anaheim-gazette 1927-08-18

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR..... $2.00 SIX MONTHS..... 1.25 THREE MONTHS..... .75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. NO NEW CONSTITUTION THOSE who would destroy the American Constitution are always busy, and various methods are devised for bringing this debacle about. The reason is not difficult to find. The Constitution of the United States has worked so well, has become such a bulwark of human liberty and individualism, that those who would seek to destroy the present order of society and set up communism in its place realize that they cannot accomplish their purpose until this great fortress of modern liberty has been destroyed. Among the methods which the so-called liberals are proposing to bring about the destruction or vital alteration of the present Constitution is that which advocates the calling of a new constitutional convention for the purpose of founding a new federal Constitution. Doubtless some of those who approve of the scheme are well-meaning, but there will eventually be found behind the movement all of those who desire to break down the present American government and set up something different in its stead. Regarding this movement, the National Republic says editorially in its current issue: "The movement for the calling of a national constitutional convention is gaining some headway. Unity of opinion among those advocating such a convention as to the purposes of assembling it is not necessary, and the absence of such unity is apparent. Every Constitution tinker favors such a convention, each thinking it will offer an opportunity for the exploitation of his own particular hobby." "Such diversity of opinion among the proponents of a convention itself ensures that once assembled it would be inharmonious; that its deliberations would be characterized by bargaining among the elements with a hodge podge sure of popular rejection as a result." "But the mere calling of such a convention would open a Pandora's box of trouble for the people of the United States." convention is gaining some headway. Unity of opinion among those advocating such a convention as to the purposes of assembling it is not necessary, and the absence of such unity is apparent. Every Constitution tinker favors such a convention, each thinking it will offer an opportunity for the exploitation of his own particular hobby. "Such diversity of opinion among the proponents of a convention itself ensures that once assembled it would be inharmonious; that its deliberations would be characterized by bargaining among the elements with a hodge podge sure of popular rejection as a result. "But the mere calling of such a convention would open a Pandora's box of trouble for the people of the United States. National prosperity and security rest upon the foundation of confidence in the future, and with every fundamental of the Constitution challenged, and its fate in doubt, during a period of propaganda such as this country has never before known, that foundation would be undermined. The effect upon the common welfare would be seriously adverse. "We have the most stable and prosperous civilization in the world. Its security is buttressed in a Constitution which has weathered the exigencies of nearly a century and a half. To render uncertain the future of that Constitution by entering upon an attempt at general revision would be an act of folly. The time to vanquish this movement for a constitutional convention is in its beginning stages. Those who are opposed to this thoroughly unsound scheme should make themselves heard." "OUR PROPAGANDA" THE Geneva disarmament conference, co-called, is too serious an affair to be particularly humorous, but there have been one or two instances which have at least been amusing. One of these was the British request that the United States authorities do something to stop the outpouring of "American propaganda" against British interests in the arms conference. Of course, if standing up for American naval requirements is something which should not be done because these are adverse to British interests, then American statesmen and some American newspapers may have to enter a plea of guilty. But our cousins across the sea, and our distant relatives in other European countries as well, have been so much more adept at propaganda than we, that perhaps we ought to feel complimented as well as amused by this charge of an insidious American campaign. It may be that some of our publicists have been rather straightforward in setting forth American aims and ideas as regards the conference, and it is to be admitted that the British demand for a great cruiser tonnage has created a painful impression in America even among the loyal friends of the English. But the "harshness has not been all on our side. The British newspapers have been handy with the barb, too, as witness the following quotation from the Yorkshire Herald, which is typical of many: "After all the posturings and pious phrases of President Coolidge in the name of peace, the proposals which he has put forth for the limitation of naval armaments will arouse profound disgust in all the nations. They amount to nothing less than a barefaced attempt to double cross the maritime nations and prove beyond all doubt that the description of the United States government given by a Canadian business man and quoted in this column recently is not one whit overdrawn. This correspondent stated that no United States government will ever deal fairly with Great Britain unless there is an American peril afoot at the time, and he