anaheim-gazette 1919-03-20

Anaheim Gazette ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuchel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter NEW MARKETS AND MERCHANT MARINE Among the problems of the greatest importance in the future commercial and industrial success of the United States is that of development of a merchant marine of sufficient magnitude to carry the bulk of our foreign trade. Since we have been and shall continue to be an exporting nation, our chief problem is to find new, larger and more profitable markets for what we have to sell, so that the net returns to the American producer shall be as large as competition in the makets of the world will permit. To find new and larger markets for our products, several undertakings are essential. First, we must place our goods on sale in new markets even if we must do it at a loss during the period of introduction. This we must do for the convenience of the foreign buyer and in order to induce him to become a regular consumer of our products. Second, we must bring the foreign transportation system to the door of the American producer. We must do this for the convenience of the domestic dealer and in order to induce him to look to foreign fields for a regular market for a part of his output. VICTORY LOAN QUOTA NOT TO HINGE ON W. S. S. Failure of Some Districts to Reapportion Causes Change in Plans Victory Liberty Loan quotas will not be affected by Thrift Stamp sales as planned by the Treasury Department the first of the year. It was announced last January by Lewis B. Franklin, director of war savings, that wherever Thrift Stamp quotas were exceeded the amount of oversubscription would be taken from the coming loan quota and that if the Thrift Stamp quotas were not reached the deficiency would be added to the loan quota. Governor James K. Lynch of the Federal Reserve Bank has just received a telegram from Washington advising that the plan to adjust Victory Loan quotas in accordance with the sale of War Savings Stamps has been abandoned. The reason given was that some of the Federal Reserve Districts were not reapportioning Thrift Stamp quotas. THRIFT MEANS Spending wisely to satisfy important needs of the present and saving the rest of one's income to meet im- THRIFT MEANS Spending wisely to satisfy important needs of the present and saving the rest of one's income to meet important needs of the future, lest spending for trifles today deplete one's resources so that he cannot meet important needs and opportunities tomorrow. Thrift, like success, requires two things, planning and will power to carry out the plans. In short, thrift means success. Thrift Stamps will help you to plan and will back up your will power. REGENERATION Before I went to war I lived my life In luxury and softness, seeing naught Of the despair and sad, unceasing strife Of thousands with whose lives my ease was bought. Before I went to war I took no thought But heedless, careless, dallied on with sin; Saw not the price at which a soul is bought. Nor knew the souls men buy as mine own kin. I went to war—tore out my dying roots From the stagnant soil and flesh was bedded in. I'd thought to find my comrades uncouth brutes— Instead, found men, and learned that sin is sin! And Liberty!—I learned to know thy call Is God's own call to help the world in pain. So, God, I pray thee not to pardon all. But do not let me close my eyes again! —Lieutenant John H. Minns. Disraeli said, "The greatest secret of success in life is to be ready when your opportunity comes." Prepare with War Savings Stamps. The old 1 and 2-cent postage rates that prevailed before October 2, 1917, will be placed into effect again on Exactly the same ends are to be accomplished by the establishment of regular ocean transportation lines between this country and foreign ports where we have little, if any, trade at present, but where we can reasonably expect to find an outlet at profitable prices for the products of American farms, mines, factories and other activities. In this transition period in particular, when all the world is making new adjustments of trade, it is of vital importance that we put our products on foreign markets ahead of competitors if possible. And we must not only be early but constant puveyors of American products. Our foreign transportation lines must be operated on regular schedules and correlated with rail transportation so that the plow manufacturer, for instance, in Illinois, can ascertain in his local railroad office at what time and at what cost he can ship a carload of plows to Palestine, if he has an inquiry from that section of the world for his product. When such service has been established, we shall enter upon a new era of commercial expansion. "Must a statesman be an ass?" inquires Savoyard, an ante-bellum Washington correspondent in an article in the New York