anaheim-gazette 1916-07-20

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. JOHNSON'S DISREGARD OF TRUTH Gov. Johnson has launched his campaign for the United States senatorship, and in making his announcement as usual juggles with facts and makes deliberate misstatements. He declares that the old-time corrupt machine politics is in evidence in the state, and it behooves him to get into the race and purify the atmosphere. He states there are 300,000 citizens in the state who declined to register within parties, and these he adds, are the highest type of the state's citizenship. "In some places," he is quoted as saying, "those having charge of the registration of the voters are using every endeavor to keep these citizens from re-registering in their parties and this is being done in response to the old machine politicians." In this statement the governor shows that he holds a reputation for truthfulness of little moment. He knows, and the people of the state know, that the republican press and the republican leaders everywhere urged these voters to register their political allegiance, since the beginning of the year, and he also knows that it was due the campaign carried on by progressive newspapers and progressive leaders throughout the state who urged these voters not to register as partisans, that these voters are now so registered. He also knows republicans throughout the state have voters find themselves so situated? Certainly it is not the fault of the republican press of the state, nor of republican leaders who urged them in season and out, to register as partisan voters. The fault lies at the door of progressive newspapers and progressive leaders, who denounced partisan registration, and who urged these voters to register as nonpartisan electors. Moreover, when Gov. Johnson made the statement that a corrupt political machine, meaning thereby probably the republican party, is responsible for the predicament in which these voters find themselves, he is not stating the case truthfully. Republican newspapers and republican leaders urged these voters to register as partisan electors, and progressive newspapers and progressive leaders urged them not to register as partisan electors. If there be any corrupt political machine to which these voters may attribute their discomfiture, as the governor states, it can be none other than the progressive newspapers and the progressive leaders throughout California. Only this, and nothing more. GUS STERN FOR SENATOR At the meeting of the Anaheim Republican Club Monday night, Gustav Stern, the Fullerton merchant, announced that he had been solicited by numerous intimate friends to enter the contest for the republican nomination for state senator from the 39th district. While he felt disinclined to get into the race, he said, he had taken the matter under consideration, and would announce his decision probably today. Although it is not generally known that his name is being considered for the nomination, he has the backing of all the republicans who have heard of it, not only in this region but in other sections of the country. Mr. Stern stated that if he decided to enter the race he would make knows, and the people of the state know, that the republican press and the republican leaders everywhere urged these voters to register their political allegiance, since the beginning of the year, and he also knows that it was due the campaign carried on by progressive newspapers and progressive leaders throughout the state who urged these voters not to register as partisans, that these voters are now so registered. He also knows republicans throughout the state have since the May primary urged these voters to re-register stating their political affiliations so that they may be enabled to vote at next month's primary. If these voters shall lose their votes at the primary on August 29, they will have nobody but progressive leaders and progressive newspapers throughout the state to blame for their predicament. The governor registered as a progressive, and in a letter issued in April advised republicans to support the united republican ticket for delegates to the Chicago convention. He had his usual nerve with him when he issued this advice. After the collapse of the progressive party at Chicago last month, the governor changed his registration, coming out as a full fledged republican, and immediately announced his candidacy for the United States senatorship on the republican ticket. He is also seeking the progressive nomination for U. S. senator, and is leaving no stone unturned, to secure another office for himself. That he will be decisively refeated at the primary election next month, as he ought to be is the opinion of true blue republicans throughout the state. He has done more to knife the republican party than any man who ever lived in California, and now has the unblushing audacity to ask the support of that party for this important office. He know very well that by the unwritten political law of this state the United States senator should come from Southern California, but this apparently has little weight with him in his present campaign. Southern California will vote solidly for Willis H. Booth for United States senator, and republicans in this part of the state will repudiate the governor's aspirations, as they should be repudiated. Yet this wily politician seeking the progressive nomination aims still to be a candidate for United States senator, even though he be repudiated by the republican party at the