anaheim-gazette 1912-05-02

ROUTE OF HIGHWAY BONE OF CONTENTION FACTIONS WRANGLE AT ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS MEETING Beach Men and Inland Members Contend for Endorsement of Route—Motion Endorsing Inland Route Is Tabled Until Next Meeting—Resolution, Endorsing Bond Issue for Steel and Cement Bridges Passed—Next Meeting to Be Held at Westminster After wrangling for a couple of hours and listening to much forensic oratory the Associated Chambers of Commerce at Placentia Wednesday night laid over for another month the proposition to fix upon a definite route for the proposed state highway through Orange county and present a united front to the highway commission. The question was sprung early in the session by the introduction of the following resolution by A. A. Mills, which was adopted, both factions in the controversy endorsing it: ple lived along the inland route, but at least 90 per cent of the labor and energy expended in securing the road for Orange county came from the beach towns. The discussion between the two factions waxed fast and furious. Chas. Eygabroad finally made a motion that the meeting decide upon a definite route and present a united front to the highway commission in demanding it. To this motion Allen Knapp offered an amendment to the effect that the route should enter Orange county at La Habra, and pass through Fullerton, Anaheim and Santa Ana. Armitage replied that the beach representatives would vote for the am. Continued on Page Eight FOR BOOSTER TRIP If You Are Going Hand In Your Name Autoists who desire to accompany the booster trip to Olinda, Placentia Fullerton, Brea and Yorba on the 23d inst. are requested to hand in their names to J. W. Duckworth, who will be in personal charge of the trip. Mr. Duckworth is of opinion that 100 autos will be in line, for the greatest booster trip in the his FOR BOOSTER TRIP If You Are Going Hand In Your Name Autoists who desire to accompany the booster trip to Olinda, Placentia Fullerton, Brea and Yorba on the 23d inst. are requested to hand in their names to J. W. Duckworth, who will be in personal charge of the trip. Mr. Duckworth is of opinion that 100 autos will be in line, for the greatest booster trip in the history of the county. He is anxious to secure as complete a list as possible of all machines which will accompany the party, and to that end that confusion may be eliminated at the last moment it is necessary that all names be handed in. Places in line will be assigned, and accommodations made for all who will attend. Ladies of Olinda will serve dinner, which will be a repast in every way measuring up to the hospitality of the oil town. SUPERVISOR CONTEST Candidates Numerous in This District For Important Office Candidates are out early for the office of supervisor in the Third district, which is now filled by D. S. Linebarger of Fullerton. Linebarger has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election, and it is said he will later enter the race "or the democratic nomination for sherriff." Two democratic candidates are in the field for the office, both hailing from this city. They are V. U. Simpson, now on his way to Montana on a business trip of two weeks duration, and John Brunsworth, zanero of the water company. The names of B. F. Porter of Orangethorpe and A. V. Smith of Fullerton have been mentioned, but it is understood they have notified friends they will not be in the race. On the republican side the announced candidates are George W. Wilcox of Buena Park, George Welton of Fullerton, F. S. Aldrich of La Habra, and J. W. Newell of Placentia. The names of J. J. Dwyer, Sherman Hayden and Charles Eygabroad of this city are also mentioned. Primaries occur in September. They are a long way off, but the woods are full of candidates and near calendar of old night was the elephant Gates to the vacancy caused by the release Otto Rust. Himself an efficient vendor of the people bency as a member He is familiar with the needs of the nation to the vacation action. City Marshal Engineer Steward Ames were re-elected terms. Kellen elected street commission motion as the holds are separate. For city attorney applications, H. G. Weisel, but the board Ames' services did sufficiently satisfy him to re-election. The unsatisfaction the department of election of a recount meeting. J dressed the board some of the delinquent system. He ed salary be granted whoever he may fee of $3 per case the recorder under notice. During the judge said, his fee month, which was over previous year average being $10.50. This question had discussed by memoir and they had already the recorder should salary instead of a fore the judge and are agreed that a made in this department. Judge Howard's election is on file sed it over for act suitable salary to President Nebulu following standing finance, Gates (chaired Cook). Public Stark (chairman), Ordinance, Hamler and Stark. The bond of John elected treasurer, Frank Shanly and as sureties, was ad City Clerk Merritt was also accepted, trey Co. being sponsor L. N. Wheaton, president of the coast boulevard association, who had been imported by the beachites, was granted permission to talk and made a flowery and eloquent plea for endorsement of the coast road. He read Gov. Gillett's message recommending the highway, also