anaheim-gazette 1931-07-09

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ... 1.00 Entered at the Anaheim, California Postoffice as second-class matter. A STATESMANLIKE MOVE In calling in the leaders of both the major political parties and getting their approval beforehand, President Hoover acted in a statesmanlike way in putting forward his proposal for a one year suspension of payment of principal and interest on war debts. It seems to be the belief of the men who know most about such things that this will bring about an immediate improvement in business conditions all over the world. President Hoover's justification is, of course, that it will benefit the United States of America. We are not in the business of doing things because they will benefit some other country unless we get a corresponding benefit. But when men like Owen D. Young, the famous Democrat whose name is attached to the Young plan for German reparations, such men of big affairs as Charles G. Dawes and Andrew Mellon on the Republican side, and men on the order of Newton Baker and Carter Glass on the Democratic side, all agree that to ease up the economic pressure on Germany will result in improved business in America, we, naturally, have to agree with them. They know a great deal more about it than we do. We do not understand that anyone expects an instantaneous return, or a return in a single year, to the high point of prosperity which we reached in 1928. But already the financial and business world is demonstrating its confidence that the upswing has begun and the outlook for the coming year seems distinctly brighter than it did a month ago. After all, it is only good business to give a debtor easy terms if he cannot meet the terms agreed on. That is true as between nations, as it is between individuals. Everybody who owes more money than he can immediately pay has found his creditors generally willing to take what he could give them, rather than to apply undue pressure. We do not understand that anyone expects an instantaneous return, or a return in a single year, to the high point of prosperity which we reached in 1928. But already the financial and business world is demonstrating its confidence that the upswing has begun and the outlook for the coming year seems distinctly brighter than it did a month ago. After all, it is only good business to give a debtor easy terms if he cannot meet the terms agreed on. That is true as between nations, as it is between individuals. Everybody who owes more money than he can immediately pay has found his creditors generally willing to take what he could give them, rather than to apply undue pressure. STICKING TO BUSINESS One of the lessons which business men have learned as a result of the experience of the past two years is that no business will run itself. We think Henry Ford was about right when he said the other day that one of the principal causes of the business slump was that too many business men made speculating their business and left the management of their real business to their employees. We have never seen a business yet that would run on for any considerable length of time without the personal attention of the man or men whose money is invested in it. The boss can make a vacation for a while, when things are running smoothly, and his business will go ahead on momentum till competition gets too strong, or collections begin to fall off. But whether it is a big automobile business like Henry Ford's, or an ordinary country store, the only person who can make the decisions which have to be made in a crisis is the boss himself. If he leaves that function to others he is heading for trouble. We know of many business men who thought that because they had got a business well established and earning a good income they could treat it as a gold mine, continuing to take money out without putting any effort or thought in. We know a man who tried to run a newspaper that way once. He is not in the newspaper business any more. The only people who have any right to speculate, as we see it, are the ones upon whose intelligence and business experience nobody is dependent. A man who hasn't anything to love can afford to take a chance. The man who has retired from business and is living on the income of his invested capital can do as he pleases with it. But the man who is responsible for running a business upon which the prosperity of his community depends has no more right to divert his energies into speculative channels than has the head of a bank to use the depositor's money to gamble with. MONEY IN WASHINGTON'S DAY Most of us are so absorbed in collecting the coins of today we take it for granted that money has always existed in the United States. Currency of various sorts did early supplant our first settlers' methods of barter, but what, for example, was the sort of money in circulation during George Washington's Presidency? The then new United States Government issued only what the people of that day called "hard money"—that is, currency in gold, silver, and