anaheim-gazette 1913-09-25

FACTS AND FACTS (This page is edited) AS OTHER SEE US ONE of the greatest aids to development of character, to use a homely expression is "to go out of ourselves." Man is a little world in himself. The kingdoms of nature are represented in his material make-up. The in-dwelling spirit, the soul, ennobles the organs of body, and through its animating influence stimulates the brain to thought and the heart to love. Passions for good and evil are found in everyone. The fiery steed that is properly broken becomes the favorite on the racetrack. The strong temper controlled gives power of endurance and security where leadership is necessary, when the master-hand is called to stir the ship of state, to guide it safely lest it be wrecked politically or financially. Consciousness of energy arouses ambition, to progress, to advance, to leave foot-prints on the sands of time. Am- and the heart to love. Passions for good and evil are found in everyone. The fiery steed that is properly broken becomes the favorite on the racetrack. The strong temper controlled gives power of endurance and security where leadership is necessary, when the master-hand is called to stir the ship of state, to guide it safely lest it be wrecked politically or financially. Consciousness of energy arouses ambition, to progress, to advance, to leave foot-prints on the sands of time. Ambition misdirected begets the despot, be it the tyrant on the throne, or the conceited bigot, who narrows himself in reason because he can see things only from a one-sided viewpoint, with whom to argue is folly, to instruct loss of time. Egotism and selfishness spell death to friendship. A memory unwept, unhonored and unsung is the world's just retribution to him who inflated with an idea of his own importance looks down with disdain on the efforts and labors of his fellows. The brightest intellects were the meekest in character. No one has a monopoly on virtue, neither is there one totally corrupted. There is nothing perfect under the sun, therefore in presenting one's views, the truly refined and educated person will do so with consideration for the feelings of others. That argument is weak which needs for its support abuse. He is not worthy of a hearing who pollutes the air around with vicious denunciations, inflicts on a patient public the ultimatum blindly to accept his statements no matter how vague, spurious or ridiculous. In the conditions we live it is an established fact, no one is supremely independent of his fellowman. The human race constitutes an immense family of so many individual members. Whence it follows, the forcing of one's dictum on others is manifest arrogance, the heaping of abuse in argument is brutalism betraying savage instinct of revenge. The American public is credited the world over as the lovers of a square deal. The land of liberty of thought, freedom of religion, outspokenness of the press, and the haven where the oppressed find the sanctuary of protection. The great Republic would fail in its mission if it were to curtail any of these blessings. The blood of the patriots would cry for vengeance if that liberty which they bought so dearly should no longer ring clear and loud in the land, but in tones muffled. No wonder then, that whenever in a community an attempt is made to curtail rights and privileges it becomes a question of abuse. Is such action just, posed law work manufacturer. It or Breweries, sales were man person. If it proposed a stu would wipe off ufacture, its exception, now half wrong and there can be If the use of Drug Store; it is wrong to use it distinction as to chase a five-cent larger quantities distinctions is ill quantity. This tions. It allows and thereby ence evil that all those make the sale of sanction the unlike and in favor of isolation is contr All laws affect be considered for theory. Prohibit ileges. The ado community, and Anaheim a clear one, but we also prosperous cities mean an annual lamentable increase estate values. Our opponent Every voter, th ed? Has it decreed Has it been of an freedom of religion, outspokenness of the press, and the haven where the oppressed find the sanctuary of protection. The great Republic would fail in its mission if it were to curtail any of these blessings. The blood of the patriots would cry for vengeance if that liberty which they bought so dearly should no longer ring clear and loud in the land, but in tones muffled. No wonder then, that whenever in a community an attempt is made to curtail rights and privileges it becomes a question of abuse. Is such action just, equitable, necessary. Does it mean moral up-building? Might does not necessarily spell right. Majority rule is the elementary law in a republic, but this does not mean that the minority has no right or are in the wrong. To act against nature evokes nature's curse and punishment. Disturbances in the elements generally plunges a community in sorrow. Injustice in social life means a greater curse and more harmful calamity. Anarchy never came all at once, oppression, tyranny, the blood of the poor, the tears of the widow, the pietous cry of the orphan caused the disturbances written in crimson ink in the annals of history. Father turned against son, son against father, wife estranged from her husband, families torn asunder, neighbors turned from friends to enemies. Such are the consequences when the laws of justice are violated. Citizens of a community pause a moment. The second thought is generally the safe thought. Impulsiveness has meant a "Long live the King" and a "To death with Him." The Utopia of a community means where all live peacefully together, every one's rights respected, no coercion, no penal legislation, no dread of punishment in order to be good. The idealist is termed a dreamer, but a happy dream which places before us an ideal state. The dream of the lion and the lamb cohabiting. The dream of a united people, the dream where every one passes on his way cheerfully doing his duty, leaving the world a little better because he has played his part well. And Anaheim, what does thou mean. Thy name speaks "Home, Home Sweet Home." The spirit of home, thy first settlers gave thee. "Alte Heimath," it is for all. Thy children of the last 60 years have spread over the whole country and all are glad to come back and rejoice in thy prosperity. Thou hast through thy merchants and citizens reached out, invited the tourist to tarry awhile and through thy hustling real estate men lost no opportunity to impress upon the homeseeker, here is an ideal community. Bring your customs along but gently we will assimilate you and guarantee you the full liberty of the Constitution of the United States on the same page where absolutely forbid this same page by an utter failure. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ADVERTISEMENT ND FIGURES FOR TAX F is page is edited under the auspices of the Anaheim Taxpayers League. IN THE NEAR future Anaheim will vote on the question, "Shall the sale of Alcoholic Liquors be licensed." This election will be held under provisions of the Wiley Local Option Law. The people responsible for this issue argue that it constitutes a moral principle. Upon that basis their campaign is being waged. No premises could be more untenable. This proposed law would cancel all liquor licenses except those of the Manufacturer. It would not interfere with the production by Wineries or Breweries, nor with the sale of their products, provided that such sales were made in quantities of two gallons or more, to an adult person. If it had been a moral issue with them, they would have proposed a straight, clean-cut, "Wet or Dry" fight, a proposal that would wipe out the liquor traffic in its entirety, forbidding its man- posed law would cancel all liquor licenses except those of the Manufacturer. It would not interfere with the production by Wineries or Breweries, nor with the sale of their products, provided that such sales were made in quantities of two gallons or more, to an adult person. If it had been a moral issue with them, they would have proposed a straight, clean-cut, "Wet or Dry" fight, a proposal that would wipe out the liquor traffic in its entirety, forbidding its manufacture, its sale, or its use. There would be no compromise, no exception, no discrimination, no class legislation. No act can be half wrong and half right. If the use of liquor in itself is wrong, there can be NO EXCEPTION. If the use of liquor in itself is wrong, it is also wrong to dispense it from a Drug Store; it is wrong for the Manufacturer to make, or to handle it; it is wrong to use it in the home. There should be no compromise, and no legal distinction as to who should sell and who should use it. If it is wrong to purchase a five-cent glass of beer in a licensed saloon, it is wrong to purchase larger quantities through some other avenue, and a law which permits such distinctions is illogical and absurd. A moral question is not one of location or quantity. This proposed law would permit, and does advocate, discriminations. It allows the manufacturer to sell in quantities of two gallons, or more, and thereby encourages the abuse of and over-indulgence in liquor, the very evil that all thoughtful people are trying to correct and eliminate. It would make the sale of liquor in small quantities illegal and criminal, and yet would sanction the unlimited consumption of it. It would legislate against one man, and in favor of another. It is, therefore, plainly a fact that such proposed legislation is contradictory, unjust, and from a moral standpoint indefensible. All laws affecting civic government, and the problems of civic life, should be considered from a practical standpoint, free of prejudice, or impractical theory. Prohibition injuriously affects a citizen's constitutional rights and privileges. The adoption of it would do great injury to the people of Anaheim, the community, and the cause of temperance. We are all interested in keeping Anaheim a clean, decent and respectable community, a liberal and hospitable one, but we also wish to retain our rightful place among the progressive and prosperous cities of California. This Janus-faced Wiley Law, if adopted, would mean an annual loss of nearly $10,000.00 in City revenue. It would mean a lamentable increase in your taxes, and a lamentable decrease in rental and real estate values. Our opponents bring forward this movement to remedy imaginary evils. Every voter, therefore, has the right to inquire what has prohibition accomplished? Has it decreased the consumption of liquor? Has it lessened intemperance? Has it been of any material benefit? In short, is prohibition a success, even in Our opponents bring forward this movement to remedy imaginary evils. Every voter, therefore, has the right to inquire what has prohibition accomplished? Has it decreased the consumption of liquor? Has it lessened intemperance? Has it been of any material benefit? In short, is prohibition a success, even in places where the sale, manufacture, the use, and the importation of liquor is absolutely forbidden by law? Between now and election day we will prove on this same page by facts and figures that prohibition wherever attempted has been an utter failure. Ideal state. The lamb cohabit of a united people, every one passes on doing his duty, little better behind his part well. It does thou mean. Home, Home Sweet home, thy first "Alte Heimath," children of the last and over the whole glad to come back prosperity. Thou merchants and citizens the tourist to though thy hustling no opportunity toimeseeker, here is Bring your cusy we will assimilate you the full libration of the United States. A joke has even been punned on thy justice, in large letters he loves the art of photography, contentedly reaps a little commission on real estate deals when made by him, in very small letters on his card are the words "justice of the peace," for rarely do thy citizens need the gentle reprimand. Thy schools are second to none. Thy municipal plant of water and light, thy streets and homes are far ahead of any other city of thy size in the state. Thy banking credit most excellent. Are the days of thy prosperity to be disturbed. NO. Thy citizens are temperate, thy officers on the alert. Like the winds that purify thy atmosphere when the rolling stone has passed, thy people united again will rejoice to have clung to the hospitality of thy founders. And especially be content that they who have made the city are its heavy taxpayers, have met the issue with argument that reeks not with abuse. brings misery to himself and family, it would be wrong to condemn all and deprive all of the use of liquors. Wisely has it been said, act slowly with the reformer. "The man with the axe to grind," of whom Benjamin Franklin speaks, is dangerous. He plays his part in every decade. He looks for personal gain and as the bird of passage having fed on the fat of the land he migrates to other quarters. Little good comes from radical disturbance of established customs. REGISTRATION! Any person not registered and eligible to vote, please call phones Sunset 360, 133, 124, 198. State your name and address and a registration clerk will be sent to register you. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, Knights of the Royal Arch. and education to make Confiscation of property justice, no wrong ever makes priving one of constitution begets not love or govern great Lincoln denounced as a species of intemperance. The abuse of anything Men have sinned against Equity and received justice And again justice has Kings of finance have money on high priced law them out of the penitential were willing to give to relief their souls from hell. Shall to the conclusion all final prises are unsafe? Is every public office a grafter, cier dishonest? No, for there could not be drawn like the premises. So, neither someone over-indulges THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TAX PAYERS ers League.) “TRUE COLORS” THE educated person is readily distinguished from the uneducated one through the application of a few simple rules. First, he uses the right word in the right place; this manifests clearness of thought. Secondly, his conclusions are not broader than his premises, for the conclusion is a deduction. A major being established, the minor is applied and the conclusion is obtained. This is the method following the sound logic of an Aristotle. Thirdly, sophistry, a play on words, might be witticism producing a wholesome laugh, it might be sarcasm, in bitter irony evoking a rage, that for the moment looks like an avalanche in sweeping madness crushing the arguments of the opponent. But, as the principles of truth are eternal, when the misty fog has been dispelled more beautiful than ever they stand there in their youthful vigor smiling on the the minor is applied and the conclusion is obtained. This is the method following the sound logic of an Aristotle. Thirdly, sophistry, a play on words, might be witticism producing a wholesome laugh, it might be sarcasm, in bitter irony evoking a rage, that for the moment looks like an avalanche in sweeping madness crushing the arguments of the opponent. But, as the principles of truth are eternal, when the misty fog has been dispelled more beautiful than ever they stand there in their youthful vigor, smiling on the wrecked forces that madly sought to crush them. The rock of Gibraltar which withstood the anger of the seas for all these ages, grins grimly on the waves that wash its base, beautifully typifies truth and justice, temperately holding their own while intemperate forces madly dash their venom against their base. A little application. The Century Dictionary defines temperance, moderation, the observance of moderation, temperateness. And particularly, habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions. Restrained or moderate indulgence, abstinence from all violence and excess, from inordinate or unseasonable indulgence, or from the use or pursuit of anything injurious to moral or physical well-being; sobriety; frugality, as temperance in eating and drinking, temperance in the enjoyment of joy or grief. In a narrower sense, moderation in the use of alcoholic liquors as beverages, or, in a still narrower sense as used by its advocates, entire abstinence from such liquors, in this sense also used attributively; as a temperance society, a temperance hotel, a temperance lecture. "If thou well observe The rule of, Not too much, by temperance taught, In what thou eatest and drinkest, seek from thence Due nourishment, not gluttonous delight— So mayst thou live; till, like ripe fruit, thou drop Into thy Mother's lap."—Milton. The true essential idea, then of the term is habitual, constant, universal moderation in all things. Strange to say this established standard is destroyed either ignorantly or maliciously. Anti-saloon leaguers delight to call themselves "temperance people" and occasionally brand all who differ with their views "the intemperate crowd." Here is a two-fold violation of the aforesaid rules. An error in not using Into thy Mother's lap."—Milton. The true essential idea, then of the term is habitual, constant, universal moderation in all things. Strange to say this established standard is destroyed either ignorantly or maliciously. Anti-saloon leaguers delight to call themselves "temperance people" and occasionally brand all who differ with their views "the intemperate crowd." Here is a two-fold violation of the aforesaid rules. An error in not using the word in its true meaning; secondly, a wrong logical conclusion. As a matter of fact there are more "wets" use liquor without abusing the privilege than "drys." It is a lamentable fact that nearly all drys who use liquor at all drink to excess. Temperance being a cardinal virtue demands universal moderation of passions. Condemns all excuses. Only a criminal idiot could advocate temperance. Consistency, thou art a jewel, rarely found and met with. Advocates of prohibition take note, denounce not in intemperate language your fellowmen who differ with you. Some in describing the effects of liquor vie with each other to see who can be more extravagant. It is amusing sometimes to read quotations, the percentage of insanity, of poverty, of crime, all mathematically figured, and drink the cause of all. No allowance made for heredity, disease, ill luck, incapacity, greed, just, jealousy, revenge, etc. It would almost look that the residents of dry zones were angelic in character. That injustice, embezzlement, infidelity, homicide, never occurred in their midst. Ah! were it so. Human nature is much the same the world over. The dockets of the courts tell of the evil deeds of men, live they in dry or wet zones. It takes more than legislation