anaheim-gazette 1913-01-09

DEAD BANDIT IS IRA JONES, NOT MATLOCK IDENTITY ESTABLISHED OF BAN-DIT-SLAYER OF UNDER SHERIFF SQUIRES GRANDMA WELLS SAYS HE WAS A GOOD BOY, BUT LOST HIS MIND That the desperado who committed an assault upon Miss Myrtle Huff on the San Joaquin ranch, and later shot and killed Under Sheriff Bob Squires in the man-hunt at Tomato Springs, was Ira Jones, of Eugene, Ore., and not Joe Matlock of the same place, as has been hitherto supposed, is indicated by letters received from former associates by Sheriff Ruddock and City Marshal Jernigan, of Santa Ana. After the fatal shooting of Squires December 16, the dead desperado was identified by a number of men who formerly knew him, as Joe Matlock. Among these was Rev. C. R. Moore, of the Christian church here, who formerly resided at Eugene, and knew Matlock's family, the bandit's father having been at one time mayor of that city. That there existed a striking similarity between Matlock and Jones and that the bandit hailed from Eugene, admitted of no doubt. Matlock's father and brother came from Oregon to look at the corpse, and each positively declared it was not that of Matlock. Absence of tattoo marks from the breast and arms determined the officers the living with her son and daughter-in-law—and a fine old lady she is) tells me the following about Jones' life: She says that her son's grandfather got him at the orphans' home at Westfield, Ind., when he (Jones) was eight years old. "He made his home with him until about nine years ago, at which time he came West to get him a homestead. He then settled somewhere in Montana, and communicated regularly with Mrs. Wells and her son who were living at Forest, Idaho. He then moved to Forest, Idaho, to live with Mrs. Wells and her son; this was about six years ago. He has made his home with them ever since, but went away and worked out considerable, and she says that a kinder and better boy never lived than Jones was, and that she never knew of him committing a wrong act. "He wrote a letter on December 5, to Grandma Wells, and mailed it in Eugene, Ore., on that date, stating that he had a bad cold that had settled on his lungs and was going to take a thorough course of medicine. "Now, he was never heard from in this locality until we saw in the paper about the shooting at Santa Ana, Cal., and his name was connected with it, nor has he been heard of since. "Now, my impression of Ira Jones was always very favorable, as he seemed to be perfectly honest and reliable, and was very well liked by everyone who knew him. "Now, the only reason that I can place on him for committing these wrongs is this: This man Tom Wells, that he had been living with the last few years, got drowned last spring, and Ira Jones spent almost a month searching for him, and he seemed to be worried, and acted very nervous and talked about him (Wells) most all the time. "Now, to bring this letter to a close..." Christian church here, who formerly resided at Eugene, and knew Matlock's family, the bandit's father having been at one time mayor of that city. That there existed a striking similarity between Matlock and Jones and that the bandit hailed from Eugene, admitted of no doubt. Matlock's father and brother came from Oregon to look at the corpse, and each positively declared it was not that of Matlock. Absence of tattoo marks from the breast and arms determined the officers the man was not Matlock. A singular coincidence is that both Matlock and Jones had scars upon the abdomen, Matlock's being the result of a gun-shot wound, and that of Jones' being caused by a surgical operation. Sheriff Ruddock and Marshal Jernigan have been in correspondence with people in Oregon and elsewhere in the north regarding the man's identity. Photographs of the bandit were also forwarded. Answers to these letters have arrived, and there seems now to be no doubt the man was Jones. He was taken, when a youth, from an orphan asylum, and reared in a respectable family in Montana. He is said, in one of the letters, to have borne a good reputation, and the statement is made that latterly he suffered from unbalanced mantality. A letter from J. E. Wheeler, of Vancouver, Wash., reads as follows: "Vancouver, Wash., Dec. 28, 1912. Dear Sir:—I received your letter and picture today. That picture is of Ira Jones of Vida, Ore. Mr. Jones boarded with us while working at the Consumers' Supply & Lumber Company. Also I worked at the same place. Mr. Jones was a gentleman while boarding with us. He boarded with us five weeks and three days. Out of that time I have left my wife and my sister while I went to the store. Mr. Jones always went up to his room when I was away. In the evening after supper he would go in the parlor and read until 9 o'clock, then go to bed. "Ira Jones has 80 acres of land at Vida, Ore. He also had a little money in the bank at Portland. While with us Mr. Jones received two letters from a woman named something like Meyers as far as I could remember. They were