oc-plain-dealer 1924-05-05

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Says the old motto—"Heaven the country, Christ the way." But it is true htot He who is the way is also the life into which the way leads; and Christ must be country as well as path.—Phillips Brooks. JUSTICE BLIND TO ALL DISTINCTIONS It is illuminating and significant to see the governor of one of the states of this Union sent to federal prison, upon being convicted of using the mails to defraud. This denotes a healthy situation with reference to administering of the laws. It is a demonstration of justice functioning without respect to person or place. It shows that it is possible, in a free land like this, to maintain absolute impartiality as between the exiled and the humble, in the matter of meting our punishment for unlawful offenses. There is a conspicuous example, occasionally, of a prominent influential person being tried, convicted and punished for some grave offense. This refutes the assertion oftimes heard that this is a country where partiality exists in enforcing laws; where there is one law for the rich and powerful, and another law for the poor and uninfluential. It is mischievous to have such belief as this lurking among the people. Cases like that of the governor of Indiana are wholesome examples of law fearlessly enforced without regard to the standing of the offender. The foot and mouth disease does not lurk in cabbages and lettuce, fruits and berries. Embargoes against California field and orchard products are absurd as well as hurtful. HIGH STATE OFFICIAL SENT TO JAIL When the governor of a great commonwealth of this American Union is convicted in open court—and largely upon his own testimony—of using the United States mails to defraud, it is time that voters took to heart the great responsibility that rests upon them. That honored old commonwealth hangs its head in shame today, because of the unpleasant notoriety attending the prosecution of its chief executive, and his subsequent conviction. The prompt verdict of the federal HIGH STATE OFFICIAL SENT TO JAIL When the governor of a great commonwealth of this American Union is convicted in open court—and largely upon his own testimony—of using the United States mails to defraud it, it is time that voters took to heart the great responsibility that rests upon them. That honored old commonwealth hangs its head in shame today, because of the unpleasant notoriety attending the prosecution of its chief executive, and his subsequent conviction. The prompt verdict of the federal jury and the seathing denunciation given by the United States judge leave no doubt as to guilt. These are days when the world looks to the air for its thrills. This year seems destined to make and to break a number of aeronautic records. Sanctity of home life—purity in domestic relations—lies at the very foundation of national greatness. Don’t Forget That The Ever-Ready Truck & Transfer Co. Is still able to do your hauling of any description CONTRACT HAULING A SPECIALTY Get Our Price O. J. LINNARTZ, Prop. Residence 211 E. Sycamore St. PHONE 209-M Something More! After meals you want something more—a bit of sweet with a change of flavor. WRIGLEY’S is that “something more” and it’s more than that! It is a great aid to your good health, as medical authorities say. This is from a recent book on health: PARAGRAPH By ROBERT QUILLEN They call it crude oil, but adjective doesn’t refer to the of its friends. 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The reason it takes nine tries to make a man is because won't credit you for that much. About all bobbed hair has to improve the quality of stale told in barber shops. The elephant and the doe are with us yet, but some seems to have run off with goat. Evils tend to cure themself and when there is nobody left pay taxes the jobholders must work. Every time anybody mentions "constructive legislation," the payer feels a twitch in the reel of his neck. The world may be growing ter, but if man was made in image of his Creator sometime has happened. A youth is right when he thinks his parents don't understand If they did he wouldn't sit down comfortably. Correct this sentence: "I darling," he whispered, "I'll not be thoughtless like other bands." Correct this sentence: "I'm crazy to see that picture," she, "but I had Bill's socks to do and couldn't go." For the prevention of colds, inject common sense into your living rather than vaccine into your skin. (Protected by Associated Editors Inc.) PURES except Sunday and Publisher Plain Dealer PRACTICING THE "KEYNOTE" REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION PLAELY W. "LACK OF FEDERAL COMMERCIAL AVIENDS HANDICAPPED DEVELOPMENT" The optimist may view the last year can aviation with comfort is true that much has been by ways of developing this country to a high state of efficiency three world records on able forty-two are held States Army and New twenty-two of these are to the navy and eleven army. These facts high state of development this country has attained nautics." So says Reed Wm. A. Moffitt, chief bureau of naval aeronautics. "But," he continues, other hand, the year a steady decline in the of the country. Lack of legal law regulating late commercial aviation retarded the development important field of aviation the aircraft production has suffered in that it wholly dependent on orders. "Steadily decreasing tions have been inadequate port this industry and the necessary equipment attain the national def sound basis. The firm the importance of aviation means of national defense a great commercial me small group of individuals been responsible for that has been made. American airship, the S has been successfully flown under her own ARAGRAPHS BY ROBERT QUILLLEN they call it crude oil, but the active doesn't refer to the work friends. candidate is a man who asks for the things people fall the old days they didn't get their reparations until they snatched. natural born sucker is one thinks the street just this of Easy is Wall. even after the Dawes report it too early for France to en-her vaults. with scandal in both parties is no clear-cut issue except origin of species. experienced wife is one who suspiciously when her husbands shows some sign of affec- now did old-timers conduct a sign before they learned the nuque of gossip? simaries