anaheim-gazette 1919-04-10

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 BAKER SOWS BOLSHEVIST SEED From George Rothwell Brown, Washington Post correspondent, comes the story of how the 64th heavy artillery returned from France was penalized for alleged damage to a French chateau by being compelled to work as common laborers clearing stump lands, eighteen miles from Newport News. It is claimed that the hob nails in the shoes of some of the men quartered in the chateau ruined the hardwood floors and that other damage was done to French property by members of the regiment and because the bill for the damage, reported as $500, was reported after the men had sailed for America, they were detained for a month at hard labor as punishment for their "crime." The cost of holding these men for thirty days to "pay" for the $500 damages is reported as at least $150,000 and the War Department has suddenly realized that this is fairly expensive for disciplinary measures and will quickly discharge the men from the various demobilization camps. This is only a brief resume of the story of the humiliation to which these men were put in order to pay up for teo on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. The labor proviso included in that part of the measure which relates to the enlarged powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission. It stipulates "that thereafter in reaching its conclusion as to the reasonableness of any rate, fare, charge, classification, regulation or practice, the commission shall take into consideration the increased cost of labor and other operating costs, in so far as they may become material, in any case under investigation." That this will actually become law is considered by members of Congress as certain. Esch will play the most important part in framing reconstruction transportation legislation. He is expected to thus make way for protection to labor because he has the sympathy of his Republican colleagues. In the Senate it is likely that there will be no difficulty. There, Albert J. Cummins, of Iowa, is chairman of the Interstate Commerce Committee. He was who single-handed incorporated into the Adamson law the declaration that labor is not a commodity or article of commerce. In what will probably be known as the most vital piece of transportation legislation since the Hepburn act, Esch provides for private ownership under sweeping federal control, not only of the railroads, but of the telegraph and telephone systems, oil pipe lines, and private cars owned by the meat packers. All are declared common carriers and placed under the supervision of the Interstate Commerce Commission, which is given power to fix their rates in the interests of the public. It is also stated to be the duty of every common carrier to establish just and reasonable rules, regulations and prac- they were detained for a month of hard labor as punishment for their "crime. The cost of holding these men for thirty days to "pay" for the $500 damages is reported as at least $150,000 and the War Department has suddenly realized that this is fairly expensive for disciplinary measures and will quickly discharge the men from the various demobilization camps. This is only a brief resume of the story of the humiliation to which these men were put in order to pay up for something which they claim is unjust. When the men who were sent overseas to help make "the world safe for democracy," sane minded men realize that some damages would be done. All troops cause some damage wherever they are quartered. This is to be expected. War is not a pink tea. From all reports payment is invariably made by the Americans before they leave for all damage done, and from all appearances this seems to have been the case with the 64th heavy artillery. These officers and men when they sailed for home rightfully felt that they had finished their job. They had traveled three thousand miles and more and fought side by side with the French and British to put the Hun out of business. The men say that all claims for damages were adjusted. After all the months of hell through which the officers and men fought, the hardships which they expected to undergo were left behind and they turned their faces toward America and home they were confronted with this bill for damages and the subsequent payment in the form of thirty days hard labor instead of discharge and home. Sounds like a decision from a police court, doesn't it? Sounds like the story of the road traveled by a criminal. It certainly does not sound like the story of a body of heroes returning from their grim task awaiting for the reward of open arms and friendly smiles which should rightfully be theirs. This story should not be twisted to reflect upon the French. That angle of the tale is entirely subsidiary. If there was a true bill for damages the War Department should have seen to it that the bill was paid. Paid by the money provided for that purpose and not paid by punishing the soldiers of the United States Army at a tremendous cost to the taxpayers by keeping the regiment intact for a month longer than it should have been. What will be the result of such action on the part of the War Department. These provides for private ownership under sweeping federal control, not only of the railroads, but of the telegraph and telephone systems, oil pipe lines, and private cars owned by the meat packers. All are declared common carriers and placed under the supervision of the Interstate Commerce Commission, which is given power to fix their rates in the interests of the public. It is also stated to be the duty of every common carrier to establish just and reasonable rules, regulations and practices with respect to car service. Every rule which is not just and reasonable is prohibited and held unlawful. Every carrier must file schedules of car service with the Commission. After hearing complaint, the Commission