anaheim-gazette 1917-11-15

JONES STATES HIS CASE IN SIGNED EXPLANATION RETIRED FROM FULLERTON BANK VOLUNTARILY, WAS NOT DISMISSED ON CLAIM THAT WIFE WAS DEPENDENT, GIVEN EXEMPTION BY DISTRICT BOARD Following the invariable rule in vogue in this office of giving every man a fair and impartial hearing, and of printing both sides to controversies which engage the attention of the people, we give place to the following personal statement by Charles Clifford Jones of Fullerton, who was exempted by the district board from service in the United States army, and who feels himself aggrieved at an item appearing in these columns in our issue of two weeks ago. Jones was a registrant in the selective draft, was denied exemption by the local board, and, over objections by Charles C. Chapman, president of the local board, was granted exemption by the district board some days after the lo- Jones, who is Secretary of the said Wickersheim Implement Company, induced my wife, knowing her to be competent to do the work, to take the position temporarily until they could find a suitable stenographer. She has continued in the position to the present time, for the reason that she has feared that I would be compelled to enlist in the army, and she would have no other means of support. At the present time I am possessed of the sum of Seven Dollars and Thirty-eight cents in bank. I have no income bearing property with the exception of one thousand shares of Olinda Land Co. stock, the market value of which at the present time is about two hundred dollars, and on which I have borrowed three hundred dollars. I have no other property of any kind with the exception of personal effects and the furniture of my home. My wife is absolutely dependent upon my physical and mental labor for support. She has no property of any kind, income bearing or otherwise, with the exception of personal effects. Should my claim for exemption not be allowed my wife will be compelled to earn her own living by her physical or mental labor. I applied for entrance to the Reserve Officers Training Camp, to be held at the Presidio, San Francisco, thinking that I could support my wife on the remuneration of an officer, but my application was rejected. I am unable to support my wife on a private's pay in the National Army. Dated this 27th day of August, 1917. (Signed) CHARLES CLIFFORD JONES. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of September, 1917. CLIFTON R. ALLEN. Notary Public in and for County of Orange, State of Cal. EXPERIENCE OF BATTLE TRENCH CORPORAL CAPE TELLS BOYS ARE FIGHTING MOCRACY IN F BOARD OF TRADE, AND LIBERTY LOANS WAN J. STINSON HER If any of those persons finding an excuse for my army, or doing their business in some other place at the board of eon Thursday, they hear talk from Corporal Capet who is in this country projects of Great Britain f Thomas Crawford was introduced the speeches made but a short talk, devoting most of his swering the numerous at him by men who will learn particulars of some goods used by the soldiers pean armies in killing personal statement by Charles Clifford Jones of Fullerton, who was exempted by the district board from service in the United States army, and who feels himself aggrieved at an item appearing in these columns in our issue of two weeks ago. Jones was a registrant in the selective draft, was denied exemption by the local board, and, over objections by Charles C. Chapman, president of the local board, was granted exemption by the district board some days after the local board had declined to exempt him. He based his claim for exemption upon the statement that his wife was dependent upon him. At the hearing before the district board Mr. Chapman stated that his wife had been given employment in the Farmers & Merchants bank of Fullerton at a good salary, and that in his opinion Jones should not be granted exemption from service in the army. The president of the district board viewed the matter in a different light and exempted Jones from service in the army. Following Jones' exemption many rumors effecting him were immediately set in circulation in this city and Fullerton, and much comment was indulged in relative to the action of the district board. In our issue of two weeks ago we printed the following article, which created quite a stir in this city and Fullerton, as well as elsewhere. Many people in Fullerton came over for copies of the paper, and Editor Gallemore of the News, who is a truthful man, says we could have sold 500 copies of the Gazette in that city on that day: EXEMPTED YOUNG MAN LOSES HIS POSITION Employers Refused to Take Him Back And Discharged His Wife Slackers are not very popular in this region just at the present time. A young man of a neighboring town, employed in one of the banks of the county, was drawn in the conscription. He was passed by the local board, but filed an exemption claim. He had been recently married, his wife also being an employee of the bank before her marriage. After he had been passed as physically fit his wife was given her old position at a salary of $85 per month. When he appeared before the district board to answer his exemption claim he was asked as to the truth of the story that his wife was receiving a salary of $85 per month. He replied that it was true, but still maintained that she was dependent upon him. Notwithstanding this the district board exempted him, but when he received his training camp, to be held at the Presidio, San Francisco, thinking that I could support my wife on the remuneration of an officer, but my application was rejected. I am unable to support my wife on a private's pay in the National Army. Dated this 27th day of August, 1917. (Signed) CHARLES CLIFFORD JONES. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of September, 1917. CLIFTON R. ALLEN. Notary Public in and for County of Orange, State of Cal. Statement by Mr. Jones Owing to the fact that the public has taken what seems to me to be an extreme interest in myself and my personal affairs, a fact that is evidenced by numerous remarks that have come to my ears and by the article above printed, I feel that I owe it to myself and those that are near to me, to make the facts in the matter above referred to a matter of record. In the first place I was married on May 4th, 1916, almost a year before the acknowledgement of a state of war by the United States Government. When war was declared I was very anxious to serve in whatever capacity I could and at the same time make proper provision for my wife, and to the knowledge of numerous of my friends, refrained from making application to the first officers training camp only because of the fact that there was a question as to whether the men would be given any compensation during the period of training. I made application to the second officers training camp on the 5th of July, 1917. I felt that the most pressing need of the country at that time was for men who were fitted by education and training to fill the commissioned grades in the army and to train the great numbers that were coming into service in the National Army. My motives in making this application were both patriotic and personal; patriotic in that I was volunteering my services where I thought there was the greatest need and in a capacity that I considered myself well capable of filling; personal in that it behooved me to make provision for the support of my wife while I was away. This I could have done had I received a commission. But my application for admission to the training camp was rejected by the examining board. My number was among the first ones drawn in the draft. At the time I was called for my physical examination and passed I applied for exemption on the ground that my wife was dependent. That this was a fact is evidenced by the decision of the district exemption board, and I think the affidavit above and a perusal of the law will make it plain to anyone that their decision was correct. However my initial claim was turned down by the local exemption board. Thereupon Officers Training Camp, to be held at the Presidio, San Francisco, thinking that I could support my wife on the remuneration of an officer, but my application was rejected. I am unable to support my wife on a private's pay in the National Army. Dated this 27th day of August, 1917. (Signed) CHARLES CLIFFORD JONES. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of September, 1917. CLIFTON R. ALLEN. Notary Public in and for County of Orange, State of Cal. Statement by Mr. Jones Owing to the fact that the public has taken what seems to me to be an extreme interest in myself and my personal affairs, a fact that is evidenced by numerous remarks that have come to my ears and by the article above printed, I feel that I owe it to myself and those that are near to me, to make the facts in the matter above referred to a matter of record. In the first place I was married on May 4th, 1916, almost a year before the acknowledgement of a state of war by the United States Government. When war was declared I was very anxious to serve in whatever capacity I could and at the same time make proper provision for my wife, and to the knowledge of numerous of my friends, refrained from making application to the first officers training camp only because of the fact that there was a question as to whether the men would be given any compensation during the period of training. I made application to the second officers training camp on the 5th of July, 1917. I felt that the most pressing need of the country at that time was for men who were fitted by education and training to fill the commissioned grades in the army and to train the great numbers that were coming into service in the National Army. My motives in making this application were both patriotic and personal; patriotic in that it behooved me to make provision for the support of my wife while I was away. This I could have done had I received a commission. But my application for admission to the training camp was rejected by the examining board. My number was among the first ones drawn in the draft. At the time I was called for my physical examination and passed I applied for exemption on the ground that my wife was dependent. That this was a fact is evidenced by the decision of the district exemption board, and I think the affidavit above and a perusal of the law will make it plain to anyone that their decision was correct. However my initial claim was turned down by the local exemption board. Thereupon Officers Training Camp, to be held at the Presidio, San Francisco, thinking that I could support my wife on the remuneration of an officer, but my application was rejected. I am unable to support my wife on a private's pay in the National Army. Dated this 27th day of August, 1917. (Signed) CHARLES CLIFFORD JONES. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of September, 1917. CLIFTON R. ALLEN. Notary Public in and for County of Orange, State of Cal. Statement by Mr. Jones Owing to the fact that the public has taken what seems to me to be an extreme interest in myself and my personal affairs, a fact that is evidenced by numerous remarks that have come to my ears and by the article above printed, I feel that I owe it to myself and those that are near to me, to make the facts in the matter above referred to a matter of record. In the first place I was married on May 4th, 1916, almost a year before the acknowledgement of a state of war by the United States Government. When war was declared I was very anxious to serve in whatever capacity I could and at the same time make proper provision for my wife, and to the knowledge of numerous of my friends, refrained from making application to the first officers training camp only because of the fact that there was a question as to whether the men would be given any compensation during the period of training. I made application to the second officers training camp on the 5th of July, 1917. I felt that the most pressing need