oc-plain-dealer 1923-07-09

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher TO RECOGNIZE MEXICO SOON, IS REPORT. The International Recognition Commission has reached an agreement in the City of Mexico, according to reports which are seemingly authentic. Details are not made known. Apparently, however, every important point on which there has been difference of opinion has been worked out satisfactorily. Should these optimistic reports prove to be correct, full recognition of the government of General Obregon by the government at Washington, may be expected soon. This will be a consummation that should gratify the governments of the two countries and their respective people. Full recognition will bring about more cordial feeling. It will promote commercial intercourse between the two countries. It should foster relations of the friendliest nature. Great benefit to both countries should result from this. Everything possible should be done, on both sides of the border, to remove all source of friction between the two countries. In renewing its abritation treaty with Great Britain the United States put itself in accord with well defined movements for the promotion of peace in the most acceptable form—the form which preserves the principles and ideals of justice and fair dealing among nations and peoples. Reclamation deserves the prominent attention that is being given it by the President and others high in official life. The West in particular is deeply interested in the development of plans for reclaiming arid lands. This matter should be placed under businesslike rules and regulations, to the end that the best results may be attained through successful management. The way should be cleared for the honest, industrious husband-man to obtain land in reclamation areas. The man of small means should not be discriminated against in this. DISRESPECT FOR LAW IS GRAVE MENACE Those who wilfully disregard the laws of the land breed trouble for themselves. These things react. Those who trample upon the law sooner or later come to the point where they must invoke the law for their own protection. And if the spirit of disrespect for law should grow upon the country, conditions would become such that no one's rights would be secured. DISRESPECT FOR LAW IS GRAVE MENACE Those who wilfully disregard the laws of the land breed trouble for themselves. These things react. Those who trample upon the law sooner or later come to the point where they must invoke the law for their own protection. And if the spirit of disrespect for law should grow upon the country, conditions would become such that no one's rights would be secured. There is only one road to security for all who aspire to be good citizens—that is, to uphold all laws. In the law lies the only hope of security for the people. Break down law, and freedom departs and despotism of the worst form—the despotism of anarchy ensues. Against this grave menace may America be protected by the good sense and the sound principle of its people. So few know how to rest completely—how to relax thoroughly. So many have brokendown nervous systems because they do not know how to rest and restore their exhausted nerve strength. This lesson of how to rest and get recreation is vital. Each and every person should learn the lesson. For upon it health and even life itself may depend. There is faulty distribution of necessaries, and from this results much suffering among the poor. While many are near starvation, much fruit and vegetables perish in the orchards and the fields. Conservation of natural resources should not be construed too rigidly. The rights of the public should be safeguarded, it is true. But at the same time development, to meet actual needs of the people, should not be halted. Conservation contemplates development, as well as holding some part of resources undeveloped. HELP PRESERVE PEACE IN MEXICO With differences between the two sister republics about to be ironed out, it is timely to discuss future relations between the United States and Mexico. Government and people of the United States should do all possible in co-operation with the constituted authorities in Mexico, to preserve domestic peace in that republic. Attempts to start unwarranted bloody uprisings—such as prevailed for years—should be discountenanced on this side of the international line. The whole moral influence of the Nation should be exerted to prevent a recurrence of the bloody chaos which has scourged Mexico for years. It is shameful to confess that much of the ploiting against the peace of Mexico was done on this side of the boundary. This never should be again. Measures should be adopted to drive all mischief-makers out of this country—or, if they be Americans, to restrain them. Announcing New Train Service Announcing new train service between Anaheim and Los Angeles EFFECTIVE JULY 1st, 1923 WESTBOUND Read Down EASTBOUND Read Up 3:00 pm 9:45 am Lr ANAHEIM kr 9:30 am 2:45 pm 3:10 pm 9:55 am " FULLERTON " 9:18 am 2:33 pm 3:22 pm 10:07 am " BASTANCHURY " 9:06 am 2:21 pm 3:35 pm 10:20 am " LA HABRA " 8:53 am 2:08 pm 3:55 pm 10:40 am " WHITTIER " 8:34 am 1:49 pm 4:40 pm 11:30 am kr LOS ANGELES Lr 8:00 am 1:15 pm This schedule provides direct connections at Pico with the LOS ANGELES LIMITED, train No. 8 and the CONTINENTAL LIMITED, train No. 20 and affords through service from all Anaheim Branch points. DIRECT TO CHICAGO