anaheim-gazette 1927-06-23

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PRE YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.25 THREE MONTHS .75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. COOLIDGE ON PACIFISM THOSE pacifists and near pacifists of various stripes and colors who have been getting consolation from the fact that President Coolidge did not agree with a part of the naval program in congress a few months ago, and who hoped that the day might come when they could quote from him in their own support, received a rude jolt when they read in the President's memorial address the remarks which he made concerning the insidious doctrine of pacifism. The remarks were simple and to the point and they showed that the President realizes keenly the necessity for sane preparedness. Some of the paragraphs follow: "It would be idle to place a wreath on the grave of the dead and leave ungarlanded the living. Our devotion to the memory of those who served their country in the past is but a symbol of our devotion to those who are serving their country at present. "We cannot escape the fact that there are evil forces in the world, which all past experiences warn us will break out from time to time and do serious damage to lawful rights and the progress of civilization unless we are prepared to meet such situations with armed intervention. We could no more dispense with our military forces than we could dispense with our police force. "We know that we have come into possession of great wealth and high place in the world. There is scarcely a civilized nation which is not our debtor. We are sufficiently acquainted with human nature to realize that we are oftimes the object of envy. "Unless we maintain sufficient forces to be placed at points of peril when they arise, thereby avoiding for the most part serious attack, there would be grave danger that we should suffer from violent outbreaks, so destroying our rights and compromising our honor that war would become inevitable." There is certainly sound American doctrine here. America wants trouble with no nation. But we must realize that we are with our military forces than we could dispense with our police force. "We know that we have come into possession of great wealth and high place in the world. There is scarcely a civilized nation which is not our debtor. We are sufficiently acquainted with human nature to realize that we are oftimes the object of envy. "Unless we maintain sufficient forces to be placed at points of peril when they arise, thereby avoiding for the most part serious attack, there would be grave danger that we should suffer from violent outbreaks, so destroying our rights and compromising our honor that war would become inevitable." There is certainly sound American doctrine here. America wants trouble with no nation. But we must realize that we are rich and that other nations owe us money. To lie down supine and defenseless would therefore be to enact the role of the fatted calf, whose fate has never been regarded as particularly enviable. OUR IMMIGRATION LAWS JUST now we are hearing something from different parts of the country about the modification of our immigration laws. Doubtless the movement for this modification will gather force as congress convenes. The American people will view with concern any general tampering with the immigration laws. Under the present system the country has prospered. Wages are high and this has increased the buying power of the American people. In addition, we are not now getting immigration any faster than it can be absorbed, as was the case a few years ago. If the American people remain awake to the issue, the immigration laws will not be modified in any way which will tend to let down the bars to cheap alien labor. The laboring men of America realize this and as the Chicago Tribune puts it, "The law was designed primarily to preserve the American standard of living. The standard cannot be preserved if hundreds of thousands of workmen, accustomed to poverty, are allowed to come here each year. glad to accept wages which no American would consider. Labor cannot listen to arguments against the national origins laws without inviting further attacks upon a policy which has made the American workingman the most prosperous in the world." If the bars were let down. America would be flooded with immigrants from all parts of the world. This would be a bad thing for the country and for the immigrants, who would soon find that the land of promise was not so promising after all, inundated as it would be by a deluge of alien competition. MORE NEW LAWS IT IS generally admitted that this is a nation of laws and not of men, and we are all glad to think that this is true. For it means to us that no man is above the law, and that all men must subscribe to it, regardless of wealth or station in life. But there has now come a condition in the country where there are so many laws that it is almost impossible for man to obey all of them. According to statistics gathered by the National Industrial Council, approximately 10,000 new laws have originated in America this year from the mass of 40,000 new bills introduced in the various state legislatures which have been, or are still in session this spring. And the gain in the number of our laws has come in spite of the fact that it has been generally recognized for some time by jurists and laymen that the condition of our law books is becoming chaotic and law enforcement very difficult because of the veritable flood of laws which has been sweeping over the country. As one of our exchanges recently put it: "Too many of our lawmakers misinterpret their function by ceasingly striving to make