anaheim-gazette 1916-06-29

The Weekly Gazette ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR...$1.50 SIX MONTHS ...$1.00 THREE MONTHS ...$ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter. THE REHABITILATION OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND HI-RAM JOHNSON The republican party has never in all its history failed to open its gates to the returning sheep that strayed from the fold, or refused to extend a welcoming hand to the penitent sinner who sought forgiveness for his misdeeds. Many times since the birth of the party in 1856 certain elements have deserted, and after causing a ripple on the political surface, returned to the fold, ashamed of themselves but glad to get back. These defections have always been a question of pie. The leaders found themselves crowded away from the counter, and by creating a new party sought either to regain their place by a new route or to revenge themselves upon the stronger seekers who had crowded them out. A notable instance was the birth of the populist party which resulted in the election of Grover Cleveland in 1893, with a democratic congress to support him in his free trade policy. Old men and middle-aged men, especially those who lived in the manufacturing and grain growing states of the east, remember that disastrous four years. It was a nightmare that nobody is likely to forget, and it was caused by discontented republican politicians who desired to get into office through WEST FOR CONGRESS LOOKS LIKE WINNER ORANGE COUNTY DELEGATES WILL GO TO SAN DIEGO ADVOCATING HIS CANDIDACY MEETING HELD TUESDAY NIGHT VOTES TO GIVE MR. WEST UNFLINCHING SUPPORT Nearly all of the forty Orange county delegates to the republican congressional convention to be held at San Diego on July 1st to nominate a candidate for congress in the eleventh district, met in the supervisors' rooms at the court house on Tuesday evening for the purpose of organization. The meeting enthusiastically endorsed the candidacy of L. A. West of Santa Ana for the high office. The forty delegates from Orange county are going to San Diego with the expressed purpose of landing the coveted prize for the Orange county man, whose staunch republicanism rings true. All the delegates voted to support Mr. West unitedly in the convention, and will continue so to do until a majority of the county aggregation deem it expedient to do otherwise, should such an occasion arise. E. N. Cook of this city was chosen chairman of the meeting and Stanley Reinhaus acted as secretary. R. Y. Williams of Santa Ana was elected chairman of the Orange county improbable. Impatient candidate, but very hind Mr. West for San Diego will be in the field, and being harmonious The delegates ing from this city berger, E. N. Cool Messrs Davies present from Fullco from Yorba. The delegates wthe success of the forthcoming e tory will crown t at this writing a sion. CITY FIGHTS REG The right of the mission to regulate owned public utili sue in a controver of Pasadena and Power corporation that the question be determined by of the United Sta Pasadena owns plant and is ser South Pasadena, pality. The Pacific Ligation also serves has apaled to its municipal riv schedule of rates tificate of public cessity. From a business see no valid argue pay light and pow come under the ru road commission keep books in th the populist party which resulted in the election of Grover Cleveland in 1893, with a democratic congress to support him in his free trade policy. Old men and middle-aged men, especially those who lived in the manufacturing and grain growing states of the east, remember that disastrous four years. It was a nightmare that nobody is likely to forget, and it was caused by discontented republican politicians who desired to get into office through a new party after the old one had rejected them. The populists repented in sackcloth and ashes, clambered to get back into the republican ranks, and the triumphant election of William McKinley resulted. They were welcomed by the old guard republicans, who are ever ready to forgive. History repeated itself when at the republican convention in 1912 the progressive party was born. Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson were responsible for that movement. They were animated by a spirit of revenge. Their only hope was to defeat the republican party, they succeeded and the people of the United States have suffered the consequences. The disasters of the Cleveland administration were not repeated because the outbreak of the European war caused an unprecedented demand for war materials from our factories and the products of our farms. We have not suffered in poverty as we did two decades ago, because we have been fattening on the blood of Europe, but we have suffered the humiliation of seeing our government at Washington earn the contempt of every civilized nation in the world because of its weak and vacillating foreign policy. The rank and file of the progressive party has been drifting back for many months. They have been received with open arms and given a slice of the fatted calf, but now comes Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson, each