anaheim-gazette 1924-01-31

VOLUME LIV BOARD SELECTS AHLBORN FOR RECORDER EX-POSTMASTER TO PRESIDE OVER CITY'S POLICE COURT HEREAFTER Judge G. B. Brown Tenders His Resignation to the Council Thursday Evening—Action Taken in Order to Relieve the Board of an Embarrassing Situation—Declares He has Been Persecuted by the Ku Klux and Threatened With Bodily Harm—Will Not Resign as Justice of the Peace. Capt. J. Frederick Ahlborn, Anaheim's post master under the Wilson administration, was appointed city recorder by the trustees Thursday evening immediately following acceptance of the resignation of Judge G. B. Brown. An ordinance was also introduced increasing the salary of the recorder from $75 to $100 per month. The new judge will take charge of the ed at this hearing, or before, or since, that in any wise carts the slightest suspicion of wrongdoing upon me. I feel that the concensus of opinion in this community is in harmony with the methods employed by me in administering the duties of City Recordor and the results obtained, I am sure, have justified this confidence. My shortcomings were in no wise involved with my judicial duties, but had to do with my personal conduct among a very few of my supposedly intimate friends. That among my host of friends there was a bootleger and a few others whose veneer of respectability merely covered traitorous hearts is my misfortune and for that I must suffer. I have always been over-optimistic in my judgment of human kind which has led me into error and no doubt will continue so to do. However, I am not trying to justify the things that afforded the opportunity for the traitors to betray a confidence but do want but to remark in passing that you can always find people of that calibre actively engaged at all times in violating the law and living in that sphere of our social life known as the Underworld. Their one act apparently for public weal is more than counter-balanced by a thousand clandestine acts for public woe. We find these men at times in capacities of responsibility and some times the star that leads them is but a shield for their own self protection. DEATH AND GA MAX NEBELU AT HIS HO DAY Came to Anaheim six Years Ago Town's Most For Half a Year as City Mayor, also of Trust—Hu bute at Fune The passing moves from Anaheim for more than half of the prominent Mr. Nebelung ca a young man o years resided as a progressive building of the Anaheim grow development, fr Capt. J. Frederick Ahlborn, Anaheim's post master under the Wilson administration, was appointed city recorder by the trustees Thursday evening immediately following acceptance of the resignation of Judge G. B. Brown. An ordinance was also introduced increasing the salary of the recorder from $75 to $100 per month. The new judge will take charge of the office tomorrow. Captain Ahlborn is recognized by people of all factions or affiliations as a man eminently fitted for the position in ability, education and character. He recently completed a three year course in law, and is conversant with the laws governing all cases that will appear before him. It is expected that the decisions handed down from his bench will be characterized by wisdom and justice. Relieving an embarrassing situation that confronted the trustees Judge Brown submitted his resignation to that body Thursday evening thus making it unnecessary for the board to take action on the ouster proceedings prosecuted by the Myers Men's bible class. "I realize," said Judge Brown, commenting on the affair afterward, "that the trustees were in a serious predicament, and in order to relieve them I turned in my resignation. Should they decide in my favor the society acting openly under the name of the Myers Men's bible class would instantly have started a campaign against them. Should they have discharged me on the filmsy evidence produced at the trial my friends and supporters would have resented the action, believing the council had been frightened by a spectre. "I understand Rev. Myers publicly states that I must now resign my office as justice of the peace. This is an entirely different matter. I was elected by a vote of the people, and I will continue to hold the office until the people vote me out. I have no intention of resigning." Judge Brown has no hesitency in declaring that he was persecuted by the Ku Klux Klan, masquerading under the name of the bible class. "I would welcome a recall election," he said, "to oust me from the office of justice of the peace, because it would snow whether or not the Klan is strong enough to dominate the city." Following is the judge's letter to the council: "On Wednesday, January 10th LAY CORNER STONE OF The passing moves from Anaheim for more than half of the prominent Mr. Nebelung can a young man over years residing as a progressive building of the Anaheim growth development, from municipal vincey Indians, to a prehensive thousand people an active and passing is a loss at his home on Thursday afternoon of many months. Nearly all the dence here Mr. some office of having little or them, but he gave his time and welfare. He was cation sound peachable charm reasons his fee him in some fourteen years Anaheim. He as city trustee, was Mayor of the directors Water Company Anaheim Cemeteries was always read a public servant erous