misdemeanors out of trivial actions." According to statistics gathered by the National Industrial Council, approximately 10,000 new laws have originated in America this year from the mass of 40,000 new bills introduced in the various state legislatures which have been, or are still in session this spring. And the gain in the number of our laws has come in spite of the fact that it has been generally recognized for some time by jurists and laymen that the condition of our law books is becoming chaotic and law enforcement very difficult because of the veritable flood of laws which has been sweeping over the country. As one of our exchanges recently put it: "Too many of our lawmakers misinterpret their function by ceasingly striving to make misdemeanors out of trivial actions, putting absurd restrictions on freedom, burdening innocent people with undeserved punishment and otherwise loading the statute books with unnecessary laws. Let us have a legislative clean-up combined with a cessation of making all but imperative essential laws." PROSPERITY AHEAD VIRGIL JORDAN, chief economist of the national industrial conference board, is authority for the statement that although there may be a slight depression in business for a short time, every indication points to rapid improvement. The news is extremely cheering. Even more interesting, however, is his criticism of the so-called "cycle" theory, under which business for many years has anticipated alternating periods of activity and depression. The business cycle, according to Mr. Jordan, "is a mere personification of the ignorance and lack of restraint of business men themselves, and it can be cured only when they cure themselves of these qualities." In other words, there is no reason why there should ever be another panic, and if such a condition ever again comes to pass, it will be man-made rather than the result of economic law. REDS IN PHILIPPINES The latest Red outburst has been in the Philippines, where secret service agents of the United States government have discovered evidence of a widespread plot to cripple American naval activities in the islands. Chinese nationalists, for whom our pacifistic radicals have made numerous noisy pleas, have been working with Filipino agitators throughout the islands, planning to strike the first blow through destruction of the naval arsenal at Cavite, to prevent shipment of Americans arms to China for defense of American workers and missionaries in the Orient. It is well that secret service agents should be keeping a close watch on the communists and other radicals in the Philippines—and elsewhere. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Something Has Gone Wrong With the Machine by Albert T. Reid FARMERS MONEY MAKING MACHINE Farm Leader Pays Visit to This County Interest Held Keen In 1927 County Fair Farm Leader Pays Visit to This County Prof. B. H. Crocheron, director of the agricultural extension service of the University of California, paid a brief visit to Orange county last Saturday. While here he conferred with the farm advisor staff and the executive committee of the farm bureau. He was much impressed with the favorable appearance of crops in Orange county at this time. He commented on the possible profits from such crops to the individual grower, and said that very little attention was given to cost accounts by the agricultural industry of California with a business investment of three and a half billion dollars. "No other business could endure under such conditions," said Crocheron. "Less than 5 per cent of the farmers on the 136,409 farms of California keep any kind of farm accounts, and less than 1 per cent keep accounts that could be used in the reorganization of their business along profitable lines. "Even where financial records are kept on the farms, they are not in most cases adequate for a study of the relative profitability of the various enterprises," continued Crocheron. "Those farmers who do keep records of sufficient accuracy to study the reorganization of their business operations are often at a loss to know whether or not the cost of various operations is 'in line' with costs on other farms operated under similar soil and climatic conditions. In a recent study on poultry, it was found that labor costs per hen varied from 25 cents to $1.34 on flocks producing commercial eggs, the average labor cost per hen being 74 cents. The poultryman who had a labor cost of $1.34 could not tell from his own records whether or not such labor cost was too high. He needed a comparative hardstick with which to measure his labor efficiency. "The same fundamental need exists in all lines of farming, whether it be crops or livestock. Such measures of efficiency can only be secured through the co-operation of farmers with some agency which can take actual farm records and make an analysis of them. The University of California agricul-tural extension service offers such an opportunity to California farmers. Through its farm advisors, in co-operation with the farm management demonstrator, a system of records has been worked out which enables farmers who are co-operating to make comparisons of the efficiency of various farm practices. There are at present 51 such enterprise efficiency studies under way in 27 counties. Sixteen hundred and sixty-six are co-operating in keeping records on 22 different farm crops." Dairy Improvement Obtaining Results California's dairy improvement program, based on fundamental principles of successful dairy practices, is designed to raise the average production of California cows. Records of the United States department of agriculture, based on records of 18,000 cows, shows that as production is doubled, income