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OFFERS $1000 TO PROVE CHARGE (Continued from Page One) evangelist called together a few of his Legion post cronies and obtained the passage of resolutions that no Klanman known to see such should take part in the parade. Of the popular choir or their wives 450 were affiliated with the Klan. The plans for participation of Dr. Bulgin and his aides in the parade were adhered to, after the state heads of the Legion had notified Gordon that the Legion took no part in partisan politics. The evangelist told Gordon what he thought of him and was sued for libel, but Dr. Bulgin proved everything he charged, and Gordon left the country for the New England states. Dr. Bulgin today declared Gordon to be "the hired agent of the Knights of the Flaming Sword," who is active in many parts of the country. Now for the Strasser case. Dr. F. K. Strasser of San Jacinto has come to Anaheim, stopping at a local hotel, and the U.S.A. club organ in big type declares Dr. Bulgin afraid to meet Strasser because of certain alleged wrongs. On the contrary, the evangelist would be delighted to meet him. This case is notorious and the charges involved in it have been answered time and again by the evangelist. But because of the outcome of the trial, as explained below, the matter has bobbed up repeatedly. It involved the sale of stock by Dr. Bulgin in the Ketso Mining & Milling Co. to Dr. Strasser. Dr. Bulgin acted in perplexity good faith and believed the stock good, as will appear. During the course of the issue, which came before the superior court of Riverside-co, William Harris, the evangelist's attorney, died at Arrowhead Hot Springs. DRY COUNCIL IS GIVEN OVATION (Continued from Page One) Instead they sing "Hall, Hall, the old Gang's Here." We have the same good people we have always had. Anaheim is a good town. All we need is for some of these agitators to abut up. Let us look for a moment to the opposition. There is the Bulletin, with accent on the first syllable. Then there is the Gazette, its chief reportorial aid is a pair of shears and its chief claim to fame is its age. Like an egg the older it gets the stronger it smells. These sheets have had considerable to say about a secret membership list. Personally, I don't care two cents if they have my name. Admittedly that list was obtained by bribery. If there is anyone who is contemptible in my opinion he is a bribe-taker. If there is anyone who is more contemptible it is a brave-giver. There have been many cases where men have lost their jobs because their names were found on this stolen list. Society usually looks askance on men who accept stolen property. This brings up the question of city employees. The only demand of this council has been efficiency and reasonable loyalty. In each of the few instances where it has been necessary to make a change we have always been able to install a better man in the place vacated. We have observed a most disgraceful attempt to force resolutions through various organizations of this city. These are all sponsored by the same little coterie. I could name 15 or 20 men, who, if they left Anaheim, 90 pet of our troubles would go with them. There is the Kiwanis club. There is one good thing about that club. They spell its name with that? I would have been a traitor otherwise. Eygabroad says I stated I must consult the Ku Klux Klan. I will leave it to this audience which statement is to be believed. There have been a number of letters sent out. One was by Auv. Thos. Walker. He was called to the deathbed of his mother I hope I am decent enough not to comment upon it. I will refer however, to a letter by J. A. Geissinger who opens it in a laborious manner to protest how dry he is. When a man protests too much I become suspicious. When that great prohibition is "Pussy-foot" Johnson, came to Anaheim last summer, Geissinger insisted and demanded that an mayor of the city sit on the platform. This I reluctantly consented to do, as I am a timid man. Geissinger took occasion to comment elaborately upon the fact that Anaheim now had a council which was enforcing the 18th amendment. How much better Anaheim would be now if he would help us enforce the law rather than everything he can do harder? Another thing that Geissinger says in his letter is that Dr Long is secretary of the Klan. Dr Long is not and never has been secretary of the Klan. That may not seem important but it deserves correction. Geissinger says the council has fired everyone who is not a klansman. Of the four principles offices in which there have been changes only one has been filled by a klansman. I sometimes think we made a mistake about the other three. Geissinger criticizes the council for permitting the Klan to use the park. I want to say here and now that the park is dedicated to the use of the public and it can be used by an