anaheim-gazette 1918-05-02

The Weekly Gazette. ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter ANAHEIM IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR US Shall the name of this beautiful and progressive city be changed, as suggested by a local newspaper? We say no, most emphatically no. To change the name of this city at this time, or at any other time, would be an insult to the memory of the pioneers who founded this city, and who now sleep peacefully in yonder cemetery. Those pioneers were American citizens when they established this city, and many of them had lived for years in the United States. They had been voters and property owners in other states, and they became voters and property owners in this state. All of them had left Germany to escape the kaiser's cruel military system, and many of them had left Germany in the troubling years immediately preceding the "revolution" of 1848. This revolution, however, was not indeed a revolution; it was merely the demand of the German people that they be granted a constitution under which to live and do business. The kaiser considered this an act of treason, and many thousands of his subjects were promptly executed. Among the Germans who fled the country were Carl Schurz, Dr. Siegel, Ostermann and thousands were American citizens, lawabiding, and set a good example for others to follow. They were adventurous and undertook and accomplished a task that required an indomitable will and perseverance. They gave a good account of themselves. They now have passed on to the great beyond. Many of their descendants are business men and women of this city today, and are citizens of integrity, good manhood and business ability. The town in recent years has made wonderful advancement, and many new comers have taken up their abode here. Anaheim is reckoned as being one of the best towns in the state, its citizens are loyal and stand for what is right and just, and just why anyone wants to change its name is something we cannot for the life of us understand. Shall we change the name of Anaheim? Shall we offer reproach to the sturdy pioneers who now lie sleeping their last sleep in yonder cemetery? No, a thousand times no! Let us hear no more of this infamy. CALIFORNIA IS FIFTH IN AUTO REGISTRATIONS More Than Five Million Machines Licensed In U. S. Last Year More than five million automobiles registered in the U. S. A. last year! That is the aggregate of car ownership in this country as revealed by the latest reports made public by the various motor vehicle departments of the forty eight states of the Union and the District of Columbia. The exact figures of automobile licenses in 1917 total 5,004,976, a gain of 1,440,322 cars over the total of passenger cars and trucks registered in 1916. This indicates an unusually healthy condition of the automobile. CITY TIME HOLD SESSION WEST ANAHEIM AGAINST USE OF CRISS McNELL OF NEW IMHOFF TANK It was ordered orders at the power North American (Japanese) the p John Kellenbe mand for $100 for his recent damage Kern, which brief discussion. Kell since he was in duty as city ma should pay the that the city a defended him in the sixth class c required to defer licenses. Ames ad the demand wa against the city sion the demand Gibbs, however, them had left Germany in the troublous years immediately preceding the "revolution" of 1848. This revolution, however, was not indeed a revolution; it was merely the demand of the German people that they be granted a constitution under which to live and do business. The kaiser considered this an act of treason, and many thousands of his subjects were promptly executed. Among the Germans who fled the country were Carl Schurz, Franz Siegel, Osterhaus and thousands of others, who became loyal and patriotic citizens of this country. In this class of immigrants must be numbered many of the founders of the city of Anaheim. While they loved their native land they hated the kaiser and his military system as they hated a serpent. They turned their backs upon Germany forever, and came to this country seeking an asylum and a home. They settled here and chose the name of Anaheim, meaning a home by the river Santa Ana. To change the name of this city at this time at the suggestion of some irresponsible person would as we say, be an insult to the memory of these hardy pioneers. Their sons and daughters now live here, and are loyal native born American citizens. Their grandsons are now in the United States army and navy and their grand daughters are knitting sweaters for the boys at the front. Many of the men who fled to America after the revolution left property behind them which was promptly confiscated by the kaiser. Others who came later, after the ploneers had established the Mother Colony lost everything by confiscation that they could not bring with them out of Germany. Is it reasonable to believe that these men who fled into a strange land and made such sacrifices to escape the kaiser's monstrous system of government, would now fight for it, give it aid or comfort, or sympathize with it? Many of them still have relatives in Germany, and it is natural that they should feel for them, but they have no sentiment but hatred for the kaiser and his autocratic rule. Descendants of these pathfinders are flocking to the colors, and Uncle Sam has no more loyal or determined men in his army than they. That newspaper also mentions a man whose sensibilities are so acute that he is ashamed to