oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-01

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS And so in heaven—think not to dwell alone, In cold and hopeless solitude apart; For heaven is love; and love would leave its throne, If at its side there were no other heart. —T. C. Upham. TRAGEDIES OF TRAFFIC MULTIPLYING Fatalities from automobile accidents are horribly numerous in California. One person in each 3000 of the state's population was killed in an auto mishap in 1923. Deaths averaged one for each 830 cars registered in the state. The number of deaths from auto traffic last year was 1320. In the last fourteen years a total of 10,650 persons have been killed in this state by automotive vehicles. There is a gradual decrease in the number of deaths proportioned to the number of machines registered. But the California State Automobile Association is to wage an intensive campaign for greater safety. This is commendable. Organizations and individuals should cooperate in this. The sense of personal responsibility should be uppermost with all who travel streets and highways, either as drivers of autos or as pedestrians. This slaughter should be minimized. That Teapot Dome oil lease scandal should be sifted relentlessly. Any fraud or corruption or improper influence in connection with this transaction should be exposed, and the guilty—if there be criminal guilt—should be prosecuted and punished. INSURANCE PROTECTS IN DIVERS WAYS Insurance has become a staple form of protection. It covers a field widely diversified. One can have insurance against loss in practically every form—against fire, flood, tornado, earthquake, theft. One can carry life, accident, or sick benefit insurance. Thot Teapot Dome oil lease scandal should be sifted relentlessly. Any fraud or corruption or improper influence in connection with this transaction should be exposed, and the guilty—if there be criminal guilt—should be prosecuted and punished. INSURANCE PROTECTS IN DIVERS WAYS Insurance has become a staple form of protection. It covers a field widely diversified. One can have insurance against loss in practically every form—against fire, flood, tornado, earthquake, theft. One can carry life, accident, or sick benefit insurance. Insurance, as a business, has grown to prodigious proportions. It has become stupendous in volume. It has been standardized, and states have enacted laws and made provisions for practically guaranteeing the insurance which is written by companies licensed to do business within the state's borders. The insured takes no chances. Insurance in any standard company is good as gold. Insurance is an excellent thing. No one should be without insurance in some form. No one really can afford to be without it, unless they be of great wealth. The persons of limited means least can afford to go uninsured. The risk of fire, of injury or death in accident, of sickness or of theft—these risks the average person cannot afford to take. Insurance is inexpensive, considering the valuable protection it gives. The autoist who recklessly runs down a person and then flees away, should have a long term in prison in which to repent his craven deed. This practice should be broken up, here in California. Give President Obregon moral support—but withhold arms and naval vessels. This country should not become a promoter of warfare in any part of the world. Where the Railroad Dollar Goes Practically all the money the railroads take in is immediately put back into circulation. Railroads do a large volume of business on a narrow margin of net income. Out of every dollar earned from operation by the railways of the United States, there was absorbed in 1922, by Wages and salaries ..... 44.4 cents Fuel ..... 9.4 " Other operating and maintenance expenses (including such items as rails and ties, loss and damage) ..... 25.6 " Taxes ..... 5.4 " Hire of equipment and joint facility rents ..... 1.5 " Net operating income ..... 13.7 " 100.0 " Practically all the money the railroads take in is immediately put back into circulation. Railroads do a large volume of business on a narrow margin of net income. Out of every dollar earned from operation by the railways of the United States, there was absorbed in 1922, by Wages and salaries .....44.4 cents Fuel .....9.4 " Other operating and maintenance expenses (including such items as rails and ties, loss and damage) .....25.6 " Taxes .....5.4 " Hire of equipment and joint facility rents.....1.5 " Net operating income .....13.7 " 100.0 " Out of this 13.7 cents of net operating income, 12.2 cents went for interest on bonds and other fixed charges, leaving 1.5 cents for stockholders. Adding 6.9 cents of income from outside sources, net corporate income was 8.4 cents, of which 4.9 cents was paid in dividends, leaving 2.5 cents available for appropriations and surplus. Gross earnings of the railroads in 1922 were $1,567,000,000 more than in 1917. This $1,567,000,000 and more, too, was immediately paid out again, as follows: $918,000 in added wages to railroad employees. 135,000,000 in added cost of coal, mostly miners' wages. 