anaheim-gazette 1925-09-17

ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY Henry Kuechel, Editor and Prophetor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR.....$2.50 SIX MONTHS.....$2.00 THREE MONTHS.....$1.50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter EARLY DAY POLITICS In the "50 Years Ago," this Week" column today appears an interesting account of the election in this congressional district in September, 1975. The district embraced all that part of California lying south of San Francisco, and included San Mateo and Simi Hills county, which extends north of the Bay City. The territory is more than two-thirds the entire area of the state. There were nineteen counties in the district, exclusive of Orange, Riverside, Imperial, Madera and Kiwas, which were not then in existence. P. D. Wigginton of Mercury of the Democratic candidate, polled 16,320 votes; S. O. Houghton of San Jose, the Republican candidate, polled 19,575, and Thompson, Independent, ran third with 5015 votes. William Irwin, a country newspaper man and the Democratic nominee, was elected governor, polling 61,525 votes. Timothy Guy Philsen, Republican nominee, ran second with 30,922 votes; John Bidwell, Independent nominee, polled 29,630 votes. Irwin had a majority of 973 votes over both his competitors. These three candidates came from the northern counties as did the rest of the Democratic ticket, which swept the state. Stephen M. White was defeated for district attorney of Los Angeles county by Rodney Hudson, by a vote of 2721 to 2463. Los Angeles county polled 5124 votes George C. Knox of this city was elected superintendent of irrigation, receiving 497 votes. E. W. Champion, also of this city, received 242 votes for the same office, and John T. Gordon, 44 votes. The entire vote in the state was 122,077. The election was bitterly contested. North Carolina senator, because his little pork barrel bill had been side-tracked, defeated appropriations for the army and navy, for the postoffice, for pensions and other needful and necessary legislation by keeping on his feet and speaking of some preposterous proposition or other until the vice-president's gavel fell and the Senate stood adjourned since die. Thus he set naught the will of the majority and assumed more power and authority than that vested in the President of the United States. This thing occurred not only once but many times, and it will continue in force. He gave many instances where the will of the majority was defeated by the minority, and he held the interest of a great audience for an hour and a half in one of the most powerful arguments ever heard on a public rostrum in this state. He asked for the help of California, and we believe he will have that help. We shall support no candidate for United States senator who will not pledge himself to change these rules. General Davies has a notable record as a statesman, financier and philanthropist. He is the author of the latest system now in use in this county. Buena Park (By Mrs.) The carnival goes Endeavor Society well attended given in the County various booths patronized. Lester Schofield Corvallis, Ore., his work in the College. G. D. Snyder home on Orange Mrs. L. E. Doe Lee of Winchester Groves the latter Dodd who has here returned h Arthur Thurm his parents Mr. man last week to San Diego for cation. Mrs. J. H. Roerton visited Wednesday. Mrs. Martin of Miss Gertrude teacher has m house on Court her daughter t Fish will also be Mr. and Mrs Whittler were T of Mr. and Mrs C. W. Girvin to Los Angeles. E. E. Thurmna Wilsey spent Beach last week Mr. and Mrs moved to Norwalkington has ch agency. Miss Harriet The election was bitterly contested and feeling run very high during the campaign. The fight between White and Hudson was especially enormous as White had quit the Democratic party, being opposed to the methods of the Los Angeles bosses. Both men spoke in this city, and it was quite apparent that White was much the superior man of the two. White was afterward elected United States senator but in that campaign, as in all of his other political activities, his departure from the party in the campaign of 1875 was never forgiven and he was severely assailed for it. In his fight for United States senator, White was fought by the San Francisco bosses and the election in the legislature was very close. A count of noses disclosed that an assemblyman from the Downey section had been won away from White and was opposing him. White telegraphed Victor Montgomery of Santa Ana to come to Sacramento immediately on important business. Montgomery hastened North, and White laid the matter of the Downey man before him. Montgomery and the assembly-man were close personal and political friends in one of the southern states during the war—we believe it was Mississippi. Montgomery threw his friend back into the White column and White was, the following day, elected Montgomery threater could agitate anything he wanted politically from White, and named many federal officers not only in this state, but elsewhere in the Southwest. We believe the Downey man was amply provided for through Montgomery's representations, but White was never overly friendly toward him. The war between the states was not very many years over, and politics was for a time at fever heat. Washington denounced Houghton as a candidate of a party which was persecuting the South, and he also denounced the Republican plan to increase the tax on alcohol, which he