anaheim-gazette 1913-06-12

DELANEY FOUND ACROSS LINE IN CANADA WRITES LETTER GIVING REASONS FOR SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE FROM THIS SECTION INTIMATES ASSOCIATION WITH DARROW NECESSITATES AB-SENCE FOR THREE YEARS J. C. Delaney, local district manager of the Randolph Fruit Company, who disappeared about six weeks ago, has been located in Calgary, Canada. At the time of his disappearance many of his friends here believed that he was suffering from a temporary lapse of memory, brought on by an accident he experienced some months ago, but the latest discovery shows that Delaney was in his right mind when he left here. In a letter just received from him Delaney intimates he has gone away on account of "politics." A resident of Placentia states that Delaney informed him that while in Colorado he was associated with Attorney Clarence Darrow, who was on trial in Los Angeles recently, in a business or political way. At the same time, Delaney stated that he himself was an attorney. News came from Colorado about the time of Delaney's disappearance that certain legislative matters "put over" a year or two ago in Colorado would soon be investigated. The report that these political matters would be looked into is said to have come direct to Delaney. He was in Colorado for some time. The Randolph Fruit Company found that Delaney was straight in his accounts when he left, and they considered him a good rustler for business, and a competent manager. Only a few weeks before Delaney went away he was married to one of the best-known young ladies in this section. The "N" in Delaney's letter refers to his wife who is now stopping pictures and marking the spot with a cross where dynamite could be most easily applied and would be most effective. The representative of the Burns Detective Agency who was in Muskogee at the time discredited Delaney's confession. In this confession Delaney stated it was his duty to forward the drawings to McNamara and he did forward them. He still had a few of such drawings bearing the cross marks in his possession, with several letters of instructions addressed to him and purporting to be signed by McNamara. DR. WEBBER BOOSTS STATE AT WASHINGTON Talks Enthusiastically of California While at National Capital Washington, June 9.—With an enthusiasm for California that would do credit to a "forty-niner," Dr. H. J. Webber, new head of the University Citrus Experiment work in Southern California, talked today of the impetus that will be given to soil production development under the appropriations granted by the last Legislature. Equally enthusiastic was G. Harold Powell, who said the work about to begin marks one of the most important eras in California's history. Dr. Webber has been on a still hunt for men to make up his staff of assistants, and it is understood that he had found what he wanted in the department which Secretary of Agriculture Wilson used to call "the Government Training School for Scientists." He is not ready to make any announcement in this regard and the names of those who will work with him will not be made public until after his return to California. The cultural development of the orange and lemon industries, with a study of the conditions that make the most successful orchards, will form a large part of Dr. Webber's work, while all the other field products of the Southland will come in for their share... The Randolph Fruit Company found that Delaney was straight in his accounts when he left, and they considered him a good rustler for business, and a competent manager. Only a few weeks before Delaney went away he was married to one of the best-known young ladies in this section. The "N" in Delaney's letter refers to his wife who is now stopping at the family residence in Fullerton. The letter follows: "I understand that the eagle-eyed sleuth whose initials are Schumacher is spending most of his spare time watching you; perhaps he has an idea you have me concealed upstairs. From what N. says I have been accused by my friends of everything from stealing a cow out of the garden of Paradise to attacking the Goddess of Liberty. Also understand that the story about the wife and three children is going around. Too bad they don't know the real truth of the mess. What a disappointment it would be to them to know it was only a bit of politics which they did not know even existed. Of course, it will be necessary to stay on this side of the line for about three years, until the mess is outlawed. Perhaps at the end of that time we will come back and ask some of the long tongues to say it out loud. "Do you think they would have the nerve? "Don't tell anything about hearing from me until N. starts here. The less some of the wise ones know the better it will be. I also understand they had it out that I sold the Buick. It's bad enough what they say but to make one out to be a fool in the bargain—that's the limit. As if I would try a stunt of that sort when I had plenty of the company's money, all of which they still found in the bank. Wish you would tell N. that I have mailed three letters to her by Mrs. J. C. D. to Fullerton. From what she said has not received them. Perhaps