with the declaration that there is a screw loose somewhere in the progressive fabric and it will be well for their followers to change cars and climb into the Hughes train. Mr. Roosevelt has issued a proclamation to his followers in which he intimates that while the republican platform is not as good a one as he could write himself it is much to be preferred to the democratic declaration of principles, which doesn't mean what it says, anyway, and he advises the progressives to line up for Hughes. Mr. Roosevelt's letter was characteristic republicanism rings true. All the delegates voted to support Mr. West unitedly in the convention, and will continue so to do until a majority of the county aggregation deem it expedient to do otherwise, should such an occasion arise. E. N. Cook of this city was chosen chairman of the meeting and Stanley Reinhaus acted as secretary. R. Y. Williams of Santa Ana was elected chairman of the Orange county delegation. The delegates from each supervisorial district are to name a chairman for each of their respective delegations, who I nturn will act conjointly as an advisory committee in the convention. It was also voted to accord the honor to Mr. West (should he so desire) to add to the committee such persons whom he believed would strengthen the personnel of the advisory committee in advancing the best interests of the local candidate. The delegates voted, when the meeting adjourned, to meet again at San Diego at 8 o'clock on Friday evening, at headquarters in that city to be decided on upon their arrival there. It was the consensus of opinion that every delegate had best be on hand early in order to better advance the candidacy of the Orange county man. At the conclusion of the meeting Chairman Cook escorted Mr. West into the hall when that gentleman was apprized of the action taken by the delegates in espousing his candidacy. Mr. West briefly addressed the assemblage, stating that if his endorsement came unanimously and sincerely, he accepted the honor with profound thanks. Mr. West believed that by going to the convention unitedly, and should no one rock the boat, the home delegation could accomplish much good. Delegations from other counties are badly split, it was said, thereby lessening the chances of their favorite sons. Mr. West stated that while each county would do its utmost to land the prize, he had been led to believe that Orange county would receive support from them that would not be unfriendly. Mr. West said that the success of the republican ticket from top to bottom, next fall was admitted by all, and should it so come about that he should not receive the nomination, he would zealously work for the election of the successful nominee. Mr. West said it was time for the working gang in national affairs to association also serves has apealed to its municipal rival schedule of rates tificate of public necessity. From a business see no valid argument pay light and power come under the rural road commission keep books in that its schedule of rail business generally law requires a prdo. If regulation is company, why won't good for the mun there is much more methods with ch administrative? As a mater of officials of the m coming under thiont that the privder? Surely it is to taxpayers to know pal plant is on a p ing basis and that ing up which may out of general tax If municipal pl der state regulati vate plants, politic to exploit munic i a means of getting deficits for the 14 years later. Why shouldn't public utilities be ion of the state e the same as private character. SUBSIDIZING A bill is penn chamber of deputy ginning next Janu shall pay a stated an who bears a child the mother for the second,$ery child therea t to be recognized bonus of $400 wh is born. The measure is by the depletion o by the war, comi during which thie almost stationary fill the ranks ag gressive fabric and it will be well for their followers to change cars and climb into the Hughes train. Mr. Roosevelt has issued a proclamation to his followers in which he intimates that while the republican platform is not as good a one as he could write himself it is much to be preferred to the democratic declaration of principles, which doesn't mean what it says, anyway, and he advises the progressives to line up for Hughes. Mr. Roosevelt's letter was characteristic of the man who believes only in himself. One paragraph reads: "That we ourselves continue to believe that the course we advocated was in the highest interest of the American people is aside from the question. It is unpatriotic to refuse to do the best possible merely because the people have not put us in position to do what we regard as the very best. It remains for us, good humoredly and with common sense, to face the situation and endeavor to get out of it the best that it can be made to yield from the standpoint of the interests of the nation as a whole." Gov. Johnson refuses to acknowledge that the progressive party is dead. He is abandoning his faith by degrees and declares that he is confronted with two evils, but prefers Mr. Hughes to Mr. Wilson, because he considers him the least of the evils. He says: "That we are confronted with this alternative does not mean that we in California, have abandoned the progressive movement. It is a permanent party and the name under which it may from time to time appear is not an essential in our state. We have acted under various names in the past, but all were alike in that they were devoted to the same end. This year those of us supporting the repub- county would do its utmost to land the prize, he had been led to believe that Orange county would receive support from them that would not be unfriendly. Mr. West said that the success of the republican ticket from top to bottom, next fall was admitted by all, and should it so come about that he should not receive the nomination, he would zealously work for the election of the successful nominee. Mr. West said it was time for the wrecking gang in national affairs to step aside and make way for the construction crew. He stands for a protective policy for American industries at all times, and should he be chosen to represent this district in congress, he would do all in his power to right the wrong done the great citrus industry of the Southland. He would put back the tariff lemons, so that the precious fruit would not be allowed to go to waste for lack of a market, as the conditions now exists, and would strive in every way to afford protection to American industries, which are so dear to all of us, and prevent the American laborer from being put on a level with the poorly paid alien. Mr. West was heartily applauded at the conclusion of his remarks, and judging from the enthusiasm displayed by all those present, he looks like a winner. Mr. West will have strong support in the convention from River-side county, and as San Bernardino county is divided, favorable action for him from that quarter is not at all" Italicized nominee may again act as progressive republicans within the republican party and those who follow Mr. Wilson may, if they desire, act as progressive democrats within the democratic party." The governor insinuates in this that he can insurge again provided the party refuses to recognize his demands for preferment. improbable. Imperial county has a candidate, but very likely will get behind Mr. West for the high honor. San Diego will have three candidates in the field, and is a long way from being harmoniously united for either. The delegates attending the meeting from this city were John Kellenberger, E. N. Cook and J. A. Fay. Messrs Davies and Sherwood were present from Fullerton and Mr. Valesco from Yorba. The delegates were enthusiastic for the success of the republican ticket at the forthcoming election, and that victory will crown their efforts appears at this writing as a foregone conclusion. CITY FIGHTS STATE'S RIGHT TO REGULATE The right of the state railroad commission to regulate a municipally owned public utility has become an issue in a controversy between the city of Pasadena and the Pacific Light & Power corporation, and it is probable that the question will finally have to be determined by the supreme court of the United States. Pasadena owns an electric lighting plant and is serving electricity in South Pasadena, a separate municipality. The Pacific Light & Power corporation also serves South Pasadena and has appealed to the state to regulate its municipal rival, compel it to file a schedule of rates and obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity. From a business standpoint we can see no valid argument why a municipally light and power plant should not come under the ruling of the state railroad commission and be required to keep books in the same manner, file its schedule of rates and conduct its the sunlight to enter and the trees, it is figured, will cease to be breeding places if the sunlight can enter them. It will be up to the property owners to do the work or have the work done by someone. At any rate it will run about three dollars per tree. The inspector declares that the fight against the pepper tree scale is only the first step in a big campaign being waged for protection of the citrus groves. While the pepper tree forms an excellent breeding ground for the scale, they spread rapidly from these trees into the groves. What is particularly desired is some means of getting at the pepper trees. Orange and lemon trees can be fumigated or otherwise treated but this is practically impossible with the big pepper trees. It is reported that notices for the tree trimming will be sent out within a few days. In cases where owners refuse to do the work, the county will order it done and place the cost as a lien against the property. HOME GUARD TO TO BE FORMED Captain Herman Stern awaiting instructions From Adjutant General Capt. Herman Stern, formerly commander of Company E of this city, will in a few days begin formation of a home guard, and has already received assurances from many citizens that they will co-operate with him. Capt. Stern was in consultation with Major L. L. Veatal at Santa Ana on Tuesday with this end in view. A home guard has been organized at Santa Ana, and with the organization of a home guard in this city an Orange county battalion will