anaheim-gazette 1923-05-17

OBSERVATIONS By Charles Kuchel. P. H. Krick, of this city, is perhaps as large a landowner as there is in Orange county, and he is constantly adding to his acreage holdings. Mr. Krick is an optimistic citizen and believes the civic bodies are on the right track when they seek to encourage manufacturing industries to come to Anaheim, thus establishing the payrolls. While he is of the opinion that oil wells work wonders in their mystic way, he does not like to see orange groves sacrificed for the greed of the petroleum promoters. Still he believes oil abounds in many sections hereabouts and would just like to see the lubricant developed here to satisfy himself that his deductions as a geologist are correct. Mr. Krick recently has had the opportunity to buy an eighth interest, being associated with other capitalists, in what is called Dana Point, just off the coast, at San Juan Capistrano. The name is derived from the book of "Dana's Two Years Before the Mast." The tract is large and picturesque, overlooking the placid waters, amid a sheltered cove, protected by a natural breakwater a short distance seaward. Upon one elevation, 280 feet high, Mr. Krick has picked out a site for the future home for himself and wife. At sunset perhaps there is no other spectacle more beautiful to behold, while viewing this charming stretch of the sea, its surface seemingly bedecked with countless millions of sparkling diamonds, glistening in the radiance of the setting sun. Casting the eye to the east the barren walnut trees, in mills and the automobile factories have been running at such high pressure that they have advanced wages and lured all kinds of labor to the big cities. Men have left the farm and gone where they can get ready cash and wages that have remained at the war-time schedule. Besides this they have gone where they can drop into the movies afternoon and evenings and while away Sundays watching the shadows of Norma Talmadge and Richard Barthalmess. Certainly farms can't hold out against that sort of competition—not when the price of oats remains at 35 cents, wheat at a dollar, corn at 60 cents, and other farm products In proportion when what the farmer has to buy is at war prices, plus. We can't say just how soon the agriculturist is going to have his turn again. It is high time for it now, for he has waited and waited, all the time running behind. Just why he is left holding the sack is something the so-called economists are not able to satisfactory explain. The "back to the farm" movement had scarcely begun when it was back to the city. ow the farmer is unable to get anything like the number of men he needs to cultivate the soil and raise food for the country; and though the prices for his products remain on a low level he must pay what help he is able to get a rate of wages that makes his year's returns look like a German reparation bill. The present scarcity of farm labor may have the effect of equalizing things. If it does there will be that satisfactory compensation in it. If the farmer can't sow and reap the fellows who are scudding to town will be disappointed at supper time. Those who have diligently tilled the soil of California are coming through THE CURVE One of the most distraints for the lead made an impress audience by the rope is eager to nestly endeavor league of nations will abolish war, out the insinuations are really desired they will join with ening the league method thus farming war He added methed can be suply abandon the lea Yes, there is at the opinion of a cans is is preferen nations as a mea This is the estate of really free rement and the ab cabals which now ernments. The extent to vrope takes the government is in average American said that through no such thing as between governm practices which i versally condemn display greed and sort to conspiracie and bribery to atthe The peoples whry on questionably unaware of their name. They lieve that their o high-minded in puand the truth is s pressed that entir into supporting sheltered cove, protected by a natural breakwater a short distance seaward. Upon one elevation, 280 feet high, Mr. Krick has picked out a site for the future home for himself and wife. At sunset perhaps there is no other spectacle more beautiful to behold, while viewing this charming stretch of the sea, its surface seemingly bedecked with countless millions of sparkling diamonds, glistening in the radiance of the setting sun. Casting the eye to the east the barren walnut trees, in winter, depict a scene done in deep brown, while in the springtime the scenic effect is turned to a veritable carpet of green by the trees's prolific foliage of emerald hue. Directing the vision still further east and north the snow capped Sierra Madre range of mountains is brought into view, with Old Baldy standing out in bold relief. Truly the picture is one most enchanting, being unparalleled here or elsewhere. The contour of some of the land there is such that it affords a site for a golf link of enticing beauty and perhaps the owners at no distant day will design a link there for the devotees of the gutta-percha ball pastime. —)o(— young man went fishing up a mountain