anaheim-gazette 1916-08-03

LAVIN'S AUTO IN ANOTHER CRASH RUNS INTO GEORGE McPHEE, OVERTURNING HIS CAR, PINNING HIM UNDER WRECKAGE McPHEE SERIOUSLY INJURED, TAKEN TO HIS HOME AT SANTA ANA. LAVIN ON WRONG SIDE OF STREET Narrowly escaping death when his auto was crashed into, almost totally wrecked and overturned, George McPhee, county sealer of weights and measures was pulled from beneath the wreckage at the intersection of Center and North Claudina streets Wednesday afternoon, suffering from numerous injuries, some of them of a serious nature. The car that ran him down was driven by J. D. Lavin, a man who has figured in at least two other serious accidents. According to eye-witnesses he shot out of Claudina street on the wrong side of the road, and turned directly in front of McPhee. Mr. McPhee was seen at his home in Santa Ana Thursday afternoon. He was resting on an improvised bed in a large reclining chair, and was suffering much pain from the injury to his back. His account of the afair is substantially the same as that told by eye-witnesses. "I left the Gazette office," he said, "at fifteen minutes before four o'clock, and less than two minutes later the accident occurred at the intersection of Center and North Claudina streets. I was probably within thirty feet of the corner when a big car shot out of Claudina street and turned toward me. It was on the wrong side of the street and cut the corner. Realizing that a collision was imminent I made a quick turn to the left and ran diagonally across Center street. If the driver of the other car had continued in his course I probably would have escaped, but he also swerved and ran straight across Center street. Seeing that I must either stop or cross the sidewalk and crash through a plate glass window I applied the brake, but my car had not stopped before the big car struck it broadside, lifted it into the air and turned it bottom upward with me underneath the wreckage. Although I was in front at the wheel when the crash came, I was found under the rear seat after the car turned turtle. I cannot account for that." "I was pinned down, and my first connected thought was,'well, I am kill- Phee, county sealer of weights and measures was pulled from beneath the wreckage at the intersection of Center and North Claudina streets Wednesday afternoon, suffering from numerous injuries, some of them of a serious nature. The car that ran him down was driven by J. D. Lavin, a man who has figured in at least two other serious accidents. According to eye-witnesses he shot out of Claudina street on the wrong side of the road, and turned directly in front of McPhee, who was going west on Center street. Seeing the danger suddenly confronting him McPhee made a quick turn to the left in an effort to escape, but the other car also changed its course and ran directly toward him. Finding him still bearing down upon him McPhee attempted to stop his car and was only twelve feet from the south sidewalk when the big machine struck him broadside, lifting the small Ford from the ground, catapulting McPhee into the air, and dropping his wrecked car on top of him. Scores of persons who either witnessed the accident or heard the crash rushed to the scene expecting to find a dead man beneath the ruins. The wreck was lifted and E. C. Healton dragged the supposed body from beneath. But he was not dead, nor even unconscious. "I am all right, boys," said he as soon as he was clear of the wreck. It was seen, however, that he was badly injured. He was assisted to his feet but could not stand erect owing to an injury to his back. He was taken across the street to the Palace market. He refused to go to the hospital, saying his only desire was to get to his home. A message was phoned to his wife at Santa Ana, telling her of the accident, and within half an hour he was on his way home. McPhee came to Anaheim Wednesday to inspect the scales at the Hein ranch, two and one-half miles out of town. A small trailer carrying weights was attached to his car. After completing his work he called at the Gazette office and spent an hour in conversation. Shortly before four o'clock he left the office starting for home, but less than two minutes later his car was a wreck and he was badly injured. McPhee is a careful driver. He does not believe in taking chances by speeding, and at the time of the accident was driving below the speed limit of the city ordinance. The charge of the man who collided with him that he was going at a terrific pace was un- "I was pinned down, and my first connected thought was, 'well, I am killed.' I could see many feet hurrying toward me and heard some one say, 'There's a dead man under this car.' I smelled gasoline and felt water trickling upon me, and my next thought was that the wreckage would burst into flames. But the car was lifted and I was pulled out and helped to my feet. I knew I was painfully injured, but realized that I was not killed. Officer Phil Germann was among those who were helping me and I asked him who the man was who ran me down. 