anaheim-gazette 1925-04-02
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VOLUME LV
GEISSINGER ASKS
DAMAGES FROM
NEWSPAPER
MINISTER SUES PLAIN DEALER
FOR $90,000 ON TWO SEPARATE CHARGES
Articles Printed During the Recall
Campaign Reflected on His Character, It is Alleged—One Charges
Him With Being a Leader of the
Bootleggers' Gang, or "United Soaks'
Association," and the Other Alleges
That He Was a Pernicious Pacifist
During the War.
As an aftermath of the late campaign which culminated on February 3
with the recall of the Ku Klux trutees, Dr. James Allen Geissinger,
pastor of the White Temple Methodist
church, has filed suit against R. W.
Ernest and P. V. Hester, publishers of
the Orange County Plain Dealer, ask-
HEAVY VOTE CAST
AT SCHOOL ELECTION
Gibbs, Harpster and Sparkes Elested
to Vacancies on Two Boards
The heaviest vote ever cast at a
school election here was polled Friday
in both the grammar and high school
districts. In the grammar district
1625 votes were counted, while in the
nine high school precincts the vote
aggregated close to two thousand.
For the vacancy on the grammar
board F. N. Gibbs defeated his opponent, H. L. Brisco, by 225 votes. The
vote at the two precincts was as follows:
Broadway—Gibbs, 372; Brisco, 869;
Gibbs' majority, 13.
Citron—Gibbs, 650; Brisco, 848;
Gibbs' majority, 212.
In the nine precincts of the high
school district the vote was as follows among the four candidates contesting for the two vacancies:
Central—Harpster, 349; Sparkes,
579; Carner, 393; Dutton, 53.
High—Harpster, 559; Sparkes, 816;
Carner, 372; Dutton, 86.
Savanna—Harpster, 4; Sparkes, 15;
Carner, 14; Dutton, 1.
Katella—Harpster, 38; Sparkes, 44;
Carner, 63; Dutton, 9.
Laurel—Harpster, 16; Sparkes, 14:
As an aftermath of the late campaign which culminated on February 3 with the recall of the Ku Klux trucees, Dr. James Allen Geissinger, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, has filed suit against R. W. Ernest and P. V. Hester, publishers of the Orange County Plain Dealer, asking $90,000 damages because of defamatory articles printed in that paper during the campaign. Dr. Geissinger was the subject of much malignant abuse while the campaign was in progress. Because of his standing in the community, his unimpeachable character, his position as head of one of the leading churches of the city and his ability as an orator and a writer, the arguments he put forward in favor of a liberal government could only be answered by abuse and attempts to discredit him in the minds of the people. To this end, it is alleged, the Plain Dealer gave space to statements and charges made by certain parties which were intended to destroy the confidence of the people in the doctor, and undermine his influence. Dr. Geissinger asks $70,000 actual damages because of the injury to his reputation and his standing in the community, and $20,000 punitive assessment against the publishers.
The suit is based on two articles appearing in the Plain Dealer, one appearing January 16 and the other January 24.
In the issue of January 16 the following was printed:
"In his mad lust for power, Geissinger has done here what he has done several other places; that is, wrecked his church."
The article quoted goes on to say that:
"A prominent member of Geissinger's church said today: 'One of the greatest leaders of the Methodist church in Southern California told a group of Anaheimers that he could believe everything said of Geissinger's political activities here and a hundred times more.' This grand old man of Methodism, who gets the Chautauqua salute whenever he steps into a Methodist gathering anywhere, continued: 'I know what he did to our church at Lang Beach, at University Place in Los Angeles, at Tucson and at El Paso. He is running true to form. He is making a record for length of stay in Anaheim.' I told others
In the nine precincts of the high school district the vote was as follows among the four candidates contesting for the two vacancies:
Central—Harpster, 349; Sparkes, 579; Carner, 393; Dutton, 63.
High—Harpster, 559; Sparkes, $16; Carner, 372; Dutton, 86.
Savanna—Harpster, 4; Sparkes, 15; Carner, 14; Dutton, 1.
Katella—Harpster, 38; Sparkes, 44; Carner, 63; Dutton, 9.
Laurel—Harpster, 16; Sparkes, 14; Carner, 4; Dutton, 8.
