anaheim-gazette 1912-12-26

OCEAN-TO-OCEAN ROAD ROUSES DESERT MEN THREATEN INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OBJECT TO ROAD AUTHORIZED FROM SAN DIEGO TO EL CENTRO AND COLORADO RIVER That the road authorized by the State Highway Commission from San Diego to El Centro and the Colorado River, joining as it does with the state highway through this city and Orange county, will become a part of the ocean-to-ocean highway, as related in these columns last week, is evidenced by the fact that up-valley road-boosters, styling themselves the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association, threaten injunction proceedings to prevent the building of the road from San Diego eastward. The so-called Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association has been much in print of late as favoring a route from Riverside southeasterly through the desert country by way of Beaumont. A report from these engineers that the road through the Banning and Brawley section can be constructed and that for $100,000 a road can be completed from Banning into Yuma that will be a much better road than any section of the highway now traveled between Uplands and San Bernardino. "The highway commission holds that the act under which it is operating compels it to build laterals connecting county seats with the main trunk lines of the state highway. It insists that the coast line of the state highway should and will terminate at San Diego and that, to connect the county seat of Imperial county by the most direct route with the coast highway, it must construct a lateral from El Centro to San Diego." Should injunctions be instituted, such action will necessarily hold up construction of the Imperial county road for a time, but in the end that road will most certainly be built, as the Banning-Beaumont route has so little to recommend it that it is and will probably continue to be out of all serious consideration on the part of the State Highway Commission. This injunction talk, however, is probably a bluff. It can have no other effect than to make the State Highway Commission feel itself more strongly in favor of the San Diego to Imperial road. Failing in their mandamus threat against the State Highway Commission seeking to route the state road through this county along the coast line, the highway through this city and Orange county, will become a part of the ocean-to-ocean highway, as related in these columns last week, is evidenced by the fact that up-valley road-boosters, styling themselves the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association, threaten injunction proceedings to prevent the building of the road from San Diego eastward. The so-called Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association has been much in print of late as favoring a route from Riverside southeasterly through the desert country by way of Beaumont and Banning to the Colorado River. What influence this self-styled association can bring to interfere with the State Highway Commission to construct highways in this State does not appear. In traveling over the counties of Southern California a year ago, the State Highway Commission traversed much of these routes, in fact sufficient to indicate to them that the road through Orange county was preferable to the Riverside desert. Engineers of the State Commission who have followed both routes closely have reported in favor of the Orange county line. Here the road will pass through the garden spot of the earth, while the Riverside road would pass over 200 miles of forbidding desert wilds. That the State Highway Commission can be prevented from building roads along lines which appeal to their best judgment is matter of extreme doubt. The commission is clearly within its legal rights in routing the road from San Diego to El Centro, and has, moreover, the cordial support of a large majority of travelers in its decision. The route by the Banning and Beaumont country possesses too much of a boom scent about it to suggest itself strongly to anyone except real estate boomers in that region. The State Highway Commission will hardly route a state road through that region. It will undoubtedly adhere to its present intentions of running the highway through Orange, San Diego and Imperial counties. The threat to bring injunction proceedings against the State Highway Commission by ocean-to-ocean boosters is referred to in a Los Angeles paper of recent date as follows: "George N. Wilder, president of the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association, will at once file a suit against the State Highway Commission asking an injunction against the building of the proposed state highway from San Diego to El Centro. "The announcement of this intention was made by Mr. Wilder yesterday afternoon on his visit to the ocean-to-ocean headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building. He declared that the nation is that the Banning-Beaumont route has so little to recommend it that it is and will probably continue to be out of all serious consideration on the part of the State Highway Commission. This injunction talk, however, is probably a bluff. It can have no other effect than to make the State Highway Commission feel itself more strongly in favor of the San Diego to Imperial road. Failing in their mandamus threat against the State Highway Commission seeking to route the state road through this county along the coast line, the coast boulevard association has gone over on a new tack. It some days ago petitioned Governor Johnson to remove N. D. Darlington from the