anaheim-gazette 1914-03-26

PROTECTION IS AGAIN IN SIGHT DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAYS THE COUNTY HAS AUTHORITY TO PAY HALF THE COST UNIVERSAL TIRE FACTORY APPEARS TO HAVE FADED FROM THE FILM Waning hope for the ultimate establishment of a river protection district was revived and stimulated at the board of trade meeting Monday night when Supervisor Schumacher submitted a letter from District Attorney L. A. West, rendering an opinion that the supervisors were authorized under the law to pay half the expenses of the formation of such a district. The refusal of Fullerton, Garden Grove, Buena Park and other suburban districts to assist in the matter had cast a dampening influence on the proposition and it was believed the only solution of the question was for the legislature to enact a law authorizing the supervisors to appropriate money or levy a tax for the purpose of constructing protection works the entire length of the river within the county. In introducing the question Mr. Schumacher stated that with the county paying half for their services and shall elect one of their number president, and appoint a clerk, which clerk shall receive such compensation as they may fix. Said trustees shall have power, among other things, to condemn property, to employ engineers, and legal or other services, to carry out their purposes, and shall adopt plans and specifications for the improvement in said district, and shall appoint three commissioners, whose duty it shall be to view the premises and assess the amount of damages to be assessed against each lot and tract of land, and in case the board of supervisors of the county consider that the proposed improvement will be of benefit to the county roads, may, by order entered upon their minutes, provide that said county pay a portion of the total amount of the improvement, not to exceed one-half thereof. The description of property to be taken for said improvement, the amount of damage therefor, and the amount to be assessed against each lot or parcel of land, shall be reported to the trustees, who shall fix a time for hearing and publish notice thereof and hear and determine said report. Said trustees may provide that the total sum assessed shall be raised in any number of equal annual installations not exceeding ten, which shall be collected by the county tax collector, and the amount assessed against each lot or parcel of land shall be assessed against and become a lien against such lot or parcel of land. Any land owner may pay off the whole amount assessed against his land at any time; and in case of non-payment, the land not paid shall be sold the same as land is sold for non-payment of taxes. This act was amended in 1913, so that the district also has power to conserve storm waters and cause the buildings of the place of new methods of building and a complete reevaluation system. There was no stockholders involved in this process and no course for approval as it prompts expense of handling the nuts without loss price. Under the gathering, packing A. West, rendering an opinion that the supervisors were authorized under the law to pay half the expenses of the formation of such a district. The refusal of Fullerton, Garden Grove, Buena Park and other suburban districts to assist in the matter had cast a dampening influence on the proposition and it was believed the only solution of the question was for the legislature to enact a law authorizing the supervisors to appropriate money or levy a tax for the purpose of constructing protection works the entire length of the river within the county. In introducing the question Mr. Schumacher stated that with the county paying half the expenses the formation and maintenance of a district would not be a burden and he thought a district large enough to take in Yorba could be formed. This raised a general discussion. Most of the speakers were opposed to extending the district as far as Yorba because that meant protection to Fullerton and Fullerton refused to assist. On the other hand unless the district extended as far up as Yorba the sugar factory would remain unprotected. Erwin Bayha made a vigorous little talk in favor of taking in the Yorba people but it was the opinion of the majority of speakers that the project would be again endangered if too much territory were added. E. N. Cook was in favor of taking prompt action as delay may cost many more thousands of dollars than the entire cost of the work. "If any man in the proposed district objects," said he, "let us form a ring around him and force him to come in. We need the protection and must have it. Let us ask these dissenting neighbors once more to join and if they refuse then construct sufficient work to protect ourselves." Mr. Schumacher answered him with the statement that it was absolutely useless to consider taking in the outlying districts as they were unalterably opposed to the proposition. Chairman Duckworth called Mills to the chair and made a short speech favoring the matter. He