anaheim-gazette 1914-03-05

CITY TICKET IS NOMINATED BY DRYS MASS MEETING AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH SATURDAY NIGHT SELECTS CANDIDATES DECLARE THE MOVE IS MERELY FOR THE ELECTION OF GOOD MEN FOR OFFICE For Trustees F. T. Edmiston, D. Gervais and W. B. Allen. For city clerk, M. E. Beebe. For treasurer, C. A. Boege. The above is the ticket nominated at the mass meeting held at the Christian church Saturday night in response to a call issued and signed by a dozen electors of Anaheim, male and female. The proclamation was as follows: "As the time approaches when the citizens of Anaheim will be called upon to elect municipal officers, the undersigned voters deem it proper that a means be supplied for securing as candidates persons who have the confidence of the people and who, by reason of their integrity and ability, are qualified of being prejudiced in favor of the liquor interests. "At any rate," said Jones, "you know he will not vote for the men nominated here tonight, and that is enough to determine me." Mr. Jones then put in nomination Marshall E. Beebe. Harry Jayne nominated H. P. Tobin but that gentleman declined. A rising vote was taken and the chair announced that the count of noses gave Mr. Beebe a majority and he was declared the nominee for city clerk. C. E. Jones again took the floor when nominations for city treasurer were called for and made an appeal in favor of Charles A. Boege. He was a man, he declared, who had held office several times and always proved himself competent and faithful. J. M. Gunnett made a plea in favor of Edgar J. Hartung, the present city treasurer, and placed him in nomination. O. T. Callor was also mentioned but declined. These nominations caused the longest and most animated discussion of the evening. H. O. Henderson made a strong appeal for the nomination of Mr. Hartung. He was a young man who had grown up in Anaheim and was well known for his integrity and qualifications for the office. Mr. Tipton answered him by stating that it was a dry crowd and was presumed to be nominating dry candidates. The city had already fought over the wet and dry proposition and no doubt it had been hurt by the contest. He endorsed the nomination of C. A. Boege. Mr. Henderson and Rev. Sutherland contributed to the eloquence of the meeting by discussing the candidates and the object of the convention. Charles Eygabroad edged into the ritt of being prejudiced in favor of the liquor interests. STOCKHOUSE IN ANNIE SESSION OWNERS OF SUFFIX HEAR REPORTS DONE DURING NEARLY 170,000 BAY PRODUCT IS THE CAMPAIGN President A. R. Daucastic remarks anthem Simmons-Wilson tarring at the annual meeting of the Anaheim company Monday. He varied the business throwing a few unconferences at the administration. Mr Peck, to Washington in correspondents of this purpose of powers the disastrous actment of the free tariff bill then penned. They were courteous, he said, and the salvation of a great industry fell upon them. For city clerk, M. E. Beebe. For treasurer, C. A. Boege. The above is the ticket nominated at the mass meeting held at the Christian church Saturday night in response to a call issued and signed by a dozen electors of Anaheim, male and female. The proclamation was as follows: "As the time approaches when the citizens of Anaheim will be called upon to elect municipal officers, the undersigned voters deem it proper that a means be supplied for securing as candidates persons who have the confidence of the people and who, by reason of their integrity and ability, are qualified to conduct the affairs of the city. We therefore unite in issuing this call to the voters who desire a clean, honest and efficient administration of the affairs of the city, to meet together at the Christian church on Saturday evening, February 28, at 7:30 o'clock, for the purpose of placing such candidates in nomination." The names signed to the paper were: "A. Nagel, H. P. Tobin, W. A. Ross, H. Q. Henderson, O. T. Cailor, Mrs. C. A. Boege, Chas. Eygabroad, Mrs. Louise C. Gifford, Mrs. Frances C. Harvey, E. M. Schlotter, U. S. Amack, and P. H. Krick." Although efforts were made on the part of some of the orators to disprove the idea that the convention was uncompromisingly dry, one or two of the speakers made it clear that they at least were in favor of nominating only men who could be relied upon to swat the liquor traffic and drive booze out of Anaheim. Seventy-five voters, half of whom were ladies, were present when H. P. Tobin called the meeting to order and suggested the name of Rev. F. W. Mitchell