anaheim-gazette 1914-01-22

MUCH ORATORY AT ANNUAL BANQUET LONG LIST OF ORATORS TALK OF ANAHEIM'S PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE SPLENDID BANQUET GIVEN BY CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LADIES OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Numerous were the speeches delivered at the annual banquet of the Board of Trade at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium Thursday night. The committee on arrangements was exceedingly fortunate in choosing the list of speakers, and the orators were all in excellent form and handled the subjects assigned them in a happy and entertaining manner. The program as arranged was carried through with the exception that Mayor Max Nebelung, who was slated to talk on the past achievements, the present progress and the future hopes of "The City Dads," was unable to attend owing to sickness in his home and was forced to send his regrets. Charles Eygabroad acted as toastmaster and presented the several speakers in his usual fluent style. Following is the oratorical program rendered after the banquet: Homer Ames... "Happenings of 1913" F. T. Edmiston... "Liable to Happen 1914" A. A. Mills... "Good Roads Leading to Anaheim" Prof. E. W. Hauck... "Are We Keeping Pace in Educational Realm?" Gerald W. Sandilands... "Is Anaheim in the Frostless Belt?" Rev. David Todd Gillmor... "From the Pulpit" Hon. Hans V. Weisel... oranges worth eating last season from the Southland, were shipped from Anaheim. The growers of this vicinity felt so secure they were immune from frost that not a single smudge pot was sold here last fall while other communities invested in thousands. The atmosphere is filled with the smoke drifting here from them. The value of the crop shipped last season aggregated approximately $400,000. This year, he continued, the crop is the largest and the quality the best ever grown in this section, which means that the best oranges in the world will go to market from Anaheim this season. Rev. David Todd Gillmor, rector of St. Michael's, was the next speaker on the program. The subject assigned to him was "From the Pulpit." Not being able to break away from the ministerial idea Dr. Gillmor chose for his text, "Woman," and he made a masterful address on the influence of good women. "Mother," he said, "was the most honored word in our language, and when a good woman acquired the right to be called by that name she had reached the highest that it was possible to acquire." The speech-making concluded with an address by Hon. Hans V. Weisel. "Now Altogether—Full Steam Ahead," was the title of the speech he was expected to make according to the toastmaster. Mr. Weisel was equal to the subject and handled it in a manner that brought applause notwithstanding the hour was near midnight. He paid tribute to the advancement made in Anaheim since he came here a small boy, more than 20 years ago. At that time there were few good buildings in the town and the streets were dusty or muddy roads. He complimented and commended Woodrow Wilson which elicited much applause from the Democratic part of the banqueters. Mr. Weisel said Anaheim could boost itself and continue its advancement if the people would stand shoulder to shoulder. Having recently visited the East he took notes of the towns which he visited and not one could compare with Anaheim in modern improvements. REPUBLICANS LEAD IN REGISTRATION RUDOLPH SPRECKLEY STATEMENT REGARDING POSITION IN CAUSE DECLARES THERE IS SITTY FOR NEW SIVE PART Urging upon Republicans the necessity of republicans and organizing progressive principles city, Rudolph Spreckels, the movement for esgressive control of the city in California, has defied speculation and rumors his attitude toward the Governor Johnson in mention in which he positions himself in the presentation. Spreckels says: "As a result of many quests, I have prepared statement defining myitude, including my position to the candidacy of Gov for re-election. "I am, and always have publican. From the best political activities I have fought for progressive was therefore gratified years ago, the Republican chinery and our state placed in the hands of publicans, and our party that the vast majority ship is progressive. With these facts essex opinion there was no need for formation of a third state, and certainly not that it would help promote principles. "The Republican party in California whelming progressive control was placed a Homer Ames... "Happenings of 1913" F. T. Edmiston... "Liable to Happen 1914" A. A. Mills... "Good Roads Leading to Anaheim" Prof. E. W. Hauck... "Are We Keeping Pace in Educational Realm?" Gerald W. Sandilands... "Is Anaheim in the Frostless Belt?" Rev. David Todd Gillmor... "From the Pulpit" Hon. Hans V. Weisel... "Now Altogether, Full Steam Ahead" Sixty-five tickets were sold for the banquet which was furnished by the ladies of the Christian Endeavor Society. Notwithstanding the inclement weather one-third of these were ladles. Before entering on the announced program the toastmaster stated that A. A. Mills had something up his sleeve which he wished to reveal. It proved to be a resolution commendatory of the work of J. F. Ahlborn, the retiring secretary of the Board of Trade. Mr. Mills said he had been delegated by the board to draw it up and present it at the meeting. Mr. Mills recounted the several improvements that Secretary Ahlborn had initiated and worked for and said that he had still one more on his string—the installation of ornamental street lights. Chairman Eygabroad in a short speech congratulated the Board of Trade on its achievements during the past year. Many enterprises had been sprung he said, many things were