oc-plain-dealer 1922-10-17

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS Thy goodness ordereth what thing shall be, Thy wisdom knoweth even my im-most want; Why should I raise a needless prayer to Thee, Or importune Omnipotence to grant My wishes, dim, short-sighted, ignorant? —Susan Coolidge. Abuse should not have even standing room in politics. In every disaster at sea, there is heroic conduct. This was true of the City of Honolulu catastrophe. News now speeds on the wings of the lightning. The marvels of radio broadcasting are astonishing indeed. To be 100 per cent good citizen one should vote habitually and manifest lively interest in political candidacies and issues. Ships may be built ever so stau-chly, and yet they sometimes fall prey to the elements or are disabled and mayhap sunk by collision. No man-made thing is absolutely proof against destructive elements. Murders occur—too many of them. It is legitimate news, of course, to report them. But it is not only improper as news, but it is revolting, to give column after column of morbid details of ghastly crimes or of nauseating scandals. Manifest live interest in public affairs in the city in which you live. This is the due of your home community. Have pride in its civic affairs. Have virile interest in its government, its institutions and its public-spirited projects. Fire a useful element if controlled, is one of the most deadly elements if beyond control. Every disastrous fire which takes human life or threatens it, should be an object-less, impelling the people to be careful with this dreadful element. RADIO VALUE AT SEA IS INCALCULABLE Fifty years ago, had a great vessel caught fire at sea, as did the City of Honolulu, there would have been a frightful tragedy. Hundreds of lives would have been lost, in all probability. Even though passengers and crew might have put off in boats that course, 50 years ago, would have led to a more harrowing tragedy even than to burn to death in a founder-ing vessel. For then helpless victims doubtless would have drifted for days in open boats, without means of summoning help, Hunger and thirst eventually would have taken many lives—possibly all would have perished unless some ship, by a near miracle, should have happened along that lane of the sea, and picked up the survivors. But today the dangers of the sea is minimized. Radio has brought all parts of the great deep into communication with the land and with other vessels at sea. This communication is instantaneous. And when a ship catches the fateful "S. O. S." there is double-quick speeding to extend aid to the vessel in distress. Great is wireless! AMERICA HAS NO MONEY FOR MILITARISM The United States government will make no foreign loans to finance militaristic policies by other governments. This is being made known by statements from high officials at Washington. Billions of American money is being loaned or invested abroad by private individuals and corporations, with the sanction of the United States government. But these loans and investments are for peace purposes. It is to be hoped that henceforth this country never may encourage warfare by financing it in other lands. This should apply especially to Europe and to Latin-American republics. If this country answered every appeal for loans, it would become a party to militaristic policies, because it would furnish the financial sinuses for such policies. Such a course would be repugnant to the Manifest live interest in public affairs in the city in which you live. This is the due of your home community. Have pride in its civic affairs. Have virile interest in its government, its institutions and its public-spirited projects. Fire a useful element if controlled, is one of the most deadly elements if beyond control. Every disastrous fire which takes human life or threatens it, should be an object-lesson, impelling the people to be careful with this dreadful element. That the City of Honolulu steamship disaster should be unattended by heavy loss of life is cause for general gratification. Had it not been for wireless and modern ways and means of extending aid to ships in distress, there would have been frightful loss of life. By diversifying crops, California growers insure themselves against total loss on all crops in any season. Every though some one crop might be a partial or a total failure, good field of other corps would counterbalance this loss. Diversification is a good thing for the agriculturist and horticulturist. Great is radio. Its value in bringing aid to distressed vessels at sea is beyond computation. This has just been illustrated, in striking way, in mid-Pacific, in the case of the steamship City of Honolulu. There would have been a terrible disaster there, had it not been for the blessed wireless. Law is law, and should be obeyed so long as it is law. Defective laws should be remedied by repeal or by amendment, but not through nullification by non-observance of them by the people. For great numbers to ignore any law or persistently to violate it because they consider it defective or because it is unpopular, is a direct blow at the spirit of the American system of government. Music With Your Meals We Have Secured Madame Martenet NOTED PIANIST and Mother of Master Jack Martenet —the 12 Year Old Boy Wonder. Hear This Famous Pianist WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY 12 to 1 P.M.—5:30 to 7:30 P.M. La Palma Cafeteria 224 East Center St. New Kraemer Bldg. Hear This Famous Pianist WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY 12 to 1 P.M.—5:30 to 7:30 P.M. La Palma Cafeteria 224 East Center St. New Kraemer Bldg. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" Flower Bulbs Fall planting time is here, complete stock of Narcissus, Gladiola, Hyacinths, Ranunaula and Amaryllis. TULIP BULBS Will Soon Be Here The Flower Shop Formerly Howard E. Gates 120 North Los Angeles St. Anaheim DEALER Except, Sunday HESTER, Editor EDITORIAL COMMENTS OF THE PRESS. WHAT EDITORS ARE SAYING MEN OF LEISURE IN POLITICS—Sioux City Tribune There is something thought inspiring in the late Henry P. Davidson's will which leaves $4,500,000 to his eldest child F. Trubee Davidson, in order that the young man may devote himself to a public career without the need of making money. F. Trubee Davison, 26 years old, a student at Columbia Law School, and serving his first term in the New York legislature, choose of his own free will and with his father's consent to renounce in favor of his young brother his right to succeed to his father's business interests. Instead, he will take his chances in public life. It was one of the elder Davidson's strongest opinions that public office, and money making should be kept wide apart. When his son began to show a leaning toward entering the service of state and nation, Mr. Davidson advised him to take a year to decide and promised him that if he should elect a public career he need never worry about maintenance. The young man's decision is said to have pleased the father greatly, and the will is the fulfillment of the latter's promise. The question is suggested: Is America developing "dukes of Devonshire drudging dutifully at government," to employ the term used to typify the leisure class of Britain whose members give themselves up without special thought of reward to the work of government? And if such a class is developing here is it likely to prove beneficial to the nation? There are great possibilities of good in it, if incorruptible young men may be trained for public service. The man of leisure is no thing in American politics, though he has always been paratitively rare. Perhaps the most prominence in American politics was Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt was not rich in the acceptance sense of the word but his income was sufficient for his needs so that he could devote himself wholly to political activities. In Revolutionary times Chares Carroll, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was conspicuous for his great wealth, he being reputed at the time as the richest man in thirteen colonies. It is doubtful whether the person session of wealth has any bearing on a candidate's fitness for office. For instance, take two men: Wealth—Theodore Roosevelt, standing for most things that are noble in public life, and Senator Newberry. Then take two poor men: General Grant on the one hand and James G. Blaine on the other. When ever William-Randolph Hearst runs for office the argument has always been brought forward that he would be incorruptible, since he had so much money he would have no interest in selling out. Unfortunately some of our rich men have not late demonstrated that the danger be apprehended from them is a tendency to buy out. It seems clear, therefore, that virtue in public life depends, not on a man's wealth, but upon a man's character. Yet the wealthy man provided he is honest, has a tremendous advantage. PARAGRAPHS By Robert Quillen History is just a story of rontiers and widows' tears. The only free air you find at a village garage is a care-free air. The self-service plan gets quicker results in case of prayer, also. The two great enemies of illiteracy are compulsory education and sub-titles. A little later, however, America will lend a hand in getting grease out of turkey. America is determined to keep the Dardanelles open if it takes the last Englishman. TOWN IN REVIEW Ex-King Constantine announces that he will NOT come to the United States. TOWN IN REVIEW Ex-King Constantine announces that he will NOT come to the United States. There, you wets! Now you can see some good in prohibition? GAMBLING In September 21,775,038 shares of stock exchanged hands on the New York Stock Exchange. This was exceeded in September of only three previous years, 1919, 1916 and 1906. The stock exchange is nearly twice as active as a year ago. Nine-tenths of the boys who are playing the present bull market will lose out, because they will not be wise enough to quit before the tide turns. A stock gambler is rarely satisfied with his winnings. He reaches farther and farther for more fruit until he falls over the cliff. If the lawyers failed to interpret the proposed paving amendment, what chance would the Peepul have when the state legislature got through with it? Fish that swim backwards are reported at Red Bluff—News Item. That was a strange case, about the Massachusetts boy who dressed as a girl for some time. He didn't catch pneumonia and die. You will always find some sticks in what is ordinarily called good political timber. PLAIN AND FANCY MURDERS The newest wrinkle in L. A. is to shoot 'em and then run 'em off a cliff. A parrot told the customs men to go to hades. The new tariff law already getting in its work. Says Lil' Gee Whiz, the office Valentino: The skirt, long may it flap. You can't uplift a man by sitting down on him. Little beams o moonshine, Little hugs and kisses, Changed the little maiden's Name to Mrs. National Pickle Packer's association reports decrease in the annual consumption of pickles. This is the first time we knew pickles had consumption. Stop Itching Instantly If you don't like moonshine you can get the same effect by taking a drink of water while holding onto a live wire. Sonny, oh Sonny, come home with me now. The clock in the steeple strikes ten; Your nose is a wreck, your ear is chewed off. Don't go out on that gridiron again! Says I'll Tap Type, the office stenog: "When a girl, who takes dictation, marries her boss, she becomes boss and he takes dictation." The question of the hour: "Is that clock right?" A girl I like Is Mabel Dawn; She hasn't put