for chairman. Mr. Mitchell declined to serve and nominated F. C. Krause. Mr. Krause was elected without opposition and Dr. J. C. Zimmermann was chosen secretary. In assuming the gavel Mr. Krause stated that the object of the meeting was to put in nomination for city officials to be voted for on April 13 men who had the best interests of Anaheim at heart and who would work for the good of its people. It was not a factional movement, he said, but merely an effort to fill the offices with the best available men. An animated discussion was started by W. S. Tipton who wanted a committee of three appointed to select a number of candidates for trustees and present the names to the convention for their ballots, the three highest to be the nominees. Charles Eygabroad objected to this because the committee might overlook some good man or woman whom the convention would like to nominate. O. T. Cailor and H. O. Henderson also spoke along the same lines and on motion Mr. Tipton's suggestion was voted down. H. O. Henderson then placed in nomination F. T. Edmiston. Mr. Edmiston was a web-foot, he said, having grown up in the state of Washington, but he had lived in Anaheim since 1911, and was a man whom all could trust and be proud of in his capacity as city trustee. D. Gervais was put in nomination by P. H. Krick, who paid tribute to his qualities and fitness for the office. Charles Eygabroad placed in nomination for the nomination of Mr. Hartung. He was a young man who had grown up in Anaheim and was well known for his integrity and qualifications for the office. Mr.Tipton answered him by stating that it was a dry crowd and was presumed to be nominating dry candidates. The city had already fought over the wet and dry proposition and no doubt it had been hurt by the contest. He endorsed the nomination of C.A.Boege. Mr.Henderson and Rev.Sutherland contributed to the eloquence of the meeting by discussing the candidates and the object of the convention. Charles Eygabroad edged into the discussion but did not declare himself for either candidates. This is not a wet or dry fight, he said, but merely a movement for the election of men to guide the affairs of Anaheim who will give us a square deal. Everybody knows where I stand. Whenever I have had an opportunity I have voted dry. The object of this meeting is to nominate and elect men whom we can rely upon—men who don't believe in domineering over the minority. Several others discussed the question and spoke in advocacy of their candidates and when a vote was finally taken Mr.Boege was declared nominated for city treasurer. Half the audience was composed of ladies but they took little part in the proceedings except to make or second an occasional motion. Harmony prevailed and the chair was prompt to rebuke any recrimination or abuse. While it was repeatedly stated that the meeting did not spell a wet and dry campaign, the object being to nominate able and unprejudiced men for the city offices, every man on the ticket is known to be able to pronounce "Shibboleth" without stammering. EBELL SOCIETY TO HEAR RECITAL Miss Pauline Farquhar, of Long Beach, Will Entertain Club The members and friends of the Ebell Club are anticipating an afternoon of rare enjoyment at their regular meeting next Saturday when Miss Pauline Farquhar, of Long Beach, is to present a piano recital. Miss Farquhar is a pupil of Abby De Avirell who predicts for her a brilliant future. Another very interesting part of the program is a reading by Miss Evalyn Finney. No cards required for guests. Following is the program: Pastorale ... Mozart Ecossaisen ... Beethover-Busoni Nocturne, D flat ... Chopin Arabesque ... Leschetizky Marchen ... Raff "If I Were a Bird" ... Henselt Reading ... Miss Finney Prelude ... Rachmaninoff Ballade ... Mrs.H.H.A.Beach Etude, D flat ... List Campanella ... List FREE RAW SUGAR man whom the convention would like to nominate. O. T. Cailor and H. O. Henderson also spoke along the same lines and on motion Mr. Tipton’s suggestion was voted down. H. O. Henderson then placed in nomination F. T. Edmiston. Mr. Edmiston was a web-foot, he said, having grown up in the state of Washington, but he had lived in Anaheim since 1911, and was a man whom all could trust and be proud of in his capacity as city trustee. D. Gervais was put in nomination by P. H. Krick, who paid tribute to his qualities and fitness for the office. Charles Eygabroad placed in nomination the third man—W. B. Allen. "Grave responsibilities," he said, "rested upon the people of Anaheim at this time and it behooved them to