said the matter had been discussed for four years and the outside districts claimed and believed that Anaheim was asking their aid merely for her own protection. He favored the selection of a strong committee which should formulate the boundary and make the district as large as possible. The letter from the district attorney's office to Mr. Schumacher was as follows: Santa Ana, Cal., March 18, 1914. William Schumacher, Buena Park, Cal. Dear Sir: I have made an examination of the law, relative to the formation of a district for the purpose of protecting land from damage from storm water, along the Santa Ana river, and I find that in statutes and amendments to the codes of California for 1909, page 339, is an act, approved March 13, 1909, for the formation of storm water districts, which is one of the methods provided by law for gaining the desired end. By proceeding under this law, a petition must be presented to the board of supervisors, signed by ten or more owners of land in said district, whose names appear as such upon the last assessment shall be raised in any number of equal annual installations not exceeding ten, which shall be collected by the county tax collector, and the amount assessed against each lot or parcel of land shall be assessed against and become a lien against such lot or parcel of land. Any land owner may pay off the whole amount assessed against his land at any time; and in case of non-payment, the land not paid shall be sold the same as land is sold for non-payment of taxes. This act was amended in 1913, so that the district also has power to conserve storm waters and cause the same to percolate into the soil within said district. Another method of organizing a protection district is that shown in statutes and amendments to the codes of 1907, page 16, chapter 25, which is the proceeding under which the Newbert protection district has been organized. Under that law, bonds against the whole district are issued for the payment of the improvement, instead of having the amount of the special assessment levied against each lot or tract of land, as is provided by the act of 1909. Under this act of 1907, 50 land owners or the majority of the land owners of the proposed district must sign a petition and present the same to the board of supervisors, who shall give notice and hear said petition and fix the boundaries thereof, and divide the same into three election precincts and elect one director in each precinct by vote of the electors thereof, and shall elect a secretary who shall receive a salary to be fixed by the board of directors. The affairs of the district shall be conducted by the said board of directors; said district can acquire land by donation, purchase or condemnation. Said district may employ engineers to make plans, etc., for the protection work and shall hold an election to vote upon the issuance of bonds, and the board of supervisors shall annually levy a tax against all of the property of the district for protection purposes and said district is authorized to let out the work of improvement to the lowest bidder, etc. Said board of directors may call an election to submit a question of levying a special assessment for the purpose of raising money for any of the purposes provided in the act. I find in the act of 1907, lastly above referred to, no provision for the county paying for any portion of the work. The two methods, herein before indicated by me, seem to be only methods providing for the formation of a district for this purpose. Yours very truly, L. A. WEST, District Attorney. By Walter Eden, Deputy. The motion to appoint a committee to fix the boundaries of the district prevailed but the chair withheld the names until a later date. A vote of thanks was extended Mr. Schumacher for his efforts in behalf of the overflowed people. Chairman Adams, of the manufacturing committee, reported that his committee had held a conference with Mr. Pickerel of the Universal Tire Company held at offices on Saturday. Members objected to its advisability or buildings of new methods of operation and a complete reorganization system. There was no stockholders involved and of course there was no approval as it promised expense of handling nuts without loss price. Under this agreement tem that will lessen increase in dividend members on the Kraemer, chairman Dwyer, C. E. Holcock, P. R. Donahoe and J. The company has heavy expense in part partly through bleaching. With an up-to-date belief that this expiration half and a considerable profit on reorganize a special meeting on March 28, for this report and further remodeling proposals interested in co-open marketing of the groves are invited to attend. Under new stockholders deconsummate, the association membership in Growers' Association will control market output out of aid of coast heretofore been pooled per cent of the sell services. Under this utilization it has been careful investigation marketing nuts from 6 per cent to 8 value, thus saving half of the cost of mills. The