anaheim-gazette 1916-03-30

PAVE BROADWAY IS ORDER OF TRUSTEES PROTESTS OVERRULED BY BOARD AND BOTH SECTIONS OF THE STREET ARE TO BE PAVED ORDINANCE INTRODUCED PROHIBITING STREET MEETINGS ON CORNERS IN BUSINESS REGION Broadway is to be paved. Disregarding the protests filed on the 9th day of March, the city trustees on Thursday night ordered that important residence street paved from the east to the west city limits, and Thursday, April 13, is the date set for opening bids for the work. The resolution of intention fixed Thursday, March 9, as the date for hearing arguments and potests of property owners for and against the proposition. The street had been divided into two sections with Los Angeles of the muddy or dusty thoroughfare and drive their autos on the paved streets that other people payed for, it is deemed no more than just that they should put their street in like condition. This is the attitude taken by the trustees, and they have acted for the benefit of the entire city in ordering that important street paved. It will also cost the city a considerable sum, as there are twenty-one street intersections to be paved. Two ordinances were introduced Thursday night which will probably be passed at the next regular meeting. These were in response to the board of trade's recent recommendation regarding the parking of autos on street corners and the holding of public meetings at congested corners. Ordinance No. 299 provides that no automobile shall be parked within twenty feet of the corner at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles streets, on North Los Angeles at Chartres, on East Center at Claudina, on South Los Angeles at Broadway, and on West Center at Lemon. Also that no machine shall be parked less than ten feet from a fire plug. Autos must be parked at an angle, with the right front wheel touching the curb, and the left not more than two feet from it. Ordinance No. 300 provides an amendment for ordinance No. 277, and refers to the holding of public meet- garding the protests filed on the 9th day of March, the city trustees on Thursday night ordered that important residence street paved from the east to the west city limits, and Thursday, April 13, is the date set for opening bids for the work. The resolution of intention fixed Thursday, March 9, as the date for hearing arguments and potests of property owners for and against the proposition. The street had been divided into two sections with Los Angeles street the dividing line. On that date two petitions were presented protesting against the paving. Each was numerously signed by property owners in each purported to represent a majority of the frontage of the two sections. The petitions asked that the matter be held up for six months, and also demanded that in the event the paving was ordered it be done under the Vrooman act, and not under the new law enacted in 1915. After hearing the petitions the board referred them to City Engineer O. E. Steward, and instructed him to figure up the total frontage disignated in the resolution of intention, and ascertain what percentage of the whole the protestants represented. Mr. Steward filed his report with the board Thursday night. It showed that the East Broadway protestants fell short a fraction of one per cent of having a majority, but that nearly three quarters of the frontage on the west end was opposed to the project. According to his figures there were 28 signatures to the East end petition, representing 2711 feet, which was 49.6 per cent of the whole. This came within a four-tenths of one per cent of being half. On West Broadway, however, the large property owners were all opposed to the paving, and Mr. Steward found 7904 feet lined up against it, representing 72.4 per cent of the frontage. Several interested persons were present, but little speaking was indulged. Mr. Martin made a short talk against the east end paving, stating that it would work a hardship on him and a number of others who were not able to pay the bill. Alexander Henry spoke briefly in favor of it stating that a majority of the opponents of the proposition were the ones most able to pay for the improvement. By a unanimous vote the trustees overruled the protests and directed the clerk to advertise for sealed bids, the same to be opened and consider- Ordinance No. 300 provides an amendment for ordinance No. 277, and refers to the holding of public meetings on street corners. It declares it shall be unlawful to hold public meetings at the corner of Los Angeles an Center street, at the corner of North Los Angeles and Chartres, at the corner of East Center and Claudina, at the corner of South Los Angeles and Broadway, and at the corner of West Center and Lemon. This applies to all meetings, religious societies, political parties and street fakers alike being barred. The trustees are given authority to make an exception in favor of the Anaheim band, and grant it permission to hold concerts. Prof C. R. Prince, as committeeman from the board of trade, petitioned for a reduction in water rates to persons using a large quantity of water. The main object of his mission was to secure a lower rate for the Anaheim Steam laundry, which is using $40 or $50 worth of water per month, and thinks it ought to have a reduced rate. The public improvements committee was instructed to inquire into the matter and make a recommendation. The fire siren