anaheim-gazette 1927-06-01

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.95 THREE MONTHS .75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. McADOO ON TARIFFS VIDENTLY Mr. William G. McAdoo is no longer an ardent free trader, if he ever was one. In a letter recently to the Manufacturers' Record, he is quoted as saving that a tariff on economic grounds is justifiable, whereas a tariff based upon a system of political rewards or for the purpose of political advantage cannot be justified. Mr. McAdoo infers that tariffs are all right, but that the kind of protective tariffs we have nowadays are political tariffs, and he continues: "While I admit that certain economic advantages that ought to be secured in any tariff are embraced in the political tariff, yet if the political element were removed, the economic advantage would be greater." Now in the present tariff law protection is afforded not only to the manufacturers in the so-called "tariff" states which usually support the protective policy at the polls, but to the products of the so-called solid South, which is popularly known, at least, as the hot-bed of free trade. Surely the protectionists in enacting this law did not expect to get any political reward from the Carolina mill men, the planters of Louisiana, or from the fruit growers in Florida and other states in the South, to say nothing of the southern agriculturists who benefit from other special tariff schedules. Any tariff which helps the producers of the country naturally will redound to the political advantage of the men who pass it. The only way to get away from this would be to pass a tariff which helped nobody, and there would be little economic advantage in that. But the fact that the present tariff benefits the growers and manufacturers of the South, as well as the manufacturers of the North, is certainly a complete answer to Mr. McAdoo's complaint about a tariff for "political reward" and this law did not expect to get any political reward from the Carolina mill men, the planters of Louisiana, or from the fruit growers in Florida and other states in the South, to say nothing of the southern agriculturists who benefit from other special tariff schedules. Any tariff which helps the producers of the country naturally will redound to the political advantage of the men who pass it. The only way to get away from this would be to pass a tariff which helped nobody, and there would be little economic advantage in that. But the fact that the present tariff benefits the growers and manufacturers of the South, as well as the manufacturers of the North, is certainly a complete answer to Mr. McAdoo's complaint about a tariff for "political reward" and "political advantages." Assuredly the protectionists are not expecting any material political reward or advantage from the solid South as at present constituted. What they have really done is to enact a tariff law which would so far as humanly possible redound to the advantage of producers everywhere, regardless of their location or political faith. That is the only way to build a real prosperity, nation-wide in scope. LIGHT FOR THE FARMER IT WOULD seem now that the scientist is going to be of more aid to the farmer than the statesman and the politician. What have always been regarded as waste products on the farm may be turned into valuable commodities. This is not a matter for the distant future, but of present practicability. Already the process of utilizing these waste products is coming out of the realm of theory and into practical realization. Just what this means to the farmer cannot be over-estimated. If he can find a greater market at home for his products and what he now regards as his wastes, he will need neither crop control nor price fixing. Last year the United States used more than four million tons of wood pulp and the demand is increasing, while the supply of wood pulp timber is decreasing and we now have the problem of deforestation on hand. But scientists have proved that corn-stalks contain only a little less cellulose than wood, and that an excellent pulp can be made from them. As a result of this discovery, the time may be at hand when the pulp mill will be as common a sight in the corn belt as the sugar mill is in the beet region. The pulp can be used for many products other than paper, including silk stockings, explosives, wallboard and varnish. Already the great corn state of Iowa is beginning to prick up its ears over this scientific news. As the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald puts it: "All this, to the farmers of the Middle West, seems almost too good to be true. The scientists, however, ought to know what they are talking about and the least the people of the great agricultural territory of the Middle West can do is lend all the encouragement in their power to the efforts of the experimenters and those who invest in this new industry." MILITARY TRAINING THE EFFECT of military defense training in the schools is not to cause war, but to avert it or to lessen its high cost in blood as well as money, according to Paul V. McNutt, dean of the law school of Indiana University, who answers the pacifists in a logical way in the current issue of the National Republic in an article on "The Gesture of Pacifism." "We are told that more or less distinguished educators hold that military training is foolish from an educational point of view," Dr. McNutt says. "But for everyone of them, I can show MILITARY TRAINING THE EFFECT of military defense training in the schools is not to cause war, but to avert it or to lessen its high cost in blood as well as money, according to Paul V. McNutt, dean of