organization no matter what it is at any time without interference from the council. The only time the council can interfere when an attempt is made to commemorize it. charges involved in it have been answered time and again by the evangelist. But because of the outcome of the trial, as explained below, the matter has bobbed up repeatedly. It involved the sale of stock by Dr. Bulgin in the Keto-Mining & Milling Co. to Dr. Strasser. Dr. Bulgin acted in perseverance good faith and believed the stock good, as will appear. During the course of the issue, which came before the superior court of Riverside-co, William Harris, the evangelist's attorney, died at Arrowhead Hot Springs. Attorney Harris had had charge of the defence from the first and his death left Dr. Bulgin in an awaward position. At this time also the statute of limitations ran out against Dr. Bulgin while he was conducting revivals in Oklahoma. Under the circumstances no further defence could be made. The story has been told as if the preacher were a sharper, taking advantage of an individual's trust. According to the evangelist, "Strasser was an old, expert mining man and took the thing on merit." Defence of the case was further interfered with by the fact that Dr. Bulgin was on his back for six months with several broken ribs after a railway accident. Because the defence could not proceed, the case stands "in statu quo" and the charges also stand, because never denied. Robert Meintyre, bishop of the M. E. church, wrote from Los Angeles to the Shawnee Okla., News regarding this case: "All that may be said against Dr. Bulgin's character is as nothing. I have personally investigated the Riverside mining stock episode by Mr. Bulgin and find that he is the victim of unscrupulous men in their persecution of him. I have satisfied myself, and all my friends have done the same, that there is nothing in the matter to be held against the doctor. You will make no mistake in placing full confidence in Dr. Bulgin. I know whereof I speak. In my church there is prayer for his victory in the great temperance campaign in Oklahoma." Judge J. G. Noyes wrote an even stronger message. He declared: "Bulgin is absolutely innocent. He was the victim of dishonest and unscrupulous men who used him to further their interests because of his well known integrity. No honest man who knows the facts would condemn him and there is not an honest man in California who knows the facts but what upholds him. The facts are that a man who knew Bulgin, and knowing his standing in the community for honesty and integrity, went to him and represented that this mine was of great value. He showed Bulgin specimens of the ore and had experts also represent to Bulgin that the mine was of great value. Bulgin believed it has been necessary to make a change we have always been able to install a better man in the place vacated. We have observed a most disgraceful attempt to force resolutions thru various organizations of this city. These are all sponsored by the same little coterie. I could name 15 or 20 men, who, if they left Anaheim, 90 pct of our troubles would go with them. There is the Kiwanis club. There is one good thing about that club. They spell its name with a "K." Bill Grafton, a member of that club, announced himself as a candidate against us. Grafton is a good man. I have nothing to say against him. Harry L. Turton, also a member of that club, a friend of mine, and one of the beat men God Almighty ever made, also consented to be a candidate—with us. What did the Kiwanis club do. It brought all kinds of pressure upon Turton it passed a resolution declaring he must withdraw as candidate or quit the club. I am proud he stood on his rights as an American citizen and continued as a candidate. I submit my humble apologies for having been a member of that club for about three years. Now as to the C. of C. Shortly after this council was elected I was approached by a committee from the C. of C. for financial aid. The C. of C. was nearly on the rocks financially. I looked in to the C. of C. I thought it could do good work for the community. The council voted the C. of C.