anaheim-gazette 1926-03-04

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR $1.50 SIX MONTHS $1.00 THREE MONTHS $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. EDITORIAL NOTES GOING AFTER FAKES CALIFORNIA security investors are to be protected from fake "mortgage" and "finance" concerns, charged by state officials with substitution of worthless for good stock or other securities, it was announced today by F. P. Cooper, examiner of the state insurance department, with headquarters in San Francisco. Six state departments will join in the wholesale inquiry into certain companies, many of which have operated in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego and Riverside counties, Cooper said. The companies are described as operating in such a manner that innocent investors will lose through dealings with them, he charged. Copies of a report prepared by Cooper have been sent to the state attorney general's office, to the office of the state superintendent of banks, to Real Estate Commissioner J. F. Gabbert and to State Building and Loan Commissioner A. E. Falca. Insurance Commissioner Charles R. Detrick was quoted as saying that the majority of the companies operating in California were doing so in a legitimate way and were not to be confused with those against whom the inquiry has been directed. The actual operators in the questionable concerns keep in the dark and dummies are named as directors, Detrick said. Replacing of bona fide stock for worthless securities takes place after all the preliminary organization details have been carried out legally, it was explained. Hundreds of investors, who can ill afford to lose their savings, thus are made victims of the concern. THE ELECTRIC AGE AN ALARMIST newspaper sees a great menace to the American people from what it calls a gigantic superpower electric combination in the United States. This being an age of electricity, the superpower menace can The actual operators in the questionable concerns keep in the dark and dummies are named as directors, Detrick said. Replacing of bona fide stock for worthless securities takes place after all the preliminary organization details have been carried out legally, it was explained. Hundreds of investors, who can ill afford to lose their savings, thus are made victims of the concern. THE ELECTRIC AGE AN ALARMIST newspaper sees a great menace to the American people from what it calls a gigantic superpower electric combination in the United States. This being an age of electricity, the superpower menace can be juggled to alarm the public not yet familiar with the advantages of handling electricity in larger units. When the handling of electricity in gigantic units is found to be the means of supplying cheaper light and power to every farm home, the political scarecrow of superpower will disappear. FACTS ABOUT VACCINATION ORANGE COUNTY IS CLEAN—LET'S KEEP IT THAT WAY International, national and state statistics prove beyond doubt that vaccination is a positive preventive of smallpox. Besides the sickness and deaths which occur from smallpox, the financial loss caused by this disease is appalling. Over fifteen states within the past ten years have spent in excess of $1,500,000 each in looking after smallpox victims, and this does not include taking care of their families. California's loss was in the neighborhood of $900,000 during this period. STATISTICS OF THE UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE THESE STATES HAVE NO NUMBER OF SMALLPOX VACCINATION LAW CASES IN TEN-YEAR PERIOD—1918-1923 Ohio ..... 51,913 Indiana ..... 40,082 Kansas ..... 29,831 Iowa ..... 29,549 Wisconsin ..... 20,109 Utah ..... 17,852 California ..... 19,702 Michigan ..... 26,972 THESE STATES REQUIRE NUMBER OF SMALLPOX VACCINATION CASES IN TEN-YEAR PERIOD—1918-1923 Massachusetts ..... 457 New Hampshire ..... 241 New Jersey ..... 936 Rhode Island ..... 20 Greater New York City ..... 224 Porto Rico ..... 137 Canal Zone ..... 407 HERE ARE FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Smallpox of a deadly type has broken out in several American cities during the last three years, and is now prevalent in Los Angeles. In Denver, during 1922, 123 VACCINATION CASES IN TEN-YEAR PERIOD—1918-1923 Massachusetts ... 457 New Hampshire ... 241 New Jersey ... 936 Rhode Island ... 20 Greater New York City ... 224 Porto Rico ... 137 Canal Zone ... 407 HERE ARE FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Smallpox of a deadly type has broken out in several American cities during the last three years, and is now prevalent in Los Angeles. In Denver, during 1922, 123 persons died of smallpox. Of these 123, not one had been successfully vaccinated within recent years, and 89.4 per cent had never been vaccinated. In Detroit in 1924, 163 persons died from smallpox. Not one of these deaths occurred in an individual who had been successfully vaccinated within recent years; 88.4 per cent had never been vaccinated. Every serious epidemic of smallpox tells the same sad story; 85 to 90 per cent of those who die have never been vaccinated; the remaining 10 or 15 per cent were vaccinated a long time ago, usually in childhood; no deaths occur among people who have been successfully vaccinated within recent years. ARMY FIGURES Between April 1, 1917, and December, 1919, the U.S. Army in the World War, both in the United States and in Europe, totalled 3,703,191 officers and men. During the time under observation (April, 1917, to December, 