anaheim-gazette 1934-10-11

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. THESE MERIT YOUR STUDY Although overshadowed by the intensely bitter and important issue of government at stake in the gubernatorial campaign, there are at least three propositions on the November ballot which merit your serious study. All of them relate to our legal procedure, all designed as revisions to prevent recurrent evils. These propositions are Nos. 3, 4 and 5. No. 3 provides for appointment of judges by the governor, with confirmation by a committee on qualifications, with the people concurring or rejecting by a vote at the next general election. The chief merit of this proposal lies in the fact that it releases judges from keeping an eye to their next election and permits them to make decisions which they believe are right, without serious threat from certain minor dissatisfied interests. Under the present plan, persons offended by what may be a just decision "go after" the judge at the next election. Consequently, judges are too prone to view political expediency when rendering decisions. The measure is worthy of support as a means of taking politics out of the courts. No. 4 centralizes state law enforcement in the hands of the attorney general, giving him the right to take over such enforcement in any section where he deems it necessary. This centralization is urged by the American Bar association upon the various states. It is designed to prevent ward politicians from controlling law enforcement. No. 5 in many ways is the most far-reaching of the three propositions. It permits the judge to comment on evidence and failure of defendant to testify. Under the present set-up the judge must sit idly by and permit attorneys to deliberately confuse the issues in the case simply because the law No. 4 centralizes state law enforcement in the hands of the attorney general, giving him the right to take over such enforcement in any section where he deems it necessary. This centralization is urged by the American Bar association upon the various states. It is designed to prevent ward politicians from controlling law enforcement. No. 5 in many ways is the most far-reaching of the three propositions. It permits the judge to comment on evidence and failure of defendant to testify. Under the present set-up the judge must sit idly by and permit attorneys to deliberately confuse the jury on the issues in the case, simply because the law prevents him from making comment. Justice is speeded and aided in England by giving the judge wide discretion in commenting on the case before the jurors. As a seasoned observer he knows how to differentiate between trivial and real issues; he knows when defendants refuse to take the stand for fear of giving themselves away; he knows how to speed up trials, avoid red tape and at the same time protect the rights of each individual. We elect judges to make decisions. Let's give them a chance by permitting them some measure of control over cases tried before juries in their courts. COMING HOME TO ROOST For 30-odd years Upton Sinclair criticized everything he saw, from his every-day neighbors to members of all churches, members of all ex-service men's organizations, schools, marriage and every established function of modern civilization. Nothing to which we cling, not even the sacred institution of family, has escaped his carping criticism. But he did spare all forms of communism, atheism, radicalism, Wobblies and free love. Everything else comes under the ban of this man who knows it all. It is not surprising, in view of his expansive ego, that he should undertake to re-make the world. For the time being he finds it expedient to smooth over his criticisms of schools, of religions, of men and women who honestly labor and save for a rainy day. Sinclair now finds his previous criticisms are coming back to roost. He wants to explain them away, plausibly if possible, otherwise by claiming he is misquoted or misunderstood. But books don't lie. The exact quotations we publish in quotations, with page numbers and title of volumes. And the past actions of this radical socialist, who has joined practically every "red" and radical organization known in California, who personally has fomented trouble between workingmen and employers instead of attempting to bring them together for friendly solutions of their problems, do not lie, either. When loyal and true Californians march to the polls on November 6 they will write their overwhelming criticism of this monster-promiser by the simple process of marking their cross for Merriam for governor. THE LINDBERGH CASE The general rejoicing that at last a partial solution has been found to the mystery of the kidnapping and murder of the little Lindbergh boy is, we believe, shared by everybody. When loyal and true Californians march to the polls on November 6 they will write their overwhelming criticism of this monster-promiser by the simple process