anaheim-gazette 1917-04-12

PROTECTION COMMITTEE DOING GOOD WORK BOARD OF TRADE HEARS MANY GOOD THINGS FOR CITY'S ADVANCEMENT ELKS COMING IN HERDS—CHAU-TAUQUA WILL HOLD LARGE CONVENTION A communication was received from Congressman Wm. Kettner thanking the people of Anaheim and vicinity for the hospitable reception tendered the congressional committee upon their recent visit to this section. Mr. Kettner especially thanked Mr. C. C. Chapman for his unbounded hospitality while the congressmen and party were guests at his palatial home. A communication was received from the Los Angeles chamber of commerce asking the local organization to pass a resolution, similar to one they passed, endorsing the proposition requiring the state to create a fund of $1,000,000. council refuse to issue licenses to any one desiring to occupy the buildings as at present situated. He further suggests that one or more of them be classed as nuisances, in that proper sewerage connections leading thereto have not as yet been complied with. Marshall Kellenberger stated that all property owners in that block have been notified to make the sewer connections at once. Failure to do so will constitute a misdemeanor. A motion was unanimously carried that the board of trade request all merchants to properly decorate their premises with the Stars and Stripes. It is the wish that every place of business in town be so decorated. Let the starry emblem be floated to the breezes! Fred Gresswell said he would like to see every house in Anaheim decorated with the national emblem. "We are all Americans, and must stand back of our government and country." J. Ruether complained about the wretched condition of the county road leading to the Anaheim sugar factory and the Anaheim Beef & Provision company premises north of town. He believed that the people of Anaheim should act at once in the matter, as both enterprises are valuable adjuncts of our prosperity. Other roads have been paved and he saw no good reason why this particular piece of highway should be allowed to remain as it is. COMMERCIAL DISCUSSION LUNCHEON REV. H. W. WHITE TERESTING ADMINISTRATOR ASSEMBLED JOHN C. AUSTEN ARCHITECT WORK DAY ON CIVIL Commercial art is the address delivered chants' luncheon Tuesday White, pastor of being the speaker. Teresting talk on making the business some by the introduction novations that occur mind of the constrictions. Commercial art, edited into dollars and an opportunity to ey. You have work You have climate, that delights the e congressional committee upon their recent visit to this section. Mr. Ketter especially thanked Mr. C. C. Chapman for his unbounded hospitality while the congressmen and party were guests at his palatial home. A communication was received from the Los Angeles chamber of commerce asking the local organization to pass a resolution, similar to one they passed, endorsing the proposition requiring the state to create a fund of $1,000,000, the same to be used for keeping families of men who have joined the colors. The resolution is to be sent at once to the legislature. The resolution was unanimously endorsed. A resolution was also endorsed, favoring the appropriation of $20,000,000 by the government to develop the latent energy of the Pitt river section. It is estimated that 400,000 horse-power can be developed there. A communication was received from Admiral Winslow, asking that the board use its influence in securing recruits for the navy. The same was referred to the home guard organization, which was formed Tuesday evening. W. P. Webb, Jr., and W. A. Dolan were elected as members of the board of trade. The committee on manufactures was instructed to investigate the proposition of the California Knitting Mills, now located in Los Angeles, the management of the same having signified their willingness to come to this city. The company is now turning out 75 dozen garments per day. Mr. Grasswell reported that the German American bank had generously donated three large flags to the board of trade, the same now being gloriously draped about the rooms of the organization. The donors were especially thanked for their gift. Chairman Eygabroad of the river protection committee, reported good progress in committee work, saying that the local committee in conjunction with the Yorba people have prepared their petitions and that signatures would at once be secured to the same. The petitions will be presented to the board of supervisors at an early meeting, and there is no doubt but that they will be acted upon favorably. The Yorba and Anaheim citizens are working together to secure the formation of a protection district the same to extend from the Olive zridge north to a point just above the old Yorba bridge site. That the dis- J. Ruether complained about the wretched condition of the county road leading to the Anaheim sugar factory and the Anaheim Beef & Provision company premises north of town. He believed that the people of Anaheim should act at once in the matter, as both enterprises are valuable adjuncts of our prosperity. Other