accomplished, but some of their hope came to naught. He then introduced Homer G. Ames who was the first speaker on the program. Mr. Ames' subject was the happenings of 1913. In recounting the happenings of the past year Mr. Ames said he presumed he was expected to confine his remarks to Anaheim but he refused to be limited. Many things of interest had happened outside of Anaheim. One was the inauguration of a Democratic administration, he said, and other great events beneficial to the country were the completion of the Panama Canal, the establishment of parcels post and the enactment of the currency law. Notwithstanding the hoodoo of 13, he said the year has been one of great achievements and of uninterrupted prosperity, not only in the nation but in the state and in Anaheim. In the state people had even withstood a session of the California legislature during which 746 pages of law was enacted, at least three of the pages being commendable. His entire address was fitted to the occasion. F. T. Edminston followed Mr. Ames and prophesied what would occur during 1914. Mr. Edmiston predicted a population of 10,000 before the close of the year. Referring to the possible increase in business he said there were plenty of grocery stores in town now to supply all future needs but a few banks that would loan money at 2 per cent per annum would be welcomed. His weather prognostications were that Anaheim would be wet during the year. REPUBLICANS LEAD IN REGISTRATION Republicans in Registration Show Old Party in Advance of Progressives More Than 9,000 in State Reports received from 17 counties in the state show that the Republicans are away in the lead of the Progressives, the total in these counties showing the old party to have 9,159 more voters registered than has the new party of Johnson. These counties embrace Alameda and Sacramento, where special efforts have been made to bring out a heavy registration of states employees. In San Francisco the Republicans are gaining ground steadily and their lead over the Progressives was 525 voters. Sacramento, where all office-holders and their families have registered, gives the Progressives a lead of but 309, but in Alamenda the strenuous efforts of Mike Kelly and his cohorts rolled up a Progressive lead of 1,131 when the office closed last Saturday night. San Diego is another county which gives a long lead to the old party, therebeeing 3,254 Republicans to 699 Progressives. Of all the other counties reported last night there is not one where the Republicans do not lead the Progressives from two to one as high as five to one. By the following table compiled Saturday, the Republicans lead the Progressives by over 9,000: Rep. Prog. Dem. San Francisco ... 2,034 1,509 1,437 Alameda ... 4,980 6,111 1,298 Los Angeles ... 8,982 4,673 4,080 Sacramento ... 1,110 1,419 829 San Diego ... 3,254 699 1,314 Kings ... 181 50 170 Tulare ... 210 93 309 Fresno ... 313 284 511 Orange ... 1,873 733 964 Imperial ... 51 28 45 Santa Barbara ... 316 156 166 Riverside ... 373 366 71 Ventura ... 75 59 41 San Bernardino ... 459 213 189 San Jose ... 1,168 543 462 Bakersfield ... 195 91 388 Stockton ... 803 191 568 Totals .....26,377 17,218 12,842 HUNTINGTON BEACH WINS CHAMPIONSHIP Wrests Victory From the Anaheim Basket Ball Team HUNTINGTON BEACH WINS CHAMPIONSHIP Wrests Victory From the Anaheim Basket Ball Team Huntington Beach high school won the basket ball championship of Orange county by defeating Anaheim last Wednesday. It was a desperately fought contest and for a time looked like either team might win by a brilliant play. At the close of the first half the score stood 22 to 10 in favor of the beach town. At the end of the first half rain began to fall and by the time the whistle blew the field could scarcely have been more slippery. Under these conditions, the superior weight of the Anaheim team gave them quite an advantage and to an on-looker it appeared that the Huntington Beach team, counting upon its big lead, was not playing its hardest game on account of the danger. At any rate, the Anaheim team by a series of fine basket throws and general good work cut the lead down to a bare margin of three points. Pulling themselves together and playing desperately, Huntington Beach again began to open up the gap and at the close of the game had a score of from six to ten points to the good. The victory was due more to team work than to sensational plays, although there were plenty of the latter. There was a dispute between the scorekeepers at the close of the game but a compromise was reached which placed the final score at 33 to 27. This victory gives Huntington Beach the county championship and entitles it for a second time to hold some trophy cup donated by the Huntington Beach Board of Trade. The cup is now in the possession of Fullerton. A price war between raw sugar industries refined product to price on record, 4.09. The beet sugar industry is affected by the price of beet sugar in Chicago was quoted pound last week. WILL SUPPORT REPUBLICAN PARTY RUDOLPH SPRECKLES ISSUES A STATEMENT REGARDING HIS POSITION IN CAMPAIGN DECLARES THERE IS NO NECESSITY FOR NEW PROGRESSIVE PARTY Urging upon Republican progressives the necessity of registering as Republicans and organizing for a fight for progressive principles within the party, Rudolph Spreckels, who is backing the movement for establishing progressive control of the Republican party in California, has definitely disposed of speculation and rumors relative to his attitude toward the candidacy of Governor Johnson in a public statement in which he positively defines his position in the present political situation. Spreckels says: "As a result of many urgent requests, I have prepared