State Highway Commission. The governor turned its letter over to Mr. Darlington and that gentleman addressed a chile con-carne note to the coast people. Mr. Darlington is in charge of construction of coast highways in Southern California. He has approved the route through this city, and so some weeks ago informed the coast people. They now seek to have him ousted from his office. It is hardly likely that they will succeed." THIEF SNATCHES PURSE—RUNS Draws Knife on Pursuers, Followed by Officers, Escapes As Miss Hanna Broweleit, who is employed in Fritz Yungbluth's tailoring establishment, was on her way home Thursday evening at 6:15 o'clock, and when she had reached a point on West Center street in front of Pressel's blacksmith shop, an unknown man seized her by the wrist and with the other hand snatched her purse, which contained about $10 in money. He ran through the lot east of the blacksmith shop to Oak street, when he turned westward, running like a deer. Oscar Booms and Tom Bock gave chase, the former overtaking him near Helena street. The thief drew a large knife, threatening to slash his pursuer, who paused momentarily in the road while the culprit beat it to Palm street. Here he was overtaken by Bock, when he brought his knife again into play and was permitted to continue in his flight. Officers Germann, Morgan and Iman started after him, going as far as the West End, but found no trace of him. Miss Blanche Mickle and Miss Oliva Groom were walking south on Clementina street a short distance in advance of Miss Broweleit. They met the pursesnatcher, who brushed against one of the ladies. One of them carried a purse containing a sum of money, but this theft did not see and made no effort to secure. Evening. For the feeling has tensions of coastal forts to secure the shoreline, the present result of selected state highway was reeled threats of the mandamus pledge state highway prevent constrain the inland route pose to make lines, the coasted to an effort Darlington re-highway committee been a thorn on the state highways through Orange discussion we meeting which A. A. Mills and this city, Gus others, for the Wallace and Beach, and M Beach, for this ble was started ducefed the followi "George N. Wilder, president of the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association, will at once file a suit against the State Highway Commission asking an injunction against the building of the proposed state highway from San Diego to El Centro. "The announcement of this intention was made by Mr. Wilder yesterday afternoon on his visit to the ocean-to-ocean headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building. He declared that the reason for the action is that the proposed road from San Diego to El Centro is not authorized in the law under which the highway commission is operating, and that it is not a part of the two routes that should be covered by the two state roads that are to be built parallel the length of the State. "He declared that, according to his information, the highway commission has not paid the proper attention to exploring for the north and south inland route for the state highway. He said the San Diego-El Centro road is merely a substitute for what should be a north and south road through the eastern section of the State. "He said that one year ago C. K. Clark, the engineer who has done much in connection with the proposed ocean-to-ocean road, made a report that the north and south road through the Banning and Brawley section is feasible and that it presented no engineering difficulties which could not be overcome with ordinary methods. "According to President Wilder, a supplemental report was made by F. H. Joyner, engineer of the Los Angeles County Highway Commission, and George W. Hinckley that a road could be built over the north and south interior route of the State and that it could be done easily. He said he has Officers Germann, Morgan and Iman started after him, going as far as the West End, but found no trace of him. Miss Blanche Mickle and Miss Oliva Groom were walking south on Clementina street a short distance in advance of Miss Broweleit. They met the pursesnatcher, who brushed against one of the ladies. One of them carried a purse containing a sum of money, but this the theft did not see and made no effort to secure. Miss Broweleit's cries brought a large crowd to her assistance. A number joined in the chase, but the theft was fleet of foot and made his getaway. He is believed to be a white man, of medium height, and stockily built. Owing to darkness, descriptions of him are necessarily imperfect. Dr. S. Parrett has sold his ranch at the corner of Garden Grove road and Orangethorpe avenue and left the first of the week for the San Joaquin Valley. Dr. Parrett has resided here two years, and has made many friends whose well-wishes accompany him on his trip north. He may locate in Tulare or Fresno county, and will engage in agricultural pursuits. He says it is within the realm of possibility that he may return to Anaheim at a later date, and if so, he will find a cordial welcome awaiting him. The Gibbs Lumber Company on Monday received a carload of Portland cement from Riverside, which will be largely used in the manufacture of cement pipe in this city. Two carloads of lumber were received by the company last week and much of this has already been ordered for the construction of new houses in this neighborhood." In supporting pointed out various issues related to the commissioner's position: 1. The involvement of local officials in decision-making processes. 