$2000$. Then what did the C. of C. do. It turned around and passed a resolution at the behest of the U.S.A. club urging the recall of the council and the election of the U.S.A.club candidates. Wasn't that a fine spirit? You know the old adage, "Don't bite the hand that's feeding you!" If there is any organization that ought to keep out of politics it is the C. of C. Now as to the city's finances. There is about as much truth to charges of extravagance and that the city is going bankrupt, as to these other charges. Here are the facts as disclosed by the city clerk's records: In Dec. 1923, there was $55,000 in the general fund; in Dec. 1924, last month, there was $91,000; in Jan. 1923, there was $51,000; right now there is $101,000. The tax rate last year was $1.45, the same as for several years. Yet the council has met expenses without reducing the balance in the general fund, in fact, it has steadily increased, despite the fact this council has had to meet about $20,000 more expense in two directions alone than the former council. These are the maintenance of the park, which until we came into office was taken care of by the office in which there have been changes only one has been filled by a klansman. Geissinger criticizes the council for permitting the Klan to use the park. I want to say here and now that the park is dedicated to the use of the public and it can be used by an organization no matter what it is at any time without interference from the council. The only time the council can interfere is when an attempt is made to commalize it. Geissinger criticizes the council for painting the letter "K.K.K." and "K.I.G.Y." on his paving. There is some question among ourselves as to whether any of these letters were painted on the street after the council was elected. Personally I think letters were painted in two places after our election. It is a fact that they were practically all there before we were elected. We discussed the matter and agreed that they were not in the best of taste, perhaps a source of irritation, and it was a question whether they did any good So we decided against such practice. A month later a petition was circulated protesting against the lettering. If they had come to the mayor's office they would have learned of the decision and saved themselves lots of trouble. For many years I have taken keen interest in our public schools for I believe that with out good schools this government cannot stand and our country cannot progress. I am a member of the school board. Geissinger says that the学校 are dominated by the Klan. The schools are directed by the principal and three trustees. Only one of that four has been alleged a member of the Klan. It news to me that I have such dominating influence on the other three men. If you had worked with them as long as I have you would know that it simply can be done. If a man makes mis-statements thru mistake we must char'able. If he wilfully disgraces the facts he is worthy double condemnation. There are many things about J.A. Geissinger I greatly admire. He is brilliant man, and an eloquent speaker but he has made more discord in this city than any other individual. He is famous as a builder of church edifices and as a wrecker of church congregations. Te is supposed to emplify the spirit of Christianity and brotherly love, yet it is fact that but for he and a few others this would be a peaceful community. There are two things this administration particularly stands for. One is the enforcement of the prohibition law, the best ever placed on the statute book honest and unscrupulous men who used him to further their interests because of his well known integrity. No honest man who knows the facts would condemn him and there is not an honest man in California who knows the facts but what upholds him. The facts are that a man who knew Bulgin, and knowing his standing in the community for honesty and integrity, went to him and represented that this mine was of great value. He showed Bulgin specimens of the ore and had experts also represent to Bulgin that the mine was of great value. Bulgin believed and in perfect good faith acted upon them. With his honest understanding he sold stock to Strasser. After Strasser found the mine did not come up to his expectations he tried to get control, and when he could not do this, turned on to Bulgin and swore Bulgin misrepresented the mine to him and got judgment against Bulgin. Dr. Bulgin lost everything he got and everything he made out of the sale of the stock, and the transaction made him an absolutely poor man. His enemies, and particularly Strasser, have, like a pack of wolves, followed him ever since. The letter refers to this pack as "contemptible scoundrel" and speaks of "such a man as Strasser." The U.S.A. club organ publishes a telegram or alleged telegram from Frank F. Dolan, grand knight of the Boulder, Colo., counsel of the K. of C., in answer to an alleged statement from Dr. Bulgin that "at least 1000 members of the Knights of Columbus attended in a body" a revival there. In response to this, Dr. Bulgin said today: "The Knights of Columbus of Boulder, Colo., felt hurt that it had not been invited to the revival meetings." Attorney A. A. Reed of Boulder was a prospective candidate for governor of Colorado. He was also the delegation manager for Dr. Bulgin and asked the evangelist to reserve a night for the K. of C. Dr. Bulgin reserved a block of 800 seats and it was filled with members of the K. of C., their families and friends. There are three women here in Anaheim that were present and referred to this other