put in nomination men who would realize the responsibilities resting upon them, men who represent everything that is best for the city, men who have been successful in life and who are not prejudiced." Mr. Allen, he declared, was well qualified for the office as he had served many years in an official capacity and was at one time speaker of the house of representatives in one of the western states. As the convention appeared to be satisfied with the three nominees and no further names being offered Rev. Mitchell moved that the nominations be closed and the secretary instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Messrs. Edmiston, Gervais and Allen. This motion carried and the above gentlemen were duly nominated. There was something of a contest when the nomination for city clerk was announced. Dr. J. C. Zimmermann made a neat little speech in placing E. B. Merritt in nomination. He dwelt upon his qualifications for the position and referred to his courtesy to all comers by stating that he invariably blew smoke out of the opposite corner of his mouth when transacting business with a customer. C. E. Jones struck a discordant note by registering an emphatic objection to the nomination of Mr. Merritt. He grew so personal in his remarks that Chairman Krause called him to order and informed him that the meeting was not a factional one but was called to consider the best timber and abide by the will of the majority. W. S. Tipton, in answer to one of his sentences said that he could not accuse Mr. Mer- Following is the program: Pastorale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mozart Ecossaisen . . . . . . . . . . Beethover-Busoni Nocturne, D flat. . . . . . Chopin Arabesque . . . . . . . . . Leschetizky Marchen . . . . Raff "If I Were a Bird". Henselt Reading . . . Miss Finney Prelude . Rachmaninoff Ballade. Mrs. H. H. A. Beach Etude, D flat. List Campanella . . . FREE RAW SUGAR STOPS FACTORY Policy of Democratic Administration Inimical to Beet Industry H. S. Hadsall was in town from Los Angeles on Monday attending the annual meeting of stockholders in the beet sugar factory. Mr. Hadsall promoted this factory, and selected this city as a site three years ago, over other competing localities. He had interview the location of another factory in the Clearwater section but has given up this idea. "The policy of the Democratic administration is prejudicial to the beet sugar industry," he said. "Of course, all this talk about sugar factories closing down because of importation of free raw sugar is mere buncombe. No factory will be shut down in California, but all will be more or less crippled on account of the Democratic policy. But as to the erection of new factories, there will be none so long as this Democratic policy continues. No sugar mill will be erected in the United States during the Wilson administration. Those factories which we now have in operation will continue at a loss, but they will not be shut down. There may be lower prices for beets and less returns from operating mills. No, I do not look for the erection of a new beet factory at Clearwater." Otto Egge, formerly superintendent of the Anaheim factory, was also in town attending the sugar stockholders' meeting. During last year he was superintendent of the Santa Ana Co-operative sugar factory but reports have it that he will not continue long with that concern. When the election directors was taken moved that the old without a change. McLauchlin both daughter on the board, were filled by the eard and J. Allan Knightship is A. R. Peck. C. M. Warner, E. Muller, J. S. Howay. In response to a Hadsall as to the reducing a 100-pound chair read from the season the cost was $3.88, and the first existence, $3.58. The coming season lent one so far as allowing to the splendid condition of the se acres are under copected that the avail three or four tons content will also be the past season sugar, in 1912, 1919.08. The record September did my crop and considers erage for the past. Installation of Lodge No. 207, F., temple hall Friday ence of a large acers who will serve year are worthy me broad; senior ward junior warden, T deacon, E. R. Ab G W. Sloop; see Chamberlain; juz Goodrich; marsh tyler, J. H. Enear Todd Gillmor. Foition a banquet wa AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. MARCH 5, 1914 STOCKHOLDERS IN ANNUAL SESSION OWNERS OF SUGAR FACTORY HEAR REPORTS OF BUSINESS DONE DURING YEAR NEARLY 170,000 BAGS OF REFINED PRODUCT IS THE YIELD FOR CAMPAIGN President A. R. Peck made some caustic remarks anent the Underwood-Simmons-Wilson