oc-plain-dealer 1922-07-13

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS Tempest and flood, and flame are better far Than even shrunken streams, or breezeless days Or safe, cold hearths. The wisest fears that bar The soul from generous deeds; the yeas and nays. Dictated by a selfish, worldly wisdom, are Never so wise as love's unwisest ways. —Carlotta Perry The innocent third party—the public—is the chief sufferer from strikes Independent thinking and voting is a great correctional influence in politics. Latin America is recovering in trade and industry, as is the United States. This half of the world has not the terrible wounds of war which Europe has. If every good picture were given abundant patronage, and if every bad picture were given lean patronage, Among the arid spots in this country is the Congressional Record. It has borne few stirring, statesmanly utterances during the last few months ago; there would be more good pictures and fewer bad ones. Intelligent understanding among nations and peoples disarms suspicions. And when suspicions are disarmed, the way is clear to bring about disarmament. In a military sense. President Obregon seemingly has a firm grip on the governmental situation in Mexico. His administra- PROSPEROUS STATUS OF INDUSTRY Confirmatory reports of the return of the country to economic normality continue to come from official sources. The federal Department of Labor gives assurance that "the Nation is striding vigorously toward industrial prosperity, employment increasing throughout the country by 32 per cent." It is observed that "this increase is remarkable, for the reason that it is made despite the unsettled conditions caused by the coal, cotton textile and railroad controversies." California shows virtually no unemployment. Its status is particularly bright and encouraging. Unemployment is vanishing as the ranches, orchards and vegetable gardens call for help. In truth, all standard forms of industry are feeling the impetus. This state is thriving, and the permanence of the prosperity seems to be assured. It is not a mushroom, ephemeral revival, but an enduring return to better times, there are the best of reasons to believe. TO ABOLISH SENIORITY IN SENATE The United States Senate among other traditions and practices the soundness of which are open to question, adheres tenaciously to the seniority rule in advancing members to chairmanships of important committees. This process oftentimes brings about absurd assignments—to use a homely expression, it results in putting round pegs into square holes, in many instances. The sensible plan, it would seem, is to give important chairmanships to those Senators whose abilities and Intelligent understanding among nations and peoples disarms suspicions. And when suspicions are disarmed, the way is clear to bring about disarmament, in a military sense. President Obregon seemingly has a firm grip on the governmental situation in Mexico. His administration is earning its way to formal recognition by the United States government. Promotional claims for California, to be of real value, must be based upon truth and contain no falsehood and no exaggeration. The truth about California is impressive and convincing. There is no excuse for indulging in untruths. When the girls get to showing their ears, the boys should whisper especially sweet things into their ears. Many a boy would prefer to have his love message reach the adored one's ear direct, without passing through a sieve of hair. Provision should be made for reclaiming more land in the West. Added production of necessities is needed. And there are families seeking homes on the soil. Particularly should veterans of the World War be favored in apportioning reclaimed lands. Thrift produces its own rewards. There are opportunities, from time to time, of which the thrifty person can take advantage, whereas the thriftless person has not the wherewithal to avail himself or herself of these chances to get on in the world. There are openings for the thrifty which are shut against those who lack thriftiness. The United States Senate among other traditions and practices the soundness of which are open to question, adheres tenaciously to the seniority rule in advancing members to chairmanships of important committees. This process oftentimes brings about absurd assignments—to use a homely expression, it results in putting round pegs into square holes, in many instances. The sensible plan, it would seem, is to give important chairmanships to those Senators whose abilities and special qualifications fit them to give useful service. The