The Syracuse Journal, Volume 18, Number 10, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 9 July 1925 — Page 6

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By JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN year and next should be full years for that great American institution. the Fourth of July orator. For 1925 is the seaquieentennlal of \ i All ■ the beginning of the Revolution and \ JL» 1926 Is the aesquicentennial of the \rtw/ Declaration of Independence. V V] Moreover, it seems likely that In- \ I dependence day—in part this year V and more fully in 1926 —will take on an added Importance from a practical viewpoint by association with It of Defense day. which is now struggling for recognition as a . national annual event with a fixed date. It was held for the first time September 12. the anniversary of the Battle of St. Mlhlel, in which the A. E. F. won a great offensive In the World war. Defense day la In effect a “muster" and trylng-out as the various military agencies for national defense. If It Is approved by the people, theoretically Independence day is a fitting date for it. for the Fourth of July was the day of local muster id over the country in early time*. i Doubtless Independence day of 1926 will b* the more exciting, for there is- to be a nation-wide celebration under the auspices of the “Seitiulcentennlal Commission of Independence of the United States’* to consist of nineteen members. ’ The President and vice president and the speaker of Ute house are ex-officio members. The President appoints eight members, the vice president four ten a tors and the speaker four representatives, it Is the duty of the commission to promulgate to the American people an address and to prepare plans for a celebration program in co-operation with the officers of all state, City, cMc and patriotic committees appointed ifiv the occasion, even asking international participation, if it sees fit. is to have a celebration ?f Its own (in the Iwa of an exposition to open lune 1 and last until the dose of the year. It Is t part of the plan to demonstrate in a graphic manner the progress made in the United States tn the last half century—since Philadelphia’s famous centennial exposition. Other nations are exoected to take part The main purpose baca of the display Is to encourage more intimate commercial relationships, “and so hasten the coming of universal peace.” The exposition is to occupy the entire 2UU acres of League island park in South Philadelphia and «M) additional acres adjoining. The city has provided for the building in the park * a stadium which will have a seating capacity of store than 10U.0UU. Nine Industrial buildings are ' Manned. as well as structures to be erected by scientific and other associations. It should be a good show, for the United States has advanced iremendousiy in a thousand ways since 1876. President Coolidge has recommended to congress favorable consideration of a request by Mayor Kendrick of Philadelphia, that the federal government participate in this seaqulcentennial selebration. Mayor Kendrick asked for the designation of the secretaries of states and commerce to represent the national government at ihe exposition; the appointment of an advisory Temmlsrion of 108 members composed of two representatives of each state and territory: authorisation of the coining of 500,000 $1.50 special gold Mecca; 1.000.000 50 cent, silver pieces, and a new one dollar bill depicting the slgnldg of the Declaration of Independence. Nevertheless. 1925 as a Fourth of July year has all sorts of thrills for the good American. First mi the list was the celebration of the Lexington tnd Concord fights of April 19. Boston and its environs made much of It Vice President Dawes «nd General Pershing were central figures. Gen>ral Dawes is the great-great-grandson of William Dawes, Jr, who shared with Paul Revere the glory as the “Midnight Ride." One rode one way and the other another, spreading the alarm and meeting at Lexington to go together to Concord. It was aa inspiring sight—when the Dawes of , 1925 and the Dawes of 1775 met and exchanged greetings. The stirring acenes of one hundred and fifty years ago were re-enacted; there were patriotic stresses galore on historic spots and the radio carried it all to the people. Then there were these one hundred and fiftieth wnl verrartea to attract attention: May 10, the -apiure of Ticonderoga by Allen and Arnold: Mav 20. the Mecklenburg Declaration at Charlotte. N. Cl; June 1. the beginning of Kentucky under Daniel Boone; June 17, Thinker Hill. It was on July 3 that Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental armies at Cambridge. Hara., as commander in chief by virtue of appointment of congress; the anniversary is to be jjptde much of by Boston.

Plane Has Opened New World to Man

Hew woodecfuly a man’s mind works rp here aloft, so tor above the ordi- • aary world. Experience* flash Into my mind out of the dark abysses of forget- : fulness. ciear to their slightest details —thing* I bare not thought of since I i was a child. Walter Mlttenbolier writes isl the New Zurcber Zeitung, , Switzerland. '• It Is as if the rare atmosphere of this Ugh elevation ton an airplane crip hUo I

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In addition, the American Farm Bureau federation, through its 45 state federations and I.BOU county farm bureaus, has planned for the nation “an old-fashioned Fourth of July, with a big chicken dinner, flags, bands and speeches." x Wrote President Coolidge In a letter to O, E. Rradfute. president of the American Farm Bureau federation : “It was with great satisfaction that I learned of the plans of the farm bureau to take the lead in stimulating an organized, nation-wide celebration on the Fourth of July. The gathering together of our farmers and our townspeople In these country-wide celebrations will give a new significance to the day. Probably no activity is of more importance than the encouragement and development or our community life, in the early days in this country the church was the center of community life. Time and conditions have changed. We are in need of social, moral and spiritual as well as economic community action. 1 truly think these Fourth of July celebrations will play an important part In the encouragement of such community spirit." President Bradfute has this to say regarding the farmers’ celebration: It is particularly fitting that American fanners should take the lead through their own organization tn stimulating a great national, uniform celebration on the Fourth of July, for it was just ISO years ago that a group of American farmers gathered at Concord bridge In Massachusetts and fired the first shot In the great battle for American Independence. From that day to this the American farmer has ever been the bulwark of our national independence More than one million farm families are enrolled as members of county farm bureaus. And we are not limiting this celebration to farmers. We are asking each county farm bureau to .tnvlta the ce-opsration and participation ot every individual and every organisation within the county. And the national organisation is asking for the assistance and co-operation of many national organisations As to the union of Independence day and Defense day. the original proposition was to have Armistice day made Defense day. . I When the anny general staff recommended in HMay that Defense day and Armistice day be combin.“(l. President Coolidge was found to be opposed Ito the plan. Armistice day, it was declared at the >'hlte House by a spokesman for the President, was one that should be dedicated aboVe ail else Io consideration of peace. Being the anniversary Os the day on which hostilities ceased tn the most destructlve war the world has ever known, « Armistice day. Presidetit Coolidge thinks, should not be linked with official action of any kind suggestive of war. The President. It was recalled by his spokesman, had just appealed forcibly to the nations of. Europe to give a sincere demonstration of a will to peace and to upbuild their war-torn resources. He has repeatedly, since assuming charge of the destinies of the United Stales, proclaimed this government to be most covetous of world peace and anxious that America take the lead tn pointing the way to peace and the material prosperity which accompanies it. This being so, the prospect of America choosing Armistice day for a demonstration of Its military arm is regarded by Mr. Coolidge as most Inconsistent with his policy Os international relations. Defense day last year was held tn September in the heat of the national political campaign, and quite a furore was raised concerning it by pacifist organizations at the time. The President was not opposed to taking stock of the nation’s military resources as was done on that occasion in cooperation with the states, it was said by the spokre* man. and be probably will not oppose an annual Inventory of that kind If It Is not proposed to combing with Armistice day. * Another Ejection to the plan is the fact that It calls for voluntary action of the people in re-

Persia), the dhtxy whirring of the motor and the rapid movement of the plane threw the human organism into a higher gear. The perceptive faculties become keener than they are when slowly creeping along the surface of the earth. What I have seen and experienced te an airplane la graven forever on my memory. What I have seen on this trip- no earthbound .mortal ever could

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have seen though he were to journey over the route I have takeq 20 times. The airplane has conquered an entirely new world for man. Wild Turkey* Scarce Noblest among the birds of which America can boast Is the wild turkey, which is rapidly becoming extinct. Texas and Florida still have several subspecies of the original wild turkey, though these are inbred with domesticated turkeys. The birds roam about in docks or droves of aix to .. ... ... . ... ... . . ... .. /'"'A ./— -. z ... ..... . "

sponding to the muster call and the further fact that there is no provision’in the law for the Defense day program at any time. If such a military stock-taking of resources provided under the national defense act is to be undertaken annually. President Coolidge thinks congress should be consulted and should approve it by providing appropriate legislation. Another thing that bothers the President is that the proposed program necessitates the expenditure of considerable money by the government and trapeses upon the states a great direct expense, not to mention the indirect cost Involved through the interruption of business that would be entailed in carrying out the proposal. The President does not want to appear as in any way discouraging adequate preparedness. He U an earnest advocate of that, but he is just as earnest in his advocacy of government economy The President would have the governors ot states consulted as to their wishes in the matter. The states must cooperate, of course, and are relied upon by the War department to do their share in making Defense day a success. The result was that the President expressed a preference for July 4 as the day on which the proposed national defense test could be most appropriately held. Then the question arose In the War department, whether plans could be reconstructed In time to utilize July 4 this year. Many officers connected with the test last September felt that It would be better to abandon the plane this year rather than attempt to arrange the test in the short time available. They believed that rather than risk a follure. It would be preferable to postpone the holding of a defense test until July 4, 1926. It was pointed out also that the regular army, National Guard, reservists and the citizens’ military training camp* would be engaged In July tn their regular training programs, and these would be seriously interfered with if a defense test was held at that time. To assure an organized and successful demonstration, it is said to be vital that the personnel of these four branches be In their respective home communi ties at the time the plans are made, so that they ean co-operate with the national leaders In charge. So at this writing it seems impossible to say just what figure the Defense day test will cut in the Independence day celebration. It was quite a large performance last year, according to Wat * dermrtment reports. These show; that there were 6,535 local demonstrations, and that more than 16.000.000 people participated In one way or another. The regular army turned out 92,581 officers and men. the National Guard 167,633, and the organized reserves 59.168. Fourth of July orators this year In search of a theme have a wide choice. They might do worst than to speak of some of the changes that 150 years have made. The Star-Spangled Banner of 1925 as compared with the Bunker Hill flag is a gorgeous theme, suggestive of the political prog ree» of the nation. In 1775 we had nothing bui little privateers under sail to fight our battles on •ea. Today we have a proud navy, of which the California is a fine sample. The increase In population and materia) wealth te suggested by the picture showing the little book of the second renstis as compared with the big volumes of the fourteenth. When Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental armies July 3 at Cambridge a fife and drum corps furnished the martial music. Byway of contrast see the army hand of today—with the New York of 1925 looming high in the background! All these suggest the growth of the United States of America from the thirteen colonies of 1775 to the wealthiest and most powerful nation of earth—the one nation dedicated to liberty, equal rights and the pursuit of happiness.

fifteen and choose the well-wooded bottom lands as tbeir resting places. “Special Delivery” The Post Office department says that "special delivery service is the prompt delivery of mall by messenger during prescribed hours to persons who reside within the carrier limits st city or delivery offices, or within sue 4 mile of any post office, or to patrpns of the rural service who reside more than one mile from the post office but within half-a mile of a rural route."

Experts Say Average Village Lacks Beauty Nearly 20,«u0,000 persons In the United States, or about one-fifth of the population, live in villages, and 30,000,000 fanning people use these villages for purposes of business, education, religion, health and social wellbeing. Yet these centers of rural population are usually unattractive and often very ugly. Villages in other countries are generally much'superior to those of the United States in design, in the character of their streets and public buildings, and in their approaches and recreation spots. A start, however, has been made toward beautifying the American village, says the United States Department of Agriculture. f Some examples of leadership in this respect are recorded by the department, which has been studying the problem of village planning from the standpoint of its importance to the rural community and particularly to the farmer. It is more as a buying than as a selling place that the farmer makes use of the village. In marketing his principal products he generally deals with some large distributing center. But he purchases his household supplies in the village. He goes there for amusement arid for social purposes generally. His children often go to school there. An attractive village, says the department, is an important influence in stabilizing farm life and in counteracting the attractions which cities have for the young people of the farms. As the farmer's chief point of contact with outside interests, the village can make a big contribution to the happiness of farm life, even if it be considered from no other standpoint than the fact that It is the place where the farmer spends a large part of his income. Care in Beautifying Grounds Means Much In planting it is well to follow some simple rules. Avoid scattered effect of plants; it is better to plant them in groups. • Frame and mass the sides and comers and angles. Put larger specimens in the background, with smaller plants in front. Keep the midground open. Secure uniformity in thickness, variety," size, shape and color by the right combinations of plants, picking out those that harmonize foliage, fruits and general structure. In general it Is better to use native shrubs, trees and vines in great abundance, and use scarcely—not at all—the Imported, introduced ahd foreign plants. In general It is better to avoid exotics. Use vines for porches and piazzas, to make the house look at home. Keep the lawn open, broad, clean and clear of flower beds. Do not kettles,, boilers or Boats even thoiigb they are pretty when filled with flowers. Most of these things are out of place in the front yard. Benefit of Home-Owning “More than one-half the homes in the United States are owned by men who make less than $2,000 a year,” declared W. D. Carter, former president of the New York State League of Savings and Loan Associations. “It Is estimated that approximately 90 per cent of those who build or buy a home do not pay for it outright at the start. Habits of thrift, economy, and selfdenial established and practiced in saving to meet the monthly payments by which the home is paid for are among the greatest benefits of owning a home.” For Tree Planting With attention and care, trees of small size will thrive in small patches of soil where larger trees, with their, spreading root systems, might guish, says the American Tree association of Washington, in urging you to Join the tree-planting, army. The effect of these formally pruned trees is dignified and decorative, and gives a fine touch of green to a street lined with high-class shops or handsome houses in solid rows. For a two-cent stamp the association will send you | tree-planting suggestions. tt Grounds ,t Mean Much The front lawn and the back yard in some ways are an index to the home, and most persons believe that if | the “grounds" in front and rear of the i home are untidy there is some indlf- I ferent housekeeping In the dining ; room, kitchen and basement. Let us show the neighbors that we are as skillful with the rake and paint brush as with golf clubs and tennis rackets, and that not all our energy is expended tn talking of the greater need for : civic spirit.—lndianapolis News. I Surely AU Can Do This Little towns say they can’t afford to beautify themselves on any wholesale plan. We believe they can afford to beautify by planting all the roadsides with peonies, roses, daisies, cannas and all such flowers as require only the expense of multiplication and spade work. —St. Louis Globe-Demo-crat Hom# Founding One of the greatest successes we can achieve Is the founding of a home. NeCts Hard to Get JFor noting, the Baird cormorant does not select the top ridges of the sea rocks like some of the larger shags, but takes the most inaccessible crannies of the sea wall, nays Nature Magazine. It is extremely hard to interview him at close Quarters. Truth m Contrast One has to live in a great city to

Found Life Happier With Gathering Years Here's an editorial written by A. B. Farquhar, who died the other day in his elghty-slxth year. It's in the last chapter of bis autobiography, and it sums up life as he saw it after he had passed the four-score mark. And now, in conclusion, what does it all mean? What have these yea s taught me? Nothing of a startling nature—the incidents fade—but these principles remain: 1. That it is, as a rule, safe to trust human beings. Comparatively few are unfair, if you are fair yourself. 2. That troubles and apparent difficulties are but stepping-stones to progress—the most practical way of learning—and, as Greeley said, “The way to resume is to resume.” 3. That there is nothing that win take the place of work, either to gain success or to gain happiness or to gain both—and 1 think it is possible to gain both if, in the striving and working for success, the dollar is not put above the man. 4. That one can and must keep faith with om ;elf. 5. That God is not mocked. You cannot break his laws without suffering. 6. That one's only dangerous enemy is oneself. In the ultimate no one ean hurt you but yourself. 7. That friends are among the greatest assets —and the way to get friends Is to, be a friend. 8. That one should never seek anything for which one does not give value. This avoids the disposition to speculate—which is one of the greatest dangers that beset the business man. Following these rules, the world grows in interest and life is happier with gathering years.—From The Nation’s Business. Delicate Instrument - There will shortly leave America an expedition that will travel half round the earth and will take dally measurements of the heat of the sun in the interest of long-range weather fore- .. casting. It will occupy four years in this task. The instrument jthat will be used Is a radiometer invented by the late Dr. E. F. Nichols. This radiometer is so sensitive that the ray of a candle situated 7.000 feet away and focused upon It is sufficient to turn its vanes through several hundred scale divisions. Even the face of an observer, when placed in the position previously occupied by the candle, will produce a deflection of 25 scale divisions. It has been suggested by a humorist that with this Instrument one might almost note the approach of a friend, while still some miles distant, merely by the glow of his countenance. It might even detect the sun in an English summer.—London Tit-Bits; Everything Running One of the funniest things that ever came up in Judge Summerfield’s court was a suit for the annulment of a marriage, instituted by an irate father. It seems that the young couplet though their intentions had been suspected and they had been closely watched, had managed to elude the vigilance of their elders in a manner worthy of record. “Yes, cried the father. In giving his testimony. “The young scalawag bored a hole in the water pipe, and while I was holdin’ my finger over it an’ waitlq* for the plumber, darned if be didn’t grab my gal and light out for the preacher."—Los Angeles Times. Gentle Hint Booth Tarkington was talking about a prolific novelist. “He turns out trilogies and psychoanalysis romances and new thought tales by tfie score,” Mr. Tarkington said, “but the more he turns out the less he sells. “T think Fll go to the South seas or somewhere.’ he said in a discouraged voice the other day to a critic. ■Yes. I think I’ll go off and rest up for a year.’ “*1 suppose.’ saM the critic polite-ly—-I suppose your public Is beginning to suffer from writer’s cramp. ehT" Florine Florine was a daughter of the duke of Burgundy and was betrothed to Suenon. king of Denmark, and she accompanied this prince to the first crusade, in 1097. She was to have i married him immediately after the I conquest of the Holy city. However, I in a terrific battle with the Saracens, I they were both killed, as were all their companions, not one being left to bury the slain.—Chicago Journal. IFtcAs of Human Lamp There are three wicks, you know, to the lamp of man’s life: brain, blood and breath. Press the brain a little, its light goes out, followed by both the others. Stop the heart a minute, and out go all three of the wicks. Choke the air out of the lungs, and presently j the Auld ceases to supply the other j centers of flame, and all is soon stagnation, cold and darkness.—Holmes. The Day “Lez see! This la. Saturday, haln’t ttr asked an acquaintance. “I reckon so,” replied Gap Johnson of Bumpus Ridge. “1 seed wife scraping and scouring the children this afternoon, and lowed it mought be to fix 'em up for Sunday school t’mor’.”—Kansas City Star. Barber Philatelist A London barber spends all his odd moments collecting stamps, and the walls ot his shop are papered with stamps of all descriptions. He is also an art critic, bis advice being sought when a person desires to purchase what Is claimed to be a valuable picture. t Indians WeU Named The Snake Indians were so-caHed because of the characteristics of these natives In quickly conceding themselves when onee discovered. They seemed to glide away in the suns.

— ■ milt* Efi w LITTLE A JESTS 5§W HEH EH EH I It is supposed to have happened In a theatrical club. An actor remarked: “I am tired of the way they are casting me lately. In my last three plays I have been a dirty scoundrel.” “That’s the trouble with your American idea," observed an English actor, “of casting with types."—New York Graphic. The Example “What a beautiful ring, Laura." “Yes. but the eugagement’s broken off, dear." “Well, aren't you going to send it back?" , “Os course; but I shall keep it long . enough forth one to see what he’s expected to live up to." Success “There are some points about yonr writings that much resemble Shakespeare.” said the editor. “Do you think so?” cried the delighted author. “Yes,” the editor continued; "yon employ almost the same punctuation marks.” THAT’S THA~ He—Where would you prefer to live —city or country? . She—Why-er-er whichever you like best The Airplane The airplane is a thing of worth Save when compelled to mix. As it descends from sky to earth. In petty politics Lucky Aunt May "Mummy, has Aunt Betty got a lit* tie baby?" “Yes, dear.” “Has Aunt May?” “No, she has a little dog instead.** “Oh, 1 suppose she bad first pick."— Progressive Grocer. TA«y Come High “This stove would suit me perfectly," said the tiresome customer, “but It is too low. I would have to stoop every time I worked over it." “Well, madam.” said the weary clerk, “what you want is a mountain range.”—Good Hardware. Two Wishes Mrs. Scrapp—l wish you would try to keep your temper. Scrapp—l wish you would get rid of yours.—Boston Transcript. INSIDE DOPE "Say. why’s the doc pumping out that fellow be thinks poisoned hln£ selfr “Trying to get the Inside dope on hie esse.” Dismissing the Past Repablics are ungrateful, sure. For which we’re all regretful. But many a statesman s more secure Because they are forgetful. Liquid Measure Teacher— Johnny, what is it called when four persons are singing? Johnny—A quartet. Teacher—And. William, what It Is when two persons are singing? Willie (after brief 'hesitation)—A ptnte*. Heard on the Campus First Mhil-Order Student—What’r biology? Second Mail-Order Student—Must btf in the selling course. A Troublesome Memory "You look annoyed tonight, professor. What is troubling you?" “Oh, it’s my memory that’s playing me tricks. There was something I wanted to fret about and I’ve forgotten what it is." Answer Prepared Credit Customer—l have a question Fve wanted to ask you for weeks. Storekeeper-Go ahead. I’ve had *7 . ilrnear