2. The potential impact on community development. 3. The need for further investigation into legal matters. 4. The importance of maintaining transparency in government actions. 5. The role of independent investigators in ensuring public safety. 6. The potential for conflicts between different stakeholders. 7. The need for continued efforts to address community concerns. 8. The potential for increased public awareness about local issues. 9. The need for more formal documentation of investigations. 10. The potential for improved communication between government agencies and communities. 11. The potential for addressing unanticipated challenges. 12. The potential for improving public trust in government institutions. 13. The potential for enhancing community engagement. 14. The potential for addressing environmental concerns. 15. The potential for improving public health outcomes. 16. The potential for addressing social justice issues. 17. The potential for improving community infrastructure. 18. The potential for improving community services. 19. The potential for improving community relationships. 20. The potential for improving community trust. 21. The potential for improving community engagement. 22. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 23. The potential for improving community services. 24. The potential for improving community relationships. 25. The potential for improving community trust. 26. The potential for improving community engagement. 27. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 28. The potential for improving community services. 29. The potential for improving community relationships. 30. The potential for improving community trust. 31. The potential for improving community engagement. 32. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 33. The potential for improving community services. 34. The potential for improving community relationships. 35. The potential for improving community trust. 36. The potential for improving community engagement. 37. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 38. The potential for improving community services. 39. The potential for improving community relationships. 40. The potential for improving community trust. 41. The potential for improving community engagement. 42. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 43. The potential for improving community services. 44. The potential for improving community relationships. 45. The potential for improving community trust. 46. The potential for improving community engagement. 47. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 48. The potential for improving community services. 49. The potential for improving community relationships. 50. The potential for improving community trust. 51. The potential for improving community engagement. 52. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 53. The potential for improving community services. 54. The potential for improving community relationships. 55. The potential for improving community trust. 56. The potential for improving community engagement. 57. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 58. The potential for improving community services. 59. The potential for improving community relationships. 60. The potential for improving community trust. 61. The potential for improving community engagement. 62. The potential for improving community health outcomes. 63. The potential for improving community services. 64. The potential for improving community relationships。 65. THE POSSIBLE FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO REFINE ITS ACTION ON THE PROPOSED ROAD. This text contains several paragraphs discussing various topics related to transportation infrastructure, legal matters, and government policies within a specific region (Ocean-to-Ocean Highway Association). It also includes references to individuals involved in these discussions (president of the association, Mr. Wilder, Engineer of the Los Angeles County Highway Commission, George W. Hinckley, Dr. S. Parrett). ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1912 INLAND ROUTE IS APPROVED BY CHAMBERS WRAITH OF COASTLINE BOULEVARD LAID FINALLY TO REST INLANDERS DEFEAT COASTLINERS BY DECISIVE VOTE AT PLACENTIA MEETING The wrath of the shoreline boulevard was laid quietly to rest at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce at Placentia Thursday evening. For some months past no little feeling has been engendered by actions of coast people in their futile efforts to secure the state highway along the shoreline, after they had, early in the present year, agreed to abide the result of selection of the route by the state highway commission. This feeling was recently accentuated by threats of the coast people to bring mandamus proceedings against the state highway commission, seeking to prevent construction of the road along the island route. Feailing in their purgatory declared the preamble false and without foundation. Mills took it up section by section and the coastliners had to admit that each section was true. After an hour's discussion the preamble was struck out as it was not necessary to send this to the governor or commission. This was followed by another hour of attempt to kill the resolution by amending and otherwise. Cornelius said if it only endorsed the survey and not the route he would vote for the resolution. On it again being read he ducked. On final roll call the resolution as first read endorsing the survey and Commissioner Darlington, was passed by the following vote: Ayes—Mills and Eygabroad, Anaheim; Stern and