the law school of Indiana University, who answers the pacifists in a logical way in the current issue of the National Republic in an article on "The Gesture of Pacifism." "We are told that more or less distinguished educators hold that military training is foolish from an educational point of view," Dr. McNutt says. "But for everyone of them, I can show several equally distinguished educators who hold the opposite view, who state, after several years' experience, that military training gives beneficial results in terms of discipline, obedience, precision, the sense of order, mental alertness, the sense of obligations, courage, co-operative service and physical well being. The weight of authority is on the side of military training. Lawyer-like, I accept the weight of authority. Furthermore, I feel that discipline is the great need of the youth today. "Those of us who support military training in the schools and colleges are called swashbuckling, sabre-rattling jingoes, who 'slap roundly on the rump the four horses of the Apocalypse and bid them prepare anew to trample the human hand.' As a matter of fact those of us who have seen war, hate it and want no more of it. We are simply trying to be practical in the face of inexperienced sentimentalism. We recognize military training in the schools and colleges as essential in carrying out our scheme of national defense. "With the world on fire we must be insured against possible loss by destruction. National defense is the nation's insurance policy. Like other insurances, it covers just what we want it to cover. Like other insurances, it costs money. The premiums are not so high as the premium we pay on individual life and fire insurance, yet national defense is the nation's life and fire insurance. No business man would think of giving up his insurance. No business-like nation should think of giving up its insurance with world conditions as they are today. "We must prepare to defend ourselves against enemies without and within while we pray for the day when Mars will fade into the darkness of the night and in its stead will shine a star to guide all men of all nations—the Star of Bethlehem." In celebration of the Pickwick centenary a stage coach load of Pickwickians have left London to make the celebrated pilgrimage described by Dickens in his immortal book. Here's hoping they have a pleasant journey. We are afraid, however, that they will be unable to find another Sam and another Tony Veller. SPEAKING OF STRIKES By A. B. CHAPIN STRIKE THREE — !! SHUX !! I'M GONNA STRIKE ON THIS OL JOB! HE'S STARTING HIS ANNUAL STRIKE. OH, I JUST LOVE SMIL. DOOLITTLE, HE HAS SUCH A STRIKING POSE — OO-BABY — ! I GOTTA STRIKE GEE — I'LL HAVE TO STRIKE TH'OLD MAN FOR SOME MORE JACK! Gulf of California Ideal for Anglers Every ardent sportsman has his favorite spot for fishing, be it river, lake or sea, and the shorter the outing, the more important it is that its enjoyment be not marred by a wrong choice of locality. The fisherman, whatever his favorite style may be, can find a great deal of satisfaction crowded into a short space of time in the waters of the Gulf of California. To make one fishing trip to the west coast of Sonora, Mexico, is invariably to live in anticipation of another. The route thereto from Pacific coast points lies through the Imperial valley to Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, over splendid roads. At Tucson, every type of fishing tackle from the smallest trout files to heavy sea outfits may be purchased. The first step is to secure the necessary alien hunting and fishing licenses at the office of the Mexican consul, and the second step is to procure everything that will be needed for the trip, including bedding, for the fishing is about 40 miles from the nearest ranch. The route from Tucson follows the Ajo road over the divide of the Tucson mountains and through the great Sahuaro forest; thence down from the mountains and westward over an excellent road to the Robles ranch. The route then lies south to the Palo Alto ranch, where the graded road is left, and from this point one follows a real country road where the hand of man is not so manifest. On the right lies the beautiful Baboquvari mountains, with their lofty peaks. Soon one arrives at the little international post town of San Fernando, where inspection is made by American customs and immigration officers before proceeding to Sasabe, Sonora. Here the Mexican officials issue immigration and customs permits for the duration of the trip. This little town consists of only a few thatched adobe houses in a narrow canyon, but owes its importance to the fact that it is the first stopping place where the eighteenth amendment is not observed. From this point the route lies over 70 miles of fairly good road through sparsely populated country to the old mining town of Altar, beautifully located among tall date palms and green groves of citrus fruits. Here one interviews the game warden, who will extend information relative to hunting or fishing. Twelve miles from Altar is the last town, Pitiquito, where delicious oranges can be purchased very reasonably. It is advisable to secure a supply of fruit and fresh vegetables at this point, for with the exception of a few small ranches, this is the last point of civilization on the trip. The route leads south into some small ranges of mountains in almost any of which it is possible in a very short time to secure ample supplies of venison and wild hog. A short distance beyond, at Pique mountain, deer can be killed from the automobile or within short walking distance. This mountain is very thickly stocked with black, white, and fan-tail deer, and