anaheim-gazette 1914-12-17

VOLUME XXXXV BOARD OF TRADE OFFICERS ELEGTED THE CALIFORNIA POPPY, OUR HIGH SCHOOL, MONDAY, DEC. 21, TO DISCUSS CITY HALL THE CALIFORNIA POPPY, THE STATE FLOWER, TO BE PLANT-ED BY HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN The Board of Trade held an interesting meeting on Monday evening in the public library building with about twenty-five members present. Chairman J. W. Duckworth called the meeting to order and a communication was read from G. A. Davidson of the San Diego exposition committee making that Anaheim send a float, depicting the fertility of the soil of this section, to be used in a monster parade to be held in the Southern city on March 20, in honor of the contemplated visit of President Woodrow Wilson. The Report was accepted and the committee was discharged. On Friday of next week occurs the election of three trustees for the Anaheim protection district, and the meeting discussed the advisability of electing good representative men for those positions. Messrs E. N. Cook of the East side, F. H. Weessler of West Anaheim and Charles Eygabroad of this city were unanimously endorsed for trustees, and it was moved and seconded that these gentlemen stand for election. The liberal offer of N. Deutsch giving half a block of land on Lemon street for a public park at a very reasonable rate and making a donation of $5,000 besides taking 6 per cent bonds for the same received favorable support but no definite action was taken, as it was argued that the new city hall overshadowed the park and that will have to be disposed of first. The public park will be given due consideration at the proper time. City Councilman Stark addressed the meeting in reference to the new projected city hall. A mass meeting is called to be held in the high school auditorium next Monday at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, when it is desired that a large gathering of our citizens will meet to discuss the hall project in all its phases. Several different sets of plans have been secured ranging in price from $25,000 to $50,000. The building twenty-five members present. Chairman J. W. Duckworth called the meeting to order and a communication was read from G. A. Davidson of the San Diego exposition committee asking that Anaheim send a float, depicting the fertility of the soil of this section, to be used in a monster parade to be held in the Southern city on March 20, in honor of the contemplated visit of President Woodrow Wilson. The secretary was instructed to notify Mr. Davidson that the matter was taken under advisement. A communication was received from the State Railroad Commission, containing a request from the Santa Fe Railway for a raise of five cents in fares between numerous points on its lines in Southern California. A. A. Mills stated that the same matter had already been referred to the transportation committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and that that body would doubtless give the request due consideration. A communication was received from the University of California stating that eminent lecturers are being sent throughout the state giving lectures on hygenics, and further asking if Anaheim cared to have a series of the same. The cost for each community is $150. These lectures will also be illustrated and are of great value from a public sanitation standpoint. Prof. D. W. Hauck addressed the board in favor of these lectures saying that they have an educational value if the people will come out and hear them. It was ordered that a committee consisting of Dr. Truxaw, Prof. Hauck and J. W. Duckworth take the matter up with the city trustees and endeavor to secure these university experts for a series of lectures in this city during the week of Jan. 4 to 9. A communication from A. M. Scott of the Fidelity Trust company was received and tabled. The names of D. Jesserun and H. V. Weisel were proposed for membership and both were accepted. There was no report from the cannery committee in reference to the reconstruction of a cannery in our midst, but it is understood that recently a very good proposition has been offered and perhaps the same may crystallize into a certainty. There is no reason why a cannery cannot be operated here successfully as we have the products in unlimited quantity, such City Councilman Stark addressed the meeting in reference to the new projected city hall. A mass meeting is called to be held in the high school auditorium next Monday at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, when it is desired that a large gathering of our citizens will meet to discuss the hall project in all its phases. Several different sets of plans have been secured ranging in price from $25,000 to $50,000. The building will be strictly modern in every detail, and the city