anaheim-gazette 1920-12-16

VOLUME L. ONE MAN'S GUESS IS AS GOOD AS ANOTHER'S WHERE WILL ORANGE COUNTY FIND ITSELF IN NEW CONGRESSIONAL ALIGNMENT Will San Diego Seek to Exclude Imperial From It's New District, That It May Name A Man Of It's Own To Represent It At Washington. In discussing the formation of the new Congressional districts to be created by the incoming legislature, which subject has engaged the attention of political wiseacres for some months past, two essential facts seem to have been overlooked by the scribes, blazing the way for the many new alignments. According to a bill now before Congress, the ratio of representation is fixed at 243.- In the campaign preceding the August primary, San Diego insisted that the candidate come from that county. First it attempted to draft Kettner, and failing in that brought out Sinclair. It was only because that gentleman's nomination had been filed too late with the Secretary of State that he was eliminated from the contest. Kettner was a wise bird, and he probably foresaw the snowstorm of last November. Moreover he had been promised a job on the shipping board, at a salary of $12,000 per year and a six year's appointment. But he seems to have been lost in the shuffle. It is known that powerful pressure was brought to bear on Kettner at Washington last year to have him run again, and when Secretary Daniels and other high officials were out here last summer they tried hard to get Kettner to enter the contest. It is assumed that the president desired Kettner to run again, in the vain hope that he might help to stop the flood, and when Kettner refused, it is possible Washington gave him the overlook. Be that as it may, San Diego profited largely by having Kettner at Washington. He obtained millions CYPRESS DEFENDER TRUSTEES DECIDE ACTION ON PR FOR THE Will Form Assessment For Widening Feet To Be Tail Frontage On South Sub-divisions M walks and Curbs. After listening to protests of certain of Cypress street day night, the cloak defer for the p of that thorough it was understood the matter will This question was tention of the bo In discussing the formation of the new Congressional districts to be created by the incoming legislature, which subject has engaged the attention of political wiseacres for some months past, two essential facts seem to have been overlooked by the scribes, blazing the way for the many new alignments. According to a bill now before Congress, the ratio of representation is fixed at 243,000, which will give California three new congressmen. Los Angeles county will gain two new congressmen, and the seven counties of the eleventh district, having a population of more than 110,000 above the number necessary for one congressman, will be in a district composed probably of four counties. Just where Orange county is to find itself in the new congressional alignment is a matter of speculative interest to our people, and it is certain that at least San Bernardino County and possibly Riverside, will not be in our district. Of course when all is said and done, Los Angeles will have a lot to say regarding the new alignments, and our big brother across the Coyote creek will probably tell us what is going to be good for us. We have in the past had numerous rough and tumble political contests with our big brother, and sometimes he gets away with the discussion and at other times, as in the memorable county division campaign of 1889, we showed him what was pretty good for him. The creation of Orange county in that year was a pretty bitter pill for Los Angeles but that county has long since recovered from the smart of its political wounds. Nevertheless it will have a lot to say about the creation of new Congressional districts, and we shall have to trot along content in the notion that what Los Angeles says will probably be what we shall have to be satisfied with. Moreover the counties of the northern part of the state as well will have something to say concerning the matter. At the present time the whole subject is one entirely open for discussion. One man's guess is as good as another's, and while the ratio of representation may be increased or lowered in the judgment of Congress, the topic naturally possesses a great deal of interest to our people. The suggestion that Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino compose last year to have him run again, and when Secretary Daniels and other high officials were out here last summer they tried hard to get Kettner to enter the contest. It is assumed that the president desired Kettner to run again, in the vain hope that he might help to stop the flood, and when Kettner refused, it is possible Washington gave him the overlook. Be that as it may, San Diego profited largely by having Kettner at Washington. He obtained millions of dollars of federal appropriations for his home town, and it constantly cried for more. It wants a great naval base, a great