nighs when the matter first came up. I have written to the Ministerial Association of Boulder to corroborate this statement." Dr. Bulgin will make further answer to defamatory critics tonight, when he preaches on "If I were the Devil, What in Hell Would I Do?" Anybody who still wants references can telegraph to the headquarters of the Prebysterian Church in Philadelphia, of which he is regularly ordained minister. The tax rate last year was $1.45, the same as for several years. Yet the council has met expenses without reducing the balance in the general fund, in fact, it has steadily increased, despite the fact this council has had to meet about $20,000 more expense in two directions alone than the former council. These are the maintenance of the park, which until we came into office was taken care of by the park bond issue, and interest on the bond issue voted last May. At the present rate instead of the city facing bankruptcy, we will have a larger surplus in the general fund at the next tax-collecting time than at any corresponding time in the history of the city. All equipment has been purchased with the idea of increased efficiency. If there is one thing this council stands for it is an economical administration. Take the bids on the fire truck. The bid was $12,750. The law gives us the right to reject bids and buy in the open market when that is more advantageous. We did that and got the truck for $12,000, saving the taxpayers $750. There has arisen a question of veracity between Charles Eygabroad, one of the smoothest businessmen in the city, and myself. At a meeting when that wonderful exhibition of fair play was given by a committee from a little coterie, suggested that members of this council resign at a time, their successors to be named by this same little coterie. I listened long and patiently to this wonderful proposition. My answer was that I must consult those who elected me. Was these anything wrong When we came into office we found slot machines and punk boards in operation at many places. I believe these constitute one of the most insidious all forms of gambling by reason of their attraction for youth. Gambling is one of the worst habits that a man can fasten upon himself. We looked up law and decided that it covers these types of gambling altogether one type of slot machine he been made purposely to go around this law. We decided this machine was against the spirit of the law, at least. More than two months ago he men came into my office. The amelled to high heaven. The threatened to bring a suit to this law in their efforts to set their slot machines back into A THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. I would have been otherwise. Eygabroadated I must consult the Klan. I will leave it audience which statement believed. have been a number of out. One was by A. Walker. He was cali-deathbed of his mother, am decent enough not upon it. I will refer to a letter by J. A. or who opens it in a la-manner to protest how. When a man protests I become suspicious that great prohibitionist boot" Johnson, came to last summer, Gellissinger and demanded that as if the city it sit on the This I reluctantly con-do, as I am a timid Gellissinger took occasion sent elaborately upon the Ant Anaheim now had a which was enforcing theendment. How much belfelm would be now if he help us enforce the law, man everything he can to ther thing that Gellissinger his letter is that Dr. secretary of the Klan. It is not and never has secretary of the Klan. That seem important but it correction. Anger says the council has everyone who is not a man. Of the four principal which there have been only one has been filled clanman. I sometimes made a mistake about three. anger criticizes the coun-counpermitting the Klan to park. I want to say now that the park is due to the use of the pub-it can be used by any intention no matter what it is, time without interference the council. The only time council can interfere is when apt is made to commer-heidm. I told them to go ahead, if they that they wanted to, and if the court decided this law did not cover this particular machine we would try to make a law that would. Just as long as we retain our offices we will enforce the law. I have given the city the most valuable thing a man can give at ma age, and that is my time. If there is anything we stand for it is law and order. If you can bring evidence that any Klan man has broken the law I will promise you that I will make every effort to obtain double punishment for that individual. There is another question greater than any of these and that is personal liberty. If I want to belong to the Masonic lodge, and I do, this country gives me the right to belong. If I want to belong to any other law-abiding organization I have the right to do so. I believe in toleration. In closing I want to express my appreciation for