetables are served commodations make a vacation at this hotel in this vicinity, stop and enjoy the gracious in abundance and are well-cooked. Reser­ a real pleasure. charm of this beautiful hotel, which is sur­ rounded by a lovely park of stately trees vations required. RHODE ISLAND HOTEL WAGNER. Sidney. Ohio. Hi and colorful flowers. 25, 29 and 47. You'll be served high THE LOBSTER POT, Brl.s1ol. Rhode Island. PACIFIC BEACH HOTEL, Pacific Beach, food in an attractive dining room an 119-121 Hope St. Another Good Place to Washington. This beautiful hotel overlook­ stay made very pleasant at Hotel Wagner. Dine. Clams and lobsters are their main ing the ocean is located on the famed Olym­ dishes. pic PeninSUla. Crab and trout fishing, surf THE SMORGASBORD. Stow. Ohio. High­ THE LITTLE RED HEN. Pawtucket, Rhode bathing and side trips to the Olympic way 91. Your meal will be cooked to order Island. Highway 1; 742 East Avenue. In the Mountains are some of the attractions that while you are enjoying many varieties of summer you may eat under an awning at draw many each year. Everyone who has smorgasbord. The main course is an Amer­ the sidewalk cafe, or if you choose, in the been here has nothing but praise for the ican dish. air-conditioned dining room. Good home­ meals. . THE GRACE E. SMITH COMPANY. Toledo. cooked meals are served. Ohio. Madison at Erie. This cafeteria and HOME OF THE GREEN APPLE PIE. Se­ restaurant serves a very superior type of SOUTH CAROLINA attle. Washington. Mrs. Smith is now on food. It has five inviting dining rooms and THE POINSETT HOTEL. Greenville, South her way to baking her second millionth pie. a pastry shop where they'll gladly pack a CaroUna. Highways 25 and 29; South Main The food is excellent and their hot apple lunch for you. St. A delightful hotel at the foot of the pie a la mode is something you'll remember Blue Ridge Mountains. Serves unusual a long time. OKLAHOMA dishes. THE QUINAULT. Quinault. WlIlIhington. BISHOP'S RESTAURANT, Tulsa. Oklahoma. SOUTH DAKOTA Highway 101. This hotel. situated on beau­ 513 So. Main St. This restaurant enjoys a tiful Lake Quinau1t, is a paradise hard to well-deserved reputation for good food. DERBY'S CAFE, Chamberlain, South Da­ equal. Their most interesting feature is an Reasonable prices. kota. Highway 16. The finest quality meat and vegetables are served at the Derby. Indian canoe trip, with an Indian guide, to OREGON the waters of the Pacific Ocean. You can One of their big features is fancy steaks. also enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking, riding. IRELAND'S RUSTIC LODGES, Gold Beach, PALMER GULCH LODGE, Hill City, South boating and golf. The guest rooms are Oregon. Highway 101. Comfortable cot­ Dakota. Highway 85A. Here in the Black charming and clean and the dining room tages, exceptionally fine food, and a private Hills of South Dakota you will find beauty serves very nice food. beach on the PaCific Ocean. You'll enjoy and seclusion. Sleeping and eating among this delightful Rustic Lodge. the pines in contrast to the smoke of the DAVENPORT HOTEL, Spokane. Washing­ city will please you. ton. An exceptional hotel nationally known COLUMBIA GORGE HOTEL. Hood River. for its luxurious furnishings and excellent Oregon. Highway 30, on Columbia River TEXAS cuisine. highway. "A Hotel in a Garden," with MADSEN DINING ROOM. Amarillo, Texas. Mount Adams to the north and Mount Hood Highways 60 and 66. "Mother" Madsen has BOB'S CHILI PARLOR, Spokane; Washing­ to the south. You'll long remember this been famous for over fifteen years for her ton. liighways 10, 195. Tamales are their spot as one of the most magnificent sights fried chicken. steak and hot biscuits served specialty and they aren't the usual tamales you have ever been privileged to enjoy. family style. It is well to make reservations. at all. Soup and sandwiches are also served. Skiing in the winter and fishing and golf in THE GOLDEN PHEASANT RESTAURANT. CASCADIAN HOTEL, Wenatchee. Washing­ the summer are among the most popular Dallas. Texas. 