anaheim-gazette 1918-04-18

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter THE GERMAN SPY MENACE "Among us are miserable spies whom Germany would soon dispose of," said Senator Harding, of Ohio, to the Maryland Defense Council the other day. "I honor Germany for it," he continued. "In justice to these 100,000,000 people there is but one place for the man with the torch and the bomb, and that is against a stone wall." Congressman Kahn of California, who fought brilliantly on the side of the president when the draft law was receiving the lukewarm support of Mr. Wilson's own party, declares that spies ought to be strung up instanter. The American Defense Society and the National Security League, working independently of each other have made a demand that the lax methods of handling the enemy alien situation cease, and the latter has made an appeal to Washington for more drastic action under the espionage act. Under the laws of war approved by every other nation, a spy during the course of hostilities is liable for execution. According to Article 29 of the Hague Convention, a spy is "one who, acting clandestinely, or on false pretenses, obtains, or seeks to obtain, information in the zone of operations of a belligerent, with the intention of communicating..." PUBLISHED UNDER THE IT HAVING BECOME NEEDLECIPLES OF SAVAGE WARFARE FOR AGGRESSION, AGAINST OUR WORLD. TO MAINTAIN OUR ARMY ITS CITIZENS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR WHICH BY THE CO-OPERATION IT IS YOUR PRE-EMINENCE ABILITY, REGARDLESS OF SPECIALITY. APPLY THIS TEST TO YOUR MEN WHO HAVE GOOD You are not asking the highest grade secuity count as well as cash. HENRY S. McKEE, CHAIRMAN MUNITY IN HIS DIVISION, AND my alien situation cease, and the latter has made an appeal to Washington for more drastic action under the espionage act. Under the laws of war approved by every other nation, a spy during the course of hostilities is liable for execution. According to Article 29 of the Hague Convention, a spy is "one who, acting clandestinely, or on false pretenses, obtains, or seeks to obtain, information in the zone of operations of a belligerent, with the intention of communicating it to the hostile party." For the past year the public has been startled with flaring headlines, "German Agents Found in Munition Works," "German Bomb Found on Vessel," "Teuton Spies in Curtis Aéroplane Plant." "Blueprints of Coast Defenses Found in Hands of a German Spy," and so on. Just recently Senator Lee Overman, of North Carolina, declared that he would raise his former statement that there were 100,000 German spies in this country, made at the time the espionage bill was pending, to 400,000. Mr. Overman charged that German tampering with the Curtis planes has caused a holdup in the whole aeroplane program. In New Orleans a few day sago, a man named Hershkovitz was nabbed with plans and drawings of a U. S. naval station, which he admitted were to be transmitted to Germany, via Mexico. He was interned for two years in Atlanta, where many of his co-conspirators are dwelling in fatted ease. A German employee in one of the government departments in Washington was found in possession of stolen blueprints of great value to the enemy. Another German subject has just been caught, having in his possession a secret code, diagrams of our fortifications, and evidence of a plot for a jail delivery of all enemy aliens confined in Fort Douglas. These two spies will doubtless be given a vacation in Atlanta at government expense. "I have the honor to inform you that I have caught one of your command within the American lines," wrote Israel Putnam to the British commander. "He was arrested as a spy, he will be tried as a spy, and, if convicted, he will be hanged as a spy. P. S.-He was hanged at four o'clock today." We need a Putnam on the job, but if we can't have one the attention of the American Defense League is called to the good work done in California in the early days by the Vigilance Committee. The deception, however, was soon discovered and cost the enemy dearly. The American casualties were comparatively slight. Numerous stories of individual bravery poured into the headquarters today. A young Italian whose home is in a Pennsylvania coal mining town, killed one German and captured three. He say eight Germans walking in a communicating trench ahead of him and although he was alone, he shot and killed one and ran after the others, capturing two and wounding some of those