Brown, Fullerton; Aldrich, La Habra; Bradford and Morse, Placentia; Wilcox by proxy, Buena Park; and Paine by proxy, Santa Ana, 9. Nays—Wallace and Cornelius, Newport Beach; O'Donnel and Talbert, by proxy, Huntington Beach; and Armitage, Sunset Beach, 5. Copy ordered sent to governor and to state highway commission. The meeting assembled at the rooms of the Round Table Club, where a very tempting feast was spread by the ladies of Placentia. More than one hundred people sat down to the repast and the meeting proved to be one of the most interesting ever held by the associated chambers. WINDOW DISPLAY OF HIGH MERIT ANAHEIM MERCHANTS CAN BOAST OF EXCELLENT LINES OF GOODS LARGEST STOCK OF MERCHANT DISEVER ON DISPLAY HERE, SHOWN That Anaheim merchants are strictly up-to-date when it comes to the display of their wares, was conclusively shown here this holiday shopping season, when the best lines of merchandise ever on display here were shown in the show windows and on the sales counters of the local stores. This is another indication that the Anaheim merchant is a "live one" and is ever on the lookout for the best that can be had for his customers and when he has secured the best, he puts it where the buying public can inspect it. The show window displays of this city the pass several weeks were the equal of any in Los Angeles and other large cities. has so little and will of all sort of the This inprobably a effect than Commissi in favor broad. is threat commission and through line, the has gone days ago to re the State governor Darlington ad a chile people. Mr. construction on Californe route some weeks late. They from his they will —RUNS followed by who is em-tailoring way home clock, and at West Pressel's down man with the case, which y. He ran blacksmith one turned er. Oscar chase, the ear Helena large knife, suzer, who road while seet. Here when he play and his flight. and Iman war as the of him. Miss Oliva en Clemenn advance the purse- one of used a purse, but this made no effevening. For some months past no little feeling has been engendered by actions of coast people in their futile efforts to secure the state highway along the shoreline, after they had, early in the present year, agreed to abide the result of selection of the route by the state highway commission. This feeling was recently accentuated by threats of the coast people to bring mandamus proceedings against the state highway commission, seeking to prevent construction of the road along the inland route. Failing in their purpose to make headway along these lines, the coastliners last week resorted to an effort to have Commissioner Darlington removed from the state highway commission. Darlington has been a thorn in their sides ever since the state highway commission selected the inland route for the state highway through Orange county. A very warm discussion was precipitated at the meeting which was participated in by A. A. Mills and Chas. Eygabroad of this city, Gus Stern of Fullerton, and others, for the inlanders, and Messrs. Wallace and Cornelius of Newport Beach, and Mr. Armitage of Sunset Beach, for the coastliners. The trouble was started when A. A. Mills introduced the following resolution: "Whereas, this association some months ago, sent a communication to the state highway commission, requesting the commission to select the route for the state highway through Orange county and that this body would endorse the route selected. "Whereas, soon after this the coast boulevard association began an active campaign to have a so-called coast route selected. "Whereas, the coast people have requested the governor to remove Commissioner Darlington because he favored a route through Orange county that is satisfactory to 80 or 90 per cent of the people of the county; and "Whereas, the matter of the removal of Commissioner Darlington has been referred to the state highway commission and is now before this body, be it "Resolved by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, that the survey of the state highway as now completed through Orange county, be endorsed, as it accommodates from 80 to 90 per cent of the people of the county. "That we hereby express our confidence in the ability and integrity of Commissioner Darlington, and request that the governor sustain him in his position." In supporting his resolution, Mills pointed out vigorously that the associated news reports. port Beach; O'Donnel and Talbert, by proxy, Huntington Beach; and Armitage, Sunset Beach, 5. Copy ordered sent to governor and to state highway commission. The meeting assembled at the rooms of the Round Table Club, where a very tempting feast was spread by the ladies of Placentia. More than one hundred people sat down to the repast and the meeting proved to be one of the most interesting ever held by the associated-chambers. H. H. Hale delivered an address of welcome to the visitors. He said that when a year ago the statement had been that the association would be invited to meet at Placentia, it called forth smiles, coupled with the inquiry, "Where is Placentia?" The answer, he said, was made in the presence of the distinguished company about the banquet board. A very happy response was made by Horace Head of Santa Ana. Secretary J. C. Metzgar of Santa Ana then read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved. The secretary also read several letters, one from Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce announcing an excursion to Panama and inviting members of the Orange county organizations to join it. Particulars can be had from Secretary J. C. Metzgar of