anaheim-gazette 1911-04-13

MUCH ACREAGE LEFT OUT SEWER FARM STAYS IN INCORPORATORS OF STANTON TOWN MAKE PROGRESS All-Day Contest Before Supervisors Brings Out Bitter Feeling — Phil Stanton, Leading Incorporation Hosts, Says he Has Come to Parting of Ways—New Lines of Townsite Approved by Board, and Committee Appointed to Take Census Waging an uphill legal battle against superior numbers, and with aspersions cast upon his honor and his honesty by a perfervid west-side incorporator, City Attorney Ames fought step by step, before the supervisors on Thursday, efforts for the formation of the proposed town of Stanton. The net results of the day's fight, which is merely the preliminary skirmish in a bitter contest in the courts between the two sections, was, first, that the seventy-three-acre Gli- was a member of the legislature while Stanton was speaker. Other speakers included E. K. Muller, F. J. Buntain, Billy Kennedy, Tom Hill and D. L. Warden, all of them capable of making a good talk, and Worden capable of injecting personalities at an instant's notice. "You are sticking your nose into our affairs, and you have no right to do it," said Warden, addressing himself to the Anaheim contingent. "You have told these people who have signed protests here that they would be deprived of their rural delivery routes, and that we have learned is not so. You have told men living along the county road west of Anaheim that if they remained out of this incorporation they would have the state highways built past their doors, and you have misstated the question to them from start to finish." Warden charged Mayor Rust and Trustee Gates with traveling over the district with blank petitions for exclusions, procuring signatures by deception. This brought Frank Gates to his feet in an instant. Choking with rage he shook his fist at Warden DEATH CAME SUCH TO MASTER FALLS IN FAINT AT ON FLOOR, PASS Injuries Sustained by Horse in German Ago Permanently Imprisoned Hasten End — Impaired Services on Sunday Touching Words by Pythian Knights While conversing with E. A. Heffner at O'clock evening at 9:10 o'clock, Fruh of this city, well accomplished musician Being seized with anness, he asked Mrs. cure for him a glass she rose to do so thou upon the lounge uncle Heffner was absent at the time. Mrs. Herly telephoned for physical unable to raise any objection Prof. Fruh recovere Waging an uphill legal battle against superior numbers, and with aspersions cast upon his honor and his honesty by a perfervid west-side incorporator, City Attorney Ames fought step by step, before the supervisors on Thursday, efforts for the formation of the proposed town of Stanton. The net results of the day's fight, which is merely the preliminary skirmish in a bitter contest in the courts between the two sections, was, first, that the seventy-three-acre Gilbert ranch, which this city is going to purchase as a site for a sewer farm, was included in the exterior boundaries of the incorporation, while scores of other pieces of property were excluded on protest of their owners to being included. These properties were excluded without opposition on the part of the incorporators, but when Ames sought to exclude the Gilbert tract, D. L. Warden jumped to his feet, exclaiming that no man with a particle of honor or of honesty would make such a suggestion. Ames maintained his composure, as he did when Attorney Hanlon of Los Angeles, who appeared for the incorporators, persisted in interrupting him in his argument, on one occasion taking the floor, when Ames paused in his address to answer his interruption, occupying the floor and engaging in an argument in favor of the incorporators. As a result of protests filed to inclusion of property in the proposed townsite, some five square miles of territory were cut out of the exterior boundaries, fringing the original incorporation at all points of the compass, except the southwest, where the Bixby ranch is included, and where, as Trustee Gates observed, there were no people to protest. The line as it was left after exclusion of lands under protest zig-zags for most of the entire new boundary, but the townsite has been simmered down from an area of sixteen square miles to something less than ten square miles. When the test came late in the afternoon, whether to include or exclude the Gilbert ranch, Supervisor Linebarger feebly asked if it were not possible to postpone the whole thing until the next meeting of the board. Chairman Talbert replied that the lands affected in the proposed incorporation were in Linebarger's district, and according to usual courtesy, his suggestion should be acceded to, but he thought the question had been gone over thoroughly and he was of opinion the board might as well act this incorporation they would have the state highways built past their doors, and you have misstated the question to them from start to finish." Warden