fathers are anxious to have a free and full expression from the people before going ahead and calling for an election to vote the bonds. This is an important step for the city to take and it is desired that the utmost harmony prevails. Mr. Stark stated further that the park proposition will be given due consideration by the trustees, but that at present the city hall holds the boards. Let there be a large crowd at the high school auditorium next Monday evening, December 21 at 7:30. The advertising committee submitted a birdseye view of Anaheim taken from the cement tank tower at the water works, and another large picture of the Union High school building and suggested that half a dozen copies of same be secured to be exhibited at the chambers of commerce in several prominent cities. State Superintendent of Schools Hyatt upon a recent visit here stated that our high school buildings were the finest in the state, and that the faculty was of the best and good results were being obtained. The secretary's report for the past year was read, and ordered referred to the finance committee for auditing. The following new officers were elected without opposition for the ensuing year: F. C. Krause, president. A. A. Mills, vice-president. Earl Dutton, secretary. John Cassou, treasurer. Directors, M. V. Beebe, H. V. Weisel, Theo. Dietrich, Wm. Stark, Prof. E. Wauak. It was ordered that the banquet committee arrange for the annual banquet not later than the middle of January next. It was ordered that all out-standing bills, on account of the carnival, be paid out of the now existing carnival fund, and that the balance be turned over to the treasurer to be placed in an exclusive advertising tion at the proper time. City Councilman Stark addressed the meeting in reference to the new projected city hall. A mass meeting is called to be held in the high school auditorium next Monday at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, when it is desired that a large gathering of our citizens will meet to discuss the hall project in all its phases. Several different sets of plans have been secured ranging in price from $25,000 to $50,000. The building will be strictly modern in every detail, and the city fathers are anxious to have a free and full expression from the people before going ahead and calling for an election to vote the bonds. This is an important step for the city to take and it is desired that the utmost harmony prevails. Mr. Stark stated further that the park proposition will be given due consideration by the trustees, but that at present the city hall holds the boards. Let there be a large crowd at the high school auditorium next Monday evening, December 21 at 7:30. The advertising committee submitted a birdseye view of Anaheim taken from the cement tank tower at the water works, and another large picture of the Union High school building and suggested that half a dozen copies of same be secured to be exhibited at the chambers of commerce in several prominent cities. State Superintendent of Schools Hyatt upon a recent visit here stated that our high school buildings were the finest in the state, and that the faculty was of the best and good results were being obtained. The secretary's report for the past year was read, and ordered referred to the finance committee for auditing. The following new officers were elected without opposition for the ensuing year: F. C. Krause, president. A. A. Mills, vice-president. Earl Dutton, secretary. John Cassou, treasurer. Directors, M. V. Beebe, H. V. Weisel, Theo. Dietrich, Wm. Stark, Prof. E. Wauak. It was ordered that all out-standing bills, on account of the carnival, be paid out of the now existing carnival fund, and that the balance be turned over to the treasurer to be placed in an exclusive advertising tion at the proper time. City Councilman Stark addressed the meeting in reference to the new projected city hall. A mass meeting is called to be held in the high school auditorium next Monday at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, when it is desired that a large gathering of our citizens will meet to discuss the hall project in all its phases. Several different sets of plans have been secured ranging in price from $25,000 to $50,000. The building will be strictly modern in every detail, and the city fathers are anxious to have a free and full expression from the people before going ahead and calling for an election to vote the bonds. This is an important step for the city to take and it is desired that the utmost harmony prevails. Mr. Stark stated further that the park proposition will be given due consideration by the trustees, but that at present the city hall holds the boards. Let there be a large crowd at the high school auditorium next Monday evening, December 21 at 7:30. The advertising