anaheim-gazette 1916-01-27

The Weekly Gazette ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Propieter SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.90 THREE MONTHS ... $2.40 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. NEED OF PROTECTION The extraordinary floods of last week, in which the sections of country north and south of us suffered great damage, recalls the efforts of the citizens of Anaheim to organize a river protection district that would be adequate to protect people in the danger zone. Anaheim took the initiative in this move, realizing the need of such work, but its efforts have always been defeated by the people who suffered the most when the rains descended and the floods came. One of the singular circumstances of the situation is that Anaheim which has always advocated protection, and even subscribed a private fund toward it, was comparatively high and dry during the recent inundation, while raging torrents tore through the sections north and south of us and caused incalculable damage to the people who refused to be taxed for protection. The first attempt to form a protection district was made four years ago. The proposed assessment district was a large one, taking in a vast scope of country to the west and south. The proposition was to build an adequate dike along the right bank of the river, and protect this entire section of the county. Several million dollars worth of property was incorporated within the lines, and the assessment on each end of Anaheim's protection works, and raging torrents rolled down between North street and Fullerton, most of the country being under water. Imense damage was done among the orchards and to other property, but it is impossible to calculate the extent. Fullerton also protested out of the proposed district on the ground that it would construct its own section if it was necessary. A few of the ranchers between this city and Fullerton favored the protection as proposed by Anaheim, but they were overwhelmed by the opposition. As a result they have seen thousands of dollars washed away that could have been saved by the expenditure of a few dollars in protection. Trees have been uprooted, both to the north and south of us, the surface soil washed away, and deep gullies cut through valuable lands. While Anaheim took the lead in endeavoring to secure protection one flood demonstrated that this city was less in need of it than any section in this region. The little stretch of protection work was not completed when the flood came, and was an easy prey to the raging waters. The river broke through its banks above the dike, and with a current in front and behind it was washed away. It did not prevent a drop of water overflowing, yet Anaheim was comparatively dry, and no damage was done in the city. There was back water as far west as the Santa Fe railroad, and a current through the north sections of the city, coming from the break at the bend in the river, but the damage was slight. Since the disastrous floods of last week Supervisor Schumacher declares the only possible solution of the matter is to form a protection district embodying every acre of ground The first attempt to form a protection district was made four years ago. The proposed assessment district was a large one, taking in a vast scope of country to the west and south. The proposition was to build an adequate dike along the right bank of the river, and protect this entire section of the county. Several million dollars worth of property was incorporated within the lines, and the assessment on each individual would have been insignificant, but when the proposition came up before the supervisors 1247 persons protested out. The supervisors advised the Anaheim protectionists to form a smaller district leaving out the malcontents. This was attempted, and we recall a meeting at the board of trade rooms in this city at which many representatives from Fullerton and Garden Grove were present. The best orators from these two towns were on hand, and the sentiment among them was unanimous that their sections should be eliminated from the proposed district. The speakers denounced the proposition, and declared that if Anaheim people wanted protection they should build it without asking outside aid, and their communities would construct their own, provided the citizens considered it necessary. Some of the Garden Grove delegates at that meeting ridiculed the idea of possible danger from the river's overflow, others, more conservative, stated they would form their own district and build their own protection. They suggested that Anaheim construct its section and Garden Grove would look after its own. But the people were evidently unafraid. At least they did nothing to fulfil their promise, feeling smugly satisfied that they were immune, but the floods of last week opened their eyes. The break in the river sent a torrent of water through that town and on Tuesday it was submerged to a depth of four feet—four feet in the business houses on its principal streets. The damage resulting to the people in that section cannot be estimated at present, but it is safe to say the cost of river protection would have been small in comparison. Then there was added the discomfort of wading around in cold muddy water up to your arm-pits in your parlor, your dining room, your kitchen and your bedroom. This newspaper never jeers at our neighborhood. FIGHTING FOR HOME INDUSTRY It is gratifying to note that Orange county people, outside of this city, are becoming interested in the Anaheim Beef & Provision company's battle for existence against the wholesalers and packers of Los Angeles, and