anaheim-gazette 1912-05-16

HIGHWAY AND BRIDGES Minor Rumblings — Flowery Orator Would Go to Law—Ventura's Fine Bridge System—Our Local Work of Art By A. A. MILLS Now and then is still heard a rumbling of discontent over the proposed location of the state highway. Buena Park has been spending money with the great Western Union demanding a reopening of hte subject. The beach people of Orange county have grounded their arms as Lew Wallace was before the supervisors asking that they resolute themselves as everlastingly favorable to the county building a coast boulevard. This the supervisors felt safe in doing and suggested that the beach people get right-of-way the first thing. That Flowery Orator The gentleman from Long Beach who gave such a flowery talk at the meeting of the associated chambers of commerce refuses to be comforted. His wallings and threats are as dire as his talk was honeyed and flowing. He now boldly asserts that the matter will be taken to the courts for settlement, declaring that any court will force the highway along the high tide line. Any and all gentlemen will find the courts of the state open to them. Satisfactory Generally speaking the good judgment of the commission in selecting the route that is the most direct, while at the same time accommodating about 90 per cent of the population and embracing about 85 per cent of the assessed valuation of Orange GARDEN GROVE Harvey Newsom, while operating a circular saw at the Robinson ranch had the misfortune to cut his left hand very severely. It was at the end of the job which he had on hand and while cutting a short piece from the end of the last stick of wood, that his hand slipped suddenly against the teeth of the saw. The first finger was almost completely severed, and all the others received deep cuts through the muscles and into the bone. A physician dressed the wound and thinks all the fingers will be saved. A special meeting of Garden Grove Improvement Association was held in Los Angeles one night last week, with nearly all the members in attendance. No business was done, however, for the big parade had their attention. And they do say it was a sight worth the trip, and they would not have missed it. Among the Groveites who saw the show and helped to swell the crowd were J. Allan Knapp, F. E. Anderson, P. M. German, S. Horowitz, H. A. Lake, J. W. King, George Reyburn and C.W. McKeen. Charles F. Havens of Santa Ana has sold to E. A. Blackmer two lots on Euclid avenue, lying north of the building owned by A. W. Lewis. Mr. Blackmer will use these lots for display of the stock of the Garden Grove nursery, moving there from his present location about the first of June. He recently sold the lot at present occupied by his nursery to Charles Hudson. The new place is nearer to the business center and a better location for his nursery business, now Generally speaking the good judgment of the commission in selecting the route that is the most direct, while at the same time accommodating about 90 per cent of the population and embracing about 85 per cent of the assessed valuation of Orange county, is being very favorably commended. Mileage Orange county will get about 43 miles of the state highway. Our beach friends and one speaker from Fullerton insisted at the Placentia meeting that if the La Habra-Anaheim-Santa Ana route was selected this county would get but about 6 or 7 miles. Some difference. Bridges The old wooden bridge north of Anaheim is a thing of the past as it has been completely torn out. In its stead is being placed two 5 foot corrugated iron culverts. These are being finely surrounded by the most beautiful sand, thus combining the greatest of engineering skill (?) with the superb in art. Ventura Does Things Ventura, May 11.—All bids for the building of the proposed bridge across the Ventura river at this point were yesterday rejected by the board of supervisors. This is the bridge which is to be a part of the great Rincon boulevard and the opening of the bids attracted a great deal of attention. The county is under promise to the people of Santa Barbara to build this bridge and has appropriated money for its building, and especial interest attaches to the work on the structure, both in this city and in the neighboring city of Santa Barbara. There were two bids submitted, but they were objected to on the part of the city authorities here, for the reason that neither carried a greater length of span than sixty feet, while the city insisted that in order to allow for the free flowing of flood waters the spans should be not less than 120 feet. Accordingly all bids were rejected and the surveyor was ordered to prepare plans for a concrete arch bridge, also for a steel girder