committee submitted a birdseye view of Anaheim taken from the cement tank tower at the water works, and another large picture of the Union High school building and suggested that half a dozen copies of same be secured to be exhibited at the chambers of commerce in several prominent cities. State Superintendent of Schools Hyatt upon a recent visit here stated that our high school buildings were the finest in the state, and that the faculty was of the best and good results were being obtained. The secretary's report for the past year was read, and ordered referred to the finance committee for auditing. The following new officers were elected without opposition for the ensuing year: F. C. Krause, president. A. A. Mills, vice-president. Earl Dutton, secretary. John Cassou, treasurer. Directors, M. V. Beebe, H. V. Weisel, Theo. Dietrich, Wm. Stark, Prof. E. Wauak. It was ordered that all out-standing bills, on account of the carnival, be paid out of the now existing carnival fund, and that the balance be turned over to the treasurer to be placed in an exclusive advertising tion at the proper time. City Councilman Stark addressed the meeting in reference to the new projected city hall. A mass meeting is called to be held in the high school auditorium next Monday at 7:30 p.m. Dec 21, when it is desired that a large gathering of our citizens will meet to discuss the hall project in all its phases. Several different sets of plans have been secured ranging in price from $25,000 to $50,000. The building will be strictly modern in every detail, and the city fathers are anxious to have a free and full expression from the people before going ahead and calling for an election to vote the bonds. This is an important step for the city to take and it is desired that utmost harmony prevails. Mr. Stark stated further that the park proposition will be given due consideration by the trustees, but that at present the city hall holds the boards. Let there be a large crowd at the high school auditorium next Monday evening, December 21 at 7:30. The advertising committee submitted a birdseye view of Anaheim taken from the cement tank tower at the water works, and another large picture of the Union High school building and suggested that half a dozen copies of same be secured to be exhibited at the chambers of commerce in several prominent cities. State Superintendent of Schools Hyatt upon a recent visit here stated that our high school buildings werethe finestinthestate,andthatthefacultyshouldbeextremelyhomeandbid,yieldinguphisaltar.Pythiaswasnotacompetitiontoinducehimprovidedthediamondtoreturnwelltotohiswifeacceptedtheheffriendloose. Inthehistoryhasbeenhandedthemanycenturym representedasshowsthatifyoucalloususedhideandtender-heard.FearingthatDadatetheapplostheaidothebethrothedtothecape,andshow Weisel were proposed for membership and both were accepted. There was no report from the cannery committee in reference to the reconstruction of a cannery in our midst, but it is understood that recently a very good proposition has been offered and perhaps the same may crystallize into a certainty. There is no reason why a cannery cannot be operated here successfully as we have the products in unlimited quantity, such as corn, peas, beans, tomatoes, etc., and a great market is found at our very doors and throughout the western country. Dan S. Milliken of the high school appeared before the board as a special committee-man in reference to planting the state flower—the wild poppy. Now is the time to plant the seed. Mr. Milliken desired that the board purchase the poppy seed and he would see that it was planted. It will be sown along the railway lines and public highways, and in fact on any vacant pieces of ground, where the beautiful flower may greet the eye. The seed costs $2 per pound and it will require about fourteen pounds to cover this immediate section. The board eagerly acquiesced and adopted Mr. Milliken's plan and that gentleman will secure the services of a dozen or more school boys to help plant the poppy seed to beautify our highways and byways. Chairman Duckworth stated that he had been informed by the supervisors that the 2-mile stretch of county road to the west, which has not as yet been paved, would soon be given attention. The Belgian relief committee consisting of Messars, Mills, Ahlborn, and Abbey submitted a report, showing that 500 pounds of flour, seven sacks of beans and $44.85 in cash had been collected for the relief of the Belgian sufferers in the European war zone. The contributions represent a total of $85.65, which have been forwarded. Directors, M. V. Beede, H. V. Weisel, Theo. Dietrich, Wm. Stark, Prof. E. W. Hausak. It was ordered that the banquet committee arrange for the annual banquet not later than the middle of January next. It was ordered that all