oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-01

PAGE TWO MERCIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Faith is the key that unlocks the cabinet of the promises, and empties out their treasures into the soul.—Watson. URGES CHANGE IN VOTE OF SUPREME COURT Quite pertinent is the strong recommendation made by John H. Clarke, former associate justice of the U. S. supreme court, that the supreme court itself do away with the practice of permitting a statute to be declared unconstitutional by a 5 to 4 decision. In an article in the American Bar Association Journal, former Justice Clarke inveighs spiritedly against holding a law unconstitutional when several members of the supreme court hold that law to be valid. Decisions of such moment as the invalidating of a statute should come from a court unanimous or well-nigh unanimous, is the contention of the former justice just quoted. If the supreme court does not change this rule, in and of itself, there is strong likelihood that the people will demand that Congress place greater restraints upon the supreme court and its functionings. Laws should not be overthrown by a bare majority of the supreme court. Decisions which construe the constitutionality of laws should be sustained by the vote of at least seven of the nine justices of the supreme court. Change of the rules of the court to this end would be welcomed throughout the country. Law is law, and there is no proper nullification of law by the individual who takes the law into his own hands. BRIGHT FUTURE IS SEEN FOR MEXICO Mexico will go forward to greater and better things if the scheming politicians desist and permit it to advance. Bitterness between Law is law, and there is no proper nullification of law by the individual who takes the law into his own hands. BRIGHT FUTURE IS SEEN FOR MEXICO Mexico will go forward to greater and better things if the scheming politicians desist and permit it to advance. Bitterness between Americans and Mexicans is passing. The two countries are in better understanding today than ever before. There is more sincere good-will on both sides of the Rio Grande than ever existed in the past. Mexico's future lies with itself. If the policies of General Obregon are to continue, in the main—the cultivating of peace and the fostering of industrial development—Mexico will continue to thrive. Restoration of full diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico is having good effect on both sides of the international line. This restored governmental relationship will help to maintain peace below the border. There should be very stern counterenancing, on the part of government and people of the United States, of any revolutionary plotting on the American side, endangering the peace of Mexico. The greatest joy in life is doing good work well and faithfully. The greatest curse to any human being is to be idle and useless—a drone in the human hive. Loma Vista Memorial Park Cemetery ESTABLISHED 1914 Endowed for Perpetual Maintenance Loma Vista is the only Cemetery in Northern Orange County that is endowed for perpetual upkeep CONTINENTAL MAUSOLEUM CO. —FULLERTON— DIRECTORS—L. S. Himas, President; B. F. Pinson, Vice President; F. E. Proud, F. C. Rimpau, Argus Adams BUSINESS OFFICE—18 Standard Bank Bldg. Phone 158 Franklin Howatt, Secretary Our 1924 Christmas Savings Club Opens On December Eleventh Christmas Savings Club Opens On December Eleventh Anyone can JOIN any time before or after that date—but all accounts draw interest as of December 11. The Club is arranged for the convenience of everybody. Payments from 2¢ per week up to $5.00 may be made. Every member receives a special pass book containing a schedule of payments, so you know just how much you will save by next Christmas—not only to purchase gifts, but for taxes, insurance and other useful purposes. Our 1923 Club members saved TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, including interest. Part of that ten thousand might just as well have been yours. Start your account today—save systematically for the next 50 weeks, and get a Christmas Check next December. FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK of Anaheim ES SUNDAY polisher Plain Dealer SATURDAY Subscription Entered at th WAITING FOR THE GRAND OPENING CONGRESS SPECIAL PRIVILEGE PARTY POLITICS I must Last ever Home o And as Up to t And other In fact With the One was Who sco And look The other You certs ev termined and haw "Yes, W know m You the perc are over personal You Look and the foot man an Pro of paten to take "I sister, imitation you run Six it-was A and unf generou ties, bu PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) Coal barons are reminded that a profit is not without honor save at the expense of the freezing poo. There are two kinds of wives: those that help you to be decent, and those that are not worth a darn. Every community has a man who is made chairman of everything because nobody else is willing to do the work. Not all of the Chinese bandits are holding up tourists. Some of them are shipping Mah Jong outfits to America. An honest detective is one who feels that he isn't earning his salary unless he is being baffled by something. Don't expect the distinguished alumni to cheer each play. One can't cheer and keep the upper plate in position. A village is a place where the man with the freshly-pressed suit is a traveling salesman. Another good way to reduce music is to depend for nutrition on so-called banquets and listen to chin music. Another argument