let strangers know. He lives in Anaheim. When away from home, he declares, he always registers Santa Ana, Los Angeles registered in the U.S.A. last year. That is the aggregate of car ownership in this country as revealed by the latest reports made public by the various motor vehicle departments of the forty eight states of the Union and the District of Columbia. The exact figures of automobile licenses in 1917 total 5,004,976, a gain of 1,440,322 cars over the total of passenger cars and trucks registered in 1916. This indicates an unusually healthy condition of the automobile industry during the first year in which the United States has been engaged in the war. It further shows just how essential to the daily industrial progress of this country is the automobile, for even assuming a large proportion of these machines are used for pleasure purposes, there remains a number certainly exceeding 2,000,000, that are utilized in carrying on domestic business. In the list of states showing largest total registrations, California ranks fifth with 306,816 machines licensed in 1917. New York leads all other states by a comfortable margin. It registered 404,247 automobiles in the year and is the only state that has passed the coveted four hundred thousand mark. Illinois ranks second in 1917 car registrations with 340,292 automobiles licensed last year. Ohio is third with 333,630 registrations, and Pennsylvania is fourth with 325,153 cars registered in 1917. THIS IS OUR WAR NOW This is what our boys over there are up against. They are the sworn statements of British officers captured by Germans and released because of wounds incapacitating them for further military service: Lleut-Col. Neish says—"At Cologne I saw a female with a Red Cross badge on her after serving our escort of German soldiers with coffee, deliberately pour the remaining contents of the can on the ground when requested to allow us to have some." Major A. S. Peebles declares—"At one station we asked two Red Cross ladies for a glass of water, saying it was for a wounded officer. They burst out laughing and said, 'Nothing for you English'." Captain Beman testifies—"The German Red Cross gave no food to prisoners, wounded or otherwise. At times it is shown to them and then withdrawn with kindly remarks that it is not for swine." Captain Harreaves asserts—"At discussion. Kellogg since he was in duty as city marshal should pay the cost that the city defended him in the sixth class o required to defend officers. Ames added the demand was against the city's sion the demand Gibbs, however, ment of the bill. Officer Germann paid Kellenberger ed that the city moneys paid our witnesses fees, he a defendant in the main was told that proper form and sider it. A petition, signed and others of We sented to the book allowing sewerage in cement pitches belonging West Anaheim very closely through upon the part o was said some lowed to pass tha ment ditches like farm. Mason, Bas vigorously objected neighbors. Before for fresh water ways must be filled of sewerage ware made claim that health condemn ing sewerage ditches it being public health." superintendent o said his company pipes in the weeds by private p company had no trying hard to run sewer farm, and that everything right matters. even after they been installed abate the nausea said experts have half a dozen new nuisance cases exist. He said through a piece impression that be temporarily visited. But it seems bitterly condemned they should feel for them, but they have no sentiment but hatred for the kaiser and his autocratic rule. Descendants of these pathfinders are flocking to the colors, and Uncle Sam has no more loyal or determined men in his army than they. That newspaper also mentions a man whose sensibilities are so acute that he is ashamed to let strangers know. He lives in Anaheim. When away from home, he declares, he always registers Santa Ana, Los Angeles or some other city opposite his name. Strange that a man with such an exaggerated or strained sense of honor would continue to abide with us. The road over which he came in is still open to traffic and nobody would attempt to restrain him should he decide to seek a more congenial neighborhood or a town with a name better suited to his taste. When the sturdy pioneers came here in the 50's to reclaim the desert and make their future homes, after having taken possession of their 20 and 40 acre tracts, and by industry and thrift, had accomplished much in the way of developing this section from a viticultural viewpoint, they naturally gave the place a name. Near by peacefully flowed the Santa Ana river in its winding way to the sea, and with the land being of a fertile and prolific nature, the home of their adoption was made to blossom as the roso—a veritable oasis in the desert. Many suggestions for a name were offered when the christening day arrived, and after giving them due consideration, the name "Anaheim" was chosen, being symbolic of "the home on the river," the derivation being formed by the conjunction of "Ana," from Santa Ana, the river, and "heim," a German word, meaning home. Truly a modest appellation, and one entirely appropriate. The original pioneers were of sturdy stock, Major A. S. Peebles declares—"At one station we asked two Red Cross ladies for a glass of water, saying it was for a wounded officer. They burst out laughing and said, 'Nothing for you English'." Captain Beman testifies—"The German Red Cross gave no food to