anaheim-gazette 1909-04-29

COUNTY NOTES FULLERTON A FINISH FIGHT BETWEEN RAILROAD MAGNATES A railroad battle between Henry E. Huntington and Edward P. Ripley for control of the freight of Fullerton and Placentia, which has been in progress for two years past, has reached a climax, and the near-future may see extensive railway developments in this section. Huntington’s La Habra line has already tapped rich Ripley territory, and threatens more of it on its completion to Olinda. Huntington is reaching after orange, walnut and grain shipments of Placentia and La Habra which until recently have been entirely a Ripley asset, and the latter has been on the local ground with a view to heading off the electric-railway magnate. If Huntington can get the initial haul from Placentia to Los Angeles, he will route the hundreds of cars of freight to the Atlantic seaboard. This is the kernel in the railroad nut as it affects the local situation. The approach of the Pacific electric into the Placentia field spoils construction of the cut-off from this city to Richfield. It is known that Mr. Chapman has been for a long time willing to deed right of way through his orchard for this to see the possibilities of the Children playing with matched a fire in the barn of Mr. Bach, carrier on rural route oil wells, at 5 o’clock Sunday noon, and the building, a small structure, is almost a total loss. Fire company was on the ground diately after the alarm was in, and arrived in time to saw frame of the barn and surround buildings. A horse was severed before it was taken from the ding, but will not die. The business men of Fullerton a banquet at the Commercial Thursday night in honor of the fire company. Over fifty were sent. Gus Stern was toastmaster there were many short talks, ing the kind feeling existing by the business men and the newization. SANTA ANA Sheriff D. C. Burkes of Belton arrived with extradition paper. F. C. Brassfield, charged with dling. Brassfield is said to worked in conjunction with a named H. Heckheimer. He is to have told a well-to-do citizen Temple that Brassfield held diamond in pawn for $85. Placentia to Los Angeles, he will route the hundreds of cars of freight to the Atlantic seaboard. This is the kernel in the railroad nut as it affects the local situation. The approach of the Pacific electric into the Placentia field spoils construction of the cut-off from this city to Richfield. It is known that Mr. Chapman has been for a long time willing to deed right of way through his orchard for this line, in return for switching privileges and a depot at Placentia avenue. Mr. Ripley is most conservative in constructing new lines of railroad, but signs point to the early building of the line to Richfield. President E. P. Ripley of the Santa Fe, accompanied by his wife and Mrs. Sherman of Chicago, and his assistant A. H. Payson, were in Fullerton and Placentia some days ago. C. C. Chapman came down from Los Angeles with them; General Manager Wells of Los Angeles with Mrs. Wells came in their private car at midnight attached to the Owl, and Supt. J. R. Hitchcock with other officials of the road arrived in a private car on the 8:10 train from Los Angeles the following morning. Other officials of the railroad were Engineer H. C. Phillips, General Freight Manager W. G. Barnwell and Colonel Freling. Ostensibly it was given out that the officials were here on a visit to the oil wells, but actually they were here on a different mission altogether and one of considerable importance to this locality, the building of the cut-off from Fullerton to Richfield. Saturday morning the entire party were taken in Mr. Chapman's and Mr. Bradford's automobiles and given a ride all through the Fullerton and Placentia orange and walnut orchards and through that section along the line of the proposed cut-off from this city to Richfield, a distance of four and one-half miles, as surveyed, and which if built would make the saving of eight and seven-tenths miles run to the railroad. The ride through the beautiful orange district was greatly enjoyed by the whole party, especially the ladies, Sheriff D. C. Burkes of Belton arrived with extradition paper F. C. Brassfield, charged with dling. Brassfield is said to worked in conjunction with a named H. Heckheimer. He is to have told a well-to-do citizen Temple that Brassfield held diamond in pawn for $85. The zen paid $95 for it. Eight new monds were sold, none worth $20. Learning that the grand would bring in a bill against Brassfield left. At Dallas where caught him, he persuaded that he was a Methodist minister they let him go. Brassfield came and got a job with E. B. Smith Santa Ana through a Los Angeles jeweler wholesaler. He was an April 10. Dr. W. B. Wall, pioneer physic orange grower and capitalist, of Santa Ana after an illness over 48 hours, at the age of 79 many years he had been ideal with progressive movements in fruit affairs. He was one of the signators of fumigation for riddles of scale pests. He was dent of the Pacific coast soda company, of the Santa Ana company, of the Santiago growers' association and the Ana oil company. Dr. Wall two daughters, Misses Mamie Pearl, and a son, Will, of Los Angeles, and a half-sister, Mrs. Sn Ventura. A marriage license issued on August 28th, 1908, to Richard J. H and Bernice Harrower, both Angeles, both aged 34, had a rest before it was used one last week. The couple