tariff law while presiding at the annual stockholders' meeting of the Anaheim Sugar Company Monday. He also occasionally varied the business of the session by throwing a few uncomplimentary sentences at the administration at Washington. Mr Peck told of his journey to Washington in company with other representatives of the sugar industry for the purpose of laying before the powers the disastrous result of the enactment of the free sugar clause in the tariff bill then pending before Congress. They were accorded scant courtesy, he said, and their plea for the salvation of a great and growing industry fell upon deaf ears. PARENT-TEACHERS WILL ENTERTAIN Interesting Program Will Be Given at High School March 13 An informal gathering will be held at the Anaheim high school on Friday evening, March 13, under the auspices of the High School Parent Teachers' Association. Every one interested is cordially invited to attend and become better acquainted with the high school and the faculty. The school buildings will be lighted and committees of students will escort the visitors over the buildings and explain the equipment of same. The following program will be given: Music.....High School Orchestra Address of Welcome in behalf of High School Board....Mr. Angel Response in behalf of Faculty..... Mr. Milliken Vocal Solo.....Edward Backs Response in behalf of the Mothers.. Mrs. Boyd Response in behalf of the Fathers... Mrs. Krause Piano Solo.....Miss Dorothy Garrison Reading.....Miss Evelyn Finney Song.....High School Glee Club In the domestic science building light refreshments of hot coffee, homemade cakes and waffers and punch will be served to all visitors. This is all free to every one and it is hoped every patron and every one interested will take advantage of the opportunity to visit the school buildings and meet the MASS MEETING TO DISCUSS RIVER ANAHEIM INVITES NEIGHBORS TO GATHER AT FREMONT SCHOOL TOMORROW NIGHT FORMATION OF A PROTECTION DISTRICT WILL BE CHIEF SUBJECT OF SPEAKERS Stimulated by the appalling nearness this and the surrounding towns and ranches came to serious damage or perhaps disaster, steps are being taken toward preventing a recurrence of the overflow. The spectacle of the Santa Ana river flowing down Center street, Broadway and other thoroughfares with hundreds of acres of ranch land inundated, has aroused the people to action. There is now a unanimous sentiment in favor of doing something and doing it without delay. The board of trade river protection committee which is composed of J. F. Ahiborn, G. L. Dietrich, E. A. Day, L. Dahlman and W. M. Wellman, has called a mass meeting at the Fremont school auditorium to be held on Friday evening, March 6, for the purpose of considering ways and means of pro- siding at the annual stockholders' meeting of the Anaheim Sugar Company Monday. He also occasionally varied the business of the session by throwing a few uncomplimentary sentences at the administration at Washington. Mr Peck, told of his journey to Washington in company with other representatives of the sugar industry for the purpose of laying before the powers the disastrous result of the enactment of the free sugar clause in the tariff bill then pending before Congress. They were accorded scant courtesy, he said, and their plea for the salvation of a great and growing industry fell upon deaf ears. According to the report of Treasurer Murkle the Anaheim plant came out of the 1913 campaign with $28,247 on the credit side of the ledger. Last season the profits amounted to $95,000 and the previous year slightly above $200,000, making the aggregate profits earned by the plant since it began operations approximately $325,000. The campaign during the season lasted from August 6 to November 26, a continuous run of 110 days. The daily average weight of beets sliced was 643 tons, an aggregate of 71,058 for the season. Last season the campaign lasted 95 days, the total tonnage sliced being 48,000, the average being 490 tons per day. The company this season paid growers $435,072 for beets. The total output of the plant was 175,878 bags of sugar, 169,569 of this being refined. The price received was $4.00 per sack. At the present time the price in Kansas City is quoted at $3.57. This is the lowest price ever known. President Peck was not very optimistic over the future outlook although he expected the free sugar clause of the tariff law would be repealed and the duty restored before the industry was destroyed. It was impossible, he said, for the American manufacturers to compete with the prolific soil