oc-plain-dealer 1921-12-28

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM’S GROWTH: November, 1921 $ 263,037 November, 1920 54,450 11 Months, 1921 1,197,326 11 Months, 1920 571,800 VOL. XXV—NO. 123 ENGINEER AUTO TRAFIC ACCIDENTS INCREASE There Has Been Increase in Orange-co Each Month Since June Automobile accidents are steadily mounting in the county, says H. P. Berry, Jr., chief adjuster of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Orange county is second only to Los Angeles county in the number of automobile accidents,” he declares. It is second a long way behind, however, as figures herewith show. “An examination of the figures further shows that in every month of he’s — June, July, August, September October and November — British Troopers Fire on Egyptians LONDON, Dec. 28. Many persons are reported to have been killed at Port Said on Monday night when British troops opened fire on a crowd of Egyptian Nationalists, said a Cairo dispatch to the Daily Herald today. Conditions at Cairo, where the Egyptian Nationalists have been rioting, improved during the last 24 hours. Some officials have returned to duty despite the protests of the Nationalists’ leaders, who have been attempting to paralyze government administration by a general strike. FRENCH ASK FOR ATLANTIC TREATY WASHINGTON, Dec. 28. The only basis on which France could consent to a reduction of her submarine demands would be an agreement to preserve peace in the Atlantic sim- Automobile accidents are steadily mounting in the county, says H. P. Berry Jr., chief adjuster of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Orange county is second only to Los Angeles county in the number of automobile accidents," he declares. It is second a long way behind, however, in figures herewith show. "An examination of the figures further shows that in every month of the year—June, July, August, September—October and November—there was a decided increase in 1921 over 1920 during these six months there were 513 automobile accidents reported to the Inter-Insurance Exchange of the Automobile Club of Southern California, in which this department was called upon to adjust losses. In 1921 there were 822 automobile accidents in these same months, which the Club's Inter-Insurance Exchange handled. This meant an increase of 309 accidents, or an increase of 51 and one-half accidents each month on an average. "Los Angeles county only exceeded Orange county in the number of automobile accidents. San Luis Obispo county in 1920 during these six months only registered 39 accidents with the Inter-Insurance Exchange of the Automobile Club of Southern California. In 1921 Imperial county recorded the lowest number of accidents during these months. But Orange county showed an average of exactly 127 accidents a month for the months of June, July, August, September, October and November of 1921, and the estimated loss from these accidents was $23,812.31. Bear in mind, please, that these figures and facts are confined to statistics of the Inter-Insurance Exchange of the Automobile Club of Southern California alone. "The cause for automobile accidents is approximately 98 per cent. haziness, recklessness or selfishness, and 2 per cent unavoidable. This estimate is made on an average of 1000 cases of automobile reports, made from various counties in Southern California, and filed with the Inter-Insurance Exchange of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Unavoidable accidents can be listed under the head of "skidding," and accidents arising from the breaking of some part of the automobile, which could not have been anticipated." "Ordinary care is not enough, in the matter of driving an automobile. Extraordinary care is the only real safeguard. To first make certain that the brakes, steering apparatus, and every portion of the car is in good shape before starting out, and then to observe the highest degree of care and caution in driving, is the only way in which to reduce accidents to a minimum. Never stand "on your rights," so far as the "right-of-way" is concerned, if there is the slightest possible chance of an accident resulting on account of your insisting on FRENCH ASK FOR ATLANTIC TREATY WASHINGTON, Dec. 28. — The only basis on which France could consent to a reduction of her submarine demands would be an agreement to preserve peace in the Atlantic similar to the four power Pacific treaty, it was authoritatively stated today. Such an accord in the Atlantic would provide France with the guarantee of security against attack which are necessary before she will consent to reduction of her submarine fleet. As a result of this decision the naval disarmament conferences, who are to meet here today, are t o hear from the French what amounts to a rejection of the latest Hughes submarine plan. BRING BODY FROM VISALIA FOR BURIAL