oc-plain-dealer 1921-01-15

PAGE FOUR THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER An Independent Newspaper, Issued Every Afternoon Excerpt Sunday. R. W. ERNEST, Manager. Subscription rate—In No. Orange-co: Per year, $2; six months, $1.25. Outside No. Orange-co: Per year, $6; six months, $3.50. Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Colif., as second class matter. R. R.S ADD EQUIPMENT The Union Pacific System has since the ending of federal control of the railroads on March 1, 1920, added to the transportation facilities of the nation by the purchase of 72 passenger train cars, 45 cabooses, 100 locomotives, and 2000 general service steel gondolas. This equipment cost approximately $15,000,000. The passenger train cars are now being delivered; the cabooses will be in service by the end of December, 1920; the new locomotives are in service; the gondolas will be in service by the end of January, 1921. The Pacific Fruit Express Co., owned jointly by the Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific, has purchased 3000 new refrigerator cars practically all of which have been received and are now in service, and in addition is building in its shops at Los Angeles and Roseville, Cal., 1000 refrigerator cars which will lie placed in service very soon. The 4000 refrigerator cars cost approximately $16,000,000. The Pacific Fruit Express Co. is also expending more than $3,000,000 in improved ice facilities, the work on which is nearly completed. To increase the capacity of its line and to enable it further to improve its passenger and freight service, the Union Pacific system has under construction 38 miles of additional double track between Wasatch, Utah, and LeRoy, Wyoming, which will be completed early in the spring of 1921, at a cost of approximately $4,500,000. HOME OF ROOSEVELT IS TO BE SHRINE. mended. Theodore Roosevelt was one of the truly great men of his age. His influence has been felt profoundly, not only in America, but throughout the civilized world. He had his faults—who that is mortal has not? He had made enemies—who that is worth standing room in the world has not? But he had a big heart, he was saturated with rugged virtues, he was an uncompromising American. He came upon the arena of public life when quickening of the civic conscience was needed. He was a mighty galvanizing influence in public life for many years. In politics he was a hard fighter—some times stern to the point of bitterness. He made bitter enemies, but at the same time drew to himself a tremendously strong and ardently devoted following. Since his death, friends and enemies alike have been disposed to view his character and achievements with the high respect which is due. Colonel Roosevelt's life was inspiring. It is well to memorialize him. It is well to preserve his early home as a national shrine, thus to give tangible proof to the future that Americans are not indifferent to great talents nobly applied in public life. POPULATION IS CONGESTED IN NEW YORK. Overcrowding is particularly pronounced in New York City. The shortage of housing in the metropolis is more acute now than ever. It is estimated officially that, of the 133,000 babies born in Greater New York during 1920, some 1000,000 came into life in crowded tenements. moral cleanliness of the congested cities. IF ALL that they on armament werements and for the afering and the economy of Europe, America the world, old Moth relieved of most of her distempers. THE AMERICAN of their own destiny than any other. This should be borne readjusting of economical suits. The tailors. And I right frame of mine suit will be made an enable celerity. The Village Is the visit of lion picture beauty ing, to the court Peace John B. Cox at "somewhere near somewhat in the event? Peut etre, as we other words, perhaps. The news that of the movies had thing as to get here ed in no little exe Ana. Some members oat their luncheon went so far as to oily and tentatively suggestion that h committee of one t Miss Daniels daily carceration in the is, provided it coor for the vivacious l HOME OF ROOSEVELT IS TO BE SHRINE. A national shrine is to be made of the house in which Theodore Roosevelt was born—28 East Thirtieth-st. New York City. The interior of the house as Colonel Roosevelt knew it in childhood, will be restored. This is a movement to be comElk Park —The most beautiful site in Orange County positively assured for Anaheim. See Monday's issue of this paper for full announcement. VESTA BATTERY PRICES REDUCED BUT THE SAME