bridge, with spans of from 120 to 130 feet between piers. The plans will be ready for submission at the June meeting of the board and bids will again be called for at that time. Charles F. Havens of Santa Ana has sold to E. A. Blackmer two lots on Euclid avenue, lying north of the building owned by A. W. Lewis. Mr. Blackmer will use these lots for display of the stock of the Garden Grove nursery, moving there from his present location about the first of June. He recently sold the lot at present occupied by his nursery to Charles Hudson. The new place is nearer to the business center and a better location for his nursery business, now growing in volume at a rapid rate. George Crumley is starting in a few days by wagon for a long trip to the northern part of the state. He will look for a better place than Garden Grove, and is likely to be gone a long time before he finds it. He hates to go away without the square he lost some time ago, and would like for the fellow who took it to bring it back before he starts. Bruce Anson addressed a socialist gathering Tuesday night at C. C. Starkey's residence, this being the regular meeting of the Garden Grove branch, Orange county local of the socialist organization. Meetings are held twice a month at the homes of members for the discussion of live topics, and several new names have been added recently to their list of members. James Rutledge is president of the local society and C. C. Starkey is secretary. John Winters presided at the meeting Tuesday evening which was well attended. Refreshments were enjoyed following the address of Mr. Anson. An address dealing with the iniquity of the white slave traffic and the problem of securing enforcement of laws against it was delivered at the Methodist church last Thursday evening which was well attended. Refreshments were enjoyed following the address of Mr. Anson. BORREGO STOLE A WHEEL Knew He Was Doing Wrong But Could Not Resist Temptation, Jose Borrego, brother of Rafael Borrego, who is serving a seven-year sentence in San Quentin for the murder of Deputy Constable Juan Orosco at Los Alamitos, was sentenced to three months in the county jail for stealing part of a bicycle from Rafael Verdugo of Garden Grove. Borrego was at Garden Grove in a buggy. The rear wheel was removed from Verdugo's bicycle at a tent near where Verdugo was working. AT THE Will Filed for The olographic Menges, who was filed for petitioners being Stella Menges, les H. Taylor, vney. According estate is valued will states that drawn with these, to whom he and a portion transferred before The will provisional pass into until such time aged 6, shall be at which time one-sixth each t of the children Mark M., George Helen. From then be set aside $20 port of the family education of the M. is to be allowed in business. Mrs. Maria L ed for letters on the estate of length of span than sixty feet, while the city insisted that in order to allow for the free flowing of flood waters the spans should be not less than 120 feet. Accordingly all bids were rejected and the surveyor was ordered to prepare plans for a concrete arch bridge, also for a steel girder bridge, with spans of from 120 to 130 feet between piers. The plans will be ready for submission at the June meeting of the board and bids will again be called for at that time. This will put the letting of contract over to the July session. The board at its present session, let two important bridge contracts, one for a bridge over Sicar creek in Santa Paula canyon to S. M. Kerns for $9000 and the other for the construction of eleven concrete truss spans to support, intact, the fence and floor of the present pile trestle approaches of the old Montalvo bridge. This latter contract was let to the reopening of the subject. The Contrast These Ventura bridges are in striking contrast with the art work in this county just north of Anaheim. Bridge Cost Another striking contrast is in the cost of these bridges in comparison with the cost estimated by our supervisors. For $90,000 our supervisors estimated that all principal bridges in the county could be replaced by concrete bridges. Ventura county finds it will cost nearly $92,000 to build concrete piers and arches to support the floor of an approach to an old bridge. At present Ventura county stands at the head in bridge construction. Conkey's Stock Remedies are not foods, but medicine—a separate remedy for each disease—made by the same people that makes Conkey's Poultry. Remedies. Sold on money back guarantee by H. H. Gardner Co., 114 N. Los Angeles St. Knew He Was Doing Wrong But Could Not Resist Temptation Jose Borrego, brother of Rafael Borrego, who is serving a seven-year sentence in San Quentin for the murder of Deputy