a section of the legislative act authorizing it and attempted to show that it was the intention of the framers of the 'aw that the road should hug the coast and never get far enough inland to lose sight of the ocean waves. A coast boulevard, he said, would be the greatest advertisement ever promulgated by California, and would attract untold thousands of tourists, thus adding wealth and population to the entire state. Wheaton's eloquence started a lively discussion which was participated in by Zimmerman, Starbuck, Wallace, Knapp, Hale and others, and many witty and telling arguments were made by both sides. Zimmerman said it was evident the inlanders had been sleeping at the switch, as the beachites had stolen a march on them. In reference to Wheaton's statement that the South Sea Islanders were growing so wealthy that more plug hats could be found among them than were owned in California, and therefore, were worth catering to, H. H. Hale said he would concede the plug hats, it was well-known the south sea natives were partial to plug hats, but as they wore no other clothing he thought a closer relationship should be discouraged. A. A. Mills' contribution to the controversy was to the effect that 90 per cent of the population and 85 per cent of the wealth of Orange county was contained in the territory which would be traversed by the road if the inland route from La Habra to Santa Ana should be adopted. Lew Wallace retorted that it was probably true that 90 per cent of the people... ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1912 TRUSTEES RE-ELECT THE OLD OFFICERS KELLENBERGER, AMES AND STEWARD CONTINUE TO HOLD OFFICE Frank S. Gates Elected to Fill Vacancy on Board—Election of Recorder Held Up Until Salary Attachment Can Be Arranged—Wm. Beddigis Petition for Liquor License Laid Over for Future Action — Many Building Permits Granted The first official act of the new Board of Trustees, after clearing the calendar of old business Thursday night was the election of Frank S. Gates to the vacancy on the board caused by the resignation of Charles Otto Rust. Mr. Gates proved himself an efficient and faithful servant of the people during his incumbency as a member of the old board. He is familiar with the duties and the needs of the city, and his election to the vacant chair was a wise action. City Marshal Kellenberger, City on East Center street, and he petitioned for a retail liquor license as a bar, he said, was a necessary adjunct to a hotel. The matter was laid over for investigation and future action. Under the present ordinance only seven retail licenses can be granted and the quota is full. To grant the petition it will be necessary to change the ordinance. The Anaheim Gazette was designated as the official city paper for the ensuing year. The trustees of the high school petitioned for a grade for sidewalk, also permission to cement the parking. The question was referred to the public improvements committee City Clerk Merritt announced the appointment of George E. Dutton as deputy city clerk. HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATED Interesting Program Rendered at Exercises Last Night The beautiful group of buildings, composing the Anaheim Union High- GOV. GILLETT SPEAKS IN BEHALF OF TAFT PROTECTION TO CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIES SUBJECT OF ADDRESS Criticises Insurgent Congressmen for Voting With Democrats for Free Importations of Raw Sugar, Free Lemons and Free Olives—Oranges and Walnuts to Be Next Attacked—Former Congressman Hardy of Indiana Grills Roosevelt — Large Crowd in Attendance at Meeting Ex-Gov. James N. Gillett addressed a largely attended meeting at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets at 4 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Gov. Gillett accompanied by a number of prominent republicans in autos from Fullerton, Santa Ana, Orange and other near-by places, who, with others in the large throng of people, warmly applauded his utterances. He spoke from the standpoint of protection to California industries, saying California was the most splendid... HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATED Interesting Program Rendered at Exercises Last Night The beautiful group of buildings, composing the Anaheim Union High school were formally dedicated to the purpose for which they were erected yesterday afternoon and evening with appropriate ceremonies. School was dismissed for the afternoon in order to allow the public, under the escort of student guides, to inspect the various buildings. Dr. James H. Blaisdell, president of Pomona college, delivered the dedicatory address. The program was as follows: Musical selection, H. S. Orchestra. Dedicatory Prayer, Rev. F. A. Ziegler. Music, Girls' Quartette. Address, "The True Glory of the School House," James H. Blaisdell, President of Pomona College. Music, Girls' Glee Club. Delivery of Keys, John C. Austin, Architect. Reception of Keys, F. C. Spencer, Clerk of Board of Trustees. Appreciation from School, Walter Spaeth, School Representative. Appreciation from Faculty, J. Franklin Walker, Principal. Congratulations from the County, R. P. Mitchell, County Supt. Schools. Music, Girls' Quartertte. Benediction, Rev. F. M. Mitchell. CAKE AND PIE CONTEST Spirited Bidding Net Ebell Society Goodly Sum of