oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-11

KANGAROO COURT AID TO PRISONERS Orango county's "invisible government" is in jail. Just the place and the only place it should be, according to many people who refer to "invisible governments" in general. But this particular invisible government is invisible merely because it is hidden behind jail walls. It is the Kangaroo court. Visitors at the county jail who might hold the common belief that all Kangaroo courts are merely vehicles of pranks, levity or burlesque, would encounter several surprises. They would hear it spoken of with serious respect, even among the jailors, who regard it as one of the best single influences for law and order that could be injected into life. They treat it accordingly. The visitors would observe that the conduct and purposes of the Kangaroo court are worthy of the respect it holds. It not only imposes habits of cleanliness and good behavior, but sets examples of unselfishness and generosity. More than that, the court inspires a spirit of responsibility in each prisoner, which the jailors believe goes far to reclaim them as good citizens. So long as the Kangaroo court does not violate the regulations of the jail, its decisions and rulings are respected by jailors as well as prisoners. Kangaroo court is patterned after the regular court of justice. Its organization consists of a judge, a prosecuting attorney, defense attorneys when required, and a sheriff. These positions are held by prisoners, selected for their abilities and elected by the other prisoners. "Court costs," are supplied by membership fees collected from each incoming prisoner. A small initiation fee and small monthly dues are payable for three months. Personal obligations, however, continue so long as the prisoner is under the court's jurisdiction, which means inside of the jail. H. S. JOURNALISTS CONVENE FRIDAY Eight high school students and journalism instructor, Robert F. Steelhead, went to Fullerton yesterday for the second meeting of the Orange co., H. S. Press Ass'n, six schools were represented; Capistrano, Orange, Fullerton, Anaheim, Tustin and Garden Grove. Those present heard very instructive talks along the lines of reporting and collecting advertising. Interspersing the business session were selections from a six-piece jazz orchestra. Miss Mabel Lovering also entertained with vocal colors. L. C. Cuip, head of the commercial department at Fullerton High school, spoke on "Newspaper Management." Merle Smith, of the Fullerton News, spoke on makeup and conduct of reporters. Merle Hussong of the Junior Register, made general remarks on high school copy. The next meeting will be held April 8 at Garden Grove. Going over from Anaheim were Misses Constance Williams, Alberta Priddy, Mary Easton, Lovina O'Toole, Helen Manter, Niles Fiscus, Bill Reed and Henry Hodges. Mr. Steelhead announced the meeting of the So., Calif. High School Press Ass'n., at Anaheim May 2. Plans will be made to accommodate about 400 journalism students. ITALY OFFERS PRIZE FOR HELICOPTER BOME, Feb. 11.—The commissioner of aeronautics announces a helicopter competition, open to Italian constructors, by which it is hoped some progress will be achieved in helicopter design. Constructors must produce a machine of a total weight of 1,900 kilos, with an engine of 220 c.v. power. The minimum rising speed achieved must be six metres per second and the minimum horizontal speed 40 kilometres per hour. The machine must cover a course of two kilometres, remain at a height of at least five metres. ter the regular court of justice. Its organization consists of a judge, a prosecuting attorney, defense attorneys when required, and a sheriff. These positions are held by prisoners, selected for their abilities and elected by the other prisoners. "Court costs," are supplied by membership fees collected from each incoming prisoner. A small initiation fee and small monthly dues are payable for three months. Personal obligations, however, continue so long as the prisoner is under the court's jurisdiction, which means inside of the jail. These dues suffice to supply to the jail inmates numerous modest table luxuries and other conveniences that would be denied them otherwise. Membership in the court entitles the prisoner to a daily newspaper, stamps and stationery for his correspondence, tobacco, money for telephone or telegraphic messages, toilet articles and other comforts. A jail phonograph bought by the Kangaroo court, is kept supplied with new records for entertainment. The court frequently devotes its funds to charity. More than one outgoing prisoner, either in bad health, crippled, or just "down on his luck", had been supplied with funds to carry him to some distant destination. Violations of its rules bring formal trial and punishment. Penalties are provided, including extra duties such as would have been termed "K.P." in the army. When a charge is made against a prisoner, it must be formally filed with the court. If the prisoner pleaded guilty the case is ended there. If the charge is denied, then the prisoner selects an "attorney" to defend him and the trial is on. There are no juries, however. The judge decides all cases. "Mike" Collins is at present judge of the Kangaroo court, and by virtue of his office, dictator of the "banks" in a small way. U.S. CAPITAL SEES BULGARIAN FUTURE SOFIA, Feb. 11.