that Mexican postmaster there does not know her; she had better ask for them. Come to think of it I have not told you my address, No. 140 Third street, East Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You had better mail letter on the train so that curious bunch at the store don't see it. The name is the same here as always. I can imagine the way some of them are out with their sledge hammers. Well, let them knock; we are not going to say anything till N. is ready to start, then they can go to. Suppose some of the all-knowing ones will have another think coming when they find that out; in particular the ones who are so sure I deserted her and am with another woman some place. Write if you have a chance, but be sure you mail it on the train. If you have a chance say what you think I would to some of the good Christians who are throwing the harpoon. Always the same. D." The day before he went away he called at an Anaheim bank, asked for his balance and drew out about $40. Mr. Delaney had charge of the company's packing house in Placentia and Training School for Scientists." He is not ready to make any announcement in this regard and the names of those who will work with him will not be made public until after his return to California. The cultural development of the orange and lemon industries, with a study of the conditions that make the most successful orchards, will form a large part of Dr. Webber's work, while all the other field products of the Southland will come in for their share of attention. "I was particularly struck with the California tangerine," Dr. Webber said today, "and if this beautiful fruit can be developed to the size of a fairly large orange, it will command an immense market. "There is no doubt that its size can be increased, as work along this line is progressing with nearly all varieties of fruits. We have enlarged our strawberries, apples and other products and there is going to be great and continuous development along this line." Frost damage prevention is another problem that will come under Dr. Webber's scope. He is satisfied that the means is at hand and that all that is needed is a highly efficient frost-fighting organization. The immensity of California and the vast diversity of its products is one of the things with which Dr. Webber is deeply impressed. "I stood on a height near Riverside," he said, "and saw on one side 17,000 acres of beans being set out; on the other, 900 acres of oranges, and on the other sides great areas of alfalfa and walnuts. It was a marvel to me, and I became a Californian then and there." Dr. Webber waxed hyperbolic on the future possibilities of the State. There is no question of his sincerity and enthusiasm. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hartung left on Monday morning for a two-weeks' tour of points in Mexico. They will make the trip by automobile and look forward to a very pleasurable outing. John Hartung on Monday received a letter from his brother, Fred Hartung, who was formerly a well-known resident of this city, but who has been for many years a retired capitalist in Hanover, Germany. He writes that he is enjoying a trip down the Rhine and is viewing sights which the former visited on a trip to Germany three years ago. Although the latter has been a resident of Germany for many years, he has traveled less extensively in that country than our fellow townsman, who spent several months touring Germany and other parts of Europe three years... thing till N. is ready to start, then they can go to. Suppose some of the all-knowing ones will have another think coming when they find that out; in particular the ones who are so sure I deserted her and am with another woman some place. Write if you have a chance, but be sure you mail it on the train. If you have a chance say what you think I would to some of the good Christians who are throwing the harpoon. Always the same. The day before he went away he called at an Anaheim bank, asked for his balance and drew out about $40. Mr. Delaney had charge of the company's packing house in Placentia and also looked after the business in this end of the county. He left home early one morning in his little automobile and it was understood he was going to San Dimas to look after an orange shipment. Instead of going to San Dimas he went to Whittier, leaving his auto there in a garage where it was later recognized by residents of Placentia as they were passing through that city. Owners of the Whittier garage stated that when Delaney left the machine there he said he was going to a Los Angeles hospital. Mrs. Delaney and representatives of the Randolph Fruit Company tried to locate the missing man but at that time got no information that would assist in locating him. A few days later a telegram came from Butte, Mont., stating that Mr. Delaney, that is a man giving that name, had called on a fruit firm which had been purchasing oranges from the Randolph Fruit Company. At that time the company did not know a man by that name was employed by this fruit company in California. A Delaney Confession John C. Delaney, a structural ironworker who claimed Denver as his home, confessed on June 3, 1911, to