oc-plain-dealer 1923-02-06

ONLY FOUR STATES HAD NO LYNCHINGS WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. "Only four states in the Union have never had a lynching," according to a statement issued today by the Commission on the Church and the Race Relation of the Federated Council of churches. They are Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont. There are only three other states that have had no lynchings since 1889—New Jersey, Utah and Connecticut. Nine other states have had a clear record during the last ten years. They are Nevada, Colorado, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Delaware and Pennsylvania. This means that only 33 per cent of the states of the Union have not had a lynching in the last ten years. At the same time it is pointed out that 83 women have been lynched since 1889. The churches are engaged in a nation-wide campaign against lynching and facts are being gathered. "The total number of persons lynched by years gives a startling picture of lawlessness," the statement continues. "There was a slow decrease from the climax in 1892 and 1893 down to 1908. During the latter year and 1909 there was an increase, then another slow decrease until 1918, when a tendency to increase was again manifested. "The sex of the victims in the cases where a record has been made shows an alarming number of women. Since 1889 there have been 83 women 17 white and 68 colored, killed by mobs. Some of them were put to death with savage tortures, such as burning and disemboweling. Such brutality might be expected in pagan times or heathen countries, but by no means in a civilized land today." Every three out of four of those lynched during the period from 1885 to 1921 were black. In this connection the statement says: "The list of victims of mob violence reveals the slough of prejudice out of which the evil springs. From 1885 to 1921 inclusive, 1028 white persons and 3,069 colored persons were slain by lynchers. The number of white victims however, has rapidly increased of entertainment was given by Miss Freda Lumsdon, with a song; Mrs Harold G. Carlin, a planologist; Miss Lovina O'Toole, a Spanish dance; Mrs A. A. Cohen, a reading and Mrs Walter Ross, a song. The Swedish stories related by Mr. F. H. Hardin were thoroughly delightful. The quartet composed of the Messrs. Falkenstein, Stiemann, Edniston and Gibbs, accompanied by E. Gitzmann, on the violin, gave one whole act of reading (2) numbers." IN SOCIETY KIWANIS CLUB GUESTS AT PARTY GIVEN BY WIVES THE Kiwanis club was dined and entertained last evening by the King's taste by wives of the members, Mrs. C. S. O'Toole presiding. The dining room of the Elks club was the scene of the festivity. The tables were placed in a hollow square, and a smaller table in the center was reserved for the unmarried men of the club. The tables were prettily arrayed with the valentine motif, crystal candlestocks with red candles and trailing smilax furthering the motif. Mrs. A. A. Cohen, as messenger boy, delivered messages to all those present with the request they be read, particularly those of the 'bachelors,' which created barricks of fun. After the cocktails, attention was turned to the stage where an old-fashioned album depicted several well-known persons in amusing characters. J. P. Probst, as the Kiwanis baby, was the first showing; Mrs. J. Clayes, the five-year-old daughter; Charles Mann, the small boy; Mrs Henry Adams, and Mrs. A. B. McCord were the blushing bride and groom, and the bridal robe and veil were all that could be desired. Mrs Jessurun was a soldier uncle; Mrs Probst, an old-fashioned girl; Mr Jessurun and Mrs. Mann, the twins; Mrs H. N. White, a suffregetto; Mrs Paul Taggart, the grandfather; H. L. Turton, the grandmother. A program of entertainment was given by Miss Freda Lumsdon, with a song; Mrs Harold G. Carlin, a planologist; Miss Lovina O'Toole, a Spanish dance; Mrs A. A. Cohen, a reading and Mrs Walter Ross, a song. The Swedish stories related by Mr. F. H. Hardin were thoroughly delightful. The quartet composed of the Messrs. Falkenstein, Stiemann, Edniston and Gibbs, accompanied by E. Gitzmann, on the violin, gave one whole act of reading (2) numbers. SHOWING OF DEATH ACTION GAS MILK Following a large increase in business, the Modern Gas is preparing to take over south half of the ground South Los Angeles-st. T which is recognized as having most complete lines hers and furnaces in the installed its goods in the Theatre, Ingram, Schultze apartments, the WH which Christian Science Zion Lutheran church. This week a demonstration Action gas range is ducted, and the company a special offer to exhale these latest ranges for the range of any make in the still is in usable condition new Direct Action gas equipped with the Lorraine regulator is the one girl are especially