—American capital is showing renewed interest in the commercial possibilities of Bulgaria. Indications are that numerous development projects in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities will be launched, with the active co-operation, financial and technical, of American industrial interests. Thomas Shepperd, vice president of the Ulen Company, of New York, and Addison Ruan, an engineer of the same company, are now in Sofia negotiating with national and municipal authorities. They are discussing a plan for the reconstruction and modernization of the city's public utilities. The scheme includes the water system, street railway system, parking, sewage and other utilities, including the construction of adequate electric power houses. ONE TON TRUCK $490 A complete Ford Truck with all-steel body and cab Chassis only, $370.00 Prices f. o. b. Detroit The new Ford all-steel body and weather-proof cab on the Ford worm-drive chassis makes world's lowest priced complete one-ton truck A New Ford Steel Truck Body The Ford Motor Company announces the production of a new all-steel body and steel weather-proof cab, mounted on the famous Ford one-ton worm-drive chassis, forming a complete haulage unit at the remarkably low price of $490. Steel flare-boards and end gate with sockets permit the use of stakes and high side boards or the mounting of a canopy top, making the body readily adaptable for general use. Screen sides and end doors may easily be installed. This new body, built of heavy sheet steel strongly reinforced and riveted, is designed to stand up under the most severe usage. Loading space is four feet by seven feet two inches. The weather-proof cab is fitted with removable, door-opening curtains. Authorized Ford Dealers FORD CARS · TRUCKS · TRACTORS THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. Just a Matter of Taste By WINNER HUMAN EMBRYO SIMILAR TO FROG SYRACUSE, N. Y., Feb. 11. Darwin was right, in spite of William Jennings Bryan and prominent church persons who fear that acceptance of the scientist's theory will challenge religion's foundations, experiments at Syracuse University seem to show. If anyone doubts that the human embryo clearly shows gill marks which later change to ears or a tail which is later absorbed before birth, let him call on Professor William M. Smallwood, of the department of biology, at the local university, and he will show some startling specimens. In its first stage of formation the chryonic hear of a human can hardly be distinguished from that of a frog. Its shape and functioning are almost identical. The radical change comes later. Another organ which appears to strengthen the evolution theory is the kidney. At first, in the human embryo, it resembles that of a fish, then a reptile and then a frog. Professor Smallwood produces organs, tissues, nerve and artery systems to show exactly how the various phylum in the animal kingdom developed as they were thrown against new conditions in their fight for existence. It was the survival of the fittest, and the animals were forced to adapt themselves to demands of life or die. AT THE ANTLER'S HOTEL F. R. Keyers, R. L. Halph, L. D. Ponto, R. Gran and G. E. Davis, Los Angeles; T. Bumbaw Indie, and G. DeLong, San Francisco. cheon at her home on North IIat street Wednesday. Guests were the members of her committee, of which she is chairman, of the auxiliary junior league of the federated clubs, now being organized here. Mrs. Robb is county chairman of these leagues. This is a new departure in the federated Woman's club work, and La Habra is the first club to apply. APITAL SEES RIAN FUTURE h. 11.—American capLAHABRA Mrs. James Howard spent Thursday at the home of her parents in Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sharp re- LA HABRA Feb. 11—(Spl.) Another new business block is in the course of construction on East Central Avenue, the foundation of which was started the first of the week. This is to be a machine shop and implement sales room. The building which will be of grey pressed brick with a cement foundation and floor, will be 20 by 85 feet and first class in every way. Samuel Woodsworth, the owner, will occupy the building. Announcement is made that the new Hilbert Department store for which a building is now in course of construction at the corner of Central Ave. and California St. will be opened about the first of March. Rapid progress is being made on the building which will be one of the handsome structures of the town, and buying for the new store has been in progress for a week. The store is to be under the management of W. F. Hankemierx, who is from one of the largest department stores in Santa Ana. Mrs. G. F. Walker presided over a dinner Thursday evening. Pink carnations and fern made a very attractive centerpiece for the well appointed table. A four-course chicken dinner was served, after which a theatre party was enjoyed. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Proctor Rolls and the hosts. Miss Mable Holt of Los Angeles is a guest at the Rowe Kelton home on Florence ave. Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Kelton are sisters. Samuel Stoop who is employed at the Glazier Bros. store has been confined to bed for several days. Misses Hattie Robinson, Von Grenugian, Neely Hously, formed a dinner party in Los Angeles on Thursday evening. With Vernon Young of La Habra and Archie Cook of Fullerton as the honorees, a pretty birthday event was given Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Young and Mrs. Vernon Young. The party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schneider, parents of Mrs. Young. Both the honored guests celebrated their birthday on the same day. Games and music were offered as entertainment. After the games a two course supper was served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs. Mrs. James Howard spent Thursday at the home of her parents in Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sharp returned Thursday from an extended visit in Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp will locate in La Habra. Mrs. N. Paschall of Los Angeles is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Little of No.Fullerton road. In honor of Mrs. Louis Robb and Mrs. Talbert, of Huntington Beach, Mrs. C. L. Crumrine entertained with a 1 o'clock luncheon arranged by Mrs. Crumrine for the president of the woman's club, Mrs. W. I. Rhodes, the member of this organization will be the daughters of the club women. Covers were laid at the daintiest lunchcheon arranged by Mrs. Crumrine for the president of the woman's club, Mrs. W. I. Rhodes, the member of this organization will be the daughters of the club women. DR. B. J. PALMER Son of the Founder of Chiropractic With Vernon Young of La Habra and Archie Cook of Fullerton as the honorees, a pretty birthday event was given Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Young and Mrs. Vernon Young. The party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schneider, parents of Mrs. Young. Both the honored guests celebrated their birthday on the same day. Games and music were offered as entertainment. After the games a two course supper was served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs. Schneider and Mrs. Nelson. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sleeper, of Santa Ana, Mr. and Mrs. Josh Seale of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Cook, Miss Edith Meiser, of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lowen, of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thompson of Anaheim, Mr. and Mrs. Art Suckdorff, Mrs., Babe Nelson, Miss Emily Young, Murice and Cyrus Young, Herman Kenny and the hosts. Mrs. Mildred Bracken and son David of Pasadena are week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Massey of East First st. Mrs. Gus Middleton, of Florence avenue returned home Friday after a few days visit at the home of her daughter Mrs. Hubert Casey of Covina. Mrs. Vinnie Rhinehart of Washington is making an extended visit at the J.A. McCammish home on the Hibbs Ranch. The B.Y.P.U. rally of the Santa Ana valley association will be held at La Habra Feb. 22. Andrew Olson accompanied by his daughter Miss Alma Olson, of South Dakota is visiting relatives in La Habra. Mr. Olson is a brother of Jacob Olson of North Halitt St. Mrs. I.S.Olson was a business visitor to Los Angeles Saturday. Affairs of state, domestic problems, visiting and needlework interested the members of the Friday afternoon club at their last meeting held at the home of Mrs. Ed.Davis, of Ocean Avenue. A delicious repast was served by the hostess at 4:30. Present were Mrs.S.Wardrope, Mrs.D.E.Fletecher, Mrs.Clifford Davis, Mrs.C.W.Rowley, Mrs.Tinkler, Mrs.S.Stodgale, and the hostess Mrs.Davis, all of La Habra Home Acres. Sue M. Amade Henry C.Vogel Three-year Graduates of the Palmer School Experience of 19 Years CONSULTATION F Phone 728; Office 317 N.Los Angeles Street AN EMBRYO HILAR TO FROG CLAIMS CITY HAS NEW DISEASE LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11—Keeping dogs in Los Angeles is a "small-town habit," according to the views of Arthur George of Hollywood, expressed in a communication to the city council today. George contended that the city should enact ordinances "to discredit" keeping dogs in the city. He frankly admitted that he had a grudge against dogs and urged legislation that owners of canines be prohibited from allowing them in stores and public places. He declared that Los Angeles is afflicted with "canimania," and added that the practice of keeping dogs in the city at all may be regarded as somewhat discreditable." The council disagreed with his views and filed his communication. NO LOSS THROUGH JAPS DEPARTURE SACRAMENTO, Feb. 11—Vigorous denial of widely circulated reports published in eastern newspapers, from Lee Overman under a Sacramento date line, claiming that 50,000 Japanese farm laborers have left the state, leaving 525,000 acres