out-standing bills, on account of the carnival, be paid out of the now existing carnival fund, and that the balance be turned over to the treasurer to be placed in an exclusive advertising fund. A concerted effort is to be made to secure new members, and to also impress upon old ones the desirability of attending meetings more regularly. ANAHEIM STORM WATER DISTRICT ELECTION The election for trustees of the Anaheim Storm Water District of Orange county will be held at the Anaheim city hall on Friday, December 18th, 1914. It being of vital importance to the taxpayers of Anaheim and its immediate vicinity it behooves the voters of the proposed district to consider the proposition very carefully and vote for men as Trustees who are known as conservative men and being heavy taxpayers themselves and therefor will be sure to use their best efforts for an economical administration. It should also be borne in mind that the heaviest burden of this proposed tax will fall on the city of Anaheim. Again the attention of the voters is called to be very careful how they cast their votes and whether the benefits to be derived from the proposed district will be in proportion to the taxes levied by said district. TAXPAYER. Louls Bushard and W. F. Laird went to San Diego Saturday noon on a business mission. Sheriff-elect C. E. Jackson and family were motoring in this vicinity on Sunday afternoon. All the principal play were from played in that under the superintendent Pythias, and impression that able to produce sequently Anahi first. William sustained the name of Damon, is anity. He is a ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 17, 1914 GOOD AUDIENCE WITNESSES DRAMA DRAMA OF ANCIENT DAYS ENJOYED BY ALL WHO WITNESSED IT DAMON AND PYTHIAS PRESENTED BY AMATUER TALENT IN A CREDITABLE MANNER Ancient Syracuse has handed down some characters to posterity that are still popular in the public mind. It was there Antipholus of Ephesus and Antipholus of Syracuse mixed things up to the confusion of their wives and their intimate friends. It was there the two Dromias got themselves into a variety of fixes because of their resemblance to each other. It was there also the story of Damon and Pythias was given to the world. Owing to the threatening weather the audience at the Mason theatre on Wednesday and Thursday evenings to witness the presentation of Damon and Pythias was not as large as had been director of the play. He was particularly fortunate in selecting his cast, as they were all exceedingly good for amateurs who were never trained in the histrionic art. Following is the cast: Damon ... William Morton Rasmus Pythias ... H. G. Miller Dionysius ... Dwight L. Bathurst Phillistius ... Edgar McFayden Damocles ... W. J. Bergen Procles ... A. B. Posey Captain of the Guard of Dionysius... ... A. E. Edwards Lieut. of the Guard of Dionysius... ... E. H. Welch Calanthe ... Mrs. William M. Rasmus Hermion ... Miss Edith Hearne Damon's Child ... Baby White 1st Senator ... H. A. Dickel Second Senator ... H. M. Adams 3rd Senator ... V. U. Simpson 4th Senator ... X. C. Idler 5th Senator ... C. Hedges 6th Senator ... F. A. Kinball 7th Senator ... Alex Henry 8th Senator ... C. E. Robinson 9th Senator ... B. T. Beale 10th Senator ... F. F. Davis 1st Guard ... C. S. Spencer 2nd Guard ... O. B. Baxter 3rd Guard ... L. Daniels 4th Guard ... W. L. Am仕uz 5th Guard ... Geo. Eastland 6th Guard ... J. C. Idlor 7th Guard ... C. Mauerhan 8th Guard ... E. Adams CHISPA CHAPTER INSTALL SNEW OFFICERS GIVES SUMPTUOUS BANQUET TO VISITING MEMBERS AFTER CEREMONIES ANAHEIM AERIE AND MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA ELECT NEW OFFICERS Chispa Chapter O. E. S., had installation of officers at their lodge rooms in the Masonic Temple on Monday evening. The decorations, consisting of poinsettias, red carnations and ferns were beautiful. A large basket of ferns hung over the altar. The following officers were installed: Worthy Matron—Mrs. Daisy Mann. Worthy Patron—Dr. Walker Bigham. Associate Matron—Mrs. Flora Angell. Secretary—Mrs. Eva H. Boyd. Treasurer—Mrs. Margaret Rea. Conductress—Mrs. Pollio Kern. Associate Conductress—Mrs. Bessie Clark. Andropolis of Syracuse mixed things up to the confusion of their wives and their intimate friends. It was there the two Dromias got themselves into a variety of fixes because of their resemblance to each other. It was there also that the story of Damon and Pythias was given to the world. Owing to the threatening weather the audience at the Mason theatre on Wednesday and Thursday evenings to witness the presentation of Damon and Pythias was not as large as had been anticipated, but there was a goodly-sized crowd each night. Delegations from neighboring towns who had made calculations on attending thought it best not to take chances with the