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I I I I I I a a a a a a a DAILY SECTION Stockton Record SECOND SECTION STOCKTON, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1924. NEW BOARD OF CHAMBER COMMERCE DELAYS PERMANENT ORGANIZATION Fifteen Directors Chosen by Ballot of Membership Eleven, of Whom Are Members of the Executive Committee Official Ticket TEN of the fifteen directors last night met today in a elected Jesse J. Inman temporary a full board was not present, until, next week. Until the organization the chamber will Jack Silvey, manager of the. reorganization campaign, submitted a report on the campaign today, including suggestions for future activities.

Withdrawals Disregarded The count of ballots revealed that the members disregarded the wishes of several who announced their withdrawals from the ballot and who asked that no one vote for them. City Manager Charles E. Ashburner who in a public statement announced his withdrawal and his reasons received 326 votes. Frank A. Guernsey who also withdrew his name was given 257 votes.

Cy Moreing received 206 votes though he withdrew and C. B. Pearson was given 284 votes; C. G. Bird 248; Robert Inglis 345.

A The total of directors 685 ballots were cast. present at chamber of commerce luncheon tOday were Mike Conway, Everett Devine, John I. Eagal, W. H. Palconbury, Jesse J.

Inman, Thomas S. Louttit. Otto E. Sandman H. D.

Threlfall, Burton A. Towne and A. J. Zitlau, The absentees were Samuel Kahn, Edward F. Harris, Charles Ashburner and Frank Boggs.

Frank A. Guernsey and C. L. Pearson were the two highest in the balloting other than the first teen. These, however.

asked that there names be withdrawn. John Charlesworth and John T. Lewis are next in line in order of votes cast. It was announced during the campaign that should any of those elected, to the board fail to, serve the next highest nominees would te chosen to fill their places. The new board, however, has the filiing of the vacancy in its own hands should those elected finally decide not to serve.

Official Tally The following is the official tally of the election: W. H. Falconbury. 154 John H. 429 A.

J. 421 Samuel 413 Burton 414 Everett Devine. 404 Otto 296 J. J. 395 Edward I.

Harri: Thomas -355 H. E. 301 Robert Inglis. 345 C. E.

326 Mike 305 F. S. 304 Charles B. 284 John 280 Frank A. 357 John T.

256 C. 254 Sam 253 C. G. 243 John H. 241 W.

It. 232 J. W. Pearce ..223 W. H.

212 George F. 208 (y Moreing 206 William A. Hoefgen. 177 Joseph A. Plecarpo.

155 SONS ST. GEORGE PARTY SUCCESS card party was enjoyed by members ef the Song of St. George following a meeting Wednesday night in Legion hall, which was well attended. Prizes at whist were awarded to Mrs. R.

Hewitson. Mrs. Thompson, Miss D. Hewitson. N.

Biddick. Thompson and Barney Oldfield. Members will attend a banquet and initiation to be held in mento March 6. It was decided that an effort should be made to secure the Grass Valley singers, thirty Song of St. George, for a program in the near future.

BANK OF ITALY HEADS VISIT HERE A P'. Giannini. president of the Bank of Italy, and other officials of the company, were in Stockton yesterday and Wednesday on visit to the local branch of the bank. Mr. Glannini were A.

J. BrouWith cashier. and William Blauer. a vice president of the 11- stitution. and chief of the credit.

department. While here they the guests of Robert B. Teefy, vice nraident and manager of the Stockton branch, who entertained them at the Yosemite club. STEAM SCALDS CREAMERY MAN RECORD. Feb.

Thomas HolMANTECA OFFICE, STOCKTON comb, employed at the Manteen Cream and Butter company plant, suffered severe burns about the neck and chest when a steam hose broke yesterday. He la at his home under the care of a physician. DA MEETINGS WINTON. Feb. 29.

-Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lawson entertained Rev. and Mrs. Carl Wilhelmsen of Fresno at luncheon Monday, following which Danish-Lutheran services were held in the afternoon and evening.

The hostess served refreshments at the close of service. There meetinga In the Danish language are held each month at the different homes of the members. Lebanon Rebekah Lodge are roe quested to meet Saturday night st. Odd Fellows' hall, to witness the initiation of a class of candidates. The degree staff team of Richmond will exemplify the initlatory degree.

