oc-plain-dealer 1923-09-07

FATHER OF LEAGUE VIEWS ACTIVITIES WITH KEENEST EYES WASHINGTON, Sept. 7.—In a modest red brick dwelling in S. Street, with its row on row of drooping shade trees, a man who is watching with an intensity unusual even for him, the great world drama being unfolded at Geneva by all the great nations of the earth, save America. Practically no single individual is more keenly interested in watching the League of Nation struggle to avert a new war in the cockpit of Europe than Woodrow Wilson. While Europe trembles at the apparation of another Balkan conflict over the Greeko-Italian quarrel, he sits in the back-wash of world affairs, where once his voice was so powerful, now only an interested spectator in the dramatic fight which the league—his league—is waging, for its very existence. Friends and foes of the league alike have said that if it falls to settle this quarrel—its first really great test—it might as well "pack up and quit." It is the irony of fate, perhaps that Mr. Wilson, the father of the league, and consequently its staunchest supporter, should sit quietly on the side lines at a time when the covenant which he chiefly framed is being subjected to its severest ordeal. It is understood to be the opinion of Mr. Wilson that Article II, which he helped write, covers the present situation entirely: "Any war or threat of war, whether immediately affecting any of the members of the league or not, is hereby declared a matter of concern to the whole league, and the league shall take any action that may be deemed wise and effectual to safeguard the peace of nations. Or again in article 3: "The league may deal at its meetings with any matter . . . affecting the peace of the world." KINDNESS RUINS DOMESTIC BLISS NEW YORK, Sept. 7.—Edward Browning, millionaire realtor might have retained the affection of his beautiful young wife had he possessed even an elementary knowledge of psychology—as it applies to women. "I would have died for her," he said. And Mrs. Browning repaid his devotion by eloping to Paris it is alleged, with Dr. Charles Henry Wilen, nee Wilensky known now as the Greenwich Village Shiek. Mrs. Browning, petted and pampered, her every want satisfied almost before it was uttered, merely rebelled against a life of ease and luxury. The adventure with the dentist promised a break in the monotony of a too perfect existence; that was the reason for her alleged desertion of her husband, her two young adopted children and her big "Dream House" friends say. The millionaire's love persists. He intends to give her a final great gift—a divorce so that she can marry Wilen. Financially he provided for her some time ago by settling $100,000 upon her to insure her independence. Riches are not everything. The single parity in a humble litter al... which he helped write, covers the present situation entirely: "Any war or threat of war, whether immediately affecting any of the members of the league or not, is hereby declared a matter of concern to the whole league, and the league shall take any action that may be deemed wise and effectual to safeguard the peace of nations. Or again in article 3: "The league may deal at its meetings with any matter ... affecting the peace of the world." FOR RESULTS—Try a Plain Dealer Want-ad. PALACE MARKET HOPKINS & RUSKOFF, Proprietors Eastern HAMS, Ib. .....27c Eastern Smoked Picnics .....15c NO. 1 STEER BEEF ONLY Round Bone Shoulder Roast.....15c TRY CASTLES COTTAGE CHEESE IT'S DIFFERENT Phone 5 129 E. Center St. IT BAKES EVENLY the 100 per cent Gas Range Wherever it has been used the Roper Stove has won the reputation of being the 100 per cent Gas Range. Thirty-seven years of successful merchandising stand back of this wonderful appliance. It is the 100 per cent Gas Range — because it has the Automatic lighter Simmering burner Automatic oven control Wilder rust-proof oven linings Original "fresh air" ventilated oven and special patented burners which do not blacken cooking utensils. These burners are constructed to burn a minimum amount of gas. Designed in many sizes and models and fully or semi-enameled in pearl gray or snow white. Visit our local display rooms today SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY ROPER GAS RANGES - HUMPHREY RADIANTFIRES - GAS WATER HEATERS Distributors of Standard Gas Appliances CONVENIENT TERMS 238 E. Center St. Phone 166 HEAT LIGHT POWER TREASURY CHIEF URGES U. S. KEEP OUT OF EUROPE MAIL DELAYED THRU ILLEGIBLE ADDRESS Receipts at the Anaheim