anaheim-gazette 1908-08-27

WHILE AT WORK ENDS LIFE LOUIS BETZ TAKES CYANIDE AND EXPIRES. Exclaims "I Told You This Would Be My Last Setting"—Dies in Twenty-four Minutes. Louis Betz, 25 years old, a native of this city, son of George Betz, committed suicide while at work with Westerman's fumigating outfit in A. Pierotti's orange orchard at Placentia at 1:05 o'clock on Tuesday morning. Life was not extinct until the lapse of twenty-four minutes. With Betz at the time of the rash deed were Henry Westerman, foreman of the outfit; Elmer Barnes and Harry Meyers. Westerman was engaged in weighing out the cyanide, when Betz, who had been acting queerly for some weeks past, approached and picking up a quantity of the poison, said: "This looks pretty good. It looks like snow." Westerman eyed him suspiciously, saying, "What do you want with that Louie?" Westerman was engaged in weighing out the cyanide, when Betz, who had been acting queerly for some weeks past, approached and picking up a quantity of the poison, said: "This looks pretty good. It looks like snow." Westerman eyed him suspiciously, saying, "What do you want with that, Louie?" Betz threw the poison back into the box, but placed his fingers to his mouth and swallowed a quantity which clung to his fingers. He walked to the water jug, lifted it to his lips and drank several swallows. He returned to where he had previously stood, saying, "I was only joking." In another instant he seized another piece of cyanide as large as an ordinary marble, exclaiming, "I told you this would be my last setting. It is either one way or another." He threw his hat to the ground, stamping upon it. He fell to the ground uttering no word. Westerman immediately telephoned his brother, Wm. Westerman, in this city, telling him of the occurrence. Dr. Wickett was summoned, but life was extinct before he reached the unfortunate man. George Terry brought in the body, and at 9 o'clock Coroner Smith held an inquest. The jury was summoned by Constable Litton, as follows: Ben Cook, L. A. Borchard, L. F. Viola, B. F. Maxwell, E. A. Thompson and V. S. Mack. Westerman, Barnes, Meyers, Dr. Wickett and Terry gave testimony, and at the conclusion of the evidence a verdict was rendered in accordance with the foregoing facts. The remains were interred on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim cemetery. Associates of the dead man speak highly of his worth, one of them saying it would be hard to replace him if the entire state were searched over. He paid several bills owing by him a few days before his rash act. To one creditor he said he desired to pay all claims against him, as he did not think he would remain grade. Miss Elsa A. Christen, to end and third mixed grade Miss Clara J. Carpenter primary building and teaching on grade. Miss Fannie C. Klein, first grade. Mrs. Joanna Burgess, first grade. Miss Margaret Paxton, tella school. Miss Edna Ames, supervisic. Miss Adela Mac Neil, super drawing. There are eight new teachers district school force this year. Tople, the principal, last year the Sandwich Islands. Miss Howard, sixth grade comes here from Montaloor county. Miss Young, fourth grade is from Atlantic City, N. J. Miss Klein, A first grade here from Wilwaukee. Miss Patxon, Katella school Orange, Cal. Miss Mac Neil, supervision is from Pasadena, Cal. Misses Richardson and Chas residents of this city. MISSES THE NORTH Warrant Out for Bert J. Hugh Seems to Be Going South On complaint of Max Hull local merchant, Judge Howe a warrant for the arrest of Huyber for uttering fictitious and Constable Litten is on out for him Huyber some started a cigar factory he ing out an excellent brand Apparently he was doing with his appetite for liquor over and he neglected his business. He entered Horwitz's store purchased several dollars' women's furnishing goods. He a $5 check in payment there was given something less than change. The check was reworthless, and Horwitz swarrant for his arrest. The remains were interred on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim cemetery. Associates of the dead man speak highly of his worth, one of them saying it would be hard to replace him if the entire state were searched over. He paid several bills owing by him a few days before his rash act. To one creditor he said he desired to pay all claims against him, as he did not think he would remain here long. The funeral yesterday afternoon was largely attended. HAPPILY WEDDED. John H. Brunworth and Miss Pauline Kroeger, daughter of Henry Kroeger, were married at the residence of the latter on East Center street, at 2 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Lusky, of the German Lutheran Church officiated. Miss Sophie Schindler acted as bridesmaid and Henry Kroeger Jr. was best man. After the ceremony bride and groom were recipients of hearty congratulations from those present who included members of the family and close personal friends. An elaborate wedding breakfast was served to which ample justice was done on the part of all. The bride's presents were numerous and costly. The happy couple left on the evening train for Los Angeles, where they took the limited for St. Louis, Mo. They will spend a month's honeymoon visiting points of interest east. Another consignment of new job type was received at this office this week, and will be unpacked today. Phone your orders. Nothing but bright new job work turned out. Prices the lowest. NEW TEACHERS. Open Monday, September 14, With Efficient Corps of Instructors. anaheim district schools will Monday, September 14, with wing corps of teachers: Tople, district principal and eighth grade. Bertha Schmidt, assistant and teacher seventh grade. Maud E. Howard, teacher aide. One Record, teacher fifth Isabelle Richardson, teacher and fifth mixed grades. Idna C. Young, teacher fourth Glenora Parker, teacher third Lisa A. Christen, teacher secthird mixed grades. Clara J. Carpenter, principal building and teacher of secTannie C. Klein, teacher A le. Joanna Burgess, teacher B le. Margaret Paxton, teacher Kaool. CITY TAX RATE. City trustees met on Tuesday evening and fixed the city tax rate for the current fiscal year at $1.57 on the $100 of assessed valuation. Last year's rate was 1.65. The new levy is divided as follows among the different municipal funds: No. 1... $ .10½ No. 2... .05½ No. 3... 