of the country at that time was for men who were fitted by education and training to fill the commissioned grades in the army and to train the great numbers that were coming into service in the National Army. My motives in making this application were both patriotic and personal; patriotic in that it behooved me to make provision for the support of my wife while I was away. This I could have done had I received a commission. But my application for admission to the training camp was rejected by the examining board. My number was among the first ones drawn in the draft. At the time I was called for my physical examination and passed I applied for exemption on the ground that my wife was dependent. That this was a fact is evidenced by the decision of the district exemption board, and I think the affidavit above and a perusal of the law will make it plain to anyone that their decision was correct. However my initial claim was turned down by the local exemption board. Thereupon Officers Training Camp, to be held at the Presidio, San Francisco, thinking that I could support my wife onthe remuneration of an officer, but my application was rejected.I am unable to support my wife on a private's pay inthe National Army. Dated this 27th day of August, 1917. (Signed) CHARLES CLIFFORD JONES. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of September, 1917. CLIFTON R. ALLEN. Notary Public in and for County of Orange, State of Cal. Statement by Mr. Jones Owing to the fact that the public has taken what seems to me to be an extreme interest in myself and my personal affairs, a fact that is evidenced by numerous remarks that have come to my ears and by the article above printed, I feel that I owe it to myself and those that are near to me, to make the facts in the matter above referred to a matter of record. In the first place I was married on May 4th, 1916, almost a year beforethe acknowledgementofa stateofwarbytheUnitedStatesGovernment. When warwasdeclaredIwereintendedtojusthistemotionasthisnewtissuefallupontdefenselessAqueritWeAreinthereloadycashierrecommendveryhighestterms.Itakeitthatthesactwaspassedtodowplies,namelytoselectwerebestabletoservicewayanyselectionwouldfor thosemenwhotheentitledtoitclaim.Inmyimmediatethatis,Fullerton,thesincewarwasdecidedmenwhohavevoltedthemselvestothegoviatermoventactivemilitarycapacitythosethree.Iwouldfacttocathortheattentioncriticsandalsoimpressionsthattheranksthesotismissostrongatthattheymustdisregleand lovedonesandtatthefront.Neithermatterofyears.Theisitforty-five,hassanitytoserveandintherasthemantwetterone,fhesodesiressaythatinthisentireaslikeitknowithisfamilybymarrissitususelesstoclaimexceptionhe didnotthinkitwereingrantmeexercisedthedistrictboard,thenotetheintentionofthewomanshouldbecomerself,eventhoughinorderthatherhusbandwar.WhenthetimecountrywantsmenoncertainstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhewasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswifewasreceivingasalaryof$85permonthHewasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhewasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswifewasreceivingasalaryof$85permonthHewasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhewasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswifewasreceivingasalaryof$85permonthHewasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhewasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswifewasreceivingasalaryof$85permonthHewasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhewasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswifewasreceivingasalaryof$85permonthHewasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhewasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswifewasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHewasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhewasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthatitwastruebutstillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhim.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhimbutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthatitwastrue但stillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhem.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhembutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthatitwastrue但stillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhem.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhembutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthatitwastrue但stillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhem.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhembutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthatitwastrue但stillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhem.NotwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhembutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonalstatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythedistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthatitwastrue但stillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhem.Notwithstandingthisthedistrictboardexemptedhembutwhenhedemonstratedhispersonal StatementbyCharlesCliffordJonesofFullertonwhowasexemptedbythe districtdistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife Wasreceivinga salaryof$85permonthHeWasrepliedthat它istrue但stillmaintainedthatshewasdependent uponhem.Notwithstandingthisthe districtdistrictboardhe Wasaskedastothrowofthestorythathiswife 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He replied that it was true, but still maintained that she was dependent upon him. Notwithstanding this the district board exempted him, but when he returned to resume his duties at the bank both his wife and himself were discharged by the indignant officials. Yellow is an extremely unpopular color in Uncle Sam's domain just now, and the slacker will get little consideration from those who are making sacrifices for the protection of the nation. This young man had no valid claim for exemption, as his wife is an efficient bank clerk