Constable Juan Orosco at Los Alamitos, was sentenced to three months in the county jail for stealing part of a bicycle from Rafael Verdugo of Garden Grove. Borrego was at Garden Grove in a buggy. The rear wheel was removed from Verdugo's bicycle at a tent near where Verdugo was working. Constable Jackson learned that Borrego lived at Long Beach. The officer and Verdugo proceeded thither in an automobile. They found the stolen wheel hidden under a sack. Borrego was arrested in a beetfield near that point. In Justice Cox's court Borrego pleaded guilty, saying he knew he was doing wrong when he stole the wheel. HUNTINGTON BEACH E. L. Vincent, who two years ago received only thirty-one out of 186 votes cast for city marshal, was at a recent meeting of the board of city trustees appointed to that office in the face of violent opposition, receiving three votes as against two for the present incumbent. Much feeling has centered around the fight for this office, now an appointive one under the new State law, and the naming of Vincent has caused strong talk of a recall of the trustees who voted for him. When the vote showing his appointment was announced by the city clerk all the other municipal officers who were slated for appointment declined to accept office while Vincent is marshal. The city recorder, city attorney, engineer and street superintendent refused point blank to serve. The appointment of Vincent is causing much discussion on the streets. Remember W. M. Cooper for the best of fresh meats. BURNED BY ESCAPING STEAM Broken Side Rod Tears Hole in Santa Fe Engine The breaking of a side-rod in the rear engine of a double-header on the Santa Fe line a short distance this side of Rivera on Friday afternoon came near resulting in fatal injury to Engineer Monroe and Fireman Bemis, who escaped after being severely scalded by steam and sustaining minor cuts and bruises. The steel rod upon breaking, plunged up into the cab, demolishing the left side and tearing a great hole in the side of the boiler. The rod narrowly escaped striking Bemis. His left leg was bruised by flying splinters. The accident occurred while the train of nine cars was running at a rate of forty miles per hour. The train was a regular San Diego south bound limited which passes through this city at 1:58 p.m. As the side-rod plunged through the boiler, releasing great volumes of steam, Monroe and Bemis swung at arms length from the right side of the cab to escape the suffocating steam, which enveloped the engine and baggage car in rear of it.. At the moment of the accident, Monroe reached for the throttle and whistle cord but was unable to reach them on account of the dense steam. Engineer Stevens in charge of the first engine, brought the train to a stop a quarter of a mile farther on and Monroe and Bemis jumped to the ground. Monroe's left hand was badly burned and Bemis' left leg was scalded TRI-COUNTIES ASSOCIATION Favors Appointment of Three State Water Commissions At the meeting of the Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee at Placentia on Thursday, the association went on record as favoring three water commissions—one each for northern, central and Southern California. This action was taken while studying and considering the proposed water bill which is being prepared by the State Conservation Commission, and which provides for a state commission of three members. The Tri-Counties Association based its action on the assumption that the work of the water commission under the bill creating it would be of such great volume that a single commission could not perform it, and on further ground that the great difference in conditions in the different sections of the state made it necessary for each of the three sections indicated to have a commission composed of local men. Many other recommendations of a technical nature were made and the bill is to be further considered at a meeting to be held in Riverside May 18th. E. E. Keech of Santa Ana was appointed to represent the association at a meeting of the Conservation Commission in San Francisco May 27th. The association voted to furnish two patrolmen to work with the federal forest service during the coming summer and President Cuttle agreed to furnish a third. One or two more will be furnished by San Bernardino county. These extra men will be LIGHTS FOR VEHICLES Auto Driver Says They Should Carry Them at Night Editor Gazette.