oc-plain-dealer 1921-12-20

S there really a Santa Claus, daddy?" asked Alfred, his anxious eyes aglow as he stood by his father's knee. It was the night before Christmas and the family was gathered together in the living room before the fireplace whose flashing and dancing names glistened on the silver and gold festoon decorating the Christmas tree. An irregular row of stockings hung from the mantle and were silhouetted against the fire. The family had had a happy time listening to the Christmas Carols from the phonograph and to their father who was gifted with a remarkable fund of stories. It was now time for Alfred to go to bed, his mother had already left the room. He, however, was in no hurry. "Is there a Santa Claus?" he asked. "Yes, my lad, there is," responded his father. "Some folks will try to tell you that Old St. Nick is just a story and not real at all. I feel sorry for those kind of people. Do you know how old Santa is?" Alfred shook his yellow head. "Santa Claus," continued his father, "is as old as can be. Santa Claus was here long before there ever messengers. Everybody who loves is Santa's messenger. Wouldn't you like to be one? I've tried to be one for a long time and it is just lots of fun." Alfred expressed his delight with a perfectly kissable smile as he nodded his head. "Well sir! Tomorrow is Christmas and it is the time for little boys and girls and everybody too, to have a happy, joyous day. Tomorrow you will waken too early for me but since it is only once a year I'll forgive you. Anyhow, after you have found all the wonderful things stuffed in your long stockings, and played with all the things hidden under the Christmas tree, we are all going to be messengers for Santa Claus. "You and mother and I are going to fix up a big basket with good things to eat. We will bundle up real warm and take the basket around to the block beyond the old church. Widow Miranda lives in a little cottage with her little girl and we are going to surprise them with this basket. They will be so happy because they will know that Santa Claus has not forgotten them. Won't that be fun?" "Oh yes, daddy," exclaimed Alfred. It was now time for Alfred to go to bed, his mother had already left the room. He, however, was in no hurry. "Is there a Santa Claus?" he asked. "Yes, my lad, there is," responded his father. "Some folks will try to tell you that Old St. Nick is just a story and not real at all. I feel sorry for those kind of people. Do you know how old Santa is?" Alfred shook his yellow head. "Santa Claus," continued his father, "is as old as can be. Santa Claus was here long before there ever were little boys and girls. "Now listen real carefully and I'll tell you a secret about Santa Claus, which most folks don't know. Santa Claus is love, Yes, sir, Santa Claus is love. It is love who will fill those stockings tonight. "Course you can't see love nor can you see Santa Claus but he is real just the same." A light of understanding brightened the lad's face. His father knew that mother would be calling for him, but who could resist continuing before such an enwrap listener? "Now then, let me tell you something more about Santa which most people have forgotten all about. Santa Claus is with us the whole year round and not just for Christmas only. Sure, it is love who takes the basket of jellies and pies and chicken to the poor boys and girls who have no father or mother to take care of them. "So whenever any folks tell you that Santa isn't real you just tell them you know better." Now before mother calls us again maybe I can tell you something else about Santa. He always has his tree, we are all going to be messengers for Santa Claus. "You and mother and I are going to fix up a big basket with good things to eat. We will bundle up real warm and take the basket around to the block beyond the old church. Widow Miranda lives in a little cottage with her little girl and we are going to surprise them with this basket. They will be so happy because they will know that Santa Claus has not forgotten them. Won't that be fun?" "Oh yes, daddy," exclaimed Alfred, clapping his hands. "Let's be Santa's messengers. Oh I can hardly wait until morning!" "All right," said his father, "the quicker to bed the sooner will Christmas be here. Come on." Alfred grasped father's hand and they marched off in response to the mother's insistent call. MAN AMUCK CHASES VILLAGE TO HILLS VANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 20. An alleged lunatic is losse in the town of Lund. One man has been killed. The inhabitants are terrified and some have been driven from their homes. A fast launch is speeding from Vancouver, carrying provincial police to the aid of the distressed villagers. A