anaheim-gazette 1926-08-12

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.25 THREE MONTHS .75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. BRUTALITY OF POLITICS LAST week the opening of the new highway into Yosemite was the occasion for a glowing editorial in a Los Angeles newspaper unfriendly to the Richardson administration. The project was praised—and properly praised—as one of the outstanding accomplishments of recent years. But not a word of credit in the entire editorial for Governor Richardson, under whose direction this splendid highway was constructed. Nowhere was there a mention, or even an indirect reference, to the governor's part in the project. All the governor's effort to construct this great highway for the public; all his work to open up to all the people California's playground—all this went without a single word of comment. But day in and day out that same newspaper is grasping at every conceivable yarn that can be twisted—even by the remotest suggestion—into a criticism of the governor and of his administration. He is subjected to censure, in glaring headlines, for things over which he has no more control than he has over the regulation of the ocean tides. Such is the brutality of partisan politics. Meanwhile, however, Governor Richardson will go ahead attending to the duties of his office, doing his best to give the people an honest, an efficient and an economic administration. The construction of the highway into Yosemite is only one of many projects which he is bringing to fruition. FOR THE BOULDER DAM THROUGH the efforts of Governor Friend William Richardson, every senator and congressman in the United States has been FOR THE BOULDER DAM THROUGH the efforts of Governor Friend William Richardson, every senator and congressman in the United States has been urged by the National Editorial Association to lend their support to the Boulder Dam project in California, according to word received from H. C. Hotaling, executive secretary of that association. A letter addressed to all the congressional representatives calls their attention to the fact that the association "is composed of weekly newspapers and inland dailies of the United States," and refers to resolutions "which deal with the following important matters—The Boulder Dam Project, Second-Class Postage Rates and Printing Return Addresses on Stamped Envelopes." The letter further asks for fair play and a generous support of these measures, and was accompanied by the resolutions adopted at their annual meeting held in Los Angeles, in which the association "noted the intense interest and anxiety manifested in the Boulder Dam project by Governor Friend William Richardson," and commended to their members a "careful study and consideration of the project," to the end that "this body might acquaint their constituents with the true facts and great importance of the project." THE SAME OLD LINEUP Our senior senator is credited with the intention of entering the local contest in favor of the opposition ticket for governor and for United States senator. That is running true to form, if it is rightly stated; we could not possibly expect anything else of the senior United States senator. He has, from the time he was mistakenly selected as a running mate to the great Theodore Roosevelt, felt an undue measure of personal importance. He has played off-side in the vital matters of public interest, and has usually been found opposing the administration and consorting with the senators of his own alleged political faith, in doing whatever was possible to obstruct the President. This is not loyal Republicanism; of course; it is the rankest sort of personal individualism running amuck. Smashing things just for the sake of showing the power that rests in a well organized minority, determined to do what it may in the way of obstructing the President in carrying out the mandates of the political convention that nominated the national ticket and gave it operating charts so that there might be no mistake in the policy of the administration. We have no quarrel with the opposition other than is founded on its superlative conceit, which is constantly in evidence when it comes to the simple virtue of reasonable conformity. Its judgment is always superior to that of the majority, and in case of a contest it will invariably be found pushing its own notions of matters to the front. It is of a hopeless political, forlorn school that has for its main purpose in life telling people principally what they ought not to do. When it is constructive, it is usually destructive also—it is always for tearing down something, rarely ever does the setup suit it. It is always ready to open the switch and ditch the political regulation of the ocean tides. Such is the brutality of partisan politics. Meanwhile, however, Governor Richardson will go ahead attending to the duties of his office, doing his best to give the people an honest, an efficient and an economic