The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, August 23, 1920, Page 4

ri¢ Mae SRE TEC A BS Nt g & PAGE FOUR THE BISMARCK [RIBUNE Entered at the Postoffice, Bismarck, N. D., as Second Class Matter. GEORGE D. MANN . » , . Forel; itath G, LOGAN PANE COMPANY Sante Be DETROIT Marquette je Kresge is: AND \NEW yore” FR, ROE OD ak Ave Bldg. The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for publication of all news credited to it or not otherwise greed in this paper and also the local news published All rights of publication of special dispatches herein arc tlso reserved. pes hl ee “MEMBER AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATION 5 SUBSCRIPTION RATES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE, | carrier, ) a.) See “ B mail, per yesr (in Bismarck). 720 6.00 Editor Daily by mail, ear (in state outside Bismarck Daily by mail, outside of North Dakota, THE STATE’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER (Established 1873) 1S SELF-SACRIFICE Once there was a man who lived for his family. He was interested in all they did and proud of their successes. He stayed home at night, and liked to spend his evenings with them.’ He spent very little money on himself, and] worked hard every day to give them all that heart could desire. ae But still he felt that they did not have enough, and he began to speculate to make money for them faster. That led to failure and a drop in the world. ‘And then he worked all the harder to make up for the bad judgment by which he had robbed them. But the strain was too great and gradually he be- gan to feel that the burden he imposed on himself had been imposed by them and he felt a little hurt and began to keep out of the circle. And then he felt that he wasn’t wanted in it and he began to resent their happy life with each other, and when he saw them talking quietly to- gether he felt’so much left out that it looked to him like plotting—they were all conspiring against} him—and he began to threaten. / ‘And that helped to kill their love. And so things kept getting worse until family life was at an end, and the people in all the world that he cared the most about despised him, and he knew it. And there is no worse agony than that. If he hadn’t tried so hard to do it all himself they would have all been happy still. Self-sacri- fice is as bad as selfishness when it becomes a fixed idea. ; 6 aod. A FALLING NATION. “No country ever verged more rapidly towards extravagance and expense,” said Timothy Flint. “In a young republic like ours it is ominous of anything but good.” Timothy Flint was a noted editor and, observing the extravagance of his time warned the nation of the fate that overtook Rome and Tyre and predict- ed similar disaster unless more work was done and less money spent. Flint died in 1840, but the nation survived to produce a new generation of prophets who in 1920 are saying the same things Flint did in his time and predicting the same dire results unless the nation sees the errors of its ways. And, somehow, the nation will survive these fel- lows, too, but very likely eighty years hence a new breed of prophets will arise to sing the same sad songs in the same mournful words. It is consoling to read gld-time prophesies of disaster because they show that the evils that be- set the living are neither new nor fatal. In the year 1830 Flint declaimed against the “young ladies brought up to do nothing except dress and pursue amusement.” _ “Everybody is ashamed,” he continued, “not to be expensive and fashionable ; and every one seems equally ashamed of honest industry. Here is the reason why every man lives up to his income, and so many beyond it.” Familiar words these! But the nation-recovered from the diseases of which Flint complained and which, according to the economic doctors, afflict it again now. Like the leaning tower of Pisa the country appears to be toppling to every generation, but never falls. ‘As milk gets higher it seems to get thinner. Good news for all poor prunes. Prunes are,to be cheaper. There’ll be no Mason and Dixon’s line in this election. Supergovernments are destroying Europe, Why should we surrender to one? Ponzi’s mind seems to run along with various Democratic theories of finance. Pen pictures of the political writers convince one that both Harding and Cox are good to their folks. What a wonderful thing it would be if one only knew what to believe of the reports that come out of Russia. Conan Doyle says he has talked with eleven dead relatives. Some people think their dead relatives are nothing to talk to. _. Senator Harding used all the influence he pos- ‘sessed to satisfy Theodore Roosevelt’s desire to BISMARCK DAILY 4'RIBUNE MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1920 - raise a division to fight Germany. What did Franklin D. Roosevelt do in this matter? France’s recognition of Baron Wrangel, put a new angle in the European tangle. Dr. Yen is the new Chinese minister of foreign affairs but he should have got the treasury port- folio. It’s the rate of exchange on November 2nd that chiefly interests Murphy, Taggart, Brennan