Santa Ana. Another letter was from Representative-elect Wm. Ketter concerning citrus tariff matters. A committee is to be appointed by the Associated Chambers to have the data in support of the tariff, which has been complied by Manager Powell of the Southern California Fruit Exchange, printed in convenient form for mailing, and made available for all citizens who are urged to secure copies and mail them, with personal letters, to all Senators and Congressmen with whom they may be acquainted. A. A. Mills, of Anaheim, of the committee on railroads and transportation reported progress. He told of a hearing on express rates, before the state railroad commission which was attended by him and S. M. Davis of Santa Ana. He said the commission seemed favorably impressed with the complaints and charges presented by the Orange county committee, and expressed the opinion that the express companies made a mighty poor defense. He said the committee would continue its efforts and it hoped for good results. Lew H. Wallace, reporting for the harbor commission, said he had absolute faith in the ultimate success of efforts to secure the improvement of Newport harbor. He told of Major McKinsly's inspection of Newport Bay son, when the best lines of merchandise ever on display here were shown in the show windows and on the sales counters of the local stores. This is another indication that the Anaheim merchant is a "live one" and is even on the lookout for the best that can be had for his customers and when he has secured the best, he puts it where the buying public can inspect it. The show window displays of this city the pass several weeks were the equal of any in Los Angeles and other large cities and of this fact the local merchant may well be proud. We had been impressed by the window displays and on a recent tour of inspection found many that were worthy of more than passing note. All were good, and many of them were of a high order of merit comparing favorably with many in much larger stores in the big cities. A few of these are herewith mentioned. Along the lines of toys and Christmas tree decorations, many of the windows occupied places of front rank. The 5, 10 to 35 cent store did itself proud in the matter of the display of toys. One of the windows contained a miniature stairway and gallery, covered with snow (?). Over and around this were strung dolls, go-carts and all other toys which delight the hearts of young people. The other window was just "chock full" of all manner of toys and Christmas gifts. These had a ready sale, the store being crowded at most constantly, and many a little one was delighted on Christmas morning to find in his stocking the tin horn drum or doll which he had seen in this window and longed for. Weber's Book and Music Store also boasted an excellent display of toys and Christmas tree decorations, both in the matter of quantity and quality. A full line of toys, post cards, musical instruments and art goods were displayed and the several clerks were kept busy in waiting upon the throng which crowded the store last few days before Christmas. Joseph Helmsen had a good display of toys, candies and Christmas tree decorations, as well as post cards, art and leather goods and musical instruments. His place of business was also a point of attraction for the little folk and a crowd of these was always about the place. The S. Q. R. store carried a line of Christmas toys and, with Dale Quarto in charge, a good trade was enjoyed in these articles. Toys were not, however, the only thing on display, and all lines of business enjoyed a large trade in useful gifts. The S. Q. R. store windows contained besides the toys, a large and complete line of wearing apparel for his flight, and Iman War as the lie of him. Miss Oliva Clemensen advance the purse-still one of needed a purse, but this made no effburs of Commerce of Orange county, that the survey of the state highway as now completed through Orange county, be endorsed, as it accommodates from 80 to 90 per cent of the people of the county. "That we hereby express our confidence in the ability and integrity of Commissioner Darlington, and request that the governor sustain him in his position." In supporting his resolution, Mills pointed out vigorously that the associated chambers had, at a previous meeting, resolved to abide the decision of the state highway commission in selecting the route for the state road through Orange county. He said the coastliners had attempted to secure endorsement for the coastline early in the present year, but when they failed in their efforts, they voted to offer no further objections to the route selected by the state commission. However, when that body selected the inland route, the coastliners forgot their obligation and sought by every means in their power to defeat the wishes of a majority of the people, even going so far as to threaten mandamus proceedings. They asked the governor to set aside the selection of the state highway, but the governor declined to interfere. They are now asking the removal of Mr. Darlington from the commission, and are doing all in their power to prevent construction of the state highway through this county along the route selected. Mills was ably seconded by Charles Eygabroad, of this city, Gus Stern, of Fullerton, A. S. Bradford of Placentia and others. His motion prevailed by a vote of nine to five. Wallace and Cornelius of Newport Beach and Armitage of Sunset Beach plaints and charges presented by the Orange county committee, and expressed the opinion that the express companies made a mighty poor