over feed costs is increased four times; and as production is increased four times, the income is increased over feed costs ten times. Cost of production studies recently made in Imperial county on 14 dairies show that the dairy with the greatest average production per cow showed a net profit of $7 per cow, while the dairy with the lowest average production per cow showed a net loss of $16 per cow. It is also interesting to note that the dairy making the highest net profit per cow was the heaviest consumer of silage. This being true in a region where pasture is available, how much truer it must be where there is little, if any, pasture. Since 1920 the average production of all dairy cows in California has been increased by 34 pounds per cow annually. This increase means an added return of over $11,000,000 each year to California dairymen. California's dairy industry, which is already its most important agricultural product, can be made still greater by a wider use of these fundamental practices, which will mean an increased production at a lower cost, which will in turn mean a more efficient industry. Interest Held Keen In 1927 County Fair The keen interest that is manifested throughout the county by those connected with the Orange County Fair and the enthusiasm which is rampant regarding the success of the organization gives every indication that the 1927 Orange County Fair will be the greatest ever held. Last fall, Orange county staged its annual classic on the new fair grounds, and there was considerable skepticism regarding whether the fair would do well on its new location. The opening day was the greatest day in the matter of attendance of all Orange county fairs. Opening on Labor Day, September 5, again this fall, directors of the fair association are making elaborate plans for handling the crowds, which it is hoped will establish another record. The association is offering $2000 in additional prizes in the agricultural and livestock departments this season, and the great amount of interest being shown by exhibitors is indeed gratifying. Pomona, San Bernardino, Orange, Santa Ana and Buena Park have already chosen their motif or subject for their exhibits. Others are planning on registering their subjects with the general agricultural committee within the next few days. Space in the industrial department is rapidly being reserved, and it is thought that this tent will have to be enlarged considerably to take care of the demand for space. The office at the fair grounds was opened June 15 and business of the organization will be carried on from the fair grounds direct. The dates of the Orange County Fair are September 5 to 10, inclusive. Don't leave any cereals about when closing the house for summer vacations. Weevils will breed in them, and will migrate from one creal food to another, and get in the crevices of cupboard shelves and various receptacles so that it is hard to get rid of them. Buy in small quantities just before going away and leave all cereal containers empty and get rid of all cartons in which cereals were bought. Industrialized in introduced are still in our laws has recognized for of our law difficulty in sweeping out it: function by special actions. Recent people the statute have clean-up essential industrial at although short time. News is ex- his criti business for activity and Jordan, "is a restraint of them they cure no reason a condition than the lines, whereiment have American or whom our have been plans, planning arsenal to China for Orient. It close watch oppines—and HEY YOU CAN'T RUN WITH YOUR EYES SHUT OOMP! YES, YES, THAT TOO BAD! THERE SHO BE A DOOR THERE E.E-EEK! SOMETHING? HE WAS GOING CHOP THROUGH WALL. POP SAID SO Autocaster Bartlee OBSERVATIONS MEAT IN THE COCOANUT A LATIN diplomat who has been in our midst said, "California's reputation as the wonderland of the United States is widely known among foreign peoples." In speaking upon business relations, the diplomat said great friendships between nations can and will be founded. To augment this, the speaker said good ship lines would be a great intensifier of good feelings between any two communities. But the toastmaster went him one better and said, "One diplomat of the right caliber is worth two boat lines when it comes to promoting friendships." This speaker also said that the intrepid young aviator who flew over to France has done more in the last ten days to promote good feeling between the two nations than any amount of business relations could do. Yep. EVERYBODY IS DOING IT THOSE none-stop flights are becoming so common now that the ordinary mortal on the ground floor is in a whirl. It is hard for the hombre on the hoof to keep up with the profession. There are so many other non-stop hop offs on the program that a fellow is liable to get his dates mixed. He will be mystified as to where he shall go to throw his hat up in the air. Business men who have been wont to remain calmly at home are getting the bug in their system and are anxious to fly somewhere, especially those who have nagging wives. WHO SAID CLOTHES DON'T MAKE THE MAN? A LADY left her expensive car in a garage for repairs, and one evening an employee drove the machine to a nearby seacoast town to get a sandwich. A lynx-cyed cop arrested the man because he had on his working clothes and looked suspicious. And lo and behold, the mechanic did not have the owner's-permission to drive the vehicle, and he was booked for a felony, and had a heck of a time in straightening out the situation. ONE OF THE PERPLEXITIES OF NATURE AN OLD saying has it that one half the people do not know how the other half lives; but a deep, dark mystery is to try and figure out how a man and his wife