offices he with ability and Mr. Nebelung Saxony, November ing his 21st birth country and can a year or two America he land decided to make His first job he shipping clerk at Anaheim Lans ed for a time wards leased on Anaheim hotel Streets, where stands. He may several years, b hotel business Hartung ranch Street, where he home. In 1882 Mr. N to Miss Joseph who survives two daughters W. Skinner of Judge Brown has no hesitency in declaring that he was persecuted by the Ku Klux Klan, masquerading under the name of the bible class. "I would welcome a recall election," he said, "to oust me from the office of justice of the peace, because it would snow whether or not the Klan is strong enough to dominate the city." Following is the judge's letter to the council: "On Wednesday, January 16th, a hearing was held before your Honorable Body, based upon certain charges filed against me in my official capacity as City Recorder of the City of Anaheim. These charges ostensibly were filed on behalf of the Myers Bible class, but in reality were prosecuted on behalf of the Ku Klux Klan, as part of a nation-wide movement to hinder the courts in their administration of justice, except insofar as that justice is administered in behalf of the Klan. This cause, coming at a time when there has been a call issued by the Klan organizer to consider the disbandment of the Klan because of the many criminal acts on the part of Klansmen, is only indicative of the desires of the local Klan organization to maintain what it can of its fading prestige. "As to the fairness of the hearing there can be no question, and both sides to the controversy on this point, I believe, will agree. I admitted certain indiscretions and nothing was proven beyond what I admitted, which charges, however, necessitate your serious consideration as they have had mine. Insofar as the administration of the judicial affairs of the office of City Recorder has been concerned, I believe I can take a pardonable pride in knowing that nothing was developed herein and not through any yielding to the wishes of the organization which has attacked me nor through any fear of bodily harm which has been threatened. "They have cast the first stone. Let us hope that they are without sin. Most sincerely yours, "G. B. Brown." LAY CORNER STONE OF NEW CHURCH EDIFICE Hundreds of People Witness Ceremony Sunday Afternoon Cornerstone of the splendid church edifice now in course of construction by the Christian congregation, at the corner of Broadway and Helena St., was laid in place Sunday in the presence of hundreds of people. Rev. B. W. Cauble of Indiana, one of the best known ministers in the church, delivered an eloquent address at the tabernacle in the morning. At 2:30 in the afternoon ceremonies of laying the stone began. Rev. C. C. Root, evangelist, who has been conducting revival services at the tabernacle, delivering the address. The stone was put in place by George Trout, contractor, and Rev. Wilson of La Habra offered a prayer while it was being swung into its place. Work on the building which, it is said, will cost $90,000, is progressing rapidly and satisfactorily. At the services Sunday morning $8,000 additional was subscribed toward the building fund. It will be one of the finest churches in the county when completed, and will be a source of pride, not only to the congregation of the church, but to all the people of the city." NAHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 31, 1924 DEATH ENDS LONG AND USEFUL GAREER MAX NEBELUNG PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME HERE THURSDAY AFTERNOON Came to Anaheim from Saxony Fifty-six Years Ago—Has Been One of Town's Most Progressive Citizens For Half a Century—Served Many Years as City Clerk, Trustee and Mayor, also Held Other Positions of Trust—Hundreds Pay Last Tribute at Funeral Saturday. The passing of Max Nebelung removes from Anaheim a man who has for more than half a century been one of the prominent figures in the city. Mr. Nebelung came here in 1868, when a young man of 24 and for nearly 56 years resided here and did his part as a progressive citizen toward the upbuilding of the community. He saw Anaheim grow, and assisted in its development, from a straggling com-men and denouncing them as the coyotes of the sea, brutal murderers and marauders and the one animal that stands between the fisherman and a livelihood. F. D. Robertson, one of the best known tollers of the s.a. in this section, gave out the following statement: "The hair seal must go. We shall ask that the county place a bounty on his head. These seals rob traps; they tear our nets to pieces and time after time have killed every fish in the nets. These animals are more deadly than the coyote, which only kills to satisfy his hunger. But the seal kills for the lust of killing. He travels faster than any surf fish, which the state is protecting, and as he passes a fish, selzes it in his mouth and then throws it high in the air and proceeds on his devastating way. "Scores of fishermen can tell you stories of crime committed by these felons of the deep; how they have pulled in their nets in the hope of finding them full of fish only to discover them torn to pieces and the fish dead or gone, causing a loss of hundreds of dollars. "We have started