anaheim-gazette 1911-11-23

VOLUME XXXXII HIGHWAY COMMISSION VIEWS LOCAL ROAD PASSES THROUGH TOWN ON MONDAY MORNING Holds Brief Conference With Supervisors and Leading Citizens of County at Santa Ana, but Little Information Given. Out Regarding Route of State Road—Will Probably Accept Suggestion of Supervisors—Continues South to San Diego Line Members of the state highway commission, comprising Chairman Burton A. Towne of Lodi, Charles D. Blaney of San Francisco, and N. D. Darlington of Los Angeles, accompanied by Engineer Austin D. Fletcher passed through town at 10:30 o'clock on Monday morning from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, where at 11 o'clock the commission held a conference with the supervisors and delegations of leading citizens of Orange county. The commission came down by way of Whittier and Fullerton, and proceeded south after a brief stay. Added interest is given the state highway by the presence of these officials in Orange county, and as a result of their visit it is practically certain that work upon the road con- went to the county clerk's office. Here they later met the supervisors and members of the local highway commission for a few minutes talk. The leading citizens who had gathered to do them honor were given the frosty visage. Some people said it was all Dr. Dobson's fault. They accuse him of stacking the cards. At any rate, whether it be Dr. Dobson's fault or not, certain it is that a disgusted lot of leading citizens hit the trail for home in all directions. After an interview of half an hour the commission left the courthouse for San Juan in tow of Richard Egan of the independent state of Capistrano. They were dinner guests of Judge Egan at San Juan. It is claimed that the commissioners while in conference with the supervisors and members of the local highway commission suggested that deeds to right of way be secured for portions of the present county road through the Irvine ranch. The chairman said the road would in all probability run over the route of the El Camino Real. Its cost would be from $3000 to $50,000 per mile. A wise man who attended the meeting said that if one desired to know the route of the state highway he need only look for the track of the big auto in which the state highway commission is touring the state. NEW PACKING OPENS WILL BEGIN HAVING AL ORANGES The Home of the Growers' Association, which is in Santa Fe track and Dauser's mill largest packing he being 52x170 feet a basement 52x70 will be completed naval oranges on ber with a force thirty employees of This association Mutual Orange Organization which markets the producing houses. The on Monday morning from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, where at 11 o'clock the commission held a conference with the supervisors and delegations of leading citizens of Orange county. The commission came down by way of Whittier and Fullerton, and proceeded south after a brief stay. Added interest is given the state highway by the presence of these officials in Orange county, and as a result of their visit it is practically certain that work upon the road connecting Los Angeles and San Diego will be taken up early in the New Year. The commission gave out nothing definitely, and will on the return north next week map out plans for early construction. Work upon the highway will probably begin at several points simultaneously. It is believed that among the first work to be taken up will be the building of the road through Orange county connecting Los Angeles with San Diego. The latter county is extremely anxious for early completion of the highway, and will be joined by Orange county in an effort to prevail upon the commission for an early start. Besides this through line the commission agreed to approve a road joining this county with Riverside running through River canyon. Whether this road will extend from Santa Ana through Orange and Olive, or whether it will begin in this city and proceed to Olive, is as yet a matter of conjecture. Details will be forthcoming on the return of the commission to San Francisco. While eighteen million dollars have been voted for construction, it is believed the amount will fall short of the object intended. So many roads have been suggested that many of them will have to be cut out, yet it is certain that county seats in all populous counties of the south will be connected. The supervisors of Orange county will have much to say regarding the route traversed by the highways hereabout. That body has already approved a route through this city north to Orangethorpe avenue, and thence west to Artesia. Southerly from this city the highway proceeds to Santa Ana, as recommended by the supervisors, and thence to San Juan and the San Diego county line. Fullerton and La Habra are not included in this route, and citizens of these localities are astir with a view to changing the route from Orangethorpe avenue northward through these