anaheim-gazette 1923-03-29

WALLACE TO PRESENT OPTIMISTIC REPORT Sees Half a Million From the Government for Newport Harbor Lew H. Wallace, of Newport Beach, chairman of the Orange county harbor committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, said that at the annual meeting of the organization at St. Ann's Inn scheduled for last night he would present the most optimistic harbor report that he has ever presented. "I believe we have a fine opportunity to secure federal assistance and I do not believe we should even consider voting a county bond issue for harbor improvement until we have exhausted every effort to acquire government aid," said the indefatigable harbor worker. "The visit to the harbor last week of the congressional party and Major Hobbs, was in my opinion of tremendous value to the harbor project. "When we build a wharf and warehouse, I believe our harbor in its present condition will be sufficient to develop a good commerce, and when we get anything in that line established our battle for government aid will virtually have been won." Wallace said he felt certain that if the government would appropriate $500,000 for the construction of an east jetty at the entrance to the bay, taxpayers of Orange county would approve a bond issue of like amount for further improvement in the bay. He pointed out that with the two sums work could be done that would make it possible for the harbor to take care of boats of heavier draft. He believes that the channel could be widened to 150 feet and deepened to twenty-five feet. SKULKING BEHIND THE CONSTITUTION Suppose Mr. New had not ordered the New York cuts in service, and there had been a deficit as a consequence. The taxpayers would have had to make it up in more taxes, and the burden would have fallen mostly on the very people who patronize those offices. Every retrenchment, wherever made in the executive departments, means more or less of a sacrifice for some section of our citizens, but the resultant decrease in taxation more than compensates for the loss. Every move that reduces the cost of government without decreasing its efficiency is sound policy, and has the support of our people as a whole. HE CANNOT REFORM EUROPE President Harding and Secretary Hughes have a clear appreciation of the true situation. While sympathizing deeply with the predicament of Europe, they know that it is due to no lack of willingness on the part of this country to help the moment the countries of the old world indicate a willingness to help themselves. America cannot reform the European state of mind, no matter what we may do. While the policies of Europe are dictated by desires for revenge, schemes or acquiring territory or natural resources belonging to some other country, or the principles of communism, it would be a waste of effort for the United States to attempt relief. GET OUT OF EUROPE America is under no obligation to furnish Europe with referees, even in the humble form of doughboys. Let the league of nations, which undertook to police, pacify and arbitrate the interests and destinies of the world for all time to come do the refereeing. The last excursion Uncle Same took to Europe, at a cost of twenty-four billion and with large sacrifices. 116,080 FORD CITY Output of 600,000 With 116,080 tall in February, shortest month established. Few those of January and marked thus which Ford sold 100,000 line. This sale reactions made at that an acute shift cetrain and this to be felt within with the increasing which is at the spring most production scheme Motor company which will reach a day about April meet the apparel products. Anticipating a demand for Ford for increasing car a day schedule first had been on manufacture to mand so far hard proportions as production, and dealers are at point have been in m. February sales made in the weather conditions of the country traffic and prevail. This was particiolar northwest states in New England too, cold weather month had its Yet with even SKULKING BEHIND THE CONSTITUTION The defense of the communists under trial in Michigan will be based on the right of freedom of speech. "The defendants will fight for the right of all workers, communists included, to the freedom of speech and assembly," reads a statement by one of their leaders. The militant workers on trial will not shrink one inch from the defense of their right to believe and propagate their communistic principles. This, and this only, will be the defense policy of the communists." The country is glad to have the issue thus squarely presented. It is not the first time that the same question has been met and determined. It is the habit of radicals to take refuge behind articles of the bill of rights in the constitution guaranteeing freedom of speech and the right of peaceable assembly. They construe that paragraph as giving them the right not only to criticize the government but to advocate its overthrow by violence. But it is a principle, too obvious to be successfully disputed, that the constitution can contain nothing that permits its violent wrecking, and also that it permits any legislative or executive act necessary to preservation. Under that interpretation freedom of speech must be confined to advocacy of amendments to the constitution as provided therein, and cannot be used as a means for its overthrow. That was the theory upon which the espionage law was enacted, and numerous individuals, including Mr. Debs, were jailed for interfering with the draft and other protective measures during the war. Giving aid to the foreign enemies of the government is no whit worse than assaulting the government from within our own borders. The communists would better remember that the same constitution that guarantees freedom of speech also defines treason as giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States, and authorizes congress to declare the punishment GET OUT OF EUROPE America is under no obligation to furnish Europe with