prisoners, wounded or otherwise. At times it is shown to them and then withdrawn with kindly remarks that it is not for swine." Captain Hargreaves asserts—"At Leige I tried personally to get the German Red Cross officials to give our wounded men water. They refused. I saw some Red Cross nurses actually bring water in cans up to our men, show it to them and then pour it on the platform. This also happened to me personally. All water and food was rigorously refused us. The German wounded in the train had their wounds dressed. This was refused us." Think these things over when you begin to doubt your ability to buy Liberty bonds or war stamps. Remember too that the boys in the trenches never stop to think whether they can afford a sacrifice; they do their duty. Mrs. W. J. Jewell entertained the Whist club at her home on North street Thursday afternoon. First prize in the games was won by Mrs. Wade Quarton of Fullerton, second by Mrs. L. C. Blake and third by Mrs. W. P. Quarton. Refreshments were served by the hostess at conclusion of the game. A special meeting of the executive board of the Anaheim Ebell society will be held at Masonic Temple at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. All members are urged to be present as important matters will be considered. Even after the been installed abate the nulsance said experts had half a dozen new nuisance cases exist. He said through a piece impression that he be temporarily visited site. But it seems bitterly condemned to health. It was day night was had to hold there. Engineer Steve all around the but that he does protestants claim says every odor en in the remotest up to the sewer. The sewerage seems to be a clue. Ordinance No. loon keepers from toxicated person Trustee McFadfect in 30 days.$300 for first order complaint means cause. The order strictly enforceable. A. W. Wood, supposed to hail but owing to bond papers, In the office until which it is said As yet it has no new deputy. The appointmnt was deferred. Up but Trustee action be temper first of the moe be put in shape to be figured ou CITY TRUSTEES HOLD SPECIAL SESSION WEST ANAHEIMERS PROTEST AGAINST USING SEWER WATER IN IRRIGATING DITCHES A. W. WOOD, MARSHAL-ELECT, WILL QUALIFY WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS The board of city trustees met in special session Tuesday evening, and accepted the contract and bonds of Criss McNell of Santa Ana to install new Imhoff tank at the sewer farm. It was ordered that one of the boilers at the power house be sold to the North American Tuna Canning Co., (Japanese) the price being $700 cash. John Kellenberger presented a demand for $100 for attorney's fees, in his recent damage suit, filed by Fred Kern, which brought out a lengthy discussion. Kellenberger argued that since he was in the discharge of his duty as city marshal, that the city should pay the bill. He maintained that the city attorney should have defended him in the case. In cities of the sixth class city attorneys are not required to defend actions of city officers. Ames advised the board that the demand was not a valid claim against the city. After much discussion the demand was allowed. Trustee Gibbs, however, voted against the pay have to be performed. Between the first and sixth of each month these water and light moneys are supposed to be paid. After the sixth they become delinquent. After the meeting a bystander asked, "If Wallace is to be reappointed, why was action deferred?" The board discussed the appointment of a relief man to assist at the power house, also to read meters, besides to act as relief driver of the motor truck. The reading of meters must be done, however, in a short time as possible. For that reason two men have in the past been used for that purpose. To allow one man to do the work would draw the time out too long. It now takes two men six days each to read the meters. That would require twelve days for one man, which would be annoying to the rate collector in making out his reports. John Calkins asked the board for permission to use one of the city's tanks for heating road oil. Calkins is employed by the county road department, and said he has been handicapped here on account of not having heating facilities. Heretofore the county has had to pay $6 per day demurrage on unloading cars. The matter was referred to the street superintendent with power to act. Attorney Ames suggested drafting new ordinances regarding officers' salaries. The board will give the same attention. John Kellenberger gave a brief outline of the manner in which the police force handled their department, especially Saturday nights. From midnight to 2 a.m., usually the police are kept busy, but the force always were able to cope with the situation. Sometimes the fighting spirit would crop out among the tardy ones. Saturdays all the force stayed on the job from Big Read Read these Price of the B LAWN MOWERS ...$4.25 up No: 40 GARBAGE CANS ...$1.22 No: 30 GARBAGE CANS ...