anaheim-gazette 1915-06-03

PAY TRIBUTE TO DEPARTED HEROES DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN DECORATE GRAVES OF DEAD WITH LAVISH HAND FRANK G. TYRRELL OF LOS ANGELES, MAKES ELOQUENT MEMORIAL ADDRESS With fitting and appropriate ceremonies Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R. and Julia Ward Howe Tent, Daughters of Veterans, paid annual tribute on Saturday to the memory of the old comrades of the civil war who are sleeping their last sleep in Anaheim cemetery. Two new mounds have been added to those that were decorated a year ago, two comrades who participated in the services then have dropped from the swiftly fading ranks and joined their comrades who had gone before. There are now 44 Union veterans and 5 Confederates buried in this cemetery, and no distinction is made. If any chanced to escape the bullets and emerge from the struggle alive it was not their fault. The mothers were the chief heroes of the war, he said. They offered their sons, many of them mere high school boys, for the cause, as religiously as Abraham offered his son, Isaac, on the sacrificial altar. Many hundreds of people were in the cemetery, either listening to the exercises or scattering throughout the place decorating the graves of their friends. Tons of flowers were distributed and some of the lots were bowers. Most of the lots had been recently cleaned of grass and weeds. SENIOR CLASS WILL PRESENT A COMEDY Histrionic Talent to be Displayed at Auditorium Tuesday night "Wanted—An Heiress," is the name of a play that will be presented at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening, June 8, by the senior class. The young ladies and gentlemen of the school have on various occasions demonstrated their ability on the stage, and there is no question that this comedy will be presented in a manner worth seeing. Following is the cast: Nat Duncan, fortune hunder ... Frank Schacht Harry Kellogg, young financier... ers of Veterans, paid annual tribute on Saturday to the memory of the old comrades of the civil war who are sleeping their last sleep in Anaheim cemetery. Two new mounds have been added to those that were decorated a year ago, two comrades who participated in the services then have dropped from the swiftly fading ranks and joined their comrades who had gone before. There are now 44 Union veterans and 5 Confederates buried in this cemetery, and no distinction is made between them when the beautiful flowers are distributed. The procession of veterans and daughters assembled at the gates of the cemetery at 9:45 o'clock, and preceded by the Anaheim band, playing a funeral march, headed for the mausoleum where, under the portico of that institution, the principal exercises were held. There were twenty-four veterans in line, each carrying a beautiful bouquet, presented him by the daughters. O. V. Knowlton, adjutant of the post who had been delegated by Commander Peter Martin to act as master of ceremonies, announced America as the first number on the program, with all the assembly singing. Everyone of the hundreds of persons present, old and young, joined in the inspiring hymn that has thrilled millions of patriots for several generations. Rev. C. W. F. Daniels then delivered the invocation. A song by the Fullerton high school boys' glee club, composed of Clifford and Horace Ford, Samuel Walker and Bertrand Pridham, was listed to follow this, but had to be passed over as the boys had embarked in a balky automobile and were stalled somewhere on the road. While the band played various tunes appropriate to the occasion a bevy of school children from Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia and other points, led by the D. of V.s. scattered through the cemetery and laid flowers on the forty-nine graves that had been previously marked with flags. After the mounds had all been solemnly decorated Mrs. Eva Gage of Yorba Linda, recited a tribute to the unknown dead, and the band followed with a requiem... Hollis Knowlton then recited Lincoln's famous address on the battlefield of Gettysburg. Frank G. Tyrrell, a Los Angeles attorney, was the orator of the day and delivered a masterly address. "The fitting observance of memorial day is indicative of patriotism and gratitude," said the speaker, "but our of a play that will be presented at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening, June 8, by the senior class. The young ladies and gentlemen of the school have on various occasions demonstrated their ability on the stage, and there is no question that this comedy will be presented in a manner worth seeing. Following is the cast: Nat Duncan, fortune hunder ... Frank Schacht Harry Kellogg, young financier... Fred Owen George Burnham, a promoter ... Clark Chamberlain James Long ... Milton Pannier Laurence Miller ... Alex. Huch Two Wall street young men Mrs. Bartlett, Harry's Aunt ... Illo Winters Mrs. Robbins, housekeeper ... Violet Gervais Sam Graham, the druggist ... Coe Wellman Mr. Lockworth, the banker.. Carl Ross Roland Barnett, cashier .. Ed. Backs Tracey Tanner, the liveryman ... Arnold Enearl Pete Willing, the sheriff.. Clark Scott Mr. Sperry, the drummer ... Norman Majonnier Mrs. Bond ... Katherine Enearl Mrs. Wiley ... Mipa Sheldon Two village gossips Dovie, errand girl ... Carrie Evans Betty Graham, the druggist's daughter ... Augusta Lensing Josephine Lockwood, the heiress... Goldle Matthews Angie, friend of Josie Callie Callaway SITE OF THE LANDING OF CABRILLO IN 1542 Romantic Old Spanish Town transformed into a Thriving Commercial Port Forty-seven years ago the board of trustees of the Old Town of San Diego—the site of the landing by Cabrillo in 1542, the first California mission of 1769, the marriage of Ramona, and otherwise distinguished in western history—set aside 1,400 acres in New San Diego for park purposes. In this great park is now the Panama-California exposition. On the 47th anniversary there was escorted into the grounds Juan Guadalupe Estudillo, the only surviving member of the old board. A detachment of U.S. Marines, headed by the marine band, brought the gray haired veteran to the Plaza de California, Work of demolition social hotel building to the splendid new structure erected on the side begin. Mr. Ziegler was iron building south of temporary accommodations and when he gets into it will be torn down ground is cleared the begin preparing for to the new building. This is to be one-tels in Southern California in the picture it is height, surmounted garden. Its frontage is 70 feet and on Lem Ziegler is determined modern and up to every respect. Eugene architect, and he has After the mounds had all been solemnly decorated Mrs. Eva Gage of Yorba Linda, recited a tribute to the unknown dead, and the band followed with a requiem. Hollis Knowlton then recited Lincoln's famous address on the battlefield of Gettysburg. Frank G. Tyrrell, a Los Angeles attorney, was the orator of the day and delivered a masterly address. "The fitting observance of memorial day is indicative of patriotism and gratitude," said the speaker, "but our actions should be intelligent. Why do we decorate these graves?" He then discussed the issues of the civil war as they arose, quoting from the great speech of Abraham Lincoln at Cooper Union, and from his second inaugural. He made it clear that "one party would make war rather than let the nation survive, and the other would accept war rather than let it perish. And the war came." The address was an earnest statement of the multiplied reasons for gartitude to the heroic boys in blue, and loving remembrance to their fallen comrades, but it also stressed the fact that the G. A. R. has done much for the nation in civil life. The speaker denied that both sides were responsible for the civil war. Slavery was the cause. The advocates of slavery were determined to extend it into free states, while the party in power, content to let it remain as it was, was equally determined that no more territory should be added to the slave states. The South then attempted to divide the country and the North declared that the work of their forefathers in building up a united nation should be preserved. He paid eloquent tribute to the thousands who gave up their lives in the great struggle, but declared they deserved no more honor than the boys who returned unscathed. They were all young men, just beginning life, and abandoned all their hopes and aspirations upon volunteering for the ser- 1769, the marriage of Ramona, and otherwise distinguished in western history—set aside 1,400 acres in New San Diego for park purposes. In this great park is now the Panama-California exposition. On the 47th anniversary there was escorted into the grounds Juan Guadalupe Estudillo, the only surviving member of the old board. A detachment of U. S. Marines, headed by the marine band, brought the gray haired veteran to the Plaza de California, there to be met by President G. A. Davidson and other officials, thence led down the Prado to the reviewing stand at the head of the Plaza de Panama, and there greeted with enthusiasm by a large concourse made up of school children, of pioneer San Dlegans, many of them out of sympathy with the park idea fifty years ago—and the general public. Senor Estudillo wiped his eyes as he examined the roll of parchment containing the Exposition's thanks to him, shook hands all around with the pioneers, smacked heartily a couple of the children, and spoke for some time of the half century of progress which has transformed the romantic old Spanish town into a thriving commercial port, the first north of the Panama canal. "But the Exposition we never dreamed of in those days," he said. Even ten years ago we did not dream of it, and until the actual opening of the exposition on New Year's day I had not guessed it would be such a perfect realization of the Spanish traditions which have contributed to the history of Southern California. I would not have missed this day for anything." The well which was being drilled on the McComber ranch at Buena Park, and in which indications of oil were found some weeks ago, has been abandoned at a depth of 5290 feet. ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1915 MAGNIFICENT FOUR-STORY HOTEL WITH ROOF GARDEN To be Erected by John Ziegler on the Site of the Commercial Hotel at the Corner of West Center and Lemon Streets Work of demolition of the Commercial hotel building to make room for the splendid new structure which will be erected on the sight is shortly to begin. Mr. Ziegler will erect a sheet iron building south of the hotel for a temporary accommodation for the bar, and when he gets into it the old building will be torn down. As soon as the ground is cleared the excavators will begin preparing for the foundation of the new building. This is to be one of the finest hotels in Southern California. As seen in the picture it is four stories in height, surmounted by a glass roof garden. Its frontage on Center street is 70 feet and on Lemon 103 feet. Mr. Ziegler is determined to make this a modern and up to date structure in every respect, Eugene Durfee is the architect, and he has left nothing out of the plans that could add to the convenience and comfort of the guests. It will contain spacious parlors and waiting rooms, a ladies private waiting room, private dining rooms, a glass roof garden with a private dining room attachment, numerous baths and toilets, an elevator leading from the basement to the roof garden, a splendid lighting system, and everything that modern ingenuity can devise to make it comfortable and convenient. The corner room on the ground floor is designed especially for the Anaheim National bank and the east room across the spacious corridor is to be the bar room. The old Commercial hotel is soon to pass out of existence. It has long been a landmark in Anaheim, but the town has outgrown its dimensions, and it must give way to a more pretentious structure. It was built by Henry Kroeger in 1870-71, and its first landlord was Henry Bremmerman. Three years later it was turned over to Max Nebelung, who conducted it a number of years. Twelve years ago John Ziegler purchased it from Walter Nelpp and has conducted it ever since. It is early days this hotel was one of the most popular hostelries in Southern California. It has been the scene of many a joyous social event, and has hospitably entertained noted men in all walks of life. Congressmen, governors, senators, have been its guests, and many persons of note from foreign lands have enjoyed its hospitality. It has witnessed nearly half a century of life and is inadequate to the present needs of the growing city, consequently it must give way to a larger and more modern structure. The new building will cost $50,000. GERMAN BAPTISTS HOLD A CONFERENCE Delegates From Four States Assemble In Annual Session The twenty-third annual conference of the German Baptist church was held in this city beginning Wednesday evening and closing Sunday night. The district, or conference, comprises the states of California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho, and ministers and delegates were present from all of these states. There were scores of them in attendance, and they received a hearty welcome from Anaheim. While the services and business sessions were all held at the church the banquet room at Masonic hall was fitted up as a dining room, and here the visitors were feasted at noon and in the evening. The conference proved the church to be in a flourishing and growing condition throughout the large district. Sermons were delivered and speeches made by Rev. C. Bischof, Lind, Wash., Rev. Wm. Kahn, Philadelphia, Rev. R. A. Blandan, Tacoma, Wash., Rev. J. Kratt, Portland, Rev. J. Albert, Los Angeles, Rev. F. I. Riche, Fresno, Rev. J. Jaeger, Turlock, H. P. Donner, Cleveland, Rev. D. Lampert, R. Riepe, Tacoma, Wash., Rev. M. Leuschner, Lodi, Cal., Rev. J. H. Merkel, Los Angeles, Miss J. Gedallus of San Francisco and Rev. A. Graner of American Falls, Idaho. On Sunday Rev. T. A. Petereit of San Francisco, preached at the German Evangelical church, Rev. Wm. Graf of Portland at the German M.E. church and Revs. T. Bauerman of St. Johns, Ore., and R. A. Blandan of Tacoma, went up to Los Angeles and filled a couple of pulpits. Delegates and visitors all express themselves as delighted with Anaheim and the cordial reception they received here. Many of them were taken on sight-seeing tours throughout the country. T. H. Hollingworth, mail carrier on route 4 of the rural delivery, has purchased a Ford auto, and now delivers mail in half the time formerly occupied in driving his team of high steppers. He has been mail carrier for eleven years, is making improvements all the time, and expects one of these days to deliver mail in a flying machine. Fred Hudson and family motored down to Long Beach Saturday evening and spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Hudson's parents. LOTS IN CEMETERY Editor Gazette—Referring to an item among the local notes of last week regarding a complaint of the unkempt condition of the Anaheim cemetery, I should like to ask this question: "Who is responsible for these conditions?" Here are some facts that may relieve us of a few complaints and may also improve conditions. When a party purchases a lot in this or any cemetery that has no restrictions, he is given a certificate for same and told that there are no restrictions as regards the improvements, or care. That he may care for same as he desires or let the weeds grow as tall as there is room for them to grow, (the