described the average United States government as disloyal in friendships, grasping and unscrupulous in purpose, pharisaical beyond all experience among nations and prostituting the lofty name of Humanity by invoking its sanction for the most sordid..." Coolidge in the name of peace, the proposals which he has put forth for the limitation of naval armaments will arouse profound disgust in all the nations. They amount to nothing less than a barefaced attempt to double cross the maritime nations and prove beyond all doubt that the description of the United States government given by a Canadian business man and quoted in this column recently is not one whit overdrawn. This correspondent stated that no United States government will ever deal fairly with Great Britain unless there is an American peril afoot at the time, and he described the average United States government as disloyal in friendships, grasping and unscrupulous in purpose, pharisaical beyond all experience among nations and prostituting the lofty name of Humanity by invoking its sanction for the most cordial tricks." Our own internationalists are always telling us how easy it would be to outlaw war and settle all the world's troubles by holding conferences and poining lodges at Geneve. But now it develops from the acrimonious discussions on both sides of the Atlantic that even a simple little three-power naval conference is not conducive to brotherly love, even between nations with as much in common as America and England. TURNING DOWN THE REDS The great majority of Americans who put patriotism and interest of country above more material considerations have read with pleasure the reply of the United States Chamber of Commerce to the suggestion of Bolshevik sympathizers that it establish in Moscow a bureau to develop trade with the United States. The reply of the Chamber of Commerce was to the effect that in its opinion the principal result of such an action would be the production of nothing but propaganda harmful to the best interests of the United States. Replying to a letter from an American publicist suggesting the establishment of such a bureau, the Chamber of Commerce declared that such action would be tantamount to asking American business in effect to repudiate the position taken by the United States government with reference to Soviet Russia, a position which the Chamber of Commerce heartily endorses. The letter from the chamber further expresses resentment of what is regarded as an implication that for commercial gain American business would recognize a regime of "continuous tyranny, bad faith, confiscation of property rights and denial of individual rights." Here is good American doctrine straight from the shoulder. It shows that American business is too soundly American to be led astray by false propaganda and too shrewd to be tempted by glittering promises which would turn out to be promises and nothing more. UST Dying of Curiosity By Albert T. Roid HENRY FORD PLAN ROOM PRIVATE THE AUTOMOBILE WORLD Albert E. Reid AUTO CENTER INFLUX OF TOURISTS Never have motor tourists poured into Southern California as they have this summer, says Frank V. Stump, editor of Southern California Business, the official magazine of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. In fact, the first six months of the year exceed any similar period on record. Non-resident cars were registered to the number of 17,206 between January 1 and July 1. This falls far short of representing the total number of visiting cars, for it is well known that the majority of visitors do not go to the trouble of registering in the state. The law allows ten days in which to register, but many of them go far beyond that limit and a large number do not register at all. But figuring in the 17,206 who did obtain permits, and averaging three persons to a car, the total is brought up to more than 50,000 persons represented in the registration and this probably less than a third of the number who arrived in motor vehicles. The records indicate that almost every state in the country was represented by its travelers. Oregon alone registered 153 cars. Washington came second with 3358, and such distant states as Ohio and New York had 445 and 376 respectively, the owners of which were thoughtful enough to make registration. Colorado, that fascinating summer attraction to tourists, sent 915 cars into Southern California, of which the state has records and approximately that many more arrived without registration. Even Canada sent 700 motor vehicles, of which 360 were registered. Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal Zone, Puerto Rico and the Philippine islands are among the United States territories that were well represented in motor tourists. In all these instances the vehicles were shipped by water in order that their owners might have use of them in their tours of California. Among the foreign countries represented are Lower California, Belgium, England, Guam, Germany, Mexico and New Brunswick. Even Florida sent more than 500 motor vehicles into this state during A CHANGED EXECUTIVE Metropolitan newspaper representatives at the summer White House in the Black Hills report an almost entirely new President since the momentous declaration was made a sport while ago. They report that the President almost like a small boy out of school. Even the press conferences which are held twice a week have taken on almost an element of jollity. He has begun to answer questions as to his plans which in the past he always ignored; no matter how carefully they were prepared. The Black Hills have made a new man