anaheim-gazette 1924-01-24

VOLUME LIV COOLIDGE CLUB ORGANIZED IN COUNTY ENTHUSIASTIC REPUBLICAN MEETING AT ORANGE FRIDAY EVENING J. S. Howard and Mrs. Nellie Terry Vice Presidents from Anaheim—Eleventh District Convention at Riverside Saturday Nominates C. C. Chapman for Delegate at Large to the National Convention—Johnson Rapidly Losing Ground in the State. While Hiram Johnson has been laboring in the east frantically endeavoring to stem the enthusiastic Coolidge wave that is sweeping state after state into the ranks of the president, his own state of California, which has so steadfastly stood behind him through good and evil report, has been rapidly slipping away from him. going away the world suffered an irreparable loss and; "Whereas, we recognize in President Calvin Coolidge a worthy successor to our former chieftain, and commend him for his untiring energy, proven ability and honest desire to lead the republic to the greatest number of American people and assist all civilized nations of the earth to settle their differences and disputes in a manner and way that will lead them out of their present chaotic condition into the highways of prosperity, peace and contentment; "Therefore, be it resolved that this conference of Republican representatives pledge the support of those whom we have this day indorsed as candidates for delegates to be voted upon by registered voters of California in the coming Presidential primary election, and in the event of their being chosen, to work for, vote for and use all honorable means to secure the nomination of Calvin Coolidge as our candidate for President in the Republican national convention to be held next June at Cleveland, O." In the meantime Johnson is neglecting his duties at Washington and campaigning through the middle west endeavoring to show that the Republican party is wrong on all public questions and that he (Hiram) is the only good Republican in public life. In Detroit a few days ago he While Hiram Johnson has been laboring in the east frantically endeavoring to stem the enthusiastic Coolidge wave that is sweeping state after state into the ranks of the president, his own state of California, which has so steadfastly stood behind him through good and evil report, has been rapidly slipping away from him. When Johnson wrote his wall to the editor of the Sacramento Bee in which he stated that it was doubtful if he could carry California he spoke the truth although he probably did not believe it to be the truth at the time. In every county in the state are many men and women, heretofore enthusiastic supporters of the Senator, who are now lined up against him, and are prominent workers in the Coolidge ranks, assisting in the organization of Coolidge clubs in every city and town. Anaheim boasts that it was the first city in California to organize a local Coolidge-for-President club, but others have followed suit so rapidly that there are now clubs in nearly every community. An enthusiastic meeting was held at Orange Friday evening for the purpose of organizing a county Coolidge club. Delegates from every section of the county attended, among them being many former supporters of Johnson. The organization was effected by the election of the following officers: Chairman, Judge L. F. Coburn of Orange; Secretary, A. Brownridge, of Santa Ana; vice presidents: J. S. Howard, Anaheim, Geo. Thamer, Fullerton, J. S. Smart, Santa Ana, A. S. Bradford, Placentia, J. P. Greely, Newport and Balboa, C. S. Cromrine, La Habra, Mrs. Nollie Terry, Anaheim, Mrs. D. W. Sherwood, Fullerton, Mrs. T. B. Talbert, Huntington Beach, Mrs. W. L. Grubb, Santa Ana, Mrs. L. C. Damewood, Orange, Mrs. Blackmere, Placentia, Mrs. J. H. Walker, La Habra, Mr. J. J. Conrad, Huntington Beach. Orange County delegates to the Elleventh district Coolidge meeting at Riverside, chosen at the Friday night meeting were: E. C. Dutton, Anaheim, J. S. Smart, Santa Ana, T. S. Davis, Balboa, C. S. Cronrine, La Habra, J. J. Conrad Huntington Beach, J. P. Crainer, Orange. E. C. Dutton presented the name of C. C. Chapman as delegate-at-large from the Eleventh district to the National Convention in Rapidly Losing Ground in the State. In the meantime Johnson is neglecting his duties at Washington and campaigning through the middle west endeavoring to show that the Republican party is wrong on all public questions and that he (Hiram) is the only good Republican in public life. In Detroit a few days ago he reiterated the statement that the reason he failed to vote on the Newberry ejection case was because the train carrying him to Washington was stormbound. It has been asserted