Funeral services for Lewis Hamm, a resident of Visalia, were held yesterday afternoon at the Backs & Terry chapel at 2 o'clock, under auspices of the Christian Science church. Interment occurred in Anaheim cemeteries. Mr. Hamm, who leaves a large circle of relatives near Anaheim, the Smith families, on Oranghorpe, passed away near Visalia Saturday, where he had lived on a ranch the past five years. He was aged 62 years. He lived in California 25 years, but was a native of Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie Hannin, and many local relatives. WATER COMPANIES ADOPT RESOLUTIONS Directors of the Anaheim Union Water Co. will pass a resolution of condolence in connection with the death of H. Clay Kellogg, chief engineer, who died Friday. Newport Protection district will adopt a similar resolution: Mr. Kellogg having been engineer for that company. Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co. has already passed resolutions. WILSON CHEERED ON 65TH BIRTHDAY WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28. Great masses of letters and telegrams swept in on former President Wilson today, his sixty-fifth birthday. They brought messages of cheer to the man who had gone down into a political defeat which had broken his health and his heart. Wilson was gratified. WIFE SLAYS HUSBAND AS FATHER DIES A called meeting of Anaheim C. of C., with interested citizens, met the local office to discuss condition. Word had been received in the morning from the retary, who had gone up geles to interview the gager, Mr. Hitchcock, or Fe, that he had their cooperation; that they and willing to assist possible in alleviating condition. The officials ta Fe had promised to one or two of their lie look the situation over; the morning's meeting Purdy phoned from Fu he was down ready to assistance and a committee take him out to the polio gap is located. Many interested parties gested that a permanent should be made, and if fore decided at this moment slow to call a mass meeting row evening, Thursday, 8 o'clock at the Grand As the situation is of interest terest to all, to the land owner as well as have the community heart; it is the special committee that everyone sibly can attend thus morrow evening at the attre. Especially is it have present-thong whose objections to steps looking toward a perm guarding against future bles. The committee is securing the views repentiment of the major this question. LA RUE RETURN FOOTBALL S The Goddess of La with Ralph LaRue, of week, as evidenced by his trip to San Diego. Accomp his brother, Mervin Smith and Ted Thornton San Diego to meet them ball team and to attend Earl Smith having been dent in that college and Rue fraternity brother at the team. Ralph was entertained to meet here today, are tre college, was taken Tja Junna with them, special train was sent ego to Los Angeles last night was also taken aboard safely. The other three had to remain in the city but are expected home today. "Ordinary care is not enough, in the matter of driving an automobile. Extraordinary care is the only real safeguard. To first make certain that the brakes, steering apparatus, and every portion of the car is in good shape before starting out, and then to observe the highest degree of care and caution in driving, is the only way in which to reduce accidents to a minimum. Never stand 'on your rights,' so far as the "right-of-way" is concerned, if there is the slightest possible chance of an accident resulting on account of your insisting on your 'rights.'" "Remember the jingle: 'Here lies the body of Robert Ray, Who died disputing the right of way; He was right, dead right, as he sped along. But he's just as dead as if he'd been wrong.' "Drive always as close to the right of all roads and highways as you can, as this greatly lessens the dangers of accidents." CALL OUT POLICE TO QUELL PACKERS CHICAGO, Dec. 28. — Packing Town was an armed camp today. Sporadic rioting which resulted in the shooting of one man, probably fatally, broke out again and necessitated the calling of several hundred police reserves. This is the first outbreak in the yards district between sirkers and striker breakers within 10 days. DEBS ON WAY TO HOME IN INDIANA OLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 28.—Euw. Debs, en route from Washto his home in Terre Haute, 15 percent ten minutes here this morning. Those ten minutes were devoted to dressing for breakfast on Pennsylvania train No. 7, which arrived on schedule. Debs here received no visitors. Members of his party said he enjoyed a good night's rest and a peaceful trip. Let's all go to the New Year's dance. Odd Fellow's Hall, Dec. 31st. THE THERMOMETER At the City Power House. Maximum 64 at 2 p.m. Minimum 51 at 7:50 a.m. BUILDING PERMITS H. P. Frahm, frame garage at 124 So. West street, cost $150.00. WILSON CHEERED ON 65TH BIRTHDAY WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28.