anaheim-gazette 1923-10-25

VOLUME LIV CITRUS GROWERS TO ABANDON OLD HOUSE HOUSE ON CLAUDINA STREET AT S. P. TRACKS WILL BE DESERTED BY PACKERS Santa Fe Preparing to Build Sple'd House for the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association—New Plant to be on Center Street East of the Santa Fe Tracks—Will be Completed by April 1st, in Time for Next Years' Valencias—Cost $52,000. The old packing house of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association, which has been closed since early spring, is to be abandoned altogether by the association. This house, on the Southern Pacific tracks at the foot of Claudina Street, is the oldest packing house in the city. It is built of wood, and the directors have reached the conclusion that a modern fireproof building is needed for the business. For many years the Santa Fe railroad and likely defeat the efforts of Imperial and Yuma valley to obtain flood protection badly needed." "For the further reason that the people of Southern California are overwhelmingly in favor of government development of the Colorado for water and power: Therefore, until concessions has the opportunity to consider and perfect legislation in harmony with the Fall-Davis report any executive action prior thereto will not meet with favor of the people of the southwestern states." The message was sent in response to a request from the Imperial Valley Irrigation district. Plans are now being prepared in the Denver offices of the reclamation office for a gigantic Boulder canyon dam on the Colorado river, near Las Vegas Nevada, according to advises received by Mayor Coulter. F. E. Weymouth, chief engineer for the reclamation service who is consulting this week with his board of engineers on designs and cost estimates, summarizes the aims of the proposed Boulder canyon dam and power plant as follows: Protection of life and property in the Imperial valley through the control of floods on the Colorado river. Reclamation of some 2,000,000 acres of land below the dam. Reclamation of 7,000,000 acres above the dam. Development of a continuous flow of 800,000 to 1,000,000 kilowats of elm. ORANGE OUTTRAIN ITS RAILWAY CONTROL GIVE IT HIGH ASSESSMENTS Stands Sixth Among the State And In Bernardino and Also Greater The Imperial Combined Assessment Of Acre—Stands F Property. Phenomenal Incidence County valuations years has placed in wealth among south of the Tobacco it is diminutive son with the other small splash on sixth in the value among all the cow seventh in the value on the property, of its personal pro The old packing house of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association, which has been closed since early spring, is to be abandoned altogether by the association. This house, on the Southern Pacific tracks at the foot of Claudina Street, is the oldest packing house in the city. It is built of wood, and the directors have reached the conclusion that a modern fireproof building is needed for the business. For many years the Santa Fe railroad has been holding a plot of ground on the south side of Center Street just east of the tracks, with the expectation of covering it with a big industry, and an agreement has been reached between the road and the association, whereby the railroad company is to build the plant and the association is to occupy it. Frank Benchley of Fullerton, is the architect, and he has drawn plans for a building that will cost $52,000. It is to be 100x130 feet, constructed of tile and stucco, with an ornamental front. He has planned a beautiful structure, modern and convenient in every particular. It will be directly across the street from the Valencia Association's plant. This gives the Citrus Association a house at both East and West Anaheim, one on the Santa Fe and the other on the Southern Pacific, which will be a great advantage to the ship-will be a great advantage to the ship-in time to handle the first next year's valencias. This is the fourth of a group of packing houses in that section, one of them, completed some months ago, belonging to the Union Pacific. In making the announcement of the new plans Saturday, Manager Schureman, of the association said the Southern Pacific was anxious to retain the business on its tracks and offered to remodel the old house. The Union Pacific also offered to erect a building on its tracks; but the directors decided to accept the offer of the Santa Fe. "We already have a modern house in West Anaheim on the S. P.," said Mr. Schureman. "The old house is a fire-trap and we felt that a new house on the Santa Fe would be a big convenience to East Anaheim growers and also give us additional assurance against car shortage which always occurs at this time of the year." "We have packed no fruit in the old house since the miscellaneous varieties were cleaned up last spring. We moved all this season's valencias, a total of 656 cars, from the West Anaheim house at a saving in handling or OIL LAND PROMOTER UNDER INDICTMENT Wintersburg Raucher in Toils of Federal Authorities Chris Nelson, Wintersburg rancher and subdivider of oil lots, is under indictment and posted $2,500 ball with federal authorities, an charges of using the United States mails with intent to defraud. The charges concerned promotion activities in connection with the Square Deal Oil Company, which was formed by buyers of lots in Nelson's tract near Wintersburg, it was said. Nelson surendered himself Saturday to the federal authorities and posted bail with United