nuts this season as high on an average years owing to weaker good prices were recalled. The association's been conducted under J. A. Fay, who is also on the walnut industry managed under his control through good profits to them. Dear Sir, I have made an examination of the law, relative to the formation of a district for the purpose of protecting land from damage from storm water, along the Santa Ana river, and I find that in statutes and amendments to the codes of California for 1909, page 339, is an act, approved March 13, 1909, for the formation of storm water districts, which is one of the methods provided by law for gaining the desired end. By proceeding under this law, a petition must be presented to the board of supervisors, signed by ten or more owners of land in said district, whose names appear as such upon the last assessment roll. Upon the filing of such a petition, the board of supervisors shall pass a resolution declaring their intention to form and organize the portion of said county described in said petition, into a storm water district. The proposed district must be a district of land which lies in one body, and is liable to damage from storm water, or from the waters of any in-navigable stream, watercourse, canyon or wash, and is not limited to lands outside of incorporated cities, so that I see no reason why an incorporated city cannot be made a part of such a storm water district, provided it is a part of the body of land described in the petition, and is so liable to damage from storm waters, etc. Such a resolution of the board of supervisors shall fix the time and place for the hearing of said petition, not less than 30 days after the passage thereof, and notice of hearing thereof must be published in some newspaper, to be designated by the board, published or circulated in said district, if there be such a newspaper. Any person who is interested, may object to the formation of such a district, by written objection and the board of supervisors shall hear such objection and may sustain in whole or in part any such objection and may change or alter the boundaries of said district. Said district shall be under the control of three trustees, to be elected by the electors of said district, and said trustees shall receive no compensation Yours very truly, L. A. WEST, District Attorney. By Walter Eden, Deputy. The motion to appoint a committee to fix the boundaries of the district prevailed but the chair withheld the names until a later date. A vote of thanks was extended Mr. Schumacher for his efforts in behalf of the overflowed people. Chairman Adams, of the manufacturing committee, reported that his committee had held a conference with Mr. Pickeler of the Universal Tire Company, but had made little headway toward accomplishing anything. If a factory such as the promoters claim for it could be landed it would be a great thing for the city. The committee had asked for a written statement of the resources and financial standing of the company but had not received it. At this conference which was held on Saturday afternoon between the committee and representatives of the tire factory, it is understood the proposition was turned down. The cannery will not be rebuilt this spring. Mr. Eygabroad reported that the site offered was entirely satisfactory to Mr. Herman but after interviewing his growers he found that the majority of them had put their ground in other crops on the supposition that there would be no market for tomatoes this year, consequently he asked that the matter be laid over until September when he will be able to secure his old acreage. He will build the plant on the site offered. Herman Noll, of the entertainment committee, said his committee was ready for instant action if the board would start something. It was suggested that a 50-cent supper be given on the second meeting in April and Mr. Noll announced that it would be ready. A committee consisting of Messrs. Eygabroad, Howard, Henderson, Ahlborn and Mills was appointed to confer with the city trustees relative to the cost of street lighting. Objection was made to private users of electricity paying for the street lighting which... ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1914 WALNUT MEN ARE PARTIAL TO PROGRESS FAVOR REORGANIZATION AND REMODELING OF ASSOCIATION'S PACKING HOUSE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO DRAW UP AND SUBMIT PLANS FOR CHANGE Notwithstanding its successful seasons of the past few years, the Anaheim Walnut Association is considering the subject of reorganization under improved plans and of adding facilities to the packing plant on Claudina and Santa Ana streets, which has just recently wound up the season of 1914. The annual meeting of the stockholders was held at the company's offices on Saturday, March 14. As advertised in the announcement one of the objects of the meeting was to consider the advisability of remodeling the buildings of the plant, the installation of new methods of handling the crop and a complete