oc-plain-dealer 1924-08-02

PAGE FOUR Plain Dealer An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday PAUL V. HESTER Editor and Publisher Subscription Rate—In N. Orange co., per year, $3; 6 months $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second class matter DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Since trifles make the sum of human things, And half our misery from our foibles springs; Since life's best joys consist in peace and ease, And few can save or serve, but all may please— Oh! Let thy ungentle spirit learn from hence A small upkindness is a great offence. Large hounties to restore we wish in vain, But all may shun the guilt of giving pain. —Hannah More. WORKING FOR PEACE Bishop Adna W. Leonard of the Methodist church flays that element in his church that advocates extreme pacifism and non-resistance and calls them traitors to their country and to their church. He says a country menaced by invasion should defend itself, and this defense should be supported by the country at large and the church to the utmost. The Bishop is one minister, he says, who will fight for his country after every other minister of his church has refused. Bishop Leonard, like most good citizens, believes in making every possible effort to bring about permanent international peace, and he approves the move made by the general conference of the Methodist church in which a committee on International Peace and Good Will was appointed to lead the way. There are any number of organizations and individuals who are giving of their best to formulate plans for abolishing war and who have the matter of the peace of the world very much at heart. But when any great number of our people come to the point where they pledge themselves not to fight under any circumstances and agree not to resist invasion in their country they are inviting disaster. If the people of every There are any number of organizations and individuals who are giving of their best to formulate plans for abolishing war and who have the matter of the peace of the world very much at heart. But when any great number of our people come to the point where they pledge themselves not to fight under any circumstances and agree not to resist invasion in their country they are inviting disaster. If the people of every nation would take the pledge of non-resistance then war would be no more, but cupidity and the desire for wealth, and conquest are not dead in the hearts of nations any more than in the hearts of men, and there is more than one country that would be tempted to invade the United States if it were sure there would be no resistance. Men should pledge themselves not to countenance or participate in a war of conquest or aggression, but should danger threaten the countrys every man and woman every dollar and every resource of the country should be available for defense, and if this were known to be the case it would be a very powerful nation that would dare take up arms against us. Defense of our country, after all, means no more or less than defense of our homes, and any real man would fight for his home. As Bishop Leonard stated, there are other and surer ways of working for peace than pledging ourselves to pacifism and non-resistance. Cleanly journalism is a moralizing influence in the community, just as unexpurgated saffron sensationalism is demoralizing. California should begin at once systematically to conserve its water. Few books that are written today will be extant or heard of one hundred years hence. A national convention in this country without any contests or excitement would be as featureless as “Hamlet” with the melancholy Dane left out of it. Well, I’m a couple of days late Getting in my New Location, but will positively be ready for business on of days late Getting in my New Location, but will positively be ready for business on Monday Morning August 4th on the corner of Broadway and Los Angeles St., in the big Super-Service Station. Robt.V.Jensen REMEMBER COR. BROADWAY and LOS ANGELES WHAT'S A FELLOW GOING TO DO? VOTE HE IS THE BEST MAN VOTE SUPPORT ME! VOTE FOR ME! POLITICAL SPEECH POLITICAL SPEECH POLITICAL SPEECH ALL OF U.S. WHOS WILL IN THE DAYS NOW? EZRA MEEKER Ezra Meeker, the noted man now 94 years old, is again illuminted, this time as a representative in the legislature. Meeker was among the first hundred and was actually the man to cross the American continent by ox team. His first came about through nature and love of adventure; the more than half century was undertaken in an effort to perpetuate the history of the migrations and suitably the course of the once Oregon Trail. At the age of 76 year after an active career of 50 in Oregon and the state of lington, Meeker conceived of duplicating as nearly as possible the outfit with which crossed the plains in 1852 proceeding therewith along the same route to its term the Missouri river and then to New York and Washington February, 1906, he made a total start east. Meeker's outfit consisted of steers, selected with greatest care, and a wage up of parts of three wagon had seen service on the prairie early days of the tractional pioneers. With the drove all the way to New and Washington, consumes months on the way. In the national capital was received by President velt, who expressed great interest in the undertaking and we the pioneer alone to insure strange traveling outfit. After visiting New York delphia and Cincinnati, shipped his cattle and wag St. Louis. From there he Kansas City, Topeka and seph, tracing the several bof the old Oregon Trail. ARAGRAPHS BY ROBERT QUILLEN we understand it, the voice the people is saying "Blah!" any rate balloon tires are for a revenue officer to hit. If religion gets into polisome of it may get into poline good way to lay the founof a family fortune is to brick. wife is a person you can to drive a car without hugher. the fear of unemployment specially affects everybody except rich and the reformers. you don't realize how much there is in a closed car until surgeon begins to extract the ments from you. the believer is one who conties to support a preacher