oc-plain-dealer 1921-02-25

THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER An Independent Newspaper, Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday. R. W. ERNEST, Manager. PAUL V. HESTER, Editor Subscription rate—In No. Orange-co: Per year, $2; six months, $1.25, Outside No. Orange-co: Per year, $6; six months, $3.40. Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second class matter. DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Great souls forgive not injuries till time. Has put their enemies into their power. That they may show forgiveness in their own. —Dryden. TOO MANY lives are taken through criminal carelessness. WHY NOT put the buckeye on the white house coal of arms? THE PURCHASING power of the dollar is gradually increasing. HAPPINESS IS not to be bought with dollars, but with good, generous deeds. ONE WAY to assist effectually in upholding the stage is to patronize clean, worthy theatricals. APROPOS Mr. Harding's issuing, he made a god catch when he landed Mr. Hughes in his cabinet. WOMAN, in creation, was the last word. And ever since the days of love she has insisted upon not only being the last word, but having it. M. BRIAND'S experience in cabinet positions in France might be expressed tersely as in again, out again, with the process frequently repeated. ALL THE world admires a game right, such as Caruso has put up against the malady that seemed to have marked him for translation into eternity. THE SERVICE men of the world war should be cared for tenderly, justly and generously—particularly those who were disabled from wounds or sickness in the service. IT IS to be hoped that the California legislature will do so well that the people of the state will not feel like making the date of its adjournment a day of special thanksgiving. THE UNITED States seeks war with MR. HARDING'S CABINET IS NAMED TENTATIVELY Mr. Harding's cabinet tentatively is full. The two outstanding figures among the ten men who are to be constitutional advisors to the President for the next four years are Charles E. Hughes, named for Secretary of State, and Herbert C. Hoover, tentatively selected for Secretary of Commerce. Both are internationally famous. The other eight are not here known at all. W. Weeks, former United States Senator, was considered last year for the Republican Presidential nomination, and Senator Albert B. Fall has been prominent in connection with America's relations with Mexico. Mr. Harding is partial to members and ex-members of Congress. The tentative cament has one present member of the Senate, one former member and one former member of the House. Pennsylvania fares best of all the states, receiving two portfolios—the Treasury and Labor although James J. Davis, tentative choice for Secretary of Labor, is credited to Illinois as well as Pennsylvania. The states represented in cabinet appointments are: New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Iowa and California. This gives representation to every section except the South. The cabinet, as to a majority of its members, must needs be tried out, in actua experience, before judgment fairly may be passed upon its quality. It will be criticized adversely, as to some appointments, without doubt. But any cabinet that Mr. Harding might name would be criticized. INAUGURAL RITES ARE TO BE SIMPLE Mr. Harding's insistence upon the utmost simplicity in inaugural ceremonies on the fourth of March touches a responsive chord among the people. There is need of this example at this time. There is rea THE SERVICE men of the world war should be cared for tenderly, justly and generously particularly those who were disabled from wounds or sickness in the service. IT is to be hoped that the California legislature will do so well that the people of the state will not feel like making the date of its adjournment a day of special thanksgiving. THE UNITED States seeks war with no country on earth. It would take up arms with the greatest reluctance and would fight only as a last resort to protect its interests and its honor. NAGGING AT and caption criticism of men in public office disincline good men to accept public positions. The public should be considerate of good service and just toward the faithful public servant. TRAFFIC TRAOEDIES multiply. The greater number are due to carelessness. Many of them are provenable. Precaution, persuasion and prosecution are three it's that should lessen the number of avoidable mishaps. ONE OBJECTION average Americans have to M. Poincare assuming high office in France is the fact that they don't know just what to call him. Poincare, Anglicized, is easily pronounced. But in French—well spelling runs in one direction and pronunciation runs in another direction. Try Plain Dealer Want Ads INAUGURAL RITES ARE TO BE SIMPLE Mr. Harding's insistence upon the utmost simplicity in inaugural ceremonies on the fourth of March touches a responsive chord among the people. There is need of this example at this time. There is reason for men and women in high station, of great influence, to take the people by the hand, at it were, and lead them back to the old-time paths of simple living. The inauguration of a President of the United States is a solemn and impressive event. But its solemnity and its impressiveness are not augmented by pomp and lavish ceremonies. The simpler, the more impressive. Mr. Harding is not doing the freakish thing to prefer rites of the utmost simplicity. For the grandeur of the exalted position of Presidents stands out in relief in a setting of extreme simplicity. This Nation and people never should drift away from the simplities. Life should not become artificial in this land. The people ever should live close to those sturdy wholesome ideals, innocent simplities and homely integrities so characteristic of the early days of the republic and so common to those who fathomed and mothered American ideals and institutions. Methodist White Temple Sunday Philadelphia and Broadway Anaheim, California Dr. James Allen Geissinger Will Preach at Both Services 11 a.m., Subject: "Christ and the Child." 