The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, June 8, 1920, Page 4

PAGE FOUR THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE Entered at the Postoffice, Bismarck, N. D., as Second Class Matter. GEORGE D. MANN - - . Foreign Representatives A AN PAYNE COMPANY catcaco® pe DETROIT Marquette Bldg. Kresge Bldg. PAYNE BURNS AND SMITH NEW YORK 5% - - Fifth Ave. Bldg. Pls cea en een e on teen SEEMS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use -for publication of all news credited to it or not otherwise eredited in this paper and also the local news published herein. ; All rights of publication of special dispatches herein are also reserved. —_—_——— MEMBER AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATION SUBSCRIPTION RATES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE Daily by carrier, per year. $7.20 Daily by mail, per year (in 7.20 Daily by mail, per year (in state outside Bi: 5.00 Daily by mail, outside of North Dakota...........- 6.00 THE STATE’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER (Established 1873) <i> CHICAGO CONVENTION There is a feverish indecision and uncertainty about the preliminaries to a nomination at the Republican National convention. At this writing it is anyone’s nomination. While Johnson, Low- den and Wood are the three major candidates, none of them has sufficient votes or a strong enough following to start a band wagon move- ment. To date, Hiram Johnson has had better press agents. His reception at Chicago while falling short of Rooseveltian fervor, was the most rous- ing demonstration that characterized the pre-con- vention preliminaries. There does not seem to be any pre-arranged iron clad slate such as was evident eight and four years ago when the organization was airtight and the program put through with ‘a “hardboiled” indifference. Elihu Root and Penrose are not present. Mur- ray Crane and Perkins do not seem to feature the news dispatches. Lack of the old-time species of political leadership is quite conspicuous by its absence. . Bets are being freely placed at 5 to 3 that the nominee will be.a dark horse and none of the three leading contenders will get the nomination. It is advanced that both Lowden’s and Wood’s primary battles were wagen in an amateurish manner. Money was used in a manner to arouse adverse comment and as a result. support has been alienated which might otherwise have ral- lied to the support of these men. Senator Johnson of California evidently has an “organized gallery” and a well trained cheering corps. The noise batteries seem to be.function- ing psychologically. Some of the tactics prac- ticed by “Teddy’s” managers eight years ago are being used. It was then that Hiram came into prominence as the chief aid of Roosevelt against what was termed steam roller tactics. This convention seems to lack a leader as well as a steam roller. Both may develop as the dele- gates begin to function. It is hard to predict from this distance what will happen: Seasoned politicians are nonplussed at surface indications. Out of the unusual situation it is hoped that a strong man will be nominated who can rally the forces of republicanism and restore the party to federal control. Every sign points’ to a Republican victory. Congressional elections showed plainly that a majority of the voters are disgusted with the democratic administration and unless a stupend- ous blunder is made at Chicago this week, both the executive and legislative branches will be un- der Republican control after March 4, 1921. : Editor WHY THE BUBBLE BURST In Bolshevik Russia the people lack food, shel- ter, clothing, the joy of work and play, and thus have no happiness, The failure of this system of government is complete, absolute. A few years ago under a czar and tyrant the people of Russia were more or less well fed, more or less prosperous, more or less clothed, more or less happy. Life had more or less zest for them. Why then this dreadful change? Lenine’s theory was to bring about an equal distribution of the goods in Russia so that all should have them, share and share alike. No man was to have more; none was to have less. To bring this about the Bolsheviks immediately stripped of property those who had more than others. The process went so far, it will be re- called that the agents of the government even invaded the private homes and if they contained more rooms than they thought the owners and their families needed, set aside rooms they con- sidered not needed by the owner to any Bolshevik they chose. Factories and stores were taken over by the state because the people employed there had few- er rights in the premises than the owners and managers. The employes themselves were to run the places, thus all would be on an equality. This was the first step. The next thing that happened was that people who had to work for a living for wages, just as the owners and manag- ers had had to work for the same purpose, quit ‘BISMARCK DAILY TRIBUNE stores of goods were being created. The railroads went from bad to worse, the farms produced less and less, the cities became