sections. On the other hand, residents of Orangethorpe avenue and portions of the present county road through the Irvine ranch. The chairman said the road would in all probability run over the route of the El Camino Real. Its cost would be from $3000 to $50,000 per mile. A wise man who attended the meeting said that if one desired to know the route of the state highway he need only look for the track of the big auto in which the state highway commission is touring the state. COMMISSION IS ALL RIGHT Capt. Ahlborn Has Talk With N. D. Darlington Capt. J. F. Ahlborn attended the meeting of the state highway commission at Santa Ana on Monday, and as a result of a short talk with N. D. Darlington gives it as his opinion that the commission is all right, and is acting for the best interests of the people. Capt Ahlborn was accompanied by Mrs. Ahlborn, who is a personal friend of Mr. Darlington, having known him for a number of years. Mr. Darlington told me," said Capt. Ahlborn upon his return, "that the commission is looking over the best routes for the state highway,and would adopt lines in interest of all the people.The commission's stay was necessarily brief, as the members desired to make San Diego and Imperial counties before the return north next week.I do not think the commission can be jockeyed with, and I think the route through this city,as suggested by the supervisors will be approved. "The commission is giving out no definite information regarding routes finally to be selected, and I am content to rest our case with their sense of propriety and their judgment." OVERACKER GETS TEN YEARS Found Guilty of Manslaughter By Jury in Superior Court The jury in the case of the People of the State of California vs. S. H. Overacker, charged with the murder of G. A. Winn, brought in a verdict Thursday night of manslaughter,the maximum penalty for which is ten years imprisonment in the state penitentiary.Judge West on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock sentenced Overacker to 10 years in Folsom. The defendant, with his son, Ray, and his aged wife, was in court as the verdict was returned, but appeared little moved by it, although his wife wept bitterly and his son was much affected. This association Mutual Orange organization which markets the producing houses.The Mutual is at Reddingthe organization o territory where the Valencias are grown on maintaining a marketingthe highestthe world.It years ago and co-packing houses at Los Angeles eastvels grow,and is region where the Valencias are procured. The Mutual has Placentia,and.the was organized byheim growers whothe Placentia assenteda market are thirty-five menclation at presentis expected to be season advances.W.S.Pomeroy,Timmons,C.A.G.J.J.Schneider,G.Tucker,L.D.Tident,L.DahlmanG.H.Maxfieldsal manager. Nothing but therchinery is being established,and methods of handling employed.All therunloaded,will be basement wherefrom twenty-four undergoing whatcooling processbto the main floorment. The Mutual through the med now has a corpsveling throughoutand Canada.Itand other fertil supplies needed members ofthe associ SAILED AROUNCame Expecting YearsW.H.Valentin north to Orangethorpe avenue, and thence west to Artesia. Southerly from this city the highway proceeds to Santa Ana, as recommended by the supervisors, and thence to San Juan and the San Diego county line. Fullerton and La Habra are not included in this route, and citizens of these localities are astir with a view to changing the route from Orangethorpe avenue northward through these sections. On the other hand, residents of Orangethorpe avenue and the country west are not idle, and will press their claims for preferment. Supervisor Linebarger voted in favor of the Orangethorpe line, and it is said will stand by that route, although Fullerton and La Habra are exerting influence to have him change his views. The coast line highway seems definitely deferred for the present, and will probably be included in a county bond issue to be taken up later. Those present at the conference from this city were J. W. Duckworth, H. M. Adams, Charles Eygabroad, A. A. Mills, and J. F. Ahlborn. Fullerton was represented by W. T. Brown and George Wilton. B. F. Porter represented Orangethorpe and Frank Aldrich La Habra. The supervisors intended that the commission should be met by the Orange county highway commission and leading men of the county generally. Word was passed about of the commission's coming and long before the body arrived, the supervisors' room in the courthouse was filled by supervisors, members of the Orange county highway commission, and delegates from this city, Fullerton, La Habra, Orangethorpe, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and other points. While this meeting was in progress, the state commission entered the building and of G. A. Winn, brought in a verdict Thursday night of manslaughter, the maximum penalty for which is ten years imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Judge West on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock sentenced Overacker to 10 years in Folsom. The defendant, with his son, Ray, and his aged wife, was in court as the verdict was returned, but appeared little moved by it, although his wife wept bitterly and his son was much affected. The case was given to the jury at 4.40, after argument by District Attorney West had been concluded and the court's instructions delivered. At 9.10 a decision was arrived at and the result made known. For a time it is reported the vote stood five to seven, the majority being for a verdict of murder in the first degree, and the final result being a compromise. District Attorney West's address to the jury was a masterful effort, as his arguments went into the facts of the case as shown by the evidence and punctured the double-barreled defense of insanity and self-defense as set up by the defendant's attorneys. The jury was as follows: A. C. Newell, foreman; G. M. King, Frank Proud, H. C. Page, Henry Diers, J. N. Martin, W. H. Brown, Leon Shadel, Robert Appell, William Boyer, W. C. Gearhart, J. W. Cade. The thirteenth juror was Henry Rohrs, Jr., and he was discharged from further duty just before the jury retired to deliberate on the case. W. W. Scott has completed a two-story residence costing $4000 on Wt. Broadway for L. E. Miller. E. B. Douglas is painting it. The building will be ready for occupancy in the near future. The Mutual through the mediation now has a corpsveling throughout Canada and Canada. It and other fertile supplies needed bybers of the associ SAILED AROUSE Came Expecting Years, W. H. Valentine was in town this his experiences Valentine will be month, and is having advanced age. wife on a nine-a-month city's western L. H. Valentine, Angeles lawyer, United States district. Mr. Valentine in 1849, when gold California. He an association of built a ship,the 500 ton register,making the trip a ship cost $50,000,tine contributed $fession an enginebuilding the vessel from New York in suming five more They had pleased reached the Calif they encountered lost a sail. They landed in San Francisco, wadobe town.The mines expecting gold in two year wants, when they home. "I came with ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1911 NEW PACKING HOUSE OPENS DECEMBER 1 WILL BEGIN HANDLING THE NAVAL ORANGES ON THAT DATE The Home of the Anaheim Orange Growers' Association One of the Largest in This Section—Up-to-Date Machinery and Modern Methods to Be Employed in Handling Fruit—Will Be Managed on a Co-Operative Basis—Thirty People Employed One of the new industries of Anaheim which has insinuated itself into the business world with very little noise, is the new packing house of the Anaheim Orange Growers' Association, which is being erected on the Santa Fe track between the depot and Dauser's mill. It is one of the largest packing houses in this region, being 52x170 feet in dimensions, with a basement 52x70 feet beneath. It will be completed and begin handling naval oranges on the first of December with a force of twenty-five or thirty employees on the pay roll. This association is a branch of the Mutual Orange Distributors, an organization which now handles and markets the product of sixteen packing houses. The headquarters of the Metropolitan Railroad and it permits here only that length of time," said Mr. Valentine, "but I stayed 61 years. Our association split up, and I have long since lost track of them. The Mechanics' Own loaded a cargo for China, and sailed thence with cargoes for Liverpool, and back to New York. The vessel lost $1000 on these trips. Another captain was employed by a new board of directors, and the ship sailed around the Horn again with a cargo for San Francisco. She again sailed for China, and then to Cork. On this latter voyage she cleared $10,000. She returned to New York, and was sold for $10,000." Mr. Valentine lived in the northern counties until six years ago, when he came south and settled in Anaheim. His former home at Oyster Bay was near that of former President Roosevelt, whom he holds in high esteem. WILL NOT GO TO INDIA Crimean War Veteran Will Not Attend King's Coronation Alexander Henry has decided not to attend the coronation of King George at Burmah, as he had intended doing, on invitation of the English government, some weeks ago. The serious illness of Mrs. Henry, which has shown but little improvement lately, renders his journey impossible, much as he should like otherwise to attend. DURO CAR FACTORY ASSURED FOR ANAHEIM BOARD OF TRADE BOOSTERS SATISFIED PLANT WILL BE LANDED Money for Grounds and Switch Already in Sight—George W. Hamler and V. U. Simpson Engaged to Sell the $75,000 Worth of Stock Asked by the Officials of the Works—Plant Will Be Erected on North Street, Near the Sugar Factory That the Duro Auto Manufactory will be building its cars in Anaheim before another year rolls round is a