and was willing to hold the position until he returned. Jones' affidavit and personal statement are as follows: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) County of Orange ) Charles Clifford Jones, being duly sworn, deposes and says as follows:—I am of full age and reside at E. Commonwealth Ave., in the City of Fullerton, County of Orange, and State of California, and am by occupation an Assistant Cashier of The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in said City, County and State. I was married to Bessie Christina Jones on the fourth day of May, 1916, at Long Beach, California. At the present time she is working temporarily as stenographer at the Wickersheim Implement Company, of Fullerton, Cal. On or about the first of March, 1917, she secured a position as stenographer at the Wickersheim Implement Co., of Fullerton, Cal., but after working two months found that she was unable to continue on account of ill health. On or about the 1st of July, 1917, the stenographer who was working for the said Wickersheim Implement Company resigned her position, and my brother George Raymond My number was among the first ones drawn in the draft. At the time I was called for my physical examination and passed I applied for exemption on the ground that my wife was dependent. That this was a fact is evidenced by the decision of the district exemption board, and I think the affidavit above and a perusal of the law will make it plain to anyone that their decision was correct. However my initial claim was turned down by the local exemption board. Thereupon I made my arrangements to leave with the first five per cent from Orange county, which quota was to leave on Sept. 5th. I left the Farmers and Merchants National bank on the 2nd of August of my own free will, and the bank of their own volition made me a present of fifty dollars—in the words of the president, Mr. Benchley, because they felt that they owed it to me and in appreciation of my work. My wife then took a position in the bank. Between the time I left the bank and before the fifth of September, President Wilson's ruling in regard to married men and the construction to be placed on the dependency pleas appeared in the daily newspapers, and on this account and because of the earnest pleas of my wife and my mother I filed a claim of appeal with the district board in Los Angeles. I was informed by the district board that my appeal would be acted on within a week to ten days, and for this reason I let matters remain as they were, until I could be sure as to what disposition would be made of my case. The decision was not made for five weeks, and then I was exempted. My wife thereupon left the bank, and I told the president, Mr. K. Benchley, that I did not wish to return to my position there, but would be glad to stay until they could find someone to take my wife's place. This however, they did not desire. As to my wife being discharged—the bank offered to raise her salary if she would remain in the position, and I have letters in my possession at the present time, written since she left the bank, from the president, vice-president and application for admission to the training camp was rejected by the examining board. My number was among the first ones drawn in the draft. At the time I was called for my physical examination and passed I applied for exemption on the ground that my wife was dependent. That this was a fact is evidenced by the decision of the district exemption board, and I think the affidavit above and a perusal of the law will make it plain to anyone that their decision was correct. However my initial claim was turned down by the local exemption board. Thereupon I made my arrangements to leave with the first five per cent from Orange county, which quota was to leave on Sept. 5th. I left the Farmers and Merchants National bank on the 2nd of August of my own free will, and the bank of their own volition made me a present of fifty dollars—in the words of the president, Mr. Benchley, because they felt that they owed it to me and in appreciation of my work. My wife then took a position in the bank. Between the time I left the bank and before the fifth of September, President Wilson's ruling in regard to married men and the construction to be placed on the dependency pleas appeared in the daily newspapers, and on this account and because of the earnest pleas of my wife and my mother I filed a claim of appeal with the district board in Los Angeles. I was informed by the district board that my appeal would be acted on within a week to ten days, and for this reason I let matters remain as they were, until I could be sure as to what disposition would be made of my case. The decision was not made for five weeks, and then I was exempted. My wife thereupon left the bank, and I told the president, Mr. K. Benchley, that I did not wish to return to my position there, but would be glad to stay until they could find someone to take my wife's place. This however, they did not desire. As to my wife being discharged—the bank offered to raise her salary if she would remain in the position, and I have letters in my possession at the present time, written since she left the bank, from the president, vice-president and application for admission to the training camp was rejected by the examining board. My number was among the first ones drawn in the draft. At the time I was called for my physical examination and passed I applied for exemption on the ground that my wife was dependent. That this was a fact is evidenced by the decision of the district exemption board, and I think the affidavit above and a perusal of the law will make it plain to anyone that their decision was correct. However my initial claim was turned down by the local exemption board. Thereupon I made my arrangements to leave with the first five per cent from Orange county, which quota was to leave on Sept. 5th. I left the Farmers and Merchants National bank on the 2nd of August of my own free will, and