1417 Commerce Street. A ton. Highways 10 and 97. This hotel is not. sports, but at any time of the year you can stop at this restaurant will prove very worth far from the Grand Coulee Dam, which all always be sure the meals will be "tops." while-especially if it's around dinner time. tourists are interested in seeing>. While you THE DORCHESTER HOUSE. Ocean Lake. THE BLACKSTONE HOTEL, Fort Worth, are here you can enjoy skiing, if it's the Oregon. Highway 10l. A thoroughly mod­ Texas. As nice a hotel as you'll find any­ right time of year-fishing and hunting. ern hotel where you realize the unexpected. The hotel is delightfully comfortable and where. the food is appetizing. Overlooking the· ocean, it is near the center THE BAKER HOTEL, Mineral Wells, Texas. of a beautiful nine-mile beach. In the din­ Highway 80. Besides being a well-equipped WEST VIRGINIA ing room you will find that "quality has no modern hotel, it is a year-round health re­ THE GREENBRIER AND COTTAGES. substitute." sort, where amid the quiet and peace of White Sulphur SprinlJS. West Vlrg1nta. High­ HENRY THIELE'S, Portland, Oregon. 2305 a country village health and pleasure seek­ way 60. "America's Most Beautiful All-Year W. Burnside. In the beautiful residential ers find enjo;yment. A chef trained in Switz­ Resort." Famous since 1778 for its unsur­ district of Portland you will find a delight­ erland prOVIdes a good variety of well­ passed beauty. There is everything in the fu1 little restaurant that serves wonderful cooked, excellent meals. line of sports or recreation here. GHOST TOWN NEWS 29 OTHER GOOD PLACES TO DINE (Continued) WISCONSIN HOTEL DOBBINS, Weyauwega, Wisconsin. you will find "comfort without extrava­ MUELLER'S CAFE, Menomonee Falls. Wls-' Highways 10, 49, and 145. An up-to-date gance." c::onsin. Highway 41-111 N. Fond Du Lac hotel which provides good accommodations PLAINS HOTEL, Cheyenne, Wyoming. High­ Ave. An air-conditioned. comfortable cafe and food at popular prices. ways 30 and 87. A first class hotel with serving duck. chicken; or steak dinners. AUNT MATTIE'S COTTAGE. Whitewater. A No.1 meals. While here you should be Prices to please everyone. WiscODJlin. 805 Main St. If you are looking sure to see Fort Warren, one of the largest for good food, simply served, be sure to military posts in the country. FISH SHANTY, POl't Washington, Wisconllin. make a stop here. ANN NEWELL'S, Sheridan, Wyoming. High· Highway 141. The interior of this Shanty ways 87 and 14. Those taking this route to has a typical nautical atmosphere. as it is WYOMING Yellowstone will find Miss Newell's a wel­ of knotty pine and hung with relics of the PIONEER HOTEL, Cheyenne, Wyoming. come resting J,>lace. Simple, home-cooked sea. They serve fish exclusively here. We recommend this hotel as a place where food is served. Dude Ranches By OUR READERS In all Welltem sary. For further information write Pierson E BAR L RANCH. This ranch, located in States and fl'om Wonder Valley Ranch, Star Route. Box 54B. the Blackfoot Valley at the junction of the Canada to MexI­ Sanger, California. Blackfoot and Clearwater Rivers, is open co you will find for the accommodation of guests the year cattle ranches GODSHALL'S C-G WESTERN RANCH. A around. Guests enjoy such sports as skiing, and l'anch l'e­ string of top cow horses. and the best of snowshoeing, skating and sleigh riding in sol'is of many equipment, are available to guests at no the winter and duck shooting and big game thousand acrell extra charge. Cowboy instructors and hunting in the summer. No transient busi­ with sheep, cat­ guides are always on hand and there are ness whatever is accepted. E Bar L Ranch, ile and hone regular weekly cowboy sports in the ranch Greenough, Montana. l'anching as the arena. In the Main House the accommoda­ main business tions are deluxe and the food provided is BIG ELK RANCH. Life at the Big Elk and "dude the very best. Pack trips into the moun­ Ranch is good. It is different. It is rugged wl'angUng" fol' tains may be arranged with cowboys on and healthy. There are gentle horses to your pleallU1'e. the Ranch. Write Godshall's C Bar G West­ ride, and vast spaces to ride in--and moun­ Many are 1a:rlJe l'anches and some are lItile ern Ranch, Victorville. California. tain trails to follow. Buffalo and Elk are farms away out in the wllde1'l'less 01' in the always within sight of the home ranch and mouniains. MONTANA Antelopes take the place of domestic pets-­ mingling with the guests just as dogs ordi­ Any so1'i of location and the kind of hOB­ ALLAN RANCH. This small, informal, pitallty you want may be found and at narily do. The weather is ideal during the mountain ranch is in the Big Rockies of summer months, and the accommodations pl'ices to suit. May be reached wtih your Montana, in the Lewis and Clark National c\utomobDe or you can go by air. tl'ain 01' are excellent. The food plays an important Forest, and seven miles from the nearest role at the Big Elk Ranch. The ranch bus. If you don't drive