practical assurance unless the Anaheim boosters who have charge of the work of locating the plant here are unable to correctly read the signs. President Varney and General Manager Shaffer of the auto works, who were in Anaheim last week, presented a proposition to the Board of Trade, and it is now in the hands of the manufacturing committee of that body. The committee consists of M. W. Martenet, Judge J. S. Howard, and Charles Eygabroad. The company demands a free site for the buildings, a free switch from the factory to the railroad, and the purchase of $75,000 worth of stock by local capitalists. and Dauer's mill. It is one of the largest packing houses in this region, being 52x170 feet in dimensions, with a basement 52x70 feet beneath. It will be completed and begin handling naval oranges on the first of December with a force of twenty-five or thirty employees on the pay roll. This association is a branch of the Mutual Orange Distributors, an organization which now handles and markets the product of sixteen packing houses. The headquarters of the Mutual is at Redlands and it permits the organization of branches only in territory where the best navals and Valencias are grown, as it is bent on maintaining a reputation for marketing the highest grade of fruit in the world. It was organized six years ago and controls a string of packing houses along the ridge from Los Angeles east where the best navels grow, and is now building in this region where the highest grade of Valencias are produced. The Mutual has a packing house at Placentia, and the Anaheim branch was organized by a number of Anaheim growers who were members in the Placentia association, and who wanted a market nearer home. There are thirty-five members in the association at present, but this number is expected to be increased as the season advances. The directors are W. S. Pomeroy, L. Dahlman, L. D. Timmons, C. A. Griggs, Fred Koesel, J. J. Schneider, G. H. Maxfield and S. Tucker. L. D. Timmons is the president, L. Dahlman vice president, and G. H. Maxfield secretary and general manager. Nothing but the best modern machinery is being installed in this establishment, and the most up-to-date methods of handling fruit will be employed. All the oranges, on being unloaded, will be run into the big basement where they will remain from twenty-four to thirty-six hours undergoing what is termed the precooling process before being elevated to the main floor and packed for shipment. The Mutual sells its oranges through the medium of agents and now has a corps of seventy-five traveling throughout the United States and Canada. It also supplies vetch and other fertilizers, boxes and all supplies needed by growers to members of the association at actual cost. Crimean War Veteran Will Not Attend King's Coronation Alexander Henry has decided not to attend the coronation of King George at Burmah, as he had intended doing, on invitation of the English government, some weeks ago. The serious illness of Mrs. Henry, which has shown but little improvement lately, renders his journey impossible, much as he should like otherwise to attend. Mr. Henry is a veteran of the Crimean war, and fought at Inkerman, Alma and Sebastopol. Some months ago the British government issued an invitation to all veterans of this war to attend the coronation at Burmah, the government offering to pay all expenses of the trip. The local veteran immediately resolved to go, but continued illness of his wife makes that impossible. Mr. Henry had a number of medals for bravery bestowed upon him by the English government, but these, together with his discharge papers, were destroyed by fire some years ago at his Caledonia ranch. He wrote Consul Mortimer in Los Angeles a fortnight ago stating he would be unable to make the trip to India, and is in receipt of a courteous note from the English minister at Washington expressing regret for his inability to attend, coupled with hope for Mrs. Henry's speedy restoration to health. DISADVANTAGES OF CIVILIZATION On the Folly of Having Two Pairs of Trousers A Broadway capitalist who has more money than some people have hay took the cars for Los Angeles the first of the week, having an appointment with an oil magnate at a city bank. He had recently invested in a new pair of trousers, and these he donned before leaving his residence for the depot. Once aboard the cars, he found he had left his dinero in his other pant's pocket at home. He was not disconcerted by the prospect of making his destination broke, for a friend, a well-known West Center street merchant, sat in the seat behind him. Turning, he asked: "Have you got any money?" The latter replied with affability that he had. "Lend me a couple of dollars; I left mine at home in the other pants," said the first. The other man dived into his jeans President Varney and General Manager Shaffer of the auto works, who were in Anaheim last week, presented a proposition to the Board of