QUALITY AND THE SAME GUARANTEE VESTA GUARANTEE Mr. has this day 192-purchased One Vesta Battery, Type No. This Battery is ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED for AT LEAST TWO YEARS. We Guarantee that the holder of this Guarantee WILL NOT be at ANY REPAIR EXPENSE during this period. AUTO ELECTRIC MAINTENANCE CO. Signed THIS IS THE ONLY ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE GIVEN TODAY. All Other Batteries Are Guaranteed Same as Tires. AUTO ELECTRIC MAINTAINANCE CO. ORANGE COUNTY DISTRIBUTORS Americans are not indifferent to great talents nobly applied in public life. POPULATION IS CONGESTED IN NEW YORK. Overcrowding is particularly pronounced in New York City. The shortage of housing in the metropolis is more acute now than ever. It is estimated officially that, of the 133,000 babies born in Greater New York during 1920, some 1000,000 came into life in crowded tenements. It is estimated that the city will increase in population 1,000,000 in the next ten years, and of this number 800,000 will have to live in tenements. Experts see menace in these tenement conditions—menace, not alone to physical health, but to morals, and to the very rudiments of civilization. In such overcrowded quarters vice and crime are bred, as also are traitorous sentiments and schemes of disloyalty to government and established institutions. The late Colonel Roosevelt was among the number of publicists who regarded the problem of the tenements as one of vital concern to the whole nation. The country is no stronger, in its morals, its physical health and its patriotism, than the general condition of the masses, particularly of that element of the masses sometimes referred to as the "submerged tenth." The safety of the whole people depends, in large measure, upon the physical and other words, perhaps. The news that of the movies had thing as to get her ed in no little exe Anna. Some members oat their luncheon went so far as to coily and tentatively suggestion that he committee of one Miss Daniels daily carceration in the is, provided it cost for the vivacious lily What is Justice Miss Daniel's case? To jail her or not is the question. Ted her declares her miles per. If she about a mere male once in Cox pronounce the terms of v would spend a 10-guest of one "Budget But Miss Daniel Nay. What's more picture actress, and a little time to put with fulfilling co Justice Cox going Anyway, next where around 9 a that will tell the must appear before peace at that time doesn't appear—wbe issued for her wfrom the office of perhaps even Jack sally forth in qu movie star. No use talking, mosphere envelopes Dozens of school oqui vive, and a nu been calling at th ing when the fair in court. And—the list does not include any school age. It inc all ages. 1ST NATL I WINNI In the City Le night the Student straight from the while the First N ping two from the The First Nat straight before t first game last nig First National Fox Hanson L. A. Muckenthal Hayes Smith Totals Fairland Inn Martin Broaddus Dummy Naylor Cordes Totals THIS IS THE ONLY ABSOLUTE GUARANTEE TEE GIVEN TODAY. All Other Batteries Are Guaranteed Same as Tires. AUTO ELECTRIC MAINTAINANCE CO. ORANGE COUNTY DISTRIBUTORS WEST BROS. Los Angeles at Chestnut Street, Anaheim Phone 31 L. G. Swales Company Will Have a Samson Model 'M' Tractor On Display at the Tractor and Auto School at Fullerton Union High School FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 Myron Warner, service man for the L. G. Swales Co., will be in charge and any information in regard to the Sampson Model "M" will be cheerfully given. L. G. SWALES CO. ORANGE COUNTY DISTRIBUTOR FOR SAMPSON PRODUCTS Telephone 138 116 E. Fifth St., Santa Ana THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Hydraulic Pits Great Aid moral cleanliness and the patriotism of the congested quarters of the great cities. IF ALL that the world is spending on armament were loosed for battements and for the amelioration of suffering and the economic rehabilitation of Europe, America and the rest of the world, old Mother Earth would be relieved of most of her sufferings and curd of her distempers. THE AMERICAN people are master: of their own destinies in larger measure than any other people on earth. This should be borne in mind as the readjusting of economic affairs proceeds. To use a figure of speech Uncle Sam is being measured for a new economic suit. The people are the tailors. And if they keep in the right frame of mind and purpose, the suit will be made and flitted