—Great masses of letters and telegrams swept in on former President Wilson today, his sixty-fifth birthday. They brought messages of cheer to the man who had gone down into a political defeat which broken his health and his heart. Wilson was gratified. WIFE SLAYS HUSBAND AS FATHER DIES INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 28.—Mrs. Flora Simmons, 21, riddled her husband's body with bullets today as a message came over the telephone that her father was dying. Her husband had threatened her life many times during the night, the woman told the police. CITY'S LANDMARK BURNED TO GROUND PORTLAND, Dec. 28.—Fire removed another of Portland's landmarks in spectacular fashion this morning. The building erected by the Odd Fellows 50 years ago was burned to the ground. The loss is estimated at $50,000. DIES IN CALIF. SNOWSTORM LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28.—Funeral arrangements were completed today for John Henry Peterson, 50, an employee of the S. Calif. Edison Co., who froze to death when caught in a severe snowstorm in Big Creek in Kern-co, 250 miles north of Los Angeles, last Monday. Merchants Remember 'Grandma' Lacay, 92 One of the happiest persons in Anaheim Christmas was "Grandma" Lacay of W. Center-st, who was presented with a box of wearing and household articles by the drygoods merchants of the city. "Grandma," as she is lovingly called, is aged 92 years, has been a resident of Anaheim for 40 years, and is perhaps the oldest woman in the city. She, unfortunately, is blind, but is a cheery little body, and the gift was a complete and delightful surprise which caused happiness second only by that of the donors. KENTUCKY STREET CALLS OUT NEWPORT, Ky., Dethe arrival of two adobe pamies of the Kentuckian Guard this morning. Go Morrow is expected to be involved workers at Rolling Mills has been for several weeks. Sporadic cases of she streets in the vicinity were reported last night today but with more than under his command, Co hardt expresses full objection to cope wi tion. HOLD AUTO DEFENSE George R. Newman, was held by Justice J. Sawyer in the superior court of driving an automobile the influence of intoxication In the absence of $300 held in the county jailpected that the bond was vided later. Constable G. W. Jubile Beach, Julius E. Palka,a collision between his driven by Newman Beach, and Dr.J.C.Crange, who examined Mthe collision appeared. BANKRUPTCY PAYMENTS NEW YORK, Dec. tors petition of bankers Robert H. Ingersoll watchmakers, was on framed States district court Debts were alleged to be $3,000,000 and assets o WATERBOUND AVE. O.H.Pember, local o a friend returned this year the Silverado mines wh been water bound since the creeks above Orange THE ORANGE COUNTY AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER DAILY EVERYDAY BROADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, December 28, 1921 CONFERENCE TO STUDY CONTROL Representative Gathering Desired at Grand Theater Thursday Evening A called meeting of directors of Anaheim C. of C., with a number of interested citizens, met today at the local office to discuss the flood condition. Word had been received earlier in the morning from the local secretary, who had gone up to Los Angeles to interview the general manager, Mr. Hitchcock, of the Santa Fe, that he had their assurance of cooperation; that they are ready and willing to assist, as much as possible in alleviating the present MORE IDEAS ON CURBING OVERFLOW Various Methods Suggested by Anaheim Growers and Citizens to Protect District Various means, temporary and permanent, were suggested by Anaheim growers, water conservationists and others today to curb the Santa Ana and restore the river to its former bed. Thomas McFadden, local attorney, said that $25,000 should be appropriated to build embankments, fortified by willows, along the river for whatever distance was necessary. George Weatherly, grower, said the river should be checked at once with Report 822 Crashes Here in Six Months Accidents by auto in Orange-co month by month from June to November, inclusive, according to H. P. Berrey, Jr., chief ad-justor of the Auto Club of So. Calif., were: November, 137; October, 161; September, 115; August, 183; July, 122; June, 104; total for the six months, 822. This compares with 513 in 1920. Every one of the six months showed a jump over the corresponding month a year ago. Totals for the other counties for the six months were: Los Angeles, 3720; Riverside, 217; Ventura, 423; San Bernardino, 151; Kern, 282; Imperial, 96; San Diego, 345; San Luis Obispo, 123; Santa Barbara, 562; Tulare, 339. Y. M. C. A. BOYS WILL VISIT BATTLESHIP A meeting of directors of Anaheim C. of C., with a number of interested citizens, met today at the local office to discuss the flood