roads have been paved and he saw no good reason why this particular piece of highway should be allowed to remain as it is. Mr. Eygabroad moved that a committee be appointed asking that the supervisors pave the road at their earliest convenience. The motion was unanimously carried. Several speakers said it would be well to use the city's best endeavors to help those enterprises now within our midst, rather than to try to secure new ones. It was the consensus of opinion that business men generally lend a hand in promoting the best interests of those concerns now doing business here and creating pay rolls. The beef and provision company now employs thirty-five men, and all of them live and do their trading here. Mr. Reuther intimated that his company has correspondence on file, wherein inducements have been offered them to move their plant elsewhere. It was asid by Mills, that the reason why the road near the sugar factory had not as yet been improved was on account of the company's disposition to buck the paving along the state highway, abutting their property. This however, is a moot question. A motion prevailed that the Anaheim board of trade ask the Seventh Day Adventists to hold their next camp meeting here. The management ask for free light and water and also use of a suitable site for tenting purposes. Prof Prince stated that the grounds at the high school would be available and a committee will wait upon the city trustees, asking for the water and light. A further request of the Adventists is that $250 be donated for incidental expenses. It is said that at least 1500 people will attend the camp meeting, which will remain in session for several days. H. P. Noll asked that all business houses be decorated on April 17th, the date of the institution of an Elk lodge in this city. At least 2000 Elks will be here and Mr. Noll desired that the lodge colors, purple and white, predominate in the decorations. He also suggested that the Stars and Stripes being the speaker, teresting talk on making business some by the introduction novations that occur mind of the constrictions. Commercial art, sed into dollars and an opportunity to payey. You have worked with you have climate, that delights the products that are easier tourist. For other regions to observe things you have to expect to see even with the palacial turesque orange gourd occasional glimpse lawn or a littered their sensibilities. Anaheim had been in the construction buildings, he declared had been in Anaheim and was present at been expatiating on change of the business streets. He had heard much civic center, and bof the most important could take from his view. It would also vertisement for the center and a city listened it will be He also gave a mall. Art, said he, is s in it. The art of it ing it up until it Business is too often grind after money generally, don't tr cease to be busi it is sometimes learn that we shagged in commerce of art in businesses. One reference h that is foremost was loudly appl strangers seated ing in. "A few "most of us were or pro-Ally. Today is pro-American." an hour, his ent esting and teemin He was told, he s ly addresses were little levity, but he expect him to spe- The district will be formed under the 1909 law, which provides for a direct tax, instead of a bond issue, to raise necessary funds to prosecute the work. The cost it is estimated, will be relatively small considering the great good that will come to these sections by the confining of flood waters in a fixed channel. The old river bed will be dredged and substantial embankments will be erected along the line of the west bank. When the reclamation work is finished it is confidently expected that no more trouble will be experienced from that quarter. The committees are to be commended for their zealous labors cheerfully given in this laubable undertaking. John Ziegler again insisted forcefully that something be done to have frontage of buildings on West Center street moved back to conform to the new street lines on that thoroughfare. Mr. Ziegler believes the progress of the town is greatly retarded by the present condition of buildings now encroaching upon the sidewalks as they are. The speaker suggested that a committee be appointed to take the matter up with the city trustees in the endeavor to have the structures moved back. He even suggests that the H. P. Noll asked that all business houses be decorated on April 17th, the date of the institution of an Elk lodge in this city. At least 2000 Elks will be here and Mr. Noll desired that the lodge colors, purple and white, predominate in the decorations. He also suggested that the Stars and Stripes be generously used, and that all premises be brilliantly illuminated in the evening. A committee will see that the town is fittingly decorated in honor of the occasion. The Chautauqua committee reported progress in formulating plans for the forthcoming chautauqua which will be held here next month. The session will continue for several days and will be attended by several thousand people. Many