anaheim-gazette 1911-04-27

SACRIFICES HIS LIFE TO SAVE BROTHER’S GOLD EDWARD TENEICK BURNED TO DEATH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING Was Preparing Meal on Coal Oil Stove, When House Takes Fire at 1:30 O'clock—Rouses Sleeping Brother—Enters Burning House To Save Pocketbook Containing Sum of Money—Last Seen Alive Trying to Escape from Flames Edward Tenick, 87 years old and unmarried, was burned to death at 1:30 o'clock on Sunday morning in a house occupied by his brother Simoneon Tenick, a short distance beyond the southwestern city limits. The building, a one-story four-roomed wooden structure, was destroyed, together with its contents. Tenick was preparing a meal on a coal oil stove when in some manner the kitchen took fire and the building was immediately enveloped in flames. It is said no explosion occurred. Tenick picked the stove up and pitched it out the kitchen door. He called to his brother Simoneon, who was asleep in bed, and the latter hastily arose, donning such clothing as he could lay his hands upon, and both ran out the rear door. Tenick asked his brother if he had his pocket book; the latter had recently sold a house and his pocket JUDGE TURNED HIM DOWN Officious Speed Officer at Long Beach Not Upheld by Court While motoring leisurely along the ocean front at Long Beach on Sunday on his way home after a pleasant day's outing at that resort, John Hartung was placed under arrest by a speed officer, who ran alongside his auto on a motorcycle. With Mr. Hartung at the time were his wife, Miss Lybarger and his son Edgar, who was driving. “Do you know what the speed limit is on this beach?” inquired the officer. Mr. Hartung replied he knew what the limit was, and was well within it. He was traveling not to exceed 15 miles an hour. He was compelled to drive to the city hall, where he gave his name and address, and was released on his own recognizance without bail. The party continued on the way home, arriving here at 5 o'clock. Mr. Hartung went to Long Beach on Monday and appeared before the justice of the peace, who promptly dismissed the charge against him. “You are not the kind of man we are looking for,” said the judge, “and no jury in Long Beach would convict you of this charge. I am satisfied you were well within the speed limit, and this officer exceeded his authority when he placed you under arrest.” Mr. Hartung thanked the judge for his courtesy treatment and return. EDUCATION Y.M.C.A. Develo Good work of this order in the conducting and holding classes. Today assoc'd down-to-door is made for reading, high-grade lectures, evening classical, technical cellaneous studies together of men club activities. Tions have labor school, camera class school, woodwork work in some of those not in close educational work. Different men and work in the educuion. The ages run from nationalities are not occupations are not kind of students age of the work. Note the various representations. The Accountants, app managers, architects, agents, assis bankers, butchers makers, builders bra in some manner the kitchen took fire and the building was immediately enveloped in flames. It is said no explosion occurred. Tenick picked the stove up and pitched it out the kitchen door. He called to his brother Simeon, who was asleep in bed, and the latter hastily arose, donning such clothing as he could lay his hands upon, and both ran out the rear door. Tenick asked his brother if he had his pocket book; the latter had recently sold a house and his pocket book contained a sum of money. He replied it lay upon the dresser in the bedroom. Tenick ran inside when Simeon called to him that he had the money in his pocket. Tenick ran into the bedroom, pushing the dresser into the kitchen. When last seen alive he was engaged in pushing the dresser toward the open rear door. He called to his brother, exclaiming, "O, Sim," and fell to the floor. The fire had attained such headway that Simeon was unable to enter. The unfortunate man was incinerated. In a frenzy of excitement Simeon ran around the house to the front door which he kicked in in a vain attempt to rescue his brother. The flames drove him back and unable to enter he was compelled to stand by and see him burned alive. He ran to the house of his brother in-law, George Gano, living near-by, and aroused him. They both ran back to the burning building, but were unable to extricate the body. They remained at the fire half an hour when the structure was entirely consumed. Tenick went to Gano's house and spent the remainder of the night. He has a wife and two small children but they were absent from the home at the time. The two brothers and Gano had been in town during Saturday evening. They returned to their home at midnight. Simeon went on ahead on a bicycle, having a bad ankle as a result of a recent fracture. On reaching the house he retired. His brother and Gano later appeared. Edward said he would