charged Mayor Rust and Trustee Gates with traveling over the district with blank petitions for exclusions, procuring signatures by deception. This brought Frank Gates to his feet in an instant. Choking with rage, he shook his fist at Warden and denounced his statements as untrue. "Mr. Rust and I did drive over your district procuring signatures to these protests, but we practiced no deception and told nothing but the truth. We were protecting our property rights on the Gilbert ranch, upon which we hold an option. You people are unduly excited over this sewer-farm. Five acres will take care of all the flow from our septic tank, while we have 73." Phil Stanton led the incorporation forces and had things pretty much his own way. In beginning his address before the supervisors, after 75 pieces of property had been excluded on protest from their owners, he said he regretted the fact that friction had arisen between the two communities. He had been a former resident of Anaheim, and numbered its citizens among the best of his friends. However, he had come to a parting of the ways. He was the largest taxpayer in the proposed town of Stanton, which he said had been given his name without his knowledge or authority. He could afford to lose his property in the proposed town, he said, and not feel it. But it was the poor who would suffer ruination by the advent of the sewer farm, for whom he spoke. He himself could fight the corporation of Anaheim. If he was defeated he would say his victors were good fellows. Yet he was like a rubber ball: "The harder you hit me, the higher I jump." He declared the option upon Gilbert's property had been secured by trickery, and that if the people of Anaheim had known for what purpose the land was being secured, bonds for sewers would not have been voted. He considered that the establishment of a sewer farm thereon would amount to virtual confiscation of his property, together with that of other farmers adjacent thereto. He said he spent $200 a month in Anaheim. He wanted to erect a $10,000 residence at Magnolia, and move his family day evening at 9:10 o'clock. Fruh of this city, well-accomplished musician. Being seized with an affness, he asked Mrs. cure for him a glass; she rose to do so upon the lounge until Heffner was absent at the time. Mrs. Heely telephoned for physician unable to raise any objection. Prof. Fruh recovered in twenty minutes. About to die, and as upon the floor. This low and bed clothing to make him as comfortable. He retained several minutes there again quietly that time him. He passed away. Undertaker Terry tiffled and in company drove to Olinda, the body at 5 o'clock morning. As Terry was returned wells on Thursday, he eded there on another professor driving up. Coroner Winbigler came here from Santa Saturday. Drs. John performed an autopsy death was due to her. Prof. Fruh was a native and was aged 39 years a wife and two children. While in the Germany age of 19 he was the horse and sustained permanently affected hastened his death. He was a resident en years. His talent as well as his agree made him hosts of few of whom his death bore. He followed thestructor upon the prosecution of Mr. Inda overnight. He pupils at the wells, gaged in giving less ner home on the dale. He was seated tall of the family when death put an end to it. For a year or more fided to his intimacy knew the end was due They attempted to do his fears, but he re-better than they. At 8 o'clock on he telephoned C. A. ternoon, whether to include or exclude the Gilbert ranch, Supervisor Linebarger feebly asked if it were not possible to postpone the whole thing until the next meeting of the board. Chairman Talbert replied that the lands affected in the proposed incorporation were in Linebarger's district, and according to usual courtesy, his suggestion should be acceded to, but he thought the question had been gone over thoroughly and he was of opinion the board might as well act upon it now as at any other time. Linebarger asked if the board were satisfied with the boundaries as they had been tentatively agreed to after the property of protestants had been excluded. Talbert replied suavely that he thought they were. Linebarger replied, almost inaudibly, that the adoption of the revised boundaries was "about the only thing that was left to do." The reduced boundaries were thereupon adopted, and Stanton, who seemed to have everything his own way during the day's proceedings, arose and stated he was ready to make affidavit that the new limits contained at least 500 population, as required by law. After further argument, District Attorney West gave it as his opinion that a census of the district be taken. The board adopted the suggestion, even though Stanton for the third or fourth time stated he was ready to make affidavit that at least 500 people lived within the limits. E. K. Muller and W. H. Kennedy, Jr., were appointed