welcome display whether they cost or not. Cal distributed by the demons. Other heaters sold by are the Ray-Glo fire Pacific Gas radiator furnaces, Pacific floor Federal thermo-storage ers. Think of just pressing turn on the gas, or to set at a certain hour turn Loraine oven heat restains an even temperatevents your food from up in the cooking. Thermo also preserves ture at a given level. MISSION PLAY FULL SWINE The Mission Play is swing at old San Gabriel tendance is proving large for the beginning son. The Play is better. Monroe Salisbury, for formula romantic actor,sensation in his interpreter immortal role of Fray in the Play. It is agreed by all the old Mission Play that Salisbury Every three out of four of those lynched during the period from 1885 to 1921 were black. In this connection the statement says: "The list of victims of mob violence reveals the slough of prejudice out of which the evil springs. From 1885 to 1921 inclusive, 1028 white persons and 3,069 colored persons were slain by lynchers. The number of white victims however, has rapidly decreased since 1900. Among the victims classed as white were a German (during the war), Italians, Mexicans and Jews—indicating that lackless spreads where prejudice abounds. Except in two years since 1903 the number of white victims has been less than ten each year. The number of negro victims during the same period fluctuated slowly downward to range between 50 and 100 except when the number reported was 104 and in 1917 when the number reported was 38. There is some evidence to indicate that during recent years negroes have been lynched and the facts concealed from the press, so that no record has been secured." Protestant churches throughout the country will observe Sunday, February 11, as Rage Relations Sunday, when they will begin a campaign of education against lynching. YORBA LINDA YORBA LINDA, Feb. 6. (Spl.) — The young people gave a dance in Ley Hall on Friday evening which was well attended, and all report a pleasant evening. Another is to be held in two weeks. Miss Marsha Vernon was hoste to a large number of friends on S. urday evening at her home here. Cards formed the diversement of the evening and prizes were given for high and low scores. Dainty refreshments were served at the close of the evening. Mr. H. S. Bemis is around again after a siege with the gripe. Mr. Leroy Johnson entertained friends from Long Beach on Sunday. Miss Bertha Hale of Corona is now in charge of the local library and the hours have been changed to include two hours in the evening, from seven until nine. Mrs. Adam Thels who resigned the position will be much missed here as she was a favorite with old and young alike. She and Mr. Thels will move to their new home in Anaheim this week where the best wishes of a large circle of friends follow them. Mr. and Mr. H. R. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Selover attended a dinner at the Vasco Mills ranch home in East Whittier and Sunday. Other relatives and friends increased the number to eighteen and a pleasant day is reported. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Holland and Mrs. H. N. White, a suffregette; Mrs. Paul Taggart, the grandfather; H. L. Turton, the grandmother. A program of entertainment was given by Miss Freda Lumsdon, with a song; Mrs. Harold G. Carlin, a pianologue; Miss Lovina O'Toole, a Spanish dance; Mrs. A. A. Cohen, a reading and Mrs. Walter Ross, a song. The Swedish stories related by Mr. F. H. Hardin were thoroughly delightful. The quartet composed of the Messrs, Falkenstein, Stiemann, Ednislost and Gibbs, accompanied by E. Glitzmann, on the violin, gave one of their heart-rending (?) numbers. Another number illustrated a quartet of ladies singing at a distance of 1000 miles at sea, was composed of the Mesdames Conklin, White, Carlin and Hardin, with Mrs. Seitz at the piano. The informality of the occasion was emphasized when the Kiwanis promenade was enjoyed just before all were seated at the table with Mrs. Seitz at the plano. Community singing was an enjoyable feature of the evening and the affair was concluded with everyone joining in the old-lashioned Virginia reel. FIND MAIL SACK LEFT BY ROBBERS The first clue as to the direction taken by robbers who broke open the Fullerton postoffice last week, escaping with a large quantity of mail, has been obtained in the recovery of one of the mail bags on Patterson Way in Fullerton, it was learned this morning. The letters in the mail bag wereipped open. It is not know how much money was taken. A large number of the letters still contained checks. WESSELS IN FULLERTON Lectures on the problems that confront a small-town merchant are being given in Fullerton By George W. Wessels, who recently delivered a similar series in Anaheim. The first lecture was given last night, another is