Members of Lebanon lodge And sojourning members are cordally invited to attend. ANN.A NEILSON. N. G. ETTA STEWART, It.

ATTENTION. LEBANON REBEKAHS! The officers and members of Chamber Campaign Report With Suggestions by J. M. Silvey M. SILVEY, director of the Development association who is sion campaign of the Stockton following report to the board of THE REPORT February 29, 1924.

To the officers and directors Stockton chamber of commerce, Stockton, Calif. Gentlemen: The various, records of expansion the recent camand paign, for the Stockton chamber of commerce are in the hands of W. P. Steinbeck, and are for reference by this board directors. Attached hereto are the returns of the primary and final elections.

together with statement of suggestions made by some of the membership for a' program of work. The recommendations made in this statement ment are merely for your consideration, and are only made from observations gathered during the period of the campaign and the elections There seems to exist in Stockton, and vicinity, a state of mind among the citizens and the members of the chamber of commerce which tends to centralization of control. It is an inclination to place in the hands of the board of directors not only the respousibility for the carrying 011 of the work. but to maintain a detached attitude as work itself. One of the most important duties of this board of directors will be to work toward the' broadening of the civic viewpoint of the residents of this community.

The confidence of the community can be maintained. and its support won. through carrying out the work, as far as possible, the expression of the membership. should Effort along this be continued in securing the ideas and suggestions of every member, and these properly filed to assist the directors in the appointment of committees. If you would develop an entlightened community spirit among your citizens, put then to work solving the problems of Stockton and San Joaquin county.

This can be done by placing responsibility upon capable men and women and going outside of the board of directors very largely for committee appointments. This is one of the important reasons for securing ideas and suggestions from the membership so that the directors will know what members are particularly interested in the various projects. We all surely agree that men and women learn by doing, and this is especially true regarding community matters. The idea of community service is a new one to many, 50 that the guidance and direction of the membership, in service to their community, 0110 of the big tasks of this board. Suggestions Offered Following are few suggeations that this board of directors might give immediate consideration: The appointment.

of membership teams. will meet at stated Intervals and secure additional memberships for this organization. "There still romains something over 120. good membership prospects who formerly supported the Stockton chamber of commerce. There are also many other good prospects who should be members of this organization that have not been in the past.

These are all listed and on file. Of the 975 memberships secured during the cam: paign, something over 250 are entirely new. The same thing applies to the service fund, as there still remains a large amount of last year's subscriptions yet to be renewed in addition to enlarging some of the present subscriptions. The present annual income totals to date $37.500. Another recommendation Is that in some cases, previous to the appointment of important committees 011 planks in the program of work, meetings be called the of those who have suggested project.

In such meetings ways and means of carrying out the proposed work are developed and a clearer idea of what the members had in mind A8 to the scope of the project which they suggested may also be had. Such meetings will indicate the strength of the interest of those attending and in this way assist in the selection of the personnel of the working committee. It is virtually an individual council of those who have said they are interested in seeing the work carried out. The democracy cf the plan is also a valuable feature. The members' forum is also the essence of democracy in a voluntary organization.

Through such meetings the organization can obtain the advice and ideas of its membership, and provide that means of expression which makes the members soon feel that they are really a part of the chamber of commerce. We urge that at such meetings one vital subject be selected and thoroughly diacussed. The former board of directors and advisory committee have a suggested plan for such meetings. which this board will undoubtedly consider. Occasionally.

when a vast difference, of opinion occurs on an Important these meetings, it 18 recommended that a referendum be mailed the membership before action is taken by the directors. If action should be taken to bring your members into closer relationship with the Inner ings of the chamber of commerce. the continued employment of democratic measures, 'such as the members' forum. interest groups, the referenda and the mail ballot, will tie the members closer to the organization as time goes on. We must agree that the maintenance of interest and the payment of dues go hand in hand.

Please be assured of the tinued interest of the California association in your organization, and Its desire serve you at all times possible. The state association can be of valuable assistance to you and your chamber of commerce if called upon, and we sincerely desire your co-operation as well as 10 co-operate with you. In conclusion, I wish to express for the California Development association, and myself, our sincere appreciation of the cordial of the people of Stockton in this forward movement. Your campaign and tenm organization. together with the various committees.

did splendid work. the press gave wonderful support. and your citizens have been courteous and friendly. We trust that the services of the California Development association have been satisfactory to date, and that they will continue so. The writer has enjoyed the privilege of working with you, and Joins with the association in wishing all the success possible for the future of the Stockton chamber of commerce.