prepare a meal, having had a light supper the previous evening. While engaged at the task Simeon called to the two men asking them not to make so much noise, that he desired to get some sleep. An hour later, about 1:30 o'clock, Edward ran into his room to arouse him. Gano had some time before returned to his home. Both men ran out, when Edward returned to lose his life in a vain attempt to recover his life on Monday and appeared before the justice of the peace, who promptly dismissed the charge against him. "You are not the kind of man we are looking for," said the judge, "and no jury in Long Beach would convict you of this charge. I am satisfied you were well within the speed limit, and this officer exceeded his authority when he placed you under arrest." Mr. Hartung thanked the judge for his courteous treatment, and returned home without further molestation. A number of autos were lined up in front of the city hall in Long Beach on Sunday afternoon, their owners having been placed under arrest for speeding. LOW PRICES FOR ORANGES Independent Buyer Purchases 600 Boxes at Downey for $60 A grower connected with the local orange association said this week that while Exchange prices were ruling high, independent buyers are waxing fat in their purchase of fruit for from 10 to 25 cents per box. One of these buyers is said recently to have purchased 600 boxes of seedlings at Downey for $60. The fruit was badly infested with scale, each orange had to be washed before packing. The same man is said to have purchased navels at Villa Park for 25 cents per box. Associated growers look for a return of 80 cents per box for all their fruit on the trees. With a crop of 47,000 carloads, this price is extremely gratifying. An orchardist in a neighboring county, who sold to an independent buyer, had his entire crop rejected because of a curiously worded paragraph in his contract. The buyer maintained the fruit was not "marketable," he having to gather the crop when it was ready for picking. These growers will in all probability be members of the Exchange in another year. ROARING BILL STARBUCK Talks In Sleep and Sloshes Around to Beat the Band Roaring Bill Starbuck of Fullerton takes his trusty pen in hand and writes in his sleep in a neighboring paper about the Fullerton highschool. His preliminary statement sizzles with interest: "I wish to thank Bro Knoche very ER and Gano later appeared. Edward said he would prepare a meal, having had a light supper the previous evening. While engaged at the task Simeon called to the two men asking them not to make so much noise, that he desired to get some sleep. An hour later, about 1:30 o'clock, Edward ran into his room to arouse him. Gano had some time before returned to his home. Both men ran out, when Edward returned to lose his life in a vain attempt to recover his brother's money. Marshal Kellenberger was notified of the accident at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning. He telephoned Coroner Winbigler who came over at 10 o'clock and held an inquest. Undertaker Terry went out and brought the remains in to Backs & Terry's undertaking rooms. Evidence was given by Simeon Tenick, George Gano, H. Paul, Frank Hacker and Marshal Kellenberger. The body was found to be charred to a crisp. The legs below the knee crumbled when effort was made to move the remains. The skull had been crushed in by falling bricks from the chimney. John Bush, one of the jurymen, asked if Tenick was intoxicated at the time he lost his life. His brother replied that he was not; that he had only taken a few glasses of beer. A verdict of accidental death was returned in accordance with the foregoing facts. The jury was composed of Clem Westerman, Fletcher Susmil, U. S. Amack, John Bush, John Steinke and L. K. Marshall. Deceased had resided here since March, coming from Michigan. He was employed as a truck driver. The remains were interred at Alamitos cemetery on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Take your watch and jewelry repairing to Theo. Roberts. He does only first-class work. ROARING BILL STARBUCK Talks In Sleep and Sloshes Around to Beat the Band Roaring Bill Starbuck of Fullerton takes his trusty pen in hand and writes in his sleep in a neighboring paper about the Fullerton highschool. His preliminary statement sizzles with interest: "I wish to thank Bro. Kuchel very much for the news item that 'Starbuck runs the high school district.' I appreciate it much more than I can possibly express. I did not know it. The people of Fullerton did not know it. It is news to all. I did know this much, however: The people of Fullerton have given me a great many places of public trust, including fifteen continuous years on the high school board. They offer me many more than I can possibly accept and do justice to any. I have tried to make it a rule to accept only as much as I can do justice to. I also know this: that in all of these I have used every effort to be open and above board at all times and give them and the interests of Fullerton and vicinity the very best I possibly can. I also know that I have the confidence of the good people. Whenever I express my views they know they are honestly intended and free from all prejudice and they get honest and friendly consideration. "Now let us see what possible advantage could come to Buena Park by pulling out of the Fullerton union high school district." [What Roaring Bill Starbuck says about high school matters is unimportant, and may be omitted. If he will kindly give us a rest, lay down and go to sleep again, the procession will proceed to proceed. Ah there, Starbuck.