taking care of his dogs while away working. He showed me one of his letters. "I do not think myself that Mr. Jones committed that crime. Neither does my wife. We have been following the papers up closely. He always talked of his chum and his mother and Mrs. Meyers. He also told my wife and myself he was going to California to see a seemed to be perfectly honest and reliable, and was very well liked by everyone who knew him. "Now, the only reason that I can place on him for committing these wrongs is this: This man Tom Wells, that he had been living with the last few years, got drowned last spring, and Ira Jones spent almost a month searching for him, and he seemed to be worried, and acted very nervous and talked about him (Wells) most all the time. "Now, to bring this letter to a close, I am sure Jones worried so much about Wells that he lost his mind. You can find out all about Jones by writing to D. C. Wells, 1039 Bonnie Brae avenue, Walla Walla, Wash., or to Mrs. E. E. Wells, Vida, Oregon. "Hoping this prolonged letter will be of some benefit to you, and give you the information you asked for, I am, yours most cordially, W. B. SCOTT. "P. S.-I am postmaster at Leaburg, Ore. This lady (Grandma Wells) wishes you to publish a statement in the newspaper that he was not a bandit, but was a kind-hearted boy, but had lost his reason." WALKER-BRAND BRINGS IN GUSHER First Well in New Territory Spouts Oil From Depth of 3,383 Feet Bringing in its first well in new territory, the Walker-Brand Oil Company on Tuesday went far to proving up its 40 acres upon the Tuffree ranch as being among the best oil territory in the Olinda field. Work upon this well has been in progress during seven months past. At a depth of 3,383 feet, a gusher was struck which yields from 5,000 to 10,000 barrels of oil per day. Oil appeared above the water in the well to a depth of 1,500 feet on Monday evening, and Tuesday the gusher was struck. It gives promise of being one of the best wells ever struck in the Orange county field, and will doubtless prove to be a large producer. It goes far toward proving up the property of the Anaheim Mutual Oil Company which adjoins it. No well has as yet been drilled upon this property, but it is understood work will be taken up in the near future and drilling commenced. The Walker-Brand will shortly begin the drilling of a second well upon its property and later work upon others will be taken up. HALE RETIRES The latest available statistics show that 596 are deep mines including dredge, high surface claims. Due to be the only few which is showing vance, the yield from being either at a site or decline. The regulations are that they shall shallow claiming exhausted; therefore able to the prose draulic mining emerald few counties; and is necessary for oil and this is not real so long a time nor profitable channel. Dredge-mining even larger initial hydraulic or drill profits are likely quicker, while there is shallow ground certainty in operations. The dredges of the ducing over 85 per cent gold and about 39 per cent gold yield from an new dredges were larger dredging fields the heaviest type at Some of the smaller ceased operations either through ground or being using the largest proportion from this source from the extensive ville, Marysville, and new dredges have other isolated points of the year drifted commenced on some hydraulic mines near vada county, which abandoned for many hoped to make the drifting methods not permit hydraulics. In deep-mining 2,700,000 and 2,800 annually produced far the larger profit is derived from these in the Mother output of siliceous increased to some usually averages in $5.25 a ton in gold as can be ascert there were only added in California ones, having a co- HALE RETIRES FROM WATER BOARD (Continued from page 1) during the present year, exceed $10,000 monthly. This money will probably be used for betterments until 1915, when provision will be made for redeeming a part of the company's bonded indebtedness. Among new work now in contemplation is laying of five miles of large water pipe, which will replace cement and earthen ditches. FORD, THE UNIVERSAL CAR A new car for the New Year! Why try to get along with old, cumbersome, "liability on wheels?" A substantial portion of our product for the new year will go to those who have tired of the expense and trouble of a heavy, unhandy car. Every third car is a Ford. The output in 1913 will be 200,000 cars. Runabout $600, touring car $675. An order right now will insure an early delivery. Wickersheim Implement Company, Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomasson and family of Kaysville, Utah, were guests one day last week of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chambers. LEADS ALL STATES IN PRECIOUS METALS CALIFORNIA SHOWS LARGE INCREASE IN PRECIOUS METALS OVER PREVIOUS YEAR RETAINS FIRST RANK IN PRODUCTION OF GOLD IN STATES OF UNION California shows an increase in output of both gold and silver in 1912. The difference