elements. Those who attended, however, were well repaid, as the play is a fascinating one and was well presented. Damon, represented by William Morton Rasmus, was the chief character in the drama. Damon was a senator. He was also an insurgent and when Dionysius, the soldier, returned from the wars to Syracuse covered with glory and bringing much spoil to his city, he opposed the proposition of Philistius that Dionysius be made king, declaring that it abrogated the ancient right of the people to rule themselves and placed the government in the hands of a tyrant. Dionysius was chosen king and immediately placed Damon under arrest, instructing him to prepare for execution. As the insurgent sonar had a wife, Hermion, and a small son at his villa, several leagues distant from Syracuse, he was extremely anxious to visit his home and bid them good-bye before yielding up his life on the sacrificial altar. Pythias a soldier under Dionysius, and an intimate friend of the senator, proposed to take his place in the cell and stand as hostage for him provided the king would permit Damon to return home and bid farewell to his wife and child. The king accepted the hostage and turned his friend loose. In the history and tradition that has been handed down to us through the many centuries Dionysius has been represented as a tyrant, but the story shows that if you scratch through the calloused hide you would find a just and tender-hearted man beneath. Fearing that Damon could not return at the appointed time he, in disgulse, and with the assistance of Calanthe, the bethrothed of Pythias endeavored to induce that intrepid soldier to escape, and showed him a ship riding uphill. SUMPTUOUS BANQUET GIVEN PERFORMERS Citizens of Anaheim Entertain Visiting Brethren After Damon and Pythias Performance A banquet was given at the Oyster Loafe Cafe after the Damon and Pythias performance at the Mason theatre no Wednesday evening. Covera were laid for 45 guests which included the participants in the play and their friends. A sumptuous repast and a most enjoyable evening was spent around the festive board. Councilman George W. Hamler acted as toastmaster and acquitted himself creditably in that important task. He called upon W. M. Rasmus for a speech who responded happily with an interesting and witty discourse. W. J. Beren of Long Beach was next called upon and heartily thanked the people of Anaheim for the hospitality extended the visiting brethren. Response for the Anaheim lodge was made by Frank Goodrich, who made a felicitous address. Baby White of Long Beach a bright little miss of 5 years, danced a tango with a piano accompaniment which delighted the audience immensely. Alexander Henry thrilled the assembles with the Highland Fling. Mr. Henry received vocaliferous applause and was compelled to respond to an encore. Mrs. Rasmus was also called upon and responded with a happy speech. Many good stories were told and all were glad for being present. TONIGHTS TREAT FOR ANAHEIM Tonight (Thursday) at the Free-mont school Dean MacCormack of St. Adah—Mrs. Marion E. Hauck. Ruth—Mrs. Mabel Harbeson. Esther—Mrs. Dorothy Peterman. Martha—Mrs. Belle Corwin. Electra—Mrs. Maude McCain. Marshall—Mrs. Jane Helmsen. Chaplain—Mrs. Matilda Chambers. Organist—Mrs. Maude Adams. Warder—Mrs. Madge Champion. Sentinel—Mr. Asa Squier. Installing officers were: Mrs. Kate Quarton, Installing Matron. Mrs. Jane Helmsen, Installing Marshal. Mr. C. E. Chamberlain, Installing Chaplain. The retiring Worthy Matron, Kate Quarton was presented with a jewel ring by the Chapter, and a beautiful floral basket from the officers of the year. Retiring Worthy Patron, Mr. W. H. Rockwell was also presented with a gift from Chapter, and Marshall Jane Helmsen with a bouquet. After installation a banquet served by the ladies of the chapter, which was pronounced one of the best ever served. A large crowd was in attendance. The ladies of the Chapter have flipped up a nice room in the Temple for social gatherings. Carpets have been laid and tables and chairs provided, and it makes one of the most commodious social halls to be found in the city. Anaheim Aerie, 947, F. O. E., on Wednesday evening elected the following officers: Earl Dutton, Worthy President; Vic Lamont, Vice-president; Frank H. Fox, Secretary; Thos. Hedges, Chaplain; John Cassou, Treasurer; Geo. T. Haffield, Inside Guard; C. A. Kohler, Outside Guard; Trustees, Chas. Fisher, Wm. Ksuescher, N. B. Tedford; Dr. J. W Truxaw, examining physician. On Wednesday evening, January 6th the Aerie will hold installation, to conclude with a grand banquet. Grand State President has been handed down to us through the many centuries Dionysius has been represented as a tyrant, but the story shows that if you scratch through the calloused hide you would find a just and tender-hearted