the bank of their own volition made me a present of fifty dollars—in the words of the president, Mr. Benchley, because they felt that they owed it to me and in appreciation of my work. My wife then took a position in the bank. Between the time I left the bank and before the fifth of September, President Wilson's ruling in regard to married men and the construction to be placed on the dependency pleas appeared in the daily newspapers, and on this account and because of the earnest pleas of my wife and my mother I filed a claim of appeal with the district board in Los Angeles. I was informed by the district board that my appeal would be acted on within a week to ten days, and for this reason I let matters remain as they were, until I could be sure as to what disposition would be made of my case. The decision was not made for five weeks, and then I was exempted. My wife thereupon left the bank, and I told the president, Mr. K. Benchley, that I did not wish to return to my position there, but would be glad to stay until they could find someone to take my wife's place. This however, they did not desire. As to my wife being discharged—the bank offered to raise her salary if she would remain in the position, and I have letters in my possession at the present time, written since she left the bank, from the president, vice-president and application for admission to the training camp was rejected by the examining board. My number was among the first ones drawn in the draft. At the time I was called for my physical examination and passed I applied for exemption on the ground that my wife was dependent. That this was a fact is evidenced by the decision of the district exemption board, and I think the affidavit above and a perusal of the law will make it plain to anyone that their decision was correct. However my initial claim was turned down by the local exemption board. Thereupon I made my arrangements to leave with the first five per cent from Orange county, which quota was to leave on Sept. 5th. I left the Farmers and Merchants National bank on the 2nd of August of my own free will, and the bank of their own volition made me a present of fifty dollars—in the words of the president, Mr. Benchley, because they felt that they owed it to me and in appreciation of my work. My wife then took a position in the bank. 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NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 15, 1917 EXPERIENCES IN BATTLE TORN TRENCHES CORPORAL CAPE TELLS HOW THE BOYS ARE FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY IN FRANCE BOARD OF TRADE, RED CROSS AND LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE WAN J. STITT WILSON HERE If any of those persons who are finding an excuse for not joining the army, or doing their bit to help the nation in some other manner, were present at the board of trade lunchon Thursday, they heard a straight talk from Corporal Cape, the Canadian who is in this country enlisting subjects of Great Britain for the war. Thomas Crawford was toastmaster and introduced the speaker. The corporal made but a short introductory talk, devoting most of his time to answering the numerous questions fired at him by men who were anxious to learn particulars of some of the methods used by the soldiers of the European armies in killing each other. As other allied nations, he said, and we must do our bit. It is up to the United States, France and Great Britain to strafe the Kaiser as Russia is down and out owing to internal dissensions, and can do no more. On being asked whether the greatest need of the allies was men or supplies he replied that it was men, and much depended upon the American troops. We can't fight a war without men. Russia is out of the war because of its impotent government. Machinery and guns sent across the Pacific are rotting and rusting on Russian soil, because there is nobody in authority to send them where they are needed. Asked to explain why so many transports had crossed the Atlantic without being molested by submarines he replied it was because of the efficiency of the British navy which, according to many Americans, was doing nothing. He explained the reason the English navy had not forced a passage into the Baltic and gone to the rescue of Riga was because before anything could be accomplished the ships would be icebound and consequently helpless for months. In that case the German navy might venture forth and ravage the coasts. Enemy trenches, he said, sometimes come with 25 yards of each other, and the soldiers pass the time exchanging hand grenades. The Tommies, pollus and boches frequently converse across the intervening space, but the language used is never very complimentary. The soldiers fight without see- LEGTURER TALKS TO CROWDED HOUSES J. STITT WILSON WARNING THE PEOPLE OF THE IMPERIAL MENACE THREATENING US DELIVERS LAST LECTURE TO NIGHT, SUBJECT BEING "BREAD AND BUTTER DEMOCRACY" One of the patriots of California who is devoting his time and talent to the awakening of the people to the menace of imperialism is J. Stitt Wilson, formerly mayor of Berkeley. Mr. Wilson is delivering a series of lectures on "Democracy," and is endeavoring to convince the people that this war is a contest between democracy and autocracy, and that the perpetuation of democracy depends upon the elimination of kaiserism. The lectures are being given at the high school auditorium under the auspices of the Anaheim "Institute of Democracy," composed of representatives of the board of trade, the Liberty Loan committee, and the Red Cross a grocer. There is a man living in tity with them that we would problem is one not escape it cape it. It is people to interselves to it. "Democracyness, sympathy autocracy is significant e this audience ago there we in America isracy under Neither is au ing undermin two struggle and the struc bear will fight to the hills suck it to die the struggle gradually pu in the Christ dom of God." "We are r We do not had to fight not hate Ger