oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-22

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 yr. $2; six months $1.25 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second-class matter DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS If pistols were not to be had so easily there would be fewer murders. So far as the United States is concerned, war is not to be the favorite national game. Along the road to Get-Rich-Quickville lies the graveyard of hopes, the ruins of many meagre fortunes. President Obregon of Mexico has but one arm, but he has an iron hand on it. Recently an influential rebel leader was executed by a firing squad. Heavy snows, on California's high mountains this winter will be of immeasurable benefit when the frozen crystals melt next summer and turn into precious reserve water supply. The California day and night, for portions of each year, are gladdened by the merry melodies of the mocking birds. The person who is not cheered at hearing these blithsome songsters must be steeped in morbid gloom. Nerves, uncontrolled, are like runaway horses. They dash away with one, and some form of disastrous crash may result. But nerves kept under control are like faithful horses firmly trained, which do the bidding of those who drive them. Science has founded a serum which, applied to an individual, compels him to tell the truth. But what's the use? There are not many book agents any more, and people will not listen to them, so what matters it whether or not they tell the truth. RECLAMATION MEASURE IS VAST IN SCOPE Important land-reclamation legislation is probable at the present session of Congress. Senator McNary is framing a bill which probably will have the support of the administration. This measure would appropriate $350,000,000 initially to start extensive reclamation operations in arid and swamp lands. The measure also would provide for the development of "cut-over" timber lands and other waste soil. The McNary bill, say its proponents, would be national and not sectional, and agriculturists, in any state would have its privileges available to them. Special consideration would be given former service men with prior rights of homestead and in employment on government reclamation projects. The proposed appropriation of $350,000,000 by the federal government would be used only to start extensive reclamation works. The greater part of the expense of such works would be borne by special reclamation districts which would be formed by farmers, with the right to issue district bonds. This measure is of great interest to the West. It foreshows the vast development of reclamation of land now arid which this section may expect within the next few years—a form of development which will benefit enormously this whole section and add immensely to its produced wealth. Development of hydro-electric power, here in California, is in its infancy, comparatively speaking. And yet enormous volume has been developed. Industrial expansion and exploitation of natural resources depend largely upon hydro-electric energy. EVERY Sometimes in thoughts take Away from things And I long to run Straight toward its skies! The treetops sing The mists and cliffs The twilight waits Softly sweet the Warns men of the Hasty footsteps Pass me by and Yet I linger in Heeding not the Or the children Knowing that an May bring joy on Caring little for Contented with Feeling vaguely That comes whisper And let's the moan Thus in the ever take wings And I like to rise Straight as a soot Toward the great KI Oh, something we our house jj And there's a co and girls to Though Mother's to things li bow, The children dar because our Old folks, I know when such To them it is no way the They'd much pre little children To find one cat grown to se When I went down mewed to m The lovely baby proudly show Now kittens are cically if son But somehow I I had called NEW YORK, Feb. 22. — "Smile Week" in Brooklyn, according to the best estimates, resulted in 13 cases of disorderly conduct in the Gates Avenue Court. One Brooklyn husband tried to get a smile from the entire family by dropping a lighted cigarette into his wife's coat pocket. The result was not entirely what he had planned. In court, the humorous husband was ordered to live apart from his wife until the strain of "Smile Week" is over. Passengers on the upper deck of the new Fifth-ave busses will be protected by a glass enclosure. New Yorkers have proven that they aren't quite hard enough to ride on top in the open and undiluted air during the winter months. So in order to have the top given any use during five months of the year the conservatory effect is to be accomplished. When a witness in a rent dispute in one of our suburbs testified in court that the landlord was a generous man, another tenant present fainted dead away. Plans are announced