anaheim-gazette 1912-03-07

DAVIS, ROBBER CHIEF, DIES IN JAIL ALONE DEPUTY SHERIFF SQUIRES FOUND BODY STILL WARM Death Seals Lips of Desperado As He Was Expected to Come Through With Story of Many Crimes—Confessed Saloon, Holdup, Admitting He Received Money, From Thieves—At First Denied that he Was in Robbery—Glives Names of Accomplices When Deputy Sheriff Bob Squires went to Bill Davis' cell in the hospital ward at the county jail on Thursday morning at half past 10 o'clock, to endeavor to secure a further confession from him, he found the robber chief dead. Death had intervened but a moment before, as Jailer Jernigan had been in the cell a short time previously. On Wednesday evening Davis complained of feeling very weak, but on Thursday morning he seemed improved and ate a hearty breakfast. Squires found the robber's face and body bathed in perspiration. The body was warm. The face showed no signs of a struggle, and Davis passed away in one of his frequent sink were with him in the robbery, it is believed he made other admissions which will lead to arrest of his pals. He admitted that the gold watch found by Ruddock in his bed, and which he at first attempted to conceal, came from the saloon. This watch was immediately identified by Dyckman and Billy Lake, its owner. As Ruddock stepped out of the tent to examine the watch by the light of his auto headlight, Davis passed a number of letters taken from under the bed clothing to Mrs. House. These Ruddock at once secured. They contained important evidence concerning robberies perpetrated by the gang. To what extent his confession proceeded after being taken to jail is of course only known to the sheriff and his men. Ruddock has been in Los Angeles much of the time the past week looking for two of the robbers, and it is believed he will land them. Walls saw Davis and his two pals in this city the afternoon of the Belmont robbery. The men passed in front of the Orange county wine company's place of business. Walls was standing near the front door as they passed. They walked on several paces, when Davis looked back. Walls had not seen him in years, but did not fail to recognize him. At the time of the holdup the rig in which the robbers escaped, was session from him, he found the robber chief dead. Death had intervened but a moment before, as Jailer Jernigan had been in the cell a short time previously. On Wednesday evening Davis complained of feeling very weak, but on Thursday morning he seemed improved and ate a hearty breakfast. Squires found the robber's face and body bathed in perspiration. The body was warm. The face showed no signs of a struggle, and Davis passed away in one of his frequent sinking spells. His father saw him in the jail the day before he died, saying he had tried to raise his son as a good boy, but that he had drifted in bad company, and would listen to no advice from relatives or friends. The body was buried on Friday morning. Death stepped in and closed the career of the most desperate criminal who ever blew a safe or robbed a man in Orange county. Davis is charged with two bank robberies and two saloon holdups in this county. Going north in 1906 he robbed a bank in Colusa county with two associates. He was arrested with his pals, convicted and sentenced to seven years in San Quentin. Good behavior got him and his partners out in five years. Davis, Conway and Doyle, the three Colusa robbers, were seen in Los Angeles by Sid Smithwick, a former Santa Ana officer shortly before Christmas. They had just arrived from San Quentin. Davis told Smithwick he was going to the desert, as he was in the last stages of consumption. Smithwick went to Detective Paul Flammer and said: "Davis and his pals are out of San Quentin. They are in town. Look out for another job." The week following the Newport Beach bank was robbed of about $3,200. The robbers dropped a sack containing $2700, as Billy Hall opened fire on them with a shotgun. One of the robbers was hit. He bled profusely, but got away. Some days later bloody clothing was found in a house at Sunset Beach. A pool of blood covered the floor. It is believed the wounded robber made his way thither and changed his apparel, taking clothing which he found in the edifice. Trace of him was here lost. The other robbers escaped in a rig. They were seen at Olive early the following morning. It is believed they got away with $600. Davis robbed the Belmont saloon here in January. Fred Dykman id-ed he will land them. Walls saw Davis and his two pals in this city the afternoon of the Belmont robbery. The men passed in front of the Orange county wine company's place of business. Walls was standing near the front door as they passed. They walked on several paces, when Davis looked back. Walls had not seen him in years, but did not fail to recognize him. At the time of the holdup the rig in which the robbers escaped, was tied