condition. Word had been received earlier in the morning from the local secretary, who had gone up to Los Angeles to interview the general manager, Mr. Hitchcock, of the Santa Fe, that he had their assurance of cooperation; that they are ready and willing to assist as much as possible in alleviating the present condition. The officials of the Santa Fe had promised to send over one or two of their engineers, to took the situation over, and during the morning's meeting, their Mr. Purdy phoned from Fullerton that she was down ready to render his assistance and a committee would take him out to the point where the gap is located. Many interested parties have suggested that a permanent defense should be made, and it was therefore decided at this morning's session to call a mass meeting tomorrow evening, Thursday, Dec. 29, at 8 o'clock at the Grand theatre. As the situation is of most vital interest to all, to the rancher and land owner, as well as those who have the community welfare at heart, it is the special wish of the committee that everyone who possibly can attend this meeting, tomorrow evening at the Grand theatre. Especially is it desired to have present-thong who might have objections to steps being taken looking toward a permanent safeguard against future flood troubles. The committee is desirous of securing the views representing the sentiment of the majority, toward this question. LA RUE RETURNS ON FOOTBALL SPECIAL The Goddess of Luck has been with Ralph LaRue, of Cypress, this week, as evidenced by his report of a trip to San Diego. Accompanied by his brother, Mervin LaRue, Earl Smith and Ted Thornton, he drove to San Diego to meet the Centre football team and to attend the game. Earl Smith having been a former student in that college and Ralph LaRue fraternity brother of three of the team. Ralph was entertained at Corona-tome here today, are to hear from tre college, was taken on a trip to Tia Junna with them, and when a special train was sent from San Diego to Los Angeles last night, La Rue was also taken aboard, arriving home safely. The other three of the boys had to remain in the southern city, but are expected home in their auto today. Various means, temporary and permanent, were suggested by Anaheim growers, water conservationists and others today to curb the Santa Ana and restore the river to its former bed. Thomas McFadden, local attorney, said that $25,000 should be appropriated to build embankments, fortified by willows, along the river for whatever distance was necessary. George Weatherly, grower, said the river should be checked at once with sandbags, and then a thorough examination made by engineers regarding the best means of protection to be adopted. J. J. Dwyer, water conservationist, recommended sandbags as a temporary measures and piles, etc., with Bermuda grass and willows to hold the soil in place, as a permanent measure. A protection district will be necessary for the purpose, he said. A pipe line also should be laid, he thought, in order to carry off surplus water for irrigation objects. Edgar J. Hartung, grower, thought Garden Grove had solved the problem of protection pretty well, and Anaheim could take pattern from it. A double row of piles and wire rip rap, from the Santa Fe bridge to the embankments of Garden Grove, should be built in its opinion. A protection district would be necessary. Hartung said that Anaheim already had suffered damage from unfavorable advertising of the flood t. An amount which far exceeded the probable cost of prayer protection. Hartung said he understood certain Santa Fe engineers already had made an inspection of the damage. Two thousand sandbags could turn the river back even now, he believed. But heavy rains in January will mean three feet of water over a large part of the city. H. A. Hawley, cashier of the Southern County Bank, declared he could not speak as an expert, but said the difficulty reminded him of the negro and the whole in the roof. When it rained, the repair couldn't be made, and when the sun stone, repairs were not necessary. Garden Grove's method seemed feasible, said Hawley. J. H. Hollingsworth, of Fullerton, suggested that the best way to meet and prevent outbreaks of the Santa Ana river in the future is to build a reservoir dam in the mountains somewhere, and hold the water, and then when the rain is over to let it out a little at a time. This is the method used by Los Angeles, he pointed out, to insure against floods from Arroyo Seco, and that in the past this method has worked successfully there. Other Fullertonites that Anaheim should have voted the bonds a few years ago for the river levee, which it was stated, would have insured the city's protection. A. A. Mills—"I certainly hope that the people will wake up now and form a protection district. While there has been no damage from the present