shipbuilding plant and perhaps a great gun foundry. These we believe San Diego will get in the fullness of the coming time, but to jiggle Judge Swing out of his job in order to send a San Diego man to Washington in his place is a matter which will not sit well on Imperial county nor the other counties of the district. Neither can San Diego hope to head Judge Swing off in the next political free-for-all; for he swept the district with a great majority and is regarded throughout the district as a pretty fine hombre. Therefore San Diego may seek to cast Imperial county adrift and if this be so may try for a district comprising San Diego, Orange, Riverside and a portion of San Bernardino. This will bring on a fight in the latter county, but there are not lacking people who believe that at least one of the counties of the district may be divided in the creation of the new congressional district. San Diego and Riverside counties would dominate this new district, and as the two counties have ever been close politically, it might be well to watch this thing thus early in the game. That Orange county may throw in with a portion of Los Angeles county is possible, but not probable. The plan is not favored here, and would only be agreed to as an alternative to going into a district dominated by San Diego. One thing is certain, however, that the present eleventh congress district is a thing of the past. We have had many memorable fights since the district was organized, and Orange County will not greatly grieve to bid farewell to a district so long dominated by San Diego. Orange county is politically friendly toward Imperial, as well as Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, but that all three of these counties will be in the new district together is quite impossible. We shall find ourselves last year to have him run again, and when Secretary Daniels and other high officials were out here last summer they tried hard to get Kettner to enter the contest. It is assumed that the president desired Kettner to run again, in the vain hope that he might help to stop the flood, and when Kettner refused, it is possible Washington gave him the overlook. After listening to protests of certain Cypress street day night, the clerics defer for the period of that thorough it was understood—the matter will be this question was tention of the board meeting by City Man declared that both nut would soon come and they were once accommodate the thought it would elicit before costly erected. W. E. Alexander others were before day night protest being taken at the Alexander is co-business block of Angeles and Cyprus that widening was but later, if busily the street, he was down his building line. His building of tile. West Browning to construct their property colleges and Centers nounced that they not be on the corner stand for the pre-ing adjoining it or to the fact that no brick buildings of Chestnut strew twenty foot strip street will be taunt side, and will be mation of an asses. It was decided street project for Chestnut street calendar, and will It was decided hereafter in all st owners must pay curbing on all necks on the old street. Building permit as follows: A. L. Gribling, and cement builder High School co-margaret B. O'Rigan garage on North cost $48,000; He At the present time the whole subject is one entirely open for discussion. One man's guess is as good as another's, and while the ratio of representation may be increased or lowered in the judgment of Congress, the topic naturally possesses a great deal of interest to our people. The suggestion that Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino compose one new district is untenable, for the reason that these three counties fall far short of the necessary population, and also that San Diego and Imperial would thus be left alone with a combined population far too short of the necessary number. The statement that Orange county must look sharp to escape being made the tail of a San Diego or Los Angeles congressional kite is not to be seriously considered for we shall probably be in a district with the southern county or shall throw in with Los Angeles. This may be also true of Riverside county. The four counties of San Diego, Imperial Riverside and Orange will have an excess population of more than twenty thousand, if the present ratio stands, and this may not be to our political advantage although this may be our new alignment. It is reasonably sure that San Bernardino will be placed in another district which may include Inyo, Mono and Kern counties, and it is quite possible that following San Diego's suggestion, Imperial may be thrown into that district. The two subjects overlooked by the wise men now engaged in the task of forming these new congressional districts, is that San Diego may not desire Imperial county in its new district and second that the state constitution provides that counties may be divided in creating