anaheim-gazette 1914-07-16

STATE-WIDE DRY OPPOSED BY RALSTON REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR STATES HIS POSITION IN FORCIBLE TERMS HOLDS THAT DESTRUCTION OF WINE INDUSTRIES WOULD BE RUINOUS W. C. Ralston or San Francisco, who was recently in this city campaigning for the republican nomination for governor of California, is out in a statement against state-wide prohibition, in which he gives his views in characteristically strong manner. Mr. Ralston has been for a number of years state senator from a northern district, and is one of the leading business men of the north. He is opposed to the proposed eight-hour infamy, and also to state-wide prohibition. In his statement concerning the latter proposition he says: "I am opposed to the state-wide prohibition amendment to the Constitution of the State of California as a business man; as a candidate for the high office of governor, and as a republican, because it is incompatible with the interests of the whole state; because it would destroy the wine industry of California—besides having other harmful effects, and because the existing local option law makes such a drastic measure as state-wide prohibition absolutely unnecessary. I believe that each community should regulate itself, and that no section of the state should dictate to another section what it may or may not do in these matters." W. C. RALSTON Republican Candidate for Governor building up of character, to which a large measure of freedom is essential. "In making these statements I am aware that I am voicing the sentiments of the opponents of state-wide prohibition, and perhaps I have over-stated slightly my personal opinions, or may seem to have done so. I believe in the strict regulation of the sale of liquor, and it is my conviction that high license is essential to its proper control. But when prohibition is forced on so large a community as an entire state it may easily do more harm than good. "It is not an exaggeration, also, to say that, more than most reforms, that of temperance has been the victim of exaggerated advocacy. So completely, indeed, has the fanatic—perhaps I should use the milder word, enthusiastically dominated the movement that fascinated people fare better resented in the society courtesy than when money, and Shorttown land a run for his republican, we shear ridge, who is really be a member of While he may dislike Wilson in many ways much of a gentleman. Nonsense! Know superior man' of the order at Washington canal tolls debate applause from one of the other. Knowland rank of republican ocratic administration policy and against declarations for free coastwise ships. Higress ten years and motion to the senate more service to the nia in the senate the state now before that office. We should do as others senators from mer their worth in the land will be electedator from California of democratic paper the least bit of double ridge done for the high office? Noth land has been in it has been in the form for protection to tries, and is the main for this high and Instructions have democratic campaign beat Knowland at more these democrats the more republican support. Strange, objection to Know democratic newspaper editors of which his son's administration a lively sense of a of governor, and as a republican, because it is incompatible with the interests of the whole state; because it would destroy the wine industry of California—besides having other harmful effects, and because the existing local option law makes such a drastic measure as state-wide prohibition absolutely unnecessary. I believe that each community should regulate itself, and that no section of the state should dictate to another section what it may or may not do in these matters. "Prohibition does not prohibit, nor has it ever proven successful in the communities where it has been attempted. It is a known fact that excessive drinking is most common in those states which have attempted to enforce prohibition, and is least encountered in the great wine producing countries. "What cannot be prevented is best regulated and controlled. "In opposing state-wide prohibition I am not advocating the use of alcoholic stimulants, even in moderation. But I believe that the campaign is ill-advised at the present time, and will be opposed by some of the wisest temperance advocates in the state. As to the possible benefits and possible evils of the moderate consumption of light stimulants, there is a variance of opinions. Many physicians, some psychologists, and not a few non-professional individuals believe that the moderate use of wine and beer with meals may not only be beneficial to the health, but also stimulate achievement. Others, of probably equal authority, hold to the contrary. Where opinions honestly hold thus differ, it obviously would be unjust to impose one set of opinions above the other, to the infringement of individual liberty of choice. "Living