and their gang. It grows more apparent every day that Cox can’t carry the country because Wilson has tried to carry the world. It’ll help to break the fall to Cox and F. D, Roosevelt in November that neither one of them can run behind the other. EDITORIAL REVIEW Comments reproduced in this column may or may not express the opinions of The Tribune. ‘They are pre- sented here in order vhat our readers may Lave both sides of important issues which are ject in the press of the day, / A COUSIN OR SOMETHING Franklin Roosevelt’s father, James Roosevelt, was a fourth cbusin of Theodore Roosevelt. The daughter of his half brother, James Roose- velt, is the wife of Theodore Douglas Roosevelt, a nephew of Colonel Roosevelt. His wife, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, was the daughter of Elliot Roosevelt, the only brother of Colonel: Roosevelt. Rigure out the relationship for yourself. Roose- velt, himself, when asked the question direct, says he is a “distant relative” of the former President and adds that the relationship is “too complicated to explain—almost-too complicated to remember.” —Richard Boeckel in the Independent (New York). ROMANCES IN PAPER Paper supplies romance in its shortage these days and some paper adventures rival any fiction written dh it. We hear that the Hungarians are using silken paper taken from the walls of castles and palaces for currency purposes, and it is said that waggish doughboys in the early days of our Siberian cam- paign gave the Russians cigar coupons for money in such quantity that after the joke was discov- ered the Russian tradesmen refused to take paper money which did not include the likeness of either Presidents Lincoln or Grant. _ The adventures of 5,000 tons of newsprint paper now laying in'France would supply novelists with excellent grist. This paper was originally made by a Swedish mill for the Kerensky government, being part of an order for 45,000 tons. The last 5,000 tons arrived in Finland at the time Keren- sky was fleeing for his life disguised as a peasant. The paper was left in open shed in that northern country for 18 months and was then seized by the White Guards for barricade purposes and it pro- tected part of their line for some months. The Swedish bank which had the deal in hand finally sold it to a French syndicate and it was shipped to France. When the Frenchmen looked the weatherbeaten paper over they discovered it con- tained pounds of bullets,and small shells, and at the moment the syndicate is.suing the Swedish bank for its money back. An American dealer sold.some while ago a large quantity of paper suitable for invoices and other mercantile uses to one of the Russian govern- ments. A few weeks ago a friend of the dealer sent him a 5,000 rubel note printed on this mer- cantile paper.—West Coast Leader, Peru. MISLEADING THE FARMERS The Fargo Courier-News/says that “the hypoc- risy of pretending that certain leaders will lead farmers astray is a Vicious slam at the intelligence of North Dakota farmers.” Just so. And the Courier-News shivers at the thought of casting suspicion on the intelligence of the North Dakota farmer. But only a few months ago Jim Waters was made manager of tht Bank of North Dakota, all with the approval of the president of the Nonpar- tisan league and of Mr. Lemke, who is the presi- dent of the Courier-News company. And J. W. Brinton stumped the state for and with Mr. Town- ley, and, with the approval of Mr. Townley, ‘pre- sented to the farmers of the state the desirable features of several enterprises in which Mr. Town- ley was interested in promoting. The farmers were given to understand that these men were ja- triotic citizens and trustworthy gentlemen. Now Mr. Lemke’s personal newspaper declares cate- gorically that Waters is a liar and that Brinton has mismanaged the interests entrusted to his care in order that he might promote his own per- sonal interests. And it-appears by the published correspondence that whatever the Courier-News and its masters know about Waters and Brinton they have known right along, and that they have been keeping that knowledge from the dear farm- ers concerning whose interests they are so solicit- ous. *Have Waters and Brinton been deluding them, and are they attempting to continue the delusion? Have both groups been deluding and decciving? Or have the farmers seen through the whole cam- | ouflage, and are they not deluded at all?