with reasonable celerity. The Village Gossip Is the visit of Bebe Daniels, motion picture beauty, accused of speeding, to the court of Justice of the Peace John B. Cox next Wednesday at "somewhere near 9 a.m." to be somewhat in the nature of a social event? Peut etre, as we said in France. In other words, perhaps. The news that the fair charmer of the movies had done so plebian a thing as to get herself pinched resulted in no little excitement in Santa Ana. Some members of the Rotary club at their luncheon this week even went so far as to consider facetiously and tentatively J. C. Metzgar's suggestion that he be appointed a committee of one to carry flowers to Miss Daniels daily, during her incarceration in the county jail. That is, provided it come to a jail term for the vivacious Bebe. Workmen are progressing rapidly with the work on the new Alexander building at the corner of Cypress and Los Angeles-sts and it is expected that the joists for the second floor will be put in place within a few days. This building is to be the Orange-co home of the Alexander Lubricating service, owned and operated by W. E. Alexander, Jr., and which at the present time has service stations established in Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana and Anaheim. Special lubrication service is one of the latest allied industries to the REDUCTIONS IN ALL LINES ARE COMING at wages I want to pay—and which, in my opinion, are just—I will suspend my operations until later. "I believe that with a general re- REDUCTIONS IN ALL LINES ARE COMING SANTA ANA, Jan. 15--That wager for common labor have been lowered in some lines of work, that wages of carpenters have been reduced and that reductions in the wages of various tradesmen in the city are anticipated, is disclosed by interview with a number of prominent men and firms engaged in building and other forms of contracting that necessitate the employment of large numbers of men. According to competent authority, carpenters are readily available at from $6 to $7 per day, where they were scarce a year ago with $8 a day as prevailing wage. While there has been no reduction locally in the wages of plasterers, so far as could be ascertained, general contractors in Los Angeles have effected a reduction there of $1.00 per day, according to the statement today of a Santa Ana man who attended a meeting in Los Angeles yesterday of the branch of the General Contractors' Assn. of the United States. The schedule was reduced from $12 to $11 per day; the dollar being clipped off, it was said, because it was known that tradesmen were contributing that sum daily to "business agents" of the plasterers' unions. It is understood that plans are being formulated for the launching in Los Angeles of a hard drive against the closed shop. Predictions were made today by contractors here that there would be decreases in the wage schedules of all lines of skilled and common labor. One local firm employing much common labor has already made effective a schedule that provides a decrease of fifty cents per day, the new wage bing $3.50 or $4.00 as against $4.00 and $4.50. Brick masons are still drawing the same compensation that they have been receiving for some time past, but it is reported that they have been discussing a small drop, probably $1 per day. Those employers who have made cuts have taken the position that they were justified by the reduced costs of living. They declare that their employees have made no protest. M. R. Heninger, who probably is one of the largest of the building operators in the city, is preparing to "take the bull by the horns" and begin a schedule of wages which he believes will be fair to the wage earner and just to himself. He is preparing a program of co home of the Alexander Lubricating service, owned and operated by W. E. Alexander, Jr., and which at the present time has service stations established in Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana and Anaheim. Special lubrication service is one of the latest allied industries to the 1ST NATL BREAKS WINNING STREAK In the City League bowling last night the Studebakers took three straight from the Hallond Electrics while the First Nationals were coping two from the Fairland Inn. The First Nationals had won 13 straight before their defeat in the first game last night. The scores: First National Bank—Fox 163 144 104 Hanson 113 159 129 L. A. Muckenthaler 126 146 135 Hayes 119 194 164 Smith 168 125 138 Totals 689 769 670 Fairland Inn—Martin 139 108 194 Broaddus 170 124 163 Dummy 113 126 104 Naylor 122 131 127 Cordes 180 146 160 Totals 724 635 748 Workmen are progressing rapidly with the work on the new Alexander building at the corner of Cypress and Los Angeles-sts and it is expected that the joists for the second floor will be put in place within a few days. This building is to be the Orange- STRAIGHT before their defeat in the first game last night. The scores: First National Bank— Fox ... 