anaheim-gazette 1918-05-16

BE AMERICANS FIRST AND ALL THE TIME ADDRESS OF GOVERNOR WILLIAM D. STEPHENS BEFORE WAR CONFERENCE GATHERINGS ARE HELD TO DRAW PEOPLE CLOSER TOGETHER IN LOVE FOR AMERICA Everywhere over our country gatherings such as this are being held to give spur to our war effort, to solidify our patriotism, to draw our people closer together in love of America and to grouse in all of us a new consciousness of what America means to us—and what we mean to one another. Beyond the sea—over there in the trenches on the far flung battle line—our boys are at this moment fighting in the greatest struggle that freedom ever has known; fighting for the safety of our homes, our women and our children; fighting for the preservation of our liberties; fighting that truth and honor may not perish from the earth; fighting that the eternal principle of right dealing between nations as between individuals may endure. Acts more inspiring than those at Thermopylae are daily being enacted, and with bated breath we scan the paper each day for news from the battle scarred field. Gradually the casualty list lengthens and more and more do we come to timent. We shall tolerate no seditious utterances in California. There isn't any room in this great commonwealth for that cowardly, sneaking and disloyal element known as the I. W. W. This vicious element seeks to hinder and defeat our country's war work. Diflant of the law, criminal in purpose, cowardly in methods, this disloyal element of the state and nation must be crushed. There isn't any room in California for loafers either. I want especially to commend those cities and counties where the authorities have initiated drastic measures to suppress idleness and seditious disturbance. At this time when the very existence of our nation is dependent upon the man power that we shall be able to develop it is outragious to tolerate either the idle rich or the idle poor. There is work for everybody, and it's up to us to see to it that in California everybody does work. If necessary to enforce a thorough going work program, the legislature, I am sure, will see to it that ample power is provided the proper authorities. I ask all councils of defense to give this subject their very earnest attention. We have just completed the Third Liberty loan drive, and California has again done her part gloriously. Everyone of our 58 counties has gone "over the top"—everyone has subscribed for more than its quota. That is the sort of a record we want California to maintain throughout the war. We owe it to the nation and we owe it to the boys who have gone forth to face the foe. It is time for loyal Americans to forget everything but our one big task of winning the war, to forget our rivalries and our bickerings, our animosities and our selfish interests. If in time of peace our people divide and disagree on many things, in time of our children; fighting for the preservation of our liberties; fighting that truth and honor may not perish from the earth; fighting that the eternal principle of right dealing between nations as between individuals may endure. Acts more inspiring than those at Thermopylae are daily being enacted, and with bated breath we scan the paper each day for news from the battle scarred field. Gradually the casualty list lengthens and more and more do we come to realize the stern realities of war. But more and more is the spirit of our people manifested to fight harder than ever, to sacrifice to the very limit and to endure whatever of hardship, whatever of privation and whatever of sorrow and grief fate may impose to the end that we may win this war. This war is teaching us that our country is a partnership of humanity. Rich and poor, young and old, we are all united as brothers under one flag. This is America, and we are Americans. Not fifty-fifty Americans, nor even seventy-five twenty-five Americans, but one hundred per cent Americans, all working together for the freedom of America and the world. It was Abraham Lincoln who said that America could not endure half slave and half free. It is equally true that America cannot endure half American and half something else. We've got to be Americans first and all the time; Americans through and through; Americans in thought, in sentiment and in aspiration. What we need in America is a revival of Americanization; an interpretation to all who enjoy the protection of our glorious flag, of the true meaning of American ideals, American traditions, American standards and American institutions. What we need if we are to endure as a nation is the acquirement of a common language for all of our people. That to my mind is the fundamental principle of a real Americanization program. We need the promotion of a universal desire among persons of foreign birth to preserve and maintain the privileges that are enjoyed under the American flag. We need an aroused American patriotism that will combat anti-American propaganda activity and schemes and that will stamp out sedition wherever found. We need an intelligent public opinion that will remove racial prejudices and discriminations, and that will at the same time discourage foreign associations that end to keep people in That is the sort of