who escaped. He then returned to the American line and turned over the prisoners to a non commissioned officer and coolly asked for a match. The officer jokingly said: "I'll give you a match if you bring in another prisoner." The Italian, who is only 5 feet 4 inches tall, went back over the parapet. He returned in less than five minutes, walking with drawn bayonet behind a six-foot German, who was yelling "Kamerad! Kamerad!" GOD BLESS THE LITTLE YANKEE LADS The following dispatch dealing with activities of the American boys on the firing line in France is worthy of reproduction. It shows that our boys are meeting the enemy, and are proving to be their masters. It relates to one of a half dozen encounters in which they have participated during the past week, in all of which they have been victors: The German attack against the American positions on the right bank of the Meuse, north of St. Mihiel, Monday was made by a force of four hundred pickled troops recently brought there from the Russian front. Although the Americans were outnumbered more than two to one they completely repulsed the enemy, driving him back to his own trenches. The known enemy casualties include 64 dead, many wounded and eleven prisoners, besides a number of wounded who were dragged back to the German lines by their comrades. The Germans attempted to deceive the Americans by appearing in front of the trenches and speaking French and English and also yelling "gas." PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The services next Sunday morning will be conducted by Rev. C. B. Hatch. Subject of sermon at 11:00 o'clock, "The Church and World Democracy." Bible school at 9:45. Classes for all ages. Separate rooms. Faithful and competent teachers. Y. P. S. C. E., Senior and Junior, 6:30 p.m. (Immediately following the Oratorio) There will be no evening service. Meeting for conference and prayer Wednesday at 7:30. Oratorio—"The Sermon on the Mount" at 5:30. It is requested that all come early so that there may be no confusion after the service begins. Everybody welcome. The home of Louis Kroeger was entered by burglars Monday night while Mr. and Mrs. Kroeger were away from home, but nothing of value was taken. Anaheim has no everybody, of course, this but feeling the first seven weeks' campaign government's expedition by twenty hours noon Saturday, after made their return announced that the Third Liberty $208,000, which our allotment, the hands of the announced that A chased $211,350, will continue until When the news Chairman McCormack state chairman of committee, that we top he wired back an honor flag, and sent to us forthwith beautiful silk en Secretary of the W. E. Alexander the committee steel flag pole at Center and Los Angeles registration statue now stand vate the flag, and accepted with alacrity grant permission erected, and tef all who pass that gone over the top Anaheim has no wealthy corporations with big sub six thousand pa NOTICE PUBLISHED UNDER THE SANCTION OF THE LIBERTY LOAN ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED STATES TREASURY. HAVING BECOME NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING THE ONSLAUGHT OF AN AUTOCRATIC GOVERNMENT, SAVAGE WARFARE FOR SPOIL AND CONQUEST, FROM DESTROYING THE PEACEFUL AND FRIENDLY NATIONS OF THEM, AGAINST OUR OWN, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES HAS ALLIED ITSELF IN AN OVER SEAS WAR. TO MAINTAIN OUR ARMY AND NAVY, THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE DEMAND FOR LARGE SUMS OF MONEY, TO WHICH ENDS ENDS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR THREE BILLION DOLLARS TO THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN. THESE BONDS ARE ISSUED IN REGARDLESS OF SPECULATIVE INVESTMENT, PERSONAL DESIRES AND COMFORT—WINNING THE WAR MEANS EVEN PPLY THIS TEST TO YOURSELF—WHERE WOULD YOUR PROPERTY, YOUR HOME, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR HONOR, STATE MEN WHO HAVE GONE TO FIGHT SACRIFICED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, POSITIONS STRIVED FOR AND ACHIEVED. You are not asked to glve—You are only asked to invest with the strongest highest grade security, at good interest. Help make this subscription unaffected as well as cash. There is no one who cannot buy a bond, if patriotism, honors Henry S. McKEE, CHAIRMAN OF THE LIBERTY LOAN STATE COMMITTEE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AFTER RECEIVING IN HIS DIVISION, AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM WASHINGTON, SAID ON MONDAY, APRIL 15th: You are not asked to glve—You are only asked to invest with the strongest highest grade security, at good interest. Help make this subscription unaffected as well as cash. There is no one who cannot buy a bond, if patriotism, honors. HENRY S. McKEE, CHAIRMAN OF THE LIBERTY LOAN STATE COMMITTEE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AFTER RECEIVING IN HIS DIVISION, AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM WASHINGTON, SAID ON MONDAY, APRIL 15th: AM SATISFIED THAT EVERY CITY AND TOWN IS GOING TO BE ASKED TO DOUBLE ITS QUOTA. THERE IS EVERYONE REQUIRED BY CONGRESS IMMEDIATELY, AND THAT THERE IS NO SUCH WORD IN OUR WAR VOCABULARY AS 'THE TEST OF PATRIOTISM THAT APPLIES WHO DO NOT GO TO FIGHT—BY THEIR LIES, YE SHALL KNOW THEM. BUY YOUR LIBERTY LOAN BONDS. TODAY FROM YOUR BANKER—and THEN BUY MORE, OR SUBSCRIBE AT ANY OF THE 117 OFFICES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COUNTY ANAHEIM AGAIN GOES OVER THE TOP PATRIOTIC CITIZENS SUBSCRIBING GENEROUSLY TO THIRD LIBERTY LOAN CHAIRMAN McCORD IS NOTIFIED THAT THIS CITY HAD WON AN HONOR FLAG Anaheim has gone over the top. Everybody, of course, confidently expected this, but few believed that dur ing the first seven days of the four weeks' campaign we would fulfill the government's expectation and exceed of whom consent cheerfully to dig down to the bottoms of their pockets and subscribe until it hurts. The number of people purchasing bonds will not be known until the campaign ends May 4, but it is safe to predict that there will be few slackers among us. In the second drive 1515 Anaheim people purchased bonds to the amount of $408,000, which was just double our allotment. We believe this splendid record will be maintained in this drive. Chairman McCord and his energetic committee have been working strenuously, and there are yet seventeen days until the close of the campaign. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Next Sunday afternoon the people of Anaheim will have an opportunity to hear the oratorio entitled "The Sermon on the Mount." It is not often that such a production is used in connection with church services. The fact that one of our churches is employing this excellent means of creat to win this terrible war; and I recognize that you are often tired or busy when the time comes for Farm Center meetings or for some other special call brought on by the needs of war. But I most urgently represent to you that these Farm Center meetings are the only means which the state and the United States administrations have for getting in close touch with all farmers, and of bringing to their attention matters of deep concern to all patriots as well as those suggestions most likely to be helpful in an agricultural way. Without a general membership in the Farm Bureau and a faithful attendance at Farm Center meetings, the part of the war work, for which farmers are responsible, will be badly crippled. I am at this very time quite unable to respond to calls for information regarding labor and other needs in Orange county, because some Farm Centers have not yet been completed and because of the poor attendance at some Farm Center meetings. You are not asked to make the great sacrifices of this war—except... CHAIRMAN McCORD IS NOTIFIED THAT THIS CITY HAD WON AN HONOR FLAG Anaheim has gone over the top. Everybody, of course, confidently expected this, but few believed that during the first seven days of the four weeks' campaign we would fulfill the government's expectation and exceed it by twenty thousand dollars. At noon Saturday, after the solicitors had made their returns, Chairman McCord announced that the subscriptions to the Third Liberty loan totalled nearly $208,000, which was $20,000 above our allotment. Yesterday morning the hands of the registration clock announced that Anaheimers had purchased $211,350, and the campaign will continue until the fourth of May. When the news was telegraphed by Chairman McCord to R. H. Moulton, state chairman of the Liberty Loan committee, that we had gone over the top he wired back that we had won an honor flag, and the same would be sent to us forthwith. This flag is a beautiful silk emblem presented by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. W. E. Alexander asked permission of the committee Tuesday to erect a steel flag pole at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles streets where the registration clock and the liberty statue now stands, on