163 144 104 Hanson ... 113 159 129 L. A. Muckenthaler ... 126 146 135 Hayes ... 119 194 164 Smith ... 168 125 138 Totals ... 689 769 670 Fairyland Inn— Martin ... 139 108 194 Broaddus ... 170 124 163 Dummy ... 113 126 104 Naylor ... 122 131 127 Cordes ... 180 146 160 Totals ... 724 635 748 Holland Electrics — Dummy ... 117 102 122 Hiles ... 119 120 109 Dummy ... 102 119 123 Scott ... 195 179 134 Moore ... 122 119 130 Totals ... 655 639 618 Studebakers — Payne ... 117 146 132 Bruce ... 130 102 122 Golenor ... 161 150 139 Reynolds ... 102 119 139 Wight ... 169 136 123 Totals ... 679 653 655 RED KELLY FACES CHARGE OF MURDER REDDING, Cal. Jan. 15—A charge of murder today was placed against Arthur Owen Davis, alias "Red" Kelly, following the death yesterday of City Marshal John W. Rieves. Rieves died from a bullet wound sustained when he surprised two men in the act of burglarizing the home of Leslie Jones, merchant, Sunday evening. RED FRONT MISSION SERVICES Services at the Red Front Mission. 206 N. Los Angeles-st, Sunday will be held at the regular time, 2:30 and 7:30. Burton Williams, pastor. BUILDING PERMIT Adolf Maas, alterations to residence on E. South-st between Olive and Orange-sts, cost $300. Good Coffee, 30c; drinks like 40c. Edmilston's. If it's from Witman's, it's good! If it's from Witman's, it's good! If it's from Witman's, it's good! Witman, Eyesight Specialist. Warehouse Space — Phone 158— Dance at Olinda Thursday— The Plain Dealer for Job Printing— Try a Plain Dealer Want At— Those employers who have made cuts have taken the position that they were justified by the reduced costs of living. They declare that their employees have made no protest. M. R. Heninger, who probably is one of the largest of the building operators in the city, is preparing to "take the bull by the horns" and begin a schedule of wages which he believes will be fair to the wage earner and just to himself. He is preparing a program of extensive building operations that he will execute if he can secure the help he needs at the wages he proposes to pay—and he believes he can secure all the help he needs. "I am willing to pay artisans and laborers good wages," said Heninger. "I have no intention of 'grinding them down.' However, I don't propose to submit to the 'hold up' policy that has prevailed." "Take the lathers, for instance. A good workman can put on between 2500 and 3000 laths a day of eight hours. They are now getting 75 cents a hundred, which means $17.50 a day for the man who can handle 2500. A lather has told me in the past few days that 1600 a day is the limit permitted and that he completes his day's work by 2 p.m., or in a 5 hour day, for which he is drawing down $11.20. He said that he could easily lay 2500 lath in 8 hours. This is conclusive evidence that the schedule of 75 cents per hundred is unfair to the man who has to pay the bill for building. "I am going to establish a rate of 40c a hundred and if the lathers don't want to accept this price I will put my carpenters on the job. Lathers under this schedule can make $10 to $12 per day and I think this is enough, under reduced living costs of today. "I have discussed the wage matter with lathers and told them that they were entitled to the work and would get it if they would treat the public right." "Carpenters have been drawing $7 and $8 per day. I propose paying from $5.50 to $7, according to the capabilities of each man." "I have talked with plasterers and they have told me that they would be satisfied with $8 and $10 a day, and I am willing to pay such wages." "Plumbers have told me that they are willing to reduce wages in proportion to the reduced costs of commodities that enter into the costs of living." "I have the foundation down now for a house but have held up buildings writing to see how things are break. If I can't get help." Saturday, January 15, 1921 Great Aid in Car Lubricating Alexander Lubrication and operated by r., and which at service stations em, Orange, San. on service is one industries to the automobile trade and one that promises to eliminate one of the irksome tasks of the motor car