pulling our nets in when a school of seal will descend on us and deliberately plow through them, killing fish right and left, while our rifle bullets glance off their hides and the seal appear to snort and roar or ghoulish groove. We have stood help-" RELIEF CAMPAIGN FOR GERMAN STARVING MASS MEETING AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM STARTS WORK HERE. Anaheim's Quota is $8,000 and it is Believed It Can be Raised Within a Week—Harry D. Riley has Charge of the Drive In This Community—Millions in the Fatherland Now Hungry and Facing Absolute Starvation—Anaheim will Be Liberal. America's reputation for generosity and humanity will again be demonstrated during the next week or two in the campaign now in progress for the relief of starving and undernourished women and children of Germany Official reports and the statements of tourists and residents who have fled from unhappy Germany prove beyond doubt that sustaining food is beyond the reach of a vast majority of the people, and even the very wealthy The passing of Max Nobelung removes from Anaheim a man who has for more than half a century been one of the prominent figures in the city. Mr. Nobelung came here in 1868, when a young man of 24 and for nearly 56 years resided here and did his part as a progressive citizen toward the upbuilding of the community. He saw Anaheim grow, and assisted in its development, from a straggling community of vineyardists, Mexicans and Indians, to a prosperous city of twelve thousand people. His life has been an active and a useful one, and his passing is a loss to the city. He died at his home on Sycamore Street Thursday afternoon, after an illness of many months. Nearly all the period of his residence here Mr. Nobelung has filled some office of trust, most of them having little or no salary attached to them, but he freely and cheerfully gave his time and labor for the public welfare. He was a man of good education sound judgment and unimpeachable character and for these reasons his fellowmen always kept him in some office of trust. For fourteen years he was city clerk of Anaheim. He also served many years as city trustee, and for a term or two was Mayor of the city. He was one of the directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company, also a director of the Anaheim Cemetary Association. He was always ready to do his duty as a public servant, and in all his numerous offices he fulfilled the duties with ability and integrity. Mr. Nobelung was born at Erich, Saxony, November 25, 1844. On reaching his 21st birthday he left his native country and came to America. After a year or two spent in other parts of America he landed in Anaheim, and decided to make this town his home. His first job here was working as a shipping clerk in the steamship office at Anaheim Landing. Then he worked for a time in a hotel, and afterwards leased Henry Kroeger; the Anaheim hotel at Lemon and Center Streets, where the Valencia now stands. He managed this hotelry for several years, but finally gave up the hotel business and purchased the Hartung ranch on East Sycamore Street, where he has since made his home. In 1882 Mr. Nobelung was married to Miss Josephine Finck of this city, who survives him. He also leaves two daughters and one son, Mrs. M. W. Skinner of this city, Mrs. T. F. felons of the deep; how they have pulled in their nets in the hope of finding them full of fish only to discover them torn to pieces and the fish dead or gone, causing a loss of hundreds of dollars. "We have started pulling our nets in when a school of seal will descend on us and deliberately plow through them, killing fish right and left, while our rifle bullets glance off their hides and the seal appear to snort and roar on ghoulish gloe. We have stood helplessly by while these animals continue their work of destruction until not a fish is left alive." "I do not wish to confuse these hair seal with the fur bearing seal of the northern waters. While the fur seal may be a destructive as his southern brother he is not as numerous because he is increasing at a rapid rate and not only spoiling commercial fishing but pleasure fishing as well." "The haunts of the seal are many, but their greatest rendezvous is at a point below Huntington Beach and in around Seal Beach. The seal is considered the smartest animal in the sea and thousands of people delight in watching their capers. Who ther amusement interests will fight the attempt to remove them is not known, but the commercial fishermen are organizing to wage a relentless war against the beast they claim is robbing them of a living. LEADER OF THE COLONY PASSES TO THE BEYOND Benjamin Hinde Dies at His Home on Placentia Avenue. With the death of Frank Benjamin Hinde, 45 years old, on the place of his birth, the last of the original members of the Placentia vegetable colony is gone. The colony of vegetarians was founded more than 40 years ago on the 10-acre plot of land at the end of Placentia avenue. When W. L. Thales, who succeeded Hinde, Sr., as ruler of the colony, died in December, 1921, the aspect of the original colony considerably changed. Thales was succeeded by William Wilderhold, Sr., who died in March, 1922. Hinde became his successor. The members of the colony devote their time to raising vegetables