'It was J. D. Lavin,' he said, 'and here he is.' I turned and found Mr. Lavin at my side. 'Well, my friend,' he said, 'you were driving at a terrific pace.' This', I answered, 'is not the time to discuss that point.' He asked me a number of questions and I handed him my card, telling him he could see me later. I was helped across the street to the Palace Market by Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Healton, and after they had ministered first aid I phoned to my wife, thinking that she might hear a garbled account of the affair. Herbert Dale happened along with an auto and brought me home. "While waiting in the Palace Market, Mr. Lavin came in and asked if he could speak to me privately. I acquiesced and he said: 'Do you think you are badly injured? How much are you hurt?' I replied that I couldn't tell at that time. I carry accident liability insurance enough to provide for you,' he said, 'but I don't feel altogether to blame, for this accident. A bread wagon interfered with me and obstructed my view.' I was unable to discuss that matter before receiving medical attention. On reaching home Dr. Clark was summoned and his opinion is that the extent of the injury to my back can only be determined by time. This misfortune comes at an inopportune time. This is my busy season. Two of the Orange county sugar factories—the Holly, of Huntington Beach, and the Southern California of Santa Ana, have not yet had their scales tested and they are pleting his work he called at the Gazette office and spent an hour in conversation. Shortly before four o'clock he left the office starting for home, but less than two minutes later his car was a wreck and he was badly injured. McPhee is a careful driver. He does not believe in taking chances by speeding, and at the time of the accident was driving below the speed limit of the city ordinance. The charge of the man who collided with him that he was going at a terrific pace, was unfounded. J. D. Lavin, the man who ran him down, has figured in two previous serious accidents. A couple of years ago he ran into a man at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets, and only two weeks ago he settled a damage claim of Timothy Graham, an eleven-year-old boy, by paying $1250. This accident occurred on S. Los Angeles street on May 26. The boy was riding a bicycle. The two machines collided, the boy was thrown against the fender of the car, one ear being cut off. The boy's father claimed damages and Lavin preferred to settle without allowing it to be taken into court. Those who witnessed the accident Wednesday say that McPhee was not to blame in any manner. He was on the proper side of the street, he had the right of way, and was traveling at a speed well within the limits. When the other car loomed up in front of him he made every effort to get out of its way, but it was impossible. In addition to the wreck of his Ford car, which is almost a total loss, he had an extremely narrow escape from instant death, he is suffering from serious injuries, the extent of which has not yet been determined, and he is compelled to trust his important business to a deputy at a time when he is badly needed. J. Kneip, who came here recently from Illinois, is preparing to open a grocery store in the corner room of the Masonic Temple, formerly occupied by the International Furniture Co. Carpenters are now at work overhauling the room and putting in shelving. I was unable to discuss that matter before receiving medical attention. On reaching home Dr. Clark was summoned and his opinion is that the extent of the injury to my back can only be determined by time. This misfortune comes at an inopportune time. This is my busy season. Two of the Orange county sugar factories—the Holly, of Huntington Beach, and the Southern California of Santa Ana, have not yet had their scales tested and they are almost ready to begin their campaigns. Less than an hour ago I received a phone message from the Holly company requesting me to regulate their scales, as they were preparing to start their machinery. It will be necessary for me to employ a deputy from Los Angeles to perform the work that I should be doing now." In addition to the injury to his back Mr. McPhee was suffering from other hurts. Both his hips were badly bruised, and he complained of a pain in his chest, but he was unable to tell how serious it was. He was almost helpless, being unable to arise from his couch without assistance. The damaged car was taken to the Ford garage. It was almost a total wreck. Among its numerous injuries it was found that the steering wheel had been smashed against the front