which to elevate the flag, and his offer was accepted with alacrity. If the trustees grant permission the pole will be erected, and te flag will proclaim to all who pass that Anaheim has again gone over the top. Anaheim has no millionaires nor wealthy corporations to swell the totals with big subscriptions, but it has six thousand patriotic citizens most THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Next Sunday afternoon the people of Anaheim will have an opportunity to hear the oratorio entitled "The Sermon on the Mount." It is not often that such a production is used in connection with church services. The fact that one of our churches is employing this excellent means of creating an interest in the sacred writings speaks well for the practical progressiveness of the church and cannot but be a very great stimulus to the interest of our citizens in this effort of the churches to forward the development of the best ideals. The sentiment and the music of this beautiful oratorio will do us all good. It will be produced under the direction of Prof. Thomas Askin. There will be twenty five voices or more, and suitable musical accompaniment. The chorus will be composed of the Presbyterian church choir, with the choir of the South Pasadena Congregational church, a number of Prof. Askins pupils in voice culture, and other trained singers. Miss Dorothy Garrison will be at the piano. The oratorio will be given at the Presbyterian church, corner Cypress and North Claudina streets, next Sunday afternoon at half past five oclock. There will be no charge of course. The service is in the nature of worship, a service of song. We have no doubt the church will be crowded. AN OPEN APPEAL To the Farmers of Orange County: This is a time of burden and stress for all farmers who wish to do their utmost with money, time and effort. the Farm Bureau and a faithful attendance at Farm Center meetings, the part of the war work, for which farmers are responsible, will be badly crippled. I am at this very time quite unable to respond to calls for information regarding labor and other needs in Orange county, because some Farm Centers have not yet been completed and because of the poor attendance at some Farm Center meetings. You are not asked to make the great sacrifices of this war—except as your sons have gone forth to battle to the death, if need be, for us all—but just as truly does the government ask you to do your part in this way—the only way to get the work forward, joint the Farm Center and attend the monthly meetings. This calls for eight or nine meetings only, for the remainder of this year. Be present at the next Farm Center meeting and if not yet a member, hand your name to the secretary and loyally support the work, which is necessary for winning the war. This is an open appeal to all farmers of Orange county, whether orange or walnut growers or other producers. No one can say how soon such universal cooperation of farmers may be necessary in some way for their own protection. This call is urgent. (Signed) A. R. SPRAGUE, Farm Advisor, Orange County, and U. S. Agent, States Relations Service. J. H. Clabaugh has received a letter from his son, Lieut. Ernest Clabaugh, who is with the American forces in France. He reports that he is enjoying splendid health, and is confident of victory. STATES TREASURY. AUTOCRATIC GOVERNMENT, BASED UPON THE ANCIENT PRINCIPAL FRIENDLY NATIONS OF EUROPE, WITH AN ULTIMATE PURPOSE IN AN OVER SEAS WARFARE, TO PRESERVE THE PEACE OF THE MONEY, TO WHICH END OUR GOVERNMENT HAS CALLED UPON BONDS ARE ISSUED IN UNITS DOWN TO THE MINIMUM OF $50.00, INSTALLMENTS. THIRD LIBERTY LOAN TO THE VERY LIMIT OF YOUR FINANCIAL GAME THE WAR MEANS EVERY THING—LOSING IT MEANS LOSING ALL. FILLY, YOUR HONOR, STAND UNDER GERMAN SUZERAINTY. FOR AND ACHIEVED, HEALTH AND POSSIBLY LIFE. In the strongest Government on earth—On subscription unanimous. It’s members that patriotism, honor and pride count. CALIFORNIA, AFTER RECEIVING FULL RETURNS FROM EVERY COMMISSION 15th: THERE IS EVERY INDICATION THAT FIVE BILLION DOLLARS In the strongest Government on earth—On subscription unanimous. It’s members that patriotism, honor and pride count. CALIFORNIA, AFTER RECEIVING FULL RETURNS FROM EVERY COMMISSION 15th: THERE IS EVERY INDICATION THAT FIVE BILLION DOLLARS OF VOCABULARY AS 'OVER-SUBSCRIBED'." REMEMBER—GERMANY EXPECTS THE $3,000,000,000 TO BE SUBSCRIBED—EVERY DOLLAR OF OVER-SUBSCRIPTION IS A SHOT AT BERLIN. BISON COMPANY County Horticultural Commissioner has notified the board of supervisors that he has appointed horticultural inspectors for Orange county as follows: E. H. Paddock, Orange; M. J. Pickering, La Habra; F. J. Quigley, Yorba Linda; G. W. Wardwell, Huntington Beach; S. S. Collins, Anaheim. Collins succeeds J. J. Schneider. Lester Meeker of Anaheim has transferred to C. H. Harris of Santa Ana a 7-year-old Valencia orange orchard on Orangethorpe for a given consideration of $60,000. Meeker took in part payment 335 acres of unimproved land in San Luis Obispo county near Paso Robles, with the balance in cash. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stern, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Stein of Yorba Linda, went down to Camp Kerny Sunday to see the boys. Walter Troutman and wife and Mrs. Logan Stull, who have been spending the winter here with Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Troutman have returned. The regular monthly meeting of the merchants’ association will be held tomorrow evening. A good speaker from Los Angeles has been engaged to speak to the business men on Salesmanship. Preceding the meeting at the board of trade rooms a banquet will be held at Huenemeyer’s beginning at seven o’clock. THE FIRST TIME OUT “Did you ‘ear it?’ whispered ‘Awkins.’ “Did you ‘ear it?’ whispered he, “The blighters went and did it, Did the job up tidily. They soaked ’em and they crossed ’em And they gave ‘is Nobs a pain And by the Jumpin’ Moses They can do it all again.” “By Gar,” said little Jean and rubbed His bayonet to a shine. “By Gar, ze Oncle keeck heem, He keeck heem on ze spine, By Gar, he’ll more zan keeck heem He boot heem noir et-blue From Sonday till she’s Saturday Zat’s right—que dites-vous?” The Belgian youngsters heard it. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stern, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Stein of Yorba Linda, went down to Camp Kerny Sunday to see the boys. Walter Troutman and wife and Mrs. Logan Stull, who have been spending the winter here with Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Troutman, have returned to the east. They go first to South English Iowa, Mrs. Stull's home, Mr. and Mrs. Troutman later going to their home at Cando, N. D. William F. Junge and wife left on Thursday on a month's visit to their former home at Random Lake, Wis. They expect to take a month's vacation among old friends. Mr. Junge has been selected as one of Uncle Sam's soldiers and will go into camp when the next call is made. Miss Lucy Aimes of Placentia entertained the Anaheim "E.Z. 500" club at her home Thursday afternoon. Prizes were awarded as follows: First, Mrs. Chas. Trudeau of Anaheim; second, Mrs. Arthur Porter of Placentia; third, Mrs. Kate Quarton of Anaheim. James J. Oretgo was found guilty by a jury Tuesday of speeding on the state highway. Judge Cox fined him $50 and sentenced him to ten days in jail. Attorney H. G. Ames, who appeared for Ortego, filed notice of appeal, and Ortego deposited $300 cash ball pending the outcome of the case. Mr. Ortego was accused of travelling at the rate of 58 miles per hour, but he contended that his car could not travel that fast. They soaked 'em and they crossed 'em And they gave 'is Nobs a pain And by the Jumpin' Moses They can do it all again." "By Gar," said little Jean and rubbed His bayonet to a shine. "By Gar, ze Oncle keeck heem, He keeck heem on ze spine, By Gar, he'll more zan keeck heem He boot heem noir et-blue From Sunday till she's Saturday Zat's right—que dites-vous?" The Belgian youngsters heard it, They did their best to smile; The war-soaked Tommy heard it, You could HEAR HIM for a mile. The pollu started up-auame, "Mon fren," said he, "three cheer." And Sammies quit their training for, "Where DO we go from here?" And even Russia heard it, Through the darkness drifted in thin, faint rumor of the truth, "THE ALLIES BOUND TO WIN." For from the north and from the south There came from every side, The story swirling 'round the world Like flotsam on the tide. But Tommy Atkins voiced it best Of all the cheering rout, With "Blase me eye, the Yankees' WON THE FIRST TIME OUT." Two weeks ago the Villa de Paris baseball team defeated the Anaheim boys by a score of 4 to 3. Last Sunday the same aggregation came down with the intention of repeating the dose, but found that Captain Vetter had stimulated his boys with pepper. It was a swift game, both teams playing classy ball, but the visitors lost. The score was 2 to 1.