is not very marked but is sufficient to show that the precious metal output of the state is advancing somewhat. California retains first rank in gold output, regained from Colorado in 1911. The mine figures for 1911 were gold valued at $19,738,908 and 1,270,445 ounces of silver, while estimates for 1912 indicate an output of gold valued at $19,950,000 and 1,270,000 ounces of silver. Moreover, it is highly probable that when complete detailed returns are available, the 1912 figures will be somewhat enhanced. The latest available complete statistics show that there are 1,181 producing mines in California, of which 596 are deep mines and 585 placers, including dredge, hydraulic, drift, and surface claims. Dredge mining seems to be the only form of placer work which is showing any marked advance, the yield from the other placers being either at a standstill or showing a decline. The reasons for these conditions are that the ordinary surface and shallow claims are gradually being encountered clear and prevent the tailings from eventually reaching streams and rivers lower down in the valley. The main complaint at present appears to be against the "slaty" material carried in suspension and the accumulation of slimes in the sluggish valley watercourses. This movement has been impending for some years and especially since the operation of very large mills on Mother Lode mines. TETZLAFF BREAKS ALL RACE TRACK RECORDS Meanders Around Santa Ana Course in 53 Seconds Old-timers who saw Silkwood go to the half-mile pole in a minute flat, at The latest available complete statistics show that there are 1,181 producing mines in California, of which 596 are deep mines and 585 placers, including dredge, hydraulic, drift, and surface claims. Dredge mining seems to be the only form of placer work which is showing any marked advance, the yield from the other placers being either at a standstill or showing a decline. The reasons for these conditions are that the ordinary surface and shallow claims are gradually being exhausted; the laws are unfavorable to the prosecution of large hydraulic mining enterprises, except in a few counties; and abundant capital is necessary for opening drift mines, and this is not readily available where so long a time may elapse before a profitable channel is reached. Dredge-mining operations require even larger initial investments than hydraulic or drift mining, but the profits are likely to be larger and quicker, while the advance borings in the shallow ground insure reasonable certainty in operations and results. The dredges of the state are now producing over 85 per cent of the placer gold and about 39 per cent of the total gold yield from all sources. A few new dredges were added in 1912 in the larger dredging fields and these are of the heaviest type and largest capacity. Some of the smaller and older dredges ceased operations during the year, either through working out their ground or being unprofitable. By far the largest proportion of the gold yield from this source continues to come from the extensive fields near Oroville, Marysville, and Folsom. Several new dredges have recently been in operation in Calaveras county and at other isolated points. Toward the end of the year drifting operations were commenced on some of the very large hydraulic mines near Relief Hill, Nevada county, which have been virtually abandoned for many years. It is now hoped to make the channels pay by the drifting methods where the laws will not permit hydraulicking. In deep-mining operations between 2,700,000 and 2,800,000 tons of ore is annually produced in California. By far the larger proportion of this ore is derived from the deep gold mines, especially from the extensive operations in the Mother Lode region. The output of siliceous ore in the state has increased to some extent and this usually averages in value from $4.65 to $5.25 a ton in gold and silver. So far as can be ascertained at this time, there were only 13 new stamp mills added in California in 1912, all small ones, having a combined capacity of foothill streams clear and prevent the tailings from eventually reaching streams and rivers lower down in the valley. The main complaint at present appears to be against the "slaty" material carried in suspension and the accumulation of slimes in the sluggish valley watercourses. This movement has been impending for some years and especially since the operation of very large mills on Mother Lode mines. Over 2,250,000 tons of ore is crushed in the mills of California annually. Of this quantity the Mother Lode counties contribute about 1,400,000.tons Considerably over 600,000 tons of this is derived from Amador county, which is possibly the reason that this county is the first to be attacked. As the material is generally heavy most of it settles close to its source and can be readily impounded, but whatever system is adopted entails an expense which the present free disposal of tailings does not require. The movement referred