anaheim-gazette 1923-02-15

BOY SCOUT NEWS Announcement came from the headquarters of the Boy Scouts Friday to the effect that D. Eyman Huff, of Orange, had been re-elected as president of the Orange county council at a recent meeting of the county executive board. Vice-presidents elected were S. C. Hartranft, Orange; M. B. Wellington, Santa Ana; Waldo O'Kelly, Fullerton, and Williard Smith, of Orange. Alex Smith was re-elected as treasurer of the county council and S. C. Hartranft was elected to the most honorable position in a scout council, that of scout commissioner. The executive board at its meeting adopted the following policy for the year 1923, and have already taken steps to carry out that policy by appointing a special committee to cooperate with the Y. M. C. A. organization. The Y. M. C. A. organization has a like committee and it is expected that the joint committees will meet soon to determine upon a mutual working basis in extending beneficial boys' work to every point in the county, and at the same time, eliminating any over-lapping of effort that might exist. "First—That we shall renew our pledge of confidence in the national council of the Boy Scouts of America and again express as our purpose that which is outlined in article two of the national constitution: 'To promote, through organization, and cooperation with other agencies, the ability of boys to do things for themselves and others, to train them for scoutcraft and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues, using the methods which are now in common use by Boy Scouts, by placing emphasis on the scout oath and law for character development, citizenship, training and physical fitness.'" "Second—That this council, for the GREATNESS TAKES TIME Perhaps Ambassador Harvey is right, that great events are commonplace. But at least this is one of the faults that cannot be ascribed especially to newspaper suggestions. For newspapers, on the whole, are much more apt to run to constructive events than to so-called "human interest" events. In every newspaper office, and in every news association system, a constant fight has to be made to keep the "human interest" factors prominent in the news gathering efforts. "Human interest" is what the readers want. If newsvapers catered merely to their audience, they would give all most their entire attention to heart throbs, to mysteries, to scandals, to variations from the form of human conduct, to outbursts of passions and to destructive phenomena rather than to constructive progress. The gathering of news tends to become methodical and stereotyped, rather than to pick out from the mass of details the facts, difficult for the ordinary observer to discern, that will, when evolved, excite the greatest emotional intention. So, we may acquit the newspapers of not having tendencies to regard constructive matters as primary interest. They are, usually, the easiest ones to get at. But this acquittal goes only in part. For, to use the references made by Harvey, the newspapers do "play up" the commonplace great events. They do report the last general election in Great Britain, the tide of fortune in the near east, the deposition of the caliph or the rise of the Fascist. They report these events in a way to give the readers perhaps more than they want, rather than less than they want. What the newspapers do not, and which they perhaps should do if they can do it well, is to play up the events in their full relation to the rest of the coast inland. The munication are very parently are sufficient slight production. The Carroons scarcely indicates that even its natural wealth as modern method French initiative to Congress first time in which the United States she before the expiration the Cameroons will profit to the British uries that will go ing the obligationments. GIVING CAMP It is never too early spring or summer southern California weather pops up and well to be prepared preliminary thinking bureau of the Av Southern California Motorists who a hounds will find rthe latest report is of the auto club. I ber states the rep night's sleep is one trials of a comfort outing journey, tha provide a good sleeps. Many campers start out with only having the idea of gathering pine needles their bed. This sow look good in a book scarce in California forest ranger life up and say a few cutting them. It is ready made beds of "Second—That this council, for the year now starting, shall strive to make scouting available to at least 1500 boys in Orange county, and to not only enlist them, but to furnish and maintain supervision and facilities to properly lead every boy enlisted so that he may have complete access to the program of scouting to the extent that his interest in becoming a citizen of character may never lag. Third—That every effort practicable be made to co-operate with all other agencies related to boy life and attempt to bring every community in Orange county up in a united front in the realization that their most important responsibility and task is that of maintaining conditions which will make the putting into effect the above paragraphs possible." The new scout commissioner's first official job is to speak at the pre-campaign meeting of the Glendale council in Glendale next Monday evening. Mr. Hartranft spoke recently at a meeting in San Bernardino, at which he made such a profound impression that invitations are now coming to him from all points in southern California. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Governor Calkins, of the federal reserve bank of San Francisco, is in receipt of the following telegram from Secretary Mellon, of the treasury department, at Washington, D.C: "Final reports as to exchanges of 1918 war savings certificates for the ney treasury savings certificates are not yet available, but reports received to date show that issues of the new certificates on that account already amount to over $65,000,000, representing about $80,000,000 in maturity value. Exchanges are still coming in steadily and will reach a considerably larger figure when the returns are all in from postoffices and banks. This satisfactory response to the treasury's special exchange offering indicates that the new certificates are meeting a real demand and augurs well for conHarvey, the newspapers, do "play up" the commonplace great events. They do report the last general election in Great Britain, the tide of fortune in the near east, the deposition of the caliph or the rise of the Fascist. They report these events in a way to give the readers perhaps more than they want, rather than less than they want. What the newspapers do not, and which they perhaps should do if they can do it well, is to play up the events in their full relation to the rest of the world. Newspapers have to be very cautious in this, because prophecy is no more difficult than is the setting forth of this relation. The coincidence of great events in various parts of the world is but an accident of time. Not until they actually come together, by contact in mens' minds, do these events become of world greatness. This coming together takes time. The inter-relation, thereof, of contemporary events takes on the nature of the difficulties of prophecy. Great events are commonplace when they happen. They become conspicuous when they actually become great, that is when they clash with the current needs of men. THE CAMEROONS The former German territory of the Kameruns was allocated to Great Britain and France under the Versailles treaty. The total area is 191,130 square miles, equal to the combined area of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa. About 33,000 square miles are now under British rule, and the balance is administered by France. Its Atlantic coast line is about two hundred miles. In 1913, the latest figures available, there was a white population of 1871, with 2,540,000 colored natives, indicating a proportion of one white man to about 1350 wild men. In 1921, an official of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce made a study of the trade and resources of the Cameroons that is very illuminating. In 1918 the imports of the territory amountly to $2,700,000, and the exports to $1,570,000. The chief imports are textiles, steel and iron products, and lumber, while the exports consist largely of rubber, palm oil, ivory, cocoa, coffee, ebony and mahogany. There are five ports of entry, and the Cameroon river is navigable for 15 miles. The limited trade, however, has not warranted extensive cooperation from Cattlemen's association organization to bring out of the motoring public caution in regard which confronts them of California at this that much serious casioned stock raises essary to move cattle ways by the careless plowing through tha high rate of speed... date show that issues of the new certificates on that account already amount to over $65,000,000, representing about $80,000,000 in maturity value. Exchanges are still coming in steadily and will reach a considerably larger figure when the returns are all in from postoffices and banks. This satisfactory response to the treasury's special exchange offering indicates that the new certificates are meeting a real demand and augurs well for continued sales during the coming months. "Out of the $638,000,000, or thereabouts, of war savings certificates of the series of 1918 outstanding when the present operations began, the total redemptions, including the $65,000,000 exchanged for treasury savings certificates as above stated, had reached about $500,000,000 (maturity value) by January 31. "On this basis and according to the best estimates which are obtainable, there are matured war savings certificates with a maturity value of about $188,000,000 still outstanding. Holders of these certificates are urged to present them promptly either for cash redemption or for exchange into the new treasury savings certificates. Registered certificates must be presented to the postoffice where registered, but unregistered certificates may be presented at postoffices throughout the country, federal reserve banks and branches, or the treasury department at Washington, while banking institutions generally are undertaking to handle such transactions for their customers." ATTENTION, REAL ESTATE MEN! All property listed with you by F. S. Herr is off the market. 