anaheim-gazette 1908-04-16

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 SUBSCRIPTION - $1.50 Per Year HENRY KUCHEL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR Six months...$1.00 Three months...50cts Payable invariably in advance. The GAZETTE is issued every Thursday morning. Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. PROTECTION FROM FIRE Twice in recent years has a call come from our neighboring town of Fullerton for assistance in time of fire; and twice has assistance been most generously rendered her. This city stands ever ready to extend such material aid as lies in its power to save property in our neighboring communities from destruction by fire or whatever other mishap may befall them; and that aid will be freely extended and without price. But at this time it seems pertinent to suggest that Fullerton, sprightly and progressive town that it is, should possess its own equipment to combat destruction by fire. It seems that only a miracle prevented a much larger fire on Friday night. Fullerton has no fire hose, no fire plugs, no adequate water pressure in time of need. These should be at once secured, and the means for securing them is at hand in municipal ownership of its water VOTE AT PRIMARIES As the republicans of Ohio see how the indorsement of the republican party of the state candidate for president swept over the country like a wave, they can but blunt shame and indignation that this great state was placed from giving him its official ment, simply because the State Pacific railroad controls the lican state central commi- ture, the state machinery of the To be sure, the state o- tion of the Lincoln-Roos publican league promptly unanimously endorsed S Taft as its choice for preside he has been well aware of sentiment of the republic this state is overwhelmin him. Nevertheless, Califor- been obliged to stand by country as being possibly ar istic not only to the candi Taft, but to the administra President Roosevelt for wh iicies Taft stands, because publicans of this state have ed the administration's enemy, Harriman, to con- party through the politi chine of the railroad, and himself their mouthpiece. The voters have it in thereto change all this at the state convention; but they its own equipment to combat destruction by fire. It seems that only a miracle prevented a much larger fire on Friday night. Fullerton has no fire hose, no fire plugs, no adequate water pressure in time of need. These should be at once secured, and the means for securing them is at hand in municipal ownership of its water system, as well, indeed, as of its lighting and heating systems. The town has a privately owned "water works" which has been the butt of ridicule throughout the county for years. Let our neighbor get rid of it. It acts as a leech upon the town's prosperity. The larger the town, the greater will be its cost to the people. It will probably remain inadequate to the demands of the town, and is now doubtless on the market. The city of Phoenix which we recently visited purchased an antiquated and absurdly inadequate private water system some weeks ago, paying therefor the sum of $150,000. The plant was probably not worth a tithe of this sum, yet the growing city imperatively demanded better fire protection and better service, and the privateers were reluctant to furnish it. It required a fire which threatened the destruction of the city to bring its people to a realizing sense of their insecurity from fire losses and the purchase was consummated. Twenty miles of new water pipe is now being laid, the pipe now in use being valueless. It will cost the city $17,000 to lay this pipe. The new plant will cost, including the price paid for the present inadequate plant, a quarter of a million dollars. But the city had to acquire the works, or come to a standstill in its marvelous growth. Anaheim has a municipally being laid, the pipe now in use being valueless. It will cost the city $17,000 to lay this pipe. The new plant will cost, including the price paid for the present inadequate plant, a quarter of a million dollars. But the city had to acquire the works, or come to a standstill in its marvelous growth. Anaheim has a municipally owned water system, as well as its own electric-lighting system, and has ample protection from fire. Indeed, no town its size in the state has better protection. We can throw four streams of water as high, and with as much force, as does the city of Los Angeles. In case of fire, the pumps at the power house drive water directly into the water pipes. Thence it is forced to a height of 200 feet. In the near future a chemical engine will be added to the equipment. We have a fine volunteer fire department. The town is absolutely safe from fire. Fullerton should have similar protection. It is welcome to our apparatus for fighting fire at any time; but of what use is fire hose when there are no hydrants and no water pressure? Let our neighboring town rid itself of its present antiquated water system and go in for modern improvements. It will not cost much, and it will be worth all it costs. Moreover, the lessening of the insurance rate will go far toward paying interest on the investment. Riverside advices are tofect that the machine has to carry the primaries for Election for senator from the third district. One thing is abcertain about this premier machinist, and that is this: county will not support him if the push element in tht tries to fasten him upon tht he will be defeated at the Republicans of this counrroused against the railrochine, and want none of Es The appointment of John S to the office of public printers that will receive the approvals who are familiar with the ments of that office and with reer of Mr. Leech. Until NOTE AT PRIMARIES Republicans of California endorsement of Taft by Republican party of the nation candidate for president has upset the country like a tidal wave; they can but blush with indignation to think that great state was prevented from him its official endorsement simply because the Southern railroad controls the republican central committee and machinery of the party. To ensure, the state organization of the Lincoln-Roosevelt re-legislature promptly and unusually endorsed Secretary of State choice for president, and been well aware that the rest of the republicans of California is overwhelmingly for evertheless, California has urged to stand before the states being possibly antagonistic only to the candidacy of Roosevelt for whose polls stands, because the results of this state have allow administration's bitterest harriman, to control the through the political maverick the railroad, and make their mouthpiece. Attorneys have it in their power all this at the coming convention; but they can do motion, Mr. Leech was chief of the bureau of public printing in the Philippines, having been promoted to that position in May, 1901, from the Government printing office where he was serving as foreman of a division. His services in the Philippines were eminently satisfactory especially so because he showed a peculiar capacity for producing creditable results with Fillipino printers. That is a miserable showing the machine element is making