anaheim-gazette 1912-02-29

Bill Davis, Highwayman Dying, Makes Confession Taken Into Custody by Sheriff Ruddock at El Modena Sunday Evening Lying in a tent pitched under an old pepper tree which stands in the back yard of the home of E. S. House at El Modena, Bill Davis, highwayman and two-term convict, by the light of a coal oil lamp, with the shadow of death playing about his pallid features, made full confession of his misdeeds to Sheriff Charley Ruddock at 9 o'clock on Sunday evening. With Ruddock at the time were Deputy Sheriffs Squires, Stacey and Law of Santa Ana, Marshal Kellenberger and Officer Bud Sackett of this city. Accompanying the officers were Fred Dyckman, whose saloon Davis robbed in December, and Teddy Kuchel; who identified Davis as the man he had seen in town in company of two other men the evening of the saloon robbery. Davis is dying of consumption. In his statement to Ruddock he said he did not think he had ten days to live. Davis came home to his father's house, a mile and a half south of Garden Grove, Friday night last at 10 o'clock. He told his father he QUESTIONING THE ROBBER Makes Confession—Lake's Watch Recovered—Incriminating Letters "Where did you get this watch?" asked Ruddock of Davis, as he seated himself by the side of his couch. He produced the watch he had a short time before taken from the robber's bed. "Oh, I don't know," replied Davis, his voice breaking out in hollow sound between fits of coughing. "A friend gave it to me." "Didn't you get it in the saloon holdup at Anaheim?" "No sir. I wasn't there. That's the truth. I was sick in bed in Los Angeles at the time. The paper lied when it said there were three men in that job. There were only two." "Who were they, Bill?" asked the officer in quiet but persistent tones. "I'm not going to say who they were. I'm not much longer for this world. I don't think I've ten days to live. I cannot die like a Judas." officers were Fred Dyckman, whose saloon Davis robbed in December, and Teddy Kuchel, who identified Davis as the man he had seen in town in company of two other men the evening of the saloon robbery. Davis is dying of consumption. In his statement to Ruddock he said he did not think he had ten days to live. Davis came home to his father's house, a mile and a half south of Garden Grove, Friday night last at 10 o'clock. He told his father he could not live much longer and that he wanted to see him before he died. Mr. and Mrs. House were visiting at the Davis home at the time. At the elder Davis' suggestion they took Bill to their home at El Modena, placing him in a tent which stood a short distance south of their one-story frame building facing the Friends church. It was here Ruddock and his men found him at 7:30 o'clock on Sunday evening. Ruddock had been scouring the State for the noted robber. After the issue of the Gazette last week, giving Bill Davis' name for the first time in connection with robberies recently committed here, Ruddock secured information that Davis was again in Orange county. On Sunday he learned that he was at the House home at El Modena, where he had been under treatment since the preceding Wednesday by Dr. Medlock of Santa Ana. As Ruddock entered the tent he accosted the robber politely, who responded in kind, although somewhat surprised at the appearance of the officer. Ruddock took from under Davis' pillow a large loaded revolver. A gold watch belonging to Billy Lake, taken in the Belmont robbery, was also recovered. When Ruddock looked for the watch which Mrs. House told him Davis had he was unable to find it. Davis said he had no watch. Coming out of the tent Ruddock asked Mrs. House when she saw the watch last. "When I made up his bed today at noon," she replied, eager to give the officer every assistance in ferrying out the guilt or innocence of the man whom she had known since childhood, and who was not an altogether welcome guest at her home. Ruddock re-entered the tent and in the folds of the bed he found the watch. Bringing it out to Dyckman it was identified as Lake's watch. Dyckman and the lad were taken into the tent immediately upon arrival of the party at the House home. The robber evoked both fury and remorse. "Didn't you get it in the saloon holdup at Anaheim?" "No sir. I wasn't there. That's the truth. I was sick in bed in Los Angeles at the time. The paper lied when it said there were three men in that job. There were only two." "Who were they, Bill?" asked the officer in quiet but persistent tones. "I'm not going to say who they were. I'm not much longer for this world. I don't think I've ten days to live. I cannot die like a Judas." "But, Bill, it will be better for you to tell me what you know about this thing. If you are going to die, you ought to make your peace with your maker. These other men are out. You are here a sick man, about to die. Why don't you tell me the whole story?" "What do I get out of this thing?" asked Davis, showing