noted speakers will be present. Capt. Jack Poland made request for data to be used in the Pacific Coast Elks magazine, which has a circulation of 100,000 copies. There will be no cost for these write-ups and the secretary was instructed to furnish all data required. Scores of Los Angeles people owning property in Mexico have registered as being in favor of united action to protect their interest in the southern republic. R. H. Gillman of Pasadena and A. S. Bradford of Placentia, both having a large amount of property in Mexico, are in charge of the movement and are established at No. 250 I.W. Hellman building, where persons interested can register between the hours of 10 and 4. After the list is completed it is proposed to hold a mass meeting to perfect a permanent organization. NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 12, 1917 COMMERCIAL ART DISCUSSED AT LUNCHEON REV. H. W. WHITE DELIVERS INTERESTING ADDRESS TO THE ASSEMBLED MERCHANTS JOHN C. AUSTEN, LOS ANGELES ARCHITECT WILL TALK TODAY ON CIVIC CENTER Commercial art was the subject of the address delivered at the merchants' luncheon Thursday, Rev. Harry White, pastor of the M. E. church, being the speaker. He made an interesting talk on the possibilities of making the business house less irksome by the introduction of a few innovations that occasionally relieve the mind of the constant strain of work. Commercial art, said he, can be turned into dollars and cents. Anaheim has an opportunity to turn art into money. You have wonderful advantages. You have climate, you have landscape that delights the eye, you have varied products that are novelty to the availably short time they had the entire plant transferred without a mishap. To be sure, the new location is only a couple of hundred feet distant from the old, but moving the heavy machinery was something of a task. Here is a list of the efficient men who did the job: Horace Sphryer and Lou Youngchild of the Truck and Transfer company appeared early in the morning and began moving out a few tons of paper, the furniture, type, cases, racks and everything but machinery. With the aid of a couple of other men from the Transfer company they also carried the heavy imposing stones to the new room. Charley Mann had charge of the work of disconnecting, moving and installing the presses, the linotype, and the other heavy machinery, and did the job in such an efficient manner that everything worked as smoothly as it did before being disturbed. He was assisted by Jake Klein, Walter Sander and Frank Davis, Davis also did some carpenter work, one of his jobs being the removal of a portion of the front of the opera house building in order to give passage to the big newspaper press, which was moved without taking it to pieces. E. H. Neiman and Dale Hollingworth did the electrical work and performed an excellent job of unwiring the old and wiring the new, while Gene Adams, superintendent of the power house occasionally dropped in and cast an authority county c. HOMEGUARD ORGANIZATION LAUNCHED OVER ONE HUNDRED MEN ASSEMBLE AND DISCUSS PREPAREDNESS MEASURES POLICE AUXILIARY TO BE FORMED, UNDER AUTHORITY OF CITY MARSHAL The board of trade rooms were filled to overflowing with patriotic citizens Tuesday evening assembled for the purpose of forming a home guard. Everyone present believed that owing to the crisis that now threatens this nation, that the time was opportune to be prepared to handle any emergency that might arise locally. H. W. Adams was chosen to preside at the meeting and J. H. Whitaker acted as secretary. The following preamble offered by Charles Clark was unanimously adopted: Believing that in this crisis of our country's affairs it is the duty of all being the speaker. He made an interesting talk on the possibilities of making the business house less irksome by the introduction of a few innovations that occasionally relieve the mind of the constant strain of work. Commercial art, said he, can be turned into dollars and cents. Anaheim has an opportunity to turn art into money. You have wonderful advantages. You have climate, you have landscape that delights the eye, you have varied products that are novelties to the average tourist. People come here from other regions to enjoy the beautiful things you have to show. They come expecting to see everything in keeping with the palacial residences, the picturesque orange grove, etc., but the occasional glimpse of an unkempt lawn or a littered up back yard jars their sensibilities. Anaheim had been introducing art in the construction of its new business buildings, he declared. His father, who had been in Anaheim twenty years ago and was present at the Incheon, had been expatiating on the wonderful change of the architecture on the business streets. The speaker said he had heard much talk of a proposed civic center, and he considered it one of the most important steps Anaheim could take from an artistic point of view. It would also be a splendid advertisement for the city. If a civic center and a city park can be established it will be of