giant centers of dis- tress, And now the whole world sees the collapse of the system which removes from the indi- vidual the necessity—the absolute necessity of having a direct personal incentive for working. The average American works to maintain him- self and his family, to provide for old age, to ac- cumulate so that he will be a bit better off than the other fellow. He does not wish the other fellow any hard luck, but feels that the other fellow has just as much chance to get ahead as he has himself. Under Bolshevism, it is different. The incen- tive is removed. The citizen may not accumu- late. Even if he has an extra room in his house it was taken from him. How much truer was this of extra wheat or of any other product? Why work? asked the Russian. So he quit and now as a result of this the whole country is starving and probably too weak to work. Lenine’s fundamental theory was wrong. The economists all said so.- Predictions of disaster were freely made. Signs of its coming have been apparent: It remained for J. Herbert Duckworth of the Newspaper Enterprise association, the first American newspaper to make a free and independ- ent investigation of Bolshevik Russia, to come out unqualifiedly with an unprejudiced statement of the collapse of this theory of government. He is the man who pricked the gigantic bubble of falsehood and secrecy in which the Bolsheviks have enshrouded their ghastly experiment in gov- ernment from which Russia will not recover in decades, “WATTA NERVE!” Mere man has many times said, “life’s just one blamed thing after another.” Well, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for mere man to stop and consider this li’! ol’ life he is living in. Time was when his ancestors—way back there in the old days—didn’t have nuthin’. History makes one wonder how they ever got along. Even a king was a bum—compared to mere man of to- day. . No carpets on the floor; no telephones; no au- tomobiles; no electric lights; no movies—just about no anything! And here mere man is today, heir to all of the inventions of years and years, and he’s yellin’ his head off about life in general. Gosh, watta nerve! A few years more at-the present pace and the old dollar will have to reach up to touch bottom. “Paint the surface and you save all’’ may be true of houses, but it doesn’t work in the case of women. 1 EDITORIAL REVIEW Comments reproduced in this column may or may not express the opinions of The Tribune, They are eee sented here in order vhat our readers may have both sides of important issues which are being discussed im the day. the press of THE TOWNLEY STORES “Well, suppose Townleyism does win and put over its socialistic plans in Minnesota,” says a small merchant. “That only means putting out of business the big concerns that run flour mills, elevators, packing houses and the like. I should worry.” North Dakota, which has had a longer and near- er experience with Townleyism, doesn’t think so. North Dakota remembers the Townley stores, which apparently this merchant has forgotten. Townley, flushed with success in his golden scheme of getting the farmers to put up sixteen dollars each—it is eighteen now—to be used by him as he pleases, devised a new method of charming money out of the pockets of his follow- ers. This was a plan for “co-operative stores” in every community. People who wanted to buy from these stores put up a hundred dollars apiece. Ten dollars out of that hundred went to capitalize the stores, ninety dollars was reserved to be used as the promoters pleased. For his hundred dol- lars, the subscriber got the privilege of buying at one of these stores. It is said that hundreds of thousands of dollars were subscribed to this scheme; which is interesting chiefly to show what confidence the victims of Townleyism place in its chiefs, but especially to show how badly mistaken are those who think that Townleyism is no men- ace to them because it is aimed only at the “big fellows.” If Townleyism is allowed to get a firm control of this state, does anybody suppose it will stop at socializing elevators, packing houses and flour mils? The story of the Townley Stores shows that it is not intended to stop there at all. In- deed, the only assurance of any private owner- ship at all that Townleyism offers is that private ownership in farms; and if the socialism that is labelled Townleyism in the Northwest gets going it can hardly make good even on that assurance. For the logical outcome of the policy of public ownership, once it gets in full motion, is public working, because they had lost their incentive. ] ownership of farms as well as of flour mills and They could not ‘be discharged. The state owed | packing houses. them a living. There was a good deal of accumulated surplus, despite the war when this system started, but with giant strides the lack of incentive to work and the consequent lack of the fruits of toil and of brain work cast its shadow upon the whole system. The accumulations disappeared and no new Public ownership, or at least co-operative own- [eens of all stores is clearly outlined by the | chant” who :thinks Townleyism is no concern of his because he believes it is intended only to put private ownership of packing houses, flour mills and elevators out of business is dangerously mis- taken.