anaheim-gazette 1916-11-02

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. HE KEPT US OUT OF WAR Democratic orators and democratic campaign managers are always at a loss for political thunder at the end of a democratic administration. They can never point with pride to the things accomplished by the administration, but usually coin a sentence that is expected to influence the unwary voter. In the campaign following the reign of Grover Cleveland the battle cry was "The Crime of '73." This crime was the demonitization of silver by the Sherman act, placing the finances of the United States on a gold basis, which had been passed twenty years before Mr. Cleveland was elected. It began to work its evil effects only after he became president. It caused him to spend the six hundred million dollars of surplus that he found in the treasury, to put a stamp tax on almost everything the people of the United States bought, and to issue 262 millions of dollars worth of 5 per cent bonds to pay the expenses of running the government during the four years he was president. The democrats are not pointing with pride to any of the laws enacted under Woodrow Wilson's reign, the chief slogan being that "He kept us out of war!" The judge-advocate general of the United States has just issued a statement to the effect that a state of war exists between this country. ELECTION NEWS AT NEW GRAND THEATRE RETURNS WILL BE RECEIVED AND THROWN ON SCREEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT TUESDAY EXHIBITION OF THE "Twilight Sleep" WILL BE GIVEN AT THREE SHOWS MONDAY Tuesday, Nov. 7, the New Grand theatre will be open until midnight, and election returns will be received by wire and thrown upon the screen. As midnight in California means three o'clock in the morning in the Eastern states, unless the contest is close it is possible that the patrons of the Grand will know the result of the election before they go home, if they remain until 12 o'clock. One of the greatest shows ever presented to an Anaheim audience will be an exhibition of "The Twilight Sleep" at the Grand Monday, Nov. 6. A baby will be born before the audience, showing how the great invention has eliminated the pain and terror of childbirth. The scene was taken in Fieberberg, Germany, where the medicine was invented and first used. According to many of the most eminent physicians of the world, the most vital question of the day is "Twilight Sleep," or painless childbirth. "Twilight Sleep" is no longer an experiment. It has been used for ten years in Germany and, in fact, all over the world, and its fame is growing daily. It is a most remarkable state of affairs that this, the greatest blessing to womankind that science has given the world, and which has eliminated the terrors and anguish of maternity, has been accepted in every country in continental Europe, and even as of the United States bought, and to issue 262 millions of dollars worth of 5 per cent bonds to pay the expenses of running the government during the four years he was president. The democrats are not pointing with pride to any of the laws enacted under Woodrow Wilson's reign, the chief slogan being that "He kept us out of war!" The judge-advocate general of the United States has just issued a statement to the effect that a state of war exists between this country and Mexico. The United States army, the United States navy, the militia from every state in the union, and the American citizens below the border have all been engaged in war, but Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States, is in a state of profound peace. He is keeping us out of war. However Judge Advocate General Crowder in his statement says: "That while war is not recognized as existing between the United States and Mexico—the actual conditions under which the field operations are being conducted are those of actual war within the meaning of the 58th article of war; since it could not have been intended that United States soldiers would be turned over to the authorities of Mexico for trial." Of course the decision was carefully withheld from publicity and there is resentment on the part of the administration, but it is out and is sound law, although it destroys the Wilsonian plea that "He kept us out of war." It was war with Mexico when the president ordered the navy and army into Vera Cruz, and thirty Americans were killed in battle, many wounded, and 100 Mexicans slaughtered. It "was war" when the United States took possession of the port and collected millions of dollars of tariff duties which it still holds. It was war at Tampico when the United States consul ordered all Americans to abandon the city and flee on boats eight miles down the river to the American vessels in the Gulf, and the consul fled with the rest. It was war in Tampico when the Mexicans began rioting and insulting Americans, when the German consul personally went to the head Mexican official and threatened that if the mob was not dispersed at once he would order the marines from the German ships to land and protect the Americans. But Mr. Wilson was at peace, and According to many of the most eminent physicians of the world, the most vital question of the day is "Twilight Sleep," or painless childbirth. "Twilight Sleep" is no longer an experiment. It has been used for ten years in Germany and, in fact, all over the world, and its fame is growing daily. It is a most