oc-plain-dealer 1922-11-29

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS When God's people are able and willing thus to labor and wait—remember that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years as one day—the grand harvest of the ages shall come to its reaping, and the day shall broaden itself to a thousand years and the thousand years shall show themselves as a perfect and finished day!—George MacDonald. Captain Kidd never stooped to profitering. Ship subsidy is riding a stormy sea, in Congress. Make Thanksgiving a day of real thankfulness. Former Premier Clemenceau interests, but does not convince Americans. M. Clemenceau, at any rate, has set America to talking about him and his country. Give the farmer relief. But do not forget the consumer. He should have relief, too. Ohio never has quite gotten over the fact that it was not the birthplace of Theodore Roosevelt. Parliament has opened in London. But Mr. Llcyd George has not unlimbered his heavy batteries yet. Europe need not look to Uncle Sam to finance its militarism. He will not do it. And he is right in not doing it. The lawdefying foreigner who preaches violence in this country should be sent out of the country forthwith. The country would watch, with haunted breath the spectacle of Press. MILLION MORE HOMES IN COLORADO BASIN "And yet behind all the precise and commonplace language of this compact lie the greatness and the romance of the West, the building of a million more homes out under the blue sky in security and good will." These are the words of Herbert C. Hoover, Secretary of Commerce and head of the Colorado River Commission. He refers to the compact signed on behalf of seven states and the United States government, for the control of floods in the Colorado River, for the apportionment of its waters and fore the development of power. A million more homes—an addition of five million to the population of this section! It is indeed, romantic. There is no form of development so fraught with human interest, so pregnant with romance, as the development of homes. From this curbing of the Colorado unquestionably will come magnificent development of lands which now are arid. To Herbert C. Hoover the Southwest owes a debt of gratitude. He has labored unfuriously and with consummate tact and skill to bring about acceptable agreement among the seven states affected by this epochal agreement. The success of the Santa Fe conference is attributable largely to his efforts and influence. His good work should be effective, too, in enlisting the support of Congress. HONORS BESTOWED UPON WOMAN EDUCATOR A Southern California woman has been honored highly, but quite worthily. Mrs. Grace C. Stanley, member of the faculty of Chaffey high school and Junior college of Ontario, has been appointed to the position of State Commissioner of Elementary Education. The office Parliament has opened in London. But Mr. Llcyd George has not unlimbered his heavy butteries yet. Europe need not look to Uncle Sam to finance its militarism. He will not do it. And he is right in not doing it. The lawdefying foreigner who preaches violence in this country should be sent out of the country forthwith. The country would watch, with based breath, the spectacle of President Harding brandishing the "Big Stick" over Congress. Who wants to disannul the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution? Not the men of America—that's certain. There is one very sure and acceptable way for the automobile driver to keep out of jail for speeding—that is, not to speed, but to drive carefully and within the law. One sure way to stave off the effects of age is to preserve the enthusiasm of youth. The person who is young in spirit does not show age, even though threescore and ten, or more. If Turkey is to remain in Europe at all, it surely should be demilitarized, so that it could not be an aggressive menace in the Balkans. Turkey will behave when it is forced to do so. There will be stirring scenes in the Republican and Democratic national conventions, in 1924. Every phase of political development foreshadows the dramatic in political events two years hence. HONORS BESTOWED UPON WOMAN EDUCATOR A Southern California woman has been honored highly, but quite worthily. Mrs. Grace C. Stanley, member of the faculty of Chaffey high school and Junior college of Ontario, has been appointed to the position of State Commissioner of Elementary Education. The office involves supervision over all the elementary schools in the state. Mrs. Stanley formerly was county superintendent of schools in San Bernardino County. She is praised highly by those who know of her qualifications. This work is well done by a woman. It is gratifying that the fitness of women for directing educational effort is being recognized. It is pleasing, too, that the schools of the state are to have the benefit of supervision in this important phase of school work by a very competent woman. Europe should heed the lesson of the World War, written in blood and tears, and should put aside militarism and the hatreds and suspicions and prejudices which are the sure forerunners of wars. Autoists should be scrupulously careful in driving. By the same token, pedestrians should be very careful in walking the streets. Cross at regular intersections. Cross in conformity with the signals of the traffic officer. Be alert to keep out of the way of machines. Do not leave it all to the drivers of machines—do your part to prevent accidents. Thanksgiving Dinner TURKEY WITH ALL THE GOOD TRIMMINGS 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Cherry Blossom Confectionery Under New Management 11 A. M. to 2 P. M. at Cherry Blossom Confectionery Under New Management Crow and Renfro, Props. 