Trade, and it is now in the hands of the manufacturing committee of that body. The committee consists of M. W. Martenet, Judge J. S. Howard, and Charles Eygabroad. The company demands a free site for the buildings, a free switch from the factory to the railroad, and the purchase of $75,000 worth of stock by local capitalists. An option has been secured on a suitable site on North street, south of the sugar factory, a portion of the A. A. Mills tract. The price agreed upon is $3700. The switch may possibly cost as much more, making approximately $7500 only to be donated to the company. A committee consisting of Oscar Renner, Wm. Falkenstein, Wm. Stark, H.A.Dickel and J.W.Walls was appointed by President Adams of the board of trade for the purpose of selling the $75,000 worth of stock required by the representatives of the company. As the members of this committee are busy men, they have engaged George W. Hamler and V.U.Simpson as solicitors, and as soon as those gentlemen return from Arizona where they are now assisting Gen.Royer in mustering in new companies of the Uniform Rank, K.of P., they will plunge into the work and something will be speedily doing. That the stock will sell rapidly is a foregone conclusion. The Duro factory is a prospeorus and growing institution, and one of its reasons for moving is that it must have room for enlargement. The company at present shows assets a little above $100,-000, and with its new stock and grounds, switch, etc., it will begin business here with almost $200,000 be hind it. The officials figure on an output of five hundred cars the first year after the erection of the new buildings. A force of 150 skilled and highly-paid mechanics will be employed from the beginning, and this number may be increased to 250 before the end of the first year. The car will be sold through agents, and as the Duro holds its own among the best on the market there can be no question as to the future prosperity of the plant. The money for the grounds and the switch is already in sight and the only thing now that could prevent the location of this institution which will add materially to the wealth, the prosperity and the population of Anaheim SAILED AROUND THE HORN Came Expecting to Remain Two Years, Stayed 61 W. H. Valentine, of West Anaheim, was in town this week and related his experiences as a pioneer. Mr. Valentine will be 81 years of age next month, and is hale and hearty at his advanced age. He lives with his wife on a nine-acre ranch adjoining the city's western limits. His son, L. H. Valentine, is a prominent Los Angeles lawyer, and was formerly United States district attorney. Mr. Valentine lived at Oyster Bay in 1849, when gold was discovered in California. He assisted in organizing an association of 100 members, who built a ship, the Mechanics' Own, of 500 ton register, for the purpose of making the trip around the Horn. The ship cost $50,000, of which Mr. Valentine contributed $600. He was by profession an engineer, and helped in building the vessel. The party sailed from New York in the fall of '49, consuming five months on the voyage. They had pleasant sailing until they reached the California coast, when they encountered rough weather, and lost a sail. They landed in January, 1850, at San Francisco, which was a tent and adobe town. The party went to the mines, expecting to pick up enough gold in two years to satisfy their wants, when they intended to return home. "I came with a view to remaining in his other pant's pocket at home. He was not disconcerted by the prospect of making his destination broke, for a friend, a well-known West Center street merchant, sat in the seat behind him. Turning, he asked: "Have you got any money?" The latter replied with affability that he had. "Lend me a couple of dollars; I left mine at home in the other pants," said the first. The other man dived into his jeans when to his dismay he found himself in similar predicament. "By George," he said, "I haven't a bit of silver with me. I changed my pants before I came away and forgot to change the money from one pocket to another." However he had in his vest pocket several small gold pieces, and he handed one of them over to the oil man. WALNUTS TIED IN TREES Apropos of the many walnut thefts reported lately, a grower tells an amusing incident which happened to a Fullerton grower not so long ago. He had hired a force of Mexicans to gather his crop, and one evening at dusk saw a wagon driving through his orchard. Going out to see what was up, he was quite astonished to see a large sack of nuts drop from the tree into the wagon. Looking up into the treetop, he beheld a Mexican. Hidden in the branches he also saw several sacks of nuts in the tree top. Examination of other trees developed a similar condition of affairs. The wagon contained a number of sacks of nuts. He took charge of his property, and ordered the Mexicans off the place. The money for the grounds and the switch