2-15-3t The low-lying parts of the colony are unhealthful, and apparently are in need of a treatment similar to that which converted the canal zone from a pestilential swamp into a health resort. The climate is comfortably warm and moist, with plenty of rain. In the interior there is a plateau region where conditions are much like those of temperate climates. The soil in the coast region is fertile, and numerous valuable African vegetable products grow in profusion. Cocoa, coffee, and rubber are raised on extensive plantations. There are about 350,000 oil palms. Experiments are being made toward the cultivation of clover, vanilla, ginger, pepper and many other products. In the highland country there is much cattle raising, and European grains are grown, such as oats, barley, rye and wheat. The ivory and palm oil trade is active. The colony is rich in hardwoods. Ebony and mahogany of excellent quality abound. Gold and iron are known to exist, and deposits of salt have been found. There are about 150 miles of railway, and several other lines are either under construction or projected. The telegraph system is being rapidly extended. Roads are being built between the coast towns and from the study of the trade and resources of the Cameroons that is very illuminating. In 1918 the imports of the territory amount to $2,700,000, and the exports to $1,570,000. The chief imports are textiles, steel and iron products, and lumber, while the exports consist largely of rubber, palm oil, ivory, cocoa, coffee, ebony and mahogany. There are five ports of entry, and the Cameroon river is navigable for 15 miles. The limited trade, however, has not warranted extensive port facilities. As the cattlemen ter to the auto club, the highways as a but as a matter of re are only asking for the part of the motor officials suggest that ing upon cattle or s roads either slow do ly or stop at the slid he herd has passed soon over and little be caused. Upon encountering mestic cows on the to remember that y just which way one likely to jump and likely to give a leap as not, so it 's well a case with as much eration as possible the motor car as well of the cows. SEEKS BETTER TE FACILITI ANAHEIM GAZETTE coast inland. The facilities for communication are very limited, but apparently are sufficient to care for the slight production. The Cameroons is a virgin country scarcely touched by civilization. What little is known of the territory indicates that eventually it will yield its natural wealth in profusion as soon as modern methods and British and French initiative have been applied to Congress fixed 25 years as the time in which the allied debts to the United States should be paid. Long before the expiration of that period the Cameroons will be showing a huge profit to the British and French treasuries that will go far toward squaring the obligations of those gvoernments. GIVING CAMPERS POINTERS It is never too early to think of your spring or summer camping trip in southern California, because warm weather pops up at any time and it is well to be prepared to go by a little preliminary thinking, says the outing bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Motorists who are picnic or camp hounds will find much of interest in the latest report issued by this bureau of the auto club. It is well to remember, states the report, that a good night's sleep is one of the prime essentials of a comfortable and pleasant outing journey, therefore, be sure to provide a good sleeping bag or mattress. Many campers it is pointed out, start out with only a roll of blankets, having the idea of cutting fir bows or gathering pine needles each night for their bed. This sounds fine and might look good in a book, but fir bows are scarce in California and furthermore the forest ranger is very liable to ride up and say a few choice words about cutting them. It is not hard to find lishing a more extensive international telephone service. He hopes to overcome what has up to now been an apparently insurperable obstacle to the development of international telephony in Europe, the difficulty involved in getting the governments to co-operate to the extent required. It is necessary to agree as to the routes of the lines, the type of equipment, the methods of operation, etc., and the government officials who have these matters in charge have been reluctant to make the unavoidable concessions and compromises. At the present time European international telephone traffic is in such a congested state that it is practically impossible to get a call through unless the calling party is willing to pay the so-called "urgent" rate, which is three times the ordinary rate. MAY GET AD VALOREM TAX The problem of finance with which Governor Richardson and Mrs. Nellie B. Pierce, his director of budget, are wrestling is no new thing which has sprung up with the advent of the new state administration. Governor Stephens was confronted with the same problem. He endeavored to solve it by forcing through the King tax bill increasing the rates of taxes paid by the public service corporations under amendment No. 1, a constitutional measure of their own proposing which provides that funds for state purposes shall be raised by taxing the corporations while the expense of governing lesser political sub-divisions, including cities and counties, shall be fixed by ad valorem tax on the private property owners thereof. The King bill was enacted into law, after a stubborn fight, but the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads, standing together, have refused to pay the additional tax which it entailed and the courts will have to determine the legality of the measure. THE INCOME TAX RETURNS Many people who are now working out their income tax returns, are fuming and tearing their hair over the bother of the thing. Some of them feel sore at the amount which the government asks them to pay, and Uncle Sam seems an insatiable creditor who never ceases to hound them. Meanwhile others whose incomes are small enough to give them exemption are fretting because they have never earned enough money to come to this list of taxpayers. They would gladly enough pay such an assessment if they could only climb into that class. The income tax demand searches a