States Commissioner Long in Los Angeles. He had been secretly indicted by the federal grand jury there, together with five others said to be connected with the oil company. J. S. Genderson and George K. Nickerson, both of Long Beach, were taken into custody Thursday. Nelson and Webster Buck of Long Beach, were located Friday evening by officers and cited to appear Saturday. Buck was held under $5,000 mail. Two other defendants are said to be at large. Post office investigators charged, it was said, that approximately $300,000 was obtained by the promoters from investors in the Square Deal Oil Co. Similar allegations were made by the investors in a civil action against Nelson and others now pending in the superior court of Orange county. The investors sued under the name of the Square Deal company, which was understood to have been formed as a Phenomenal incursion County valuations years has placed in wealth among south of the Tobacco it is diminutive son with the other small splash on the sixth in the value among all the counties on property, of its personal profit the grand total of this it is exceeded less, San Francisco and Kern, accorded given out at the service. There are 431,000 land in this countinent of the real estate 235, or an average This is far in agricultural countries States, and is only ties containing la Bernardino, with assessed land, has of $33,000,000, and 000 acres are assesed. The total combine these two counties only $58,751,000 dollars less than Diego, with 1,197,757 assessment, has a $54,934,000 eleven low Orange county it contains a city o In the matter of this county stands being almost four Diego, seven times hardin and ten ride. San Diego is assessed at $123 dino at $7,626,000 $4,600,000. Follow property assessments counties in Los Angeles San Francisco Alameda Orange Considering its try shoffd fall fec counties in the v but it stands nine Angeles leads wition of $33,490,00 has $29,708,000 P lare $11,168,000 000 Alameda $863,000. The grand totals the largest countent In West Anaheim on the S. P., said Mr. Schureman. "The old house is a fire-trap and we felt that a new house on the Santa Fe would be a big convenience to East Anaheim growers and also give us additional assurance against car shortage which always occurs at this time of the year. "We have packed no fruit in the old house since the miscellaneous varieties were cleaned up last spring. We moved all this season's valencias, a total of 656 cars, from the West Anaheim house at a saving in handling expense of $12 per car over the old house, or a total of $7,872. "Today we shipped our last car of valencias. Shipments of all varieties this season totalled 710 cars, our biggest output with exception of the season two years ago. We expect to move 1100 cars next year. "The new house will be ready April 1. In the meanwhile, we will continue to move havels and miscellaneous varities from the west side house. The new house will have a maximum capacity of five cars." THE BOULDER DAM Protests against the granting of power rights on the Colorado river pending the completion of plans for government development on that important waterway is made in a telegram sent to federal officials in Washington, D.C., by Mayor W. F. Coulter, for the Boulder Dam association of Orange county. The wire reads as follows: "In behalf of the people of Orange county, co-operating with all sections of the southwest, I respectfully protest against granting any rights on the Colorado river for power and particularly the Girard application, for the reason that such a permit will delay Post office investigators charged, it was said, that approximately $300,000 was obtained by the promoters from investors in the Square Deal Oil Co. Similar allegations were made by the investors in a civil action against Nelson and others now pending in the superior court of Orange county. The Investors sued under the name of the Square Deal company, which was understood to have been formed as a reorganization of the old Square Deal company. An accounting was demanded by the lot buyers, who alleged, according to their attorneys, that more than $305,000 was raised by the promoters and not accounted for. SLEUTHING FOR TAX DODGERS Eighty Field Deputies and seventy special Internal Revenue agents have been assigned to take part in the extensive four months deliquent Income Tax drive which has been inaugurated by Collector Rex Goodcell, under instructions from Washington. It is expected that new taxes will be disclosed by the investigations of the Field Deputies and Revenue agents that will run close to the half-million mark. Where new tax is discovered, demand for payment will be made and dis wartaarrsnin fbl-la made and distraint warrants will be issued in all cases where the tax is not remitted for within legal time. Especial attention is being given real estate profits, by the investigators, who are checking up returns for 1919, 1920, 1921 and 1922 with the real estate transfers for these years. Where taxpayers fall to voluntarily disclose real estate profits and file amended returns the maximum penalties will be imposed." NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, October 25, 1923 ORANGE COUNTY OUTRANKS ALL ITS RIVALS STATE CONTROLLERS' FIGURES GIVE IT HIGH STANDING IN ASSESSED VALUATION Stands Sixth Among the Counties of the State And is Greater than San Bernardino and Riveraide Combined—Also Greater Than San Diego and Imperial Combined—Real Estate Assessment of County is $152 Per Acre—Stands Fourth in Personal Property. Phenomenal increase in Orange County valuations during the past few years has placed this county second in wealth among the eight counties south of the Tebachopi, notwithstanding it is diminutive in size in comparison with the others, and makes a very small splash on the map. It stands sixth in the value of real estate among all the counties of the state, seventh in the value of improvements on the property, fourth in the value of its personal property, and sixth in SENATOR WALTER EDEN MADE TEMPTING OFFER Strong Support from Imperial and San Diego Counties for Congressional Nomination Senator Walter Eden was in town this week from Los Angeles, accompanied by Mrs. Eden, and spent the afternoon renewing old acquaintances. Senator Eden is very comfortably situated in his new home, having accepted a position as attorney for a Title Insurance Co. In that city. He has many friends and admirers in this county, which he formerly represented in the state senate. It is not generally known, but it is never the less a fact, that Senator Eden was offered strong support from Imperial and San Diego counties for the Republican nomination for congress in the Fifteenth District next year, and with the solid backing of Orange county would undoubtedly have secured the nomination. But while the offer was tempting, he decided to locate in Los Angeles where he is now associated with one of the largest corporations in that city. He has a splendid record as legislator at Sacramento, and would undoubtedly have made good at Washington. He thinks President Coolidge will be nominated next year, and feels that the California delegation will be with him in the Republican national convention. McPHEE IS AFTER SHIPPERS OF CEMENT DISCOVERED THAT LIGHT WGT. SHIPMENTS HAVE BEEN COMING INTO COUNTY One Consignment of Six Cars was Found to be 16,000 Pounds Short of Weight Charged for—Firm Ordered to Make Good the Shortage Forth-with or Cease Shipping Their Stuff Into Orange County—Many Thousands of Dollars Collected illegally In This Way. George McPhee, County Sealer of Weights and Measures, has so effectively disciplined the shippers of foodstuffs into this county that they are now adhering strictly to the law, but dealers in some other commodities have not yet felt the weight of his mailed fist. McPhee has just discovered that Los Angeles dealers in cement have been making light weight shipments into this county, but they probably won't do it again after reading his ultimatum. Phenomenal increase in Orange County valuations during the past few years has placed this county second in wealth among the eight counties south of the Tehachopi, notwithstanding it is diminutive in size in comparison with the others, and makes a very small splash on the map. It stands sixth in the value of real estate among all the counties of the state, seventh in the value of improvements on the property, fourth in the value of its personal property, and sixth in the grand total of all property. In this it is exceeded only by Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Fresno, and Kern, according to figures just given out at the state controller's office. There are 431,000 acres of assessed land in this county, the total assessment of the real estate being $65,385,235, or an average of $152 per acre. This is far in excess of any other agricultural county in the United States, and is only equalled by counties containing large cities. San Bernardino, with 2,475,000 acres of assessed land, has a real estate value of $33,000,000, and Riverside's 1,744,000 acres are assessed at $23,751,000. The total combined land valuation of these two counties, so large in area, is only $68,751,000, or nine million dollars less than Orange county. San Diego, with 1,197,000 acres under assessment, has a total land value of $54,934,000, eleven million dollars below Orange county. Notwithstanding it contains a city of 100,000 population. In the matter of personal property this county stands fourth in the state, being almost four times that of San Diego, seven times that of San Bernardino and ten times that of Riverside. San Diego's personal property is assessed at $12,800,000, San Bernardino at $7,626,000, and Riverside at $4,600,000. Following is the personal property assessment of the four leading counties in the state: Los Angeles ..... $331,330,000 San Francisco ..... 94,974,000 Alameda ..... 49,311,000 Orange ..... 46,152,000 Considering its small era this county should fall below the larger counties in the value of its railroads, but it stands ninth on the list. Los Angeles leads with a railroad valuation of $33,490,000. San Bernardino has $29,708,000. Kern, $15,689,000. Tulare $11,168,000. San Joaquin, $8,929,000. Alameda $8,656,000. Orange $8,363,000. The grand total of the property in the largest counties in the state and would undoubtedly have secured the nomination. But while the offer was tempting, he decided to locate in Los Angeles where he is now associated with one of the largest corporations in that city. He has a splendid record as legislator at Sacramento, and would undoubtedly have made good at Washington. He thinks President Coolidge will be nominated next year, and feels that the California delegation will be with him in the Republican national convention. FULLERTON'S NEW CHURCH Through the concentrated efforts of a group of courageous and confident workers, the Episcopalians of Fullerton have succeeded in completing a beautiful