that there is a disposition to stand behind the local concern. The rapid growth of this institution, which was established only nine months ago, became alarming to the big establishments, and they saw the necessity of choking it to death, while in its infancy, or, rather, allowing it to die for want of sustenance. Only eight months after it opened up for business it was compelled to employ four times as many men as it did at the beginning, in order to supply the demands of its customers. The Anaheim company found that it could sell meat at a reasonable profit if a great deal cheaper than the Los Angeles packers had been charging. This necessitated a reduction in the price at Los Angeles to Orange county customers. Furthermore, the Anaheim company was putting on the market nothing but prime meat, consequently the Los Angeles wholesalers were compelled to meet this competition by shipping a better grade to their customers here. This state of affairs grew intolerable, so the decree went forth that the pestiferous infant at Anaheim should be throttled. Of course, should the Anaheim plant be destroyed, the old system would again provail, besides the consumers would have to pay what it cost the big concerns to slaughter it. Once more the price of meats would soar and we would be fed an inferior quality. A great many customers are indifferent to the price, but they demand the best, but if the Anaheim was comparatively dry, and no damage was done in the city. There was back water as far west as the Santa Fe railroad, and a current through the north sections of the city, coming from the break at the bend in the river, but the damage was slight. Since the disastrous floods of last week Supervisor Schumacher declares the only possible solution of the matter is to form a protection district embodying every acre of ground in Orange county on the west bank from the Fifth street bridge to the Santa Ana canyon road. Fullerton has undisputed ter system, th ment of $5000 tic Water compi tthe trustees put $12,500, with a The payments s of three years. paid by the city of $5000 made were completed ment which w Domestic Water he hands of t he proceeds us chase price. A new stage Line stages, b tions in this co at Santa Ana. ate in the entery seat cars w ute schedule to Fullerton. At with the big I o of P. E. s Angeles on an nections are al that run four t i l and Imperial V Mission line. O be issued by th patrons. Last year, s the Orange New heim and vicin for providing flood waters o but the counse four feet—four feet in the business houses on its principal streets. The damage resulting to the people in that section cannot be estimated at present, but it is safe to say the cost of river protection would have been small in comparison. Then there was added the discomfort of wading around in cold muddy water up to your arm-pits in your parlor, your dining room, your kitchen and your bedroom. This newspaper never jeers at our neighbors' misfortunes, and it doesn't even like to remind them that "I told you so," but this appears to be an opportune time to remind the Garden Grove people that they were warned that time was when that country was under water and history might repeat itself; also that certain leading citizens scoffed at the idea of danger from overflow in that region, and that certain others promised that if Anaheim would protect its river front without asking outside aid, Garden Grove would look after its own interests. But the inundation of Tuesday was not the real menace to Garden Grove. There was a break in the river bank a mile below the Olive bridge and the flood Wednesday and Thursday and Friday was cutting a new channel through, past the county hospital, directly into that town. Nothing but a dispensation of Providence prevented the utter destruction of the place. If the rains had continued Wednesday night, and brought down more waters, and if the river had not plowed a new channel through the sand dunes, at its mouth, thus draining the thousands of acres of inundated lowlands and releasing the flood above, the main channel of the Santa Ana would have been cut through Garden Grove, practically wiping the town off the map. To the north of us the situation was almost as bad. The river broke through at the bend just above the VOLUNTEERS WANTED Men who are working to repair the break in the river bank below the Olive bridge are in need of teams and scrapers. The water has been checked at present but more permanent work is needed as another rise would speedily undo all that has been accomplished. Persons who can give a day or two's time to this necessary work, or spare a team or scraper are requested to report to the men in charge of the work, a mile and a half below the Olive bridge. A. B. McCord and wife were visiting friends in Los Angeles Saturday and Sunday. Local Notes R. B. Miller of Olive, was fined $100 in superior court Saturday for keeping a slot machine in his pool room. John Beatty, a pioneer merchant of Santa Ana, died Saturday. His death was due to la gripe. Mr. Beatty was engaged in the mercantile business with M. M. Crookshank until recently, and it is said the death of his former partner last week aggravated his illness. F. R. Hazard one of Orange county's prominent citizens, died suddenly at his home at Buaro Saturday morning of heart failure. Mr. Hazard the previous day attended a meeting of citizens at Garden Grove called for the purpose of considering river protection. He was taken sick during the night, and died before medical aid could reach him. Anaheim high school forfeited to Orange high school Wednesday in the basket ball game scheduled for the third