to be given tonight and the third tomorrow night. SWAN FUNERAL TODAY Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Swan, old resident of Fullerton, 64, who died Sunday, was held today at 2 p.m., from McAulay funeral parlors, Rev. E. J. Statom of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Fullerton Odd Fellows acted as pall-bearers, with interment in Loma Vista cemetery. Funeral services were held this morning at Loma Vista for Helen Virginia Manuel, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Manuel, Rev. M. E. Bollen officiating, Angus McAulay funeral director. The child died of diphtheria, and the funeral was private. NOTICE OF PART Daniel Lockwood Neis Yarde Mattes, both o day filed notice of fief ship. They manufacture and distillation apparel line absorption plants. AMEND ART Southern Service amended articles of with the county clerk rectors from nine to six seven until nine. Mrs. Adam Theif who resigned the position will be much missed here as she was a favorite with old and young alike. Sne and Mr. Theif will move to their new home in Anaheim this week where the best wishes of a large circle of friends follow them. Mr. and Mr. H. B. Brown and Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Selover attended a dinner at the Vaseco Mills ranch home in East Whittier and Sunday. Other relatives and friends increased the number to eighteen and a pleasant day is reported. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Holland and children and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Elchler spent Sunday at the Homer Bemis home near Chino. DOUGLAS FIR IN PLACE OF SIB PINE It is doubtful, says Trade Commissioner L. W. Hoyt, in a report to the department of commerce, whether the large lumber interests in the northwest realize to what extent the position of Douglas fir, as the premier wood exported into China, is being undermined by Siberian pine. The China customs figures for 1921 do not give even a hint of what is going on in the lumber market in China today. The 1921 customs figures show wpine imports as follows: Siberian, 2,662,058 feet, Oregon, 88,348,116 feet. From these figures one is led to believe that Douglas fir has a strange hold on the China market. Developments during 1922, however, have made these customs figures from the standpoint of real trade information very unreliable indeed. IBSEN'S KIN TO DANCE IN PEER GYNT NEW YORK—Lillebil Ibsen, the young Norwegian dancer who is known simply as "Lillebil," on the continent, is a member of the cast of "Peter Gynt," the play of her grandfather-in-law, which the Theater Guild will open at the Garrick, Feb. 5. Her husband, Tancred Ibsen, grandson of the plawright, is an aviator in the Norwegian army, and has come to this country on business while his wife acts Anitra. Lillebil Ibsen was born in Christiana, and trained in her art from childhood. Her father was an intl- FULLERTON CENTER MEETS At the regular meeting of Fullerton Farm Center last night there was an unusually large attendance. The feature of the evening was an address by C. A. Booth of Chaffee Agricultural College on fertilizer experiments a feature of the evening was the singing of Mrs. Bruce McBride singing, accompanied by Mrs. H. E. Rich. A business meeting was held. HOTEL CALIFORNIA GUESTS New guests at the California Hotel, Fullerton, include: A. N. Noder, D. B. Christensen, A. E. Page, E. M. Witt, G. W. Wessels, Arthur Heyden, W. L. Spencer, M. O. Laswall, Los Angeles; W. M. Bufton, Oakland; Charles Kitchell, Peving; Clarence F. Rosenthal, and Everett Dye, U. S. A., and G. V. Lee, Sierra Madre. WHITTIER FORFEITS GAME Fullerton H. S. basketball game scheduled with Whittler yesterday afternoon did not develop, Whittler forfeiting. The first team and "the skeeters" were scheduled to meet Santa Ana today, one game to be played at Santa Ana and the other at Fullerton. Fullerton Briefs English class of Fullerton H. S. goes to the Mason opera house in Los Angeles tonight to see "Hamlet." Regular meeting of Fullerton trustees tonight at tse city hall. Harry Smith, Fullerton druggist, who has been ill at the Fullerton hospital, was taken home today in a McAulay ambulance. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Hardy are the happy parents of a boy who came over the weekend at the Fullerton hospital. SHOWING OF DIRECT ACTION GAS RANGES Following a large increase in its business, the Modern Gas Appliances is preparing to take over the entire south half of the ground floor at 133 South Los Angeles-st. The company, which is recognized as having one of the most complete lines of gas heaters and furnaces in the county, has installed its goods in the California Theatre, Ingram, Schulte and Colonial apartments, the White Temple, the Christian Science church and Zion Lutheran church. This week a demonstration of Direct Action gas range is being conducted, and the company is making a special offer to exchange one of these latest ranges for the oldest gas range of any make in the county that still is in usable condition. A brand new Direct Action porcelain range equipped with the Loraine oven heat regulator is the one given. Ladies are especially welcome to visit the display, whether they take part in the contest or not. Cakes are being distributed by the demonstrator. Other heaters sold by the company are the Ray-Glo fire place heater, Pacific Gas radiator, Pacific unit furnaces, Pacific floor furnaces and Federal thermo-storage water heaters. Think of just pressing a button to turn on the gas, or to have a clock set at a certain hour turn it on! The Loraine oven heat, regulator maintains an even temperature and prevents your food from being burned up in the cooking. The Honeywell thermo also preserves the temperature at a given level. MISSION PLAY AT FULL SWING AGAIN The Mission Play is again at full swing at old San Gabriel. The attendance is proving exceptionally large for the beginning of the season. The Play is better than ever. Monroe Salisbury, the noted California romantic actor, has created a sensation in his interpretation of the immortal tale of Fray Junipero Serra in the Play. It is unanimously agreed by all the old patrons of the Mission Play that Salisbury is the best MAKE NEW RECORDS FOR SALES TAXES All records for sales tax collections in the Los Angeles district were smashed by the January receipts of Collector Internal Revenue Rex Goodcell's office. Total sales tax receipts were $545,345.35, showing a gain over January, 1922, of 37 per cent and reflecting up-grade business conditions that are peculiar to Southern California. An outstanding feature of Collector Goodcell's report was the collection of $261,792.43 for tax on admissions to motion picture theaters and other places of entertainment, indicating that $2,700,000 was spent by citizens of Southern California during December for amusement. These figures break the record for any previous month in the history of the Los Angeles district, showing an increase of approximately 45 per cent over the corresponding period of last year. The theater tax collected in January represents a tax-paid and tax-free attendance at motion picture theaters and other places of amusement for the month of December of 15,600,000. In other words every man, woman and child in the district visited places of amusement eleven times during the month. Collector Goodcell, in pointing out the enormous growth in attendance at the motion picture theaters, referred to the fact that the total admission tax for the entire year of 1918 was only $582,606, as compared with receipts of $261,792.43 for January of this year alone. Tax on ten-cent admissions and passes included in the 1918 receipts does not figure in the 1922 collections as this tax was repealed last year. Taxes collected on jewelry amounted to $149,811.56, as against $107,-149.24 for January, 1922, an increase of 40 per cent. This tax represents sales by retail dealers of approximately $3,000,000 worth of jewelry during December, compared with sales of -2,150,000 in December, 1921. Manufacturers' excise tax collections for January were $126,333.55, against $116,526.75 for January, 1922, indicating a healthy growth in local manufacturing. COWTESTING ASS'N. REPORT FOR JAN. There were 790 cows tested last month by J. B. Bichan. Their average production was 902 pounds milk, testing 36.2 pound butterfat. To W. L. Walton of Bolsa goes the honor for highest herd average over fifteen cows, with 1196 pounds milk testing 44.8 pounds butterfat. H. W. Rice, West Seventeenth-st., Santa Ana, received the highest average for herds under 15 cows. SPRING AN This is to announce that of Spring Wear offering a very comprehensive initiative models—and in you by this store—the Pretty New Dresses for Spring Wear Some in clever clothes, some in simple silks and taffetas others in new gaily colored fabrics. All are of Spring's earliest promise in daintest styles. MISSION PLAY AT FULL SWING AGAIN The Mission Play is again at full swing at old San Gabriel. The attendance is proving exceptionally large for the beginning of the season. The Play is better than ever. Monree Salisbury, the noted California romantic actor, has created a sensation in his interpretation of the immortal role of Fray Jnipero Serra in the Play. It is unanimously agreed by all the old patrons of the Mission Play that Salisbury is the best man who has yet appeared in the part, which is saying a great deal when one considers the six eminent American actors who have preceded him. In addition to the already famous singers in the play three noted vocalists have been added this year. They are Wilbur Herwig from the Metropolitan