Very truly yours, J. M. SILVEY, Director Organization Service, Devclopment Assoelation. BETTER HOMES WEEK WILL BE OBSERVED HERE MAY 10 TO 18 Enthusiastic Meeting Held Last Night and Many Pledges of Co-operation Given County Federation of Clubwomen; "Model Homes" to Be on Display SAN to May JOAQUIN 18, county's according first to the Better ing of representatives from all civic in putting the week over in an efficient to arouse interest in the owning of BANKERS TOLD ABOUT MERITS OF ADVERTISING Newspapers Aid in Building Savings Account Business, Say Speakers L. E.

TOWNSEND of the United Bank and Trust Company By DAVE S. MATTHEWS LOS ANGELES, Feb. Bankers from all sections of the western states are attending the first annual session of the savings bank division of the American Bankers' association, which is convening at the Hotel Alexandria. Bank advertising and the development of savings accounts constitute the general theme of a particularly well balanced program. One rot the principal speakers is L.

E. Townsend, assistant cashier of the United Bank and Trust company and director of advertising for the bank. Mr. Townsend spoke yesterday on "Trademarks, Signatures and Other Ident Marks." explained how his bank had developed its new trademark, the shield, and then delved a into the advertising value of A well established trademark, citing examples, like "57 Varieties," Sperry's "In Every Home," "Dutch Cleanser" and 50 on. The speaker paid tribute to properly applied newspaper advertising for the development of banks.

Motley H. Flint, prominent Los Angeles banker, declared, that newspapers are indispensible as bank advertising mediums. All addresses are followed by open discussion of the subjects. Dave 8. Matthews, of Humphreys Matthews of Stockton, advertising counsel for the United Bank and Trust company, is attending the conference.

The typical Los Angeles spirit of "Tell the World About Los Angeles." is as evident as ever. Its a good gospel and can be spread to advantage north of Tehachapl. People are still pouring in by the thousands, new industries are being built and real estate is most active. There are so many people that one has to fight for his place on the sidewalk. SPECIAL SERMON TO WOMEN SUNDAY A sermon of special interest to women 011 the subject, "A Rev.

Great Woman" is to be given by Dr. Forrest Maddox of the First Baptist church at. the 11. o'clock service next Sunday. This discourse will be presented at the request of the J.

0. 0.0 class of the church, made up of business and professional women and young wives. Members of the class will furnish special music for the occasion. CROCKETT K. P.

TEAM TO VISIT STOCKTON Members of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Crockett will visit Charter Oak lodge of the order here on March 15, with Its stunt team. At a meeting of Charter Onk Indee Wednesday night plans were discussed for a trip next month to the proposed Pythian home at Santa Rosa, through the famous Valley of the Moon. Many members are planning to go. OAK PARK GYM CLOSES TOMORROW AFTER BUSY SEASON The Oak park gymnasium conducted by the city recreation department will close its activities there tomorrow, March 1. The gymnasium has been open during the winter months, from November 1 to the present time.

The work has been supervised by D. H. Smith, who reports that the attendance has averaged from sixty to seventy-five boys practically every night throughout the season. The fact that Stockton High school has won two state championships and that independent basketball has produced such a team as the Amblers club has been a stimulus to a large number of teams this winter. The city of Stockton has had besides the Amblers three other clubs playing out of city- -the Alerts, Y.

M. 1. I. and the Fisk club. A regular schedule in three divisions was operated during the winter, the Amblers club winning the Kuechler trophy in the open division, the Bell club winning the Grider electric trophy the industrial division and the Amblers 135-pound team winning the recreation department trophy in the Junior division.

The attendance by months has been as follows: November, 1247; December, January, 1939. and February, 2027, making a total of 6427 for the four, months. This attendance is boys and young men who were actively engaged in playing the game. The spectators have not been counted in this attendance. This has been Stockton's best basketball season at Oak park.