is empowered to remedy unjust and unreasonable rules. In emergency it may suspend all rules and provide car service during such time as in its opinion will best promote the interests of the public and the commerce of the people. Remedies for conditions which war brought more clearly to light are also provided in the Esch bill. The Commission is empowered to permit the pooling by the roads of traffic and facilities so as to make possible unity of terminals and ticket offices. It may also consolidate two or more roads. It may fix the minimum rate of charge. It may in its discretion suspend a new rate for ninety days until it hears the merits of the case and determines whether it shall be continued. One of the most sweeping changes made in the bill is its grant to the Interstate Commerce Commission of authorization to harmonize differences between it and the State utilities commissions, to grant hearings to them, and to use their records for its information. Another is extension of authority to the Commission to supervise issues of securities of carriers, not only in time but in amount. In this, too, the State bodies are given the right to present before the Commission such representations as they deem just for conserving the interests of their people and their respective States. The measure will be taken up by the committee immediately after organization and be put through to final passage, it is anticipated, some time during the summer. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ORANGE reflect upon the French. That angle of the tale is entirely subsidiary. If there was a true bill for damages the War Department should have seen to it that the bill was paid. Paid by the money provided for that purpose and not paid by punishing the soldiers of the United States Army at a tremendous cost to the taxpayers by keeping the regiment intact for a month longer than it should have been. What will be the result of such action on the part of the War Department? These men will leave the service with the pride of victory and work done smothred by the stigma which was forced upon them the minute they landed in their native land. They will forever hate the military system which makes possible such uncalled for action. Such tactics breed contempt; contempt breeds disorder; disorder breeds resentment with all its various forms of bolshevism. Instead of rowing the seeds of bolshevism in this country as the War Department is certainly doing from all the reports of the "conscientious objector" scandal and the courts-martial charges, it should be studying the situation of the returning troops and doing everything possible to treat the men like human beings and send them home with a solid feeling that they have been dealt with justly and humanely. HIGH RAILROAD WAGES WILL BE MAINTAINED Interstate Commerce Commission is Authorized By Republican Bill to Favor Them. Provision for maintaining high wages among railroad, telegraph and telephone employees in order to meet the increased cost of living is made in a bill to be introduced at the beginning of the new Congress by Representative John J. Esch, of Wisconsin, the new chairman of the House Commit- CLASSIFIED FOR SALE.—By Owner, close in five room house; cement cellar; gas; electricity; everything modern. Owner 126 North Olive street. FOR SALE—White Leghorn chicks of the Walter Hogan strain, 1½ miles West on Broadway. Phone 182R5. C. C. Cleveland. We buy Storage Batteries. Will exchange guaranteed rebuilt battery on your old one. 507 Broadway-Central Bldg., Los Angeles. 3-27-4t FOR SALE—One 1917 Oakland, one 1916 Reo Touring Car at $300.00, one Buick, one 1917 Dort, two Maxwell Touring Cars run only from 5000 to 7000 miles at $550.00 each, one 1915 Auburn, one Model 83 Overland. 1914 to 1917 Ford Tourings and Roadsters. All in thorough overhauled condition. Cash or easy terms. Wickersheim Implement Co., Fullerton, Calif. 3-27-2t FOR SALE.—Few acres on the State highway. Excellent for Valencia oranges and elegant home. Bargain price for quick sale. A. A. Mills, Anaheim, 50-W. FOR SALE.—House and four lots, corner Chartres and Topeka. $2,000, easy terms. Address Mrs. P Krause, Chino, Calif. FOR SALE—8-16 International Tractor, used only 25 days. Will take pair of good mules as part payment. H. E. Davis, Buena Park. Phone 785-R2, Anaheim. ESTRAY.—On March 6th, young Jersey cow and one horse. G. Schnei FOR SALE—House and four lots, corner Chartres and Topeka. $2,000, easy terms. Address Mrs. P Krause, Chino, Calif. FOR SALE—8-16 International Tractor, used only 25 days. Will take pair of good mules as part payment. H. E. Davis, Buena Park. Phone 785-R2, Anaheim. ESTRAY. On March 6th, young Jersey cow and one horse. G. Schneider, Broadway and Garden Grove Road. Phone 182R2. A strong American Fire Insurance Company wants Anaheim agent. Here is a chance for a good business woman or man. Address B. care Gazette. FOR SALE—Corner lot on paved street, 52x150. Price reasonable. Address, 211 Damon street, Anaheim. Phone 63J. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, ETC. Statement of Ownership, Management, Circulation, etc., required by the Act of Congress of August 24, 1912, of The Anaheim Gazette, published weekly at Anaheim, California, for April 1, 1919. County of Orange ) Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid, personally appeared Henry Kuchel, who having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the owner of the Anaheim Gazette and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443. Postal Laws and Regulations, to wit: 1. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher, Henry Kuchel, Anaheim, California; Editor, Henry Kuchel, Anaheim, California; Managing Editor, Henry Kuchel, Anaheim, California; Business Manager, Henry Kuchel, Anaheim, California. 2. That the owner is Henry Kuchel, Anaheim, California. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities are: None. 