seat. If Mr. McPhee had not been catapulted out of the seat he would have been crushed to death. The Lavin car suffered little damage in the collision. Trustee Cook dinance, which he prevent member when on duty and forms, from en being called tha Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, California, Thursday, Aug. 3 1916 STREET PAVING ORDERED BY TRUSTEES C. E. CHAMBERLAIN APPOINTED BROADWAY INSPECTOR, W. A. WALLACE RATE COLLECTOR SALE OF LIQUOR IN RESTAURANTS, NOT HAVING LICENSE; TO BE STOPPED The city trustees on Thursday night ordered the city attorney to prepare proceedings to pave South Philadelphia street, from Center to Santa Ana streets. The work is to done under the 1911 act. W. A. Wallace was reappointed rate collector, and should he be unable to read the electric light and water meters in connection with his other duties, the city will provide the additional help. Other applicants for the job were: Thos. F. Morgan, Simon Lybarger, Al Erickson and J. H. Whitaker. Armitage S. C. Forbes, of the Atas- of their duties. The "boys" are soon to appear in drab uniforms and Cook believes for the good of the order, that the policemen be not allowed in saloons while on duty. The city attorney was authorized to draft a resolution providing for the paving of the alley between Center and Chartres street, extending from Claudina to Lemon streets. The work is to be done by private contract. The Pacific Telephone company made a request to the street superintendent for the return of its $500 deposited as a guarantee for properly replacing the cement pavement along the strip excavated to permit the laying of its conduits. There is a defect in the work at Clementine and Center streets and the superintendent was told to freeze onto the deposit until the defect was fixed. The following communication was received from the Western Gas Engine Corporation. Honorable Board of Trustees, City of Anaheim, California. Gentlemen: We take the liberty to write you on the subject of your light and power. The writer has watched the results obtained by your city with your steam plant, as well as cost of electricity which you are now getting from an electric company. We find that you used in month of June 77,460 K. W. hours. We also find that your load ranges from 66 K. W. FIREMAN HURT BY EXPLOSION OF GAS W. J. W. ORR INJURED BY BACK-FIRE UNDER BOILER AT SUGAR FACTORY PLANT BEGINS ITS 1916 CAMPAIGN ON FULL TIME MONDAY MORNING As the result of an explosion of gas under one of the boilers at the sugar factory Tuesday morning, William J. W. Orr, the day fireman, is lying at the sanitarium suffering from numerous cuts and bruises, but all of a slight nature. There was considerable wreckage in the vicinity of the explosion when Mr. Orr was picked up and sent to town for repairs, but the boiler was not damaged nor put out of commission. Mr. Orr is able to tell a connected story of the affair up to the time of the explosion, but he is somewhat hazy as to the happenings subsequent to that event. He says that on going on duty shortly before seven o'clock City of Anaheim, California. Gentlemen: We take the liberty to write you on the subject of your light and power. The writer has watched the results obtained by your city with your steam plant, as well as cost of electricity which you are now getting from an electric company. We find that you used in month of June 77,460 K. W. hours. We also find that your load ranges from 66 K. W. to 325 K. W. and cost you for month about $858.00. We also understand that you keep one boiler heated up for emergencies which costs you in the neighborhood of $50.00 per month for fuel for same. We will say that this will make your light and power bill in round numbers $900.00 per month or $10,800.00 per year. As our following figures will be taken on a ten year basis, we will figure your present system on ten year basis with the same average consumption which, of course will likely grow. Your power bill for ten years as figured above would be $108,000.00. We wish to say that it is a very easy matter to say this which do not always turn out to be as represented, as you doubtless have found out. What we want to put before your Honorable Body is the proposition of putting in a complete power plant of natural gas engines with generators to generate all of your light and power. On account of your load factor it will necessitate a plant of three units. We would recommend 2,240 H. P. four cylinder engines each equipped with a 150 K. W. generator and one two cylinder 120 H. P. engine equipped with a 75 K. W. generator. With this kind of equipment you will be able to take care of your varied loads in fine shape and you will see that the greater part of your plant will be standing idle, as your present consumption is only an average of about 108 K. W. per hour. Figuring 10% depreciation, 