anaheim-gazette 1926-07-08

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ..... 1.25 THREE MONTHS ..... 7.75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. STAND BY THE GOVERNOR THE SANTA ANA REGISTER comes along with the statement that Governor Richardson's administration was responsible for the failure of the Metropolitan water bill to pass the legislation. Going back to the Register's oft-repeated charges that the governor is opposed to Colorado river development work, we quote from that newspaper, in its issue of the twenty-ninth ultimo: Since the governor has been repeatedly and openly charged with lukewarmness upon the project, since Lieutenant-Governor Young, his leading opponent for the Republican nomination, pointed out that the governor, in his announcement, ignored the Boulder canyon matter—and so forth, and so forth, and so forth. That is the Register's premise to its repeated assertions that the governor is lukewarm in his stand for river development. Because someone has charged so and so, because Mr. Young has said this or that, the governor must be regarded all along as having been an opponent of development, and in his address of welcome to the National Editorial Association at San Diego, in which he said that every man in the state favored river development and called upon them for their earnest support of this great enterprise, therefore he must be regarded as a new convert. Someone has charged the governor with something or other. Mr. Young has said something or other, and there you are. Could the essence of absurdity, boiled down and redistilled, any further go? This manly and upright reference to the governor on the part of the Register appeared in its columns within a few hours after its editor had met the governor at the national editors' session at the county park, coming up with outstretched hand and greeting him as a long-lost friend and associate editor. Its editor was the spirit of kindness personified at the brief interview, but on his return to his office, finding nothing more cogent or convincing to print in his attempt to defeat him, comes along with a lame and halting asservation that because somebody has said something, therefore the governor must be regarded as an Someone has charged the governor with something or other. Mr. Young has said something or other, and there you are. Could the essence of absurdity, boiled down and redistilled, any further go? This manly and upright reference to the governor on the part of the Register appeared in its columns within a few hours after its editor had met the governor at the national editors' session at the county park, coming up with outstretched hand and greeting him as a long-lost friend and associate editor. Its editor was the spirit of kindness personified at the brief interview, but on his return to his office, finding nothing more cogent or convincing to print in his attempt to defeat him, comes along with a lame and halting asseration that because somebody has said something, therefore the governor must be regarded as an opponent of Colorado river development. The Register is a cog in the state machine which is fighting Richardson. Its editors have received political emolument from the machine and may have a lively sense of favors yet to come. They are paying their political bills, but in depreciated currency. In the address of welcome to the editors, prepared by this writer several weeks ago, these words occur: When the states comprising the Colorado river pact shall come finally to compose their differences, and this great undertaking shall stand divested of the little political bickerings now besetting it, these waters will be diverted upon the desert, which you have just passed over, transforming it into blossoming fields, and making homes for millions of Americans. To the end that this grand achievement may be brought into being, we appeal to you to come to our aid with your careful consideration and your powerful support. Following the governor's appeal to them at San Diego, the national association, in convention assembled in Los Angeles, adopted resolutions from which we quote: Therefore we commend to our members a careful study and consideration of the Boulder dam project, involving as it does an engineering problem comparable with the building of the Panama canal and of great economic importance to the states of the Southwest, to the end that the members of this body may acquaint their constituents with the true facts and the great importance of the project. Especial attention was called to Governor Richardson's intense interest in the solution of the problem, and commended to their members a careful study and consideration of the Boulder dam project. It is perfectly well known to everyone who knows anything at all that Governor Richardson has been for more than three years an active, outspoken advocate of the construction of a dam across this river. In the legislature two years ago he strongly condemned the passage by C. C. Young of a series of mischievous reservations to California's entry into the pact, but Mr. Young jammed these reservations through, without necessity and without reason. When the Senate rivers and harbors committee was in California last fall, objections were made to these reservations. It was pointed out that other states had come into the pact without reservations, and it was held that California could do nothing more than to do likewise. Immediately a call went out for the repeal of these reservations, for it was felt they barred the passage of the bill through the recent congress. Chairman McNary referred to this matter, and said that if he were personally interested in the bill, he would first see to it that the basin states would compose their differences before asking