to, therefore, has an important bearing on the profits of the quartz-mining industry of the state, and the injunction suits indicate that the miners must consider additional working costs. Another important factor in connection with the gold-mining industry of California, and one to be deplored, is the marked cessation of prospecting operations and the resultant decline in discoveries of new mines, mainly in the mountain and foothill regions where extensive national forests have been established. For several years there has been a gradual decline in the copper output of California owing to the closing down of large smelting plants by litigation over damages by smelter fumes. In 1912, however, an increase in output of copper is apparent over the yield of 1911, notwithstanding the permanent cessation of operations in 1911 of one of the very large plants of the state. This increase is due to the materially enlarged output from mines of two of the large companies owning their own smelting plants, to larger shipments from other mines which were producers in 1911, and to the advent in the producing column of certain new or reopened mines which supplied high-grade ore to the custom smelters. The agitation on the part of farming communities over alleged damage by smelter fumes has by no means ceased, and the operations of three of the most extensive smelting companies of the state are seriously menaced. Experiments continue to be Meanders Around Santa Ana Course in 53 Seconds Old-timers who saw Silkwood go to the half-mile pole in a minute flat, at the Santa Ana racetrack, and regarded the black pacer as a world-beater, saw a new record for speed set on Sunday by Teddy Tetzlaff, the Olive lad who has developed into probably the world's greatest speed maniac, who drove around the course in his Flat racer at a speed which would have singed old man Willet's whiskers. Three thousand enthusiasts braved the uncommonly disagreeable winds to see Tetzlaff perform. He made the turn in 53 seconds, establishing a new record for the track. An unusually good card had been arranged for the meet, which was held under Western Automobile Association rules and regulations. Eight speed events were carded, and with the exception of the last scheduled free-for-all between Frank Magone, the Italian, Frank Verbeck of Pasadena, George Hill and Teddy Tetzlaff, were run off strictly as programmed. Verbeck and Tetzlaff did not participate in this race, and a three cornered match between Hill, Hedrick and Magone was substituted, distance two miles, won by Hill in 2:10 1:5. Two exhibition races against time were made by Tetzlaff, a mile race against the track record of 58 seconds, which he lowered to 53 seconds flat; and a four-mile exhibition, the latter distance being made in 3:00 3:5. The first race was a five mile motorcycle free-for-all for local riders, run in two heats of two miles each and a final of five miles. The first heat was won by Rosier, time 2:17¾. The second went to Lambert in 2:04 2:5. Rosier, Lambert and Knight appeared in the final, which was won by Rosier in 5:30 3:5. Knight second. Two entries appeared for the second event, five miles, for local cars, Kincaid in a Flanders 30 and Goode in an E. M. F. 20. Kincaid winning in 5:55 2:5. Two Los Angeles motorcyclists staged the third race, an exhibition for the track record—Carson and Wold, distance two miles. This brought out the closest finish of the day, Carson negotiating the two miles in 2:03, with the front wheel of Wold's machine lapping his saddle the entire distance. Capitalists interested in some of the larger quartz-mining operations in the Mother Lode counties, encouraged by having found very profitable ore at vertical depths ranging from 2,500 to 3,600 feet, have during 1912 commenced work on a few of the old properties which were abandoned 20 or 30 years ago, when mining conditions were very different and such depths as are now attained were considered impracticable. On at least two or these properties immediate extension of 1,000 feet in depth is being carried on, with the intention of doubling that if thought profitable. If these efforts meet with success still other old mines will be reopened. A rather discouraging feature of the year in this connection, however, is the fact that injunction proceedings have been commenced by farmers in the Sacramento Valley against all the prominent quartz-mining companies in Amador county, to compel the quartz-mine owners to impound their tailings by any suitable means, in the same manner that the hydraulic miners must impound their debris or tailings. The object is to keep the mountain and their own smelting plants, to larger shipments from other mines which were producers in 1911, and to the advent in the producing column of certain new or reopened mines which supplied high-grade ore to the custom smelters. The agitation on the part of farming communities over alleged damage by smelter fumes has by no means ceased, and the operations of three