the first trace of interest he had yet taken in the conversation. "What can you promise me? If I get better, twenty years in prison don't look good to me." "I can't promise you anything, Bill, but I can tell you it will be better for you to tell me. These people identify you as the man who did the saloon holdup. You might as well tell me the whole story, Bill. You will feel better after you do it." "They would murder me if I did. If ever I get out of this, my life wouldn't be worth a penny." "I'll see that no harm comes to you, Bill. I can't promise you anything but good treatment so long as you are in my care." "I can't say anything about these men. They were my friends when nobody else offered me shelter. They gave me food when I was hungry. They paid my room rent. Yes, and they paid my railroad fare. I cannot die with the curse of Judas on my lips; I cannot do it." "We weren't you in that holdup of Dyckman's saloon." "No sir, I was not there. There were only two men in that job. I got some of the money, but I had nothing to do with the job. I have been in the hospital for seven months. I am not able to do a job of that kind. I could not steal a pin." "Isn't this watch one that was taken from the saloon?" "Oh, I guess it belongs over there all right." Having the evidence on Davis,Ruddock emerged from the tent and telephoned County Physician Wehrly at Santa Ana, asking him to come and examine Davis with a view to ascertain whether he could be removed from the hospital. Davis men like dogs Ruddock said best of treatment "I can't dress Davis. He was lifted Ruddock and his helped to dress over him. As the tent, his stout posture and slight those of the man the night of the "That's the man vis was placedken to the hospitHouse, tears still eyes, walked up ing: "If there is a tell those men,sake do it, Willwith God,Willmeet in the other Davis bade h but his words wwofthe machine away. ROBBER CO Tells Father W Once Again Davis returned Garden Grove 10 o'clock on week.Whether Grove by electrification from Los Angelsbut he arrived alven by one of Hiff Ruddock and ing the country fi Davis was met father,who had Jesse Davis,hasty forty years an reputation.His it were true thaerobberies wwcharged. "Look at me,"and tell me wwam physically althese things." At the Davis were Mr. and Mdena,who have family a lifetimevis' suggestion Wknown by his oaken to El Mo thorough Santa A store where Mau suit of undervad nothing excised his back at noon, she replied, eager to give the officer every assistance in ferreting out the guilt or innocence of the man whom she had known since childhood, and who was not an altogether welcome guest at her home. Ruddock re-entered the tent and in the folds of the bed he found the watch. Bringing it out to Dyckman it was identified as Lake's watch. Dyckman and the lad were taken into the tent immediately upon arrival of the party at the House home. The robber eyed them both furtively, and then his gaze fell upon the man he had robbed. "This is Mr. Dyckman, Bill," said Ruddock quietly. "He has come up here to see you." "I'm pleased to meet you, Mr. Dyckman," he replied. After a pause, with eyes fixed on him intently he asked with some show of interest. "Where did you ever see me before?" Dyckman made no reply. The lad stood by the couch looking at the man he saw the night of the holdup. At the time the sheriff's office had been notified of the incident. Ruddock sent a number of convict photographs to Marshal Kellenberger, one of them being that of Davis. The lad in the presence of witnesses picked out Davis as the man he had seen. Emerging from the tent, Dyckman and the lad identified Davis. The robber wore a mask at the time of the holdup. His upper features were exposed to view. Dyckman recognized him by his eyes, prominent cheek bones, shape of head and general appearance. During the holdup the robber breathed in short sharp gasps, as of shallow lunged. "That's the man who held me up," he said. Having the evidence on Davis, Ruddock emerged from the tent and telephoned County Physician Wehrly at Santa Ana, asking him to come and examine Davis with a view to ascertaining whether he could be removed to the county hospital. As Ruddock stepped out of the tent, Mrs. House entered to plead with him to make his peace with God and tell all. In conversation in her frontyard she spoke of Willie Davis, whom she had known thirty years. She said she was greatly surprised to see all the officers in her yard. She believed Willie innocent. He had just come home from prison a week ago, and had not, he told her, been in Southern California since his discharge. As Mrs. House entered the tent speaking to Davis, he handed a package of letters taken from under the bed clothing. Deputy Sheriff Stacey observed the incident. He told Ruddock, who stepped inside, asked for the letters and was given them. Davis told Mrs. House he was innocent of all the charges made against him. An inspection