be organized. Capt. Stern is awaiting instructions Men, this Means Take advantage of the "C" We want to clean out ev None Reserved Every $3.00 Hat, en Panama Hats greatly reduced Ma A new Department of Tr We have taken a lease off to give you nothing but Relie E. C. Murra Jackson's HELPFUL HINTS A few days ago Dr. H. W. Wiley, in a lecture delivered in Chicago, pronounced the startling opinion that the American stock is degenerating! And he gave a number of facts apparently justifying the opinion, which was commented upon. Among other things, he pointed out the fact, easily confirmed by common observation, that in our rapidly growing town and city life the tendency of men and women to grow fat and flab- "A Delusion and a Snare" The Anti-Saloon League is making a deliberate attempt to deceive the people of the State by offering the second amendment as an "Anti-Saloon Measure." The Sacramento "Bee" on February 15, last, said of this: This second proposal is not an anti-saloon issue. It is much more than an effort to regulate the liquor traffic. It is a scheme to throttle the wine industry of California. It is a measure as obnoxious as prohibition itself. Under an alias and behind a mask it presents prohibition in the garb of an anti-saloon measure. Under it no hotel, restaurant or cafe could serve California wine with meals. No commercial body, fraternal organization, or individual giving a public banquet at a place of public resort could offer wine to guests. No club could serve wine to its members. No Summer resort could offer or give away From a business standpoint we can see no valid argument why a municipal pay light and power plant should not come under the ruling of the state railroad commission and be required to keep books in the same manner, file its schedule of rates and conduct its business generally the same as the law requires a private corporation to do. If regulation is good for the private company, why would it not be doubly good for the municipal plant where there is much more chance for lax methods with changing political administrations? As a mater of fact, why should the officials of the municipal plant fight coming under the same state regulation that the private plant comes under? Surely it is to the interest of the taxpayers to know that their municipal plant is on a properly self supporting basis and that deficits are not piling up which may have to be met later out of general taxes. If municipal plants are brought under state regulation the same as private plants, politicians will not be able to exploit municipal undertakings as a means of getting office and leave the deficits for the public to pay a few years later. Why shouldn't municipally owned public utilities be under the supervision of the state railroad commission the same as private plants of the same character. SUBSIDIZING CHILDBIRTH A bill is pending in the French chamber of deputies proposing that beginning next January, the government shall pay a stated sum to every woman who bears a child. For the first child the mother is to receive $100; for the second, $200 and $100 for every child thereafter. The father is to be recognized and rewarded by a bonus of $400 when his fourth child is born. The measure is inspired, of course, by the depletion of France's population by the war, coming after three decades during which the birth rate remained almost stationary. It is necessary to fill the ranks again, and to insure a mander of Company E of this city, will in a few days begin formation of a home guard, and has already received assurances from many citizens that they will co-operate with him. Capt. Stern was in consultation with Major L. L. Vestal at Santa Ana on Tuesday with this end in view. A home guard has been organized at Santa Ana, and with the organization of a home guard in this city an Orange county battalion will be organized. Capt. Stern is awaiting instructions from Major Vestal who will hear in a day or two from the adjunctant general of the state relative to formation of a battalion of Orange county home guard. As soon as instructions are received Capt. Stern will call a public meeting of citizens, due announcement of which will be made in these columns. Rain Water Crystals, large packages 2 for 35 cents. This week only. Edmiston's Grocery. It is said that mistletoe is next to fire and insects in the amount of damage to forest trees in the west. It is a parasitic plant; living on the tree. "A Delusion and a Snare" The Anti-Saloon League is making a deliberate attempt to deceive the people of the State by offering the second amendment as an "Anti-Saloon Measure." The Sacramento "Bee" on February 15, last, said of this: SCALE BREEDING TREES MUST BE DOCTORED Pomona Citrus Section Declaring War On Pepper Trees. War is to be waged upon the scale breeding pepper trees in Pomona and throughout the citrus belt. The treatment is to be simple. The brilliant summer sunshine is the ingredient to be used. According to the county horticultural inspector who has spent several hours during the past week, sunshine is deadly to the scale and it will die in the bath of the burning rays. Investigation has