anaheim-gazette 1924-02-07

Anaheim Gazette ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $.50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter AN ACTIVE THIEF Ray Baker, alias George Melbourne, who is said to have confessed to burglary and theft charges brought against him, held the reputation of being an industrious criminal. Here is the confessed record upon which the asserted "energy" thief's reputation was based: Stole an automobile in Los Angeles. Drove to La Habra and entered three houses, including home of A. W. McPherson, where he was observed at work. Pursued by Watchman Brown so hotly that he was forced to abandon a stolen car. So he stole another one right away and started for Northern California. Committed a burglary at Livingston. Stole 500 barley sacks, some tractor tools and a pair of 1924 license plates from an automobile. Also passed a fictitious check fr $70. Was apprehended at Stockton for theft of car that he was driving. Deputy Sheriff H. M. McKague, who brought Baker back from Stockton, said that his prisoner confessed to the record as set forth. The confession was made to McKague and two Stockton detectives in the Stockton jail, according to McKague. The effect of all this is for the states to look to the general Government for assistance, with eyes closed to the obvious fact that their people must eventually pay the cost through Federal taxes, while they forfeit control over their affairs. The degree of centralization recorded during the last 20 years, and particularly during the period 1913 to 1921 must have made Jefferson turn over in his grave, and even Hamilton gasp with astonishment. Statesmen of both parties have in recent years protested violently at the increasing assumption by the central Government of the powers and duties of the states—the invasion of states' rights. It was never contemplated that the issue solved by the Civil War would be carried so far. But the more the states rely on the Federal Government for subsidies, the farther centralization will progress. This is the thought which President Coolidge undoubtedly had in mind. GYPSY ROVER Students Now sent Parts for "T"etta to be given school February follows: Jane gartner, Cons beth Donnelly Rees, Elvin M Jared Wenger There are still out. Joshua V has been worked show a success been working The names ren from Fair out. They ha which will add of over thirty leading part. ABRAHAI His mother was very dear to him—but he was 10. When he was 23 he ran for the legislature fellow got elected. As a young man he entered business—and ing many years in paying his debts. He fell in love with a beautiful girl—but STON. Stole 500 barley sacks, some tractor tools and a pair of 1924 license plates from an automobile. Also passed a fictitious check fr $70. Was apprehended at Stockton for theft of car that he was driving. Deputy Sheriff H. M. McKague, who brought Baker back from Stockton, said that his prisoner confessed to the record as set forth. The confession was made to McKague and two Stockton detectives in the Stockton jail, according to McKague. Arraigned before Justice J. B. Cox late yesterday, Baker waived preliminary examination and was placed under $1,000 bail, which he was unable to post. SUBSIDIES SAP STRENGTH From the dollars and cents standpoint the country as a whole is in thorough accord with the Republican Administration respecting the good work which the Bureau of the Budget has done and is doing to effect retrenchment and economy in public expenditures. But there was a point brought in the President's discussion of the subject which, important as it is from the economy viewpoint, is, perhaps, of even greater importance with respect to its bearing on our constitutional form of government, and the gradual and dangerous drift toward intense centralization. That something must be done to put a stop to that drift is conceded by all who ponder the matter. In the course of his remarks President Coolidge said: "I take this occasion to state that I have given much thought to the question of Federal subdies to the state governments. The Federal appropriations for such subdies cover a wide field. They afford ample precedent for unlimited expansion. I say to you, however, that the financial program of the Chief Executive does not contemplate expansion of these subsidies. My policy in this matter is not predicated alone on the drain which these subsidies make on the National Treasury. This of itself is sufficient cause for concern. But I am fearful that this broadening of the field of Government activities is detrimental both to the Federal Government and the State Governments. Efficiency of Federal operations is impaired as they relinquish and turn over to the Federal Government responsibilities which are rightfully theirs." It has been truly said that if Congress met all the requests of them... make on the National Treasury. This of itself is sufficient cause for concern. But I am fearful that this broadening of the field of Government activities is detrimental both to the Federal Government and the State Governments. Efficiency of Federal operations is impaired as they re-linquish and turn over to the Federal Government responsibilities which are rightfully theirs." It has been truly said that if Congress met all the requests of these pleading for Federal funds to pay for state activities the aggregate would reach into the billions. The good roads measures may be cited as examples. A number of states, like New York and Maryland, for instance had about completed their systems of admirable highways when the Democrats came into control of affairs a decade ago and started appropriating Federal funds for roads. The Southern states had been notoriously backward in building good roads, and this Federal aid was a great boon to them, although states which had perfected their highways were taxed to build those without their borders. Millions of dollars appropriated for boll weevil, corn-borers, and other agricultural pests have come out of the Federal Treasury, though rightfully a matter for the states to look after. The maternity law is an invasion of state duties, and large sums are appropriated under the guise of cooperative work, the cooperation generally consisting of the Federal Government furnishing the bulk of the funds while the states received the benefits. Rivers and harbors appropriations may be considered as rightfully pertaining to the duties of the Federal Government under the commerce clause of the Constitution, but the point is frequently stretched with respect to interstate rivers and streams. Gypsy