primary election. In his Los Angeles address AND THE GREATEST OF THESE IS CHARITY Col. Mozart last week refused permission to a band of strolling performers to appear at his theatre. Their credentials did not appeal to him, and ever anxious to safe guard the sensibilities of his audiences, he turned them down. They had no difficulty in procuring an engagement at another theatre, and after two night's performance and a matinee, they went broke and were stranded. They then appealed to him for financial assistance in order to get out of town. He had refused to permit them to show at his play house, but could not bear the idea of seeing women going without food and walking the streets like beggars. He gave them sufficient money to obtain food and to pay their way out of town. The Colonel is a grand old man, and God saw him when he unhooked this charitable act. At the session of the republican county central committee Saturday Bob McKee, the member for East Anaheim, arrived late and somewhat excited. He explained that by mistake he wandered into an adjoining room where the democratic committee was endorsed by the frankly declared job open for him to be defeated for all, he is a republicans to cused of hobbit with leaders o There is a wolf of he democrats Kettner stock Charles R. Burdocratic centrals him at a meadow and told of Keen toward the door He declared John D. Spree San Diego's before he decide date for re-election committed of H. J. Roy master and enlist man of the congressional new citation to the Burch said, re "At this time's attitude or organization of that he has been the republicans which function nominated by that since his large part o to dispose of Mr. Spreckels cratic organizer to participate in taining of visitors to our counsel of any wishes of this district serves, instead of the democratic claims to wear "In conclusion Kettner has actions that he democratic part of its individual chief aim and favor the After Kettner candidacy for red him in Washed of getting his but he declined have been hoof myself," he de "But, Mr. H you have annu parently has little weight with him in his present campaign. Southern California will vote solidly for Willis H. Booth for United States senator, and republicans in this part of the state will repudiate the governor's aspirations, as they should be repudiated. Yet this wily politician seeking the progressive nomination aims still to be a candidate for United States senator, even though he be repudiated by the republican party at the primary election. In his Los Angeles address on Saturday he referred to the primary as being a "loaded primary," but if there is any man in the state who may be truthfully charged with "loading" the primary, that man is Gov. Johnson. He is seeking the nomination of two political parties for this office. He will be swatted by republicans throughout the state at next month's primary, and if he bobs up again as a progressive candidate in November, he will be swatted again. Swat the governor! THOSE NON-PARTISAN VOTERS There are today in the state of California 300,000 voters who declined to state their political affiliations when registering. Of this number some 3000 are voters in this county. Unless these voters shall immediately re-register, stating their political affiliation they will not be permitted to vote for senator, congressman or assemblyman at the primary election August 29. Of course, these citizens may vote at the general election Nov. 6, but unless they re-register before July 29, stating their political affiliation as partisan voters they will not be permitted to cast their ballots for these officers at next month's primary. Now whose fault is it that these At the session of the republican county central committee Saturday Bob McKee, the member for East Anaheim, arrived late and somewhat excited. He explained that by mistake he wandered into an adjoining room where the democratic committee was in session and was surprised to find so many followers of Woodrow Wilson remaining in Orange county. There were three men present, he said, and they all acknowledged that they were supporters of Mr. Wilson. ORPHANAGE REPORT The following boys have been admitted into St. Catherine's Orphanage since the last publication: Whole Orphan:— Barthelomy, Andrew, 8 years. Half Orphan:— Burnett, Thomas, 10 years, 3 months. The first of a series of three monthly street dances and open-air moving picture shows will be given on Saturday evening, July 29th, at Fullerton, under auspices of the Board of Trade of that city. SAFETY, FIRST for your insurance policy in case of fire. A safety deposit box in our vaults will give ample protection. You hold the key if you rent a safe deposit box in our vaults. The Anaheim National bank. Dr. M. M. Henderson, Dentist, Suite 1, Mullinix Bldg., Anaheim. After Kettering candidacy for his chief aim and favor the Editor Anaheim Dear Sir:—I wish copy of my democratic note from the Eleventh trict. My intention and town in campaign, and publicity you are pending the time it your community. Thanking your eration, I remain. CHIEF The announces fers reads: To the Democ KETTNER SCORED BY SAN DIEGO DEMOCRATS CHAIRMAN OF COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE ACCUSES HIM OF DISLOYALTY TO PARTY DIVISION IN THE RANKS GIVES BIRTH TO ANOTHER CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS Congressman William Kettner's career at Washington has not met with the approval of the republicans of the Eleventh Congressional district, but, as he always