out of the chief executive. From the beginning, and up to the time he had made his declaration, he had the feeling that everything he did was subject to an alterior motive interpretation. If he stopped to give a small gift in his car or if he sent men to help a woman and her daughter struggling with a punctured tire or a balky motor car. The simplest and most human thing he did was ascribed to an ambition on his part to make votes or win political capital. All this has been changed, and for the first time it is stated he moves with a free step. The only people who have entered have been the newspaper photographers. For five years he felt obliged to stand and pose for them at their will. Now he has drawn the line sharply and is already demanding some of the privileges of private life even before he enters on it. The period up to July 1. Among the states most largely represented by visiting motorists were Arizona, $10; Texas, 770; Illinois, 596; Oklahoma 550; Idaho, 426; Kansas, 416; Iowa, 361; Nebraska, 36b; Missouri, 335, and Indiana, 264. It is pointed out that these motor tourists coming from all sections of the globe have had and are having an opportunity to see California as they can see it in no other way, and aside from the money that they will leave in this state, their travel stories on their homes will be of invaluable value to every section. AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY A Georgia negro, who had been a slave in his youth, died at Atlanta recently leaving an estate of a million dollars, and what is still better: the esteem of all who had known him, regardless of race. He started as a barber in his early twenties, and his industry and courteous manner won him the respect of his white customers, who steadily grew in number. When he died he had many outside interests, but retained his original shop, which had grown from a one-man affair to one requiring the services of forty-two men. And this colored capitalist had more than seven hundred negroes working for him in one capacity or another at the time of his death. There ought to be a lesson for all of us in this man's career. He did not have the priceless heritage of American liberty at the time of his birth. But by using industry and sound judgment coupled with courtesy and attendance to business he was able to make a success of his life under what to most of us would appear to be insurmountable difficulties. The life of this negro is only another evidence of what can be done in America. Even the hublest child may later in life win some sort of success by proper attention to business. The qualities most required are honesty, industry, a reasonable amount of intelligence, and by staying on the job. Opportunities are greater in America now than ever before. The country is expanding and developing in a way that was undreamed of a few years ago. All of this expansion and progress means new opportunities for American youth. Surely if a man born in slavery, with the handicap of color can win his way to success, there is no reason why the average American youth should feel afraid. The little boy who believed in Santa Claus until he was 12 years old has grown up now to believe his bootlegger when his bootlegger tells him he is getting pure Scotch at $10 a quart. Among the foreign countries represented are Lower California, Belgium, England, Guam, Germany, Mexico and New Brunswick. Even Florida sent more than 500 opportunity to see California as they can see it in no other way, and aside from the money that they will leave in this state, their travel stories on their return to their homes will be of innumerable value to every section. HE CUT UP THE BROOM TO MAKE BREAKFAST FOOD AT LEAST, IT HASN'T BEEN DONE BEFORE IVE HIM CREDIT FOR RIGINALITY HUMOR HIM, HAT'S WHAT I DO ALL RIGHT! HERE'S THE CREAM AND SUGAR! COMMENCE OBSERVATIONS SPREADING THE SALVE ASKIPPER of a German vessel here said: "We have one of the most valuable cargoes ever carried—that of friendship for America. We are here to offer you the good will of my people, and we hope to leave with an equally prized cargo—that of the hearts of the American people." LEAN CROPS MEAN FAT PRICES REPORTS given out are to the effect that in the agricultural belts 7,000,000 fewer acres of land are under cultivation than in 1926. And here is where the law of supply and demand will come in. Corn, wheat and cotton are affected, and it is estimated a short crop will be the result. But prices will go up, and it looks like the farmer is in for better times. ANSWER TO CROSS-WORD PUZZLE WHEN is a woman (while driving a car) drunk? This proved a complex question in a sensational divorce case now being aired in court. A motor cop said, after he caught up to the lady, doing about 65 miles, she put her thumb to her nose and twiddled the rest of her fingers at him. That, said the officer, is sure evidence that a person doing such a thing must be drunk. But at that, it is circumstantial—the lady may have been powdering her nose, or may have St. Vitus dance, or something. But another traffic cop opined that when a lady lays her leg over the car door and gives the officer the horse laugh, and refuses to go home with her husband, that is honest-to-goodness, prima facie evidence that she had considerable under her belt. THREE DAYS' STAY OF EXECUTION THOSE intent on matrimonial bliss now must post a three days' notice of intention before a license can be issued to wed. Bargain day rushes featured the closing days just before the new law took effect. HEY, EDDIE, BRING THE BARREL IT IS said quite a flurry has been caused in society circles