in society, a man's liberty to do exactly as he chooses must necessarily be curtailed in some directions. It must be curtailed when a man would do something which would injure or oppress his neighbors. That is a condition, indeed, of the freedom which those neighbors are entitled to enjoy with himself. But outside of certain obviously necessary limitations of personal freedom one needs to proceed with the outmost caution, and only a strong case will warrant interference. Most men in most countries are temperate enough, but there is always a minority, usually small, of men addicted to excessive drinking; and it is clearly desirable that they should cease and it is my conviction that high license is essential to its proper control. But when prohibition is forced on so large a community as an entire state it may easily do more harm than good. "It is not an exaggeration, also, to say that, more than most reforms, that of temperance has been the victim of exaggerated advocacy. So completely, indeed, has the fanatic—perhaps I should use the milder word, enthusiast—dominated the movement that fanatism and temperance reform have become almost synonymous terms. That is unfortunate for the cause of real temperance. "Coming to the particular case of California and the present time—on the eve of the opening of two great expositions in the state—I believe that the proposed amendment is peculiarly inappropriate. Upon the effect on the attendance at the expositions of the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages I need not dwell, for that it would seriously affect the travel to California next year is not denied. "That it would ruin an important state industry is also indisputable. There are no less than 320,000 acres of land devoted to viticulture in California, and the amount invested in the wine industry is estimated to represent a total of $150,000,000, yielding annually a return of approximately $30,000,-000. The industry supports 75,000 persons. The broweries of the state represent an investment of more than $50,000,000 and give employment to 4,000 workers, whose annual earnings total $6,000,000. There is consumed annually by the breweries $1,000,000 worth of California barley, $175,000 worth of California hops, and $2,500,000 worth of other essentials. They pay the general government an annual revenue of $1,350,000 and an equal sum to towns and counties. "Two hundred and eighty-two thousand persons are employed or depend on those employed in the manufacture and distribution of liquors. In the business of distribution alone $10,000,-000 are invested, and the annual license tax paid is $3,000,000. "In California the history of the wine industry begins with the coming of the padreres, those splendid sons of the church who blazed the trail for civilization and set up missions from San Diego to Sonoma and made glorious early pages of our history by their noble work. It was they who planted the first vines and so gave start to and it is my conviction that high license is essential to its proper control. But when prohibition is forced on so large a community as an entire state it may easily do more harm than good. "It is not an exaggeration, also, to say that, more than most reforms, that of temperance has been the victim of exaggerated advocacy. So completely, indeed, has the fanatic—perhaps I should use the milder word, enthusiast—dominated the movement that fanatism and temperance reform have become almost synonymous terms. That is unfortunate for the cause of real temperance. "Coming to the particular case of California and the present time—on the eve of the opening of two great expositions in the state—I believe that the proposed amendment is peculiarly inappropriate. Upon the effect on the attendance at the expositions of the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages I need not dwell, for that it would seriously affect the travel to California next year is not denied. "That it would ruin an important state industry is also indisputable. There are no less than 320,000 acres of land devoted to viticulture in California, and the amount invested in the wine industry is estimated to represent a total of $150,000,000, yielding annually a return of approximately $30,000,-000. The industry supports 75,000 persons. The broweries of the state represent an investment of more than $50,000,000 and give employment to 4,000 workers, whose annual earnings total $6,000,000. There is consumed annually by the breweries $1,000,000 worth of California barley, $175,000 worth of California hops, and $2,500,000 worth of other essentials. They pay the general government an annual revenue of $1,350,000 and an equal sum to towns and counties." When city officials corporated in 1944 its first city attorney that office continue time. As city attorneys enviable record have numerous publicceedings and bonded them successfully trilicate technicalities such a manner