oc-plain-dealer 1922-01-31

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS Pride often guides the author’s pen, Books as affected are as men: But he who studies nature’s laws. From certain truth his maxims draws And those, without our schools, suffice To make men moral, good and wise. —Gay. Be thrifty, but not miserly. Manage well, but do not hoard excessively. When polar explorers fall out, the public gets Arctic blasts of scandal. Teach the children really to love the Flag, and not merely to pretend to love it. “The way of the transgressor” is strenued with thorns and hedged with thistles. The Arms Conference is giving China more liberal portions of “the square deal” than that country ever before was given. Benjamin Franklin accomplished more with a kite than the average boy, but he did not get any more fun out of it. The mineral output of California during 1921 was valued at $245,000,000. Who says that the mining industry in this state is dead? STRIKE AT COAL MINES IS THREATENED Strike of coal miners in the bituminous field is regarded as inevitable, on March 31. Warning to this effect is given to the business and industrial interests of the country by Secretary of Commerce Hoover. The union miners insist upon renewal of the present scale. Operators say wages are too high and that it would be ruinous to them to renew the scale. And in this industrial impasse the public, as usual, is destined to suffer. Business and industrial concerns in the eastern section of the United States are storing coal, to be prepared for the suspension of work. Should it come. But no suspension of work should come. Controversies of this nature affecting an industry as basic as coal mining, should be adjusted without strikes. There is no concession which a strike would force from one or both sides, which could not the better be made without a strike. The public should not be inconvenienced, damaged and made uncomfortable in order that two warring interests may fight each other. Health, life, comfort and prosperity depend upon an adequate supply of fuel. The public at no time should be denied this adequate supply. Those who produce coal are solemnly obligated, morally, to keep on producing steadily and to settle their wage disputes by methods other than punishing the public through suspension of mining operations. G. G. WALNUT BODY NAMES DIRECTORS With the exception of one director operations of the Garden Grove Walnut Ass'n today were being directed DEFECTIVE SIGHT ECONOMIC MENACE PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31... On the heels of the announcement by scientists from all over the country that criminals have been cured thru operations removing blood-clots from the brain, President Judge Charles L. Brown of the Philadelphia municipal roads thru these states our informant. Road question in addition not conducive to game," so back to oo After several minutes to the aforesaid bask small minor repairs Butt left Ajo one at 5 o'clock to G. G. WALNUT BODY NAMES DIRECTORS With the exception of one director operations of the Garden Grove Walnut Ass'n today were being directed by new officers, following an election at the annual meeting, in which four of the five members of the old board were swept from control of the organization. Ed Farnsworth, banker of Santa Ana and active farm operator, is the old board member who continues in office. Other members elected to the board are W. W. Dugan, Henry Carner, C. C. Vogle and P. D. Brady. Organization of the directors followed adjournment of the annual meeting. Dungan was elected president and Vogle temporary secretary. The latter will continue in that position until selection of a permanent secretary and manager is made. It was said today that a number of applications for the position of secretary and manager had been received by personal solicitation for support of various members of the board. Only written applications will be considered, a member of the board stated. The retiring board members are George A. Cook and Dr. Covert, of Long Beach, and William Schnitger and Mr. Stanley, of Garden Grove. B. D. Loly, of Anaheim, who audited the association books, made some criticism in his report of the former management, but explained that this criticism resulted mostly from the management's asserted failure to charge off depreciation in the plant. A director of the state association told today that the directors of the state organization felt that the change made at Garden Grove would counteract an influence "that has been anything but beneficial to the interests of the association." Anaheim Battery Co. GOULD Dreadnaught Batteries Recharging and Repairing 132 Chestnut St. Phone 108-J DEFECTIVE SIGHT ECONOMIC MENACE PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 31. On the heels of the announcement by scientists from all over the country that criminals have been cured through operations removing blood-clots from the brain, President Judge Charles L. Brown of the Philadelphia municipal court, declared today that many cases of criminal proclivities came from defective vision in childhood. Public attention, Judge Brown believes, should be