on the peaks with mountain sheep. The Mexican wild hog, mountain lion, and Mexican leopards are also plentiful. From this point the gulf is viewed for the first time beyond a gradual sloping plain, which is at times the feeding ground of large herds of antelope. The next stop is Port de Libertad, the base of operations for prospective fishermen. The camp ground is above the beach on an elevated dirt flat with a shallow well which yields a fair supply of somewhat salty water. There are no buildings, with the exception of one small shack, but a hot bath is available by digging one's own bath tub in the sand near a mass of rock just in front of the well. At low tide this gradually fills with water coming out of the sand at a temperature of about 100 degrees. The variety of fish to be caught here is not as great as in some waters, but they average in size with the best. The most common form is the cabrillo or rock bass, which averages from 10 to 50 pounds in weight and is an excellent food fish. The channel bass is also common and weighs from 20 to 200 pounds. The silver bass or mero, affords great sport. They run in schools of uncountable numbers and can be located far out from the shore by the hundreds of gulls and pelicans following them. The entire school breaks at one time and the fisherman who happens to be in their midst in a small boat receives a shower bath, and not infrequently the oars are knocked completely out of the water. When such a break is made, the sea birds dart down and seize the smelt that are injured. The bass generally feed on smelt or any other small school fish, which they follow for miles. Aside from storms, fishing is only spoiled in these waters by a school of porpoise or a shark. This part of the gulf is frequently visited by the Seri Indians, a remnant of a once large tribe of Indians who lived almost entirely upon sea food. This tribe was supposed at one time to have been canniballistic, but there is no record of any fisherman having been used to satilate their appetites. CHEAPER ELECTRICITY The Southern California Edison Company announces a reduction of 14 per cent in its charges for electricity to all retail consumers throughout Southern California. The new price stands at 5.6 cents per kilowatt. This reduction does not apply to consumers of electricity in this city, which receives power from the Edison company at the wholesale price of 1 cent per kilowatt. The charge made by the city to local users is 7 cents per kilowatt. A number of subscribers have asked to be informed why the reduction does not apply to local consumers. The reason is here given. All consumers of power in the country around Anaheim, as well as throughout the county, will enjoy the new rate of 5.6 cents. The city's customers will be charged the usual 7 cents. A petition will probably be presented the city trustees, asking for a reduccion. This rate of 5.6 cents is the same as that which will prevail in the city of Los Angeles. When Manager Delmiling took charge of the company's affairs in Orange county, in 1909, the charge for electricity stood at 12 cents per kilowatt. By his efficient management and his constructive ability the rate is now less than one-half that figure. This little town consists of only a few thatched adobe houses in a narrow canyon, but owes its importance to the fact that it is the first stopping place where the eighteenth amendment is not observed. From this point the route lies over 70 miles of fairly good excellent food fish. The channel bass is also common and weighs from 20 to 200 pounds. The silver bass or mero, affords great sport. They run in schools of uncountable numbers and can be located far out from the shore by the hundreds of gulls and pelicans. OH, DID THA DUMB-WAITER COME DOWN ON YER NECK, POP? THAT THING IS A NEAR GUILLOTINE WHATS A GUILLOTINE? TO CHOP HEADS OFF! BUT IT DIDDUNT HOP YER HEAD OFF DIDDUT, POP? CONSARN! ANSWER ME POP DIDDUT? WHAT, THA? OBSERVATIONS SINGING PAEANS OF PRAISE FOR SOUTHLAND A PRESIDENT of a wideawake organization, which has for its object the advertising of Southern California, says: "Nature has joined hands with the advertising man to make California well worth spending money on this year. We have had plenty of rain and the rain came sufficiently late so that the hills are green and beautiful and will be so for a long time. The reservoirs are full. There will be plenty of water for irrigation. This should mean that our crops will be splendid. The wise thing to do, then, is to have as many people come to the state to visit this summer as possible. They will see all of the beauty and all of the productiveness. They will like it. Liking it, a greater percentage than ever will stay here. Thus we will acquire a new personnel that will add to the wealth of all of us. EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES AN ARTICLE in the paper says a missionary from China allows that moving pictures are partly responsible for the Chinese revolution. Some pictures are bad, but Uncle Reuben never thought they would cause a casus belli. ARE THE DEPARTED SOON FORGOTTEN? NOWADAYS, when a sensational murder case is on, the papers play it up to beat the band. The garb of the defendant, the necktie of the counsel, the headgear of the flappers in the courtroom, with their sawed off skirts, all are given special mention. A person is reminded of a May Day festival in progress. The sob sisters are there, too, and it appears the only thing lacking is the jazz orchestra and the trimmings. GETTING ONTO THEIR FEET AN EASTERN probation officer solemnly avers that poor home training is responsible for 95 per cent of juvenile delinquency. He says