oc-plain-dealer 1922-12-11

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS Judge not; the working of his brain And of his heart thou canst not see; What looks to thy dim eyes a stain, In God’s pure light may only be A scar, brought from some well-won field. Where thou wouldst only faint and yield—Adelaide A. Procter. Political considerations sway Congress too much. Los Angeles County should have a law that would hold desperate criminals securely. One touch of zero weather makes those Easterners hasten their journey to California. Land frauds in this state should be suppressed. Every reputable property-owner and dealer in realty in California should co-operate to stamp out swindling of land buyers. Santa Claus is more than a myth. In his jolly, rotund, bewhiskered self he is the embodiment of the spirit of Christmas—the happily spirit of giving and adding to the cheer of others. Peggy Caffey says that Clara Phillips, the Los Angeles "hammer murderer," is a "clear woman." The point is conceded, without argument: It also might be added that she is a dangerous woman. The millions which the United States government contemplates spending upon irrigation projects in the West could not be expended upon any work of greater general benefit. Such outlays are in the nature of very sound investments, which return handsome dividends. "The Tiger of France" has come to America, not in tigerish mood, but savely, to persuade and to convince this government and people that France is not, as it were, a "man on horseback," careering through Euroromous scale. Frauds in construction of army cantonments during the period of America's participation in the World War, to the colossal total sum of more than $50,000,000 are charged in civil suits filed by the Federal Department of Justice. And these are not the most extensive frauds alleged, either. The horrifying total runs into the hundreds of millions of dollars. There will be a grave failure of justice if these swindles are not prosecuted to the extreme limit. In every instance where it is possible to recover, by civil processes, the sums fraudulently taken, the swindlers should be compelled to make restitution. Criminal proceedings should be taken in every case where there was palpable fraud. An example should be made of any and all per-person and corporations that took advantage of the Nation in its stress hours to wring unlawful gains from it. BUDGET SYSTEM SHOWS GOOD RESULTS The first complete compilation of a federal budget has been transmitted to Congress by President Harding. Establishment of this system is one of the outstanding achievements in betterment of business methods in government. The budget statement makes clear to the country just how much is gathered from the people; just how much is disbursed; and for what purposes it is disbursed. The process, in other words, is a well-developed system of business management. The greater sums of outlay are on account of war—meeting the huge expenses incident to American participation in the World War, maintaining the army and navy and paying interest on the public debt. It is apparent that the huge expenditures incident to war will continue for a long time and that taxation The millions which the United States government contemplates spending upon irrigation projects in the West could not be expended upon any work of greater general benefit. Such outlays are in the nature of very sound investments, which return handsome dividends. "The Tiger of France" has come to America, not in tigerish mood, but suavely, to persuade and to convince this government and people that France is not, as it were, a "man on horseback," careering through Europe in militaristic, imperialistic, aggressive attitude, France could not send one to whom America would listen more gladly or more respectfully. The greater sums of outlay are on account of war—meeting the huge expenses incident to American participation in the World War, maintaining the army and navy and paying interest on the public debt. It is apparent that the huge expenditure incident to war will continue for a long time and that taxation cannot be reduced materially for many years to come. The tariff should be taken out of politics. Hello!! Hello!!! This is Station H-S Formerly Room 4, I. O. O. F. Building Now 230 East Center Street Anaheim Typewriter Exchange HELEN SOMERS——Public Stenographer Phone 825 I Thank You! STAR ON DISPLAY EVERY EVENING $544.72 HERE Standard Units—Sensational Value Appleby Motor Company Anaheim Santa Ana Wishing you a Merry Christmas Wishing you a Merry Christmas STATIONERY THAT REFLECTS HER INDIVIDUALITY She will easily see that your Christmas Gift to her was purchased with discrimination, when she finds that it is a box of Stationery. Certainly, a more