oc-plain-dealer 1922-12-15

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS The fall thou darest to despise.—May be the angel's slackened hand Has suffered it, that he may rise And take a firmer, curer stand; Or, trusting less to earthly things, May henceforth learn to use his wings. —Adelaide A. Proctor. If there was more fireproof, or slow-coubustion buildings in closely-built portions of cities, fire losses would be curtailed greatly. The main battle strength of the United States Fleet should be maintained in the Pacific Ocean for obvious reasons. The United States is enjoying a greater measure of prosperity today than for a long time. It is healthy thriving and bids fair to endure. An amendment to the United States Constitution forbidding child labor would be a humane and commendable provision for conserving the child-life of the Nation. "The United States Fleet" looks good. It carries the impression of solidarity. The consolidation just announced should be beneficial, and should add to the fighting efficiency and spirit of the navy. An ounce of affirmative, sensible action, in Europe, is better than a ton of aimless talking on the economic situation. Europe needs help—but it must help itself before any outside nation can or will help it. President Harding, in his message, has given Congress much about which to think. Even though it may not accept all his recommendations, Congress has been given stimulus to be constructive in dealing with live questions and pressing problems. The roads to California are well traveled. Many are coming for the winter. Not by railroad alone, but by automobile, they are crossing the continent to back in the mildness of ASTORIA TO RISE FROM ITS ASHES The historic little city of Astoria, up in Oregon, has suffered the cruelest blow of its history. Its main portions are in ashes. The greater part of the city—the most valuable part—is in physical ruins. Temporarily stunned, but wholly undaunted, its people are setting about already planning the rebuilding of the city. This was sure to come. It is so inherent in the American character to rise above misfortunes and disasters that no other course is thinkable. San Francisco rehabilitated itself nobly after its earthquake and fire. So did Galveston and Dayton after their destructive floods. So has every American city which has been assaulted by destructive elements. If it should be proven that the Astoria fire was due to incendiarism, the guilty should be found and punished. Incendiarism is a hideous crime. It is potential murder plus cruel destruction of properly and wanton entailing of hardship and suffering upon great numbers. If there be a crime on the calendar that deserves capital punishment, it is arson in which human life is lost or endangered. FARMER IS TO RECEIVE AID SOON The American farmer's lot has been inadequate. But in the recent elections, the agricultural interests sent to Congress several members who are in complete sympathy with the farmer and aggressive in his behalf. President Harding, too, in his recommendations to Congress, has urged the cause of the agriculturist. Legislation of favorable nature, providing ampler credits for husbandment, is in prospect. Measures to this end are being introduced into both houses of Congress. This session of Congress may witness the effecting of substantial relief and consequent encouragement for agriculture this may eventuate. One good thing tin shorter—we so long for "impo nightfall." There nickel cigars, but Clara Phillips o spent the week Mex., has arrived Clara is getting tea's best known TO THE W God rest you, me Let nothing you But don't forget t Before next C In Los Angeles President Harding, in his message, has given Congress much about which to think. Even though it may not accept all his recommendations, Congress has been given stimulus to be constructive in dealing with live questions and pressing problems. The roads to California are well traveled. Many are coming for the winter. Not by railroad alone, but by automobile, they are crossing the continent to back in the mildness of California winters. The transcontinental automobile trip is becoming quite common. This Nation has a vast deal for which to be thankful—blessings of the most diverse character and boundlessly bestowed. God is good to this country and people, and His goodness should be recognized and He should have the sincere gratitude or tauntful nears all over the land. Sympathy of the country in general and the Pacific Coast in particular will go out to Astoria, Oregon, in its great loss by fire. Should outside assistance be needed, it will be given promptly. That characteristic American pluck will assert itself in the rebuilding and rehabilitation of the stricken city, there is little doubt. Kindliness rewards the kindly. There is joy in giving joy. There is satisfaction in making others happy—a satisfaction that outweighs material gains. One often sees an afflicted person—an invalid, or a cripple, who is the personification of good cheer, because always saying or doing something to brighten others' lives. America has spoken, in no uncertain tone, at the Lausanne conference. This country insists that the Dardanelles straits be open to the passage of American warships and merchant ships. The United States would not agree to the exclusion of all warships from the Black Sea, the American observer told the conference. Of vital importance to the peace of the Near East is the maintenance of freedom of passage of those straits. BUY MEN'S GIFTS IN A MAN'S SHOP The Gift The Gift He Will Welcome Wrinkle Proof Neckwear WE'VE JUST RECEIVED THEM. BEAUTIFUL PATTERNS AND THE NEWEST SHADES. STEP IN TOMORROW AND LET US SHOW YOU THESE WONDERFUL NEW TIES. We are Mighty Proud of Them and They are Priced so Reasonable $1.00 and $1.50 McCloskey's Three Doors East of the California Theatre Open Evenings EDITORIAL Abe Marlin PARAGRAPHS ('by Robert Quillen') Whatever may be troubling Kemal it isn't a modesty complex. The