congress to do something for them, on many points of which they were seemingly at loggerheads. Let the Register remember that it was C. C. Young who jammed these reservations through at Sacramento, and that in California last fall, objections were made to these reservations. It was pointed out that other states had come into the pact without reservations, and it was held that California could do nothing more than to do likewise. Immediately a call went out for the repeal of these reservations, for it was felt they barred the passage of the bill through the recent congress. Chairman McNary referred to this matter, and said that if he were personally interested in the bill, he would first see to it that the basin states would compose their differences before asking congress to do something for them, on many points of which they were seemingly at loggerheads. Let the Register remember that it was C. C. Young who jammed these reservations through at Sacramento, and that Governor Richardson declared himself to be vehemently opposed to them. We are of the solemn conviction that these reservations were made riders to California's entry into the pact as a means of throwing consideration of the entire subject into the 1928 campaign, to advantage the political interests of some men seeking office and to the disadvantage and injury of the people of this state. That is our solemn conviction. The Register's only reason for repeatedly charging the governor with being opposed to the Boulder canyon dam is the fact that Mr. Young, in his bugle blast published in the Register, some weeks ago, following the governor's announcement as a candidate for re-election, made the announcement that the governor's omission to mention the Boulder canyon dam inevitably stamped him as an opponent of the undertaking. Only that and nothing more. If that is not pretty small political politics, we don't know what it is. The governor omitted mention of Boulder canyon for the same reason that he omitted reference to churches, Sunday schools, the education of our children, the sunshine and the glorious climate of California. What man in the entire state would stand for a moment against reclaiming our desert land? What man would stand against bringing these waters hitherward for domestic uses and irrigation, when that is the greatest problem now confronting our people? What man would stand against the development of hydro-electric energy from this great river, now the only remaining source for this achievement in all the south-western states? Let the Register tell us. Now the Register comes along on a new tack and charges the governor with defeating the Metropolitan water bill, which was an associate measure to the Boulder canyon dam proposition. The governor never saw this bill. It was killed in the legislature, and his record during his entire administration stands out clearly as showing that he never interfered with either house in its approval or rejection of any bill. To have done so, he holds, would have been cowardly. Other executives have done this thing, but Governor Richardson never. He is big enough and manly enough HELPFUL HINTS FOR HIKING. By A. B. CHAPIN WHEN YOU'RE HITTING THE HIGHWAY — ALWAYS WALK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FACE THE TRAFFIC — DONT AMBLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CONCRETE WITH YOUR BACK TO THE TRAFFIC — IT'S HARD ON THE PENDERS! to approve or veto a bill when it shall come finally up for his consideration. That is his record. Which man shall we stand by—this man who for more than at times are beset with insect pests. Black-Leaf forty is used as a spray and so far has controlled pests. The grower has not found it neces- to approve or veto a bill when it shall come finally up for his consideration. That is his record. Which man shall we stand by—this man who for more than three years has been lifting his voice for Colorado river development, has appealed to the national editors for their support and has received from them assurances that they will carefully examine and stand by the proposition, or by another man who by casting insinuations and innuendoes at the governor seeks to elect himself to office? Which man shall we stand by—the man who was outspoken in his opposition to these reservations, which made it impossible for the bill to pass this congress, or the man who more than any other man in this state is responsible for placing them as riders to our entry into the pact of the river basin states? All these other states have come clean, why should not California, the state most vitally interested, come clean as well? If the Register has any reason to show why Governor Richardson should not be re-elected, let it bring forth its arguments. Let it cease from its ridiculous utterances that because somebody has been throwing rocks at this grand old man, that therefore he must be regarded as an enemy to the people. The governor cannot take time to stop and refute every little silly argument made against him, but continues manfully on his way doing the duty that is nearest to him, being true to himself and not false to any man. We are for Richardson and against Young. Abandoned Town Now Berry Patch Strawberries Now Growing on Site of Fairview One of the most extensive strawberry patches in Orange county is being developed on the site of the former town of Fairview, about two miles north of Costa Mesa on the Fairview highway. Once Fairview was a place of considerable importance. It was brought into existence in early days by the erection of a big hotel in connection with a hot mineral spring development. The hotel was burned to the ground many years ago. Many of the other buildings were moved to Newport Beach and to nearby ranches, and finally the town was disincorporated