man's soul to see if he is honest. If he wants to cheat, he may often do so without getting caught. And some people dodge part of their burden without really meaning to. It is natural to exaggerate one's losses and exemptions, and minimize gains and assets. The income taxpayer, instead of fretting over his bothersome return or begrudging the payment demanded, feel a sense of pride. The smumons to pay this tax, from which the majority of his fellow citizens are exempt means that he achieved more than average success, for which he should be glad and thankful. Also he should meditate on the blessings that accrue to him as a citizen in the best country in the world. He should desire to contribute every cent that the law asks, as his fair return for the benefits he has received. Kindness doesn't always beget kindness. Sometimes it just makes 'em think you're easy. Attention Stockholders Clients who bought on our advice three weeks ago have already registered a splendid profit. We have infor- Many campers it is pointed out, start out with only a roll of blankets, having the idea of cutting fir bows or gathering pine needles each night for their bed. This sounds fine and might look good in a book, but fir bows are scarce in California and furthermore the forest ranger is very liable to ride up and say a few choice words about cutting them. It is not hard to find ready made beds of comfort. One of the essentials of a pleasant camping trip, says the auto club, is "going light." That is to peel the camping outfit down to necessities, but not jeopardizing the comfort of a party. You should remember the weight your car will stand without straining it; remember the space you must reserve for your passengers, remember that if you pile baggage all over your passengers their minds are not going to be on the beauties of the country, but on their discomforts and remember that all your luggage must be unpacked each night and repacked each morning. The more experienced the camper, the less plunder he carries. Experience, says the outing bureau, is the best teacher in this respect. A few trips and you begin to learn the ways and means of elimination. MOTORISTS ARE ASKED TO HAVE A HEART Motorists of southern California are asked to have a heart when they come face to face with herds of live stock moving along the highways of this part of the state. According to officials of the Auto Club of So. California much consternation has been caused among cattle men by the thoughtless actions of auto drivers when they encounter herds of cattle being driven from the ranges to shipping points. In fact the auto club has received a communication from the California Cattlemen's association asking the organization to bring to the attention of the motoring public some word of caution in regard to the situation which confronts the southern counties of California at this time. It is said that much serious loss of time is occasioned stock raisers who find it necessary to move cattle over the highways by the carelessness of motorists plowing through the moving herds at a high rate of speed or with a lot of provides that funds for state purposes shall be raised by taxing the corporations while the expense of governing lesser political sub-divisions, including cities and counties, shall be fixed by ad valorem tax on the private property owners thereof. The King bill was enacted into law, after a stubborn fight, but the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads, standing together, have refused to pay the additional tax which it entailed and the courts will have to determine the legality of the measure. Even if they did pay, we are told, the total would still be insufficient. Meanwhile the state treasury faces embarrassment and we are told, the Richardson administration may find it necessary to levy an ad valorem tax on all property holders to make up the deficit. An ad valorem tax, quite naturally, will be resented by people who fail to grasp the situation. Howling over taxes and endeavoring to shove the burden over on the other fellow by any means possible whether it be by severing ridiculously low assessment figures, covering up ownership of personal property, or other method, seems to be a common human trait. Neither corporations nor individuals are free from the fault. If the ad valorem tax comes it should be remembered, of course, that it was forecast by students of state finance before Richardson loomed on the horizon as a gubernatorial possibility. Stephens, had he been re-elected governor, probably would have been forced by the same situation. Richardson has been elected on a platform of economy and retrenchment. California can afford to economize, but all of the economies that can be effected will make little if any perceptible impression on the state tax rate. Retrenchment, however, is another phase of the question. As the state grows, the expenses will keep pace. California must continue to develop her resources, no matter whether its administration is elected on a platform of economy or not. In developing the state's resources, it will be necessary to increase rather than curtail expenditures. The increased expenditures will be justified when carefully made along economical lines. More work is being done in California today and more people are being supported than ever before. In considering retrenchments we should beware lest we take a serious, backward step. TAX BURDENS Cattlemen's association asking the organization to bring to the attention of the motoring public some word