is already in sight and the only thing now that could prevent the location of this institution which will add materially to the wealth, the prosperity and the population of Anaheim would be the failure of the committee to sell $75,000 worth of stock in a prosperous, growing and dividend-paying concern. WALNUT THIEF FINED $250 Puts Up Fight Against Arresting Officers Jesus Valenzuela, a Mexican who resides in this city, put up a desperate fight last Thursday night when Sheriff Ruddock, with Constable Squires and Deputy City Marshal Germain of this city, attempted to arrest him, and as a result is in the county jail with a badly battered countenance, the cause of which was the coming together of Germain's billey with Valenzuela's face. The arrest of Valenzuela is the sequel of the wholesale arrests made several days ago of Mexicans and Los Angeles peddlers for stealing walnuts in and near this city. Several of those arrested were discharged, but some were found guilty and given full sentences. Since the prisoners have been in the custody of the sheriff they have talked considerably and have said that Valenzuela was the head of an organized gang of walnut thieves, and Thursday night was the date set for his arrest. ZETTE ER 23, 1911 NUMBER 6 FACTORY FOR ANAHEIM DE BOOSTERS SATT WILL BE LANDED bounds and Switch Alk—George W. Hamler Jenson Engaged to Sell Worth of Stock Asked Is of the Works— Erected on North the Sugar Factory Auto Manufactory its cars in Anaheim year rolls round is a once unless the Anawho have charge of eating the plant here correctly read the signs. Hey and General Manthe auto works, who on last week, presentton to the Board of now in the hands of ing committee of that mittee consists of M. Edge J. S. Howard, and ad. The company defile for the buildings, from the factory to the purchase of $75,000 by local capitalists. Sheriff Ruddock, with his assistants arrived at Valenzuela's home after dark and when the attempt was made to put him under arrest he fought desperately with feet and fists, kicking Germain so hard as to temporarily put him out of the fight, and handing out the same kind of treatment to Sheriff Ruddock and Squires, until a blow from Germain's club knocked him down. Valenzuela was handcuffed and thrown into an automobile and taken to the county jail. Secreted in his dwelling were found forty sacks of walnuts which Sheriff Ruddock took charge of. A complaint was sworn to Friday by Mrs. S. E. Leonard of this city, charging Valenzuela with petty larceny. He was brought into court, and pleaded guilty and was fined $250, and remanded to the custody of the sheriff until the fine is paid. It is said that Valenzuela stole fully a ton of walnuts from Mrs. Leonard and has in his possession half a ton besides. CRUZ IN TROUBLE AGAIN Shoots Man at Los Alamitos, Lands in Jail Jose Cruz seems not to have profited by past experience. Cruz was justified in using a revolver once, and he seems to have acquired a notion he could use it most any old ANAHEIM LAUNDRY KEEPING UP-TO-DATE MODERN MACHINERY RECENTLY INSTALLED BY MANAGERS An Anaheim Institution That Is Making Good and Extending Its Usefulness—Nearly Two Thousand Dollars Worth of New Machinery Added to the Establishment—Twenty-Four Employes on Pay Roll Besides Solicitors — Waste Water Problem Now Satisfactorily Handled One of the busiest and most rapidly growing of Anaheim's industries is the Anaheim Steam Laundry, which was opened by Mrs. Esther Clarke nearly two years ago at the corner of Lemon and Santa Ana streets. After several months of successful business Mrs. Clarke sold out to W. E. and Wm. Hineman, who took charge of the institution on the first of January and began immediately to improve and expand the business, and at the present time it requires the services of twenty-seven people and over one hundred and thirty thousand gallons of water per month to keep the linen of its numerous customers pure and clean. The managers have recently added CRUZ IN TROUBLE AGAIN Shoots Man at Los Alamitos, Lands in Jail Jose Cruz seems not to have profited by past experience. Cruz was justified in using a revolver once, and he seems to have acquired a notion he could use it most any old time. Cruz was a witness against Cabello, convicted of murder at Los Alamitos. He thought other Mexicans had it in for him. Near this city he got into trouble with a man who tried to kill Cruz, and Cruz wounded him. Cruz was acquitted. Saturday night there was some drinking going on at Los Alamitos. Cruz had an altercation with David Montego. Montego was unarmed. Cruz drew a revolver. His friends told him to put it away, but Cruz decided to take a shot first. The bullet hit Montego in the left leg, shattering the bone well above the knee. Montego is in the hospital at Santa Ana. Constable Squires and Deputy Law went to Los Alamitos and got Cruz, who was waiting for them at the sugar factory. LINEBARGER FEELS ALL RIGHT Says State Highway