of the letters revealed incriminating evidence. Ruddock read them carefully. He again entered the tent and engaged Davis in conversation. "Do you know Tom Connors?" he asked. "I don't know Tom Connors. That is the truth. I never heard of him." "Do you know Pat Powers?" "I don't know Pat Powers." "AHEIM GAZET" ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1912 "Wasn't he in San Quentin when you were there?" "He might have been. I don't know. You know there were 1900 men there, and I could not get acquainted with all of them." Ruddock and Davis were left alone for a confidential talk. During the interview Davis made full confession. Along with the saloon robbery he is accused of the two Newport Beach bank robberies and that of the Hart saloon here. It is believed he confessed them all. As Ruddock asked for corroborative detail regarding one of his pals, Davis said with an oath: "Here I've gone and snitched. And then you ask me whether the story is straight." Dr. Wehrly drove up in an auto. Examining Davis he said he could be moved to Santa Ana without any danger to his health. Ruddock informed Davis he would be required to get up and go to the hospital. Davis said they treated men like dogs at county hospitals. Ruddock said he should have the best of treatment. "I can't dress in an hour," said Davis. He was lifted rom the couch by Ruddock and his officers. He was helped to dress, and a blanket thrown over him. As he came forth from the tent, his sturdy stride, stooping posture and slightly bent head were AMALGATED MOTORS IN BAD AT SANTA ANA ORDERED TO REFUND MONEY AND PROPERTY DEEDED THEM Company in the Hole $30,000 Which Sought Location Here — Charged With Unbusinesslike Practices at County Seat—Shafer Charged With Taking 20. Per Cent Commission On Stock Sales, When 10 Per Cent Had Been Agreed Upon Accusing the Amalgamated Motors Company of unbusiness practices, the Santa Ana merchants and manufacturers' association have made demand upon the Amalgamated Motors company to restore to them a deed to two and one half acres of land in that city, together with the sum of $2000 paid them as a bonus to locate their works in that city. The company is also called upon to restore payments made for $30,000 of stock purchased by residents of that city, payments upon which amount to $2000. The company was some months ago given a bonus of $500 cash and a note for $1500, together with the land site, as a bonus. The note was DEFINITE ACTION TAKEN TOWARD Y.M.C.A. HOME MASS MEETING FRIDAY EVENING STARTS THE BALL ROLLING Committee of Five, Consistng of McLauchlin, Duckworth, Eygabroad, Walker and Wickett Appointed to Solicit Funds and Adopt Plans — Three Sites Offered But the Committee Expects to Secure a Site From Gen. Royer—$2030 Subscribed The determination of the members of the Young Men's Christian Association to own a suitable and creditable home in Anaheim has finally crystallized into definite action, and a committee of five of the city's most active citizens is now engaged gathering funds and preparing plans. A meeting was held at the Board of Trade room in the library building on Friday evening for the purpose of considering the present status of the situation and making a move toward something more substantial than talk. Prof. O. L. Culp presided and in calling the meeting to order stated the object of the call and introduced Leonard Evans, financial secretary of the order. Mr. be required to get up and go to the hospital. Davis said they treated men like dogs at county hospitals. Ruddock said he should have the best of treatment. "I can't dress in an hour," said Davis. He was lifted rom the couch by Ruddock and his officers. He was helped to dress, and a blanket thrown over him. As he came forth from the tent, his sturdy stride, stooping posture and slightly bent head were those of the man the lad had seen the night of the robbery. "That's the man," he said as Davis was placed in an auto to be taken to the hospital under guard. Mrs. House, tears streaming down her eyes, walked up to the machine, saying: "If there is anything you have to tell those men, for your conscience sake do it, Willie. Make your peace with God, Willie, so that we may meet in the other world." Davis bade his friend good bye, but his words were lost in the whirr of the machine which drove rapidly away. ROBBER COMES BACK HOME Tells Father Wants to See Him Once Again Before He Dies Davis returned to his home between Garden Grove and Westminster at 10 o'clock on Friday night of last week. Whether he come to Garden Grove by electric train or drove in from Los Angeles was not learned, but he arrived at home in a rig driven by one of his associates. Sheriff Ruddock and his men are scouring the country for this man. Davis was met at the door by his father, who had retired. His father, Jesse Davis, has lived in this county forty years and bears an excellent reputation. His father asked him if it were true