anaheim-gazette 1914-05-07

BURGLARIOUS ACTIVITY IN ANAHEIM FIVE HOUSES RANSACKED WITH-IN SIX DAYS IS THE RECORD LAST WEEK THIEF EVIDENTLY SEEKING FOOD BUT ALSO TOOK ARTICLES OF JEWELRY AND DRESS Burglary appears to have become epidemic in Anaheim. Five successful house-breakings within a week—four within the city limits and one in a suburban district is a record that is mystifying the police and causing the populace to sit up and take notice. From the methods employed in gaining entry to the houses, the time selected for action and the similarity of his movements after entering it is evidently a one-man job and that one artist can claim credit for all of the work. So far the officers have been unable to sprinkle salt on his flying coat tails, but if he continues in his career of appropriating other people's property his misdirected energy will certainly land him at San Quentin or Folsom. Hunger appears to be this thief's principal incentive for house-breaking. At any rate in every instance he has garnered all the eatables in sight or ing accumulated enough provisions to justify a rest, or, probably, he concluded his trail was growing too warm in the nostrils of the officers and deemed it prudent to retire for a time. Five burglaries within six days is a record the few of the boldest and most experienced yeggman can boast. If the rampant marauder is still in our midst he will surely be gathered in. Perhaps he has returned to Yorba with his replenished commissary stores. OFF FOR SAN DIEGO G.A.R. ENGAMPMENT Anaheim and Fullerton Veterans Leave on Special Monday Five old veterans of the Civil War, men who smelled powder and dodged bullets on many a bloody field, boarded the special which passed through here at 1:30 Monday afternoon en route for San Diego. They were Captain L. R. Williams, C. S. Troutman, A. B. Markle, P. H. Donahoe and F. B. Kealiher. While the old boys have gone to within a few miles of the frontier where war is imminent, they are on a peaceful mission, merely to attend the annual encampment of the Department of California and Nevada, G. A. R., which opened Tuesday. It is reported that Anaheim veterans boarded the special at Fullerton, and that 20 members of Malvern Hill Post were on the train. It is probable that some of them will scout along the border and see the soldier boys tenting on the camp ground at Calexico before returning to their homes. for action and the similarity of his movements after entering it is evidently a one-man job and that one artist can claim credit for all of the work. So far the officers have been unable to sprinkle salt on his flying coat tails, but if he continues in his career of appropriating other people's property his misdirected energy will certainly land him at San Quentin or Folsom. Hunger appears to be this thief's principal incentive for house-breaking. At any rate in every instance he has garnered all the eatables in sight or within his reach and supplemented this by picking up such articles of value as happened to be lying handy. His heaviest haul was made at Will Wallop's home on Broadway where some of Mr. and Mrs. Wallop's silver wedding presents, also Will's wedding clothes and a couple of lady's watches tempted him and he carried them away. The burglar embarked in his career in the bucolic settlement of Yorba Sunday evening. Jim Richardson and his wife went to church or to call on neighbors at 7 o'clock and on returning home found that the place had been ransacked, all the available grub carried away in addition to a quantity of clothing. Constable Schumacher, of Placentia, was summoned, and in conjunction with the Yorbaites, struck the burglar's trail and chased him into Anaheim. They lost the trail in the vicinity of Olive and gave it up. On arriving in Anaheim the man evidently concluded this would be a more promising field for his operations. It was more extended at any rate. Houses were more numerous, he could take his pick of hundreds of them, and chances of detection were not so great as in a small community. He decided to make one of us and ply his trade here. He rested Monday night but on Tuesday evening after the Wallop household had departed for the lecture at the high school, entered the place by cutting open the rear screen door. Mr. and Mrs. Wallop did not discover his foot-prints until the following morning. On Wednesday night he selected the home of P. H. Donahoe on West street as the scene of operations. Mr. and Mrs. Donahoe left the house at 8 o'clock for the purpose of spending the evening with neighbors. At 10:30 they returned and at once discovered that a guest had made himself at home during their absence. They found that the larder had been emptied, also that a lady's purse containing $2, and other articles were missing. Entrance here was gained through the rear door in the same manner as at the Wallop house. The home of J. R. Redmond, on Adele street, was the seat of his depre- where war is imminent, they are on