that the Senator was in Washington at the time the vote was taken, but hedged because he was reluctant to go on record in the matter. However that may be disproving his statements has no visible effect on Hiram, as he is superior to facts, and can repeat his statements no matter how often they are disproved. In arguing we must all confess his skill. For e'en though vanquished he can argue still. OUTFALL SEWER CONTRACTORS ARE LOSING MONEY Ask Joint Meeting of City Councils to Consider Matter. Declaring that they had spent double the amount of the contract price in an effort to extend the ocean end of the joint sewer outfall into the ocean, contractors on the work asked for a meeting of the city councils participating jointly in the enterprise for a discussion of the situation and adjustment that the contractors assert they are entitled to. W. G. Knox, city engineer, under authority given him by the city council notified Mayor William Stark of Anaheim, chairman of the joint sewer committee, of the situation and urged that a committee meeting be called for the earliest date possible. Efforts are being made to ascertain the date that would be most convenient for the councils of the four cities to meet. It was expected that definite date would be decided on soon. The proposed joint meeting of the councils is declared to be of importance beyond the fact that it will deal with the problem of finishing the work of extending the sewer line some 800 feet out into the ocean. Discussion of the cities co-organizing their duties to work for and use all honorable means to secure the nomination of Calvin Coolidge as our candidate for President in the Republican national convention to be held next June at Cleveland, O." In the meantime Johnson is neglecting his duties at Washington and campaigning through the middle west endeavoring to show that the Republican party is wrong on all public questions and that he (Hiram) is the only good Republican in public life. In Detroit a few days ago he reiterated the statement that the reason he failed to vote on the Newberry ejection case was because the train carrying him to Washington was stormbound. It has been asserted that the Senator was in Washington at the time the vote was taken, but hedged because he was reluctant to go on record in the matter. However that may be disproving his statements has no visible effect on Hiram, as he is superior to facts, and can repeat his statements no matter how often they are disproved. In arguing we must all confess his skill. For e'en though vanquished he can argue still. OUTFALL SEWER CONTRACTORS ARE LOSING MONEY Ask Joint Meeting of City Councils to Consider Matter. Declaring that they had spent double the amount of the contract price in an effort to extend the ocean end of the joint sewer outfall into the ocean, contractors on the work asked for a meeting of the city councils participating jointly in the enterprise for a discussion of the situation and adjustment that the contractors assert they are entitled to. W. G. Knox, city engineer, under authority given him by the city council notified Mayor William Stark of Anaheim, chairman of the joint sewer committee, of the situation and urged that a committee meeting be called for the earliest date possible. Efforts are being made to ascertain the date that would be most convenient for the councils of the four cities to meet. It was expected that definite date would be decided on soon. The proposed joint meeting of the councils is declared to be of importance beyond the fact that it will deal with the problem of finishing the work of extending the sewer line some 800 feet out into the ocean. Discussion of the cities co-organizing their duties to work for and use all honorable means to secure the nomination of Calvin Coolidge as our candidate for President in the Republican national convention to be held next June at Cleveland, O." In the meantime Johnson is neglecting his duties at Washington and campaigning through the middle west endeavoring to show that the Republican party is wrong on all public questions and that he (Hiram) is the only good Republican in public life. In Detroit a few days ago he reiterated the statement that the reason he failed to vote on the Newberry ejection case was because the train carrying him to Washington was stormbound. It has been asserted that the Senator was in Washington at the time the vote was taken, but hedged because he was reluctant to go on record in the matter. However that may be disproving his statements has no visible effect on Hiram, as he is superior to facts, and can repeat his statements no matter