MRS. BRASSESCO ASKS $43,000 IN DIVORCE ACTION WELL- KNOWN FAMILY INVOLVED Wife Charges Cruelty and Wants All of the Property Approximately $43,000 worth of community property is involved in a divorce suit filed here to today by Celestina Brassesco against Bertoiameo Brassesco, whom she charges with extreme cruelty. The parties to the suit are well known in the local Italian colony, having engaged in the gardening business in this section for many years. The wife asks for custody of son, $50 a month for bis support, $250 a month for her own support, all of the community property, $1500 attorney fees. $80 witness fees, costs, and permission resume maiden name of Celestina Moresco, Today she secured a temporary Injunction restraining her husband from disposing of any of the property, pending a hearing.

The restraining order returnable in Judge George F. Buck's department of the superior court next Monday morning at 10 o'clock. The community property includes $20.000 half interest in the Stockton hospital, on South Commerce street, and a $20,000 full interest in a garden near Stockton. Cash, automobiles, farm equipment and other personal property make up the other $3000. Various Charges The Brassescos were married in Stockton on August 36.

1905, and separated yesterday. The wife alleges that on numerous occasions her hueband called her vile names in the presence of other persona. She charges that he was extremely jealous and refused to allow neighbors to visit her home She further charges that he was of a quarrelsome nature and wrongfully cused bier of taking the part of unfriendly neighbors. The wife also claims that Brassesco is of a suspicious nature. On one, occasion, she charges, he fired a shotgun towards' a neighbors house and threatened to kill them on other occusions.

The law firm of Gumpert Mar zera represents the plaintiff in the action. GIRIODI SUES FOR AN ACCOUNTING OF FARM PARTNERSHIP Sult for dissolution of partnership, accounting and appointment of a. receiver was fi'ed here yesterday by Philtp. Girlodi against D. Stagi and G.

Lazzarino. The three men have been in a farmine, partnership on about 600 the Empire tract eince June 5, 1923. Giriodi alleges that the defendants kept all the books and refused to nccount to him for the profits of the business. He claims that they have refused to pay him his share of the profits. Girlodi further claims that Lazzarino is not a legal partner in the business, having acquired onethird interest in the farm through an agreement whereby he contracted to finance the business for and Stagl.

"Yesterday Injunction Giriodi secured from a Judge temC. W. Miller restraining the defendants from selling the property pending a hearing of the case. The injunction is returnable en March 8, 1924 at 10 a. Giriodi also demands that $2500- be paid him for advances made and for his share of the Attorney A.

C. White is counsel for the plaintiff. ARCHIE MOONEY SPEAKER BEFORE SOUTH SIDE CLUB organization service of the California in charge of the renewal and expanchamber of commerce, submitted the Suggested Projects of the chamber of commerce elected luncheon session at Hotel Stockton and chairman. Owing to the fact that permanent organization was postponed new board formally effects permanent continue to function as heretofore. Board of Directors W.

H. Falconbury. John H. A. J.

Burton A. Towne. Samuel Kahn. Everett Devine. Sandman.

Jesse J. Inman. Edward F. Harris. Thomas S.

Louttit. H. E. Threlfall. Robert Inglis.

C. E. Ashburner. Mike Conway. Frauk S.

Boggs. Ashburner's Letter of Resignation City Manager Charles E. Ashburner forwarded the following letter of resignation to A. C. Oullahan, secretary manager of the chamber of commerce this morning: A.

C. Oullahan, secretary manager, Stockton chamber of commerce, Stockton, Calif. Dear Mr. Oullahan. Will you kindly tender my resignation as a director of the chamber of commerce to the board just elected.

I fully appreciate the compliment paid me, by the members in electing me. as a member of the new board of directors. but 48 I expect. to work with the chamber of commerce in every way possible for the advancement of. this community, and believing that the 'best interests of tho community will be served by my resignation, must adhere to my determination not to serve on the board of directors.

Very truly yours, CHARLES E. ASHBURNER, City Manager. COURT OF HONOR PLANS "LIE NIGHT" A "lie night" will be held next Thursday evening by the Court of Honor. Every member is expected to come prepared to tell a lie, and prizes will be awarded for the worst prevarications. On the committee to arrange the event are Mrs.

Leona White. Miss Blossom White and Mrs. Maud McKindsey, The card club of the lodge will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Doris Rolfe. 1329 North California street. Meetings are hereafter to be held on Wednesdays instead of on Tuesdays as heretofore.