Money The cake contest held at Odd Fellows' hall Saturday evening netted the Ebell society $38.30. The bidding was quite exciting in some instances. A devil's food cake made by Miss Lily Zeus brought $4.70,and was bid in by C. Morse of Placentia, this being the highest bid of the evening, and the baker was awarded a sack of flour. Herman Stern with his usual generosity at helping along a good cause made many high bids during deputy city clerk. Ex-Gov. James N. Gillett addressed a largely attended meeting at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets at 4 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Gov. Gillett accompanied by a number of prominent republicans in autos from Fullerton, Santa Ana,Orange and other near-by places, who, with others in the large throng of people, warmly applauded his utterances. He spoke from the standpoint of protection to California industries, saying California was the most splendidly protected state in the union. He criticized the two California insurgent congressmen for voting with democrats for free raw sugar, free lemons and free olives. He had been recently in Washington, and had been asked by members of the committee on ways and means what the people of this state were thinking of in sending such representatives to the national capital. Gov. Gillett was introduced by C. C. Chapman of Fullerton, who declared California owed much to him, for while a member of congress he had always stood for protection of our industries. He referred to his business-like administration of governor, saying it would take rank among the best and most economical administrations in the state. Gov. Gillett was greeted with applause on rising in his automobile to address the large concourse, which filled the streets. He said too much had been said and was being said by insurgents to effect that the people no longer ruled this country,that the president, congress and supreme court were the creatures of the great trusts. This sort of talk was untrue, and had for its result the making of socialists. He asked where and when the people had asked for legislation and had been denied the measures they asked for by congress. "Where is there a law upon the statute books," he asked, "which had been requested by the trusts, and against the interests of the people? There is not one such." "I feel that I owe much to the republicans of California, for they have honored me on many occasions. I am not a seeker after office, I own no orange or walnut orchard,yet I feel that I should be derelict in my duty to the people if I failed to go among them telling them of the great menace to their industries. How much would your orange and lemon groves be worth if foreign oranges and walnuts were admitted free of duty? This is the only section in the country which produces oranges and walnuts." following standing committees: Finance, Gates (chairman), Hamler and Cook. Public Improvements, Stark (chairman), Hamler and Gates. Ordinance, Hamler (chairman), Cook and Stark. The bond of John Hartung, newly elected treasurer, for $25,000, with Frank Shanly and Richard Melrose, as sureties, was accepted and filed. City Clerk Merritt’s bond for $2500 was also accepted, the National Surety Co. being sponsor. The list of building permits petitioned for was a long one, and was as follows: To Sophie Rimpau brick business block on Los Angeles street; cost $4000. To William Stark, frame residence and garage on Claudina street; cost $2500. To E. Huenemeyer, addition to frame residence on Illinois street; cost $100. To W. S. McFarlane, frame building on Davis street; cost $250. To A. Stransky, addition to residence on county road; cost $250. To John J. Dillon, frame dwelling on Atchison street; cost $1200. To John Ziegler, brick building on West Center street; cost $3000. To N. Hart, alterations in brick on Center street. To R. Wilson, repairs on building on Chestnut street. The Pacific Coast Mfg. Co. reported by letter that it was repairing the new engine recently installed at the power house by replacing the 14-inch cylinder with a 15-inch one. This will increase the capacity and bring it within contract requirements. The company also asked an advance of all but five hundred dollars still unpaid on the engine, but the board refused to grant it until the dynamo is put in satisfactory condition. A communication from Wm. Beddig announced that he contemplated the erection of a thirty-room hotel The cake contest held at Odd Fellows’ hall Saturday evening netted the Ebell society $38.30. The bidding was quite exciting in some instances. A devil’s food cake made by Miss Lily Zeus brought $4.70,and was bid in by C. Morse of Placentia, this being the highest bid of the evening, and the baker was awarded a sack of flour. Herman Stern with his usual generosity at helping along a good cause made many high bids during the evening, which greatly increased the funds. Others making high bids were John Hartung, whose bid took the first prize cake made by Mrs. Heitshusen. Fred Backs and Harry Dyer each bought prize entries. An interesting and amusing feature of the affair was the dramatic section made more entries than the domestic science section, under whose auspices the contest was given, and were awarded all but two of the prizes given in the club. It was suggested by