how often they are disproved. In arguing we must all confess his skill. For e'en though vanquished he can argue still. OUTFALL SEWER CONTRACTORS ARE LOSING MONEY Ask Joint Meeting of City Councils to Consider Matter. Declaring that they had spent double the amount of the contract price in an effort to extend the ocean end of the joint sewer outfall into the ocean, contractors on the work asked for a meeting of the city councils participating jointly in the enterprise for a discussion of the situation and adjustment that the contractors assert they are entitled to. W. G. Knox, city engineer, under authority given him by the city council notified Mayor William Stark of Anaheim, chairman of the joint sewer committee, of the situation and urged that a committee meeting be called for the earliest date possible. Efforts are being made to ascertain the date that would be most convenient for the councils of the four cities to meet. It was expected that definite date would be decided on soon. The proposed joint meeting of the councils is declared to be of importance beyondthe fact that it will deal withthe problemoffinishingtheworkofextendingthesewerlinesome800feetoutintotheocean. Discussionofthecityco-organizingtheirdutiestoworkforanduseallhonorablemeanstocurethenominationofCalvinCoolidgeasourcandidateforPresidentintheRepublicannationalconventiontoheldnextJuneatCleveland.O." Orange County delegates to the Eleventh district Coolidge meeting at Riverside, chosen at the Friday night meeting were: E. C. Dutton, Anaheim, J. S. Smart, Santa Ana, T. S. Davis, Balboa, C. S. Cronrine, La Habra, J. J. Conrad (Huntington Beach, J. P. Crainer, Orange). E. C. Dutton presented the name of C. C. Chapman as delegate-at-large from the Eleventh district to the National Republican convention at Cleveland, and he was made the unanimous choice of the convention. John D. Spreckles of San Diego and W. B. Clancy of Riverside were indorsed as delegates on the National Coolidge ticket. J. R. Gabbert of Riverside was chairman of the conference and Justus Craemer of Orange, secretary. Delegates were elected to the convention to be held in San Francisco as follows: San Diego County, J. T. Millan and C. G. Selleck; Imperial County, W. S. Fossett and Warren Currier; San Bernardina County, A. E. Brock and Jess Olney; Orange County W. F. Coulter and J. F. Craemer; Riverside County, F. A. Miller and S. H. Burton; Mono and Inyo Counties are each to select one delegate. The following resolutions were passed at the convention: "We, the Republican representatives of the Eleventh Congress District favoring the nomination of Calvin Coolidge as the Republican standard bearer recommending that persons to be chosen as delegates to the next national convention of the party of our faith and. "Whereas, we most heartily endorse the wise, prudent and beneficial administration of our late beloved President, Warren G. Harding—and are fully cognizant of the fact that in his efforts are being made to ascertain the date that would be most convenient for the councils of the four cities to meet. It was expected that definite date would be decided on soon. The proposed joint meeting of the councils is declared to be of importance beyond the fact that it will deal with the problem of finishing the work of extending the sewer line some 800 feet out into the ocean. Discussion of the cities co-operating in the development of a water supply to serve all the municipalities will be a feature, according to plans the councils have had under consideration. Citing numerous instances in which changes have had to be made in plans for laying the sewer in the ocean, the contractors have filed with the Santa Ana-council a statement covering the situation from their viewpoint. The statement intimates that the contractors should be reimbursed for their extra labors. They estimate that they have already expended approximately $40,000 in excess of the contract price—and the work is not more than half completed. Failure to complete this contract on time has caused delay in making the Joint outfall available to Santa Ana. The city is ready to connect with the line. Anaheim virtually has completed its line to the joint treatment plant, and is ready to utilize the line as soon as the ocean end is completed. Many officers have been encountered that were not anticipated when they accepted the contract. Extensions have been granted. The situation is one in which further time will have to be given. Mr. and Mrs. Vance Ford visited friends in Hollywood Sunday." BROWN DECISION MADE PUBLIC TONIGHT TRUSTEES TO HAND DOWN FINDINGS IN CASE AGAINST CITY