a record we want California to maintain throughout the war. We owe it to the nation and we owe it to the boys who have gone forth to face the foe. It is time for loyal Americans to forget everything but our one big task of winning the war, to forget our rivalries and our bickerings, our animosities and our selfish interests. If in time of peace our people divide and disagree on many things, in time of war the country's call must bind, does bind all together in this—our holy cause. California is loyal and true to America's flag. America's cause. One hundred thousand of her brave sons are already in the service, another and another hundred thousand are ready when called. We of California are of one mind, of one purpose—to give all—to do all necessary to win this war. FEW HOARDERS OF FLOUR IN ORANGE COUNTY Food Administrator Crookshank Has Tips on Some Holders of Excesses There are mighty few real flour hoarders in Orange county, and the excess held by local dealers and householders is almost negligible, according to County Food Administrator C. S. Crookshank Saturday There have been many reports made of small amounts of excess flour held by householders, according to Mr. Crookshank but as yet no formal reports on large amounts have been made. Reports of pro-Germans holding as high as 2000 and 3000 pounds of flour, however have been made to Mr. Crookshank by other parties, and these will be at once investigated. If the holders fall to perform their duty and make a report on all excess amounts held by them, the food administration will see that swift and heavy penalties are inflicted upon them. It is the duty of all households, restaurants, retail and wholesale dealers, to make reports on flour held by them to Mr. Crookshank at 810 French St., Santa Ana, and it is also their patriotic duty to supply the food administrator with information of suspected hoarding by others. As soon as it is possible to do so, the food administration will make an accurate canvass of all stocks held in the county, and will then be in a position tall every item or ditures. An increase in the receipts over the preceding complimented Mrs.ness and accuracy have in view the items of the repons considers of more the taxpayers. Chairman McCloane loan committee,lication to the co-to assist in defenses incurred Liberty loan drive Mr. McCord was Supt. Hannum submitted a copy for a raise in wi plant. After board passed tha as follows: Superintendent electric lineman men, $100. E. C. Miller, was raised from Inside water We need an aroused American patriotism that will combat anti-American propaganda activity and schemes and that will stamp out sedition wherever found. We need an intelligent public opinion that will remove racial prejudices and discriminations, and that will at the same time discourage foreign associations that end to keep people in America apart. These are the things that are to be accomplished if we are to be successful in our efforts towards Americanization, towards the creation of a universal desire on the part of all peoples in America to become citizens under the American flag. According to the official figures of Provost Marshal General Crowder, California is seventh in the list of states from the standpoint of alien registrations. Only the six other states of New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey and Ohio exceed the total of our foreign born population. Our problem of Americanization, therefore, takes on a serious aspect. Down at Camp Kearny, I am told, there are more than 200 soldiers who cannot speak the language of the country for which they are fighting. What does such a condition mean as regards army discipline? It is high time that we were doing something in a concrete way to remedy this situation. The time is past when we can longer ignore the disastrous consequences inevitably associated with national policy that takes no account of the training and education of its foreign born. One of our big problems right now is to stamp out in California every trace of disloyal propaganda and sensitize them. It is the duty of all householders, restaurants, retail and wholesale dealers, to make reports on flour held by them to Mr. Crookshank at 810 French St., Santa Ana, and it is also their patriotic duty to supply the food administrator with information of suspected hoarding by others. As soon as it is possible to do so, the food administration will make an accurate canvass of all stocks held in the county, and will then be in a position to take whatever criminal action seems necessary to punish any who have wilfully violated the anti-hoarding regulations of the government. The county is being thoroughly organized under the direction of the food administrator for carrying out the work of the administration, and several deputies have been appointed by Mr. Crookshank to assist him. Mr. Crookshank will himself look after Santa Ana and southward. Deputies appointed to assist him in the various localities are as follows: Anaheim—H. O. Henderson. Brea—W. E. Fanning. Fullerton—George C. Welton. Garden Grove—H. A. Lake. Huntington Beach—C. W. Warner. La Habra—James H. Walker. Newport Beach—J. A. Porter. Orange—D. F. Campbell. Seal Beach—J. P. Transue. An