—Office Devil.] Finnan Haddies at Dickel's. GROWTH The returns made world’s committees from all parts of show that there are tions, with a merger. There was an association during Of the property ciations the America $60,000,000 out of 000; of the salaries of 3500. German number of associates ranks second, with The German men is only 182,000, w rolls show 496,5 Britain is in second bership of 147,000 its extension work for which it speci maintains 100 sec THOMAS The will of Dar died suddenly at his home in Santa inst., was filed for The estate of $100 ly among three die E. Raugh and aghan, both of Lo Shirley Thomas clause of the will vision is made for Jennie E. Thomas nuptial contract she was Mrs. Jen Beach, and Thor was to the effect of the death of e er should have no ANAHEIM GAZETTE EDUCATIONAL WORK Y.M.C.A. Devoting Energies for Good of the Boys Over sixty years ago, when the first Young Men's Christian Association was organized, the educational work of this organization consisted in the conducting of a few lectures and the holding of a few evening classes. Today associations are not considered down-to-date unless provision is made for reading room and library, high-grade lectures and practical talks, evening classes covering commercial, technical, language and miscellaneous studies, and the grouping together of men and boys in various club activities. The larger associations have laboratory, automobile-school, camera club rooms, music, law school, woodworking, etc., also day work in some of the branches. The report of the Los Angeles Y. M.C.A. for 1910 is an eye opener to those not in close touch with its educational work. There were 1442 different men and boys in actual class work in the educational department. The ages run from 9 to 72 years, 27 nationalities are represented, and 117 occupations are required to show the kind of students who take advantage of the work. It is interesting to note the various walks of life thus represented. They are as follows: Accountants, apprentices, assistant managers, architects, assistant cashiers, agents, assessors, bookkeepers, bankers, butchers, bookbinders, boxmakers, builders, barbers, bricklayers, brokers, brass molders, bakers. VOTE ON AMENDMENTS Twenty-three to Be Voted Upon at Special Election in October Contrary to report expressed in some quarters, the constitutional amendments adopted at the last legislature will not be voted upon at the general election a year and a half from now, but will be acted upon at a special election to be held on October 10 of this year. The special election is made possible by the Caminetti bill, No. 587, which was passed at the last session and signed by the governor. A" told, there will be twenty-three constitutional amendments voted upon, and only these amendments, and nothing more will appear upon the ballots. Frank Jordan, secretary of state, has already prepared the list, and the only one which has given him any trouble so far has been the woman's suffrage amendment. Under the law, Jordan says he can simply place the titles of the amendments upon the ballots with no explanation other than the title suggests, as to the nature of the amendments. Members of the various suffrage organizations are insisting upon having a proper explanation of the suffrage amendment on the ballot, and to this end are gathering all possible data upon election laws, preparatory to asking the attorney general for an opinion. Following is the list of amendments with their titles as prepared and the appointment of its clerk by the district court of appeals. Assembly Const. Amend. No. 46—Relating to the impeachment of state officers and judges. Assembly Const. Amend. No. 48—Relating to the exemption of property from taxes. Assembly Const. Amend. No. 50—Relating to railroads and other transportation companies. DIAZ AND CONVERSE Mexican President Promises to Release Latter's Son from Prison MEXICO CITY, April 21.