some that it would be wise to join the dramatic section and get some pointers on cooking. The gentleman who represents the Fairbanks company, and who has given these contests in several towns, pronounced the cakes the finest of any contest he ever held. The following prizes were awarded: First prize, white layer cake, Mrs. Heitshusen; second prize, Mrs. Gilmore; first prize, loaf cake, Mrs. Parker; second, Mrs. Weidmer; first prize, devil’s food cake, Miss Lily Zeus; second, Miss Freida Janss; the first prize for bread, Mrs. E. Angell; first, pies, Mrs. Arthur Lewis; second, pies, Miss Richardson; first for doughnuts, Mrs. McKee; first, biscuits, Mrs. Miller; second, Mrs. Wood; first, fudge, Miss Addie Kemper; second, Miss Lily Zeus. Walter Wuesthoff has purchased an orange tract at Tustin for $43,000. publicans of California, for they have honored me on many occasions. I am not a seeker after office, I own no orange or walnut orchard,yet I feel that I should be derelict in my duty to the people if I failed to go among them telling them of the great menace to their industries. How much would your orange and lemon groves be worth if foreign oranges and walnuts were admitted free of duty? This is the only section in the country which produces oranges and walnuts and it is the policy of the republican party to preserve the markets of the nation to the home grower. Florida produces oranges, it is true, but the bulk of the crop comes from California. “The insurgent republicans in congress voted with the democrats for free raw sugar owned by the trusts, for free lemons and free olives. There are men at this moment at Washington writing free-trade bills, and it is only a step from free sugar, free lemons and free olives to free oranges and free walnuts. Taft has said that he would veto these bills if they ever reached him, and Taft is the man you should stand by. "Who passed the Sherman anti-trust bill,the interstate commerce commission bill,the industrial liability act,the postal savings bank bill,and other acts making for the benefit of the people and controlling the trusts and the railroads? Did the trusts or railroads ask for them? Certainly not. They were asked for by the people,and were given them by a republican congress and a republican president." Gov. Gillett referred to Taft's record on trusts,saying he had instituted twice as many suits against them in the three years of his administration than Roosevelt had done in seven and one half years during his two administrations.Many of the great trusts had been put out ZETTE MAY 2, 1912 NUMBER 29 BETT SPEAKS BEHALF OF TAFT TO CALIFORNIA IN- SUBJECT OF ADDRESS Agent Congressmen for Democrats for Free of Raw Sugar, Free of Free Olives—Oranges to Be Next Attackedgressman Hardy of the Roosevelt — Large attendance at Meeting N. Gillett addressed meeting at the Pier and Los Angeles block on Thursday afternoon accompanied by prominent republicans in Canton, Santa Ana, Or near-by places, who, the large 'hrong of applauded his utterance from the standpoint California industries, was the most splen- of business, and the work was being continued in the interests of the common people. Former Congressman Harding of Indiana grilled Roosevelt in an address which called forth applause. Washington and Jefferson had each declared against a third term, Grant could not have a third term, and Roosevelt shall not have it, he said. Gov. Gillett spoke at Fullerton at 2:30 and at Santa Ana in the evening. On Friday he spoke at Huntington Beach, Garden Grove and Orange. On Saturday he spoke at Riverside and San Bernardino. He will devote a month to campaigning for Taft. FOUNDATION WORK Young Ladies' Seminary to Be Erected by Dominican Sisters Contractor Schindler has a force of mechanics engaged upon the foundation for the young ladies' seminary to be built by the Sisters of St. Dominic, on the block bounded by Broadway, Palm, Helena and Chestnut streets. Bender & Silbernagel have the contract for the superstructure. IN FAST COMPANY NORTH ARE LOCAL ATHLETES BEEBE AND BAKER AT INTER-SCHOLASTIC MEET Both Lads Qualify in Preliminaries for Finals—In Mile Sprint, With 01 Entries, Beebe Finishes In Bunch, Being Given Fourth Place—Winner Hard to Pick in Half-Mile, Beebe Given Third Place—Baker Fourth in 440 Yard Dash On Wednesday evening, April 24, Clarence Beebe and Paul Baker, accompanied by L. O. Culp, director of athletics, at the Anaheim Union High School, left for Berkeley for the interscholastic track and field meet held under the auspices of the Big "C" Society of the State University on Friday and Saturday, the 26th and 27th. On Friday the eliminations took place, and on Saturday, the meet, which proved to be the greatest of its kind ever held on the coast and in many respects FOUNDATION WORK Young Ladies' Seminary to Be Erected by Dominican Sisters Contractor Schindler has a force of mechanics engaged upon the foundation for the young ladies' seminary to be built by the Sisters of St. Dominic, on the block bounded by Broadway, Palm, Helena and Chestnut streets. Bender & Silbernagel have the contract for the superstructure. The building will cost $25,000, and will be ready for occupancy in September. Tim Carroll is lying critically ill at his residence at West Anaheim. Mr. Carroll is suffering from the infirmities of