anaheim-gazette 1918-08-22

VOLUME XXXXVII GERMAN ACTIVITY ACROSS THE BORDER S. DIAK GARAZ RELATES WHAT HE SAW BEYOND THE RIO GRANDE TEUTON IN ANAHEIM GAVE HIM ADVICE BEFORE HE LEFT FOR SOUTH S. Dlaz Garaz is some "hot airist" or he has a fund of information on the activities of Germans in Mexico that could be made of service to Uncle Sam. Garaz is the Mexican who, some time ago, secured an automobile from A. H. Sitton at Fullerton by exchanging an old car and issuing a no-fund check on an Anaheim bank for the difference. He later was arrested on the border and returned here and convicted. He was taken to San Quentin by Robert Strain of Fullerton and en route he was more or less talkative and informed Strain that while he was in Mexico he operated an auto stage line between Mexicall and a big Ger. The captains of Santa Ana districted the city, and each man is to be responsible for thoroughly canvassing his district. Representatives from communities that will be joined with Santa Ana with the effort were present, and heard a discourse from F. A. Garrison, who is to remain until after the drive is completed. He will work with the Santa Ana Elks, who have accepted the leadership here, and the Anaheim Elks, who have the leadership for the drive in the north end of the county. Those on the Anaheim executive committee are: Herman Noll, M. C. Goff, Tom McFadden, H. E. W. Barnes, James A. Fay, F. A. Backs, A. H. T. Osborn, Lewis Jacobson, D. L. Parker, Walter Cadman, H. G. Ames, Wm. Schumacher, M. W. Martenet, D. Jessurun. MRS. HERMAN STERN PASSES TO THE BEYOND Well Known Lady Summoned by Death Saturday Morning Mrs. Marie Nicolas Stern, wife of Herman Stern, died at her home, 117 Zeyn street, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors at 9 o'clock Monday morning, after which requiem high mass was read at St. Boniface's church, Rev. Father UPON THE BOYS, NO THE PLACE COUNCIL GIVES KING JOLT THAT WILL DOWN AND FOR GO THIS TOWN IS GOOD DRY AS THE SAKING WITH THE YEAR According to the letter the present writing, bone dry on the first At-the city council night Trustee McFadden dry ordinance, which effective January 1, 1934 nance will be passed meeting of the counciling the past week seew between the wet and been held with a view compromise, but at the deliberations the two hopelessly deadlocked Well Known Lady Summoned by Death Saturday Morning Mrs. Marie Nicolas Stern, wife of Herman Stern, died at her home, 117 Zeyn street, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held at Backs & Terry's undertaking parlors at 9 o'clock Monday morning, after which requiem high mass was read at St. Boniface's church, Rev. Father Dubbel officiating. The remains were taken to Los Angeles and interred in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Stern was the eldest daughter of the late Pierre Nicolas, one of the earliest settlers and best known residents of Orange county. She was married to Herman Stern twelve years ago, and was 47 years of age at the time of her death. Only a couple of months ago her sister, Mrs. Fuller, died at Los Angeles from an aliment similar to that which caused her death. Two weeks ago her sister-in-law, Mrs. Gus Stern, died at the home of her parents at Belflower. The funeral of Mrs. Stern Monday was attended by a large concourse of friends, and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. The departed was very popular among a wide circle of friends in northern Orange county, and her untimely passing is mourned by all who knew her. The pallbearers were R. J. McFadden, J. J. Schneider, Charles Fay, Ernest Berchert, J. W. Wallop and Hugo Strodthoff. J. M. BACKS FOR COUNTY CLERK A glance at the political situation on the eve of the primary election reveals the fact that some contests will only be determined in the minds of the shrewd prognosticator when the votes are counted, but it appears that the only uncertainty in the county clerkship race is the size of Joe Backs' majority. He had the inside track and was leading from the start, but last week the entire bar association, headed by the two superior judges of the county came out in an unsolicited statement endorsing him for the office. The statement reads: "We, the undersigned, members of the Orange County Bar Association, knowing that J. M. Backs has performed the duties of deputy county clerk for about six years past in a faithful and competent manner, hereby give him our unqualified endorsement for bone dry on the first night Trustee McFadden dry ordinance, which effective January 1, 1992 will be passed meeting of the counciling the past week sew between the wet and been held with a view compromise, but at the deliberations the two hopelessly deadlocked state of affairs was the council. Trustee the bit in his teeth and ad adopting the bone coming effective the and to clinch his comon record as being in voking all liquor license if any attempt is made block the proceeding. This latter statement the one solution to the and the large audience approval by hand-clock Backs said he would such course being put Trustee Stark voiced monts. And thus the Previous to this act had been discussed chairmen of committees having given outline of their delibration argued by the wets election, if called, wow feelings among the people very thing to avail while the drys maintain the initiative petition early presented they avoid the election, unintelligly winked at the document and await the coming of when their