man beneath. Fearing that Damon could not return at the appointed time he, in disguise, and with the assistance of Calanthe, the bethrothed of Pythias endeavored to induce that intrepid soldier to escape, and showed him a ship riding in the harbor waiting to carry him to a foreign port, where he would be safe. Pythias refused and returned to his cell to await the coming of Damon or the axe of the executioner. Damon also, had a strenuous time as his wife, his son and his friends besought him not to return to certain death at Syracuse. Pythias, they said, had no ties to bind him to earth and could better spared. But Damon resisted all appeals and made his way back to the capital through difficulties, arriving there just in time to prevent H. T. Kealhier, the executioner, chopping off the head of his friend. Damon made a demagogic speech, criticising the senate for giving up its ancient privileges, roasting Dionysius and eulogizing the faithfulness of his friend, and was about to lay his head on the block when the king, who had been present in his disguise, threw aside his outer garments and appeared in his well-known uniform. He pardoned Damon then and there in spite of his seditious speech—and every body lived happy ever after. All the principal characters in the play were from Long Beach. It was played in that city several weeks ago under the supervision of the Knights of Pythias, and produced such a good impression that it was deemed advisable to produce it in other towns, consequently Anaheim was chosen as the first. William Morton Rasmus, who sustained the most difficult part, that of Damon, is an orator of unusual ability. He is a professional and is the TONIGHTS TREAT FOR ANAHEIM Tonight (Thursday) at the Freemont school Dean MacCormack of St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Los Angeles will deliver his lecture, entitled "Sunshine and Shadows of Life." This lecture is given under the auspices of the vestry of St. Michael's Episcopal church and to put it within the reach of all a small charge of 25c is asked. Good wit and humor brings laughter and this will reign tonight. ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH Services Sunday, Dec. 20th, the 4th Sunday in Advent, at St. Michael's Episcopal church, corner Emily and Adele streets; Rev. David Todd Gillmor rector, will be 8:00 a.m. Holy Communion, 9:45 Bible school and adult classes; 11:00 morning prayer, Litany and sermon; 7:30 p.m. evening prayer and address. December 25th Christmas day services, Holy Communion and sermon, 10 a.m. A cordial welcome to all services. The Concordia-Singing Society will participate in the International Sangerfest to be held in Los Angeles next July, and are now practicing a number of new songs for that event. These international contests occur every five years, and singing societies from many sections of the United States, as well as from Europe, will compete for prizes. Prof. Thomas has been engaged as leader of the Concordia society and states the local singers will make an earnest effort to capture the first prize. lowing officers: Earl Dutton, Worthy President; Vic Lamont, Vice-president; Frank H. Fox, Secretary; Thos. Hedges, Chaplain; John Cassou, Treasurer; Geo. T. Hatfield, Inside Guard; C. A. Kohler, Outside Guard; Truetees, Chas. Fisher, Wm. Ksucescher, N. B. Tedford; Dr. J. W. Truxaw, examining physician. On Wednesday evening, January 6th the Aerie will hold installation, to conclude with a grand banquet. Grand State President John W. Kavanaugh visited the Aerie on Dec. 9, and found its affairs in excellent shape. The Modern Woodmen of America on Monday elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Venerable Counsel, A.C. Smithburn. Advisor, F.A. Criss. Banker, Frank H. Fox. Clerk, H.W.Comstock. Escort, W.P.Webb. Watchman, Louis Handleman. Sentry, Herman Deutsch. Camp Physician, Dr.Utter. Werner Bartels of Germany who recently visited in this city as the guest of Herman Dickel has bought a 6.03 acre two year lemon grove in the North Whittier Heights citrus and walnut land subdivision at $1025 per acre, through the office of Edwin G.Hart, manager and general sales agent of the property. This is probably the first sale which has been made to a refugee direct from the warring section of Europe. He has arranged to build a home on his property immediately and expects to grow a variety of vegetables between the rows of trees. Anaheim fans have organized a baseball team and are determined to put the nine in good shape, and take on amateur teams from all the neighboring towns. There is talk of forming a county league. CHAPTER ALL SNOW OFFICERS JOUS BANQUET TO MEMBERS AFTER HEMONIES RIE AND MODERN OF AMERICA ELECT OFFICERS O. E. S., had infliccers at their lodge asmonic Temple on Montron—the decorations, consettias, red