$.90 MRS. POTTS’ Sad Irons, set $1.50 DRIVING LANTERNS, each $1.25 DINNER PAILS, with Granite Tops ... $.50 A. H 130 E. ocratic party has in any convention or meeting or by the authorized utterances of any speaker expressed sentiments hostile to the vigorous prosecution of the war in which our country is engaged, or indulged in partisan criticism of any of the measures taken by the administration for the conduct of the war. Says Bartlett Sinclair of Kellogg, Idaho: "It ought to be born in mind that where there is but one side to a proposition it never was and never can be subject for partisan alignment." Kellenberger argued that since he was in the discharge of his duty as city marshal, that the city should pay the bill. He maintained that the city attorney should have defended him in the case. In cities of the sixth class city attorneys are not required to defend actions of city officers. Ames advised the board that the demand was not a valid claim against the city. After much discussion the demand was allowed. Trustee Gibbs, however, voted against the payment of the bill. Officer Germann, since the board paid Kellenberger's demand, also asked that the city reimburse him for money paid out for attorney's and witnesses fees, he having been made a defendant in the damage suit. Germainn was told to present his claim in proper form and the board would consider it. A petition, signed by W. G. Mason and others of West Anaheim, was presented to the board protesting against allowing sewerage water from flowing in cement pipes and irrigation ditches belonging to the Union and West Anaheim water companies. Recently through a misunderstanding upon the part of the city engineer, it was said some of the water was allowed to pass through one of the cement ditches located north of the farm. Mason, Barry, Heald and others vigorously objected in behalf of their neighbors. Before using the ditches for fresh water these cement waterways must be flushed after the usage of sewerage water. The protestants made claim that the state board of health condemns the practice of using sewerage water in irrigation ditches it being detrimental to the public health. Trustee McFadden, as superintendent of the water company, said his company did not own these pipes in the west end, they being owned by private parties, over which his company had no control. The city is trying hard to remedy matters at the sewer farm, and told the protestants that everything would be done to right matters. Mason intimated that even after the new Imhoff tank had been installed that that would not abate the nuisance complained of. He said experts have stated that should half a dozen new tanks be installed, the nuisance complained of would still exist. He said he gave a right of way through a piece of his land under the impression that the farm would only be temporarily located at its present site. But it seems to be a fixture. He bitterly condemned it as a menace new ordinances regarding officers' salaries. The board will give the same attention. John Kellenberger gave a brief outline of the manner in which the police force handled their department, especially Saturday nights. From midnight to 2 a.m., usually the police are kept busy, but the force always were able to cope with the situation. Sometimes the fighting spirit would crop out among the tardy ones. Saturdays all the force stayed on the job from early morning to late a night. During week days each man put in eight hours, but always, wore subject to call. To be marshal of this city is really no plenic. FOOD INSPECTION The Quartermaster corps, charged with the responsibility of feeding and clothing the soldiers, is rigidly inspecting the food purchased for the troops to see that only pure articles are supplied. As an indication of the amount of food that must be obtained, says a statement authorized by the Quartermaster, 1,500,000 men consume daily 1,500,000 pounds of beef, 225,000 pounds of bacon, 210,000 pounds of ham, 135,000 cans of tomatoes, and 125,000 cans of jam—with other articles aggregating 6,750,000 pounds. These quantities of food stuffs are subjected to thorough inspection, which begins at the source and continues until the food is actually consumed. Each depot of the quartermaster corps is a central subsistence business of its own, supplying the camps, cantonments, aviation fields, and other posts in its territory. The subsistence officers are held responsible for the quality of the goods they receive. Before the supplies reach the depots however, they are passed upon by inspectors in the packing houses, canneries, and other sources of origin. The records at Washington show the capabilities, character, and standard of every establishment furnishing food for the army. The specifications which their products must meet are clear and exact. The inspection branch maintains a current file of unreliable dealers and unreliable products, insuring the elimination of dealers who, having been denied the right to supply some of the many depots of the army, make subsequent attempts to obtain contracts at other points. Says Bartlett Sinclair of Kellogg, Idaho: "It ought to be born in mind that where there is but one side to a proposition it never was and never can be a subject for partisan alignment. That is so with the great war into which the savagery of the Hun has cast the world. The attitude of the German empire in this war is so criminal, so diabolical, that there is loft but one side for an American to take, be he Republican or Democrat. We are all on one side. No one stops to inquire to what political oragnization the boys in the trenches belong. Their purpose is to annihilate the modern foe of civilization." It would be unfair to assert that either party is more anxious than the other to crown our military efforts with victory. To accomplish this it takes men, money and patrolism. Of these essentials neither party is contributing more than the other, and no sensible, loyal