—Two old men, one the president of Mexico,and the other an attorney of Los Angeles and the father of a boy confined in a Mexican prison, chatted in a neighborly fashion for fifteen minutes today over a subject that has brought into action all the machinery of two state departments. At the conclusion the father was promised that his son would be set free. The attorney was C. H. Converse, father of Lawrence Converse, in jail at Juarez on a charge that he participated in the Mexican revolution as a filibuster. The father came to Mexico not in his capacity as an attorney to argue the case of his son, but simply as a father. When he left the office of the president it was with the assurance not only that his own son would be released, but that Edwin Blatt of Pittsburg, Pa., the other young man who was held on the same charge, would also be freed. The two boys will be The ages run from 9 to 72 years, 27 nationalities are represented, and 117 occupations are required to show the kind of students who take advantage of the work. It is interesting to note the various walks of life thus represented. They are as follows: Accountants, apprentices, assistant managers, architects, assistant cashiers, agents, assessors, bookkeepers, bankers, butchers, bookbinders, boxmakers, builders, barbers, bricklayers, brokers, brass molders, bakers, clerks, carpenters, contractors, chauffeurs, cement makers, collectors, chemists, cashiers, conductors, cooks, cash boys, drivers, draughtsmen, delivery boys, dairymen, dentists, decorators, electricians, engineers, engravers, elevator men, farmers, firemen, foremen, finishers, furniture men, gardeners, grocers, gas men, glass workers, insurance men, inspectors, instrument men, investments, jewelers, janitors, laborers, lawyers, lumbermen, locksmiths, laundrymen, machinests, mechanics, miners, merchants, motormen, plumbers, printers, pharmacists physicians, plasterers, painters photographers, ranchers, railroad men, stenographers, surveyors, sign writers stationers, shoe makers, tailors teachers, telephone men, tinners. The Los Angeles association in addition to a large number of evening classes has day work in automobiling machine shop practice assaying chemistry and commercial grammar and high school subjects. MOVING PICTURES IN SCHOOL State Superintendent of Public Instruction Hyatt will send out a circular in a few days to the county school superintendents advocating the use of moving pictures in the schools as a means of instruction. In backing the plan he says: "The possibilities of moving pictures in educational work are immense and so far have been overlooked entirely throughout the country. So far as I can see, no better investment could be made by county superintendents than in a moving picture outfit. This could be sent about to all the schools in the county in rotation to the great profit of all the pupils,and an increased interest in the work which might be supplemented by the films sent out." GROWTH OF Y.M.C.A. The returns made annually to the world's committee of the Y.M.C.A. from all parts of the world this year upon the ballots with no explanation other than the title suggests, as to the nature of the amendments. Members of the various suffrage organizations are insisting upon having a proper explanation of the suffrage amendment on the ballot, and to this end are gathering all possible data upon election laws, preparatory to asking the attorney general for an opinion. Following is the list of amendments, with their titles, as prepared by the secretary of state in the order in which they will appear upon the ballot, which will be voted on at the special election: Senate Const. Amend. No. 2.—Giving the legislature power to provide for the inspection measurement and graduation of merchandise manufactured articles and commodities etc. Senate Const. Amend. No. 5.—Relating to charters of counties and amendments of such charters,and of the surrender thereof. Senate Const. Amend. No. 6.—Relating to the sessions of the legislature providing for a session for a period not exceeding thirty days then a recess for thirty days,and the reassembling of the legislature to act upon the bills introduced the first thirty days. Senate Const. Amend. No. 8.—Relating to the rights of suffrage. Senate Const. Amend. No. 17.—Relating to the rights of private property and the laws of eminent domain. Senate Const. Amend. No. 20.—Relating to charters of cities and the amendments thereto. Senate Const. Amend. No. 22.—Relating to legislative powers and serving to the people of the state the power to propose laws statutes and amendments to the constitution,and to enact the same at the polls independent of the legislature and reserving to the people the power to approve and reject at the polls any act or section or part of any act of the legislature. Senate Const. Amend. No. 23.Providing for the recall by electors of public officials. Senate Const. Amend. No. 26.—Relating to appeals in criminal cases. Senate Const. Amend. No. 45.—Relating to terms of office of any officer or commissioner whose term is not provided for in the constitution. Senate Const. Amend. No. 47.