will probably be installed on the city hall, where Cooney Mauerhan can pull the string and give alarm without relaying the signals to the power house. E. L. Goodrich, fire chief, made the recommendation to the board and, although no action was taken, it was favorably received. Owing to the abandonment of steam at the power house it will be necessary to put in a compressed air tank, and it can be installed anywhere. John Ziegler was given permission to transfer his bar from the Fisher building to the Valencia hotel, the removal to be made April 1. COUNTY FIREMAN TALK ORGANIZATION Met at Santa Ana Last Night to Draft COUNTY FIREMAN TALK ORGANIZATION Met at Santa Ana Last Night to Draft Set of By-Laws The fire fighters of the various cities and communities of this county propose to form a co-operative organization for mutual benefit and understanding. This decision was reached at a meeting at Anaheim and last night the committees named at that meeting met at Santa Ana to draft by-laws. At the meetings last night the date of the next meeting, which will be held in Fullerton was decided upon. By the organization the firemen hope to accomplish two ends, the standardization of all the hose in the county and the standardization of the fire plugs. By this any department in the county will be enabled to come to the assistance of any town in the county and couple its hose upon the fire plugs of that city. A mutual protective schedule is to be worked out. The towns represented in the proposed association are Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Balboa, Santa Ana, Orange, Buena Park, Fullerton and Anaheim. A dinner was given last Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Adams of Harvard Boulevard, Los Angeles, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carroll of this city. Among the invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Donohue and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harrison, who motored to Los Angeles to attend the affair. Orange is end bridge moved near the river for the town a direct connection new oil field about Yorba Linda second O. H. Renner steps had been taken the Olive bridge passable at that number of people of the river who trading point, and now they are for Chairman Eygabra servitor Schumack that as soon as probably in a courtyard crossing but it was imposed at the present time. The matter of five new quarters in building was spared worth. He said other articles of needed. F. K. charge of the move has been in use motion of Krause pointed to confer association and club regarding Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 30, 1916 BOUNDARY LINES AGREED TO BY COMMITTEE ANAHEIM AND GARDEN GROVE PROTECTION DISTRICT WORK IN AMITY AND CONCORD BOARD OF TRADE SWATS THE TWIN BRIDGE PROPOSITION, AND SWATS IT HARD Complete harmony exists between the protectionists of Anaheim and Garden Grove. The sentiment of cooperation also extends across the river, and the inhabitants on the east side have agreed to agree with the west side people, and assist in the establishment of a river channel as a foundation for future control work. Charles Eygabroad, chairman of the conference committee, reported to the board of trade Monday night that he, O. E. Steward, A. E. Schumacher, and John Kellenberger, members of the committee appointed to confer with the Grovelites and establish a dividing furnishings suitable for the new quarters. The chair appointed F. C. Krause, G. M. Simpson and C. R. Prince on the committee. Mr. Duckworth reported that the transportation committee had been unable to get any satisfaction out of the Santa Fe railroad with regard to keeping the depot open at nights. The company refused to do it. Ten persons signified their intention of attending the meeting of the associated chambers at Santa Ana last night. MRS. MOWRY AT TIMES SANE AT HOSPITAL LOCATED IN COTTAGE AT PATTON IS RECEIVING EVERY ATTENTION IN MOMENTS OF LUCIDITY, IS PLEASED TO MEET FRIENDS AND RECEIVE LETTERS FROM THEM ANAHEIM LOST TO HOLLYWOOD DEBATERS SUBURBAN TOWN GETS DECISION FRIDAY NIGHT BY ONLY EIGHT POINTS LOCAL SCHOOL ELIMINATED FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST As a contestant in the final show down for the championship of the Southern California High School Debating League, Anaheim has been eliminated. Our high school has been decisively defeated, and instead of being an active participant in the race for that silver cup and the honors that go with it, we must now stand aside and as mere spectators, watch the others squabble for it. By a verdict of 193 to 185 the judges Friday night awakened the palm of victory to Hollywood, and our last chance went HOSPITAL LOCATED IN COTTAGE AT PATTON IS RECEIVING EVERY ATTENTION IN MOMENTS OF LUCIDITY, IS PLEASED TO MEET FRIENDS AND RECEIVE LETTERS FROM THEM Miss Fritzie Heimann writes from Los Angeles in reference to the insanity of Mrs. Wilmot Lawrence Mowry, saying she is in receipt of a letter from Dr. J. A. Reilly, superintendent of the state hospital, who says that Mrs. Mowry is located in one of the cottages at Patton and is getting along very comfortably. Miss Heimann adds that Mrs. Mowry is quite sane at times, and would enjoy letters and visits from her old time friends, although she adds, she is at times in such mental unbalance that she cannot be seen. Miss Heimann spent two hours with Mrs. Mowry at