and fruit for sale to the public. The proceeds are divided between the mem- America's reputation for generosity and humanity will again be demonstrated during the next week or two in the campaign now in progress for the relief of starving and undernourished women and children of Germany Official reports and the statements of tourists and residents who have fled from unhappy Germany prove beyond doubt that sustaining food is beyond the reach of a vast majority of the people, and even the very wealthy are limited in the quantity and variety which they can obtain. Such a condition is intolerable to the people of a Christian world, especially those who are amply able to extend relief, consequently the prosperous citizens of the United States are being asked to contribute a mite of their surplus toward purchasing food for these starving people. Anaheim's quota for the drive is $8000, which is a small amount considering the wealth and population of the community. Harry D. Riley is chairman of the relief committee here and has organized a soliciting force of one hundred persons who will make a thorough canvass of the city and the balance of the territory assigned to Anaheim. Mr. Riley's alds are A.B. McCord, D. Jeasurun, H. M. Adams, Thomas Crawford, Bob White, Rev.A.G. H. Bode, William Falkenstein, Oscar H. Renner, Dr. H.A Johnston, Thomas McFadden, Mayor William Stark, J. Frederick, Ahlborn, R.B Young, William T. Wallop, C.C Lamb, George W. Reid, Sidney E Prince, Mrs. Nellie Terry, Mrs.C.W Austin, Mrs.H.D Newkirk, Mrs.G.H Goodale, Mattie Lou Robertson, Mrs.Lotus H.Loudon, Mrs.Bernhard Gross, Mrs.A.Siegel. As an example of the conditions in Germany Fred Molt, who has just arrived from that country says: "In Freidburg the owners of the shops have been compelled to lay off all of the unmarried men and more than half of the men with families. This has wrought untold suffering among the families and is adding to the great toll of starvation victims that are being reported each day. This is only one community. Others throughout Germany are in the same condition and it is no uncommon thing to find a family of four or five children. In addition to the parents, in an absolute destitute condition." Anaheim hotel at Lemon and Center Streets, where the Valencia now stands. He managed this hotelry for several years, but finally gave up the hotel business and purchased the Hartung ranch on East Sycamore Street, where he has since made his home. In 1882 Mr. Nebelung was married to Miss Josephine Finck of this city, who survives him. He also leaves two daughters and one son, Mrs. M. W. Skinner of this city, Mrs. T. F. Cantwell of Los Angeles, and Raymond Nebelung, who resides at home. Mr. Nebelung was one of the charter members of the Odd Fellows lodge, organized here more than fifty years ago. Only one other charter member of the lodge survives. He was also a member of the Anaheim lodge of Elks. Funeral services were held at Backs, Terry & Campbell's parlors Saturday, Rev. Thomas Walker of the Presbyterian church in charge. Pall bearers were J. H. Brunworth, H. A. Dickel, O. M. Skinner, A. L. Lewis, Wm. Stark and B. Fisher. Interment was in Anaheim cemetery. CAMPAIGN STARTED TO EXTERMINATE THE SEAL Orange County Fisherman Claims He is Menace to the Trade. Fishermen of the Pacific coast, embracing the southern part of California and points south, are planning to launch a campaign to exterminate the seals in these waters. It was always been the opinion of land lubbers, tourists and others that the seals were one of the delights of the ocean and that they furnished much diversion by their antics and cleverness. Now come the commercial fisher- When W. L. Thales, who succeeded Hinde, Sr., as ruler of the colony, died in December, 1921, the aspect of the original colony considerably changed. Thales was succeeded by William Wilderhold, Sr., who died in March, 1922. Hindo became his successor. The members of the colony devote their time to raising vegetables and fruit for sale to the public. The proceeds are divided between the members of the sect. They live simply, have a religious creed which they zealously live up to, and keep themselves excluded from influences of the outside world. Their history is interwoven with the history of the wealthy Placentia district and their influence has been in days gone by, widely felt in that section. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. McCarty a year ago joined the colony, and with two of the younger members of the sect, Mrs. Mary Smith Fause and Vera Smith, live there to continue the work of the colony. The last of the rulers will be buried, with the aid of no funeral director. He will be laid on a wooden bier, wrapped in sack cloth and lowered into a grave on the estate. Annual meeting of the stockholders of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association will be held next Thursday. The place of meeting in the official announcement is the company's packing house on Santa Ana Street, but adjournment will immediately be taken to the Elks Club house, where the luncheon and the business meeting will be held. About the most satisfactory filling station is a restaurant. STANTON RANCH SOLD BY CITY TRUSTEES Board Receives $30,000 More Than was Paid for The Place. Negotiations