that he had committed the robberies with which he was charged. "Look at me, father," he replied, "and tell me whether you think I am physically able to have done all these things." At the Davis home at the time were Mr. and Mrs. House of El Modena, who have known the Davis family a lifetime. At the elder Davis' suggestion Willie, as he is known by his old-time friends, was taken to El Modena. They drove through Santa Ana, and stopped at a store where Mrs. House purchased a suit of underwear for Davis. He had nothing except what he had on his back. to two and one half acres of land in that city, together with the sum of $2000 paid them as a bonus to locate their works in that city. The company is also called upon to restore payments made for $30,000 of stock purchased by residents of that city, payments upon which amount to $2000. The company was some months ago given a bonus of $500 cash and a note for $1500, together with the land site, as a bonus. The note was negotiated at a bank. The deed to the land stipulated that unless the company built its factory thereon, the land should revert to the merchants and manufacturers' association. Subsequently to the transfer an agreement was entered into by the company and association, whereby the site was traded for a larger piece on East Fourth street, east of the Santa Fe depot. Sales of stock perceded until about $30,000 was disposed of. On this amount $2000 cash was paid.The total cash concessions and land given, together with cash paid for the stock, amount to about $15,000. The company agreed to erect a concrete building 250x300 feet, at a cost of $175,000 and have it ready for business in thirty days. It has not fulfilled this agreement, and it is charged it is unable so to do. It was learned last week that Shafer, a promoter of the company, had a contract with the company where by he was permitted to take 20 percent on all sales of stock made by him. The agreement with the association in the first place was that Shafer should take only 10 per cent. It is also charged that Shafer and his associates have contracts for $100,000 of promotion stock. Some days ago, seeing that all was not right, the merchants association demanded restitution of money and property. The Amalgamated motors people were in negotiation with the board of trade here some months ago for a bonus and free site for their works. Their offer was upon investigation turned down. They went to Santa Ana, making aspersions upon this city and its people, and were gathered to the county seaters' bosom.Now it appears that Santa Ana is out a large sum of money and a lawsuit with as smooth a gang of sharpers as ever come to Orange county. FACTORY SITE ATTACHED On Monday morning Constable Jackson of Santa Ana placed a notice attachment on the property deed most active citizens is now engaged gathering funds and preparing plans. A meeting was held at the Board of Trade room in the library building on Friday evening for the purpose of considering the present status of the situation and making a move toward something more substantial than talk. Prof. O. L. Culp presided and in calling the meeting to order stated the object of the call and introduced Leonard Evans, financial secretary of the order. Mr. Evans stated that the society already had $2030 pledged toward the building. This was subscribed by 109 persons and was the result of one day's work. No effort had yet been made to collect the subscriptions but he thought the money was practically all collectable on demand. $500 of this subscription is payable to the county organization, leaving $1530 to be applied on the new building. Three sites were presented for the consideration of the meeting. One by Herman Goosman, a lot on Los Angeles street, south of Dickenson's garage, dimensions 34x140, price $3400; or 69x140 feet for $7,000. One by W. J. Elliott, a lot on the Deutsch tract 61x157 feet, price $1225, with $50 donation by the owner, making the cost $1175. One by Otto Storm on Broadway, between Olive and Philadelphia streets. J. W. Duckworth reported that the committee appointed to confer with Gen. Royer relative to a site had been unable to see him owing to the fact that he is ill with pneumonia, but as soon as the General is well enough to receive the committee he expects to be able to report the acquisition of a site. Charles Eygabroad was of the opinion that if sufficient money could be raised it would be wise to erect a $12,000 or $15,000 building in the business district of town, the rent from the unused portion of which would be sufficient to make the property self-supporting. He also stated that the Y.M.C.A. as a body could not own real estate under the laws of California and it would be necessary to elect a board of trustees or a holding committee. On motion a committee of five was elected by vote, the duty of the committee being to solicit funds, to select a site, to adopt plans, and to hold the property for the