reorganization of the system. There was a good attendance of stockholders and growers present and of course the proposition met with approval as it promises to reduce the expense of handling and making the nuts without lowering the selling price. Under the present system of gathering, packing and marketing the nuts there is good profit responded with old friends up to a few months ago, and the absence of recent letters had led his friends to believe that he was sick. News of his death comes as a confirmation of that belief. As the husband of Madame Modjeska, Count Bozenta was known all over the world, especially to those points where the fame of the noted actress extended. He was particularly well known in Southern California, where he and his wife passed their vacations, their home being in Santiago Canyon, just above Orange County Park, a beautiful mountain estate and the destination of many excursionists during the time Madame Modjeska made her home there. After retiring from the stage, they made their home in Tustin. Madame Modjeska died at her summer cottage at East Newport, April 8, 1909. Both were long identified with Orange county. After being exiled from their native country, they came to California, and established a colony at Anaheim, which met with failure. Hosts of warm friends in Southern California will learn of the Count's death with regret. Count Bozenta was a nephew of the leader of the Polish uprising in 1830 and a grandnephew of Gen. Chlapowski, aide-de-camp of Napoleon. He was a vigorous political writer for the periodical press until the peace of his family at Warsaw demanded that he throw aside the pen. His writings and sympathy of Madame Modjeska with the uprising caused their exile. She struggled against the censorship of Russia over the Polish theater, and the Russian government felt so fearful of her influence that officials prohibited the exhibition of her portrait in Warsaw, forbide students attending her performance in a body and closed the Polish theater in St. Petersburg. CONSERVATIVE MEN WANTED ON BOARD MANY QUESTIONS OF VITAL INTEREST TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE FUTURE HEAVY BALLOT WILL BE CAST APRIL 13 AND ELECTION WILL BE HOTLY CONTESTED Never before have the electors of Anaheim been confronted with a more momentous question than that which will be answered at the polls on April 13. Three members of the city council will be elected. These three will constitute a majority of the board and will be able to control legislation at the city hall during their term of office. Many questions vitally effecting the welfare, prosperity and advancement of Anaheim will be considered by this board, consequently it behooves every voter in the city to weigh well the consequences before casting his ballot. George W. Hamler, J. H. Brunworth, and J. J. Schneider are three of the six candidates in the race for members of the board of trustees. These gentlemen have all been in public life more or less and have proven themselves to be broad-gauged, liberal-minded and conservative. They are not obsessed with a single idea, nor warped by fanaticism, but will consider all ques- LOCAL RESIDENTS IN VICTOR VALLEY Frank Steadman Joins Colony, Taking Up 160 Acres of Land Frank Steadman left on Friday morning for Victor Valley, where he has taken up 160 acres of desert land. He was accompanied by Joe Gibson, and will be absent a month doing assessment work. He took with him four mules and complete camping outfit. He will clear a large portion of the land and plant it to kaffir corn. He spent some weeks on his ranch in June of last year, and has selected one of the richest tracts in that valley. He contemplates erecting a large barn, and will later on construct a cistern for the purpose of conserving rain water. His ranch is 80 miles north of this city, being 16 miles beyond Mount Baldy. He camped at Cucumonga the first night out, and on Saturday evening camped at Cajon Pass. He arrived at his ranch on Sunday, and on Monday began the work of clearing. He is located 16 miles west and south of the town of Victorville, which is quite a prosperous desert city. He is about four miles from the town of Hisperia. He contemplates planting out an apple orchard, and will probably remove to that section to reside. A number of other former residents of this city are now in Victor Valley. Among them are John Kuebler, Geo. Croner, and Frank Stone, who have taken up large tracts of land in that valley. Dr. L. C. Bailey and brother, N. E. Bailey, have purchased 120 acres of improved land at Victorville, the tract being set to apple trees and alfalfa. Other improvements include a pumping plant from which water is raised in sufficient quantity to irrigate the entire tract. Residents of the valley expect the United States government to develop water for reclamation purposes, and if this be done they will undoubtedly make the desert blossom as a rose. MEXIGAN CREATES DOUGH HOUSE The annual meeting of the stockholders was held at the