122,000,000 for additional taxes, 500,000,000 additional for materials and supplies largely representing wages. The stockholders and bondholders of the railroads got none of the increase. It is significant that good times are always coincident with heavy buying on the part of the railroads, and that bad times are periods of light railway purchases. The Union Pacific System is one of the most important enterprises west of the Missouri river. Its nearly 50,000 employees, and their families, constitute a buying power which is the main reliance of many businesses. The purchases of the Union Pacific System from firms located on the System, or which have offices on our lines, aggregate millions of dollars each month. The railways are planning to spend hundreds of millions of new money during 1924 to better serve the public. "Our transportation movement during 1923 is the outstanding industrial accomplishment of the year. The waste of the year 1920 with its car shortages, its derangements of price levels, stoppage of industry, probably amounted to not less than a billion of dollars, and the American people and no economic fabric could have stood that loss that did not have a total income in excess of sixty billions. One great contribution to the business stability of the past year has been the fact that we have had a free and regular and orderly movement of transportation."—From address by Secretary of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover, January 9, 1924. C. R. GRAY, President. Omaha, Nebraska, February 1, 1924. Union Pacific System TURES Except Sunday and Publisher Plain Dealer FRI Subsci Entere GETTIN' AN EAR FULL KU KLUX KLAN U.S. SENATE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE WASHINGTON LIQUOR SCANDAL MELLON TAX TEAPOT DOME OIL LEASE SCANDAL MEXICO BOK PEACE PRIZE OL DAME GOSSIP PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) The outstanding feature in the composition of a self-made man is the brass. A genuine radical is one who desires government of the poor, by the poor and for the poor. An asylum for the oppressed: A romantic definition, meaning an asylum for mediocrity. Mexico must settle her own disputes. All we can do is hamstring the faction that doesn't suit us. It's a fair arrangement. One part of the world has synthetic hootch and the other part flat money. The thing too many people save for a rainy day is a grouch. A free country is one in which there is no particular individual to blame for the existing tyranny. There is some co-operation among wild creatures. The stork and the wolf usually work the same neighborhood. Deporting aliens who commit crimes will at least be in line with our policy of protecting home industry. Lessen surtaxes and the rich will dodge less; then we can tax jits heavily and the poor will dodge less. "Spanking him doesn't do a bit of good," says the father; and then he argues that teeth in the laws will prevent ABE MARTIN We often wonder if th' fiddler don't have a time collectin' what's comin't him? One good thing about prohibition, we hainn't allus gettin' fooled on a tack for a clove. Oh, a borrowed prescription And a sorrowing friend; For the borrowed prescription Was the cause of his end. While rain water may descend from heaven, the devil dwells in the cistern. Leonards and Co. Offer (Subject) 1000 Buckeye Un pf $ .60 DINNER STORIES Blinks, after inviting his friend, Jinks, who has just returned from abroad, to dinner, is telling him what a fine memory his little son Bobby has. "And do you suppose he will remember me?" said Jinks. "Course I do. You're the same man that pa brought home last summer, and ma was so wild about it that she didn't speak to pa for a whole week." The shaded lights, music in the distance, sweet perfumes from the costly flowers about them—everything was just right for a proposal, and Timkins decided to chance his luck. She was pretty, which was good, and also, he believed, an heiress, which was better. "Are you not afraid that someone will marry you for your money?" he asked gently. "Oh, dear no!" smiled the girl. "Such an idea never entered my head." "Ah, Miss Liscombe!" he sighed. "In your sweet innocence you do not dream how coldly, cruelly mercenary some men are." "Perhaps I don't," replied the girl calmly. "I would not-for a moment have such a terrible fate befall you," he said passionately. "You are too good—too beautiful. The man who wins you should love you for yourself alone." "He'll have to," the girl remarked. "It's my cousin Jennie who has the money—not I. You seem to have got us mixed. I haven't a penny myself." It is said that Chief Justice Marshall used to narrate with great glee the following correspondence in a point of honor he There is some co-operation among wild creatures. The stork and the wolf usually work the same neighborhood. Deporting aliens who commit crimes will at least be in line with our policy of protecting home industry. Lessen surtaxes and the rich will dodge less; then we can tax jits heavily and the poor will dodge less. "Spanking him doesn't do a bit of good," says the father; and then he argues that teeth in the laws will prevent crime. Old Dobbin had his