RECORDER Trial Before City Council Was an Interesting Affair, Enjoyed by Many Spectators—Several Persons Alfred Grievances Against the Judge—Attorney McFadden Uncertified a Ku Klux or Two During the Examination of Witnesses—Brown's Friends Confident of a Favorable Verdict. Tonight at the regular meeting of the city trustees, that august body will probably make public its findings in the case of the Myers Men's Bible Class vs. City Recorder G. B. Brown. The trial was held last Wednesday, the trustees sitting as a court and Judge Brown occupying the dock as the prisoner at the bar. Arrayed against him were Rev. Leon Myers ANAHEIM PIÔNEER ANSWERS LAST CALL Mrs. Stella Yaeger, Native of This City, Dies at Fullerton. Mrs. Stella Yaeger, one of the first white persons born in Anaheim, died at her home in Fullerton, Wednesday evening last, at the age of 62. Mrs. Yaeger was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kuelp, pioneer settlers of the colony, and was born on September 26, 1861, at the family home on Olive Street. Her parents came from Hesse, Germany, in 1848, settling first in Milwaukee, and coming to California by way of the lathmus in 1852. They joined the colony being organized by the Los Angeles Vineyard Co. at San Francisco, and came down with the colonists. Mr. Kuelp started the first school here, and was also Justice of the peace. He died in 1873 and Mrs. Kuelp ten years later. Stella Kuelp was married to Jacob Yaeger May 13, 1883. The couple lived here several years, then moved to Placentia, and later to Fullerton. Mrs. Yaeger leaves her husband, Jacob Yaeger, five children, Fred W. Yaeger, Lillian E. Yaeger, Mrs. Emelia Calkins, Laura E. Yaeger, Minnie Yaeger, a brother in law, Charles Yaeger and four grandchildren, Billy Frankle Harvey and Harry Cal. STILL SEARCHING FOR BURIED TREASURE OFFICERS COMBING SANTA ANA CANYON FOR STOLEN POST OFFICE MONEY Findlay Tells How Registered Pouch Was Passed to Abernathy on Broad way—Declares He Was Double-Crossed, and Received Only $45 of the Loot—Sealing Wax Found in Abenathy's Garage Came From First National's Packages of Money, It Is Claimed. Search for the missing $25,000 stolen from the United States mails in Anaheim on the evening of December 27, has been diligently prosecuted by postoffice inspectors and others for a week past in the Santa Ana canyon, but the ground so far has proved to be berren. J. R. Abernathy and Charles K. Wheeler, the two men who are pre- Tonight at the regular meeting of the city trustees, that august body will probably make public its findings in the case of the Myers Men's Bible Class vs. City Recorder G. B. Brown. The trial was held last Wednesday, the trustees sitting as a court and Judge Brown occupying the dock as the prisoner at the bar. Arrayed against him were Rev. Leon Myers and many members of his bible class, while numerous members of the Christian church, of which Elder Myers is the pastor, were present to aid abet and sustain him. Many witnesses were introduced to show that Judge Brown was derelict in his duty as an interpreter of the law, that he was "inefficient and incompetent," that he was too lenient with violators of the laws and ordinances, and that he was too prone to temper justice with mercy in dealing with boctleggers, drunks, speeders, etc. There were episodes during the course of the trial that caused much bilarity, and the spectators, who were not charged an admission fee, got the worth of their money. Some of the witnesses were inclined to wander from the subject and relate incidents of a private nature with which Brown had no connection. One lady who resides in the Chamber of Commerce barracks, was highly indignant because the judge had refused to issue a warrant for the arrest of some of her neighbors. Another testified that he had underground connections with a botlegger, and had, on certain occasions, bought bottles of the forbidden juice, of which Judge Brown had partaken. Still another witness gave evidence to the effect that the judge had refused to order the arrest of his former house keeper, who had left his employ without his consent, and carried away property belonging to him. The housekeeper later appeared on the stand and stated that she had been driven away by the man's unlawful pursuit of her, and that she had taken nothing from his house but her own. T. L. McFadden, attorney for Brown endeavored to show that the prosecution was merely a Ku Klux presecuition, and asked each witness if he was a member of the Klan. One or two of the witnesses definantly answered yes, but Patrolman Stump somewhat stumped the attorney and the judges also