were completed last week for the transfer of the city's 73-acre ranch at Stanton to J. D. Rhoads of Arkansas City, Kansas. This place, known as the sewer farm, the Stanton ranch and the Gilbert ranch, was purchased by the trustees more than a dozen years ago, for the purpose of making it an outlet for the city's sewer systems, but the enterprising ranchers of the neighborhood strongly objected to the city's dumping its sewage in their midst, and took measures to prevent it. As the most effective means of gaining their point the ranchers incorporated their lands into a city with the sewer farm within the corporate lines. The first ordinance adopted prohibited its use for sewer purposes, consequently the trustees of Anaheim were checkmated and compelled to look elsewhere for a sewer outlet. Nevertheless the purchase proved to be a profitable one for the city: It was purchased for $23,000 and sold for $53,000, giving the municipality a profit of $30,000. It has also been rented during most of the time the city owned it. This money, it is said, can be turned into the park or street fund, and can be used to advantage just now. CITY COUNCILS MEET IN JOINT SESSION Claims of Sewer Contractors Referred to a Committee. Claims of DeWard and Cobham, contractors on the ocean end of the joint outfall sewer, for added compensation for asserted extra work in connection with the construction work, was referred to a committee appointed at a joint meeting of the councils of Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim and Fullerton. The committee, consisting of C. H. Chapman, Santa Ana; Oscar Guenther, Orange; Frank N. Gibbs, Anaheim, and R. N. Marsden, Fullerton, is scheduled to meet with the contractors, at the scene of the work, Friday at 10 a.m. C. H. DeWard presented to the joint council meeting points upon which the firm claims it should be allowed extra compensation. The contractors already had expended an amount 100 per cent greater than it had been paid so far on its contract. DeWard asserted, adding that authorized changes in the original specifications had imposed extra work and extra costs. In answering statement made by the contractor, W. G. Knox, city engineer of Santa Ana, and in direct charge of the building program, denied that the changes had added to the cost and asserted they were made to overcome difficulties that had developed that the location of the board of audit that the headquarters of the Anaheim Union Water Company be moved to the corner of Placentia and Orangethorpe Avenues, was informally discussed at the annual meeting of stockholders Saturday, and it was speedily determined that such a movement was not to be considered. It developed that the location of the for the drive is small amount control and population of Harry D. Riley is of soliciting force who will make of the city and territory assigned Riley's aids are A. Run, H. M. Adams, Bob White, Rev. William Falkenstein, Mr. H. A. Johnston, Mayor William A. Ablborn, R. B. Wallop, C. C. Reid, Sidney E. Terry, Mrs. C. D. Newkirk, Mrs. Lou Robertson, Mrs. Bernhard Elsol. the conditions in which has just arriety says: The owners of the compelled to lay men and more men with families untold suffering and is adding to starvation victims visited each day. This city. Others throughed in the same common thing four or five children the parents, in an condition." SOLD CITY TRUSTEES really had expended an amount 100 per cent greater than it had been paid so far on its contract, DoWard asserted, adding that authorized changes in the original specifications had imposed extra work and extra costs. In answering statement made by the contractor, W. G. Knox, city engineer of Santa Ana, and in direct charge of the building program, denied that the changes had added to the cost and asserted they were made to overcome difficulties that had developed in the building. He said the alterations were to the advantage rather than to the disadvantage of the contractors. Substitution of cradles for gravel for the bed of the pipe, and iron straps for wooden binders were some of the changes. According to Knox, in agreeing on the change to straps it was specified that the iron straps should be three inches wide and three quarters of an inch thick. Straps received on the job in the first consignment were only half an inch thick, and Knox rejected them. Claiming that these straps were ordered after Knox had approved a drawing in which thickness of one-half inch was specified, the contractors asked reimbursement for the cost of the rejected bands, approximately $400. Reimbursement for $500 expanded in securing a right of way through the property of the Pacific Electric company, also included. It was asserted that the city not only had a decree of court for permit to go through the railroad company's property with the sewer line, but also had written permission from the company. Declaring that many conditions in the work had arisen that were not anticipated when the contract was awarded, and declaring that certain parts of the work was made better than the specifications called for, DeWard made a plea for fair consideration a just compensation for the work that had been done. Knox said there was no question that the work so far completed by the contractors was excellent. Approximately 