by the Shubert offices to establish the剧院 and offices for their new yankee circuit in 35 cities of the country. Miss Adella Potter, chairman of the committee on law enforcement of the New York City Federation of Women's clubs, has written to the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry asking that prohibition jokes be kept off the screen; and that the resolution of her committee asking for serious treatment of the subject by newspapers, magazines and films be thrown on the screen all over the country. One more opportunity to keep oneself looking beautiful has been added to this city of opportunities and opportunity-takers. Girls have discovered that there is a decidedly redeeming feature in the new pressure gates in the subway stations. This is the electric light beside the slot in which the nickels are dropped. With its aid and that of the handbag mirror, they powder their noses, adjust their hats and quite redo their doo. Development of hydro-electric power, here in California, is in its infancy, comparatively speaking. And yet enormous volume has been developed. Industrial expansion and exploitation of natural resources depend largely upon hydro-electric energy. When George Bernard Shaw is dead, the Garrick Theatre, now occupied by the Theatre Guild, might well be rechristened with his name. It was there that American audiences first saw a Shaw play—"Arms and the Man," 27 years ago. It was there that Arnold Daly and Mary Shaw produced "Mrs. Warren's Profession" for a single performance which brought the police down upon them. Later the Theatre Guild took over the theatre, and Shaw has been seen there at his best, notably in "Heartbreak House." Now they are going to put on his "Back to Methuselah," beginning Feb. 27, and lasting for three weeks. It is one of the most interesting as well as most daring experiments in theatrical history; for it is necessary to show it in three sections, giving one section each night the first week, the next a week later, and the last a week later still. The Fulton Street Noon Prayer Meeting is about to have an anniversary. It was founded by the Rev. Jeremiah Calvin Lanphier of the Collegiate Dutch Reformed church 65 years ago, and it has exhibited truly marvelous power ever since. It has gone through storm and sunshine, through revival and depression, thrue Civil War and the triumphs of peace. Right in the heart of the Wall street district, at 12 o'clock every day, the prayer meetin gholds crowds of bankers, clerks, stenographers, brokers, workingmen, men and women representatives of every calling. Some of them forego their lunch to be present. Requests for prayers come in from the Pacific Coast, from the islands of the sea and the mountains of India. Every week, there is a different speaker at the meeting, and always a good one. There is no talk of social uplift and no new cults there. Just old-fashioned religion which seems to mean more to the busy people of that hectic district than any argumentative discourse. When a boy's parents do everything for him, he rarely does anything for himself. Your Satisfaction is The Price of Our Service. We know the value of a satisfied customer and we exert every effort to that end. Our Service Department offers home builders ideas and suggestions galore from our photograph display of modern homes. You select the home you want and your trouble ends as our Service begins—for until your home is complete to the door bell, the key in your pocket and a look of satisfaction is on your face, we are actively interested. Our patrons are assured of fair treatment, quality materials and service that serves. GIBBS LUMBER 225 S. Vine St. Phone 201 EVENTIDE Sometimes in the evening my thoughts take wings Away from the earth and earthy things And I long to rise as an eagle flies Straight toward the great and infinite skies! The treetops sing a song to me, The mists and clouds are calling me, The twilight was a surprise. Softly sweet the cathedral chime Warns men of the passing time; Hasty footsteps, voices gay, Pass me by and go their way. Yet I linger in the gloaming Heeding not the idle roaming Or the children in their play, Knowing that another day May bring joy or may bring sorrow, Caring little for tomorrow. Contented with the hour that's here. Feeling vaguely that strange fear That comes when Nature goes to sleep And let's the moon her vigil keep. Thus in the evening my thoughts take wings And I like to rise above earthy things Straight as a soaring eagle files Toward the great and infinite skies. KITTENS Oh, something wonderful occurred at our house just the other day And there's a constant troop of boys and girls to see this new display. Though Mother's not so very pleased, to things like this she has to bow. The children dance around with glee because our cat has kittens now. Old folks, I know, are seldom