14½ No. 4... .40 Library fund... .11½ General fund... .75 Total... $1.57 Trustees Rust, Stock, Fiscus and Gates were present. An ordinance was introduced fixing the tax levy at the figures stated. It passed first reading. CAPITAL RESTAURANT. H. W. Hill, steward of the Capital Restaurant, which N. E. Murphy is opening in the new Strodthoff building, near the postoffice, is arranging the new eating house in artistic fashion and his bill of fare will be elaborate enough to suit the most fastidious. Mr. Hill was steward of the Hotel Wentworth at Ports- CAPITAL RESTAURANT. H. W. Hill, steward of the Capital Restaurant, which N. E. Murphy is opening in the new Strodthoff building, near the postoffice, is arranging the new eating house in artistic fashion and his bill of fare will be elaborate enough to suit the most fastidious. Mr. Hill was steward of the Hotel Wentworth at Portsmouth, N. H., where the Russian and Japanese envoys met to conclude terms of peace. He is an experienced caterer and his purpose is to give this city a down-to-date eating house in every respect. Mr. Murphy will handle nothing but the best the market affords, and in securing the services of Mr. Hill as steward has made a ten stroke. The new restaurant will be opened for the entertainment of guests on Saturday. JAP BREAKS HIS LEG. R. Ikemoto, a Japansee vegetable gardener who rents the Thompson ranch on the East Side, sustained a bad fracture of the leg below the knee while driving his delivery wagon in town on Tuesday morning. About 10 o'clock he was driving along Center street, when he applied the whip to his horse, which kicked him on the leg, fracturing it badly. He continued on to his ranch. Neighbors saw him in an awkward position in his rig, but did not realize his extremity, and did not go to his assistance. Arriving at his home he was assisted to the bed of the wagon and a telephone message forwarded Dr. Johnston; the doctor later met the man coming in and returned with him to his office. The fracture was reduced and Ikemoto made to feel as well as possible. He was taken on the evening train to the Jap hospital in Los Angeles. FELL FROM PLATFORM. W. D. Thompson, manager of the Puente Oil Company, fell over backward from a platform while engaged at the yards yesterday morning, a distance of eight feet, and was quite severely shaken up. No bones were broken. He was taken home where he was doing well, until late for liquor overcame him and neglected his business. Fred Horwitz's store and purveyor several dollars' worth of finishing goods. He offered back in payment therefor, and something less than $2 in the check was returned as a gift and Horwitz swore to a warrant for his arrest. He hung up a tamale man for the tamale giving a check for payment. He received $1.90 in cash and went on his way rejoiced had a $100 check, made payable a week or two ago, and this about town as an in-hat he was in easy finan-cion. We are current that Huyber trouble with Uncle Sam on having in his place of many cigar boxes upon camps had not been cancelled. Grim has returned from a trip to Needles, Ash Fork, Summa and other points in At the latter place the ser registered 117 degreesade. Mr. Grim reports an trip, and is glad to get the cooling breezes of the entry. McNeil, son of H. H. McCormix, A. T., who is spend-summer with friends at same down yesterday for a friend. Brothers are installing their new grocery store postoffice and will be business some time next the evening train to the Jap hospital in Los Angeles. FELL FROM PLATFORM. W. D. Thompson, manager of the Puente Oil Company, fell over backward from a platform while engaged at the yards yesterday morning, a distance of eight feet, and was quite severely shaken up. No bones were broken. He was taken home where at the hour of going to press, he was resting easily with every prospect of being speedily out again. NAVY TEAM IN LEAD. Telegraph reports from Camp Perry received yesterday are to the effect that the Navy team is leading in the shooting, with the Massachusetts team second. Press reports give the following details of the first day's shooting: The United States navy team, the 1907 winner, was in the lead tonight, at the close of the first day's shoot in the United States army matches. Fifty teams of twelve men each are contesting for the honors and trophy. The firing today was at 200 yards, rapid and slow, and 600 yards, slow fire. Tomorrow the riflemen will shoot at the 800-yard target, slow fire, and at the 200 target on a skirmish run. The Massachusetts team which finished in second place last year, was in second place tonight. Miss Helen Fossek is here from Los Angeles visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Dr. Bert Boyd, of Los Angeles is in town visiting relatives and friends. Gazette. 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