new congressional districts, although this process however, that the present eleventh congress district is a thing of the past. We have had many memorable facts since the district was organized, and Orange County will not greatly grieve to bid farewell to a district so long dominated by San Diego. Orange county is politically friendly toward Imperial, as well as Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, but that all three of these counties will be in the new district together is quite impossible. We shall find ourselves in a new district either the Thirteenth or the Fourteenth, and the man who can say just where we are going has not arisen over the horizon. If the ratio be fixed at 243,000, as provided by the bill now before the house, the fourteen California districts will have to be very closely drawn, or we may have to content ourselves with only two new districts. As the population of California is 3,426,000; this ratio will give us fourteen districts and a surplus of 24,000. It seems quite possible that the alignment may be so closely drawn as to insure three new districts, but it is probable that some of the counties will have to be divided to escape an excess of population in one or more districts. "The Desert Gift," a Universal extraordinary will be seen at Fairyland tonight. Some facts about "The Desert Gift": The fact that Rudolph Christians was for years the most prominent dramatic star on the European stage; the fame of Leo Kohlmar, featured comedian of a dozen big Broadway successes the presence in the cast of Gladys Walton, who is soon to be starred in her own right; the variety of its atmosphere, from the slums of Paradise Alley to the mansions of Fifth Avenue; the fine acting of Jennie Lee, the grand old woman of the films; the human quality of the story which has been described as a page from life. The other day senting a man he complains appeal of the Peace, Othe case against missed, and cit such dismissal a preme court of number of years. "Well I don't in here," replied "But your hororney," "it's a clision." "I know," ree you can't hold sible for the preme court." "The older a fellers like to the justice as the door." Whi tornneys come law cases two try to make mobile accident some of 'em ad was more i than in 1920 ju Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 16, 1920 CYPRESS STREET WIDENING IS DEFERRED TRUSTEES DECIDE TO POSTPONE ACTION ON PROPOSED WORK FOR THE PRESENT. Will Form Assessment District To Pay For Widening Chestnut—Twenty-Feet To Be Taken From Property Frontage on South Side—Owners of Sub-divisions Must Pay For Sidewalks and Curbing Hereafter. After listening to the argument and protests of certain property owners of Cypress street frontage Thursday night, the city trustees decided to defer for the present the widening of that thoroughfare, although it was understood by all parties that the matter will be taken up later. This question was brought to the attention of the board at a previous meeting. HOLLINGWORTH WRITES FROM THE NORTH WOODS Former Anaheim Family Still Looking Toward This City. Godfrey Stock last week received a letter from Tom Hollingworth, who left here with his family some months ago for the wilds of Oregon, where he, his son, his son-in-law, and his brother, Col. Hollingworth, each have a homestead of 160 acres. Big game appears to be plentiful in the Oregon woods. Bear tracks are numerous, according to the letter, but so far Tom hasn't met one of the animals. Following are some extracts from the letter: "Conditions here have been very unfavorable, on account of the rain coming so early in the season, but we have our cabins all built, and each one is living on his own homestead. Anaheim has not been forgotten, and I expect we will be back there to live soon after we get deeds to our land. You remember I told you that one reason we were moving was on account of the poor health of our son, Teddy. He has recovered completely, so the time spent here will be worth while." LEGION BOYS BUY CLUB HOUSE GROUNDS PROPERTY AT CORNER OF CLEMENTINE AND BROADWAY PURCHASED OF KURT EPSTEIN Building Still In The Distant Future Owing to Lack of Finances—Post Takes Up The Boy Scout Movement and Will Eendeavor To Raise Drill and Maintain Three Companies Here. Thanks to the carnival, the American Legion boys are beginning to hope that their long cherished plans for building a club house will materialize. First steps toward it were taken at a meeting of the executive committee Monday night when a deal for the purchase of ground at the corner of Clementine and Broadway was consummated. This prophecy is a great country. We After listening to the argument and protests of certain property owners of Cypress street frontage Thursday night, the city trustees decided to defer for the present the widening of that thoroughfare, although it was understood by all parties that the matter will be taken up later. This question