great advantage. He also gave a mild rap at our city hall. Art, said he, is science with a heart in it. The art of commerce is building it up until it becomes a science. Business is too often a monotonous grind after money. Business men generally, don't try to live until they cease to be business men, and then it is sometimes too late. We must learn that we should live while engaged in commerce by the introduction of art in business. One reference he made to the topic that is foremost in everybody's mind was loudly applauded, a hundred strangers seated at other tables joining in. "A few days ago," he said, "most of us were either pro-German or pro-Ally. Today every one of us is pro-American." He spoke for half an hour, his entire talk being interesting and teeming with wise advice. He was told, he said, that these weekly addresses were interpolated with a little levity, but most people would expect him to speak only on a serious basis. Kevin, Walter Sander and Frank Davis, Davis also did some carpenter work, one of his jobs being the removal of a portion of the front of the opera house building in order to give passage to the big newspaper press, which was moved without taking it to pieces. E. H. Neiman and Dale Hollingworth did the electrical work and performed an excellent job of unwiring the old and wiring the new, while Gene Adams, superintendent of the power house occasionally dropped in and cast an approving eye over their work. William Gaston and Schaffer, of the Southern Counties Gas Company transferred the gas and plumbed the new building to fit the machinery. The Gazette is now established in its new home. Within a couple of weeks the work of demolishing the opera house building which it vacated, will begin and one of the finest business blocks in the city will be erected on the ground. INTERESTING RELIC FROM FIELD OF VERDUN Dart Dropped From European Aeroplane in Possession of John Ziegler One of the curious weapons used to kill men by the warring troops of Europe is being exhibited by John Ziegler. It was brought here by Mr. Ziegler's friend, Emil Moran of New York who picked it up on the battlefield of Verdun. It is a dart of steel, about five inches in length, and as large in diameter as a 32-calibre cartridge. Two inches of it is solid steel, tapering to a sharp point. The shaft is lightened by four grooves, which cut out more than half the metal. These darts were invented by the French, but are now used by all the nations, it is claimed. They are dropped in large numbers from the aeroplanes, and penetrate anything they strike, like a bullet. Mr. Moran, who brought it here, is an old school friend of Mr. Ziegler, and came out on a visit. YEOMEN YOUNG MEN DRILLING FOR SERVICE Going Through the Manual of Arms By the Light of the Moon Residents of East Chartress street about nine oclock Friday night were startled by hearing in the street the sharp tone of command and the tread of marching feet. Peeping through Everyone present believed that owing to the crisis that now threatens this nation, that the time was opportune to be prepared to handle any emergency that might arise locally. H. W. Adams was chosen to preside at the meeting and J. H. Whitaker acted as secretary. The following preamble offered by Charles Clark was unanimously adopted: Believing that in this crisis of our country's affairs it is the duty of all loyal, patriotic citizens to prepare themselves for whatever emergency may arise, therefore, we the undersigned, citizens of Anaheim, do hereby volunteer our services to such company or companies as it may be deemed expedient to form, for the protection of our water and light service, public high ways and bridges, and lines of communication, holding ourselves in readiness as a drilled and armed body of men subject to the authority of the duly elected officers of the company or companies, and under the supervision and subject to the call of the chief of police Anaheim. It being understood however, that we shall be subject to local and county emergencies only." Forty-five men signed 'the roster and pledged themselves to abide by the decision of some authoritative body that may have charge of them in their patriotic duty. The secretary was instructed to at once communicate with the governor or adjutant general of the state and ascertain what would be required to form themselves into an organization of local preparedness. Marshal Kellenberger said he had in view the enlistment of about 20 or 30 men whom he could arrange to deputize and have them act as a police auxiliary, the same to be under the jurisdiction of the police committee of the city. He desires that the men register their names and also state what equipment they have in the shape of fire-arms and ammunition. Those who have automobiles will also be asked to list their cars in that perfect orgainzation of defense may be quickly brought into action if occasion necessitated that course. While an invasion is entirely remote, it is the intention to have the local guard ready to quell any insipient riot or