ed that auto world. We We must buil of men across is going. It must be paid article." Thomas Crawford was toastmaster and introduced the speaker. The corporal made but a short introductory talk, devoting most of his time to answering the numerous questions fired at him by men who were anxious to learn particulars of some of the methods used by the soldiers of the European armies in killing each other. As Corporal Cape went out with the first Canadian contingent and fought in the trenches of France and Belgium until invalided home with a couple of wounds a short time ago, he is pretty well loaded with first hand information. The corporal declared that the United States had just as much at stake in this war as the other allied nations because it was well known that it was the Kaiser’s intention to first defeat his European enemies then fall upon defenseless America and conquer it. We are in the pot with the cashier, recommending her in the very highest terms. I take it that the selective service act was passed to do what its title implies, namely to select those men who were best able to serve, and the only way any selection would be made was for those men who thought they were entitled to it to claim exemption. In my immediate neighborhood, that is, Fullerton, there have been since war was decared but three married men who have voluntarily offered themselves to the government in any active military capacity. I was one of those three. I would like to call this fact to the attention of some of my critics and also impress upon their minds that the ranks are wide open for those in whom the urge of patriotism is so strong at the present time that they must disregard their wives and loved ones and take their places at the front. Neither is patriotism a matter of years. The man of forty, or is it forty-five, has an equal opportunity to serve and in the same manner as the man from twenty-one to thirty-one, if he so desires. I also wish to say that in this entire district so far as I know, there has been but one married man who has failed to claim exemption, and while I honor and admire him, I have it from a member of his family by marriage that he felt it useless to claim exemption, because he did not think it would be granted. In granting me exemption, Mr. Scott of the district board, said that it was not the intention of the law that any woman should be compelled to support herself, even though she is capable, in order that her husband should go to war. When the time comes that my country wants men of my condition, I stand ready to go. Until that time anything could be accommodated ships would be icebound and consequently helpless for months. In that case the German navy might venture forth and ravage the coasts. Enemy trenches, he said, sometimes come with 25 yards of each other, and the soldiers pass the time exchanging hand grenades. The Tommies, pollus and boches frequently converse across the intervening space, but the language used is never very complimentary. The soldiers fight without seeing each other. If a man ventures to poke his head above the rim he is certain to get a hole through it. One of the inconveniences encountered by the fighting men is the mud. He told of one wounded man he saw brought into the hospital, and the mud that was pried loose from him weighed sixty pounds. A. C. Twist of Santa Ana, who accompanied Corporal Cape, also made a short talk. Mr. Twist is president of the W. F. Lutz company, and is past the conscription age, but he has enlisted and is going across the ocean to fight with the British as soon as his passports arrive. Mr. Twist began by congratulating Anaheim on its splendid showing in the Liberty Loan drive. Other sections of the county were delighted at the patriotism of the citizens of this city. Mr. Twist stated that Corporal Cape had been seriously wounded on the battlefront, and four hours later while being taken to the hospital a shrapnel shot struck him in the leg. He was sent home, but refuses to remain idle, consequently he is now recruiting. J. P. Probst, who recently opened an automobile paint shop, talked a few minutes on his impressions of his new home. He is extremely well pleased with Anaheim. Chairman Crawford announced that J. Stitt Wilson could be secured for a series of lectures here and wanted an expression of the sentiment of the meeting. There was only one sentiment among the banqueters and that was that arrangements should be made to bring the famous lecturer to Anaheim if possible. It was agreed that the board of trade, the Red Cross and the Liberty Loan committee should join forces, make a contract and fix the dates for the lectures. A committee composed of F. A. Backs, Jr., J. H. Whitaker, Judge Howard, H. M. Adams, Mrs. Eva Boyd, A. H. Witman, A. B. McCord and W. A. Doin and Chairman Crawford was appointed to take the matter up with son is delivering a series of lectures on “Democracy,” and is endeavoring to convince the people that this war is a contest between democracy and autocracy, and that the perpetuation of democracy depends upon the elimination of kaiserism. The lectures are being given at the high school auditorium under the auspices of the Anaheim “Institute of Democracy,” composed of representatives of the board of trade, the Liberty Loan committee, and the Red Cross society. A musical program is given each evening under the direction of Miss C. A. Trowbridge, of U. S. C. College of Music. The series began Sunday evening which was designated as church night, with S. C. Hartranft acting as chairman. The subject of the lecture was "Jesus, the Hero of World Democracy." The house was filled to its capacity. Monday evening was Red Cross night, with H. M. Adams, president of the local chapter, presiding. The text was President Wilson’s famous expression, “The World Must Be Made Safe for Democracy.” Tuesday was board of trade night, with F. A. Back’s Jr., president of the board, in chair. “Democracy and Social Justice in the Bible,” was the