pleased when such a glad event occurs. To them it is no source of joy to hear the way the mother purrs. They'd much prefer a single cat—but little children think it fine To find one cat they had before has grown to seven or eight or nine. When I went down to fix the fire she mewed to me to come and see The lovely babies she possessed, and proudly showed them all to me. Now kittens are an added care, especially if some must drown. But somehow I felt differently when I had called the youngsters down Farm Advisor Urges Better Care of Trees Your attention to the principles involved in the prevention of decay in fruit trees and the repair of decayed trees is a matter of increasing importance to the fruit interests of Orange county. To get a full understanding of this subject, certain fundamental principles of plant psychology are necessary. In the first place it should be recognized that the most active part of the tree is close to the outside, i.e., the outer sap wood layer, the cambium and the inner bark. SAP travels in streams up and down the tree—very slightly to the side. For that reason any injury to the bark made by plow, harness or otherwise, should be immediately trimmed with an oval shaped cut, pointed up and down the tree. Each fruiting limb has around its juncture with the parent limb a bud ring which is an area filled with adventitious buds. When a limb is removed the cut should be made parallel with this ring, close to it, but not close enough to injure this area. Cutting at any other angle will leave a stub over which the bark cannot grow. The bark of the tree in like manner to the human system is a natural protection from infection. When this is broken, due to a pruning or other scar, unless careful covering is given, the sun will crack and dry out the area. Moisture from winter rains works into these cracks and carries with it the spores of dead wood fungi, principally the oyster shell fungus. This fungus takes hold in water soaked wood when little or no air is present. This is the reason why decays often proceed long distances below the surface of an old-pruning scar even though the outside is hard and firm. The water soaked are proceeds the actual disintegration of the wood. Optimistic View of Business Conditions Another optimistic view of business and trade conditions and prospects is taken by the Anaheim National Bank in its February letter. The letter says regarding commodity prices: "As we stated last month, we do not expect or see any possibility of a wide advance in commodity price levels for some months to come. In general this is not the time for speculative buying and a conservative policy is strongly indicated for the purchasing agent. This does not mean however, that there will be no bargains or buying advantages for the alert and studious shopper. During the present period and probably well into the autumn of this year prices will continue to be adjusted either upward or downward into closer conformity with one another; in other words, the relative exchange values of all commodities in terms of other commodities will approach a more stable condition under which business can function with less difficulty." With that in mind it will be feasible to consider explanations relating to the situation before refusing a line of credit. This will also be true of concerns with a low cash balance. If they have intelligently reduced their bank loans there may be grounds for considering an explanation of the situation. A firm with a high inventory of high priced goods at this time is, of course, in an extremely bad position. Lines of business that have been heavily populated during the last two or three years should be carefully watched by the credit man. The success which some concerns have had in certain lines has attracted many new people to enter this activity and the extent to which the line has become crowded should be a warning to the credit man. The extent to which a firm has reduced its overhead can be considered as a favorable credit mark. The item of fixed charge is deserving of careful thought by the executor of credits. This credit factor has many when such a glad event occurs. To them it is no source of joy to hear the way the mother purrs, They'd much prefer a single cat—but little children think it fine To find one cat they had before has grown to seven or eight or nine. When I went down to fix the fire she mewed to me to come and see The lovely babies she possessed, and proudly showed them all to me. Now kittens are an added care, especially if some must drown. But somehow I felt differently when I had called the youngsters down Their eyes were wide with glad surprise, they danced around the cellar floor. Here was a glorious bit of joy they'd not experienced before. What matters all the extra care? The kids are happy anyhow. Here's something new for them to