anaheim-gazette 1915-10-28

CHECK FORGER IS CAPTURED IN ANAHEIM MARSHAL KELLENBERGER HEADS OFF A PAIR OF THIEVES ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON MAKING THEIR GET-AWAY FROM SANTA ANA AFTER CASHING FORGED CHECK The stern hand of the law descended swiftly on the head of Al Wilkinson of Santa Ana, and J. T. Meyers of L.A., who, after passing a forged check for $100 at the Farmers & Merchants National bank at the county seat, attempted to make their get-away by way of Anaheim. Friday afternoon Chief Kellenberger received a phone message from City Marshal Jernigan of Santa Ana, notifying him of the fraud and asking him to be on the look-out as the men might be headed toward Anaheim. Kellenberger lost no time in instituting a search and soon located the men in the Peerless saloon where they were taking liquid refreshments, fortifying themselves for a long journey. They were traveling in a pale green taxi, and the driver was waiting for them in front of the door. They were headed north, presumably for Los Angeles, but made the mistake of pausing too long in Anaheim. When Kellenberger walked into the saloon the fugitives were in the act of taking a drink. He immediately recognized them, or, at least, thought he certained by highway specialists of the department that under average conditions macadam roads can be built in Southern States at from $4,000 to $5000 per mile, gravel roads at from $1500 to $2500 per mile and sand clay and topsoil roads at from $800 to $1500 per mile. In New England and the other Eastern States macadam roads are reported at from $6000 to $9000 per mile, gravel roads at from $3200 to $5000, and bituminous macadam from $8000 to $13,000, according to the character of construction, whether surface treated, penetration, or mixing method. The bituminous type is quite general in the Eastern States. As indicating costs in other sections of country, the state highway commissioner of Michigan reported in 1913 the average cost for macadam roads to be $4300 per mile, clay-gravel roads $1600 per mile, and the concrete roads about $10,000 per mile. The average cost of state highways constructed in Ohio in 1913 was $8383. According to types, in 1912 the brick-paved highways averaged $14,650 per mile and the macadam highways $5,950. In California the first 365 miles of the state system of highways cost an average of $8143 per mile and consisted principally of thin concrete with a thin coat of bitumen. The maximum and minimum figures given as not absolute, but are intended to present the usual range of costs. The rates given include grading, drainage, surfacing and engineering costs. COMMERCIAL BEAN PRODUCTION A special inquiry by the United States Bureau of Crop Estimates in the important commercial bean-producing states gives the following information on the acreage of the crop this year compared with last year and the usual; and, for previous years, the proportions of white and colored GAMPAIGN IN FORCE ORATI NON-PARTISAN PRIZE POSED IN ABILITIES MONDAY HON. J. C. BURKE AND J. W. MENTO PARTY PAY The last gun o' against Gov. Johnson ures and the various tutional amendments day night at the con Los Angeles streets. guns, in fact, and t ed to the muzzle, an shot into the propos ers were Hon. J. C. man from Orange co en, deputy district a llam Menton. These touring the northern ty on the last day and trying to convine it was to their int e polls Tuesday and propositions which Mr. Eden opened discussed the various ures for fifteen or two said there was not a proposed measures to the people, either fir wise, whereas several prove detrimental a policy to vote on ev Mr. Menton followed When Kellenberger walked into the saloon the fugitives were in the act of taking a drink. He immediately recognized them, or, at least, thought he did. "You are the men I want," said he, "come along with me." They went, and were taken to the city hall in their own taxi while the marshal phoned Jernigan to come and get his men. Jernigan and Howard Turner, assistant cashier of the Farmers & Merchants bank, came over in an auto and took the men off his hands. Turner recognized them as the men who had cashed the check earlier in the day. Wilkinson, the man who forged the check, has been working on a walnut ranch for Mrs. E. C. Trotter. Mrs. Trotter recently went to Ventura on a visit, leaving Wilkinson in charge of her walnut crop. He delivered her walnuts to Guggenheim & Co., and was given a check, payable to Mrs. Trotter, for $565. This he deposited in the bank, but drew $65 of it, stating that he was a son of Mrs. Trotter and was authorized to draw on her account. Friday he tried to pursuade Mrs. Camfield proprietor of the Central apartments, to sign Mrs. Trotter's name to a $100 check, but she refused. Mrs. Camfield called up Marshal Jernigan shortly afterward and related the circumstance. Jernigan