6% interest, lubricating oil, natural gas for fuel, on a plant as mentioned above, completely installed with generators and exciters, we would guarantee to deliver your 77,460 K. W. hours per month figured as above outlined for not to exceed 4-5 of a cent per K. W. hour, or in other words the 10% depreciation and 6% interest on investment with fuel and lubricating oil would figure in round numbers $620 per month, or $7840 per year or $78,400 in ten years, a saving in ten years Other workmen in the plant, attracted by the noise of the explosion, rushed in. They found Mr. Orr in a dazed or semi-conscious condition and bleeding from several cuts. He was placed in an auto and sent to the sanitarium where his wounds were dressed. The most serious was a two-inch cut on the back of his head, but there were other cuts and bruises on his head, arms and legs. Windows in the side of the building were broken by the force of the explosion, and a number of bricks blown from the furnace, otherwise no damage resulted to the building or the boiler. It is supposed Mr. Orr was struck by flying bricks. The boiler is one of eight in the engine room which is an extension on the west side of the main building. The sugar factory began slicing beets Monday morning with its usual force of nearly 300 men. Its crop of beets this year is approximately the same as last season. The acreage was something over 10,000 and it is expected that 80,000 tons of beets will be sliced, which will yield probably more than twenty million pounds of sugar. The first beets this year came in from Westminster, which usually sends the first cars. Last year the company declared a twenty per cent dividend on its capital stock owing to the increased price of sugar caused by the European war and if the present price is maintained, which there is no reason to doubt. In control specific that, and we promote owing we have 50 cents paymnt tracts, district campmeasures grown ravagant any of it our giv us." The paving work is entirely under control of the street commissioner, who is held responsible for the faithful performance of the contract. Upon motion of Trustee Cook, seconded by Brunworth and carried, the city attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance making it unlawful for any restaurant to sell liquor, without first procuring a license so to do. The Valencia Cafe at present is the only place where liquor with bona fide meals can be had. Trustees Cook says it has come to his notice several times of late that young women with male escorts have been refused liquor at the Valencia, but that they go elsewhere and purchase the liquor and then repair to other restaurants and consume the booze with their meals. Technically this is a violation of the city ordinance. It has been the custom of late with a certain restaurant to telephone for liquids and have them brought into the eating house and have them served with meals. The proprietors do not buy the liquor, and do not even pull the corks, believing thereby that they come within the rights of citizens. Cook claims that the practice is being abused and when the younger gentler sex are allowed full sway in the consumption of the foamy suds in these places of business he believes it is time to call a halt. Cook says: "If we are to run this town, let us run it right. There are properly licensed places where liquor may be had, and this practice of serving liquids as above stated must be stopped." And it was so ordered. Trustee Cook proposed another ordinance, which was passed, which will prevent members of the police force, when on duty and wearing their uniforms, from entering saloons, unless being called therein in the discharge interest on investment with fuel and lubricating oil would figure in round numbers $620 per month, or $7840 per year or $78,400 in ten years, a saving in ten years over your present system of $29,600. If you would put in such a plant as mentioned above and would put the 10% depreciation out on 6% interest at end of each year, at the end of ten years you would have saved for the city a little over $26,000. Or if such a plant was put in and the saving between it and present system and the 10% depreciation was put out at end of every year instead of paying it out for light and power as at present, you would have a net sum at end of ten years of $64,500. Taking out then the total cost of plant you would have saved for your City in round numbers $41,500. This plant as we have figured it is capacity enough to handle your light and power for several years to come, as it allows quite a lot for expansion. There is no doubt but what you will consume more power year after year and in that case your cost per K.W. will be lessened considerable. For instance if your average load should get to one-half of capacity of plant mentioned an average of 