remarkable state of affairs that this, the greatest blessing to womankind that science has given the world, and which has eliminated the terrors and anguish of maternity, has been accepted in every country in continental Europe, and even as far as Japan, but as yet is not generally accepted in the United States. Why? This is the question that both the medical and the lay press are asking. For four years Dr. Kurt E. Schlossingk was associated with Drs. Kronig and Gauss, the discoverers of twilight sleep, and in June, 1914, he was sent to this country by the staff of the Frauenklink, at Freiburg, Germany, for the sole purpose of disseminating the knowledge he had acquired in rendering childbirth painless and to teach gynecologists and obstetricians of this country the technique of this treatment in maternity cases. Dr. Schlossingk has personally delivered, since his arrival here, over 500 Twilight babies, and has held clinics in many of the principal hospitals as far west as Chicago. The pictures were originally taken for a clinic in New York City and not for exhibition purposes. Dr. Schlossingk was finally prevailed upon to allow them to be exhibited throughout the United States. Actual scenes of the different steps of childbirth will be shown, describing how painless the operation is when the patient is under the influence of Scopolamin. A trained nurse will be present and explain the pictures. There will be three shows Monday, women only being admitted at 2:30 and 7 o'clock, and men only at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday matinee another great Bluebird play will be presented showing pretty little Mary Mac Laren in "Wanted&a Home." Miss Mac Laren is one of the most popular young ladies in the motion picture business. She will be here in pelfson Friday night, and will appear on the stage. Here is her picture. river to the American vessels in the Gulf, and the consul fled with the rest. It was war in Tampico when the Mexicans began rioting and insulting Americans, when the German consul personally went to the head Mexican official and threatened that if the mob was not dispersed at once he would order the marines from the German ships to land and protect the Americans. But Mr. Wilson was at peace, and the American warships near the harbor, it will be remembered, were by orders from Washington, forbidden to sail in and rescue imperiled United States citizens in Tampico, consequently they were taken off by German and English vessels and delivered to American ships outside of Mexican waters. It looked like war when a railroad train was halted at Santa Ysabel and nineteen American citizens were taken from it by Mexican soldiers and shot to death. It looked like war when General Villa and his army of Mexican soldiers crossed the border, sacked and burned the town of Columbus, slaughtering a number of American men and women. It certainly was war when the Tenth United States cavalry was surrounded at Carrazal by an overwhelming force of Mexican soldiers, and were forced to fight for their lives. They retreated before a superior force, leaving a dozen dead men wearing the United States uniform, and scores of dead Mexicans behind them. These American soldiers were at war, but Woodrow Wilson was still at peace with all the world. President McKinley declared war against Spain. By his prompt and vigorous action he freed millions of people from the intolerable conditions existing in unhappy Cuba and the Philippines but Woodrow Wilson's MARY MacLAREN The next two chapters of "Liberty" will also be shown Friday and Saturday nights also. This will be your opportunity to see personally the clever little star of "Shoes," "Saving the Family Name" and "Wanted—a Home". Her next great picture to be seen at this house will be the sensational "Idle Wives." Come around Friday night and help us give her a big ovation. Miss MacLaren is considered one of the screens most beautiful stars. While you are waiting to hear the election returns Tuesday night you can see Napoleon the Great, the $100,000 comedian, in his marvelous vaudeville act, also the chimpanzee stars and an all star cast in "Soldiers of Misfortune" will be presented, and an excellent drama, "The Jungle's Toll." The coming attraction, Napoleon, the greatest of all educated chimpanzees will prove more interesting, for "Watchful Waiting" policy has been responsible for the death of more Americans than President McKinley's declaration of war, and cost citizens of the United States millions of dollars more money. EDWARDS is the best man to send to Congress from the Eleventh District because he is the DRY CANDIDATE "I have known Mr. Edwards intimately for the last 29 years, and know him to be a man of the highest Christian principles and of uncompromising hostility to the liquor traffic in the city, state and nation, having been a very large factor in making Redlands dry and in keeping it so."—John S. Phelps, Assemblyman Fifty-eighth District. ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE In 1914 the Anti-Saloon League VIGOROUSLY OPPOSED the ELECTION of CHARLES H. RANDALL, in the Ninth District, the FIRST PROHIBITIONIST ELECTED TO CONGRESS, who introduced six prohibition bills, two of which were reported favorably out of the Committee, and will be passed in December—just two more than all the other congressmen put together. Now, the Anti-Saloon League endorses Harbison for Congress, whose record is most unsatisfactory to the dry forces, in opposition to Edwards, the Prohibitionist, who is absolutely reliable. "NUF SED" CITRUS CANDIDATE "No man in all this district is more familiar with every phase of the orange and lemon industries."