referees, even in the humble form of doughboys. Let the league of nations, which undertook to police, pacify and arbitrate the interests and destinies of the world for all time to come do the refereeing. The last excursion Uncle Sam took to Europe, at a cost of twenty-four billion and with large sacrifice of life, gained only the hatred of the nations which opposed and the souls and reproaches of those which it tried to help. Within the last month Uncle Sam has been reminded in terms and to his face by the ex-promiers of the two leading allied nations with which he was associated that he was not only entitled to no credit for his benevolent intervention, but that he deserted the cause he undertook to help. Spokesmen for one of the nations have even taken the position that their country does not owe us anything. IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT Development or arid lands in California and other states of the west and southwest is proceeding. The desert areas rapidly, are being converted into fruitful fields and orchards. When the story of this evolution of the desert shall have been written, it will be of fascinating interest. There will be a time when this whole imperial region will be immensely productive, sustaining a prosperous population of many millions. In contemplating the future of this section, this realization that tremendous development is in prospect should enhearten all, and sustain optimism as to the future of California and the southwest. Soil yields in this section run into the hundreds of millions annually. The sum total will increase as reclamation conquers the desert and as intensified agriculture and horticulture are developed. SIGNIFICANCE OF EASTER EGG The colored Easter egg, which is today chiefly a means of entertaining children, has in reality a profound sacred significance. The egg has from the remotest ages been regarded as the symbol of creation or new birth, and all the ancient religions possessed ceremonies in which they dealers are at present have been in mourning. February sales made in the weather condition of the country traffic and provoke this was part of the northwest, states in New York too, cold weather month had its Yet with even deficiencies, the Federal those of January set a new high selling. With this month in which gone over this period is closed. Peak car sales during the summer feature of auto buying public changed during through the active dealer organiza- tion "peak" this month in the year. TRACK MEE The Orange meet will be held high school ove- Anaheim track noon. This was defi- Ray Elliott, An ed that it would able to get the con- condition this classic which w letes of all th e competition. The Orange sentatives unan- meet at Ful- to give the Mo- affair next year policy of the day to rotate the m der. The Fullerton fast and has been dia condition th men will be p week to get th condition. Sev standing are e ethe relay race l In view of it county meet last Beach is expectu- culty in annex- Mr. Debs, were jailed for interfering with the draft and other protective measures during the war. Giving aid to the foreign enemies of the government is no whit worse than assaulting the government from within our own borders. The communists would better remember that the same constitution that guarantees freedom of speech also defines treason as giving aid and comfort to the enemies of the United States, and authorizes congress to declare the punishment thereof. MUST CONSIDER THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE Postmaster General New has ordered drastic cuts in the service of the New York City postoffice as a measure of economy. There is some criticism in the New York papers, as the office is said to be showing a profit of $2,000,000 a month, and they do not take kindly to being called upon to make up the deficit in other branches of the postal service. Such complaints are not well founded. There are some parts of the postal system, notably the rural mail service, that are not self-supporting; while other parts, notably the large city offices, always show a large profit. The city patrons, however, get the benefit of rural delivery of their letters and parcels. It is Mr. New's business to administer the organization as a whole, and in doing so he must cut the garment according to the cloth. Deficits are taboo in the present administration, and it is up to Postmaster General New to see that the expenditures of his department do not exceed the receipts. If it were otherwise, the people of New York City and the other large cities would not benefit as a whole. SIGNIFICANCE OF EASTER EGG The colored Easter egg, which is today chiefly a means of entertaining children, has in reality a profound sacred significance. The egg has from the remotest ages been regarded as the symbol of creation or new birth, and all the ancient religions possessed ceremonies in which the egg figured in this emblematic sense. The Christians adopted it as the symbol of the resurrection of Christ, and, in the early ceremonies, it was colored red in allusion to His blood shed for sinners on the cross. Through the centuries since the beginning of Christianity various games and contests have been played everywhere in Christendom in which the egg held a prominent part. A GOOD MOTTO Those newspapers that are squawking around that unless this country joins the league of nations our factories will close down and our streets be filled with idle man should shut up. Nothing of the sort has taken place or is impending. On the contrary, labor in America is generally employed and at excellent wages. The league of nations has nothing whatever to do with this country's material prosperity, except that it is immeasurably strengthened and insured by our keeping out of an entanglement we have no business getting into. Mind your own business has always been a good motto for any man or nation to adopt. Before we can reduce the cost of living we'll