195 K.W., instead of 108 K.W., the cost per K.W. hour then would be about 3-5 of a cent per K.W. hour. Should your load get to be that much or more your saving over present system would be decidedly more than shown with the present load. We wish to say that all of the above figures are conservative and we will guarantee to develop a K.W. for price mentioned and even less if necessary. There are several small matters we might mention, but not caring to bother your Honorable Body with them at present until you have weighed all of the above carefully and then if this appeals to you we will be only too glad to go into detaials. We wish to say that if you should decide to put in such a plant as mentioned, that the parties putting same in should have about four months' time to get it in and have it ready to run when your present contract expires. Yours very truly, Western Gas Engine Corporation, By W.A.MATTOX. HURT BY PRESION GAS JURED BY BACKBOILER AT FACTORY ITS 1916 CAMLL TIME MONORNING An explosion of gas boilers at the sugar morning, William J. Fireman, is lying at offering from numeroses, but all of it were considered the vicinity of the orr. Orr was picked up for repairs, but damaged nor put to tell a connected up to the time of he is somewhat openings subsequent says that on going before seven o'clock beets, with an average production of 12 tons to the acre, and five large sugar factories, the growers of this county alone will receive upwards of $300,000 of the bonus money. Factories in Orange county have mailed to their growers the following letter: "Although a formal announcement has not been made, you are undoubtedly informed that this company some time since definitely decided it would pay the 50 cents per ton bonus referred to in your beet contract with us. The contract provides that the bonus shall be paid on August 1, 1917, in case certain conditions should prevail with respect to the sugar market. The indications are that the prices referred to will be realized, and we, therefore, decided to anticipate the realization of those prices for our sugar by adding the 50 cents bonus to each beet payment throughout the harvesting season instead of waiting until 1917, as, under ordinary circumstances, we would have been obliged to do in order to be sure that the conditions named in the bonus clause of the contract had been fulfilled. In addition to the payment of the contract bonus in the manner above specified, we are pleased to announce that, owing to the very extraordinary and unusual market conditions which promise to prevail in the near future, owing to the continuance of the war, we will pay as an extra war bonus 50 cents per ton over and above all..." to tell a connected up to the time of he is somewhat openings subsequent says that on going before seven o'clock in the boiler was turned out the pumps. There under each of the are lighted with a is attached an oil-waste. He ignited it into the furnace, used on the gas. The saw a burst of flame, saw flying bricks at the cement floor. He has no furthest affair. In the plant, attack of the explosion, sound Mr. Orr in a conscious condition several cuts. He auto and sent to the wounds were serious was a two-thick of his head, but bruises and bruises on his legs. Windows in building were broken the explosion, and a down from the fur-damage resulted to the boiler. It is supposed struck by flying is one of eight in which is an extension of the main build- company declared a dividend on its capital increase price by the European war price is maintained, company declared a dividend on its capital increase price by the European war price is maintained, obliged to do in order to be sure that the conditions named in the bonus clause of the contract had been fulfilled. "In addition to the payment of the contract bonus in the manner above specified, we are pleased to announce that, owing to the very extraordinary and unusual market conditions which promise to prevail in the near future, owing to the continuance of the war, we will pay as an extra war bonus 50 cents per ton over and above all payments contemplated by the contract. The extra war bonus will be distributed soon after the close of the campaign, and we trust it will in a measure compensate such of our growers as have suffered from the ravages of flood, insect pests, or from any other causes, and that the receipt of it will prove as gratifying to all of our growers as the giving of it is to us." SALT LAKE RAILROAD COMING TO ANAHEIM Official of the Road Tells of Proposed Extension Positive assurance was given by a Salt Lake official Tuesday that the Salt Lake railroad is going to build a branch line from Pico station, near Whittier, through the Whittier and La Habra sections, through Fullerton to Anaheim, with Santa Ana as the terminus. For eighteen months agents have