—Every few weeks we read of some horse drawn vehicle being struck by an auto and a rule the feeling is that the auto driver is to blame. The law requires the auto to have lights both front and rear and the average autoist carries much better lights than required by law to still further protect other users of the road. Now, is any more than right that drivers of horses should make some effort to protect themselves and others by carrying a light. Any attempt to require by law an Orange county driver to carry lights at night would probably meet with opposition, but why this should be so I can not see, for the money lost in one wreck would pay for lighting all horse drawn rigs which travel at nights. Los Angeles county recognized the need of such a law and requires all wheel vehicles to carry lights at night, which is right and just. I required the Titanic disaster to make people realize the necessity of properly safe guarding ocean travel. Let us hope that Orange county will not have to learn by any serious accident the necessity of properly protecting those who travel her roads at night. Another thing which must be considered is that while almost all automists know the rules of the road many horse drivers either do not AT THE COURTHOUSE Will Filed for Probate in Dr. Menges' Estate The oligographic will of Dr. M. A. Menges, who died on May 2, 1912, was filed for probate on Friday, the petitioners being the widow, Mrs. Stella Menges, and son-in-law, Charles H. Taylor, with H. C. Head attorney. According to the petition the estate is valued at $68,271.92. The will states that its provisions were drawn with the consent of Mrs. Menges, to whom her separate property and a portion of the property were transferred before Dr. Menges' death. The will provides that the estate shall pass into the hands of trustees until such time as the youngest child aged 6, shall become 18 years old, at which time it shall be divided one-sixth each to the widow and each of the children, Mrs. Nina Taylor, Mark M., George M., John B. and Helen. From the income there shall be set aside $2000 yearly for the support of the family and $3000 for the education of the minor children. Geo. M. is to be allowed $3000 for a start in business. Mrs. Maria L. Harris has petitioned for letters of administration on the estate of her husband, Richard T. Harris who died in June. Engineer Stevens in charge of the first engine, brought the train to a stop a quarter of a mile farther on and Monroe and Bemis jumped to the ground. Monroe's left hand was badly burned and Bemis' left leg was scalded and bruised below the knee. The train backed to Rivera and the disabled engine sidetracked. A telegraphic call was sent to Los Angeles for another engine. The engine crew were brought to Fullerton where Bemis was taken to the hospital and Monroe took a north-bound train and returned to his home in Los Angeles. The train continued on its way pulled by the remaining engine and reached this city an hour late. Another engine joined the train further on and assisted in drawing it to San Diego. Several Anaheim people were on the train at the time of the accident. PLACENTIA TOWNSHIP Supervisors Form New Subdivision for Citrus District The Board of Supervisors at their session this week created a new judicial township in this county. It comprises the precinct of Placentia, and the new township is Placentia township. F. M. Frasier was appointed justice of the peace and O. H. Schumacher as constable. Each will draw a salary of $10 a month. May 28th was set as the date for opening bids for building of the West Fifth street (Santa Ana) bridge. The salary of Mrs. Jernigan, matron of the county jail, was fixed at $1.50 per day. Maps were accepted for the Seccombe addition to Dyer-Schulte Bros. subdivision and a re-subdivision of Block I, Placentia. G. F. Kinney, H. C. Page and County Surveyor McBride were appointed viewers of the F. D. McFadden road at La Habra. Supervisor Leck was given permission to spend in excess of $300 in San Juan and Tustin road district; Supervisor Linebarger in Anaheim and Fullerton districts, and Supervisor Talbert in Newhope district. The board appointed Supervisor Leck as a committee to go to San Diego to interview Forest Supervisor Wheeler, who is in charge of the Cleveland National Forest. The purpose of the interview is to complete right of way arrangements for the road up Seviers canyon, which is in the Trabuco division of the reserve. Four maps of subdivisions were ac- night, which is right and just. I required the Titanic disaster to make people realize the necessity of properly guarding ocean travel. Let us hope that Orange county will not have to learn by any serious accident the necessity of properly protecting those who travel her roads at night. Another thing which must be considered is that while almost all autos know the rules of the road many horse drivers either do not know or at least disregard them, especially the rule requiring that every one should keep to the right-hand side