of cultivated land uncared for, and that growers, facing a $73,000,000 loss, plan to have the anti-allen land law amended to permit crop contracts, is made in a public statement by Irvin Engler, secretary-manager of the Sacramento chamber of commerce. Engler asserts that less than the law, and that measures already have been undertaken by the chamber of commerce to insure an ample supply of white labor to take their places. Little, if any, hardship will be experienced by the growers, said Engler, who points out that Japanese farm population has been steadily decreasing for several years. "The Japanese have always been a detriment to agriculture," said the secretary, "as they have kept white farmers from tilling her home on North Hillatt Wednesday. Guests were members of her committee, of she is chairman, of the junior league of the old clubs, now being organized. Mrs. Robb is county manager of the first club to apply." DR. BUTLER GIVES EDUCATION TEST NEW YORK, Feb. 11—Are you an educated person? If not quite sure try the Butler test; all London's doing it. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, who has just returned from a visit to the British metropolis, gave England the following outline of what he regards as the characteristics of an educated person: Correctness and precision in the use of the mother tongue. Refined and gentle manner. Sound standards of appreciation of beauty and worth, and a character formed on these standards. The practice and habit of reflection. Efficiency, or the power to do things. If you are tried and found wanting in these characteristics, then you aren't educated, no matter how much knowledge you may have, according to statements accredited to Dr. Butler while he was in England. Nature is stubborn, and doubtless she will continue the policy of evolution even though people get mad about it. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of J. V. Walker, also known as John V. Walker, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of J. V. Walker, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to file them with the necessary vouchers in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the County of Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said administrator at his place of business, 203-204 First National Bank bld., Anaheim Calif., in the County of Orange, within four miles from New York City. her home on North Hatt Wednesday. Guests were members of her committee, of the is chairman, of the jury junior league of the clubs, now being organized. Mrs. Robb is county member of these leagues. This departure in the federation's club work, and La is the first club to apply membership. The members organization will be the members of the club women. Were laid at the dainty arranged by Mrs. Crumn- the president of the woo- lub, Mrs. W. I. Rhodes, members of the committees, I. Williams, Mrs. F. W. and Mrs. Crumrine, the requests Mrs. Robb and Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Hole. Engler asserts that less than the law, and that measures already have been undertaken by the chamber of commerce to ensure an ample supply of white labor to take their places. Little, if any, hardship will be experienced by the growers, said Engler, who points out that Japanese farm population has been steadily decreasing for several years. "The Japanese have always been a detriment to agriculture, said the secretary, "as they have kept white farmers from tilling the lands they cultivated." Mr. Bryan's career teaches us that the boy born with a silver apoon in his mouth hasn't anything on the one born with a silver tongue in his mouth. The danger in having liberal ideas is that you may cling to them and be called an old fogy ten years from now. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, administrator of the estate of J. V. Walker, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to file them with the necessary vouchers in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the County of Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said administrator at his place of business, 203-204 First National Bank bldg., Anaheim Calif., in the County of Orange, within four months after the first publication of this notice. Dated this 14th day of January, 1924. J. C. WALKER, Administrator of the Estate of J. V. Walker, Deceased: Tipton & Callor, Attorneys for Administrator. Publish Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11. DR. MADUL PALMER Anatomist of P. S. C., Wife of the Developer of Chiropractic Palmer School of Chiropractic, the Fountain Head Palmer School of Chiropractic, the Fountain Head of Chiropractic, where Chiropractic was discovered and developed by the Palmers. Where 3000 patients are being cared for daily, with a faculty of 36 professors and 300 employees. The P. S. C. maintains radio station W. O. C., which is considered the best in its class in the U.S. Amack, D. C. Ph. D. C. Vogt, D. C. Ph. C. of the Palmer School of Chiropractic, With the Combined ence of 19 Years Restoring the Sick to Health SULTATION FREE—X-RAY SERVICE Los Angeles Street. Anaheim, California