was brought to the attention of the board at a previous meeting by City Manager Steward who declared that both Cypress and Chestnut would soon be business streets and they were entirely too narrow to accommodate the traffic. Mr. Steward thought it would be well to take action before costly buildings were erected. W. E. Alexander, O. T. Callor and others were before the board Thursday night protesting against action being taken at the preset time. Mr. Alexander is constructing a large business block at the corner of Los Angeles and Cypress, and declared that widening wasn't necessary now, but later, if business encroached on the street, he would cheerfully cut down his building to conform to a new line. His building is being constructed of tile. West Bros., who are preparing to construct a large building on their property cornering at Los Angeles and Center streets, have announced that the new building will not be on the corner. The frame building on the corner will be allowed to stand for the present, the new building adjoining it on the south. Owing to the fact that there are a couple of brick buildings on the north side of Chestnut street, the proposed twenty foot strip to be added to the street will be taken from the south side, and will be paid for by the formation of an assessment district. It was decided to drop the Cypress street project for the present. The Chestnut street work is still on the calendar, and will be taken up later. It was decided by the trustees that hereafter in all sub-divisions property owners must pay for sidewalks and curbing on all new streets as well as on the old streets adjoining. Building permits petitioned for were as follows: A. L. Gribling, contractor, for the and cement building, Anaheim Union High School cost $147,980; Mrs. Margaret B. O'Rourke, residence and garage on North Clementine street, cost $48,000; Herman Kastner, residential street, cost $2,560; coming so early in the season, but we have our cabins all built, and each one is living on his own homestead. Anaheim has not been forgotten, and I expect we will be back there to live soon after we get deeds to our land. You remember I told you that one reason we were moving was on account of the poor health of our son, Teddy. He has recovered completely, so the time spent here will be worth while. "This sure is a great country. We have had venison twice. Lots of bear signs, but have not caught sight of one yet. I went on a deer hunt some time ago, but that day proved to be a poor one for game, although there were tracks everywhere in the forest. I got lost. Every tree looked just like one I had seen earlier in the day. After wandering around trying to find the trail for quite awhile I came to the conclusion night was coming on. I knew I was west of our camp, but going in the direction I thought was east did not bring me anywhere, so I turned in the opposite direction, and finally came into camp. We spent the night in the deserted cabin. Had lots of wood but not much to eat. I was hungry enough to eat a skunk or a snake, but there wasn't a living thing to be seen in the whole forest. Home looked good to us as we came in sight of our shanties. Mrs. Hollingworth had some pork and beans cooked, and they tasted the best ever. "Kindly remember me to all my old friends." MANY LAW BREAKERS CAPTURED BY COPS New Motor Vehicle Law Being Rigidly Enforced. With eighty-four motorists arrested by county motorcycle officers since December 1 and seventy arrested by Santa Ana police officers, this county and city have scored heavily in the campaign that is being made all over Southern California against violations of the motor vehicle laws. Arrests have been made for offenses ranging all the way from standing machinnes within restricted districts in Santa Ana to driving an automobile while the driver was under the influence of home brow, patent medicine or something equally as strong. Defective lights have played a part in the total of 154 arrests. The activity of the county and cityThanks to the carnival, the American Legion boys are beginning to hope that their long cherished plans for building a club will materialize. First steps toward it were taken at a meeting of the executive committee Monday night when a deal for the purchase of ground at the corner of Clementine and Broadway was consummated. This property which has a frontage of 70 feet on Broadway belonged to Kurt Epstein, who recently purchased it, paying $3000 for it. The property is rapidly advancing in value, but when Mr. Epsten learned that the American Legion boys desired it he turned it over to them at the price he paid. It is an excellent site, off of the business streets, yet close enough in to be easily reached. No definite time has been fixed for beginning construction of the building as the boys are yet short the necessary dinero to even make a beginning. Anaheim is going to have not only one, but three companies