you can be met at road. It is like the hub of a huge wheel, the station by buckboard and hOl'BeS 01' a products served are fresh cream and milk, with hundreds of miles of trails leading in butter. eggs, chicken, turkey. trout, beef­ station wagon. all directions from it. Rivers and moun­ steak, and fresh fruit in season. Big Elk tains for your playgrounds, Trout in the Ranch. Harlowton. Montana. CANADA rivers! Big game in the mountains! The horses are fine, sturdy mountain horses HARGREAVES BROS. Situated in the un­ BAR LAZY D A - RANCH. In the heart that know their job. The log cabins are of America's most primitive area is modern spoiled alpine kingdom of the Canadian appropriately supplied with rustic furnitUre Rockies is the Mount Robson Park. where comfort activities and entertainment. This and Navajo rugs. Allan Ranch, Augusta, topflight guest ranch is equipped with the Hargreaves Bros. maintain the Mount Montana. Robson Dude Ranch. The modern accom­ everything to make a vacation just what modations, the delicious home-cooked food 3 X BAR RANCH. This is primarily a cattle it should be. Guests enjoy trout fishing, and the informal restful atmosphere of the ranch with dudes more or less as a sideline. mountain trail riding, and cowboy dances. RanCh are all that could be desired. but Accommodations are comfortable but there Bar Lazy D A - Ranch, Lazy Day. Montana. the magnificent scenery surpasses the high­ are few modern conveniences. Lots of at· est expectation. Those who have experI· tractive scenery and plenty of good riding. TRIANGLE SEVEN RANCH., The pictur. enced the spell of this region know how For further information write 3 X Bar esque location of Triangle Seven Ranch af­ inadequately words express its charm. For Ranch, Birney. Montana. fords its guests a wide variety of sports and entertainment, as well as a healthful further description write Hargreaves Bros., HAGGIN Y P RANCH. So varied are the Mount Robson, B. C., Canada. and invigorating vacation. The Absaroka activities, scenery and opportunities for National Forest adjoins the ranch property THE STAMPEDE RANCH. In the foothill thrilling adventure at Haggin Ranch that and will thrill you with its beautiful trails and mountain country of Alberta 1s the guests find time all too short. There are no through timbered canyons and valleys, and beautiful Stampede Ranch, where there is set schedules, no monotonous programs to over rugged mountain peaks. Such enter­ a wonderful district for horseback riding, follow. Each visitor enjoys his vacation to tainment as trail rides, rodeos, roundup sup­ trout fishing, hunting, and other sports. The his own liking. Back in the hills the true pers, and dancing may be enjoyed. Accom­ accommodations are very comfortable and sportsman finds a wonderland of rushing modations are modern. Triangle Seven the food excellent. For rate card write The mountain streams where he may cast for RanCh, Livingston, Montana. Stampede Ranch. Box 33, Longview P.O., wily trout. Natural comfort, the kind that Alberta, Canada. induces thorough relaxation, is the plan of BAR T A RANCH. Bar T A Ranch in the Haggin Ranch guest cabins. Haggin Y P East Boulder Canyon of the Rockies is run CALIFORNIA Ranch, Anaconda, Montana. with as much the atmosJ,>here as possible PARKHILL MONTANA RANCHES. The of a private home entertaining house guests. WARNER HOT SPRINGS. The Dude Ranch It entertains only a few vacationers at a is just one of the attractions on this 44,000 Parkhill Montana Ranches consist of the Flathead Lake Ranch at Big Fork, and time-usually eight. Not usually found on acre Warner Ranch. In addition to every ranches is the enclosed swimming pool of facility of the larger Dude Ranches many P Lazy B Ranch at Beehive. Both of them other attractions and points of interest are are exceedingly fine ranches and have ex­ liberal size which is constantly replenished cellent accommodations for adult guests in with lithia water of 70 degrees temperature available. The Hot Mineral Springs are from a natural warm sJ,>ring. The rates are noted. The airport is two miles away. addition to facilities for boys' and girls' camps. Living in two beautiful log lodges, reasonable and the accommodations com­ Luxurious accommodations to suit and fortable. Bar T A Ranch, McLeod P.O., meals that will satisfy. The old Butterfield and delightful rustic cabins, overlooking the Stage Coach is located on the proPerty. The lake, you will have every comfort of home Montana. Warner Chapel was built by the Indians in the way of living quarters and food, and BEARTOOTH RANCH. 