business of the Senate and of the House should be regarded as superlatively important — of the greatest moment to the whole country. To this end committee assignments should go, not for personal favoritism, but for fitness. The good of the country should be supermost in deeiding these matters. There should be no paying of personal or political debts in connection with it. There is nothing more slavish, if one yields thereto, than styles and conventionalities. If they were more intelligence in the jury-box, there would be more intelligence in the verdicts of juries, and more rgard for the law and the evidence. California has built and is building enormously. And yet there is a demand for houses. Temporarily there may be, in places, houses current which do not rent at once. But this condition does not last long. The normal influx of new residents and the marrying of young native sons and daughters and their settling down to make homes, keeps the demand for houses lively. CONCORDIA PARK WEST BRIDGE WAY On Saturday, July 15th Grand Ball Schmidt’s Orechestra Everybody Welcome On Saturday, July 15th Grand Ball Schmidt's Orechestra Everybody Welcome Santa Fe back east excursions $86.00 Chicago and back proportionate reductions to many other points On sale every day to August 31st Limited for return to Oct. 31. Liberal Stopovers, Santa Fe all the way insures uniformity of service Fred Harvey Meals served in dining cars and dining stations. H. H. VINCENT Agent Anaheim, Cal., Ph. 217 THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA TH' feller that expects cafe service at home an' his wife are soon parted. It's as easy t' squander influence as it is money. Town in Review Trying to Compete with L. A. in Population? Alameda county claims that girls wandering around in bathing suits and plucking flowers in her fields, are scarring her cows. Maybe so. But it sounds like a new-fangled colonization scheme to us. CHEERING THE LADY UP "Oh, I'm so miserable; my husband has been out all evening and I haven't the faintest idea where he is." "My dear, you musn't worry. You'd probably be twice as miserable if you did know."—London Opinion. New York Letter NEW YORK, July 13—For the times in this city a hotel has announced that it will provide "American baths" for its patrons. For years every new hotel has bid for public favor with Roman, Pompeian, Russian and Turkish baths and each one has attempted to outdo the next by the splendor of its appointments. It remained for the Hotel Commonwealth, now building at Fifty-fifth Fifty-sixth streets, Broadway and Seventh Avenue, to plan American baths for Americans. It is almost a matter of record that the world only bathed theoretically, our English couples to the contrary notwithstanding, until American designers took over the job and invented modern facilities, such as are being installed in every first-class hostelry and home in Europe. In addition to the baths attached to each of the 250 rooms of the Commonwealth, there will be the immense bathing establishment to be known as the "American Baths". This will include every variety of bathing and will have the largest indoor salt-water pool in the world. Passengers on the Frederick VIII recently arrived, are reporting a sea "Pogrom" seen from the ship. The spectacular piscatorial battle was witnessed off the GrandBanks. For more than two hours a school of porpoise, about 150 strong, gamboled about the ship when suddenly a tremendous commotion occurred among them. They had been attacked by half a dozen sharks. The defenseless fish tried to get away but the sea was churned up as if by a battle of monsters. It ended with the slaughter of some50 or 60 of the porpoise, crimsoning the sea for an area of many yards. With their rapacity satisfied the sharks disappeared as suddenly as they came up. The most unique business monopoly in the world is probably that run by Samuel W. Cumpertz, of this city. Cumpertz has cornered the freak market. If you want to make Dispatches indicate that since no monsoon storms began Gen Brue party has abandoned its effort to gain the summit of Everest. The first dash brought Mallory, Somers vell, and Morton without oxygen, an altitude of 26,800 feet on May 7. The second, by Finch and Capt. Brown on May 27 with oxygen cylinders, trained 27,300 feet. This is almost 3000 feet higher than the mark of the Duke of the Abruzzzi, and is a cord of which the expedition may proud. Nearly all the scientific suits hoped from the expedition must have been obtained, and it is simply the glory of the full conquest that is lacking. No one need fear that there will