the hospital in Los Angeles before her removal to Patton, and says that it was a great comfort to the patient to have her friends call. Announcement in the Gazette last week that Mrs. Mowry had been taken to Patton was received as a great shock by her many former friends in this city, and much regret was expressed by them at her unfortunate condition. Her intimate associates in this city and Los Angeles have felt for some months past that owing to the many cruel hardships which she experienced her reason had become in part dethroned, and that she was gradually settling into a state of mental unbalance. For some months prior to her detention at the Los Angeles hospital, where she was taken on complaint of some of her old time friends, Mrs. Mowry believed that her husband, who abandoned her and his little son when the latter was a year old, was near her, seeking to return to her, but that he was prevented from so doing by her friends who seemed insistent upon having her sent to a hospital. When Mowry abandoned his wife and child he told her he was going to Japan and would never return. It is not known whether he ever returned to California, but his wife for more than a year past has felt that as was near her and was anxious to effect a reconciliation. She grieved down for the championship of the Southern California High School Debating League, Anaheim has been eliminated. Our high school has been decisively defeated, and instead of being an active participant in the race for that silver cup and the honors that go with it, we must now stand aside and as mere spectators, watch the others squabble for it. By a verdict of 193 to 185 the judges Friday night awarded the palm of victory to Hollywood, and our last chance went with it. Two defeats and one victory out of three chances is the record this year. Had we won from Hollywood we still would have had a chance, but that chance has gone a glimmering. Anaheim has descended from its proud position of a year ago and must now take rank with San Pedro, Whittier and Watts. "Resolved, that a law should be enacted providing for the restriction of all immigrants over sixteen years of age, who cannot pass an examination in the reading of some language," was the subject, and Anaheim's debaters, Harold Goodale and John Bradley, made a gallant and eloquent attempt to prove it, but the brilliant Hollywood orators, in the opinion of the judges, were too much for them. It was a toss-up in the minds of the audience as to which was entitled to the decision, but when the judges' findings had been footed up the Hollywood column was 8 points to the good. Goodale and Bradley argued that at the close of the European war there would be an influx of foreigners into this country, and that the new-comers would be mostly undesirables as the more intelligent people would be kept at home to reconstruct. They proved by statistics that there were more criminals among the illiterate than among those who were able to read and that the most ignorant were the most undesirable class who come to our shores. College and university heads, generally, favor the literacy test, as well as all who have made a study of economic conditions. Three times such a law has passed congress and on each occasion it has been veered by the president. Charles Partridge and Warren Tufts were the Hollywood speakers. They made a strong argument in favor of admitting the home-seeking immigrant, declaring that certain countries the poorer class was denied the privilege of securing an education, and that the lack of it did not necessarily mean that they were undesirable citizens. J. W. Duckworth introduced the question of the twin bridge proposition in the Yorba-Richfield district, and asked for an expression of opinion on the plan to build two. G. M. Simpson made a short talk favoring only one bridge and advocating building it where the old one stood. "If we are here in the itinerests of Anaheim," he said, "we should endorse the proposition to keep the bridge where it is." Mr. Simpson moved that the board favor but one bridge and that one on the old site and the motion was unanimously carried. Orange is endeavoring to get the bridge moved a mile and a half down the river for the purpose of giving that town a direct communication with the new oil field about to be opened in the Yorba Linda section. O. H. Renner wanted to know if any steps had been taken toward repairing the Olive bridge or making the river passable at that point. There are large numbers of people on the opposite side of the river who make Anaheim their trading point, and as they cannot cross now they are forced to go elsewhere. Chairman Eygabroad replied that Supervisor Schumacher had announced that as soon as the water subsided, probably in a couple of weeks, a temporary crossing would be constructed, but it was impossible to do anything at the present time. The matter of furnishing the board's new quarters in the Valencia hotel building was sprung by Mr. Duckworth. He said carpets, linoleum and other articles of furniture would be needed. F. K. Gresswell, who has charge of the moving positively refused to move the kitchen furniture which has been in use at the old place. On motion of Krause a committee was appointed to confer with the merchant's association and the Mother Colony club regarding the purchase of new mile when the latter was a year old, was near her, seeking