oc-plain-dealer 1919-03-12

RECTOR-CHAPLAIN ANSWERS CRITICISM OF "Y" OVERSEAS It seems to be quite the thing these days, now that the war is over, to take a rap at the Y.M.C.A. service to the soldiers overseas. It is refreshing to pick up an answer to this criticism, such as the following by Dr. George Craig Stewart, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Evanson, Ill., who spent several months in France with the American soldiers, serving as a Red Cross and regular army chaplain. He says: "The fundamental ground for this criticism, in my opinion, centers around the canteen. Had the Y.M.C.A. not taken over the canteen, it would have escaped most, if not all, of this bitter criticism that has been made against it. But the Y.M.C.A. took over the canteen practically, at the direct request of General Pershing himself. It was not eager to do it. It involved an entire readjustment of its plans, made necessary an immense increase in personnel, and threatened for a time to overshadow its characteristic work in the areas of recreation, education and religion. The minute the Y.M.C.A. became shopkeeper or sutler to the army, it made a bid for unpopularity. Any member of the G.A.R. will tell you how unpopular the sutler was in the Civil War. Why I have had a G.A.R. man say to me with a reminiscent twinkle in his eye, matter with the Y.M.C.A. anyway?' He has the money, he's willing to pay for it. Why can't he have it? What's the idea? 'Where do you get this two-package-only' stuff?' The Y man patiently and pleasantly reminds him that there are others coming behind and the fellow next in line elbows him along, to make in turn his effort to get more supplies than allotted. Do his best, the Y.M.C.A. man finds his stock diminishing and his line lengthening and clamorous, until there is nothing left, perhaps, for the men at the end of the line but a box of sardines or something of the sort. Long before, perhaps, the news began to trickle down the line that there were no cigarettes left, and the fellows began falling out one by one to stand on the side line and jeer at the Y.M.C.A. Trucks Confiscated "But," says someone, 'why doesn't the Y.M.C.A. have enough stuff to meet the situation? That's what we gave our money for. We intended that our boys, especially those at the front, should have these creature comforts, and it is the business of the Y to get these supplies up.' And my reply to that is that none of them realizes the scarcity of transportation. That was one of our army problems. This is no reflection on you, nor our officials at Washington, nor upon the general staff, nor upon the service of supplies, that we did not have enough transportation. Boats were crowded, as you know, with soldiers and ammunition. We won the war very largely because we threw into Europe on short notice such an amazing number of men and such a splen- its plans, made necessary an immense increase in personnel, and threatened for a time to overshadow its characteristic work in the areas of recreation, education and religion. The minute the Y. M. C. A. became shopkeeper or sutler to the army, it made a bid for unpopularity. Any member of the G. A. R. will tell you how unpopular the sutler was in the Civil War. Why I have had a G. A. R. man say to me with a reminiscent twinkle in his eye. 'We used to take the sutler every Saturday night and run him out of the camp twenty miles and back, just to get even with him.' We in civilian life cherish as one of our high privileges the right to denounce the butcher and the baker, the grocer and the caterer, who haven't in stock the brand that we want when we want it, who deliver things late when there are guests for dinner, and we view with suspicion and scorn the apologies they make and the excuses they offer. Most of our criticism is wholly unjust. But, as the man of the house is inclined to say, 'I pay my bills, I want good service.' Now, here is a Y. M. C. A. canteen with its limited stock of supplies—boxes of the cookies, boxes of raisins, cans of tobacco, cartons of cigarettes, boxes of candy, boxes of cigars—all brought up to the front with great difficulty. And here is a line in front of the canteen, a line a block long. Every fellow has 'beaucoup' francs. He has had his payday and where shall he spend his money if not at the canteen? The window is open. The fortunate fellow at the front wants to buy out the whole shop. He wants ten boxes of candy; no, he can have only one. He wants a carton of cigarettes; no he can have only two packages. Then he begins to be 'sore.' 'What's the reply to that is that none of them realizes the scarcity of transportation. That was one of our army problems. This is no reflection on you, nor our officials at Washington, nor upon the general staff, nor upon the service of supplies, that we did not have enough transportation. Boats were crowded, as you know, with soldiers and ammunition. We won the war very largely because we threw into Europe on short notice such an amazing number of men and such a splendid amount of equipment and ammunition. A certain amount of tonnage per month was assigned to the Y. M. C. A.. They spent some of your money for trucks, for thousands of these trucks. But you know, and everyone should know, that a large percentage of these camions when they were delivered in France were commandeered by the United States army, which needed them for troops and ammunition; and the Y.M.C.A. with instant good grace surrendered them. I was told, for instance, that of 100 trucks landed at Brest belonging to the Y.M.C.A., eighty-five were taken over by the United States government. No one can blame the government, no one can blame the Y. We were all out to win the war, and general headquarters knew best what was necessary. But, fifteen trucks will not do the work of 100. Eighty-five per cent reduction of transportation means that 85 per cent of your goods will not be delivered on time. The Y.M.C.A.A. was magnificently organized overseas, and distributed its goods to the different divisions and the different zones with admirable judgment. It hadn't time to explain to every boy in the line the difficulties of transportation. And if it had, it would have found that, like most of us, the boys were very suspicious of explanations furnished to them in lieu of cigarettes and candy. You can't eat an excuse, and you cannot smoke an explanation. Supplies Cost More "Then, in connection with the canteen there was another constant complaint. Supplies cost more at the Y.M.C.A. canteen than they did at the commissary. The U.S. commissary could sell a package of cigarettes up on the Meuse for the same price that you would pay for them on the Hudson. A box of cigars cost no more at the commissary at Verdun than it would at Valparaiso, Ind. Why? Be- When Tired of excuses call THE Puritan Dry Cleaners Phone 547 212 E. Center Next to old City Hall YOUR INCOME TAX RETURNS must be filed on or before MARCH 15, 1919 I am prepared to compile necessary statements for INDIVIDUALS, PARTNERSHIPS, CORPORATIONS, on all matters relating to INCOMES, EXCESS PROFITS or other FEDERAL OR STATE TAXES Reasonable fees. Absolute secrecy VICTOR D. LOLY Expert Accountant Phone 428J Anaheim, Calif. Master Carburetors and First-Class Repair Work will make your car run better—you can get either at IRVIN'S GARAGE 209 N. Las Angeles-st Phone 170J Remember: We guarantee All Work. Supplies Cost More Then, in connection with the canteen there was another constant complaint. Supplies cost more at the Y. M. C. A. canteen than they did at the commissary. The U. S. commissary could sell a package of cigarettes up on the Meuse for the same price that you would pay for them on the Hudson. A box of cigars cost no more at the commissary at Verdun than it would at Valparaiso, Ind. Why? Because the United States could buy these things in great quantities and at government prices, transport them in her own ships without charging transportation against them, handle them with her own soldiers, haul them in her own camions, and sell them practically at cost. But the Y. M. C. A. did not enjoy these privileges. She had charges of transportation and the overhead expenses of her but and a comparatively expensive personnel. Her $160,000,000 was not inexhaustible, and she had a great many ironies in the fire—not merely her canteen, but her recreational, educational and religious activities to maintain with her money. She was not in the canteen service to make money, neither was she supposed to squander it. 'A bunch of robbers,' says a soldier who has to pay one-third more for supplies at the Y. M.C. A. 'Why, the Red Cross,' he says, 'gives us these things for nothing.' Yes, the Red Cross was there to furnish supplies to wounded and sick; the Y. M.C. A. was there to furnish the active soldiers free recreation, writing paper, books, inspirational meetings of all sorts, and incidentally through the canteen to furnish so far as possible accommodations for purchasing with money those little luxuries which he ought to have and which the Y. M.C. A. was trying to furnish him. 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Bartlett, Manager. FOR RENT—3 furnished room for housekeeping, all conveniences. Vacant Wednesday. 418 N. Claudina-st. FOR RENT—8 unfurnished rooms Placentia City. Phone Anaheim 75J2. LOST, STRAYED, OR STOLEN LOST STRAYED OR STOLEN—2 big brown mules. Monday, March 3, weight about 1250 pounds, ages 8 or 9 years. Brand "C C" on left side of neck. Reward. Call Duncan Drug Store. Buena Park. ASTRAY—March 6, young Jersey cow, one born grown down. Phone 182R2. G. Schneider. MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS AND CHICKEN SUPPLIES—E. M. Chalmers, successor to Gardner & Chalmers, 114 No. Los Angeles-st. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of the County of Orange.State of California In the Matter of the Estate of Ferdi- FOR SALE—Placentia and Eureka Walnut trees budded on black root. No. 1 stock. Los Nietos Valley Nursery, Downey, Cal. FOR SALE—AUTOS BARGAINS IN USED CARS: Four passenger Hupmobile, 1917 Dort, Maxwell Touring, 1915 Overland, 1918 Dodge and just what you want in a Ford Touring, Roadster or Delivery car, 1914 to 1918 Models, all in good overhauled condition. Cash or easy terms. WICKERSHEIM IMPLEMENT CO. Fullerton California. FOR SALE—Good second hand Ford See me or call me, Art Lytle, at Valencia Hotel, Phone 485. SAMSON SIEVE Grip Tractor, sand wheel equipment. Used very little, guaranteed first class mechanical condition. Bargain. I. L. Dienstag, Modesto, California. FOR SALE OR TRADE 1918 Chevrolet Touring, newly painted. 1917 Chevrolet Touring, overhauled and painted. 1916 Maxwell Roadster. 1917 Ford Touring, newly painted. 1913 Ford Touring, overhauled and painted. Price and terms, very reasonable. TAGGART MOTOR CO., 308 North Los Angeles St., Phone Pac 413, Anaheim MONEY TO LOAN MONEY TO LOAN in any amount on approved security. C. B. Berger Co. MONEY TO LOAN on real estate by private party. Address Box 68B. Plain Dealer. MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS AND CHICKEN SUPPLIES—E. M. Chalmers, successor to Gardner & Chalmers, 114 No. Los Angeles-st. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of the County of Orange, State of California In the Matter of the Estate of Ferdinand Dellith, Decreased. Notice for Publication of Time of Proving Will, Etc. Notice is hereby given that Friday, the 21st day of March, 1918, at 10 o'clock a.m., of said day, at the Court room of this Court, Department No. 1, in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, State of California, has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the application of John Klemm, praying that a document now on file in this Court, purporting to be a duly authenticated copy of the last Will and Testament of the said deceased, be admitted to probate, that Letters of Administration with will annexed be issued thereon to him at which time and place all persons interested therein may appear and contest the same. Dated March 7, 1918. J. M. BACKS, County Clerk. Mar. 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21. FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU AT MISSION SMOKEHOUSE 112 No. Los Angeles St. Phone 101J A Want Ad in The Plain Dealer will sell that piece of property. THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER An Independent Newspaper Entered as second-class matter at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Cal., under the Act of March 2, 1878. PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY At Anaheim, Orange County, California; THE PROSPERESS BELT. Phones: Home 1072; Pacific 151 SUBSCRIPTION IN ORANGE COUNTY: Per Year, in advance ... $150 Outside Orange Co., per year... $2.50 R. W. KENNETH, Manager PAUL V. HESTER, Editors