122 E. Center St Anaheim Motion Pictures and Cut-Open Chassis Exhibit You are invited to view the Cadillac cut-open chassis and movtures, showing the manufacture of the car, Friday and Saturday 1st and 2nd. Chassis display and lecture all day and evenings. Pictures evenings at 7:30. Cadillac Garage Company 201 No. Main Street Santa Ana EDITORIAL TOWN IN REVIEW MORE ABOUT TRAFFIC SIGNS Dear Sir: About that suggestion you had the other day that automobiles who violate traffic laws be compelled to wear signs so everybody can recognize them: Why not the same medicine for people who don't look where they're going when they cross the streets? People who walk across reading newspapers, for instance? I suggest a sign like this: NOTICE Slow down! This boob would just as soon be killed, but if you hit him you can't make the police believe that was what he wanted. Just stop and wait until he decides to move on. J. G. CORRECTING JIMMY "James, have you waispered today without permission?" "Only wunst." "Leoy, should James have said wunst?" "No'm. He should have said twiwt." Our psychic vibrations tell us we'll do our Christmas shopping early Every Christmas eve. They have found another witness in the Hall murder case. If they ever try that case, they will need a stadium for a courtroom. Folks booming Ford for president say he eats pie with a knife. Maybe he does; but we've been fooled. We kin allus tell November 'cause th' house files back up t' be swatted. Miss Flo Allen has been elected t' th' supreme bench in Ohio, an' her name sounds like a swell cake baker had been lost t' th' world. PARAGRAPHS ('3y Robert Quillen) A cultured man is one who has a lot of information that isn't worth anything to him. A republic is a place where every few years give citizens a new set of rulers to cuss. Fable: Once there was a garage mechanic who had too much sense to use pliers on a nut. The new government in Italy has PARAGRAPHS ('3y Robert Quillen) A cultured man is one who has a lot of information that isn't worth anything to him. A republic is a place where every few years give citizens a new set of rulers to cuss. Fable: Once there was a garage mechanic who had too much sense to use pliers on a nut. The new government in Italy has one political advantage. Black shirts don't show dirt. A man makes a much more satisfactory guest. He never looks about the ceiling for cobwebs. Still, the gnashing of teeth here after won't be any novelty for the great American gum-chewer. The man who said variety L, the spice of life never had to change threes times in one day. He isn't wholly satisfactory as a husband unless he gives her frequent opportunity to feel abused. When Kemal points a gun, the Allies must choose between sticking together and sticking 'em up. It isn't so very difficult to get into a union slut if you have some talcum powder and a shoe horn. Some of the big guns were silenced on that November 14, but others at once began work on their memoirs. Even regret has its compensations; The greater your remorse next morning, the better ice water tastes. In the old days, greatness was a matter of being in he front rank; now it is a matter of being on the front page. Walking is cheaper, of course, but it's worth the difference to be in the taxicab instead of under it. Well, weather is about the only thing you can talk about without running foul of some listener's prejudices. Two families can't live in peace in one house—not because the families are too large, but because people are too small. This age will be remembered by the altitudes reached by flyers and They are neighborly down on Mulberry street and adapt themselves to circumstances with convenient flexibility. When Angelo Rizzo's four-months old daughter, Irene, was christened the other day 200 guests attended the party afterwards. So Mr. Rizzo, who is an undertaker, had his funeral parlor transformed into a dance hall. And after all, why should we insist upon maintaining an atmosphere of sadness in such a place? Are women more insistently persistent on a job than men? Always it has been the theory among political organizations, so far as I have discovered, that you couldn't bother people with politics connected with a campaign had to be done in the last few weeks before election. We had an election two weeks ago; and this morning I have a call from my district leader to begin working tomorrow on a plan of raising money for our next campaign. WISE AND WITTY: In selecting a manager the main thing is to pick out somebody who can manage himself. No man is boss in his own home—unless the family is away. Josh Wise says: "Nothin' is worth less than a bluff after it's called." Poverty is the soil in which genius makes its surest growth. Those who make the big money on an idea are seldom those who originated it. When a country has a big army, it is easy to find an excuse for war. "Working" the old man is about all the work you can get out of a son nowadays. For every one that starves to death, there are ten who die from gluttony. If you are going to "strike out" don't do it at the bat, but do it for yourself. The voice of the people is louder before election than after. IT'S A FULL PURSE AND A “GOOD TIME” WHEN XMAS COMES For Everyone Who Enrolls in Our Christmas Savings Club Walking is cheaper, of course, but it's worth the difference to be in the taxicab instead of under it. Well, weather is about the only thing you can talk about without running foul of some listener's prejudices. Two families can't live in peace in one house—not because the families are too large, but because people are too small. This age will be remembered by the altitudes reached by flyers and the platitudes spoken by statesmen. Correct this sentence: "The plates were not hot, sir," said the waiter, "and this tip is too large." (Protected by Associated Editors) WHEN XMAS COMES For Everyone Who Enrolls in Our Christmas Savings Club We want you in it—and everyone in your family—also your friends. It will be a lot of fun to belong. It is a big, helpful plan, which will enable you and others to accumulate money for Christmas by Saving small amounts by easy stages It's so easy to save that you will never miss the small amounts you pay in from time to time When Christmas comes, you will get back in a lump sum all you have saved, which will be just like finding so much money Make it a sure thing. Enroll at once. American Savings Bank First National Bank Building Anaheim, Calif. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER, 29, 1902 Subscription rate—In No. Orange-co. Per yr. $2; six months $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim Cal., as second-class matter. PANTOMIME by J. H. Striebel COMMENTS OF THE PRESS WHAT EDITORS ARE SAYING Faith Mainspring of Life—World-Herald Not caring to live, a 17-year-old high school student in Connecticut ended his life a few days ago. He left a note in which he stated that the world could get along as well without him. He was a serious minded lad, for such questions as these bothered him and marked his days with melancholy: Who made the world? Is there any God? The theory of Darwin. The struggle for existence. Our duty is not to explain why life is life any more than it is our Faith Mainspring of Not caring to live, a 17-year-old high school student in Connecticut ended his life a few days ago. He left a note in which he stated that the world could get along as well without him. He was a serious minded lad, for such questions as these bothered him and marked his days with melancholy: Who made the world? Is there any God? The theory of Darwin. The struggle for existence. Who has not been bewildered either by perplexing problems of existence or by thoughts of what the purpose of life is? Beneath the blithe appearance of students there is often more confusion than the surface indicates. The more thoughtful the youth, the more inexplicable life seems to him. Sages have discovered that they can scarcely know the why of anything. It is interesting to go in quest of truth. But the quest discloses many errors. Like the disappointment that comes when first we learn who Santa Claus is not, is the disappointment that comes from a larger view of life. At first it is a shock. It hurts us as it hurts a little girl when she breaks her doll. Her ciders brush away the tears and say, don't cry. They will buy her another doll, a prettier doll, one that will go to sleep and wake up. And so the little girl passed through childhood to womanhood and then to motherhood. There is an affection that we have for first impression, for the symbols through which we caught our earliest glimpse of life. But though we cherish dreams, none of us would want to remain perpetual infants. Lloyd George battling his way from log cabin to a position of world leadership is to many across the water what Lincoln is to us. Yet when newspapermen awakened Georges Clemenceau, former premier of France, to inform him that the government of Lloyd George had fallen, the old tiger roared: "Mon Dieu, you waken me for that!" Of course the world can get along even without a Lloyd George or a Life—World-Herald Lincoln. But the world would be different without such men. It would get along without the humbleest of us. But so long as we can never reach complete success, so long as it is possible to perform some service, however humble, there is need for us to stick around. For our tasks are never ended. Our duty is not to explain why life is life any more than it is our duty to explain who made an automobile or a street car that we ride on. Our duty is to live, and to live lives that are abundant as we can make them. Sufficient knowledge of the world can be acquired to confirm our belief that a wise Creator made it. To enjoy life on it, a struggle is necessary. If a Darwin collects same data and draws a conclusion that threatens to change men's views of how their playhouse was constructed, that is not unusual. In every age there have been thinkers who have attempted to break the idols of our heart. The childhood of the race suffered many illusions. It likewise enjoyed many. Through a long period of time the race hits come now to little more than the brink of youth. That race today looks back upon its blundering infancy wise and kindly old man is upon a struggling and blundering lad. The future is rich in promise of a bigger understanding. Our vision as yet is clouded. Perspective is hard at gret, but it comes with the years. And the years of wisdom lead men to accept the universe, to thank God for life, for sunshine and rain, and to join with one's followers in making today better than yesterday. That is the victory—even our faith. STOP HAY FEVER Asthmapol Instantly $1.00 Sold in Anaheim by HEYING'S PHARMACY Why Freight Rates Cannot Be Reduced Railroads Under Public Control Transportation Charges Must Stay Up Until Costs Come Down President Storer Why Freight Rates Cannot Be Reduced Railroads Under Public Control Transportation Charges Must Stay Up Until Costs Come Down, President Storey of the Santa Fe Explains United States Senator Capper, through his various publications, has been demanding a reduction of freight rates; but his attitude on the general subject of railroads has not blinded him to the main facts about government control, which have been clearly presented in the following editorial from one of his papers, the Topeka Daily Capital: "The railroad cannot fix its own rates and charges. "It cannot name the wages it will pay. "It cannot enter into combinations and deals. "It cannot shut down when business goes to the bad. "It cannot buy or sell a railroad system. "It cannot make capitalistic profits and dividends. "It cannot even determine how much capital it shall issue on its property, or issue any without previous approval of the public." "It is, in fact, an agency of the public, controlled completely by the government." The fact is, rates cannot be reduced unless costs are reduced. Costs cannot be reduced so long as the present scale of wages and the prices of fuel, materials and other supplies are maintained, and in these matters the hands of the Santa Fe are tied. What is particularly needed at this time is better transportation service, more cars, locomotives, and other facilities necessary for moving the business, and the Santa Fe is doing everything in its power to provide these. W. B. STOREY, President, The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System