oc-plain-dealer 1921-03-26

THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER An Independent Newspaper, issued Every Afternoon except Sunday. A. W. ERNEST, Manager. PAUL V. HESTER, Editor Subscription rate—In No. Orange-co: Per year, $; six months, $1.20. Outside No. Orange-co: Per year, $; six months, $1.50. Entered at the Postoffice at Anabelm, Calif., as second class matter. DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Creative Genius from thy hand same of order, beauty, rise, when waves thy potent, mystic wand To people ocean, earth and skies! J. H. McIlvane. AMERICA'S ARMAMENT IS TO KEEP PRACE The United States is not arming for war, but against war. It is not maintaining a vast navy and big army to provoke war, but to prevent war. No country on earth, from the smallest to the greatest, has the slightest reason to fear any aggression movement on the part of the United States. Nor is there any such fear. This country deals with other powers as so famously fair and so uniformly honorable, that no country or people trembles less this nation enter upon a career of conquest. The great armament that the United States maintains is for the purpose of keeping this country out of war, if possible, and to secure victory for the United States should it be dragged into a needless wagon conflict. This powerful armament is peace insurance, and is intended to be of peace-preserving effect. PERMANENT TARiff ACT BEING FRAMED The Republican party once more has the responsibility and has assumed the task of framing a general, permanent tariff measure. The first Republican tariff act—known as the Morrill law—was enacted in the civil war period. Later came the McKinley law, which brought William McKinley into the prominence which later led to his nomination and election to the presidency; the Dingley law and the Payne-Aldrich measure. These are the most historic tariff acts framed under Republican auspices and sponsored by the Republican party. And now comes a task of huger proportions than any that have preceded—the formulating, not only of tariff schedules, but of a general tariff policy to fit the new conditions that have arisen since, and because of the world war. Subcommittees composed of Republican members of the house wars and means committee have been appointed to handle the various schedules of the permanent tariff measure, and the drafting of the bill has begun. This gigantic task may bring to the front and develop another William McKinley in national politics. It will afford excellent opportunities for the evolving of talent in statecraft. GEN. WOOD IS TO RETIRE FROM U.S. ARMY Announcement by the war department that Gen. Leonard Wood is to retire from active service in the United States army to become head of the University of Pennsylvania, after his return from the Philippines, will be received with interest throughout the country. There has been hope among the people, no doubt, that General Wood would consent to take the position of governor-general of the Philippines. It has been reported repeatedly from Washington that President Harding desired to enlist the services of the noted army leader in directing affairs in the Philippines. But it seems General Wood prefers the quieter functioning of a university chief. Leonard Wood is one of the brainy, purposeful, achieving men of this generation. He first came into national prominence in the war with Spain, being associated with Theodore Roosevelt in recruiting and commanding the Rough Riders' regiment. Later, Leonard Wood distinguished himself by governing Cuba and by cleaning up its plague-spots. His services in the world war were notable, despite the fact that he was thwarted in his ambition to go to the front. As an educator, General Wood will be a notable figure and his future will be followed with interest by the whole country. LUXURIES MORE COSTLE THAN EDUCATION The American people sometimes glance a fondness for hugging a delusion. The United States commissioner of education—P. P. Claxton—lays bare Eres Examined Fitted DR. G. E. BAYNTON Optometrist 222 W. Center St. Anaheim Phone 413 Hire Me By the Hour At Your Own Home To Do Your Automobile Repairing Expert Mechanic On All Cars 13 Years in Anaheim. 