enlisted in a campaign for the conservation of eyesight in America. "I can well imagine that defective eyesight is an economic menace in dustry as well as in business," he continued. "I know at first hand that it is a social meance, as is apparent in the problems of correction and delinquency that come before me in court. "We have a medical department connected with the court which deals with the physical defects of children and of adults. Again and again children and adults must be referred to optical specialists for treatment and after the treatment has been given the delinquency disappears or is much lessened. Many a child is inattentive in school—and may eventually become a truant—because he cannot study his lessons properly as his eye sight needs attention. SWISS FARMING COLONY IN CANADA WINNIPEG, Jan. 31. Swiss colonies are to be established in Canada. Mountain-loving folk of the little republic are to become prairie farmers. The first group will arrive with the establishment of a silk plant in Toronto by Swiss capital. This industry will spread to other points and serve as a means of ready employment for the immigration, most of whom will later take up farming. There has never been a tide of immigrations from Switzerland to the American continent. Experience has shown that the Swiss are most desirable immigrants. Their natural industry makes them builders. Their quick adoption of western manners makes assimilation easy. Of Canada's total population the Swiss comprise less than 10 per cent. Practically all are prosperous farmers. R. R. BRASS COLLARS IN L. A. CONFERENCE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31. With the presence here of the leading chiefs of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific systems, it is believed conferences are in progress whereby the two roads may avail themselves of the expected increase in export and import trade through the port. Trade A week or ten days However, roads thru Mexico and Arizona California boulevard sion of ruts, chug hats and sand constituted roads thru these states our informant. His road question in addition not conducive to game," so back to oo. After several minutes to the aforesaid bad small minor repairs Butt left Ajo one about 5 o'clock to m 44 miles to Soutia Taking a wrong turn twisted sign they go Yuma cut-off, a dis after going 81 miles tered out and died. For three days an man showed up, co nights hideous wit and as the desert b radiator ditto an frame more so, then in their condition. On the evening o Clegg Butt decided try for water and that if he let it sit he would be too e He left the car on made the 10 miles t l crawling his hands and knees water tank looked to a government changed in at the m back with our visit to bring the preco wife without any o Stoval he also sent the nearest garage toow. Arriving in Well the following morr lieved of his last by the enterprising And then proceeded of finding out just was wrong with broken wrist-pin we engine put on the bits. Engine block for repairs and the Little Fishes—a 15 little burg with three ill deliverance o from Heaven. Two of our local Willets and Earl V might of aboard their "bus away on a 259-m correctly to the courtesy of Paul V cal Auto Club office. "The welcome sucers put new hearms," said our info were might glad t petent help." Mr. and Mrs. Anaheim Saturday might glad to be W. Clegg Butt Coast before as ass GOULD Dreadnaught Batteries Recharging and Repairing 132 Chestnut St. Phone 108-J Typewriters —The R.A. Tiernan Typewriter Co. wishes to announce to typewriter users that they can now purchase or rent all makes of machines locally, from Mr. E. D. Abrams, W. Center Street. Abrams Book Store 116 W. Center, Anaheim Of Canada's total population the Swiss comprise less than 10 per cent. Practically all are prosperous farmers. R. R. BRASS COLLARS IN L. A. CONFERENCE LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31.—With the presence here of the leading chiefs of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific systems, it is believed conferences are in progress whereby the two roads may avail themselves of the expected increase in export and import trade through the port. Trade is expected to improve decidedly with the formation of the proposed all-coast $30,000,000 shipping combination. Those present are: Union Pacific, Judge Robert S. Loveit, chairman of the board; President Carl R. Gray and Vice-President E. E. Calvin; Southern Pacific, Chairman Julius Krutschmitt and President William Sproule. There is a report that one or both will establish steamship lines with this port as a terminus of stop. Witman, Eyesight Specialist. Public Stenographer Elste Schrank, Suite 3, Cassou Bldg.. Over Falkenstein's Store. Built-in Features These features are most convenient and should be investigated when designing your new home. Call and let us show you some of these conveniences on display. ADAMS-BOWERS LUMBER CO. "Better Service" A. C. Bowers H. M. Adams E. L. Bown Pharmaacy COUPLE STRANDED 3 DAYS ON DESERT W. Clegg Butt an old ink slinger, looked in on us in our editorial sanctum this afternoon and told of some little experiences