the compliment that has been shown us by this great audience which has listened so attentively to what we have to say. Councilman Emory Knife said: If there is anything I loathe it is a liar, and there have been some awful lies ribbed up against us. I want to refer to insulting remark that this council has been controlled by any organization. I would like to see the color of the man's eyes who can dictate to me what I shall do. We appreciate suggestions, yes. But if any man to point out any single instance where this council has been dictated to in any respect. I have seen Rev. Leon Myers in the mayor's office on just one occasion, and that was for 15 minutes. He was in the council chamber once for 30 seconds. No committees, no organization, no individual has told this council what it shall do or what it shall not do. As to my membership in any organization that is nobody's business but my own junction to prevent us from paying for a well on the sewer farm which we had put down for about 50 per cent the usual cost. The court permitted us to go ahead and pay for it. In closing I want to leave this thot with you. Isn't there just as much chance that the U.S.A. club would control the council as that the Ku Klux Klan controls it. You know who compose that organization. The candidate who received the second largest vote in opposition to us last spring is now facing serious charges of bootlegging in the federal court. Dr. E. E. Long introduced Councilmen Dean Hasson and A. A. Slaback, and Candidate Harry L. Turton. Each was given a rousing reception. Dr. Long said: It fell to me last spring to act as campaign manager. We believed in the enforcement of the 18th amendment and this council was elected by a vote of nearly two to one. I have known these men and watched them in office. I know they have tried to shoot square. The thing always uppermost in their minds has been: "What is the best thing for Anaheim." When this recall election was forced upon us by the U.S.A.club we felt that since the people were going to vote upon four men it was only fair that they be given a chance to vote upon five. So a petition was filed against G.J. Stock. There has never been only doubt in my mind about the result of this election. These men will go back into office by a bigger majority than last spring. I have been thru too many elections of this kind to doubt for a minute the result next Tuesday. There is one man I wish could be here tonight. He is detained on his sick bed. That is our good friend, the city attorney, Wm.P.Webb." (This brot one of the greatest displays of applause of the evening.) In introducing Councilman Hasson, Dr.Long said: "This is the same fellow whose DOLL 2 Big Your Opportunity— Bucket Soap 5 P.G.E.WHITE NAP SOAP 1 LARGE PKG.CHIIP 1 GUEST IVORY SOAP 2 GOLD DUST CLEAN 1 IVORY SOAP 1 CALUMET TOILET S 8 QUART GALVANIZ BUCKET All for. A Big Value fo SPECIAL MIN COFFEE, 2½ IN WHY PAY SUN M RAISINS, 10 pk RAISINS ADD IRON CORN, 7 No. 2 anger criticizes the council permitting the Klan to park. I want to say and now that the park is led to the use of the pub it can be used by any institution no matter what it is, time without interference the council. The only time council can interfere is when apt is made to commerger criticizes the councils painting of the letters and "K.I.G.Y." on the There is some question ourselves as to whether these letters were painted street after the council elected. Personally I think were painted in two places our election. It is a fact they were practically all before we were elected, focused the matter and that they were not in the taste, perhaps a source of tension, and it was a question they did any good. decided against such practice month later a petitionulated protest against spring. If they had come mayor's office they would learned of the decision and themselves lots of trouble many years I have taken interest in our public for I believe that with schools this government stand and our country progress. I am a member the school board. anger says that the schools eliminated by the Klan. The are directed by the prin- and three trustees. Only that four has been alleged ber of the Klan. It is me that I have such a long influence on the other men. If you had worked them as long as I have you know that it simply can't man makes mis-state shrub mistake we must be able. If he willfully disre- the facts he is worthy of condemnation. There are things about J. A. Geissing- greatly admire. He is a man, and an eloquent but he has made more in this city than any individual. He is famous builder of church edifices a wrecker of church conns. Te is supposed to ex- tension the spirit of Christianity otherwise love, yet it is a hat but for he and a few this would be a peaceful city. We are two things this ad- dition particularly stands one is the enforcement of exhibition law, the best