7:30 p.m., Subject: "Shall We Make Anaheim an Experiment Station In Religious Education?" Vested Chorus Choir—Great Pipe Organ 1500 Free Seats 1500 Free Seats Experiment Station In Religious Education?" Vested Chorus Choir—Great Pipe Organ 1500 Free Seats 1500 Free Seats BRADLEY'S HIGH GRADE LIQUID PAINT Just like Dad! Approved by the Master Painter A. M. WHITE Anaheim, Calif. BRADLEY~WISE PAINT CO. LOS ANGELES THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA TARIFF MEASURE GOES THRU SENATE The Fordney tariff measure, so-called, has been passed by the Senate. The vote, on final passage, is a significant revelation. Political party lines were not adhered to city, as was formerly the case in final consideration of tariff bills. It is realized, by all shades of political opinion, that American industries and American productions, crucial period of economic breathing, must needs have some measure of protection against the cheaper commodities of foreign lands. The measure which has just passed the Senate is designed primarily to give economic relief where most acutely needed. It particularly is drawn to favor the agricultural interests. There has been much discussion of the measure, pro and con. Its proponents have argued that it would be a genuine relief measure, while its opponents have questioned if efficacy in giving relief and, furthermore, have drawn a dark picture of probable reprisals from countries whose products would be affected seriously by high duties under this measure. Doubt has been suggested as to whether or not President Wilson would sign the measure. If it were adopted by both houses of Congress and sent to him. The Fordney bill is not perfect, but it has sufficient merit to warrant a fair testing with the understanding that at any given time, should defects become apparent, the measure could be amended by a Congress in sympathy with a fair measure of tariff protection. LEGISLATURE HAS HEARD FROM PEOPLE In the midst of momentous responsibilities, members of the California Legislature have had a thirty-day sojourn with their constituents. This has enabled legislators to hear first hand, the sentiment of those whom they represent, as to important pending legislation. The most important measure of all, perhaps—that which has to do with tax revision and simplification of state government—has been discussed exhaustively throughout the state by a series of public meetings. The people have had time to think and there is good reason to believe that they have thought to some definite conclusion. Their convictions, it is to The Village Gossip Did you notice anything unusual in the western sky Friday evening? Did you catch Venus in her flirtation with our stalid, old moon? If not, you missed one of the most beautiful sights in the heavens that will be afforded for some time. The Rev. J. L. Parks, pastor of the Santa Ana Church of the United Brethren and close student of astronomy, has written the following on the phenomenon of the moon and Venus and their peculiar position. "The moon and Venus were in conjunction; that is, were occupying approximately the same place in our vision at the same time." Had we been able to detain the earth in her revolution for one hour, we might have seen Venus, on a little closer approach to the moon suddenly slip out of sight, as the 'dark' portion of the moon covered the brilliant form of Venus. "It would have been worth much to have been out on the great Pacific ocean about a thousand miles, more, or less, and to have seen that very thing happen. The brilliancy of the new moon and the schottling light of Venus made them objects of unusual attractiveness as they approached each other, but the most wonderful of all would have been to see the brilliant evening star slip behind the moon when apparently some distance from the bright crescent of the new moon. "That is because the full body of the moon which could not be seen as it is yet in the dark, was turned toward Venus." Venus will in a short time appear through the telescope. Just as the moon did Friday night, Venus is between us and the sun and goes through all the changes that the moon does. At one quarter of the heavens it looks like our full moon; then like a half moon, then like the finest crescent, like the first glimpse of the new moon as it hangs in the western sky. Just after the sun has disappeared. "If you doubt it, come and look through my telescope and be convinced that 'the earth do move!'" Richmond Pearson Hobson, former hro and now representative of the Southern Society showing Hobson around and doing the "distinguished visitor" stunt. "Why is the price of lemons so low?" asked Hobson. "Well," said Thamer, "some people say it is on account of prohibition." There may have been a twinkle in his eye but he spoke seriously, for J. Charles is a somewhat smooth article himself. "How is that?" said Hobson, metaphorically pricking up his ears. "They tell us that in New York city alone," replied Thamer, "there were 10,000 saloons which used an average of a box each a week. That would alone provide a big market." "But the soft drink fountains use more than the saloons did," said Hobson. "Did you ever examine the bottles in a soft drink fountain," continued Thamer. "If you