oc-plain-dealer 1922-04-26

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS There's naught in this bad world like sympathy; "Tis so becoming to the soul and face— Sets to soft music the harmonious sigh, And robes sweet friendship in a Brussels lace. —Byron. These are the balmy days when the outing has its inning with Californians. “What are the wild waves”—of air—“saying?” Listen in, and hear for yourself. What after the Genoa conference—an era of peace, or “the deluge”? The world anxiously awaits the answer. The millions lost in floods could be and should be saved. Scientific control of floods is a wise investment. Having become the front door of the Nation, California is scrupulously careful to be presentable in appearance. This is not a front door of which to be ashamed. Levees have been a godsend to the Mississippi Valley. Flood-control dams would be an even greater benefit. Scientific controlling of floods should be taken up systematically. No disaster daunts any American community. If fire, flood, or torna-do wreaks havoc, the stricken communities rise bravely from their ruins and soon restore themselves to normal. So long as Europe remains wedded to war-inspiring alliances and militaristic conditions, so long will the United States keep itself absolutely divorced from even the semblance of mining in domestic affairs. MARVELS OF THE AIR ARE... DEVELOPING Civilized man figuratively is breathing marvels in the atmosphere—literally is hearing them, and soon may be seeing them. For it is predicted that radio will develop, in time, power to carry the vision marvelous distances. A quarter of a century ago the world was laughing at the preposterous prophecies of Nikola Tesla, who foretold wireless telegraphy. Marconi, too, was considered mentally "queer" for talking so enthusiastically about the possibility of telegraph without wires. The world does not laugh at Messrs. Tesla and Marconi today. Twenty years ago Professor Langley, although destined not to be a successful himself in flying a heavier-than-air machine, became in fact the father of the airplane. And yet he died with the derisions of the world ringing in his ears. When will preverse human beings learn not to curl the lip of scorn at the enthruliasms of genius? Comes now announcement that a Princeton professor has developed coninuous cold light—a substitute for artificial illumination. Man is destined, it seems, to light his torches from the "light eternal." And transmission of power by radio is forecast by no less eminent authority than Nikola Tesla—the whom the world derided a quartet of a century ago—surely the world will not jeer at him today, since discoveries and inventions have more than vindicated his predictions as to wireless. Verily, the world lives in an atmosphere of wonders—a literally wonderful atmosphere. TIDE OF IMMIGRATION IS RUNNING LOW Restrictions upon immigration into the United States by the 3 percent federal law is resulting in holding down the influx of aliens. So many aliens are departing from the United States and so few are coming in that country's population is TOWN IN LOOKING FOR A JOB I want a man to work on piano, and I can steak three times a three square meal fairly wages. If any cow from a talking cow hear an alarm clock about 5 o'clock, agree not to treat the family but a day Apply at the Stevens Intervale road. At the Rome, Kans., R. A woman is sold looks in the morning. HUH! “This is a funny word.” Exclaimed old Uri. “You'll find when ppl They're trying to World's most stucco 7676543: If jazz is a disease music's catchy? Did you tackle the your way With a resolute ful? Or hide your face for day With a craven so Oh, a trouble so an ounce. Or a trouble is we It isn't the fact that counts. But only, how did SO SAY WE ALL Another thing, country is more gil milkmaid champions for the beauty Jark., Argus. No comparisons please. Comparisons young woman.—Sho What has become man who used to brown paper, soaked her head to cure tha Dear Sir: This l Billboard, should b No disaster daunts any American community. If fire, flood, or torna-do wreaks havoc, the stricken communities rise bravely from their ruins and soon restore themselves to normal. So long as Europe remains wedded to war-inspiring alliances and militaristic conditions, so long will the United States keep itself absolutely divorced from even the semblance of mixing in domestic affairs overseas. Increase in number of automobiles owned in California is remarkable. The number of families owning a machine and taking frequent pleasure rides and camping trips is a pleasing phase of the expanding use of automotive vehicles. Surely Europe would not be so mad as to invite disaster by breaking up the Genoa conference into a political squabble and begin to form international alignments as a precursor to another great war. Surely the experiences of the last eight years should imperil all the nations of Europe to strive, with might and main, to keep peace with justice toward each other. Cool heads at Genoa—masterly leadership, like that of David Lloyd George—should turn an unpromising situation into successful achievements for the fostering of peace throughout that continent. TIDE OF IMMIGRATION IS RUNNING LOW Restrictions upon immigration into the United States by the 3 per cent federal law is resulting in holding down the influx of aliens. So many aliens are departing from the United States and so few are coming in, that the country's population is not being increased from this source. The restriction law will be in force for another year, at least. A law of this kind no doubt works hardships in some cases. But its rigors can be obviated, in large measure, by stopping the streams of immigration at their source, before they start—in other words, by having the