have to induce prices for living to come down. OUTLAWRY Recently a boy was driving in bra. He was a peddler, and expensive car. In the second men. An instillation was a wreck, one of the real driver bruised, scous. The four less severely tha According to the machine he truck, that was speed for such of the lighter rive give the signal Just then, with kind, the truck There was not for escape. Thi into the side of cupants were builing fragments. The question ANAHEIM GAZETTE 116,080 FORD CARS SOLD IN FEBRUARY Output of 6000 a Day Fails to Meet the Demand With 116,080 Ford cars sold at retail in February a new record for the shortest month in the year has been established. February sales exceeded those of January by more than 15,000 and marked the eleventh month in which Ford sales have topped the 100,000 line. This sale record bears out predictions made at the opening of the year that an acute shortage in Ford cars is cetrain and this shortage is expected to be felt within the next two months with the increased volume of car buying which is always attendant upon the spring months. Even the high production schedule set at the Ford Motor company's factory at Detroit, which will reach 6000 cars and trucks a day about April 1, will be unable to meet the apparent demand for Ford products. Anticipating a great increase in the demand for Ford cars during the present year the factory has laid plans for increasing production to the 6000 car a day schedule and since January first had been constantly, speeding up manufacture to reach this figure. Demand so far has been of such great proportions as to absorb nearly all production, and stocks in hands of dealers are at present the lowest they have been in months. February sales of 116,080 cars were made in the face of unfavorable weather conditions in many sections of the country which tied up freight traffic and prevented many deliveries. This was particularly true throughout the northwest, the northern tier of states in New England. In California, too, cold weather during a part of the month had its effect upon car sales. Yet with even these unfavorable conditions he need not here be considered as an individual, but as a type. There is no doubt that he is a menace. Perhaps he does not have murder in his heart, but there is absence of all concern as to whether his carelessness shall find victims, or that the victims live or die. He may not be willing to kill, but he decliles to exercise care that he may not kill. It seems odd, if such a driver a pest and a peril, can not be eliminated from the highways. A term in prison, a heavy fine, and an order never to drive, might help somewhat the process of abatement. DECISION HITS MOTOR COPS Motorcycle officers of Orange county continued "on the job" notwithstanding decision by the state supreme court that such officers had no legal authority by which they may collect compensation from county funds. Without knowing the details of the case on which the decision was based W. C. Jerome, county auditor, said the supreme court decision seemed to support him in his recent contention that the county could not legally pay the salar yof O. K. Carr, who is employed by the district attorney as a special investigator. The case before the court was taken from the superior court of San Mateo county. Jerome understands that in that county employment of the motorcycle officers is by the district attorney, the same policy as is used in this county. If that is the case, in his opinion, it means clearly that Orange county officers cannot be paid with county funds. Deputy District Attorney C. N. Mozley said that he could not express an opinion on the situation without knowing the details of the case and decision. He expects to get copies of these soon. UNREST We find the people ill at ease, And every one is asking why; The question is an easy one, One you can answer if you try. The people all are like myself, I want a swiftly running car; I want a road built wide and long. On which to run without a jar. I want my pocket full of cash, I want a table always spread; I want to do just as I please, Without a thought or care for bread. I want to run from sea to sea. I want to watch the picture show; I want to see the baseball game. And everywhere I want to go. I want to wear the finest clothes, I want to live a thousand years; I want to dance with all the girls, I want relief from all my fears. I want to have a jolly time, The country owes all this to me; I want the best the world can give. And all the world I wish to see. DOLLAR BILL FIGURES IN TREMAINE HEARING Fred Tremaine, father of Alberta Meadows, hammer murder victim,and D. H. Wiley, arrested with Tremaine on speeding charges in Santa Ana several weeks ago, were awaiting superior court proceedings against them on grand larceny charges in Los Angeles. After a preliminary hearing, in which a torn dollar bill was said to have played an important part, Justice Baird held the pair to answer. The men were charged with the theft of an automobile, owned by a salesman, fifty pounds of candy and February sales of 116,080 cars were made in the face of unfavorable weather conditions in many sections of the country which tied up freight traffic and prevented many deliveries. This was particularly true throughout the northwest, the northern tier of states in New England. In California, too, cold weather during a part of the month had its effect upon car sales. Yet with even these unfavorable conditions, the February sales topped those of January by 15 per cent and set a new high record for mid-winter selling. With February the eleventh month in which Ford car sales have gone over the 100,000, the total for this period is close to 1,250,000 cars. Peak car sales usually are reached during the summer months with drops in the fall and winter. This feature of automobile absorption by the buying public has been completely changed during the last few months through the activities of the