as praise from expert in California and New occasion to scrutiny. In addition to this branch of his duties he has vigorously proclaimed local ordinances a faction of citizens on this manner has uplifted in his city. As a private practice the confidence of all has handled many cases successfully terminating he secured a judge for a client in a hot suit in the courts of New York and collected their trety. Both by education Mr. Marks is well equipped for the duties of the o which those neighbors are entitled to enjoy with himself. But outside of certain obviously necessary limitations of personal freedom one needs to proceed with the outmost caution, and only a strong case will warrant interference. Most men in most countries are temperate enough, but there is always a minority, usually small, of men addicted to excessive drinking; and it is clearly desirable that they should cease from their vice. But when, in order that they may so cease, proposals are brought forward of state restrictions of the habits and liberties of the whole population, the vast majority of which is in no need of them; restrictions which entail inconvenience and worse still, must necessarily act upon individual character as the tying up of an arm would act upon the muscles of that arm—then, even if it could be proved that the proposed restrictions would achieve their purpose in sobering the few who drink to excess, would it not be paid for too dearly? "That is the question asked by the opponents of state-wide prohibition, and I am inclined to concede much weight to their argument. Evil as drunkenness is, the absence of it is not much of a virtue when produced by a superior force. "I do not minimize the great importance of sobriety in the consumption of liquors, and still less the great evil of insobriety. But we may usefully remember that over-feeding may be scarcely less disgusting than over-drinking, and according to many physicians it is said to be responsible for more illness. It denotes, moreover, at least as great a weakness of the powers of self-rearnt. Temperance is important—vitally important—but there are other things of capital importance in our well-being—freedom and the "In California the history of the wine industry begins with the coming of the padre, those splendid sons of the church who blazed the trail for civilization and set up missions from San Diego to Sonoma and made glorious the early pages of our history by their noble work. It was they who planted the first vines and so gave start to what is now one of our greatest industries. Indeed, so great has become the industry, and so far-reaching its interests that the state itself has seen fit to establish a school of viticulture in connection with the University of California. "Already we are shipping wine as well as fruits to most parts of Europe, and with the reduction in freight rates which will follow the opening of the Panama Canal, a still greater field for exportation will open up. "It may be urged that this is only a material view of the case, leaving out the moral considerations, but if it be conceded that the temperate use of light beverages is not an evil, then the moral considerations are not a part of the issue, and the material development of the state assuredly is." DEMOCRATIC ATTACKS ON KNOWLAND A San Francisco democratic paper, whose editor was some time ago appointed to a fat federal position by President Wilson, attempts to curry favor with the democratic administration at Washington by thus attacking Congressman Knowland: "In the race for the republican nomination for senator, Samuel M. Shortridge, a courteous, intelligent gentleman, is pitting his brains against Joseph R. Knowland's money. The business of distribution alone $10,000-000 are invested, and the annual license tax paid is $3,000,000. "In California the history of the wine industry begins with the coming of the padre, those splendid sons of the church who blazed the trail for civilization and set up missions from San Diego to Sonoma and made glorious the early pages of our history by their noble work. It was they who planted the first vines and so gave start to what is now one of our greatest industries. Indeed, so great has become the industry, and so far-reaching its interests that the state itself has seen fit to establish a school of viticulture in connection with the University of California. "Already we are shipping wine as well as fruits to most parts of Europe, and with the reduction in freight rates which will follow the opening of the Panama Canal, a still greater field for exportation will open up. "It may be urged that this is only a material view of the case, leaving out the moral considerations, but if it be conceded that the temperate use of light beverages is not an evil, then the moral considerations are not a part of the issue, and the material development of the state assuredly is." TRYING TO BE EASY The Millionaire T