against prohibition is that it saves weaklings ABE MARTIN WE HAVE THIS WEEKEND CARE FOR SALE DINNER STORIES A mule auction took place in a ring enclosure, access to which was by one small gateway, and considerable amusement was caused among the onlookers by the efforts of the men in charge of the animals to get them to go through it. One mule especially seemed obstinately bent on doing anything and everything but pass through that gateway, according to Everybody's. "Want any help?" shouted one of the bystanders, as the mule-driver rested a moment. "No," answered the driver, "but I'd like to know how Noah ever got two of these blighters into the ark." Sister Brown had been testifying at the weekly prayer meetings, of the waywardness of her daughter who would rather go to dances than to church, recites Judge. This had been going on for weeks in spite of the feeble protests of her husband. Finally, at one of these prayer meetings she arose with new testimony. She concluded thus: "And now that my daughter is going to be married, this burden has been lifted from my shoulders and placed on that of a man. I am so happy that if I had'one more feather in my wings I would fly to heaven." But in the general chorus of "Amens," no one heard the mutterings of her husband, who grunted: "O Lord, stick it in and let her飞!" A village is a place where the man with the freshly-pressed suit is a traveling salesman. Another good way to reduce to music is to depend on nutrition on so-called banquets and listen to chin music. Another argument against prohibition is that it saves weaklings who might otherwise considerately drink themselves to death. It is well to remember, however, that the man who is displeased by modern girls, isn't the one the girls are trying to please. It's bad distribution. Germany needs wheat, while we have an abundance; and we need fuel, while Germany has unnumbered bales of marks. One reason why daughter has such a hard time with algebra is because it is difficult to fix algebra and boy in the same little head. If she can listen, without yawning, while he discusses himself for two hours, it is a case of true love. Still, we are a virtuous people. Any policeman can tell you where the public library is, but none can tell you where to get moonshine. It's strange how righteous various sections of the country feel while some other section is having its reputation ruined on the first pages. An honest man is one who reads the titles of some great man's six favorite books and confesses that he never heard of the darned things. All in all, the conservative politician has a better chance than the radical. The people are good-humored more frequently than they are mad. SUNSHINE PELLETS BY DR. W. F. THOMSON Trot, trot to doctors To cure an ashing head; "What you need is glasses" Was all the doctors said. Shroud sickness in mystery and you invite quackery. Unless supplied with moisture, house plants wilt in hot rooms. Many a fat broker, counting his coin, should be counting his calories. For the baby, the poorest mother's milk is better than the best cow's milk. If you weigh 200 and you're 50 pounds overweight, your grocery bill is 25 per cent more than it should be. When Christmas comes With pies and tarts Our bosoms swell With crippled hearts. Free Photos With each doz. photos ordered, one 8x10 free for a short time only. STEWART'S STUDIO 146 W. CENTER ST. SATURDAY, DECEMBER FIRST, 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. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT A LITTLE SLICE OF LIFE I must be growing old. Last evening I was going Home on the Fifth avenue stage, And as usual I climbed Up to the roof to take the air, And others had done the same, In fact the roof was filled, With the exception of two places. One was beside an old man Who scowled over his spectacles And looked an incurable grouch. The other vacant seat Was beside a young woman. A very beautiful young woman, Who, when I appeared In guest of a seat, moved over And made room for me by her. I am not yet able to explain How it happened, but I went Right by the vacant seat Offered by the young woman And went on up the aisle And sat down by the old grouch. I MUST be growing old. TO KNOCK OUT SOME OF YOUR EGO You know something about music. In fact, you attend several concerts every season. You rave and you discuss. Are you a decided, determined and resolute deceiver? Are you accustomed to Italian music and have you an ear to follow its intricacies? Certainly, you can hum "Yes, We Have No Bananas." You ought to know that melody if you know music. You run a store and it is doing a good business. You are proud of the personality which you have put into it? Do you know that there are over 1200 Woolworth stores in the United States? It requires some personality to get away with that. You have a daughter and she is beautiful. Perhaps she is talented? Look around and see the beautiful girls who are trying to get behind the footlights or in the movies. Better look for a substantial business man and marry him. Prominent physician says Americans are greatly addicted to the use of patent cures. Well, we have always said the Americans know how to take their medicine. THE MISSING HUSBAND "I wonder what I've done with my pin," "What pin?" asked my sister. "Oh, you know, that one with the little diamond chips and the imitation pearls. The one I used to fasten my veil or pin my belt. Oh, you remember that old thing." Six weeks later I was still regretting it, only when I spoke of it, it was that large