to return to her, but that he was prevented from so doing by her friends who seemed insistent upon having her sent to a hospital. When Mowry abandoned his wife and child he told her he was going to Japan and would never return. It is not known whether he ever returned to California, but his wife for more than a year past has felt that no was near her and was anxious to effect a reconciliation. She grieved greatly at the action of her husband, and the loss by death of her mother some years ago caused such mental anguish that her reason became unbalanced, and insanity finally supervened. She is a beautiful and accomplished woman, an excellent vocalist and musician, and a painter of rare ability. Her case is indeed a sad one, and her many old time friends will leave nothing undone to assist her in her plight, and hope that by careful nursing and treatment at the hospital she may yet be restored to her former self. R. Y. Williams, Walter Eden and T. E. Stephenson of Santa Ana and N. T. Edwards of Orange attended the meeting at Riverside Saturday of the committee selected by republican county central committees of the eleventh congressional district for furthering a convention to select a candidate for congress. R. Y. Williams is the delegate from this county. He was elected chairman of the meeting and was named as one of the committee to invite all candidates or prospective candidates for the republican nomination to attend the next meeting of the district committee. That meeting is to be held at Riverside on April 8. Lyman King of Riverside, is the only avowed candidate, although there is a sprinkling of prospective candidates in the various counties of the district study of economic conditions. Three times such a law has passed congress and on each occasion it has been veered by the president. Charles Partridge and Warren Tufts were the Hollywood speakers. They made a strong argument in favor of admitting the home-seeking immigrant, declaring that certain countries the poorer class was denied the privilege of securing an education, and that the lack of it did not necessarily mean that they were undesirable citizens. One of the strongest points made by them was that a larger per cent of women than of men were unable to read, consequently the enactment of such a law would either debar men who were eligible or separate families sending the women back while the husband and children remained in this country. Tufts of Hollywood, was the overpowering force for the visitors. He is an overgrown young man, somewhat resembling Abraham Lincoln, possesses a voice attuned to parliamentary debate. His gestures were natural, his voice clear and strong, and his argument convincing. Each of the debaters spoke eighteen minutes, with the exception of Goodale, Anaheim's first speaker, who had fifteen minutes to begin with and five minutes for rebuttal. The judges were Prof. Boyce of Fullerton, Prof. Palmer of Claremoat, and Prof. Henley. A number of Hollywood rooters were present to back up their speakers, but their efforts were feeble in comparison with the racket made by the local school. All the old songs and yells were brought forth and presented to the audience as well as a number of new one. Miss Margaret Junge presided at the piano, Miss Elva Stark was the song leader on the girls' side of the aisle, Clevenger Megede led the singing for the boys, and Foster Cham- ZETTE. 1916 Number 26 LOST TO WOOD TERS GETS DECISION BY ONLY POINTS ILLIMINATED FROM THE CHAMCONTEST In the final show competition of the High School Denation, high school has been and instead of participant in the cup and the honors must now stand spectators, watch for it. By a vertage judges Friday palm of victory to last chance went bers and Arthur Willitt megaphoned for the yell brigade. If noise and enthusiasm could have won, Anaheim would have had a walk-away. NAMED WRONG MAN IN DAMAGE SUIT Max Royer Testifies That Bulldog Which Bit C. H. Smith was His Property A twist was taken in the trial of the dog bite law suit that came up in the superior court Thursday when Max Royer went on the witness stand and testified that the bulldog that chewed C. H. Smith's leg belonged to him, not to General J. O. Royer, Max's father, who was being sued for $2600 for injuries done Smith. Smith testified that in January, 1914, as he was passing the Royer ranch near this city two dogs, a bulldog and a giant St. Bernard, rushed at him. The St. Bernard jumped up upon him, and frightened Smith so that his nerves were shattered. The bulldog seized his right leg and worried him considerably. Attorneys Tipton and Callor put on CHINKS PINCHED FOR SMOKING OPIUM OFFICERS IN SEARCH OF CONTRABAND CHINAMEN ACCIDENTALLY UNEARTH A DEN FOUR MEN CAUGHT IN THE ACT, PLACED UNDER ARREST AND LANDED IN JAIL When United States Immigration Inspectors W. A. Brazle and J. C. Nardini of Los Angeles, and City Marshal Kellenberger went down into Chinatown last Friday and lined up the inhabitants there of, they did not expect to unearth an opium den. They were merely looking for probable contra-band Chinks who were shy of the necessary papers from Uncle Sam entitling them to residence in this country. They did not find what they were seeking, but they discovered four Celestials indulging in the forbidden non- FULLERTON MAN FILES SUIT FOR DAMAGES Claims $15,340 for Injuries Received in Collision With P. Gildea Asking