said was a blow aimed at one of the leading industries of California. These old political annals are of great interest to voters of this present time but the great strides the state has made since then is indicated by the size of the old congressional district, which ran up to San Francisco county. We have not had a federal re-attachment bill for fifteen years, and the state now has eleven congressional districts. No re-attachment bill was enacted by congress following the census of 1920, owing to political log-ruling at his competitors. These three candidates came from the northern counties as did the rest of the Democratic ticket, which swept the state. Stephen M. White was defeated for district attorney of Los Angeles county by Rodney Hudson, by a vote of 2721 to 2463. Los Angeles county polled 124 votes George C. Knox of this city was elected superintendent of irrigation, receiving 497 votes. E. W. Champin, also of this city, received 212 votes for the same office, and John T. Gorello 44 votes. The entire vote in the state was 122,077. The election was bitterly contested and feeling run very high during the campaign. The fight between White and Hudson was especially enormous as White had quit the Democratic party, being opposed to the methods of the Los Angeles bosses. Both men spoke in this city, and it was quite apparent that White was much the superior man of the two. White was afterward elected United States senator but in that campaign, as in all of his other political activities, his departure from the party in the campaign of 1875 was never forgiven and he was severely assailed for it. In his fight for United States senator, White was fought by the San Francisco bosses and the election in the legislature was very close. A count of noses disclosed that an assemblyman from the Downey section had been won away from White and was opposing him. White telegraphed Victor Montgomery of Santa Ana to come to Sacramento immediately on important business. Montgomery hastened North, and White laid the matter of the Downey man before him. Montgomery and the assembly-man were close personal and political friends in one of the southern states during the war—we believe it was Mississippi. Montgomery threw his friend back into the White column and White was, the following day, elected Montgomery threater could agitate anything he wanted politically from White, and named many federal officers not only in this state, but elsewhere in the Southwest. We believe the Downey man was amply provided for through Montgomery's representations, but White was never overly friendly toward him. The war between the states was not very many years over, and politics was for a time at fever heat. Washington denounced Houghton as a candidate of a party which was persecuting the South, and he also denounced the Republican plan to increase the tax on alcohol, which he said was a blow aimed at one of the leading industries of California. These old political annals are of great interest to voters of this present time but the great strides the state has made since then is indicated by the size of the old congressional district, which ran up to San Francisco county. We have not had a federal re-attachment bill for fifteen years, and the state now has eleven congressional districts. No re-attachment bill was enacted by congress following the census of 1920, owing to political log-ruling at his competitors. These three candidates came from the northern counties as did the rest of the Democratic ticket, which swept the state. Stephen M. White was defeated for district attorney of Los Angeles county by Rodney Hudson, by a vote of 2721 to 2463. Los Angeles county polled 124 votes George C. Knox of this city was elected superintendent of irrigation, receiving 497 votes. E. W. Champin, also of this city, received 212 votes for the same office, and John T. Gorello 44 votes. The entire vote in the state was 122,077. The election was bitterly contested and feeling run very high during the campaign. The fight between White and Hudson was especially enormous as White had quit the Democratic party, being opposed to the methods of the Los Angeles bosses. Both men spoke in this city, and it was quite apparent that White was much the superior man of the two. White was afterward elected United States senator but in that campaign, as in all of his other political activities, his departure from the party in the campaign of 1875 was never forgiven and he was severely assailed for it. In his fight for United States senator, White was fought by the San Francisco bosses and the election in the legislature was very close. A count of noses disclosed that an assemblyman from the Downey section had been won away from White and was opposing him. White telegraphed Victor Montgomery of Santa Ana to come to Sacramento immediately on important business. Montgomery hastened North, and White laid the matter of the Downey man before him. Montgomery and the assembly-man were close personal and political friends in one of the southern states during the war—we believe it was Mississippi. Montgomery threw his friend back into the White column and White was, the following day, elected Montgomery threater could agitate anything he wanted politically from White, and named many federal officers not only in this state, but elsewhere in the Southwest. We believe the Downey man was amply provided for through Montgomery's representations, but White was never overly friendly toward him. The