found that Wilkinson had presented a forged check at the bank and that the men had already received the money and were beating it out of twon. He phoned to Kellenberger asking him to be on the lookout, and in very short time received word that the two men were under arrest here, awaiting his disposal. Kellenberger not only secured the men but the $100 which was turned over to the Santa Ana officer. When Wilkinson turned in the Guggenheim check to the bank asking that it be placed to the credit of Mrs. Trotter, he also presented a card bearing her signature. As he had written the signature himself it was easy for him to present a check with a duplicate of the signature and draw the $65. He went to Los Angeles and had a glorious time, but finally concluded to re- COMMERCIAL BEAN PRODUCTION A special inquiry by the United States Bureau of Crop Estimates in the important commercial bean-producing states gives the following information on the acreage of the crop this year compared with last year and the usual; and, for previous years, the proportions of white and colored grown, quantity seeded and yields per acre. The average in 1909 (census) was as follows: Maine, 10,000 acres; New Hampshire, 3,000 acres; Vermont, 2,000 acres; New York, 116,000 acres; Michigan, 404,000 acres; Wisconsin, 15,000 acres; Minnesota, 5,000 acres; Colorado, 5,000 acres; New Mexico, 21,000 acres; California (including Limas), 158,000 acres. The acreage compared with last year is in Maine, 117 per cent, compared with usual acreage, 108 per cent; New Hampshire, compared with last year, 104 per cent, with usual acreage, 114 per cent; Vermont, compared with last year, 136 per cent, with usual acreage 188 per cent; New York, compared with last year, 116 per cent, with usual acreage 115 per cent; Michigan, compared with last year 111 per cent, with usual acreage 112 per cent; Wisconsin, compared with last year 107 per cent, about 6 per cent annual increase for last five years; Minnesota, compared with last year 93 per cent, with usual acreage 102 per cent; Colorado, compared with last year 102 per cent, with usual acreage 116 per cent; New Mexico, compared with last year 118 per cent, with usual acreage 112 per cent; California, compared with last year 140 per cent, with usual acreage 125 per cent. Kind of beans: Maine, 51 per cent white, 49 per cent colored; New Hampshire, 43 white, 57 colored; Vermont, 33 white, 67 colored; New York, 57 white, 43 colored; Michigan, 91 per cent white, 9 colored; Wisconsin, 91 white, 9 colored; Minnesota, 80 white, 20 colored; Colorado, 20 white, 80 colored; New Mexico, 4 white, 96 colored; California, 62 white, 38 colored. Yield per acre in 1914: Maine 18 bushels; New Hampshire 30 bushels; Vermont 17 bushels; New York 16.4 bushels; Michigan 11.3 bushels; Wisconsin 11 bushels; Minnesota 11 bushels; Colorado 15 bushels; New Mexico 8.5 bushels; California 18 bushels. Mr. Eden opened discussions various ures for fifteen or two said there was not any proposed measures to the people either finely whereas severally prove detrimental as policy to vote on ev Mr. Menton followed brilliant but brief tact disorganizing politics turning the affairs of personal machine will be uprooted from poe Joe Burke was the principal speaker. Two referendum proposals constitutional amendments and told how the legislature. He feigned exempting church taxation stating that led by the republican legislature. On one was indifferent but them he condemned "People of Orange" used to wonder what cavorting up and down at the baseball game encouraging Walter Easterly. Gavvy Craig who have gained fame but they didn't know lily cultivating a voice position to Gov. John non-partisan scheme. Mr. Burke made an ment in favor of o parties. He said the Johnsonites were tallent that would place the judiciary in the error. Under the governor would literature and with the hands also instead of al provision of three ernment—executive judicial—power wou ed in the executive being subordinate to his will. The speeches of all were brief but full o and they were listened terested audience. To fill two other appl ethe night. Kellenberger not only secured the men but the $100 which was turned over to the Santa Ana officer. When Wilkinson turned in the Guggenheim check to the bank asking that it be placed to the credit of Mrs. Trotter, he also presented a card bearing her signature. As he had written the signature himself it was easy for him to present a check with a duplicate of the signature and draw the $65. He went to Los Angeles and had a glorious time, but finally concluded to replenish his purse at the expense of Mrs. Trotter. He brought his friend Meyers down to assist him. If he had signed his employer's name himself as on the previous occasion he could easily have gotten away with the entire deposit, but he first tried to