subject. “Christ’s Teachings and Democracy” was the subject last night. It was woman’s club night, Mrs. Ida Dutton acting as chairman. Tonight is designated as school night, Prof. J. L Van der Veer being the presiding officer. The subject is “Bread and Butter Democracy.” This will be the closing lecture of the series. It was the intention of Mr. Wilson to speak Saturday night, which was designated as Boy Scout night, with LeRoy Berger as chairman, the subject being “Democracy Triumphant,” but this date has been cancelled because it is understood, of duties elsewhere. Mr Wilson has been creating something of a sensation by his patriotic talks and the red-hot shot he has been handling the Kaiser during his tour along the Pacific coast. He is in demand and his time is fully occupied. The committee appointed at the businesses men’s luncheon Thursday was fortunate in securing him. He is pointing out to the American people the danger that is threatening them, and convincing all his hearers, men and women, that this is not the time to be found asleep on the post. Tonight will be the last opportunity An academy. William H.C., was in Mrs.Joseph is engaged in teaching at the governorship to this city; Pacific coast he had corraled fellow his residence; and wrote had regular Mr. Helms 11, Mrs.H.of his deathington. Through this vised by him sad occasion for him to die on funeral after reach. It was being that his name they had met meeting,and ed definitive sake were remained by evening travel way east.ness man is aged abo- as I know, there has been but one married man who has failed to claim exemption, and while I honor and admire him, I have it from a member of his family by marriage that he felt it useless to claim exemption, because he did not think it would be granted. In granting me exemption, Mr. Scott of the district board, said that it was not the intention of the law that any woman should be compelled to support herself, even though she is capable, in order that her husband should go to war. When the time comes that my country wants men of my condition, I stand ready to go. Until that time I yield my place to those on whom there is no one dependent and whose absence would not involve the breaking up of a home. (Signed) CHARLES CLIFFORD JONES. In publishing this statement the Gazette desires to say that E. K. Benchley, president of the Farmers & Merchants bank of Fullerton, informs us that Jones was not dismissed from the bank. Jones resigned voluntarily more than three months ago, but according to his own admission, when offering his services to the bank temporarily, following the action of the district board last month, his services were declined. Mrs. Jones also resigned from the bank voluntarily. She had accepted employment at a salary of $85 per month as stated by Mr. Chapman one of the principal directors of the bank at the hearing before the district board, when Jones was granted exemption, after Mr. Chapman had stated his position to be that in his opinion, Jones should not be exempted. Following Jones' exemption his wife resigned her position, feeling that inasmuch as exemption had been granted her husband because as he stated that she was dependent upon him, she considered it inadvisable to remain longer in the bank's employ. was that arrangements should be made to bring the famous lecturer to Anaheim if possible. It was agreed that the board of trade, the Red Cross and the Liberty Loan committee should join forces, make a contract and fix the dates for the lectures. A committee composed of F. A. Backs, Jr., J. H. Whitaker, Judge Howard, H. M. Adams, Mrs. Eva Boyd, A. H. Witman, A. B. McCord and W. A. Dolan and Chairman Crawford was appointed to take the matter up with Mr. Wilson. This committee conferred with Mr. Wilson and arranged with him to lecture at the high school auditorium every night this week except Friday night. Today F. N. Gibbs will be toastmaster and Dr. Francis of Los Angeles will talk on the Y. M. C. A. work in the war. In addition to his talk at the luncheon, Corporal Cape is quoted as commenting on the Russian situation as follows: "The situation developing by the deposing of Kerenesky and the gaining of control by the Maximalists in Russia is not half as bad as it may seem to the uninitiated. "No doubt Germany expects by bringing about a cessation of hostilities by Russia she will acquire guns and ammunition and will have the millions of Russia working for her. In this I believe she will be very grievously disappointed. "The Japanese war dogs have not been kept from entering actively into the struggle without a purpose in view. The purpose will develop the minute Russia lays down for good and undertakes to assist Germany by supplying her with guns, munitions and food. Japan will step right in the handing the Kaiser during his tour along the Pacific coast. He is in demand and his time is fully occupied. The committee appointed at the businesses men's luncheon Thursday was fortunate in securing him. He is pointing out to the American people the danger that is threatening them, and convincing all his hearers, men and women, that this is not the time to be found asleep on the post. Tonight will be the last opportunity Anheim will have of hearing him. "Bread and Butter and Democracy" is the subject, and every seat in the high school auditorium should be taken. This is no money making scheme as no admission fee is charged, the committee making arrangements to pay the small fee he asks for expense money. The entertainment begins at 7:30. Wilson is not afraid to speak in plain and unmistakable language. In one of his speeches he said: "I do not see an early close to this war. One thing is certain; we do not want any peace now made by Germany. Germany made this war and the allies will make this war. No greater calamity could come to this world than that this war should cease now. It must only end with the victory of democracy forever." "The world is passing through the greatest climacteris crisis that it