circle of diamonds with the big rose pearls. A few months ago I left my husband. He was stingy, neglectful and unfaithful. Yesterday, I picked up his picture. Well, he was rather generous and kind, and yes, I did have some proof of several infidelities, but maybe I was mistaken. There's no sense to this, except that it's true and aren't we all—Aileen G. THE MISSING HUSBAND "I wonder what I've done with my pin." "What pin?" asked my sister. "Oh, you know, that one with the little diamond chips and the imitation pearls. The one I used to fasten my veil or pin my belt. Oh, you remember that old thing." Six weeks later I was still regretting it, only when I spoke of it, it was that large circle of diamonds with the big rose pearls. A few months ago I left my husband. He was stingy, neglectful and unfaithful. Yesterday, I picked up his picture. Well, he was rather generous and kind, and yes, I did have some proof of several infidelities, but maybe I was mistaken. There's no sense to this, except that it's true, and aren't we all—Aileen G. Things are not exactly equal in this world. Man who goes to sleep on park bench is arrested and fined. But a judge who goes to sleep on a court bench gets paid for it. A good many films are censorship wrecked. Another way to suffer shell-shock is to open some of those hot roasted chestnuts you buy at the corner at 50c a dozen. Rush & Meyers (Successors to Pacific Salvage & Wrecking Co.) Service Station & Accessories; Auto Repairing & Machine Shop; Battery Service Chevrolet Repairing a Specialty We Carry EUREKA-RICHFIELD GASOLINE 919-921 N. Los Angeles St. And the Cars Came Railroads Make Good on Promise to Move All Business Offered A low freight rate and no cars in which to ship is as unsatisfactory as a low price for bread and no bread. Herdtofore, fall harvest has brought a widespread car shortage. Last year it was 140,000 cars. This year there is generally a surplus of cars throughout the country and especially of box cars in the West and Northwest, notwithstanding the roads are handling the greatest volume of business in their history. There's a Reason! For 1923, all the railroads of the United States joined in a co-operative effort and with a defined program to improve traffic conditions and to establish new standards of service, even excelling pre-war records. In fulfilling this program, 134,636 new freight cars and 2,963 new locomotives were put in service between January and October, 1923, a larger number than in any similar period within the past ten years. Remarkable progress has been made in reducing the number of locomotives and cars awaiting repairs, 86.3 per cent of the locomotives and 83.2 per cent of the cars. there is generally a surplus of cars throughout the country and especially of box cars in the West and Northwest, notwithstanding the roads are handling the greatest volume of business in their history. There's a Reason! For 1923, all the railroads of the United States joined in a co-operative effort and with a defined program to improve traffic conditions and to establish new standards of service, even excelling pre-war records. In fulfilling this program, 134,636 new freight cars and 2,963 new locomotives were put in service between January and October, 1923, a larger number than in any similar period within the past ten years. Remarkable progress has been made in reducing the number of locomotives and cars awaiting repairs, 86.3 per cent of the locomotives and 93.3 per cent of the cars being in serviceable condition in October. More railroad coal has been placed in stock pile storage and more commercial coal dumped at Lake Erie ports than in any previous year, thus making equipment available for other necessary traffic during peak periods. From an average movement of 22 miles per car per day, (including idle time) in 1921, the railroads made 29.2 miles in September, 1923. In the 42 weeks from January 1 to October 20, 1923, the railroads loaded and moved 40,545,920 cars, which was an increase of 18 per cent over 1922 and 10 per cent over the record year of 1920. Isn't this a splendid tribute to the efficiency of the carriers and the co-operation of shippers? The roads are spending this year 700 million dollars for new equipment and 400 million dollars for other improvements. Years ago James J. Hill, the great railroad builder of the Northwest, said that the roads must spend one billion dollars every year for additions and betterments to keep ahead of the country's growing traffic, but this is the first year in twelve that the railroads have found it possible to obtain that amount. Such expenditures have a vital bearing on national prosperity, contributing to the expansion of industry and employment of labor, increasing the demand for products of mine, forest and farm. This $1,100,000,000 being spent in 1923 is almost entirely new money, and not taken from earnings. The expenditure is based on the conviction that the American people will encourage compensatory rates and discourage attempts to embarrass the railroads in their efforts to provide adequate service. It is not predicated on present earnings for even in this record-breaking year; it is unlikely that the roads will earn the $75 million on their valuation permitted by the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Transportation Act, but which if they do not earn they do not get. Anti-railroad laws produce no freight care. Constructive suggestions are always welcome. C. R. GRAY. Omaha, Nebraska President December 1, 1923. Union Pacific System