which is carrying against Assessor Sleeper the past week consonance ability of bringing on date, feeling that Ed making sufficient projections a third man might prevent Sleeper primaries. Up to 1 third man had hovered yesterday was the last nominating petition club have probably That Sleeper will admit of no doubt. The members of the Dodgers' Club he wives every vote in the caucus democrat, progressively dry, and decline to st You cannot be happy strain your eyes. He amled by Theodore optometrist. Alfalfa, oat, barley oat mixed hay for $2 load lots, f. o. b. carc & Goodman Mercantile people fare better when they are represented in the senate by brains and courtesy than when misrepresented by money, and Shortridge will give Knowland a run for his money. Were we a republican, we should vote for Shortridge, who is really too progressive to be a member of a standpat party. While he may disagree with President Wilson in many respects, he is too much of a gentleman to be indecent." Nonsense! Knowland is by far the superior man of the two, and his record at Washington on the tariff and canal tolls debate is such to win him applause from one end of the state to the other. Knowland stood in the front rank of republicans fighting the democratic administration in its free trade policy and against its own platform declarations for free tolls to American coastwise ships. He has been in congress ten years and has earned promotion to the senate. He can be of more service to the people of California in the senate than any man in the state now before the people aspiring to that office. We believe California should do as other states, select their senators from men who have shown their worth in the house. That Knowland will be elected United States senator from California, despite the howls of democratic pap-suckers, we haven't the least bit of doubt. What has Shortridge done for the party to merit this high office? Nothing at all. Knowland has been in congress ten years, has been in the forefront of the fight for protection to California's industries, and is the man above all others for this high and important position. Instructions have been issued from democratic campaign headquarters to beat Knowland at all hazards, but the more these democratic yelpershowl, the more republicans will rally to his support. Strange, isn't it, that all this objection to Knowland comes from democratic newspapers, many of the editors of which hold jobs under Wilson's administration, and others with a lively sense of coming opportunity to FOR SHERIFF, C. E. RUDDOCK On the record he has made during his one term in office the multitude of friends of Sheriff C. E. Ruddock are approaching the primary election with confidence in their ability to land him a winner on August 25. Mr. Ruddock has two opponents in the field, C. E. Jackson, a rock-ribbed democrat of Santa Ana, and Howard A. Wassum, a Tustin progressive. There is no candidate in his own party to divide the vote with him, consequently it is believed he will grab the office at the primary elections. Never in the history of the county has the sheriff's office been in more capable hands. Mr. Ruddock has on many occasions proven himself a brave officer, and his efficiency in the administration of the office is unquestioned. He has never been confronted with a duty that was not handled capably and creditably. When the murderer Rosario Salz escaped to Mexico by overpowering the former sheriff and locking him in a cell at the county jail, Ruddock, after assuming office, traced him to his hiding place, went down into Mexico after him, and landed him safely in San Quentin. The desperado, Bill Davis, was also run to earth by Ruddock, who secured a partial confession from the bandit, and would have wrung a complete story of the many crimes in which he was implicated had not death intervened and stilled his tongue forever. Naturally the chief peace officer of the county incurs the enmity of a number of persons in the discharge of his duties, but when he has faithfully and capably performed those duties he should be honored and sustained by the peace-loving citizens for the enemies he has made. If there is any opposition to Sheriff Ruddock's candidacy for re-election aside from those who oppose him because of his political affiliations, it comes from men who despise constituted authority, and because he has been too active in the FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY, E. J. MARKS As an aspirant for the office of district attorney, E. J. Marks of Fullerton, deserves the serious consideration of every voter in Orange county. He is well and favorably known throughout the entire county, both as an able lawyer and a public citizen. He has resided in Orange county almost continuously since 1881, having received his education in the public schools of Orange county and was graduated from the law department of the University of California in 