9 Years in the Automobile Business "DAN" CLEMMER 110 West South St., Anaheim Make Your Choice The Sheridan "The Car Complete" It is the latest unit of the General Motors Corporation, and therefore, is a car whose purchase is followed by a certainty of performance and service. Another carload has arrived and we can make deliveries in both Roadsters and Touring cars in the four cylinder models. We advise that you place your order immediately. Another carload has arrived and we can make deliveries in both Roadsters and Touring cars in the four cylinder models. We advise that you place your order immediately. —We want to demonstrate the Sheridan to you because with its powerful smooth running motor, beauty of line and finish, quality materials and workmanship, and economy of operation, we recognize the greatest automobile value of today. —Don't wait until there is a car shortage but order your Sheridan now. —$1946 HERE— Quality Motor Company 131 W. Commonwealth Fullerton THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA At Sacramento About the time the legislature gets everything set before it and sees what is necessary to be done before settling into the long home stretch, somebody throws a metaphorical monkey-wrench into the machinery and disarranges things. The "wets" and "drys" have been engaged in a wordy battle for the last two or three legislative days. It is over the two resolutions introduced in the assembly having reference to the national prohibition amendment, and increasing the alcohol content in beer and wines; from one and one-quarter per cent in beer to five per cent, and in wines to 15 per cent. Crittenden of San Jonquin declared himself yesterday against frittering away the time of the lawmakers in a resolution having to do with the national constitutional amendment. He declared it a silly waste of time. Then there is senate bill No. 950, introduced by Dennett of Stanislaus, and referred to the committee on Public Utilities. It confers authority on the railroad commission to fix the wages and salaries to be paid by all public utilities and other corporations under the jurisdiction of the commission. A hurried reading of the bill gives one the impression that such utilities, under the proposed net, will come under the complete control, and practically operation of the state, regulating as it does, not only the rates to be charged, but the number, wages and salaries of employees. Some discussion has been indulged in as to Senator Dennett's object in introducing such a measure. It is referred to by some as a "soviet" provision. This discussion is occasioned by the fact that Senator Dennett is an old-time American and comes from a long line of American ancestors. The general impression seems to be that it is not his intention to press the bill, but it is introduced for the purpose of making the utility corporations "fit up and take notice" of future possibilities. That this thing of increasing taxes and raising wages with a consequent increase of rates; and raising rates following an increase of wages and taxation, must eventually reach a stopping place or the people will take a hand. such union to commit offense against the public peace shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." The act also provides that violation shall be punishable by fine and imprisonment. There is no use in camouflage of the situation. People generally have an idea that every public in duty having a large number of people employed must keep itself in formed of the intentions of such employees affecting the industry. They want to know in advance if a strike is in prospect, and not wait, for in stance, until tomorrow morning when no employees come on the job, ma chinery is idle and the entire in dusty paralyzed. As for that part of the section referring to the employ ing of person or persons for the pur pose of fomenting trouble among employees, presumably in the interest o mployees—that is also a matter of proof and if that practice is fol lowed the people want to know it. Buena Park News BUENA PARK, Mar. 26. (Special) The Woman's Club met at home on Thursday afternoon with 16 members present Mrs. B. Calloway presided in the place of Mrs. Macklin, the president who was unable to attend. An interesting business meeting was held and a social hour. Dainty sandwiches with macaroons and tea were served by the hostess. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Greenwalt, La Mirada. Miss Ethel McNeil is spending the Easter vacation at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George McNeil. Miss Ethel is attending Poona College. Miss Marjorie McConber is spending the Easter vacation at home. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McClintic and children of Eagle Rock City spent Wednesday and Thursday with their sister in law, Mrs. James Macklin. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Calloway attended the show at Anaheim on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Golden saw "Inside the Cup" at Anaheim on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams and daughter and Miss Beulah Nelson attended the show on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Robeson and GOVERNING THE country is solemn, serious business, not an office-holding, sinecure pastime. AVIATORS WILL have one advantage—they will be broken in to flying when they get to heaven. THE REASON why some boys abandon farm life for the city is quite complimentary to farm life. CO-OPERATION OF all classes is a pre-requisite to restored general prosperity in permanent form. BEAUTIFICATION should not be lost sight of in utilitarian enterprises. Beauty and utility should be as twin sisters. UNCLE SAM will not be drawn into the petty wrangles of Europe, to suffer the proverbial fate of the "innocent bystander." THE superdreadnaught Colorado is one more convincing argument calculated to dissuade any nation from attacking the United States. THE Good citizen is under solemn obligation to make his citizenship county for good government and for the general good of the community. NATURE GIVES to everyone as a birthright, the "right to search"—the right to search for natural beauty and for health and pleasure in the open. THE UNITED STATES is not building a great army with the desire to fight any country, but on the contrary, with the hope that it never will have to fight any other country. THE GOVERNMENT at Washington can help of course, through wise, promotive policies; but the real work of restoring prosperity and economic normality lies with the people themselves. A GREAT deal is heard at frequent intervals, in favor of protecting the farmer, the laborer, and the manufacturer. Well and good. But more should be heard and more should be heard and more should be done about protecting the consumer. GENERAL WOOD'S verdict as to the Philippine situation and the proper course for this country to pursue with reference thereto, will be received with great interest and respect, not only by President Harding, but by all the people. PRESIDEN HARDING, in calling the extra session of congress, did not specify the work to be done. It is understood, however, that the summons is not for the purpose of giving members a chance to sit idly and manicure their nails or to throw paper wads at each other. THE UNITED STATES, it sometimes is asserted, is "the worst hated nation in the world." Whether or not this is true, the fact remains that there is no nation on earth whose friendship and service is occasioned by the fact that Senator Dennett is an old time American and comes from a long line of American ancestors. The general impression seems to be that it is not his intention to press the bill, but it is introduced for the purpose of making the utility corporations "fit up and take notice" of future possibilities. That this thing of increasing taxes and raising wages with a consequent increase of rates; and raising rates following an increase of wages and taxation, must eventually reach a stopping place or the people will take a hand. Then there is assembly bill No. 1299 just introduced by Hurley of Alameda-co and referred to the Committee on Labor and Capital. The bill declares that "Any person, firm, corporation or partnership who shall employ or cause to be employed any other person, firm, corporation or partnership for the purpose of joining or entering into any union of workingmen for the purpose of securing knowledge of their activities on trade union matters, or for the purpose of securing knowledge of the activities of any individual member thereof, or for the purpose or fomenting trouble or strife among the members of such union or for the purpose of agitating the members of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McClintic and children of Eagle Rock City spent Wednesday and Thursday with their sister in law, Mrs. James Macklin. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Calloway attended the show at Anaheim on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Golden saw "Inside the Cup" at Anaheim on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams and daughter and Miss Beulah Nelson attended the show on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Robeson and children visited with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. McNallan at Norwalk on Thursday evening. The card club will meet on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Watson with Mesdames Watson, Thomas and Rodeffer as hostesses. Mrs. R. H. Meyer is on the jury at Santa Ana. Miss Margaret Nelson has finished a business course at the Santa Ana business college and is now enjoying a vacation at her home. Dr. W. J. Lawrie on April 1st will move from the Dreyfus bldg. to the Kroeger bldg, now being remodeled. A. W. Thomas, Phone 450 PRESIDEN HARDING, in calling the extra session of congress, did not specify the work to be done. It is understood, however, that the summons is not for the purpose of giving members a chance to sit idly and manicure their nails, or to throw paper wads at each other. THE