creek the other day, and not having procured a license, was placed under arrest. It is interesting to note, however, that the young man at the time of his arrest, had no hook upon his line, and no fish in his creel. The plot thickens. Did the lad have a hook attached upon the end of the line before the game warden arrived upon the scene, or did he have any fish in his pockets or hid away in the bushes? Of course, if anybody would sit upon the bank of a babbling brook with a hookless line dangling from the end of a pole, that person may be sent in for observation in the p sycological ward. But, if he sat there playfully angling with the slender string only, can it be said he was fishing? Or, if the young man returned and got a license before the sun went down the fateful first day of May, was he guilty? Watson, quick, the spy-glass! —)o(— While the moon was full the other evening hundreds of people went down to the sea coast to gather in a mess of grunion. It is said this species of the finny tribe disport upon the sands when the satellite reaches the zenith of her glory and for three days thereafter. Some tenderfeet believe this freakish visitation of the fish land- MOST PEOPLE ARE GENEROUS Old age has a tendency to grow cynical. From hard experience with life, men lose their illusions and ideals. They often turn hard toward the end because of the hardness they see, or think they see, in others. Against this tendency Chauncey M. Depew, after a long life spent in making and losing and remaking fortunes, speaks a fine and inspiring word. "Don't lose your faith in human nature, no matter how often you are deceived. A warped mind is a sick mind, and hard to cure. Don't lose your confidence in the real, honest-to-goodness generosity humanity and friendship existing in the world. Mean men are in the minority." Surely anyone whose mind is not sick can see for himself that this is the truth. It stands ready for demonstration even to a doubter whose mind remains honestly open. Life is hard, but life is also tender. Human nature is bad, but it is also good. People are selfish, and also unselfish. Most people want to do the right thing, and take pleasure in generous words and acts. The good is there, for anyone willing to see it; and the more a person "shows himself friendly," the more friendliness he finds. Yet many a man insists on seeing only the ugly side of humanity, living on grudges and thereby poisoning his own life. CUTTING EXPENSES In order to cut down what he regards extravagance and waste in the veterans' bureau, Director Hines, of the bureau, has issued a series of or- must pay what help he is able to get a rate of wages that makes his year's returns look like a German reparation bill. The present scarcity of farm labor may have the effect of equalizing things. If it does there will be that satisfactory compensation in it. If the farmer can't sow and reap the fellows who are scudding to town will be disappointed at supper time. Those who have diligently tilled the soil of California are coming through it all as well as they are anywhere, but even here where nature bounteously bestows several crops a year, the situation is not yet what it should be. However, the time has come for a definite and decided change. We are steadily gaining, but the law of averages should begin to even things up. Americans are Europeans change their plies of Europe are plies of any other systems of government that is the root of principle of the eforethe law—a s is taken in by the mother's milk—is in Europe. The six independent nations equal is also foremind. So when an into disaster as a ment intrigues planorance the governe do not grasp tha would rescue them stead, they resort is embodied in ther old, wicked, f sumes that nation that some of them selves up to regu- If he league of nothing else than allies the territorying to Germany, A Turkey, exactly ad treaties which we knowledge of ther would have been she league in Amer-ervices of the leaga ion, as they were and caused the U ject the league so rather than a pre- Nations that are their own people, oive war. There part of a free peo other free people.ernment gains ther people, and then b While the moon was full the other evening hundreds of people went down to the sea coast to gather in a mess of grunion. It is said this species of the funny tribe disport upon the sands when the satellite reaches the zenith of her glory and for three days thereafter. Some tenderfeet believe this freakish isolation of the fish landward is a myth and refuse to become members of any fishing party that is arranged by the more enthusiastic folk, thinking, perhaps, they may be left holding the sack. But the wise birds say grunion grabs are the real thing and often get sacksful. The skeptical person inclines to the idea that the somersaulting of the tiny sardines on the sand originates only in the minds of the practical joker, but there are many dead game sports who say that all you need is a barley sack and scoop shovel to secure enough fish for the whole family every day of the week, including Friday. There are some late comers who believe that the story of the fish coming up for the moonshine is a prohibition