anaheim-gazette 1913-03-27

COUNTY SCHOOLS GET STATE MONEY Superintendent Mitchell Ready to Make Disbursement on Receipt of Funds From Sacramento Superintendent R. P. Mitchell of the county schools is ready for the distribution of the funds apportioned by the state for school maintenance, just as soon as County Treasurer Joplin receives the money. There are 46 schools in the elementary grade in Orange county, and Superintendent Mitchell was charged with the duty of making a reapportionment of the amount allowed by the state, which totals $41,640. This sum represents the second annual apportionment and is based on an average daily attendance in all schools of this class last year. An allowance is made at the rate of $7.50 per pupil. Orange county's share will be divided as follows: Alamitos ... $202.50 Anaheim ... 4,470.00 Bolsa ... 457.50 Buena Park ... 397.50 Centralia ... 510.00 Commonwealth ... 105.00 Cypress ... 202.50 Delhi ... 495.00 Diamond ... 165.00 El Modena ... 1,057.50 El Toro ... 247.50 Fairview ... 390.00 Fountain Valley ... 457.50 Fullerton ... 2,197.50 Garden Grove ... 1,575.00 Harper ... 232.50 Huntington Beach ... 1,590.00 Laguna ... 142.50 La Habra ... 562.50 Laurel ... 457.50 Loara ... 720.00 Lowell Joint ... 127.50 Magnolia ... 652.50 Newhope ... 405.00 Newport ... 187.50 Newport Beach ... 502.50 Ocean View ... 705.00 Olinda ... 1,207.50 Olive ... 412.50 Orange ... 3,255.00 Orangethorpe ... 435.00 of more or less value were also found secreted about the Smith home. It was shown at the hearing before Judge Cox on Thursday and Friday of last week that the negro had made the thefts and had carried on a systematic burglary of the Gray residence. The negro is said to have given many presents from the loot to a young colored woman of Fullerton, who was recently in the limelight as having charged her stepfather with an attempt at poisoning her. Judge Cox said in reviewing the evidence in the case, that there was no ground for holding Mr. Smith and he was discharged from custody. Miss Elizabeth DeWitt Morrison, who is a member of the cast of the "Mission Play" now being produced at San Gabriel, was called as a witness on Friday. Miss Morrison was a house guest of the Smiths last month and one day found a box of perfumery which she suspected the negro had stolen from his mistress. She took it and placed it in her room, intending later to tell Mr. Smith. The matter slipped her memory until the arrest of Mr. Smith when she returned to give her evidence in the case. SOUTHERN COUNTIES WILL EXHIBIT AT FAIR Splendid Exhibit of Products to Be Made at San Diego Exposition The seven Southern California counties, constituting the group first to arrange for a community exhibit at the San Diego Exposition in 1915, were also the first to begin actual construction of the building in which will be housed the splendid display from this division of the state. Several months ago the drafted W. I. SMITH GIVEN HONORABLE DISCHARGE Judge Cox Finds No Evidence Against Him and Releases Him From $3,000 Bond W. I. Smith, who lives with his family on East Broad street, was on Friday discharged from custody by Judge Cox of the Santa Ana township court upon a charge of grand larceny for which he was placed under arrest three weeks ago. Following his arrest, Mr. Smith immediately gave $3,000 cash bond, and was released from custody. His negro employe, Sam Henderson, who was also placed under arrest on a charge of grand larceny and has since been confined in the county jail in default of bail, was held by Judge Cox to appear before the superior court in bonds of $1,000. Mr. Smith and the negro were placed under arrest by local officers last month, following a discovery of many articles in the Smith residence which had been taken from the home of Earl D. Gray across the way. These articles consisted mainly of women's wearing apparel, undergarments, gloves, perfumes and a sealskin coat valued at $300. A typewriter and other articles Splendid Exhibit of Products to Be Made at San Diego Exposition The seven Southern California counties, constituting the group first to arrange for a community exhibit at the San Diego Exposition in 1915, were also the first to begin actual construction of the building in which will be housed the splendid display from this division of the state. Several months ago the drafted plans for the Southern California counties were accepted. Immediately the foundation therefor was put in place. Now the contract for the erection of the building has been placed, and just as soon as the contractor can get material on the ground the rearing of the structure will begin. The commissioners representing the seven counties awarded the contract to the John Simpson Construction Company, after having advertised for bids in each of the seven counties and opening the field to the whole world. The bid that won the contract is one of $65,252. This cost will be borne by the seven counties equitably, being divided on a ratio basis between the counties, according to the assessed valuation of property in each. The outdoor display of the seven southern counties, in part already planted, is thriving nicely. Great beams are arriving on the exposition grounds now, expediting the work of erecting the great central exhibit buildings, this material coming from the north in ships. The