against Taft, who seems to be sweeping everything before him. Neither Cannon, Fairbanks, Hughes nor La Follette have a single vote in any state other than their own and some of these candidates fail to control a solid delegation. From one end of the land to the other, the machine is covertly attacking Taft, but see what the people are doing. Isn't it beautiful? As to Mr. Walker From the Santa Ana Blade. We have no personal quarrel with S. O. Walker, of Buena Park, but we feel in duty bound to say, and we do say, that his attitude on Saturday last, in opposition to a postponement of the naming of Orange county's delegates to the senatorial convention was precisely what the "machine" workers wanted. It is hoped that Riverside county as a whole will be swung into line for an "organization" man and if this is done a couple of votes from this county will give him the nomination. Hence the necessity, from a "machine" point of view, for refusing to delay the election of Orange county's delegates until after Riverside has held her convention. The very ingenuous plan adopted by Mr. Walker in order to give RELECT DELEGATES Republican county central office of Orange county ignorance of the state committee at its meeting on March 1 and in consequence delineate the state and senatorial conventions will be elected county convention which is Santa Ana May 7th. A push never had much hold in this county. San Francisco comes the machine has decided delegates to the state conspired instead of elect-people, in all parts of the state it can avoid holding. These are the orders ofocratic head of the repub-ly in the state. The law that primaries shall be larger cities of the state; an unwritten law of the state they shall be held, if in every precinct in the rural districts and small almost universally anti-land the only hope the as of getting its repre-cisely what the "machine" workers wanted. It is hoped that Riverside county as a whole will be swung into line for an "organization" man and if this is done a couple of votes from this county will give him the nomination. Hence the necessity, from a "machine" point of view, for refusing to delay the election of Orange county's delegates until after Riverside has held her convention. The very ingenuous plan adopted by Mr. Walker in order to have the committeemen from county precincts stand with him in opposing any delay, was to claim that Santa Ana was combined against the country districts and that the latter should stand together in opposition to what Santa Ana wanted. The plan may work with a few committeemen but it won't work with the rank and file of the republican voters throughout the county. Santa Ana is going to ask that the republicans of Orange county run their own affairs without advice, interference or orders from the "machine," or "machine" workers. And in this laudable and right effort Santa Ana is going to ask the active co-operation of every republican in Orange county, no matter where he lives. In this connection, and because it is pertinent and timely, we quote part of an editorial from the Sacramento Bee: "It is needless to say that Herrin rule of the party organization in California is infamous, and submission to it abject; that republicans who support it by their votes at the polls are not free men but slaves, unless willing tools." From the Santa Ana Register. Mr. Walker did railroad and machine politics at the meeting of the county central committee Saturday afternoon, and he didn't play a lone hand, either. That these men have a personal right to do any kind of politics they choose to do no one will deny. That's one of their great American privileges. But for the independent, conscientious, anti-machine republicans to submit to such domination would brand them as traitors or quitters. Others whose course in this matter is being severely criticised are entitled to the benefit of the doubt. How just or unjust these criticisms may be will transpire in due season. As to Johnny Morrison As to Johnny Morrison From the Santa Ana Register. Republicans who have always found it a source of pride that Orange county has never been counted a machine county declare that they will fight Walker’s program to hand the county over to the machine, body and soul. Today there was more talk of Walter Parker’s railroad transportation hand-me-outs, and it seems that S. O. Walker of Buena Park has been the go-between in passing the transportation out. It is reported that Walker was influential with Walter Parker in getting J. W. Morrison of Orange his job of deputy state fish commissioner and that he expects Morrison to hand the Orange delegation over to him at the county convention. [Morrison introduced the motion which Walker supported, and which Forgy opposed, that the delegates to the senatorial convention be immediately appointed.—Ed. GAZETTE] Would it not be well for President Castro to scan the target records made at Magdalena Bay. They should prove as illuminating to him as they have, perhaps, to Japan. UNCLAIMED LETTERS Unclaimed letters in the Anaheim postoffice for week ending April 13, '08: John Dumah, Dallas Lillie, Ida Adelaida Florez, G C Meruley, Mrs Geo A Foster. DICKEL'S Store will be Closed on Tuesday, April 21 to give the boys a chance to see the Fleet HONOGRAPHS---Two Styles ...DISC RECORDS... Gold-Moulded Cylindrical Records—Latest and Best Just received by Jos. Helmsen's SPRING MILLINERY Gold-Moulded Cylindrical Records—Latest and Best Just received by Jos. Helmsen's SPRING MILLINERY HILL SISTERS Will have on display a carefully selected stock of Street and Pattern Hats, Latest Spring Novelties and other seasonable articles of wear. NEW! NEW! NEW! Just received a large line of Men's Women's, Misses' and Children's Oxfords and Ties, both in black and tan, which we are offering for sale at a low rate. Come and see our window display, at the ELECTRIC SHOE STORE, 111 W. Center Street WM. HEYING, Prop. West Coast Chick Feed is not the best—it is next to the best—next above, that is. The "best" chick feeds are getting awfully common—as common as the "stuff" of which they are made. The only common thing about "West Coast" is the claims made by others that theirs are "just as good." Don't be persuaded to take other brands. "West Coast" is being kept up to its highest standard. It is a rightly balanced ration for the little ones, just what they need to keep them healthy and make them grow. Just let them try it and you will like it because they do. And they eat it all up clean because it has no cheap filler, and hence, though a little higher in price, is really the cheapest chick feed on the market. Try it and see. If not kept by your dealer, send to the makers. $3 50 per 100 pounds, freight prepaid by us. EST COAST MILL - Los Angeles, Cal. Greet The Fleet The entire Battleship Fleet will be at San Diego April 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Illumination of the city, the harbor and the ships. Grand display of fireworks on land and sea, with search-light exhibition by the fleet. Land parade of 5,000 sailors with 16 bands from the fleet. Boat races, naval parade, baseball games and other sports. Visitors welcome on all ships See it First at San Diego