round of the county league championship. The game was to have been played at Anaheim but the Anaheim team decided to forfeit. This leaves Fullerton as the only team blocking the path of Orange toward the county title. The Fulletron game is scheduled for next week. The people out on Sycamore street experienced an inundation during the flood without knowing it. Max Nebelung reports that when he retired for the night, there was no indications of an overflow, and in the morning there was no water in sight, but his place looked like it had been visited by a gang of Halloweeners. Implements, CARD OF THANKS To the business men of Anaheim and others who responded to our call for aid, who subscribed money and assisted with their labor in repairing the break in the river's bank below the Olive bridge, thus saving much property from destruction, we wish to extend our thanks. We, the undersigned, acting as a soliciting committee, have met with generous response from the people for which we thank them. A. V. WHEELER, A. W. BLACK. CARD OF THANKS Mrs. H. M. Wichers and Miss Hermine Bayha, in behalf of the German-Austrian-Hungarian relief society of Southern California desire to thank the many kind friends of Anaheim, Fullerton and Placentia for assistance given the Anaheim Booths at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles. The sum of $162.85 was taken in at the Anaheim booth. The total sum realized at all booths was $4726.98, net. S. W. Ford left Tuesday on a visit to Spokane. Wash. Miss Rose Clabaugh was visiting in Los Angeles Monday. Mrs. S. M. Foster left Tuesday on a visit to friends in Detroit, Michigan. S. M. Brown, the Orange attorney was in Anaheim on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Field and little son leave this week for Coachella wheeer they will take up their residence. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallop returned their voices possess exceptional blending quality and sufficient volume to make their ensemble numbers most effective. Their solo work is far above that of most male quartettes. They offer original character sketches and impersonations that give variety and humor to the program, that in no way detract from the dignity of the entertainment. It is a pleasure to commend the company unreservedly. Remember the date, January 29. PROFIT IN BLOOD A comparison of the year of peace from September, 1913 to September, 1914, which was the first year of the Underwood law, with the year of war from September, 1914 to September, 1915, which was the second year of the Underwood law—as shown by government data presented by Congressman Humphrey of Washington shows that: During the year of peace we sold in breadstuffs to Europe $181,484,000 worth. In the year of war we sold $567,607,000, a gain of 213 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Europe horses to the value of $3,177,000. In the year of war we sold them horses to the value of $82,276,000, a gain of 2490 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Europe mules to the value of $622,000. In the year of war we sold them mules to the value of $18,041,000, a gain of 2795 per cent. During the year of peace we sold to Europe hay to the value of $790,000. During the year of war we sold to Europe hay to the value of $2,263,000, a gain of 233 per cent. During the year of peace we sold to Europe meats and dairy products to the value of $138,736,000. During the the path of Orange toward the county title. The Fulletron game is scheduled for next week. The people out on Sycamore street experienced an inundation during the flood without knowing it. Max Nebelung reports that when he retired for the night, there was no indications of an overflow, and in the morning there was no water in sight, but his place looked like it had been visited by a gang of Halloweeners. Implements, ladders and boxes were scattered about in a promiscuous manner. He discovered on investigation that he had been visited by an overflow during the night, but the water had receded before daylight. Marks on his barn indicated that the flood had been eight inches deep on the floor. The washout on the Santa Fe track probably caused the water to recede. Fullerton has at last come into full and undisputed ownership of its water system, through the recent payment of $5000 to the Fullerton Domestic Water company. Three years ago, the trustees purchased the system for $12,500, with a small initial payment. The payments were to cover a period of three years. Last year $4500 was paid by the city and with the payment of $5000 made recently, the payments were completed. Much of the equipment which was included when the Domestic Water company came into the hands of the city has been sold, the proceeds used to apply on the purchase price. A new stage line, known as the Blue Line stages, has commenced operations in this county, with headquarters at Santa Ana. Ten drivers are associated in the enterprise. From the county seat cars will be run on a 30-minute schedule to Orange, Anaheim and Fullerton. At Anaheim they connect with the big 16-passenger Buick cars of the P. E. stages that run to Los Angeles on an hourly schedule. Connections are also made with the cars that run four times a day to San Diego and Imperial Valley points, over the Mission line. Commutation books will be issued by the Blue Line for regular patrons. Last year, says Samuel Armor in the Orange News, the citizens of Anaheim and vicinity saw the necessity for providing a defense against the flood waters of the Santa Ana river; but the counsels of the pacificists pre- Mrs. S. M. Foster left Tuesday on a visit to friends in Detroit, Michigan. S. M. Brown, the Orange attorney was in Anaheim on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. William Field and little son leave this week for Coachella whee they will take up their residence. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallop returned home Monday from a six weeks' tour. They visited Denver, Salt Lake and San Francisco, and spent some time with relatives in New Mexico. Funeral services were held yesterday at Bucks & Terry's over Mrs. M. A. Andrews, who died at her home near this city Monday. She was buried at Long Beach. A. C. Bowers was elected president of the Griffith Lumber company at a meeting of stockholders held at Santa Ana last week. M. M. Crookshank, whose death occurred two weeks ago, was the president of the company. The regular monthly meeting of the Anaheim Parent Teachers association of the Grammar school will be held on next Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Fremont school. A large attendance is desired, and members are requested to come prepared to pay their dues. An address will be delivered by C. R. Prince of the high school and music will be rendered by the grammar school orchestra. On Friday evening, February 4, Bishop Johnson of the Episcopal church, will be at St. Michael's to confer the right of confirmation on several candidates. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Special music and sermon by the Bishop. Immediately after this service there will be an informal reception to the Bishop, and the newly confirmed class in the parish house. A cordial Invitation is extended to the people of Anaheim to attend this service and the reception. T. Yniguez, a Mexican who persisted in making love to a 14-year-old American girl, was sentenced to jail at Santa Ana for six months. T. B. Noles swore to the complaint. He said that Yniguez followed the girl, told her he wanted her to be his sweetheart, and even went to the girl's house and tried to give her a lot of picture postal In the year of peace we sold to Europe mules to the value of $622,000. In the year of war we sold them mules to the value of $18,041,000, a gain of 2795 per cent. During the year of peace we sold to Europe hay to the value of $790,000. During the year of war we sold to Europe hay to the value of $2,263,000, a gain of 233 per cent. During the year of peace we sold to Europe meats and dairy products to the value of $138,736,000. During the year of war we sold them meats and dairy products to the value of $243,-098,000, a gain of 75 per cent. During the year of peace we sold to Europe sugar to the value of $4,-341,000. During the year of war we sold to Europe sugar to the value of $36,816,000, a gain of 748 per cent. Prosperity has come to the American farmer because he is feeding 10-000,000 men who are shooting at each other in the trenches and on the battlefields of Europe. Prosperity has come to the mine owner because while during the year of peace we sold to Europe $12,870,000 worth of goods manufactured from aluminum, brass, lead and zinc, in the year of war we sold of the same products to Europe to the value of $66,730,000, a gain of 419 per cent. Zinc is necessary in the manufacture of shells. In this one item alone our sales increased from $785,000 in the year of peace to $26-323,000 in the year of war, a gain of 3253 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Underwood tariff law closed many of our woolen mills and we sold to Europe only $4,-753,000 of woolen goods. The year of war reopened them and we sold $32-057,000 worth, a gain of 574 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Europe steel bars and billets to the value of $7,500,000. In the year of war we sold to Europe of the same products to the value of $21,743,000, a gain of 186 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Europe barbed and other wire to the value of $7,472,000. In the year of war we sold to Europe barbed and other wire to the value of $18,882,000, a gain of 153 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Europe firearms to the value of $3,171,-000. In the year of war we sold to Europe firearms to the value of $11,-591,000, a gain of 265 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Europe explosives to the value of $6,244,-000. In the year of war we sold to Europe explosives to the value of $6,244,-000. In the year of war we sold to Europe explosives to the value of $6,244,-000. In the year of war we sold to Europe explosives to the value of $6,244,-000. In the year of war we sold to Europe explosives to the value of $6,244,-000. In the year of war we sold to Europe explosives to the value of $6,244,- Last year, says Samuel Armor in the Orange News, the citizens of Anaheim and vicinity saw the necessity for providing a defense against the flood waters of the Santa Ana river; but the counsels of the pacificists prevailed and now, like the darkey who had committed a capital crime, those people are learning a lesson. After sentencing the negro to be hung the judge asked him if he had anything to say. He replied: "I tell you, Boss; them hangings will be a lesson to me." The telephone interchange hearing which was to have been conducted at Santa Ana Tuesday, Jan. 7, has been temporarily stricken from the calendar and indefinitely postponed by order of the Railroad commission, according to word received by Secretary Metzgar of the Chamber of Commerce. The hearing was begun over a year ago. F. K. Gresswell has been in Santa Ana this week conferring with the balance of the committee relative to Orange county's exhibit at the National Orange show in February. The exhibit will be constructed at Placentia, and