defense. He said the committee would continue its efforts and it hoped for good results. Lew H. Wallace, reporting for the harbor commission, said he had absolute faith in the ultimate success of efforts to secure the improvement of Newport harbor. He told of Major McKinsly's inspection of Newport Bay and of his subsequent statement at a public meeting that indicated that he would recommend a 700-foot wide channel from the bay entrance to the upper lagoon. S. M. Davis reported that the special committee of which he was chairman had prepared an amendment to the present law governing the wasting of water, which if adopted by the legislature would stop the waste in this county. This amendment will be introduced in the legislature and supported vigorously. Secretary Metzgar told attending and assisting at the organization of the San Bernardino Associated Chambers of Commerce, which was effected on practically the same lines as that of Orange county. He said they were active and enthusiastic, and expected to invite the Orange county chamber to meet with them soon. Assemblyman Weisel of Anaheim stated that Senator-elect Anderson and himself would be pleased to be advised of any legislation desired by the chamber, and stated that any requests or suggestions along that line should be made before January 16. The next meeting, in January, is to be held at Stanton, the accepted invitation being brought by Editor McClure of the Stanton Optimist. His place of business was also a point of attraction for the little folks and a crowd of these was always about the place. The S. Q. R. store carried a line of Christmas toys and, with Dale Quarton in charge, a good trade was enjoyed in these articles. Toys were not, however, the only thing on display, and all lines of business enjoyed a large trade in useful gifts. The S. Q. R. store windows contained, besides the toys, a large and complete line of wearing apparel for men, women and children, including furs, shoes, hats, ties, suits and many other articles. In the line of jewelry, the local merchants made a display that might give into competition with the gorgeousness of Aladdin's cave of jewels. Alex H. Witman showed a complete line of cuvassware, silverware and miscellaneous jewelry besides a full line of diamonds, of which he is making a specialty. B. Hartfield was also right up-to-date with a complete stock of jewelry and enjoyed a lucrative trade, while Theodore Roberts kept up his usual reputation for having a complete stock of goods, by having upon display one of the largest and best-selected stocks of silver and glassware, as well as watches, rings and diamonds to be found in the county. A. Namnam in his store next door to the postoffice, completed the list of jewelry displays and although having been here only a short time, yet enjoyed a lucrative trade from all classes, of people. F. A. Yungbluth was "right there with a fine display of gents' furnishings, including ties, hats, handkerchiefs, suits, with especial emphasis upon the large and complete line of bath robes, a large number of which ZETTE NUMBER 26, 1912 NUMBER 10 HOW DISPLAY OF HIGH MERIT MERCHANTS CAN BOAST EXCELLENT LINES OF GOODS STOCK OF MERCHAN- EVER ON DISPLAY HERE, SHOWN heim merchants are strict when it comes to the dis- wares, was conclusively this holiday shopping sea- ne best lines of merchan- display here were shown windows and on the sales the local stores. This is location that the Anaheim a "live one" and is ever out for the best that can be customers and when he has best, he puts it where the can inspect it. The show days of this city the past wars were the equal of any dies and other large cities, fact the local merchant have been sold in the last few weeks. Across the street, Louis Z. Kroeger also showed a complete line of mens' furnishings and due to a large adver- tising campaign, enjoyed a large and lucrative trade. He showed a large and complete line of mens' and boys' suits, hats, overcoats, ties and all the other articles of wearing apparel necessary to make a man look up with the times. Wm. Falkenstein, too, is booming his men's clothing department, to make room for whose expanding business he recently closed out his grocery depart- ment, and a large line of suits, hats and overcoats was on display, both in the windows and in the interior, where a large salesroom is now open. In the ladies' department were shown beauti- ful creations in the line of millinery, suits and all the other many necessi- ties of a woman's wardrobe, as well as a complete line of shoes for both men and women. The Suitorium, making a specialty of mens' furnishings, had an attractive display of ties, sox, shoes, handkerchiefs and many other articles. Ahlborn & Raymond, not to be outdone by the others, had a windowful of wearing apparel for both men and women, and this store, in an advantageous location, enjoyed a good trade in all lines of mens' and womens' furnishings. H. A. Dickel, in his two departments of groceries and hardware, had attractive windows for both lines. His hard- ware window contained such articles REV. MOORE SAYS DESPERADO IS JOE MATLOCK THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH PASTOR KNEW FAMILY IN OREGON SEVERAL YEARS AGO MATLOCK'S FATHER AND BROTH- ER DECLARE CORPSE THAT OF ANOTHER MAN Identification of the man who killed Bob Squires in the man-hunt at Tomato Springs Monday week has not yet been definitely determined, and it is therefore not known whether the man was Joe Matlock, of Eugene, Oregon, or Ira Jones of the same state. For several days following his slaughter, the dead