church in which to worship, and have erected a Guild Hall on the church lot on West Amerige avenue. The dedication of the new church is planned for a date in November. The attractive edifice now awaits only the installation of pews and the laying of carpets. After this work is completed, the building will be ready for the dedicatory services. Much of the inspiration given the congregation to realize its ambition has been furnished by the Rev. Percy Clarkson, rector of the Orange parish who has been directing the work at Fullerton for some time. Less than a year ago the Fullerton Episcopalians began a campaign for a new place in which to worship. As a preliminary step toward this goal, they bought the lot on which the church and Guild Hall now stand. The women of the parish have been working persistently to raise funds for the building and furnishings until the original debt has been considerably reduced. A bazaar and other entertainments are being planned by the women of the church to pay for the furnishing of the Guild Hall. The Reverent Clarkson has made arrangements to celebrate Holy Communion the first Sunday of every month at the Fullerton church. There will also be evening services on that day. MOOSE FALL FESTIVAL IS ON THIS WEEK Foley & Buck Carnival Co. Engaged to Help Amuse the People. This is Moose week in Anaheim. The local lodge is holding a fall festi- George McPhee, County Sealer of Welghts and Measures, has so effectively disciplined the shippers of food-stuffs into this county that they are now adhering strictly to the law, but dealers in some other commodities have not yet felt the weight of his mailed fist. McPhee has just discovered that Los Angeles dealers in cement have been making light weight shipments into this county, but they probably won't do it again after reading his ultimatum. "The attention of this department has been acled to a certain shipment of Belgian cement received from you by Pease, Kolberg and Company of Orange." McPhee wrote to the Wilbur-Ellis company of Los Angeles. "This much of which is short in weight, the discrepancy amounting to 16,000 pounds. "As you are doubtless aware, cement is sold by the barrel or sack, and the legal weight of a sack has been established at 94 pounds net for the sack, and 375 pounds net for the barrel. "The shipment referred to is made up if sacks of varying size, and while practically all of it is in bad condition much of the shortage may be accounted for by broken sacks." "Investigation has developed that on your authorization Pease-Kolberg have filled up some of this cement to the required weight and sold same, but according to Mr. Kolberg, you now refuse to pay his price for filling the rest of the sacks and making them comply with the legal standard. "This department has nothing to do with any arrangement that may or may not have been made between you and the Pease-Kolberg company, but shall insist that this cement be sold as the law directs and according to standard weights, and that failure or neglect to satisfactorily arrange for doing so will compel this department to prohibit the sale entirely." "I am informed that a representative of your firm will be here to discuss this matter further with Pease-Kolberg with a view to making some sort of settlement that may be mutually satisfactory, but I would advise that the shortest and in fact the only solution of the problem that will satisfy this department is to have these cement sacks filled to standard weight and to have this done at once; otherwise this department will take immediate steps to enforce the law." McPhee, in discussing this letter, said street paving men make up their proportions of concrete on the basis Considering its small era this county should fall far below the larger counties in the value of its railroads, but it stands ninth on the list. Los Angeles leads with a railroad valuation of $33,490,000. San Bernardino has $29,708,000. Kern, $15,689,000. Tulare $11,168,000. San Joaquin, $8,929,000. Alameda $8,656,000. Orange $8,363,000. The grand total of the property in the largest counties in the state and our neighboring counties is as follows: Los Angeles $1,992,000,000 San Francisco 916,000,000 Alameda 342,000,000 Fresno 199,000,000 Kern 180,000,000 Orange 160,000,000 San Bernardino 99,000,000 San Diego 94,000,000 Riverside 56,000,000 Imperial 50,000,000 The Orange County assessment can be better understood by comparing it with the valuation in the Northern section of the state. The twelve northern counties of Del Norte, Siskiyou, Modoc, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Plumas, Sierra, Lake and Yuba have an assessed acreage of 9,704,000, being one-fifth of the area of assessable real estate in the state. The combined valuation of these 12 counties is $160,176,000, being $559,000 less than this small county which has an assessable area of only 431,000 acres. The controller's figures show that Orange County's slogan, "Nature's Prolific Wonderland," is justified. Tom Mix's Wildcats were defeated Sunday by the Placentia Merchants, the score being 8 to 7. MOOSE FALL FESTIVAL IS ON THIS WEEK Foley & Buck Carnival Co. Engaged to Help Amuse the People. This is Moose week in Anaheim. The local lodge is holding a fall festival which will last until midnight Saturday, and it is hoped and expected that a considerable sum will be raised which will augment the club house building fund. All the doings are being held on South Philadelphia street near the Southern Pacific