World, insulting members of the Senate who have been thinking for themselves on the scheme for a European alliance. Not necessarily, it may be answered, but an administration press agent has to be. A cooked food sale will be held at Schneider's City Market Saturday by the Domestic Science section of the Ebell Club. Disraeli said, "The greatest secret of success in life is to be ready when your opportunity comes." Prepare with War Savings Stamps. The old 1 and 2-cent postage rates that prevailed before October 2, 1917, will be placed into effect again on July 1, next. The old rate was 1 cent for postal cards and 2 cents for letters. Postmasters throughout the United States are urged to get rid of their present stocks of 3-cent adhesive stamps and envelopes and 2-cent postal cards. It is required that postmasters indorse every requisition for 3-cent envelopes as follows: "These envelopes will be used before July 1." Chef Myers of the Palm Cafe catered for a banquet given by officers of the Anaheim Beef and Provision Co. Thursday evening. A tempting menu was discussed by the large number of guests. Dr. A. A. Proll recently sold his five-acre grove on West Broadway to J. Jacobsen of Los Angeles, the price being $12,000. Later he purchased five acres set to five-year-old valencias of George Barry, the consideration being $8250. E. N. Cook, who recently disposed of his ranch on the east side, has moved to town and is now domiciled at the Hubbard apartments. Suit for divorce has been filed by William J. Long against Elizabeth Long, H. B. Ames being attorney for plaintiff. BOLD THEFT OF TWO AUTOS ON CENTER ST. ONE THIEF ADDS HUMOR TO CUSSEDNESS IN HIS CRIMINAL OPERATIONS Police Say Owners Should Use More Care When Parking Machines. The Two Mulatto Vamps Were Arrested at Long Beach. A Ford belonging to Fred Corona of the Bastanchury ranch was stolen from in front of Falkerstein's store at eight o'clock Monday evening. The thief took the car to the western limits of the city and stripped it of everything of value, including three tires, and later brought the car back and parked it on Clemen-tine street. Another car belonging to a man named Luce, which had been left on Center street, was stolen presumably by the same party. No trace of this machine has been found. These thefts are classed as being the work of professional auto robbers. People should fasten their machines with a Yale lock when they are parked. It is said the ordinary lock used can be opened with a button hook. The thief who got away with the Corona car added humor to his cusness by stripping it and then returning the machine in its delapi-dated condition. Officers say people should use more precautions in leaving their machines on public streets. The police, not where else found, even in his last attempt, he says, "Against the insidirectionate farewell advice to his coun-ouh wiles of foreign influence. (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government." Lastly, on the subject of foreign relations Washington never forgot that glass was broken out of his hothouse, pots were toppled over, one orange tree and four avocado trees five years old were uprooted. The door at Wickersheim's was torn off. About 2500 square feet of roofing of the Rialto Theater was taken away. Ventilators were damaged. A plate glass window of the Grocerteria was broken. Along Chapman avenue between Acacia and Raymonds avenues, twenty-three walnut trees were blown down and the are classed as being the work of professional auto robbers. People should fasten their machines with a Yale lock when they are parked. It is said the ordinary lock used can be opened with a button hook. The thief who got away with the Corona car added humor to his cusdem by stripping it and then returning the machine in its delapidated condition. Officers say people should use more precautions in leaving their machines on public streets. The police, not knowing the owners, may be right on the job, but would not know that any thievery was going on while these crafty robbers are busy. Auto stealing is a profitable industry and it behooves owners of cars to be more careful. The two light fingered females who operated here last week were arrested Monday evening at Long Beach. They succeeded in making quite a haul in this city by picking pockets. The females are described as being mulattoes and made trips to the various towns, using a Hudson super-six in their travels. Three or four men, who had the misfortune to meet up with the smooth females here, went over to Long Beach and were positive in their identification of the crooks. One of the victims lost $45, and no doubt others were losers, but are shy in giving a list of their losses. THE CHARACTER OF WASHINGTON February 22nd, 1832, Daniel Webster, United States Senator from Massachusetts, delivered a memorial address in the Senate, on "The Character