—Duluth Herald, scheme of the Townley Stores; so the “little mer-; TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1920 ne AND STILL THE WORLD WAGS ON er tet GROW! yl i “agus Un Aer sui late uw Bowman Citizen, Roused Gost, JES LISSEN 71\ \\-e te CROPS A w! i {yy ae a WoL dd iat e-em WF a AUIAH LL tS a AYN, 0 by Freeing of Official Short $9,000, Tells of Interv iew Held in County Jail (Bowman County Pioneer.) Swartwood, N. D.-Upon seeing my name in large print on the front, pa, the “Mis-leader” three weeks in cession I feel that I shall not be cused of “picking on” the editor say a few words in reply to his last harrangue. You are touching. upon a subject which I am glad to have an opportunity to discuss, namely, that of T. E. Austin. When Ted came to Bowman about ten years ago I met him for the fir time since, I, a boy of ‘twelve, said goodbye to a boy of six in a depot platform in an Iowa town, when two sisters said farewell, both leaving for homes in different states. The one was my mother and other was Ted's, ‘As the years rolled by we met again in the town of Bowman ' and after visiting for a while we walked up the street into the office of ‘P. Totter, where a crowd had gathe ed listening to the Rev. Geo. A. gi ing his ideas in general , and in par- ticular I remember his saying that “It is impossible for a man to be honest and make a success of life” He said that his father had tried to teach him to be honest. “Think” said the Rey. George, “what a han-j dicap to put upon a young man to start out in life with admonition to be honest!” Ted and I left and going to our rooms talked over what had been said. I have often wondered if those remarks of “His Reverence” had any influence upon Ted. Time went on and Ted became a follower of the Tottens and then we drifted apart. We met occasionally and talked things over and I told him he was on the wrong track but he gave me to understand that he needed no a vice. Finally he became deputy tr urer and a pal of C. I. Joyce and right in line with H. B. French. And} then for a few years we parted com- pany. \Not long ago, being in town I heard that he was in jail and felt that I ought to go to see him and hear his side of the story. I met a different man from the one I used to know. | met Ted Austin, graduate of H. B| French’s school. I met a man who had been following the teachings of the Bowman Leader and the rest of the Nonpartisan papers. He told me how he had a stand in with the state officers and how he and Joyce were pulling the strings: to get him. out. How they had things in working or- der from governor down and how there was no danger of his going to the “pen” as long as he stood in the “bunch.” That they had every thing in line but the county attorney and he woild be “easy.” Ted left Bowman with C. E. Joyce was taken before Judge Lembke, pleaded guilty, was sentenced to threo years , but sentence suspended, pro- vided he paid back about -$9,000 in three years time. I should like to ask Judge Lembke, how you expect a man, starting out without a dollar, to save; and above his living $9,000 in three years? Why did you not sentence him to go out and rob a bank and pay it off? You might have sentenced him to hald up a train and get the NOTICE The Will school kindergarien. directed by Miss Matilda Wil- liams, will move to th eWilliam Moore:school Friday evening and open in that school Monday morn- ing at 9:30 a .m. New children past four and under six may en-| roll at that time and all now in attendance are expected to report at the William Moore school at the above hour. The hours and ar- rangements of the Wachter school | kindergarten will remain the| same as heretofore. |} standing on the readers of money in short order. You. might have advised him to do as Townley has done, go out and hold: up the farmers of ‘North Dakota. I want to ask you Mr. French. how much of that money did you get hold of? Ted told me that he had to. dig up $100 to you at one time. Did you set any more? Don’t. you. think it would be a good idea to put at least that $100 back in the county. treasury? When you have.a crowd of young men the street, telling how everybody is a crook, and it doesn't pay to be honest, ain't you proud of your teachings? ‘When you try to degrade the churches and pull the sch mire into e not your you have sunk rs proud of you? When you attempt to ruin the char- r of every honest man and wo- man who stands for what is right don’t you suppose that that dirty bunch who are setting you on are very proud of your teachings? In conclusion, I'd 1 the 'Pioneer, if you think I am wtiting. this for honor, money or distinction you are mistak- en. Iam doing what I know is right, my bit in fighting the most heart ganization within what ought have been one of the best organiza- tions of today. With by Nonpartisan neighbors call- ing me everything imaginable and tually believing I am doing it for money, whatever the future holds in store for us, 1 want you to remember ; that you had at least one citizen who s not afraid to do all he could for ide that he knew was right. 