telegram to police headquarters signed, "Lund citizens," was received this morning, appealing for help. The wire says that Lund people have taken to the hills because of the maniac, who is running amuck. Further casualties are feared. The names of the madman and the victim were not given in the telegram. Electrical Gifts Are Practical Gifts Buy Them at an Electrical Store SUGGESTIONS CozyGlow Air Heaters Curling Irons, all styles Coffee Urns, all styles Dise Stoves Fireless Cookers Irons, any size Percolators Toaster Stove Turnover Stove Waffle Irons Warming Pads Washing Machines Vacuum Cleaners Christmas Tree Outfits Anaheim Electric Co. 209 W. Center Street Phone 59 US Messengers Marjorie Howe Dixon ORDERED TO CANCEL 60-ACRE OIL LEASE Chris Nelson, of Wintersburg, was given judgment by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams in his suit to cancel an oil lease on his 60 acres of land. Title to the property had been quieted to Nelson, also, as a result of the trial today. Louis Whealton, J. M. Barnum, Dee Graham and other defendants figured in the suit, which was decided after the court had denied a motion by counsel for the defense for continuing the trial to a later date. The motion was based on the grounds that Dee Graham, one of the defendants, was ill. Nelson claimed that the oil lease was not fulfilled because the lessees had used a water well drilling rig and had operated only seven feet, going to a depth of 30 feet, then removing their rig. 800 LICENSED REAL ESTATE OPERATORS There are more than 800 licensed real estate agents in Orange county. That does not mean that there are more than 800 men and women actively engaged in the real estate agency business. It does mean, however, that there are more than 800 who are entitled to take commissions. Many of them, of course, have the license so that should occasion arise a commission may be taken without violation of the state reality law. The semi-annual directory-bulletin of the state real estate department, or which Edwin T. Keiser is commissioner, has just been issued. There are 335 names listed in the directory for Santa Ana. That number, however, is far too high. Examination of the directory shows duplications in that the name of a firm is listed, and then the name of each member of the firm is also listed. A careful checking over would give the exact number of licensed agents in the city. Anakeim and Huntington Beach are in close contest for second place in the number of licensed realtors. Each has about 150 listed, including duplications under the firm names. Orange is next with 95. Then comes Fullerton with 65; Newport Deach, Felt Slippе Sale Felt Slippers $1.48 For Children ..... Cavalier style Slippers of fine felt in colors; also ribbon trimmed and other fancy slippers; all sizes to 2. Values to $2.50. For Men, W —No need to thin Slippers. They are real values. This large manufacturer ders were complete low price and are s Styles and colors g trated. These bar Come early. JAZZ OXFORDS $5.48 Women's and Girls' Fine Dress Oxfords quality patent colt leather. Popular plain tern, with low heels. Flexible leather so values. Special MEN'S DRESS SHOES, $3.98 —This safe of Shoes is an important underselling feature. About 500 pairs men's fine black and tan calf in this purchase. They are all genuine Goodyear welt makes, with smooth upper leather and solid leather bark soles. Made over neat fitting dressy English lasts. All sizes Special ... $3.98 MEN'S SCOUT SHOES, $2.48 —Another lot of these fine shoes just received. Made of soft elkskin upper leather with solid soles. Seamless patterns with protection stay over the tip. Come in brown and smoke colors. All MEN'S SCOUT SHOES, $2.48 Another lot of these fine shoes just received. Made of soft elkskin upper leather with solid soles. Seamless patterns with protection stay over the tip. Come in brown and smoke colors. All sizes. Good fitting lasts. Special $2.48 Extra Special—Fine Low Shoes, $3.48 Unless you are here to actually see and handle these Shoes you will fail to appreciate the wonderful values this sale offers. Never before have we offered Shoes of this grade at such a low price. You'll find genuine Good-year welt and hand-turned shoes in this lot in the most approved and wanted styles for the new season. Every style of heel is shown; new modified short vamp patterns, etc. Choice $3.48 ARMY STYLE SHOES New shipment of Men's Army Style Shoes, made over Munson laws. Soft tip patterns. Made of stout tan upper leather, with solid oak leather soles. Genuine Goodyear welt makes. Special $4.98 WOMEN'S OXFORD Values Forme Black Kid Oxford with military with heels as above; Tan Kid Straight All sizes in the lot. On sale for Kafateria ANAHEIM, DENVER OUT AFTER TOURIST DOLLAR DENVER, Dec. 20.