300 feet of cast iron pipe is yet to be laid into the ocean to complete the contract and the entire joint outfall sewer plant. A further extension of time for completion of the Job will be necessary and the engineer recommended that an extension be granted. As the city council of Santa Ana has full authority in the matter, the extension probably will be granted at the next meeting of the local board. Recommendation of the board of audit that the headquarters of the Anaheim Union Water Company be moved to the corner of Placentia and Orangethorpe Avenues, was informally discussed at the annual meeting of stockholders Saturday, and it was speedily determined that such a movement was not to be considered. It developed that the location of the officers within the city of Anaheim was embodied in the charter granting the corporation the right to transact business, and it could only be changed by a two-thirds vote of the stockholders. As it was deemed impossible to secure such a favorable vote the mater was dropped. The suggestion of the auditors was as follows: The Company's office location has become almost too valuable for our use, as we do not really require a city office. We would suggest to the Board of Directors, for investigation, the proposition of locating the office on the Company's property at the corner of Placentia and Orangethorpe Avenues. This is near the intersection of the three telephone districts of Anaheim, Fullerton and Placentia, and it would thus be possible for all of the stockholders to reach the office through their own telephone exchange, thereby saving telephone charges to the stockholders as well as to the company. This location is also near the Company's warehouse and pipe yard, and is nearer the center of our district. Only 1780 shares were represented at the meeting, which is 2223 less than a quorum, consequently official business could not be transacted. Reading of the annual report and informal discussions occupied few hours the body was in session. The old board of directors will hold over for another year. The annual report shows that the total income from the water department during the year was $108,646.36, and the total operating expenses, $88.,112.00, leaving $20,533.36 to the good. The income from oil royalties was $16,036.38, and the total oil expense, $5,929.54, leaving a profit of $10,106.84, Depreciations footed up a total of $56,990.26, which, however included an item for construction of $48,121.16. This left a deficit of $18,130.89 for the year. The board of audit was composed of Arthur Staley, W. J. M. Helinz and S. C. Hartranft. In concluding their re- SOLD CITY TRUSTEES 10,000 More Than The Place. The completed last order of the city's 73-ton to J. D. Rhoads Kansas. This place, or farm, the Stan-Gilbert ranch, was requisites more than for the purpose of set for the city's enterprising neighborhood stronuthe city's dumping midst, and took it. As the most training their point correlated their lands sewer farm within The first ordinbited its use for consequently the were checkmated book elsewhere for purchase proved he for the city: It $23,000 and sold the municipality It has also been of the time the said, can be turn-street fund, and vintage just now. Approximately 300 feet of cast iron pipe is yet to be laid into the ocean to complete the contract and the entire joint outfall sewer plant. A further extension of time for completion of the job will be necessary and the engineer recommended that an extension be granted. As the city council of Santa Ana has full authority in the matter, the extension probably will be granted at the next meeting of the local board. Contrary to all expectations, the councils of the four cities did not discuss the subject of joint action with reference to development of a future water supply for the municipalities. No date was set for a subsequent meeting in connection with this matter. MUST ANSWER TO LAW FOR ABUSE OF CHILDREN Santa Ana Man and Woman in Jail on Serious Charge Mrs. Bertha Pharis, 35 years of age, was taken to the County Jail Sunday from Compton, charged with contributing to the delinquency of minor children. She has been identified, according to Deputy Sheriff Adams, as the woman with whom Floyd Hatch, oil warger, has been living, at Santa Ana and fled when charges were made that Hatch's children were starved and beaten. She fled in Hatch's car, taking her own two children with her, and Hatch pointed out the house in Compton where she could be found, Adams declared. Mrs. Pharis was known here as Mrs. Bertha Hatch, but Hatch told Dep. District Attorney Mozley she is not his wife. Mrs. Hatch's own children were well-fed and well-treated, it was said. The Hatch children, Ernest, 8 years of age, and Alta, 6, are covered with bruises and scars, it was said at Santa Ana Hospital, and neither is more than skin and bones. Their condition was brought to the notice of the authorities by neighbors. J. E. Allen and Policeman O. B. Baxter riding in Mr. Allen's Oakland Sedan, were run into by a car driven by C. E. Leach at the Placentia avenue and North Street crossing Monday. Leach, it is claimed, was driving at a reckless pace. Baxter received some injuries, but he placed Leach under arrest and directed him to appear before Judge Brown.