'Along the eastern more than a hundred years ago and the at the same time enjoy all the outdoor slope of the Rockies in the Beartooth Range Springs were of such medicinal value that western sports of a wild, rugged, ranch, lake and mountain country. flow the beautiful, tumbling Stillwater Riv­ Indian Tribes used to fight for their posses­ er. Nestled in this valley, with the lofty sion. To make reservations write Syd OX YOKE RANCH. Since Ox Yoke Ranch Beartooths an intimate drop curtain, four Furze, Manager, Warner Hot Springs, Cali­ is a real working ranch, guests may ride miles inside the Custer National Forest, lies fornia. with the cowboys whenever they desire. Beartooth Ranch. Besides horseback riding taking an active part in any of the usual and pack trips there are many other diver­ PIERSON WONDER VALLEY RANCH. ranch activities. There is no pre-arranged sions. A few among the many are swim­ Pierson Wonder Valley Ranch, California's routine to be followed-everyone may do ming, volley ball, hand ball, horseshoe pioneer Dude Ranch, is an operating cattle as he wishes. Numerous lakes and streams pitching, and fishing. In the far reaches of ranch located in the heart of Central Cali­ on the ranch make the morning and all day the rugged west, where mountains loom fornia's greatest stock-raising area. Such rides cool, refreshing. Both Open country against the skyline, a hearty welcome awaits activities as trapping, swimming, fishing, and mountain riding. The best of well you. Beartooth Ranch, Nye. Montana. hunting, and riding are carried on. The cooked meals are served, featuring fresh accommodations in the big air-conditioned vegetables from the ranch garden. abund­ TEE-O-BAR RANCH. Few ranches, any· ranch house are all one could wish with all 'ance of fresh milk and cream from their where, have more magnificent surroundings. modern conveniences. Practically all food . own dairy herd. Nicely furniShed modern Situated in a glacier"cut canyon, near beau­ served is home grown or produced there .jcabins add to the comfort of a vacation tiful East Rosebud Lake, is this cattle and on the ranch. Reservations absolutely neces- here. Ox Yoke Ranch, Emigrant, Montana. hay ranch. The Rockies rise above it to Page 30 GHOST TOWN NEWS

altitudes of 9,000 to 11,000 feet. Guests enjoy pine logs from the surrounding forest. Rid­ Nothing pretentious about the A 2 Z, but such activities as herding cattle, rounding­ ing is naturally the main recreation on a it's a good little place and a real ranch in up calves, trail riding, feeding livestock, ranch. Situated as it is, so close to the every respect. with a flavor of its own and catching fish. The guest cabins are mountains, the White Grass Ranch has ac­ that makes a strong appeal to individuals comfortable and the dining room serves cess to excellent and scenic trails where and couples. The Valley Ranches, Valley, plain but abundant and satisfying fOOd. one can ride in the mountains, in the cool Wyoming. Tee-O-Bar Ranch, Roscoe, Montana. timber, or over the sage covered fiats. To many dudes, fishing for large brook. cut­ BATONS' RANCH. An opportunity for a LAIRDS' LODGE. If you want a rare com­ throat, rainbow or mackinaw trout comes care-free period of horseback riding, trout bination of forests, lakes, streams, moun­ first eveh before horseback riding. In the fishing, participation in. a pleasant outdoor tains, horseback riding, hunting, scenery, dining room, satisfying well-cooked meals life sprinkled with laughter and fun is 'comfort, convenience, and informality with are served. White Grass Ranch, Jackson offered at this ranch. There are many miles old timers to show and tell you all about of level and gently rolling country to at­ it, you won't go wrong staking your claim Hole, Wyoming. tract horseback riders at the ranch. And with the Laird's. Swimming is not sur­ PITCHFORK RANCH. You are invited to for variety-into the mountains that rise passed anywhere else in the Rockies and spend your vacation as a guest on one of just above the buildings wind good trails sandy beaches attract sun-baskers from far Wyoming's largest and most beautiful live­ through beautiful country that beckons to and wide. The buildings are of logs, the stock ranches. Well-trained saddle horses all·day riders and campers with their string furniture has been built by a master of are provided so that ranch guests may en­ of pack horses. Guests are accommodated rustic design, and