came and Hopper applied to Clerk W for information as to whether the license was still good, and being told that it was if it had been used. Hopper turned in to Rev. Thorton of the Southodist church, who united the couple in marriage. A great deal of excitement caused on East Fourth street evenings ago, when James By and Placentia orange and walnut orchards and through that section along the line of the proposed cut-off from this city to Richfield, a distance of four and one-half miles, as surveyed, and which if built would make the saving of eight and seven-tenths miles run to the railroad. The ride through the beautiful orange district was greatly enjoyed by the whole party, especially the ladies, who were especially charmed with the country. A visit to Mr. Chapman's ranch brought forth exclamations of wonder and surprise all proclaiming that it was the most beautiful orange ranch they had seen in all Southern California. Loaded down with oranges and beautiful flowers the party were taken to Richfield, where they boarded the new gasoline motor car that was awaiting them, and were soon on their way to San Bernardino, where their private cars had been transferred. The principal topic of conversation between the railroad officials and Messrs. Chapman and Bradford was in regard to the proposed cut-off, which was shown up to President Ripley and the other officials in practical and convincing manner, and there is no use in denying the fact that the railroad officials are greatly interested in this matter. President Ripley did not express any pronounced views on his visit, although it is known that many of the high officials are in favor of building the cut-off. From indications it is the general opinion, according to the News, that the road from here to Richfield, through Placentia, will be an assured and established fact in a short time. The officials were not only impressed with this country as it is today but are far-sighted enough and Hopper applied to Clerk Wash for information as to whether the license was still good, and being told that it was if it had been used. Hopper turned in to Rev. Thorton of the South African church, who united the couple in marriage. A great deal of excitement caused on East Fourth street evenings ago, when James Byrne a quarrel with his wife, is said have struck her and attempted choke her. The neighbors got about the house but none can enter. Mrs. Byrne's brother, Helen Lee, interfered and struck breaking his glasses and in turn received blows in the face from angry brother-in-law, Mrs. Byrne mother added to the excitement screaming for help, but none forthcoming till officers Boynton Hamilton arrived. No arrests made, but Byrne was taken to where he spent the night. Mr. said that Byrne tried to kill his daughter in Chicago some time by placing a revolver to her. Mrs. Byrne says her husband not to blame and refused to him arrested. Camp Calumpit, Spanish-American war veterans, held its monthly meeting in G.A.R. hall evenings ago. At the close of business session "mess called sounded, and the comrades adjourned to the banquet hall where a regulation camp style had prepared. The menu consisted of calloped oysters, potato chips, les, rolls and cafe con leche. Hisiscences and tales of services in Philippines and Cuba enlivened spread. The camp will participate in the approaching Memorial day NOTES OF REAL INTEREST possibilities of the future. Playing with matches causes the barn of Mr. Lukener on rural route to the 5 o'clock Sunday after the building, a small frame almost a total loss. The alarm was on the ground immature the alarm was turned in time to save the barn and surrougndin the horse was severely burnt it was taken from the building not die. Pass men of Fullerton gave at the Commercial hotel night in honor of the new day. Over fifty were pretern was toastmaster and many short talks, show-feeling existing between men and the new organi- SANTA ANA C. Burkes of Belton,Tex., extradition papers for field, charged with swine-sfield is said to have conjunction with a man beckheimer. He is alleged a well-to-do citizen of Brassfield held a $200 pawn for $85. The citi- vices. Arrangements were made to decorate the graves of comrades at rest in the local cemetery. All veterans of the war of 1898-1899, whether members of the camp or not are invited to participate. C. L. Tibbetts was mustered into the camp. C. N. Leach was appointed camp adjutant vice L. L. Vestal, relieved at his own request after two years of service. Quartermaster Worden reported the camp in need of recruits and Commander Wassum urgently appealed to all honorably discharged soldiers or sailors of the Spanish-American war to join the camp, which meets on the third Tuesday night in each month in G.A.R. hall. When Ralph Modjeska, who recently returned to his home in Chicago, and Count Charles Bozenta, son and husband of Madame Helena Modjeska, can arrange their business affairs, the body of 'he dead tragedienne, now lying in a receiving tomb at Calvary cemetery, will be taken to Cracow, Poland, for final interment. There has been no date set for the departure as yet. Alcee Marr, Richard Stilwell and Eslie Seeley, three boys who were certified to the juvenile court by Justice Smithwick, following their arrest for taking bicycles, were before Judge West. It was shown that Alcee Marr and E slie Seeley had been in trouble before. Alcee Marr was