in the alley in rear of the wine company's place of business. Davis was in town framing up a job. He evidently sized up different places and finally decided to rob the Belmont. When former Marshal Steadman fired two shots at Davis as the latter was attempting to escape after being placed under arrest at a west-end picnic, Davis was hit each time. The first bullet passed between the robber's legs, grazing the flesh. The second clipped off a piece of the ear. Davis left marks of blood in his rail, but was picked up by a friend in a buggy and made his escape. Davis' first appearance in the criminal annals of Orange county was in 1891, when on being convicted of stealing a set of harness from a neighbor, Judge Ballard sentenced him to San Quentin prison for one year. Davis had been sent to the Whittier reform school prior to the formation of Orange county and had spent several years there. An incorrigible before his incarceration, he emerged a full-fledged criminal. His bad record brought him a stiff sentence for his first offense. Davis was taken to San Quentin by J. W. Walls of this city. Arriving in San Francisco, they missed the Tiburon boat, which conveys passengers to and from the penitentiary facing San Pablo bay, and were detained in the city an hour and a half. Davis suggested a walk down Market street, and asked Wal's to take off his handcuffs, as he had many friends in the metropolis and did not wish to encounter them while shackled. Walls removed the irons, but warned Davis that if he attempted to escape it would go hard with him. The two walked down Market to Sixteenth street. Davis pointed out many places of interest, being quite familiar with the metropolis. A later boat was taken for Tiburon, and Davis was landed in the penitentiary. As the two were entering the prison grounds Wells asked he will land them. Walls saw Davis and his two pals in this city the afternoon of the Belmont robbery. The men passed in front of the Orange county wine company's place of business. Walls was standing near the front door as they passed. They walked on several paces, when Davis looked back. Walls had not seen him in years, but did not fail to recognize him. At the time of the holdup the rig in which the robbers escaped, was tied in the alley in rear of the wine company's place of business. Davis was in town framing up a job. He evidently sized up different places and finally decided to rob the Belmont. When former Marshal Steadman fired two shots at Davis as the latter was attempting to escape after being placed under arrest at a west-end picnic, Davis was hit each time. The first bullet passed between the robber's legs, grazing the flesh. The second clipped off a piece of the ear. Davis left marks of blood in his rail, but was picked up by a friend in a buggy and made his escape. Davis' first appearance in the criminal annals of Orange county was in 1891, when on being convicted of stealing a set of harness from a neighbor, Judge Ballard sentenced him to San Quentin prison for one year. Davis had been sent to the Whittier reform school prior to the formation of Orange county and had spent several years there. An incorrigible before his incarceration, he emerged a full-fledged criminal. His bad record brought him a stiff sentence for his first offense. Davis was taken to San Quentin by J. W. Walls of this city. Arriving in San Francisco, they missed the Tiburon boat, which conveys passengers to and from the penitentiary facing San Pablo bay, and were detained in the city an hour and a half. Davis suggested a walk down Market street, and asked Wal's to take off his handcuffs, as he had many friends in the metropolis and did not wish to encounter them while shackled. Walls removed the irons, but warned Davis that if he attempted to escape it would go hard with him. The two walked down Market to Sixteenth street. Davis pointed out many places of interest, being quite familiar with the metropolis. A later boat was taken for Tiburon, and Davis was landed in the penitentiary. As the two were entering the prison grounds Wells asked he will land them. Walls saw Davis and his two pals in this city the afternoon of the Belmont robbery. The men passed in front of the Orange county wine company's place of business. Walls was standing near the front door as they passed. They walked on several paces, when Davis looked back. Walls had not seen him in years, but did not fail to recognize him. At the time of the holdup the rig in which the robbers escaped, was tied in the alley in rear of the wine company's place of business. Davis was in town framing up a job. He evidently sized up different places and finally decided to rob the Belmont. When former Marshal Steadman fired two shots at Davis as the latter was attempting to escape after being placed under arrest at a west-end picnic, Davis was hit each time. The first bullet passed between