company's offices on Saturday, March 14. As advertised in the announcement one of the objects of the meeting was to consider the advisability of remodeling the buildings of the plant, the installation of new methods of handling the crop and a complete reorganization of the system. There was a good attendance of stockholders and growers present and of course the proposition met with approval as it promises to reduce the expense of handling and makerting the nuts without lowering the selling price. Under the present system of gathering, packing and marketing the nuts there is good profit accruing to the members of the association but they are not averse to adopting a system that will lessen the expense and increase the dividends. After discussing the subject at considerable length the proposition was endorsed by the stockholders. No definite plans for the improvement being submitted a motion to appoint a committee to investigate and formulate plans for reorganization, also the remodeling of the building was adopted. The chair appointed the following members on the committee: Samuel Kraemer, chairman, J. B. Neff, J. J. Dwyer, C. E. Holcomb, James Owen, P. R. Donahoe and James A. Fay. The company has heretofore been at heavy expense in processing the nuts, partly through bleaching and grading. With an up-to-date equipment it is believed that this expense will be cut in half and a considerable sum added to the profits of the growers. The committee on reorganization will report at a special meeting called for Saturday, March 28, for the purpose of hearing the report and further discussing the remodeling proposition. All growers interested in co-operative handling and marketing of the products of their groves are invited to attend. Under the new organization which the stockholders desire and hope to consummate, the association will hold membership in the California Walnut Growers' Association. This organization will control the situation, and market the output of its members without the aid of coast brokers who have heretofore been pocketing from 5 to 6 per cent of the selling price for their services. Under the proposed reorganization it has been estimated after a careful investigation, that the cost of marketing the nuts will be reduced from 6 per cent to 3 per cent of the value, thus saving the grower just half of the cost of marketing his crop. The nuts this season did not grade as high on an average as in former years owing to weather conditions but good prices were received for the good nuts. The association's packing house has been conducted under the management of J. A. Fay, who is an expert authority on the walnut industry. Mr. Fay has managed the concern successfully and under his control the plant has yielded good profits to the growers. Mr Hamler is the only one of the three standing for re-election. He is a member of the present board and has already demonstrated his fitness for the job. Mr Hamler is an enthusiastic advocate of all civic improvements. He has a pet hobby—the establishment of a public park, which every voter in the city acknowledges the need of, and declares he will advocate it until he sees his idea consummated. Mr Hamler's interests in the town are large and he can be depended upon to always work for the community's best interests. Messrs. Brunworth and Schneider are old residents of Anaheim and have been identified with its interests for many years. Brunworth was for many years zanjero for the Anaheim Union Water Company, and was one of the best men ever employed by that company. He is a man of sound judgment, and his election would insure a conservative level-headed acquisition to the board. J. J. Schneider is also an old-time resident having practically grown up with the city. He is an orange grower and has been much in public life. He has large interests in the city and favors all measures that will add to the improvements of the city or advancement of its business interests. Seventeen hundred and thirty voters have registered for the April election and it is probable that a very small percentage of these will be left unpolled when the ballot boxes close. Many improvements contemplated for the future including extension of street paving would probably be halted in case a heavy slice of the city's revenue was cut off, therefore it would be wise for each of these voters to consider the effects of a radical charge in the present system of the city's government before depositing his ballot. He will have nothing to regret if he votes for a continuation of present conditions and future improvements. The one candidate who will have no opposition at the polls on April 13 is City Clerk Edward B. Merritt. Mr. Merritt has filled this office since 1890, and is so firmly rooted to his seat that nobody appears to be able to pry him loose from it. This year no candidate with sufficient tenacity to make the attempt could be found, consequently Mr. Merritt has the field entirely to himself. During the 14 years of his incumbency he has