when he answered, "It's none of your business." This caused a round of applause. Stella Kuelp was married to Jacob Yaeger May 13, 1883. The couple lived here several years, then moved to Placentia, and later Fullerton. Mrs. Yaeger leaves her husband, Jacob Yaeger, five children, Fred W. Yaeger, Lillian E. Yaeger, Mrs. Emilia Calkins, Laura E. Yaeger, Minnie Yaeger, a brother in law, Charles Yaeger and four grandchildren, Billy Frankie, Harvey and Harry Calkins. Two nieces, Mrs. Theresa Weber and Marile Knott reside in Anaheim. LIONS OF COUNTY PLANNING FOR FUTURE County Organization Effected at Meeting Last Week. Appointment by the county of a planning commission to direct as far as possible future development in Orange County has been given a further boost by the officers' council of the Lions clubs of Orange County, organized last week at a meeting of representatives of the Lions clubs of Orange County. According to Dr. Elliott H. Rowland, who was elected president of the council, the organization also favored co-operation by this county with the aims of the planning commission of Los Angeles in the matter of Orange County connecting up with roads, the Los Angeles commission has planned for arteries into this county. Particular endorsement was given the project of location of a highway along the Southern Pacific tracks from Santa Ana to Los Angeles. Statting that the council would be the body through which the various Lions club of the county would give expression to county projects, President Rowland anticipated considerable activity and co-operation by the clubs in county-wide projects. Fifteen men were present at the council organization meeting, held at St. Ann's Inn. The council membership will contain three delegates from each club in the county. Robert White, Anaheim was elected vice president, and Frank Swan, Huntington Beach, secretary-treasurer. The council will meet bi-monthly. WIFE A8KS COURT FOR SEPARATE MAINTENANCE Mrs. G. E. Brookins Films Suit Against Justice or duo peace. He died in 1873 and Mrs. Kuelp ten years later. Stella Kuelp was married to Jacob Yaeger May 13, 1883. The couple lived here several years, then moved to Placentia, and later Fullerton. Mrs. Yaeger leaves her husband, Jacob Yaeger, five children, Fred W. Yaeger, Lillian E. Yaeger, Mrs. Emilia Calkins, Laura E. Yaeger, Minnie Yaeger, a brother in law, Charles Yaeger and four grandchildren, Billy Frankie, Harvey and Harry Calkins. Two nieces, Mrs. Theresa Weber and Marile Knott reside in Anaheim. Search for the missing $25,000 stolen from the United States mails in Anaheim on the evening of December 27, has been diligently prosecuted by postoffice inspectors and others for a week past in the Santa Ana canyon, but the ground so far has proved to be berren. J. R. Abernathy and Charles It. Wheeler, the two men who are presumed to have riffled the mail pouch, are maintaining a Sphinx-like silence, with the exception that both emphatically deny any participation in, or knowledge of, the crime. Details of the robbery have been given by J. L. Findlay, the mail messenger, who had charge of the mail at the time of the theft. Mr. Findlay, it is stated, has signed five statements, each corrobbating the previous ones, and adding more details. In Abernathy's preliminary statement he declared that he was in Los Angeles at the time of the robbery. Thus has been disproved by postoffice officials as well as by Findlay, who state that he was observed at the post-office at a time when he claimed he was in Los Angeles. According to Findlay the plot to rob the mail was concocted six months ago. A series of signals was arranged between the conspirators, a lead pencil being used as the means of communication. On the evening of the robbery intelligence was converged to him by means of the pencil that the time was ripe for action. Wheeler, the registry clerk, gave the signal, designating the sack in which a small registered pouch was locked, according to Findlay's confession. Packages containing $22,000 in currency which the First National Bank was sending to Los Angeles, were in the sack, as well as other registered packages, bringing total amount up to $25,000. Findlay states that when he started for the Santa Fe depot with the mail destined for the 5:39 northbound train Abernathy followed in his car. At the corner of Helena Street and Broadway the big pouch was ripped open and the mail dumped. Abernathy took the small registered pouch in his car and beat it. Findlay gathered up the scattered mail, dumped it into an extra pouch with which he had provided himself, and reached the depot just in time