organization. The gentlemen elected were Wm. McLauchlin, chairman, Charles Eygabroad, J. W. Duckworth, Prof. J. F. Walker and W. M. Wickett. The committee has full power to am physically able to have done all these things." At the Davis home at the time were Mr. and Mrs. House of El Modena, who have known the Davis family a lifetime. At the elder Davis' suggestion Willie, as he is known by his old-time friends, was taken to El Modena. They drove through Santa Ana, and stopped at a store where Mrs. House purchased a suit of underwear for Davis. He had nothing except what he had on his back. Arriving at the House home Davis was given a bath and clean clothing. A tent was pitched for him in the back yard, under a large pepper tree, a little to the south of the residence. Here he had been attended by Dr. Medlock of Santa Ana. Ruddock learned of his whereabouts. Summoning his officers and witnesses he drove to the house. As the two autos loaded with officers halted in the yard near the tent Davis must have surmised that his long reign of terror was at an end. When he entered his father's home he told him he had not long to live and wanted to see him once again before he died. As he lay upon his couch, coughing intermittently he looked as if his prediction was not far away. "Who's house is this?" asked Ruddock. Mr. House gave him the required information. "Is Bill Davis here?" House pointed to the tent where the robber lay. Across the way a half-hundred people were attending services at the Friends church. Emerging from the church as the interview progressed between Ruddock and the robber, Their offer was upon investigation turned down. They went to Santa Ana, making aspersions upon this city and its people, and were gathered to the county seaters' bosom. Now it appears that Santa Ana is out a large sum of money and a lawsuit with as smooth a gang of sharpers as ever come to Orange county. FACTORY SITE ATTACHED On Monday morning Constable Jackson of Santa Ana placed a notice of attachment on the property deeded to the Amalgamated Motors Co. for an automobile factory. The plaintiff in the suit is A. C. Black, the contractor who built the huge sign that the company placed on the site. The complaint was filed by Attorney S. M. Davis. The complaint states that Black erected the sign and the motors company agreed to pay $247.34 in compensation. Of that amount $100 was paid, and suit is for the remainder, $147.34. Continued on Page Four TRAIN'S ITINERARY Demonstrators Will Be In Orange Co. Friday, March 8 The agricultural and horticultural demonstration train operated by the college of agriculture of the university of California, will arrive in Anaheim at 1:15 on Friday, March 8, and will be open to visitors until five o'clock. The train will remain here over night, leaving next morning for Santa Ana where it will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 m. At Smeltzer it will exhibit from 1 to 2:30, and will then leave for Lompoc and other points north. Julius Neiling and Miss Martha Spingath were in Long Beach Sunday visiting relatives. On motion a committee of five was elected by vote, the duty of the committee being to solicit funds, to select a site, to adopt plans, and to hold the property for the organization. The gentlemen elected were Wm. McLauchlin, chairman, Charles Eygabroad, J. W. Duckworth, Prof. J. F. Walker and W. M. Wickett. The committee has full power to transact business in the name of the Y.M.C.A., and will call another meeting as soon as it has anything definite to report. The committee will issue a circular letter immediately, requesting all subscribers to pay the amounts pledged to the financial secretary, Mr. Evans. Mr. Hamilton submitted two plans for a building, either one of which would be suitable and they were filled with the committee. Mr. Hamilton said he had not been a resident here many months but he was gratified to find that the people of Anaheim were always ready and willing to spend money for the benefit of the boys. It was a healthy sentiment in a community. He did not believe the people of Anaheim would be satisfied with a cheap structure, and it would be wise to build something that would be a credit to the town. It should contain besides reading rooms, bath rooms, toiletts, etc., a large play room equipped with modern apparatus. Seventy-eight new Y.M.C.A. buildings were erected in the United States last year, he said, and they were built with money subscribed by Jew and Gentile, Christian and non-Christian. In Chicago the Jewish manager of Sears Roebuck & Co. had given $100,- ZETTE The GAZETTE The Original Anaheim Booster. All the News for $1.50 per year The Best Advertising Medium JARY 29, 1912 NUMBER 20 ACTION TAKEN AND Y.M.C.A. HOME ING FRIDAY EVENRTS THE BALL ROLLING Five, Consistng of McCuckworth, Eygabroad, Wickett Appointed to and Adopt Plans — Offered But the Comcts to Secure a Siteoyer—$2030 Subscribed nation of the members