who bests his pet sin. many laws; and yet of us can look a cop in the without flinching. the pitcher that went too often he well lasted longer than one hits the bottle too often. a general thing the best tananners are found where theracast on the table. every alien should be required take out naturalization papers are cussing America. love isn't everything. Fewer would take the fatal stop hidden wore hideous costumes. ABE MARTIN "Don't reepat this, fer I promised my barber I couldn't tell a soul, but he says th" Bud's haunt't happy," we heard Mrs. Em Moots say t'day, Delegate Art Smiley is home from th' dimmycratic convention boastin' about his New York run. Said a famous physician— (His fame is conceded) "I've yet to see sickness Where whiskey is needed." We pumped the shallow water And we stored it in a tank, Then Willie took the fever From the water that he drank. We swallow dust, our lunch is mussed, because our food's uncover- NIMELY VIEWS U. S. MUST HAVE MORE COMMON LABOR FROM EUROPE, SAYS SECRETARY DAVIS "The new selective law is just beginning to function. It is more pleasant now for immigrants. There is no pulling and hauling. It is more pleasant for the mother of her child and for the brother and sister. Fathers do not greet me now as they did under the old law. The hangman's job used to be pleasant as compared to mine," said Secretary of Labor James J. D. Davis in an interview on the immigration question. "Many improvements are being made on Ellis Island, including the enlarging of halls and arrangements for better ventilation. These were decided upon when the old law was in effect: I have been asking myself today whether they will be needed under the new law. "What I am interested in most is a purely selective immigration law. The new law is partially selective and partially restrictive. Figures for the past fiscal year that came to me today show that up to July 1 about 725,000 aliens had entered this country. Out of that num-ber about 190,000 were from Canada, 90,000 from Mexico and about 35,000 to 40,000 from South America. All of these countries are entitled to our open immigration law, which applies to them. Why lock the front door of Europe and unlock the back door of these countries? "I intend to keep hammering for a purely selective law, which includes the distribution of immigrants over the country. Why fill the copper mines of New Mexico with Mexicans when we drove all the way to New and Washington, consumes months on the way. In the national capital was received by President velt, who expressed great interest in the undertaking and we the pioneer alone to insist strange traveling outfit. After visiting New York delphia and Cincinnati, shipped his cattle and w St. Louis. From there he Kansas City, Topeka and seph, tracing the several b of the old Oregon Trail, that point the return to was by train, the aged reaching Portland June 6. Era Meeker was born in ilton-co, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1818 spent his early boyhood as prentice in pitting offices dianapolis. The age of 2 him married and on his ox team with his young Iowa to obtain the farm we always had coveted. A w Iowa of unusual severity y the young couple to cast lot with the thousands who pressing forward to California the northwest, the flood plains travel reaching its year 1852. The first of the Meekers was only weeks old at the time th was made. Portland, a str frontier town, was reach-1, 1852. Meeker is the author of books of pioneer life. His in Oregon and Washington been notable for its many ties, ranging all the way participation in Indian w spending four years in Los agent for the hop-growers northwest. For years he was one largest hop-growers in the lup valley and at one time considerable land, but most property was disposed of w hop industry ceased to be able. Later he moved to and, although more than 10 old, he continued to write neer days and to take part in the promotion o roads. SUNSHINE PELLETS BY DR. W. F. THOMAS Early rising, So 'tis said, Lets the doctor Lie in bed. Soll the blood and sp stock. The cult claims the creature makes the cure. The application of iodine the anmutation of a hand. When the autumn breeze I'd advise you not to go Where the giant ragweeds Old Speezer TAGGART'S DEPENDABLE USED CARS CHEVROLET $550 Touring CHEVROLET $550 Coupe CHEVROLET $525 Truck CHEVROLET $425 Touring CHEVROLET $250 Touring CHEVROLET $175 Touring CHEVROLET $125 Touring PORD $425 Sedan FORD $125 Touring FORD $100 Touring BUICK $175 Touring DODGE $125 Touring HUFMOBILE $275 Touring OAKLAND $150 Roadster We also sell New Chevrolets. OPEN EVENINGS These cars all offer splendid value at prices asked and can be purchased on very easy terms. F. P. TAGGART USED CAR DEPARTMENT 302 North Los Angeles St. Leaded Glass and Mirrors We can give you prompt delivery on any kinds of leaded glass and mirrors and at cost as low as can be obtained any place. Santa Ana Art Glass Works Orange County's Only Exclusive Glass Dealers C. M. SCOTT, Proprietor Phone 591-W 1204 E. Fourth EZRA MEEKER Ezra Meeker, the noted pioneer, now 94 years old, is again in the helmight, this time as a candidate for representative in the Oregon legislature. Meeker was among the first few hundred and was actually the last man to cross the American continent by ox team. His first exploit came about through necessity and love of adventure; the second—more than half century later—was undertaken in an effort to perpetuate the history of the early migrations and suitably to mark the course of the once famous Oregon Trail. At the age of 75 years and after an active career of 54 years in Oregon and the state of Washington, Meeker conceived the plan of duplicating as nearly as possible the outfit with which he had crossed the plains in 1852 and of proceeding therewith alone over the same route to its terminus at the Missouri river and thence on New York and Washington. In February, 1906, he made his actual start east. Meeker's outfit consisted of aoke of steers, selected with the greatest care, and a wagon made up of parts of three wagons which had seen service on the