—"Not so very long ago the average tourist saw nothing of the Colorado Rockies except the Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Canyon' out of Colorado Springs, the view from the top of Pike's Peak climbed via the cog road and the scenery alongside the tracks of the Rio Grande railroad. Of the vast natural parks lying two miles high between the ranges of the Rockies he saw practically nothing. "Then 'Denver brought about the creation of the Rocky Mountain National Park and helped to make it accessible, to spread the fame of its beauty among the prairie dwellers and its own people. As a result of these efforts the number of visitors grew from 35,000 in 1915 to 265,000 in 1921, a number greater than the aggregate of all visitors in Yosemite, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks during the same year." DOORS ARE AUTOMATIC Doors for mines have been invented that are automatically opened by approaching cars, closing after they have passed. 23; Baiboa, 19; Laguna Beach, 21; Garden Grove, 13; Seal Beach, 10; Tustin, 5; Brea, 4; Placentia, 5; LaHabra, 10; El Modena, 1; San Juan Capistrano, 1; Buena Park, 5; Costa Mesa, 8. MAY TAKE EITHER "COST" OR "MARKET" Merchants, manufacturers and bus incumbers generally are reminded, in a letter from John P. Carter, collector of internal revenue, that in the taking of inventories, either "cost" or "market" value may be taken, according to which is lower, in the case of each item. "Cost" means for the merchant the invoice price less trade or other discounts, excepting strictly cash discounts approximating a fair rate of interest, which may be deducted or not at the taxpayer's option, provided a consistent course is followed. Transportation and other charges necessary in acquiring possession of goods should be added to the net income price. With the manufacturer, "cost" means cost of raw materials, supplies, labor, management, etc., but no items connected with selling. "Market" is current bid price. NEUMILLER IS AGAIN PRISON BOARD HEAD SAN QUENTIN, Dec. 19.—At the annual meeting of the state board of prison directors Charles E. Neumiller, Stockton was re-elected president and Wardens James A. Johnston and J. J. Smith of San Quentin and Folsom, again chosen for a period of four years. THE Greatest SALE OF SHOES OF SHOES We Have Ever Held needs at prices that we have not quoted in years. Don't fail to come. on melt away, and you, by delaying, may miss the bargain we have For Men, Women and Children —No need to think twice about buying these Slippers. They are priced so much below their real values. This is the surplus stock of a large manufacturer, after his Christmas orders were completed. We bought them at a low price and are selling them at a low price. Styles and colors galore, some of them illustrated. These bargains will bring a crowd. Come early. A Timely Sale— Felt Slippers $1.48, $1.69, $1.24, $1.00 —Not only to make feet warm and comfortable, but for Xmas. FORDS $5.48 Dress Oxfords of extra er. Popular plain toe pat- flexible leather soles; $8.00 $5.48 Growing Girls' Shoes $3.98 —Fine Goodyear welt sewn shoes for big girls and women wearing sizes 2½ to 7. Made of fine black and brown leathers. Solid leather soles. Very Special $3.98 SHOES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BOYS' SCOUTS $2.25 —Sizes to 5½ in Boys' Scout Shoes, made of soft elkskin leather, with solid soles. Seamless tip patterns. Sturdy shoes for sturdy boys. Special $2.25 CHILDREN'S SHOES $1.48 —Children's fine hand-turned Dress Shoes, made of good grade patent leather, with plain and fancy tops. All have hand-turned soles. Plain toe pattern. Sizes to 8. Special $1.48 MISSES SHOES $2.98 —Misses Shoes, made of nice smooth black and tan side leathers. ES, $2.48 other lot of these shoes just received. of soft elkskin leather with solid seamless patterns protection stay over. Come in brown smoke colors. All Good fit- stets Special $2.48 Boys' Shoes $2.98 — Sizes 1 to 5½. Made of smooth tan grain leather with solid soles. McKay make. English lace and broad toe styles. Also in black. Special price $2.98 Little Gents' Shoes—Sizes 10 to 13½; made of black and tan leathers. Full toe patterns in blucher and English styles. Solid leather soles. Very special $1.98. WOMEN'S SLIPPERS Juliets and Oxfords of Soft Kid About three hundred pairs; made of soft kid uppers and flexible soles; some have rubber heels. An exceptional value at this low price of $1.98 FREE TOYS TO CHILDREN MEN'S OXFORDS AND STRAP SLIPPERS Values Formerly $5, $6, $7, on Sale Oxfords with military or Cuban heels; also for Kid Oxfords above; Tan Kid Strap Slippers in the newest styles. $2.98 eria Shoe Store CALIFORNIA