law faced on the statute books. We appreciate suggestions, yes. But I rely any man to point out any single instance where this council has been dictated to in any respect. I have seen Rev. Leon Myers in the mayor's office on just one occasion, and that was for 15 minutes. He was in the council chamber once for 30 seconds. No committees, no organization, no individual has told this council what it shall do or what it shall not do. As to my membership in any organization that is nobody's business but my own so long as I attend to the business of the city satisfactorily. Now as to the matter of city employees. There are about 100 Twelve of them have left for one reason or another since this council was elected. I will refer to the former city manager, O. E. Steward. When we were elected last spring we felt that the people expected a change. Since the office of city manager has the most power we left Mr. Steward go. Now as to Billy Lake, a fine fellow, I want to say right now that he was not released because he was a Catholic. If that were true there would be no Catholics working for the city today and there are. No business organization, public or private, can function to its greatest efficiency with friction. We have tried to eliminate friction. I am sorry to say that we have not entirely eliminated it but I will promise you that we will if it means we must fire every single person in the employ of the city. We are determined to have a smooth running organization. Then there is Butler, a very competent engineer. We decided that the offices of city engineer and building inspector could be combined. Butler couldn't handle the building inspection end. We had to have a man who could do that as well as engineering. We found such a man and by such combination have made a saving of $250 a month to the taxpayers. George Fording was one of those who got to the point where he was no longer efficient. We had to let him go. I was very sorry for this because I have known George for a long time. Then there is Bud Sackett. I am sorry to have to be personal in these matters, but it is necessary to tell you the facts, because of the tattlers who have been so busy. At Xmas time an auto at the Five Points ran into a coupe containing a woman and baby. Despite the fact the emergency and foot brake were used on the coupe it was hit with such force that it was shoved for 100 feet into a third car. They say Sackett took the driver of the car originally responsible for the crash, not to a hospital or to the police, but hid him out. This election. These men will go back into office by a bigger majority than last spring. I have been thru too many elections of this kind to doubt for a minute the result next Tuesday. There is one man I wish could be here tonight. He is detained on his sick bed. That is our good friend, the city attorney, Wm. P. Webb." (This brot one of the greatest displays of applause of the evening.) In introducing Councilman Hasson, Dr. Long said: "This is the same fellow whose picture was in the Bulletin the other evening.. Do you recognize him?" This also got a big hand. In introducing the mayor, Dr. Long dwelt upon the fact that Metcalf has been giving almost all his time to the work of the city, being found in his office almost any time, and for this he receives the munificent salary of $50 per month. "He is your mayor now and he is going to be the mayor after Feb. 3," declared Long, as Metcalf rose to greet the greatest ovation ever given an Anaheim public official. SIDELIGHTS ON BIG RALLY It was a sober, thinking crowd of Anaheim citizens of standing, including hundreds of many years' residence, that filled the big tent. The crowd was keenly interested. The frequent outbursts of applause; however, showed how it felt. There was no heckling. To the left of the speakers was a big bunch of poinsettias, which stood out in sharp relief, while back of them hung half a dozen large American flags. Banff also draped the pulpit and platform. Evangelist E. J. Bulgin lent a note of humor to the gathering, which wasn't inclined to be humorous at all, in a shout "His face looks like the full moon," made in answer to Mayor Metcalf's comment on the Bulletin charge that his, the Mayor's smile had come off. Dr. Bulgin moved up and put his feet on the bottom of the stage, and soon Rev. Leon L. Myers, the man who can be present simultaneously in Newport Beach and the tent, did the same. Harry L. Turton, candidate for Councilman to succeed Godfrey J. Stock, sat with four of the present Council in the first row of the stage or choir block of seats. Turton is the man who could both say nothing at the meeting and, according to a Los Angeles newspaper, make one of the speeches. Alvin Carter, leader of the singing and director of the choir during the revival, was an effective leader when a verse of the Star Spangled Banner was sung