Magnolia—Harpster, 4; Sparkes, 12; Carner, 23; Dutton, 3.
Centralla—Harpster, 22; Sparkes, 34; Carner, 29; Dutton, 5.
Cypress—Harpster, 6; Sparkes, 31; Carner, 30; Dutton, 7.
Loara—Harpster, 39; Sparkes, 48; Carner, 29; Dutton, 31.
The total vote for Harpster was 1036; for Sparkes, 1578; for Carner, 957, and for Dutton, 208.
While on the surface there was no contest between the Klan and anti-Klan forces, all the men elected are anti-Klanmen. This was not openly declared to be an issue in the campaign, however.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE BUSINESS
"Every member get a member; the directors get two." This shall be the slogan of the Chamber of Commerce membership committee during the balance of this year, according to A. E. Hargrove, chairman of the committee.
Very few of the most active members of the Chamber of Commerce actually understand just how extensive the service of the Chamber of Commerce is or in what ways this service can be applied to their own interests. The Chamber has on file vast data relative to the community that could not be procured from any other source, and it all belongs to the people to use in any worthwhile way at any time.
The Chamber of Commerce stands for the best interests of the people without regard to race, creed or political affiliations, and is an institution where one and all are welcome to come with any suggestion they may have that will be of benefit to the community with the absolute assurance that the Chamber will gladly entertain the proposition and endeavor to work it out if it has real merit.
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group of Anaheimers that he could believe everything said of Geissinger's political activities here and a hundred times more.' This grand old man of Methodism, who gets the Chautauqua salute whenever he steps into a Methodist gathering anywhere, continued: 'I know what he did to our church at Lang Beach, at University Place in Los Angeles, at Tucson and at El Paso. He is making a record for length of stay in Anaheim . . . I told others in authority that if it was a question of his coming or my going, I certainly would not delay departing.'
"Whoever before heard of a Methodist preacher leading a political fight in which he admits his only hope for success is with the support of the bootleggers and their patrons?
"All I have to say is that if Geissinger has not more success in holding his bootleg friends together than he has with his church membership, the United Soake' Association may as well say good bye."
The article printed on January 24 charges Dr. Geissinger with having been a pacifist during the war, and states that he was called before the Long Beach defense council to answer regarding his connection with a pacifist mass meeting. It also makes other charges against him calculated to injure him in the estimation of the people. In his complaint the doctor states that he is not a pacifist; that he is not now or never has been disloyal to the United States; that he was not removed from the pastorate of his church; that he did not appear before any Long Beach defense council; that he has always obeyed the letter and spirit of the law, and has always been a loyal supporter of the United States, its soldiers, sailors and marines and has never been threatened or attempted to be threatened with harm from soldiers, sailors or marines.
The Chamber of Commerce stands for the best interests of the people without regard to race, creed or political affiliations, and is an institution where one and all are welcome to come with any suggestion they may have that will be of benefit to the community with the absolute assurance that the Chamber will gladly entertain the proposition and endeavor to work it out if it has real merit. The secretary, George W. Reid, is a man thoroughly qualified and fitted to his job, and Anaheim is very fortunate in having a man of his type, because he has the ability and affability to conduct the affairs of the Chamber with credit to the community.
The Chamber of Commerce is considered by some people to be purely a business men's association, which is very inaccurate unless practically everybody is classed as business people. The only reason we get the wrong impression here is because the commercial and profession interests have always taken the most active interest in such things, but this erroneous impression would be very quickly overcome if, for instance, the ranchers would avail themselves of the service of the Chamber as they should and as it is hoped they will. A special division for orange growers, where anything of interest to the orange men can be handled, will be established. In this way the orange growers will have at their command the co-operation of the Chamber of Commerce. They will feel perfectly free to use the influence of the Chamber of Commerce just as any other class of members could do.
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California Valencia Orange Show
EXHIBITORS at the Fifth Annual California Valencia Orange Show,
in addition to having their displays viewed and admired by tens of
thousands of interested visitors, will receive substantial awards if they
chance to be within the winning class. Hundreds of prizes will be given,
ranging from an award certificate to $300 in cash and a silver cup. More
than $2000 in cash will be distributed in prizes, besides a score of silver
cups, suitably engraved, are to be awarded to the prize winners.