Opera Co., New York, Madam Lillian Buckler-Bowles, also of the Metropolitan Opera Co., and Roumila Ena, a famous Hawaiian singer. Among the dancers, Julita Ruiz, notched from Barcelona, Spain, is making a great hit with the audiences. Another noted addition to the cast is Tyrone Power, III. This is his first appearance on the stage. He is now 12 years old and represents the third generation of great actors of his name. NOTICE OF PARTNERSHIP Daniel Lockwood Newton and Lewis Yarde Mattes, both of Fullerton, today filed notice of fictitious partnership. They manufacture absorption and distillation apparatus for gasoline absorption plants. AMEND ARTICLES Southern Service Co. today filed amended articles of incorporation with the county clerk, decreasing directors from nine to seven. 1918 receipts does not figure in the 1922 collections as this tax was repealed last year. Taxes collected on jewelry amounted to $149,811.56, as against $107,-149.24 for January, 1922, an increase of 40 per cent. This tax represents scales by retail dealers of approximately $3,000,000 worth of jewelry during December, compared with sales of -2,150,000 in December, 1921. Manufacturers' excise tax collections for January were $126,333.55, against $116,526.75 for January, 1922, indicating a healthy growth in local manufacturing. Income tax receipts were $430,-926.06 an increase over January, 1922, of 26 per cent, as compared with decreased income tax collections for the United States as a whole of 30 per cent. EXPECT DELAY IN TEST CASE It may be 30 or 60 days before the result is known in the test case before the supreme court in Alameda-co yesterday regarding the powers of supervisors to change salaries of county officials in a blennium. Deputy Dist. Atty. C. N. Mozley said so today. Mozley was of the opinion, however, that the case might be advanced on the calendar because of the public interest in it. County offices have been greatly handicapped, particularly the sheriff's and district attorney's offices, by the previous unfavorable dictum of the supreme court. PROBATE GROFF WILL An order was filed today admitting to probate the will of Jemima K. Groff, deceased, on petition of E. T. Langley, executor. The estate amounts to approximately $5600 real and $450 personal. Miss Lokanda Mitchell of Placenta is a patient at the local sanitarium today. Continuing All This Week— The February Special Dependable High Dependable High Wednesday Baby Day! 0% monthly of lots and The Infants Dept fers the most com lines of every so. Free Hemn of all diape terials pure Baby Da See the windows ther particu at 2 and 3 MATERIALS included ar Crepes, Chiffon Taffetas, Cre COLORS include Black, N FARENSTEIN'S S'N. WAR JAN. tested last Their aver12 pounds butterfat. Average over 16 pounds milk butterfat. H. nineteenth-st. highest for 15 cows. his average being 1254 pounds milk testing 53.2 pounds butterfat. Mr. Rice's cow, Sharlet DeKol, broke into the limelight with 2835 pounds milk for the month and 116 pounds butterfat. REPORT AUTO ACCIDENT An accident was reported to local police yesterday in which a car belonging to F. R. Preist, of Lincoln ave., and a car belonging to Bertha Hemmerling of Anaheim, collided as one of the cars was backing from the curb. No one was reported injured. LONDON CENSORS OLIVER TWIST OUT LONDON—A storm of protest has resulted from the London board of Censors cutting from the picture play, "Oliver Twist," the scene in which Fagin instructs Oliver in pocket-picking. The censors insist the scene might prove instructive. Members of the Dickens fellowship C. K. Chesterton and several civic organizations have commented adverse, but the censors remain firm. ING ANNOUNCEMENT is is to announce the commencement of our showing Spring Wear offering the coming season's modes in very comprehensive series of displays of all the authorve models—and in designs exclusively offered to by this store—the headquarters for true fashions. New Dresses ing Wear or clothes, some in simtaffetas others in the treed fabrics. All are theriest promise in dain- Spring Coats in Jaunty Modes Plaids and brushed woolen clothes give many opportunities for unusually smart effects in these new and very becoming coats for spring wear. New Dresses ing Wear clothes, some in simtaffetas others in the ored fabrics. All are riest promise in dainSpring Coats in Jaunty Modes Plaids and brushed woolen clothes give many opportunities for unusually smart effects in these new and very becoming coats for spring wear. The Vogue Shoppe "Where Style is Inexpensive" 216 W. Center St. Anaheim Special Selling of High Grade High Grade ILKS 2.95 yard 3.45 yard ALS included are Canton Crepes, Satin Canton Crepes, Flat ffon Taffetas, Crepe de Chines. include Black, Navy, Brown, Steel, Sandalwood, Cocoa Taupo. IN'S - - Anaheim, California