1 think of the young men in this cow who have practic nothing to r but the string of partisan papers, I feel that if I RATSS OF RGVOLUTCON [tece MS s- 1S SHE A ¢ Pr tate 2 SOF Na A RY GOTTA BE’ HARVESTIN WHEAT MIGHTY SCOH! keep one of them from following in the steps of T. E Austin I shall be well repaid. — LEROY SWARTWOOD. AT THE MOVIES * % ELTINGE Contrast has much to do with the exquisi lramatic quality of Cecil B. De Mil latest. Paramount-Artcraft picture, “Male and Female,” which is to be the attraction at the Eltinge theatre tonight. Sir James M. Bar- rie’s famous play, “The Admirable Crichton,” forms: the basis: of the ory, which relates the thrilling e: perience of,a super-intelligent Englisn butler, Crichton. A mere menial “in England, Crichton becomes the mau of the hour when his master's yacht- ing party is wrecked on a desert island. He rules the fortunes of the group and wins the heart of. his mas- ter's beautiful daught only to ref her for a little se g maid. The siunptuousness of the English country home, where the story opens, con- trasted with the primitive tropical isle; the magnificent Lady Mary and the humble servant, Tweeny, who finally wins Crichton'’s heart; Crich- ton, the butler, and Crichton, the monarch, are excelléntly brought out by the supreme art of Cecil B. De ‘Mille. It is a lavish, realistic produc- tion throughout and will gain new honors for the director extraordinary. ORPHEUM Viola Dana in “Dangerous To Men” is announced as the feature attraction at the Orpheum theatre for a run of two days, beginning tonight. “Dan- gerous To Men” is an adaption by P. Younger from H. V, Esmond's stage drama, “Eliza Comes to Stay,” which had a big run in London when it was produced {here with Mr. Es- y|;mond and Eva Moore in the leading - | roles. lt is the most ambitious. production |HOLD YouR TONGUES I DON'T CARE FoR TH ABOUT GGARS AND TORQUES ANO By Condo MISTER DEALER !E LONG RIGAMAROL Goo nD BOAT #i vf Get NS A j\ACO RIGHT, TeHSN — Wor TAKE HER! J. M. 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Stanton h shown they were good sports by gi ing in on a decision, the previous’ inn- ing but did not feel they should do so a second time and mor specially so when they were the visiting team. “Both teams played fast ball but Stanton was conceded to be the bet- ter team. J. Sagehorn, Sailor and Pitcher Roth for Stanton were easily the stars of the game.” —-ROY SENBERT. CONSUELO MEDINA ONE OF GRAND OPERA STARS TO APPEAR HERE SATURDAY Wonderful interest is be toward the coming of the G season at the Auditorium, which opens Saturday, June 12th, the initial per- formance being “Rigoletto.” Prominent among the cast of the opening dill is Consuelo Medina, a coloratura of great ability whom music lovers have acclaimed a second Tet- ing shown razzini. A mere slip of a girl of come- ly appearance with a wonderful voice that has made — staid musical critics rave over its — remark- able flexibility and = warm tonal qualities. Medina is _ practically unknown in this country but after her first appearance is tendered oya- tion after ovation. Her appearance in Rigolletto is looked forward to with keen delight by all music lovers. The Sonora Grand Opera Company also prides itself on the acquisition of (duardo Lejarazu, late of the Boston Opera Company who sings the title role in “Rigoletto.” He is a splendid actor as well as a great singer and his colorful baritone will be heard to great advantage in the opening bill. Carlos Mejia is the tenor of the open- ing cast, singing the role of the Duke of Mantua. Francisco Cruz, bass: profundo, takes the part of Sparafu- cile. On Monday night an entire new set of principals will be presented in the great popular bill “Il Trov tore,” prominent among which may be mentioned Alfredo Graziani, late of the Metropolitan Opera, New Y and Beatrice Pizzorni, drama - prano of the La Scala, Milan. Speria Castel, a charming mezzo from the Tornio, Italy, and Soto-Mayor, bari- tone, will be among the principals presenting this bill. The grand 6pera orchestra will be under the able direction of that fam- ous maestro Ignacio Del Castillo. a young man who practiced medicine in a rural district became famous and was called in consultation in many towns and cities because of his suc- cess in the treatment of disease. This was Dr. Pierce who afterward moved to Buffalo, N.Y. He made up his znind to place some of his medicines before the public, and he put ap what he called his ‘Favorite Pre- &cription,” and placed it with the druggists in every state in the Union. For fifty years Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription has sold more largely throughout the United States than any other medicine of like character. It’s the testimony of thousands of women that it has benefited or en- tirely eradicated such distressing ail- ments as women are prone to. 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