tracks. The Foley & Buck Carnival Co. with a varied assortment of attractions, was engaged for the entire week, and according to reports there is entertainment on the grounds for all sorts and conditions of people. The Moose are introducing and conducting several stunts of their own, but the carnival people are offering such a large assortment of interesting amusement that added attractions are not necessary. Foley & Buck have the most complete carnival on the road, and they have lot nothing escape them that could add to the reputation of the company. There are giants and midgets, fat women and skeletons, big snakes and little snakes, impossible freaks and monstrosities. There is a merry-go-round, a ferris wheel and a whip, if you want to ride, and there are various kinds of shows vaudeville, musical, etc. The Moose paraded in a body from the hall to the grounds Monday night preceded by a band, and formally opened the carnival. Kolberg with a view to making some sort of settlement that may be mutually satisfactory, but I would advise that the shortest and in fact the only solution of the problem that will satisfy this department is to have these cement sacks filled to standard weight and to have this done at once; otherwise this department will take immediate steps to enforce the law." McPhee, in discussing this letter, said street paving men make up their proportions of concrete on the basis of 94 pounds net for the sack of cement. "Therefore," said McPhee, "if the cement is short weight we get poor paving material. Total shortage on this line lot, approximately 16,000 pounds, means 43 barrels at $4 per barrel wholesale. "Figuring on this basis and taking into account the immense quantity of cement used in Santa Ana alone during the last three years, it may be fairly inferred that at least some cement dealers have been paid for many thousands of dollars' worth of cement that never was delivered." SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS IN PRICE OF JUICE To Be Effective With Meter Reading After November 15. District Manager, W. L. Deimling, of the Southern California Edison Company received official notice today of the rate reductions just ordered by the Railroad omission to be effective with meter readings on and after November 15th. "The present maximum lighting rate of 7.9 cents for each kilowatt hour is reduced to 6.5 cents," repre- AFTER SIGS OF NT LIGHT WGT. BEEN COMUNTY Six Cars was grounds Short of Firm Ordered shortage Forthling Their Stuff Many Thouselected illegally County Sealer of has so effecchippers of foodthat they are to the law, but other commodities weight of his has just discovdealers in ceing light weight county, but they gain after read- sentting a reduction of 17 per cent, explained the district manager. Corresponding reductions are made in all other lighting rates, bringing these rates down to figures below the rates in effect prior to the World war. Street lighting rates are reduced on the average of 1 per cent, industrial power rates 10 per cent and agricultural rates 10 per cent. The total reduction ordered by the Railroad Commission amounts to $2,200,000 a year and is the fourth rate reduction of Southern California Edison Company rates since January 1st, 1921. The Railroad Commission in this order points out that this additional substantial reduction of rates has been made possible because of approximately $40,000,000 spent by the Edison company in new water power development, together with a large increase in demand for light and power throughout the whole territory served by the company and to substantial reductions in the prices in fuel oil, specifically referring to the fact that the increase demand for power in the territory served by the company in 1923 was two and one-half times greater than for the year 1914. This, with the rapid growth of the lighting business and concentration of business due to heavy development of the territory served by the Edison company, is most convincing evidence of the growth in population and prosperity of the whole territory. That this fourth reduction in Edison BOND ELECTION FOR SCHOOLS SATURDAY HUNDRED AND THOUSAND DOLLARS ASKED FOR A NEW BUILDING Board Expects to construct a Twelve-Room Building, and Have It Completed for The Opening of Next Term—Remarkable Increase in Enrollment Keeps Trustees Busy Providing Rooms — Attendance 350 Larger Than Last Year. Saturday is election day, but there will be only one polling place, and it is not anticipated that the board will be overwhelmed with work. If you are a progressive citizen don't fall to go to the polls and help carry the $110,000 bond issue for a new school building. The polling place will be at the Intermediate (Fremont) building. The rapid growth in school population makes it imperative that more rooms shall be added each year, either by the erection of new buildings or the enlargement of the old ones. The attendance in the inter- County Sealer of fuel oil, specifically referring to the fact that the increase demand for power in the territory served by the company in 1923 was two and one-half times greater than for the year 1914. This, with the rapid growth of the lighting business and concentration of business due to heavy development of the territory served by the Edison company, is most convincing evidence of the growth in population and prosperity of the whole territory. That this fourth reduction in Edison company's rates since the peak rates during and immediately following