AND THE EAST Union Pacific C. J. ROWE, Agent URES Except Sunday and Publisher THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer N, IS reached an s which are Apparently, been differShould these tion of the at Washing. ify the govpeople. Full It will procountries. It great benefit ides of the e two coun- Britain the movements form—the Justice and that is being life. The development of l be placed d that the management. us husbandn of small AVE land breed ho trample they must the spirit of conditions cured. SO THIS IS AMERICA! NOW FOR THE "GOLD PAVED" STREETS PASS IN OK US DEPT OF LABOR POEMS THAT LIVE THE MEETING OF THE WATERS. There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet As that vale in whose bosom the bright waters meet; Oh! the last rays of feeling and life must depart, Eve the bloom of that valley shall fade from my heart. Yet it was not that nature had shed o'er the scene Her purest of crystal end brightest of green; 'Twas not her soft magic of streamlet or hill, Oh! no—it was something more exquisite still. 'Twas that friends, the beloved of my bosom, were here, Who made every dear scene of enchantment more dear, And who felt how the best charms of nature improve, When we see them reflected from looks that we love. Sweet vale of Avoca! how calm could I rest In thy bosom of shade, with the friends I love best, Where the storms that we feel in this cold world should cease, And our hearts, like thy waters, be mingled in peace. —Thomas Moore. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT BY ROY H. MOULTON The hairdressing trade has a new czar in the person of a New York permanent waver. What Bill Hays is to the movies, he is to the hair business, and he is backed by an organization of hairdressers which is nation-wide in its importance. The reason for appointing a dictator was that, apparently, everybody was getting into the hairdressing profession. Many private chauffeurs adopted it for a livhood, also a few taxicab drivers. How a taxicab driver could hope to benefit his financial welfare is difficult to see. But now that we have the new czar, we can think of some reforms that he could well make. For instance, he could— Introduce a permanent wave that would last more than two weeks. Put an end to the gossip in hairdressing parlors, which have the old-fashioned barber shops beaten by a long mile. --HERE AND THERE-- When indemnity time arrives, even the militarist hasn't the nerve to refer to the job as glorious collecting. The average wife's nearest approach to adventure consists in rear-ranging the furniture in the spring. It might help some if the nations would spend as much thought on their treaties as they spend on their poison gas. A feminine writer says that men are a nuisance at an afternoon tea because they talk about their work. What work? Through the centuries of evolution the influence of women has domesticated nearly all wild animals except man. The hairdressing trade has a new czar in the person of a New York permanent waver. What Bill Hays is to the movies, he is to the hair business, and he is backed by an organization of hairdressers which is nation wide in its importance. The reason for appointing a dictator was that, apparently, everybody was getting into the hairdressing profession. Many private chauffeurs adopted it for a livelihood, also a few taxicab drivers. How a taxicab driver could hope to benefit his financial welfare is difficult to see. But now that we have the new czar, we can think of some reforms that he could well make. For instance, he could— Introduce a permanent wave that would last more than two weeks. Put an end to the gossip in hairdressing parlors, which have the old-fashioned barber shops beaten by a long mile. COMMENTS OF THE PRESS EDITORS ARE SAYING ELECTRICITY'S DEVELOPMENT—New York Evening Post New York City entertains the National Electric Light Association at a time when the electrical industry is at a pitch of prosperity undreamed of a few years ago. Last year more than $750,000,000 was spent for new construction in the plants producing and transmitting electricity. At the beginning this year applications for permits to develop 17,700,000 primary horse power were before the Federal Water Power Commission, and plants for 2,500,000 horse power were under way. "The erection of huge steam turbine stations," wrote a leader of the industry in the Evening Post a few months ago, is proceeding in a scale hitherto unknown. Five years ago no line carried more than 150,000 volts, now we have lines in California to carry 220,000 and 250,000 volts. New Yorkers feel that they know all about electricity. Actually, few realize the romance involved in the solution of this one city's electric problems. We have hundreds of office and apartment buildings which contain the population of whole towns or cities and to which electricity must be delivered through underground arteries blasted from the rock. No equal area in the world makes the demand for lighting that approaches our more crowded districts. The sudden pressure upon production centers when a storm darkens the downtown section and hundreds of thousands of lights go on in our skyscrapers is unapproached. There are more than 1,000,000 meters in the city. The Electrical World notes the fact that our Fire Department is so dependent upon electricity for its pumping stations that any interruption lasting over three