of caution in regard to the situation which confronts the southern counties of California at this time. It is said that much serious loss of time is occasioned stock raisers who find it necessary to move cattle over the highways by the carelessness of motorists plowing through the moving herds at a high rate of speed or with a lot of unnecessary noise. As the cattlemen explain in the letter to the auto club, they are not using the highways as a matter of choice, but as a matter of necessity and they are only asking for consideration on the part of the motoring public. Club officials suggest that motorists coming upon cattle or sheep herds on the roads either slow down very materially or stop at the side of the road until the herd has passed as the danger is soon over and little loss of time will be caused. Upon encountering even a few domestic cows on the highway it is well to remember that you never can tell just which way one of these animals is likely to jump and they are just as likely to give a leap in front of an auto as not, so it's well to proceed in such a case with as much care and consideration as possible for the safety of the motor car as well as for the safety of the cows. SEEKS BETTER TELEPHONE FACILITIES FOR EUROPE It has been reported that the French minister of posts, telegraphs and telephones proposes to call a conference of representatives fro mthe principal European countries for the purpose of discussing the practicability of estab- The average cost to each resident of Orange county will be $75.29 in taxes for the year 1922-1923, according to the statement issued by State Controller Ray R. Riley, whose department has been busy for some time compiling data on tax burdens. Orange county's total tax bill for the year 1922-1923 amounts to $5,229,289.24. Estimating the population to be sixty-nine thousand-four hundred fifty-five the per capita cost is $75.29. According to Riley the tax levy includes the general county levy of $2,412,593.78, and a special and district county levy of $2,020,104.75. The balance is made up of taxes for the city of Anaheim amounting to $86,208.91; Brea, $23,388.12; Fullerton, $188,102.85; Huntington Beach, $93,254.63; Newport Beach, $98,333.59; Orange-thorpe, $7,170.52; Santa Ana, $208,807.00; Seal Beach, $15,874.72; Stanton, $7,230.80. These amounts, according to Controller Riley, will be augmented by certain other receipts from different county sources and from moneys distributed to the different political subdivisions by the state, such as school moneys at the rate of $30 per pupil; motor vehicle moneys collected in the county, one-half of which is returned for use on highways. RUPTURE EXPERT HERE SEELEY, FAMOUS IN THIS SPECIALTY, CALLED TO SANTA ANA F. H. Seeley, of Chicago and Philadelphia, the noted truss expert, will personally be at the Rossmore Hotel, and will remain in Santa Ana Thursday, only, Feb. 15. Mr. Seeley says: "The Spermatic Shield will not only retain any case of rupture perfectly, but contracts the opening in ten days on the average case. This result effected luring the day—the repair continues of itself throughout the night during sleep while all strain is removed. Being a vast advancement over all former methods—exemplifying instantaneous effects immediately appreciable and withstanding any strain or position no matter the size or location. Large or difficult cases, or incisional ruptures (following operations) specially solicited. This instrument received the only award in England and in Spain, producing results without surgery, injections, medical treatments or prescriptions. Warning—All cases should be cautioned against the use of any elastic or web truss with understraps, as same rests where the lump is and not where the opening is, producing complications necessitating surgical operations.. Mr. Seeley has documents from the United States Government, Washington, D.C., for inspection. He will be glad to demonstrate, without charge or fit them if desired. Business demands prevent stopping at any other place in this section. P. S.—Every statement in this no- tice has been verified before the Federal and State Courts.—F. H. Seeley. Home Office, 117 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. 2-8-pd PUBLIC SALES We have purchased 122,000 pair U. S. Army Munson last shoes, sizes 5 1/2 to 12 which was the entire surplus stock of one of the largest U. S. Government shoe contractors. This shoe is guaranteed one hundred per cent solid leather, color dark tan, bellows tongue, dirt and water proof. The actual value of this shoe is $6.00. Owing to this tremendous buy we can offer same to the public at $2.95. Send correct size. Pay postman on delivery or send money order. If shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money promptly upon request. National Bay State Shoe Company 296 Broadway, New York, N.Y. BONDS AND BUDGET Secretary Mellon in his annual report declares that the value of Liberty bonds has increased $2,500,000,000 since the low levels of 1920. And since the cost of government upkeep has decreased another $2,000,000,000 it would appear that the people have something for which they thank the Republican party even if the large amount of constructive legislation which that party has put through is utterly ignored. If money talks, these facts are eloquent. FROM KITCHENS' TO THE KITCHEN No. 1 Store, 161 W. Center. Phone 284 No. 2 Store, 308 W. Center. Phone 790 Meats, Groceries, Canned Goods, All of High Grade. 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