a peaceful mission, merely to attend the annual encampment of the Department of California and Nevada, G. A. R., which opened Tuesday. It is reported that Anaheim veterans boarded the special at Fullerton, and that 20 members of Malvern Hill Post were on the train. It is probable that some of them will scout along the border and see the soldier boys tenting on the camp ground at Calexico before returning to their homes. War, and preparations for war, has an attraction for the veterans of '61-5. CO. RECORDER BACKS WILL MAKE GREAT RUN Will Probably Poll One of the Largest Votes Cast for Any Candidate County Recorder J. M. Backs was in town on Monday evening, attending a meeting of Republicans at Odd Fellows' hall at which an enthusiastic Republican campaign club was organized. Mr. Backs is proving his fitness for the important office which he now fills, and that he will be triumphantly re-elected is the consensus of opinion among Republicans throughout the county. He will sweep the northern part of the county, and will run well in every precinct. That he will roll up a great majority and prove a tower of strength to the ticket is as certain as anything in the future can be. Anaheim and the precincts of this supervisor district will back him solidly, as well as all other good Republicans on the ticket. BRIDGE AT ANAHEIM BAY The board of supervisors have received a communication from the War Department regarding the proposed bridge over the entrance to Anaheim Bay. In this communication R. R. Raymond, who signs the document, says that the department counsels the widening of the removable span, which is to be one of the features in constructing the new bridge, as this extra width would greatly lessen the perils of navigation. Raymond also recommends the adoption of a modified plan, which the War Department will have to act upon, and approve before final action can be taken towards building the bridge. He also says that the supervisors should ask that the time for putting up the bridge be extended at least one year, as this will give the department time to go thoroughly into every phase The home of J. R. Redmond, on Adele street, was the seat of his depredations Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Redmond attended the theater that evening, and the thief probably watched their departure from home, and knew he would have the place to himself. He added to his growing stock of provisions at Mr. Redmond's expense besides taking a few small articles that he could conveniently carry. The visit must have been an early one as he was gone when the owners returned from the theater. Jumping from Adele to South East street the thief, on Friday evening, raided the home of E.A. Beard, proprietor of the Suburban Garage. Mr. and Mrs. Beard left home early in the evening to attend a lecture. They were absent until 10 o'clock which gave him ample time to annex a ham and other provisions in addition to a bracelet and numerous other small things which could be changed into cash. He entered by the front door here, presumably with a skeleton key, or at least with a key that fitted the lock. On the seventh day he rested, hav- California meat and lard packers and exporters won a big victory Monday over Chinese exports to the Philippines, when the Bureau of Insular Affairs announced that the collector of customs at Manila had ruled that after no Chinese lard could be imported into the Philippines without being inspected at the place of origin under the same rules which govern the meat business in the United States. For a long time Chinese lard has been imported into the Philippines in immense quantities without being inspected where it is made in China. This was dangerous to health and an unfair competition with the California exporters. Representative Kahn lodged a vigorous protest with the Bureau of Insular Affairs and demanded that California exporters should not be discriminated against in lard inspections in favor of Chinese merchants. ANAHEIM GAZE' ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. MAY 7,1914 KNIGHTS ENJOY THEIR ANNUAL OUTING SILVER STAR LODGE AND PYTHIAN SISTERS COME DOWN FROM LOS ANGELES HUNDREDS PARTICIPATE IN THE PICNIC AT COLUMBIA GARDENS SUNDAY Columbia Gardens was crowded with one of the jolliest and happiest bunch of men and women that ever gathered within its enclosure. Silver Star lodge, No. 312, Knights of Pythias, and the Pythian Sisters, of Los Angeles, were having their annual outing and had chosen this spot for the occasion. Anaheim lodge and Anaheim Pythian Sisters joined with them in the sports and merry-making and acted as hosts to the visitors. The Los Angeles Knights had chosen an unfortunate day for their annual picnic as rain began to fall in the city during the morning. They called up Anaheim on the phone and learned that no rain was falling here, although the sky was overcast with clouds and a droughty day could not be guaranteed. In spite of the wetness in Los