ar- South coast land company ter corporation also promising not less than two hun- lars for spreading the grave Judge Richard Egan also o services in securing all rights of way, and in taking necessary levels, and with su-ous assistance, the work wily pushed to completion. Ira Chandler, a pioneer thy resident of Santa Ana, H. Peterson and her little a narrow escape from death wheels of a Santa Fe en Fullerton Thursday afternoon as they were crossing the Spadra street in an auto, bound train was running station. Mr. Chandler did the train until it was alm- he auto. He turned the man endeavor to turn off to but the train struck the auto demolishing it. Mrs. Peter her child in arms, jumped auto a second before it was Chandler remained with them until he was thrown out. engineer saw the auto be ap brakes and the train was sent a short distance. The were not injured. The will of the late Madjejska was filed for probation urday morning in County O liams' office, having been SANTA ANA C. Burkes of Belton, Tex., in extradition papers for Brassfield, charged with swine-field is said to have conjunction with a man Beckheimer. He is alleged to be a well-to-do citizen of Brassfield held a $200 spawn for $85. The citi- for it. Eight near dia- sold, none worth over- ing that the grand jury in a bill against him, left. At Dallas when offi- him, he persuaded them a Methodist minister and ago. Brassfield came west job with E. B. Smith of through a Los Angeles resaler. He was arrested Wall, pioneer physician, mer and capitalist, died at after an illness of less than the age of 79. For he had been identified passive movements in citrus He was one of the ori- umigation for ridding orde pests. He was presi- Pacific coast soda com- Santa Ana commercial on the Santiago orange Association and the Santa Company. Dr. Wall leaves hers, Misses Mamie and son, Will, of Los Angele- half-sister, Mrs. Snow, of the license issued on Au- 108, to Richard J. Hopper Harrower, both of Los aged 34, had a long it was used one evening The couple came here applied to Clerk Williams soon as to whether or not was still good, and on what it was if it had not Hopper turned it over Barton of the South Meth- who united the happy marriage. Deal of excitement was east Fourth street some when James Byrne in cemetery, will be taken to Cracow, Poland, for final interment. There has been no date set for the departure as yet. Alcee Marr, Richard Stilwell and Eslie Seeley, three boys who were certified to the juvenile court by Justice Smithwick, following their arrest for taking bicycles, were before Judge West. It was shown that Alcee Marr andE slie Seeley had been in trouble before. Alcee Marr was arrested once for breaking into the dressing room at athletic park. On Friday he ran away from home and spent two days at Newport Beach. Judge West, after a conference with Probation Officer Scott and the boy's mother, ordered the lad committed to the George Junior Republic until he is 21 years of age. The determina- tion of the case of Richard Stilwell was continued for a few days. Eslie Seeley was placed on probation and the facts made very plain to him that he must walk the straight and narrow path else he will be committed to some institution. The demurrer to the mandamus suit brought against County Auditor Lester by John T. Kellenberger, to compel him to issue a warrant for $130 as salary for last month's services as allowed by law, was overruled by Judge Densmore in the superior court and five days allowed to answer. Heretofore the county assessor's deputies have been paid $100 a month, but the last legislature allowed $130 as their salary. The demand for the additional $30 was made by Kellenberger and on the advice of the district attorney was refused by Auditor Lester and the mandamus suit followed. At the time the suit was filed, Lester entered into a stipulation with the other six field deputies that in case Kellenberger's suit was sustained he would pay them the additional salary demanded, and this will now be done, in case the district attorney decides to take no further action in the case, which was practically settled by the court's decision. Supervisor G. W. Angle has returned from Capistrano, where he went to investigate the matter of building a county bridge across what is lo- her child in arms, jumped auto a second before it was Chandler remained with them until he was thrown out. Engineer saw the auto he appa brakes and the train was seen a short distance. The were not injured. The will of the late Madja jeska was filed for probate urday morning in County Olliams' office, having been mail from Los Angeles. The value of the estate to be estimated at $5000, which a remnant of the estate, per all of which was disposed ous to her death. The port probated consists of three unimproved land, near Tusten and silverware in a vault of mers & Merchants national note for $1000. The bui estate outside of a few per- quests was left to the hus- the famous actress, Charles Chlapowski. Richard J. D Los Angeles and Joseph w powski of Posen, Prussia, w ed as executors of the will, without furnishing bonds of That Madame Modjeska gave to charitable purposes is by a clause in the will, whi "I may from time to time in writing my wishes as to position of certain of my per-fects, and as to certain uses, to which I would h ions of estate and property and I desire my executors are those interested