one and only visualized. According to the swets, now on file with they voluntarily agree as stated, and the there will be no liquid the first of the year. On the water wagon. Of course, as previous is nothing to prevent going into the superintending for a writ of man trustees to call the petitioned for by the this arm of the law time only can tell. The council receive tion from the horticultural reminding them that ELKS ARE AIDING THE SALVATION ARMY Anaheim and Santa Ana Lodges Raising Money For War Fund Team captains who are to lead workers in a drive for $4,500 for the Salvation Army war fund met Thursday night at Elks' club, Santa Ana, and made plans for the drive, which will take place on August 22 and 23. We, the undersigned, members of the Orange County Bar Association, knowing that J. M. Backs has performed the duties of deputy county clerk for about six years past in a faithful and competent manner, hereby give him our unqualified endorsement for the office of county clerk of Orange county." This is signed by the two judges and 32 practicing attorneys of the county, and considering that they are the men with whom he has come in practically daily contact in the performance of his duties it is an endorsement that carries weight. But that is not all. County Clerk N. T. Edwards and former Clerk W. B. Williams, under both of whom Mr. Backs served as deputy, have issued the following: "We, the undersigned, knowing that J. M. Backs is well qualified to perform the duties of county clerk, hereby endorse his candidacy and recommend him to the voters of Orange county for that position." These endorsements are from men who have reason to know his capabilities as an official, coupled with the fact that everyone of his acquaintances throughout the county is a personal friend, is a pretty sure indication that Joe will win the race in a canter. Backs is a native of Orange county. He was born in Anaheim and will have an especially heavy vote in the north end where he grew to manhood, and where he is known to almost every voter. He is the only man Anaheim has had in the court house in twenty years, and he should have a unanimous vote here. Of course, as previous is nothing to prevent going into the superintending for a writ of man trustees to call the petitioned for by this arm of the law time only can tell. The council received from the horticultural reminding them that at the sewer farm show at once as they are with scale. The matter to a committee, with communication was the state compensation commission giving rise for city employees, be taken up at the main adjustment. Attorney Ames will represent the city being commission when rates is to be combat cities of the county plaintiff is being made by people on all sides. A communication with the federal authorities gent plea for the conspiracy It was suggested that printed upon their w ceipto a reminder that food. It was theref the rate collector f stamp, with a sl Food," upon its face same upon all receipt his office. Mr. and Mrs. Maxter, Miss Margaret, Ziegler visited friend dino last week. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, August 22, 1918 UPON THE WAGON, BOYS, NOW FOR THE PLEDGE COUNCIL GIVES KING ALCOHOL A JOLT THAT WILL PUT HIM DOWN AND OUT FOR GOOD THIS TOWN IS GOING TO BE AS DRY AS THE SAHARA BEGINNING WITH THE NEW YEAR According to the liquor situation at the present writing, Anaheim will be bone dry on the first of the new year. At the city council meeting Friday night Trustee McFadden introduced a dry ordinance, which will become effective January 1, 1919. The ordinance will be passed at the regular meeting of the council tonight. During the past week several conferences between the wet and dry leaders had been held with a view of effecting a compromise, but at the end of their deliberations the two factions stood hopelessly deadlocked. When this COMMENDS GAZETTE FOR ITS FEARLESS ATTITUDE W. E. Alexander Makes Some Pertinent Remarks on Conditions in Anaheim Anaheim, Cal., Aug. 15, 1918. Editor Gazette: Dear Sir—Your article last week and the one this week in re the contemplated "dry" ordinance are comprehensive and sensible and you will undoubtedly receive the thanks of all thinking people for stating the facts so fearlessly and honestly which unfortunately is not done by the other papers. We are fighting here and over there for the preservation of our democracy and permanent world democracy. If democracy means anything it means a government of the people, by the people themselves and the law governing its operation is the majority rule. For that reason I have always favored local option which allows the people of any community to vote as they see fit on any subject and does not permit a small minority to tell the majority what they must do. The proposition of the "drys" to amend the constitution of the United States is revolutionary and destructive of states' rights and democracy. As it is programmed a small minority amounting to probably five million people, at the most, are proposing to call one hundred million what they COUNTY CONTROL OF GAS PLANT ENDORSED FULLERTON BOARD OF TRADE FOLLOWS ANAHEIM IN RESENTING INCREASED RATE MOVEMENT STARTED FOR A COUNTY OWNERSHIP THAT APPEARS TO BE POPULAR Dissatisfaction over the action of the Southern Counties Gas Company in raising rates has created a sentiment in favor of public control that may shortly develop into concrete action. The question was sprung by A. A. Mills