war between the states was not very many years over, and politics was for a time at fever heat. Washington denounced Houghton as a candidate of a party which was persecuting the South, and he also denounced the Republican plan to increase the tax on alcohol, which he said was a blow aimed at one of the leading industries of California. These old political annals are of great interest to voters of this present time but the great strides the state has made since then is indicated by the size of the old congressional district, which ran up to San Francisco county. We have not had a federal re-attachment bill for fifteen years, and the state now has eleven congressional districts. No re-attachment bill was enacted by congress following the census of 1920, owing to political log-ruling at his competitors. These three candidates came from the northern counties as did all other institutions where they will be defeated by their minority, and he held the interest of a great audience for an hour and a half in one of most powerful arguments ever heard on a public rostrum in this state. He asked for help of California, and we believe he will have that help. We shall support no candidate for United States senator who will not pledge himself to change these rules. General Dawes has a notable record as a statesman, financier and philanthropist. He is the author of this system now in use in this country and of the Dawes plan for settling separations thereof. His work in France duringthe World War forms a glorious part of his record, and it was an honor and a privilege to hear him. He said that no bad bill had ever been defeated by a filibuster; but that necessary legislation is constantly being defeated by men whose little pork barrel bills are not supported by the Senate. TEXAS JUDGE CALLS PRISONER HIS 'CUSTOMER' The viewpoint which Judge William H. Atwell of Texas has brought to his duties uponthe federal bench in New York City is said to be arousing much interest among students of courts and criminals. Judge Atwell hasthe habithe saysof regardingthe prisoneratthe earasa "customerforjustice,"andheaimsto satisfyallcustomers.Eachprisoneror"customer"mustbetreatedonanindividualnotasoneofatypeorclass,andcashmustleavethecoursewiththeconvictionthathehasbeenearlytreatedThisisJudgeAtwell'sideal,andheexpressesittreelyandinnoyearlytermstothemenwhomecomefronthimasdefendants. Two things should be said aboutthis storyofJudge Atwell.Inthefirstplace.Atwell'sviewiswarm,humanandfriendlywithoutbeingsentimental.Inthesecondplace.itisbyno meansunique.IitisreceivingattentionfromNewYorkersbecauseithasbeenimportedfrom"theprovinces"andputtoworkinacrowdedcourtwherethepressureofaffairshasmadealltomuchroutine,hasteadcoldformalismtheruleThereareagreatmanyotherjudgesuponthebenchwhomostsurprisinginglypreserveahumanunderstanding,d despitetheover-crowdedcalendarsandtheconstantcontactwithdeceitandquibbling. This judicial attitude does not representthelastwordinthe wisdomofthecourtsbutitisgreatpreferabletocoldinsistenceupontheletterofthestatute—aguidewhichcansoftenbeevadedorbrokenbytheclevereffortosofpersonspulldforthatsortofservice.Judge Atwellandotherslikehimseeetheessentialideaincourtprocedure—thatofjusticetoc individualhumanbeingsandtothesocietywhichtheyhaveoffended Theyarelikelythereforetoexercisethediscretiongiven These old political annals are of great interest to voters of the present time but the great strides the state has made since then is indicated by the size of the old congressional district, which ran up to San Francisco county. We have not had a federal reapportionment bill for fifteen years, and the state now has eleven congressional districts. No re-apportionment bill was enacted by congress following the census of 1920, owing to political log-running at Washington, and none will be enacted until 1931. The state has at present an estimated population of 4,400,000 and by the time the next census is taken, may have 4,800,000. We shall be entitled to not less than eighteen congressmen, and Orange may form a district with Riverside and San Bernardino counties. This is away off in the future, but it is a subject for perennial interest to voters throughout the district. GEN. DAWES' ADDRESS Not for many years has no address been delivered in Los Angeles of such connelling interest as that of Vice-President Charles G. Dawes at the Olympic auditorium on Friday evening, in which he played the United States Senate for its rules which interfere with the passage of necessary legislation in the closing hours of the session. The attitude of the vice-president in respect to these rules is known of all men, and he has been recently touring the West, telling the people some important facts concerning them. As he said, these rules would not be countenanced for a moment by the American people, but for the fact that they have little knowledge concerning them. He resisted, in concluding his address, for the help of his hearers in amending these rules, and he will undoubtedly have that help. He cited an instance where a senator from North Carolina, by engaging in a filibuster, succeeded in defeating six major apprehension bills and six other major bills, besides much other necessary legislation which had passed the House and had the endorsement of a majority of the Senate and of the President of the United States. This judicial attitude does not represent the last word in the wisdom of the courts, but it is greatly preferable to cold insistence upon the letter of