anaheim-gazette 1912-10-24

ELECT MANAGER FOR ORR POLE COMPANY E. B. SMITH, PRACTICAL MAN OF AFFAIRS, IN CONTROL OF ITS BUSINESS SEES PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR OUTPUT OWING TO SCARCITY OF WOODEN POLES E. B. Smith, of Orange, has been elected general manager of the American Orr Concrete Pole Company and will make headquarters at the office of the company in the Schumacher building at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. He will be in active control of the company's affairs and looks forward to a large expansion of its business. Mr. Smith is an old-time Bell telephone man and was in that company's employ in Chicago in 1879 when there were not to exceed 100 telephones in that city. At that time transmitters had not been invented, and users of a phone called their party through the receivers and then moved it to the ear to receive the reply. He was subsequently in the telephone business in a number of western states, and a few years ago came to the coast. He was until recently division manager of the Pacific Telephone Company in Los Angeles but gave up the telephone business to become an orange grower. He purchased a grove at Orange and was last week elected general manager. OVERACKER TAKEN TO FOLSOM Newhope Murderer Enters Penitentiary to Serve His Sentence Sylvester H. Overacker was taken to the state prison at Folsom this week by Sheriff Ruddock. Overacker is under sentence of 10 years for manslaughter, the killing of his neighbor, G. A. Winn, at Newhope on January 13, 1910. Overacker is a model prisoner. He has given no one any trouble while in jail, and it is safe to say that he will easily earn every prison credit available. That means that his term will end in six years and five months. With the departure of the sheriff with Overacker, ends one of the hardest fought criminal cases of the county. With a tenacity and loyalty that none could but admire, the man's wife and son have used every legal means to keep Overacker out of the penitentiary. The man has been in jail here since the day of the shooting. He has been visited regularly by his wife, a frail little woman, and his son Ray, a student of the Huntington Beach Union High School, and one of the debaters of that school. They have sold some of their property and mortgaged the rest of it to provide funds to fight for Overacker's freedom. The first trial, which resulted in a life sentence for Overacker, cost the Overackers no less than $3,000, and the second trial, which resulted in a 10-year sentence, was probably more expensive, since Attorneys Davis and Rush of Los Angeles, among the best known criminal attorneys of the state, were brought into the case. Overacker is in good condition physically, better than he was when he was taken to jail, a haggard, nervous man, prematurely old, and almost deaf. transmitters had not been invented, and users of a phone called their party through the receivers and then moved it to the ear to receive the reply. He was subsequently in the telephone business in a number of western states, and a few years ago came to the coast. He was until recently division manager of the Pacific Telephone Company in Los Angeles but gave up the telephone business to become an orange grower. He purchased a grove at Orange and was last week elected general manager of the Concrete Pole Company. He is a gentleman of fine business attainments and under his management the company's business will undoubtedly grow to large proportions. He is an old-time friend of Mr. Orr, by whom he was prevailed upon to accept his present position. "The question of poles for telephone and telegraph companies is becoming a serious one from the standpoint of their scarcity as well as the large increase in their cost. Twenty years ago I bought 30-foot cedar poles in northern Michigan at 90 cents each which included freight to all Missouri River points. Today their cost ranges from $3.85 to $4.00 and they are becoming exceedingly scarce at that figure. I see a great future for concrete poles for while they slightly exceed wooden poles in their initial cost, their lifetime is practically perpetual. Wooden poles last from five to ten years, while concrete poles, so far as we know, will last a hundred years. We are now turning out concrete poles at a price of 50 cents per running foot. "We have had telephone men here from Los Angeles looking into the matter of substituting concrete poles for wooden poles, and I believe their company will adopt them." Mr. Orr is now manufacturing poles at the company's works on South Los Angeles street which have a capacity of 24 poles daily. A number of Riverside gentlemen recently visited the plant and were so well pleased with the poles that they will probably soon forward a large order for them. A FRAUDULENT CONCERN Fleeced Stockholders Preparing to Bring Suit Within the past few days the fact has been developed that a number of victims of the "American Sub-Division Company," the concern operating at San Diego some months ago, have arranged to bring suit against that company in an effort to recover upon their notes issued to that concern, which is now alleged to be fraudulent. A number of Santa Ana people, who purThe first trial, which resulted in a life sentence for Overacker, cost the Overackers