costly gift would not reveal more thoughtful than this well-chosen one. Come in and choose from the various grades and shades of stationery now being displayed. Large Selection Xmas Cards ABRAM'S BOOK STORE 116 West Center Street A beMarlin COMMENTS OF THE PRESS WHAT EDITORS ARE SAYING KEEP GAMBLING OUT OF STATE—Sacramento Bee At the recent election, voters of Montana approved a law to permit the introduction of the pari-mutuel system of betting on horse races held in connection with state and county fairs. Efforts have been made in other states to pass similar measures, and here in California it has been also suggested. This pari-mutuel system is nothing more nor less than a surgarcoated and disguised effort to evade the righteous indignation aroused by racetrack gambling by making it appear not to be such. It is a snare and a delusion, for the pari-mutuel system consists of losing, upon the outcome of horse racing, with pure unadulterated chance as the arbiter. The only difference between it and the "bookmaking" system which caused so much misery and degrada-tion in California, is that the odds are automatically determined through a rather elaborate system dependent upon the gross amount placed by the various betters upon the respective horses entered. The essence of gambling, winning money as the result of chance, is still there. And that should be sufficient to keep it out of California. The memory of the present generation is not so short but that there does not come vividly to mind the suicides, the embezzlements, the Tanforan and Emeryville bred. The old files of any newspaper will show bank clerks blowing out their brains to end the disgrace of embezzled funds, lost at the tracks; young men sent to prison for their defalcations "to play the ponies"; of endless disgrace in many forms. The Bee was one of the leaders in the fight in the early part of the last decade which resulted in the legislature, despite the lobby of the track gambling from California. And it will continue to battle just as vigorously against any scheme to revive race-track gambling, no matter under what guise. TOWN IN REVIEW IF THE OTHER FOUR MEN WILL SEND IN THEIR NAMES WE'LL BE GLAD TO START IT It's about time to organize the Guys Who Haven't Seen Clara Phillips. There are possibilities in organizing Clara Clubs. For instance, why not a club to be called the Amalgamated Goofs Who Know Darn Well They're Lying When They Say They Saw Clara? HIGH SCHOOL PRATERNITY EVIL New York Evening Post Gotham school authorities are squaring away for a fight against high school fraternities. They find that those organizations make for snobbery, lax scholarship, and the breaking down of parental control. "Imical to the good of the school system and to the democratic ideals of public education and the public good," so runs the charge made by the law committee of the Board of Education after considering the evidence. By S. W. Straus, President American Society for Thrift Thrift of effort is personal efficiency, which depends largely on one's willingness to concentrate on one thing at a time. Carelessness in the performance of a duty no matter how trivial it may seem constitutes one of the worst drawbacks to personal success. An old adage tells us with deep truth that anything worth doing is worth doing well. There is no place in our progressive American life today for the slipshod, careless person Those who merely shuffle along, dodging essential details, are out of place in our current life. Opportunities to broaden and advance come only to those who prove their ability, step by step, and are willing to take infinite pains with each thing they do. Nature does not endow us with the genius of doing big things quickly and well. Progress must be acquired by diligent application and concentration, first upon the seemingly unimportant tasks and then on those of constantly increasing consequence. Learn how to do well one thing at a time. This involves not only the feat of accomplishing the definite undertaking, but it is a lesson in valuable accuracy. The mistake often is made of trying to do too much or of endeavoring to advance too rapidly. As a result no forward steps are taken, time and energy are used up trying to correct mistakes made under pressure of undue haste, and a general condition of inefficiency results. Observe the man who is succeeding in his command and you will note that each task undertaken by him commands his endire attention. It only takes one defective part to render powerless the greatest piece of mechanical construction ever invented and it takes only one poorly accomplished task to render ineffective a long series of efforts. Study concentration. It is thrift of energy which is just as necessary to one's personal welfare as thrift of money. Lazy folks do not talk much while seating—they are too busy. SEND IN THEIR NAMES WE'LL BE GLAD TO START IT It's about time to organize the Guys Who Haven't Seen Clara Phillips. There are possibilities in organizing Clara Clubs. For instance, why not a club to be called the Amalgamated Goofs Who Know Darn Well They're Lying When They Say They Saw Clara? THERE ARE 89,117 OF THESE* And, of course, the International Order of Positive Persons Who Know Darn Well They've Seen Her.