overflow, we have been in Y. M. C. A. BOYS WILL VISIT BATTLESHIP "Unless it is raining too hard" the trip to San Pedro will be made tomorrow, according to Mr. Chessum, the commander of the Y. M. C. A. forces of Orange-co., and will storm the new battle ship California. The boys in each community will drive down to Pedro separately, planning to meet at the Y. M. C. A. hut before noon. A program of games will be put on in the forenoon at "Hut", which is to be the headquarters of the boys while in port. The fellows are to take their lunch and the "Y" bunch there will furnish hot cocoa according to I. W. Larrimore, the secretary in charge. In the afternoon the boys will be taken on board California for a tour of inspection. The Auto club officials say that by going through Seal Beach and Long Beach the roads are all right. NAGGED FOR 20 YEARS, SAYS MAN IN SUIT Complaining that he was given a "tongue lashing" by the bride on his wedding day, nearly 23 years ago, and that from that day until she deserted him three years ago, she continually nagged and chided him because she was jealous of other women. Clayton Shepard today filed an amended divorce suit in superior court against Lottie R. Shepard. Shepard is an oil worker now located in one of the Orange-co fields. He formerly lived at Olton, Okla., where the separation occurred in 1918. The Shepards were married in Solontianhea, N. Y., June 1, 1898; and on that day, he alleges, she gave him "tongue lashing" and forbade him ever to speak to two certain women friends. Other women had been the subject of jealous quarrels ever since he indicated in his complaint. DIVORCE GRANTED MRS. H. McCORMICK CHICAGO, Dec. 28—Mrs. Edith Rockefeller McCormick, daughter of John D. Dockefeller and herself one of the wealthiest women in the world, today was granted a decree of divorce on the ground of desertion from Harold F. McCormick, head of the International Harvester Co. EUFFERS BROKEN RIB KENTUCKY STRIKE CALLS OUT MILITIA NEWPORT, Ky., Dec. 28.—With the arrival of two additional companies of the Kentucky National Guard this morning, Gov. Edwin P. Morrow is expected to declare martial law in this city, where a strike involving workers at the Newport Rolling Mills has been in progress for several weeks. Sporadic cases of shooting on the streets in the vicinity of the plant were reported last night and early today but with more than 350 men under his command, Col. H. H. Denhardt expresses full confidence in his ability to cope with the situation. HOLD AUTO DRIVER ON TRAFFIC CHARGE George R. Newman, of Santa Ana, was held by Justice J. B. Cox to answer in the superior court to a charge of driving an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. In the absence of $300 bail, he was held in the county jail, but it was expected that the bond would be provided later. Constable G. W. Jubb, of Laguna Beach, Julius E. Falk, who reported a collision between his car and one driven by Newman near Laguna Beach, and Dr. J. C. Crawford, of Orange, who examined Newman after the collision, appeared as witnesses. BANKRUPTCY PETITION NEW YORK, Dec. 28.—A creditors' petition of bankruptcy against Robert H. Ingersoll & Brothers, watchmakers, was on file in the United States district court here today. Debts were alleged to be in excess of $3,000,000 and assets of $2,000,000. WATERBOUND AT MINES O. H. Pember, local contractor, and a friend returned this morning from the Silverado mines where they have been water bound since Monday by the creeks above Orange-co. park. RIVORCE GRANTED MRS. H. McCORMICK CHICAGO, Dec. 28—Mrs. Edith Rockefeller McCormick, daughter of John D. Dockefeller and herself one of the wealthiest women in the world, today was granted a decree of divorce on the ground of desertion from Harold F. McCormick, head of the International Harvester Co. EUFFERS BROKEN RIB G. L. Morse is confined to his home as the result of a broken rib, sustained Saturday. While reaching to the running board of his auto for a package, he made a too strenuous move with the mentioned result. As a consequence he will take an enforced vacation from his duties in the oil fields for a short while. SPECIAL NEW YEAR RATES Rates of a fare and one-half for the round trip are being offered by the Southern Pacific from Dec. 31 to Jan. 4 for New Year's holiday excursions, similar to the Christmas excursion. To cut behind the banks would be folly, in his opinion. G. E. Bruns, rancher, said that ranch land and real estate values generally were being hurt by the flood. It was proved in 1916, he said, when the sale of an important ranch failed to materialize because of the appearance of flood and talk about town. He said that even a flood which did no real intrinsic damage was harmful. Burns said a leading St. Louis paper then had a story that merchants here were forced to move their goods. Hartung said he had received a letter from Port Townsend, Washington, offering sympathy because Anaheim like the rest of Orange county, was under water from floods. Sandbags for temporary relief and a protection district with whatever measures recommended were favored by Bruns. Bruns and Hartung said that, because the break in the Santa Ana was at a bend, the bulk of the river would continue more and more to divert in this direction. William Klausing, the well known ranch, who has been thru five periods of high waters here, also strongly urges the need of immediate protective measures. Have paper route frr boy age 13 to 15. 