the entire atmosphere of joy trips over mountain trails to the cow in cabins and cottages which are simply the place is in perfect harmony with the camps and also they have opportunities for but comfortably furnished. The food· is of surroundings. Laird's Lodge. Seeley Lake, helping to drive sheep up to their summer the highest quality and is carefully pre­ Montana. pastures on the high ranges of the Rockies. pared. For reservations write Eatons' Wrangling horses, branding calves, climbing Ranch, Wolf, Wyoming. TEXAS mountains, rounding-up cattle and riding GALLAGHER RANCH. Gallagher Ranch with the cowboys are some of the activities ... Headquarters-a great low., sprawling, rock in Which the ranch guests may partake. MONTANA - HIGH. WIDE hacienda of gleaming white-roofed in dull The rustic log cabins are comfortably fur­ AND HANDSOME peach-colored hand-made tile. its ranch­ nished, and the meals are nicely served. style porches supported all the way 'round Pitchfork Ranch, Pitchfork. Wyoming. Continued from Page 9 by sun-cured cedar posts. If you like West­ ern activity, you'll find yours in helping RAPID CREEK RANCH. A large cattle certainly found some live water to take its the cowboys round up cattle, goats and ranch at the foot of the Big Horn Moun­ place. And no foolin', he has made its life sheep from the four scattered corners of tains. fifteen miles from Sheridan, Northern available to tired city workers who want Wyoming. Modern accommodations for the ranch for vaccination or shearing. If, to return from a vacation refreshed in~ however. you want rest and a complete thirty-five guests. Pack trips, fishing, swim­ change of environment. you will delight in ming, rodeos. The vacation answer for all stead of needing a vacation to recover the fact that there is no mass, planned members of a family. The ranch owns one from a vacation. activity; that you can playas leisurely a hundred and fifty head of the best horses Here Cap found himself and 1 found game of ping-pong, pool, billiards, or in­ the country has to offer. from registered door badminton as you want, ride the easy thoroughbreds to the so-called Indian type Cap. valley trails, laze in the sun on the terrace of pony. They are all gentle, handle well, "I" am a former summer guest who by the swimming pool. read in a comfortable and are keen to go places. Each guest is could not wait until summer but came in hammock. or enjoy wholeheartedly doing given a horse to call his own and to ride nothing. The accommodations are unusu­ whenever he- wishes. For rates and further March to get some cobwebs out of his ally good. Each room has a fireplace and information, address Mr. and Mrs. Robert head. Here is where 1 read a copy of a private bath. Meals are excellent-ex­ M. Wood, Rapid Creek Ranch, Sheridan, Ghost Town News and decided to drop pertly planned and beautifully served. Wyoming. Gallagher Ranch, P. O. Box 1138, San An­ THE VALLEY RANCHES-Valley Ranch. YQU these few lines. tonio. Texas. and A 2 Z Ranch. The Valley Ranch occu­ I must say that when I read the de­ WYOMING pies several thousand acres of a broad val­ scription of Knott's Berry Place I wished ley-a green and fertile valley. And beau­ I could jump in the car with the Lairds BEAR PAW RANCH. This ranch is located tiful, to~beauty of meadow and cultivated near Yellowstone National Park and motor fields on the floor of the valley; beauty of and drive only 22 miles (distance from trips through it may be arranged at a small rounded foothills in the middle distance­ Los Angeles to Buena Park) to dive into extra charge. The hunting season for elk a mountain sky-line all around. Excellent the berry patches. But here is hoping to and moose opens September 15th. Jackson accommodations may be had at both Hole has the largest elk herd in the world. ranches, but the A 2 Z is a much smaller bring some of the Northwest to the South~ The cabins are modernly equipped and place-about twenty-five guests is the limit. west for an outing soon. each has its own bath complete with tub and shower. The food is well prepared. Wholesome and nutritious. Bear Paw Ranch, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. FLYING V RANCH. One of the main activi· ties of the Flying V Ranch is the raising of thoroughbred horses suitable for army remount. polo and hunting. Guests have ample opportUnity to watch and help the cowboys break and handle the horses. Leisure hours may be spent playing bad­ minton. ping pong, or swimming in the ranch pool. Evenings are often