kept the city's books and COUNT BOZENTA DIES IN POLAND Former Anaheim President Follows His Famous Wife Count Bozenta died at Cracow, Poland, Friday, and his remains were laid to rest by the side of those of his wife, the late lamented Madame Modjeska, at Cracow. He was about 76 years of age. News of his death came in a telegram from Ralph Modjeska, son of Madame Modjeska, at Chicago. His name was Charles Bozenta Chlapowski, but few knew him by any other name than Count Bozenta. Count Bozenta left here five years ago for Cracow with the remains of his wife, and went to the home of his brother, Joseph Chlapowski, to live. He was a nervous wreck when he left here, and soon after taking up his home with his brother his eyesight began to fail, and about a year ago, he lost the sight of one eye entirely. He grew abnormally fleshy. He cor- is beneficial to all the residents of the city. The committee will present the matter to the trustees as soon as practicable. Messrs. Eygabroad and Mills were selected to represent the board of trade in the associated chambers. At the solicitation of Prof. Vanderveer the proposition to vote $15,000 bonds for the construction of four additional rooms on the Primary building was unanimously endorsed. Mr. Vanderveer stated that the increasing school population made additional room necessary. MEXIGAN CREATES ROUGH HOUSE Smashes the Dishes Because His Wife Had Not Prepared Supper When John Marino reached his home Satu day evening and found that his wife had not yet completed preparations for the evening meal he was considerably peeved. He had probably imbibed more dago red than was wholesome, consequently felt out of humor with things in general. He began, therefore, to create a rough house by upsetting the furniture and smashing the dishes on the table. All the dishes were dashed on the floor and the walls and reduced to fragments. Then he seized his wife by the arm and wrenched and pinched it to such an extent that she exhibited a badly bruised limb afterward. Mrs. Marino sent for the officers and had him placed under arrest. He was released on furnishing $25 bail and was tried Monday before Judge Howard who assessed him $15. Security was furnished by a friend and he was discharged but is under orders from the court to support his wife and children. Richard Cole has applied for letters on the estate of his son, J. M., who died on March 7, near Anaheim. The estate consists of ten acres of oranges, worth $15,000. Richard Melrose is attorney for the petitioner. The heirs are the father and sister, of Anaheim, and three brothers in Canada. ABLE FINANCIER SEEKS RE-ELECTION E. J. Hartung Has Many Supporters in Candidacy For City Treasurer Among other officials to be selected by the voters on April 13 is a city treasurer, which position is now held by Edgar J. Hartung, who is a candidate to succeed himself. Mr. Hartung has held the office since his election by the board of trustees in February to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of his father, John Hartung, who gave up the place because of his contemplated absence on an extended tour of the world, and his re-election by the voters to an office given him by the board of trustees would be a deserving tribute to a young man who has made good in all his undertakings. Ed. Hartung was born in Anaheim ZETTE 1914 NUMBER 26 CERVATIVE WANTED BOARD NS OF VITAL IN- BE CONSIDERED FUTURE T WILL BE CAST ELECTION WILL CONTESTED have the electors of fronted with a more ion than that which at the polls on April s of the city council these three will con- of the board and will legislation at the their term of office. Itally effecting the y and advancement are considered by this why it behooves every to weigh well the con-asting his ballot. nder, J. H. Brunworth, or are three of the six race for members of tees. These gentlemen in public life more proven themselves to liberal-minded and they are not obsessed aa, nor warped by will consider all ques- and grew to manhood among its people. He has climbed to the important position of cashier of the First National Bank, and his integrity and ability mark him as one of the leading business men of the city. He has held the office of city treasurer but a few months and his retention in the posi- tion by the voters would come as endorsement of a splendidly capable man. He takes front rank among the financiers of the Southland, his management of the First National Bank having been such as to bring him warm approval on a part of bankers in Orange county and elsewhere. In has hands the city funds are in safe keeping, and the municipalities' finances are safe under his control. This is his first appearance before the voters of this city for office, and his many friends declare they will give him their enthusiastic support, and they predict his election by a large majority. OLD-TIME RESIDENTS VISIT FORMER FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Everharty and Family Spend Sunday in This City Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Everharty, of