Mr. Gresswell declares it will be something unique, showing Orange county's products to good advantage. Fine Shoe Prices Repairing Reasonable ABBEY'S ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP Wm. H. Abbey, Prop. THE BEST OF LEATHER USED 116 E. Center St. Anaheim Shop in Rear of Federman Shoe Store T. Yniguez, a Mexican who persisted in making love to a 14-year-old American girl, was sentenced to jail at Santa Ana for six months. T. B. Noles swore to the complaint. He said that Yniguez followed the girl, told her he wanted her to be his sweetheart, and even went to the girl's house and tried to give her a lot of picture postal cards. The girl's mother picked up a revolver and aimed it at Yniguez's head, and he departed on the run. He again persisted in talking to the girl and Noles took the matter up with the officers. As a demonstration of the attractiveness of metropolitan street lighting systems, a Colton concern has agreed to place one electrolier any place in Fullerton that the trustees desire. The light which is ten feet in height, is to be placed in the Fullerton park, merely as an advertisement, by the Colton concern. Mayor Gregory said there had been some discussion among various merchants as to the advisability of placing a number of similar lights on Spadra street. The electroliers, which, he said, cost about $55 each must be paid for by the property owners along the street. Electric current will be furnished by the city free. LYCEUM CONCERT JAN. 29 The third number of the Lyceum course of the Anaheim high school will be given Saturday evening, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. "Ye Olde Town Quartette" as its name implies, sings many selections of the old time, reminiscent class, but the better grade of music is not overlooked. Each member of the company has been thoroughly trained and the year of war we sold to Europe barbed and other wire to the value of $18,882,000, a gain of 153 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Europe firearms to the value of $3,171,000. In the year of war we sold to Europe firearms to the value of $11,-591,000, a gain of 265 per cent. In the year of peace we sold to Europe explosives to the value of $6,244,000. In the year of war we sold to Europe explosives to the value of $71,-806,000 a gain of 1050 per cent. We even made a profit from the wounds inflicted by our guns and ammunition. In the year of peace we sold to Europe medical appliances to the value of $1,571,000. The year of war we sold to Europe medical appliances to the value of $5,-216,000, a gain of 231 per cent. These statistics show that the present great prosperity in eastern centers is largely derived from the conflict that is now devastating the world. Our trade with Europe during the year from September 1914 to September 1915—the year of war—as compared with the year immediately preceding—the year of peace—increased in war orders alone, over $1,010,000,000. Commenting on these statistics Congressman Humphrey said: "Every porosperous mill and mine, field and factory, and workshop in this nation today is directly connected by the sorid threads of gain with the blood-red battlefields of Europe. Cut these connections and our prosperity would wither as does the blossoming harvest before the hot winds of the desert. When the last echo of the last cannon shot dies in Europe then dies our prosperity." Where do the products of our present prosperity go today? Where are they used? said Mr. Humphrey. Expert piano tuning, F. W. Schmidt. Very Informal We don't believe in frills and formalities. Our battery service goes to the bottom of things, tells you in plain language what is wrong, and corrects the fault. ANAHEIM IGNITION DEPOT 140 South Los Angeles St. Phone 430 W Free Inspection of Any Battery at Any Time. RELIEF FOR OIL MEN SHOULD BE PERMANENT Relief for the oil producers who have been and are still operating in good faith on the withdrawn lands at Maricopa and Midway seems assured. Judge Short is in Washington to head the delegation which will present the case to the House of Representatives. It is said the committee will do the right thing in the pending oil land leasing bill, provided the testimony given in the oil men's behalf is convincing. There can be no doubt to any one of the merits of the case and with the assistance of the California congressmen, there will doubtless be suitable permanent results obtained. The oil producers, whether on withdrawn or private lands, have developed their wells along lines of honest endeavor and in good faith, followed in this country since the constitution was adopted. To protect them in those rights should be the first duty of the legislators and thereby preserve NEEDS NEW JAIL Need of a new city jail was admitted by Mayor Gregory, of Fullerton, who terms the present jail decidedly unsatisfactory. There is to be no action by the city, however, aside from repairs which are to be made on the old building. "The jail is not very good," the mayor said, "but I do not think any steps will be taken toward building a new one at this time. We have ordered repairs on the old building which was somewhat damaged by the loss of a number of boards on one side. "The jail, together with city trustees, should be situated in the city hall, but it will probably be several years before that is undertaken. I think about $35,000 would erect a suitable city hall on the lots owned by the city on Spadra street." "As it is, the city owns only a half interest in the present jail, which was built by the county before Fullerton became an incorporated city." peace we sold to Europe only $4.25 per goods. The year of them and