Simpson Company promises immediate activities upon the southern counties building, and the activities of its workmen will be added to those of the regular exposition forces soon. It is probable that the southern counties building will be the first exhibit structure on the entire grounds to be completed and ready for use. $50,000 ANNUALLY TO AGENCIES School Teachers of State Pay Enormous Sum For Getting Positions Information showing that the public school teachers of California pay between $40,000 and $50,000 annually to private "employment agencies" for the privilege of securing positions to teach, was laid before the senate committee on labor and capital during a recent hearing on a bill by Senator Lyon of Los Angeles to regulate employment agencies. The measure aims a direct blow at the teachers' agencies by prohibiting the collection of fees for placing public school teachers. Several represen- jail in default of bail, was held by Judge Cox to appear before the superior court in bonds of $1,000. Mr. Smith and the negro were placed under arrest by local officers last month, following a discovery of many articles in the Smith residence which had been taken from the home of Earl D. Gray across the way. These articles consisted mainly of women's wearing apparel, undergarments, gloves, perfumes and a sealskin coat valued at $300. A typewriter and other articles school teachers of California pay between $40,000 and $50,000 annually to private "employment agencies" for the privilege of securing positions to teach, was laid before the senate committee on labor and capital during a recent hearing on a bill by Senator Lyon of Los Angeles to regulate employment agencies. The measure aims a direct blow at the teachers' agencies by prohibiting the collection of fees for placing public school teachers. Several represen- INKS THE POINT ....AND.... NOT THE FINGERS Over 25 dozen Parker Pens sold by us and every customer satisfied. :::::::: Parker Pens do not leak. The "Lucky·Curve" feed based on the principle of capillary attraction draws the ink back into the barrel. See illustration. :::: PARKER Every PARKER Pen guaranteed one year LUCKY CURVE FOUNTAIN PEN Prices $1.50 to $7.00 HEYING'S DRUG STORE ANAHEIM, CAL. The sweetness of low price seldom equals the bitterness of poor quality :::::::: ANAHEIM GAZETTE tatives of teachers' agencies were present to present their side of the argument, and at their request final action on the bill was deferred. H. A. Scheel, statistician of the state labor commission, told the committee that it was the practice of the agencies to charge teachers 5 per cent of their first year's salary, and that collusion between the agencies and school principals was frequent. It was shown that the agencies fill about 20 per cent of the 4,700 vacancies that occur annually in the public schools. A bill to create a state registrar of teachers, who shall perform the same work as a public service at the cost to the state, has been introduced by Senator Avey. IN AND ABOUT COUNTY Robinson Passed Bad Checks George W. Robinson was taken before Justice Cox Thursday afternoon and after his preliminary examination was held in $1,000 bail for trial. The charge against Robinson is that of passing bogus checks. Testimony was given by Asa Vandermast to the effect that he had cashed a check for Robinson for $10, and that it had been drawn upon the First National bank of Santa Ana and returned marked "no funds," by N. A. Beale of the First National bank; and Henry Osborn, who testified that he sold Robinson a small bill of goods and gave him $8.50 in change on a check that wasn't worth anything. Fullerton Contract for installing the city sewer system for Fullerton has been awarded by the city trustees to R. C. Lowell of Monrovia. The contract price is $46,000. makes her home at Wintersburg, where her 12-year-old daughter fell a victim to the man who had sworn only a short time before to honor and protect both her and her child. Weeping and trembling Luther heard sentence pronounced upon him shortly after 11 o'clock by Judge West in the superior court. Securely handcuffed he was walked from the county jail to the court room. Monday morning was the time set for him to enter a plea to the charge against him, that of debauching Cora Kelley, the mother of a babe born but a few weeks ago, and of which Luther, the girl's stepfather, is the acknowledged father. For half an hour after the self-convicted man had made his acknowledgment of guilt, Judge West perused the testimony that had been taken at Luther's preliminary examination before Justice of the Peace Cox. During this time the prisoner sat against a railing with his back to the judge and most of the time with his face buried in his arms. When finally he was instructed to stand up and hear sentence pronounced, he was noticeably pale. He stood at the side of a small table, and as Judge West read aloud extracts from the preliminary testimony, he moved uneasily and began crying. The court officials and a few spectators were held in breathless attention as the court swiftly picked from the evidence the statements that preached the stinging lecture that was to precede the pronouncement of sentence. As this reading continued Luther's form trembled like a leaf in a gale of wind. He held firmly to the table at his side, while