of Boy Scouts. The Legion has taken the matter up and is now working out the plans. M. B. Wellington of Santa Ana, county organizer, met with the post last Tuesday night and started the ball rolling. The post agreed to foster the movement, and furnish the scout master, secure enlistments, drill the companies and stand sponsor for them. Boys between the ages of 12 and 16 years are eligible to membership. A full company is 32 boys, and three scout masters are required for each company. There is plenty of good material in Anaheim for three good companies, and the post can furnish plenty of good drillmasters A dozen or so of names of persons suitable for scoutmasters will be furnished headquarters at Santa Ana, from which the required number will be appointed, after which the enlistment will begin. A boy scout organization is an excellent thing for the boys and the training is beneficial to them. Anaheim has fallen behind other towns in the scout movement, but are in hopes now of catching up. The Boy Scouts of America is an Organization that deals with the future while working in the present. The importance of a boy to society consists in the fact that he is on his way to manhood, and all UP-TO DATE JUSTICE The other day an attorney representing a man held on a misdemeanor complaint appeared before Justice of the Peace, Cox and moved that the case against his client be dismissed, and cited as authority for such dismissal a decision of the supreme court of California, made a number of years ago. "Well I don't see how that comes in here," replied the justice. "But your honor," replied the attorney, "it's a supreme court decision." "I know," replied the justice, "but you can't hold this court responsible for the mistakes of the supreme court." "The older a case is the more them fellers like to cite 'em," remarked the justice as the attorney went out the door. "Why, I've even had attorneys come in here with common law cases two hundred years old and try to make 'em apply to an automobile accident. From the way that some of 'em act you'd think a court was more interested in antiques than in 1920 justice." Arrests have been made for offenses ranging all the way from standing machinnes within restricted districts in Santa Ana to driving an automobile while the driver was under the influence of home brew, patent medicine or something equally as strong. Defective lights have played a part in the total of 154 arrests. The activity of the county and city is a part of the law enforcement drive now being conducted in Southern California as the result of the death of Congressman-elect Van de Water, probably traveling faster than the law allows, struck an unlighted truck that was standing on the highway. The prominence of the man who was killed brought home to a great many people the fact that violations of the motor vehicle laws have been common. In the campaign now on, some of the justices of the peace have taken to drastic measures. They are beginning to follow Judge Cox's well known methods. Cox has been in the lime-light for a number of years as the one justice of the peace in California who sent to jail all speeders going fifty miles an hour or more. Now some of the justices are proposing to outdo Cox. The Anaheim P. T. A. and the grammar school and city trustees of this city are planning to install a public health center in Anaheim. They will employ a Red Cross nurse to take charge of the work in the center, which is to be located in the city hall. The work of the nurse will consist largely of caring for the children of the schools and community. She will also assist in caring for families which may need such assistance or advice at any time. Thus it has come about gradually naturally, and almost inevitably, that fire prevention is one of the objects of activity. Fire prevention is essentially an expression of good citizenship; it protects life; it promotes conservation; it is mindful of the welfare of the neighborhood and the community; it calls for observation and understanding and most important of all, it strikes directly at enlistment will begin. A boy scout organization is an excellent thing for the boys and the training is beneficial to them. Anaheim has fallen behind other towns in the scout movement, but are in hopes now of catching up. The Boy Scouts of America is an Organization that deals with the future while working in the present. The importance of a boy to society consists in the fact that he is on his way to manhood, and all of our complicated system of education is supposed to be in preparation for the duties of maturity. But our school system leaves certain well-recognized gaps in character formation and one of these is being occupied by the Boy Scouts organization in a remarkably successful way. The fundamental principal of its training it that of activity. A boy must be doing something; unless there is something constructive for him to do he is apt to find