the automobile, liquor and lack of religious training enter into the delinquencies. The officer has enlisted men of good character to help keep an eye on first offenders, with a view to checking the youth from the downward path. GETTING ONTO THEIR FEET AN EASTERN probation officer solemnly avers that poor home training is responsible for 95 per cent of juvenile delinquency. He says the automobile, liquor and lack of religious training enter into the delinquencies. The officer has enlisted men of good character to help keep an eye on first offenders, with a view to checking the youth from the downward path. GROUCH IS HITTING THE GRIT A FEDERAL survey of prosperity since the first of 1927 shows wheels of factories and mills are spinning faster than they did for a corresponding time last year. EDDIE, RIG UP THE WHIPPING POST AWIFE in a divorce case testified her husband beat her in Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas, and then chased her with a knife in Kentucky. Otherwise, the old man was peaceful. SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT Now it is said the railways are going to put a new kind of whistle on their engines. The siren will be more musical, as it were, and there will not be so much screeching when the engine hits the crossings. And you know, a long time ago, when McKinley was elected, an engineer was so elated that his toots resembled the outbursts of a cockerel in the early hours of dawn. And it used to be told that the president of the road, who was a Democrat, had the engineer up on the carpet. GET UP AND WATER THE LILIES The way these murders are being pulled off these days, friends of the departed may find it hard to send the flowers, owing to a shortage. THRAMP TRAMP, THE TOURISTS ARE COMING It is said the tourist rush from the East to the West is on for the summer. Many visitors are daily arriving, and a goodly number say they will come back to stay for ever, just as soon as they can dispose of their holdings back yonder. DIDN'T EVEN GET THEIR SEED BACK The way a certain stock company has been scrambled, stockholders are wondering where they will park. Much money has been lost in stocks, and no doubt much more will be invested in unsound concerns. Time for people to wake up and quit dreaming they are Wall Street brokers. BEG PARDON! I DON'T REMEMBER YOU CROWD of 500 admirers of a prize fighter, who was returning on an overseas vessel, at an Atlantic coast town, gathered at the pier in their old home town to receive their idol with open arms. Among the crowd was the governor of the state. The fight fans espied His Honor and cheered lustily, believing the executive was one of the committee. But it so happened that the governor was at the dock to welcome a premier of a foreign country, who also was a passenger on the incoming boat. NOW YOU TELL ONE BEG PARDON! I DON'T REMEMBER YOU CROWD of 500 admirers of a prize fighter, who was returning on an overseas vessel, at an Atlantic coast town, gathered at the pier in their old home town to receive their idol with open arms. Among the crowd was the governor of the state. The fight fans espied His Honor and cheered lustily, believing the executive was one of the committee. But it so happened that the governor was at the dock to welcome a premier of a foreign country, who also was a passenger on the incoming boat. NOW YOU TELL ONE COWPUNCHER from the wide open spaces in Arizona allows he can ride anything that moves. To show his agility, he says he can also step out of an automobile traveling 30 miles an hour, and do it gracefully, head up and still on his feet. TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION HUNTING grunion parties are much in evidence when the moon is full. Large numbers of people gather on the beaches waiting for the tiny fish to flop up on the beach to spawn. Some times when there are too many people present, it is said the grunion get scared and do not leave the water. That's when the fishermen go away without any fish. But when everything is favorable, picking is good. When grunion are running right, there are so many of them that they resemble numerically the oil stock that in one company, it is said, was over-issued. Purchasing Scales To Weigh Trucks Alexander R. Heron, chairman of the state board of control, has announced he had granted authority to the Division of Motor Vehicles for the purchase of 20 scales, to be used by state traffic officers in weighing trucks suspected of carrying loads beyond the legal limit. Heron's action paves the way for a campaign planned by Frank G. Snook, chief of the division, to protect the state highways against excessive overloading. The legal maximum for four-wheeled vehicles is 22,000 pounds. "Much of the wear and tear on our highways in the past has been due to the overloaded truck," said Heron. "Many fine roads have been broken up in this manner. It is our intention to use every means to put an end to the practice." Arrival of the new equipment will open the campaign. The state is to be divided into districts, with an inspector in charge of each. The officers will work in crews, each crew to be equipped with scales and other necessary equipment. In addition to the special crews, traffic officers in all the counties will receive orders to maintain a special watch for overloaded trucks. The assistance of city and county and other peace officers will be sought in the campaign. The soviet agencies over the world could make it a lot easier for the other fellows if they would keep their red documents in tin cans. Remember the good old days when you used to commence, about this time of year, to save up your pennies for the Fourth of July?