unusually large crowd was in town Monday evening, people coming from all parts of the county to attend the Chautauqua, fraternal meetings and the moving picture show at the Fairyland, the latter place being crowded. The large tent occupied by the Chautauqua being filled. All the downtown streets were parked solidly with autos, there bing at least a thousand machines in town. Mr. McCord was supt. Hannum submitted a copy for a raise in winthe plant. After board passed thaas follows: Superintendent electric lineman men, $100. E. C. Miller, was raised from Inside water over for future It was ordered a relief man to house, read me the fire truck do be created, at a month. As ye been made, bu meeting. The salary of driver, was pla has housekeeper for himself and man will also quarters. W. A. Wallace rate collector raised from $8 Upon recommen Mr Wallace with his collection entrance of t street from th each month.of patrons.Me plan would be times he wou times has qul hand.At pre near, he has posits in the b der he would b ing for his fun patrons.How try to do th ANAHEIM GAZETTE "A Great Net of Mercy drawn through an Ocean of Unspeakable Pain" The American Red Cross THE HOPE OF NATIONS MEETING OF CITY TRUSTEES Continued from Page 3 tall every item of receipts and expenditures. An increase of $5000 is shown in the receipts for light and water over the preceding year. The board complimented Mr. Merritt for the neatness and accuracy of the report, and have in view the publication of many items of the report which the board considers of more or less interest to the taxpayers. Chairman McCord, of the Liberty loan committee, addressed a communication to the council, asking for $75 to assist in defraying necessary expenses incurred in the recent Third Liberty loan drive. The request of Mr. McCord was granted. Supt. Hannum of the power house, submitted a communication, asking for a raise in wages of employees at the plant. After much discussion the board passed the schedule of wages as follows: Superintendent, $130 per month; electric lineman foreman, $110; Linemen, $100. E. C. Miller, outside water works, was raised from $90 to $100. Inside water men schedule was laid has under consideration the purchase of a safe for his use. Desk room will also have to be provided downstairs. It was also stipulated that Mr. Wallace help the city clerk during tax collection time in November. He said he will help all he can. Collections amount to $60,000 a year and every penny must be accounted for, which has always been done, but Mr. Wallace is ever ready to give the city the best services he possesses, and will do all he can to earn his salary. Teamsters were raised from $75 to $85 per month. The bond of O. E. Steward as street superintendent, in the amount of $300, was received and filed. Upon recommendation of the finance committee, the salary of Mr. Steward, as engineer and street superintendent, was placed at $200 per month, and he was also allowed $15 per month for auto expenses. Two broom sweepers on the street department were raised from $2.50 to $2.75 per day. The city clerk was instructed to notify persons to clean weeds from lots and parkings. Where owners fail to do so, the work is performed by the city and costs are charged up on the tax receipts. for the ensuing year. Trustee Gibbs of the finance committee reported auditing bills against the city in the amount of $4252.56 to be drawn from the general fund, and $159 from the library fund. The bill of the Southern Counties Gas Company in amount of $87, was referred back for correction. The demand of Phil Germann for $100, for legal services and witnesses fees in the late Kern-Kellenberger case, upo amotion of McFadden and Gibbs, was denied. The following officers' reports were received and ordered filed: Marshal's Report: By Marshal Kellenberger for license ... $1,060.20 By Marshal Wood ... 143.75 The city treasurer reported $16,718.82 in the general fund, Liberty bonds $10,500, and $23,183.76 in the treasury on May 8. V. W. Hannum, electrician, collected $13.05 for permits. Rate Collector: Collected for water ... $2,644.05 Collected for light ... 1,415.15 Total ... $4,059.20 Delinquents Collected: For light ... $129.15 For water ... 103.85 Mr. McCord was granted. Supt. Hannum of the power house, submitted a communication, asking for a raise in wages of employees at the plant. After much discussion the board passed the schedule of wages as follows: Superintendent, $130 per month; electric lineman foreman, $110; Linemen, $100. E. C. Miller, outside water works, was raised from $90 to $100. Inside water men schedule was laid over for future consideration. It was ordered that a position for a relief man to assist at the power house, read meters, and also relieve the fire truck driver one day a week, be created, at a salary of $80 per month. As yet no appointment has been made, but will be at the next meeting. The salary of Fred Minyard as truck driver, was placed at $90. He also has housekeeping quarters furnished for himself and family. The relief man will also be given sleeping quarters. W. A. Wallace was reappointed as rate collector and his salary was raised from $80 to $100 per month. Upon recommendation of the