1919), there were just 749 cases of smallpox in the entire army, and of these 5 died. THE PENALTY OF REFUSING VACCINATION Examples without number could be cited to show the tragic effects which may occur when individuals through IGNORANCE, PREJUDICE or SHEER OBSTINACY refuse to be vaccinated. THE LOS ANGELES SITUATION During the month of January, there were 205 cases of SMALLPOX in that city, with 25 deaths. To date in February, there have been 288 cases of SMALLPOX in that city, with 55 deaths. Of these deaths, none were vaccinated. The only patient so far recovering from the hemorrhagic form, was one vaccinated over fifty years ago. V. G. PRESSON County Health Officer SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER THAT Oklahoma City verdict sentencing a reckless auto driver to 12 years in the penitentiary for having killed a girl through criminally negligent operation of his car ought to have a sobering effect on motor-maniacs in this state. Several other convictions on similar charges have been registered against hit-and-run killers in state courts, but this 12-year sentence places the crime in its proper classification as a very serious one. If the fellow who takes chances with the lives of others by reckless disregard of traffic safety knows he must pay a stiff penalty for any fatality which he causes, there will be less wild driving. Twelve years in the penitentiary is a long time. The precedent for that type of penalty in auto manslaughter cases now has been established. RAW REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN "THE San Francisco legislative delegation of 13 assemblymen and seven senators, is prepared to meet the Los Angeles all-parties reapportionment issue upon a basis of no loss of representation to San Francisco under the initiative measure that is in hand, according to a general summary of opinion expressed yesterday." So writes William H. Jordan in the Examiner. It is naively frank. It is a combination of the two large cities upon the basis of mutual advantage against the country. The San Francisco delegation supports its contention of present representation by the claim that the federal census of 1920 did not give San Francisco a "square deal." Every city and town in the country makes that claim. If the reapportionment is to be made on "claims," let it be consistent, or if it is to be based on the federal census, let the census figures be accepted. The only justification for the initiative is that the legislature has not obeyed the mandate of the constitution in adopting a reapportionment measure at the first session following the decennial census returns. The constitution makes the census the basis. The legislature may be guilty of an act of omission in not carrying out the mandate of the constitution, but the proposed initiative would positively go counter to the constitution by adopting different and varying standards. This at least is a concession that the present constitutional provision does not fit present facts. When it was adopted it worked out an approximately fair distribution of representation between city and country. Certainly it is in the interest of public policy that that balance should be maintained. With the rapid development of the urbanization movement it will not be maintained unless the country districts look to their rights. The fairest suggestion has been that of giving control of the one house SUPERVISORS' PROCEEDINGS Hearing of the petition of Gunning Butler to vacate and abandon certain unnamed alley in the Fifth road district was continued to March 9, 1926, at 10 a.m. It was ordered that a poolroom license be granted to Emeterio Saliz. It was ordered that a poolroom license be granted to E. F. Hardy. Deed for right-of-way from Benjamin Kraemer, et al., in the Third road district was accepted and declared a public highway. The county auditor was directed to draw a warrant for $1600 on the road district fund No. 3, in favor of Benjamin Kraemer. The contract for the electrical work at the county hospital was awarded to the Robertson Electric Corporation, at a price of $506. E. O. Evans was appointed inspector for electric work at the county hospital, without compensation. A resolution was adopted declaring Orange county water works district No. 3 formed. A. H. Wilson was appointed justice of peace, Newport Beach township. It was ordered that the sum of $428 be canceled from the total assessed valuation of $4000, assessed on certain property, assessed in the name of Emma Farwell. It was ordered that tax sales Nos. 731, 734, 736, 737, 738 and No. 299 be canceled. The Southern California Edison Company was instructed to install extra lights for, the Laguna Beach lighting district. The chairman and clerk were authorized to sign the contract with the city of Fullerton for meat inspection, for consideration of $30 per month. Map tract No. 785 was referred to the superintendent of highways. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The county purchasing agent was authorized to purchase four tractors and road equipment, to be used by the road department.* The purchasing agent was authorized to purchase necessary machinery equipment to repair tractors, etc., for county road department.