administration. The construction of the highway into Yosemite is only one of many projects which he is bringing to fruition. We have no quarrel with the opposition other than is founded on its superlative conceit, which is constantly in evidence when it comes to the simple virtue of reasonable conformity. Its judgment is always superior to that of the majority, and in case of a contest it will invariably be found pushing its own notions of matters to the front. It is of a hopeless political, forlorn school that has for its main purpose in life telling people principally what they ought not to do. When it is constructive, it is usually destructive also—it is always for tearing down something, rarely ever does the setup suit it. It is always ready to open the switch and ditch the political train if it is not running under orders furnished by it and by no one else. It opposed the President in carrying out the orders of the national convention to join the World Court; it employed all the arts of obstructive parliamentary practice to defeat the measure providing for this, and failing there, sat down deliberately in front of the majority hoping thereby to halt it. When it was found that its obstructive tactics were of no avail, it pouted and whimpered as all bad losers do, and proceeded to arrange plans for undermining not only the administration, but the Republican party, which it had freely, unblushingly employed as a means of getting into office. And so we find it congenial work now on the part of the rump of the party to do whatever may be done to revive the fortunes of the Progressive party—long and justly in eclipse because of its failure to consider itself a part of instead of the whole machine. The attack in California is just one of many throughout the nation to bring about the fall of the Republican regulars, who have nursed the party along and made it respected and virile as a prime factor in the advance the country is, and has been, making in every respect. And it will continue to make, if only let alone to work out its constructive program under the wise, unselfish leadership of President Coolidge, who is, in ability and clear-sightedness and honesty of purpose, worth the whole bunch rolled into one. We are speaking rather frankly on this subject, because we feel that it is time to do so; time to warn the people of California not to allow themselves to be misled into a renunciation of the political factors that have made for the uninterrupted progress of the state and the nation. The Progressive may always be counted to throw someone else across the path—that is what they are trying to do now—he is very careful about what happens to his own person—he's not at all particular about what happens to you. The young lad used to get a real thrill out of his first pair of long pants, and now the old man gets the same kind of thrill when he puts on his first pair of knickers. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Service - By Rodger APPROVED EDUCATION ECOONY EFFICIENCY COMMON SENSE HIGHWAYS VETOED EXTRAVAGANCE FREAK LAWS TAX EATING BILLS PORK Farm Bureau Is Not Promoting Candidates By A. M. Stanley, Secretary-Manager Orange County Farm Bureau The farm bureau, as an organization, is not interested in the election of any political officer. Rumblings that the organization had endorsed certain candidates are without foundation. To publicly deny before a public accusation has been made may seem an effort to establish an alibi, but the above declaration is made in deference to a rumor, as we have been informed, that is being broadcast over the political grapevine, and as the farm bureau, like Ceasar's wife, must be above even auspicion, we are anxious to make our position as an organization definitely clear. Let us repeat; the farm bureau is not interested in the election of any political officer; it is, however, interested in how that officer may conduct his administration after election, and it is interested in certain economic legislation which to many may have a political color. We regard these endeavors as good citizenship interest in the science of government. It is true that a director of the farm bureau is seeking a public office, but even he does not possess the endorsement of the farm bureau as a candidate. Neither do the other contestants. So far as the farm bureau is concerned, no officers are ever candidates. The question of the political candidacy of any aspirant has not been discussed In the meeting of the directorate of the farm bureau. Nor shall it be discussed if the directors can prevent it. Some of the candidates have addressed the gatherings at farm center meetings, but such appearances do not indicate that the group is prejudiced, in their favor. The privilege is opened to all candidates merely as a means of affording the people an opportunity of becoming acquainted with their would-be servants. Dairy Department Hires New Tester Goodwin Rogness has been employed by the dairy department