postoffice during August showed an increase over the corresponding month of last year, as was expected. The total excluding money orders was $3,209.67. September will show an unusual increase, according to Postmaster J. H. Whitaker, who announced a single order for 35,000 envelopes, which he obtained. The postmaster points out the fact that government envelopes for business purposes are the cheapest that may be purchased. The cost is $1.92 per 1000 for the envelopes themselves, after deducting the postage. The way in which letters are delayed or cannot be delivered because of illegible or incorrect addresses is noted by Whitaker. Every day he has many such letters. During 1922 out of approximately 200,000,000 letters mailed throughout the United States 17,000,000, containing approximately $100,000,000 could not be delivered. The department asks writers to avoid using such abbreviations as "Cal." for California, which can be confused with "Col." for Colorado, "Va." and "Pa." are other dangerous abbreviations. The department again is trying to have country patrons repaint their letter boxes, the aluminum finish of which needs replacing annually. The boxes should be painted white, with the last name of the user on each side in black-letterings. FOX REFUSES TO "DO STUFF" COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., Sept. 7. —Local sportsmen, in order to better enjoy the kindly game of fox hunting purchased some young foxes and planted them in woods near this city. When they started to go back to the city they were astonished to see one of the foxes following them. The little animal could not be induced to go back to the woods and get wild. CATTLE DEVOUR MISER'S HOARD ROME, Sept. 7. — A haystack provi- Treasury Secretary A. W. Mellon, mapped in Washington after his return from Europe. Secretary of the Treasury A. W. Mellon, who has just returned from Europe where he has made a study of the situation there, advises the United States to remain out of the reparations middle. He told the president in a long report that Europe for the most part was doing better, but that prosperity and restoration of normal conditions could not be fulfilled until the reparations problem was settled. After his conference with President Coolidge, Secretary Mellon announced that he would remain in the Coolidge cabinet. COLLEGE MEN DRIVE BUSSES College conductors are to be seen on many of the Paris motorbuses and streetcars during rush hours, between 5 and 8 p.m. The ten francs offered for the supplementary work go a good way toward a dinner for a hungry college man whose budget is small. As the season advances they take their places on the big omnibuses used for Sunday outings to surrounding villages and resorts. For the whole day run the company offers about $2. The work is neither difficult nor disagreeable, and calls mainly for much patience, good temper and gentle handling of foreigners who speak little French. FOX REFUSES TO "DO STUFF" COLUMBIA CITY, Ind., Sept. 7. —Local sportsmen, in order to better enjoy the kindly game of fox hunting purchased some young foxes and planted them in woods near this city. When they started to go back to the city they were astonished to see one of the foxes following them. The little animal could not be induced to go back to the woods and get wild. CATTLE DEVOUR MISER'S HOARD ROME, Sept. 7. —A haystack provided a poor bank for a farmer of Udine rDistrusting savings institutions, a farmer saved 19,000 lire which he converted into treasury bonds and 1,600 lire in paper currency. He hid it in a hectack. Returning for it recently he found the cows had eaten it with the hay. FRUIT SALES (Calif. Fruit Growers Exchange) Boston: easier oranges, large sizes, unchanged smaller, higher lemons; oranges $4.60 to $5.55, lemons $7.60 to $8.10. Pittsburgh: steady oranges and lemons; oranges $2.65 to $3.35, lemons $4. to $4.50. Philadelphia: higher oranges, strong lemons; oranges $4.65 to $6.75, lemons $5.35 to $7.50. New York: strong good quality and condition, easier and lower valencias, slower and higher lemons; oranges $4.75 to $7.60, lemons $7.90 to $8.40. Cleveland: higher oranges and lemons; oranges $2.50 to $4.65, lemons $5.40 to $8.80. NEW YORK CITRUS NEW YORK, Sept. 7. —Twenty-six cars of oranges, one car grapefruit and two cars lemons sold. Market strong on good quality and condition valencias; easier and lower on the balance. Weather partly cloudy. Valencia averages ranged from $2.50 to $7.60; lemona $7.90 @ $8.55; grape fruit $1.70 @ $2.35. Lemon market is strong and higher. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco ... $25,100,000 Seattle ... 6,356,313 Portland ... 6,117,737 Oakland ... 2,011,300 Long Beach ... 1,320,997 Los Angeles ... 22,099,484 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7. —Butter 57. Eggs: Extras 45; case count 40; pullets 36. Poultry: Hens 20; broilers 34; frivers 32. —MADE OF GOOD SHOWN IN EITH LARS OF CONTROL BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco ... $25,100,000 Seattle ... 6,356,313 Portland ... 6,117,737 Oakland ... 2,011,300 Long Beach ... 1,320,997 Los Angeles ... 22,099,484 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7.—Butter 57. Eggs: Extras 45; case count 40; pullets 36. Poultry: Hens 20; broilers 34; fryers 32. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7.—Potatoes Stocktons $2.75 to $3.00. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7.—Oranges: Locals, special brands valencias small sizes 350 to 400; 216s and larger 425 to 450. Lemons: Special brands 775 to 825; choice 700 to 775; market pack 450 to 500. Grapefruit: Locals, special brands 300 to 375; market pack 250 to 275. THE STOCK MARKET NEW YORK, Sept. 7.—The stock market closed steady today. Most of the list shaded off fractionally while a few issues, notably electrical stocks, held nearly all of their early improvement. General Electric was up 4 points and Westinghouse over a point. Steel common shaded off to 92%. Davison Chemical was 3½ lower at 47. With the exception of Houston Oil, which closed 2½ points higher at 51%, the oil group closed fractionally lower. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds irregular. Stock sales today 527,200 shares; bonds, $6,607,000. GRAIN MARKET CHICAGO, Sept. 7.—Unfavorable weather for hauling grain to country stations, light overnight offerings and a big falling off in the early cheerful crop prospects in Canada contributed to a strong close of the grain market today. Wet and cool weather over the surplus corn belt has aroused fear of frost blight thru late maturity. Wheat closed 1½ to 1⅛ up. Corn was up % to % and oats % to %. Provisions were steady. DISCLOSURES ARE PROMISED EXILE RETURNING FROM FRANCE "SPIRIT" IS GIVEN BIRTHDAY PARTY By WILLIAM G. CAYCE (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7.—The annual birthday means little or nothing to the average mortal. He usually buys himself a cravat, congratulates his parents for their good judgment in selecting him for an offspring and lets it go at that. But it is different when a "spirit's" natak day is celebrated—not for just one day, but for three days of continual festivities, with speeches, music, dancing and feasting, according to Mrs. Alice Baldridge, who recently held a birthday for her "spirit control." She calls the spirit "Bright Eyes." Annually since 1894 Mrs. Baldridge has given a party for her "spirit control," "Bright Eyes." However, it is not altogether clear whether these yearly festivities mark the birth of "Bright Eyes" as a "spirit" or a mortal. Anyway, a great birthday cake was prepared for "spirits" who "never tasted of cake in their life," according to Mrs. Baldridge. The Baldridge home was elaborately decorated for the affair and a large guest list was invited and attended. VISITOR BUYS HERE J. C. Beatty of Idaho Falls, who has been visiting here has purchased local property, and left today over the U. P. to wind up his affairs in Idaho Falls, and make his permanent home here. Falkenstein's School Appareling An Easy and Delightful Pursuit At Falkenstein's —MOTHERS WILL DO WELL TO SELECT WHERE QUALITY IS ALWAYS HIGH, WHERE PRICES ARE ALWAYS LOW-EST, CONSISTENT WITH GOOD MERCHANDISE. GIRL'S GINGHAM DRESSES $1.69 and up FALKENSTEIN'S GINGHAM DRESSES FOR SCHOOL GIRLS INVOLVE A WIDE VARIETY—THE ARE STYLED WELL, WELL MADE. GIRL'S MIDDIES $1.65 and up MADE OF GOOD STRONG MIDDY CLOTHS AND SHOWN IN EITHER ALL WHITE OR WITH COLARS OF CONTRASTING COLORS. GIRL'S MIDDIES $1.65 and up MADE OF GOOD STRONG MIDDY CLOTHS AND KNOWN IN EITHER ALL WHITE OR WITH COLARS OF CONTRASTING COLORS. GIRL'S FALL COATS $9.00 and up Snug, Comfortable Coats of certain style and attractiveness— developed in solid colored or mixed Coatings—in a wide range of models—many fur collared. Children's School Stockings 29c and up Very attractive prices are to be found in the Hosiery Section, and choice may be made from such splendid qualities as "Busr Brown," "Onyx," "Gordon." Talkenstein's ANAHEIM, CAL.