MacSwiney family may be down, but it is seldom out of jail. Party prdgress is just a slow process of trying to squash Progressives. The man who said the little things count knew very little about the ruble. A mild winter is one during which the furnace fire goes out very few times. The unkindest knock of all is the Turk's assertion that he trusts America. It is only fair to inform the kaiser and the widow that the magazines are advertising some delightful world tours. Correct this sentence: "Billy de tests stout women," said Billy's wife, "but I'm going to eat what I like, fat or no fat." One good thing about th' days git'in shorter—we don't have it' wait so long for "important arrests before nightfall." Ther's plenty o' good nickel cigars, but they cost too much. TOWN IN REVIEW Clara Phillips of Los Angeles, who spent the week end in Lampico, Mex., has arrived in Casper, Wyo. Clara is getting to be one of America's best known globe-trotters. TO THE WEATHERMEN God rest you, merry gentlemen. Let nothing you distay. But don't forget to stop this rain Before next Christmas day. In Los Angeles they are mad be- COMMENTS OF THE PRESS STATE TAXING OF COMMODITIES (New York Times) During the argument on Pennsylvania's tax on anthracite coal, Chief Justice Taft asked if it was not equally constitutional to tax the products of any state. It was not a lawyer's merely hypothetical question. Minnesota levied a supertax of 6 per cent on ore mined. West Virginia considered a tax proportioned to the number of miles gas was transported within the state, with apparent intent to keep it within the state by a penalty on going outside. Louisiana considered a tax on gasoline. In the Indiana gas case and the Oklahoma oil case the supreme court showed that it does not favor such burdens on commerce. There are other ways of taxing coal. The Pennsylvania accessors in some counties have raised the tax valuation of coal lands more than 600 per cent. Land formerly assessed at $417 an acre was raised to $5,789 in a single year. The effect would be to perpetuate war prices of coal. Coal taxes do not protect labor. The tax is paid by consumers of coal. The nominal tax is negligible, but it is reduplicated by the time it reaches the consumer, each handler of coal taking toll as the coal passes through his hands. A previous Pennsylvania coal tax, that of 1913, was annulled, yet the tax collected was but partially refunded, and only within trade circles, no refund reaching customers. Wholesalers added fourfold the tax to the price. The constitution forbids an export tax to be levied by any state. But is not this tax virtually an export tax? It seems like double taxation to tax both local land and the coal mined from it. Is double taxation unlawful? Possibly one way to head off this tax, so like the Chinese lkin, would be to revive Representative MacGregor's bill excluding commodities so taxed from interstate commerce. As Clara Phillips of Los Angeles, who spent the week end in Tampa, Mex., has arrived in Casper, Wyo. Clara is getting to be one of America's best known globe-trotters. TO THE WEATHERMEN God rest you, merry gentlemen, Let nothing you distay. But don't forget to stop this rain Before next Christmas day. In Los Angeles they are mad because San Diego had to go and get up a Christmas day east-west football game. Los Angeles likes to keep Christmas day sacred to Santa Claus. Jack Dempsey says he will fight Jess Willard for 250,000. A the fight would last oily about two minutes, we have the suspicion that Jack is dreaming of the wages he used to get in the shipyard. Just as we were about to remark that Japanese never did anything for California word comes that congress will give California four more congratulations on account of an increase in population. Eventually the Standard Oil Co. always pours water on the troubled oil. SUCCESS Clemenceau's trip over the United States has been a great success. He has drawn as large crowds as Charlie Chaplin and Doug Fairbanks drew on their trips, and many more than Jack Dempsey. Man advertising for husbands for the ex-sultan's 150 wives says, "They have matchless complexions, dark eyes and long chestnut colored hair; all of them are religious faithful and affectionate," but he does not say whether any of them could change a tire. In southern Europe, high treason seems to consist in being on the losing side. As an arouser of American enthusiasm for France, Clemenceau is a very nice old man. The difference between a specialist and an ordinary practitioner is about $65.50. Firing squad activity won't make it any easier to form new cabinets in the future. The way to make churches are popular as vaudeville is to make them less like vaudeville. These seven-reel movies should at least be boiled down enough to make the plot thicken. LIves there a man who never, at the age of sixteen, stood before a mirror and practised a stern expression? It may yet appear that a wave of prosperity is one that waies payment of international debts. Chivalry has given use a number of charming phrases. Modern chivalry has given us "Not guilty." The world can't forgive Ski for being black, but it still is enamored of some fighters who are yellow. JOYOUS SAMENESS "Don't you find the monotony of Crimson Gulch rather tiresome?" "Monotony is all right in its place answered Cactus Joe. 'The comfort of lookin' at four aces, one after the other, is a heap better than the thrill of seein' one or two.'—Washington Star: SLIPPERS Make Ideal Xmas Gifts FOR WOMEN Every Woman and Miss has use for House Slippers and here you'll find a selection that embraces the very best in Felts. The Name DANIEL GREENE When you order by Phone say PEARL OIL Be sure your dealer gets the order right, because Pearl Oil isn't just kerosene. It is a Standard Oil product, refined and re-refined by a special process which turns out the best and most economical fuel obtainable for oil heaters, lamps and cookstoves. 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