of the Orange County Farm Bureau to carry on the cow testing work conducted by that organization. Mr. Rogness has been employed as one of the testers in Imperial county for the past three years, and comes here with the highest of recommendations. His tests are reported accurate, and by his connection with the farm bureau dairy department he will enjoy the co-operation and direction of the University of California. He will be the official representative of the association, which will be recognized as a unit of a state-wide cowtesting campaign. Among other changes recently made by the dairy department in regards to their cowtesting work, is to the effect that charges for the work will become payable upon completion of the test. Governor Al Smith is getting ready to run for governor again and how he seems to dread it! Agricultural Club Boys to Go to Camp Next week, Tuesday, August 17, the Agricultural Club boys of Orange county will get their first chance to attend a summer camp. Arrangements have been made with the Orange county in the San Bernardino mountains, for four days. The boys are all pepped up over the prospect of their four days' outing in the mountains. Forty-four Orange county boys are signed up at the present time. Besides this number, there will probably be about ten boys from San Diego county, under the leadership of J. G. France, farm advisor. The only cloud on the horizon seems to be the lack of transportation to and from the camp. Everyone seems to be busy right at this time, but the boys will get there by hook or crook and still have a good time, despite all the difficulties. Four congressional investigations will furnish interesting diversion for those compelled to remain in Washington this summer and fall. There will be inquiries relating to American property in Cuba, campaign funds, a shipping policy and the transaction of the federal trade commission. If congress really wishes to do something for the farmer, why not forbid dieting. The Chilean bite is believed to be more serious than the Peruvian bark. The Purdys by Paul Robinson PUBLISHERS - AUTOCASTER SERVICE REG. U.S.PAT. OFFICE LOOK OUT TER. RED-HE'S IT! OOH-HOO RED! HELLO BOYS CAN WITTLE ROLLO PLAY WITH YOU? SURE HE CAN WE'RE PLAYIN' BLIND MAN'S BUFF AND HELL BE IT—HE CAN HUNT FER US! YOO HOO! ROL-LO! CAN'T FIND ME! HOORAY-CAN'T CATCH ME! I FOUND GRANDPA! Paul Robinson OBSERVATIONS BY A CONTRIBUTOR BEWARE OF THE BOOM RIGHT now there are concrete evidences of the laying of foundations for a town lot boom in certain sections of Southern California, more especially in some localities bordering upon the state highway. Of course, there is no denying the fact that many new settlers are daily coming to this famous Southland. But people should keep their eyes open when putting their names on the seductive dotted line. Town lots in some of the new coast subdivisions are being offered at apparently low figures, but the acid test will come when the overhead is heard from. The putting in of sidewalks and curbs, paving of streets, and the development of water are essentials that some day must be met. And right there is where the shoe will pinch, and pinch hard. Purchasers of town lots in out-of-the-way subdivisions must use care in choosing, and above all things they must not buy small holdings with a view of speculation. In plain language, they are liable to get stung, unless they have reserved cash to make the payments as they fall due. Buy a town lot and build a home there—sure, that's good—but don't get the big Wall street feeling if you have only a shoestring on which to hang for support. BUT HE GETS THERE JUST THE SAME THERE a while back an up state man gave out a story about the time he was in a county jail. Upon his release he suffered not from gout, but had contracted a severe dose of indigestion, which he attributes to the high seasoning of the vituals, and not enough freedom to take his daily setting-up exercises. At bedtime, just as the lights went out, was really the most exciting period, because that is when the bedbug parks himself on the edge of the cot to view the landscape o'er. During the rest of the evening a spirited game of leap frog is indulged in by the wingless insect to avoid the murderous blows of the fists of the irate inmate in his vain endeavor to subdue the pest. Numerous welts and red spots upon the anatomy revealed at daylight shows the bug must have escaped slaughter, while the sleeper snatched his forty winks. Cockroaches vie with the bedbugs in giving a cabaret interpretation of the latest dips and dives to get in their artful thrusts. And coyly as the cooties cavort around in the which he attributes to the high seasoning of the vituals, and not enough freedom to take his daily setting-up exercises. At bedtime, just as the lights went out, was really the most exciting period, because that is when the bedbug parks himself on the edge of the cot to view the landscape o'er. During the rest of the evening a