on the Coast to Coast highway between Denver and this city. Briefly the experiences gone through and experienced would fill a small sized book, but the part that hurt our tender feelings was that three small lemons, even juicy and good, would not take the place of a glass of water. Without a drop of real white wine for three whole days and nights, the dry Arizona desert breeze burning up the skin, nights so cold as to freeze and so hot in the daytime as to make mental mirages of fantastic shapes, resemble cool soda fountains, these were only actualities that we read about from Zane Grey and other western feature writers, so to come to us from the lips of a new resident of Anaheim seems almost like a fairy tale. To make a fresh start in the story of his adventures, it is necessary to hark back to a visit to Anaheim two years ago in company with the Willets Bros. This town so appealed to our newspaper man that he decided — some day — to come here and locate, although he has taken two whole years to bring his wish to realization he is with us now. Starting out from Denver in a "Jew Packard," Mr. and Mrs. Clegg Butt left Denver white and snow covered with all the best intentions in the world of making this city in a week or ten days at the outside. However, roads thru Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona are not like the California boulevards. One succession of ruts, chug holes, "S" curves and sand constitute the recipe for roads thru these states according to our informant. Harping on the road question in adjoining states is not conducive to "playing" the game," so back to our muttns. After several minor delays, due to the aforesaid bad roads and to small minor repairs, Mr. and Mrs. Butt left Ajo one balmy evening about 5 o'clock to make the run of Save American Eyesight Urges San Francisco Mayor Need National Campaign to Battle with Dangers of Defective Vision He Says James Rolph, Jr. Mayor of San Francisco EVERY individual with "a love for the well-being and happiness of his fellow man" should cooperate in a campaign against evils of defective vision in American life, according to Mayor James Rolph, Jr., of San Francisco. The chief executive of California's largest city, in an interview just issued, terms conservation of eyesight a national problem of vital importance. "Time was when measures to alleviate defects of vision were far more crude than they are today," Mayor Rolph stated. "Modern optometry accomplishes feats little short of the miraculous. Particularly in a prevention way—in educating children and young manhood and womanhood in the proper care of their vision—is the pronulgation of facts and figures along the lines of eyesight conservation of the utmost importance. "There is no end to the evils that arise from defective vision. Those of us who daily drink in the great variety of sights that come to us in the bustling world, who see the beautiful works of God and man—we should feel the most profound pity for that person congunitally blind or sightless from accident, disease or neglect. "Let us all co-operate in this semination of useful knowledge that will tend to lessen the eye troubles of the world, and we will be doing a work most valuable in promoting the welfare of mankind." HEARING OF BIRCH GREECE SENDS CURRENTS TO U.S. HEARING OF BIRCH TAX SUIT REOPENS The Birch Oil company, perennial critic of Orange-co tax assessments, resumes tomorrow, its fight to recover $17,000 in taxes, the long drawn case of 1916-17 going to its second trial in the superior court after four years of travel up to the state supreme court and back again. The second trial ordered by the supreme court on appeal of the oil company, after a non-suit was granted by Superior Judge W. H. Thomas in 1917 during the first trial opened at 10 a.m. before Superior Judge R. Y. Williams, successor to Judge Thomas. That the renewal of the court battle will be entered with vigor and determination by both sides is indicated by preparations made for an extended trial. While the case may be concluded within several days, there is also a possibility that it may continue for two weeks, it is thought. The court calendar has been cleared for days ahead. The county has supplemented its defense against the Birch suit by retaining Attorney L. A. West to assist District Attorney A. P. Nelson in handling its case. West was district attorney in 1917 when the suit was filed and the first trial held, and is thoroughly familiar with the issues involved. During the fiscal year of 1916-17 the Birch company's properties in Orange county were assessed at $640,000. This amount was reduced to $600,000 by the supervisors, sitting as a board of equalization. The reduction, however, did not satisfy the oil company, which claimed its assessment should have been $32,000. The tax levied by the county under its assessment, and paid under protest by the oil company, was approximately $19,500, the total rate for that year being $3.36. The oil company's idea of a proper tax, according to its assessment figure, was approximately $2500. The difference, about $17,000, is the goal of the civil action now being fought. After