majority favoring the later). The sexton in charge of the cemetery receives no salary, but as a compensation receives the fees for opening graves, a small commission for the sale of a lot, and whatever the patrons can give for the care of their individual lots. Among these are many who for a small sum have as well kept property as there is in many of the large cities. A PROPERTY OWNER, Anaheim, June 1. Fred Dyckman and wife visited with friends in Los Angeles Friday. GARDEN Hotel at the GRANTING SUNDAY LICENSE IN DOUBT CITY COUNCIL HOLDS INTERESTING SESSION AND TRANSACT IMPORTANT BUSINESS JITNEY BUS OWNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO MOVE TO LESS FREQUENTED STREETS When Ordinance No. 287, relating to the amendment of the ordinance licensing the sale of liquor in this city, same up for first reading at the meeting of the city trustees on Thursday evening it received unfavorable comment from Mayor John Cook. The amendment would give hotels of 35 rooms or more the privilege of serving liquor with meals on Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. At the previous meeting the ordinance committee was instructed to draw up an amendment to that effect. John Ziegler, who contemplates the erection of a $40,000 modstrive to be worthy of the council's assistance. Many thanks. Mr. Tausch also asked in behalf of the band that they be given the privilege to canvass off a section of Claudina street for dancing, the event to occur upon the completion of the ornamental street lighting. It is expected that lights will be turned on in the near future and it is the intention of the band to "blow up the town." They will give a street parade, and everybody for miles around will be invited to be present upon that occasion. A section of Claudina street will be divided off during that evening and a fine street dance will be given. Other amusements will be arranged for and it is expected that the event will be one of much merriment and pleasure. According to a new law when a city desires to open up a new street, which passes over the tracks of a railroad, it must ask permission from the railroad commission. The unnamed streets in the Southern Pacific railroad reservation at Lora were some weeks ago abandoned. For the purpose of acquiring a right of way over the S. P. tracks on West Broadway, an application must be made to the commission for that privilege. Attorney Ames presented an application to that effect. The mayor was instructed to sign the same and the matter will be passed up to the commission. Application for a street light at the meeting of the city trustees on Thursday evening it received unfavorable comment from Mayor John Cook. The amendment would give hotels of 35 rooms or more the privilege of serving liquor with meals on Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. At the previous meeting the ordinance committee was instructed to draw up an amendment to that effect. John Ziegler, who contemplates the erection of a $40,000 modern hotel here, asked for a Sunday table license. The board seemed disposed at that time to grant his request. Mayor Cook stated that since that meeting he has thought considerably about the Sunday serving of liquor in the new hotel and was in doubt if it would be the best thing to do. Mayor Cook says he wants a quiet Sunday. He is fearful that a bolsterous element would come to town on Sundays from other communities if liquor was served them. He doubted the propriety of granting a Sunday license. Mr. Ziegler who was present, at this stage of the meeting, arose and stated that he would not further ask for a Sunday license and would call the matter off. He said he might only build two stories. He would not build a monument for this city, in the way of a four-story hotel, if he would not be granted a Sunday license for bona fide meals. Upon leaving the hall Mr. Ziegler said he did not want the license now and would change the plans of his building. Trustee Stark spoke guardedly concerning the issuance of a Sunday liquor license, but did not express an opinion for or against its issuance. Trustees Schneider and Brunworth did not discuss the matter, while Trustee Hamler, who as chairman of the Ordinance committee, presented the new amended liquor ordinance, favored it, and wanted a roll call upon the same. The ordinance will come up for second reading at the next meeting, when it will be either rejected or approved. Mayor Cook stated that he would be in favor of granting the new hotel a license to sell liquor at meals six days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and until 12 p.m. on Saturdays, but he believes no liquor should be served on Sundays. There were present Trustees Cook, Stark, Hamler, Schneider and Brunworth and Attorney H. G. Ames. City Clerk Merritt read the minutes of the last regular meeting which road commission. The unnamed streets in the Southern Pacific railroad reservation at Lora were some weeks ago abandoned. For the purpose of acquiring a right of way over the S.P. tracks on West Broadway, an application must be made to the commission for that privilege. Attorney Ames presented an application to that effect. The mayor was instructed to