—Dr. John L. Avey, Progressive State Senator, present member of the San Bernardino County Republican Advisory Committee. BUSINESS CANDIDATE President, manager and large owner in Gold Buckle Fruit Association President Independent Ice, Feed and Fuel Co. President East Highlands Orange Co. Director California Fruit Growers Exchange. Mr. James S. Edwards, whom I have known for a number of years, is of all candidates for congress from this district, the best fitted by long business training to represent its business interests. I will work for his election."—J. H. Strait, ex-mayor of Redlands. PROGRESSIVES' CANDIDATE Mr. Edwards received far more votes in the Progressive primaries than any other candidate, and leading Progressives over the district are working for him. "His stand upon all public questions has been business-like and progressive."—T. A. Ogden, Banker, ex-Chairman San Bernardino County Progressive Committee. IRRIGATION CANDIDATE Mr. Edwards is a director in the Bear Valley Mutual Water Co. "I have known Mr. Edwards for nearly thirty years." Mr. Edwards has had an important part in the physical development of this region—improving large tracts of land and transforming barren unproductive land into the finest orange groves in the state.—John Fisk, Republican, real estate and insurance. Mr. Fisk is one of the leading real estate men of Southern California. W. C. T. U. CANDIDATE Endorsed by the Federated W. C. T. U. of San Diego, and of San Bernardino County, and many local W. C. T. U.'s all over the district. The state president of the W. C. T. U., Mrs. Stella B. Irvine, of Riverside, says: "I regard James S. Edwards as best qualified of all candidates by thirty years of activity in the fight against the liquor traffic to represent the overwhelmingly dry sentiment of this district." PEOPLE'S CANDIDATE "By carrying his fight at much expense of time BURKE FOR THE ASSEMBLY When Orange county has a man like J. C. Burke representing it in the legislature and can get him to go back again, the county is not likely to turn him down. Assemblyman Burke is up for re-election, and there is every reason to believe that he will sweep the county. Most of Burke's life has been spent in Orange county, and the rest of it was spent close to its border in the Rivera section, where he was born and raised. He has grown up with Orange county, and his knowledge of the county's problems is such that he can be of great value to the county at Sacramento. Oftentimes legislation is sprung that is all very well for some sections of the state and for some counties, but which is a menace and a detriment to other sections and other counties. The county that is not represented by a man who has long known her problems may find itself in a predicament. Its assemblyman ought to be able to instantly recognize what the effect of a proposed law is going to be upon his section. Burke has a keen legislative mind, and throughout his work at Sacramento no man was quicker than he to pick out danger points in bills affecting Southern California. Particularly was he watchful of the things that concerned Orange county. With his experience, Burke will be all the more valuable to the county. Knowing Orange county as he does, Burke votes its sentiments. His record at the last legislature is such that no one need ask him how he will vote on moral measures. The record shows for itself. On those measures in which the predominating sentiment of this county was clear, Burke voted as that predominating sentiment would indicate. In other words, he truly and Mr. Edwards is a director in the Bear Valley Mutual Water Co. "I have known Mr. Edwards for nearly thirty years. "Mr. Edwards has had an important part in the physical development of this region—improving large tracts of land and transforming barren unproductive land into the finest orange groves in the state.—John Fisk, Republican, real estate and insurance. Mr. Fisk is one of the leading real estate men of Southern California." W. C. T. U. CANIDATE Endorsed by the Federated W. C. T. U. of San Diego, and of San Bernardino County, and many local W. C. T. U.'s all over the district. The state president of the W. C. T. U., Mrs. Stella B. Irvine, of Riverside, says: "I regard James S. Edwards as best qualified of all candidates by thirty years of activity in the fight against the liquor traffic to represent the overwhelmingly dry sentiment of this district." PEOPLE'S CANIDATE "By carrying his fight with the railroads at much expense of time and money clear through to the Supreme Court of the United States, the railroads have been forced to put in a $35 rate on cars pre-loaded and with one additional ice. The previous average rate on refrigerated shipments was $70 per car. The resulting savings to citrus growers are now MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ANNUALLY."—H. W. Seager, Republican, Manager Redlands-Highlands Fruit Exchange. YOUR CANIDATE "Mr. Edwards is the kind of man that we hold up as the IDEAL CANIDATE for office. From the standpoint of BUSINESS, PATRIOTISM and morals, he is eminently fitted to represent his fellows at Washington."