lined up with the administration and supported its destructive measures, it was believed his actions were satisfactory to the democrats. But this appears to be a mistake. While he has loyally stood by the administration to the detriment of industries in his own district, it appears he has proven recreant to his friends and supporters at home—at least he is so accused. He is charged with catering to the Spreckels "interests" of San Diego. He is accused with turning down the candidate for postmaster endorsed by the central committee, and frankly declaring he was holding the job open for himself in case he should be defeated for re-election. But worst of all, he is charged with preferring republicans to democrats, and is accused of hob-nobbing and banqueting with leaders of republican interests. There is a wide division in the ranks of he democrats at San Diego, and Kettner stock is rapidly sinking. Charles R. Burch, chairman of the democratic central committee, denounced Eleventh Congressional District: Having been urged by a large number of democrats in San Diego and of other counties of the Eleventh congressional district, to become a candidate for the democratic nomination for congress, and having been assured the enthusiastic support of the democratic organization of San Diego county, as well as other organizations throughout the district, I have decided to announce my candidacy for the democratic nomination for congress. In making this announcement, I want it distinctly understood that I am not influenced or impelled to this action on account of any questions of patronage concerning the San Diego postoffice or any other position. I will make the race upon that broad democratic platform of principles as enunciated by the last two democratic national conventions and as carried out by that true democrat, wise statesman and able diplomat, President Woodrow Wilson. I believe in national prohibition, and if elected to congress, will work and vote for the submission of a constitutional amendment forever prohibiting the manufacture, importation and sale of alchoholic liquor as a beverage in the United States and all territory controlled by this nation. I am in favor of peace and preparedness for defense and believe the abolition of the liquor traffic would be the greatest step toward both. I favor the equal suffrage of men and women, believing that the women's vote will be a large factor in promoting higher ideals of citizenship in this nation. Locally, I stand for a better, bigger and cleaner San Diego, and shall work for everything that will add to the improvement of San Diego’s matchless harbor and for the development of the natural resources of San Diego for naval and other governmental purposes. I favor government assistance in the building and maintenance of national endorsed by the central committee, and frankly declaring he was holding the job open for himself in case he should be defeated for re-election. But worst of all, he is charged with preferring republicans to democrats, and is accused of hob-nobbing and banqueting with leaders of republican interests. There is a wide division in the ranks of he democrats at San Diego, and Kettner stock is rapidly sinking. Charles R. Burch, chairman of the democratic central committee, denounced him at a meeting of the committee, and told of Kettner's many unkind acts toward the democrats of San Diego. He declared that he was catering to John D. Spreckels, owner of both of San Diego's republican papers, and before he decided to become a candidate for re-election he asked the central committee to withdraw the name of H. J. Roy, its candidate for postmaster and endorse L. R. Barrow, foreman of the composing room of one of Spreckel's newspapers. In his denunciation to the central committee Mr. Burch said, relative to this action: "At this time we recall Mr. Kettner's attitude toward the democratic organization of this county and city; that he has been wined and dined by the republican interests of this city, which functions were invariably denominated by the Spreckels interests; that since his election he has devoted a large part of his time in an effort to dispose of real estate belonging to Mr. Spreckels; that the local democratic organization was never invited to participate and assist in the entertaining of distinguished democratic visitors to our city; that he seeks the counsel of and is governed by the wishes of the standpat republicans of this district, whose interests he serves, instead of those who represent the democratic party, whose toga he claims to wear. "In conclusion, we believe that Mr. Kettner has clearly shown by his actions that he cares nothing for the democratic party, or for the interests of its individual members, and that his chief aim seems to be to cater to and favor the special interests." After Kettner had announced his candidacy for re-election Burch visited him in Washington for the purpose of getting his endorsement for Roy, but he declined to recommend him, "I have been holding that position for myself," he declared. "But, Mr. Kettner," said Burch, you have announced your candidacy for re-election," to which he replied women, believing that the women's vote will be a large factor in promoting higher ideals of citizenship in this nation. Locally, I stand for a better, bigger and cleaner San Diego, and shall work for everything that will add to the improvement of San Diego's matchless harbor and for the development of the natural resources of San Diego for naval and other