Men's Christian Associa a suitable and credit Anaheim has finally definite action, and of five of the city's citizens is now engaged in preparing plans was held at the Board in the library build evening for the purering the present stauation and making a something more substan Prof. O. L. Culp pre-calling the meeting to the object of the call Leonard Evans, finy of the order. Mr. WILL GET CONTRACT FOR OUTFALL SEWER CITY CLERK INSTRUCTED TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS BY TRUSTEES Concrete Pole Company's Bid for Construction of Ornamental Street Lamps Referred Back for Further Information—City Attorney Will Prepare Ordinance Fixing Salaries of Certain Officials—Clerk's Salary to Be $125 Per Month Without Fees—Four Building Permits Plans and specifications for section No. 1 of the outfall sewer, submitted by City Engineer Steward, were adopted by the Board of Trustees at the regular meeting Friday evening, and the city clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the work, the same to be opened on March 28. Ordinance No. 238 calling a municipal election for the purpose of electing trustees, clerk, and treasurer was read for the first time. The election will be held Monday, April 8th. The contracts and bonds of Chamberlain, Williamson & Chamberlain and Carl Pressel & Son for the construction of the new city jail were submitted and accepted. PARCELS POST SYSTEM WOULD BE INJURIOUS BOARD OF TRADE SO DECIDES BY ONE VOTE MONDAY NIGHT The Eloquence of B. V. Beebe and Fritz Yungbluth Wins in the Debate on Subject, Defeating H. G. Ames and F. C. Krause—A Paper Factory in Sight for Anaheim and May Be Landed if Proper Encouragement is Extended By a vote of twelve to eleven on Monday night the Board of Trade decided that the adoption of a parcels post system would be a detriment instead of a blessing to the country. The debate has been on the program for several weeks but was always sidetracked. Chairman Ames of the committee on speakers, reported Monday evening that the best orators were absent and suggested another postponement. B. V. Beebe, one of the negative speakers, also pleaded for more time. He said he had already collected much valuable literature proving the deleterious effects of a parcels post system but had some documents en route from men who were competent to speak citizens is now engaged in and preparing plans. was held at the Board in the library building evening for the purging the present stagnation and making a something more substantial Prof. O. L. Culp pre-calling the meeting to the object of the call of Leonard Evans, fini-ty of the order. Mr. that the society alrea- ledged toward the bulldoas subscribed by 109 was the result of one No effort had yet been at the subscriptions but the money was practicable on demand. $500 option is payable to the institution, leaving $1530 to the new building. were presented foralon of the meeting. Dan Goosman, a lot on street, south of Dicke- le, dimensions 34x140. For 69x140 feet for $7., W. J. Elliott, a lot on tract 61x157 feet, price 20 donation by the owne cost $1175. One by Dan Broadway, between Philadelphia streets. worth reported that appointed to confer relative to a site able to see him owing that he is ill with pneumonia soon as the General ad to receive the com-ects to be able to re-position of a site. abroad was of the op- sufficient money could be wise to erect 15,000 building in the effect of town, the rent used portion of which client to make the pro- porting. He also sta- Y.M.C.A. as a body real estate under theerna and it would be elect a board of trusting committee. committee of five was the duty of the com- so solicit funds, to se- adopt plans, and toerty for the organiza- tionemen elected werealin, chairman, Charles W. Duckworth, Prof. and W. M. Wickett has full power to and the city clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for the work, the same to be opened on March 28. Ordinance No. 238 calling a municipal election for the purpose of electing trustees, clerk, and treasurer was read for the first time. The election will be held Monday, April 8th. The contracts and bonds of Chamberlain, Williamson & Chamberlain and Carl Pressel & Son for the construction of the new city jail were submitted and accepted. Mr. Chamberlain gave two bonds of $1362 each furnished by the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co., of Baltimore, and Pressel & Son filed a personal bond of $245, with L. A. Evans and Joseph Fiscus as sureties. Charles Doussort was awarded the contract for furnishing the horses and running the street sweeper for another year, his compensation being $115 per month. The bid submitted and the plans and specifications furnished by the American-Orr Concrete Pole company through Leonard Evans, its attorney, for the construction of ornamental re-inforced concrete lamp posts for boulevard lighting, were referred back to the company for more definite