induce Mrs. Camfield to sign it, and failing in that pursuaded his friend, Meyers, to forge the name. Wilkinson and Meyers passed through Anaheim from the north shortly before one o'clock Friday on the way from Los Angeles to Santa Ana in the taxi, and before three o'clock they were in the hands of the Anaheim police. When Marshal Kellenberger arrested them Wilkinson had the hundred dollars lying on the bar at the saloon where they had ordered a drink. The marshal coolly confiscated the roll and put it in his pocket, then asked the men to accompany him to the city hall. The Los Angeles taxi driver went back, mourning the loss of his fare. COST OF STATE ROADS The cost of a road is dependent upon not only the type of construction but the amount and character of grading to be done, the cost of labor and materials, the width and thickness of surfacing, the character and amount of drainage required, and other factors of equal variability. Based upon general averages, it has been as- TRAINED FLIES A salesman who had been working a small midwestern town wished to catch a train which passed through it about half an hour before noon, and asked the village landlord to serve him before the regular dinner hour. Soon he was admitted to the dining room, where a fairly good meal was spread before him. But the files were so numerous that the landlord had to stand behind his chair and shoo them with a napkin. "Great Scott!" exclaimed the salesman, "I never saw so many files." "Files?" retorted the landlord scornfully. "Shucks! this ain't nothin'. If you want to see files, just wait till I ring the bell for dinner. They're all out in the stable now." Notwithstanding the fact that 68 per cent of our imports now enter free of duty, the cost of living does not decrease. The New York-Times annualist index number showing average wholesale prices of 25 feed commodities for the week ending October 16, 1915, is 142.93, compared with 146.6 for the corresponding week of October 1913, the first month of the democratic tariff, during which month 61 per cent of imports came in free. This does not square with the democratic campaign promise that by means of duty free goods they would lower the cost of living. GAMPAIGN ENDS IN FORENSIC ORATORY NON-PARTISAN PROPOSITIONS EXPOSED IN ABLE ARGUMENT MONDAY NIGHT HON. J. C. BURKE, WALTER EDEN AND J. W. MENTON PLEAD FOR PARTY POLITICS The last gun of the campaign against Gov. Johnson's no-party measures and the various proposed constitutional amendments was fired Monday night at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. There were three guns, in fact, and they were all loaded to the muzzle, and they poured hot shot into the propositions. The speakers were Hon. J. C. Burke, assemblyman from Orange county, Walter Eden, deputy district attorney, and William Menton. These gentlemen were touring the northern part of the country on the last day of the campaign, and trying to convince the voters that it was to their interest to go to the polls Tuesday and swat most of the propositions which confronted them. Mr. Eden opened the meeting and discussed the various proposed measures for fifteen or twenty minutes. He said there was not a single one of the proposed measures that would benefit the people, either financially or otherwise, whereas several of them would prove detrimental and it was a safe policy to vote on every one of them. Mr. Menton followed him and made a gon. The Mex eluded capture. The horse was tled to a tree and the wagon was standing several feet away. It contained a sack of walnuts. The horse had run away, and a trail of walnuts had been left on the road for a long distance. The Mexican, who was known to the officers, was found in the Harris House on Fruit street, and handcuffed. In the confusion he slipped out of the door, whirled around the corner, and was lost, wearing a pair of perfectly good handcuffs paid for by the city. The dense fog and darkness made his capture impossible. The man's name is Manuel Dlaz. Marshal Jernigan, who had been called, investigated the situation, and found that Dr. M. A. Flood had been robbed of eight sacks of walnuts. Four sacks were recovered. Where the runaway started there were tracks of an automobile. The theory is that the walnuts were being stolen for the owner of the automobile, and while the load was being transferred to the machine the horse ran away. Bearing out this theory, a machine was heard driving in the neighborhood about the time Dlaz was cornered. The machine had no lights, and could not be followed on account of the darkness and fog. It is thought the driver, implicated in the walnut theft, was searching for the runaway rig. Dlaz had not been located up to today. BEAN PRICES MAY ADVANCE Heavy export orders from England and France have caused considerable excitement in the bean market, which is being