the trial in 1917, an appeal was taken to the supreme court, but an opinion was not handed down until last August, when the higher court ordered a complete re-trial of God and man—we should feel the most profound pity for that person congenitally blind or sightless from accident, disease or neglect. Let us all co-operate in this semination of useful knowledge that will tend to lessen the eye trembles of the world, and we will be doing a work valuable in promoting the welfare of mankind." aboard their "bus" and off and away on a 259-mile trip, routed correctly to the last ditch by the courtesy of Paul V. Allen of the local Auto Club offices. "The welcome sight of our rescuers put new heart into our bosoms," said our informant, "and we were mighty glad to have such competent help." Mr. and Mrs. Butt arrived in Anaheim Saturday midnight and are mighty glad to be "home" at last. W. Clegg Butt has been on the Coast before as assistant to "Major" Fernbach on the "Frisco Call." He has also worked on the Salt Lake Telegram, the Tribune, the Denver Post and for the last two years has been associate editor of The New West Magazine. He hopes to make Anaheim his permanent home. WIND MILL LIKE PLANE Two Danish former aviators have invented a wind mill having blades resembling airplane wings for which much efficiency is claimed. The tax levied by the county under its assessment, and paid under protest by the oil company, was approximately $19,500, the total rate for that year being $2,36. The oil company's idea of a proper tax, according to its assessment figure, was approximately $2500. The difference, about $17,000, is the goal of the civil action now being fought. After the trial in 1917, an appeal was taken to the supreme court, but an opinion was not handed down until last August, when the higher court ordered a complete re-trial of the case. TOWNLEY OUT OF JAIL JACKSON, Minn., Jan. 31.—A. C. Townley, president of the National Non-Partisan League, was released from Jackson-co jail here after serving a 90-day sentence. He left for St. Paul, where his wife lies ill. He said he was eager to return to the "farmers' fight." Plain Dealer for Good Job Printing BENEDICT ORDAINED GRADUATE MEDIUM, CLAIRVOYANT AND PSYCHIC — PERSONAL FACTS — 75 per cent of the people are in the wrong occupation—misfits. 60 per cent of men and women fail in business from lack of adaptation or because wrongly suited in partnership. 50 per cent or more are mismated in marriage—results, divorce. How about you, reader? Ask yourself if you don't think you should consult Benedict, the man who known his business—who knows you. $1.00—READINGS—$1.00 Oldest in experience; richest in knowledge and skill. Crowned with 25 years of unparalleled success as a clairvoyant. His advice has saved and made thousands happy. IT WILL BENEFIT YOU. As a seer and interpreter of things hidden Benedict has no equal, on business, speculation, all love and domestic troubles, settles lovers' quarrels, reunites the separated; tells when you will marry; how to WIN the man or woman you love; how to overcome all enemies; gives full secret how to control or influence anyone you love or meet. HE SUCOEEDS IN THE MOST DIFFICULT CASES WHERE ORDINARY MEDIUMS FAIL. SUCH CASES SOLICITED. If you are melancholy, worried, no matter what is the cause of your trouble, Benedict will help you with his God-given gift. MRS—10 a.m. to 6 p.m. —CLOSED SUNDAYS 183½ W. Center St., Fisher Building, Anaheim RAIN BIG HELP TO TREES, COVER CROP The recent rains will do a great deal to alleviate the setback produced by last week's cold spell, according to reports from the Farm Advisor. The dampness resulting therefrom will not only be absorbed by the soil and thence through the root to the tree, but also through the leaves of the citrus trees and other growing vegetation. Cover crops especially will be benefited by the moisture and warmer temperatures. A good percentage of the Valencias that were slightly hit with the cold will recuperate during the spring under proper moisture and fertility management. The question of fertilizing shocked trees has been submitted by hundreds of growers since the cold snap. The lesson taught by the 1913 freeze indicated that extra applications of quick acting fertilizers were not beneficial to young trees that were badly checked and tipped back by the frost. The severe unbalancing of the tree with a large root system and limited top did not warrant the application of forcing fertilizers. In mature, heavy producing trees, however, it seems good practice to make a moderate application of a balanced or complete fertilizer to stimulate the tree and assist it in readjustment. The damage in Orange-co groves resulting from the cold is not as serious, either from the fruit or tree standpoint, as was at first thought. The Valencia will come back to its own if not too badly hit. The previous fertilizer treatment of the orchard will largely determine the degree of recovery. The percentage of recovery will be much greater in Orange-co than in more exposed sections. On this basis it appears that there will be a loss of only 15 per cent for the county on oranges. The heavy set of fruit on many of our groves will require a moderate amount of fertilizer stimulation at this time, not only to hold the present crop but also to prepare the tree for the blossoming season in March and April. A follow-up of barnyard manure, bean straw or G. & L. LEASI Jan. 31.