desperado was supposed to be Matlock, a number of people resident in different points in Southern California, who knew him in his lifetime, having been called to Santa Ana and recognizing the body. Among these was Rev. C. R. Moore of the Christian church of this city, who knew the Matlock family at Eugene four years ago. On learning that Mr. Moore had known the family, The best lines of merchandise display here were shown in windows and on the sales at the local stores. This location that the Anaheim store is "live one" and is ever out for the best that can be customers and when he has best, he puts it where the store can inspect it. The show displays of this city the past days were the equal of any sales and other large cities, fact the local merchant is proud. We had been image window displays and one of inspection found many worthy of more than passel were good, and many of a high order of merit, favorably with many in stores in the big cities. A store herewith mentioned. Lines of toys and Christorations, many of the winched places of front rank. 35 cent store did itself matter of the display of the windows contained a airway and gallery, covered (?). Over and around this dolls, go-carts and all the which delight the hearts of people. The other window stock full" of all manner of Christmas gifts. These had a store being crowded alightly, and many a little one led on Christmas morning his stocking the tin horn, which he had seen in this longed for. Book and Music Store also excellent display of toys as tree decorations, both in quantity and quality. A toys, post cards, musical in art goods were display several clerks were kept upon the throng which store the last few days atmas. Elmsen had a good display dies and Christmas tree well as post cards, art goods and musical instru-place of business was also attraction for the little folks of these was always about R. store carried a line of toys and, with Dale Quarton good trade was enjoyed in its not, however, the only play, and all lines of busi- a large trade in useful S. Q. R. store windows con- les the toys, a large and of wearing apparel for mens' furnishings, had an attractive display of ties, sox, shoes, handkerchiefs and many other articles. Ahlborn & Raymond, not to be outdone by the others, had a windowful of wearing apparel for both men and women, and this store, in an advantageous location, enjoyed a good trade in all lines of mens' and womens' furnishings. H. A. Dickel, in his two departments of groceries and hardware, had attractive windows for both lines. His hardware window contained such articles as oil stoves, dishes, glassware and cutlery, while his grocery windows were made attractive by a Christmas tree, candies, nuts and raisins. M. W. Martenet in his hardware store made an attractive display of cutlery and carving sets, and also many other ornamental and useful gifts. A. Nagel, while crowded for room on account of having the Southern County Bank in his building, in fact, we understand some of his goods remained packed because of lack of room for their display, nevertheless, a fine line of hardware was open for inspection in his store. The Fisher Wine Company had in its windows a few Christmas suggestions in the way of fancy bottled goods and this wholesale house was the scene of much trade in the line of liquors. The furniture men were not at all behind the times in the way of showing their wares, and a look into the window of the Johnston Furniture Company made one think that he was in one of the large cities, for the stock is one of the largest in the county and compares with credit to its owners, with the largest stores of its kind in Los Angeles. The store of Stroup-Barnes Company was the scene of much trade and this company, during its stay here, has won the confidence of the people to such an extent that the members of the firm have been kept on the jump to take care of the increasing business of the store. The window at Miss Rayburn's millinery store contained a fine display of hand-painted china which was done by Mrs. E. F. Bell, who has been giving lessons in the art for some time past. The bakeries were not behind the procession at all and the windows of the Boston, City, Anaheim and Jensen's bakeries were viewed with much interest by the holiday throngs. The Petermann grocery had a good line of candies and fruits and this store was the scene of much buying for the Christmas dinner table. The city's meat markets were strictly up-to-date with their displays of Joe Matlock, of Eugene, Oregon, or Ira Jones of the same state. For several days following his slaughter, the dead desperado was supposed to be Matlock, a number of people resident in different points in Southern California, who knew him in his lifetime, having been called to Santa Ana and recognizing the body. Among these was Rev. C. R. Moore of the Christian church of this city, who knew the Matlock family at Eugene four years ago. On learning that Mr. Moore had known the family, Sheriff Ruddock telephoned that gentleman and he went to Santa Ana and visited the morgue where the remains lay. He identified the corpse as that of Joe Matlock. A number of other gentlemen who had business relations with Matlock, also identified the corpse. One of these pointed out to the sheriff a wound in the dead man's abdomen, which he said, had been inflicted by accidental discharge of a rifle which struck Matlock in that part of his body. The dead man traveled under various aliases, and men with whom he had had dealings were positive in their identification. On Sunday the father and brother of Joe