The exhibits in the citrus tent are divided into 26 classes, but there
will be no limit to the number of exhibits entered under each class. The
exhibitors in Class No. 1 will compete for the grand sweepstakes prize,
for the best 40 boxes of Valencia oranges to be entered by corporation or
firm operating in more than one community or locality. The first prize
in this class is a silver cup and $100 in cash. Class No. 2 is the growers'
sweepstakes, for the best 24 boxes of Valencias entered by growers or
individual associations. First prize is a cup and $100 in cash. Class
No. 3 is the grand sweepstakes for lemons, the best 40 boxes entered by
corporation or firm operating in more than one community, drawing a
cup and $50. Class No. 4 is the growers' sweepstakes for lemons, 24
boxes on exhibition, the prize being $50 and a cup. Class No. 5 is sweepstakes for grapefruit, 12 boxes being in each exhibit, the winner getting
a cup and $25.
For the most artistic display of 40 boxes of Valencias the capital
prize is a cup and $75. For the most artistic display of 40 boxes of
lemons the first prize is a cup and $75. For the best 12 boxes of Valencias a cup and $25 will be awarded, and the same will be given for the
best 12 boxes of lemons. In other classes where the exhibits are smaller.
individual associations. First prize is a cup and $100 in cash. Class No. 3 is the grand sweepstakes for lemons, the best 40 boxes entered by corporation or firm operating in more than one community, drawing a cup and $50. Class No. 4 is the growers' sweepstakes for lemons, 24 boxes on exhibition, the prize being $50 and a cup. Class No. 5 is sweepstakes for grapefruit, 12 boxes being in each exhibit, the winner getting a cup and $25.
For the most artistic display of 40 boxes of Valencias the capital prize is a cup and $75. For the most artistic display of 40 boxes of lemons the first prize is a cup and $75. For the best 12 boxes of Valencias a cup and $25 will be awarded, and the same will be given for the best 12 boxes of lemons. In other classes, where the exhibits are smaller, the prizes will be proportionate.
The feature displays are embodied in Classes Nos. 16 and 17, and the firm or corporation that wins a capital prize here will have to produce something artistic. Class No. 16 is the feature display without mechanical action, the first prize being a cup and $200 in cash; the second, an award certificate and $100 in cash; the third, award certificate and $50. Class No. 17 is the feature display with mechanical action. First prize is a cup and $300 in cash; second, award certificate and $200; third, award certificate and $100. At the last show the city of Brea carried off first honors in this class with a contrivance that pumped a continuous flow of oil from the heart of an orange grove. Brea has again contracted for ample space in the big tent, and is promising a unique feature at this exhibition.
Classes Nos. 24 and 25 will include the by-products made from citrus fruit. The best display entered by a firm or corporation will receive a cash prize of $50, and the best exhibited by an individual will be awarded $20.
Class No. 26 embraces the avocado department. There will be an interesting exhibit of this fruit, which is only in its infancy in this section, but is rapidly becoming better known. The prize for the best orchard display is a cup and $15.
Fruit exhibits will be accommodated on racks built at an angle of about 40 degrees, with adequate counter and railings in front. Racks will be constructed against the side and end walls of the tent. Localities, associations and individuals will be given space free, according to their requirements. Four standard boxes fill one linear foot of rack space, and the racks are built for the use of standard half boxes. Owing to narrowing space facilities, prospective exhibitors are urgently requested to file their requirements immediately.
The term "feature display" is used to indicate exhibits of artistic character, located in the arena of the citrus tent, in which the scheme of display is worked out in citrus fruits insofar as is possible. The premium list shows greatly increased cash and other prizes in this department. Feature display spaces are going rapidly. Those having features under construction are requested to keep the manager advised of their progress and show designs of their exhibit to prevent duplication.
of Commerce. "There are something like 34 people in Anaheim who are licensed to represent the various life insurance companies, and of these 10 are actively associated with the Chamber of Commerce."
Secretary George Reid is arranging to create a life underwriters' division and invites the agents to make use of this division as freely as they will.