1899, and has been engaged in the practice of law continuously since that time. When the city of Fullerton was incorporated in 1904, he was appointed its first city attorney and has held that office continuously since that time. As city attorney he has made an enviable record, having had charge of numerous public improvement proceedings and bond issues and conducted them successfully through the intricate technicalities of the law in such a manner as to win the highest praise from expert bond lawyers, both in California and New York, who had occasion to scrutinize his proceedings. In addition to this most important branch of his duties as city attorney, he has vigorously prosecuted violations of local ordinances to the entire satisfaction of citizens of Fullerton, and in this manner has upheld law and order in his city. As a private practitioner, he enjoys the confidence of a large clientele and has handled many important cases to a successful termination. In one case he secured a judgment for $77,000.00 for a client in a hotly contested law suit in the courts of Los Angeles county and collected this sum in its entirety. Both by education and experience Mr. Marks is well equipped to perform the duties of the office to which he Norwalk Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, entertained Tuesday evening in honor of Downey, Whittier, Fullerton, Actasla and Buena Park chapters. Two hundred guests were present. At the close of the regular meeting a program of recitations, vocal and instrumental music was followed by a banquet. This chapter is quite large and is composed of some 90 or more members. Everybody had an excellent time. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Martin, their daughter Margaret, and Miss Madeline Whitaker of Anaheim, accompanied by Mr. Martin's brother and two sisters of Monrovia, started yesterday on a camping trip of six weeks' duration. During their absence they will visit the Grand Canyon, Alberquerque, New Mexico, El Paso, Texas, and other points. Ed Mann will have charge of the ranch during their absence. C. L. McComber, wife and family, accompanied by Jack Reeves, wife and three children, start tomorrow for Pine Crest for a months' vacation. L. J. Robeson, wife and baby, are visiting in Denver. During their absence his mother, Mrs. Nettle Robeson, is visiting in the Park and has charge of their home. Mrs. H. C. Gulteau of Los Angeles has been visiting on the ranch with Mrs. George Durgan. They have been friends for 40 years and enjoyed their visit greatly. Harry Reisbach, a pioneer of Anaheim Landing, now holds a lucrative position feeding the seals at the county incurs the enmity of a number of persons In the discharge of his duties, but when he has faithfully and capably performed those duties he should be honored and sustained by the peace-loving citizens for the enemies he has made. If there is any opposition to Sheriff Ruddock's candidacy for re-election aside from those who oppose him because of his political affiliations, it comes from men who despise constituted authority, and because he has been too active in the discharge of his sworn duty to please the law-breakers. Mr. Ruddock is a republican. He deserves the unanimous support of the seven thousand republicans of Orange county as well as those of other parties who believe in upholding a man who has made good in the most difficult and dangerous office within the gift of the people. BUENA PARK NOTES Much Speech Making and Many Prizes Awarded Contestants More than one hundred persons gathered at the County Park Thursday to participate in the annual picnic given by the Brown and Dickey counties, Dakota society. The program as originally arranged was carried out without changes except that E. Baker, who was scheduled for a speech on "How we get the moving pictures," side-stopped because, he explained, he had not been notified in time to enable him to prepare an address. Several excellent speeches were delivered among them being the address of the president, W. J. Elliott, a talk on politics by O. A. Griffis, news from Columbia, by J. S. Sheridan, social events by Mrs. Foster and Miss Florence Lacy, weather conditions by Charles Eyebrabout, the crops by L. C. Yoeman, and better farming by S. C. Hartraptt. Mr. Hartraptt was voted the most eloquent speaker on the program and was voted a handsome prize. As a private practitioner, he enjoys the confidence of a large clientele and has handled many important cases to a successful termination. In one case he secured a judgment for $77,000.00 for a client in a hotly contested law suit in the courts of Los Angeles county and collected this sum in its entirety. Both by education and experience Mr. Marks is well equipped to perform the duties of the office to which he aspires and deserves the consideration and support of the voters of Orange county. TRYING TO BEAT SLEEPER The Millionaire Tax Dodgers' Club, which