Harry Fagen, a representative of the Muskogee Phoenix, Muskogee, Okla., that he had been employed by John J. McNamara to travel throughout the country inspecting all structures being erected by non-union labor, securing carefully-made drawings of such struc- who was formerly a well-known resident of this city, but who has been for many years a retired capitalist in Hanover, Germany. He writes that he is enjoying a trip down the Rhine and is viewing sights which the former visited on a trip to Germany three years ago. Although the latter has been a resident of Germany for many years, he has traveled less extensively in that country than our fellowtownsman, who spent several months touring Germany and other parts of Europe three years ago. He wrote his brother of the many interesting scenes witnessed on the Rhine as well as elsewhere, and the latter is now improving an opportunity for visiting the same places. A copy of the order of the State Railroad Commission granting the Pacific Electric permission to make fills that will be necessary for constructing the double track between Stanton and Buaro has been received by the Board of Supervisors. According to the order, 14 roads will be crossed. This order does not include the crossings in the city of Stanton. The securing of a franchise in Stanton was held up for a time because the trustees of that city wanted the Pacific Electric to promise to build a depot at Stanton. R. R. Rees is one of the new arrivals in this city from the East who says this is best little city he ever was in during his travels. He has been here three months and is so well pleased with this section that he says you couldn't drive him away. The man who lives only for himself will soon be living alone. ANAHEIM GAZETTE WATER BOARD IN MONTHLY SESSION DITCH CROSSING ON EAST AND BROADWAY TO BE LOWERED FOR GRADE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY EM-Powered TO BORROW FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS Anaheim, Cal., June 7, 1913. A regular meeting of the board of directors was held on the above date with all members present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Director Dwyer recommended the company clean the cement off Mrs. Derksen's ranch and on motion of Hale, seconded by Dwyer, the superintendent was instructed to clean up around the gravel pit. Director Bradford reported he had planted a tree on A. J. Casey's ranch to take the place of the one injured by employees of the company. Director Beazley recommended that the ditch back of the Porter and Winters property be piped, and on motion of Hale, seconded by Dwyer, this was referred to the ditch committee and engineer. Mr. Maxon, engineer of the Re-inforced Pipe Company, requested a meeting with the board and representatives of the Edison company, and Byron-Jackson Iron Works, and on motion of Hale, seconded by Bradford, the secretary was instructed to notify Mr. Deimling and Mr. Lewis to meet with the board Tuesday, June 10, at 2:15 at Crowther's corner. Director Sherwood reported there To make gate East St., Anaheim... 11.25 Cement used, 2 sacks. Labor and team work to make 12- and 16-inch pipe... 259.00 Cement used, 175 sacks. To complete Carolline avenue pipe line... 289.25 Teaming, 36-inch pipe to North Branch ditch, Fullerton... 362.67 Labor and team work to complete Anaheim main canal... 4,706.74 Total construction... $5,731.41 Cement used since January 1st and not reported, 7,033 sacks. Average cost per foot, Anaheim pipeline, 16,760 feet, $1.251g per foot. Cement Account Sacks Cement received since Jan. 1... 19,140 Cement used for construction since January 1 and not reported... 7,033 Cement used and reported since January 1... 11,124 Cement on hand June 1, 1913... 283 Total... 19,140 The secretary will please credit M. G. Taylor $12.00, overcharged on gate. Also charge J. N. Nenno with $10.00, amount of team work on ditch opposite his ranch. Gentlemen: Your main canals and lateral ditches are practically all clean, and in good running order. There is about 1,300 inches of water coming over the division gate for our side of the river, and we are developing at the three pumping plants 1,100 inches, making a total of 2-400 inches of water. Respectfully submitted. A. L. PORTER, Superintendent. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE, JUNE 7, 1913 May 1, cash in hands Treas... $16,839.23 Cash in hands of Secretary... 137.99 Water sales, Anaheim... 530.80 Water sales, Fullerton... 656.62 Water sales, Placentia... 1,223.20 Oil and gas royalty... 6,090.54 Rentals, A. Toussau... $500.00 Ditch permits... 14.00—514.00 Transfers... 9.50 Interest... 9.33 Total... $26,011.21 By warrants paid and returned... $16,807.14 Paid out by Sec... 18.20—16,825.24 Available cash ... $9,185.87 Expenditures Home Tel. & Tel. Co., Fullerton... $5.40 Home Tel. & Tel. Co., Anaheim... 6.75 Pacific Tel. Co., Anaheim... 3.40 Pacific Tel. Co., Fullerton... 26.06 So. Cal. Edison Co... $896.56 J. W. Dickenson... 25.60 Paid Rowland... 29.00 Hugo Wetzel contract... 776.25 Brown & Dauser... 5.32 O. M. Schaller... 7.43 E. H. Wilcox... 49.48 U. S. Steel Bo. Co... 12.03 Johnson Furniture Co... 14.85 Canahl Lumber Co... 2.00 Stern & Goodman... 