his form swayed to and fro. He kept his head lowered and his weeping soon grew into sobs that shook him from head to foot. He let no sound escape him, however. "The law provides that in cases of this kind the sentence imposed shall be not less than five years or it may interest. Abakeim, Placentia, Fullerton, Olinda, Brea, La Habra, Loara, Yorba Linda, Buena Park and Orange-thorpe are among the schools invited. Some of the ribbons and the banner are on exhibition in the windows of the Dean Hardware Company, in Fullerton. At various times groups of boys can be seen looking at these with envious eyes and showing which ones they are trying to win and which they expect to carry home with them next Saturday. An admission fee will be charged for spectators and it is hoped that many of the parents will come and see what their boys can do in competition. The meet will include the 100-yard dash, the 75-yard, the 50-yard, the baseball throw, the running broad jump, the high jump, the shot put, and the four-man relay race, each running 100 yards. COUNTY Y. M. C. A. PLANS FOR WORK Redlands-Santa Barbara Relay Race to Be Held April 25 and 26 The Orange County Y. M. C. A. committee held a very interesting meeting last week and laid plans for many events of interest in the near future. March 29 the Fullerton Y. M. C. A. is to conduct a track meet for the boys of the Triangle League of the schools in that district. April 17 the same kind of a meet will be held in Santa Ana for the championship of Santa Ana schools. April 19 the Garden Grove Y. M. C. A. will conduct a similar meet for the boys of that district. CONCORDIA SOCIETY GIVES COMEDY TONIGHT Robert and Bertram, the Jolly Tramps, Shown in Clubrooms This Evening Invitations have been sent to members of German societies in Los Angeles and other near-by places to attend the German comedy, Robert and Bertram, the Jolly Tramps, which will be presented by members of the Concordia Singing Society tonight. The performance will take place in the clubrooms of the society over L. Z. Kroeger’s store. Refreshments will be served and the entertainment will conclude with a dance. Admission, 50 cents. The affairs of this society in the past have been very well attended and patronized, and attest the popularity of the doings of the club. The parts of Robert and Bertram will be taken by Joe Lautenbach and Albert Knirsch, two young men who have won for themselves a prominent place in the society and who have held up their parts in former plays with much credit to themselves. Following is the cast for the play: Mehlmeier, innkeeper...R. Shellens Michel, laborer...A. Assmus Policeman...I. Boeckeler Robert, tramp...J. Lautenbach Bertram, tramp...A. Knirsch Place—A village. Time—Present. The following program will be rendered before the play is presented: have won for themselves a prominent place in the society and who have held up their parts in former plays with much credit to themselves. Following is the cast for the play: Mehlmeier, innkeeper...R. Shellens Michel, laborer...A. Assmus Policeman...I. Boeckeler Robert, tramp...J. Lautenbach Bertram, tramp...A. Knirsch Place—A village. Time—Present. The following program will be rendered before the play is presented: Piano Duet ...Overture Miss M. Rassmussen, Miss M. Junge Mixed Choir...Anaheim Concordia "Waldesrauschen" from Silcher Violin and Piano Duet... (a) "Souvenir" (b) "Sonatine" Hauptmann Miss M. Rassmussen, Prof. Reinhardt Men's Chorus ... (a) "Gondel Lied" (b) "Draus ist alles so Praechtig" Piano Duet ... (a) "Hungarian Dance" (b) "Galop" Miss P. Chemnitzer, Miss E. Heitshusen WALTER LUTHER GIVEN 25 YEARS IN PRISON PLEADS GUILTY TO FELONY CHARGE AGAINST HIM BY YOUNG GIRL BREAKS DOWN AND WEEPS AS SENTENCE IS PRONOUNCED UPON HIM Twenty-five years behind prison bars was the fate imposed on Monday upon Walter Luther, whose sorrowing mother lives alone at Newport Beach, and his worse than widowed wife There is room for you, Luther, to repent and still make good. If you had gone on the witness stand and perjured yourself in this case, as you might have done, I would have given you not less than 30 years in prison if I did not impose the life penalty." In view of this fact and the defendant's plea, Judge West cut off five years of what otherwise would have been the minimum sentence and sentenced Luther to 25 years in San Quentin. Still sobbing and trembling, the prisoner was taken from the court room to the county jail by Jailer Dean. TRIANGLE LEAGUE TRACKMEET THIS WEEK Will Be Held on Fullerton Y. M. C. A. Grounds Next Saturday, March 29 The weather man was not very popular with the boys of the Fullerton district last Saturday, as the splendid showers he sent compelled the boys to postpone their track meet. This is the first meet planned for the boys of the Triangle League this year and they have been looking forward to it with a great deal of pleasure. It will be held this coming Saturday, March 29, at 1:30 P.M., at the Fullerton Y. M. C. A. grounds. Boys were expected to participate from a number of the town and country schools near Fullerton. Eighty-seven ribbons and one banner are to be awarded. The contestants will all be weighed and boys will compete only against others weighing within a few pounds of their own weight. 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