carnations be beautiful. A large hung over the altar. officers were installed: —Mrs. Daisy Mann. —Dr. Walker Bigham. —tron—Mrs. Flora Anms. Eva H. Boyd. Mrs. Margaret Rea. Mrs. Pollio Kern. ductress—Mrs. Bessie DECLINE TO RUN FOR DISTRICT TRUSTEE Eygabroad and Cook Will Not Be Candidates at Tomorrow's Election Chas. Eygabroad and E. N. Cook who were endorsed by the Board of Trade on Monday evening, for trustees of the storm water district, to be voted for at tomorrow's election, have announced their intention of declining to enter the contest for the office. Mr. Eygabroad said on Tuesday afternoon that while he favored the creation of a storm water district, and was willing to do anything in his power to advance the interests of the community, he had not the time to accept office in the storm water district, and would decline to be a candidate at the election. Mr. Cook expressed his sentiments in similar vein. He said he favored the district and wanted to see it succeed, but he had not the time to act as trustee if he should be chosen for the office. Other candidates are Joseph Fiscus, Max Nebelung, Wm. Pannier and F. H. Wessler. PUBLIC PARK VS. MASS MEETING CALLED FOR DEC. 21 TRUSTEES WILL DISCUSS WITH CITIZENS THE NEW PROJECTED CITY HALL NEW ORDINANCES PASSED AS TO HOW WARES ARE TO BE DISPLAYED AND EXHIBITED The Board of City Trustees met in regular session on Thursday evening, December 10, with Trustees Cook, Schnieder and Brunsworth, and City Attorney Ames present. Absent Trustees Stark and Hamler. Official reports were approved and the Tax Collector's and Assessor's reports showed that there were no delinquent taxes for the year 1914-15. A mass meeting was called for December 21 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of taking up the matter of constructing a new city hall. The city has purchased the Hart building on the corner of Center and Claudina streets and it is intended to erect a modern building on the present site of the old city hall. The buildings will be demolished and a fine city hall erected thereon. PUBLIC PARK VS. ORNAMENTAL ARCHES J. W. Duckworth Gives Views in Opposition to the Latter Editor Gazette—I have watched with much interest from time to time the agitation of constructing ornamental arches at the four principal entrances to the city of Anaheim, and having often been approached upon the question, I would like with your permission to state briefly my views on the matter. I understand that the architect has made an estimate of the probable cost of said arches as being $10,000 each or $40,000. I admit that the arches would be very nice and in a way the city would receive a certain amount of advertising provided we had other things to correspond. I am opposed to the arches for the reason, in my mind, that that amount or one-fourth of it could be expended in other ways, whereby our city would receive as much or more advertising and be of much more benefit than if we had an arch placed on every corner in the city. For instance, for the past fifteen years or more to my knowledge, we have been talking city park, but for one reason or another there hasn't been anything accomplished, until today the value of property has advanced so rapidly and land for that purpose within reach is almost impossible to get. To my mind there is nothing that advertises a city more than a beautiful park. Again I call to mind an instance only a few months ago when the city had an opportunity of securing a canning factory in place of the one that had burned down some time before and we were asked to aid in a small way. The Board of Trade took the matter up and appointed a committee to assist in securing the amount but not receiving any encouragement as they should the matter was dropped, but I don't believe that Official reports were approved and the Tax Collector's and Assessor's reports showed that there were no delinquent taxes for the year 1914-15. A mass meeting was called for December 21 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of taking up the matter of constructing a new city hall. The city has purchased the Hart building on the corner of Center and Claudina streets and it is intended to erect a modern building on the present site of the old city hall. The buildings will be demolished and a fine city hall erected thereon, costing between $30,000 and $50,000, the cost to be decided on later. Plans have already been drawn and accepted by the trustees, and work upon the hall will soon be commenced. A large attendance of citizens is desired at this meeting to meet with the trustees and speed the work of this new city bettermment. Ordinances 281 and 282 were adopted. They appear in another column. Ordinance 283 closing part of West Sycamore street was presented for first reading. A deed from the Santa Fe railroad conveying a