something destructive. Therefore the theme of the Boy Scout work is "do" as contracted with "don't's" the thing to be done is not the primary object, but the doer is. Important as the task may be, its chief importance lies in the developing effect upon the boy that is, and the man that is to be. One who studies the admirable system of work laid down in the Boy Scout manuals cannot fail to be impressed with this fact. Thus it has come about gradually naturally, and almost inevitably, that fire prevention is one of the objects of activity. Fire prevention is essentially an expression of good citizenship; it protects life; it promotes conservation; it is mindful of the welfare of the neighborhood and the community; it calls for observation and understanding and most important of all, it strikes directly at enlistment will begin. BOYS BUY HOUSE BANDS WARNER OF CLEMBOADWAY PURTERT EPSTEIN The Distant Future of Finances—Post Boy Scout Movement to Raise in Three Companies carnival, the Amateur beginning to gag cherished plans house will materi-toward it were tag of the execu-day night when purchase of ground cementine and Broad-ated. This prop-frontage of 70 that destructive national weakness, American carlessness. In doing this it gives an opportunity for wholesome activity. Boys have keen eyes; they are taught to use them in detecting hazards. Boys have logical minds; they are helped to think constructively in correcting these hazards. Boys have active hands; they are encouraged to use them in clearing up waste material, removing inflamable rubbish and in similar employment, while all the time the effect is primarily upon the owners of these eyes, minds and hands and upon the same, careful, constructive men that they are being trained to become. JOHN HARTUNG SELLS CITY RESIDENCE May Join Party Of Hunters Going To Africa In Search Of Big Game John Hartung, this week sold his Center Street residence to R. L. Pendleton, a recent arrival from Wisconsin, for $15,000 Mr. Pendleton and his wife have moved into their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Hartung will occupy the residence jointly with them until February 14, when they will probably leave for an extended LOCOED MEXICAN TRIES HOLD-UP STUNT BREAKS SHOW WINDOW IN WISDER'S STORE AND STEALS TWO BIG REVOLVERS Flourished Gun At John Heltsheusen Who Promptly Collared Him And Held Him Until Police Arrived And Took Him In Tow—Explained That He Was Hungry And Only Trying To Get His Supper. Comfortably loaded with marijuana and being in a hilarious mood, Juan Tenerio, smashed his fist through the plate glass window of Wisser's sporting goods store window, Friday night and coolly picked out two big revolvers that suited his fancy. It was about seven o'clock in the evening. Many people were on the street and it chanced that John Heltsheusen was passing at the May Join Party Of Hunters Going To Africa In Search Of Big Game John Hartung, this week sold his Center Street residence to R. L. Pendleton, a recent arrival from Wisconsin, for $15,000 Mr. Pendleton and his wife have moved into their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Hartung will occupy the residence jointly with them until February 14, when they will probably leave for an extended trip abroad. He has in contemplation joining a hunting party which will go to Africa in search of big game. Mr. Hartung was, in his younger days, one of the best known hunters in Southern California, and while he is yet considerable of a kid, he thinks that he can topple over a couple of lions and other big game to round out his score. Should he join the hunting party he will be in Africa a number of months and will visit many places seen by him and his wife on their trip around the world before the beginning of the great war. They will again see the Nile, the Sahara Desert and other of the foreign places of interest. They may later visit Belgium, and may look over the battlefields of that country and France. As a proof that Mr. Hartung can raise fine walnuts, he has presented us with a sample of very fine nuts that took a blue ribbon at the Huntington Beach Fair over all competitors. Following their trip abroad Mr. and Mrs. Hartung will return to this city, and again take up their residence here. Mr. Hartung came to Anaheim on March 4, 1862, the year of the great flood. He came with his family from San Francisco to Wilmington by steamer and as the stage attempted to make the trip hither, it was found impossible to proceed on account of the high flood waters. The party returned to Wilmington, where they remained for six weeks before again setting out for this city. Mr. Hartung has resided here continually since that time. He is one of the best known and most highly respected pioneers of this section. He has amassed a fortune and was for several years president of the First National Bank. DEATH OVERTAKES A WELL KNOWN CITIZEN James P. McCarter Found Dead In