copper. They had good reason for this performance. The paper money issued by the Continental Congress during the Revolution had become deflated to the point where General Washington complained that it "took a wagon-load of money to purchase a wagon-load of provisions." In the day of deliverance when the country was free from war, there were no guarantees of success. In recent months laboratories we believe that the problem has been promptly practical. In my opinion be offered to the perfect method and equipment to maintain, which satisfactory public indications when it does considerable time after vice distinct frost as we know it no obsolete or deequipment. Even that these services and the element program will be features, or they and vision, thus greater diversified the program. I do not this practical equipment the public in the Some time must developments have feected to warn large sums of manufacture in quan ever, makes more of eventual perf attained as quick and facilities can must, therefore, more confidence advent of television. This Englishman have no imagining one of our large we call a safety. INDIANS Fred Lookout, Indians, formerly in the world, briches for his pea. For several yeah had an enormous head-rights in la government. M been exploited exceptions the C spenders, in spite warning that tha take it for granted that money has always existed in the United States. Currency of various sorts did early supplant our first settlers' methods of barter, but what, for example, was the sort of money in circulation during George Washington's Presidency? The then new United States Government issued only what the people of that day called "hard money"—that is, currency in gold, silver, and copper. They had good reason for this performance. The paper money issued by the Continental Congress during the Revolution had become deflated to the point where General Washington complained that it "took a wagon-load of money to purchase a wagon-load of provisions." In the day of deliverance, when the country was free and the new Government of the United States was set up, the people wanted no more of paper money. Curiously enough, these early "shin-plasters" of the Colonies has now, in the eyes of collectors, a value unheard of in the days of its actual use. This modern value further grows from the fact that some of it came from the presses of Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere, who had been commissioned by the respective colonies to strike off such money. As to the "hard-money" that officially replaced this paper, Robert Morris was ordered by Congress in 1782 to report on the foreign coins circulating in the United States, with a plan for an American coinage. Through the efforts of Morris, Jefferson and Hamilton a mint was authorized, and in 1792, President Washington approved a bill establishing such a mint. NO CITIZENSHIP WITH RESERVATIONS The decision of the Supreme Court in refusing citizenship to Prof. Douglas Clyde McIntosh of Yale and Miss Marie A. Bland, both Canadians, means simply that this country cannot permit applicants for its rights and privileges to take the oath of allegiance with mental reservations. The fact that both candidates are persons of exemplary character, with excellent records, one as a chaplain in the World War and the other a war nurse, somewhat obscures the issue for the lay mind, but it could not be permitted to obscure it for the Court. The judges had to deal, not with the individuals, but with the issue of law and Constitution that were involved. With this point remembered, it is easier to comprehend the essential propriety of the decision. Prof. McIntosh was not unwilling to bear arms but insisted upon his right to decide, according to his conscience, whether the cause in which he might be required to do so was just. Considering the fact that he is now fifty-four years of age, no likelihood exists that he will ever be called upon to defend his country. Miss Bland, on the other hand, was unwilling to take the oath if it implied that she must bear arms under any circumstances, although she was willing to perform war service of other character. Considering her sex, there is no likelihood that she will ever be asked to perform any service except nursing. 70-Foot Wyoming Brontosaurus Mounted at Yale The skeleton of the largest animal that ever roamed the earth has been placed on display in Peabody Museum, Prof. R. S. Lull, director of the museum, is standing directly under the "thunder lizard." Short Essays On Popular Topics TELEVISION A WILL-O'-THE-WISP By H. P. DAVIS Vice-President, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company. Television is yet the will-o'-the-wisp been brazenly exploited by swindlers. The prediction made a few years ago when Lookout succeeded Bacon Rind as chief of the Osages some day would have to turn to farming to support themselves has come true. Lookout said that when that time came his people would be happier because they would become independent. Chief Lookout is an exemplar. He is