VALENCIA HARVEST
NOW IN PROGRESS
Opening: Orange Prices Are Best Offered in Two Years
With all indications pointing to the highest opening prices in two years, the Valencia orange season was launched generally throughout the county last week, while the eastern
ance division, where they can come together and discuss matters affecting their business, and at the same time place on file with the secretary very valuable information relative to the insurance business, such as companies represented, hazards protected, etc. Also where they can take up, if occasion arises, questions relative to rate revision, life hydrants, abandonment of extra hazards, etc., or any other item of general interest. Membership in the Chamber of Commerce automatically makes every licensed insurance agent a member of the insurance division of the Chamber of Commerce without any additional cost whatever.
The list of insurance men who are entitled to membership in this division at this time is as follows: W. E. Alexander, Fred A. Backs, Jr., Beebe & Harrison, A. Curtis Case, Harold Clairmont, Harry F. Dierker, Forrest F. Powler, Charles F. Grim, George W. Hamler, H. A. Hawley, Sid McGraw, C. C. Bandall, J. E. Rodden, W. J. Ross, R. L. Royalty, C. C. Sidnam, G. M. Simpson, Herman Stern, Frank Tausch, Adolph Thomas and E. W. Stark.
A special committee composed of Bob Royalty, Bob Powler and Curtis Case will be responsible for the fire insurance division and will add new names to the list.
Other divisions will be worked out just as rapidly as the lists can be compiled.
"A great many people from other states, and a surprising number of local drop into our office to inquire where to find the agent of certain life insurance companies," states A. E. Hargrove, chairman of the Greater Anaheim committee of the Chamber of Commerce.
"There are something like 34 people in Analiem who are licensed to represent the various life insurance companies, and of these 10 are actively associated with the Chamber of Commerce."
Secretary George Reid is arranging to create a life underwriters' division and invites the agents to make use of this division as freely as they will. He will keep for ready reference the list of agents and, if the agents themselves will co-operate with him a little bit, he will be glad to keep on file data relative to the kind of insurance they write and other information that will be of great benefit to the insuring public as well as the agents interested. He will be glad to give this data to anyone desiring it.
M. Roy Easton, district manager of the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, is chairman of a special committee in charge of the life underwriters' division. Every life insurance agent is cordially invited to become affiliated with this division and to help make it one of real service to the community, as life insurance is said to be a service rather than a commodity. Mr. Easton can be reached over telephone No. 1. The present list of members of the life underwriters' division is as follows: M. E. Beebe, A. Curtis Case, Courtney H. Clark, Rex Dickensen, M. Roy Easton, Henson W. Farls, D. G. Maltry, Perry W. Mathis, R. L. Royalty and Charles A. Walker.
The Brute
Lady—My husband is a deceitful wretch. Last night he pretended to believe me when he knew I was lying to him."
VALENCIA HARVEST
NOW IN PROGRESS
Opening Orange Prices Are Best Offered in Two Years
With all indications pointing to the highest opening prices in two years, the Valencia orange season was launched generally throughout the county last week, while the eastern markets on the last navels remained steady due to the balance maintained between the supply and demand for the fruit.
Warning was issued to shippers however, that rushing of fruit to the markets beyond the point where it will be readily absorbed would probably result in lower market, since the receipts of the Florida fruit are still liberal.
This is recognized as the great consuming season for the California citrus fruits, and during the past week the orange shipments for the state showed a gain of 92 cars over the previous week.
The first Valencia oranges from the district near Orange were shipped Saturday, but the crop is moving slowly and operations at the plant will not be in full swing for several days.
A heavier supply of fruit from Orange county than the earlier survey indicated was assured to lay by the fact that the percentage of frozen fruit was found to be exceedingly small. Crops suffering frost damage are separated by the water separator, thus assuring protection for the growers and upholding the standard of Orange county fruit.
The poultry raisers of Imperial county have formed a marketing agency.
DRUMM'S DÉCISION
HELD UP BY APPEAL
Convicted "Dry Agents" May Not Be Allowed New Trial
Judge Drumm's decision granting a new trial to the convicted "dry agents" was an extremely unpopular act on his part. It may have been good law, but in the opinion of most people it was a miscarriage of justice.