citizen takes account of the political party to which the contributor expresses attachment. Men may differ as to the most effective methods of conducting the war. But even though such differences should find expression in the platforms of political parties—as is not now the case—such differences would not militate against the main object of all parties, namely, the winning of the war. ACTIVITY AT NEWPORT With the Newport Shipbuilding Co. incorporated and ready to start operations as soon as leases to land on the sand spit at Balboa are signed and with directors of the French-American Shipbuilding Co. announcing in Los Angeles that the company would file its articles of incorporation this week, Newport Beach has promise of two important industries getting busy there in near future. The Newport Shipbuilding company is being delayed only because of delay in get- At and Cross laying it They Nothing The Ger to prisse. At and then marks that parts—"At get the to give they refusures acc up to our when pour happened land food The Ger had their refused when you buy bops. Re in the whether they do defined the North First by Mrs. second by Mrs. bents were exclusion of executive social sample at 3 All mems importd. right matters. Mason intimated that even after the new Imhoff tank had been installed that that would not abate the nuisance complained of. He said experts have stated that should half a dozen new tanks be installed, the nuisance complained of would still exist. He said he gave a right of way through a piece of his land under the impression that the farm would only be temporarily located at its present site. But it seems to be a fixture. He bitterly condemned it as a menace to health. It was said the odor Monday night was awful, and residents had to hold their noses. Engineer Steward says he has been all around the farm day and night, but that he does not find conditions as protestants claim they are. Steward says every odor now encountered, even in the remotest quarters, are charged up to the sewer farm. The sewerage farm embroidment seems to be a question hard to settle. Ordinance No. 328, prohibiting saloon keepers from selling liquor to intoxicated persons, was introduced by Trustee McFadden. It will take effect in 30 days. It provides a fine of $300 for first offense, and the second complaint means revocation of the license. The ordinance is going to be strictly enforced. A. W. Wood, the new marshal was supposed to have qualified yesterday, but owing to delay in receiving his bond papers, Kellenberger will hold the office until Wood is installed, which it is said will be in a few days. As yet it has not been announced who the new deputies are to be. The appointment of a rate collector was deferred. The matter was brought up but Trustee Dwyer suggested that action be temporarily held up. On the first of the month the books have to be put in shape, meter readings have to be figured out, and the other duties The National Automobile Chamber of Commerce has been notified by W. G. McAdoo, director of the railroads, that thefts of lamps or other parts of motor cars in transit in the future will come under the federal law instead of under state laws as heretofore. This means that these thefts instead of being treated as petty larceny acts, will under the federal law, be liable to a maximum penalty of ten years' imprisonment. This was made public at the regular monthly meeting of the chamber last week. A new ruling has been handed down by the treasury department at Washington with regard to the 3 per cent tax on motor cars. The ruling is that branch houses shall be treated as factories so that when a branch house sells a car it will have to pay the 3 per cent tax on the retail price the car is sold at. This new ruling is directly opposed to the earlier understanding of the law and is considered very unjust by the N. A. C. C. The ruling has come fro mthe deputy commissioner at the treasury department in Washington and is being protested by the N. A: C. C. A UNITED PARTISANSHIP Neither the republican nor the dem- Reduction Sale these Prices and Take Advantage of the Bargains Offered MOP STICKS $ .12 19-in. TOWEL BARS $ .20 ½-in. MOLDED HOSE 11c ft. ¼-in. MOLDED HOSE, 13.30c ft. No. 8 WASHTUBS $1.35 No. 2 WASHTUBS $1.25 BROOMS $ .50 GRASS SHEARS $ .60 43-piece DINNER SET $6.50 REFRIGERATORS $13 and $15 A. NAGEL HARDWARE 130 E. Center Street, Anaheim ting leases anticipated and promised. Newport Beach is now advertising for bids for dredging work near the entrance of the bay to provide a channel for launching boats to be built by this firm. The French American Co. has a lease on several acres of ground in the bay bordering on the main road into Newport Beach. This option was secured some time ago and recently has been renewed. Newport Beach people have pledged themselves to provide a channel for this company. A Los Angeles paper carried the declared capitalization of $2,000,000, it was said. SPEEDING UP SHIP BUILDING Three times as many vessels are under construction or contract as were in the navy a year ago, and they are being built more rapidly than ever before in spite of the difficulty in promptly securing the increased export labor and the immense quantity of materials required, according to a statement of Secretary of the Navy Newport Beach is now advertising for bids for dredging work near the entrance of the bay to provide a channel for launching boats to be built by this firm. The French American