plains in the early days of the transcontinental pioneers. With this he drove all the way to New York and Washington, consuming 22 months on the way. In the national capital Meeker was received by President Roosevelt, who expressed great interest in the undertaking and went with the pioneer alone to inspect his strange traveling outfit. After visiting New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati, Meeker shipped his cattle and wagon to t. Louis. From there he drove to Kansas City, Topeka and St. Joseph, tracing the several branches of the old Oregon Trail. From COMMENTS of the PRESS What Editors Are Saying CAN YOU SMILE—Brookfield (Mo.) Argus Scores of motion picture actresses would lose their jobs if they were deprived of their ability to smile. They know it. They realize what their smiles are worth to them; but most of us do not know that our ability to smile may be made to bring us success right in our own line of work. People pay money to see their favorites smile in the movies. They pay money to see smiles on the living stage. They pay money to be made to smile. When God created man in His own image, He gave him the power to smile with the use of only 13 facial muscles, while he must use 65 muscles for a first-class frown. Can you smile? Can you wriggle your muscles into that form of good looks called a smile? If you can smile and do not, you are throwing away limitless possibilities and countless opportunities. Everything is going to break right some day for the man or woman who smiles. If the smile does not bring riches, it will at least bring hippiness, for riches are valuable only for what happiness they buy. OBSERVATION Observation is education. Observation, as Arnold Bennett observed, endows our day and our street with the romantic charm of history, and stimulates charity—not the charity which signs checks, but the more precious charity which puts itself to the trouble of understanding. "One is curious about one's fellow creatures: therefore one watches them. And generally the more intelligent one is, the more curious one is, and the more one observes." Bennett writes. "The mere satisfaction of this curiosity is itself a worthy end and would alone justify the business of systemized observation. But the aim of observation may, and should, be expressed in terms more grandiose." "Human curiosity counts among the highest social virtues (as indifference counts among the basest defects), because it leads to a disclosure of the causes of character and temperament and thereby to a better understanding of the springs of human conduct." "Observation is not practiced directly with this high end in view (save by priggs and other futile souls); nevertheless, it is a moral act and must inevitably promote kindness—whether we like In the national capital Meeker was received by President Roosevelt, who expressed great interest in the undertaking and went with the pioneer alone to inspect his orange traveling outfit. After visiting New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati, Meeker shipped his cattle and wagon to St. Louis. From there he drove to Kansas City, Topeka and St. Joseph, tracing the several branches of the old Oregon Trail. From what point the return to Oregon was by train, the aged traveler reaching Portland June 6, 1908. Era Meeker was born in Hamilton-co, Ohio, Dec. 29, 1830, and spent his early boyhood as an apprentice in pitting offices in Indianapolis. The age of 21 found him married and on his way by a team with his young wife to Iowa to obtain the farm which he always had coveted. A winter in Iowa of unusual severity induced the young couple to cast in their lot with the thousands who were pressing forward to California and the northwest, the floodtide of claims travel reaching its peak in one year 1852. The first basis of the Meekers was only seven weeks old at the time the start was made. Portland, a straggling frontier town, was reached Oct. 1852. Meeker is the author of several books of pioneer life. His career in Oregon and Washington has been notable for its many activities, ranging all the way from participation in Indian wars to spending four years in London as agent for the hop-growers of the northwest. For years he was one of the largest hop-growers in the Puyalap valley and at one time owned considerable land, but most of his property was disposed of when the hop industry ceased to be profitable. Later he moved to Seattle and, although more than 90 years old, he continued to write of pioneer days and to take an active part in the promotion of good roads. WRITING MUSIC Today every schoolboy can read music. The reading and writing of music by a system almost as commonly understood as the alphabet is one of the cultural inheritances that we take for granted without stopping to wonder about how it had its beginning. The accredited inventor of musical notation is Guido D'Arezzo, a Benedictine monk, sometimes called Arino, who lived from 995 to 1050. Research and tradition are united in ascribing to him the introduction of the four line staff, and many persons are given of the circumstances which led to his invention. The most reliable account is that it was while chanting with the monstery choir a hymn in honor of St. John he was struck with the gradual and regularly ascending tones of the opening syllable sounds of each hemistich in the first three verses: "Ut, ho sol, re fa la," etc. The sounds seemed just to fit in with his proposed system of solfeggio, so he systemitized the idea and gave the world our modern music scale. Plain Dealer Want Ads Bring Results TIRES ON CREDIT PAY AS YOU RIDE Small payment down, balance on easy weekly installments PARA BELL TIRES RELIABLE TIRE CO. ROY N. MENDOZA, Prop. 200 South Los Angeles Street Anshenin, Calif. So it is said, Lets the doctor Lie in bed. Soil the blood and spoil the rock. The cult claims the credit but nature makes the cure. The application of iodine beats the amputation of a hand. When the autumn breezes blow, advise you not to go where the giant ragweeds grow Old Sneezer. 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