—Conferring upon the railroad commission power and jurisdiction to legislate and control the business of furnish- at Juarez on a charge that he participated in the Mexican revolution as a filibuster.The father came to Mexico not in his capacity as an attorney to argue the case of his son,but simply as a father. When he left the office of the president it was with the assurance not only that his own son would be released,但 that Edwin Blatt of Pittsburg,Pa.,the other young man who was held on the same charge would also be freed.The two boys will be taken by Converse to Los Angeles. President Diaz has promised Converse that he will send to him tomorrow a letter addressed to the authorities at Juarez instructing them to put the two boys in Converse's custody. "Not once," said Mr.Converse,"did the president ask an embarrassing question or make a remark calculated to hurt my feelings.It was simply the case of two old men talking over the action of a son who had got into trouble.I was not asked to give any reason why my boy should be released and I did not." President Diaz asked Mr.Converse how old his boy was. "He is just 21," replied the father. "Has the boy a mother?" asked the president. "Yes." "Would you be willing to take the boy back home with you and look after him and see that he remains away from Mexico?" The father assured him he would be glad to do so. "Then," said the president,"I will have him released. You had better take him immediately to his mother,for she，I presume，will be worried." As the result of a few minutes more of much the same sort of conversation the president said he would release Blatt if Converse would agree to assume responsibility for him as regards his again getting into trouble with the Mexican authorities. MRS.SKELLY'S ESTATE Mrs.Jennie R.Bradley of Santa Ana has petitioned the superior court for letters of guardianship upon two of her grandchildren Edna Ruth Skelly and Frank Jefferson Skelly,aged 7 and 5 years，children of Frank Skelly,a resident of Westminster. The estate of the children consists of an interest in the estate of their mother，Ethel Skelly，who died at Westminster last May from gasoline burns.The estate is valued at $600. GROWTH OF Y.M.C.A. The returns made annually to the world's committee of the Y.M.C.A. from all parts of the world this year show that there are now 8340 associations, with a membership of 897,000. There was an increase of 300 associations during the year. Of the property owned by the associations the American branches have $60,000,000 out of a total of $77,000,000; of the salaried officers, 2900 out of 3500. Germany has the largest number of association, 2300; America ranks second, with 2000. The German membership, however, is only 182,000, while the American rolls show 496,500 names. Great Britain is in second place with membership of 147,000. America leads in its extension work in foreign lands for which it spends $200,000, and maintains 100 secretaries. THOMAS WILL FILED The will of Daniel H. Thomas, who died suddenly at his supper table at his home in Santa Ana on the 11th inst., was filed for probate this week. The estate of $100,000 is divided largely among three daughters, Mrs. Addie E. Raugh and Mrs. Marian Monaghan, both of Los Angeles, and Miss Shirley Thomas of Santa Ana. A clause of the will states that no provision is made for the widow, Mrs. Jennie E. Thomas, because of a pre-uptial contract between her when she was Mrs. Jennie Merrill of Long Beach, and Thomas. The contract was to the effect that in the event of the death of either party the other should have none of the estate. Senate Const. Amend. No. 23. Providing for the recall by electors of public officials. Senate Const. Amend. No. 26.—Relating to appeals in criminal cases. Senate Const. Amend. No. 45.—Relating to terms of office of any officer or commissioner whose term is not provided for in the constitution. Senate Const. Amend. No. 47.—Conferring upon the railroad commission power and jurisdiction to legislate and control the business of furnishing certain commodities and performing certain services to or for the public. Senate Const. Amend. No. 48.—Relating to the powers conferred upon municipal corporations by freeholders charters. Senate Const. Amend. No. 49.—Relating to public utilities. Assembly Const. Amend. No. 2.—Relating to the minimum period for the use of text books in the common schools throughout the state. Assembly Const. Amend. No. 6—Amending section 22 of article 12 of the constitution, creating a railroad commission and defining its powers and duties. Assembly Const. Amend. No. 25.