United States consuls warn inadmissible aliens not to start America. That there must be reasonable restrictions upon immigration is patent. This demand is not only for the protection and welfare of the United States, but is best also for would-be immigrants. To permit them to swarm into this country and glut its labor markets would be bad for them, as well as for Americans. Not only is it wise to limit the numbers coming, but especial care should be given at all times to insure the coming only of aliens who are honest, virtuous and industrious—who are not diseased morally, mentally or physically. Comments of the Press What Editors Are Saying THE SCHOLAR-POLITICIAN—Sioux City Tribune The Christian Science Monitor has again raised the ever interesting question as to why we do not have in American politics more men of literary and scholarly attainments. It points in contrast to Britain where such men are common in political life. In recent years Britain has had John Morley and James Bryce, both scholars and literary men of the first rank, it has Augustine Birrell, whose essays mark him as a man of no little talent, it has Sir Arthur Balfour who writes well on philosophical as well as political subjects, and it has a host of men of lesser note. Herbert Asquith has found time to write poetry and essays, and Winston Churchill has stopped talking long enough to produce some works of fiction—in writing. The list of bona fide scholars in American political life begins and ends with Woodrow Wilson. President Roosevelt had high claims to literary and scholarly distinction and he produced much worthy work yet in the fields of literature and scholarship was ever the dilettante. The lieutenant Hay and former Senator Beauregard deserve mention; and Senator Lodge has written much that is above the line of mediocrity. The Monitor thinks that the contrast in this respect between Britain and America is due to a racial difference. It is hardly that. Britain for all her boasted democracy has her ruling class. It has been leisure and its traditions impel its members toward literacy and scholarly effort. It is from this class that British politicians and statesmen are mainly recruited. They bring to political life a degree of culture not to be expected in a new country like the United States. That seems to be the explanation. ON HIGHEST AUTO Who is it says that surely on the road, drinks and cards were THEY. Who is it says that Some One does vore? Who whispered course? "THEY." Who says that Mature other eye vee with several—well kind? "THEY." Who says that old his-name, is friend dame? Who says shame? "THEY." Who is it says Greens are living means? That soon dreadful scenes? "THEY." Who is it always can NOT afford to Who says his income "THEY." Who says that wife and leads her life? Who revels in "THEY." To cut it short. And tells it when And who, in brief hall? "THEY."—L THEY NEVER FORGET TO COLLAPSE Still we have no who cusses capital pay envelope on abia Record. We don't hear ing-out parties an probably because y to allow girls to co than most of them. "We weak men have The prize optimizes ginkgo w to find pork in a beans. When a woman tickled half to dea calls her a flapper Eclipse Gas Range with the VENTILATED OVEN An Ideal Natural Gas Range. A real beauty, ornament in any kitchen. Built in several sizes, either in All-White Enamel or Black Enamel finish. The Eclipse Gas Range is efficient, economical and a perfect baker. Special Prices on all Eclipse Gas Ranges TERMS IF DEFINED 258 E. Center St. Phone 166 Town in Review LOOKING FOR A JOB I want a man to work on my farm. I don't give dancing lessons. I have no piano, and I can't serve plank steaks three times a day. I do give three square meals, a real bed and fair wages. If any man who knows a cow from a talking machine and can hear an alarm clock and get up about 5 o'clock, wants the job I'll agree not to treat him like one of the family but a darn sight better. Apply at the Steve Wiggins place. Intervale road.—Advertisement in the Rome, Kans., Recorder. A woman is seldom as old as she looks in the morning. HUH! "This is a funny world, ye gods!" Exclaimed old Uncle Steven; "You'll find when people are at odds They're trying to get even." —Scissored. World's most stupid question, No. 7676543: If jazz is a disease, is that why the music's catchy? Did you tackle the trouble that came your way With a resolute heart and cheerful? Or hide your face from the light of day With a craven soul and fearful? Oh, a trouble's a ton, or a trouble's an ounce. Or a trouble is what you make it. It isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts. But only, how did you take it? —Ed. V. Cooke. SO SAY WE ALL Another thing, needed in this country is more girls trying for the milkmaid championship and fewer for the beauty prizes.—Brinktey, Ark., Argus. No comparisons, miss, if you please. Comparisons don't become a young woman.—Sheridan. What has become of the o. f. woman who used to place a piece of brown paper, soaked in vinegar, on her head to cure the headache? Dear Sir: This limerick, from the Billboard, should be added to your New York Letter by Lacey Jeanne Price New York's civilian police force, consisting of 5,000 members of the volunteers reserves called upon when many of the bluecoats were summoned to the colors during the war, began this week to respond to another emergency call and to answer the summons of Commissioner Enright to fight the crime wave. Additional preparations on the part of the police against this recent attack of crime include the furnishing of wireless receiving and broadcasting apparatus to the automobile which will be used to scour the city in search of thieves. It was a fatal moment for Kenneth D. Harlan when he failed to be included in the filming