we sold $32.25 gain of 574 per cent. peace we sold to Europe and billets to the value of $18,882,000, a cent. peace we sold to Europe the value of $6,244.25 per war we sold to Europe the value of $622,000. war we sold them mules to $18,041,000, a gain of 75 per cent. war of peace we sold to the value of $790,000. war we sold to the value of $2,263,000, a cent. war of peace we sold to dairy products to $736,000. During the sold them meats and to the value of $243.25 per cent. come to the Ameri-ouse he is feeding 10.25 are shooting at eachanches and on the bat-ope. Prosperity has owner because while of peace we sold to 900 worth of goods from aluminum, brass, in the year of war we products to Europe $666,730,000, a gain of mac is necessary in the shells. In this one sales increased from the year of peace to $26.25 war of war, a gain of peace the Underwood many of our woolen and to Europe only $4.25 goods. The year of them and we sold $32.25 gain of 574 per cent. peace we sold to Europe and billets to the val-ience. In the year of war we of the same products $21,743,000, a gain of peace we sold to Eu-other wire to the val-ience. In the year of war pee barbed and other value of $18,882,000, a cent. peace we sold to Europe the value of $3,171.25 war of war we sold to the value of $11.25 265 per cent. peace we sold to Europe the value of $6,244.25 war of war we sold to There can be no doubt to any one of the merits of the case and with the assistance of the California congressmen, there will doubtless be suitable permanent results obtained. The oil producers, whether on withdrawn or private lands, have developed their wells along lines of honest endeavor and in good faith, followed in this country since the constitution was adopted. To protect them in those rights should be the first duty of the legislators and thereby preserve intact the principal basic industry of California. Numerous opponents of a protective tariff have been asserting recently that we cannot go on indefinitely selling to other countries more than we buy from them. The inference they would have us draw is that since a protective tariff cuts off imports and encourages exports by building up home production, we would ultimately reach the point where we could no longer find buyers with money to spend. But those who advance this theory overlook several important facts. One of these is that sales and purchases of merchandise do not constitute all of international trade. Payment for service is another factor; payment of interest and dividends is a third factor and expenditures by tourists a fourth. Although we have been an export nation, with a balance of trade in our fayor, we have been a debtor nation because we paid foreign ship owners for carrying our merchandise, we pay huge sums every year as interest and dividends on foreign capital, and our people spend millions every year touring Europe and the Orient. If we had not built up a huge trade balance, we would have been bankrupt long ago. And that explains why American business was wrecked by the Underwood tariff law. We were sending large sums abroad for the three purposes mentioned, but balancing it with surplus exports. The low tariff law turned the balance of trade against us and then it was all outgo and no net income. We had reached the point where industrial bankruptcy confronted us. The war averted the full destructive blow that threatened American business. The jail, together with city trustees, should be situated in the city hall, but it will probably be several years before that is undertaken. I think about $35,000 would erect a suitable city hall on the lots owned by the city on Spadra street. "As it is, the city owns only a half interest in the present jail, which was built by the county before Fullerton became an incorporated city. "Of course if necessity compelled we would have to obtain a more suitable jail, the site would porbably be in the building where the city officers are now located. I do not think, however, that anything will be done by the present board. A decision will be left to the new members. "The terms of two other members of the city board expire at the coming election, as does my term and I shall not be a candidate for re-election. "I became a candidate for the purpose of bringing about improvements and that purpose has been achieved. Six years is long enough for any man to hold office." CAPITAL WELCOME IN CALIFORNIA Only by opening the doors wide to the entry of capital freely into every field of enterprise can better business conditions be obtained. With its enormous undeveloped resources, California should be the most inviting field in the world for capital in every line of industry. With more money per capita invested in college and schools and more spent for education, investments should be absolutely safe here. Laws attacking capital, high taxes, and too much regulation, of course, can keep capital out and have done so. But indications are that the people are tired of political experiments and are willing to allow large and small business to develop normally. Infielder Don Rader of the Vernon Tigers has joined the Fullerton club and will be seen in action at short. A fast club is being lined up to trim Tobey's P.E. nine i nthhe three-game series. GAZETTE OFFICE GAZETTE OFFICE For All Kinds of Job Work that Pleases Pay as you go and get farther in the long run. Goods Priced Without Frills Valencia Lard, large - $1.15 Ben Hur Coffee, 3 lbs. - 1.00 Gold Nugget Coffee, 1 lb. .25 Snyder’s Soup, large cans, 3 for .25 Buy POTATOES---they are going up! We deliver to any part of city Edmiston's Grocery Pacific Phone 219 Home Phone 1091