has ever passed through. The United States is in this crisis. It cannot escape this crisis. There is a sense in which it would be even a sin for it to escape it. Emerson says there was a person who was born a man and died." fray and stop such a course at once. And believe me, the Japs will be there with the bells." NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING NOW ASSURED CITY TRUSTEES MET LAST NIGHT IN SPECIAL SESSION TO ADOPT PLANS ATTORNEY AMES ADVISES THE COUNCIL MACHINERY AT POWER PLANT MAY BE SOLD When the board of city trustees adjourned Thursday evening they announced that they would meet again last night to consider the adoption of plans for the erection of a new city hall. Several sets of plans were submitted for their inspection and it is expected that a choice will be made in the next few days. In all probability work upon the new municipal building will be commenced within the next two months. The sale of the machinery at the power house is now under consideration and it will be advertised for sale within the next thirty days. It will bring from 60 to 75 per cent of its original cost. Money from this source, together with the money in the general fund will be us- "We are not a quarrelsome people. We do not want to fight. We have had to fight. The United States does not hate Germany, but it is determined that autocracy shall not rule the world. We will fight to the finish. We must build ships and send millions of men across the waters. My own son is going. The price is great, but must be paid. Liberty is a high priced article." WILLIAM HELMSEN A VISITOR HERE Speeds Sunday as Guest of Mrs. Joseph Helmsen William Helmsen of Washington, D.C., was in town on Sunday visiting Mrs. Joseph Helmsen. Mr. Helmsen is engaged in building aeroplanes for the government in the East, and came to this city while on a tour of the Pacific coast. For a number of years he had corresponded with our deceased fellow townsman, who learned of his residence at the national capital and wrote him, since which time they had regularly corresponded. When Mr. Helmsen died here on September 11, Mrs. Helmsen telegraphed news of his death to his nameake at Washington. The lattar was then on a trip through the northwest, and was advised by his brother by telegraph of the sad occurrence. It was impossible for him to reach this city in time for the funeral, and he arrived on Sunday after reaching Los Angeles. It was believed by Joseph Helmsen that his namesake was a relative, but they had never had the pleasure of meeting, and Mr. Helmsen never learned definitely that he and his namesake were really related. The visitor remained here on Sunday and took the evening train for Los Angeles on his way east. He is an influential business man of the national capital, and is aged about 60 years. SALE OF ART GOODS The sisters of St. Joseph's Academy will hold their annual sale of art goods on November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, including evenings. The goods on sale consist of embroidery and fancy work; the handwork of the sisters. Persons who have visited these sales heretofore know the work of the sisters is high class. The proceeds of the sale will be used for the benefit of the academy. Recorders Report: Violation of Sec. 1, Ord. 94. 2 Violation of Sec. 2, Ord. 94.26 Violation of Sec. 3, Ord. 141. 1 Total .....29 Fines collected, $100. Plumbing Inspector: Sewer permits .....3 $7.50 Plumbing permits .....8 8.35 Gas permits .....9 10.30 Total receipts .....$26.15 Marshal's Report: Collected for license ...$1229.50 Deliveries reported .....1.25 The sisters of St. Joseph's Academy will hold their annual sale of art goods on November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, including evenings. The goods on sale consist of embroidery and fancy work; the handwork of the sisters. Persons who have visited these sales heretofore know the work of the sisters is high class. The proceeds of the sale will be used for the benefit of the academy. Dr. J. A. Francis, one of the Pacific coasts' foremost boosters for the Y. M. C. A. war fund, will speak at the business men's luncheon today. His speech will be the opening gun in the campaign in Anaheim. F. N. Gibbs will preside at the luncheon. The boy's club house at the Anaheim high school was totally destroyed by fire Wednesday night together with all of its contents. The blaze was discovered shortly before midnight but it had made such headway that nothing could be done when the fire department reached the scene. The paraphernalia of athletic teams was lost together with the uniforms of the boys. The loss is estimated at $2000, the insurance being $1000. A gas heater is supposed to have caused the fire. A new building will be erected at once. Gustave Springuth has sold his ten 'acre Valencia grove southeast of town to R. J. Winter, the C. B. Berger Co. handling the deal. H. O. Henderson and J. T. Lyon made a business visit to Owensmouth Friday. Violation of Sec. 2, Ord. 94.26 Violation of Sec. 3, Ord. 141.1 Total ... 29 Fines collected, $100. Plumbing Inspector: Sewer permits ... 3 $7.50 Plumbing permits ... 8 8.35 Gas permits ... 9 10.30 Total receipts ... $26.15 Marshal's Report: Collected for license ... $1229.50 Delinquents reported .. 1.25 Total ... $1228.75 Rate Collector's Report: Collected for light ... $3,029.25 Collected for water .. 1,537.50 Total ... -4,566.75 Delinquents Collected: For Light ... $124.05 For water ... 197.40 Penalties ... 16.65 Total ... $239.00 Delinquents Reported: For light ... $131.40 For Water ... 194.30 Total ... $325.70 The city treasurer reported a balance of $15,037.44 in the general fund on Nov. 7th. The reports of the city electrician and street superintendent were received and filed. W. E. Duckworth appeared before the board, asking that the city agree to pave its strip in the alley, running east from Claudina to Philadelphia. Mr. Duckworth and others are willing to stand for their share of the paving. Continued on Page Six