and cheap labor of Cuba. Cane on that island grows much larger than in the United States and the sugar content is heavier. Moreover it is necessary to plant once in 15 years while in the United States cane is planted every second year. This is an immense saving not only in labor but in seed stock and can only be offset by a heavy duty on the Cuban product. The question of declaring a dividend continually insinuated itself into the discussion on past achievements and future prospects. J. Allan Knapp wanted the directors to vote a 5 per cent dividend. He was of opinion that it would give the company a solider financial standing. Charles Eygabroad also argued in favor of a dividend. There were many small share holders, he said, who would like to use their stock as collateral security and could do it to better advantage if the directors voted a dividend. Mr. Peck was not in favor of the proposition but stated that it was the province of the board to decide the question and whatsoever the members willled he would abide by. So far as the financial standing of the company was concerned it had never had difficulty in securing such loans as was necessary, he declared, and was still in a position to do so. When the election of a new board of directors was taken up Allan Knapp moved that the old board be retained WERDIN OUTBIDS HATED RIVALS Gets $25,000 Paving Contract at Santa Ana, Underbidding Max Huberman E.R.Werdin drove to Santa Ana on Monday afternoon, sharpened up his pencil and got away with a $25,000 paving contract, underbidding his hated rival, Max Huberman, by the close margin of $82. Huberman recently had the audacity to invade Werdin's preserves in this city, and as a result of spirited bidding between property owners on Lemon street are having their paving done at figures which do not threaten them with financial disaster. Werdin underbid Huberman, who was the next lowest bidder out of the bunch of paving contractors after the fat job. "Are you after this job?" asked Werdin of Huberman as he met the latter at the Santa Ana city hall. Huberman admitted that he fain would land the contract. "Then you had better sharpen up your pencil," replied Werdin, "for I am after this job myself." Subsequently it developed that Werdin's figures were below those of Huberman $82 on a $25,000 contract. Werdin will install a new paving plant at Santa Ana. He is temporarily held up on paving Lemon street by inability to receive crushed rock. The rock quarry at Azusa was washed out by last week's storm, and it will be some weeks before he will be able to proceed. The street has been plowed up and graded, and when it is finally paved Judge Shanley announces his purpose to blossom out in patent leathers and a plug hat. It is hoped Mr. Huberman will return Mr. Werdin's call when Claudina street and other thoroughfares in this city are bid off for paving in the near future. Werdin left for Los Angeles yesterday in his flying machine to see if he couldn't bust something loose in the crushed rock situation. MOTION PICTURES OF ANAHEIM STREET Film Showing Street Scene Will Be he said, who would like to use their stock as collateral security and could do it to better advantage if the directors voted a dividend. Mr. Peck was not in favor of the proposition but stated that it was the province of the board to decide the question and whatsoever the members willed he would abide by. So far as the financial standing of the company was concerned it had never had difficulty in securing such loans as was necessary, he declared, and was still in a position to do so. When the election of a new board of directors was taken up Allan Knapp moved that the old board be retained without a change. C. O. Rust and Wm. McLauchlin both declined to serve further on the board, and these vacancies were filled by the election of J. S. Howard and J. Allan Knapp. The full membership is A. R. Peck, Richard Melrose, C. M. Warner, E. T. Stimson, L. H. Multer, J. S. Howard and J. A. Knapp. In response to an inquiry by H. S. Hadsall as to the actual cost of producing a 100-pound sack of sugar, the chair read from the records that this season the cost was $3.89, last year $3.88, and the first year of the plants' existence, $3.58. The coming season will be an excellent one so far as beets are concerned, owing to the splendid rains and the condition of the soil. Eight thousand acres are under contract and it is expected that the average yield will be three or four tons per acre. The sugar content will also be greater. The beets the past season averaged 17.82 in sugar, in 