just before the benediction. Mayor Metcalf's speech particularly was heard with the greatest attention, answering as it did... but he has made more in this city than any individual. He is famous builder of church edifices a wrecker of church consoles. Te is supposed to ex- the spirit of Christianity motherly love, yet it is a but for he and a few this would be a peaceful unity. We are two things this ad- tion particularly stands on the enforcement of exhibition law, the best law faced on the statute books. Restoration now is the enforcer of this law. No matter how law may be it is useless in this respect as they indicted in the past. In the six months of this adminis- tration the recorder's court turn- ing the city treasurer more from fines than were as- by any other municipal in five years. A law of and requires special effort force. The federal govern- ers not leave it to the U.S. bills to enforce the 18th incen- tment. Instead, a special department has been set up putting a special officer in of this work. During the Orange-co. raids Anaheim out among the various entities, it being declared it ore difficult to make a pur- of liquor here than in any city in the county by rea-our efforts to enforce the we came into office we slot machines and punch-in operation at many I believe these consti- ture of the most insidious of forms of gambling by reason our attraction for youths. Is one of the worst that a man can fasten himself. We looked up the decided that it covered types of gambling altho type of slot machine had made purposely to get this law. We decided machine was against the law, at least. Not than two months ago two time into my office. They led to high heaven. They used to bring a suit to test new in their efforts to get hot machines back into Ana- I am sorry to have to be person- al in these matters, but it is necessary to tell you the facts, because of the tattlers who have been so busy. At Xmas time an auto at the Five Points ran into a coupe containing a woman and baby. Despite the fact the emergency and foot brake were used on the coupe it was hit with such force that it was shoved for 100 feet into a third car. They say Sackett took the driver of the car originally responsible for the crash, not to a hospital or to the police, but hid him out. When Sackett was told the police wanted to see him, Sackett said he didn't want to see the police. We couldn't have a man like that working for the city. We had to let him go. Take the case of Miss Helen Craemer, a very efficient young woman. We were paying her $150, much above the average. She wanted $175. We decided to dispense with the job and combine it with the work of Clyde Williams who succeeded Billy Lake. Williams has been handling both jobs, including collection of taxes, licenses and assisting in the light and water rate department. This has saved $150 per month for the tax payers. We are not extravagant. We bot a road roller. Steps had been taken in that direction by the old council. I want to compliment them for it. It was a good move. We bot a police car. We bot a new street sweeper. The old one was getting delapidated. If we had traded it in we could gotten $400 for it so you know its worth was close to zero. The new one cost $7000. We believed it was good business to buy a new fire truck. The old truck is nearly ten years old. In such time a truck has considerable wear. There is the danger of breakdown from crystallization or other cause. In event of a breakdown, a disastrous fire might result before the pressure pump could be started at the power plant. And every time the pressure pump is used, considerable plumbing is broken in the vicinity of the power plant. That is not fair to householders there. On the outskirts of the city, the pressure cannot be sufficient to throw a stream on a fire. That's why we have a booster pump on the fire truck. Dave Jessurum got his foot into the pie when he sought an in- Councilman to succeed Gourey J. Stock, sat with four of the present Council in the first row of the stage or choir block of seats. Turton is the man who could both say nothing at the meeting and, according to a Los Angeles newspaper, make one of the speeches. Alvin Carter, leader of the singing and director of the choir during the revival, was an effective leader when a verse of the Star Spangled Banner was sung just before the benediction. Mayor Metcalf's speech particularly was heard with the greatest attention, answering as it did a long accumulation of lies, mud slinging, etc., indulged in by the opposition. The extent to which the administration has remained silent under abuse or failed to explain certain acts from which false inferences were drawn made a detailed speech necessary. PASTOR ADDRESSES LUNCHEON CLUB The regular meeting of the Pullerton Kiwanis club was held at noon today, Dr Wm. Wickett presiding. The feature of