to catch the mail. He supposed that Wheeler followed Abernathy to the canyon where the two divided the loot. He was to receive $7500 for his phone calls before traveling drainage tensions embezzled from fencing. Contains servants' inferences; comments on public policy; grand jungle; fangible animals; filed documents; Z.B.West. The rule be directed schools to hold monthly law proofs; proof of law school out which they urged to declare laws were correct. As a way schools or conditionation of East First School may use such school expenses; Safeguard every positional enforcement laws; such man upon them traveling drainage tensions embezzled from fencing; these too exist... T. L. McFadden, attorney for Brown endeavored to show that the prosecution was merely a Ku Klux presecution, and asked each witness if he was a member of the Klan. One or two of the witnesses definantly answered yes, but Patrolman Stump somewhat stumped the attorney and the judges also when he answered, "It's none of your business." This caused a round of applause on the part of the supporters of Elder Myers. It also caused considerable bewilderment to the trustees who were undeclared whether they had the power of an autocratic judge and could send a man to jail for contempt. McFadden, however, withdrew the question, rating that he had already been sufficiently answered. Mr. Stump related some incidents where he considered Judge Brown had failed to mete out punishment to men who deserved it. He insinuated that there was not much incentive for a hard boiled policeman to yank malefactors into court and present them to a tender hearted judge who was liable to forgive them and dismiss them with the admonition to go and sin no more. Some of the witnesses, it appeared, were not able to distinguish between Justice of the Peace Brown and City Recorder Brown. Mayor Stark called their attention once or twice to the fact that it was Recorder Brown who police court only could be considered by the council. Tonight the trustees will hand down a decision, and it is awaited with much interest. Albert Smith has taken out a permit to build a residence on South Clement Street. Cost $3,250. WIFE A8KS COURT FOR SEPARATE MAINTENANCE Mrs. G. E. Brookins Files Suit Against Her Husband. Mrs. Minnie Brookins, wife of G. E. Brookins, proprietor of the Anaheim Printing Shop, has filed suit in superior court against her husband for separate unintentance. She names Mrs. Addie Wiley, an employee of Mr. Brookins' printing office, as the cause of her complaint. Mrs. Brookins alleges that for several months her husband has been devoting his time to Mrs. Wiley to the neglect of his wife and two children. At New Years time, she declares, he agreed to give up Mrs. Wiley and his good resolution lasted for one week. Then he threatened to dispose of his property and leave home with Mrs. Wiley. Mrs. Brookins asks the court for a restraining order to prevent such a move, and demands $150 per month alimony, besides a court order setting aside communal property for her. She estimates their community will cost $5000. Mr. and Mrs. Brookins were married at Montrose, Colo., June 6, 1913. They live now at 314 Vine Street, Anaheim. The present Mexican revolution is said to be "unpopular." For once, Mexico and the United States agree. Abernathy followed in his car. At the corner of Helena Street and Broadway the big pouch was ripped open and the mail dumped. Abernathy took the small registered pouch in his car and beat it. Findlay gathered up the scattered mail, dumped it into an extra pouch with which he had provided himself, and reached the depot just in time to catch the mail. He supposed that Wheeler followed Abernathy to the canyon where the two divided the loot. He was to receive $7,500 for his share, but declares that only $45 was paid him, and that he received that small sum in installments. Mr. Findlay was peeved at the treatment accorded him by his two partners. Abernathy and Wheeler declare Findlay's story to be a fairy tale, but officers working on the case are convinced his statement is true. In searching the Abernathy premises inspectors found fragments of sealing wax in his garage that evidently had been swept from the car. This is identical with the wax used by the bank in sealing its registered packages, and it is presumed it dropped on the floor of the car when Abernathy broke the seals of the money packages. The day before the arrest and confession of Findley Abernathy purchased a new Jewett Sedan, turning in an old Haynes car, and paying the balance, something over a thousand dollars, with a check on the Golden State National