in my esta serve such wishes, except they may be fulfilled in my in like manner as though ther formally set forth herein." Of deceased was drawn up in 1906, and as shown, the bus had been disposed of prothe death of the actress. A. B. Verity, who for two past has driven about the heralding through a mega merits of a concoction he Keystone Balm, was arrested Marshal Edwards, and char selling drugs without having license to do so. Edwards for a pint bottle of the bal Applied to Clerk Williams on as to whether or not was still good, and on what it was if it had not Hopper turned it over Barton of the South Methter, who united the happy marriage. Real of excitement was east Fourth street some time when James Byrne in with his wife, is said to her and attempted to The neighbors gathered house but none cared to Byrne's brother, Herbert need and struck Byrne, glasses and in turn re- in the face from his inter-in-law, Mrs. Byrne's led to the excitement by her help, but none was still officers Boynton and arrived. No arrests were Byrne was taken to a hotel sent the night. Mrs. Lee Byrne tried to kill her Chicago some time ago a revolver to her head. Says her husband was be and refused to have umpit, Spanish-American lives, held its regular setting in G.A.R. hall some no. At the close of the session "mess call" was the comrades adjournedquet hall where a spread camp style had been the menu consisted of esters, potato chips, pickle cafe con leche. Reminisces of services in the land Cuba enlivened the camp will participate teaching Memorial day ser- was sustained he would pay them the additional salary demanded, and this will now be done, in case the district attorney decides to take no further action in the case, which was practically settled by the court's decision. Supervisor G. W. Angle has returned from Capistrano, where he went to investigate the matter of building a county bridge across what is locally known as the Salt creek marsh two miles below Serra, a station on the Santa Fe railroad. At a recent meeting of the board of supervisors Mr. Angle was authorized to build a new bridge or repair the old one in that locality, and after looking the ground over was able to make such satisfactory arrangements that he has decided to build a new bridge, the cost to the county of which will probably be in the neighborhood of $800, although the total cost will be more than twice that sum. The building of the bridge at the point decided upon will do away with two very dangerous crossings on the Santa Fe, which in itself is a matter of more than ordinary importance, and will besides straighten out and shorten the road considerably. Superintendent Hitchcock of the Santa Fe went with Supervisor Angle to the spot and after ascertaining what was proposed to be done, gave the plan his unqualified approval and promised as well to donate a trainload of gravel for the approaches and for filling the low places and also assured Supervisor Angle that a perpetual easement would be given the county for the right of way across the railroad company's property at that point. Other rights of way will be given by the Forster brothers and by W. H. Kellar, representing the A. B. Verity, who for two past has driven about their heralding through a megapherms of a concoction he Keystone Balm, was arrested Marshal Edwards, and charged selling drugs without having license to do so. Edwards for a pint bottle of the bar is composed of 80 per cent 2 per cent ether and 18 per chloroform. Verity in coforth with rambling talk alisones on licenses and their on Keystone Balm. He was jail for want of a $100 bond. Reyes Molino met a horri Sunday afternoon at the two of his countrymen, no whom has been arrested. It was committed on the San-track half way between Se-street and Santa Clara avenue Ana. Molino's head was to a pulp and his body tha across the track. While thants were at their murder Ferd Prince, a printer of O'costed the men, one of whose rose to his feet and struc over the head with a revol knocking him down. As he his feet, the Mexican struckain and again over the head many ugly gashes. Prince escaped and went to his hometdy of Molino was found by en. He telephoned to them but no trace of the men could find. The officers think of the trouble was a quarry Mexican quarter. Luis Me-man who runs a gambling lot several men out. Later, as away, some one called to h last land company, the laturation also promising to do less than two hundred dolphreading the gravel needed. Richard Egan also offered his help in securing all necessary way, and in taking the neevels, and with such generance, the work will be raped to completion. Handler, a pioneer and wealent of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Bon and her little child had escape from death under the roof of a Santa Fe engine in Thursday afternoon. Just were crossing the track on street in an auto, a southrain was running into the Mr. Chandler did not see until it was almost upon He turned the machine in favor to turn off to one side train struck the auto, partly doing it. Mrs. Peterson, with in arms, jumped from the second before it was struck. Remained with the machine was thrown out. When the saw the auto he applied the brake and the train was stopped in distance. The occupants injured. All of the late Madame Moda's filed for probate on Saturday in County Clerk Wilcoce having been sent by he turned about