Bed At Elsinore Comfortably loaded with marijuana and being in a hilarious mood, Juan Tenerio, smashed his fist through the plate glass window of Wisser's sporting goods store window, Friday night and coolly picked out two big revolvers that suited his fancy. It was about seven o'clock in the evening. Many people were on the street and it chanced that John Heitsheusen was passing at the time. John is deaf and dumb, and consequently did not hear the crash, but his attention was speedily attracted to the affair when he was suddenly confronted by a wild and untamed Mexican who was flourishing two big revolvers, one of which was suddenly thrust into the pit of John's stomach. John could not hear the language accompanying the maneuver, but he knew that gun had no business in his stomach, so he grappled with his assailant. He caught him by both wrists, elevating his hands which still clutched the revolvers, and backed him into the Franz barber shop. As John couldn't explain the situation and the Mexican's gibberish was unintelligible, the employes in the shop were considerably astonished as the struggling pair appeared in their midst. Finally one of the barbers remembered that a policeman might be interested in the affair, so he slipped out and later returned with Officer Andrade, who promptly relieved the Mexican of his guns. Having his hands with which he talks free, Heitsheusen then explained the circumstance, and Andrade took his locked prisoner to jail. The explanation given by the Mexican was that he was hungry and penniless. Whether he expected to start a Pancho Villa campaign, or pawn the guns, he did not say. The fact that he assaulted and tried to hold up the first passerby indicated that he expected to get his supper by playing the bandit game. The policeman found marijuana weed in his pocket. With the arrest of a man giving the name of "Curtis" but whose real name is said to be Harold Titus, alias "James Gordon," by the San Diego police, it is believed that they have one of the men who burglarized the home of E. Haas at 503 Broadway, Anaheim, several days ago and obtained several thousand dollars in loot, has been apprehended. DEATH OVERTAKES A WELL KNOWN CITIZEN James P. McCarter Found Dead in Bed At Elsinore Friends of James P. McCarter were shocked Saturday to hear of his death, as he was not known to be seriously ill. On Sunday, December, 5, he went to Elsinore to try the baths, as he had not been feeling at all well for some time, and on Saturday morning he was found dead in bed, having expired some time during the night. Y. W. Bushard, a near neighbor was notified and made arrangements for the funeral, which was held at Huntington Beach on Tuesday afternoon, a number of Anaheim Elks going down to attend. Deceased was a member of the lodge here. Mr. McCarter was 72 years of age. He was born in Virginia, and came to Anaheim about 12 years ago. For many years he was engaged in the mining business in California, but finally sold all his interests and came to Anaheim to spend the remainder of his days. His only relative in this region is a niece who lives at Huntington Beach. He was a quiet and unassuming man, a friend to everybody, and will be missed by those who have associated with him, and met him daily on the streets of this city. Christmas vacation in the Anaheim schools begins tomorrow. The pupils will have a rest until Monday, January 3. With the arrest of a man giving the name of "Curtis" but whose real name is said to be Harold Titus, alias, "James Gordon," by the San Diego police, it is believed that they have one of the men who burglarized the home of E. Haas at 503 Broadway, Anaheim, several days ago and obtained several thousand dollars in loot, has been apprehended. Titus was arrested on a grand larceny charge in connection with a burglary in San Diego. Following his arrest, articles found in his room were said to have been identified as those lost by Haas. The identification was made from a circular sent out yesterday by the office of Sheriff C. E. Jackson, giving a description of the missing articles. The circular had come into the hands of the San Diego police just a few moments before 'Titus' room was searched. Among the articles taken from the Haas home were seven rings, one of them with a diamond setting. About twenty-five silver knives, forks and spoons were taken. It was these which were found in the possession of the accused, it is said. A watch, several chains of beads a traveling bag, a suit of men's clothing and a black overcoat were also taken. Thus far, according to the San Diego police, only the silverware has been located. The San Diego police are holding Titus on a burglary charge, but in case they do not obtain a conviction or he is given probation, he will be tried on the Anaheim charges. The grand jurors were at the city hall last week going over City Clerk Merritt's books. As usual they found everything in splendid shape.