the robber's legs, grazing the flesh. The second clipped off a piece of the ear. Davis left marks of blood in his rail, but was picked up by a friend in a buggy and made his escape. Davis' first appearance in the criminal annals of Orange county was in 1891, when on being convicted of stealing a set of harness from a neighbor, Judge Ballard sentenced him to San Quentin prison for one year. Davis had been sent to the Whittier reform school prior to the formation of Orange county and had spent several years there. An incorrigible before his incarceration, he emerged a full-fledged criminal. His bad record brought him a stiff sentence for his first offense. Davis was taken to San Quentin by J. W. Walls of this city. Arriving in San Francisco, they missed the Tiburon boat, which conveys passengers to and from the penitentiary facing San Pablo bay, and were detained in the city an hour and a half. Davis suggested a walk down Market street, and asked Wal's to take off his handcuffs, as he had many friends in the metropolis and did not wish to encounter them while shackled. Walls removed the irons, but warned Davis that if he attempted to escape it would go hard with him. The two walked down Market to Sixteenth street. Davis pointed out many places of interest, being quite familiar with the metropolis. A later boat was taken for Tiburon, and Davis was landed in the penitentiary. As the two were entering the prison grounds Wells asked he will land them. Walls saw Davis and his two pals in this city the afternoon of the Belmont robbery. The men passed in front of the Orange county wine company's place of business. Walls was standing near the front door as they passed. They walked on several paces, when Davis looked back. Walls had not seen him in years, but did not fail to recognize him. At the time of the holdup the rig in which the robbers escaped, was tied in the alley in rear of the wine company's place of business. Davis was in town framing up a job. He evidently sized up different places and finally decided to rob the Belmont. When former Marshal Steadman fired two shots at Davis as the latter was attempting to escape after being placed under arrest at a west-end picnic, Davis was hit each time. The first bullet passed between the robber's legs, grazing the flesh. The second clipped off a piece of the ear. Davis left marks of blood in his rail, but was picked up by a friend in a buggy and made his escape. Davis' first appearance in the criminal annals of Orange county was in 1891, when on being convicted of stealing a set of harness from a neighbor, Judge Ballard sentenced him to San Quentin prison for one year. Davis had been sent to the Whittier reform school prior to the formation of Orange county and had spent several years there. An incorrigible before his incarceration, he emerged a full-fledged criminal. His bad record brought him a stiff sentence for his first offense. Davis was taken to San Quentin by J. W. Walls of this city. Arriving in San Francisco, they missed the Tiburon boat, which conveys passengers to and from the penitentiary facing San Pablo bay, and were detained in the city an hour and a half. Davis suggested a walk down Market street, and asked Wal's to take off his handcuffs, as he had many friends in the metropolis and did not wish to encounter them while shackled. Walls removed the irons, but warned Davis that if he attempted to escape it would go hard with him. The two walked down Market to Sixteenth street. Davis pointed out many places of interest, being quite familiar with the metropolis. A later boat was taken for Tiburon, and Davis was landed in the penitentiary. As the two were entering the prison grounds Wells asked he will land them. Walls saw Davis and his two pals in this city the afternoon of the Belmont robbery. The men passed in front of the Orange county wine company's place of business. Walls was standing near the front door as they passed. They walked on several paces, when Davis looked back. Walls had not seen him in years, but did not fail to recognize him. At the time of the holdup the rig in which the robbers escaped, was tied in the alley in rear of the wine company's place of business. Davis was in town framing up a job. He evidently sized up different places and finally decided to rob the Belmont. When former Marshal Steadman fired two shots at Davis as the latter was attempting to escape after being placed under arrest at a west-end picnic, Davis was hit each time. The first bullet passed between the robber's legs, grazing the flesh. The second clipped off a piece of the ear. Davis left marks of blood in his rail, but was picked up by a friend in a buggy and made his escape. Davis' first appearance in the criminal annals of Orange county was in 1891, when on being convicted of stealing a set of harness from a neighbor, Judge Ballard sentenced him to San Quentin prison for one year. Davis had been sent to the Whittier reform school prior to the formation of Orange county and had spent several years there. 