not be other and early tempts. Efforts to gain the North Pole covered almost a century, grew more and more frequent until they succeeded. Not only did the expedition counter no difficulties that can called insuperable, but it was shown that some of the resources available for meeting obstacles are highly effective. George Finch's vivid account of the second push in the Evening Post makes it clear that success will require heroic exertion He and Bruce contended with intense cold, winds approximating hurricane, perilous slopes, and great exhaustion. But men can drive to meet the cold, and there will be ways be the hope that luck, before the monsoon, will bring good weather. Most encouraging of all is the proved utility of the oxygen apparatus, and the unexpected performance of the native carriers. According to Mr. Finch, the oxygen cylinders made climbing about CHEERING THE LADY UP "Oh, I'm so miserable; my husband has been out all evening and I haven't the faintest idea where he is." "My dear, you mustn't worry. You'd probably be twice as miserable if you did know."—London Opinion. IN VAUDEVILLE (No vaudeville show is genuine without an act which starts this way): In vaudeville I've been nine years, My name is Joe MacSchwechl; I am praised as one real sport, My act is somewhat dif-ferent Than others, you'll agree; I hope when I have finished it That you think well of me. My jokes are each one up to date, My songs are very new; You'll see or-ig-in-al-i-tee In ev-ry thing I do. And if you like my brand new act And laughter it does cause, I hope that you respond to it With lots of new applause. Paper in Miami, Fla., has a broadcasting station. That makes two in Miami, the other being W. J. B. 'Look Out Above!' 'Auto and Airplane Collide.'—headline. And it happened in Los Angeles where they are supposed to have good roads. NYAWK "After sending your son to college, it must be disappointing to have him run off with a chorus girl." "I should say it was disappointing." replied the old millionaire. "I expected to marry that little dame myself."—N. Y. Sun. WEALTH William Rockefeller's will, filed 58, probate, shows that he left an estate estimated as high as $200,000,960. It would take you 77,000 years to accumulate that much money if you worked on a salary of $100 a week and put half of it in the bank regularly. TOM SIMS SAYS: Never cuss a policeman. He might find it out. Maybe the Confederate veteran who walked 614 miles in 30 days was practicing for the railroad strike. LI'L GEE GEE, OFFICE VAMP, SAYS: The most unique business monopoly in the world is probably that run by Samuel W. Cumpertz, of this city. Cumpertz has cornered the freak market. If you want to make a living skeleton or a glass-eating lady you wire Gumpertz. And he delivers. If you think a snake charmer would add atmosphere to your bungalow, you wire Gumpertz. Whatever you want, if it's anything in the line of a human being who isn't like other human beings, Gumpertz will send you what you want. He has the only supply available in the world. Two more names have been added to the list of women socially prominent in this part of the country who have gone into business Mrs. Robert Grosvenor of this city and Mrs. Richard Peabody of Boston have just opened a dress shop in Madison avenue, where they will cater to the women of their own circle and others who are looking for imported finery. Because he has to take a bight out of a rope. What is a policeman's favorite pet animal?—M. M. E. A billy. Did the warriors of say, 10,000 years ago march to battle to the music of drums?—H. LY. No. Drums were unknown in that day. But the warriors made a great deal of noise by beating their knee-pans. One of the boarders next door belongs to the Masons, Odd Fellows, K. P., Elks, Red Men and Eagles. What do you think of him?—J. H. J. That man isn't a boarder. He's a lodger. Questions Mr. Grey Cannot Answer Is it all right to use a pair of scissors to cut the cards?—R.A.C. Please tell me where I can find a hobnob for my front door.—F. J. M. On what kind of a tree does the mandate grow?—A. J. I wish you would tell me how to measure the depth of a peach pit.—S. W. H. Which is the louder, a clairion or a clarinet?