one of the best live-stock men in the tribe and operates a model farm. He is actively helping his people obtain a new start in agriculture, for many of them have saved enough to stock farms. Bruce Barton Looks at Ways of Life COPS As we drove along beside the Hudson River we noticed a crowd at one of the piers. A discouraged gentleman had attempted to drown himself. Dripping and dejected, he sat on an empty barrel, while the cop who had Short Essays On Popular Topics TELEVISION A WILL-O'THE-WISP By H. P. DAVIS Vice-President, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company. Television is yet the will-o'-the-wisp and the plaything of engineers. From developments which we have witnessed in recent months in the engineering laboratories we are encouraged to believe that the engineers working on this problem have now evolved a system which promises to be commercially practical. In my opinion television should not be offered to the public until there are perfected methods easy to understand and equipment simple to operate and maintain, which are necessary for a satisfactory public service. All present indications are that television, when it does come, will be for a considerable time a new broadcasting service distinct from sound broadcasting as we know it now, and as such will not obsolete or destroy existing sound equipment. Eventually, however, I feel that these services must be combined and the elements of the future radio program will be sound features, vision features, or the combination of sound and vision, thus providing material for greater diversification and interest for the program. I do not think that commercially practical equipment can be offered to the public in the immediate future. Some time must elapse before these developments have been sufficiently perfected to warrant the investment of large sums of money necessary to manufacture in quantity. Every day, however, makes more evident the certainty of eventual perfection, and this will be attained as quickly as modern genius and facilities can find the solution. We must, therefore, wait patiently but with more confidence than ever in the future advent of television. This Englishman who says Americans have no imagination should drop into one of our large cities and look at what we call a safety zone. INDIANS BACK TO SOIL Fred Lookout, chief of the Osage Indians, formerly the wealthiest tribe in the world, believes the end of oil riches for his people will be a blessing. For several years these Indians have had an enormous income from their head-rights in land given them by the government. Much of the land has been exploited for oil and with few exceptions the Osages have been good spenders, in spite of Chief Lookout's warning that "the joy ride" would not be brazenly exploited by swindlers. The prediction made a few years ago when Lookout succeeded Bacon Rind as chief of the Osages some day would have to turn to farming to support themselves has come true. Lookout said that when that time came his people would be happier because they would become independent. Chief Lookout is an exemplar. He is one of the best live-stock men in the tribe and operates a model farm. He is actively helping his people obtain a new start in agriculture, for many of them have saved enough to stock farms. Apparently the only thing which can save the wheat situation is a six-months' conference of all the wheat producers. BUSINESS 1800 B.C. Prof. H. F. Lutz of the department of Egyptology and Assyriology of the University of California, who has just succeeded in throwing light on a previous gap in the history of civilization some 3791 years ago, through translation of 200 legal and economic documents dig out of the ruins of the ancient city of Ashjaly, in Asia Minor. Prof. Lutz states that the commonplace accounts of one Ilushu-nasir, son of Bur-Sin, who was doing business as usual in the Elamite city of Dur-Rimuh 1869 years before the birth of Christ, have enabled him to add a chapter to the history of the countries of Babylon, Assyria and Emutbal, during the period between 1860 and about 1837 B.C. From Ilushu-nasir's business records Prof. Lutz obtained some evidence of the change of the name of the city of Dur-Rimush to Ashjaly, and found mention of the wars and raids which occupied much of the time of the feudal princes of the time. Ilushu-nasir was apparently himself a feudal lord because in addition to purchases of real estate, slaves, etc., his business accounts record many loans of grain without interest, and even in those days such things were not done except in the case of personal retainers. In addition to furnishing the names of some 450 men and women who lived in that time, Ilushu-nasir's business has recorded the names of princes and kings, and has afforded information as to dates. In the ancient world it was not customary to number the years, instead they were named after some important event, such as "The year when the temple of Isar was built," or "The year when the king's daughter was married off to