canard, but again it is related that grunion not only bask in the moonbeams upon the sands during their monthly visit, but spawn there for the future additions to the funny kingdom when things are still. If it so happens that hundreds of people go down to the plaoid Pacific and come back empty handed the doubting Thomases at home begin to wonder whether it is in or out of the water where are to be found the ruler number of suckers. Can't be in no places at once. THE FARMER AND HIS TROUBLES The farmer is again getting the worst of the bargain. Of late the steel ing to see it; and the more a person "shows himself friendly," the more friendliness he finds. Yet many a man insists on seeing only the ugly side of humanity, living on grudges and thereby poisoning his own life. CUTTING EXPENSES In order to cut down what he regards extravagance and waste in the veterans' bureau, Director Hines, of the bureau, has issued a series of orders affecting administration routine. Hereafter no travel will be allowed at the expense of the bureau unless authorized by the director himself or by the managers of the fourteen districts and no authorization will be made for any travel except that necessary for the conduct of the business of the bureau. No telegrams are to be sent unless a letter would not serve. In the bureau, prior to the new order, employees had unrestricted use of telephones. Under the new order no employee is permitted free use of telephones for outside calls except in case of sickness or death. Pay-stations have been installed at various places in the building for the use of such employees as desire outside telephone service at their own expense. Long distance calls have been reduced to an absolute minimum and it is said that so effective was this order that one day shortly after the order went into effect, the long distance charges for the entire day were under a dollar. Director Hines believes that a great deal of extravagance chargeable to the bureau can be overcome by the introduction of such business-like methods as prevail in any large, well-regulated corporation and the orders which he has issued to date are but the first of a number which will be made from time to time. Nations that are their own people, owe slave war. There part of a free people other free people. Government gains them people, and then brings truining for territories possessed by there is war. If B peace, let it have tensions; and if it wont make sure that government of these people, for the people. The league of no cure government people in any nation trary, it promotes petulates a system peoples of their. The ruling power nations is an inner relations are chosen governments of all Whatever these go—not the people to the government selves—they are like the league; and league should refuse mand then the leader from doing what it The governments control the league is not only the peoples of Europe from the government fact a mere puppet individuals who happen government "machines." The people of E representatives to tions, [and can not THE CURE FOR WARS One of the most skillful propagandists for the league of nations has made an impression upon American audiences by the suggestion that Europe is eager to avoid war and is earnestly endeavoring to make of the league of nations an instrument that will abolish war. He therefore throws out the insinuation that if Americans are really desirous of abolishing war they will join with Europe in strengthening the league of nations as the only method thus far suggested for avoiding war. He adds that if any other method can be suggested he will gladly abandon the league of nations. Yes, there is another method, and in the opinion of a majority of Americans is preferable to the league of nations as a means of avoiding wars. This is the establishment in Europe of really free representative government and the abolition of the secret cabals which now masquerade as governments. The extent to which intrigue in Europe takes the place of conscientious government is inconceivable to the average American. It may almost be said that throughout Europe there is no such thing as open, plain dealing between governments. They resort to practices which in individuals are universally condemned as vicious. They display greed and inhumanity, and resort to conspiracy, treachery, perjury and bribery to attain their ends. The peoples whose governments carry on questionable intrigues are usually unaware of the deeds done in their name. They are taught to believe that their own government is high-minded in pursuing certain ends, and the truth is so distorted and suppressed that entire nations are misled into supporting nefarious schemes. sentatives There is no contact between the league and the peoples. It is an unrepresentative organization, managed solely by governments, which in turn are managed by a few individuals. It facilitates intrigue, and serves effectively to confuse the peoples. Hence it is un-American, and utterly incompatible with the American system of government by the people. THREE BOLSHEVIK EXPERIMENTS Three developments in the communistic experiment in Russia should serve as a lesson to those Americans who have