is carrying on a campaign against Assessor Sleeper, have during the past week considered the advisability of bringing out a third candidate, feeling that Ed. Vegeley was not making sufficient progress and that by injecting a third man in the race they might prevent Sleeper's election at the primaries. Up to latest reports, no third man had hove, in sight, and as yesterday was the last day for filing nominating petitions the tax dodgers' club have probably given up the job. That Sleeper will sweep the county admits of no doubt. In fact, outside the members of the Millionaire Tax Dodgers' Club he will probably carry every vote in the county, republican, democrat, progressive, socialist, wet, dry, and decline to state. You cannot be happy if you have to strain your eyes. Have your eyes examined by Theodore Roberts, graduate optometrist. Alfalfa, oat, barley and alfalfa and oat mixed hay for $11 per ton in car load lots, f. o. b. cars Anaheim. Stern & Goodman Mercantile Co., Fullerton. Anaheim Union Water Co. Run No. 6 Starts July 10,'14 Visiting in Denver. During their absence his mother, Mrs. Nettle Robeson, is visiting in the Park and has charge of their home. Mrs. H. C. Guiteau of Los Angeles has been visiting on the ranch with Mrs. George Durgan. They have been friends for 40 years and enjoyed their visit greatly. Harry Reisbach, a pioneer of Anaheim Landing, who now holds a lucrative position feeding the seals at a near-by coast resort, had a novel experience with a seal while feeding them the other day. The seals are becoming to know Harry at first sight and all he has to do is to pose on the pier and the seals flock in in droves. Harry feeds the seals fish from a boat as an advertising stunt, and during their meal hours quite a number congregate. On Saturday last while doing the "chores" a large size seal jumped into the boat, so eager was it to get some of the toothsome fish, and Harry gave it quite a boatride before it was liberated. On watches and clocks you can save 20 per cent at Roberts' Removal Sale. Anaheim Union Water Co. Run No. 6 Starts July 10,'14 Several excellent speeches were delivered among them being the address of the president, W. J. Elliott, a talk on politics by O. A. Griffis, news from Columbia, by J. S. Sheridan, social events by Mrs. Foster and Miss Florence Lacy, weather conditions by Charles Eyebrabout, the crops by L. C. Yoeman, and better farming by S. C. Hartranft. Mr. Hartranft was voted the most eloquent speaker on the program and was voted a handsome prize. In the athletic contests the following were recorded as winners and handsome prizes awarded: 50-yard dash, young men—1st Coe Wellman, 2d Leo Sheridan, 50-yard dash, older boys—1st Kenneth Goodale, 2d Glen Hartranft. 50-yard dash, young boys—1st Robert Selns, 2d Wayne Goodale. Standing broad jump—1st Clarence Sigman, 2d Coe Wellman. Running broad jump—1st Kenneth Goodale, 2d Glen Hartranft. Potato race—1st Francis Elliott, 2d Floyd Baker. Peanut race for girls—1st Coral Jensen, 2d Mary Elliott. Relay race—Sides led by Glenn Hartranft and Kenneth Goodale. Won by Goodale's side. We shall use what little influence we possess in support of the anti-prize fight measure to be voted upon in November, not necessarily for reasons generally assigned by voters opposed to prize fighting because it is brutal, for we do not believe that nowadays men in the ring usually hurt one another, but for the reason that most if not all of these contests are, in our opinion, frame-ups, fakes and swindles. We believe the prize ring game should have rollers put under it and be shifted out into the sea. Removal Sale Our ever-expanding business compels us to seek newer and larger quarters; not in some other town but Right Here in Anaheim where we have built up a good reputation for honest dealing. We never could have accomplished this if we had not been as true to the public as "The Big Clock" always telling the truth. Year in and year out the "tick-tock" of integrity has kept the big clock's hands and our own hands busy with an honest effort to prove that what Roberts Says It Is, It Is and always will be. of integrity has kept the big clock's hands and our own hands busy with an honest effort to prove that what Roberts Says It Is, It Is and always will be. We feel gratified at our success and in order to show our appreciation, here are some reductions to satisfy everybody: Watches and Clocks . . . . . 20 Per Cent Off Jewelry and Silverware . . . . 25 Per Cent Off Table Silver (flatware) . . . . 20 Per Cent Off Cut Glass, Hand Painted China, Etc. 25 Per Cent Off Why not pick up a bargain while you can get dependable JEWELRY, etc. at genuine reduced prices. LEO. ROBERTS, JEWELER AT THE SIGN OF THE BIG CLOCK ANAHEIM, CAL. Fanning Mills If you are going to be in the market, come in and see the "CHATHAM" and get my price---it may help us both. LEON A. 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