MACCABEES ENJOY SPECIAL SESSION Yosemite tent of the Maccabees had an Interesting special meeting Wednesday night In Junior hall. 0. L. Hughes presented the lodge with a copy of the Ulster County Gazette, which gave a news account of the death and burial of George Washington. A poem was read by Judge George F.

Buck. After the meeting the members were served with a supper, of whieh the main course WaS German noodles made and prepared by D. D. Snydre, assisted by C. H.

Wunderlich, STOLEN TOURING CAR RECOVERED A Chevrolet touring car, reported stolen from Center and Clay streets last night by John Cirelli of 1337 East Fremont street, was found later at Jackson and Center streets. It was turned over to the by the police. T. Jensen. Route 4.

Box 209, reported to the police this morning that a Republic truck had been stolen from him during the night. The truck had been parked on Aurora street between Main and Weber avenue. AUXILIARY CONDUCTS DRIVE MEMBERS LODI OFFICE STOCKTON RECORD. Feb. 39.

The American Legion auxiliary initiated several members at last night's meeting. A membership drive with two teams contesting for the largest number of new members is providIng a great deal of interest. The squad losing the contest is to entertain the winning group at a banquet when the competition is ended. VETERINARIANS SUPPORT QUARANTINE REGULATIONS MANTECA OFFICE STOCKTON RECORD. Feb.

A. J. Whitaker, secretary of the Northern San Jonquin Veterinary Medical association, attended a meeting of the association beld in Modesto Wednesday evening and reports that the organization went on record as beIng in absolute sympathy with the rules adopted by the state and federal authorities in the control of the foot and mouth disease. MOOSEHEART WOMEN PLAN OPEN MEETING Women of Mooseheart Legion will hold open meeting on March 19, to which the public is invited, Tokens and honors will be presented during the evening to deserving members. A program.

headed by the drill team. will be given. on the committee in charge are Hanna. Prasher, Camille Oranges. Annie Polfer and Mary Alvis.

YOUR CRANKCASE REFILLED We refill your crankcase with any of three quality motor line, Veedol or Mobile. F. H. I 138 Last Aliner. Following are some of the projects suggested by the membership in the group meetings held.

These are listed in order of their importance as made by the menbers. Deep Water to the Sea. Control. Industrial Development. Community Advertising.

Community Interest Cooperative Spirit, (Sell Stockton to Stockton first). Good Roads, (Secure rights of way immediately). Auto, Camp Grounds, (tourIst development). Development Farm Lands. Home Campaign.

Subways. OTHER SUGGESTIONS MADE Co-operation between city and rural districts. Co-operation with city, and county governments. City planning zoning. Publicity en chamber of commerce activities.

Street improvement. Civic improvements. Recreational development. Clean- up Parks and playgrounds. Chamber of commerce exhibit.

WILL C. WOOD STATES ISSUE OF CAMPAIGN Shall Government Stand for Interests of People? Asks Johnson Delegate SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29 "Shall Government" Stand for the Interests of the People or for Special Interests That Prey Upon the People?" This is the big issue in America today in the opinion of Will C. Wood, state superintendent of public instruction, who is one of the candidates for delegates to the Republican national convention, pledged to support the candidacy of Hiram W. Johnson.

In a letter to Frank R. Havenner, secretary" of the Hiram W. Johnson for President Northern California organization, today Mr. Wood said: I am sending my acceptance of a place on the Hiram Johnson ticket. I believe most heartily that Hiram Johnson will give this country the kind of administration it so sorely needs.

This is no time to quibble on minor issues. The big issue of this campaign is simply: Shall government stand for the interests of the people, or for special interests that prey upon the people? The present national administration has shown singular incapacity for serving the people's interests. It has permitted the exploitation qr the Teapot Dome oil preserves by the harpies of the oil industry. It has grossly mismanaged the veterans' bureau. It has shown itself Incompetent to detect and punish corruption in public servants of high rank.

It has sought to stampede the people into accepting the Mellon plan which provides greater tax reduction for the rich than for the poor. It has elevated the material interests of the country over the common interests of humanity, It has sacrificed American Ideals on the alter of gross materialism. The choice is between the candidacy of such an administration and the candidacy of. Hirant Johnson, who has proved his devotion to publie welfare and his hatred for corruption in public office. My choice is for Hiram Johnson, clean government and the preservation of human rights.