been deceived by the plausible claims of communistic propaganda. The first of these was that although the Russian experiment purported to be the control of government and industry by the people, the actual control of both was by an autocracy maintaining its power by armed force. There is probably no other country in the world where the people as a whole or the so-called proletariat have less to say about the management of the government or of industry than they do in Russia. The second development was an effort to turn unsuccessful industries over to the workmen engaged in each enterprise. It was thought that since invested capital could not claim a share in the returns and the workmen would have only their own interests and profits to consider, direct control by the workmen would be most beneficial. According to recent dispatches, this theory has been found fallacious. There was a marked decrease in total production and production per capita of employees, these decreases being explained by the statement that "workmen managers retained a much greater number of workmen than nec- ing. The largest avocado orchard in California is located just outside of Anaheim, and there are more varieties grown in southern California than there are in Florida. Among some of the growers who will exhibit are J. M. Elliott, Whittier Heights; Earl D. Gage, Fullerton; W. H. Holliday, Yorba Linda; L. D. Oliver, Yorba Linda; W. H. Sallmon, Chula Vista; B. H. Sharpless, Tustin; W. P. Sherlock, Puente; C. P. Taft, Orange; C. E. Utt, Tustin; T. T. Wheadon, Yorba Linda, and A. F. Manx, La Habra. Both of the big exhibition tents are now in place and a large force of decorators is at work installing colorful Egyptian decorations. When completed they will be so complete that the interior will have the appearance of Egyptian palaces and the idea that the exposition is being held under canvas will be entirely dispelled. LEGION POSTS INVITED TO NEWPORT BEACH That the Orange county harbor chamber of commerce is endeavoring to arrange a big program at Newport Beach for Memorial day, became known, following the meeting of Santa Ana post, No. 131, American Legion, when an invitation for the post to participate in the exercises there was discussed. According to Sam Meyer, secretary of the chamber, that organization at a meeting recently held appointed Geo. T. Peabody and J. P. Greely a committee to investigate the possibility of having Admiral E. W. Eberle, of the Pacific fleet, and two or three vessels visit the port on that day. Every legion post in the county has been invited to join in the beach pro- The peoples whose governments carry on questionable intrigues are usually unaware of the deeds done in their name. They are taught to believe that their own government is high-minded in pursuing certain ends, and the truth is so distorted and suppressed that entire nations are misled into supporting nefarious schemes. Proof of this assertion is shown by the manner in which the German people supported the aggressive war started by their government Undoubtedly millions of Germans honestly believed the propaganda spread by their government. Americans are not asking that Europeans change their nature. The peoples of Europe are as good as the peoples of any other continent. Their systems of government are rotten—that is the root of the trouble. The principle of the equality of men before the law—a simple principle that is taken in by the American with his mother's milk—is practically unknown in Europe. The similar principle that independent nations are inherently equal is also foreign to the European mind. So when all Europe is plunged into disaster as a result of government intrigues playing upon public ignorance the governments and peoples do not grasp the simple truths that would rescue them from wars. Instead, they resort to the fallacy that is embodied in the league of nations—the old, wicked, fallacy which presumes that nations are not equals and that some of them must set themselves up to regulate the destiny of the others. If he league of nations had done nothing else than to distribute to the allies the territories formerly belonging to Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey, exactly according to secret treaties which were kept from the knowledge of the United States, it would have been sufficient to condemn the league in American eyes. But the vices of the league need no discussion, as they were long ago revealed and caused the United States to reject the league scheme as a breeder rather than a preventive of wars. Nations that are free, governed by their own people, do not make aggressive war. There is no desire on the part of a free people to destroy another free people. But when a government gains the power to act for a people, and then betrays them by in- enterprise. It was thought that since invested capital could not claim a share in the returns and the workmen would have only their own interests and profits to consider, direct control by the workmen would be most beneficial. According to recent dispatches, this theory has been found fallacious. There was a marked decrease in total production and production per capita of employees, these