Angeles and the threatened wetness in Anaheim when the special train pulled step or waltz. The drum corps orchestra furnished the music. The festivities ceased shortly after 4 o'clock, the special being scheduled to leave on the return trip at 4:15. Silver Star lodge is composed entirely of Los Angeles policemen. Its membership numbers more than 300, but owing to the unfortunate weather conditions less than half of them ventured to come. They take a special interest in Anaheim from the fact that this city has been selected as the seat of their widows' and orphans' home which will be built this summer. The two policemen were either perniciously active or the crowd was an exceptionally unruly one and prone to unlawful acts. The police judge's record in the evening showed that more than 500 fractures of the rules of the grounds had been punished by fines. This in spite of the fact that most of the men had previously purchased and were carrying license tags permitting them to do almost anything a law-abiding citizen would desire to do. MAY BE MUSTERED IN AS REGULARS Albert Brunworth Writes to His Father That Trouble Is Coming J. H. Brunworth received a letter from his son, Albert, Monday morning announcing that all the soldier boys on the border land were in excellent health and anxious to get into action. A photograph of himself and his tent mate, Hollis Knowlton, of Fullerton, was enclosed. It shows them standing in front of the little tent which is their ANAHEIM GIRL TO WED MANILA MAN MISS WINIFRED MELROSE BE-TROTHED TO HARRY R.COOPER, FORMERLY OF ORANGE WEDDING BELLS TO RING—DATE OF HAPPY EVENT NOT YET SET Announcement of the engagement of Harry R. Cooper, of Manila, and Miss Winifred Melrose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Melrose of this city, was made at a May party given in their honor by Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Backs, Jr., at their beautiful home on North Philadelphia street on Friday evening. The date of the wedding has not been determined upon, and decision as to the time of the happy event will probably not be made until fall. The announcement came as a genuine surprise to the large gathering of society people present, and many were the enthusiastic congratulations extended the young couple. Mr. Cooper arrived here two weeks ago from Manila and will leave next week for Berlin, where he has extensive business interests. He will proceed thence to his home, where he expects to arrive in September. He will thus complete a trip entirely around The Los Angeles Knights had chosen an unfortunate day for their annual picnic as rain began to fall in the city during the morning. They called up Anaheim on the phone and learned that no rain was falling here, although the sky was overcast with clouds and a droughty day could not be guaranteed. In spite of the wetness in Los Angeles and the threatened wetness in Anaheim when the special train pulled in at 11 o'clock more than 200 knights and ladies disembarked. This is just half the number that would have arrived had the weather been more favorable. Another source of disappointment was the absence of Gen. J. O. Royer and Chief Sebastian who were to head the visitors. These gentlemen in company with Mayor Rose, had been summoned to Calexico the previous day and it was supposed their mission was to look after mining interests in Lower California. The visitors, therefore, were under the charge of Major L. L. McClary, who had an efficient corps of assistants behind him. The special train arrived here at 11 o'clock on the Santa Fe and was met at the depot by Anaheim lodge headed by the Anaheim Fife and Drum corps. A long string of Ford automobiles were in waiting to carry the ladies and the procession formed for the march down Center street to the park. A delegation from the local lodge had been busy preparing the eatables. A large pavilion had been erected in the center of the park, fenced in with counters, and in this the cooks and waiters presided over the grub and dished out generous portions to all who applied. In the meantime Judge Charley Newcombe was doing a land office business in the kangaroo court. His two policemen, Henry Armbrust and Burley Goodrich, were gathering in scores of unfortunates for committing misdemeanors or violating rules of the grounds and the judge's cash box grew heavy. There was an occasional revolt against the stern rulings of the court. At one time a big red-headed Los Angeles knight turned the tables on one of the police and clapped a pair of handcuffs on him. This was a signal for others to revolt and in an instant the judge and his two policemen found themselves in bracelets and chained to a tree long enough for a kodak fiend to take a snapshot of them. In the athletic sports Billy Mann, a Los Angeles knight, carried off a large share of the honors. The score of the different events was: Standing broad jump—First prize, IN AS REGULARS Albert Brunworth Writes to His Father That