at the last session of the Anaheim board of trade, and has rapidly spread throughout the county. It has been given wide publicity in the newspapers and appears to be meeting with general approval. The city of Fullerton took the matter up at the meeting of the board of trade Thursday evening, and steps were taken which may lead to a county-wide movement. Discussion of the bone dry on the first of the new year. At the city council meeting Friday night Trustee McFadden introduced a dry ordinance, which will become effective January 1, 1919. The ordinance will be passed at the regular meeting of the council tonight. During the past week several conferences between the wet and dry leaders had been held with a view of effecting a compromise, but at the end of their deliberations the two factions stood hopelessly deadlocked. When this state of affairs was made known to the council, Trustee McFadden took the bit in his teeth and said he favored adopting the bone dry measure, becoming effective the first of the year, and to clinch his contention he went on record as being in favor also of revoking all liquor licenses immediately, if any attempt is made by the wets to block the proceedings as outlined. This latter statement seemed to be the one solution to the vexed question, and the large audience of drys gave approval by hand-clapping. Trustee Backs said he would be in favor of such course being pursued, and even Trustee Stark voiced similar sentiments. And thus the matter stands. Previous to this action the question had been discussed at length, the chairmen of committees of the two factions having given the board an outline of their deliberations. It was argued by the wets that the special election, if called, would engender bad feelings among the people, which is the very thing to avoid at this time, while the drys maintained that since the initiative petition had been regularly presented they saw no way to avoid the election, unless they knowingly winked at the side-tracking of the document and morally agreed to await the coming of the new year, when their one and only aim would be visualized. According to the statement of the wets, now on file with the city clerk, they voluntarily agree to quit business as stated, and the way it now looks there will be no liquor dealers here the first of the year. Anaheim will be on the water wagon. Of course, as previously stated there is nothing to prevent any citizen from going into the superior court and asking for a writ of mandate, forcing the trustees to call the special election as petitioned by by the drys. Whether this arm of the law will be invoked time only can tell. The council received a communication from the horticultural commission reminding them that the orange trees BOARD OF TRADE DRIVE BEGINS THIS MORNING Efforts Making to Increase the Membership to Three Hundred The new drive for adding to the membership of the board of trade began this morning, with twenty committee in the field. It is hoped and confidently expected that the membership will be increased to 300 by this effort. The committee, appointed by President McCord, are follows: William Jackson chairman; H. M. Adams, J. F. Ahlborn, H. G. Ames, W. T. Alling, A. Bayliss, Charles A. Criss, H. A. Dickel, A. B. Gilbert, B. Hartfield, D. Jessurun, A. F. Nowotny, J. C. Osher, Fred Schneider, J. E. Stroup, L. B. Weber, C. H. Weadon, H. E. W. Barnes, C. R. Prince, Fred Dyckman and Nick Theodore. The Anaheim board of trade has done much toward the development of option which allows the people of any community to vote as they see fit on any subject and does not permit a small minority to tell the majority what they must do. The proposition of the "drys" to amend the constitution of the United States is revolutionary and destructive of states' rights and democracy. As it is programmed a small minority amounting to probably five million people, at the most, are proposing to tell one hundred million what they shall or shall not do. Anaheim, under present conditions, is enjoying splendid prosperity, is responding nobly to the calls of our government, and it would seem that some happy medium might be reached that would not too radically disturb this prosperity. If prohibition legislation would stop excessive drinking it would be worth while to legislate, but experience teaches us that prohibition does not prohibit. It is a well known fact, among those who desire it, that the Gandler ordinance in Los Angeles does not prevent them from getting all the strong drink they want and that nothing has been gained by it there except a very much increased taxation. But it looks and sounds good for wishy washy newspapers to proclaim to the world that "we have a dry town" although they know there is not a word of truth in it. Yours truly, W. E. ALEXANDER. President Gregory of the board asked City Attorney Allen, who was present, if the resolution was along the lines proposed by the board of city trustees. Allen thought this would be satisfactory to the board but of course was not authorized to speak for them. Allen then explained why it is best to have the county take hold of the matter. He said the cities of the county and the farmers were so closely allied and so many people outside of the cities used gas that it would be almost compulsory to take up the matter from a county standpoint. The city attorney told of the injustice to this county when the state railroad commission fixed the rate, forcing