—Rev. H. E. Murkett, Pastor First M. E. Church, Redlands. HE WILL WIN Do not throw your vote away on Harbison or Kettner. A house to house poll of many thousands of homes over the district proves that from 38% to 60% of the voters are going to vote for James S. EDWARDS For Congress nominated by the Prohibitionists, endorsed by the Progressives and 7000 dry Republicans. the fact that many of his admirers, have in the near past become familiar with his personality in pictures, as he comes direct from the film world, having performed in many comedies, being superior to many of the so-called film comedians. The wonderful intelligence of Napoleon can be seen to the full extent at the Grand for the theatre goers will see this marvel in person, in all his work, as well as being able to see him in his various film stories, as the program includes "The Jungle's Toll" being a thrilling story, illustrating the pre-history of Napoleon, bringing him from the original state to the intelligent, accomplished and lovable character he is today, for those associated with Napoleon all pronounce him as the most gentle, and lovable of chimpanzees, in fact, continual association with him almost eliminates the fact that he belongs to the ape family. E. H. Sothern, one of the world's greatest actors, will appear on the screen Sunday, night and matinee in "The Chattel," the photodrama that created such a sensation this season in New York City. This is Mr. Sothern's first appearance before the camera and the same splendid work for which he is so famous on the legitifactor in the selection of satisfactory public officials a very dangerous and distinctly vicious system. The party test provided in the 1913 Direct Primary law is as liberal as it should be. Thirty days prior to a primary election the voter must declare his party affiliation or be precluded from voting in his party primary. Such a party test was provided by law as the result of years of effort to obtain an honest primary. What about this new system? Is it a proper reform? No dissatisfaction had been expressed with the old system. Some claimed the amendments to be a practical reenactment of the non-partisan scheme. It is infinitely worse. It would reestablish a vicious system that earnest citizens, working for years to secure an honest primary, had finally overthrown. It will restore to the boss manipulator powers of abuse. California will remember how batalions of voters voted at the boss's hest for the primary candidate desired, or to nominate an opponent easy to defeat. All this was possible before a reasonable party test had been prescribed. This is what the Supreme court said about the old easy primary system existing prior to the requireWith his experience, Burke will be all the more valuable to the county. Knowing Orange county as he does, Burke votes its sentiments. His record at the last legislature is such that no one need ask him how he will vote on moral measures. The record shows for itself. On those measures in which the predominating sentiment of this county was clear, Burke voted as that predominating sentiment would indicate. In other words, he truly and truthfully represented and will continue to represent Orange county. Burke is experienced as a public official. For six and a half years he was a deputy county clerk and clerk of the Superior Court of Orange county, and for two years he was city clerk of Santa Ana. While a deputy county clerk, he studied law and was admitted at the bar, since which time he has taken place as an active successful attorney of Santa Ana. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montenyohl and daughter, Miss Katherine, returned Tuesday from a visit to the old home at Akron, Ohio. The trip was an exceedingly enjoyable one, but they report many changes in the scenery in the Buckeye state. Don't fail to hear the Kitchen Band Friday evening, Nov. 10, at Placentia grammar school. Admission: adults 25c. Children 15c. District Attorney West has returned from a visit to his old home in Kentucky after an absence of several weeks. Mr. West was given a two months' leave of absence, but came back in time to vote at next Tuesday's election. Fred Marsh has been suffering from grip this week, and Bob Rimpau took his place in the store. In 1889 the legislature attempted to provide an exclusive scheme for controlling political parties in holding their conventions for nominations of candidates to public office. That law was declared to be in violation of the Bill of Rights embodied in Article 1 of the Constitution of the State of California, and therefore void. Of interest in connection with the legislation enacted at the Extraordinary Session of January, 1916, is the fact that in the proposed law of 1889 no party test was provided. Concerning this, the Supreme Court said: "A law authorizing or even permitting the opponents of an organized political party to name the delegates to the nominating convention of that party would not for a moment be countenanced. Yet that in effect is precisely what the act under consideration does permit it provides that and lovable character he is today, for those associated with Napoleon all pronounce him as the most gentle, and lovable of chimpanzees, in fact, continual association with him almost eliminates the fact that eh belongs to the ape family. E. H. Sothern, one of the world's greatest actors, will appear on the screen Sunday, night and matinee