E. R. Wall, Mrs. E. R. Wall, Mrs. Beverly Ward and Frank Martin were four of the five "dry agents" hired by Myers, Starbuck and Steulke, to carry out the spectacular raid which they had conceived for the purpose of assisting their friends in the late campaign in Anaheim. The method used by this bunch of "investigators" caused considerable comment. A Santa Ana man was so peeved because his son, Ivory Shields, fell a victim to their wiles that he swore to warrants, charging them with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. They were charged with persuading the boy to buy a bottle of liquor at a drug store, which they drank in his presence, giving him a portion of it. Then they booked him for arrest as a bootlegger. These facts were proved to the satisfaction of the jurors before whom they were tried and a verdict of guilty was
NEW SYSTEM FOR FIRE FIGHTING DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL WILL HEREAFTER APPOINT A CHIEF, WHO WILL CHOOSE HIS OWN MEN
Pay to Be Fixed by Resolution of the Board—Salary of Chief of Police Increased to $250 per Month—Ten Thousand Dollars Insurance Authorized on Bathhouse at City Park—Peddlers and Hawkers Will Be Earred from Orange Show Zone, at Request of Captain Stern.
Reorganization of the fire department is, apparently, one of the improvements the city council is determined upon. At Thursday night's meeting an ordinance was adopted which provides that hereafter the chief shall be appointed by the trustees, also the drivers of the two fire trucks. Heretofore the firemen have
cause his son, Ivory Shields, fell a victim to their wiles that he swore to warrants, charging them with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. They were charged with persuading the boy to buy a bottle of liquor at a drug store, which they drank in his presence, giving him a portion of it. Then they booked him for arrest as a bootleger. These facts were proved to the satisfaction of the jurors before whom they were tried and a verdict of guilty was turned in. Then the attorney for the accused discovered that two of the jurors had also served on the jury that convicted young Shields, consequently they had heard something of the case before it was suddenly sprung upon them after they had taken seats in the jury box. This made them ineligible to serve, he argued—and Judge Drumm agreed with him and ordered a new trial.
The district attorney's office, however, was not satisfied with Drumm's decision, and immediately filed an appeal against it in the higher court. Deputy District Attorney D. G. Wettin said:
"We believe that the defendants received a fair and impartial trial. The court itself, in granting the new trial, did not question this fact. We feel that, under the circumstances, the people should not be put to the expense of another trial, and that another trial, instead of being justice, would be a travesty upon it. That, in brief, is why we have decided to press an appeal."
If it is possible for justice to come out of a court where law is interpreted, the Appellate court may overrule Drumm's decision and order the conviction to stand.
NEW CHURCH SOCIETY ORGANIZED HERE
Will Be the Parent Church of Its Denomination in the U. S.
A new church has been organized in Anaheim to be known as the Church of Divine Science, which is to be the mother church of the Churches of Divine Science of the United States of America.
The purpose for which this corporation is formed is: To worship the Almighty God according to the faith, doctrine, creed, discipline and usages of the Church of Divine Science, and for psychological research (selecting, verifying and filing affidavits as to cause his son, Ivory Shields, fall a victim to their wiles that he swore to warrants, charging them with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. They were charged with persuading the boy to buy a bottle of liquor at a drug store, which they drank in his presence, giving him a portion of it. Then they booked him for arrest as a bootleger. These facts were proved to the satisfaction of the jurors before whom they were tried and a verdict of guilty was turned in. Then the attorney for the accused discovered that two of the jurors had also served on the jury that convicted young Shields, consequently they had heard something of the case before it was suddenly sprung upon them after they had taken seats in the jury box. This made them ineligible to serve, he argued—and Judge Drumm agreed with him and ordered a new trial.
The district attorney's office, however, was not satisfied with Drumm's decision, and immediately filed an appeal against it in the higher court. Deputy District Attorney D. G. Wettin said:
"We believe that the defendants received a fair and impartial trial. The court itself, in granting the new trial, did not question this fact. We feel that, under the circumstances, the people should not be put to the expense of another trial, and that another trial, instead of being justice, would be a travesty upon it. That, in brief, is why we have decided to press an appeal."
If it is possible for justice to come out of a court where law is interpreted, the Appellate court may overrule Drumm's decision and order the conviction to stand.