Orange County to help pay for delivering gas to the foothill towns. He also added that the city attorneys of the entire county were disgusted at the decision. E. K. Benchley believed that the board should go slow about recommending that the county go into the gas business. He favored Fullerton going it alone. That city, six by three miles in size, is big enough to go into the gas business on its own account. He declared that this is not the time, however, to start such a movement. Material and labor are too high to consider such a venture at this time. Nevertheless, he said, he is strongly in favor of municipal ownership. Dr. E. W. Hauck thought the county plan the only way. He called attention marks were given his home where he concern tha Mr. Fick afraid to devote mansion of these pears, has palign. Whig ged into to be played comprehensible known to States as dynamite fessed, acting being impaired of the Loss which dismisse men were and destroys unimpeachable sponsible killed ten five others San Francisco acuting attence that reason a c is fighting Berkman dynamite who burn fields,and tempt to conduct o said Mr.B governor t descend people andthe state." R.J.M.Fickert atta and intro Later Mcclainthe city am met that M governor BANKS CO Financier Organizer Calif better fin and for tness will Southernthe Hotel Saturday; presents represent The banke the first of the year. Anaheim will be on the water wagon. Of course, as previously stated there is nothing to prevent any citizen from going into the superior court and asking for a writ of mandate, forcing the trustees to call the special election as petitioned for by the drys. Whether this arm of the law will be invoked time only can tell. The council received a communication from the horticultural commission reminding them that the orange trees at once as they are badly infested with scale. The matter was referred to a committee, with power to act. Communication was received from the state compensation and insurance commission giving rates of insurance for city employees. The matter will be taken up at the meeting tonight for adjustment. Attorney Ames was instructed to represent the city before the railroad commission when the raise in gas rates is to be combatted by the several cities of the county. Much complaint is being made at the increase by people on all sides. A communication was received from the federal authorities making an urgent plea for the conservation of food. It was suggested that the city have printed upon their water and light receipt a reminder that people conserve food. It was therefore ordered that the rate collector secure a rubber stamp, with a slogan, "Conserve Food," upon its face and imprint the same upon all receipts going out of his office. Mr. and Mrs. Max Junge and daughter, Miss Margaret, and Miss Elsie Ziegler visited friends in San Bernardino last week. The Anaheim board of trade has done much toward the development of the town in the past but a point has been reached where its annual receipts must be increased if it is to continue to be useful to the city. This matter was discussed at the last meeting and it was positively determined that more members must be added or the annual dues raised. As there are hundreds of people in the city and vicinity who are vitally interested in the prosperity of the city who are not members, it was deemed advisable to make an effort to show them the error of their ways, line them up in this body that is always working for the good of Anaheim, and leave the annual dues at $5 per year. It is absolutely necessary that this city should maintain its board of trade, therefore all citizens loyal to the town should do their bit. Don't he a slacker and let somebody else do it all. It has been suggested that many of the business houses should subscribe for two or more memberships. In Los Angeles numerous firms pay $1,000 per year into the board of trade. A. H. Breed, president of the Senate, and candidate for the republican nomination for lieutenant governor, was in town Friday evening getting acquainted with the people. He is an old acquaintance of H. V. Weisel, formerly a member of the assembly. Dr. E. W. Hauck thought the county plan the only way. He called attention to the unjust increase in the rate to the large consumer. G. W. Finch said the increase did not amount to much—only 25 cents on the first thousand cubic feet and 5 cents a thousand on subsequent thousands. The doctor said that the rate to the high school is practically doubled, and will cost the district $700 more than last year if the district should use the same quantity as last year. Orange county has set the pace in co-operation, the doctor asserted, and, as a county, could handle public ownership economically and advantageously. President Gregory said he was a member of the board of trustees several years ago when the city considered the municipal ownership, but finally wound up by making a contract with the Southern Counties Gas Company. But that was before the days when the state had a railroad commission that could treat a contract or a franchise as a mere scrap of paper. At that time there was nothing certain about the life of the gas wells and the board feared to tread on uncertain grounds, particularly since there is hereafter according to general belief. Since that time the gas from one of the wells offered them has petered out. A committee composed of Dr. E. W. Organize better finance and for less