damages totaling $15,340, Arno Ward, a boxmaker living in Fullerton, filed suit in the superior court at Santa Ana against P. Gildea of this city. The complaint states that on August 30 of last year, Ward was riding north on a motorcycle on Los Angeles street. Mr. Gildea was driving an automobile east on North street, and at the intersection of the streets, the car struck the motorcycle and ran over it, hurting Ward to the pavement and inflicting a broken leg and a broken ankle, besides numerous bruises about the body. Ward, the complaint states, was forced to remain in bed for 120 days after the accident and consequently was unable to work. He values his services during that time at $120. The accident left his ankle in a stiffened condition. Inspectors W. A. Brazle and J. C. Nardini of Los Angeles, and City Marshal Kellenberger went down into Chinatown last Friday and lined up the inhabitants there of, they did not expect to unearth an opium den. They were merely looking for probable contraband Chinks who were shy of the necessary papers from Uncle Sam entitling them to residence in this country. They did not find what they were seeking, but they discovered four Celestials indulging in the forbidden poppy juice in violation of the laws made and provided by the United States—in other words smoking opium. They were gathered in without ceremony and speedily landed in the city jail. On the police blotter the names of the offenders were recorded as Jung Hing, Quon We Foy, Jung Wong and Chin Wut. Saturday morning they were arraigned before Judge Howard who placed them under bond to appear Tuesday and answer to the charges. The bond of Jung Hing, proprietor of the store at which place they were arrested, was fixed at $200, and the others at $100 each. One of the surprises of the occasion was that each individual Chink dug into his clothes and produced the amount of his bond in perfectly good, yellow United States money, which was turned over to his honor. There were other surprises in store for the officers. When they searched the premises of Jung Hing, who conducts the Chinese store on the south side of Chartres street, between Los Angeles and Lemon, they unearthed a quantil of opium. Hing's trunk also was a revelation. In it they found stacked up in methodical piles a large amount of silver coin—dollars, half-dollars and quarters. The officers did not take trouble to count the money, but one of them remarked that there was enough in the trunk to buy an Anaheim Orange ranch, consequently there must have been nearly a million dollars in the pile. It is not known whether Jung Hing was running an opium joint and selling the drug to customers, or whether the confiscated article was only a private stock for the exclusive use of himself and his friends, but the fact remains that it was found in his possession, which is a violation of the law of the land. Mr. Hing stands an excellent chance of following Sam Lee, who is now doing penance at San Quentin under a five year sentence for smuggling forbidden Chinamen. the motorcycle and ran over it, hurling Ward to the pavement and inflicting a broken leg and a broken ankle, besides numerous bruises about the body. Ward, the complaint states, was forced to remain in bed for 120 days after the accident and consequently was unable to work. He values his services during that time at $120. The accident left his ankle in a stiffened condition. He placed the damage to the motorcycle at $40. SUPPLEMENTAL PETITIONS NOW IN CIRCULATION Efforts Being Made to Secure 600 Additional Signatures In Orange County Supplemental petition are in circulation in Orange county this week for the initiative and referendum acts passed by the last legislature. More than 80,000 signatures have been attached to these petition throughout the state, and it is now the purpose to increase this number to 100,000 before the first of April. In this county 1121 voters have signed the initiative petition and 1226 the referendum. These petitions have gone forward to Secretary of State Jordan, and supplemental petitions are now in circulation in this county with a view to obtaining 600 additional signatures to each petition. They are being numerously signed and it is promised that more than 1000 additional signatures will be obtained this week. G. W. Hamler last week sold his 7-acre tract of young orange trees at the corner of Citron and Broad streets, to Delmar Woodworth, the consideration being $8400. Herman Dickel left on Thursday evening for Spokane, Wash., in response to telegraphic advices that his son, Ted, had been taken to that city from Garrison, Mont., to undergo a surgical operation for injuries sustained in an accident at an Idaho mine eight years ago. Mr. Dickel arrived at Spokane on Sunday, and a telegram received from him by Mrs. Dickel brings reassuring information of his son's condition. Ted was injured by being caught between a brick wall and a runaway ore car, sustaining severe internal injuries. He received prompt medical attention, and recovered his usual robust health, but for some time past has been experiencing trouble because of his injuries. It was decided that a surgical operation was necessary, and he was taken to Spokane, where an operation was performed last week. Latest advices from Mr. Dickel are to the effect that his son is resting easily, and hopes are entertained for his speedy recovery.