can wear fine clothes, ride around in a good car, have gin in the garage, but can't pay their A evening an employee drove the machine to a nearby seacoast town to get a sandwich. A lynx-eyed cop arrested the man because he had on his working clothes and looked suspicious. And lo and behold, the mechanic did not have the owner's permission to drive the vehicle, and he was booked for a felony, and had a heck of a time in straightening out the situation. ONE OF THE PERPLEXITIES OF NATURE AN OLD saying has it that one half the people do not know how the other half lives; but a deep, dark mystery is to try and figure out how a man and his wife can wear fine clothes, ride around in a good car, have gin in the garage, but can't pay their grocery bill. NOW WHAT HAVE YOU? TOWN back in Kansas is agog on account of a game of strip poker,, which it has leaked out, was engaged in by two married men and two school teachers, wherein it is said the latter suffered losses. However, the ladies deny all charges and even say they do not know how to play poker, and want their contracts back, which an unfeeling board of trustees took away from them. THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR IS HARD MAN up north, who embezzled a lot of money in his vain attempt to cover up losses in his unwise investments, disappeared. He worked as a section hand on a railroad; got blisters on his hands, and had rough sledding. Then he decided to give himself up to the law, surrendered and says now he is ready to take his bitter medicine. HITCHING THEIR WAGON TO A STAR? Now, that one genius (oh yes, there are three of them now) made a long non-stop flight in a monoplane across the seas, no doubt there will be many others who desire to get into the hero class. But that is a hazardous undertaking, and there remains much to be done before aviation is made safe. To hop off into space expecting to reach a goal 3000 or 4000 miles away, over the bounding ocean, is hazardous, there is no use talking. This hero business is liable to be overdone, and while a few may make the grade, a lot of others will be listed among those absent, causing heartaches and sorrows. Of course, aviation is going to make wonderful strides from now on, and will open up a new line of business on a large scale, and aircraft perhaps will be as numerous as automobiles. PUTTING THE CARDS ON THE TABLE YOUNG maiden once said a woman might as well be dead as out of style, but really some of the sights seen nowadays are amusing, to say the least. For instance, the dear young thing who wears gauze hosiery, who has a wart, or a wen, on one of her nether extremities ought to keep it well covered up. And the big fat dame who ambles up street wearing a pair of shoes about a size and a half too small for her shows she is a glutton for punishment. But the straw that really breaks the camel's back is to see a bow-legged beauty who never, under any circumstances, could herd a pig up an alley. PICKUPS AND THROWS STOCK BROKER who is abroad, but wanted here, is said to be roaming around with $10,000,000 in a chamois skin around his waist. Hijackers may pick up his scent. A 94-year-old millionaire has just married a blushing bride PICKUPS AND THROWS A STOCK BROKER who is abroad, but wanted here, is said to be roaming around with $10,000,000 in a chamois skin around his waist. Hijackers may pick up his scent. A 94-year-old millionaire has just married a blushing bride of 35. They say the wife is just crazy about him. Say what you want to, a Ford will always take you there and bring you back. But there are no reception committees. If there is any doubt in your mind about the French liking the U. S. A., you ought to see the movie reel showing the landing of the first-over-aviator. Maybe they want to borrow some more money. A film actor and his wife have been threatened by kidnapers. Perhaps they heard the movie folk were going to produce another picture. WAR SCARE PUSHED Even the ostentatious threat of war in the Soviet's violent outpourings on Poland does not convince the saner parts of the world that Moscow is mad enough to plunge Europe into another conflict. All the signs point to a typical Polishist production of heat, froth and insincerity for home consumption. Under the guise of protecting Russia against a foreign enemy, the despotic oligarchy at Moscow may now proceed to the slaughter of Russians whose presence is obnoxious to the reigning Bolshevik leader. This was the story of the anti-British outbreak in Moscow a few weeks ago. Spokesmen of the Soviet gulled their public with asserverations of an imminent war with Great Britain. The alleged danger was made the excuse for execution of political prisoners. There was not then and there is not now any reason to believe that Great Britain contemplates war on Russia.cept a just and reasonable accommodation of the crisis with Poland. Even Bolshevist statesmen would have sense enough not to force a war on a second country while preparing to defend their own from attack by another great power. But it is improbable that the Bolshevists intend to force a war on Poland. They know that it would infallibly involve Rumania on the Polish side and possibly other neighbors fearful of the Soviet. The Soviet is quite aware of this. In the present juncture it is merely continuing its play acting so that behind the curtain of faked foreign danger the domestic enemies of the Moscow despot may be shot or hanged with greater color of excuse. Now Great Britain has been compelled to send a couple of warships to Egypt. Evidently this mandate business isn't all it is cracked up to be. So far as Uncle Sam is concerned, soviet Russia seems to be getting more unrecognizable every day.