in "The Chattel," the photodrama that created such a sensation this season in New York City. This is Mr. Sothern's first appearance before the camera and the same splendid work for which he is so famous on the legitimate stage is a feature of "The Chattel." "The Chattel" is a story of true American life, thoroughly human and intensely interesting. It depicts the great love of a noble woman for a man who but dimly realizes what a great part she plays in his life. His ambition in life is to want only the seemingly impossible things and he does not stop at anything to satisfy his desires. Another feature of the play is the beautiful gowns worn by Miss Peggy Hyland. Tonight you can see Emmy Wehlin in "The Pretenders," and exquisite photoplay of dramatic power. Also a comedy in which Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew will appear. DIRECT PRIMARY BILL The direct primary bill, No. 4 on the ballot, is essentially bad. Citizens interested in good and substantial government find themselves from time to time opposing bad legislation. The recurring necessity for such action is due to the fact that symptoms rather than the disease have been treated. Even more important than fighting disease is the prevention thereof. Bad legislation is a symptom of incompetent or bad legislators, or bad systems of legislation. Improvement in the caliber and integrity of legislators and the system of legislation is, therefore, the thing primarily to be sought. Laws which have a bearing upon this subject are therefore important. The proposed law is extremely important and extremely vicious. If adopted, it will substitute for a very necessary "It is contended that the test prescribed by section 1366a is unreasonable, because with the close of registration the elector loses his right to change his party allegiance in consequence of a change in his political convictions, and is precluded from taking part in the election of delegates to the convention of the party with which on the day of election his more mature opinions would impel him to cast his lot. This inconvenience certainly does result from the provisions of the act, but the legislature which must be presumed to have forseen it, probably regarded such sudden conversions during the short interval between the close of registration and the date of the primary election as likely to be of such rare occurrence as not to justify the omission of a provision evidently designed to prevent unscrupulous and mercenary electors from holding themselves free down to the day of election to vote with any party, upon any cerrput motive, for the purpose of influencing the nomination of its candidates for public office, while without any interest in their success, and perhaps with an interest in their defeat. If it shall sometimes happen that a conscientious voter is converted from one political faith to another between the close of registration and the primary election, he may console himself for the loss of his vote by the reflection that his loss is trifling in comparison to his share of the advantage to the state of which he is a citizen flowing from a measure which tends to prevent a grave abuse, especially in those centers of population where the primary election law is made obligatory." (Schostag v Cator, 151 Cal. 600.) (Beatty, C. J.) NEW GRAND THEATRE BEAUTIFUL SAFE AND SANITARY PLAYHOUSE PERFECT THE PRIDE OF ANAHEIM THE HOME OF "ALWAYS GOOD" SHOWS. FRI. and SAT., NOV. 3-4 SATURDAY MATINEE 2:30 BLUEBIRD PHOTOPLAY INC., PRESENTS THE VERY POPULAR MARY MAC LAREN in "Wanted----A Home" WRITTEN BY LOIS WEBER. A PROBLEM OF LIFE—IS ANY GIRL SAFE? SEE AN ORPHAN'S HOMELESS WANDERINGS MARY MacLAREN will appear in person on the stage FRIDAY NIGHT AT EIGHT O'CLOCK This will be your opportunity to see personally the clever little star of "Shoes", "Saving the Family Name" and "Wanted—a Home". Her next great picture to be seen at this house will be the sensational "IDLE WIVES". Come around Friday night and help us give her a big ovation. Miss MaeLaren is considered one of the screens most beautiful stars. "Liberty" will also be shown with MARIE WALCAMP 2 SHOWS NIGHTLY—REGULAR PRICES 10 and 15 Cts. SUNDAY, NOV. 5 Matinee and Night THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS ACTOR "IDLE WIVES" Come around Friday night and help us give her a big ovation. Miss MaeLaren is considered one of the screens most beautiful stars. "Liberty" will also be shown with MARIE WALCAMP 2 SHOWS NIGHTLY—REGULAR PRICES 10 and 15 Cta. SUNDAY, NOV. 5 Matinee and Night THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS ACTOR E. H. SOTHERN SUPPORTED BY THE FAMOUS ENGLISH BEAUTY PEGGY HYLAND IN A POWERFUL FIVE ACT DRAMA The CHATTEL CAN A MAN WHOSE CREED IS "I WILL DO WHAT I WANT WITH ANYTHING THAT I OWN" APPLY THIS CREED TO HIS WIFE? This is just what Sothern did in "THE CHATTEL". He marries and in his exacting ways crushes the love of his faithful wife—it's one grand picture, and everyone should take advantage of this rare treat. A GOOD COMEDY WILL ALSO BE SHOWN NO INCREASE IN PRICES 2 SHOWS NIGHTLY—ALL SEATS 10 AND 15 CENTS Election Returns Read from the Stage Tuesday Night Until Midnight WATCH OUT FARMERS FOR THE SINGLE TAX If farmers do not want to be robbed of their farms, they had better vote a big NO in November against Amendment No. 5. Reasons are as follows: There are two alleged certainties in life—death and Taxes. It's