Trouble Is Coming J. H. Brunworth received a letter from his son, Albert, Monday morning announcing that all the soldier boys on the border land were in excellent health and anxious to get into action. A photograph of himself and his tent mate, Hollis Knowlton, of Fullerton, was enclosed. It shows them standing in front of the little tent which is their home while on duty. The following extract from the letter explains the situation among the boys: "May be home for a few days next week but cannot say for sure. We received orders yesterday afternoon (Saturday) to break camp and start for home at 8 o'clock tonight but at 11 last night received another telegram ordering us to stay until further orders. If we do return it will be for only a few days and then we will mobilize at Sacramento and be sworn in as regulars so that we can be sent out of the state. This is what the captain told us last night. "Things have been very quiet so far, only an occasional bullet whizzing overhead at night. The general opinion down here is there will be trouble in a short time." GRESSWELL MAKING CREDITABLE DISPLAY Teakettle 200 Years Old One of His Recent Discoveries F. K. Gresswell, in his efforts to gather up a respectable display of products and curios for the board of trade rooms was presented with a unique article some time ago. It is a small round teakettle made of hammered copper and brass. It was the property of Mrs. Fritz Ruhman, who states that it was made in Germany 200 years ago. The work on it was executed entirely by hand, as machinery for such work was not in vogue at that time. Mr. Gresswell says he is also indebted to P. H. Krick, A. Arnold, Fritz Ruhman and others for articles which help to increase the interest of the collection. Mr. Gresswell is also accumulating a display in the newly-opened state building at Los Angeles. He has secured 27 samples of sugar from the Anaheim sugar factory which have been placed in a case and put on display with the collection. The EBELL SOCIETY At one time a big red-headed Los Angeles knight turned the tables on one of the police and clapped a pair of handcuffs on him. This was a signal for others to revolt and in an instant the judge and his two policemen found themselves in bracelets and chained to a tree long enough for a kodak fiend to take a snapshot of them. In the athletic sports Billy Mann, a Los Angeles knight, carried off a large share of the honors. The score of the different events was: Standing broad jump—First prize, Major L. L. McClary; second prize, Billy Mann. Running high jump—First prize, Billy Mann; second prize, Joe Hook. 35-yard dash for ladies—First prize, Mrs. Crow, wife of Second Lieutenant Crow; second prize, Mrs. Lowrie, wife of First Lieutenant Lowrie. Standing hop, step and jump—First prize, C. L. Swope; second prize, Major McClary. 100-yard dash—First prize, Billy Mann; second prize, J. Leslie Swope. 35-yard dash for girls under 12—First prize, little Miss Maghinney; second prize, Miss Aubrey. 50-yard dash for boys under 12—First prize, Marsh Eubanks; second prize, Tom Hook. $5.00 was the purse in each event, $3.00 going to first and $2.00 to the second winner. The dancing pavilion was the center of attraction after the lunch booth ceased to be attractive. From 2 o'clock until 4 its floor was crowded with merry dancers, old and young alike unlimbering their feet to the music of two-time Mr. Gresswell says he is also indebted to P. H. Krick, A. Arnold, Fritz Ruhman and others for articles which help to increase the interest of the collection. Mr. Gresswell is also accumulating a display in the newly-opened state building at Los Angeles. He has secured 27 samples of sugar from the Anaheim sugar factory which have been placed in a case and put on display with the collection. THE EBELL SOCIETY The Ebell Society of Anaheim held its regular May meeting at Odd Fellows' hall Saturday, May 2. Mrs. Ida Dutton, who had been selected as president of the club for next year, withdrew her name as she is planning to visit the east at an early date to be gone for some time. Her successor will be chosen at the June meeting. Mrs. Eva Boyd gave a report from the mid-year meeting of the Orange county federation of women's clubs, which convened at Placentia on April 16. The domestic science section of the club will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. F. C. Spencer on West Center street on Friday, May 8. Prof. James Chamberlain, brother of C. E. Chamberlain of this city, gave an interesting address on "Geographical Influence on the Development of California." Prof. Chamberlain is of the department of geography of the State Normal, Los Angeles. Miss Jessie Helen Pease, a harpist of Los Angeles, gave several selections which were most enjoyed by the club. She is a handsome brunette, pretty of face and figure, and has many admirers in this city and other parts of Southern California. Her many friends will join in extending congratulations to