—P. O. Mr. Grey's Household Hints To remove pin feathers from a chicken, rub it briskly with a piece of coarse sandpaper. Lace curtains will hang more gracefully if cravanetted. TOM SIMS SAYS: Never cuss a policeman. He might find it out. Maybe the Confederate veteran who walked 614 miles in 30 days was practicing for the railroad strike. LI'L GEE GEE, OFFICE VAMP, SAYS: Most self-made men need alterations. ICE In New York's Ghetto, an ice man began distributing free ice. He was arrested. In court, the judge "let him off." Before radicals get excited at this and begin feaming at the mouth, they should investigate further and find that the ice man was arrested for obstructing traffic, not for giving ice away. Yet, years hence, soap box speakers will refer to the man "who was arrested for distributing free ice to the poor." Most of the "great outrages" are not outrageous at all when the full story is told. Taking snap judgment is dangerous. The individual, acting as a jury, should not form opinions until all the evidence is presented. "A woman is as young as she thinks." A full stomach has more respect for the law than one that is empty. Why is it necessary that a sailor have good teeth?—D. W. L. I am not a price cutter, I merely sell for less. DANZ PIANO Co. 162 West Center Comments of the Press What Editors Are Saying EVERETT UNCONQUERED—New York Evening Post. The times indicate that since the storms began Gen Bruce's bus abandoned its effort to summit of Everest. The brought Mallory, Somer-Morton without oxygen, to one of 26,800 feet on May 21, and by Finch and Capt. Bruce with oxygen cylinders at 3,000 feet. This is almost higher than the mark of the Abruzzi, and is a reckless the expedition may be clearly all the scientific read from the expedition must be obtained, and it is simply of the full conquest that no one need fear that not be other and early at-Efforts to gain the North Red almost a century, and the more frequent until needed. Why did the expedition end difficulties that can be superable, but it was shown of the resources available against obstacles are highly effective. Finch's vivid cable of the second push in the host makes it clear that will require heroic exertion. Bruce contended with intense winds approximating a perilous slopes, and growth. But men can dress the cold, and there will all hope that luck, before on, will bring good weather-encouraging of all is the utility of the oxygen apparatus in the unexpected performance to Mr. Finch, the oxygens made climbing above. Welfare Societies Find Things Better By Charles H. Randall, Prohibition Congressman, 1915-1921 In seventeen principal cities of the country a comparison has been made of conditions in families under care of family welfare societies as between the years 1917 and 1921. This survey was made by the American Association for Organizing Family Social Work in co-operation with Boston Welfare Society. The number of families cared for by these societies ranged from 7,500 in Chicago; 4,500 in Cleveland and so on. The number of families under the care of these societies was greatly reduced from the figures of 1917 to those of 1921, where the cause for such care was shown to be drinking by the husband or father. These reductions ranged from 64 to 100 per cent. The year 1917 was previous to the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment, 1921 was the second year of prohibition. The actual relief which came to families is shown in the following table, the percentages showing the number of families suffering from drink habits having been reduced as shown: St. Louis.....94 per cent Chicago.....86.7 per cent Boston.....91.3 per cent Pawtucket, R.I....100 per cent Plainville, N.J....83.3 per cent Newport, R.I....68.8 per cent Portland, Me....95.3 per cent Newburgh, N.Y....99.1 per cent Cleveland, Ohio.....84.8 per cent La Crosse, Wis.....91.3 per cent New York City.....64.1 per cent Hartford.....93.7 per cent Washington, D.C....75.1 per cent Rochester, N.Y....81.4 per cent Providence, R.I....95 per cent —If it's from Witman's It's good. will bring good weathencouraging of all is the ability of the oxygen apparthe unexpected performnative carriers. to Mr. Finch, the oxyers made climbing above ey. Tell a friend a secret, and your enemies will soon be telling it too. "Respectability" stands for wear and tear if it is fortified with monProvidence, R. I.... 95 per cent —If it's from Witman's it's good. Copyright 1922 Hart Schaffner & Marx Style and comfort you read Style and comfort you read about GET BOTH IN HART SCHAFFNER & MARX DIXIE WEAVES If you're somewhat exacting about summer clothes—want them cool and want them stylish—you'll be sure to like our Hart Schaffner & Marx Dixie Weaves. They're made from the finest fabrics; designed as skillfully as Hart Schaffner & Marx three-piece suits; tailored to fit right and keep thruout the hottest summer days. F. A. Yungbluth Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes "By All Means Get a Fit" 145 W. Center St. Anaheim