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Secretary Malcom Fraser of the C. of C., interviewed J. R. Hitchcock, assistant to the general manager of the railroad, this morning regarding assistance. O. E. Steward, city manager, said it would take two or three days to marshal supplies and men. A preliminary meeting of various citizens was held this morning at the C. of C. rooms, following the suggestion of J. F. Ahlborn, chairman of the growers' water conservation committee of the county, and plans to curb the stream discussed. Another meeting was to be held this afternoon. More Rain Coming, Forecaster Predicts SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8—The fair weather prevailing on the coast today is only a temporary respite from the storm which has been general over the Pacific O. E. Steward, city manager, said it would take two or three days to marshal supplies and men. A preliminary meeting of various citizens was held this morning at the C. of C. rooms, following the suggestion of J. F. Ahlborn, chairman of the growers' water conservation committee of the county, and plans to curb the stream discussed. Another meeting was to be held this afternoon. The water is higher today, and the stream down North-st has inundated a considerably wider area than was affected yesterday. Zeyn and N.Lemon-sts were in worse condition, if possible, than N. Los Angeles, and the bus of the Anaheim Transit Co. added its route proceeding to N. Los Angeles-st to accommodate passengers. Trains of both the S. P. and Santa Fe are running as usual today, except for slight delays due to soft roadbeds. The trouble at Sorrento near San Diego is over, the Santa Fe announced and protection of the S. P. tracks at Tustin Junction has been completed by Roadmaster C. E. Stephens of the Los Angeles-Santa Ana district. Ben W. Porter, general manager of the Crown Stages, said that very serious damage was being caused to the roads, particularly along the route between Santa Ana and Los Angeles on the main highway, by heavy trucks which were smashing through the softened surfaces of the highway. The main highway is the road in question. The detour between Brea and Whittier via Santa Fe Springs and Los Nietos is in awful condition, Porter said. The flooded area at Bixby Hill on the Santa Ana-Long Beach route has extended for a distance of about three miles with water two or three feet deep over most of the affected section. G. W. Sandilands, manager of the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Assn., anticipated no loss worth mentioning from the flooding of groves in the path of the overflow down North-st. The water has been running too slowly thru the orchards, said Sandilands, to do harm. Growers will not be able to get into their orchards for two weeks, however, he said, and shipping will be delayed. Sunshine now is needed to dry the ground. "The roads about Anaheim are the worst they have been in 15 years," said one of the rural carriers this morning. Quantities of mail have been held up at the postoffice, owing to the impassability of North-st. and other thorofares. This street as far as Tucker's Corner from Placentia road has been closed. Practically no mail has been delivered on it or the flooded parts of East street, Sycamore-st and the Olive road. The carrier on this route, No. 3, had to double up on most of his route. The carrier on Route No. 2 north More Rain Coming, Forecaster Predicts SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8—The fair weather prevailing on the coast today is only a temporary respite from the storm which has been general over the Pacific coast for the past week, U. S. Weather Forecaster G. H. Wilson, stated today. He explained that an area of high pressure developed over the plateau regions thus forcing the storm off shore. It was this condition that caused the temporary cessation of rain in California. TAGGART CHAMPION BOOSTER OF CENSUS Paul Taggart claims to be the long distance lode-star promoter of Anaheim. As evidence: There have just arrived to make their future homes here, after a trip of a little matter of 8000 miles, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Green and three children, aged nine, seven and four, of