watched closely by a large number of Orange county bean growers. It is reported from New York that if the prevailing demand continues the available supply of pinks and navies will shortly be exhausted. Los Angeles wholesalers advanced both tween here and Yorba for the proposed new boulevard between here and Yorba comes the possibility of speedy completion of a short but very important link in the good roads system of Southern California. The pav-ing of this road will afford the great automobile traffic of the Southland a short cut-off, saving several miles of round-about travel, on the route to Riverside and San Bernardina, via Corona. This stretch of road will not only be paved but also straightened out and the numerous grade crossings will also be eliminated. MYSTERIOUS LETTER SENT TO POSTMASTER Throws Light on a Murder at Pomona Two Months Ago On Saturday, August 28, A. Dlaz, a well-to-do Pomona contractor was found dead in the rear of a house in that city. His young wife, who was separated from him was living at the house with several other women. Dlaz had frequently endeavored to induce her to return to him but without avail. The city marshal heard three shots fired near there during the night and hastening to the place found Dlaz dead and two revolvers lying beside him. Mrs., Dlaz was arrested on suspicion. Saturday last a letter, which possibly throws some light on the matter of the shooting, was dropped into the Anabeim postoffice. It was addressed to the postmaster with a request that it be forwarded to Chief of Police Lyter of Pomona. Mr. Ahlborn turned it over to Marshal Kellenberger who had two copies made of it. One he sent to Chief Lyter, one he kept on It was to their interest to go to the polls Tuesday and swat most of the propositions which confronted them. Mr. Eden opened the meeting and discussed the various proposed measures for fifteen or twenty minutes. He said there was not a single one of the proposed measures that would benefit the people, either financially or otherwise, whereas several of them would prove detrimental and it was a safe policy to vote on every one of them. Mr. Menton followed him and made a brilliant but brief talk on the folly of disorganizing political parties and turning the affairs of state over to a personal machine which could never be uprooted from power. Joe Burke was the last and the principal speaker. He discussed the two referendum proposals and the nine constitutional amendments individually, and told how they passed through the legislature. He favored the amendment exempting church property from taxation, stating that it was supported by the republican members of the legislature. On one or two others he was indifferent, but the majority of them condemned in eloquent terms. "People of Orange county," he said, "used to wonder when they saw me cavorting up and down the coach lines at the baseball games, cheering and encouraging Walter Johnson, Ted Easterly, Gavvy Cravath and others who have gained fame on the diamond, but they didn't know that I was merely cultivating a voice to be used in opposition to Gov. Johnson's iniquitous non-partisan schemes." Mr. Burke made an eloquent argument in favor of organized political parties. He said that already the Johnsonites were talking of an amendment that would place the selection of the judiciary in the hands of the governor. Under the non-partisan law the governor would control the legislature and with the judicary in his hands also instead of the constitutional provision of three branches of government—executive, legislative and judicial—power would be concentrated in the executive alone, the others being subordinate to him, and subject to his will. The speeches of all three gentlemen were brief, but full of good argument, and they were listened to by an interested audience. They hurried away to fill two other appointments during the night. BEAN PRICES MAY ADVANCE Heavy export orders from England and France have caused considerable excitement in the bean market, which is being watched closely by a large number of Orange county bean growers. It is reported from New York that if the prevailing demand continues the available supply of pinks and navies will shortly be exhausted. Los Angeles wholesalers advanced both varieties last week, pinks going to $4.65 and navies being raised to $6. Several Los Angeles dealers stated last week that if the call for beans remains as strong as at present they would place a large portion of their stock in reserve for better prices and would not offer the same to the purchasing public. Thousands of tons of black eyes have been sold recently in New York and buyers seem anxious to contract for all the stock they can discover. One of the reasons assigned for the heavy demand for this variety of beans is their use in Europe in the preparation of a substitute for coffee