Los Angeles, formerly well-known residents of this city, were in town on Sunday, driving down in their automobile to spend the day with relatives and friends. They were accompanied by their son, Lawrence, and Mrs. James Patrick Halpin, who was formerly Miss Fannie Rowe, of this city, sister of Mrs. Everharty. Luncheon was served on the lawn of the residence of Mrs. Jacob Everhardy on West street where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. WILL COMPETE IN RACES AT STANFORD CLARENCE BEEBE AND HAROLD DOUGLAS WILL CONTEST FOR HONORS AGAINST STATE BEEBE'S REMARKABLE RECORD MARKS HIM AS A WINNER IN LONG RACES On April 8th Coach Millikan of the Anaheim High School, with Clarence M. Beebe and Harold Douglas in tow, will leave for the north and on Saturday, April 11th, on the Stanford University track, the two local athletes will compete for honors against the state. Douglas is believed to be a coming man in the 440-yard dash as he has made an enviable record, but Beebe is supreme in the mile and half mile heats and his friends confidently believe that he will eventually carry off the honors in the Olympic meet. He has won the last sixteen races in which he entered, three cups and numerous gold medals being the trophies which he has accumulated by reason of his victories. Beebe is the ideal high school athlete. He works from 7:30 to 6 o'clock each day in his studies and training. There is nothing of the snob about him. He is held in highest esteem, not Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Everharty and Family Spend Sunday in This City Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Everharty, of Los Angeles, formerly well-known residents of this city, were in town on Sunday, driving down in their automobile to spend the day with relatives and friends. They were accompanied by their son, Lawrence, and Mrs. James Patrick Halpin, who was formerly Miss Fannie Kowe, of this city, sister of Mrs. Everharty. Luncheon was served on the lawn of the residence of Mrs. Jacob Everhardy on West street where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Schneider. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in visiting friends about town. Mr. Everharty was formerly proprietor of the Commercial hotel here, and the hostelry was maintained as one of the foremost in Southern California. He removed to Los Angeles some years ago, and is now engaged in the real estate business, in which he is prospering and rolling up a large bank account. Mrs. Halpin was a social favorite among a wide circle of friends during her residence in this city, and was some years ago married to a well-known chef of the Angelic city who is at present engaged at the Van Nuys hotel. They met many former friends and associates during the afternoon, and the day was most pleasantly spent with them. They returned to Los Angeles in the evening. SEEKS NOMINATION FOR ASSEMBLYMAN Joe Burke Announces His Candidacy For the Legislature J. C. Burke, of Satna Ana, has announced that he is not averse to representing Orange county in the assembly provided the voters of the district look with favor upon his candidacy. He will seek the nomination at the fall primaries on the Republican ticket. Mr. Burke has been in public life in Orange county long enough to have gained a personal acquaintance with a large proportion of its people, and no young man in the county is held in higher esteem. At present he is city clerk of Santa Ana, having resigned a deputyship in the court house to accept the position two years ago. He was secretary of the Republican central committee during the last campaign and was again elected when the committee reorganized two months ago. Joe is a Republican without an annex at either end of the word. He is a forceful talker, combining Irish wit with American logic, and will prove himself a popular campaigner. CHARLES ALLGEYER PASSES AWAY Well-Known Resident of Brookshurst Succumbs to a Complication Douglas is believed to be a coming man in the 440-yard dash as he has made an enviable record, but Beebe is supreme in the mile and half mile heats and his friends confidently believe that he will eventually carry off the honors in the Olympic meet. He has won the last sixteen races in which he entered, three cups and numerous gold medals being the trophies which he has accumulated by reason of his victories. Beebe is the ideal high school athlete. He works from 7:30 to 6 o'clock each day in his studies and training. There is nothing of the snob about him. He is held in highest esteem, not only by his fellow students but by all the members of the California schools and colleges. Unlike a great many athletes he enters heartily into the social life about him. He is a leader among those with whom he is brought into contact. One of the remarkable things about him is that he does practically all his own training. He seems to have the faculty of studying both his strong and weak points. He understands himself thoroughly. Three afternoons