in a beach town because a bank official there was found wandering THREE DAYS' STAY OF EXECUTION THOSE intent on matrimonial bliss now must post a three days' notice of intention before a license can be issued to wed. Bargain day rushes featured the closing days just before the new law took effect. HEY, EDDIE, BRING THE BARREL IT IS said quite a flurry has been caused in society circles in a beach town because a bank official there was found wandering around aimlessly, scantily clad. The man told the police that he had been robbed of his clothing and money by two comely young women. It is said the ladies were questioned, but not detained, and the affair (owing to the family's good name) has received the soft pedal. GETTING HIS GOAT THESE days when two men get into the padded arena to settle an argument, the one who thinks he can lick the other fellow, gives him the hiss and the eye. In ultra fisticic circles that means he tries to scare the man, first with the goose sound, and then puts over the hypnotic stare. By this means the poor prune who has been led to the slaughter gets walloped and is carried out feet first—sometimes. THE SKY'S THE LIMIT A WELL-KNOWN detective is quoted as saying that the "raising" of checks by clever forgers is becoming alarming. And when a crook by his devious ways has a check "certified" by a banker—and then "raises" the amount—the maker of the check must pay that sum—unless he can prove the forgery. This game is now being worked, especially in the larger cities. People should be careful nowadays, and it seems sometimes you can't hardly trust your grandmother. And the same authority says the clever forger even goes so far as to have faked deeds recorded against another's property. Keep your eye on the wolves in sheep's clothing. MEBBE HE GETS MORE THAT WAY WIFE is suing her husband for divorce, alleging that he picks his teeth with a fork. WE WON'T GO HOME TILL MORNING IN DESCRIBING a high hat marriage that occurred up in the north woods, a headline said four truckloads of liquor flowed at the wedding. SWEETENING THE KITTY IT IS said every fourth traveler in France is an American, and he is good for one thousand dollars after the fun is all over. REAL HICK TOWN OVER IN North Carolina, a farmer has a horned owl that has raised chickens for the past thirteen years. Each year when the owl lays her eggs the farmer replaces them with hen's fruit, and the owl does the maternal act. The owl has been on the job for so long that when the brood comes forth she clucks to them and fights off the dogs and cats. REAL HICK TOWN OVER IN North Carolina, a farmer has a horned owl that has raised chickens for the past thirteen years. Each year when the owl lays her eggs the farmer replaces them with hen's fruit, and the owl does the maternal act. The owl has been on the job for so long that when the brood comes forth she clucks to them and fights off the dogs and cats. Health Conditions In County Excellent Dr. Presson Makes Report to County Supervisors Health conditions in Orange county are better now than at any previous time during the year and are steadily improving. Dr. V. G. Presson county health officer, stated today. Dr. Presson has just submitted his report for the month of July to the board of supervisors, and declares that efforts to check the spread of communicable diseases are meeting with success. Measles, scarlet fever and smallpox are on the decline. Dr. Presson's report shows, while cases of tuberculosis, typhoid fever and mumps are so few as to warrant an optimistic outlook, he believes. July produced no cases of smallpox, but one case of tuberculosis, one of typhoid fever and 12 new cases of scarlet fever. Nine cases of mumps came to the attention of the health department and 26 cases of measles were reported. Both diseases show a decrease for July over the month of June. Only three instances of diphtheria are credited to July. For the whole of 1827 onl ythree smallpox patients have been reported. No new cases of trachoma have developed within the county. Rabies has been absolutely checked during July, the report indicates. There has been 46 cases in the county in 1927 in which rabies was suspected, but only six of them have been found to be really rabies. Whooping cough is the only malady which shows the slightest cause for coccinellus. Dr. Presson pointed out. It seems to be on the increase and the health officer fears that, unless it is checked, it may cause a decrease in school attendance this fall. Parents do not call a doctor to treat whooping cough and many cases do not come to the attention of the health department. Dr. Presson explained that children afflicted with the disease should not mingle with others and should eat only the lighter foods. Whooping cough is not a dangerous disease, but it may weaken the system and allow more serious afflictions to attack the patient. The department has brought about the abatement of 218 nuisances during the year, chiefly in respect to garbage and sewage disposal and the housing of animals and fowls. The health office has made 619 dairy inspections in 1927, 47 of which occurred in July. It has caused improvements to be made at dairies in 27 cases. It is said that all of the ancient civilized nations understood the art of making bricks. Also, it might be added, the art of throwing them. One of our exchanges says that no man can appear dignified in a bath tub. Which naturally leads to the question: why should he want to? Illinois is going to substitute electrocution for hanging. This is going to increase greatly the consumption of electric current in Chicago.