of Washington." Among other things he said: He (Washington) regarded other nations only as they stood in political relations to us. With their internal affairs, their political parties and dissensions, he scrupulously abstained from all interference. The reiterated admonitions in his farewell address show his deep fears that foreign influence would insinuate itself into our counsels through the channels of domestic dissension, and obtain a sympathy with our own temporary parties. Against all such dangers, he most earnestly entreats the country to guard itself. He appeals to its patriotism, to its self-respect, to its own honor, to every consideration connected with its welfare and happiness, to resist, at the very beginning, all tendencies toward huch connection of foreign interests with our own affection. where else found, even in his last attempt, he says, "Against the insidirectionate farewell advice to his countrys wiles of foreign influence. (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government." Lastly, on the subject of foreign relations, Washington never forgot that we had interest peculiar to ourselves. The primary political concerns of Europe, he saw, did not affect us. We had nothing to do with her balance of power, her family compacts, or her successions to thrones. We were placed in a condition favorable to neu-the enjoyment of all the great advan-ility during European wars, and tageh of that relation. "Why, then," he asks us, "why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation. Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the tolls of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice." Indeed, gentlemen, Wahhington's farewell address is full of truths important at all times, and particularly deserving consideration at the present. With a sagacity which brought the future before him, and made it like the present, he saw and pointed out the dangers that even at this moment most imminently threaten us. I hardly know how a greater service of that kind could now be done to the community, than by a renewed and wide diffusion of that admirable paper, and an earnest invitation to every man in the country to re-peruse and consider it. Thursday night at 7 'clock a freak wind ripped things up for a distance of several blocks at Fullerton. It first struck L. P. Drake's house on West Amerige, where a well-built two-story house was shaken. Damage to trees was done. At Robertson's nursery, glass was broken out of his hothouse, pots were toppled over, one orange tree and four avocado trees five years old were uprooted. The door at Wickersheim's was torn off. About 2500 square feet of roofing of the Rialto Theater was taken away. Ventilators were damaged. A plate glass window of the Grocerteria was broken. Along Chapman avenue between Acacia and Raymonds avenues, twenty-three walnut trees were blown down and the tops of other trees were damaged. An enjoyable birthday dinner was given in honor of the 78th birthday of Rev. A. B. Markle last Thursday, and during the day numerous friends called at his home to offer congratulations. Notwithstanding his age Mr. Markle is hale and hearty. Bill posters were in town Monday hanging up a fresh batch of lithographs for the Barnes circus which will be here next Monday. The tents will be pitched near the Southern Pacific tracks. Fritz Kluewer is having photographs taken of the Exchange Grill, and expects to have cuts made for newspepers. Fritz has a nice place and is determined to let the public know. Mrs. Mary Eertles died at her home in this city Sunday from the effects of influenza with which she was afflicted in December. She was 55 years of age, and leaves eight children. YES, THEY MEAN IT Those able Democrats, like Senator Hitchcock, of Nebraska, for instance, who insist that it is a choice between accepting the league of nations or more war, probably mean it. They are as deeply in earnest, no doubt, as they were in 1916, when they assured us that the election of Mr. Wilson was the only thing that could keep us out of war. Summer Shoes The good old summer time is Summer Shoes The good old summer time is with us again. It is time to lay aside your winter shoes and treat your feet to something that fits the season. We've got 'em, and you can't beat our stock either in quality or price. Shoe Repairing We repair your worn shoes by machinery, and do a neat job while you wait. JOE LAUTENBACH Cor. Lemon and Center ANAHEIM WANTS MORE BUSINESS The Southern Couties Gas Company of California, which distributes natural gas to more than 40 towns in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, wants to serve even a greater district, and in furtherance of its development plans, has applied to the Railroad Commission for authority to purchase the gas properties of the Santa Barbara Gas and Electric Company and the Southern California