of each week he devotes to sprints and two afternoons to distance runs. The records he makes are proofs that he has the right system. His last achievement was to break, at the high school meet at Santa Ana, his own record set last year, of 1:59 4-5 for the half mile. He loped around the track in 1:58 3-5, cutting down his former record by 11-5 seconds. There is small danger that this mark will be cut down until Beebe himself lowers it. In the mile event at Santa Ana he made a new county record by slicing off almost 10 seconds from his previous mark which stood as a record. He ran the mile in 4 minutes 38 4-5 seconds. The clockers caught him at 4:35 for the mile but this is not official. Some of his notable winnings to date are as follows: On March 8, 1913, at Santa Ana, won the mile and broke the interscholastic record for the half mile. Time, 1:59 4-5. February 22, 1913, in the A. A. U. meet at the University of Southern California, won the mile and the half mile. April 3, 1913, at Berkeley, won the mile and the half mile. April 12, 1913, at Stanford, broke both the record of Stanford and the interscholastic. Time, half mile, 2:01 2-5; mile, 4:38. Won two cups and two gold medals. That Anaheim is proud of Beebe is evidenced by the fact that when he returned from Stanford he was met at the depot by a delegation of the board of trade and numerous citizens. He was escorted to the high school where a large loving cup was presented to him. Before going north to take part in the big event Beebe and Douglas will accompany a party of Anaheim high school boys to Los Angeles on Saturday and will participate in the inter-scholastic meet there, in which all the athletes of the Southland will participate. Anaheim will be represented in the meet by Wellman, Backs, Kemp and Miller in the mile and half mile heats. By Megede in the 220 and 100-yard dashes. By Martenet in the high hurdles. North and Schneider of Anaheim and have with its interests for aworth was for many of Anaheim Union and was one of the employed by that com-mposed of sound judgment would insure a con-ded acquisition to also an old-time practically grown up as an orange grower both in public life. He is in the city andzes that will add to of the city or ad-business interests. Eded and thirty voters for the April election that a very small case will be left un-ballot boxes close-contemplated for long extension of street probably be halted in front of the city's revenue before it would be wise voters to consider the charge in the pres-ece city's government this ballot. He will regret if he votes for a recent conditions and its who will have no polls on April 13 is B. Merritt. Mr. his office since 1890, noted to his seat that he able to pry him as year no candidate merity to make the found, consequently field entirely to tears of his incummence of his incumcity's books and CHARLES ALLGEYER PASSES AWAY Well-Known Resident of Brookshurst Succumbs to a Complication of Ailments Charles Allgeyer died at his home at Brookshurst on Thursday, March 19. He was a native of Germany, aged 58 years. Funeral services were held at the family residence on Saturday morning, interment being at El Monte. Deceased had lived here for 24 years and was a hard-working and thrifty agriculturist and became quite well to do. He took especial pride in doing things pertaining to the farm in a thorough and business-like way and had one of the best kept places in this section. He pursued scientific methods in tilling the soil and was successful in all his undertakings. He was a halefellow well-met and numbered his friends by the score who all are grieved to learn of his untimely death. He leaves a wife and a son, Herman Allgeyer, and two daughters, Miss Laura Allgeyer and Mrs. Louis Dahlman, of East Anaheim. The immediate cause of death was due to kidney trouble and other complications. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Councilman Hamier has improved sufficiently to be able to get about his home, and spends several hours each afternoon seated upon the front porch of his residence on Clementine street. He is regaining his strength, and will probably be at his office next week. He will find a cordial welcome awaiting him on the part of his many friends. ANAHEIM WINS FAST BALL GAME Redondo Defeated by a Score of 2 to 0 Sunday It was reminiscent of old times to the fans who witnessed the slaughter of the Redondo baseball team on the local diamond Sunday afternoon. The Redondo aggregation is supposed to rank pretty high in baseball circles, but the team was outclassed in Sunday's game at every point. It was a good game in every particular, only two runs being made and those were chalked up on the Anaheim side of the score board. Rummy Dubois allowed the beachites only a few scattering hits and they availed them nothing in the matter of run-getting as he was well supported. The Anaheim team is being strengthened gradually and in a short time will probably have a nine equal to any amateur club in the Southland.