Ford dealer organization which has raised the "peak" line to include every month in the year. TRACK MEET AT FULLERTON The Orange county track and field meet will be held on the Fullerton high school oval instead of on the Anaheim track next Saturday afternoon. This was definitely learned when Ray Elliott, Anaheim coach, announced that it would be virtually impossible to get the Anaheim track in good condition this year for the annual classic which will bring the star athletes of all the county schools into competition. The Orange county league representatives unanimously voted to stage the meet at Fullerton this season and to give the Mother Colony school the affair next year. It has been the policy of the Orange county league to rotate the meet in alphabetical order. The Fullerton track is exceptionally fast and has been whipped into splendid condition this season. A force of men will be put to work late this week to get the oval in the best of condition. Several records of long standing are expected to fall before the relay race has been completed. In view of its victory at the tri-county meet last Saturday Huntington Beach is expected to have little difficulty in annexing the annual classic pay, the same policy as is used in this county. If that is the case, in his opinion, it means clearly that Orange county officers cannot be paid with county funds. Deputy District Attorney C. N. Mozley said that he could not express an opinion on the situation without knowing the details of the case and decision. He expects to get copies of these soon. "LITTLE EMPIRE" STIRS SOLONS Senators and representatives and their wives who formed the congressional party that visited Orange county last week, declared that their tour through the county and to the Orange county harbor had revealed to them a small empire they hardly realized existed here. Departing from the frozen east a little more than a week before and visiting the Boulder dam project and the desert, the contrast of the green and the gold of the orange trees, the flowers, the pretty greenery and the thrifty appearance of all sections of the county brought forth by the attention of the visitors the wonders and beauties of "the biggest little county" in the world. Congressman Phil D. Swing, who was in charge of the tour, was looked upon as having performed an invaluable service to Orange county in bringing the delegation of distinguished men and women here for inspection of the harbor and the fields and groves of this section. "The man convinced against his will, goes around and tells his friends how he beat you in the argument. Anaheim First National Bank and American Savings Bank were founded by Anaheim citizens and are a vital part of this city—its business life and welfare. We are backing with all our The Fullerton track is exceptionally fast and has been whipped into splendid condition this season. A force of men will be put to work late this week to get the oval in the best of condition. Several records of long standing are expected to fall before the relay race has been completed. In view of its victory at the tri-county meet last Saturday Huntington Beach is expected to have little difficulty in annexing the annual classic although both Fullerton and Santa Ana have an outside chance for the championship. None of the other county teams are conceded more than a scattering of points. OUTLAWRY ON THE HIGHWAY Recently a citizen of Los Angeles was driving in the suburbs of Alhambra. He was a careful and experienced driver, and moreover had a new, expensive car. Beside him sat his son. In the seat behind were two men. An instant later, the machine was a wreck, the son fatally injured, one of the rear passengers and the driver bruised, bleeding and unconscious. The fourth man was hurt, but less severely than the others. According to the story of survivors, the machine had overtaken a heavy truck, that was going at rather high speed for such a vehicle. The driver of the lighter machine was about to give the signal of intention to pass. Just then, without warning of any kind, the truck turned tothe left. There was not a shadow of a chance for escape. The automobile plunged into the side of the truck, and the occupants were buried under the resulting fragments. The question for consideration is the proper treatment of the truck drive. California Theatre Thursday, March 29 Vaudeville Road Show 5 Big Acts. Don’t Miss It. “Don’t Doubt Your Wife” Friday and Saturday, Mar. 30 and 31 AGNES AYRES in “Racing Hearts” A Christie Comedy, “Choose Your Weapons” News Sunday, April 1 COLLEEN MOORE in “LOOK YOUR BEST” Kinograms Around the World No. 5 Mon., Tues., Wed., April 2, 3, 4 C. C. De Mille’s Presentation “ADAM’S RIB” A Paramount Picture. Also “The Fortune Hunter” NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barney Kelmanson, deceased. Notice is Hereby Given, by the undersigned, administratrix of the estate of Barney Kelmanson, deceased, ANNOUNCEMENT LADIES OF ANAHEIM W. S. VARNUM 118 E. South Street NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barney Kelmanson. Deceased. Notice is Hereby Given, by the undersigned, administratrix of the estate of Barney Kelmanson, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to file them with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County or Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said administratrix, at her place of business, at Suite No. 2, Odd Fellows' Building, at No. 133 West Center Street, in the City of Anaheim, in the County of Orange, within four months after the first publication of this notice. Dated this 28th day of March, 1923. KATHERINE KELMANSON. Administratrix of the Estate of Barney Kelmanson. Deceased. AMES & McFADDEN. Attorneys for Administratrix. 3-29-51 ANNOUNCEMENT LADIES OF ANAHEIM W. S. VARNUM 118 E. South Street is the Anaheim Representative Real Silk Hosiery Mills. Indianapolis, Ind. 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