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders and security holders, if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and security holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also, in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other fiduciary relation, the name of the person or corporation for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stockholders and security holders who do not appear upon the books of the company as trustees, hold-stock and securities in a capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any other person, association, or corporation has any interest direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him. Mrs. Geo. Apgar of Garden Grove has received a gold locket from Geo. Berridge, Brooklyn, New York, which he picked up on the Argonne battlefield when his artillery followed the infantry. The locket was engraved "Jesse Foster, Garden Grove, California," U. S. A." son of Mrs. Apgar who lost his life at Arginne.Sept. 29, 1918. The locket was worn on his watch chain when he left Garden Grove for Camp Lewis. Berridge first wrote a letter to the address on the locket and Postmaster F. C. Thompson, knowing the family, gave the letter to the parents, who immediately answered, telling of their appreciation of his efforts to find them and return to them a memo which will be greatly cherished. By decisions rendered Monday, Judge Z. B. West in the superior court has found that the Seal Inn of Seal Beach and the Tower Cafe of Anaheim Landing were conducted in a way that brings them under the operation of the Redlight Abatement Act. Trials of these two cases were completed ten days ago. They were hard fought throughout. Findings are to be prepared by District Attorney L. A. West. Judgment may decree that the places be closed and that the furnishings be sold to meet the costs of prosecution. A bond on appeal may be given. Herman Hussman has taken a chair in the Stag Barber Shop on South Los Angeles street, owned by his brother Henry Hussman. D. W. Anderson is preparing to build a six-room residence at the corner of Lemon and Alberta streets. Spring Clothing FOR MEN We have just received shipments of Spring Suits at $15 to $47.50 Stetson and Noname Hats at from $3.50 to $7. Florsheim and Douglas Shoes from $4 to $12 New Spring Shirts from $1.50 to $12. Genuine Cheney Ties at $1 upward. Caps at $1, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50. We are specialists on clothes for the workingman SAVE MONEY and "BY ALL MEANS GET A FIT" F.A. Yungbluth Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx MILLION DOLLAR BACH SALE Saturday, April 12 Leffingwell Lemon Grove NEAR WHITTIER HOLESALE PRICES Ranchers, Who Know Orchard Values: HERE WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE THE FAMOUS LEFFINGWELL RANCH WILL BE SOLD IN FIVE, TEN, TWENTY-ACRE SUBDIVISIONS. OF LEMONS PLACED ON THE MARKET. BEST PRODUCING ACREAGE TO ARNIA. CROP RETURN FOR YEAR 1918 OVER $400,000. SITUATED IN A QUESTIONED BY THE MOST CRITICAL CITRUS EXPERTS. ORCHARDS OVER LONG PERIODS. NO ORCHARD OR GROUP OF ORCHARDS IN STATE NAL, SCIENTIFIC CARE. THIS GREAT, FULL-BEARING ORCHARD IN ITS Ranchers, Who Know Orchard Values: HERE WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE THE FAMOUS LEFFINGWELL BRANCH WILL BE SOLD IN FIVE, TEN, TWENTY-ACRE SUBDIVISIONS. OF LEMONS PLACED ON THE MARKET. BEST PRODUCING ACREAGE TO GERNAIA. CROP RETURN FOR YEAR 1918 OVER $400,000. SITUATED IN A QUESTIONED BY THE MOST CRITICAL CITRUS EXPERTS. ORCHARDS OVER LONG PERIODS. NO ORCHARD OR GROUP OF ORCHARDS IN STATE RAL, SCIENTIFIC CARE. THIS GREAT, FULL-BEARING ORCHARD IN ITS IN THE BENEFITS OF A WONDERFUL COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATION AND MOUS LEFFINGWELL BRANDS. IF DESIRED, CARE OF ORCHARDS PRO-GWELL EXPERTS. POSITS BY APRIL 12th WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY. EVERYTHING ELSE WILLING LATER DEPOSITS. INTERESTED WILL BE SHOWN PROPERTY BY APPOINTMENT PREVIOUS TO ES OF THIS OFFICE WILL BE ON THE PROPERTY WEDNESDAY, APRIL EDIATELY SEE OR CORRESPOND WITH THE OFFICE OF ART, Exclusive Sales Manager Los Angeles. Phone: Main 2606 County Clerk Backs last week posted notices over the county calling upon all persons who want to serve as election officers at the bond election for $500,000 bonds for the improvement of Newport Harbor, which election is to be held on June 10. All applications for appointment as election officers must be filed with the county clerk not later than June 5th. All applications filed last year hold good for two years, and those who filed last year need not apply again at this time. It was hoped that the election could be held the middle of May, but consultation with the district attorney brought out the fact that the State law requires publication to be made for sixty days previous to election calling for applications for service as election officers. Because of that provision the election had to be set forward to June 10, which is the date now fixed. A letter recently received from Charley McAulay announced that he had arrived in New York from his first round trip to Drest, and expects to sail again within a few days. He is an electrician on the Great Northern now engaged in bringing soldiers home and states that the big liner broke all records in making the round trip in fourteen and a half days. He was on shore at Brest four hours and claims he saw all of France during that time that he cares to see. It was raining of course, the town was in a sea of mud, and the streets are so narrow that pedestrians had to take refuge in doorways when a street car passed along. A Musical Treat The Erickson Trio Of Los Angeles will furnish music at The Exchange Grill Saturday Evening, April 12 from 6 o'clock until closing time. Special dishes will also be served the guests by the new French chef. Don't miss this. EXCHANGE GRILL A. Kluewer, Prop.