Co. has a lease on several acres of ground in the bay bordering on the main road into Newport Beach. This option was secured some time ago and recently has been renewed. Newport Beach people have pledged themselves to provide a channel for this company. A Los Angeles paper carried the following story Tuesday: Incorporation papers for the French-American Shipbuilding company, to operate at Newport, will be filed this week, according to directors of the proposed corporation, who outlined the plans of the new company. Concrete ships will be built by the company, the tonnage to be from 7500 to 8000. William E. Russell, one of the principals in the project, which is said to have the support of Chicago as well as Los Angeles capitalists, yesterday asserted that a $100,000 plant would be started at Newport Beach for the French-American Shipbuilding Company within thirty days. Shipbuilding will commence within sixty days, he said. The boats will be built according to standards set by the United States government in steel and wood, except that concrete specifications will be carried out. Fifteen hundred to 2000 will be on the payroll of the new company, according to Mr. Russell and other backers of the project, who requested their names be not disclosed as yet. The French-American plant will extend shipyards into the harbor. Backers of the project stated they had contracts to build concrete ships for utilization as oil tankers. Six concrete ships already have been planned for. Architect Allen Hoar of San Francisco has provided specifications and Engineers B. Ferrera, representing the Chicago capitalists interested in the shipbuilding scheme; Raymond G. Osborne of Los Angeles and H. Montgomery are in conference with the officials of the company. The French-American Shipbuilding corporation papers will be filed with a SPEEDING UP SHIP BUILDING Three times as many vessels are under construction or contract as were in the navy a year ago, and they are being built more rapidly than ever before in spite of the difficulty in promptly securing the increased export labor and the immense quantity of materials required, according to a statement of Secretary of the Navy Daniels. To accomplish this building program, the largest ever authorized by any nation, shipyards had to be enlarged, new factories for building engines and machinery erected, and thousands of workmen trained. But all this is being done, and the huge construction program is going forward at a rate that hardly seemed possible a year ago. More than four times as many ships are in service as before the war began, and the number will be considerably increased this year. Particularly is this so of destroyers and submarine chasers, of which we are building hundreds to combat the enemy U-boats upon whose activity Germany relies. In one week contracts were made for more destroyers than have been built since an American navy was authorized. FEMALE ENEMIES Heretofore women living in this country have enjoyed special privileges in the way of espionage and hostile propaganda. In their case our well known American chivalry has been carried to such lengths as to become a scandal. It seemed to be assumed that a woman was incapable of treason or sedition. At any rate, there were no laws clearly describing and forbidding such offenses except in the case of men—and those were none too explicit. The defect has now been remedied. Congress has enacted legislation placing female enemies on the same plane as males, with regard to war crimes, and the president has accordingly issued a proclamation warning them that their immunity is at an end. It is high time for such action. Women, as every intelligent person knows, are clever and resourceful at the spy game when they are so disposed. Much of the pro-German activity that has made so much trouble in this country has no doubt been due to women. The federal authorities have have a loaf a week help win the war scheme; Raymond G. Osborne of Los Angeles and H. Montgomery are in conference with the officials of the company. The French-American Shipbuilding corporation papers will be filed with a It is high time for such action. Women, as every intelligent person knows, are clever and resourceful at the spy game when they are so disposed. Much of the pro-German activity that has made so much trouble in this country has no doubt been due to women. The federal authorities have long had their eyes on conspicuous female offenders, though powerless to deal with them. The government's task will now be easier. Come across—or the Kaiser will. Buy a thrift stamp. Dr. Parker, O. A. Mullinix, H. E. W. Barnes and Earl Wagner went over to Seven Oaks Tuesday on a fishing excursion. Public Administrator Winbigler has petitioned for letters of administration upon the estate of Minnie Cox. The estate consists of real estate worth $2200 at Seal Beach. The heirs are in the east. J. C. Burke is attorney for the petitioner. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Services next Sunday conducted by Rev. C. Blanchard Hatch. Morning sermon at 11 o'clock, subject, "Light! More Light." Evening sermon at 8 o'clock, subject, "Was Jesus a Martyr?" Bible school at 9:45. Classes for all ages. Separate rooms. Good teachers. Y. P. S. C. E., Senior and Intermediate at 7 p.m. The Light Bearers, children's missionary society at 3 p.m. Conference and prayer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Free seats and an open door to everybody.