minutes is penalized at the rate of $400 a minute. Last year the eight large electrical producers in the city generated 6,000,000,000 kilowatt hours. No one who gives even cursory attention to the rapid growth of the electrical industry in all branches can fail to appreciate the need for careful planning to meet its future demands. It was upon a calculation that in 1930 the "superpower district" between Washington and Boston would need 31,000,000,000 kilowatt hours that a body of experts under the Interior Department based its recommendations for a "superpower system" as the one safe answer to the problem. MONDAY, JULY THE NINTH, 1923 Subscription Rate—In No. Orange co. Per Yr. $3; 6 Months, $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as 2nd class matter. PARAGRAPHS About the only way to cure an ardent radical is to give him a little authority and let Nature take its course. The young Turk will soon cease as a menace to the Allies unless he can persuade one of the Allies to finance him. Correct this sentence: "Harry would be a pretty good boy," said the mother, "if it wasn't for those Jones brats next door." If you are a tramp in this Republic, the policeman tells you to move on; if you are a millionaire, he doesn't even tell you to slow down. And then if you are weary of this vain world you might stroll through southern Europe disguised as a premier. To the average American, foreign markets are like prayer—something to fall back on in case of emergency. One of the state's rights in China consists of telling the Federal Government to chase itself. Modern version: "You're too young to start marrying." Passive resistance: The severe headache a husband develops when his wife wants to drag him out to a party. "Berlin Apartments Rent for nine Cents a month." Thanks, but the ride from Berlin to our office every morning would break into our day terribly. Not all those who dig up are archaeologists. There's dad. LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT By S. W. STRAUS, President, American Society for Thrift. All industrial reports now being made indicate a negligible amount of unemployment in the country. In all the trades and industries there seems to be as near 100 per cent employment at this time as is possible. Of course, certain seasonal or local conditions may furnish scattered instances of unemployment, but broadly speaking the nation is on a 100 per cent employment basis. In periods such as we are now passing through, the popular temptation to indulge in extravagance, speculation and various imprudent practices is the strongest. These indulgences lead to inflation, disorganize the routine of trade and eventually bring about business reaction. On the other hand money that is saved or spent constructively, acts as a stabilizing influence. It keeps general business on the even keel. It retards extravagance and reckless practices. More men have been ruined by prosperity than by adversity. It requires more personal character to withstand the temptations of plentiful days than it does to combat the evils of ill fortune. Let extravagance and speculation run rampant in the country, as often been the case, and thousands of men now happily employed will be walking the streets looking for work. About the only chance to save the world now is to teach the world to save in its own country. ABE MARTIN Modern version: "You're too young to start marrying." Passive resistance: The severe headache a husband develops when his wife wants to drag him out to a party. "Berlin Apartments Rent for nine Cents a month." Thanks, but the ride from Berlin to our office every morning would break into our day terribly. Not all those who dig up are archaeologists. There's dad. The funniest thing about us is that we always cheer loudest when the orator tells us we are a great people. A hothead is one who hardly can restrain his impulse to send somebody else out to fight. Interesting speculation. What percentage of people in this country, if asked to name the President and vice-president would say, "Gallagher and Shean." And what is it the height of when a man takes a shower and a rubdown after a game of chess. Apparently Ireland has made a definite decision to try a little peace for the stomach's sake. He isn't fully Americanized until he begins to fret about the horde of aliens coming over. A modern thinks he is roughing it when he strolls in the park without his stick and gloves. The wires tell of an oil ship that came in with a heavy list to port. Probably a sucker list. One part of the Einstein theory two parts industry, and five parts headlines. Talk about optimism—Mrs. Lafe Bud solicited Jake Bentley, 98, t' help out on a new church an' he said "T' be sure I'll give somethin', but buildin' material is so high suppose we wait eight or nine years." Th' sole survivor o' th' Custer Massacre is at th' point o' death, an' already there's a lively scrimmage fer his place. BETTER FURNITURE MEANS A BETTER HOME and at Riutcel-Wethered you are sure of good merchandise at fair prices. $129.00 For a 3-piece overstuffed suite, with loose spring cushions, upholstered in figured taupe velour. $22.50 For a mahogany davenport table, Italian period top, 54 inches long. $69.00 Queen Anne walnut finish dining table 42x48 top, extends 6 feet, with four chairs, blue or brown leather seats. Riutcel-Wethered FURNITURE CO 151 N. Los Angeles St. ANAHEIM, CAL.