Manchester, England, and Miss Amy Quarrie, of the Isle of Man, off the coast of England. This makes four sisters and one brother, the entire Quarrie family, who have come to Anaheim as the result of Paul Taggart's removal here several years ago, with members of their families making a total addition to the population of 18. Mr. Green is a choral director and pipe organist of note, having followed this profession his entire life. He has directed choral societies including several hundred voices. NO CLUES OBTAINED TO TARPEY DEATH No clue has yet been obtained by the Huntington Beach police regarding who shot Wilfred E. Tarpey, who died yesterday at the Pacific hospital from a hemorrhage caused by a gunshot wound in the neck. City Marshal K. Tinsley said that if the shooting took place in Huntington Beach it never had been reported to him. Tarpey was 32 and the son of Mrs. Catherine Tarpey of 145 W. Forty-sixth-st.- On the night of Nov. 21, when the shooting took place, he was with another man and two women at a home in Huntington Beach. An inquest will be held Saturday at the Moneta-ave undertakers' mortuary, where the body is being held. "The roads about Anaheim are the worst they have been in 15 years," said one of the rural carriers this morning. Quantities of mail have been held up at the postoffice, owing to the impassability of North-st. and other thorofaes. This street as far as Tucker's Corner from Placentia road has been closed. Practically no mail has been delivered on it or the flooded parts of East street, Sycamore-st and the Olive road. The carrier on this route, No. 3, had to double up on most of his route. The carrier on Route No. 2 north of Anaheim also had to hold back considerable mail. The worst sections of street on other routes are: No. 5 South-st from Los Angeles to Placentia-rd, Santa Ana from East-st to Placentia-rd, Center from East to beyond Sunkist-ave and on Sunkist-ave No. 4, South Nursery-ave, which is almost impassable; Brooker's-rd, north of the Hoop-rd, and the section west of this territory; road south of Katella sub-station. Broad-st is damaged by the flood, and the road near the substation has not been repaired following damages by trucks last summer. It is declared. South Palm-st between Santa Ana and the Hoop-rd is also in bad condition. Local telephone connections were put back practically to normal last evening when the cable on South Los Angeles-st was repaired. Toll lines of the Pacific are in operation as usual. The toll line of the United States to Riverside and Pomona again is working. Connection with San Diego, however, was broken last evening. County Engineer McBride announced this morning that a double row of piling would be driven along the highway for 150 to 200 feet at Gypsum creek in Santa Ana canyon. For a distance of about 100 feet the dirt is washed from underneath the paving, leaving the cement suspended in the air four or five feet. The paving will be broken up and a new fill made. A boulder, five or six feet in diameter, rolled down on the road yesterday. Gypsum creek is about a mile beyond Sulphur Slide. The heightening of the flood here today is ascribed to the release of waters from dams in the Big Bear valley, rather than to an accumulation of waters overnight of the diverting of more of the stream into the city. This is the view of O. E. Steward, city manager, and others who have studied the flood situation. Witman, Eyesight Specialist. S. A. POLICE HOLD TWO ON SUSPICION Two men, Perley Sawyer, 22, and his brother, Lawrence, 21, were taken in by the Santa Ana police this morning in a roundup of suspicious persons. There has been several robberies in Santa Ana the last three days. Last night the Hair Grow Shop on East Fourth street, was robbed of combs and other articles valued at $75 and the cigar stored by W. F. Mackey on East Third street, of $5.40 cash. The police have not been able to connect the Sawyers with any burglary so far. TO TRAVEL BY TRUCK J. L. Shepherd is planning to start soon to his holdings in Mexico which he is consistently improving. Leaving in a four wheel drive truck, he will be accompanied by several Anaheim men, making the entire trip overland. They hope to get away about the first of the year. WOMAN SLAYS WITH BAT DENVER, Dec .28.—Norman D. Gould was dead here today as a result of a beating administered to him with a baseball bat yesterday by Mrs. Caroline Rossi when it is alleged, he attempted to rob her home. GEN. CROWDER TO RETURN WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.—Maj. Gen. Enoch Crowder has been ordered to Washington from Cuba it was announced by the state department today. "June Moon," 308 E. Center-st. "April Showers", song at Austin's. Order your awnings from the Anaheim Awning Company, Phone 605. Get our estimates on new awnings. Anaheim Awning Company, Phone 605.