of the most extensive smelting companies of the state are seriously menaced. Experiments continue to be made—notably at the Penn Mining Co.'s plant at Campo Seco—with a view to finding a remedy for present troubles and these, thus far, may be said to be reasonably successful. Lead mining in California shows little change in 1912, although a lessened output as compared with 1911 is apparent. In 1911 the figures for mine production were 1,398,111 pounds, but the preliminary returns for 1912 indicate only a yield of 1,032,000 pounds. The lead continues to come mainly from Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino counties. It is only within the last few years that any zinc has been produced in California, but in 1911 two mines, one in Inyo county and the other in San Bernardino county, produced about 2,800,000 pounds. Shipments of about the same quantity have been continued in 1912. There are in California extensive deposits of ores carrying so large a percentage of zinc sulphide as to be rejected by custom smelters and they are therefore unutilized at present. Experiments are now being conducted with these ores, with a view of making them commercially profitable. If this could be accomplished the zinc output of the state would be materially increased and an addition be made also to the gold and silver yield. Two entries appeared for the second event, five miles, for local cars, Kincaid in a Flanders 30 and Goode in an E. M. F. 20, Kincaid winning in 5:55 2:5. Two Los Angeles motorcyclists staged the third race, an exhibition for the track record—Carson and Wold, distance two miles. This brought out the closest finish of the day, Carson negotiating the two miles in 2:03, with the front wheel of Wold's machine lapping his saddle the entire distance. The event of the day was the match race between Tetzlaff and Hill, both driving 200 horse power Flats. The race was run in three heats. The first heat, one mile, to a standing start, was taken easily by Tetzlaff in 1:14 1-5. Hill won the second heat, two miles, to a flying start, in 2:03, and also the final heat, one mile, flying start, in 1:08. In the sixth event Tetzlaff brought out his famous Fiat Cyclone to go after the track record of 58 seconds, and gave a remarkable exhibition of fast driving on a fast dirt track. He reeled off three miles to get his machine tuned up, and as he passed the judges' stand for the third time gave the signal that he was ready. With the big machine spitting fire he thundered around the track in 53 seconds flat. Rounding the turn into the stretch the cyclone skiddel badly and for the fleeting part of a second it seemed as though it would crash into the fence and plow its way into the banks of spectators, but Tetzlaff wrenched the car back into the track and made the tape without damage. Tire trouble prevented Tetzlaff participating in the last race of the day. You auto move your furniture by the Auto Transfer Co. of Anaheim. Thursday, January 9 Gas, Wood, Coal, and Coal Oil Heaters AT DICKEL'S ALSO Wood, Gasoline and Coal Oil Stoves. We have a few Gas Ranges left at 30 per cent discount. SEWER CONNECTIONS To Property Owners We are equipped to make your sewer connections. Our permanent head quarters are in Anaheim. Our prices are standard; our work guaranteed First class sewer construction in the city was done under contract by us We want your work and believe it will pay you to have us do it. Leave orders at Martenet Hardware Store or telephone 1182 Home. C. E. CHAMBERLAIN 324 N. Lemon St. SEWER CONNECTIONS To Property Owners We are equipped to make your sewer connections. Our permanent head quarters are in Anaheim. Our prices are standard; our work guaranteed. First class sewer construction in the city was done under contract by us. We want your work and believe it will pay you to have us do it. Leave orders at Martenet Hardware Store or telephone 1182 Home. C. E. CHAMBERLAIN 324 N. Lemon St. ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA SPECIAL Cash Sale on Brooms Saturday, January 11 Brooms from 15 Cts. Up All prices cut for ONE DAY ONLY. We carry Rawleigh’s Spices and Extracts. Edmiston's Grocery 110 N. Los Angeles St. Phone 219J C. W. Johnson of Sheridan, Wyo., has purchased a 10-acre walnut grove south of this city at $1,000 per acre. The land belonged to Fred Hess and Mr. Pusser of Santa Ana, and was purchased as an investment. All officers and teachers of the serious Sunday schools of Anaheim requested to meet Miss Brockway in the Methodist church at 7:30 Thursday evening, January 9, for instruction along the line of Sunday school work. Parcels Post has been Established USE IT Parcels Post has been Established USE IT If you are short of anything in our line and cannot come to town, send your order and we shall send you the goods by first mail. SERVICE VALUE PHONIT 212 Why not patronize Our Coffee and Tea Department and get the Best and the Most for Your Money R.C. 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