boast—our old gray cat has kitten now! WISE AND WITTY SAYINGS IN BRIEF First be sure you are wrong, and then quit cold. A wife may be an ornament, but a husband seems to be a necessity. Any man is spoiled who gets money without earning it. Big things usually come when you're not expecting them. The phonograph is a tremendous influence for the refinement of musical taste throughout the country. It is bringing the very best of music by the most talented artists into the humblest homes, providing whole, some, uplifting entertainment. Certain commodities are obviously priced far above their natural position and very conservative buying in these lines, except where an actual shortage of immediately increased demand is to be expected, should be followed. Others are too low and will gradually work higher. A buying policy in these lines must be based upon a study of requirements and finances rather than prices alone. For example, sugar is now selling at a price which is almost certainly below replacement costs for some time to come. Everything points to a considerable strengthening in sugar prices during the coming six months, but supplies should not be purchased far in advance of requirements, figured conservatively, unless purchases can be made without straining credit resources. A wisely directed policy of buying is the first essential to the successful selling of any manufactured article under present business conditions. Usually the failure to earn a net profit over a year's period has a minus effect with the credit man. The situation during the past year, however, has caused a minimum movement of goods and therefore minimum profits and in some instances a extremely bad position. Lines of business that have been heavily populated during the last two or three years should be carefully watched by the credit man. The success which some concerns have had in certain lines has attracted many new people to enter this activity and the extent to which the line has become crowded should be a warning to the credit man. The extent to which a firm has reduced its overhead can be considered as a favorable credit mark. The item of fixed charge is deserving of careful thought by the executor of credits. This credit factor has many phases. They run from payments on high costing properties down through high rental costs, etc., and the degree of the intensity of these charges should be a flag on the safety limit. RAIL DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA China, coming from the Arms Conference with a more encouraging status than she ever has had, is in line for marked development economically. It is interesting to note, by news dispatches, that thousands of miles of new railroad are to be built in China by a plan of popular subscription similar to Liberty Loans in this country. This development is to follow the redemption by China of the Shantung railroad from Japan for $15,000,000, which is to be paid in five years. It is stated that these railroad projects are designed to preclude the possibility of faintne suffering in China by providing facilities for rapid movement of foodstuffs. Development of commercial shipping by rail in China may be expected to follow the building of railroads as a natural sequence. China, in truth, has glowing prospects of expanding her industrial and commercial activities and augmenting her material prosperity. THE STROUP-BARNES FURNITURE CO. of Anaheim, offers its entire s Mission Style Furniture at a big reduction Sale of Furniture Sale of Furniture 42-in. Round Table, solid top, three leaves, $27.25 now $19.50. Nothing reserved, every piece of Fumed Furniture a great saving to you. Dining Tables - Dining Chairs - Library Table It will pay you in money to come in and see w 30x48-in: Plank Top Quartered Oak Library Table, 4-inch heavy legs; $29.50, now $22.75. Good sized Library Table with bookracks in ends, all oak; -24.00 value $16.00. Many Other Bargains Come Early! 54-in. top, 8-ft. extension, extra large estal, full quartered oak, $58.00, now Full Quartered Oak Roll Seat Rocker $10.75 value $6.85 Genuine Leather Seated Quartered Rocker, $11.75 value $9.35 SALE OPENS 9 A. M. THURSDAY STROUP-BARN FURNITURE COMPANY ANAHEIM FORNIAPAGE FOUR Wednesday, February 22, 1922 County Has Grown Since Washington Lived Center of the county's population is no longer at San Juan Capistrano, as it was in 1786. The following comparative figures have been taken from records of Englehardt's "Missions and Missionaries of California" and "California State Board of Agriculture": Total for 1782-1832 1921 Wheat 9,008,000 1,539,000 Barley 400,383 4,558,250 Corn 4,854,000 3,562,740 Beans 793,700 28,917,540 Peas 6,300 Lentils 13,200 Oats 634,400 Kafir Corn and Maize 223,140 Potatoes 3,042,660 All Hay, tons 39,963 Deciduous Fruit trees 117,288 Citrus trees 1,924,282 Walnuts 290,775 Grape