faults, but he didn't assault a telephone pole when somebody hugged the driver. When a big nation says it has the situation in hand, it means that it has its hand in the pockets of the natives. If a baby is born in France, two friends must swear to it. When one is born in Germany, seven Frenchmen swear about it. "What do the stars say?" asks an astrologer. Well, they usually say: "Don't judge me until all the facts are brought out." The next war may be so long in coming that those who failed to get rich this time will have forgotten how the others managed it. ENJOYED A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP "I wish to say that FOLEY PILLS worked O. K. on me in a couple of hours and the pains left me at once. I took a couple of them in the afternoon, went to bed and had a good night's sleep and have slept good ever since," writes Con Thiel, 118 E. Columbia St., Fort Wayne, Indiana. FOLEY PILLS are diuretic stimulant for the kidneys and will increase their activity. Oh, a borrowed prescription And a sorrowing friend; For the borrowed prescription Was the cause of his end. While rain water may descend from heaven, the devil dwells in the clister. Leonards and Co. Offer (Subject) 1000 Buekey Un pf $ .60 7 Kings Food prod U. ... 25.00 1000 Fresno United... 60 10 White Star Oil & Ref.... Market 320 Whitley O'R Ref. .30 7 White Star No. 3 6.00 1 Foster & Kleiser pfd ... 85.00 50 Doble Steam Mot 9.00 5 Snowolene Ref... 50.00 5 Snowolene Oil... 17.50 10,000 Silver Dome... .95½ 500 Port Lobos... .35 5 Twin Bell Q Syn 42.50 100 Julian Pump... .65 10 Julian Pet U... 62.50 5 Julian Pieq... 32.50 10 Parkford Roy 1 12.50 50 Union Mtg Units 12.00 5 Commercial Ref.... Bid 175 Monolith Com... 10.00 10 Morosco Bldg U.....Bid 100 West Auto/S pfd 7.75 50 Rickenbaeker Mt... 8.00 50 Lincoln Mtg U.....Bid WE WILL BUY (Subject) Rio Grande OilPacific Sts Sec Henderson Pet Imperial Cot M. Com Julian Petro, Foster & West Chem Kleiser Pfd. Twin Bell Sespe L & Pr. O'Donnell Ref Samson Tire Danelger Dw U & Rub. Calwin Oil Duesenberg Natl Security Units Californian U Doble Steam Industrial No 1 Motors And Many Others 'We Are Active In All Markets' Leonards and Co. Stock and Bond 9228 Spurgecon Bldg. Santa Ana Tel: 2229 It is said that Chief Justice Marshall used to narrate with great glee the following correspondence in a point of honor between Governor Giles of Virginia and Patrick Henry: "Sir," wrote the governor, "I understand that you have called me a bobtail politician. I wish to know if it is true, and if true, your meaning."—W. R. Giles." Patrick Henry's reply came promptly: "Sir, I do not recall calling you a bobtail politician at any time, but I think it probable that I have. I can't say what I did mean; but if you will tell me what you think I meant, I will tell you whether you are correct or not." There was no further correspondence. NEW LAMP BURNS 94 PER CENT AIR BEATS ELECTRIC OR GAS A new oil lamp that gives an amazingly brilliant, soft, white light, even better than gas or electricity, has been tested by the U.S. government and 35 leading universities, and found to be superior to ten ordinary oil lamps. It burns without odor, smoke or noise—no pumping up, is simple, clean, safe. Burns 94 per cent air and 6 per cent common kerosene (coal oil). The inventor, W. A. Johnson 161 N. Union Ave., Portland, Ore., is offering to send a lamp on 10 days' FREE trial, or even to give one FREE to the first user in each locality who will help him introduce it. Write him today for full particulars. Also aim to explain how you can get the agency, and without experience or girl calmly. "I would not for a moment have such a terrible fate befall you," he said passionately. "You are too good—too beautiful. The man who wins you should love you for yourself alone." "He'll have to," the girl remarked, "It's my cousin Jennie who has the money—not I. You seem to have got us mixed. I haven't a penny myself." It is said that Chief Justice Marshall used to narrate with great glee the following correspondence in a point of honor between Governor Giles of Virginia and Patrick Henry: "Sir," wrote the governor, "I understand that you have called me a bobtail politician. I wish to know if it is true, and if true, your meaning."—W. R. Giles." Patrick Henry's reply came promptly: "Sir, I do not recall calling you a bobtail politician at any time, but I think it probable that I have. I can't say what I did mean; but if you will tell me what you think I meant, I will tell you whether you are correct or not." There was no further correspondence. ENJOYED A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP "I wish to say that FOLEY PILLS worked O. K. on me in a couple of hours and the pains left me at once. I took a couple of them in the afternoon, went to bed and had a good night's sleep and have slept good ever since," writes Con Thiel, 118 E. Columbia St., Fort Wayne, Indiana. FOLEY PILLS are diuretic stimulant for the kidneys and will increase their activity. Oh, a borrowed prescription And a sorrowing friend; For the borrowed prescription Was the cause of his end. While rain water may descend from heaven, the devil dwells in the clister. Leonards and Co. Offer (Subject) 1000 Buekey Un pf $ .60 7 Kings Food prod U. ... 