board Mr Wallace will be requested to move his collection office to the first floor entrance of the building on Center street from the first to the sixth of each month. This is for convenience of patrons. Mr. Wallace said the new plan would be disadvantageous, for at times he would be alone and many times has quite a sum of money on hand. At present, while others are near, he has opportunity to make deposits in the bank. Under the new order he would be inconvenienced in caring for his funds and waiting upon the patrons. However, Mr. Wallace will try to do the best he can. The city The marshal was asked to look up the dog license ordinance and see that it is vigorously enforced. At this time of year rabies appear and for safety all unmuzzled dogs should be killed. Cats will also be exterminated. These cats and dogs are at all times more or less of a nuisance, and it would be well to have them put out of the way. Dr. Truxaw of the health board, suggests that all unlicensed dogs be killed at once, as a precautionary measure. The request of F. C. Krause for sewerage water for his ranch property on South Walnut street was denied. The superintendent of power house was instructed to extend a power line to the sewerage farm, for the purpose of furnishing energy for the pumping apparatus there. At present the Edison company has been furnishing the juice, the monthly charge being about $40 per month. The Anaheim Gazette was awarded the contract for doing the city print-and street superintendent, was placed at $200 per month, and he was also allowed $15 per month for auto expenses. Two broom sweepers on the street department were raised from $2.50 to $2.75 per day. The city clerk was instructed to notify persons to clean weeds from lots and parkings. Where owners fail to do so, the work is performed by the city and costs are charged up on the tax receipts. Mrs. Minyard's request for screens upon the upstairs windows of her housekeeping apartments was referred to Trustee Backs with power to act. The superintendent of the power house was given power to sell crude oil at $3 per barrel. The recorder reported 26 cases tried in court, and fines collected amounting to $95. It was suggested by Trustee Dwyer that the recorder in future specify in detail the charges upon which persons have been convicted in his court. The plumbing inspector reported as follows: 5 sewer permits, collected $12.50 6 plumbing permits $5.85 3 gas permits $3.30 Total $21.65 A French engineer has found thirty five locations in Tunis where dams can be constructed that can be made to provide from thirty to 600 horse power of continuous energy. Carried on the ribbon of a new bookmark is a celluloid panel through which appear various references that can be altered by moving pointers with which the device is equipped. SPRING SUITS For Men and Young Men $15.00 to $22.50 These essentially American suits are as much a part of the American spirit as the Liberty bond button in your lapel. They bear the upright, forward looking characteristics of the strong men they are made for whether you walk or ride, at your business or in your home, these clothes keep pace with you, giving you distinction and service. It is a feature of the American spirit to meet life with an energetic face and confident appearance, knowing that the battle is half won on these two counts. And our suits lend the American just the support he needs. JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP YOUR MONEY'S WORTH ALWAYS ANAHEIM SERVE BY SAVING Some U. S. soldier in France is depending upon YOU to supply the money to keep his efficiency up to the point where victory is certain. 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The police department of New York City has a motor truck wireless station. The station carries a powerful transmitter and receiver, and has two aerials—one on a twenty-five foot mast and the other on a ten foot mast. The American Red Cross in Paris has just performed another record feat by preparing and shipping to a town behind the French front a tent hospital of 500 beds within 12 hours after receiving a request from the French government. From one ton of old shoes can be extracted metals to the value of $4.70; grease, $7.25; animal black, $50; sulphate of ammonia, $22.50; a total of $83.45, or about 15 cents a pair. The grease is a good lubricant and the animal black is said by M. C. Lamb, the English chemist who is responsible for these figures, to be equal to the best of bone black. While it was well known that the large colony of squirrels in a Georgia community were active in their attacks upon the pecans grown there, it was a surprise to learn that they had gone so far as to attack the telephone wires, but such has been found to be the case. When complaints were sent in of trouble in one of the residential sections of the city and the telephone company went to locate the trouble it was found that the lead in one of the large cables had been gnawed three eights of an inch deep by the sharp teeth of the squirrels. eMtal forms for building concrete walls that a Wisconsin man has invented can be moved to a new section of wall almost as soon as the concrete is poured, enabling rapid work to be done...