at least indicate that serious leading citizens have mechanical skill. you can't trust Borah in poli-He is likely at any time te out and talk sense. at no hope that Pershing's his-of the war will at last fix blame for spiral puttees. phisticated people are those ashamed to confess be- We kin git rid of a bum fer cents, an' free ourselves of a boo agent by signin' up, but if it evens gits noised around that we think some o' buyin' a car, we might well leave town. Lemmule Ters knows who's got his Foo but he can't identify it. The bloom of youth's Where Nature smint—When complexion's Made of paint. Picking our pimples with poisonous pins is often the point where the doctor begins. DINNER STORIES They tell this one around London. An old and unusually popular member of one of the clubs that line Picadilly had for twenty years past been almost totally blind. Although he had laughed and drunk with his fellow members he had never really seen them. A wonderful eye doctor took him in hand and after an examination tried an operation. It was a success and his sight was restored. The club decided to give the old boy a celebratory dinner. The great day arrived and the boys were assembled in the smoking room when the guest of hostor made his appearance. He gave his boon companions once-over for the first time, murmured "Good God," and staggered out of the door. He hasn't visited the club since. The late Andrew Carnegie, at one of his dinners in New York, talked about the prodigal and sententious expenditure of a certain type of millionaire. "He takes a Velasquez," said the ironmaster, "and cuts it into three strips so that it will go on a screen. Paul Bourget told the world about that. And I heard the other day another thing about him. A gentleman was being shown over the $3,000,000 palace of one of these millionaires. The visitor stopped before an enormous mirror and exclaimed: 'What a large and perfect class! Pity it's scratched.'" "Sleadily decreasing tions have been inadequate port this industry and the necessary equipmenttain the national defe sound basis. The firm the importance of aviation means of national defense a great commercial mea small group of individuals been responsible for that that has been made. American airship, the S has been successfully flown under her own tie." "Aviation in the found new and important to do. The air squadron scouting fleet flew to and return on their sources during the year formed 15,000 miles of operations in maneuver surface ships, and, in was possible, new types have been evolved to demands of increased u" "The coming year a full appreciation of importance of aviation in peace borne in upon vidual who is concerned progress and development country. The greatest tion of aircraft with in history will take p combined maneuvers and Southern waters early ing year. Much of will be done with o planes which will num than a hundred in all problems that will be serve as a basis of adve lvement when resou available. "The proposal to sentic expedition by air to in coming summer received in a spirit of service in the interest station, science and comm development." SUNSHINE PELLET BY DR. W. F. THO Bath rooms with dra are some times death re When love is blind, courts can restore the si Boil 'em in water Is punishment mild When riches are recked From the toll of a c For oft' enough we puff when weight's are twenty. The bloom of youth's Where Nature gint—When complexion's Made of paint. Picking our pimples with pious pins is often the point where the doctor begins. The hand of help from the sky She wants to know the reason why Electric helps she cannot sit. Anaheim Electric Co.'s viceman says: She can have all the electrical assistance she needs. A washing machine that can be paid for with calendared payments and an electric cleaner to make her housekeeping happy. ANAHEIM Electric Co. 209 W. Center St.—Phone 59 REGULAR SPIRITUALIST SERVICES are being conducted Tuesdays 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m., and 7:30 p.m. Lecture and messages. Ethel E. Purdy Meyers PASTOR 512 E. Center St.—Phone 1197 When love is blind, courts can restore the skin. Boil 'em in water. Is punishment mild. When riches are reckless. From the toll of a court. For oft enough we puff when weight's are twenty. How Grade Automobile drive go into second step is assured. Stop. During 1923 or persons were killed seventy-four injured on the Santa Fe RR. These regrettable have been avoided had been careful. The rapid increasing accidents is due creased and general bile in the hands of willfully disregardly attend careless driver the careless driver penalty, but usually it in part or entirely. Automobiles show road crossings than you are urged to notice. Better be safe. MONDAY, MAY FIFTH, 1924 Subscription Rate—In N. Orange co., per year, $3; 6 months, $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second class matter "LACK OF FEDERAL AID IN COMMERCIAL AVIATION HAS HANDICAPEO ITS DEVELOPMENT" The optimist may view the record of the last year in American aviation with complacency. It is true that much has been done by ways of developing aircraft in this country to a comparatively high state of efficiency; thirty-three world records out of a possible forty-two are held by United States Army and Navy filters; twenty-two of these are credited to the navy and eleven to the army. These facts attest the high state of development which this country has attained in aeronautics." So says Rear Admiral Wm. A. Moffitt, chief of the bureau of naval aeronautics. "But," he continues, "on the other hand, the year has seen a steady decline in the air power of the country. Lack of Federal law regulating and stimulating commercial aviation has retarded the development of this important field of aviation, and the aircraft production industry has suffered in that it has been wholly dependent on Government orders." "Steadily decreasing appropriations have been inadequate to support this industry and to supply the necessary equipment to maintain the national defense on a sound basis. The firm belief in the importance of aviation as a means of national defense and as a great commercial medium by a small group of individuals has been responsible for the progress that has been made. The first American airship, the Shenandoah has been successfully tested and flown