* The constitution makes the census the basis. The legislature may be guilty of an act of omission in not carrying out the mandate of the constitution, but the proposed initiative would positively go counter to the constitution by adopting different and varying standards. This at least is a concession that the present constitutional provision does not fit present facts. When it was adopted it worked out an approximately fair distribution of representation between city and country. Certainly it is in the interest of public policy that that balance should be maintained. With the rapid development of the urbanization movement it will not be maintained unless the country districts look to their rights. The fairest suggestion has been that of giving control of the one house to the urban and the other rural population. Legislative representation in this state is a fixed quality. Los Angeles cannot be given a large increase and San Francisco suffer no loss, without an unfair deprivation to the rest of the state. STUDY NATION'S EATING HABITS LIVESTOCK men wonder what has caused their general, long-lasting slump. The real reason may be that the people of America are not eating as much meat per capita as they did. The tendency towards a meatless diet is stronger every day. More fruits, cereals and vegetables go into the American diet than ever before. Last year the country in and west of the Rocky mountains shipped 22,000 carloads of lettuce to the eastern markets. Salads that used to be considered merely salishes or table ornaments are today major foods. There is still a great market for meats, and always will be; but today the successful farmer is pretty certain to make his profit from diversified production. A closer study into this national food habit might help many an old-time stockman who still believes that a sinister "somebody" in the government, or in organized society, is robbing him. National table and table habits, and not a robber influence is affecting the great livestock business. CARD OF THANKS We wish to acknowledge with sincere thanks the kind expressions of sympathy of our friends in the recent loss of our loving wife and mother. N. C. BERGER and Family, C. A. BERGER and Family, Mrs. ALICE HEBSON. Beginning two miles south of San Onofre and continuing for four miles, the coast highway to San Diego is under construction, alternating from one side of the road to the other, according to a recent report received from the Touring Department of the National Automobile Club. Traffic is required to use one-half of the highway and adjacent road which is all graded. Approximately 25 miles per hour can be averaged over this stretch. The First Message The First Message MR. WATSON, come here; I want you!" exclaimed Alexander Graham Bell on March 10, 1876, during an afternoon of experimentation, and over a wire connecting two rooms, the young assistant heard the words, — the first spoken sentence to be so transmitted. Fifty years have passed. Today there are 17,000,000 telephones in the United States, giving voice to human need, as Bell's crude transmitter did then. Fire breaks out in the night; law-breakers invade a home; sickness strikes at a family circle: "Come here, I want you," is the summons, and the telephone speeds it on the way. Business of importance demands the decision of one who is on the far side of the continent. "Come here, I want you," is the summons again, and as if by magic, a personality is projected through space, questions are asked, answers given, problems solved—by telephone. Every telephone call is an echo of the first message. For whether it is the physical presence or the listening ear that is desired, the impulse that lifts the telephone receiver is, "I want you." The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company BELL SYSTEM One Policy • One System • Universal Service OBSERVATIONS BY A CONTRIBUTOR EXTENDING A HELPING HAND THE opening of Stanton boulevard, connecting Buena Park with Huntington Beach, was fittingly celebrated Saturday, when a large assemblage of people gathered to offer well wishes and congratulations for the linking of these cities and contiguous territory. The building of a paved highway is not so much of importance in itself as to attract attention, but when it unites communities in friendly relations, it means much and augurs well for their advancement. There should be more of this spirit of amity shown among people. Great centers of commercial activity are built by hearty co-operation of people who bind themselves together in friendly business relations for the advancement of all concerned. Orange county is destined to be a great commonwealth, and it rests with the people to gain still greater fame by extending the good hand of fellowship, which was much in evidence upon the breaking of the silken ribbons the other day, when the prosperous towns to the west of us were joined together topographically by the Stanton boulevard. LATCH STRING HANGS OUT A WELL-KNOWN citizen of a beautiful summer resort of Orange county, in an address of welcome to a large delegation of citizens, met there for a joyous celebration, said, "This is your beach today, tomorrow and forever. Come and use it and enjoy yourself." That's the stuff! HIST! THE BUNKO MAN PEOPLE are warned to look out for swindlers. There are many of them. A woman living in the northern end of the county, it was learned recently, lost a considerable sum of money through the artful devices of a swindler. She owned some valuable bonds, which the slick one heard about, and he at once laid plans to get hold of them. The bunko man, in his usual suave way, spun his web about the lady and convinced her some securities he had were worth twice as much