We must clean house in America, before we can hope to assist in cleaning house in Europe 'and the rest of the world. The funeral of Mrs. Irene Leadbetter was held this afternoon at 3 welpek from the B. Wallace chapel, Rev. Hugh V.

pastor of the Congregational church, officiating. Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Many sorrowing friends attended. Sacred selections were sung by choir from the Congregational church, consisting of Frederick Kolling. J.

Crist. Ethel Noble Johnson and Mrs. J. D. Maxey.

Mrs. Frank Burton. presided at the organ. The remains were incinerated at Park View crematory. LEADBETTER FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED MOOSE ENTERTAIN The Lodge of Moose held an open meeting to which the public was invited following regular meeting Wednesday night.

An entertaining program was given. At the regular meeting an initiation WAs conducted. The following was the program presented: Opening address. Ben Berry: piano and hanjo selections, Harry McIntoshi and Art Storms: fancy dance. Miss Gish: recitation, Major Burke: fancy drill, Moose drill team harmonica and piano solos.

Jack Levy: concluding remarks. Elisha Burke, director of the lodge. A luncheon follo red the meeting. Homes week is dated for May decision made last night at a meetand trade organizations interested educational manner, calculated better homes. Those present at last night's meeting in' the chamber of commerce will form an advisory council, which will meet again next Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the same place.

The advisory council will work with the general committee to give the public the best possible display during Better Homes week. The movement is being launched locally by the San Joaquin County Federation of Clubwomen with a membership of 1800, of which Mrs. D. O. Castie.

is the president. Mrs. Castle emevening that the phasized the announcement, last Better Homes committee are open to the interested public. The local observance of Better Homes week will be a part of the national observance and the women of the county aspire to the national first prize of $500. Mrs.

W. A. Fitzgerald, past president of the California. Federation of Clubwomen, stated last night that she sees no reason why San Jonquin county should, not carry off first prize. years ago, she said, when attending a.

national convention of clubwomen in the East. Stockton was given high praise having held the best Music week put on that year in the United States. Again Stockton came into national notice, she said, for having put 011 a thoroughly educational campaign for better films. Both movements, she for pointed better out, films that was for music by the San Joaquin County Federation of clubwomen under the leadership of Mrs. Castle.

Turlock Takes Prize the encouragement of past achievements before us there is no reason why we should not distinguish ourselves nationally with our Better Homes week. It may be of interest for you to know that our neighboring town. Turlock, took the fifth national prize in the Better Homes week contest last year. This year Turlock is out for first prize. Fred W.

Wurster of the Security Building Loan association enthusiastically commended the educational value of Better Homes week. "The home is the heart and soul of citizenship today," he salu. O. H. Chain of the Builders' exchange, in behalf of his organization.

volunteered an exhibit of ready-made furnishings, such aS cabinets, tile sinks and drains, mantels, wall beds and other simillar built-in equipment. Frank M. president of the Master Builders' association; R. C. Burnett of the realty board, Archie A realtor; Richard Breuner of the Breuner Furniture company: Mr.

Anderson, secretary of the Manteca chamber of commerce; F. R. Love of the vocational department of Stockton High school; Joseph Piecarpo, president of the Sterling Building company: D. O. Castle of the county farm bureau, were among those present who volunteered to cOoperate to put over a real Better Homes week.

Homes for Exhibition Mrs. Castle announced that Mr. Plecarpo had donated a handsome new home in Northerest to be used as an exhibition home during Better Homes week, and that Mr. Breuner had volunteered to furnish the home. She asked for the donation of two or three more "exhibition homes." Mr.

Plecarpo stated that there is possibility of his being able to donate another home. Mr. Liscom said that if the better homes committee could furnish him with plans for a model "Better Home," it might be possible for to erect it as one of the group of houses he is now building for the professors of the College of the Pacific and turn it over to the public during Better Homes week. Mr. Liscom raised a laugh when he told of the "model pian" submitted to him not long ago in which he found that the kitchen, chimney ran through the center of, the upper bedroom and that the sleeping porch was 26 feet long by 3 feet, wide.

Mr. Breuner that he was very much sold to the Idea Better Homes week, and told of how his firm is co-operating with the I movement in Sacramento. Last year the John Breuner Furniture company offered a $50 prize, he said, for the plan of the best home submitted during Better Homes week. This year the company is bullding according to those plans, and the home will be on exhibition during Better Homes week in Sacramento. Mr.