do, you will find, in small type, a statement that the contents contain no lemon, or orange juice, as the case may be. This is even true of drinks which are called by misleading names, such as 'orange-crush.'" Hobson pondered the matter but he doesn't admit that prohibition has any effect on the price of lemons. Court house clerks and officials especially the ladies are interested The People Must Pay Ask King Bill —People of California—just plain, ordinary or the $15,000,000 increase in the state tax bill now in Legislature feigns to raise funds on and paid by—YOU! —If you don’t believe it, just ask Senator Bill, if he didn’t say so in an official report committee on revenue and taxation in 1978. —Here is exactly what Senator King, a former governor of California, said about the judgment of this committee in relation to some extent DIRECTLY people do not feel directly the present tax THEY PAY IT, IN THE LAST ANALYSIS. Legislature feel and reflect as great a result if some portion of the state tax were not be altogether an evil.” Certainly th $30,000 FOR BEACH BLOCK BY L. A. BANK That Huntington Beach is to have another bank because known today when the announcement was made that one of the best business blocks in the city had been sold by Mrs. Beggs to the Los Angeles Trust and Savings Bank. The property is located on the east side of Main street in the middle of the block between Ocean and Olive avenue, and is now occupied by the drug store of Leonard Obarr and the McFish Mercantile Co. The consideration was said to have been in the neighborhood of $30,000. Corporal Sweeney had been detailed to take his squad of Engineers to mop up after a company of infantry. Arrived at the cellar of an abandoned chateau he was instructed by his lieutenant to go inside, leaving the remainder of the squad gathered about the door to get the fugitives. "Yessir," answered Sweeney obediently. Then, turning to his men, he added the caution: "But if more than one man comes out of that cellar, for the Lord's sake don't shoot the first one." The American Legion Weekly. —Try a Plato Dealer Want Ad— United Steamship Co. French Line, Holland-America Line, White Star Line, Red Star Line, Cunard Line, Fabre Line, American Line, Scandinavian-American Line, Norwegian-American Line, Transatlantic, McCormick Steamship Co., Canadian Pacific Ocean Service, etc. Money Orders and Drafts on all parts of the world. Main Office—140 No. Spring St. Branch Office—857 So. Grand Ave. CALIFORNIA In Miss Gladys Fifield's account of a thrilling airplane ride over Orange county towns last Saturday afternoon, Miss Fifield nopped into a commercial airplane in Brea canyon and soared over Fullerton and Andalusim. She says she could see over the greater part of the county. She was in the air 45 minutes and according to statements made by the aviator, reached an altitude of one mile. Miss Fifield says she was disappointed because the aviator would not loop-the-loop. However, he made several tail spins and cut two or three sharp curves around the clouds. She says she is "raring" to go again. TWELVE POINTS FOR SUCCESS 1—Have a design. 2—Go straight for it. 3—Master all details. 4—Always know more than you are expected to know. 5—Remember that difficulties are only made to be overcome. 6—Treat failures as stepping stones to further effort. 7—Never put your foot farther than you can draw it back. 8—At times be bold, always prudent. 9—the minority often rule the majority in the end. 10—Make good use of other men's brains. 11—Listen well, answer cautiously, decide promptly. 12—Preserve by all means in your power, a sound mind in a sound body. The Plain Dealer for Job Printing A Want Ad in The Plain Dealer EYES EXAMINED ALL YOUR OPTICAL WANTS & REPAIRS DR. G. E. BAYNTON Optometrist 223 West Center Street with JEWEL BOX Phone 435 Anaheim New Spring Suits and Dresses $24.75 - $29.50 VALUES ARE MOST EXCEPTIONAL ALL WOOL JERSEY SPORT COATS ALL COLORS, SPECIAL $6.95 ALL WOOL JERSEY SPORT COATS ALL COLORS, SPECIAL $6.95 Style Shop 105 W. Center St. Anaheim He Must Pay This $15,000,000! King Bill’s Author to Prove It? —just plain, ordinary citizens and taxpayers — Watch your step increase in the state tax budget which the iniquitous King excess tax re feigns to raise from public utility concerns, will be assessed up-U! It it, just ask Senator Lyman King, of Redlands, author of the King so in an official report he signed as chairman of the Senate special and taxation in 1919! That Senator King, author of the King Bill, wrote into his report: Of this committee it is most important that the burden of state tax be extent DIRECTLY BY THE PEOPLE. It is apparent that the directly the present tax (that is, the tax on corporations) ALTHO THE LAST ANALYSIS. Neither do their representatives in the reflect as great a responsibility for economy as probably would re fthe state tax were placed upon them directly. A general tax may evil.” Certainly the People Pay! certainly the People Pay! Frank Lowden, of Illinois, who chopped out 125 useless departois state payrolls. Governor Lowden states: "Unity of statesmanship anywhere that can invent any kind of a tax will not be borne by the great body of the people. That is a fundataxes we ought to learn!" was right. Fornia, long heavily overburdened with taxes of all kinds, if you paid $15,000,000 tax that is designed to give Governor Stephens' exministration plenty of money to spend in the next two years, GET Legislators and your Governor, by letter, phone or telegraph, that Bill! rigid economy that YOU practice in your Home! INVESTIGATION AND ECONOMY LEAGUE, Southern California Headquarters 216-222 Union League Building, Los Angeles.