as those she possessed. A trade was finally effected. Dividends and interest were to come from headquarters in a southern city office, and the lady really received three successive allowances of goodly proportions; and then, all of a sudden, the money stopped coming. The securities the lady received were worthless. PEOPLE are warned to look out for swimmers of them. A woman living in the northern end of the county it was learned recently, lost a considerable sum of money through the artful devices of a swindler. She owned some valuable bonds, which the slick one heard about, and he at once laid plans to get hold of them. The bunko man, in his usual suave way, spun his web about the lady and convinced her some securities he had were worth twice as much as those she possessed. A trade was finally effected. Dividends and interest were to come from headquarters in a southern city office, and the lady really received three successive allowances of goodly proportions; and then, all of a sudden, the money stopped coming. The securities the lady received were worthless. THAT'S THE STUFF AGENTLEMAN who recently took possession of a foundry here is meeting with success. He has now in his employ quite a number of mechanics and his products are meeting with popular favor. It is said a certain railway company has become interested in one of his inventions and is giving the model a try-out. The foundry is destined to grow to large proportions, and the owner is optimistic. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? AWELL-KNOWN Ontario grape grower and prominent citizen is authority for the statement that the householder who manufactures in his home fruit juices which acquire by fermentation one-half of 1 per cent or more of alcoholic content, but which are not intoxicating, in fact, does not violate the law. In order to prove intoxication, "in fact," the speaker explained, the drinker of the beverage must display signs of intoxication. IF YOU CAN'T BE GOOD, BE CAREFUL PEOPLE going down to Tijuana for the week-ends better look out that they do not get framed, or double-crossed, as the saying goes. It is recorded that in some cases the real culprit, after committing some depredation down there, will run and cry, "Stop thief." Meanwhile, pointing his finger to some innocent party, who then gets in bad. Best thing to do about it is to stay away from these dens of despair. THE INJURED JAPANESE rode up to a neighbor's house east of town the other day, sitting at the wheel of a brand new car. "Hello, Sinsuchi, you have bought a new machine, eh?" said his neighbor. "Yeah," replied the Japanese, "all time old boat heap sick." GETTING THE SOFT PEDAL TALENTED young lady in an eastern city is engaged in an interesting experiment of developing the linguistic possibilities of a macaw parrot. She is trying to teach the bird Spanish and French. It would be interesting to hear what some of the local parrots, who essay English, would have to say if an instructor attempted to educate them in these foreign tongues. ON A SIDE TRACK MANY men and women stress the fact that the Eighteenth amendment is being buffetted about hither and yon, until it would appear that that was the only law of the land. If this same energy and endeavor were used to conserve water, and prevent flood water damage, many localities would be the gainer. A interesting experiment of developing the linguistic possibilities of a macaw parrot. She is trying to teach the bird Spanish and French. It would be interesting to hear what some of the local parrots, who essay English, would have to say if an instructor attempted to educate them in these foreign tongues. ON A SIDE TRACK MANY men and women stress the fact that the Eighteenth amendment is being buffetted about hither and yon, until it would appear that that was the only law of the land. If this same energy and endeavor were used to conserve water, and prevent flood water damage, many localities would be the gainer. CUTTING THE BILL AFTER a crowd of youngsters had emerged from a local movie show the other day, after seeing one of the heroes of western plays in action, two of them stopped to comment. "How did you like it, kiddo?" asked one of them. "Aw, I dunno, wasn't much good. He only had two fights," replied the disappointed fan. FATS IN THE FIRE A WELL-KNOWN movie star is suing her former employer for breach of contract, and is asking for about one hundred thousand dollars damages. It has been set up in the evidence that the actress has taken on too much poundage to be attractive any more, but the complainant fires back with pictures, weights and measures to show she still is a perfect 36, or something like that. The question now arises, what are the best qualifications to be successful on the screen? Should a star be of the bean-pole variety, or fair, fat and forty, to swell the jingle at the gate? ARKANSAWIAN WAS RIGHT The earthen bank south of the Olive bridge is all right during dry weather, but should three or four inches of rain descend within a short space of time, sending flood water down the Santa Ana river, this levee on the south bank would wash out in no time at all. The mayor of Concord, N. H., has barred the Charleston from the public halls, saying that the floors of Concord buildings will not safely stand the strain. We always thought the Charleston was danced only by the lightweights. The young sheiks nowadays aren't enlisting in the navy because the gobs wear their trousers too small.