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communication has been received from Los Angeles police station here in January.Fred Dykman identified himself as an official with experience working with law enforcement agencies.A communication has been received from Los Angeles police station here in January.Fred Dykman identified himself as an official with experience working with law enforcement agencies.A communication has been received from Los Angeles police station here in January.Fred Dykman identified himself as an official with experience working with law enforcement agencies.A communication has been received from Los Angeles police station here in January.Fred Dykman identified himself as an official with experience working with law enforcement agencies.A communication has been received from Los Angeles police station here in January.Fred Dykman identified himself as an official with experience working with law enforcement agencies.A communication has been received from Los Angeles police station here in January.Fred Dykman identified himself as an official with experience working with law enforcement agencies.A communication has been received from Los Angeles police station here days later bloody clothing was found in a house at Sunset Beach. A pool of blood covered the floor. It is believed the wounded robber made his way thither and changed his apparel, taking clothing which he found in the edifice. Trace of him was here lost. The other robbers escaped in a rig. They were seen at Olive early the following morning. It is believed they got away with $600. Davis robbed the Belmont saloon here in January. Fred Dyckman identified him positively as the man who held him up. The robbers made away with $400 and a gold watch. This was recovered by Sheriff Ruddock at El Modena on Sunday evening a week ago. Davis hid the watch in the bed quilt, and at first told Ruddock he had no watch. The time piece was identified as one which was stolen from the saloon. In response to inquiries by the sheriff, Davis finally said the watch had been taken from the saloon. Ruddock recovered a bunch of letters from Davis, as the latter attempted to pass them to Mrs. House, at whose ranch he was placed under arrest. Mrs. House tried to get Davis to confess, but she was unsuccessful. In a subsequent talk with Ruddock Davis is said to have made a confession. That Davis "snitched" to Sheriff Ruddock at the time of his arrest is known to officers who were present at the time, although Ruddock naturally will say nothing about it. Davis began negotiations by saying: "What do I get out of this? If I get better, twenty years don't look good to me." After admitting that he had been given a portion of the $400 taken from the Belmont saloon, and giving the names of the two men who ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1912 INITIAL STEP TOWARD A CITY PARK TAKEN TRUSTEES DONATE OLD POWER HOUSE SITE FOR THE PURPOSE Marshal Instructed to Clear the Ground on Cypress Street of Debris and Sell the Old Jail and Junk—Lot 180x210 Feet—Committee of Three City Attorneys, Investigating The Gas Company, Reports Present Rate Not Excessive In accordance with a recent suggestion of Trustee Gates before the Board of Trade, and in response to a petition numerously signed by property owners and business men, principally residents of the northwest section of the city, the City Trustees at Thursday night's session took the initial step toward the establishment of a public park. The old, abandoned power house grounds on Cypress St. is to be the site. Supt. of Streets Kellenberger was instructed to sell the old jail and the junk with which the ground is litered, remove the oil tanks, clean up and level up the surface, and prepare it for future action. The valuable well on the property is to be preserved and connected. STALLED IN SNOWBANKS Train Delayed 57 Hours In New Mexico C. E. Chamberlain while at oper some evenings ago was called the telephone by a message from brother, who was in Pasadena. "I thought you were in St. Louis," said he. He learned from his brother that he had just returned from New Mexico, where his train had been delayed 57 hours by snowdrifts. The traveler was on his way to St. Louis, to attend a meeting of the national educational association. He was compelled to cancel his engagements because of the delay and had also to cancel a lecture date at Salt Lake City. He lectured at Phoenix on his way east. When he reached New Mexico a delay of more than two days intervened, and he decided at the end of that time to return to California. "The snowstorm was so blinding that the train could not be seen a few feet away. The conductor and brakeman left the cars to hunt for the section boss, and were