stress will Southern Hotel Saturday presents representatives. The bank Bernardin counties meet in plant organ Glenwood. One of them by granting mem service Banks handling former banks funds with the member to pass endorsement Banks for banks, institution, are light of action and rate which At these not a disgrace against usernermission Loan bank against C confrontation cause of solutions to place industries Fred D. day at A. CONTROL PLANT USED OF TRADE IN RESENT- RATE ED FOR A UP THAT APPULAR e action of the Company in and a sentiment control that may concrete action. Rung by A. A. of the Anad has rapidly county. It has very in the newsmeeting with took the matf the board of g, and steps read to a counsission of the Hauck, E. K. Benchley and G. W. Finch was appointed to go deeper into the matter and get the sentiment of the people on the subject. Chairman McCord appointed A. Bayliss, H. G. Ames and A. A. Mills a committee to pass the resolution on to our neighbors and they report that action will probably be taken by other towns. CHARLES M. FICKERT SPEAKS TO ANAHEIM AUDIENCE Candidate For Governor Leaves No Doubt as to His Opinion on Leading Questions Charles M. Fickert, district attorney of San Francisco, and candidate for the republican nomination for governor, stopped off at 4:30 o'clock Monday evening and addressed a gathering of the people at the corner of Center and Lemon streets. It was the tenth speech Mr. Fickert had made during the day, consequently his remarks were brief, but he managed to give his hearers a pretty good idea of where he stands on the questions that concern the people today. Mr. Fickert is a man who is not afraid to express his convictions. He devoted most of his time to a discussion of the Mooney case which, it appears, has become an issue in the campaign. Why this case should be dragged into the campaign as a trump to be played in the game of politics is incomprehensible. Tom Mooney was COUNTY FIREMEN BANQUET AT PALM CAFE HOLD INTERESTING BI-MONTHLY SESSION AT K. C. HALL FOLLOWING THE FEED PREVENTION OF FIRES IS CHIEF TOPIC UNDER DISCUSSION BY MEMBERS Precautionary measures for the prevention of fires was the principal subject under discussion at the bi-monthly meeting of the Orange county fireman's association held at Knights of Columbus hall Friday evening. Chief Eley and two of his lieutenants from Los Angeles were present and took part in the discussion. More than 40 members of the various fire departments of the county were in attendance, and after partaking of an excellent feed which George Meyers, of the Palm cafe, set before them the party adjourned to the hall where the business session was held. Instead of discussing the best meth- took the matter of the board of legs, and steps read to a councussion of the by the introresolutions on the Anaheim interest was dispendance. The that the county operate for the all gas mains, and that to place the of supervisition. The board askwho was preswas along the board of city would be satisfied of course was for them. Alway it is best to hold of the matfic of the county so closely allied outside of the could be almost up the matter int. The city justice to this railroad comforcing Orange delivering gas He also added of the entire at the decision. reved that the about recommity go into the forced Fullerton city, six by three enough to go on its own account this is not start such a labor are too venture at this he said, he is municipal owner night the county called attention during the day, consequently the marks were brief, but he managed to give his hearers a pretty good idea of where he stands on the questions that concern the people today. Mr. Fickert is a man who is not afraid to express his convictions. He devoted most of his time to a discussion of the Mooney case which, it appears, has become an issue in the campaign. Why this case should be dragged into the campaign as a trump to be played in the game of politics is incomprehensible. Tom Mooney was known to the police of the United States as one of the most dangerous dynamiters in the country. He confessed, according to Mr. Fickert, to being implicated in the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building in which disaster twenty-one innocent men were caught like rats in a trap and destroyed. He was convicted on unimpeachable evidence of being responsible for placing the bomb that killed ten persons and wounded sixty-five others in the patriotic parade in San Francisco. Fickert was prosecuting attorney who secured the evidence that convicted him, and for this reason a certain element in the state is fighting him. "The anarchists of the Berkman and Goldman stripe who use dynamite for a weapon, the I. W. W.s who burn elevators and destroy grain fields, and the seditionists who attempt to hamper the government in its conduct of the war are of one class, said Mr. Fickert, "and if I am elected governor the iron hand of the law will descend upon these enemies of the people and they will be driven from the state." R. J. McFadden, a classmate of Mr. Fickert at Stanford, acted as chairman and introduced him to the audience. Later McFadden conducted him about the city and convinced everybody he met that Mr. Fickert would be the next governor of California. BANKS ORGANIZE FOR BETTER WAR WORK Financiers of Five Counties Join in an Association Organization of the banks of Southern California into groups so as to better finance government bond