census takers, and the board adjourned to take the matter up again tomorrow. Stanton and his cohorts were early upon the scene of conflict. He had men with him who were able to get upon their feet and make a talk, and Stanton himself is no slouch at this business. Among them were Billy Hanlon of Los Angeles, who declared the option bert's property had been secured by trickery, and that if the people of Anaheim had known for what purpose the land was being secured, bonds for sewers would not have been voted. He considered that the establishment of a sewer farm thereon would amount to virtual confiscation of his property, together with that of other farmers adjacent thereto. He said he spent $200 a month in Anaheim. He wanted to erect a $10,000 residence at Magnolia, and move his family there, but that the sewer farm would deprive him of that privilege. Attorney Ames, in his argument for Anaheim, said he regretted exceedingly the turn affairs had taken. This city was in imperative need of sewers, and had procured an option upon the Gilbert ranch in the usual method common to business transactions, of that character. If the city had made known its purposes, probably a much higher price would have had to be paid. He was prepared to introduce testimony showing that the septic tank would not be offensive, and quoted Dr. Wills of Los Angeles in support of his contention. He read a letter to Dr. Wills from a member of the state board of health showing that septic tanks in various portions of the state were inoffensive as to odor when properly constructed, and added the tank on the Gilbert ranch had the endorsement of the state board of health. He declared incorporation was merely aimed at defeating Anaheim in its purpose to find a suitable place for a sewer farm, and said there existed absolutely no other reason for it. The sewer-farm could not be adjudged a nuisance until it had been proven to be such. He was proceeding in his argument when Attorney Hanlon interrupted him with a point of law involved in the case. Hanlon on obtaining the (Continued on Page 3) DEATH CAME SUDDENLY TO MASTER MUSICIAN FALLS IN FAINT AT OLINDA, LAID ON FLOOR, PASSES AWAY Injuries Sustained by Fall from Horse in German Cavalry Years Ago Permanently Impair Health and Hasten End — Impressive Funeral Services on Sunday Afternoon — Touching Words by Rev. Zeigler—Pythian Knights Escort Remains While conversing with the family of E. A. Heffner at Olinda on Thursday evening at 9:10 o'clock Prof. Max Fruh of this city, well known as an accomplished musician, fell in a faint. Being seized with an attack of illness, he asked Mrs. Heffner to procure for him a glass of water. As she rose to do so the professor fell upon the lounge unconscious. Mr. Heffner was absent from his home at the time. Mrs. Heffner immediately telephoned for physicians, but was unable to raise any one. Prof. Fruh recovered consciousness as the Pythian escort moved to its place as escort preceding the hearse. A dirge from the band followed, as the Pythians passed through the house, taking a farewell look at their dead comrade. Preceded by the band, Pythian Knights and Sisters, the funeral proceeded on its way to the grave. The attendance was one of the largest ever assembled at a funeral in this city. The pall bearers were Herman Dickel, Clem Amberg, John Hahn, Joseph Hiltscher, Jacob Wittmer and R. Fossek. At the cemetery the beautiful rites of the Pythian were carried out. The Concordia sang "How Peacefully He Sleeps." The remains were lowered to their last resting place, while tears moistened the eyes of those present. FIFTY AUTO'S TO BE IN LINE If You Are a Joy Rider, You'd Better Be Getting Busy So successful was last week's joy ride to points of interest in the southern portion of the county, and so in- FIFTY AUTOS TO BE IN LINE If You Are a Joy Rider, You’d Better Be Getting Busy So successful was last week’s joy ride to points of interest in the southern portion of the county, and so insistent have been calls for a visit from merchants and business men in the northern section, that the Board of Trade at its meeting on Monday evening decided to go upon another get-acquainted trip to that part of the county. It is believed that a larger number will be in line than on the previous occasion, and that another day of genuine pleasure will be participated in. The auto division will meet at the postoffice promptly at 8 o’clock, and start will be made at 9 sharp. The first town to be visited will be Los Alamitos, where an inspection of the sugar factory will be made. Buena Park will be the next stopping place, after which La Habra will be visited. The party will arrive at Olinda at 1 o’clock for lunch, after which Yorba, Placentia and Fullerton will be seen. Postmaster Duckworth will be in personal charge of the party, which will be accompanied by Crowther’s cadet band and a chorus of Concordia