old age, and anxiety is felt for his recovery. He is one of the pioneers of the West End, having lived there since the early 70's. He is a man of large wealth, his beet dumping apparatus bringing him a fortune each year. His receipts last year from his invention were in excess of $50,000. A. U.W., CO. BUYS PUMPS Expects to Raise 800 Inches of Water from the New Plant Anaheim, Cal., April 27, 1912. A special meeting of the board of directors of A.U.W.Co. was held on the above date with all members present. The purpose of the meeting was to consider the various bids for putting down the pits and installing the machinery at the two new wells on the Gomber tract. The contract for pit No. 1 was let to E. Morley, and the Byron Jackson iron works of Los Angeles were awarded the contracts for machinery for both wells. The contract for pit on well No. 2 was held up until the next meeting of the board, when it will be reconsidered. On motion the meeting adjourned. Wm. T. Wallop, Secretary. The water company expects to lift 800 inches of water from its new plant on the Gomber tract east of town. The machinery will be among the largest on the coast, and the volume of water lifted will be increased. On Wednesday evening, April 24, Clarence Beebe and Paul Baker, accompanied by L. O. Culp, director of athletics, at the Anaheim Union High School, left for Berkeley for the interscholastic track and field meet held under the auspices of the Big "C" Society of the State University on Friday and Saturday, the 26th and 27th. On Friday the eliminations took place, and on Saturday, the meet, which proved to be the greatest of its kind ever held on the coast and in many respects the best in the United States. Because of the enormous entry lists, eliminations in all the field events and all track events were necessary. In the 440 yard dash, in which Baker took part, 66 men were entered, among whom were the best quarter milers of the coast. Nine men were selected, three qualifying in each of three trial heats, all others being eliminated from further competitions. Baker won in his heat which went in 52 3-5 sec. This time being 2 1-5 sec. better than he had ever done before. In the half mile 61 entered from which nine were selected, and in this Beebe placed, thus allowing Anaheim with but two entries to go into the finals on Saturday, while two hundred other contestants from 57 other high schools had been eliminated. On Saturday a cold wind was blowing, but by 2:30 the sun had warmed up everybody so when the mile run, the first event, was announced, 55 likely lads pranced out ready for the fray. Beebe drew a place in the second rank, and at the crack of the pistol, was away with the horde on what later proved a world record run. The first lap found Chapman of Santa Rosa setting a terrific pace, only to be replaced by Annin, the Occidental Prep., who in the fourth lap was forced from his place by Beebe and he followed by Windnagle and Wilson of Portland, Oregon, turned into the finish at a dead heat. All four crossed the line in a group, the judges awarding Windnagle first, Wilson second, Annin third, with Beebe in fourth place. The time 4:31 being a new record, and 8 sec. faster than Beebe had ever done before. In the 440 dash Baker ran a strong race, being beaten to the tape by Clarke of Berkeley Preps, Wordsworth of Sutter union, and Berger of L.A. high. The four were close together the winner's time being 50 1-2 sec. Baker being snapped at 51 1-5 sec. one and 3-5 sec. better than The contract for pit on well No. 2 was held up until the next meeting of the board, when it will be reconsidered. On motion the meeting adjourned. Wm. T. Wallop, Secretary. The water company expects to lift 800 inches of water from its new plant on the Gomber tract east of town. The machinery will be among the largest on the coast, and the volume of water lifted the greatest produced by any irrigating company in the country. TEMPLE IS ASSURED Lodge Will Erect $25,000 Building Here Determination to proceed at once with erection of a $25,000 Masonic temple in this city was reached at a largely attended meeting of the lodge on Monday evening. Options upon two sites have been secured, being the Spoerl property on East Center and the Hussman property on South Los Angeles. Other sites will also be considered, and options taken upon them. The subscription committee, composed of B. Hartfield, Earl Abbey, and Chas. A. Eygabroad reported $2,000 already subscribed, with probability that before the end of the week $5000 would be raised. A committee on building and plans for the temple was named, consisting of Wm. Falkenstein, Tom L. Hoag and Joseph Helmsen. Contractor Lagman is preparing plans for the building, which will have a frontage of probably 80 or 100 feet. The lodge resolved to go ahead vigorously with the work of securing subscriptions, and indications point to an early beginning of what will be one of the finest Masonic temples in the southland. Gov. Johnson will speak at the opera-house at Santa Ana this Thursday, evening. The governor will be met at Fullerton by Santa Ana supporters in autos and driven to the county seat. It is not announced as we go to press that he will speak either in Fullerton or this city, but Roosevelt men will endeavor to have him deliver short talks at both places.