the statute—a guide which can so often be evaded or broken by the clever efforts of persons paid for that sort of service. Judge Atwell and others like him see the essential idea in court procedure—that of justice to individual human beings and to the society which they have offended. They are likely, therefore, to exercise the discretion given them in a fair and constructive manner. The judge's opinions about crime and criminals, however, are open to question. A steadily growing body of facts is being gathered to contradict those opinions. Let it be understood that this evidence is not yet conclusive; but extensive "case work" to date tends to prove that criminals who habitually break the law—the "repeaters" who form the great bulk of the nation's criminal problem—are persons not entirely normal in their mental makeup. The human man-to-man attitude of such judges as Mr. Atwell is therefore not wholly effective with them—that is, while it may "satisfy" them and convince them that there is fair treatment and substantial justice to be found in the courts of law, it does nothing to modify their future conduct. It does not aid them to "reform," because it does not reach the abnormal, perverted characteristics from which their conduct springs. This is by no means a new idea, but it has not yet been reflected to any considerable extent by our criminal statutes, nor in our court procedure. It has convinced many thoughtful people that our present methods are largely unreasonable and as ineffective as they appear to be; but it has not yet advanced to the stage where it can be taken as the basis for a recognition of court customs. Until the present trend of evidence comes to a conclusive point, therefore, the present machinery for dealing with crime is all that we have; and what justice is possible under it is largely the result of the humanity and intelligence of the men who administer it. Buena Park Notes (By MRS. J. P. ROBISON) The carnival given by the Christian Endeavor Society Saturday night, was well attended. A good program was given in the Community hall, and the various booths in the yard were well patronized. Lester Schofield left Thursday for Corvallis, Ore., where he will continue his work in the Oregon Agricultural College. G. D. Snyder is seriously ill at his home on Orangehrople avenue. Mrs. L. E. Dodd and daughter, Mina Lee, of Winchester visited Mrs. Anna Greene the latter part of the week. Nina Dodd, who has spent several weeks here, returned home with them." Arthur Thurman of Ventura visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Thurman, last week. From here he went to San Diego for the rest of his vacation. Mrs. J. H. Rogers and baby of Fullerton visited Mrs. L. S. Bonham Wednesday. Mrs. Martin of Santa Barbara, mother of Miss Gertrude Martin, Third grade teacher, has moved into the Braty house on Court street, and will be with her daughter this year. Miss Anna Flask will also board with Mrs. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Whistler were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Crilly. C. W. Girvin made a business trip to Los Angeles Monday. E. E. Thurman and grandson, Frank Wilsey, spent several days at Seal Beach last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Pennington have moved to Norwalk, where Mr. Pennington has charge of the Chevrolet agency. Miss Harriet Stanley of Van Nuys ton, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Porter and son, Lee, and Mrs. J. H. Spohn. Rev. and Mrs. Hart were visited by their son, William, of Los Angeles, the latter part of the week. Their son-in-law, O. D. Hollinghead, principal of the South Pasadena high school, was a weekend guest. Mrs. Hollingshead, who has spent the summer in Europe, is expected to arrive this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bob McDaniel of Huntington Beach were Wednesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Bonham. The farm bureau had an enjoyable pot-luck supper Monday evening. After a brief business meeting, Mrs. Cecil Toxier of Long Beach favored with two soles, and Dr. Schofield gave an illustrated talk on his trip east this summer, most of the scenes being in the vicinity of Fort Collins, Colo., the old home of the Schofields. The sanitary board had a meeting at F. J. Simpsons Monday evening. Rev. and Mrs. Hart visited friends in Inglewood Monday. Callers at the J. B. Robison home Monday were: Mrs. H. W. Milner, Mrs. Andrew Leonard and two sons of Inglewood, Mrs. J. Freeman of Merced and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Simpson of Modesto. They all old friends and neighbors at Merced. Cypress Notes (By W. C. MILLER) Last Friday evening, a very interesting and amusing entertainment was given at the school hall by the young folk of the neighborhood. Besides being all home talent, much of the entertainment was original. A short play, "A Girl to Order," went over big. The character parts were taken by high school students and were acted out wonderfully well. There were many clever and amusing situations that held the audience interest-bound throughout. A negro minstrel followed the playlet and furnished fuel for much laughter, May and Dot Bingham received a great week. Luckily, there was no one hurt in the smash-up. The right side of the Batis car was caved in. The Cypress first team lost a hard-fought game to Westminster at Midway City Sunday. The final score was 12 to 13. The game was the deciding game of a three-game series. The