Anderson advocated an augmented force of home demonstration agents to carry a practical message of better homes to those people, of the county who as yet do not know the use of electricity, hot water in the home and other commonly accepted conveniences. A. L. Banks, city clerk, presided at the meeting in the absence of Mayor Wheeler. W.

H. LONG AT REST The funeral of W. 11. Long was conducted yesterday by Morning Star Lodge, No. 68, F.

A. Rev. Cecil M. Aker of Grace Methodist church officiating as chaplain. Sacred selections were sung by Mrs.

Murray McAdam Terbury alid Madame Nellie Murray. The vices were held at the Godeau Funeral. Service. The remains were cremated nt Stockton crematory, A number of sorrowing friends attended and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful, COMPLIMENTS CLUB ON WAGE ATTITUDE Flood Control and Other Important Matters Discussed Archie Mooney, a representative the International Union of Carpeaters and Joiners, addressed members of the South Stockton Improvement club last night on the attitude of the American labor movement with a number of the things with the which we are in daily contact. the course of his address he discussed Americanism.

Americanization, education, the American Plan and a number of other things. The result. of army statistics. gathered during the war, he said, left us with the knowledge thas 75 per cent of the men of the couts try are full grown men with the minds of fourteen-year-old children. The speaker said that these men are the progenitors of the American race and the people of the country must do something about it.

The Americanization plan of the American Federation of Labor, he included plans to remedy this condition and provide for an opportunity for bet ter education for the children of these men to the end that the country race be improved. The federation, he declared, was back of any program for the im provement of the American schools. Compliments Club on Wage Attitude He complimented the club oli the stand it had taken to raise the wages of the street workers from $4 to $5, a day and said that one time the cry had been for a living wage, but now it was for A SAVing wage, Figures he presented showed, he said, that it took from $1600 to $1800 to family in ordinary decent circumstances. This raise of wages, he declared, would not really cost anything to the tax payers as, he said, it would all return to the men who were paying the taxes and the only result was to put into circulation an additional dollar for each employe affected by the raise. The "back to normalcy" movement, he said.

which contemplated first a reduction in the wages of the workers, was fought by 000 members of the federation, These people, The said, were derided and condemned for their stand but no Jater than last fall were complimented by a government report which said that the failure to reduce wages was what had kept the country out of the sort of national bankruptcy which was, today affecting European countries. In the automobile industry. as an example, he stated, the high wages had kept industry moving. He declared that before a dealer could gell an automobile he must take in a used car and the high wages enabled the worker to buy used car and thus keep the industry moving. Condemning the men who were aliens and hid behind this to escape serving the country during the World war, he said, that if a country governed of, for and by the people was good enough to live in it was good enough to serve.

He also explained the citizenship qualifications for membership in the carpenters' union. Flood Control Discussed J. N. Adams, chairman of the club's committee on flood control, made a lengthy report in which he counseled going ahead with the plans for flood control without assistance or co-operation of the country districts. The plan, he declared after discussing the formation of the centru1 committee, was a comprehenalve one but was meeting with a great deal of opposition in the country districts.

At a meeting at Collegeville, he stated, the people were against it by a large majority. At Farmington, in a meeting attended by 200 people representing 66,000 acres of land, they were almost unanimous against the idea. The only solution he saw, the speaker said, was for Stockton to protect itself regardless of the co-operation of the other towns. or parts of the county. Carl Lunn, member of the ctub, introduced Frank Newman, ager of the State theater, and he in turn introduced Oklahoma Bob Albright and Miss Mary Quen, who delighted the- gathering with a number of songs.

Other Matters A resolution was passed thanking Postmaster Earle R. Hawley, Senators Hiram W. Johnson and Samuel Shortridge and Representative Julius Kahn for speed with which the application for mailing privileges Ont the club's organ, The Pathfinder, was cured. Considerable Indignation was pressed over the matter of sprinkling system for the grounds at the Mineral baths. It is understood, according to speakers, that the material for the sprinklers for the Inwns had been ordered and was in the city, but that it had been, decided by city officials to remove it to some more favored location.

The matter is to be taken up by the club at once. Protest was also made about the riding of bicycles on the sidewalks, and this also will be taken up -with City Manager Ashburner to the end that the ordinance coverIng such cases be enforced. TE meeting closed with the presentation of sveral reels of molilon pictures..