disturbances that may possible occur owing to the strenuous times that now confront the country. Many gentlemen made addresses, Vic Larke Germany was loudly applauded, a hundred strangers seated at other tables joining in. "A few days ago," he said, "most of us were either pro-German or pro-Ally. Today every one of us is pro-American." He spoke for half an hour, his entire talk being interesting and teeming with wise advice. He was told, he said, that these weekly addresses were interpolated with a little levity, but most people would expect him to speak only on a serious subject. The situation today is such that our thoughts and actions should be mostly serious. Harry Whitaker acted as toastmaster and introduced the speaker with a few appropriate remarks. At the previous meeting Chairman Falkenstein announced that the chairman Thursday would be Fritz. As he declined to mention any other name this announcement caused a dispute between Fritz Yungbluth and Postmaster Ahlborn. Yungbluth declared he meant Ahlborn, and the postmaster was confident the Fritz stood of Yungbluth. As they could not agree Secretary Whitaker was compelled to act himself. He named R.H.J. Johnson as chairman for today. The speaker will be John C. Austen, a Los Angeles architect, his subject being "A Civic Center." GAZETTE OFFICE MOVED TO NEW QUARTERS Now Located in the Bushard Building First Door West of Opera House This number of the Gazette is issued from its new quarters in the Bushard building, No. 409 East Center street. Having been notified to vacate the room in the Anaheim opera house, which had been its home for sixteen years, the proprietor put a force of men to work Thursday, and in a re- YEOMEN YOUNG MEN DRILLING FOR SERVICE Going Through the Manual of Arms By the Light of the Moon Residents of East Chartress street about nine oclock Friday night were startled by hearing in the street the sharp tone of command and the tread of marching feet. Peeping through their windows into the moonlight night they beheld a squad of men marching and countermarching, and going through the manual of arms. It was not an invasion from Mexico, they decided, because the men carried no arms, consequently they came to the conclusion that a company of home guards had been recruited and was secretly drilling choosing Chartres street as their ground because it is a well known fact that residents of that thoroughfare always retire early. It transpired, however, that the men belonged to the drill team of the Yeoman lodge and were drilling under command of Capt. Al Nowotny in front of Mr. Bernard's residence. Every Yeoman lodge in the country has a drill team composed of the young men of the order who are fitting themselves for service in the volunteer army should they be needed. The Anaheim boys have been drilling for some weeks and are getting pretty well acquainted with the manual of arms. When Uncle Sam calls them they will be ready to go. Local members of the Elks lodge are making great preparations for the institution of the lodge here Tuesday night. The new "baby" will be No. 1345. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dutton on Friday, April 6th, a daughter. Those who have automobiles will also be asked to list their cars in that a perfect orgainzation of defense may be quickly brought into action if occasion necessitated that course. While an invasion is entirely remote, it is the intention to have the local guard ready to quell any insipient riot or disturbances that may possible occur to the strenuous times that now confront the country. Many gentlemen made addresses, among them being Claude Swope, who said that while he believed there was no impending danger of an invasion from a foreign foe, he stood ready to do all in his power to give the city whatever protection was needed. Herman Stern gave valuable advice from a military point of view as to the best course to pursue in order to organize a lawful body of citizens for defensive purposes. Marshal Kellenberger stated that while the present police force could amply cope with any disturbance of ordinary nature, he believed that an auxiliary police should be formed to handle any extreme cases that may arise. He believed that 20 or 30 men who could be summoned hurriedly would be able to police the city, if such occasion ever occurred. Chas. Eygabroad spoke in a patriotic manner, saying he felt convinced our citizens stood ready to protect the city, if need be, and would go further and defend the rights of our county, state or nation. The question of placing arms in the hands of a large body of men came up for spirited discussion and while it would be well to have all citizens ready to assemble for defense, the propriety of giving them guns and rifles was questioned. These arms could only be secured through federal CALIFORNIA STATE BARRY ETTE 7 Number 26 ORD ORATION HED D MEN ASSEMIS PREPAREDSURES TO BE FORMHORITY OF SHAL rooms were fillwith patriotic cliing assembled for a home guard. received that owing new threatens this was opportune to any emergency ly. chosen