singers, both having been delightful features of last week’s joy ride. Those who intend accompanying the party are requested to leave their names forthwith with Mr. Duckworth, who is giving his entire time to the success of the trip. This is also true of his work preceding last week’s trip. He drove over the route several times, making all arrangements for the party’s entertainment. That a number of those who wished to accompany the party were unable to do so is to be charged to no one, especially not to Mr. Duckworth. Several autos were unavoidably absent, and more riders announced their intention of going than there were accommodations for. It is desired that this will not occur on Wednesday next, and to that end names should be handed in immediately. Make your arrangements ahead of time for starting. Mr. Duckworth drove over the route this week, and found every one ready for an enthusiastic welcome. Agamated company’s well on the 40-acre La Habra reservoir tract this week demonstrated it was producing 516 barrels of 17-gravity oil daily. It is believed that when the pipe is pierced and pump lowered to deeper level the production will greatly exceed this amount. This oil is worth $1 per barrel on the ground, and the total yield amounts to $188,340 annually. Of this the water company receives one-eighth royalty, equal to $23,542.50. This is more than sufficient to meet interest payments. The Amalgamated’s lease requires it to keep at least one string of tools in continuous operation for a period of twenty years. The well is on the northeast corner of the tract, at a point nearest producing wells in that locality. This week the oil company began operations for drilling two new wells, situated 500 feet on each side of the producer. The present well occupied two years in drilling. Its depth is 3353 feet. With the exception of transfers of single shares of water stock in isolated cases, no sales of stock are reported. Sales have been made at $55. On the streets rumors prevail that the price of stock will jump to $200 per share, and even at this price none is offered. The well will probably cut out future water assessments, as sales of water more than meet running expenses. The total receipts of the company last year were $87,347.58, and the disbursements $81,302.89. Of this amount interest payments came to $18,845.19. The company’s bonded indebtedness is $300,000. Included in this sum is $50,000 expended for the Durkee ranch, which the company now owns, and which is worth at the present time vastly more than was paid for it. The Durkee ranch was bought by the Anaheim and Santa Ana water companies in 1900 for $100,000. A Los Angeles syndicate of water grabbers held an option upon it, and threatened valley irrigators with a lawsuit which kept them awake nights. The irrigators prepared for a fight. The option lapsed, and the two companies stepped in and bought the property. The following day the Los Angeles men appeared and offered to renew the option, but Durkee informed them his ranch was sold. In subsequent suits against Riverside county water jumpers the ranch proved to be the keystone in the arch of the irrigators’ defense, and a sweeping victory was won. The ranch, apart from its valuable water rights, this of the large on th gaged in giving lessons at the Heffner home on the day of his death. He was seated talking to members of the family when the angel of death put an end to his active life. For a year or more past he had confid to his intimate friends that he knew the end was fast approaching. They attempted to dissuade him from his fears, but he replied he knew better than they. At 8 o'clock on Thursday evening he telephoned C. Amberg from the Heffner home, asking how the quartet had got along at the funeral of Herman Kruger, which took place on Thursday afternoon. He was to have played the piano accompaniment, but was unable to be present. He jocularly said over the wire that he believed the quartet got along better without him. Genuine regret will be felt for the passing of this popular and accomplished musician. LAST SAD RITES Large Concourse of People Pay Honors to Dead Beside the silent piano which his art had awakened to sweetest melody full many a time and oft, the remains of the dead musician lay, at his home on South Los Angeles street, bowered in a profusion of floral offerings and fragrant blossoms. The home was filled with sorrowing friends, and in the hearts of all was deepest sorrow. In the street members of the Pythian Knights were drawn up in extended formation, and Pythian Sisters gathered to participate in the funeral ceremonies. Rev. Zeigler of the Methodist church conducted the services, his words of tribute being touching and impressive. The Methodist choir sang "Abide in Me," and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." Rev. Hess of the Evangelical church offered prayer. A roll of muffled drums