for the waring soldiers. Advance quotations for all grades of dried beans are predicted for the near future and dealers are anticipating moving their stocks at a handsome profit. No. 1 lima beans are quoted in Los Angeles market lists at $5.15; blackeys, $4. SUPERVISORS MEET IN ADJOURNED SESSION Petition for County Road in El Toro District Granted The board met on Monday, Oct. 25 pursuant to adjournment. All members and the Clerk present, except Supervisor Schumacher. The petition of A. W. Thompson, et al, for county road in El Toro road district, was denied. Ordinance No. 133 prohibiting runners and soliciting agents from soliciting trains and cars within Orange county, was passed and adopted. The returns of the election for the incorporation of Seal Beach, as a city of the sixth class, were canvassed, and said city was declared duly incorporated. The board appointed William H. Titchneal custodian of the county grage, at a salary of $65 per month, commencing Nov. 1, 1915. The petition of J. J. Stoves, et al., for dead and two revolvers lying beside him. Mrs., Dlaz was arrested on suspicion. Saturday last a letter, which possibly throws some light on the matter of the shooting, was dropped into the Anabelm postoffice. It was addressed to the postmaster with a request that it be forwarded to Chief of Police Lytter of Pomona. Mr. Ahlborn turned it over to Marshal Kellenberger who had two copies made of it. One he sent to Chief Lyter, one he kept on me, and the original was returned to Postmaster Ahlborn. The letter reads as follows: Anaheim, Cal. Oct. 22nd. To Chief of Police Lyter, Pomona, Cal. Sir: With regard to the murder of Dlaz of your city, I beg to make the following statement. On the night of the murder, I went to the house in question in company with one John Saunders, employed at the Pomona Cafeteria, as cook's helper, at his invitation to visit some ladies. On arrival, I remained outside at his suggestion, while he went in to see if they would receive me, they being timid of strangers, as he said. While waiting, I saw another man go into the house and some few minutes later, I heard shooting and Saunders came out panting and said a man had attacked him with a gun and in the scuffle he had discharged the gun into his own body. Saunders asked me what he should do and I told him that I would not advise him and I left Pomona that same night in fear of being drawn into the trouble. I know nothing of John Saunder's movements, since I left that night, but a friend mentioned that Mrs. Dlaz had told nothing so far and was being held so I think it right to tell you what I know. You know, of course, that the house was a sporting house for a favored few who could be trusted. Yours truly, (Signed) J. B. There is a possibility that this clue may lead to the unraveling of the affair. Who the writer is, of course, is unknown to the officers, but if his story is true, and the man Saunders arrested, he will probably become known. Pinned to the letter was a newspaper clipping giving an account of the murder. STATE HIGHWAY IS BEING WIDENED WALNUT THIEVES ARE OPERATING IN COUNTY Mexican Wearing Pair of Handcuffs Escapes and Disappears in Fog That there is an organized band of walnut thieves operating in this section is shown by an incident Sunday morning about 3 o'clock. W. W. Henry, of Santa Ana, called up the police department shortly before that hour and said he thought a walnut thief was busy in an orchard nearby. Officers Ryan and Smithwick immediately repaired to the scene. They found a Mexican, a horse and a waners and soliciting agents from solicitors trains and cars within Orange county, was passed and adopted. The returns of the election for the incorporation of Seal Beach, as a city of the sixth class, were canvassed, and said city was declared duly incorporated. The board appointed William H. Titchneal custodian of the county grage, at a salary of $65 per month, commencing Nov. 1, 1915. The petition of J. J. Stoves, et al, for county road in Westminster road district, was presented and read, and J. L. McBride, Wella B. McCoy and W. E. Hennlon, were appointed viewers to view the proposed road. The board adjourned to Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. PLACENTIA NOTES The Stradley Block has acquired three new business establishments during recent weeks. First Clarence Woods opened up therein an art shop. Last week W. G. Hunter rented a storeroom for his jewelry business and Ralph Poor has opened up a suit cleaning and pressing business known as the Placentia Sultorium. Good news of more good roads for Placentia has come to encourage and render still more optimistic the residents of "The Town That Grows." The deeds have been turned over to the county for a road from the Yorba road along Ben Kraemer's east line south to South Placentia. This opens up a new trade district