found that the dark interiors of the pepper trees are favorite breeding places for the scale. Hence it is proposed to trim out the centers of all the pepper trees in the city. This trimming will allow The voters of California are asked to vote on two prohibition measures. The first amendment on the ballot is absolute prohibition and says so. The second amendment on the ballot is also a prohibition amendment but masquerades as an anti-saloon measure. The principal difference between the two measures is that one goes into effect at the end of 1917, and the other goes into effect two years later. REGISTER NOW AND WORK AND VOTE AGAINST BOTH AMENDMENTS. UNITED CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIES 310 HUMBOLDT BANK BUILDING, SAN FRANCISCO this Means Money In Your Pocket advantage of the "Cleaning Out of the Carter Clothing Stock." ant to clean out every suit that has been sold at $16.50 to $22.50 None Reserved At $15.00 $3.00 Hat, either Soft, Stiff or Straw, $1.50 its greatly reduced. Silk shirts, Silk, Linen and Negligee Shirts Marked to SELL QUICK. Department of Trunks and Bags has been added to the Store we taken a lease of several years in this store and shall endeavor n nothing but Reliable Merchandise at the Right Prices. E. C. Murray is associated with this store Jackson's Men's Wear Store Fisher Bldg, Anaheim WHITE SHOES FOR THE 4th WHITE SHOES FOR THE 4th Nubuck Boots Are All the Rage Prices $4.00, $4.50 to $5.00 JOE LAUTENBACH Next to Postoffice FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL The question of watering certain dead or dying elms by the street department came up at the city trustees meeting at Fullerton on Tuesday evening, and it was stated that many of the nearby residents objected on account of the water hammer resulting. The water superintendent explained how this was solely due to faulty plumbing in the houses, and offered to show the tenants how it could be remedied. It was agreed to furnish water for the state highway work at the usual price paid by consumers. It was decided to rent the two-horse grader to private parties at 50 cents per day; the grader to be returned in good condition. Also the street superintendent to sprinkle the principal alley at least once a week. The city attorney was instructed to notify the telephone company to change the location of two poles on Pomona street, which are 11 feet outside the curb line at present. Frank Benchley wished to relinquish his job as foreman of the new bridge and substitute Ben Carrey for the place. The matter was left with the street committee, with power to act. Dr. Lang informed the trustees that the decaying oranges left at the burning of the two packing houses must be removed at once. The marshal was also instructed to stop various persons air. If satisfactory, to purchase six for use in Fullerton. The clerk was instructed to write to Sheriff Jackson, requesting the appointment of Wm. Gillette, city pumper, to be a deputy, as Gillette reports the nightly presence of a great number of drunken Mexicans in that vicinity. Organize Home Guards:— Sixty-five men have signed a home guard's roll started by City Marshal Jernigan, at Santa Ana. The men are to meet, elect officers and organize for police or other protective duty. Sheriff C. E. Jackson issued a call for a meeting of the Santa Ana Rifle club, of which he is president, at his office yesterday evening. This club is composed of thirty crack shots. Each man owns a rifle and is well supplied with ammunition. Other crack shots will be added, to be armed with county rifles if necessary, until the sheriff has at his command a company of 60 riflemen. If permission is obtained from the Adjutant-General, Maj. L. L. Vestal, retired, will proceed at once to organize a National Guard company to take the place of Co. L, which left for Sacramento with the Seventh Regiment Sunday. Dr. F. E. Winter, a member of the Medical Reserve Corps of the United States army, has received orders to report to Gen. Funston, which he has change the location of two poles on Pomona street, which are 11 feet outside the curb line at present. Frank Benchley wished to relinquish his job as foreman of the new bridge and substitute Ben Carrey for the place. The matter was left with the street committee, with power to act. Dr. Lang informed the trustees that the decaying oranges left at the burning of the two packing houses must be removed at once. The marshal was also instructed to stop various persons from dumping rubbish and swill on the edge of the barranca near Union avenue and Pomona. The street committee was instructed to go to Anaheim and examine the large cans used there to keep the manure from breeding files in the open If permission is obtained from the Adjutant-General, Maj. L. L. Vestal, retired, will proceed at once to organize a National Guard company to take the place of Co. L, which left for Sacramento with the Seventh Regiment Sunday. Dr. F. E. Winter, a member of the Medical Reserve Corps of the United States army, has received orders to report to Gen. Funston, which he has done by telegraph. 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