*—Up to 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Send in your nominations. As a starter, we nominate for the Seen'er Club the guy who says he saw her standing in the door of a box-car on a siding at West Anaheim at 8442 last night. Doubt was cast on that man's story because he couldn't find the box-car to prove it. Not that we want to be nasty about it—but why wouldn't rubber bars in that L. A. jail prevent a lot of damage? If they would advertise those jailbreaks like they do the auto races, they might make expenses. One feller says he hears the jailors in L. A. threaten to seize the baggage of prisoners who leave without paying their cigarette bills. HOUSEHOLD HINT Never throw away an old sealskin coat. They make fine doormats. ANSWER TO QUERY No, Gwendoline, don't give your little brother dog biscuit just because he has a cold and barks at night. SCIENCE NOTE A drop of bluing, in your buckwheat batter, will improve the color. Tis easy enough to be pleasant While burning the boulevard; But to smile all the while While plodding a mile When others are RIDING—is hard. John D. plays less golf now because his feet tire him. What's the matter with the Rockefeller Foundation? MR. GREY'S HOUSEHOLD HINTS An ice buckwheat cake makes a dainty breakfast dish. It should be served with hot oleomargarine. An Akron rubber company has placed on the market a heat-resisting pad to be used as the bottom of a custard pie. It can be used indo- When others are RIDING—is hard. John D. plays less golf now because his feet tire him. What's the matter with the Rockefeller Foundation? MR. GREY'S HOUSEHOLD HINTS An ice buckwheat cake makes a dainty breakfast dish. It should be served with hot oleomargarine. An Akron rubber company has placed on the market a heat-resistant pad to be used as the bottom of a custard pie. It can be used indefinitely without being damaged. A bean will not crack if baked only half an hour. Never polish a stove with tan shoe polish. BAUD COMPANY (Exchange.) France is all het up over the war reparation situation. She charges Germany with stalling in the fulfillment of her obligations; she charges England with breath of faith and threatens to start the war all over again. "My dear country," erles President Poincare, "is much in the same position as the young man who, at the moment of overtaking two friends, heard his own name mentioned and asked what it was they were saying about him. "Well," we were disputing as to whether you were a fool or a rogue." "Taking an arm of each, he said: I think I can settle that—I am something between the two." OLIVE PACK BEST EVER "The best pack of ripe olives ever produced in California," is the statement by J. J. Hoey, Secretary of the California Olive Association, in discussing the present olive season's activities today. While the olive crop of the State is short, in view of the bearing acreage, the quality of the fruit is exceptionally high. Kaleteur Falls of British Guiana reported to be 804 feet high, are considered the highest of voluminous falls of the world, and Yellowstone Falls, of this country, with a descent of 2,565 feet, are the longest of the "bridal voll" type. MONDAY, DECEMBER, 11, 1922 Subscription rate—In No. Orange-co. Per yr. $2; six months $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim Cal., as second-class matter. PRESS NG PANTOMIME by J. H. Striebel WISE AND WITTY It is easier to say "no" and keep repeating than it is to say "yes" and assume another fellow's burden. Children do not always tell the truth nor will fools do so. Mental and physical work equally divided creates life's equallibrium. Clara Phillips HAS NOT BEEN IN OUR STORE. HAVE YOU? Clara Phillips HAS NOT BEEN IN OUR STORE. HAVE YOU? GENUINE NAVAJO INDIAN RUGS Retail at Wholesale Prices HELLERS' INDIAN RUG STORE 107 So. Clementine St. Anaheim Her Most Appreciated Her Most Appreciated Gift! Electrical Appliances are a boon to the busy housekeeper—yet how many homes are fully equipped with these convenient, labor saving devices? Just the thing for Christmas," you'll agree, and you're right! They're ornamental, too, and their inexpensiveness is an added attraction. All the newest and most improved Appliances here for your selection. J. G. Triplett Electric Store First Center Street Phone 900