issues and for the handling of general business will result from the meeting of Southern California bankers held at the Hotel Maryland in Pasadena last Saturday. There were about 268 bankers presena, Orange county being well represented. The banks of Orange, Riverside, San Francisco hall Friday evening. Chief Eley and two of his lieutenants from Los Angeles were present and took part in the discussion. More than 40 members of the various fire departments of the county were in attendance, and after partaking of an excellent feed which George Meyers, of the Palm cafe, set before them the party adjourned to the hall where the business session was held. Instead of discussing the best methods of extinguishing fires, the speakers all dwelt upon fire prevention. It was the unanimous opinion that all owners and tenants both of business houses and residences, must be compelled to strictly obey fire ordinances, and keep their premises clean of all inflammable material. The chief of the fire department of each city has authority to regularly investigate all premises and even to enter private residences in order to investigate conditions, to examine wiring, gas apparatus, etc., and compel the owners to comply with all the regulations. Back yards of residences and business houses are to be inspected by all the chiefs or their assistants, and see to it that all premises are kept free from inflammable matter. It is much easier and less costly, it was declared, to prevent a fire than to extinguish one, and the best method of prevention is obedience to the law demanding carefulness. Mr. Eley spoke at some length on the methods prevailing in Los Angeles, and highly commended the Orange county firemen for their organization which obligated companies to answer calls from any city in the county where their services were needed. He also stated that Los Angeles stood ready to respond to any call from Orange county should it ever be necessary to call outside help. Judge Howard, who was one of the guests of the firemen, also made a short talk in commendation of the organization and its policy. He was very glad to be present, he said, and was sorry that more citizens were not present to voice their approval of the system and the work. He recommended that outsiders be invited at future meetings, and hoped that his name would always be included in the invitation list. The next meeting will be held in Orange in October, and Judge Howard's recommendation will be followed. Financiers of Five Counties Join in an Association Organization of the banks of Southern California into groups so as to better finance government bond issues and for the handling of general business will result from the meeting of Southern California bankers held at the Hotel Maryland in Pasadena last Saturday. There were about 268 bankers presena, Orange county being well represented. The banks of Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Imperial counties will form one group and a meeting for bringing about a permanent organization will be held at the Glenwood in Riverside next Saturday. One of the purposes of the organization by groups is to enable banks holding membership in the Federal Reserve Bank to assist state banks in handling treasury certificates, by the former banks loaning the latter banks funds with which to take certificates, the membership banks, if necessary, to pass such loans along, with their endorsements, to Federal Reserve Banks for re-discount. The larger banks, in granting such accommodation, are requested to view it in the light of a patriotic service to the nation and to charge the same interest rate which the certificates bear. At the Pasadena meeting Saturday not a dissenting voice was raised against unqualified support of the government through as many Liberty Loan barrages as may be necessary against German militarism. Problems confronting financial institutions because of the war were discussed and solutions offered to enable the banks to place their assets at the use of war industries and the government loans. Fred Dyckman and family spent Sunday at Anaheim Landing. was sorry that more citizens were not present to voice their approval of the system and the work. He recommended that outsiders be invited at future meetings, and hoped that his name would always be included in the invitation list. The next meeting will be held in Orange in October, and Judge Howard's recommendation will be followed. WATER MEETING The board of directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company met in regular session Monday afternoon. Motion duly seconded the pumping plant committee was authorized to meet with Mr. Catey and determine when work on new well on the Gomber tract shall cease. Motion duly seconded the secretary was authorized to issue a new certificate of stock for 6-8 shares of stock to J. W. Newman and one for 20 shares to S. G. Lehmer. Report of the St. Helens Petroleum Company, and the Amalgamated Oil Company, for the month of July were received and filed. Communication from W. H. Oliver, division engineer of the Santa Fe Railroad Company, stating the crossing under the tracks near Horseshoe Bend was acceptable, was received and filed. Prof. Thomas Askin has been engaged as teacher of music in the Anaheim high school, taking the place of Miss Sloane, who recently became Mrs. E. E. Angell and resigned her position. Prof. Askin is an able musician and the board, it is believed, made a wise choice.