Bank. He also obtained a thousand dollars in Missouri. In their search for evidence officers found a quantity of Ku Klux literature and propaganda in the Wheeler residence on Wilhelmina Street, which leads them to believe that he is a member of the Klan. Findlay is ZETTE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Number 15 ARCHING BURIED SURE SANTA ANA COLEN POST MONEY Registered Pouch on Broad Was Double-Cross Only $45 of the Found in Abame From First of Money, It missing $25,000 and States mails onning of Decem-ntly prosecuted and others for Santa Ana canyon, was proved to be rich and Charles men who are pre- one of the witnesses subpoenaed to give evidence against Judge Brown, but was unavoidably detained by a pressing engagement and could not be present at the trial. All three of the prisoners were held at their arraignment under $25,000 ball. Findlay was unable to give bond, but Abernathy's and Wheeler's friends came forward with the money and they were released Saturday. The insinuation by several persons that Findlay was insane is resented by members of his family who indigently deny that such a defense will be put forward at his trial. He was tempted by the devil, was weak enough to fall, and must now pay the penalty for his sins. He has never shown any symptoms of insanity. The innocent members of the three families have the sympathy of all Anaheim, but there is universal hope that the three guilty ones will get all that is coming to them. GRAND JURY'S REPORT Containing criticism of fire-drill observances in the schools merely by inference, and stressing numerous recommendations for roads, schools, public accounting and a public financial policy, the annual report of the grand jury, described as "plain and fangible without useless verblage." VOTERS DEFEAT HIGH SCHOOL BOND ISSUE PROPOSITION LOST BY NARROW MARGIN OF FOURTEEN VOTES Favorable Vote Cast in Anaheim, Katella, Loara and Cypress, but Magnolia; Savanna and Centralia Turn Against It—Only 466 Votes Cast in the City—Proposal May Again be Submitted After Six Months—Improvements Greatly Needed. Indifference on the part of the voters, or a disposition among a great majority of them to "just George do it," was responsible for the defeat of the $150,000 high school bond issue Saturday, by a narrow margin of fourteen votes. Only 466 votes were cast in the city, a two-thirds majority being polled, but the vote against was so large in some of the country previews that the favorable vote for the GRAND JURY'S REPORT Containing criticism of fire-drill observances in the schools merely by inference, and stressing numerous recommendations for roads, schools, public accounting and a public financial policy, the annual report of the grand jury, described as "plain and tangible without useless verbiage," was filed Monday with Superior Judge Z. B. West. The rumored criticism expected to be directed at asserted failure by the schools to provide fire-escapes and to hold monthly fire drills, as required by law, proved to be merely a quotation of the law, to which attention of school authorities was called and which the authorities were earnestly urged to heed. There was no actual declaration in the report that these laws were not being obeyed. The matter of expenditures of school funds for purposes other than education came in for pointed comment by the grand jury, its report stating: "While this body feels that the exdependent upon the wishes of the citi-zens of the respective districts, we believe it is our duty to call the attention of all trustees to the fact that proper education of our children is our first obligation—the elaboration and beautification of school plants comes afterwards. Inasmuch as our school expenditures have advanced by leaps and bounds during the past decade, we feel strongly that the most careful consideration should be given by all citizens and trustees to the proper expenditure of our school funds for educational purposes." As a whole the report stated, the schools of the county were in good condition and sanitary. An investigation of sanitary conditions in the East First Street school, Santa Ana, was suggested and the trustees of Savanah school district were urged to use every effort to "modernize" that school building. Safeguarding of paved roads in every possible way, including strict enforcement of speed and weight limit laws, the building of pavements in such manner as to meet demands upon them, and the protection of the traveling public from the menace of drainage ditches were recommendations embodied in the report. With the fencing of all ditches recognized as too expensive, the