(Spill) Mrs. John Bryan father, Mr. Busy from Riverside is here slight Moy last. Mr. Busy is continuing business with pleasure, he is a carpenter and is going to build a garage on Mr. Bryans ranch near Pomona, where they are going to move in March and will live in the garage till their new house is completed. Several from here motored to Anaheim to hear the Bilbrew Jubilee singers at the White Temple under the auspices of Standard Bearery. They were fine. Mrs. A. G. Grainger entertained Mr. and Mrs. Bean from West Commonwealth and Mrs. Varner with a chicken dinner Wednesday. Mrs. Isaac Mayfield spent Friday with Mrs. DeGlen of Placentia. Miss Nettie Waters who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. Mayfield, on this lease for about two months has returned to her home in Downey. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Granger and children were up from Fullerton, to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Grainger Sunday. Mr. Howard Smith and Miss Josephine McCoine spent Sunday on Mr. Baldy. Miss Agnes Coffey and Mrs. Tillery were Los Angeles shoppers and pleasure seekers Thursday. Mrs. Calvin Varner is to meet her sister, Mrs. Armstrong of Filmore, Ventura-co., at the Kansas picnic in Long Beach Saturday and hopes to meet many old friends and neighbors from their old home in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Murry and family and Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Wade and daughter motored to Long Beach Saturday and took in the Kansas picnic. Mrs. Isaac Mayfield entertained her sister and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Pope were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hubbard in Brea Sunday. Miss Ruth Clogg and her friend, Mr. George Wimer, motored to Santa Ana Friday, evening and attended a party given at the home of Mr.Packard, they report a good time. Mrs. Varner entertained with a chicken dinner Friday evening in honor of some of the boys friends from Los Angeles and after dinner the boys with Ernie Wardell at Y. M. C. A. BANQUET AT 6:30 TONIGHT Y. M. C. A. interest is centering in the banquet and meeting to be held at 6:30 this evening in the Y. M. C. A. hall for members and those interested in the work. A committee from the Ladies Aid society of the White Temple will serve the dinner, assisted by the boys of the organization. Plans are being made for about 55 attendants. If it's from Witman's it's good. Mrs. Isaac Maxfield entertained her sister and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Pope were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hubbard in Brea Sunday. Miss Ruth Clogg and her friend, Mr. George Wimer, motored to Santa Ana Friday evening and attended a party given at the home of Mr. Packard, they report a good time. Mrs. Varner entertained with a chicken dinner Friday evening in honor of some of the boys friends from Los Angeles and after dinner the boys with Ernie Wardell dined the initiation of 50 Elks into a new Elks home in Anahelm, also a parade, which was fine. BIG IOWA PICNIC FEB. 22 The mammoth annual Iowa picnic reunion will be held in Lincoln park, Los Angeles, all day, Wednesday, Feb. 22, or if rainy that date the 25th. Every Hawkeye, resident or visiting, is always welcome. Three great Iowa have been invited to speak Hon. Herbert Hoover, of the president's cabinet, Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of Stanford, and Hanford MacNider, national commander of American Legion. Plain Dealer Want Ads get results. "Off the Hook" When your telephone is accidentally left "off the hook," the operator first answers as she would if you were placing a call. After repeated efforts, receiving no response, she reports your line as "out of order." It is then disconnected from the regular "Off the Hook" When your telephone is accidentally left "off the hook," the operator first answers as she would if you were placing a call. After repeated efforts, receiving no response, she reports your line as "out of order." It is then disconnected from the regular switchboard and placed on a special board where it awaits the attention of the repairing forces. All this takes time. It involves tests, reports and generally a trip to the location of the trouble. In the meantime, what happens? Others have been unable to reach you by telephone. Even if the mistake has been discovered and your telephone placed on the hook, service may not be restored until the "troubleman's" final O. K. On a party line all other telephones on the line are deprived of both incoming and outgoing service for the same period of investigation and repair. "Off the hook" is a most common cause of interruption to telephone service. By the exercise of care in this connection you will protect your service and avoid inconvenience to yourself and others. The Pacific Telephone And Telegraph Company