Will Come Through Orange County Supervisor Linebarger was in town on Tuesday from Fullerton. Mr. Linebarger was in conference with the state highway commission at Santa Ana, and speaks in high terms of the calibre and integrity of its members. Although the interview was short, he says the commission manifested a disposition to treat Orange county fairly. The commission was unable, owing to lack of time, to meet all the citizens who called to see its members, but they assured the supervisors they need have no fear that the trunk line would not traverse this county. Mr. Linebarger was also informed that the highway leading to San Diego would be completed before the 1915 fair, as San Diego was particularly anxious to have it in operation before beginning the exposition. He believes work will be in progress next year on the line through Orange county, and states positively that the foothill boulevard from Los Angeles east to Riverside would tend to eliminate several months of successful business Mrs. Clarke sold out to W.E. and Wm. Hineman, who took charge of the institution on the first of January and began immediately to improve and expand the business, and at the present time it requires the services of twenty-seven people and over one hundred and thirty thousand gallons of water per month to keep the linen of its numerous customers pure and clean. The managers have recently added $1600 worth of new up-to-date machinery to the plant. A Hagen Improved Washer and a Hagen Flat Work Ironer are among the new machines just installed. The ironer is for the purpose of handling only sheets, quilts, and other large pieces of like nature. A machine for ironing fancy articles and doing high grade work such as shirt bosoms, etc., is also among the new acquisitions. Twenty-four persons are now employed inside the laundry and three wagons are maintained on the road. The pay roll, including the commission to the solicitors, will aggregate $300 per week. The agents are Johnnie Fisher, A.J.V. Vheeler, and H.W.Schrack, and they are gathering in all the custom not only of Anaheim but of Fullerton, Olinda, Placentia, Garden Grove, Buena Park, and intermediate territory. There has been a substantial and uninterrupted increase in the business of the laundry since its establishment two years ago. The largest week's business this year was $510, an increase of $122 over the heaviest week of the preceding year, and this ratio of increase has been maintained throughout the entire year. The disposition of the waste water which was worrying the management a year ago, and threatened at one time to put the laundry out of business entirely, is satisfactory now. "We use about 130,000 gallons of water a month," said Manager W.E.Hineman. "Our cess pools and our vacant lots on which the surplus is dumped just about absorbs that amount, consequently if we continue to expand and increase we may again outgrow our waste resources before the sewer system is ready for business." The Anaheim Steam Laundry is an up-to-date establishment. The managers keep abreast of the times by installing all the latest machinery in their line of work on the market. They are thoroughly conversant with the business and maintain a corps of efficient employes. The rapid increase C. Z. VANDER HORCK TO LEAVE Popular Cashier of Local Bank to Fill Like Position in Kern County Institution C. Z. Vander Horck, who for several years past has filled the position of cashier of the American Savings bank, leaves next week with his family for Maricopa, Kern county, where he will assume the duties of cashier in a bank at that place. Mr. Vander Horck still retains possession of his orange orchard on North street, and while absent from Anaheim will still retain lively interest in the city where he has lived so long. His departure will be noted with regret, for during his residence he has made many warm personal friends whose esteem for him will endure. He takes with him the best wishes for his future welfare, together with that of his family, in his new home. Success to him. J. D. Heitshusen and family visited friends in Orange Sunday. Steals Auto Robes, Gets Sixty Days in Bastile As Deputy Marshal Germain was pacing his beat on Center street some days ago he was accosted by a hobo who inquired the whereabouts of the marshal, saying he desired to be arrested. Germain told him to be off, adding that if he were not careful he would be lodged in jail on short notice. "If you don't arrest me, I shall steal the first robe I find in a rig in town," said the tramp. Germain gave him a shove and told him to beat it out of town. The hobo meandered down the street, and as good as his threat siezed two robes from the first automobile he came across. He turned the corner and ran. Germain came upon him in an adjacent alley and placed him under arrest. Judge Howard gave him sixty days in the county jail. The hobo said that would afford him an excellent chance to sober up.