of marking their cross for Merriam for governor. THE LINDBERGH CASE The general rejoicing that at last a partial solution has been found to the mystery of the kidnapping and murder of the little Lindbergh boy is, we believe, shared by everybody. No crime that we can remember, short of the assassination of President McKinley, ever aroused such wide-spread horror and indignation as the stealing of the famous aviror's only child from his crib. And the horror was multiplied when, more than two months later, the poor baby's body was found in the woods near the Lindbergh's home, exposed for crows to peck at, reduced to a pitiful little skeleton by the work of insects and the elements. The elemental sense of justice which dominates every sane human being will be satisfied with nothing less than the swift conviction and equally swift punishment of the kidnappers and murderers, whether one man or a dozen. Yet we do not believe that even such fiends should be convicted on anything but completely conclusive evidence. If there is a single reasonable doubt of their guilt, they should be given the benefit of it. So far we have nothing but the newspaper reports on which to base a belief as to the guilt or innocence of the man who has been arrested. Undoubtedly accurate as far as they go, these reports probably do not tell the whole story of the evidence which the authorities have up their sleeve. Nor, do we understand that the case against Bruno Hauptmann is yet so complete that there is no question of his guilt. Nothing is more to be deplored than "mob law." It is a natural human impulse to desire to take a hand in administering summary justice for crimes which revolt every normal human instinct. We hope that there will be no legal technicalities permitted to interfere with bringing out the whole truth in this case; and we hope, even more devoutly, that there will be no attempt at or encouragement of lynch law. HOW MANY TAXES DO YOU PAY? We think the famous firm of cough-drop manufacturers who put a big placard in their window pointing out how many different sorts of taxes they have to pay—and, of course, have to pass on to the buyers of their cough-drops or else go out of business— ANAHEIM GAZETTE Crop Reduction Needed Here——by A. B. Chapin CHAPIN AUTOCASTER GREED are doing a real public service in calling the public's attention to the layers upon layers of tax burdens which all of us are groaning under. Here is their list. Federal income tax; federal excess profits tax; city tax; county tax; state tax; automobile license taxes; federal oil tax; telephone tax; check tax; federal capital stock tax; state franchise tax; city-county and state taxes on plant in another state; federal gasoline tax; sate gasoline tax; telegraph tax; tax for code administration; processing taxes on six different agricultural items that enter into their products; state of Indiana tax on foreign corporation; state of Oregon tax on gross receipts; state of Washington tax on gross receipts. "We do our part," remarks the placard. We think everybody will agree that they do. Nothing could be more desirable than to have every man and woman become "tax-conscious." Of course, taxes must be paid; but we think it would be a good thing for those who pay them to realize that they are paying them. It might make the average man a little more cautious about voting for local improvements which are bound to add to his tax burden; a little less enthusiastic for state and federal programs of huge expenditures of doubtful benefit to the ordinary citizen. If every tenant realized that he is paying the landlord's taxes, every bridge player understood that he is paying ten cents tax whenever he buys a new pack of cards, every cigarette smoker remembered that six cents out of what he pays for his pack of 20 smokes goes to the government for taxes, we might not be so reckless about piling up the tax burden. Stand Fast—America! Stand Fast—America! By Den Walters GROVER CLEVELAND, President, was a real American. All his life, he stood steadfast for those principles of human liberty upon which our nation was founded. Repeatedly, he urged his fellow countrymen to exercise their rights under the Constitution of the United States. He wanted them to VOTE. He knew the danger to this Republic if agitators and demagogues should be permitted to capture control of the Government due to the failure of sound-thinking citizens to go to the polls. Listen to his words at Chicago in February, 1907—almost thirty years ago: “If we find that the wickedness of destructive agitators and the selfish depravity of demagogues have stirred up discontent and strife where there should be peace and harmony we should recall George Washington’s admonition that harmony, industry and frugality are essential pillars of public progress.” Today, we may be sure that Grover Cleveland would admonish us to “Stand Fast for America,” to organize against those who seek to overthrow the