lost. They were rescued when almost frozen to death by the section boss, who conveyed them to the train. One man died of cold. Mr. Chamberlain preferred the sunshine of Southern California and as SUGAR FACTORY WILL INCREASE CAPACITY ENLARGE TO 750 TONS PER DAY TO HANDLE SEASON'S CROP Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Monday Afternoon Votes to Foreign Dividend and Enlarge Plant — 10,300 Acres of Beets Signed Up for Coming Season, Necessitating Improvements—Late Rains Insure Crop—Old Board of Directors Re-elected Fifty stockholders of the Anaheim Sugar Factory, representing 4514 shares of stock, answered to the roll-call when President A. R. Peck called the annual meeting to order at Odd Fellows' hall Monday afternoon. In addition to the stockholders present a sufficient number of proxies were held by others to bring the total voting strength up to 5473. The annual report of President Peck, showing the results of the past year's campaign, was the principal business of the meeting. Mr. Peck's report showed that from an acreage of less than six thousand the factory sliced 43,549 tons of bees during the YOUNG LADIES SEMINARY $80,000 Edifice to Be Erected for Dominican Sisters A notable step in the advancement of the city was marked on Thursday signeur Hartnett, vicar general, came signier Hartnett, vicar general, came from Los Angeles, and approved of a site for the erection thereon of a $30,000 two and three-story building to be conducted by the Sisters of St Dominic, from the Mother House at Havana, Cuba. The site selected is a block formerly owned by Mrs. König, 600 feet square, bounded by Palm Broadway, Helena and Chestnut Sts. Papers in the negotiation were signed on Tuesday, and the property passed into possession of the Bishop of the diocese. Work will in the near future begin upon a two and three-story brick edifice, 300x350 feet, which will be ready for occupancy in September. The structure will be used as a young ladies seminary, and will be under the control of the Sisters of St. Dominic from the Mother House at Havana, a separate branch of the sisterhood from those now so successfully conducting St. Catherine’s Academy on Palm street. A Los Angeles architect is now at work preparing plans for the new building, work upon which will begin at an early date. Bishop Conaty and Monsigneur Hartnett while here were guests of Rev. Father Dubbel of St. Boniface church. SEWERS NEARING COMPLETION Twelve Miles of Pipe Laid, Four Miles to Follow Contractor C. E. Chamberlain who is in personal charge of the sewer system now in course of construction here said yesterday the work will be completed early next month. Twelve miles of pipe line have been finished, and there remains four miles to construct. Work began September 20, "The snowstorm was so blinding that the train could not be seen a few feet away. The conductor and brakeman left the cars to hunt for the section boss, and were lost. They were rescued when almost frozen to death by the section boss, who conveyed them to the train. One man died of cold. Mr. Chamberlain preferred the sunshine of Southern California, and as soon as a train west bound could be taken hit the high places for the coast. The annual report of President Peck, showing the results of the past year’s campaign, was the principal business of the meeting. Mr. Peck’s report showed that from an acreage of less than six thousand the factory sliced 43,549 tons of bees during the season of eighty-eight days, from which was produced 11,492,200 Ms of sugar, and 3,464,600 pounds of pulp, besides a residue of molasses. For the campaign opening June 1st an acreage of 10,300 has been signed, and it is proposed to increase the capacity of the factory to 750 tons daily to handle the product of this acreage. The dry season has made the yield from certain sections of this territory uncertain up to the present, but the rains during the past few days have insured the sprouting of the seed which is already in the ground, and with favorable weather from this date a full crop will be assured. Moreover, three thousand acres of beets belonging to this factory is irrigated ground and not dependent upon the rain. The question of a dividend was discussed on the motion of Mr. Chaffee that a dividend of 10 per cent be declared. President Peck acknowledged that a dividend could be paid but thought the enlargement of the plant and maintenance of a gilt-edged credit was of more consequence than the dividend. Messrs. Krick, Knapp and others spoke in opposition to declaring a dividend and the motion was lost by a unanimous vote. Mr. Peck stated that $240,000 of construction indebtedness had been paid during the year and the company had an excellent financial standing. He also said that the factory had bound itself to pay for 10,300 acres of beets the coming season and if the plant was not enlarged sufficiently to handle