for this city and adds greatly to the transportation facilities of a fast growing section that has been long handicapped by lack of adequate means of ingress and egress. Both Placentia and the residents of this district have been working for the past two years to obtain this road and all are greatly pleased at its final consummation. With rights of way all signed be- STATE HIGHWAY IS BEING WIDENED Gov. Johnson Says the Improvement Will be Paid for Out of the Maintenance Fund Governor Johnson, who spoke in Santa Ana Thursday night, has announced a solution of the state highway width problem which has been worrying autoists of California since the highway was built in the southern part of the state. The governor said that south of Ventura the work of laying two feet of extra concrete pavement on either side of the present 16-foot road has been commenced. The 20-foot road which results from this addition has been found most satisfactory. The governor stated that it was the plan of the state to add this two foot of paying on either side of the entire length of its 16-foot highway. Arrangements have been made to pay for the work out of the state highway maintenance fund. In some parts of Orange county the highway is 18-feet wide, but other sections, such south of Santa Ana through the large San Joaquin Ranch, are only 15 and 16 feet wide. A shoulder of concrete or gravel two feet on each side of these narrow roads will be laid, much to the relief of many local outlaws, who meet automobiles on the narrow highway with fear and trembling. August Backs and wife visited friends at Redlands Sunday. Big Rural Minstrel AND VAUDEVILLE SHOW for the benefit of Anaheim Concert Band 75—Anaheim's Most Popular—and Talented People—75 Tuesday Night, Nov. 9th Anaheim High School Auditorium TICKETS 50c. TICKETS 50c. once again $4 Reduced rate to San Diego and return Sale dates November 6-7-8 Return limit November 15 San Diego and return Sale dates November 6-7-8 Return limit November 15 Many pleasant surprises await you at the San Diego Exposition WHEN YOU GO DON'T MISS VIA— THE PAINTED DESERT ON THE "ISTHMUS" A REPRODUCTION OF INTÉRESTING INDIAN PUEBLOS. INHABITED BY REAL LIVE INDIANS. J. H. CLABAUGH, Agent. ANAHEIM, CAL. DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR You can feel sure that the car is exactly as good as it looks if you will remember the wide experience which DODGE BROTHERS have had in motor car construction. The motor is 30-35 horsepower The wheelbase is 110 inches The price of the car complete is $785 (f. o. b. Detroit) P. J. WEISEL & CO. AGENTS ANAHEIM WINS EASILY FROM HUNTINGTON BEACH Inland Bowlers too Swift for the Beach Town Sports The Anaheim bowling team went down to Huntington Beach Thursday night and defeated the beachites in a one-sided contest. The occasion was the opening of the new alleys at the beach town, and a large crowd witnessed the games. Following is the score: Huntington Beach Total Avr. Little ...143 141 183 133 133 733 147 Dean ...142 151 146 164 163 766 153 George ...187 164 182 146 120 769 156 Totals ...442 456 511 433 416 2268 152 Anaheim Total Avr. Fisher .153 146 212 189 151 -851 170 La Mont 132 158 156 164 145 755 151 Cowan 166 150 176 2205 192 889 187 Totals ...451 454 544 558 488 2495 160 Anaheim won four out of the five games, losing the second by two pins. Fisher made high score, 212, while Cowan had the high average, 178. A return game will be played at Anaheim on Monday evening, Nov. 1. George Hatfield spent Sunday in Corona. NO. OF BANK 329 REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE American Savings Bank At Anaheim, Cal., as of the close of business on the 16th day of October, 1915. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts ...$170,887.50 Bank premises, furniture and fixtures ...900.00 Due from Reserve Banks ...26,751.77 Actual Cash on Hand ...3,769.21 Checks and other cash Items...70.00 Total ...$202,378.48 LIABILITIES Capital stock paid In ...$25,000.00 Surplus ...4,542.00 Undivided profits, less expenses and taxes paid ...4,989.70 Individual deposits subject to check ...31,637.27 Savings deposits ...136,209.51 Total ...$202,378.48 STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Orange C. E. Holcomb, President (vice-president) and Edgar J. Hartung, Secretary (Cashier) of The American Savings Bank of Anaheim, being duly sworn, each for himself, says he has a personal knowledge of the matters contained in the foregoing report of condition and that every allegation, statement, matter and thing therein contained, is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. C. E. HOLCOMB, (Vice President) EDGAR J. HARTUNG, Secretary (Cashier) Severally subscribed and sworn to be for me by both deponents, the 25th day of October, 1915. SEAL LEONARD EVANS. Notary Public in and for said County of Orange, State of California.