was heard so is to be charged to no one, especially not to Mr. Duckworth. Several autos were unavoidably absent, and more riders announced their intention of going than there were accommodations for. It is desired that this will not occur on Wednesday next, and to that end names should be handed in immediately. Make your arrangements ahead of time for starting. Mr. Duckworth drove over the route this week, and found every one ready for an enthusiastic welcome. A number of local spellbinders will accompany the party, and brief addresses at each stopping place will be a feature. Remember the time of starting, 9 o'clock sharp on Wednesday next. Hand in your names. Fifty autos and 200 joy-riders can be accommodated. COL. MILLER INSPECTS Gives Words of Praise/for Uniform Ran,k K. P. Col. Miller of Los Angeles, inspection officer U.R.K.P. paid an official visit of inspection to Company 26 on Monday evening. He was accompanied by Capts. Stansburg, Broughton, and Gray of Los Angeles, and made the trip by auto. Capt. Tausch had 50 men in line, and was highly complimented for their soldierly appearance and bearing. Capt: Tausch and Lieuts. Nowotny and Amstutz were praised for the efficiency and knowledge of military tactics, the colonel adding the company was one of the best appearing and best officered in his regiment. Col. Miller and party left for Los Angeles after inspection in their auto. The company decided to give a grand ball at the opera-house the evening of April 27. Pupils of the East Center street school to the number of 50 picnicked at Bay City yesterday. FRATERNAL SOCIETY Officers Elected on Tuesday Evening April 11th For the past six weeks R. Emet Lucas of Los Angeles, state supt. of the Church Fraternal, has been endeavoring to organize a council of his society in Anaheim. The council was organized in the social hall of the Methodist church on Tuesday evening, April 11, with a large membership present, with the following officers: Rev. F. A. Zeigler, past president; J. E. Jayne president; O. S. Auten vice president; Miss Margaret Walker secretary; Geo. M. Tedrick treasurer; Elmore B. Douglas conductor; Miss Bertha S. Schmidt pianist; L. C. Yeoman collector; Dr. C. W. Harvey medical director. After the election of officers an entertainment committee was selected Mrs. Belle M. Tedrick being elected as chairman, and all lady charter members were elected to serve with her. and the programs of future entertainments will be instructive and useful in the work of the church. The committee on by-laws appointed by the state superintendent are Rev. Sanderson as chairman ZETTE 1 NUMBER 26 OIL PAYS INTEREST ATIONS BEGIN W WELLS Barrels by Actual Will Later ExWhen Pipe Is Lowered—Worth Ground, and Waoyalty is $23,542 ments of the Amas well on the 400ervoir tract this it was producing vity oil daily. It in the pipe is pierced to deeper level greatly exceed this worth $1 per barand the total yield annually. Of any receives oneto $23,542.50. This client to meet inwith Daniel Simpson and Chas. H. Thayer cooperating. As this society is exclusively for christian men and women only of Evangelical churches, Anaheim council for the next ninety days under open charter extends to all christian people of Anaheim a courteous invitation to join in with them without any membership fee. It is not a secret organization as many may suppose it to be. On April 25th the officers of this council will be duly installed by the state superintendent, at which time a delightful musical programme will be given under direction of Miss Bertha Imus to be followed by refreshments, and it is expected that before that time many more of the christian ladies and gentlemen of this city will have become members of this popular society and that a large attendance will be present upon that occasion. Y.M.C.A. CONVENTION Completion of Four Years Work in Orange County The convention marking the beginning of the fifth year of the Orange county young mens christian association will be held in Santa Ana April NEXT JOY RIDE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 BOARD OF TRADE FIXES DATE FOR NORTHERN TRIP Will Visit Los Alamitos, Stanton, Buena Park, La Habra, Olinda, Yorba and Fullerton—J. W. Duckworth Chairman of Committee — Hotel Committee Reports German Capitalists Will Probably Visit Anaheim on Monday, May 1st The "Get-Acquainted Trip" or joy ride indulged in by the business men of Anaheim last Wednesday was such a success and heartily enjoyed by the participants that they appear to have acquired the habit. At any rate arrangements were completed for another trip, this time through the northern end of the county, at the meeting of the Board of Trade on Monday evening. To J. W. Duckworth, chairman of the committee which so successfully managed the last trip, was delegated the duty of arranging for and engi- Y.M.C.A. CONVENTION Completion of Four Years Work in Orange