Rabikum," etc. Bookkeepers sometimes made mistakes even when mistakes were often punished by death. In this series of business documents Professor Lutz found overal errors in spelling and one in addition. All of the documents are inscribed on city tablets which have outlasted the walls of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples of the greatest palaces and temples COPS As we drove along beside the Hudson River we noticed a crowd at one of the piers. A discouraged gentleman had attempted to drown himself. Dripping and dejected, he sat on an empty barrel, while the cop who had pulled him out of the water talked to him like a big brother. Presently the patrol wagon arrived to take them away, the cop still uttering words of friendly encouragement. At a busy corner stood a woman with a baby in her arms and a youngster tugging at her skirt, anxiously viewing the torrent of traffic, afraid to plunge in. The cop in the middle of the street sighted her, and raised his arm with a knightly gesture. The city stopped while the timid little mother crossed over. It was late at night. On the steps of a residence, the windows of which were shuttered, a man was slouched in an obvious state of intoxication. The cop touched him on the shoulder. They held a brief conversation. Presently the cop hailed a taxi, loudened the mibrated citizen in it, gave instructions to the taxi driver, and the taxi drove away. These incidents, occurring within my own sight and close together, reminded me that I have long intended to write a little something about Cops. I have been a respectful admirer of them for years. They are so good looking physically, so even tempered, so courteous and so sensible. Doubtless there is an occasional grafter among them; no large group of men in any profession is free from black sheep. I admiRE most of all their self-possession and the sound of common-sense way in which they go about their work. Adial E. Stevenson, once vice-president of the United States, used to quote a friend's remark that "the Constitution of Illinois is an almost perfect document but it should have one additional paragraph." It should provide for an appeal from the Supreme Court to any two justices of the peace." The idea was that when all the high-priced lawyers and judges had finished their legal wrangling, then a couple of country chaps should render a final decision on the basis of simple common sense. I recall that remark whenever I see a cop calmly taking testimony and dispensing justice in a traffic case. I feel then like adding a paragraph to my will to read: "In case-of any dispute among my heirs, the whole matter shall be submitted to the nearest traffic police officer." INDIANS BACK TO SOIL Fred Lookout, chief of the Osage Indians, formerly the wealthiest tribe in the world, believes the end of oil riches for his people will be a blessing. For several years these Indians have had an enormous income from their head-rights in land given them by the government. Much of the land has been exploited for oil and with few exceptions the Osages have been good spenders, in spite of Chief Lookout's warning that the "joy ride" would not last forever. In some cases they have customary to number the years, instead they were named after important event, such as "The year when the temple of Isar was built," or "The year when the king's daughter was married off to Rabikum," etc. Bookkeepers sometimes made mistakes even when mistakes were often punished by death: In this series of business documents Professor Lutz found several errors in spelling and one in addition. All of the documents are inscribed on clay tablets which have outlasted the walls of the greatest palaces and temples of the time. UNCLE BEN, LABOR DAY IS THE WORKING MAN'S DAY. ISN'T IT? AUNT WINNIE, ST. PATRICKS DAY IS IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK ISN'T IT? FEBRUARY 22ND IS A HOLIDAY TO COMMEMORATE GEO. WASHINGTONS BIRTHDAY ISN'T IT MOTHER? BUB, IF ALL THESE HOLIDAYS ARE IN SOMEBODY'S HONOR, WHO THEN, IS THIS GUY FOURTH O' JULY? OBSERVATIONS LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE IN SAME PLACE Bill—What is a veto? Jim—A veto, let's see, a veto; Oh, yes, a veto. Well I'll tell ye. A veto is a stroke of the pen that causes you to do it all over again. TAKING THE BIT IN THEIR TEETH One good way to speed things up in high official halls is to have somebody yell, "Extra Session." AT THE END OF THE TRAIL And now a writer says the lame ducks are the only ones who are not afraid to vote, when they get in a jam. HILARIOUS The man in the rumble seat says, in the amusement circles, some of the western thrillers create about as much excitement as an old-maids' picnic. CARAMBA! Down below the border the other day an officer shot at an alleged thief, and hit an innocent bystander; and the cop was jailed for poor markmanship. EVERYTHING COMES TO HIM WHO WAITS The soldiers' bonus was a little late in arriving; but Uncle Sam's stationery is good anytime, anywhere. MAKES TWO BLADES GROW WHERE ONLY ONE GREW BEFORE