that crop the loss in unsliced beets would be greater than the cost of expansion. The capacity of the factory will be increased before the opening of the 1912 campaign from 600 to 750 tons of beets per day. Among other additions two mammoth 10,000 barrel tanks will be erected for the s'orage of molasses. The election of a board of directors was accomplished without friction as Mr. Chaffee's motion that the old board be re-elected was en- initial, considering that the stockholders were getting no returns at this rate on their investment. Furthermore, the report said, the only way to determine the precise status of the company's condition would be to appoint an expert accountant to make a thorough examination of the books. A communication from Joseph Fiscus and others asking that an open ditch on the west side of Los Angeles street be ordered piped was referred to the public improvements committee. The petition did not state whether it belonged to the water company or to private individuals. Owing to the increase in the cost of living Fritz Stolte, who manipulates the junior street sweeper, applied for an addition to his salary. He was granted $50 per month. Resolution of intention No. 97, closing up Broad street from West to Walnut, adopted two weeks ago, was rescinded, and Resolution No. 98 substituted. The former contained an error as a portion of land outside the city limits was included in the assessment district. ASKS HEAVY DAMAGES Gues Pacific Electric for Loss By Overflow The second trial of E. L. House's suit against the Pacific electric for $6825 damages was begun in the superior court. The case was tried on July 30 and August 1 and 2 of 1911, and the jury failed to agree on a verdict, making a new trial necessary. House's suit is one of several brought against the railway as the result of overflow damage on Jan. 1, 1910. A Taft republican club was organized at a meeting held at the city hall in Fullerton last evening. SEWERS NEARING COMPLETION Twelve Miles of Pipe Laid, Four Miles to Follow Contractor C. E. Chamberlain who is in personal charge of the sewer system now in course of construction here said yesterday the work will be completed early next month. Twelve miles of pipe line have been finished, and there remains four miles to construct. Work began September 20, and work has been prosecuted for more than five months. The entire portion of the city south of Center street has been sewered, and a force of 30 men have been engaged this week on North Lemon, Chartres and Cypress streets. Inspector Robert Cogburn is on the job, and has become known as Johnny on the Spot. He is seeing to it that the city gets its money's worth, and by assiduous attention to duty has demonstrated his efficiency in many ways. No particle of friction has intervened between him and Mr. Chamberlain, who is prosecuting the work strictly in accordance with contract requirements. Cost of the sewer system is $27,500, and the pipe comes to $15,000 more. With completion of the inner system work will begin upon the outfall. Section 1 of the outfall will be established upon lands owned by Godfrey Stock in the western city limits. Thence the outfall line will proceed west some miles to where septic tanks will be constructed. The Woodmen of the World are going to have a real live meeting on Thursday night, March 7. Deputy Head-Counsel Gilroy of San Francisco will be down and things are on the jump. Get in line and boost for the "giant of the west." BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Florence Backs celebrated the second anniversary of her birth on Saturday afternoon by giving a party to her little friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Backs Jr., on Hedwig street. A large birthday cake decorated with two candles graced the center of the table where the luncheon was spread. Bouillon sandwiches, cake and ice cream were served the little ones in addition to which their elders enjoyed chicken salad and coffee. Each guest received a "bunny" and an Easter basket filled with cakes and candies. The young hostess was presented with a number of pretty and appropriate birthday gifts, and after a merry time spent by all present, the guests departed wishing the hostess many happy returns of the day. REGISTRATION Registration for the city election closes March 8. All voters must register before midnight, tomorrow,Friday night. City Clerk Merritt will be at the city hall up to that hour to register those who wish to do so. ZETTE The GAZETTE The Original Anaheim Booster. All the News for $1.50 per year The Best Advertising Medium MARCH 7, 1912 NUMBER 21 FACTORY WILL INCREASE CAPACITY TO 750 TONS PER DAY AND ENLARGE SEASON'S CROP of Stockholders on Early Votes to Fored and Enlarge Plant — of Beets Signed Up Season, Necessitating Rents—Late Rains Insure Board of Directors Results. of Stockholders on Early Votes to Fored and