to preside J. H. Whitaker mble offered by animously adoptthis crisis of our the duty of all authority or perhaps the sheriff of the county could provide them. It was announced that all young men who desired to be given the benefit of learning the manual of arms should assemble at the city hall Friday evening when drill masters would be present for that purpose. J. F. Ahlborn, Herman Stern and John Kellenberger, Herman Schindler who in the past have served as captains of the local military campanies will be present and will drill as many squads as may assemble. Frank Tausch, Charles Clark and others who are very capable drillmasters will also be on hand to put the boys through their paces. All this will be done from a preparedness standpoint, and the instruction thus gained will be valuable. The meeting adjourned to meet again next Thursday evening at the board of trade rooms. ANAHEIM AUTO PARTY TRAVELING EASTWARD Vic LaMont and Family and Robert Germann Hit the Santa Fe Trail V. W. LaMont, wife and son, Victor, Jr., left Sunday on an averland tour of the eastern states, traveling in a Bulck-6. They were accompanied by Robrt Germann, brother of Deputy Marshal Phil Germann, who will leave them at St. Louis, and go to his home LOYAL CITIZENS, YORBA-LINDA MERCHANTS STORY OF SEDITIOUS UTTERANCES BRANDED AS A MALICIOUS HOAX NO SECRET SERVICE MEN APPEAR AND NO ONE PLACED UNDER ARREST For more than a month past reports have reached this office that William Fassel, junior member of the firm of Stein & Fassel, merchants of Yorba Linda and Ollinda, had been arrested by two secret agents of the United States government on an accusation of sedition, and had been taken to Los Angeles for examination by United States authorities. These rumors were to the effect that Fassel had stated that he hoped to see German soldiers in this country defeating Americans, as well as other remarks of a disloyal character. This paper refrained from mentioning these rumors until last week a ANAHEIM AUTO PARTY TRAVELING EASTWARD Vic LaMont and Family and Robert Germann Hit the Santa Fe Trail V. W. LaMont, wife and son, Victor, Jr., left Sunday on an averland tour of the eastern states, traveling in a Bulck-6. They were accompanied by Robrt Germann, brother of Deputy Marshal Phil Germann, who will leave them at St. Louis, and go to his home in Illinois. The party is traveling eastward by the old Santa Fe trail. They will take a central route through the middle western states and on arriving in New York will establish headquarters for a month. From New York they will make side trips to Boston, Washington, Philadelphia and other great seaboard cities as well as points of interest in the interior. The return trip will be made on a northern route, taking in the lake cities of Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, etc. The tour as mapped out will occupy three months' time making no allowances for mishaps, but the party will probably encounter rainstorms, floods, cyclones and other disturbances of nature which interfere with travel. They will traverse a region where calculations must always be made for delays caused by the weather. BRUNWORTH AND KNOWLTON CALLED TO THE COLORS Members of Naval Reserve Ordered to Report at Mare Island The order from Washington directing the mobilization of the naval reserve force on the Pacific coast at Mare Island navy yard, San Francisco, took two young men from this vicinity—Albert Brunworth and Hollis Knowlton. They left Saturday morning to report for duty and will speedily be assigned to some ship of war, perhaps being sent across the continent to help the Atlantic fleet fish for submarines that are interferring with our rights on the high seas. These boys were formerly members of the Seventh Regiment, and when that command was first called out for duty on the Mexican border they were with it, and had their first experience of army life on the sandy banks of the Rio Grande. When the regiment was sent home they applied for and were transferred to the marine reserve corps. They have been awaiting Linda and Olivia, had been arrested by two secret agents of the United States government on an accusation of sedition, and had been taken to Los Angeles for examination by United States authorities. These rumors were to the effect that Fassel had stated that he hoped to see German soldiers in this country defeating Americans, as well as other remarks of a disloyal character. This paper refrained from mentioning these rumors until last week a chance reference was made to them in an article headed "Loyalty of Our German Born Citizens." Mr. Fassel and Felix Stein, his partner, both visited this office Saturday and explained that there was absolutely no foundation for the story. They said that it originated as a malicious hoax, but traveled fast and far, finally being accepted by many people as a fact. Both Mr. Fassel and Mr. Stein were interrogated in this office and emphatically declared that the entire story grew from a sorry joke. "Did you ever at any time give utterance to language that