spent around a campfire roasting marshmallows and sing­ ing cowboy songs. Cabins are of log Con­ struction, well furniShed. Bath hoUse with hot and cold showers is adjacent to cabins. An excellent table is maintained with fresh vegetables at all times and an ample supply of milk and cream. Address Flying V Ranch, Buffalo, Wyoming. DEWEY RIDDLE RANCH. One of the most dramatically beautiful valleys in America is the Sunlight Basin of Wyoming, and is ideal for open riding as well as trail riding which leads to high peaks and Yellowstone Park. All cottages are built of rustic logs and are furnished in good taste. Activities include horseback riding. picnics, moonlight rides, fishing trips, lawn tennis, etc. There is understanding and carefully planned con­ sideration given to the ravenous appetites resulting from healthy exercise. refreshing sleep and pure oxygen. Dewey Riddle Ranch, Sunlight Valley. Cody. Wyoming. HOLM LODGE. Holm Lodge is a commun­ ity-a summer colony-a miniature village of little cabin-homes that are placed appar­ ently hit-or-miss among the pine trees on either side of a canyon whose sides run down to a boulder-strewn mountain stream. On the whole you do about as you please-· from loafing about, just breathing the in­ Yes, lady this vigorating, pine-scented air, acquiring a coat of tan, resting and enjoying life lazily, 'yere Ghost all the way up to making a pack trip of Town: is quite one, two or three weeks or longer into re­ mote regions scarcely explored. Accommo­ an interestin' dations and food are of the best. Holm Lodge. Cody, Wyoming. place and edu.­ WHITE GRASS RANCH. The White Grass catiooa1 too. Ranch is a western homestead, built of GHOST TOWN NEWS .31 one cherry pit. Mr. Floyde F. Nichols of New York had the cherry pit and 200 spoons which ci'\!Ile from ~hlna and he sent one of the spoons neatly mounted on a calling card to your editor. Mr. Nichols' major hobby is collecting "tinies" and in his letter states: "I can't refrain from congratulating you on the marked improvement shown in the News. One of my several hobbies is collecting Vol. 1. No. 1 magazines. therefore I feel that I am a little hetter qualified than most to judge and I do not believe I ever saw a maga.zine improve its literary content so much in such a comparatively short time and so few issues." While Mr. Nichols' home is in New York. we have another subscriber with exactly the same first and last name. same mid­ dle initial. living in David City. Nebraska. From that and the number of gift subscriptions coming in you might get the idea that our subscription list was reaching Saturday Evening Post proportions. Not so! We have room for a few more. Did you see that grand story in the Saturday Evening Post of May 21 The one about Knott's Berry Place and Ghost Town. It made a lot of Orange County folks mighty happy and there are some good folks in this county who appr~iate the national, publicity given it as a result of the growth ana success of Knott s. Every day letters come from "Other Good Places to Dine" thanking us and expressing appreciation for the publicity given them. It works both ways and Me. Knott says "it pays." Mr. DeWitt V. Hutchings. Managing Director of the Mission Inn The Ghost Town News of RiverSide. wrote Mr. Knott: "Very few places would publicize another in­ W estern Magazine stitution in the same line of business as you have done.. I know the article will do Many send gift subscriptions to friends and PubH.h<>d bi.monthly at Knott'. Berry Place, Buena Mission Inn a lot of good and I hope that patrons. Our sincere thanks to each. We Park, California. Single copies 10 cents. Annual your spirit of cooperation will do you will continue to try and pack at least a subscription (six iSBues) 50 cents. Two years (12 dime's worth of value in every 32-page i.sues) One Dollar. Postage paid anywhere in the good. I know that we will be delighted to U.S.A. recommend your place to our friends. as issue. ------we often have done about your wonderful Paul Von Klieben is a famous painter of NICHOLS FIELD WILSON. • • • Editor institution and meals." Walter C. Blom­ portraits--and that's only half the story. Addres. all communications and make alt remit· quist. proprietor of the· St. George Hotel He conceived and painted that great work tance. payable to Ghost Town News, Buena Park, California. of Volcano. California. ordered 50 copies of art-The Transfiguration on display at and shortly thereafter wrote: "The 50 Knott's Berry Place. In the special souve­ Vol. I JUNE. 194-2 No.5 copies of GHOST TOWN NEWS sold like nir edition which you receive this month the proverbial hot cakes-