Enlarge Plant — of Beets Signed Up Season, Necessitating Rents—Late Rains Insure Board of Directors Results. report of President the results of the past sign, was the principal meeting. Mr. Peck's that from an acreage thousand the factory tons of beets during the Y.M.C.A. CONFERENCE County Works Meet in Presbyterian Church and Discuss Topics of Interest The first workers conference of the Orange County Y.M.C.A. was held at the Presbyterian church in this city last Thursday afternoon, and evening. Delegates were present from most points in the county. County Secretary Hamilton and members of the county committee were present. General religious topics were discussed in the afternoon, and in the evening Boy Scouts was the topic of interest. A first aid to the injured demonstration by a few of Scoutmaster Douglas' boy scouts held the interest of all and afterward several phases of scout work was discussed. The program of the conference follows: General Topic: "The Religious Work of the Y.M.C.A." Enrollment of delegates, devotional exercises, best bible study courses, securing daily bible study, our real object, methods in bible class work—open parliament, address "The Real Religion of the Boy," religious meetings for men and boys, their advantages, the actual difficulties, local deputation work, religious value and possibilities of athletics, supper-hour, demonstration by the boy scouts of Anaheim. G. W. HAMLER FAVORS GREATER ANAHEIM WOULD ATTRACT TIDE OF IMMIGRATION HEADED THIS WAY Candidate for City Trustee States Position Before Voters of Community — Believes in Economy and Progress, Clean Streets and Well Lighted Thoroughfares—Opening of Panama Canal Will Bring Thousands — Anaheim Should Get Its Share George W. Hamler, candidate for city trustee, short term, states his position regarding his candidacy in the following letter to his friends and voters in general: Editor Gazette.—Having been solicited by many friends to stand for election as city trustee of Anaheim, I deem it wise to make the following public announcement regarding my candidacy: I believe, in the first place, in an economical administration of a clean, progressive city. Anaheim should prepare for the great influx of immigration to the coast, consequent upon the completion of the Panama canal in 1915. Thousands of homes seekers will be hired. General Topic: "The Religious Work of the Y.M.C.A." Enrollment of delegates, devotional exercises, best bible study courses, securing daily bible study, our real object, methods in bible class work—open parliament, address "The Real Religion of the Boy," religious meetings for men and boys, their advantages, the actual difficulties, local deputation work, religious value and possibilities of athletics, supper-hour, demonstration by the boy scouts of Anaheim, the boy scouts as an aid in character building, religious possibilities of the boy scouts, question-box on Y.M.C.A. work, closing message and adjournment. WHITE TAKEN TO FLORIDA Diamond Swindler Who Operated Here Extradited from Kansas Judson White, who swindled B. Hartfield out of $1166.66 on a bogus New York draft offered in payment of a diamond purchase amounting to $932, and who was arrested at Larned, Kansas, some weeks thereafter, has been taken to Tampa, Fla., to answer to a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Attorney H. G. Amps who is acting for Hartfield in the matter on Monday received a letter from the district attorney at Larned saying Judson Woods, who is probably Judson White, had been extradited to Florida, where he is wanted under the name of Dr. J. C. Ashton. The Larned authorities were unable to make a case against the swindler. The letter says a number of phoney diamonds were found on White's person, together with a pawn ticket issued to him at Denver, which it is believed had to do with pawning Hartfield's diamonds in that city. These and several rings also found on White were taken to Florida. Hartfield has not given up hope of securing his gems, but thinks his chance is getting smaller and beautifully less with each succeeding day. White while here told Hartfield he had a summer home in Florida, and Hartfield thinks he has been taken there to escape the rigors of the Kansas climate. HARD-TIMES SOCIAL The Iowa association gave a hard-times social at the Masonic hall last Saturday night and about 60 of the former Iowans, dressed in old rags sun-bonnets, and with their hair hanging loose, enjoyed the best meeting the association has given. Judge Howard, president of the association, had heard of the meeting, and withoutters in general: Editor Gazette.