the meeting was an address by Rev Fraser S. Langford, pastor of the First Baptist church, on "Kiwanis Ideals." There were also committee reports, the inter-city committees reporting a pleasant meeting with the Anaheim club last week. BUYS OIL STATION The gasoline service station at 617 East Center-st has been purchased from R. K. Harland by W.C. Watson of Orange and the name changed to the Watson Service Station. Mr. Watson says that he is finding business in Anaheim good. Mr. Harland is going to Florida, where he has extensive property holdings. BULGIN REVIVAL PRAYER MEETINGS TOMORROW Mr. Harry Wilson, 328 W. Elm-st. Mrs Wm. Sperber, Jr., 118 No Helena-st. Mrs. David Maltby, Sou Pac- depot. Mrs J.D.Parks, 414 S.Buan-st. Mrs.Mills, 314 S.Claudina. Mrs.Belshaw, 1200 W.Lancin- ave. Mrs.A.F.Gover, 502 E.Adele ALPHA BETA STORE THE BEST FOR LESS DOLLAR DAYS 2 Big Days WED. AND THUR. JANUARY 28 & 29 Your Opportunity—Groceries Specially Arranged for You—This Big Dollar Day Sale—Get Yours— Bucket Soap Special 5 P. & G. WHITE NAPTHA SOAP 1 LARGE PKG. CHIPSO 1 GUEST IVORY SOAP 2 GOLD DUST CLEANSER 1 IVORY SOAP 1 CALUMET TOILET SOAP 8 QUART GALVANIZED BUCKET All for ... A Big Value for the Money SPECIAL MILD BULK COFFEE, 2½ lbs... $1.00 WHY PAY MORE? SUN MAID RAISINS, 10 pkgs ... $1.00 RAISINS ADD IRON TO YOUR BLOOD CORN, 7 No. 2 cans ... $1.00 Sugar 14½ lbs. $1.00 Free SMALL CAN Milk WITH EACH TEN LARGE CANS YOU BUY ALFINE, M. M., LIBBY'S CAR., BORDEN'S MILK, 10 cans ... $1.00 BIG CITY Toilet Paper, 17 rolls . $1.00 NEW 70-80 PRUNES, 12 lbs. ... $1.00 Bishop's Cracker Deal Pkg. 2 lb. 8 oz. PETITN WAFER RE-FILL 1 Pkg. ORIENTAL TEA BISCUIT 1 Pkg. Cocoanut Taffles 1 Pkg. VANILLA SNAPS 1 Pkg. CHEESE NIPS 1 Pkg. Graham Crackers SPECIAL MILD BULK COFFEE, 2½ lbs... $1.00 WHY PAY MORE? SUN MAID RAISINS, 10 pkgs ... $1.00 RAISINS ADD IRON TO YOUR BLOOD CORN, 7 No. 2 cans ... $1.00 EXTRA QUALITY TRUE BLUE JAPAN BLACK GUNPOWDER TEA, 2 lbs. ... $1.00 A GOOD GRADE OF TEA SOLD IN BULK ONLY O-Cedar Mop Deal $1.00 Size MOP AND NEW HANDLE 30c SIZE O'CEDAR OIL, 4 oz. BOTTLE ONE CAN GOLD DUST CLEANER ONE FLY SWATTER All for $1.00 Shredded Wheat 10 pks $1.00 NEWMARK'S LARGE GREEN Lima Beans, 7 cans ... $1.00 LONG GRAIN—COOKS WHOLE M.J.B. Rice 9 pks, lbs, $1.00 1 lb. CALUMET or 1 lb. RUM-FORD'S 2 SWANSDOWN CAKE FLOUR NEW 70-80 PRUNES, 12 lbs... $1.00 Bishop's Cracker Deal Pkg. 2 lb. 8 oz. PETITN WAFER RE-FILL 1 Pkg. ORIENTAL TEA BISCUIT 1 Pkg. Cocoanut Taffles 1 Pkg. VANILLA SNAPS 1 Pkg. CHEESE NIPS 1 Pkg. Graham Crackers 1 Pkg. Peter Rabbits 1 Pkg. Bishop's Sugar Wafers ALL FOR ... Fresh and Crisp, just out of oven CARNATION BROOM, Our Best ... $1.00 SOFT AS A PAINT BRUSH DEL MONTE EAGLE BRAND PEAS, 7 cans ... $1.00 THESE ARE GOOD PEAS 1 QT. WELCH'S, 1 QT. UTT'S GRAPE JUICE, 2 qts.. $1.00 CALIF. and NEW YORK—TELL US WHICH IS BEST 1 Pkg. Lg. Albers Flapjack 1 Pkg. Lg. Waffle Flour 1 Pkg. Sm. Minit Oats 1 Pkg. Farlna, 1 lb. 4 oz. 1 Pkg. White or Yellow Cornmeal, 1 lb. 8 oz. All for ... Breakfast Made Easy With Albers POLAR WHITE—MADE BY PALM OLIVE SOAP CO. SOAP 30 BARS $1.00 KIIPPERED HERRING SNACKS, 9 cans ... $1.00 Appetizing and Convenient for Lunches (Van Camps) 3 Lg. Cans PORK & BEANS 3 Lg. Cans KRAUT VAN CAMP'S ARE THE BEST 14 oz GLASS Orange Marmalade, 5 - $1.00 Reg. 35c Seller—Taylor's—1 Deal Limit FREE—1.BROOM WITH EACH COCOA DOOR MAT ... $1.00 MAKE BETTER MAYONNAISE MAZOLA, ½ gallon ... $1.00 1 VERO GRAPE FRUIT 7 SERRA OLIVES, Med. Pts. Florida Grape Fruit and Hemet Olives THIS DEAL—A BIG ONE No. 2 Corned Beef 2 for $1.00 LIBBY'S MUSTARD AND APPETIZING AND CONVENIENT FOR LUNCHES (Van Camps) 3 Lg. Cans PORK & BEANS $1.00 3 Lg. Cans KRAUT VAN CAMP'S ARE THE BEST 14 oz. GLASS Orange Marmalade, 5 - $1.00 Reg. 35c Seller—Taylor's—1 Deal Limit 2½ lb. Can Calif. Cane Maple Syrup 10 lb. Overland Flour $1.00 HOT CAKES WITH MAPLE SYRUP LIBBY'S No. 1s tall SALMON, Red, 4 for . $1.00 Banquet or Silverdale 2½s TOMATOES, 9 for ... $1.00 Curtis Pimentos in Glass GARNISHOLA, 12 for . $1.00 MAKE BETTER MAYONNAISE MAZOLA, ½ gallon .. $1.00 1 VERO GRAPE FRUIT 7 SERRA OLIVES, Med. Pts. Florida Grape Fruit and Hemet Olives THIS DEAL—A BIG ONE No. 2 Corned Beef 2 for $1.00 LIBBY'S MUSTARD AND PINEAPPLE, 4 lg cans $1.00 HILLSDALE ARE JUICY HAPPYVALE Is TALL SALMON, 7 for .... $1.00 DEL MONTE BEST 40c SIZE Asparagus Tips, 3 for $1.00 50 Watt. Elec. Bulbs 4 - $1.00 GUARANTEED, WORTH 35c EACH 50 lb. IDAHO RUSSET POTATOES $1 FREE—$100.00 in Prizes Free in our Orange County Stores Register with each $1.00 Deal. Prizes are Four Electric Coffee Percolators; Four Electric Irons; Four Electric Toasters DRAWING SAT EVE., at 8:30 at STORES No. 2, 4, 10, 12 12 ELECTRIC PERCOLATORS, TOASTERS AND IRONS 95 per cent. of our Groceries Bought in Car Lots, direct from Manufacturers, saving 12 per cent. or over. Gerrard Bros. & Hanson 249 E. Center St. Phone 297