of the road, either when meeting or being passed by another vehicle. The disregard of this rule does more to endanger traffic than any other and should be studied until all clearly understand. Let us all pull together for good roads, good laws governing their use and good will in obeying the laws. Each one has rights on the roads, and each should respect the rights of others. Auto Driver. Anaheim, May 13. HORSE RUBBED HIM Cayetano Castillo Has Shoulder Bone Broken Cayetano Castillo, an employee at Sam Kraemer's ranch at Placentia, suffered a fracture of his shoulder bone some days ago by being caught in a stall by a horse which he had just led in after a day's plowing. The horse leaned against the side of the stall to rub himself, when he caught Castillo in a warm embrace. The latter could not make his escape before his shoulder bone was broken. His calls brought assistance and he was released with no further injury. He was brought to town where his injuries received medical attention. at which time it shall be divided one-sixth each to the widow and each of the children, Mrs. Nina Taylor, Mark M., George M., John B. and Helen. From the income there shall be set aside $2000 yearly for the support of the family and $3000 for the education of the minor children. Geo. M. is to be allowed $3000 for a start in business. Mrs. Maria L. Harris has petitioned for letters of administration on the estate of her husband, Richard T. Harris, who died on November 28, 1911. Administration is asked only on twenty acres of land adjoining the Santa Ana co-operative sugar company, valued at $5000. FIRE AT SANTA ANA Body of Man Fatally Burned Found In Ruins About 3 o'clock Saturday morning fire destroyed a two-story structure at the southeast corner of Third and Sycamore streets, Santa Ana, including a motorcycle shop, carpenter shop, a poolhall and lodging-house on the first floor and a Mexican lodging-house on the second floor. In the ruins the legless and armless body of a man was found. As yet Coroner Winbigler has been unable to establish the man's identity. All lodgers are accounted for, and the coroner believes that the victim was one who slipped into a room and was helping himself to a bed for the night. The fire's origin is unknown. It started either in the stairway or in the front of the motorcycle shop. When firemen arrived the entire front of the building was in flames. All of the lodgers escaped, some of them only after fire was in their rooms. None of them was able to save personal belongings other than a few clothes. Fresh Eastern Oysters at the National Market. COUNTY PHYSICIANS BANQUET Annual Meeting Held Here Tuesday Evening of Last Week The annual banquet of the Orange County Medical Association was held at the Sanitarium Tuesday evening of last week. An excellent repast was served. New officers installed were: President, Dr. Ida Parker, Orange; Vice President, Dr. H. A. Johnston, Anaheim; Secretary, Dr. John Wehrly, Santa Ana; Treasurer, Dr. H. S. Gordon, Santa Ana; Librarian, Dr. C. D. Ball, Santa Ana. Dr. George Clark of Fullerton was toastmaster. Toasts were as follows: "Physician and Laity," by Dr. Ball; "Good Roads," Dr. Freeman; "Ladies," Dr. J. I. Clark; "The Sanitarium," Dr. Dryer; "The State Convention," Dr. Beebe; "Spinal Anaesthesia," Dr. Violett. Dr. J. M. Burlew of Santa Ana, retiring president, read the paper of the evening. Conkey's Poultry Book means dollars to anyone. Free if you bring this ad to H. H. Gardner Co., 114 N. Los Angeles street. Were you thereto Flanders Carriage automobile telegraph better than entire distance by a large mall Regal, Midland At the team was the ing the Maxwell breaking all w These are cost a fortune a record car, Y P.J.We ANAHE S FOR VEHICLES Mazette.—Every few weeks of some horse drawn vehi-struck by an auto and as feeling is that the auto blame. The law requir- to have lights both front and the average autoist car-better lights than requir- to still further protect of the road. Now, is it than right that drivers of would make some effort to themselves and others by car-apt to require by law all city drivers to carry lights would probably meet with but why this should be not see, for the money lost stock would pay for lighting dawn rigs which travel at times county recognized the with a law and requires all rules to carry lights at is right and just. It Titanic disaster to make sure the necessity of pro- guarding ocean travel. hope that Orange county have to learn by any seri- the necessity of prop- ing those who travel her night. ing which must be con- mat while almost all au- the rules of the road, drivers either do not FAVOR COAST BOULEVARD Supervisors Ask That Rights of Way Be Procured The Supervisors have