—Having been solicited by many friends to stand for election as city trustee of Anaheim, I deem it wise to make the following public announcement regarding my candidacy: I believe, in the first place, in an economical administration of a clean, progressive city. Anaheim should prepare for the great influx of immigration to the coast, consequent upon the completion of the Panama canal in 1915. Thousands of homeseekers will be looking for places of residence, and this city should bestir itself to secure its share of this desirable class of people. They will be men and women of means, and we have a plenty of room for them here. I believe we should set our house in order to attract these people. To that end I believe all vacant lots should be cleared of weeds and rubbish, the streets kept clean and the city put upon a clean and progressive basis. I believe that as the city has voted bonds for construction of a sewer system, which is urgently needed, and as many other public improvements are under way, notably construction of an outfall sewer, the two retiring members of the present board, Messrs. Stark and Gates who are well informed upon all these matters, should be re-elected, and I shall do all in my power to bring this desirable end about. Of the other candidates for the office, I believe voters should select the best men for the place. If they so consider me, and will give me their support, I shall appreciate the honor. I have resided here for a number of years, and am interested to a large extent in the business development and expansion of the community. I have taken an active interest in the city's progress, and shall continue to that end. I believe in economy and progress, clean streets and lots, the best street lights obtainable, and above all the making of a city here which shall attract the many thousands of homeseekers now coming to California, and which number will be increased tenfold upon completion of the canal. So believing and considering myself competent to fill the office for which my friends have asked me to stand, I leave my candidacy in the hands of the progressive citizens of Anaheim. If elected, no act of mine shall ever cause regret to those who voted for me. Yours, for a Greater Anaheim, George W. Hamler. HARD-TIMES SOCIAL The Iowa association gave a hard-times social at the Masonic hall last Saturday night and about 60 of the former Iowans, dressed in old rags sun-bonnets, and with their hair hanging loose, enjoyed the best meeting the association has given. Judge Howard, president of the association, had heard of the meeting, and without stopping to change his paint-smeared overalls, put his garret stained hat on and came up. A. G. Phillips and Ralph Cox crawled out from under an auto, which they had been repairing, and made their appearance at the meeting. Robert McKee, with his velvet, calice and brussels carpet patches, carried off the cake (corncake). Among the ladies, who were dressed for the occasion, were Mrs. Dr. Brasted, Mrs. J. S. Howard, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Holman, Mrs. Byland and many others. The part of the fortune telling gypsy was played by Mrs. W. P. Webb. She was busy all evening revealing the mysterious future to the anxious multitude. The next meeting will be held on Saturday, April 6. All Iowans and their friends are invited. Tell all the Iowans you know. TURNED DOWN HERE Chinaware People Fail to Keep Date at Beach Representatives of the chinaware company recently in conference with the board of trade were to have met the Huntington Beach chamber of commerce some days ago, but failed to put in an appearance. The chinaware proposition was after careful consideration turned down in this city. So believing and considering myself competent to fill the office for which my friends have asked me to stand, I leave my candidacy in the hands of the progressive citizens of Anaheim. If elected, no act of mine shall ever cause regret to those who voted for me. Yours, for a Greater Anaheim, George W. Hamler. Anaheim, March 5, 1912. CANDIDATES FILE PETITIONS Nine Aspirants for City Trustee — Election April 8 Nine candidates for city trustee have filed their petitions with City Clerk Merritt for the election April 8. Tomorrow is the last day upon which petitions may be filed with the clerk. Registration for the election closes March 8. The candidates for offices to be filled are: Trustee, long term, four years, to be elected—William Stark, Frank S. Gates, members of the present board, A. Nagel, Frank Fox, N. F. Steadman, John Cook. Trustee, short term, two years, one to be chosen—George W. Hamler, J. Eymann, Charles Pressel. City treasurer—Charles A. Boege, incumbent, John Hartung, Joe Gibson. City Clerk—E. B. Merritt, incumbent, Ira McAulay. According to the new law, trustees will appoint the city marshal, for which John Kellenberger is a candidate. The trustees will also appoint a city attorney, which office is now filled by Homer G. Ames, and city recorder, now filled by J. S. Howard. Both will be candidates to succeed themselves. Voters will also decide at the election whether or not to pay city trustees a salary of $10 per month.