ground was submerged. Indifference on the part of the voters, or a disposition among a great majority of them to "lot George do it," was responsible for the defeat of the $150,000 high school bond issue Saturday, by a narrow margin of fourteen votes. Only 466 votes were cast in the city, a two-thirds majority being polled, but the vote against was so large in some of the country precincts that the favorable vote for the issue in the city was overcome. The vote was also favorable in Katella, Loara, Cypress and Laurel, but the opposition vote in Centralia, Magnolia and Savanna was large enough to defeat the proposition. The total vote cast in the district was as follows: Anaheim—Total vote, 466; for 315, against, 151. Katella—Total vote, 32; for, 27; against, 5. Loara—Total vote, 22; for, 18; aggainst, 4. Laurel—Total vote, 12; for 11, against, 1. Magnolia—Total vote, 38; for 15, against, 23. Centralia—Total vote, 13; for, 3; against, 10. Savanna—Total vote, 13; for 3; against, 10. The total number of votes cast in the district was 598. Of these 392 favored the bonds and 204 opposed. It required 400 votes to carry. Because of the rapid growth of Anaheim and the district the proposed extensions and improvements were necessary if the school is to maintain its splendid standing. Anaheim very seldom turns down a school bond proposal, as the city takes pride in its schools, consequently the defeat of the issue was a surprise. In all probability the question will again be submitted to the voters in a short time of the cities by an outside accountant was recommended. What few clerical errors were found in the various records of municipal officials were corrected, the report said, "with the exception of the books of the city recorder of Santa Ana; they were in such shape that we could not properly audit them." That the next grand jury should give special attention to needed changes in the laws governing and limiting administration of county affairs was declared essential. This being an "off year" in the state legislative circles, the grand jury was without Safeguarding of paved roads in every possible way, including strict enforcement of speed and weight limit laws, the building of pavements in such manner as to meet demands upon them, and the protection of the traveling public from the menace of drainage ditches were recommendations embodied in the report. With the fencing of all ditches recognized as too expensive, the grand jury suggested erection of sectional fences, white posts or other marks of warning. Attention was also called to the need of safeguards at dangerous railroad crossings or intersections, none of which was named. Attention, also, to proper care of drainage to protect road beds was advised. Dirt roads in the northeastern part of the county and in the Santiago and San Juan Capistrano road districts were found in better condition than elsewhere in the county, it was stated. The difference was held due to the choosing of time for working the roads. The policy of the county engineer’s department in widening paved roads with granite shoulders was commended. Books and records of the county and various cities have been well kept and are in satisfactory shape, the report said, but it recommended introduction of a double entry system. An annual auditing of the books in the various records of municipal officials were corrected, the report said, "with the exception of the books of the city recorder of Santa Ana; they were in such shape that we could not properly audit them." That the next grand jury should give special attention to needed changes in the laws governing and limiting administration of county affairs was declared essential. This being an "off year" in the state legislative circles, the grand jury was without jurisdiction on the matter, but it nevertheless, called attention to the crying need for more help in various county departments, particularly mentioning the offices of assessor and tax collector. "Considerable loss in revenue to the county" has resulted in inability of the officias to devote proper attention to collecting taxes on unattached personal property, according to the grand jury. The increase in the volume of work in these offices was cited as responsible for their crippled condition, which has no prospect for relief under present laws. Sanitary conditions in the county were viewed as satisfactory. The dairies were found to be in good condition, as were the meat packing houses, with the exception of several smaller concerns. In this connection the grand jury urged adoption by the supervisors of a strict meat inspection ordinance.