passed a resolution to effect that it stands ready to further the building of a coast road from Bay City to Laguna Beach as fast as the law allows and money is available. The resolution followed the filing of petitions with the board asking for the early completion of a road between Bay City and Sunset Beach. L. H. Wallace of Newport Beach for the petitioners stated that it was thought that the county could finish this section of the coast road at this time, finish the section between Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach next winter, and continue the road on down the coast thereafter as quickly as possible. However, any method agreeable to the supervisors would be acceptable to the petitioners, the idea being to get some kind of action somewhere. Supervisors Talbert, Leck and Struck expressed favor toward the coast road. It was pointed out that the board wants this road, else it would not have gone to the trouble of having County Surveyor McBride make the survey. Supervisor Talbert said he thought it best for the coast road association to get all the rights of way as soon as possible and then lay the matter before the supervisors. Wallace said that the association had a definite promise for the right of way across the Irvine ranch, but that that right of way could not be secured until it was certain that something would be done with it within a reasonable time. Use Good BUILDER'S HARDWARE And Furnishings We are agents for the Yale & Town locks and carry the most complete assortment of builders hardware in Orange Co. The assortment can't be beat, and our prices are right. Titanic disaster to make the necessity of pro- guarding ocean travel. ope that Orange county have to learn by any seri- the necessity of prop- ing those who travel her right. being which must be con- mat while almost all au- the rules of the road, drivers either do not least disregard them, es- rule requiring that ev- would keep to the rightthe road, either when being passed by anoth- ward of this rule does danger traffic than any could be studied until all stand. pull together for good laws governing their use all in obeying the laws. has rights on the roads, would respect the rights Auto Driver. May 13. E RUBBED HIM Castillo, an employe at Er's ranch at Placentia, fracture of his shoulder days ago by being caught in a horse which he had over a day's plowing. The against the side of the himself, when he caught warm embrace. The lat- make his escape before bone was broken. His assistance and he was no further injury. He too town where his inju- medical attention. BRIEF LOCAL NOTES No Help in Sight for Over-Crowded Superior Court Judge West has received word from Franklin Griffin, Governor Johnson's executive secretary, to the effect that it is impossible to send a judge here to take part of the work in the superior court, but that as soon as possible Judge West's request will be complied with and when that time arrives, he will be notified by telegraph. E. M. Merrill of Sacramento, chief deputy of State Horticultural Commissioner Cook, spent two days last week in the orchards of this county. He was shown about by County Horticultural Commissioner R. K. Bishop. Orchards at Placentia, Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, El Modena and Villa Park, were visited "You have a fine county here," said the chief deputy as he departed for San Diego. Merrill's object was to get acquainted with this section. Local and Los Angeles bottled beer at brewery prices. Rust's winery. M. W. MARTENET PALACE MARKET Does the best business because it sells the best meats. It is mighty hard to get a bad bargain here. If you want the very best you will buy from us. We are sole agents for Imperial Creamery butter. the very best in Southern California. Prices always right. Prompt delivery. WILLIAM SCHUMACHER, Prop 119 E. CENTER ST. Both Phones anta Monica Road Races Were you there and did you notice the two landers Cars? Never in the history of automobile tests did Were you there and did you notice the two Islanders Cars? Never in the history of automobile tests did a car, no matter what the price, make a better showing. Two Islanders entered and two finished, averaging better than sixty miles per hour for the entire distance of 101 miles, and defeating by a large margin, the Reo, Ford, Buick, Segal, Midland, Warren and Schacht. At the Motordrome Races the E-M-F team was the sensation of the day, defeating the Maxwell, Ford, Buick and Regal and breaking all world records for 5 and 10 miles These are Studebaker Cars and do not cost a fortune either. You might as well own record car, a car that has done something. You'll be proud of it. J. Weisel & Co. Agents ANAHEIM AND PLACENTIA