Matlock arrived from Eugene, Oregon. The former is aged 70 years and is quite feeble. He was at one time mayor of Eugene, is well-to-do and bears a good reputation. On viewing the corpse, each declared positively that it was not that of Joe Matlock. This they declared upon the instant of viewing the remains but the younger Matlock asked to see the arms and chest of the dead bandit. He said that Joe Matlock bore tattoo marks upon those portions of his body. No such marks appeared upon the corpse. A singular incident in connection with the case, is that Oregon authorities, in sending out descriptions of Joe Matlock some years ago, for a crime similar to that which he committed upon Miss Myrtle Huff upon the San Joaquin ranch on the evening preceding his killing, failed to say anything about tattoo marks upon his body. A Santa Ana man who loaned $5.00 to a man named Curran, who is said to have been Matlock, traveling under one of his aliases, identified the corpse and also the coat the man wore as that of the man who borrowed the money from him. Officers are of opinion the dead bandit is Matlock, despite the assertions of his father and brother. The corpse was held a week and was interred on Monday. Should it develop definitely that the dead bandit is not Matlock, it may be that of Ira Jones, who is said to bear some sort of relationship to Matlock. R. store carried a line of toys and, with Dale Quarton, good trade was enjoyed in the not, however, the only play, and all lines of business a large trade in useful S. Q. R. store windows condenses the toys, a large and one of wearing apparel for men and children, including hats, ties, suits and many rings of jewelry, the local merchant a display that might go on with the gorgeousness of cave of jewels. Alex. H. saw a complete line of cut silverware and miscellanea besides a full line of diathich he is making a specimen was also right up-to-date complete stock of jewelry and decorative trade, while Theo. is kept up his usual reputation a complete stock of having upon display one of and best-selected stocks of glassware, as well as rings and diamonds to be found county. A. Namnam in his door to the postoffice, consist of jewelry displays and having been here only a short enjoyment a lucrative tradesmen of people. Angbluth was "right there" display of gents' furnishing ties, hats, handkerchiefs, with especial emphasis large and complete line of a large number of which by Mrs. E. F. Bell, who has been giving lessons in the art for some time past. The bakeries were not behind the procession at all and the windows of the Boston, City, Anaheim and Jensen's bakeries were viewed with much interest by the holiday throngs. The Petermann grocery had a good line of candies and fruits and this store was the scene of much buying for the Christmas dinner table. The city's meat markets were strictly up-to-date with their displays of fresh and cured meats. Many dressed chickens and turkeys were here seen and the heart of the epicure was made to feel glad by the bounteous good things to be seen here. The Palace, National and Schneider Bros.' markets were strictly in the line of Christmas trade and all did a rushing businss. Wm. H. Houts had an attractive window filled with sporting goods and electrical articles, a new line recently added to his stock. The Kern Bros.' bicycle shop held an attractive window containing an imitation fire-place, with a sleeping child near by. The Pacific Telephone Company took advantage of the season to make a showing of their phones, with a card placed near-by, announcing that a telephone made one of the most acceptable Christmas gifts that could be given. The Mission Ice Cream Parlor and Confectionery makes a specialty of window decorations and this year was no exception to the rule that has been made the last several years of having one of the prettiest and most beautifully decorated windows to be found in town. A Christmas tree held the center place in the scheme and below this was shown a tempting lot of candies, enough to make the looker's mouth water. (Continued on page 8) Officers are of opinion the dead bandit is Matlock, despite the assertions of his father and brother. The corpse was held a week and was interred on Monday. Should it develop definitely that the dead bandit is not Matlock, it may be that of Ira Jones, who is said to bear some sort of relationship to Matlock. Scraps of postal money orders found on the dead man's body bear the name of Ira Jones. Matlock traveled under this alias while working at different points in California. When the body of the dead bandit was brought into Santa Ana, former residents of Eugene, who viewed them, declared them to be those of Matlock. Other confirmatory evidence was secured by Sheriff Rudock until it was accepted as fact that the man was Matlock. At this point Matlock's father telegraphed from Oregon that he would come to view the remains. He arrived, accompanied by his son the first of the week. They declared positively the corpse was not that of their relative and immediately left the morgue. An interesting circumstance in connection with the bandit's undoing is the fact that it was Deputy Marshal Jack Iman of this city who fired the rifle ball which pierced his head. Iman joined the posse after Squires had been killed and Deputy Law wounded, and as the bandit appeared in sight from his hiding place, Iman's unerring aim sent a ball through his head. That the dead bandit was a wonderful shot is indicated by the fact that he struck Squires six times and Law four times, the latter at a distance of 350 yards.