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS, apparently, one of the improvements the city council is determined upon. At Thursday night's meeting an ordinance was adopted which provides that hereafter the chief shall be appointed by the trustees, also the drivers of the two fire trucks. Heretofore the firemen have been electing the chief themselves, but the council has decided to make the position a more responsible one. Hereafter the chief will be appointed by the council, and will be given authority to appoint his own subordinate officers and assistants. He will be held responsible for the efficiency of the service. No fixed salary is designated in the ordinance, but the council will determine the salaries from time to time and authorize them by resolution.
The ordinance also gives the chief, his officers and assistants full police power during the progress of a fire. From the time the siren sounds an alarm until the recall is blown each fireman has full police power to enforce his commands. People who are in the habit of rushing insanely to fires and hampering the firemen by crowding too close might profit themselves if they cut this out and paste it in their hats.
Another ordinance fixing the salary of the city marshal at $250 per month was also adopted Thursday night. This is an amendment to Ordinance No. 340, passed in December, 1918.
Weekly band concerts will be held at the city park again as soon as the evenings are warm enough to permit The proposition of D. E. Barr, manager of the municipal band, to furnish 20 men and a director at $140 per night, was accepted. The nights have not yet been designated.
Capt. Herman Stern appeared before the board and asked that concessions for stands and exploits of various kinds in the vicinity of the orange show grounds be restricted during the progress of the show. It was referred to the ordinance committee, and a special ordinance covering the matter will probably be adopted.
Two insurance policies for $5000 each, covering the bathhouse at the city park were authorized by the board. One of the policies will be held by the Security Insurance Company and the other by the Stuyvesant
A new church has been organized in Anaheim to be known as the Church of Divine Science, which is to be the mother church of the Churches of Divine Science of the United States of America.
The purpose for which this corporation is formed is: To worship the Almighty God according to the faith, doctrine, creed, discipline and usages of the Church of Divine Science, and for psychical research (selecting, verifying and filing affidavits as to cases of evidential value bearing on the survival of the human personality after physical death) and for benevolent, charitable, educational, scientific, religious and missionary work to promote religion and morality and for the erection of temples or such other places of worship where the religion of Divine Science may be taught and demonstrated and to provide for the education and licensing of proper persons as authorized lecturers and preachers of the religion of Divine Science; to effect a more complete organization of the Divine Scientists of the United States of America into one general association by the federation of existent local societies, as well as by chartering new ones for the advancement of those purposes, undertakings and enterprises germane to the study of the phenomena, the promotion of the science and the promulgation of the philosophy and religion of Divine Science.
Preparations are being made for the purchase of land to build a national temple thereon, to be located in the city of Anaheim. The following officers have been elected at the recent convocation held in the Moose hall: President, A. Cyril Black; vice-president, William J. Diehl; vice-president, Jene Horner Brickell; recording secretary, Anna M. Hile; corresponding secretary, Myrtle Brun-
various kinds in the vicinity of the orange show grounds be restricted during the progress of the show. It was referred to the ordinance committee, and a special ordinance covering the matter will probably be adopted.
Two insurance policies for $5000 each, covering the bathhouse at the city park were authorized by the board. One of the policies will be held by the Security Insurance Company and the other by the Stuyvesant Insurance Company. The yearly premium on the two is $412.
E. A. Beard, manager of the Pacific Telephone Company, reported that the total receipts of the company in Anaheim during the year aggregated $57,216.59. As 2 percent of this is payable to the city under its franchise, he reported that the company was ready to pay $1144 into the treasury.
nick; treasurer, A. C. Parellis; directors, Harvey Hile, Emil Caruthers, Otto Schopp, John H. Hille and Otto Hammel.
A large number of persons have enlisted for membership among whom are prominent citizens of Anaheim, Long Beach, San Pedro, Pomona, Ontario, Orange and other cities.
The opening services will be held March 5, in the beautiful Knights of Pythias temple, with sessions at 4 and 7:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. A. H. Engelhardt; Special instrumental and vocal music will be rendered by a string orchestra and the unity choir of the church. Several violin solos will be rendered by Emil Caruthers of Anaheim. Services will be conducted every Sunday thereafter in the Knights of Pythias hall until the national temple is completed.
Too many confuse duty with mod-diesomeness.