1912, 19.70, and in 1911, 19.08. The record-breaking hot spell in September did much damage to the crop and considerably reduced the average for the past season. Installation of officers of Anaheim Lodge No. 207, F. & A. M., was held in temple hall Friday evening in the presence of a large assemblage. The officers who will serve during the ensuing year are worthy master, Charles Eygabroad; senior warden, M.W.Martenet; junior warden, T.L.Hoag; senior deacon, E.R.Abbey; junior deacon, G.W.Sloop; senior steward, C.E.Bamberlain; junior steward, E.L.Goodrich; marshal, H.M.Adams; tyler, J.H.Enearl; chaplain, Rev.D.Todd Gillmor. Following the installation a banquet was served. MOTION PICTURES OF ANAHEIM STREET Film Showing Street Scene Will Be Taken Saturday "Who's Who in Anaheim" is the title of moving picture films which will be made on Center street Saturday if conditions are favorable. A Los Angeles firm will take the pictures which will be thrown upon the canvas at the local theater. In addition to this films will be shown throughout the eastern states and will practically carry Anaheim back to the people who are not so fortunate as to live in this region and show them the city as it is and her people in motion on a busy day. MRS. FRANK KIMBALL PASSES AWAY Succumbs to Heart Disease After a Lingerling Illness After an illness extending over many months Mrs. Mary Kimball, wife of Frank Kimball, the West Center street business man, died Thursday morning. Mrs. Kimball has been suffering from heart disease for almost a year, several times being near the point of death. While visiting her sister, Mrs.Plummer, in Los Angeles, two months ago, her death was momentarily expected for several days, but she rallied and was able to come home. She was taken ill a week a two ago and resulted early Thursday morning. Mrs. Kimball has been a resident of Anaheim the past six years. She was a native of New York but left that state for the Pacific coast 16 years ago. Funeral services were held at St.Bonaventure church Thursday morning. the recent high water was the report that the Bear Valley dam had broken and that a seven-foot wall of water was rushing down upon us. This, of course, was proven to be false, still it suggests possibilities and causes people in the lower lands to speculate on the consequences should such a calamity occur. Also the fact that less than two inches of water fell at the headwaters of the river induces persons living here to inquire what would have happened should the precipitation there been as heavy as in this section. AUTOMOBILE SHOW OPENS TOMORROW Managers Decided One Day Was Too Short For All to See Postponement of the automobile show which was announced for last Saturday was a fortunate thing as it gave the committee time to add to and improve the arrangements for entertaining the visitors. Firstly the committee concluded that one day of display was not sufficient time, consequently it will open tomorrow and close Saturday night. Ingram Brothers' big garage will be the center of attraction for all kinds of people as those who do not care to look at autos can remain outside and see the sports. Many new ideas developed during the week and the visitors will be gainers by the postponement. The four cash prizes offered high school pupils of Orange county for the most artistic cartoons advertising the show were all won by Santa Ana students. The first prize, $10, was awarded to J.H.Todd; the second,$5, to Miss Helen Wells; third,$3, to Olive Zerman; fourth,$2, to Avis Winkles. These cartoons all showed artistic ability. More than 40 pictures were entered. A cooked food sale will be given by ladies of the Loara Parent Teachers' Association on Saturday, March 7th, at Wallop & Champion's grocery. Homemade tamales, bread, cakes, pies, salads and baked beans will be on sale from 11 A.M. on through the day. ZETTE NUMBER 23 MEETING DISCUSS ER NEIGHBORS TO EMONT SCHOOL NIGHT PROTECTION BE CHIEF SUB-PEAKERS BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Florence Backs, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs, Jr., celebrated the fourth anniversary of her birth by giving a party to a number of her friends, several of whom, owing to their tender years, were accompanied by their mamas. The small guests thoroughly enjoyed the many games as well as the impromptu program of recitations and songs in which all participated. The event of the afternoon was the delightful luncheon served by Mrs. Backs. The table decorations were pink and white, the large white and pink birthday cake with four candles