government, to vote against those who attempt to pull America from her moorings by proposing strange actions wholly contrary to our Constitution. Today—when we see Communistic forces at work to overthrow our government, when we find men elected to office by organized minorities proposing to set aside the rights guaranteed to all Americans under the Constitution—what would Cleveland say? He would, without a doubt, say to us with unmistakable sincerity “in God’s name, Americans—for the sake of your homes and firesides, Stand Steadfast for America and Cast Your Ballots!” (NOTE: This is one of a series of eight editorials sponsored by STEADFAST CALIFORNIANS, ASSOCIATED.) History of Anaheim Officially Recorded In Minutes of Anaheim Water Company, Which are Copyrighted, 1932, by Anaheim Gazette, and Printed In Weekly Installments September 13, 1879. Meeting of the board of directors of the A. W. Co. Pres. Theo, Reiser in the chair; all members present. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. The zanjero reported that cleaning of main ditch was finished. The commissioner reported a break in the Cajon ditch at horseshoe bend, that he went up with some laborers but it is not finished as yet. Mr. Rimpau stated that he in company with Messrs. Korn, Zeyn and Fischer went to Los Angeles on Monday the 9th inst., that our case was then set for Friday at 2 o'clock. Mr. Reiser reported having been in Los Angeles with Mr. Langenberger, that our case with the S. A. V. I. Co. was then argued and taken under advisement. Bill ordered paid for work, $8.75; lumber $1.67; Lewis for livery, $15; expenses in Los Angeles, $3.50; Scott & Montgomery, $100. Adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. September 20, 1879. Meeting of the board of directors of the A. W. Co. V. P. Theo, Rimpau in the chair; Messrs Theo, Reiser and F. A. Korn absent. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. The zanjero reported that on account of the break, only $4 worth of water was delivered, that he took the water now temporarily through Yorba's ditch, and a good stream of water was coming down now. He also stated that he repainted the flume and incline and used about 50 feet of lumber for this tion on account of leaving Anaheim. The resignation was accepted and Mr. E. Schubert elected for the unexpired term. An assessment of 50 cents per share was ordered to become delinquent the first day of November, 1879. No more business, the meeting adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. Town Hall, Oct. 4, 1879. The meeting of the board of trustees of the A. W. Co. was held at above place. Full board present. Theo, Reiser in the chair. The first business on hand was the selling by the secretary the shares advertised as delinquent. The lot of four shares of Mrs. U. Gibson was bid in by the company for amount due (No. 139, assessment7, due $4.90). The five shares of G. Huntington were bid in by the company for the amount due, to-wit the proviso that the secretary should consult with Mr. B. F. Siebert and if he were willing to pay amount due, to return same. (No. 159, assessment 627, due $62.50). The eight shares of Mrs. P. Heimann were bid in by the company for amount due (No. 94, assessment 7, due $8.). Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported that he could not find the note of Shanklin at bank, in order to pay interest on some. The commissioner reported two small breaks which were easily repaired. Also that he had trouble with the men on the ditch, on account of the Cajon company not paying them their wages. The secretary was instructed to write to the trustees of Cajon irrigation company the A. W. Co. V. P. Theo. Rimpau in the chair; Messrs Theo. Reiser and F. A. Korn absent. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. The zanjero reported that on account of the break, only $4 worth of water was delivered, that he took the water now temporarily through Yorba's ditch, and a good stream of water was coming down now. He also stated that he repainted the flume and incline and used about 50 feet of lumber for this purpose. The commissioner reported the break of the ditch repaired at a cost of about $160. A bill for work of $9.90 was ordered paid. Water sold, $82.50. No other business being on hand, the meeting adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. Town Hall, Sept. 27, 1879. Meeting of the board of directors of the Anaheim Water company. V. P. Theo. Rimpau in the chair; Theo. Reiser absent. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. The zanjero stated that only $15 worth of water is to be delivered from the list of August 21, but that he had to engage a man on the river on account of taking the water through Yorba's ditch, also reported increase of water in the river. The commissioner reported that last Sunday the Cajon I. Co. took half of the water and cut the shutter all to pieces; also, that the employees did not want to work after the first of October, on account of nonpayment of the Cajon Irrigating company. It was then resolved to engage no other man for the main ditch and take all our water for the time being through the Yorba's ditch. The half of the bill for repairing the ditch, amounting to $81.63 was ordered paid, also a bill for work of $6. The secretary was instructed to draw $326.64 for six months interest on the note of J. W. Shanklin, also $100 in favor of Howard, Brousseau & Howard, and $250 in favor of Theo. H. Smith. Resolved: That hereafter $1 worth of water shall be two hours by day and three hours by night. The secretary handed in his resignation were bid in by the company for amount due (No. 94, assessment 7, due $8.). Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported that he could not find the note of Shanklin at bank, in order to pay interest on some. The commissioner reported two small breaks which were easily repaired. Also that he had trouble with the men on the ditch, on account of the Cajon company not paying them their wages. The secretary was instructed to write to the trustees of Cajon Irrigation company and an explanation in regard to the broken shutter in the division gate, as the reports were numerous that they had ordered it broken. Also that our company would in future refuse to help maintain their flumes and ditch below the present division gate, where the Anaheim company's flume joins the ditch. The bill of the zanjero for $53 for salary and labor was ordered paid. As also one-half the bill for work on the joint ditch by commissioner for $48.31; and bill of John Fischer for $17.95 for material and desk furnished and secretary instructed to draw the warrants. No further business being before the meeting, it adjourned. Edward Schubert, Secretary. Town Hall, Oct. 11, 1879. The regular meeting of the board of trustees of the Anaheim W. Co. was held at the above place. Messrs Reiser & Korn absent. Theo. Rimpau in the chair. Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. The commissioner reported one break which cost about $5, and another at present open but would be fixed on Monday (13th). The following bills were then passed upon and secretary ordered to draw warrants on the treasurer for their payment: Bill of A. Langenberger-for $15.05; that of the Gazette for $12. A warrant was also ordered drawn for the payment of the interest due on note of the Commercial bank for $375. The zanjero was instructed to fix the sand gate and take the water into the river and into the old Anaheim ditch, also give three hours run of water for $1 from this day's sale of water. No further business being on hand, the meeting then adjourned. Edw. Schubert, Secretary. PAUL VISITS ATHENS Paul was a doughty fighter and he had good need to be. He and Barnabas were now ready to start on another missionary journey and a longer one. But they had a quarrel. Paul would not go if Mark went along, and Barnabas would not leave Mark behind. And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other; and so Barabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. Paul did not get on very well. He met a series of hindrances and changed his route several times. At length he came to Troas, the site of ancient Troy, where he fell ill and saw in a vision a man of Macedonia, saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." Read carefully the next sentence (Acts 16:10); it is notable for its pronouns: And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia. Where do we get this we? Who is it that comes into the narrative just at this point, under the shelter of this little word "we"? It is the physician-author, Doctor Luke. From here on the book of Acts is made up of two kinds of material, that which says "we" and that which says "he" or "they." The "we" sections show the times when Luke was pres- ent; the rest of the story he got from others. And now the good news took on a new character. Paul had crossed into Europe and found a fresh field. He preached in Philippi, in Thessalonica, which is modern Salonica, in Berea, and even in proud Athens. That sophisticated city was the capital of the smart world. For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing. Partly out of curiosity, partly from genuine intellectual interest, the Athenians allowed Paul to make his way up to Mars Hill and there set forth this new religion of which he was the representative. It was a keen test of his mental agility and he met it nobly. Ye men of Athens (he began), I preceive that in all things ye are very religious. (Nothing in that to give offense.)= For as I passed by, and behold your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. A magnificent attack. Sophisticated and cynical as they were, he had plumed their curiosity. They must hear about this unknown God or run the risk of missing some important "new thing" so they stood quietly and allowed him to finish. Copyright, Bobbs-Merrill Co.