not possible for most of us to evade either penalty, however we squirm. Thirty-six years ago a man named Henry George thought he had found a way to wipe out poverty by changing the mode of taxation. His literary style was plausible and his pictures alluring. But in all the thirty six years that have elapsed, although one man, Joseph Fels, donated $150,000 annually and till the soil of America, under the guarantee of legal ownership in perpetuity. Single Tax now seeks to confiscate every farm and every city lot. Will this encourage home builders and farmers. Near half a century ago I bought a farm in the Carmel Valley. It was said to be worn out, and the river was making enroachments. No one wanted it. With much thought and labor I dammed the river and refertilized the land. Should I have done this except as owner of the farm? It is already difficult to induce boys to become farmers. Will it be easier if the land is to be so taxed as to make profitable farming impossible. Then prices of all produce must rise in accordance with heavy taxation of land and the high cost of living will be connection with the rat at the Extraordin January, 1916, is the proposed law of 1889 provided. Concernome Court said: living or even permit-its of an organized name the delegates to convention of that or a moment be coun-cat in effect is prefect under considera-It provides that the of all political par-tat the same time. To enter at such primary No question may anything his political affe-sent or future. The ticket, retires into the booth, and there, it in violation of any accordance with the delegates as he de-nal convention of one parties, whether he that party or not, intends to became nor not. The result is control of the party the promulgation and principles, are taken by its honest members to the venal and cor-ritical parties, or of suprading thus under of the great political convention of men its law to represent the general election candidates those whom—a body of men might be the dis-duction of the party lives this law declar-(Britton v. Board of 229 Cal. 337.) law of the Extraord-January, 1916, con-superficial party test It is just as venal as primary Election law provided no party test, insist whom the pub-guarded for the bene-institutions will re-requirements of the ore were none at all. There are five life—death and Taxes. It's not possible for most of us to evade either penalty, however we squirm. Thirty-six years ago a man named Henry George thought he had found a way to wipe out poverty by changing the mode of taxation. His literary style was plausible and his pictures alluring. But in all the thirty six years that have elapsed, although one man, Joseph Fels, donated $150,000 annually to propagate George's gospel of Single Tax, there is no record of its successful operation. Vancouver City, a place with whose history I am familiar, was often quoted as an example of prosperity induced by Single Tax. Vancouver is now suffering from extreme financial strigency and distress which may equally be called the results of Single Tax. Moreover, the Single Tax singularly failed to do the very thing it was slated to do, viz: absorb the unearned increment. The proposed system virtually demands that land owners shall be the only persons taxed, and so heavily taxed that their property shall be practically confiscated to the state. The state may then lease but not sell the land. The rent, in the guise of tax must then be gathered in by the tax collector and the total amount collected to be used for public purposes. Now in California at present the whole burden of the cost of the state government is borne by a tax on corporations. With Single Tax this burden would be placed wholly on the farmer and land owner, the corporations going scott free, the merchant, the ship owner, the bond holder and every other capitalist being also free. The U.S. government has encouraged its citizens and invited immigrants to come from many countries to occupy river was making enroachments. No one wanted it. With much thought and labor I dammed the river and refertilized the land. Should I have done this except as owner of the farm? It is already difficult to induce boys to become farmers. Will it be easier if the land is to be so taxed as to make profitable farming impossible. Then prices of all produce must rise in accordance with heavy taxation of land and the high cost of living will be further increased. Vote a big NO against Amendment No. 5. Everybody who owns a farm or a lot, everybody who wishes taxation to be just and equitable, everybody who wishes to see diminish rather than in crease the present high cost of living vote NO. KITCHEN BAND TO PLAY AT PLACENTIA Unique Performance to be Given by Round Table Nov. 10 The Kitchen Band of Long Beach has been secured by the ladies of the Placentia Round Table to give a concert at the Placentia grammar school auditorium, on Friday evening, Nov. 10, at 8 o'clock sharp. This entertainment will be unique in that the musical instruments used by the thirty or more ladies composing the band are fashioned from kitchen utensils and furnishings and when manipulated by these skilled artists, produce music of rare and charming puality. The program will be varied by the introduction of a clever little playlet which is always much enjoyed. This entertainment will be out of the ordinary, and no one should miss an opportunity to enjoy it.