occupying the center of the table. Covers were laid for 12 and each small guest received a flying machine and an Easter nest as place cards. It was late in the afternoon when the guests departed for their homes, wishing their young hostess many happy returns of the day. PINAFORE PROVES A BIG SUCCESS Large Audience Greets High School Students Friday Night The rendition of the comic opera, "Pinafore," by the students of the Anaheim Union High School proved to be an entertaining performance. The opera was staged under the direction of Miss M. Elizabeth Walker, head of the musical department. She also coached the several characters in their NOMINATIONS ALL IN FOR ELECTION TWO FULL TICKETS IN THE FIELD AND A WARM CAMPAIGN IS PREDICTED TWO HUNDRED VOTERS ARE NOT YET REGISTERED BUT SCOUTS ARE AFTER THEM Although two hundred voters in Anaheim are still unregistered and only eight days remain in which to herd them in, the registration clerks who are camping on their trails will probably succeed in rounding up a large majority of them and only a few scattering mavericks will remain unlisted when the registration books close. The heaviest vote ever polled in Anaheim is expected on April 13. The issue is practically the same as the one fought out by the two forces on November 6. The dry faction was bowled over and walked on in a decisive and discouraging manner. A BIG SUCCESS Large Audience Greets High School Students Friday Night The rendition of the comic opera, "Pinafore," by the students of the Anaheim Union High School proved to be an entertaining performance. The opera was staged under the direction of Miss M. Elizabeth Walker, head of the musical department. She also coached the several characters in their difficult parts and produced surprising results. Following is the cast of actors: Sir Joseph Porter.....Ed Heying Capt. Corcoran.....Gerald Whitaker Ralph Rackshaw.....Edward Backs Dick Deadeye.....Morris Martenet Bill Bobstay.....Clevenger Megede Bob Becket.....Clark Chamberlain Tom Tucker.....John Bradley Josephine.....Inez Elliott Hebe.....Lila Abbott Little Buttercup.....Carrie Evans A chorus of 75 voices was one of the features of the entertainment. The auditorium was filled to overflowing with satisfied auditors, all of whom went home in the belief that there is much undeveloped histrionic and operatic talent in Anaheim. RECORDER PETERS RESIGNS OFFICE Accepts Position In Banking Institution at County Seat George E. Peters resigned his office as county recorder on Tuesday afternoon and will enter the office of the Orange County Trust and Savings Co., as assistant trust officer. His resignation will take effect on April 6. In January, 1895, he, a Republican, entered the employ of the county as a deputy under W. M. Scott, then county recorder. He was a deputy until 1903, when he became recorder. In the campaign he defeated J. Frederick Ahlborn of Anaheim for the position. He has been recorder ever since January, 1903, and in the two elections that were held, one in 1906 and the other in 1910, he secured re-election without opposition either for the Republican nomination of from the Democrats at the general election. BUENA PARK BRIEF'S Mrs. Geo. Hardin continues to improve but is not yet well enough to be brought home from Los Angeles. The Whist Club meets with the Clarence Chamberlains this week. February 17th was E. C. Cady's 67th birthday and his many friends among the Masonic fraternity, planned to give him a big surprise at his new bungalow on the ranch. His wife having been let into the secret, when she found that he was compelled to attend only eight days remain in which to herd them in, the registration clerk who are camping on their trails will probably succeed in rounding up a large majority of them and only a few scattering mavericks will remain unlisted when the registration books close. The heaviest vote ever polled in Anaheim is expected on April 13. The issue is practically the same as the one fought out by the two forces on November 6. The dry faction was bowled over and walked on in a decisive and discouraging manner on that day but the defeated ones arose from the dust still fighting, and hope to make a better showing on April 13. While the point they are striving for is the same—the banishment of the saloons from Anaheim—the manner in which they hope to accomplish their aims is different. Instead of forcing the city trustees to revoke the liquor licenses by a majority vote they pin their hopes now on placing a majority of drys around the council table and the result will be the same. While