strip of land for the purpose of widening East Broadway street was received by the City and ordered placed on file. Ordinance No. 284 was presented for first reading. Clarence Sackett offered his automobile to the city for a patrol wagon. Accepted. H. Deutsch submitted several lots on his tract for park purposes. Referred to the public improvement committee. Street lights were ordered installed at the intersection of West and Broadway and Center and Adams. The city agreed to pay one-quarter of the expense of piping an irrigation ditch on South Lemon street (on the west side, south of Santa Ana street.) Demands amounting to $4259.06 were ordered paid as follows: Edgar J. Hartung, Treas. bonds interest ... $290.50 McKee & Hughes, supplies ... $6.60 Jos. Backs, labor ... 1.50 Mrs. Marie Plastorius, salary ... 50.00 Jack Kroeger, same ... 15.00 Eugene Adams, same ... 100.00 Al Schneider, same ... 90.00 Joseph Loeb, same ... 90.00 Emil Miller, same ... 85.00 W. P. Ramom, same ... 80.00 V. W. Hannum, same ... 80.00 Will Leuz, same ... 60.00 J. Kellenberger, same, supplies ... 81.60 C. Sackett, salary ... 75.00 J.H. Iman, same ... 75.00 Phil Germann, same ... 65.00 J.S. Howard, same ... 50.00 J.W. Sackett, same ... 75.00 Ben Leusing, same ... 65.00 H.Bowen, same ... 65.00 Wm.Taylor, same ... 65.00 C.G.Wolfe, same ... 65.00 Fritz Stoltte, same ... 50.00 Dr.Truxaw, same ... 10.00 Edgar J.Hartung, same ... 10.00 W.A.Wallace, same ... 75.00 E.B.Merritt, same ... 125.00 H.A.Tompkins, labor ... 1. Woodmen of America selected the following of issuing year: Junsel, A. C. Smithburn. Criss. K H. Fox. Comstock. Webb. Souls Handleman. Deutsch. Man, Dr. Utter. Is of Germany who rea this city as the guest kel has bought a 6.03 lemon grove in the Heights citrus and walson at $1025 per acre. Price of Edwin G. Hart, general sales agent of This is probably the has been made to a from the warring sec. He has arranged to his property immedi-acts to grow a variety between the rows of have organized and are determined to good shape, and take items from all the neigh-There is talk of form-ague. ing that advertises a city more than a beautiful park. Again I call to mind an instance only a few months ago when the city had an opportunity of securing a canning factory in place of the one that had burned down some time before and we were asked to aid in a small way. The Board of Trade took the matter up and appointed a committee to assist in securing the amount but not receiving any encouragement as they should the matter was dropped, but I don't believe that the people fully realized how important such an enterprise was to the city and the community at large. I understand that donations are going to be solicited from our citizens for the arches and that is all right for any one that prefers to give for that purpose, but to me I think the first steps taken should be to secure ground for a city park and some enterprises that would give employment to our laboring class where it would be of more benefit than anything that I know of at the present time. We have at the present time an opportunity to secure a site for a public park and taking into consideration the location and the price offered by Mr. Deutsch it seems to me to be a good one and believe that our honorable city trustees should make an effort to secure the same should they see their way clear to do so. If the amount had to be raised by taxation the amount would be so small that we would scarcely notice it in our taxes, but would suggest that some of the city's vacant property be disposed of and the proceeds be applied towards a park. Very truly, J. W. DUCKWORTH. Ben Dauser who has been confined to his home with a severe attack of rheumatism for the past month is reported slightly improved. Mr. Dauser's many friends will hope he will soon be entirely recovered. J. Kellenberger, same, supplies C. Sackett, salary J. H. Iman, same Phil Germann, same J. S. Howard, same J. W. Sackett, same Ben Leusing, same H. Bowen, same Wm. Taylor, same C. G. Wolfe, same Fritz Stolte, same Dr. Truxaw, same Edgar J. Hartung, same W. A. Wallace, same E. B. Merritt, same H. A. Tompkins, labor Miss F. E. Segner, same E. Waite, same L. Boecklin, same J. Gottschalk, same Fred Klinger, same David Hawler, same Mrs. Marle Eule, same Fidel Buorohe, same Max Boeckler, same S.T. Stansberry, same W. S. Dayton, same Pacific Tel & Tel Co. Henry Kuchel, printing O.E. Steward, survey Rudolf Fossek Anaheim Truck Transfer Pressel & Son C.W. Sladtegger G.Martens Anaheim Fire Co H.S.Ames, legal F.C.Rumpaw, fees Smith Cafee So.Cal.Iron & Steel Co Pacific Mill & Wire Co Pacific States Electric Co Keystone Lubricating Co B.F.Kecullg Jw.&Co. H.W.John Mannettl Co General Electric Co. Leo Chamberlain Co Illinois Elec Co. 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