no less than $3,000, and the second trial, which resulted in a 10-year sentence, was probably more expensive, since Attorneys Davis and Rush of Los Angeles, among the best known criminal attorneys of the state, were brought into the case. Overacker is in good condition physically better than he was when he was taken to jail, a haggard, nervous man, prematurely old, and almost deaf. ITALIAN FRUIT GROWERS Disturbed at Determination of Uncle Sam to Keep Out White Fly The fruit growers of Sicily are alarmed at the prohibition by the United States of the importation of fruit infected by certain insects, especially the Mediterranean fruit fly. The number of Sicilian lemons sent to the United States comprises nearly one-third of the entire fruit export. The impression prevails in Sicily that the prohibition was enforced for the purpose of protecting California fruit growers, and they have appealed to the Italian government to intervene on the ground it is a breach of commercial reciprocity between the two countries. Formal assurances have been received by Italians from America that the prohibition is not intended as a protectionist measure. Burton J. Howard, chief of the microbe and chemical laboratory of the American Department of Agriculture, is at Rome on a mission which is the first of its kind ever attempted by any country. The American government sent him to Italy to show the manufacturers of tomato sauce what they must do in order to introduce their products in America under the pure food law and what changes are necessary in order that they may comply with the law. The Italian government fully realizes the great advantages to be reaped by assisting Mr. Howard to the utmost and have afforded him facilities for analyzing the products of more than 100 factories in North and Central Italy and the same number in Southern Sicily. Howard will then go to Greece to perform the same work for the current industry. FAVOR FREE TEXT BOOKS County School Trustees in Meeting Approve Shanahan Amendment The convention of the school trustees of Orange county on Thursday unanimously voted in favor of the con- Fleeced Stockholders Preparing to Bring Suit Within the past few days the fact has been developed that a number of victims of the "American Sub-Division Company," the concern operating at San Diego some months ago, have arranged to bring suit against that company in an effort to recover upon their notes issued to that concern, which is now alleged to be fraudulent. A number of Santa Ana people, who purchased stock therein, also contemplate bringing suit to prevent the collection of their notes as issued. Suits of this character are brewing already in the Imperial Valley, where a large number of people invested, and also at San Bernardino, and many other points in Southern California. At San Bernardino Attorneys Curtis and McNabb have been retained by one group of unfortunate investors, one especially having been traded out of a mortgage for $5,000. District Attorney Goodcell, also of San Bernardino, has been in San Diego looking into the status of the company's affairs. The suits will be brought to test the validity of the notes, and the defense will be that the notes were obtained by fraud, and are, therefore, void. The number of Santa Ana people who would have invested would have been much greater, had an investigation of the proposition not been made by President W. A. Zimmerman, of the Orange County Savings and Trust Co., at the instance of the parties who were thinking of investing. Since Mr. Zimmerman's visit to San Diego for that purpose, a receiver has been appointed for the concern, and a deputy sheriff is now in charge of the offices. J. F. Hook and 19 others were the plaintiffs in the action asking for a receiver, and E. E. Ragsdale, secretary; M. Morgan, treasurer, and Director Clark, were named as principal defendants. FAVOR FREE TEXT BOOKS County School Trustees in Meeting Approve Shanahan Amendment The convention of the school trustees of Orange county on Thursday unanimously voted in favor of the constitutional amendment, known as the Shanahan amendment, also known as the free text-book amendment. The discussion of the question was led by Dr. S. G. Huff, a trustee of the Huntington Beach Union High school. When the vote was taken it was found that the sentiment of the school trustees was strongly favorable to the passage of the measure. The convention elected County Superintendent of Schools Mitchell chairman and Mrs. R. W. Jones of El Modena secretary. County Physician John Wehrly spoke on "School Sanitation." He urged the school boards to see that the school yards, toiletts and sheds where horses are maintained are kept clean. He said the stable sheds should be cleaned out at least once a week. Otherwise they become a breeding place for flies. The morning session closed with an address by Dr. J. F. Millspaugh, president of the Los Angeles State Normal. He discussed the relation of trustees and teachers, and urged that care be used in the selection of teachers, with especial reference not only to schooling qualifications but also to character and personality. At noon a luncheon was served to the delegates in the Odd Fellows' dining room. Mark Keppel, superintendent of the Los Angeles county schools, delivered an address. ANAHEIM GAZETTE FULLERTON The first crew of the surveyors for the highway commission have reached Fullerton and pitched camp in the north part of the city. The survey to the corporation line will be completed this week. Three miles of the route which passed through the center of the city will be paved under the municipal bond issue. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Allen of East Commonwealth avenue this evening celebrated the fifty-third anniversary of their wedding, and a number of friends gathered to commemorate the event. Mr. and Mrs. Allen are, respectively, 75 and 73 years of age, and are hale and hearty. They were married in Wisconsin and lived in Minnesota during the period of the Indian massacres. W. M. Fraley, field superintendent of the Standard, and C. E. Boyd, have purchased the garage of the firm of Barber & Teller, at the corner of Spadra and Amerige. The first basket ball game of the season will be played between the Fullerton High School and the Huntington Beach High, November 23. Anaheim and Fullerton will play November 30, and Fullerton and Orange, December 14. Santa Ana and Fullerton, December 7. The Chamber of Commerce has appointed a committee comprised of E. K. Benchley, B. G. Balcom and C. C. Chapman to confer with the officials of the Pacific Electric relative to an extension of the line from Orange to Fullerton. SAN DIEGO FAIR NOTES National Irrigation Congress to Make Great Comprehensive Exhibit The International Irrigation Conference EXPRESS RATES DISCRIMINATING Railroad Commission Will Investigate Complaints of Orange County Orange county has filed a complaint with the railroad commission on behalf of its citizens against Wells Fargo & Company. The county claims that the rates now in force show a discrimination in favor of San Francisco and Los Angeles as against the towns and cities of Orange county. Rates to and from Anaheim, Santa Ana and other cities in Orange county are cited to illustrate the alleged discrimination. The complaint charges that the rates show discrimination in favor of San Francisco of 140 per cent on merchandise, 245 per cent on fruit and vegetables, 130 per cent on milk and cream, based on milage. It is charged further that the rates show a discrimination in favor of the City of Los Angeles of 340 per cent on merchandise, 334 per cent on fruit and vegetables, 334 per cent on ice cream, 340 per cent on laundry, 335 per cent on milk and cream, based on mileage. The complaint requests that the rates to and from points in Orange county, with special reference to Anaheim and Santa Ana, be readjusted without discrimination and to afford a fair basis for shipments. The Tujunga Water & Power Company, situated in Los Angeles county, has applied to the railroad commission for authority to issue $300,000 in bonds. The proceeds from the sale of the bonds are to be used in the construction of new dams and for the further development of water. WOULD DEFEAT SALE OF BONDS C. H. L. Ghriest, Newport Beach light man, has brought an action in the superior court for the purpose of defeating the beach city's $25,000 mu- The Chamber of Commerce has appointed a committee comprised of E.K. Benchley, B.G. Balcom and C.C. Chapman to confer with the officials of the Pacific Electric relative to an extension of the line from Orange to Fulerton. SAN DIEGO FAIR NOTES National Irrigation Congress to Make Great Comprehensive Exhibit The International Irrigation Congress representing all of the states of the Union, and nine foreign countries, at their recent convention held at Salt Lake City, adopted resolutions to cooperate with the Panama-California exposition at San Diego in 1915, for the most elaborate and comprehensive international irrigation exhibit that has ever been assembled. San Diego won the first prize, a magnificent silver cup, for the finest float outside of Utah in the spectacular electric pageant recently held at Salt Lake city. The platform of the Democratic party in Colorado, now being prepared by the state central committee, will contain a strong recommendation for a liberal appropriation by the next state legislature for the San Diego exposition. An auto road race between Phoenix, Arizona, and San Diego, is being arranged for. San Diego and Phoenix are co-operating to make this race a test of the superiority of the road between Yuma, Ariz., and San Diego via Imperial county for the national highway. It is claimed this route provides the shorter way and the best roads. The Spokane Chamber of Commerce has joined with the Chamber of Commerce of Seattle, in adopting resolutions urging participation by the State of Washington in the exposition. An exhibit illustrating bee culture from the growth of the honey producing plants to the finished product is being planned for the San Diego exposition. Workers in wood, concrete and steel are constructing the great bridge which will span Cabrillo Canyon at the western entrance of the San Diego exposition. The bridge will be nearly 1,000 feet long, including approaches, 40 feet wide between parapets, and 120 feet high. It will require 10,000 cubic yards of concrete, 500 tons of steel, and upward of 800,000 feet of lumber for forms. Arizona favors annexing Imperial and San Diego counties and making San Diego capital