the main point at issue is the same, it is not as clear-cut as in the November battle. The personality of the candidates, all of them known to a majority of the voters will have much weight, and there will probably be considerable disparity between the candidates on the same ticket. The fact that nearly half the voters are women makes this more pronounced. A man may swallow his animosity and vote for a candidate he dislikes provided he belongs to his party or advocates his doctrine, but a woman never will. The vote will undoubtedly be much heavier than that cast at the presidential election. The long list of voters who lost the franchise on November 6 by reason of numerous challenges and tangled registrations has been straightened out and most of them are now on the great register and full-fledged citizens. Moreover, there are eight polling places now instead of four and the electors can be handled without confusion and those who left the lines in disgust at the delay and failed to vote can now be passed through with neatness and dispatch. There will be fewer challenges also, the registration clerks having been extremely careful in proving the candidates' title to the ballot. Two full tickets are in the field, all the candidates being placed on the ballot through petition. Tuesday was the last day under the law candidates could be nominated in this manner. All petitions were sent in to the county clerk's office where the signatures were compared with the great register, and if 12 qualified electors were found on a petition it was certified back to the city clerk of Anaheim and filed in his office. There is little doubt that the 10 petitions sent to County Clerk Williams were each fortified with an ample number of unquestionable names. The candidates of the prohibition forces were nominated at a mass meeting at the Christian church Saturday night. Nomination petitions were then circulated in favor of the men chosen by the meeting. The opposing forces did not take trouble to hold a convention. They selected their candidates circulated their petitions BUENA PARK BRIEFS Mrs. Geo. Hardin continues to improve but is not yet well enough to be brought home from Los Angeles. The Whist Club meets with the Clarence Chamberlains this week. February 17th was E. C. Cady's 67th birthday and his many friends among the Masonic fraternity, planned to give him a big surprise at his new bungalow on the ranch. His wife having been let into the secret, when she found that he was compelled to attend a business meeting at the hall, which would keep him away until late, informed the committee in charge and they changed their plans and adjourned their birthday party to the banquet hall and telephoned Mr. Cady to come down early to his business meeting. He came arrayed in his khaki working clothes and it was quite amusing to see his look of amazement at the large assembly of ladies and gentlemen who had come to do him honor. Some 50 or more sat down to the perfectly appointed, elegant banquet, and were served by four young people, the Misses Winter assisted by Jas. Calder and Harold Wilcox. Between the six or seven courses of the elegant dinner some sweet music was furnished by the young people. After supper cards and dancing were indulged in until the "wee sma'" hours and everybody went home happy. Some twenty members of the O. E. S. Chapter motored over to Anaheim on Monday evening to a meeting of Chispa Chapter and enjoyed a perfectly lovely evening. Some beautiful initiatory work was put on by Chispa Chapter, followed by a social time and refreshments. J. K. Wymard is still pounding away at procuring leases in and around the Park. J. Frank Murray, of Pissburg, is now on the ground, and no doubt things will begin to look lively around the little burg. The American Petorleum Company would have begun drilling on the McComber lease on last Monday had it not been for the rain storm. Chas. Virgoe, a highly respected citizen, expects to leave for Grants Pass, Ore., shortly on a visit. Our volume of business last year exceeded that of 1912 by two and one-half times, and our sales for the first two months of 1914 are just about double that of the same months last year. We are therefore confident that we will double last year's sales this year, or in other words, our volume of business this year will exceed that of 1912 five times. During the month of February just closed our sales were double those of a year ago for the same month, and we sold ten Ford cars whereas we sold but one in February of last year. Wickersheim Implement Company.