the following statement defining my political attitude, including my position in regard to the candidacy of Governor Johnson for re-election. "I am, and always have been, a Republican. From the beginning of my political activities I have consistently fought for progressive principles. I was therefore gratified when, several years ago, the Republican party machinery and our state offices were placed in the hands of progressive Republicans, and our party demonstrated that the vast majority of its membership is progressive. "With these facts established, in my opinion there was no justification for the formation of a third party in this state, and certainly not on the ground that it would help promote progressive principles." "The Republican party was the dominant party in California, with an overwhelming progressive majority. Its control was placed absolutely in the was therefore gratified when, several years ago, the Republican party machinery and our state offices were placed in the hands of progressive Republicans, and our party demonstrated that the vast majority of its membership is progressive. "With these facts established, in my opinion there was no justification for the formation of a third party in this state, and certainly not on the ground that it would help promote progressive principles. "The Republican party was the dominant party in California, with an overwhelming progressive majority. Its control was placed absolutely in the keeping of progressive men. Thus organized and united the reactionary forces in this state could never again hope to elect another reactionary legislature, or control our state government. What the people had long desired and fought for, was won, and the victory was so complete that we had a right to feel that the progressive cause in California would prosper and endure for all time, through the Republican party. "Unfortunately the very men we elected as Republican progressives and intrusted with the safe-guarding of our cause, have now allowed their personal ambitions and desires for national prominence, to blind their judgment. "They now urge the progressive Republican voters to desert the party that has served the cause so well for a newly organized experiment, that has but a slight fighting chance for a mere existence. "In this emergency I conceived it to be my duty to endeavor to prevent my party from becoming so disorganized that it would again fall an easy victim to the reactionary forces, and which, should it happen, would merely bring our party into disrepute and certain defeat. "The foregoing fairly covers my position with regard to the Progressive party movement, and briefly outlines my reasons for urging Republican progressives to register as Republicans, and organize, so that we can hold the ground we have so fairly won. "My attitude towards the candidacy of Governor Johnson is consistent with what I have always believed to be the duty of every sincere progressive citizen, irrespective of what party he or she may belong to, namely, to organize and fight for progressive principles within his or her party; to vote for progressive candidates of that party at the primary elections, but if reactionary candidates are nominated, to vote at the general election for the best progressive candidates nominated by some other party. "If my party will nominate a truly progressive candidate for governor, I shall certainly support his candidacy against any and all other candidates, but I would unhesitatingly vote for Governor Johnson at the general election before I would support, or vote for, a reactionary Republican. I am confident that my position is similar to that of every conscientious citizen, and in the interest of the Republican party's honor, and its success." FOREST NOTES The American forestry association February 4, 1914, at 11 A.M. A deed was accepted from C. C. Chapman for right of way for curve in the Orange county highway system at Placentia. The board odjourned to January 20, 1914, at 10 A.M. W. B. WILLIAMS, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP Lodi is a leading example in California of the advantage of municipal ownership. Incorporated in 1906, with an area of one square mile, in 1910 it had a population of 2,697, exceeding that of the entire country district comprising Douglas township in 1900. The number is now reported at 3,600. The very thorough, detailed report of City Clerk J. M. McMahon shows the property of the city to consist of municipal building, public library, sewer system, water works, electric plant, fire apparatus, street sprinkler and incidental property, all valued at $171,400, or a per capita of $47.60. This small San Joaquin town, but seven years old, has an equal or larger investment in public services, per inhabitant, than Baltimore, which has $49; Buffalo, $45.08; Milwaukee, $49; New Orleans, $38; Portland, Oregon, $41; Oakland, $47.08; Berkeley, $40.05. The municipal ownership movement began early. In 1908 a bond issue of $76,000, for a water and light system, was approved of by the people, and the existing plants acquired. The company's water rate for dwellings was $21.50 per year, or 20 per cent more than the $18 rate immediately fixed by the town. Its meter rate was 25 cents per 1,000 gallons, or 66 per cent more than that of the town, which is 15 cents. In San Francisco, the Spring Valley Company, with annual receipts exceeding $3,000,000, charges 38 cents, or 250 per cent of the Lodi municipal rate. The Lodi water plant had receipts last year of $20,022. The profit of operation was $10,000, of which $7,551 were set aside for depreciation, interest and bond redemption. The consumers number 740, and the present value of the plant is $58,320. The charge for electricity was formerly 15 cents per kilowatt. When the town acquired the plant it was 10 cents. Companies always charge the highest rate to dwellings. This municipal plant gives the people the benefit of public ownership by making the rate for dwellings the lowest, or 4 cents, being less than in any other city in California. Other consumers pay the same rate, except between 6 P. M. and 10 P. M., when their rate is 6 cents. The electricity is purchased at wholesale by the city. The present value of the municipal system is $35.252. The receipts from the 600 consumers amounted to $31,183. The profit of operation was $14,646, from which was deducted $4,724 for depreciation, interest and bond redemption. In San Francisco, the Pacific Gas & Electric Company claims the cost of generating the current is eight-tenths of a cent, and it is charging dwellings 8 cents. Although the Lodi municipal plant pays an average of 1.356 cents for its current, or nearly double the cost to the Pacific Company, its rate IF my party will nominate a truly progressive candidate for governor, I shall certainly support his candidacy against any and all other candidates, but I would unhesitatingly vote for Governor Johnson at the general election before I would support, or vote for, a reactionary Republican. I am confident that my position is similar to that of every conscientious citizen, and in the interest of the Republican party's honor, and its success." FOREST NOTES The American forestry association has members in every state in the Union, in every province in Canada, and in every civilized and semi-civilized country in the world. Makers of phonographs are aiming to use wood instead of metal in all parts of the instrument where this is possible, in order to increase the melowness of the tone. On the Pocatello forest, Idaho, 230,000 trees were planted during the past year, and almost half a million in the past three years, fully three-fourths of which are alive and doing well. Experiments in the use of aspen for shingles show that the shingles do not check in seasoning, and that they turn water satisfactorily, but that they are too easily broken in handling. There are somewhat more than 500 recognized tree species in the United States, of which about 100 are commercially important for timber. Of the 500 recognized species, 300 are represented in the government's newly acquired Appalachian forests. All American species, except a very few subtropical ones on the Florida keys and in extreme southern Texas, are to be found in one or another of the national forests. A price war between the refined and raw sugar industries has caused the refined product to drop to the lowest price on record, 4.05 cents per pound. The beet sugar industry all over the country is affected. The wholesale price of beet sugar in New York and Chicago was quoted at 3.90 cents a pound last week. The electricity is purchased at wholesale by the city. The present value of the municipal system is $35,-252. The receipts from the 600 consumers amounted to $31,183. The profit of operation was $14,646, from which was deducted $4,724 for depreciation, interest and bond redemption. In San Francisco, the Pacific Gas & Electric Company claims the cost of generating the current is eight-tenths of a cent, and it is charging dwellings 8 cents. Although the Lodi municipal plant pays an average of 1.356 cents for its current, or nearly double the cost to the Pacific Company, its rate to dwellings is half that of the same company. Low water, light and power rates, and freedom from the corruption and interference of public utility companies with its municipal affairs, have enabled the enterprising people of Lodi to develop industries that promise to make it a large city. The building permits last year amounted to $242,145, being equal to $67 per head of its population, which is much greater than that of the corporation-ridden city of San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Page and family, Mr. and Mrs. A. Maas, of Los Angeles, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Weatherly, on West Broadway. WATER USERS WIN The Yorba Linda water users, in their suit against the promoters of the Yorba Linda tract, have won a second battle. The first was won last week when a change of venue was denied the defendants, and the second was won when Superior Judge Thomas overruled the demurrer of the defendants, giving them 15 days to answer. The demurrer asserted that the complaint of the water users is uncertain in 26 specific instances. In every instance, the judge ruled the complaint sufficient. The judge declared the case to be one to quiet title to a water right. The users say that while selling of the land the promoters, including the Stern Realty Company, and the Janss Investment Company, kept control of the water company. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Weatherly, Master Jack Weatherly and sister, Mrs. A. Maas, of Los Angeles, left for San Diego Monday morning, returning yesterday afternoon. Thursday, January 22 The First National Bank OF ANAHEIM United States Depository for the Postal Savings System Capital, $50,000. Surplus and Undivided Profits, $80,000 Resources over $800,000.00 Officers JOHN HARTUNG, Pres. FRANK SHANLEY FRANK SHANLEY, V. P. A. S. BRADFORD A. S. BRADFORD, V. P. JOHN HARTUNG EDGAR J. HARTUNG SAMUEL KRAEMER EDGAR J. HARTUNG, Cashier We offer every facility consistent with Sound and Conservative Banking 4 PER CENT PAID ON TIME CERTIFICATES The stronger and rougher whiskey tastes---the more harm it will do. Why take chances with your nerves, your stomach, your general health. 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