could be considered seditious?" Mr. Fassel was asked. "Certainly not," he replied. "Were you placed under arrest by secret service men?" "No." "Were you ever interviewed by them?" "No." "Did county officers or any other officials ever question you about this matter?" "Of course not." Mr Stein also stated in answer to questions that the story was entirely false. That both he and Mr. Fassel attended strictly to their business and were never far away from home, and that the injurious story sprang wholly from the joke that had been perpetrated at their expense. Neither of them had ever spoken disrespectfully of the American flag or the United States, and both upheld the government. After the interview with these gentlemen the Gazette made an investigation and learned from disinterested persons that there was no truth in the story that has gained such wide circulation and was accepted by the people unacquainted with them as a fact. Mr. Fassel is a native American, the stars and stripes being the only flag he ever owed allegiance to. Mr. Stein was born in Germany, but is a naturalized and patriotic American. He is mobiles will also their cars in that a of defense may into action if occ that course. While relly remote, it is the local guard nipient riot or dispossibly possible occur ous times that now y. made addresses, by Claude Swope, he believed there danger of an insign foe, he stood his power to give protection was need- have valuable advice out of view as to the due in order to orry of citizens for degerer stated that police force could any disturbance of be believed that an should be formed to the cases that may that 20 or 30 men hamoned hurriedly police the city, if occurred. spoke in a patriothe felt convinced ready to protect the and would go further rights of our county, placing arms in the body of men came passion and while it have all citizens for defense, the gung them guns and armed. These arms reared through federal help the Atlantic fleet fish for submarines that are interfering with our rights on the high seas. These boys were formerly members of the Seventh Regiment, and when that command was first called out for duty on the Mexican border they were with it, and had their first experience of army life on the sandy banks of the Rio Grande. When the regiment was sent home they applied for and were transferred to the marine reserve corps. They have been awaiting orders to report for active duty, and speedily responded when the word came. Brunworth's departure creates a vacancy on the Anaheim police force. They have no idea on what vessel or to what duty they may be assigned, but wherever they are placed they will do their duty as units in the great naval force the United States is organizing. They are composed of the metal from which good soldiers are made. We expect to see each return home with a medal or two for meritorious service. Orange county residents who have land or other holdings in Mexico which are Jeopardized by the constant turmoil there are invited to become members of an association of interests, for mutual protection. A. S. Bradford of Placentia and R. A. Gillman of Pasadena, are chief backers of the move. While returning from Los Angeles Sunday evening Tommy Hedges was seriously injured when one of the auto wheels gave way and he was thrown out. His right ankle was dislocated, and his right shoulder and two fingers of his right hand were injured. Tommy had been taking in the ball game in the city and received his injuries on his way home. After the interview with these gentlemen the Gazette made an investigation and learned from disinterested persons that there was no truth in the story that has gained such wide circulation and was accepted by the people unacquainted with them as a fact. Mr. Fassel is a native American, the stars and stripes being the only flag he ever owed allegiance to. Mr. Stein was born in Germany, but is a naturalized and patriotic American. He is a brother-in-law of Herman Stern and Pete Nicolas, and is one of the well-known business men of the northern end of the county. Both these gentlemen are loyal to the United States, and believe this rumor, which is absolutely unjustified and is injurious to them, should be explained. People cannot be too careful of their language in these troublous times. A chance remark or a joke may cause an innocent man to be suspicioned of disloyalty which would lead to serious consequences. We are pleased to publish this statement in justice to Mr. Fassel. He has never been arrested, and has never been interrogated by secret service men. The whole story is merely the outcropping of a sorry joke. Earl Steadman has taken a position with Engineer Adams' force of electric experts at the power house. Mr. and Mrs. R. Jansen gave an Easter dinner Sunday to their relatives, the out-of-town guests being Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer and Mrs. R. Peabody and daughter Helen of Los Angeles. Their Anaheim relatives, the widow, sons and daughters of Tim Boege and their families were among the guests.