—Relating to the manner of electing officers in cities, and the number of votes necessary to constitute a choice Assembly Const. Amend No. 26 — Amending sections 1, 5, 11 and 15 of article 6 of the constitution, relating to the judiciary and giving the legislature power to establish inferior courts. Assembly Const. Amend. No. 28 — Amending section 19 of article 12, relating to the issuing of passes to public officials. Assembly Const. Amend. No. 23 — Amending section 14 of article 6, relating to the election and compensation of a clerk of the supreme court, also relating to county clerks, court commissioners, a reporter and assistant reporters of the supreme court, MRS. SKELLY'S ESTATE Mrs. Jennie R. Bradley of Santa Ana has petitioned the superior court for letters of guardianship upon two of her grandchildren, Edna Ruth Skelly and Frank Jefferson Skelly, aged 7 and 5 years, children of Frank Skelly, a resident of Westminster. The estate of the children consists of an interest in the estate of their mother, Ethel Skelly, who died at Westminster last May from gasoline burns. The estate is valued at $600, and consists of a lot on F street in Santa Ana. Frank Skelly, father of the children, was accused of the murder of Mrs. Skelly. The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty after one of the hardest fought trials in the history of the county. SUIT TO QUIET TITLE Suit to quiet title to 67.24 acres of land at El Modena was brought in the superior court this week by Mary J. Bond against David Hewes, owner of Hewes Hill and the Hewes ranch. The property has been in the possession of the plaintiff for twenty years. The suit was rendered necessary by reason of an error in description in a deed, Hewes having declined to give a quitclaim deed. NOT AS EASY AS HE THOUGHT A tramp went to a farmhouse, and sitting down in the front yard began to eat the grass. The housewife's heart went out to him: "Poor man, you must indeed be hungry. Come around to the back." The tramp beamed and winked at the hired man. "There," said the housewife, when the tramp hove in sight, pointing to a circle of green grass, "try that; you will find that grass so much longer." Watch, clock and jewelry repairing. First class work guaranteed. Theo Roberts. Rogers Silverware FREE ASK ABOUT IT Rogers Silverware FREE SPRING CLEARANCE SALE Commencing Monday, May 1st, 1911, at 8 p.m. and will continue until Saturday, May 20th, 1911 $20,000 Worth Of Merchandise Consisting of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Gents' Furnishings and Shoes will be sold at a great reduction. Our entire line of Men's Suits must be closed out regardless of cost. 3,000 pairs of Shoes of every description will be sold at a sacrifice. Reduction in every department. Everything marked in plain figures. You can save money on everything you buy here. For prices see our printed circulars. Remember the date, Monday, May 1st, 8 p.m. Ahlborn & Raymond Department Store charge that he particimican revolution as the father came to his capacity as an atthe case of his son, father. the office of the prealth the assurance not own son would be reEdwin Blatt of Pittsther young man who same charge, would The two boys will be se to Los Angeles. has promised Conll send to him tomordressed to the authoinstructing them to ys in Converse's cusaid Mr. Converse,"did ask an embarrassing like a remark calculatfeelings. It was simtwo old men talking of a son who had I was not asked to why my boy should I did not." asked Mr. Converse was. " replied the father. a mother?" asked the e willing to take the with you and look afthat he remains awssured him he would the president, "I will need. You had better lately to his mother, me, will be worried." of a few minutes the same sort of conresident said he would Converse would agree consibility for him as getting into trouble in authorities. ELLY'S ESTATE R. Bradley of Santa tioned the superior of guardianship upon children, Edna Ruth nk Jefferson Skelly, ars, children of Frank at of Westminster. the children consists in the estate of their kelly, who died at May from gasoline state is valued at $600. Ahlborn & Raymond Department Store BOYS AND GIRLS I WILL PAY YOUR TUITION FOR A COMPLETE BUSINESS COLLEGE COURSE IF YOU WILL DO A LITTLE WORK IN EXCHANGE. WRITE FOR MY PLAN. IT IS FREE C. A. NARRAMORE, P. O. Box 521, SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the eight-hour law we are compelled, along with all other laundries in the State, to largely increase our payroll in order to get out the work. An advance in prices for laundry is consequently necessary. All laundries in the State are now re-arranging their price lists to meet the emergency, and we are obliged to follow the same course in self-defense. Anaheim Steam Laundry FOR THE LENTEN SEASON I recommend my select line of Canned and Salted Fish Specialties H. A. Dickel Sardines, Bloaters, Herrings, Shredded Codfish and in Strips Crabmeat, Lobster, Etc. BLUE SKY - SUMMER SALE COMMENCING Thursday, April 27, 1911 And Continues Until Saturday, May 13, 1911 All Departments Re-Priced. Summer Goods Lightly Priced. 20 Pounds Sugar - $1.00 Watch Our Circulars sent by Mail. If you do not get one ask us to send you one. Stern & Goodman Mercantile Company (Inc.) FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA