oc-plain-dealer 1924-08-18

PAGE FOUR THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday PAUL V. BESTER Editor and Publisher Subscription Rate—In N. Orange co.; per year, $5; 6 months, $1.75. Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second class matter DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Lord, for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray; Keep me from stain of sin Just for today. —Samuel Wilberforse. POWERS AGAINST WAR IN BALKANS The war movement in the Balkans very probably will die of financial inanition. The great powers will not finance a war there. Great Britain, France and Italy are giving no encouragement to Greece, Jugo-Slavia, Rumania and Bulgaria in their bellicose attitude. There is no likelihood of encouragement from Russia or Germany. Without financing, these little countries could not buy munitions and carry on a war of magnitude. Great Britain, France and Italy informally have suggested to Greece, Jugo-Slavia and Rumania that they place their grievances before the Council of Ambassadors in Paris, if they feel that the problem requires action. It is believed, however, that the Balkan states are exaggerating the importance of the movement of Macedonians on the frontiers of Bulgaria. The crisis probably will pass without a serious clash. Attitude of the great powers in this is to be commended. Whatever their motive, they are standing staunchly for the peace of Europe. An attitude of this kind is not to be questioned as to motives. It is good, in and of itself. There will be no war of magnitude in the Balkans if the great powers frown upon the threatened beligerancy. From present indications, the powers will keep hands off. FIDELITY IN SERVICE IN EVERDAY LIFE There is a vast deal of cheerful fidelity to duty, in serving the public, that is taken for granted and not held in proper appreciation by the public. Men and women, on every hand, are serving faithfully and well. Where shall one begin to enumerate them? Servants about the house; gardeners; chauf There will be no war of magnitude in the Balkans if the great powers frown upon the threatened beligerancy. From present indications, the powers will keep hands off. FIDELITY IN SERVICE IN EVERDAY LIFE There is a vast deal of cheerful fidelity to duty, in serving the public, that is taken for granted and not held in proper appreciation by the public. Men and women, on every hand, are serving faithfully and well. Where shall one begin to enumerate them? Servants about the house; gardeners; chauffeurs. Employes in offices, stores, factories and places of business—craftsmen, clerks, stenographers, waiters and waitresses—all these give faithful and indispensable service. And the telephone girls—they are entitled to much praise. And the linemen who brave the elements to keep the lines going with no broken connections. Street car men and drivers of buses—their service is important. Bankers and bank employees—upon their faithfulness the smooth running of business and industry depend in great measure. Policemen and firemen—they safeguard the public, sometimes at the risk of their own lives. Forest rangers and fire wardens—their functioning is important. Elevarot operators, janitors, night watchmen—they serve well. Teachers—forget them not. Their work is above price. They stand upon the outer walls to defend the Nation against ignorance and the thousand illis and menaces that ignorance breeds. And so on, almost without end, callings could be enumerated in which men and women give faithful, ungrudging service for the benefit of public and for the advancing of happiness in life. Remember all these faithful works, in gratitude and with appreciation. The last stages of the flight around the world by American aviators show how far from child's play is this great undertaking. 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Yet they should be cleaned, and WRIGLEY'S after every meal will do it. Also it will aid digestion and furnish welcome refreshment to mouth and throat. Sealed in its purity package, bringing all its original goodness and flavor to you. Get your Wrigley benefit today! Try Wrigley's after smoking The Flavor Lasts DIOGENES CONTINUES HIS SEARCH FOR AN HONEST MAN I'll NOT FIND ONE AROUND HERE NOW WHAT ELSE CAN WE TELL THE VOTERS CAMPAIGN MANAGERS BUNK PROMISES MORE PROMISES PROMISES BUNK CAMPAIGN PROMPISES WHOS WILL IN THE DAYS? PROF. ALBERT A. America's greatest scientist reelected country to be awarded prize, Prof. Albert Nelson, is going to retire his present research on the speed of light has pleted. The announcement made recently at the son observatory in where a large staff of men and government are conducting extensions under his direct. The veteran scientist eries in physics have membership in the Royal England, besides men and other international Prof. Michelson, a Germany, came to this a boy. He was graded the Naval academy after 1873. At that time esting to note, the suit of the famous navy him: "If you'd give less those scientific things to your gunnery, it come a time when you know enough to be of your country." The young man's "those scientific things" construction of an in the age of 26 by wh rected Flizeau's and Forculations of a general on the velocity of light Prof. Michelson co-study of light after head of the University physics department in it was on the result of many experiments that based his theory of r Among Michelson's mentions were the devil echelon spectroscope,ement by which the eff netism on light wave studied; measurement earth's tides: inventio harmonic analyzer, a tracing compound cur determination with hi terformer of the star in terms of cadmium PARAGRAPHS BY ROBERT QUILLEN Another special privilege envied greatly is special ability. It's odd how few anewering criticis of Carpontier tell him face to face. A household can endure, however, half slave and half free. Politicians must feel sorry for umpires. Umpires must make decisions. Frequently "heat prostration" is a polite way of saying the liquor was rotten. Seed are sterile; the best way to produce political plums is by grafting. Pity the poor. In escaping from prison it is much harder to use a file than a lawyer. LAWYER Discretion is what makes people with a paunch decide against a seaside resort. And so there is a surplus of death? Well, most of our Presidential timber is back home. As a rule you can tell general election year. The word "hick" isn't used so frequently. Foch ordered the defenders of France to offer elastic resistance. If only our fenders would do that. The queer part is that Tolstoy invented 'passive resistance' and never tried to crank a used car. The number of inalienable rights, however, is in exact proportion to man's ability as a scraper. The grasshopper may be less respectable than the ant, but he bats higher as a pedestrian. ABE MARTIN DINNER STORIES An American tourist visited an antique shop in Paris. "How much is that old clock?" he asked of the dealer. "Five thousand francs." "That's pretty expensive. I suppose it still works?" "Admirably, only you've got to know how to use it. When the hands point to noon and the chimes ring 5 o'clock, you must understand that it's half-past two." The Oklahoma motor car agent had completed lengthy explanations to an Osage chief. "Now I've gone over this car thoroughly with you; I've shown you every cam and shaft, and I'd like to have your order. But is there still anything you don't understand; and questions you would like to ask?" Chief—"Yes, what makes it go?" A certain old settler is fond of boasting of his amazing thriftiness, by virtue of which he has accumulated a fairly substantial bank account. "You're very careful about your expenditures, aren't you, Uncle Hen?" the village schoolmaster asked one day. "Yes, perfessor, I'm right smart that-away. Fact, I don't recollect that I ever spent but one quarter for jist dern foolishness. That was when I let a storekeeper talk me into buyin' a pair o' socks." A clergyman chose for his text the following words: "Which of you will go up with me to Ramoth Gilead." Then, pausing, he again repeated the words. At last a sailor started from his seat and, looking around him with eyes full of indignation, exclaimed: "Will none of your go with the gentleman? Then, hang me, I'll go myself." 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 FORD $125 Touring FORD $100 Touring BUICK $175 Touring DODGE $125 Touring HUPMOBILE $275 Touring OAKLAND $150 Roadster FORD $425 Sedan 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 802 North Los Angeles St. A clergyman chose for his text the following words: "Which of you will go up with me to Ramoth Gilead." Then, pausing, he again repeated the words. At last a sailor started from his seat and, looking around him with eyes full of indignation, exclaimed: "Will none of your go with the gentleman? Then, hang me, I'll go myself." OMNIA SOMNIA Dawn drives the dreams away, yet some abide. Once, in a tide of pale and sunless weather, I dreamed I wandered on a bare hillside. When suddenly the birds sang all together. Still it was Winter, even in the dream; There was no leaf nor bud nor young grass springing; The skies shone cold above the frost-bound stream; It was not Spring, and yet the birds were singing. Blackbirds and thrush and plaintive willow-wren. Chaffinch and lark and linnet, all we calling; A golden web of music held me then, Innumerable voices, rising, falling. O, never do the birds of April sing. More sweet than in that dream I still remember: Perchance the heart may keep its songs of Spring. Even through the wintry dream of life's December. —Rosamund Marriott Watson. We took out Willie's tonsils And had his teeth X-rayed; But we didn't think of hookworm In the soil where Willie played. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. PROF. ALBERT A. MICHELSON America's greatest physicist and the first scientist reared in this country to be awarded the Noble prize, Prof. Albert A. Michelson, is going to retire as soon as his present research on measuring the speed of light has been completed. The announcement was made recently at the Mount Wilson observatory in California, where a large staff of university men and government engineers are conducting extensive experiments under his directions. The veteran scientist's discoveries in physics have won him membership in the French academy and the Royal Society of England, besides many medals and other international honors. Prof. Michelson, a native of Germany, came to this country as a boy. He was graduated from the Naval academy at Annapolis in 1873. At that time, it is interesting to note, the superintendent of the famous navy school told him: "If you'd give less attention to those scientific things and more to your gunnery, there might come a time when you would know enough to be of some use to your country." The young man's passion for "those scientific things" led to his construction of an instrument at the age of 26 by which he corrected Fitzau's and Fouccult's calculations of a generation before on the velocity of light. Prof. Michelson continued his study of light after he became head of the University of Chicago physics department in 1892, and it was on the result of one of his many experiments that Einstein based his theory of relativity. Among Michelson's accomplishments were the devising of the echelon spectroscope, an instrument by which the effects of magnetism on light waves can be studied; measurement of the earth's tides; invention of the harmonic analyzer, a machine for tracing compound curves, and the determination with his linear interferometer of the standard meter in terms of cadmium light waves. COMMENTS OF THE PRESS What Editors Are Saying CANADA'S INDEPENDENT SPIRIT—Fresno Republican The refusal of Canada to approve the Lausanne treaty, because Canada had no diplomatic representation in the framing of the treaty is referred to in a reprinted editorial. It is to be hoped that the objection of Canada to the treaty is not alone in the fact that Canada did not have a part in framing it. Some day perhaps, the shame of the United States for its part in the construction of that treaty with the Turks, will be self-conscious, rather than intuitive, as it is so far. The Turk, beaten in the Great War, but rising again along the quarrels of the Allies, has put it over the occidental world in that treaty. But the position that Canada and Australia have taken against the diplomatic moves of London, especially since the incoming of the MacDonald government, reminds us of the superficiality of those Americans who objected to the League of Nations agreement because certain of the British "Dominions" were given an equal vote in the League assembly, along with the British Kingdom. It was assumed by them that this would give the British a solid vote of six, as against the one of the United States, for instance. Of course this proportionate vote is o fine importance, as anyone who course this proportionate vote is o no importance, as anyone who argument was used to help "kill" the League in the United States. The fact is that the members of the British empire are so far from being in agreement on world policies, that they would have no solidarity on anything except purely internal British policies. They might, to be sure, agree among themselves on a high-tariff policy, but to this the United States could not possibly object, being a high tariff country herself. For instance, the interests of the United States, of Canada and of Australia and New Zealand are allike in the Pacific Ocean problems, while to the United Kingdom, the Pacific is merely a trading convenience, not a moral or social problem at all. On plenty of questions, as has already occurred, the vote of the United States in the League might be supported by Canada and Australia as against Great Britain. It should be the interest of the United States to promote Canadian nationality, and not to do anything, in our foreign relations, to emphasize the dependence of Canada on London backing. THE DISADVANTAGE OF AUTHORITY It is agreed that men cannot exist without authority, and yet, as Goethe observes, authority brings in its train just as much of error as of truth. Why? Goethe answers: It perpetuates one by one things which should pass away one by one; it rejects that which should be preserved and allows it to pass away; and it is chiefly to blame for mankind's want of purgens. An old foundation, he admits, is worthy of all respect," but it must not take from us the right to build afresh whatever we will." "Authority—the fact, namely, that something has already happened or been said or decided, is of great value; but it is only physics department in 1892, and it was on the result of one of his many experiments that Einstein based his theory of relativity. Among Michelson's accomplishments were the deyling of the echelon spectroscope, an instrument by which the effects of magnetism on light waves can be studied; measurement of the earth's tides; invention of the harmonic analyzer, a machine for tracing compound curves, and the determination with his linear interferometer of the standard meter in terms of cadmium light waves. Perhaps the most spectacular of all Prof. Michelson's contributions—from the standpoint of the layman, at least—was his measuring of the giant star, Betelgeuse. In 1920 he announced to the world that this great stellar body has a diameter of 260,000,000 miles. He is now 71. There is pathos in cosmetic When complexions are pathetic. The common cistern variety of home-grown mosquito packs a wicked parasite. The best way to raise healthy grandchildren is to start with healthy grandparents. Darn that fellow. With his friendly whack. Who roughly slaps My sunburned back. In hookworm countries year your shoe. You won't get ground itch if you do. Plain Dealer Classified Ads produce results. Try this medium. THE DISADVANTAGE OF AUTHORITY It is agreed that men cannot exist without authority, and yet, as Goethe observes, authority brings in its train just as much of error as of truth. Why? Goethe answers: It perpetuates one by one things which should pass away one by one; it rejects that which should be preserved and allows it to pass away; and it is chiefly to blame for mankind's want of progress. An old foundation, he admits, is worthy of all respect, "but it must not take from us the right to build afresh whatever we will." "Authority—the fact, namely, that something has already happened or been said or decided, is of great value; but it is only a pedant who demands authority for everything." Goethe observes that "with the growth of knowledge our ideas must from time to time be organized afresh. The change takes place usually in accordance with new maxims as they arise, but it always remains provisional." In this connection, Goethe appropriately remarks: "On the appearance of anything new the mass of people ask: What is the use of it? "And they are not wrong. For it is only through its use that they can perceive its value." RE-ELECT Wm. Schumacher (INCUMBENT) COUNTY SUPERVISOR THIRD DISTRICT PRIMARIES, AUGUST 26 Keep Your Eyes ON Keep Your Eyes ON Southwick's VOTE FOR William B. Allen Republican Candidate for State Assemblyman From Orange County W. B. ALLEN ELECTION AUGUST 26TH, 1924 Be Sure to Vote