spirited game of leap frog is indulged in by the wingless insect to avoid the murderous blows of the fists of the irate inmate in his vain endeavor to subdue the pest. Numerous welts and red spots upon the anatomy revealed at daylight shows the bug must have escaped slaughter, while the sleeper snatched his forty winks. Cockroaches vie with the bedbugs in giving a cabaret interpretation of the latest dips and dives to get in their artful thrusts. And coyly as the cooties cavort around in the bleachers, the bedbugs have the inside track, and while this man says he is a sport and willing to try anything once, he never will be rated as a repeater. WHAT'S YOUR HURRY? A LOT has been said about shortening the running time of railroads between eastern points and this coast. A great flourish of trumpets has gone up because five hours running time has been lopped off the regular schedule. Some local boosters grow enthusiastic when they see the easterners getting here five hours sooner than formerly. But it is a poor rule that won't work both ways, and to be honest about it, there is nothing to keep these same easterners leaving here five hours sooner than they used to. And we will all be sad to see them go. DRAW THE COLOR LINE IF YOU read the papers closely, you will see quite often where a white man and a black man fight it out in the squared arena. And quite often you see where the black man whips the white man. Now, fellows, this is bad business—that is, a black man whipping a white man. BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD OFTEN you hear young people say, it does not pay to own property. Because they think taxes eat it up. But this is a mistake. The rent money will build your house and later it is all yours—if you persevere and stick it out. As the legend runs, "the mill will never grind with the water that has passed." IZZY, IT'S ALL WET THERE is a bit of rivalry going on between two towns below the border as to their respective popularity with the travelling public. It is said that the Chamber of Commerce in one town held a "meeting in a saloon" to devise ways and means to further develop their latent industries, which perhaps include the manufacture of bottles, kegs and casks; while the other town, no doubt, would go in for making corks, hoops and bung-starters. MAKE HAY WHILE SUN SHINES AWIFE who is suing her hubby for divorce in and up county town asked the court for a nice tidy sum as alimony, the lady claiming that her husband is a bootlegger and wears diamonds and everything. The judge frowned and said it could not be done—could not legally recognize a booze vendor. Good deal like the case of a pickpocket who was fined in court, and, being short of change, asked leave of the court for a stay of execution in order that he might go out in the crowds and see what he could do about it. MAKE HAY WHILE SUN SHINES A WIFE who is suing her hubby for divorce in and up county town asked the court for a nice tidy sum as alimony, the lady claiming that her husband is a bootlegger and wears diamonds and everything. The judge frowned and said it could not be done—could not legally recognize a booze vendor. Good deal like the case of a pickpocket who was fined in court, and, being short of change, asked leave of the court for a stay of execution in order that he might go out in the crowds and see what he could do about it. THOSE WHO DANCE PAY FIDDLER A MOVIE star, haled into court on divorce proceedings, has been ordered to pay the wife $500 per week. As alimony, to keep the wolf from the door. Whether hubby will have a jingle in the pay envelope at the week end is causing comment among the fans. BETTER COME TO CALIFORNIA WITH a busted boom and banks failing, to say nothing of floods and hurricanes, what are the people of a southern state going to do? DO YOU KNOW THAT California has not a single congressman on the ways and means committee, before which tariff and tax legislation comes in the House of Representatives, and that California will be without representation on any committee having control of these subjects of legislation unless Senator Shortridge is returned to the Senate? THAT practically all the farming industries of California depend upon the protection afforded by the Forney-McCumber tariff bill, which was supported by Senator Shortridge, and which cannot be amended without passing the Senate finance committee? THAT California has one hundred and nineteen farm, orchard and mining products protected by tariff? Are you interested? If you want to make sure of a protective tariff for these products, support Shortridge. THAT The American Economist, America's greatest and foremost defender of the tariff, said in commenting upon Senator Shortridge's appointment to the finance committee: "California is to be congratulated because she will be represented on the Senate's most important committee by a high protectionist, whose serenity is never disturbed and who always seems to get what he goes after."