information relative to the material to be used in the poles. In accordance with a petition of C. E. Holcomb and others City Electrician Lewis was instructed to install a number of street lights on North Los Angeles street. The property owners subscribed $59 toward the cost. The board voted to pay one-fourth of the expenses of piping the open ditch belonging to the Anaheim Union Water company on Sycamore St between Los Angeles and Lemon. Four building permits were petitioned for and granted, as follows: To J. D. Heltshusen, corrugated iron garage on Chartres street, cost $100. To W. S. McFarlane, frame dwelling on Davis street, cost $1000. To L. O. Culp, addition to frame residence on South Palm street, cost $100. To Miss Emma Feather, frame residence on South Olive street, cost $2000. A communication from Joseph Helmsen regarding the party wall on the east side of the city hall was read and laid aside for further consideration. City Attorney Ames was instructed to draw up an ordinance fixing the salaries and compensation of certain city officials, and present it ram for several weeks but was always sidetracked. Chairman Ames of the committee on speakers, reported Monday evening that the best orators were absent and suggested another postponement. B. V. Beebe, one of the negative speakers, also pleaded for more time. He said he had already collected much valuable literature proving the deleterious effects of a parcels post system but had some documents en route from men who were competent to speak on the subject, and he asked for a postponement of the debate until the next meeting. President Quarton, however, decided that the question should be disposed of and appointed H. G. Ames and F. C. Krause to sustain the affirmative and B. V. Beebe and F. A. Yungbluth the negative. "Resolved, That a parcels post system should be established by the United States," was the subject,and after each speaker had talked fifteen minutes and the opposing sides consumed five minutes each in rebuttal it was decided by the vote of twelve to eleven that a parcels post system would be detrimental to the financial interests of the country. H. S. Armstrong, who had charge of Anaheim's exhibit at the San Bernardino orange show, made his report. He said space for the display of fifty boxes had been provided for Anaheim but he only had fourteen boxes. He distributed a portion of it and made as creditable a showing as possible. Secretary Ahlborn stated that the banquet committee reported an even break in the financial part of the recent entertainment. After paying all expenses a couple of dollars was still on hand from the sale of meal tickets. A vote of thanks was extended to the Eagles for giving up the hall, to the Rebekahs for providing the banquet, and to the high school quartette for the musical part of the program. Judge Howard, of the river committee, reported that H. Clay Kellogg, engineer, had established a grade on the river embankment, in the Dietrich neighborhood, and if the residents in that territory build a dyke in accordance with it there will be little danger of an overflow. The question as to whether Orangethorpe or Commonwealth avenue should be endorsed as the route for the state highway was laid on the table. H. M. Adams reported that Mr. Burke and others had recently selected Orangethorpe as the most practicable route, but others favor- To Miss Emma Feather, frame residence on South Olive street, cost $2000. A communication from Joseph Helmsen regarding the party wall on the east side of the city hall was read and laid aside for further consideration. City Attorney Ames was instructed to draw up an ordinance fixing the salaries and compensation of certain city officials, and present it at the next meeting. According to this ordinance the city clerk who has heretofore received $75 for his duties as clerk, water and light collector and ex-officio assessor in addition to certain fees, will hereafter be paid a salary of $125 per month, without the fees. City Engineer Steward was instructed to alter his sewer plans through certain private properties. The alteration is unimportant. A resolution was passed authorizing the city attorney to procure from the board of supervisors an 8-foot right of way along and across certain streets and roads in Anaheim for sewer purposes. The board adjourned until Thursday evening, Feb. 29. 000 toward a $250,000 building, also $25,000 to erect a colored Y.M.C.A. Another open meeting will be called as soon as the building committee has anything definite to report. The work of soliciting funds will begin immediately, and the site committee expects to make a favorable report as soon as Gen. Royer is able to talk business. Aug. Backs is repainting and otherwise improving his residence property on Claudina street. OPPOSED TO PARCELS POST Fritz Yungbluth Gives Reasons for Faith That is in Him At Monday evening's debate on the parcels post system at the board