life depicted in song Tickets from a Student. HIGH SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 8 ANAHEIM GAZETTE GYPSY ROVER OPERETTA AT HIGH SCHOOL Students Now Working Hard to Present It February 8. Parts for "The Gypsy Rover" operetta to be given at Anaheim High School February 8 are announced as follows: Jane Ostrander, Edna Baumgartner, Constance Williams, Elizabeth Donnelly, Elvin Grauer, Victor Rees, Elvin Milbrat, Hudson Hanks, Jared Wenger and Howard Mulvey. There are still two parts to be given out. Joshua Williams is director and has been working hard to make this show a success. The glee clubs have been working on the choruses. The names of the six gypsy children from Fairland have been given out. They have some clever songs which will add to the show. A chorus of over thirty voices will also play a leading part. The costumes will be clever and some new scenes are being made by the stage craft class. "The Gypsy Rover" is a three act romantic musical comedy and there is a series of love scenes through the performance. G. C. Backus of Los Angeles, representing R. G. Dun & Co.'s Mercantile Agency, is in town this week recording the business houses. ARE YOU A GOOD CITIZEN? We cannot claim the title "good citizen" unless we register and participate in the duty of choosing public officers. To be good citizens we must give some thought to public affairs. We cannot "let George do it" and have good government. We may get the kind of government we deserve to get, but it will only by chance be good government. If we do not do our part to get good government then we have no "kick coming" if public affairs are not conducted to our liking. There is always one test of the availability of a candidate for office and that is: "would you trust his judgment and administration in the conduct of your private affairs?" If you are satisfied on this point, you may feel fairly safe in voting for him. You may find you have made a mistake, because human nature is weak and human judgment failable, but nine times out of ten you will have made a satisfactory choice. At any rate if anything goes wrong under such conditions you will have nothing to reproach yourself with. We wonder how many citizens ever feel a personal responsibility when things go wrong in governmental affairs. Do you ever stop to analyse what your part has been in the result? If there is truth in the well known saying of Lincoln that this is a government "of the people," by the people' for the people,' then indeed the responsibility for good government must rest with the voters. And those who carelessly or wantonly refuse to do their part are not good citizens, no matter what else they may be. Too many individuals think that because they are good merchants, good professional men, good family men or good ranchers, that they are good citizens, but no man is really a good citizen who does not do his part in securing good government by taking thought and action in connection with the government which guarantees to his "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." This is not my government, nor your government, but our government, and it takes all of us to make it representative, and any man who leglects to exercise his franchise to the best of his ability falls in the performance of his most important civic very dear to him—but she died when he ran for the legislature—but the other he entered business—and failed, spending his debts. with a beautiful girl—but she died. gress—but was defeated. for the vice-presidency in 1856—he was for the senate—but his opponent was event. One failure after another—but he persevered and finally won the highest America. Lincoln should inspire all of us with courage that is one of the first and highest virtues saving money." A STRONG BANK neim National Bank A STRONG BANK THE psy Rover Presented by n High School Music Department zens, but no man is really a good citizen who does not do his part in securing good government by taking thought and action in connection with the government which guarantees to his "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." This is not my government, nor your government, but our government, and it takes all of us to make it representative, and any man who leglects to exercise his franchise to the best of his ability fails in the performance of his most important civic duty. VOTE ON THE BONUS As a result of a poll taken among its members by the Public Spirit Club of San Francisco on the proposed Soldiers' Bonus Bill, the results as announced Monday by George B. Monk, president of the club, show that 75.3 per cent of the membership voting cast their vote in favor of the resolution opposing the bonus, and 24.7 per cent voted against the adoption of the resolution. The membership was given arguments both for and against the bonus. About everybody cusses "big business" and wishes he were in it. 67,000 B Know Th The EDISON is b dev EDISON has Inte psy Rover Presented by High School Music Department and Directed by Joshua Williams THE BIG EVENT OF SCHOOL YEAR epicted in song, costume and scenery. Buy your from a Student. Come early and get a good seat HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Feb. 8 Admission 25c 8 p.m New Wall Paper We are now showing a complete assortment of the new Wall Papers for the coming season. Exquisite Blends—polychromes and tapestries in the much wanted shades of Warm-Gray, Bronze, Old Rose and New Blue. Chintz and Damask Bed Room papers are in great demand this season. Did you get our very interesting book on Wall Paper? B. F. SPENCER Sun Proof Paints 166 W. Center St. Wall Paper Art Goods Wall Paper REALY a good clito his part in securment by taking thouconnection with the guarantees to his the pursuit of hapnot my government, but our governall of us to make and any man who se his franchise to fails in the permost important civic THE BONUS a poll taken among the Public Spirit Club on the proposed bill, the results as by George B. of the club, show of the membership vote in favor of the ing the bonus, and ed against the adoption. was given argud against the bonus. y cusses "big busihe were in it. PERMUTET SOFT WATER For What Crime Should you be sentenced to fifty-two days of hard labor every year? A man only gets thirty days for half a dozen minor offenses against the law. There are fifty-two Mondays in the year; fifty-two days of back-breaking labor. Appeal to a higher court; call 26 and we'll fix the matter up for you! THE SANITARY LAUNDRY 225 WEST SANTA FE AV. A.W. CLEAVER, PROF. 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