Now, if all the boys will invest that money wisely, many of them will get out of the depression trenches before Christmas. MAKING BOTH ENDS MEET A high official solemnly averred that a big bond issue would be necessary to meet the bonus; but it is reported that enough loose change is laying around in other funds to take care of the bonus—and it looks like they will not have to bone us for a bond issue. BARNYARD CANARY ONE GREW BEFORE Now, if all the boys will invest that money wisely, many of them will get out of the depression trenches before Christmas. MAKING BOTH ENDS MEET A high official solemnly averred that a big bond issue would be necessary to meet the bonus; but it is reported that enough loose change is laying around in other funds to take care of the bonus—and it looks like they will not have to bone us for a bond issue. BARNYARD CANARY A lady in the upper valley has petitioned the town council over there to cancel the broadcasting permit of a neighbor's rooster. She alleges that the clarion calls of the cockerel have a tendency to prevent early morning slumbers, and the lady is of the opinion that the rooster would look better in a stew than allowed to roam around as a songster. BUT, MISTER, HOW'S THE LITTLE FELLOW TO KNOW YOU'RE FRIENDLY A newspaper writer solemnly says a skunk is clean and well-mannered unless the 'lil son-of-a-gun becomes vexed by an enemy. (Don't do that! Look out! Phew!) HEY, EDDIE, SET THE ALARM CLOCK! A well known prosecutor in another county says, "Crime today is a highly organized and big-paying business." He urges the people to wake up and stamp out the evil. THEM THAR BOYS CRAVES EXCITEMENT It's a funny thing when an election is held in some cities three or four candidates appear for the same office, when only two are necessary. The point is one good candidate would beat one bad candidate—if the other fellows would not horn in and scatter the ballots. Of course, two good candidates believe either could defeat the bad one—but the fact is they split the vote and the bad hombre breezes in—and then comes the celebration. THE DIE IS CAST! After about 14 years it has again been declared that the animated amendment is constitutional. It's repeal or modification now wouldn't make much difference, anyhow. But what is a hundred times worse is the fact that all laws are having the time of their lives! THE BUGS HAVE IT Reports coming in over BYBY station say that there is a "joker" in that post-three-days-notice-of-intention-to-marry proposition. It is currently reported that the first three days, after the leap, in some sections, have proven to be a joke also. BLOODLESS BATTLE OF BALLOTS In an eastern city there awhile back they held an election and it is reported they had several thousand extra guards on duty to keep the day as quiet as possible; and there were no killings or rough stuff and the coroner had no business. WILLFUL WASTE Enough water runs to waste off the San Jacinto range of mountains to irrigate thousands of acres of land. Why this precious water is not conserved is as mysterious as the identity of the guy who struck Billy McGoofus. BLOODLESS BATTLE OF BALLOTS In an eastern city there awhile back they held an election and it is reported they had several thousand extra guards on duty to keep the day as quiet as possible; and there were no killings or rough stuff and the coroner had no business. WILLFUL WASTE Enough water runs to waste off the San Jacinto range of mountains to irrigate thousands of acres of land. Why this precious water is not conserved is as mysterious as the identity of the guy who struck Billy McGoofus. THINK IT OVAH The government could conserve all the water in the western states that now runs to waste, and reclaim thousand of acres of desert land and make those arid regions homesites for thousands of people. The people could pay for the land on long time, easy payments. The people could make a home for themselves. DROPPING IN ON THE OLD FOLKS AT HOME Horace—What is a secret parole? Herman—Ah, you started something. A secret parole is a good deal like an ostrich when it sticks its head in the sand to hide itself; but you know, buddy, it causes a derned lot of comment; and cachinnation. SAY, PARD. GOT A MATCH? PUFF, PUFF; THANKS In another county a husband got a divorce from the wife because she wouldn't let him smoke his pipe in the house. (The vintage of the pipe was not given.) UP IN THE AIR An article in the paper says the secret of the visit here of that famous measurer of space has been found out; but after reading the piece a fella is still in the dark. FILL 'EM UP AGAIN, BOYS, FILL 'EM UP AGAIN! A well known crusader advocates 4 per cent beer as a weapon to put the illicit beer barons out of business. ON AGAIN, GONE AGAIN An adjoining state has passed a law permitting divorce actions to be filed after one month's residence; but you have to wait 90 days to get the papers. DIDJA HEAR THE SLEIGH BELLS? If anybody should ask you tell 'em that when it comes to being Santa Claus your uncle is a humdinger.