the war indicates in no uncertain manner the deformation of the Railroad Commission to reflect in its orders the trend of the cost of production and distribution as applied to public utility service with even-handed justice to the consumers and the utilities alike is the preponderance of press comment in announcing the Railroad Commission's final order issued after more than two years careful investigation. The rate payers were represented by twenty-five cities, the city Attorneys Association of Southern California, the California Farm Bureau Federation, several irrigation districts and land companies and a number of large manufacturers. "There are sixty-seven typewritten pages in the full text of the Railroad Commission decision," said R. H. Ballard, vice president and manager of the Southern California Company yesterday in a communication to District Manager, W. L. Delmiling. "We are, of course, giving it a very careful and exhaustive study," continued Mr. Ballard. "It covers so many features of the electric business and deals with so many problems that it will be impossible and premature to make any statement concerning it until we have time to thoroughly analyze the result of the study which has been before the Railroad Commission for more than two years and which has involved not only the best intelligence of the various departments of our own organization, but of the attorneys representing a number of cities and farm bureaus of the state. To my mind the outstanding feature of the Railroad Commission's decision is that the forty million dollars of expenditure for new water power plants in the past few years has made substantial rate reduction possible. Our development program for the future involves an expenditure in excess of twenty million dollars a year." The rapid growth in school population makes it imperative that more rooms shall be added each year; either by the erection of new buildings or the enlargement of the old ones. The attendance in the intermediate schools this year is 350 greater than a year ago, and many more will be added before the term closes. Next year, it is presumed, the increase will be just as heavy, and as all the rooms are now full it is necessary that others be provided before the opening of next year's term. E. H. Metcalf, W. J. Elliott and G. W. Sloop, the school trustees, have issued the following statement relative to the election: A school bond election has been called to be held Saturday, October 27, (next Saturday) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The purpose of this election is to pass on the question of issuing bonds to the amount of one hundred ten thousand dollars, to acquire a school site and to erect a Grammar school building of about twelve rooms to care for the rapidly growing population of our city and district. During the two years which have elapsed since the completion of the Central and Citron St. buildings, seventeen rooms have been added to our system, four at the Mexican School on North Palm St., four at the Citron St. building, and nine at the recently completed addition to the Intermediate school. All of these improvements have been made without a bond issue and have been paid for out of our current school funds, without imparing the efficiency of our educational work. The tax rate has not been raised for a number of years but our schools have had a larger income, mostly through our increased property valuation, and by careful income and economical managements mentioned. Notwithstanding our increased facilities all our rooms are now filled and at least half of them are over-crowded, thus making it imperative to provide still more room, the increased enrollment of the present year being already about 350, with added numbers to be expected in the months to come. Owing to the limited area of our school grounds it seems impractical INSANE MAN WITH A HOME MADE GUN Terrorizes Suburban Residents in Santa Ana A home-made shotgun, probably the oddest looking weapon ever to come to the attention of local officers, brought the arrest Tuesday of Jay L. Melton, Santa Ana, said to be under parole from the State Hospital for the Insane. Melton was arrested in a walnut grove near his home after neighbors had notified officers that a supposedly insane man was terrorizing the neighborhood with a gun. He resisted arrest and officers strapped his hands to his sides and removed him to the County Hospital for observation. The weapon, which Melton had made himself, was bound together with baling wire. The stock was from a roughly hewn piece of pine, and the barrel was made from a piece of lead pipe large enough to hold a 12 gauge shot-gun shell. The firing part was manufactured from a piece of wooden curtain pole with a spike for a firing pin. A plunger from an old army rifle took the piece of trigger, which was fastened with a spring. When pulled back and released it would strike the firing pin. Melton did not have an opportunity to fire the weapon, and officers are wondering what would have happened to the gun and him, had he done so. Mrs. Fannie Ziegler, wife of George Ziegler, died at her home on Pearl street Monday afternoon. Miss Ziegler was born in Switzerland, and has been a resident of Anaheim for the past eleven years. She came to America in 1893. She leaves, besides her husband, four sons and four daughters. Funeral will be held at Backs, Terry & Campbell's at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. J. A. Geissinger conducting the services.