governmental purposes. I favor government assistance in the building and maintenance of national highways, and in the conservation and development of the water resources of this district for the irrigation of our arid lands, and would always work for the needs and interests of the district as a whole rather than serve the special interests of a favored few. During the campaign I shall do all possible to assist in the re-election of President Wilson, believing that his wise, patriotic services to the people of this and other countries, under the most trying circumstances, has never been equalled, and that the beneficial effects of his unselfish work and influence will be felt and enjoyed throughout the years and by the generations to come. CHARLES C. CROUCH. OIL COMPANIES MAY BE RAISED Valuations Given Assessor Sleeper Said to Have Been too Low A. Otis Birch was before the board of equalization on Monday, accompanied by his attorney and foreman, asking a reduction of the assessment of the Birch Oil company's real property from $645,000 to $30,000. Birch claimed that the production of his 20-acre oil tract had been greatly reduced by other oil companies drilling on all sides of him, and said that the output of some of his wells had been cut down one-half. Following the bringing in of his big well some years ago, the Columbia Oil company, Brea Canyon Oil company, Fullerton Oil company and General Petroleum company began sinking wells on each side of him. He said the output of his field was 39,000 barrels of oil a month. After a lengthy hearing by the board, Birch's reality valuation was cut to $600,000. One result of the hearing was that Birch and his foreman gave the board of equalization important testimony bearing upon the output of these other four oil companies. It appears that Birch made the statement under oath that there are other twenty-acre pieces owned by some of these companies for which he would trade his present holding and pay a bonus. He was summoned to appear next Monday and give further evidence concerning these companies. At the next meeting of the associated chambers of commerce in all probability the matter of imposing an adequate tax upon heavy motor trucks, hauling several trailers, will be taken up with a view to seeking more revenue from that source, to help defray the upkeep of the paved highways. The subject has been discussed in the local meetings of the board of trade, and it is generally believed that a more equitable tax should be derived from them. It has been said that in many instances a license tax for the motor truck is taken out, whereas several trailers heavily laden with freight are also hauled upon of its individual members, and that his chief aim seems to be to cater to and favor the special interests." After Kettner had announced his candidacy for re-election Burch visited him in Washington for the purpose of getting his endorsement for Roy, but he declined to recommend him. "I have been holding that position for myself," he declared. "But, Mr. Kettner," said Burch, you have announced your candidacy for re-election," to which he replied, "I might be defeated. The fight against him is so bitter that a candidate in the person of Charles C. Crouch, has appeared in the field. Kettner's friends have rallied to his support and a merry war is on. It is a toss up which shall win, but the feeling between the friends of the two is so bitter that one thing is self-evident—neither candidate can bridge the gulf between the two factions. The following has been received at this office from Mr. Crouch, the newly-announced candidate: San Diego, July 15th, Editor Anaheim Gazette, Dear Sir:—I am enclosing you here with copy of my announcement for the democratic nomination for congress from the Eleventh congressional district. My intention is to visit every city and town in the district during the campaign, and I will appreciate any publicity you may give my candidacy pending the time I shall be able to visit your community. Thanking you for your kindly consideration, I remain. Very truly yours, CHARLES C. CROUCH. The announcement to which he refers reads: To the Democratic Voters of the Canyon Oil company, Fullerton Oil company and General Petroleum company began sinking wells on each side of him. He said the output of his field was 39,000 barrels of oil a month. After a lengthy hearing by the board, Birch's realty valuation was cut to $600,000. One result of the hearing was that Birch and his foreman gave the board of equalization important testimony bearing upon the output of these other four oil companies. It appears that their valuations given Assessor Sleeper were too low, and each of them was subpoenaed to appear before the board of equalization on Monday, when their assessments will probably be raised. Monday was the last day upon which the board of equalization sat, but in order to bring officials of the other four oil companies before it, permission was obtained from the attorney general to take the matter up on Monday next. Birch's personal property assessment is $62,000 on 23 wells. Valuations placed upon the other four companies are as follows: Columbia Oil company which leases 53.08 acres from the Crown of the Valley, $111,690 real estate assessment, and $286,285 personal property assessment including five wells and other equipment. Brea Canyon, 200 acres, $130,000 real estate, and $54,250 personal property assessment on 23 wells and other equipment. Fullerton Oil company, 61 acres, $34.915 real estate and $51,340 personal property assessment on eight wells and other equipment. General Petroleum company, 80 acres, $40,000 real estate assessment and $40,255 personal property assessment. A bank account may help to turn shadows into sunshine. Most people have rainy days some time. We welcome small accounts. The Anaheim National Bank. HEARD AT THE CAPITAL "The republicans of Wisconsin are active, earnest and united for the coming campaign," said Representative William J. Carry of that state. "I would not be at all surprised to see our state go 100,000 for Hughes and Fairbanks. The only question at issue is the size of the republican majority." "No more ludicrous thing has ever been done by this administration than to flop on the tariff proposition," said a Middlewest member of congress. 