and the lots and streets changed into acreage. The ground was needed to barley, but finally a Long Beach woman owning most of the land in the region engaged in the growing of strawberries, which do well on the rich abode soil. She secured the services of H. Shicagaki as manager, and he has now been on the place for seven years. He started in a modest way with a small patch, which he has gradually increased until now he has 15 acres in full bearing. This year he is setting out 10 acres more to the Klondike variety. The plants come from strawberry nurseries in Arkansas, and seem to be well adapted to the soil and climate here. The first pickings usually go on the market in March, when they command a fancy price, and continue to yield until late in the fall. Under favorable conditions Mr. Shicagaki states that the yield will average 500 crates of 30 boxes each to the acre. Under such conditions a good gross return is assured, although strawberries, like other fruits, have "off seasons" and at times are beset with insect pests. Black Leaf forty is used as a spray and so far has controlled pests. The grower has not found it necessary to use fertilizer on the soil. Water for irrigation is supplied from a well which at a depth of 200 feet has an estimated capacity for 50 acres. So far the full capacity of this well has not been taxed, neither does it appear that the water level has been lowered to any appreciable extent. The fruit is marketed at Santa Ana, six miles away, except for what is sold on the ranch. From fifteen to twenty persons are employed the year around, and as the acreage expands this number will be increased. Western Yellow Blight of Tomatoes By Raymond Ellis, Assist. Farm Advisor In several fields of tomatoes in Orange county there have appeared this spring severe attacks of western yellow blight. This is a disease which generally appears later in the summer and in most cases seems to be directly connected either with excessive evaporation of water from the plants or with very decided fluctuations in humidity. There is no known remedy for the disease, and any spraying or dusting which might be contemplated by the grower would be a useless expenditure of both time and money. This disease can readily be recognized by certain characteristics which are easily detected. The one first noticed is an upward rolling of the leaves, and in most cases the leaf veins turn a distinct purple color. The leaves gradually turn a sickly yellow color. While this yellowing and curling process is taking place, the main limbs and branches of the plant stand perfectly rigid and do not droop. Later on, however, the whole plant will wilt and generally will die. In some mild cases the plant will recover from the disease, but will not produce much fruit. For the seven days ending June 15, Riverside shipped 1230 cars of fruit; a record. RECENT station for the grape return, the guardians to have them and when baby or finally sa... "The Purdys' by Paul Robinson PUBLISHERS - AUTOCASTER SERVICE REG. U.S. PAT. OFFICE AFTER I SCRAPE AND SAVE YOU GO AND BLOW IT ALL IN ON A SECOND HAND PILE OF JUNK - A FINE EXAMPLE OF A BUSINESS MAN YOU ARE —ETC-ETC-ETC— THANK GOODNESS SHE'S ASLEEP! NOTHIN' BUT RAVE ALL DAY LONG! GOSH A MAN CAN'T CALL HIS SOUL HIS OWN! TRA, TA DE DUM —GOOD MORNING! TRYING TO START THE DAY RIGHT! FISHIN' FOR SYMPATHY! AINT CHA KIND A SORRY FOR BAWLIN' ME OUT LIKE THAT LAST NIGHT! SORRY NOTHING! I'M JUST TRYING TO REMEMBER WHERE I LEFT OFF! Paul Robinson" OBSERVATIONS BY A CONTRIBUTOR SOUND OF SAW AND HAMMER THERE is quite a bit of activity in building circles here and things are moving right straight ahead. A new modern building is being put up at Cypress and Los Angeles streets that will house a large mercantile firm. The new two-story structure, for the combined stage companies, on Chestnut and Los Angeles streets, when finished will be one of the best of its kind in the state. Besides the depot, a modern hotel will be conducted there. The renovation of the Dreyfus block, at Center and Los Angeles, will put the structure in the modern class. There are other building going up throughout the city, and just tell 'em Anaheim is all right and going strong. JUGGLING THE ORANGES A WELL-KNOWN eastside orange grower steps up to say that before the citrus men may ever expect to get their just deserts—or adequate returns for their fruit—they will have to devise ways and means of putting out of commission the middleman. This man in the East wisely watches the shipments closely, and where he finds an over-supply of fruit on hand, he steps in and buys it at his own figure—usually very low—and then unloads it onto the retail dealer at increased price. Then, of course, the consumer pays the same old fancy price, while the grower receives just about half what he should. The shrewd speculator in any line of endeavor is the producer's enemy, because with his wealth he can dictate his own price, both ways. TWISTS IN ENGLISH FUNNY thing the way notables of the movies have their arrivals announced when they get to some foreign port. For instance: Mr. So-and-so arrived today, accompanied by his wife, Miss What's-her-name. THAT SHOWMAN WAS RIGHT An Old confidence game—gray-haired but still going strong—was worked again the other day on an unspecting victim in a big town up the boulevard. The victim was met by a stranger who said he had $14,000 which he desired to give to the poor. He wanted his friend to act as distributing agent of the Santa Claus money, but to show his good faith, the stranger said he must have two agents, each to put up $5000 as a pledge. The victim THAT SHOWMAN WAS RIGHT AN OLD confidence game—gray-haired but still going strong—was worked again the other day on an unsuspecting victim in a big town up the