To Save Tires many folks take the short trip down here and canvas approximately 20 x 50 feet. A day and a night scene get the "feel" of the west at Ghost Town. Only two or three with a 2-minute narrative awaits you. Under no circumstances gallons of gas carries a crowded motor car down from Los fail to see this work. There is no charge. of course. Angeles or Long Beach and back. Gilts for any occasion. Can you imagine anything nicer than Many think of this place Simply as a' good place to visit for one of Knott's Holiday gifts of beautifully packaged "goodies"? an excellent chicken dinner. That the dinner is excellent is Write or call for special gift circular. Here is a picture of just attested by the tens of thousancjs who crowd the dining rooms one sample and you may be sure that anyone will enjoy receiv­ every month. Sundays and Holidays are quite crowded and ing this as a gift. we would like it more if those who can would come down on weekdays-when you can enjoy your dinner without feeling that you must hurry because so many are waiting. • More than dinner. In addition to our dining rooms we have many things that may prove of interest and you are welcome to roam about and see for yourself. There is no admission charge and your only expense here is the price of your dinner. Parking space is free and lately we have doubled that because folks stay longer to see the sights. Our market right off the dining room offers for sale a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in season, fresh eggs (every egg guaranteed). the rhubarb that Mrs. Knott has made famous­ and for a nickel you can take some home and try your hand with Mrs. Knott's recipe. At the market you can get some pieces of that good chicken to take home and cook yourself­ or you can obtain your choice pieces already cooked for a picnic lunch. And-if it's that weIl-known delicacy, chicken livers. you will know that every liver is choice and from a young chicken freshly dressed. Boysenberry Pie! You'll never know why many thousand of these rich delicious pies are cooked 'every year until you have eaten one . • . if you take one home you'll be back again. Boysenberry ism and. ie/ly-and many other homemade jams and jellies are on sa1e at the market. Many people all over the land get them by mail or express. A price-list of all these California "goodies" will be mailed on request. The nursery. Write for our interesting price list on the farm The unique gift package includes Jams and Marmalades products we grow here on the place. which will tickle the palate of ev~ryone. Boysenberry Jam. Red The Adobe Building. Many visitors spend a lot of time here Raspberry Jam. Strawberry Jam. Tangerine. Kumquat and Lime and enjoy it. Note the patio and the display of "Other Good Marmalade. Six 4-oz. glasses, beautifully wrapped into a lovely Pllces to Dine." One room is entirely given over to a huge oil gift package and sent 'prepaid to any address in the U. S. A. painting of Lucky Baldwin crossing the plains in the early days. for $1.65. Send along your card of greeting to be enclosed. Ghost Town Village. Roam Price list of various packages. boysenberry and other jams through it to your heart's and jellies wiIl be mailed upon request. content. Fun. interest and his­ tory await you. Meet Sad-Eye Virginia's Gilt Shop is visited by all who come here and Joe who you can only see many the compliments upon the diSCriminating selection of through his prison bars. Note unique lovely gifts. Every woman enjoys browsing through the many works of art Virginia's shop of gifts. by "Whittling Andy" Ghost Town News. Stop in the office and see the old hand~ Anderson who carves press of Civil War days which is still working. Leave any them out of wood. suggestions you may have for future issues of the "weekly" Old Trails Hotel of paper which you will see being printed. 1868 standing at the Much, much more remains for you to "discover" on this farm with its 80-acre berry patch and buildings covering many acres. I entrance to Ghost I Town Village is the We hope that you, like hundreds of thousands of others. find I I, "Frame" for a mighty our dinner good and that you will enjoy some of the projects picture of the desert­ we have had so much pleasure in doing for your entertainment an oil painting on down here on the farm.

On Highway 39 -2 miles south KNOTT'S BERRY PLACE, of Buena Park, California • • • . i