County The convention marking the beginning of the fifth year of the Orange county young mens christian association will be held in Santa Ana April 21 and 22. The convention opens on Friday evening with a dinner served in the dining-room of the First Congregational church. All sessions of the convention will be held in this church. The convention address will be given by Rev. Bruce Brown, late pastor of Dean Avenue Christian church, Spokane, Wash. This will be at 8 p.m. to which the public is cordially invited. Doctor Brown comes highly recommended as a pulpit orator and thinker. Saturday morning at 9 the bible hour will be conducted by Rev.Ralph Larkin. The country church and its opportunity, will be the subject of an address by H. M. Moore of El Modena. State Secretary Hagerman will speak on Volunteer leadership. Discussion will follow each of these. After luncheon Rev. Allen Kennedy will lead the devotionals to be followed by County Secretary Ludden. A conference on various phases of work with boys will follow, in which the boys themselves will take leading part. Dr. E. E. Kelly of Pomona presents the important theme, A boy and his parent, after which there will be a meeting of the county committee. Saturday evening Rev. Chas. H. Scott of Pasadena will speak on The Association and the Church. It is hoped that all will hear Mr. Scott, as he has a great message. Sunday the convention will unite with the churches of Santa Ana in the opening evangelistic service to be held in the big tent. Mrs. W. B. Tedford is chairman of the dinner committee and the entertainment of the delegates is in the hands of the Triangle club, which is made up of high school students. MODERN WOODMEN Elect Delegates to Attend State Meeting at Chico The county convention of Modern Woodmen of America was held at the Masonic hall last Wednesday. Mr. Brunton of Fullerton was elected as MODERN WOODMEN Elect Delegates to Attend State Meeting at Chico The county convention of Modern Woodmen of America was held at the Masonic hall last Wednesday. Mr. Brunton of Fullerton was elected as chairman and Mr. Wells of Santa Ana clerk. Twenty-five delegates were present, representing every M.W.A. lodge in Orange county, except Huntington Beach. Mr. Berry of Orange was elected delegate to the state convention to be held at Chico in June. Mr. Trickey of Santa Ana was elected alternate. Olinda and Huntington Beach were candidates for the next county convention to be held in three years. Olinda was favored and the next convention will be held at that place. FATALLY INJURED John Gillespie, aged 36, fell from a derrick at the Loftus lease at Olinda on Saturday morning at 7 o'clock and sustained injuries from which he died shortly before noon. He was brought to the hospital here, where he expired at 11:45. Several ribs were broken and the skull fractured. He leaves a wife and child. The funeral occurred yesterday from his home at Olinda. Interment was made in the Anaheim cemetery. Members of former Company E will make another attempt for mustering in a company of the national guard in this city. Upward of fifty names have been signed to a petition asking for a new company, and a committee will shortly interview Colonel Schreiber upon the subject. J. H. Whitaker, of the hotel committee, had nothing definite to report but thought representatives of Adolphus Busch and the other German capitalists who contemplate erecting a tourist hotel at Anaheim will probably visit the city about the first of May. Mr. Busch recently left his Pasadena home for the east but will probably return in time to accompany the party to Anaheim. If not his representatives will act for him. It was moved by J. W. Duckworth that the Board of Trade express its appreciation of the work of Crowther's band by a vote of thanks. This was amended by B. V. Beebe who suggested that an appropriation of $25 accompany it, which was carried unanimously. The Concordia club was also tendered a vote of thanks on motion of Judge Howard. On motion of Secretary Ahlborn the corresponding secretary was instructed to send a letter of thanks to the various commercial organizations which had assisted in making the get-acquainted trip such a success. Secretary Ahlborn reported that the association was badly in need of advertising matter and descriptive literature. A few booklets and pamphlets are still on hand but they are all back numbers and would be detrimental to the city to use them now. The matter was referred to the publicity committee provided for in the by-laws but President Adams postponed the announcement of the standing committees until the next meeting. The regular meetings of the Board of Trade will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month and the president announced that the sessions would be called to order promptly at eight o'clock. If any member was absent at that hour business would proceed without him.