boulevard. The victim was met by a stranger who said he had $14,000 which he desired to give to the poor. He wanted his friend to act as distributing agent of the Santa Claus money, but to show his good faith, the stranger said he must have two agents, each to put up $5000 as a pledge. The victim had $4925 in a savings bank which he agreed to post as security, and just at that moment another man appeared and said he wanted in as an agent also. The two deposits were, apparently, put in a suitcase and left with the victim for safe keeping while the benevolent man and his second friend went to get his charity money. Upon their failure to return, the dupe opened the suitcase and found three or four dollars bills wrapped around a wad of paper. LIVING CLOSE TO NATURE A SENATOR from a southern state says autmobiles may be run as efficiently with alcohol as with gasoline as fuel. He suggests that farmers be permitted, under strict supervision, to distill their surplus grain into alcohol for industrial purposes. He also believes the price of gasoline then would come down. Now, if the farmers would raise all their foodstuffs, all they would need to buy in the open market would be clothing, sugar, coffee and salt. As the three latter commodities might be dispensed with, the high cost of living would get an awful jolt in the farm belt. THE CANDLES ON THE CAKE IT WAS learned the other day that when a number of friends gathered to celebrate a young lady’s birthday, an over-zealous admirer who is looked upon as a pianist and soloist, seated himself at the instrument and, lifting his voice in song, being carried away with delight for having been present, capitally rendered, among other ballards, “When You and I Were Young, Maggie.” GETTING ONTO THE ROPES IN BERLIN a waiter has to learn to fold napkins thirty-seven different ways, that being one of the accomplishments before he can qualify as a first-class biscuit-shooter. The curriculum, which requires about eight weeks, includes a short course of law as affecting hotel and restaurant keepers and their servants. That is fine and dandy and well worth following elsewhere, and as an added qualification it may be suggested that a course of training whereby the hash-slingers could be prevented from spilling soup down the customer’s neck would be popular. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT! RECENTLY a man and woman bought some gasoline from a station up state and left their six-months old baby as security for the gas while they journeyed on for a few days. Upon their return, the wife of the garage man went into court, asking for guardianship of the youngster, claiming its parents were unfit to have the child. The wife also carried her lap dog into court, and when the judge asked her which she cared for most—the baby or the dog—she huffed up and said she didn’t know, but finally said she would rather have the dog. The child was sent WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT! RECENTLY a man and woman bought some gasoline from a station up state and left their six-months old baby as security for the gas while they journeyed on for a few days. Upon their return, the wife of the garage man went into court, asking for guardianship of the youngster, claiming its parents were unfit to have the child. The wife also carried her lap dog into court, and when the judge asked her which she cared for most—the baby or the dog—she huffed up and said she didn't know, but finally said she would rather have the dog. The child was sent to an orphange. QUIT SHOVING "I WOULD like to try that red dress on in the window," said a flapper maiden, as she approached the floor walker in a store in a nearby town the other day. "I would be glad to accommodate you," said the man, "but we are well satisfied with our window display now." Don't Approve of All Parties Plan "The plans of the all parties reapportionment committee has nothing in common with the farm bureau reapportionment plans," declared E. E. Campbell, Orange county director of the California Farm Bureau Federation, when shown a copy of the circular which has been sent to prominent Orange county business men by the committee. "As a matter of fact, the plans of this committee propose just what we wish to avoid, and that is constitutional reapportionment which would give us a lop-sided legislature controlled entirely by the metropolitan area. The farm bureau wants to see a legislature representing the whole of California, and toward that end our measure calls for a senator from each of the Southern California counties, and joining the smaller counties to the north in senatorial districts. This method will give us a balanced legislature for all time to come. "This circular form of the all parties reapportionment committee is as full of high-sounding phrases as the name of the committee appears deceptive. After we wade through all the references to the governor and city mayors, we discover that the committee proposes the same plan that the metropolitan area has been promoting because it gives them 75 per cent control of the legislature. The reference to the governor and mayors has nothing to do with the plan, and should not be taken as an endorsement of the plan by these parties." The circular from the all parties reapportionment committee is a request for support of constitutional reapportionment and includes a long resolution announcing July 5 "Reapportionment Day." The letter is addressed to "Californians who believe in upholding the Constitution," and then offers an amendment to the Constitution. Santa Parbara county is warning all not to eat wild rabbits easily caught or killed, as many are eating poisoned barley put out for ground squirrels. The Southern Pacific is building a $20,000 station at Carlin, Nevada.