decreases being explained by the statement that "workmen managers retained a much greater number of workmen than necessary or economically possible, and entered into a new agreement with the professional trade union increasing the minimum wage for everybody by 25 per cent." The third development was an admission by the soviet leaders that they could not get along without capital and that an effort would be made to formulate a plan of leasing under which outside capital might be induced to enter Russia and undertake the operation of plants which had failed under communistic operation. After having practically confiscated the capital previously invested in the plants, the communists were not even able to operate them at a profit, and sought new capital, which, however, seems unlikely to go in, for fear of another reign of confiscation. This experiment in Russia indicates what would happen in the United States if American industries were turned over to the workers to operate, as was proposed by the Plumb plan league for the railroads. Theoretically, if the workmen could confiscate the capital that has been amassed in a very few years by Henry Ford, and could then take charge of the operation of the plants, they could save to themselves the profits that now go to the owner of the capital. Experience, however, would repeat the demonstration that has discredited communism in Russia. Mr. Ford's ability as an industrial manager enabled him to accumulate the capital and it is that managerial ability as well as the capital that the enterprise needs. If Mr. Trotsky were in control of the American army he could confiscate the Ford property, but he could not operate it successfully and neither could he make it a success if he turned it over to the workmen to operate. Moreover, if a communist government of the United States would confiscate the Ford property it could not again induce men of the Ford industrial ability to put their skill to full use as they have in the past. What is true of the Ford plant is true of every other when an invitation for the post to participate in the exercises there was discussed. According to Sam Meyer, secretary of the chamber, that organization at a meeting recently held appointed Geo. T. Peabody and J. P. Greely a commitee to investigate the possibility of having Admiral E. W. Eberle, of the Pacific fleet, and two or three vessels visit the port on that day. Every legion post In the county has been invited to join In the beach program. The Santa Ana post referred the matter to a committee consisting of Commander Franklin Grouard, Adjutant Clyde Whitney and Z. B. West Jr. ABOLISH TAX FREE SECURITIES The farmer who desires relief from high taxes should ally himself with the movement to restrict the exemption of bonds from taxation. The popularity of tax free securities has encouraged public works on an unexamined scale, and the diversion of wealth into channels which cannot be taxed, has in turn increased the burden upon the property owner. THE CHESTER GRANT The Lausanne conference has been resumed. The paramount question now before the body is the so-called Chester conference, granting to American interests extensive rights for the construction of railroads throughout Turkey and the exploitation of mineral properties within 20 kilometers on either side of the projected railroad lines. Against this concession British and French are bitterly arrayed. The American official attitude will be to continue to back traditional policy, crystallized by John Hay, of the open door and equal opportunity for all nations. If the British and French diplomats succeed in closing the Turkish door in our faces this will give an added reason for refusing to enter the league of nations door, front or rear. ENGLAND BALANCES UP Some days ago the department of commerce published some trade statistics of England, France, Italy and Germany, reduced to an American dollar basis and compared with our own foreign trade. On strictly commodity exchange England was shown with an unfavorable balance of $789,000,000 for the league in American eyes. But the vices of the league need no discussion, as they were long ago revealed and caused the United States to reject the league scheme as a breeder rather than a preventive of wars. Nations that are free, governed by their own people, do not make aggressive war. There is no desire on the part of a free people to destroy another free people. But when a government gains the power to act for a people, and then betrays them by intriguing for territory or other advantages possessed by another nation, there is war. If Europe would have peace, let it have justice between nations; and if it would have justice, let it make sure that each nation has a government of the people, by the people, for the people. The league of nations does not secure government of, by, or for the people in any nation. On the contrary, it promotes intrigue and perpetuates a system which deprives the peoples of their own governments. The ruling power of the league of nations is an inner ring whose representatives are chosen and directed by the governments of a few great powers. Whatever these governments demand—not