of a picture. It was the beginning of a breakup in his home which threatens to be permanent. Mrs. Harlan charges that her husband spent two days at Atlantic City when she supposed him to be on a yacht with a motion picture company, making marine scenes for a motion picture. Then she saw the completed picture. There was nary a marine scene anywhere about it. Her husband rose to the occasion by explaining, despite his professional pride, that the scenes he had helped to make had been eliminated from the finished film. But her suspicions were aroused and inquiries led to the Atlantic City discovery. If one goes in for deception, it should be based upon something less tangible and visible than a picture. New Yorkers are already getting ready for the summer migration to Newport. May tenth will be the official opening of the season there because on that date the dowager Mrs. Vanderbilt, head of the wealthy and socially powerful clan, will take possession of the Breakers, her magnificent estate far out on the cliffs. The mammoth villa will take on extra importance this year because it will be the summer embassy of a foreign nation. For Gladys Vanderbilt, now the Countess Isazle Szechyi, will spend the summer there with her husband, who is the Hungarian representative at Washington. Mrs. Vanderbilt has enjoyed tremendously assisting her daughter in her diplomatic duties and the No comparisons, miss, if you please. Comparisons don't become a young woman. Sheridan. What has become of the o.f. woman who used to place a piece of brown paper, soaked in vinegar, on her head to cure the headache? Dear Sir: This limerick, from the Billboard, should be added to your collection: A Boston young man had a brother, The son of his father and mother, Who was also a twin And it was a sin. For you couldn't tell one from another. —Jake. ON HIGHEST AUTHORITY Who is it says that So-and-so is surely on the road to woe? That drinks and cards will lay him low? "THEY." Who is it says without remorse that Some One contemplates divorce? Who whispers scandal, too, of course? "THEY." Who says that Mr. — never mind—the other eve went out and dined with several—well, you know the kind? "THEY." Who says that old man What's his name, is friendly with a certain dame? Who says it is a perfect shame? "THEY." Who is it says the Browns and Greens are living far beyond their means? That soon there'll be some dreadful scenes? "THEY." Who is it always says that Jones can NOT afford the car he owns? Who says his income mostly loans? "THEY." Who says that Grumpy beats his wife and leads her such an awful life? Who revels in domestic strife? "THEY." To cut it short, who knows it all? And tells it when we come to call? And who, in brief, should hire a hall? "THEY." —Leslie's Weekly. THEY NEVER FORGET TO COLLECT Still we have never seen a fellow who cusses capital turn down his pay envelope on Saturday. —Columbia Record. We don't hear much about coming out parties any more, which is probably because people are afraid to allow girls to come out any more than most of them already are. "Weak men have strong habits." The prize optimist is the poor, misguided gink who always expects to find pork in a can of pork and beans. When a woman passes 40, she is tickled half to death when somebody calls her a flapper. Charlotte Greenwood is undoubtedly one of the truly funniest women on the stage. Like Ed Wypn, it doesn't make much difference what she says or what she sings, it's funny. In "Letty Pepper", her new play with music at the Vanderbilt Theatre, she has good lines and good songs, too, so we can enjoy her to the utmost. The production is Rose Stahl's "Maggie Pepper," made into a musical show. Justice Boyle of our Children's Court is my candidate for any office in the land that he ever may wish to hold. He set a precedent the other day when he yielded to the pleading of a homeless boy, eleven years old, that his dog "Rags" be permitted to accompany him to the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin, on Long Island. When the boy was told that he would be sent to the mission, he acted worried. The judge asked him if there was anything he wished to say. "Well," whispered Tommy, "I'll be awful lonesome if I can't have 'Rags'. Maybe he'll die, Judge. There ain't nobody to look after him." The Court learned from questioning Tommy that 'Rags', a mongrel fox terrier, had been Tommy's close friend and companion through more than five years of adventurous childhood. Judge Boyle hesitated a moment and then ordered papers executed committing 'Rags' to the mission as well as Tommy. Robert Browning's first book, "Pauline, a Fragment of a Confession," was sold here this week for $2,400. The book, which was a copy of the rare original issue, was bought by Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach. The entire collection of first editions of nineteenth century English authors brought $24,573, with the Browning book being the highest priced volume. The first edition of Lord Byron's "Poems on Various Occasions" was sold for $1,000, the next highest price. Thru-Car Service for shipments of Household Goods and Automobiles —to and from Eastern and Pacific Coast Points Suppose you were moving to Chicago, New York or Kansas City and your goods occupied but a portion of a freight car—by loading the balance of the car with other people's goods destined for the same locality the car is designated "thru freight" and is not side-tracked to unload part of its cargo at some way station. This means— QUICK TRANSPORTATION at REDUCED RATES A saving of from ten to thirty per cent. is effected, according to the size of the shipment, because handling is minimized and you get the benefit of a consolidated carload rate. 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