UNITED STATES, it sometimes is asserted, is "the worst hated nation in the world." Whether or not this is true, the fact remains that there is no nation on earth whose friendship and good will are sought more eagerly than that of the United States. If this country is hated, the lands that hate it seem to feel that it pays to conceal their hatred. BEGIN REBUILDING MAIN HARBOR JETTY Rebuilding of the main jetty at the entrance to Orange-so harbor at Newport under a $50,000 bond issue voted by the city of Newport Beach, and its extension 200 feet farther into deep water under the county's $500,000 bond issue, is now under way and many carloads of rock will be put in place in the jetty within the next three or four months according to word from there today. Several cars of rock have already been dumped by Contractor Ledbetter and a dozen more are on the track at Balbon ready to be placed as rapidly as the craw can operate. The beginning of this work and the rapid progress being made by the dredger, give assurance that the entire present harbor project will be completed during the summer, it is believed. The work will be pushed as rapidly as possible so that commerce may be developed at the earliest possible moment and also that the yachts and fishing boats now in the harbor may go in and out at all stages of the tide in perfect safety. Contractor Ledbetter has a large barge in the channel, with which he plans to build the jetty extension in order to save the expensive operation of building his trestlework to the end of the jetty. THE Official Recapitulation of Southern California Motor Car Registrations received this week, and covering the month of February, records the sensational fact that Velie has advanced from 13th place to 6th place in registrations since January first! Mind you, the registration sheet covers all makes of passenger cars, large and small, and the Velie is in 6th place! From 13th to 6th Place—Why? Because the public is finding out what is being offered in the Velie car. The supreme satisfaction Velie owners are getting from their cars is becoming general knowledge. Here you find a car of real quality in every respect—a car of performance, speed, power, finish, comfort and good looks—with Miller Cord Tires all 'round, the Alemite lubricating system. McGRAHAN 114 W. Commonwealth See this Velie today! Touring cars, ready for CALIFORNIA Saturday, March 26, 1921 PRESIDENT MORMAN CHURCH TO VISIT S. A. The members and friends of the Church of Latter Day Saints are looking forward with much pleasure to a visit of Mr. Heber J. Grant, president of the Mormon church. A. W. Thomas, Phone WE MAKE NO "BULLS" in our radiator repair work. We employ only trained experts to do such jobs, and you are sure of getting your radiator back better than it was. No matter how badly smashed up it may be, leave it with us. We'll make it right. ANAHEIM AUTO SHEET METAL WORKS S. A. BIESERT, Prop. Repairing Radiators, Bodies, Fenders, Lamps, Tanks, Etc. 307 E. Center St. Anaheim You’ll Like the 1921 Maxwell Dollar for Dollar, Part for Part, It’s the Best Buy On the Market LET US EXPLAIN WHY Maxwell Prices (All Prices t.o.b. Anaheim) Dollar for Dollar, Part for Part, It’s the Best Buy On the Market LET US EXPLAIN WHY Maxwell Prices (All Prices f.o.b. Anaheim) ROADSTER $1195 TOURING CAR $1195 COUPE $1895 SEDAN $1995 (Wire Wheels $125 Extra) (Wire Wheels $125 Extra) Turton & Lumsdon UNIVERSAL GARAGE 142 S. Los Angeles St., Anaheim Phone 32-J Since January 1st, 1921 Velie embed From 13th Place Place in Registrations! and many other features—at only $1735 delivered; as low as any good 4-cylinder car! No Velie 34 Ever Has Been Resold To the best of our knowledge no Velie 34 has ever been resold by its owner in Southern California excepting those which have been taken in by Velie dealers on new Velie cars. Nothing could show more clearly the degree of satisfaction Velie owners are getting from their cars. Make Up Your Mind to No Velie 34 Ever Has Been Resold To the best of our knowledge no Velie 34 has ever been resold by its owner in Southern California excepting those which have been taken in by Velie dealers on new Velie cars. Nothing could show more clearly the degree of satisfaction Velie owners are getting from their cars. Make Up Your Mind to SEE THE VELIE! While we can still make prompt deliveries. Today! Come to our salesroom and go over every detail of the car's construction. We invite close inspection and comparison. This Velie is a challenge to you to find a better value anywhere—and remember the present price of this Velie Model 34, Light Six Touring car or roadster ... $1735 Delivered, war tax paid. McGRAW BROS. Phone 80—Fullerton, Calif. Touring cars, sedans and roadsters ready for prompt delivery.