Cypress Cubs went down before the bats of the Santa Ana W. O.W.s to the tune of 11 to 2. The Cubs are out to even up next Sunday, when the same teams meet on the American Legion diamond at Santa Ana. C Bobo has been employed by a newly organized oil syndicate that will test out the territory southeast of Corona. Mr. Bobo will move his family from his home on North Walker street to Corona in the next few days. Drilling operations will start in the new field just as soon as material can be assembled. Traffic Officer Helfner has been a busy man, teaching motorists to observe the school zone the past couple of days. The Cypress school is located on Lincoln avenue, where the traffic is heavy, and heretofore there has been little attention paid to the zone by motorists. Many motorists were warned and a few were given citations to appear in court. C.L.Barnett local road boss, with a party of county officials, left today for the Cabuilla mountains, where he expects to bag the limit of bucks. Mr.Barnett knows these mountains well and will act as scout to the party, which includes Supervisors Schumacher and Talbert, Road Boss V.U.Simpson of Buena Park and several others connected with Orange county's road department. Steve Luther and Hugh LaRue left on a hunting expedition up Bishop way Monday. Leading Nation in Traffic Regulations Southern California promises to lead ORANGE COUNTY FAIR AT SANTA ANA, SEPTEMBER 22-26, 1925 "In all the West You'll find the Best. At Orange County Fair." Five Days Full of Fine Shows Have a good time while you see the cream of Orange county products and catch up with the spirit of Orange AT SANTA ANA, SEPTEMBER 22-26, 1925 "In all the West You'll find the Best. At Orange County Fair." Five Days Full of Fine Shows Have a good time while you see the cream of Orange county products and catch up with the spirit of Orange county progress. The Brilliant History of Orange County will be presented in seven dramatic episodes in the Pageant-Allegory "The BIRTH OF AN EMPIRE" Rodeo and Horse Show will bring the best in broncho-busting and steer-riding from the Southwest—a $5000 feature in itself. Don't miss it! Do you know what Orange county produces in manufactured goods? See samples of $30,000,000 output, specially arranged and provided for by the manufacturers, the Chambers of Commerce and the supervisors. The biggest educational feature in years. Farm, Orchard, Dairy and Poultry Stock unsurpassed. Domestic art and cooking. Fine arts. Everything seen at other fairs, and so many features that Orange County Fair will be startlingly original. Free Shows Daily-Traveling Orchestra Excellent Bands Lots of Music was no one hurt The right side of lived in. team lost a hardminster at Midway final score was 12 to the deciding game. went down before Ana W. O. W.s. 2. The Cubs are Sunday, when the on the American Santa Ana. employed by a syndicate that will mory southeast of will move his famion North Walker the next few days. will start in the on as material can ofner has been a motorsists to obne the past couple is school is located where the traffic is there has been to the zone by motorsists were warned en citations to ap- road boss, with a specials, left today for mains, where he exnit of bucks. Mr. se mountains well out to the party, visors Schumacher loss V. U. Simpson several others concounty's road de- Hugh LaRue left ction up Bishop way tion in Regulations promosed uniform national law, and it is a probability that this will be submitted within the next few months to the Hoover conference on street and highway safety for final approval. The legal department of the Automobile Club of Southern California has been prominently identified with these national conferences and has had the benefit of the experience of traffic officials, the national safety council, traffic authorities and other expert opinion in the preparation of the uniform ordinances for Southern California. In view of the enormous number of automobiles in this section and the large number of visiting motorists, it is believed that Southern California cities will not hesitate to adopt the proposed ordinance making, uniform regulations for motorists through this section of the state. MINNESOTA PICNIC The Minnesotans are among the most loyal to the memory of the old home state, and their picnic reunions are jolly affairs. The next will be held in Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles, all day, Saturday, September 26, 1925. Remember the date and place. There will be county registers and headquarters. Dr. and Mrs. Ed M. Hiner, noted coronist and soloist, will aid in the program. Bring your basket dinners and enjoy a long, happy day. Pass the world along to every Gopher you know. Talk, write, phone. You may ask questions of C. H. Parsons, Trinity 3511, Secretary Federation of State Societies, Commercial National Bank, Ninth and Main. Usage of the United States mails in distributing seditious publications will be forbidden in a bill which is to be introduced in the next congress by Representative Clarence J. McLeod of New York, according to word received by State Adjutant James K. Fisk of the American Legion here. Support of California congressmen is asked by the New Yorker, who says that his bill is aimed at the publishers of printed articles supporting the overthrow of the government of this country and other established governments which are circulated through the mails. 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