the people they represent, but the government "machines" themselves—they are likely to obtain from the league; and if perchance the league should refuse to grant the demand then the league is prevented from doing what it might wish to do. The governments controlling the inner ring control the league. Thus, the league is not only far removed from the peoples of Europe, but is removed from the governments also, and is in fact a mere puppet in the hands of individuals who happen to control a few government "machines." The people of Europe do not elect representatives to the league of nations, and can not remove the repre- If Mr. Trotsky were in control of the American army he could confiscate the Ford property, but he could not operate it successfully and neither could he make it a success if he turned it over to the workmen to operate. Moreover, if a communist government of the United States would confiscate the Ford property it could not again induce men of the Ford industrial ability to put their skill to full use as they have in the past. What is true of the Ford plant is true of every other AVOCADO DISPLAY AT THE ORANGE SHOW Exhibit Will Be the Largest Ever Made of This Fruit The largest exhibit ever made of avocados, the newest addition to the California fruit industry, will be a feature of the third Annual California Valencia Orange show. The exhibit is in charge of R. M. Teague, grower of San Dimas. The exhibit will be twenty feet square, fifteen feet high, with a base of California lemons. It will be one of the most comprehensive feature displays in the exposition. As an additional feature of the show, avocados will be served in all Anaheim restaurants during the nine days of the exposition. Experiments conducted by Teague have proved that the avocado has the highest food value of any fruit that grows and is nutritious as sirloin steak. Certain varieties contain as high as 28 per cent fat or oil, and run up to 4 per cent in protein. This will be the first time that avocado growers have actively participated in the show, although they had small exhibits last year and in the 1921 show. This year there will be more than a score of growers exhibi- BUY in Royalties and Get Quick Returns Possibilities of U. S. Oil Well Heater Corp. with a small increase of production per well: Illinois . . . 16,800 wells doing .7 Kansas . . . 15,700 “ 6.7 Kentucky . . . 7,800 “ 3.1 New York . . . 14,040 “ 0.2 Ohio . . . 39,600 “ 6.0 Pennsylvania . . . 67,700 “ 0.3 West Virginia . . . 19,500 “ 1.0 Oklahoma . . . 50,700 “ 6.0 United States Oil Well Heater Corporation 120 N. 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Many more pieces of alloy steel are used in vital parts than normal wear requires. CHAS. H. MANN Dodge Brothers Motor Cars 210 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Cal. CHAS. H. MANN Dodge Brothers Motor Cars 210 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Cal. TRADE INCREASE WITH ORIENT Of the foreign trade of the United States, fully one-fifth of the grand total is with the far cast. There has been a remarkable increase in volume of commerce between the United States and the orient. The proportion of American trade with oriental countries has almost doubled since 1913. Among the commodities figuring in the greatly augmented commerce are: heavy exports of silk from Japan and rChina; rubber and tin from the Straits settlements; wool from Australia; tea, shellac and manganese from India. This phenomenal gain in commerce with oriental countries augurs wondrous things in the development of trans-Pacific commerce. This trade is destined to grow and expand enormously. In truth, from all indications the most amazing trade development of the country will be in the Pacific. The present is but the threshold of that greater future in commercial expansion in which the Pacific will be the chief theatre. Few things anger a woman more than the sight of a bachelor who apears to be contented and happy. It's a long drop if you are pushed off the top of the ladder of success. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Success Oil Company, 801 Lane Mortgage Building, Los Angeles, Cal. Ifornia. Notice is Hereby Given that at a meeting of the Directors held on the 10th day of April, 1923, an assessment of one-fourth (1-4) of a cent per share, was levied on the capital stock of the corporation, payable on or before the 11th day of May, 1923, to the Secretary of said company at room 801 Lane Mortgage Building, Los Angeles, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 11th day of May, 1923, will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction and unless payment is made before will be sold on the 31st day of May, 1923, at the hour of 1:30 o'clock p.m. to pay the delinquent assessment together with the cost of advertising and expenses of sale. ALICE WORLING. Secretary of the Success Oil Company, 801 Lane Mortgage Building, 208 W. Eighth Street, Los Angeles, California. 4-19-44t4 REPUBLICAN PROSPERITY Prosperity is simply sweeping the south and it is asserted that financial conditions there are better than ever before. It isn't a hang-over from the administration of Woodrow Wilson, either.