herself and the sturdy young wooer who has won her. It is known that she is so thoroughly attached to her native state of California that she looks askance at a home on the other side of the world, but wherever she is to make her future abode the love and esteem of her friends will go with her. The home of Mr. and Mrs.. Backs was the scene of a very enjoyable social gathering when announcement of the engagement was made. The decorations were in keeping with the season, the dining room being converted into a charming May bower of pink and green. Refreshments of sandwiches, boiled eggs, pickles and olives were served in daintily decorated May baskets, together with ices, cakes and coffee. Guests obtained baskets and ate in picnic fashion. Old-time games were played at which much merriment prevailed. The festivities terminated with a social hop, which continued until the small hours of the morning. Mr. Cooper and Miss Melrose were guests at a social function at the home of Mrs. Zeppenfeld on Cypress street on Monday evening, and last evening they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallop at their home on Emily street, at which members of the Four-Fours Club were present to honor them. A number of other social events are scheduled for them during the coming week. All the world loves a lover, and though this handsome and ZETTE NUMBER 32 GIRL TO MANILA MAN RED MELROSE BED HARRY R. COOPER, LY OF ORANGE CALLS TO RING—DATE EVENT NOT SET of the engagement of er, of Manila, and Miss use, daughter of Mr. and elrose of this city, was party given in their and Mrs. Fred A. Backs, beautiful home on North street on Friday evening. wedding has not been on, and decision as to happy event will probde until fall. The anne as a genuine surge gathering of society and many were the entitulations extended the arrived here two weeks a and will leave next where he has extenterests. He will promis home, where he exin September. He will a trip entirely around sturdy young man comes from across the seas to claim as his bride one of the fairest and sweetest of our girls, he is entitled to his prize, for nothing can be too good for the man who shoulders a musket and goes to war in defense of his native land. SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Henry Braden Entertain Friends on the Occasion Mr. and Mrs. Henry Braden celebrated their silver wedding anniversarary with a befitting entertainment to a number of their friends Wednesday evening. The big Buick garage on East Center street was emptied of its autos and used for the occasion and proved to be admirably adapted for such purposes. The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. James Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. L. Dahlman, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Schleuter, Ralph Cox, Albert Kazena of Olive, Col. Henry Hartley, Mrs. L. Charleston, Miss Dora Green, Roy and Frank Charleston and Mr. Schmidt. A substantial supper with ice cream accompaniment was partaken of after which the host, hostess and guests turned themselves loose to spend a merry night. Ralph Cox was elected toastmaster and delivered an entertaining address. Messrs. Schmidt and Kazena furnished music with violin and guitar. The host was called upon for a song and rendered "Where the River Shannon Flows." Albert Cox and Miss Green entertained with a dance GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED MAY 17 JUDGE AND MRS. SHANLEY HAVE INVITED THEIR FRIENDS TO COME AND REJOICE GUESTS FROM THE FAR EAST WILL BE PRESENT—THE AFFAIR LAST TWO DAYS Preparations are making by one family, assisted by a number of lady friends for an affair that will be one of the memorable social functions of Anaheim. It is the golden wedding anniversary of Judge and Mrs. Frank Shanley, and the ladies who are assisting or have practically taken charge of arrangements for the event are the members of the Ladies' Euchre Club of which organization Mrs. Shanley has been president for a number of years. The judge says he is rendering valuabl e assistance in the preparations by staying away from home. Arrangements are being made for two days of festivities, as Mr. and Mrs. Shanley cannot entertain all their friends at their home. The actual anniversary celebration will be held at the residence on Lemon street on Sunday, May 17. Fifty guests are invited to this function. It is here the judge and his bride of half a century ago will greet them intimately again. A substantial supper with ice cream accompaniment was partaken of after which the host, hostess and guests turned themselves loose to spend a merry night. Ralph Cox was elected toastmaster and delivered an entertaining address. Messrs. Schmidt and Kazena furnished music with violin and guitar. The host was called upon for a song and rendered "Where the River Shannon Flows." Albert Cox and Miss Green entertained with a dance and proved themselves excellent dancers. Mr. Hartley contributed the "Highland Fling" which elicited much applause. Mr. and Mrs. Braden were married in Toledo, Ohio, 25 years ago. They came to Anaheim four years ago and have acquired a large circle of friends since arriving here. May they live to celebrate their golden anniversary also in Anaheim. Judge Howard took a flashlight photograph of the merry party during the evening. ANAHEIM COUPLE MARRY AT SANTA ANA Benny Rees and Miss Annie Requarth Wedded by Justice Cox Benny Rees and Miss Annie Requarth journeyed to the county seat Thursday and after procuring a license at the court house authorizing them to wed, hunted up Justice of the Peace Cox and were married. Godfrey Stock and Joe Backs, finding the young couple in the court house, took charge of them and acted as witnesses at the ceremony. Both Benny and his bride are well known and have many friends among the younger generation of Anaheim. Miss Requarth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Requarth of West Broadway, and the groom is an employee at the Exchange bar. They returned to this city after the ceremony Thursday and are making their home for the present with the bride's parents at 126 West Broadway. INGRAM BROTHERS SELL MANY FORDS Sixteen of the Popular Little Machines Sold Since March 1 Judging from the list of sales made since the first of March the Ford automobile appears to be holding its own. Arrangements are being made for two days of festivities, as Mr. and Mrs. Shanley cannot entertain all their friends at their home. The actual anniversary celebration will be held at the residence on Lemon street on Sunday, May 17. Fifty guests are invited to this function. It is here the judge and his bride of half a century ago will greet their most intimate friends, among the numbers being several from the far east, and where they will respond to a repetition of that long-ago ceremony which united them for life. An elaborate dinner will be served in the evening and Judge Shanley hinted that something flavoring of the emerald fields of old Ireland might be on the menu. Odd Fellows' hall has been engaged for the festivities on the following evening. Four hundred invitations have been mailed to friends soliciting their attendance on this occasion, and while many of them go to eastern states and their recipients cannot accept, the attendance will be sufficiently large to tax the capacity of the hall. This will be in the nature of a reception. No banquet will be served but all light refreshments such as the season affords will be bountiful. An orchestra has been engaged and all who care to dance will find eager partners. Among the guests from a distance will be A. F. Fulton, of New York, who is now here, having come in on a visit two months ago; Mr. and Mrs. DeRoy, of Pittsburg, who are also here, having already arrived for the affair. These people have been friends of Mr. and Mrs. Shanley for 48 years. Messrs. DeRoy and Shanley, for 30 years conducted business establishments side by side in Pittsburg. Others from Pittsburg and St. Paul are expected to arrive. Frank Shanley and Marie C. McCabe were married in a Catholic church at Darlington, Durhamshire, England, on May 17, 1864, by Bishop Hogarth. While Mr. Shanley had lived in England since his childhood day he wants it understood that he is not an Englishman, being a native of Rascommon in the west of Ireland. Two years after their marriage the young couple sailed for America and went direct to Pittsburg where young Shanley engaged in business. Twenty years ago the business was disposed of and Mr. and Mrs. Shanley came to Anaheim, purchasing the ranch on Lemon street which has since been their home. Although they considered they had retired from active life when they set- INGRAM BROTHERS SELL MANY FORDS Sixteen of the Popular Little Machines Sold Since March 1 Judging from the list of sales made since the first of March the Ford automobile appears to be holding its own. Ingram Brothers report 16 machines sold during that period. In fact Tom says the Ford has become so well known that it is generally not necessary to demonstrate to prospective purchasers. Following is a list of the customers who purchased cars of that firm since March 1: C. E. Cowan, E. C. Sheldon, R. J. North, J. A. Cook, C. A. Worsley, Robert Wilson, W. S. Price, P. E. Farrington, Ray Landers, W. B. Harper, Henry Otta, M. Fallon, J. A. Van Winkle, S. E. Hearn, Sierra Investment Company of Huntington Beach, S. E. Rich, Ed. Schneider, C. E. Deiffenbaugh and Max Boege. Charles H. David, a rancher residing three miles northeast of Orange, dropped dead from heart failure at his ranch Saturday. The blow fell as he was unhitching his horse from a cultivator, having returned to the house from the field at about 3 o'clock in the afternoon. In a few minutes after the attack he was beyond the aid of a physician, who was hastily summoned but arrived too late. J. W. Walls is at home again from Imperial, where he still has extensive interests.