of the new Arizona. The scheme would give Arizona a seaport and elevate San Diego from the Pacific coast to the pany, situated in Los Angeles county, has applied to the railroad commission for authority to issue $300,000 in bonds. The proceeds from the sale of the bonds are to be used in the construction of new dams and for the further development of water. WOULD DEFEAT SALE OF BONDS C.H.L. Ghriest, Newport Beach light man, has brought an action in the superior court for the purpose of defeating the beach city's $25,000 municipal light bonds, recently voted. The defendants named in Ghriest's complaint are the City of Newport Beach and the trustees, clerk and treasurer of that city. The court is asked for an injunction preventing the defendants from proceeding with the sale of the bonds and with their issuance. An order is asked declaring that the bonds are invalid and void. An injunction is asked prohibiting the payment of any bills for advertising, lithographing or engraving in connection with the proposed issue. Ghriest is represented by Attorney E.H.Wilson of Los Angeles. FORGED NAME TO $35 CHECK Boy Who Escaped From State School at Whittier Is Sought For Crime A youth who is an escape from the state reform school at Whittier was not reformed by his stay in the institution and on Friday of last week he passed a forged check for $35 at Santa Ana. He went by the name of Frank Wallace, and declared that he had been at work for W.J.Wallace. On Friday the boy went into a Santa Ana clothing store, made some purchases and presented a check made out to him on the First National Bank to which was signed the name of W.J.Wooley. The bank returned the check as a forgery, and R.W.Mead swore to a complaint charging the boy with a felony. Wallace has been at work for R.J.Wooley. About two weeks ago Mr.Wooley gave him a check for $6 in payment for his work. Wallace is alleged to have raised the check to $60. Wallace is said to have been caught at Whittier and Constable Jackson went up to get him early in the week. A contest has been entered for the control of a portion or all of the estate of William J.Hill, the pioneer threshing man who died at his ranch west of town on July 30. Two weeks ago W.R.Hill, a son of the deceased, petitioned for letters of administration on the entire estate, valued at $50,000. Williams & Rutan are attorneys for the petitioner. Monday Attorneys F.C.Spencer and Clyde Bishop filed a peti western entrance of the San Diego exposition. The bridge will be nearly 1,000 feet long, including approaches, 40 feet wide between parapets, and 120 feet high. It will require 10,000 cubic yards of concrete, 500 tons of steel, and upward of 800,000 feet of lumber for forms. Arizona favors annexing Imperial and San Diego counties and making San Diego capital of the new Arizona. The scheme would give Arizona a seaport and elevate San Diego from the last city on the Pacific coast, to the dignity of the first city of Arizona. MAILING SAMPLE BALLOTS County Clerk Will Place a Bunch of Them in P. O. on Saturday County Clerk W. B. Williams has all the sample ballots for the road bonds and general election, printed, folded, inserted in envelopes and envelopes addressed ready for mailing as soon as he is permitted to do so by law. The date will be Saturday, October 26, and on that date the county clerk will dump into the postoffice 17,439 envelopes, which represents the number of registered voters in the county. Every voter will get sample ballots this time where he did not get one when ballots were sent out for the primaries. The cost of the envelopes and postage for the ballots to be mailed in will amount to about $380. The ballots and envelopes weight 2,400 pounds. Twenty-three hundred people have registered since the registration for the primaries, bringing the total to the number of 17,439. One-third of the total registration has been in the third supervisorial district. "A young man should learn to do one thing well. This is an age of specialists. Is your son conforming to that rule?" "In a way. His specialty is rolling cigarettes." A contest has been entered for the control of a portion or all of the estate of William J. Hill, the pioneer threshing man who died at his ranch west of town on July 30. Two weeks ago W. R. Hill, a son of the deceased, petitioned for letters of administration on the entire estate, valued at $50,000. Williams & Rutan are attorneys for the petitioner. Monday Attorneys F. C. Spencer and Clyde Bishop filed a petition for Blanche Hill, widow of Wm. J. Hill and step-mother of W. R. Hill, the other petitioner. The new petition asks for administration upon the personal property of the estate only, of a value of $1,500. The indications are that the superior court will be called upon to settle a number of points before the estate is distributed among the widow and several children. FOR SALE—Kindling wood and boxes for sale cheap at 314 E. Center. VOTE FOR William Kettner Democratic Nominee FOR CONGRESS ELEVENTH DISTRICT "The Man of the People, for the People," who will work for the best interests of the whole District. ELECTION NOV. 5, 1912 The New Perfection Oil Cook-stove Suits Everybody It suits the most exacting French chef. It suits the housewife. 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