vines 42,516 Livestock Total for period Total for year 1782-1832 1921 Cattle 14,000 15,070 Sheep 17,030 178 Goats 1,353 552 Swine 206 6,843 Horses 1,070 7,355 Mules 82 2,919 Poultry 190,000 Population 61,375 1763-1846 Baptisms 4620 Marriages 1200 Neophytes 1361 (1812) LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE The Plain Dealer: Many of the farmer folk are disgusted with the way the movie folk have been cutting up the last few months. There seems to be a general trend to condemn the whole movie tribe, which is not just, for there are undoubtedly some fine people in MORAL LEADERS FEAR GAIN IN POLYGAMY PARIS, Feb. 22—Open advocacy of the practice of polygamy is causing uneasiness among the clergy and moral leaders, who feel that the movement is actually gaining serious proportions. It is said to have originated in Germany, where it has been publicity preached as the only means of overcoming the discrepancy in number between men and women caused by way losses. The French press is discussing the question and several novels have appeared with polygamy as their theme. A new novel by Paul Rebou takes its motif: "The true and only mortality consists in seeking happiness for sole condition not to cause unhappiness to others thereby." GERMANY'S ARMY SHORT OF RECRUITS PARIS, Feb. 22—According to a report given out by a Berlin news agency, the ranks of the German regular army are for from being filled, there being as many as 600 vacancies in some of the regiments. Consequently, the regular army is considerably below the 100,000 maximum figure fixed by the treaty of Versailles. No lack of opportunities to work in civilian life, the high physical standard and the 12-year enlistment term are among the principal reasons assigned for the shortage of recruits. CROCKER, 81, SEES HIS-HORSES PARADE DUBLIN, Feb. 22—"Boss" Croker, aged 81, and reported dying for the past three years, is interested in the historical assertion that Plato wrote his best poetry after the age of 80. He expects to breed his best horse on the Glencairn estate in the years of his life yet to come. He watched nine descendants of Orby, noted Derby favorite, parade before the veranda of his home. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE The Plain Dealer: Many of the farmer folk are disgusted with the way the movie folk have been cutting up the last few months. There seems to be a general trend to condemn the whole movie tribe, which is not just, for there are undoubtedly some fine people in the movie game. The moving picture is slowly growing better and it will be only a short time till the undesirables will be weeded out and the confidence of the people established again. The "Fatty" Arbuckle thing was a great blow to the confidence of the people. "Fatty's" pictures were nearly always wholesome fun and had placed the big actor high in the esteem of the fans, and when he fell down it was some jar. It would appear that "Fatty" was a two-bill man with a million dollar opportunity, which he made a terrible fizzle of. This Taylor affair is throwing a shady atmosphere about the persons of two of the most popular screen stars of the day, which is not elevating the standard of the movie stars in the public eye. Big money proves too much for the dross but in no way affects the goodness of a person. Let us not condemn the many by the few.—Yours, SORGUM SPROUT. Cypress, Cal., Feb. 22, 1922. You can get more happiness right where you are than by chasing around for it. CROCKER, 81, SEES HIS HORSES PARADE DUBLIN, Feb. 22—"Boss" Croker, aged 81, and reported dying for the past three years, is interested in the historical assertion that Plato wrote his best poetry after the age of 80. He expects to breed his best horse on the Glencairn estate in the years of his life yet to come. He watched nine descendants of Orby, noted Derby favorite, parade before the veranda of his home. The old battleship Oregon should be preserved as a memorial, not to glorify warfare, but to cherish the memory of a typical feat of American daring, dash and resourcefulness. INCOME TAX Returns must be filed by March 15. Statements compiled for reasonable fees. No charges for consultation. VICTOR D. LOLY Annelheim Suite 4 Conn., Building Telephone 656 (after 6 p.m.) 217 S. Palm Telephone 449-J of Fumed Furniture is marked at aving to you. Solid Oak Davenport, folds, full size mattress, good rich finish; $55.00 value, $42.35. Library Tables - Rockers - Davenports come in and see what we are offering. Other Bargains e Early! 42-in. Solid Oak Library Table; $22.50 for $13.85 A $6.50 Dining Chair, genuine leather seat, full box, for $4.30 48-in. large pedestal Dining Table $39.00, now $29.50 Seated Quartered Oak 1.75 value $9.35 One of the best Rockers ever made; must be seen to be appreciated, $21, now $16.65 BARNES COMPANY NAHEIM SALE OPENS 9 A.M. THURSDAY