sign the same and the matter will be passed up to the commission. Application for a street light at the intersection of Cypress and Sabina streets was granted. Chas Holley of Buena Park made application to haul garbage from two or three places of business, but according to an ordinance now in effect his request cannot be granted. The city has entered into a contract with Eyraud brothere to haul all garbage within the downtown district, embracing the business section. City Engineer Adams was instructed to lay water mains on East Broadway. Building permits were granted as follows: A. H. Witman, frame dwelling on North Los Angeles street. Cost $3000. Henly & Jones, South street tract, frame dwelling. Cost $4000. E. M. Schlotter, dwelling on South Olive street. Cost $750. Mr. Hatfield, addition to building on East Sycamore street. Cost $100. F. C. Rimpau, agent, building on South Palm street. Cost $500. Mr. Huntington, dwelling on Alberta street. Cost $700. The Anaheim Garage asked permission to install a gasoline pump in sidewalk on South Los Angeles street, instead of the portable hand pump now in use. Granted. Complaint was made of the jitney bus congestion on West Center street, especially on Saturdays. Owners of buses are to be asked to regulate themselves by congregating on some less frequent streets, or the city will take a hand in their regulation as to the points of congregation. At times, it was stated, the jitneys blockade the down town streets and it is the intention of the council to endeavor to have some semblance of order maintained. Should the owners fail to arrive at an amicable adjustment of the matter the city will pass an ordinance. Street Superintendent Sackett was instructed to remove a "dead" telephone pole on South Broadway. That official stated that a guy wire maintained on North street, near West, was in a dangerous location and should be Mayor Cook stated that he would be in favor of granting the new hotel a license to sell liquor at meals six days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and until 12 p.m. on Saturdays, but he believes no liquor should be served on Sundays. There were present Trustees Cook, Stark, Hamler, Schneider and Brumworth and Attorney H. G. Ames. City Clerk Merritt read the minutes of the last regular meeting which were approved. The finance committee reported auditing bills to the amount of $1166.66 which were ordered paid. Ordinance No. 286, naming certain streets, was presented for second reading and passed. Ordinance No. 287, relating to the licensing of the sale of liquor, certain sections of which were amended to grant hotels containing 35 rooms or more, the privilege of serving liquor with bona fide meals on Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., was presented for first reading. The Associated Oil company was awarded the contract to furnish the city 1500 barrels of road oil. The price was 70 cents f. o. b. Anaheim. The company heats the oil in Los Angeles before shipment. Frank Tausch, representing the Anaheim City Band addressed the board, asking financial assistance in keeping the local musical organization in existence. Their leader, who is rated as one of the best in the state, has to be renumerated for his services and the band boys want the city fathers to give them assistance. The band is one of the best in the Southland and is improving all the time and is a credit to Anaheim. Upon motion duly made and carried a donation of $30 per month was awarded the band. Mr. Tausch stated that the organization would continue to be kept up to its high standard of efficiency and would down town streets and it is the intention of the council to endeavor to have some semblance of order maintained. Should the owners fail to arrive at an amicable adjustment of the matter the city will pass an ordinance. Street Superintendent Sackett was instructed to remove a "dead" telephone pole on South Broadway. That official stated that a guy wire maintained on North street, near West, was in a dangerous location and should be removed. He was given authority to have the same relocated upon a more advantageous point. Engineer Steward addressed the board at length upon the constructing of conduits for telephone and electric wires. It is the intention of the city to pass a resolution requiring all wires to go underground within the ornamental lighting district. As yet no definite action in regard to the construction of the conduits has been arrived at. The city may leave the class of work to be done optional with the service corporations, or may prescribe a formula themselves. The city is to define their location, and general specifications are to be drawn up covering the establishing of the conduits. An ordinance will be passed requiring the wires to go underground. EBELL SOCIETY On next Saturday afternoon at St. Michael's Guild hall the Ebell will hold the last meeting for this year. Mrs. Chamberlain, the president will present her report to the state convention and the newly elected officers will be installed. W. A. Frantz and family drove to Banning on Monday in their automobile, making the 190-mile trip in a day, and spending several hours with friends at Redlands.