owner. "Proper lubrication and the taking up of all play in nuts and bolts is one of the essentials in prolonging the life of the motor car," states Mr. Alexander. "This is one of the things that is sadly neglected by the average car owner and I feel certain that my service will fulfill this need. The work is performed on specially constructed pits by expert lubricators and mechanics, while nothing but the very best of oils and greases are used. We also make a specialty of draining and flushing crank cases, and refilling them with oil." The Santa Anans were greatly impressed with the arrangements and equipment of the camp grounds and are enthusiastic over the possibility to a remarkably brisk spring and summer season." ELLMORE FUNERAL MONDAY Dr. A. C. Fox of Anaheim went pay—and which, just—I will sussult until later. with a general related materials that approval of the where near what ing, there will be ing activities that actions of 1920 in a revival of the car in the purchase demand for houses it ever was, but have been holding that there would be would show subfrom prices that for residence propw months." Farm labor, Frank curity for the stateborors are availiany time during ings paid between month, where $60 year. Field help is to $3.50 per day at $4 to $4.50 year. R J AUNT PASS CAMP developed today of C. for inviting tata Ana council on to the public camp of Cajon pass, 72 following a visit to Thursday by J. C. Smith and F. W. of Fred Rafferty. The Santa Anans were greatly impressed with the arrangements and equipment of the camp grounds and are enthusiastic over the possibility of developing similar grounds in Orange-co. DAVIS EXPECTING BRISK AUTO SALES "There is every indication that the year just opening will be one of the most eventful in the history of the automotive industry," says Chas. Davis, of the Chandler and Cleveland service station, Anaheim. In 1919, we witnessed the basic readjustment of auto trade conditions. The business settled itself more squarely upon the universal foundations of all merchandising. During the latter months of 1919, there was a serious curtailment of production and distribution due. In a certain extent, to national conditions. But to the far-sighted manufacturer and dealer, the period thru which the industry is passing has always loomed on the horizon and those of us who understand it are glad it has come and that we face what may be called the permanent era of automobile merchandising. "This evolution in automotive trade has brot sharply into focus the personal and individual responsibility of the dealer. It has brot home to the owner the fact that his dealer represents the ability of his car to get satisfaction, and it has sharply emphasized the value of dealer service and cooperation. I look forward to a remarkably brisk spring and summer season." ELLMORE FUNERAL MONDAY Dr. A. C. Foy, of Anaheim, went to Los Angeles yesterday and met the remains of his niece, Mrs. Leal Ellmore, former Orange-co woman, who died Monday in Tulsa, Okla. They were accompanied by the husband. This morning they were transferred to the McAulay chapel, Fullerton, where the funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Monday. DEMONSTRATES X-RAY BEFORE JUNIOR H. S. An address and demonstration of the x-ray was made at the junior high school yesterday by Dr. J. E. Waters. The address and demonstration attracted much interest among the boys and girls, who were amused at being able to see their bones thru a glass. Elk Park —The most beautiful site in Orange County positively assured for Anaheim. See Monday's issue of this paper for full announcement. Lightning Strikes More Than Once Every motorist is in some sort of danger every time his wheels turn. Be the most careful driver in the world, know your machine thorbut how can you control the thoughts and movements of your fellow are insured we settle all damages immediately without trouble or exception. Why take a chance—a poor gamble when a moderate premium set you in various ways. Wait! Today is the day to buy Auto Fire Insurance, Auto Theft InCollision, Property Damage or Liability Insurance. AUTO CLUB ORANGE COUNTY PROTECTION PREPAREDNESS INSURE WITH THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB & INDEMNITY EXCHANGE of ORANGE COUNTY 519 No. Main St., Santa Ana. Phone 452. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Clyde Walker, President M. O. Henderson, Vice-President J. R. Porter, Treasurer Attorneys: Scarborough, Forgey & Reinhaus, A. S. RALPH, Manager and Attorney-in-Tax