25.00 1000 Fresno United... 60 10 White Star Oil & Ref.... Market 320 Whitley O'R Ref. .30 7 White Star No. 3 6.00 1 Foster & Kleiser pfd ... 85.00 50 Doble Steam Mot 9.00 5 Snowolene Ref... 50.00 5 Snowolene Oil... 17.50 10,000 Silver Dome... .95½ 500 Port Lobos... .35 5 Twin Bell O Syn 42.50 10 Julian Pump... .65 10 Julian Pet U... 62.50 5 Julian Pieq... 32.50 10 Parkford Roy 1 12.50 50 Union Mtg Units 12.00 5 Commercial Ref.... Bid 175 Monolith Com... 10.00 10 Morosco Bldg U.....Bid 100 West Auto/S pfd 7.75 50 Rickenbacker Mt... 8.00 50 Lincoln Mtg U.....Bid WE WILL BUY (Subject) Rio Grande OilPacific Sts Sec Henderson Pet Imperial Cot M. Com Julian Petro, Foster & West Chem Kleiser Pfd. Twin Bell Sespe L & Pr. O'Donnell Ref Samson Tire Danelger Dw U & Rub. Calwin Oil Duesenberg Natl Security Units Californian U Doble Steam Industrial No 1 Motors And Many Others 'We Are Active In All Markets' Leonards and Co. Stock and Bond 9228 Spurgecon Bldg. Santa Ana Tel: 2229 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY FIRST, 1924 Subscription Rate—In N. Orange co., per year, $3; 6 months, $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second class matter. COMMENTS OF THE PRESS What Editors Are Saying HUMAN HOGS ARE RESTRAINED—Oakland Tribune It's going to be a hard winter for men who make hogs of themselves. In several states the traffic officers are instructed to pay particular attention to that species of driver who is known as the road hog. He is the one who hugs the center of the highway, sends those who try to pass into the ditch, or hurls down upon them so they must climb a fence. As a cause of accidents he is a leading citizen. The game hog is another who is to be given particular attention. Various organizations, stirred by the proof that wild life in America is disappearing, are conducting a campaign to stop the wholesale slaughter of animals and birds. A recent attempt of a man formerly engaged in the praiseworthy task of enlisting support for duck sanitariums to establish a hunting club on a piece of ground between two such refugees has aroused a national interest. Sportmen are enlisted with the other nature lovers and the game hog is the target for all of the ammunition! Here are the principles of the Dutchess County Sportsmen's association of New York, as sent out by them this week: "Never, in sport, endanger human life." "Never kill wantonly or needlessly or brutally." "Obey the laws of state and nation; work for better laws, and uphold the enforcecing authorities." "Respect the rights of farmers and property owners and also their feelings." "Always leave seed birds and game in covers." "Never be a fish hog." "Discourage the killing of game for commercial purposes, by refusing to purchase trophies." "Study and record the natural history of game species in the interest of science." "Love nature and its denizens, and be a gentleman." It is a good set of rules. Maybe the first and the last are all that are needed. People of this country, statistics indicate, spend more for chewing gum than for modern novels. One reason is they are nearly always sure that chewing gum is worth while. Auction Sale Tomorrow at 2 P. M. No. 754 N. Clementine St, Anaheim I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION SALE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER MAGNIFICENT DIERKER-BUILT HOME Consisting of four unique entrances; very spacious living room, hardwood floors, tiffany walls, cove ceilings, ornamental fire place, grand piano nook, novelty electric fixtures, miniature Dining Room, with old Spanish tower, choice buffet, French doors, disappearing chairs. Large Sunny Kitchen, tile drainboard and everything complete—automatic water heater, double laundry tray and enclosed screen porch. Ventilated fruit cupboard-hall with many built-in effects. Nice cheerful bathroom with shower, vitrolite lavatory, and every built-in feature. Two extra large bedrooms with striping effects, many windows for air and sunshine. Gas and electric connections for heating in all rooms. Side driveway with ornamental lights, novelty fence, 5 orange trees, lawn lot 50x150. Must be seen to be appreciated! ALSO, SOME PEICES OF FURNITURE AND 1921 FORDSEDAN DAVID SWANSON, Owner ROBERT McKEE, Auctioneer Daley's INCORPORATED CHAIN STORE GROCERS TWO STORES IN ANAHEIM 289 West Center Street 116 East Center Street PLACENTIA—BUENA PARK—YORBA LINDA Daley's INCORPORATED CHAIN STORE GROCERS TWO STORES IN ANAHEIM 289 West Center Street Phone 758 116 East Center Street Phone 408 PLACENTIA—BUENA PARK—YORBA LINDA Specials Starting Saturday ALL NEXT WEEK Cocoa, Mason Quart Jars, each ...19c Brooms, Special, 99c, 79c ...59c Toilet Paper, 3 rolls ...22c Waldorf Crepe Peanut Butter, Bulk, 2 lbs. ...43c Van Camps—6 1-2 oz. 18c Asparagus, Tall round can, 2 cans 35c Sardines, Olive Oil ...10c Del Monte Quarters Peaches, 2½s, 2 cans ...35c Rock Bottom Apricots, 2½s, 2 cans ...35c Rock Bottom Nucoa ...31c 16 oz. 8 1/2 oz. Gold Medal Mayonnaise 50c 30c "Make Daley's a Daily Habit"