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Chileren 10c the statement under are other twenty-acre some of these comhe would trade his and pay a bonus. oned to appear next the further evidence companies. eting of the associated commerce in all probaof imposing an adeheavy motor trucks, trailers, will be takiew to seeking more that source, to help deof the paved highduct has been discusmeetings of the board is generally believed mutable tax should be em. It has been said stances a license tax truck is taken out, trailers heavily laden also hauled upon "Where a few months ago the president was poking fun at the idea of a tariff commission he is now falling all over himself in favor of one. From all reports it is to be a typical Wilson commission and will be headed by a political economist and well known advocate of free trade, who is connected with one of the big colleges of the country. It seems to me that the people have had enough theory injected into this administration thus far, without having additional doses dispensed through the instrumentality of a tariff commission. A real tariff commission should be made up of men who have practical knowledge of business, importations and American industry." National Committeeman Virgil L. Hyland of West Virginia, was conversing with some republican friends at the capitol a few days since. Speaking of the West Virginia situation he said: "It is all over but the shouting in our state. There is nothing left to do but count the votes and figure are already beginning to make arrangements for employment in other circles and there has not been such a pronounced indication of moving day in the historic old building in many a year. "The western states will line up for the republican ticket," said Representative Clifton N. McArthur, of Portland, Oregon. "There has been some gossip that the western progressives would not follow Col. Roosevelt, but this talk has been made by democrats. There is no ground for this, for all along the line, those states over on the Pacific slope are red hot for the republican ticket and the old fashioned republican majorities can be looked for in November." Representative Cyrus A. Sulloway of New Hampshire, speaking to a group of his colleagues, said: "I have just been over my district. Everybody is enthusiastic for Hughes. Not only will he receive these support of practically all of the progressives of my trailers, will be takedow to seeking more that source, to help deof the paved highject has been discussmeetings of the board is generally believed applicable tax should be them. It has been said instances a license tax truck is taken out, trailers heavily laden also hauled, upon named, no license is exunfair. At a recent meeting a gentleman aw a big motor going pulling five trailers, all by. The wear and tear is considerable and believe that these moshould pay in more city and county govern- through the instrumentality of a tariff commission. A real tariff commission should be made up of men who have practical knowledge of business, importations and American industry." National Committeeman Virgil L. Hyland of West Virginia, was conversing with some republican friends at the capitol a few days since. Speaking of the West Virginia situation he said: "It is all over but the shouting in our state. There is nothing left to do but count the votes and figure up the size of the republican majority. West Virginia is as sure to go republican this fall as any human event can be. The republicans and progressives are once more united and they are working in harmony. What happened a few weeks ago in one of our congressional districts shows which way the political wind is blowing in West Virginia." Already many democrats are beginning to concede that there is little or no likelihood of their carrying the House at the coming election. Not only is this talked among the members, but it is also the theme of conversation among many of the present employes of the capitol. Some of them Representative Cyrus A. Sulloway of New Hampshire, speaking to a group of his colleagues, said: "I have just been over my district. Everybody is enthusiastic for Hughes. Not only will he receive this support of practically all of the progressives of my state, but many democrats disgusted with the present administration, will also give the republican candidate its support. Among the rank and file of the former progressives, I do not know of one that is not back of our party. The best of it all is that they are enthusiastic for the ticket." Frank Flore, found guilty by a jury of violating a city liquor law at Orange regarding the possession of booze, was sentenced to pay a fine of $30 by Recorder Armor. 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