Edison Company. The Santa Barbara Company operates in the city of Santa Barbara, Montecito and contiguous territory, and the Edison company distributes gas in the cities of Ventura and Oxnard and other towns in Ventura county as well as unincorporated territory near by. The purchase price has been fixed at $825,000 cash, and following the terms of its trust deed governing the issuance of bonds, the company asks to secure the necessary funds, for authority to issue $668,000 par value of its bonds, or 80 per cent of the cost of securing the gas properties. With this petition is filed an agreement signed by all three companies setting out the terms of sale and the fact that a cash payment of $50,000 has already been made to bind the bargain. The purchasing company claims that the single ownership of the properties involved will result in increased efficiency of service and be of great benefit to the public. It is the intention of the buyer to supply natural gas throughout its entire territory if a sufficient supply can be obtained. Efforts to this end are now being made. BOLSHEVISM—ITS CURE President Wilson has asked for food to stop the wave of Bolshevism rolling westward out of Russia. No in- BOLSHEVISM—ITS CURE President Wilson has asked for food to stop the wave of Bolshevism rolling westward out of Russia. No intelligent person doubts the value of food as a first aid, but at bottom the security of our institutions rests upon the working interest the people take in those institutions. Citizens having no interest in a government, no economic interest in the success of that government, are apt to be the first victims of vicious propaganda or unbalanced political theorists. On the other hand men and women who have invested in their government either by way of conducting private enterprise under its protection or through direct purchase of government securities have something at stake and desire to maintain stable institutions. Such persons are not necessarily reactionists. They may be quite progressive and anxious for reform where reform is needed. Consequently the effective barrier to Bolshevism in America today is thrift and investment. The philosophy must reach into the workshops of the nation. It is reaching into those workshops and into the schoolhouses of the nation in the form of the Thrift Stamp and the War Savings Stamp. Interest paying engagements of the United States government which can be bought for as low as 25 cents. When everybody in America is buying Thrift and War Savings Stamps as a habit, one won't hear much about the I. W. W. in America. It is the financial and patriotic duty of every American who loves real liberty to get the Thrift Stamp habit NOW. Work and save. Invest in war savings. Hold your securities. Do not surrender your War Savings Stamps or Liberty Bonds conditionally or unconditionally. DOINGS AT FULLERTON The Fullerton Board of Trade has placed itself squarely back of three events and will heartily sponsor all No. of Bank 329. REPORT OF CONDITION Of the AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK DOINGS AT FULLERTON The Fullerton Board of Trade has placed itself squarely back of three events and will heartily sponsor all held under the auspices of the horn Breeders' Association of California, and the Hereford Breeders' Association respectively. It is declared that a score of prominent breeders will be represented at the sale. No. of Bank 329. REPORT OF CONDITION Of the AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK OF ANAHEIM at Anaheim, California, as of the close of business on the 4th day of March, 1919. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts ... $298,065.55 Bonds, Warrants and Other Securities ... 155,701.61 Due from Reserve Banks ... 21,137.14 Due from Other Banks ... 20,336.72 Actual Cash on Hand ... 11,294.72 Checks and other Cash Items ... 116.00 TOTAL ... 506,651.74 LIABILITIES Capital Stock paid in ... 25,000.00 Surplus ... 25,000.00 Undivided Profits, Less Expenses and Taxes Paid ... 3,282.12 Individual Deposits Subject to Check ... 113,319.95 Savings Deposits ... 307,415.82 Time Certificates of Deposit ... 20,133.85 State, County and Municipal Deposits ... 12,500.00 TOTAL ... 506,651.74 State of California, ) ss. County of Orange. F. C. Benjamin, Vice-President, and E. Zitzmann, Secretary (Cashier) of American Savings Bank of Anaheim, being duly sworn, each for himself, says he has a personal knowledge of the matters contained in the foregoing report of condition and that every allegation, statement, matter and thing therein contained, is true to the best of his knowledge and belief. F. C. BENJAMIN. Vice-President. E. ZITZMANN. Secretary (Cashier). Severally subscribed and sworn to before me by both deponents, the 13th day of March, 1919. LEONARD EVANS, Notary Public in and for the County of Orange, State of California.