7.98 Wm. Wallop, expense... 14.40 P. J. Weisel Co... 46.25 Anaheim Ignition Depot... 26.80 E. P. Manchester... 11.50 H. Kuchel, printing... 7.00 Western Pipe & Steel Co... $45.17 Cal. Portland Cement Co... 1,487.50 E. M. Currier... 42.60 Stern Realty Co... Closing Out our entire line of Odds and Ends of Fancy Crockery Queensware and Glassware Mr. Maxon, engineer of the Re-inforced Pipe Company, requested a meeting with the board and representatives of the Edison company, and Byron-Jackson Iron Works, and on motion of Hale, seconded by Bradford, the secretary was instructed to notify Mr. Deimling and Mr. Lewis to meet with the board Tuesday, June 10, at 2:15 at Crowther’s corner. Director Sherwood reported there would be a meeting of the directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company and the S. A. V. I. Co. at the Durkee ranch, Wednesday, June 11, 1913. The report of the finance committee was read and approved and warrants ordered drawn in payment of the various demands therein recommended. The report of the treasurer, superintendent, and secretary were each in turn received and filed. On motion of Dwyer, seconded by Hale, the president and secretary were authorized to borrow $5,000 to meet the deficit for the month of May. The request of F. Westerhold for a gate on his property was referred to the superintendent. James Tuffree requested a gate in the Caroline avenue pipe line near the northeast corner of his property. On motion of Hale, seconded by Beazley, this was referred to the superintendent and engineer with power to act. On motion of Dwyer, seconded by Hale, the superintendent was instructed to lower the crossing at the corner of East street and Broadway, Anaheim, and elsewhere where necessary. On motion of Bradford, seconded by Dwyer, the superintendent was instructed to cover the box in the Katella ditch near the railroad crossing. On motion of Hale, seconded by Dwyer, the superintendent was instructed to put a gate in the ditch on West street, near the corner of West and North streets. Engineer Sherwood presented specifications of the pipe lines to be put in Fullerton, and on motion of Bradford, seconded by Hale, the superintendent was instructed to put the work in accordance to the specifications. On motion of Bradford, seconded by Hale, the rate for water was fixed at $1.00 per hour for 100 inches, starting with run four. The request of Thos. B. Welch to put a stand in the pipe line which crosses his property was referred to the superintendent. Applications on file for transfer of stock were on motion granted. On motion the meeting adjourned. Large Sum Collected by Subscription For Monument to Popular Officer A total of $1,500 was raised in this county for the use of the two committees chosen at a mass meeting held at Santa Ana on December 27, one committee to provide a memorial for Under Sheriff Robert Squires, killed at Tomato Springs by the desperado, Ira Jones, and one committee to raise funds to be used for the benefit of A. A. Prater, who was wounded by Jones and who afterward died, and William C. Jerome as secretary. From the funds raised, between $600 and $700 has been expended in paying all bills incidental upon the injury of Culver and the injury and death of Prater. Prater’s funeral expenses were paid. Culver was in the hospital for weeks. REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT FOR MAY, 1913 To the Honorable Board of Directors of the A. U. W. Co. Gentlemen: Following is my report for the month of May: Regular employees ... $ 862.10 Pumping for May ... 120.00 Pumping and loading oil ... 175.00 Oil well expense, labor ... 137.25 Repairs Crossing on West St., Anaheim ... $ 61.00 Cement used, 24 sacks. Crossing on Citron St., Anaheim ... 51.00 Cement used, 18 sacks. To raise and repair ditches, Placentia and Orangethorpe ... 107.00 Cement used, 62 sacks. To repair gate at Olinda ... 14.62 Cement used, 6 sacks. To repair pipe and make gate, Anaheim ... 13.50 Cement used, 2 sacks. To replace 300 feet old Brea pipe at Hatfield place with 24-inch concrete pipe ... 107.00 Cement used, 16 sacks. Total repairs ... $ 354.12 Cleaning Cleaning canal at head ... $ 241.88 Cleaning canal at Yorba ... 41.00 Cleaning canal at Anaheim ... 97.37 Cleaning canal at Fullerton and Placentia ... 196.36 Cleaning main canal from flume 7 to Tuffree reservoir ... 446.00 Total cleaning ... $1,022.61 Construction Putting in motor and building foundation at PP, No. 3 ... $ 90.00 Cement used, 63 sacks. Making gates, Olinda ... 18.50 Cement used, 7 sacks. Saturday afternoon there was a meeting of the two committees which have been working as a joint committee with Clyde Bishop as chairman and William C. Jerome as secretary. From the funds raised, between $300 and $700 has been expended in paying all bills incidental upon the injury of Culver and the injury and death of Prater. Prater’s funeral expenses were paid. Culver was in the hospital for weeks. At the meeting Saturday $250 was set apart for the Squires memorial. Sheriff Ruddock was appointed as a committee to secure a brass tablet, and Col. S. 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