under her own capability." Comments of the Press What Editors Are Saying TO CHECK LAWLESSNESS—From the Chicago Tribune Alfred J. Talley, judge in the oldest court in the United States, the Court of General Sessions in and for the County of New York, which received its charter from Charles II, believes only religion taught the young will check the lawlessness which characterizes the present day youth. For over a decade Judge Talley has been in close contact with the criminal side of New York, and he is seriously concerned with the criminal development, which reveals the youth of the city charged with crimes of which one would think only the most hardened criminals capable. Judge Talley indorses the American Bar association's recent statement that we are the most lawless nation on the face of the earth. The reason? In the judge's opinion, "Of all the great nations on the earth, save only bolshevik Russia, we alone exclude religion from our common schools." "It is not the immigrant who is swelling the ranks of our young criminals," Judge Talley says. "The immigrant trained in a religious school nine times out of ten is law-abiding. But his son and daughter, privileged to attend our great schools, are the ones who came before me day after day. It is most exceptional to find among these a boy or girl who was born, or at least schooled, in the old country, whatever it might be. No, they have grown up and received their training—God save the name—here!" Judge Talley has no patience with the sickly sentimentalism spent in making excuses for weak-mindedness among these young criminals. In his experience they are not weak-minded. They are not mentally deficient, nor are they morons. He has found them keen and clever, more alert than the average boy. Judge Talley admits other conditions that go to swell the crime and lawlessness of these youths—but it is the lack of religious training which deprives the young of a moral code upon which to build character. The destruction of home life and the insane lust for the pursuit of cheap and ready pleasure of the city are causes to be reckoned with in this era of recklessness. The loss of parents' influence, the judge believes, is not entirely due to the aversion of the children to that influence, but because the parents do not choose to exercise it. "In how many homes," the judge asks, "that you and I know tonight will the dishes stay unwashed in the sink while the youngsters go off to a movie or a dance—and the parents of many of them will not be far behind them?" George Washington incorporated in his farewell address to his country the following paragraph: "Let us with caution indulge the "Steadily decreasing appropriations have been inadequate to support this industry and to supply the necessary equipment to maintain the national defense on a sound basis. The firm belief in the importance of aviation as a means of national defense and as a great commercial medium by a small group of individuals has been responsible for the progress that has been made. The first American airship, the Shenandoah, has been successfully tested and flown under her own capability. "Aviation in the fleet has found new and important work to do. The air squadrons of the scouting fleet flew to Panama and return on their own resources during the year and performed 15,000 miles of scouting operations in maneuvers with the surface ships, and, in so far as was possible, new types of planes have been evolved to meet the demands of increased usefulness. "The coming year should see a full appreciation of the importance of aviation in war and peace borne in upon every individual who is concerned with the progress and development of the country. The greatest concentration of aircraft with the fleet in history will take place when combined maneuvers are held in Southern waters early in the coming year. Much of this work will be done with obsolete planes which will number less than a hundred in all, but the problems that will be solved will serve as a basis of adequate development when resources are available. "The proposal to send an arctic expedition by air to the North in the coming summer is conceived in a spirit of peacetime service in the interest of exploration, science and commercial development." SUNSHINE PELLETS BY DR. W. F. THOMSON Bath rooms with drop lights are some times death rooms. When love is blind, only the courts can restore the sight. Boll 'em in water Is punishment mild, When riches are reckoned From the toll of a child. For off' enough we blow anduff when weight's around two twenty." How to Avoid Grade Crossing Accidents Automobile drivers, when approaching railroad crossings, should go into second speed. Then look and listen. Absolute control thus is assured. Stop or go ahead, as conditions warrant. During 1923 one hundred and three persons were killed and four hundred seventy-four injured at highway crossings on the Santa Fe Railway. These regrettable accidents might have been avoided if these motorists had been careful. The rapid increase in these grade-crossing accidents is due to the greatly increased and general use of the automobile in the hands of drivers ignorant or willfully disregardful of the perils which attend careless driving. Sometimes it is the careless driver alone who pays the penalty, but usually innocent ones pay it in part or entirely. Automobiles should be safer at railroad crossings than horses, because they do not become frightened and are better controlled; but the opposite seems to be the case. An experienced driver of horses describes the proper method of approaching a railroad crossing as follows: "Gather up the reins tight, take out the whip, and bring the horses to a walk." An experienced automobilist advises: "Always go into second speed." The method is precisely the same in either case. The driver has absolute control, can stop or go ahead as conditions demand, and is alert to the situation. If all drivers would but adopt this simple rule and adhere to it faithfully the problem would be solved. What a saving there would be of priceless human life, of grief untold, ambitions wrecked, and hopes lost forever! You are urged to give this "Safety First" suggestion most earnest consideration. Better be safe than sorry. W. B. STOREY, President The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System