The Long Skirts On. NOTICE—We are not going to marry I'll Tap Type, now. French announce they have a car that will make 30 miles on the gallon. '8 nothing. Anaheim man made 45 miles on a pint; the other night. Dry Democrats in California unite to oppose Woolwine—both of 'em. SH00! The lark is the only bird that sings while it flies. Other birds, including humans, sing and then fly: A florist held his wife while another woman slapped her, and then she said it with a policeman. Some families just will spend their money for food when there isn't a single pair of silk stockings on the premises. That "Peeping Tom" arrested in New York may be justified in the complaint that a poor man doesn't have a look in any more. What in the world would the Allies do if the boat from America should be late with their regular consignment of moral support? Correct this sentence: "Billy isn't learning very rapidly in school," said the mother, "but I'm sure it isn't the teacher's fault." (Protected by Associated Editors) WISE AND WITTY All sounds that come from a piano are not music. Politness and love are both fine things until they begin to spill over. One of the joys of an old man is telling of the mean things he did when he was young. Truth slips away from you just when you think you have a firm hold on it. School of Music Open for enrollment. Suite No. 3 107½ East Center Street Phone 663 A. C. DIBBLE Contractor and Builder I build, remodel or repair. Phone 103-J for Appointment Free Plan and Blue Print Service. Office 102 S. 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SAYING City Tribune man of leisure is no new American politics, al- has always been com- rare. Perhaps the mem- leisure class to acquire minence in American poli- Theodore Roosevelt. Roose- not rich in the accepted the word but his income lent for his needs so that devote himself wholly to his activities. In Revolution- Chares Carroll, one of the Declaration of Inde- was conspicuous for his birth, he being reputed at as the richest man in the colonies. doubtful whether the pos- wealth has any bearing date's fitness for office, ce, take two men of Theodore Roosevelt, stand- most things that are noble life, and Senator Newen take two poor men—ant on the one hand and claine on the other. When- m Randolph Hearst has since he has money he would have no selling out. Unfortun- of our rich men have of trated that the danger to aded from them is a ten- out. clear, therefore, that vir- life depends, not on health, but upon a man's Yet the wealthy man, its honest, has a tremend- ge. PANTOMIME by J. H. Striebel New York Letter by Lumberman Press NEWYORK, Oct. 17. It cost over $1,000,000 a day to run our city last year, and it will cost more next year. It's probably worth it, and I suppose it must cost that 16 cents a day per each of us, to keep us in order and out of the way of motor trucks; but just offhand it seems as if it might be just as well not to try to govern us nuch and see what would happen. A clerk in a Broadway huberdashery was rather dashed the other day at an order he was asked to fill. woman came in and asked for a shiruled for her husband. 'What size?' wa the natural query. "Just a minute," she said, and then proudly produced y photograph. "Here is my husband' picture. I want the shirt to fit him. They are putting lightning rods on trees now. Tree enthusiasts have spent all summer hunting for the largest tree in New York City and State. Long Island has produced both. The largest tree in New York State. General Fabric Time It's probably worth it, and I suppose it must cost that 16 cents a day per each of us, to keep us in order and out of the way of motor trucks; but just offhand it seems as if it might be just as well not to try to govern us much and see what would happen. They are putting lightning rods on trees now. Tree enthusiasts have spent all summer hunting for the largest tree in New York City and State. Long Island has produced both. The largest tree in New York State is a white oak, on the estate of J. H. Hoffman at Douglaston, Long Island. It is 15 feet and 8 inches in diameter, 5 feet above the ground. Its age is computed at several hundred years and it seems to have been a favorite meeting place for the Indians, as a number of their skills have been dug up near by. Investigation developed the fact that the tree was completely hollow, but had entirely grown over all its wounds. Realizing that it was a gigantic shell that might collapse, its owner decided to save it as a historic relic and sent for the Davey Tree Export Company, whose men are now engaged in repairing the forest giant, so that it will probably last forever. Lightning is the only unforeseen destructive agency that might harm the great oak and to provide against this, the Davey men have equipped the tree with lightning rods of a type especially adapted to this purpose. "I just like to come here to hear you talk," explained Thomas Harney, after Judge Boote asked him why he had come to the courtroom intoxicated and had ogre to sleep on a bench. "The advice you give to the prisoners meets with my approval." The idea of our girls marrying titles is accepted as quite commonplace, but it is more unusual for one of our plain men to marry into the nobility. Samuel Cowan Disbrow will do that late this month when he becomes the husband of a most charming girl with the impressive title of Baroness Orga Sobla Serbodin. Brooklynites are determined not to have Manhattanites regard them as provincial. The latest plan across the river is the organization of the Brooklayn Art Theatre, a corporation similar to the Theatre Guild. So different is this cigarette that it is mild and yet it satisfies. Its mildness is the more unusual because of its satisfying body and flavor. "Knowing how" is everything in cigarette blending.