about, he was shot in the abdomen. Molino was stabbed in the abdomen about two months ago during a drunken row. Picinto Garcia and his son, Alberto Garcia, are the ones who made the trouble in the gambling game. Menzo is seriously hurt and may die. Dr. C. D. Ball of Santa Ana was elected a member of the state board of medical examiners at the annual meeting of the state medical society at San Jose last week. When Joe Myers was brought into court on a vagrancy charge preferred by Officer Hamilton, Judge Smithwick looked him over carefully and at once identified him as having been before the court on a similar charge five years ago. His honor asked Myers if this were not the fact, and was answered in the affirmative. "Twas this way, your honor," said Myers. "I belonged to the Bennington when she was blown up in San Diego harbor, June 21, 1905, and got one of my legs all stove up, and a lot of us were so clean crazy that we ran away I came to Orange and was arrested there and brought here for trial and was sent back to San Diego where I gave myself up and was sent to Mare Island as a deserter." Myers showed the scars received in his accident, and after fully considering the case Judge Smithwick allowed him to depart on promise that he would go straight away and get a job he said he had been promised. Members of the state board of equalization arrived at Santa Ana on Monday on their tour of the state to arrange for equalization of the assessment of the various counties and HUNTINGTON BEACH A close vote on the poolroom ordinance which was passed by the city trustees lent interest to the proceedings of that body. The ordinance was proposed by Trustee Warner who championed it at the meeting and was supported by Trustees Helme and Howard. Trustee Stewart was the spokesman of the opposition to the measure and he presented his views in unmistakable terms. He stated that in his opinion there was too much business to be transacted by the trustees to "waste time" in the enactment of ordinances which would probably be declared unconstitutional if tested in the courts and that as no complaint has yet been made concerning the local poolrooms since the enactment of the license ordinance, no further action was at present necessary. He insisted that so much of the proposed ordinance as referred to poolrooms being forced to provide glass front doors, so that the tables should be exposed to the view of passers-by, is unnecessary. Trustee Warner listened to Mr. Stewart but made no reply, merely moving the adoption of his ordinance. The vote stood three to two in its favor and it was passed. Trustee Warner, Howard and Helme voted yes and Verity, who for two weeks was driven about the streets, passed through a megaphone the day he called the Balm, was arrested by City Edwards, and charged with drugs without having a state do so. Edwards paid $1.50 for bottle of the balm, which used of 80 per cent alcohol. At ether and 18 per cent of wine. Verity in court burst on rambling talk about declicenses and their effect upon Balm. He was sent to grant of a $100 bond. Molino met a horrible death afternoon at the hands of his countrymen, neither of whom has been arrested. The crime committed on the Santa Fe line way between Seventeenth and Santa Clara avenue in San Molo's head was battered up and his body then pulled the track. While the assailants at their murderous work, once, a printer of Orange, accuse men, one of whom quickly his feet and struck Prince head with a revolver, and him down. As he rose to the Mexican struck him again over the head, cutting gashes. Prince finally escaped went to his home. The boino was found by F. L. Owtelephoned to the officers, face of the men could be the officers think the cause double was a quarrel in the quarter. Luis Menzo, the man runs a gambling house, put open out. Later, as he drove one called to him and asent necessary. He insisted that so much of the proposed ordinance as referred to poolrooms being forced to provide glass front doors, so that the tables should be exposed to the view of passers-by, is unnecessary. Trustee Warner listened to Mr. Stewart but made no reply, merely moving the adoption of his ordinance. The vote stood three to two in its favor and it was passed. Trustee Warner, Howard and Helme voted yes, and Trustees Stewart and Manning voted no. A contract has been signed between the Pacific Electric railway company and the Southern California sugar company, which owns the new sugar factory south of Santa Ana, whereby the former binds itself to complete the electric road between Santa Ana and Huntington Beach before July 1. The sugar company is backing the road financially. Last fall the road from Santa Ana to the sugar factory was built and the company contracted to build from Huntington Beach to Talbert, but not until this week was a contract signed for the building of the five-mile gap between Talbert and the factory. The building of the road will mean much to Orange county. It will not only give direct electric road connection for the interior with some of the beaches of the county, but the lowlands beet growers will obtain easy transportation to the factory. Figure it out for yourself and prove it will pay you to use molasses at $1.50 per barrel from the Los Alamitos Sugar Factory when it is worth same as corn, pound for pound. For sale: 8 halfers, 14 to 18 mos. old. Conrad Oertley, Garden Grove. 3t