been buying right of way. Positive proof of this has been in existence for weeks. Recently thirty-eight deeds for a right of way through Santa Ana were recorded within a week. While rumors have been rife that the operators were agents of the Salt Lake, not until Tuesday was an outline of what was really proposed obtainable. It was stated that the Salt Lake proposes to tap the rich oil and citrus sections of Orange county, into which it has not had access. For three years the railroad has maintained offices at Santa Ana, and its agent J. J. Tavis, has gone after business with a vim. While he could get a share of passenger business he was handicapped when it came to getting freight. If present expectations materialize the Salt Lake will be running trains into Anaheim by next January. To get here it will need to build but about fifteen miles of road. Its agents have bought rights of way through Fuller-luncheons were started by the Anaheim board of trade several months ago, and have grown so popular that they are a habit. The object is two-fold—business men are brought together in a co-operative spirit and the sociability and interchange of business ideas help to promote the city's advancement in many ways, and in addition to these worthy accomplishments the patronage accorded the Valencia cafe is commendable. The proprietors have one of the best eating places in the Southland and are deserving of all manner of encouragement from the citizens of Anaheim. They are enjoying a good trade for all of which they are grateful. At the conclusion of the repast Secretary Duckworth called upon John Taggart recently of Redondo, but who has decided to locate in Anaheim with his two sons and open an automobile business. Mr. Taggart stated he was pleased to be a guest of the business men upon this occasion and said he had looked over Southern California for a location and after mature consideration decided that Anaheim was the place that offered the best inducements. Mr. Taggart says a friend of his from Whittier, recently here, said Anaheim was the best town on the coast. The bank deposits here represent more than a million and a quarter, and the town shows many other healthy signs of advancement. Mr. Taggart says his firm is spending $6000 in the equipment of a business house on Los Angeles street, wherein they will handle Studebaker automobiles. He says he likes the town and its people and has come here with his family to reside permanently. At adjournment Mr. Duckworth announced that the sumptuous meal was at the expense of Herman Noll, the newly elected president of the board of trade. Mr. Noll is a hale fellow well met and never is so happy as when he is entertaining his friends. In assuming the responsible position of president of the board of trade, Mr. Noll realizes he has a big job on his hands but that he will prove equal to the occasion goes without saying. AUTOMOBILE PARTY RETURN FROM YOSEMITE Wallop and Nagel Families See the Sights of Famous Park Will Wallop and wife and A. Nagel, wife and son Kenneth returned on AUTOMOBILE PARTY RETURN FROM YOSEMITE Wallop and Nagel Families See the Sights of Famous Park Will Wallop and wife and A. Nagel, wife and son, Kenneth, returned on Wednesday from a delightful three weeks' outing in the Yosemite. They traveled northward by the inland route, returning over the state highway. While in Yosemite they pitched their tents at Camp No. 17, from which point they made excursions to the various places of interest in the park. Fish were plentiful, but hunting is not allowed in the park, guns even being prohibited. Thousands of people were encamped in the park enjoying the wonderful natural scenery. All the sights of interest in the valley were visited by the Anaheim party, as they spent the days making trips from the camp to the various points which were considered worth seeing. Yosemite is full of marvelous sights and they saw them all—the big trees, the falls, Mirror lake, Glacier Point and other places. On the return trip they stopped at Santa Barbara for two or three days, and saw the sights at that famous seaside resort. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKee left on Tuesday for Leon, Iowa, where they will spend a three months' visit with relatives and friends. They go by the northern route, and will spend some time in Yellowstone park and other points of interest. Bob says he and his wife will be back in time to vote in November. Among the Anaheim visitors at Seal Beach Sunday was a party composed of Trustee John Brunworth and family, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hamler, David Hamler and family, Al Erickson and family and Mrs. Amy Wisser. Digging in the sand and dabbling in the surf was the chief amusement of the members of the party. H. O. Henderson and Miss Louisa Paschall spent Sunday at Long Beach.