—Grand Forks Herald. en i Wy Wy HA , SX ' ‘A SERIOUS MISTAKE MIGHT EASILY OCCUR If the speaker of fhe evening, in his old time enthusiasm would say,—“and now ladies and Gentlemen, you should vote the Democratic ticket because we kept you out of war,—er— s,—that is,—-because we won the war.” Bs oo ; easier to pick them in a year's time— "HEALTH ADvicE |) WHY ee hare eens \| Napoleon Chose Violet as BY UNCLE SAM, M. D. Health Questions Will Be An- swered if Sent to Information Bureau, U. 8. Public Health Service, Washington, D. C. > 7 PLAYGROUNDS, We want playgrounds for children in order that we may conserve the health of our people. A great deal is being done in these days to pro- tect us against the spread of disease. We are fighting with intelligence and* with new-found zeal the great white plague, but the dread disease of tu- berculosis must be! successfully fought by developing stamina, physi- cal strength, through exercise in all the physical activities. We must nourish that strength in childhood. We do not want simply hospitals and pavilions, and notices giving instruc- tions to those who are unfamiliar with necessary precaution. We want to save.thé health of our children, so that we may nurture: a strong, well-favored community. Tha: is the surest way to stamp out dis-! ease. If we are thinking of nothing but the preservation of health anil the proper function of government in protecting against the unnecessary exposure of the people to infection and the inroads of disease, we would make it one of our first objects to secure adequate playgrounds for chil- | dren in the free air and give them op- portunities’ of recreation not afford- ed by their overcrowded abodes. ANSWERED. Q. I have been pitted with small- |! pox for several years. Is there any electrical treatment that will remove these scars? A. I do not believe that this can be done. Early after an attack of smallpox isolated scars may be re- moved or benefited by inserting the electric needle around the edge of the scar, which has a tendency to raise its center. This treatment to be sup- plemented by massage. In long standing cases, and when there is a multiplicity of pits, they cannot. be ‘helped to an ‘appreciable degree by any treatment now known. * 8 Q. Please send me information on what zinc ointment is used for. A. Zine ointment is used as a sim- ple dressing, especially where a mild astringment action is desired. It is used: extensively in the|treatment of skin diseases. * * Q. Could you suggest sometiting that is good to rub on.a week leg? A. The best way to develop sturdy legs is to exercise the muscles, espe cially in outdoor play,.and perhaps in gymnastic exercises. Possibly, how- ever; there is something wrong, such as some form of paralysis. You should therefore, consult a good physician and have him give you a thorough examination. ee |. ‘JUST JOKING | > 7 Mother—No, Willie, for the third time I tell you. that you can’t have another nickel. Willie—Darn dt, I can’t see where | Pa gits th’ idea you’re always chang- in’ your mind!—Judge. Imperfect Score “Mike,” said the judge sternly, “the testimony shows that - you hit this man twice.” “I did not, y’r honor,” declared the defendant stoutly. “The fur-st time I hit him I miss him completely.”— American Legion. Weekly. ~ Expert Criticism. The artist’s lady friend was being shown around the studio. ““Oh, perfect!” she exclaimed, look - ing at a picture. “Those ostriches are simply superb. You should nev- er paint anything but birds.” The artist never winced under the blow. “These are not. ostriches,” he said. “They .are angels.”—Dallas News. 4 4 Floral Emblem Why was the violet selected as the floral emblem of the House of Pona- parte? Why was that traditionally modest, shrinking little flower chosen by so aggressive a character as Na- poleon 1? The subject was recalled with re- newed interest recently by the various anecdotes printed of the late Em- press Eugenie, several of them dwell- ing on her fondness for violets, the flower of the Bonapartes: The follow- ing is an interesting, explanation of the matter, given*by an authority on the Bonaparte family, Edward Legge, author of “The Empress Eugenie,” a hook that aroused considerable com- ment ten years. ago. According to Mr. Legge, three days hefore Napoleon I embarked for Elba the great emperor, stiil undecided whether he would resign himself to his banishment, was walking in the gardens at Fontainebleau, The Duc de Bassano waS‘arguing that the time for withdrawal was past and Napo- leon was much escited..He saw a child gathering ‘Violets and asked for them. The boy gave them, and after a few minutes the emperor, who had not replied to’ the Due, -hitherto, re- marked : ? “The accident’ of this occurrence {s a secret hint-to, me’ to follow the ex- ample of these modest flowers. . ¥ Yes, gentlemen, henceforth the violet shall be the emblem of my wishes.” General Bertrand expressed the hope that Napoleon's resolution might last longer. than the flowers which had Inspired: it. was seen walking about the gardens with’ a buneh of. sted and stopping to pick some from.a bed, A grenadier on guard suggested that it world be ee EVERETT TRUE The next day Napoleon, BEcauSE HE'S IN TORMENT WITH A MUZZLE AWAY XOO TGHT FOR HIM WY man informed him that almost all his ' eomrades, ‘as well as he, hoped he would come back from Elba before the year was out. On returning to lis barracks this grenadier told his comrades about the emperor's violets, and they begag, to call Bonaparte “Pere la Violette,” which led "to the adherents of the ex-emperor wearing the flower as a memorial in the spring. How to Get Through Work, When it happens that you have need of. doing things about which, since they appear to you in your sloth to be many and difficult, you: begin to be weary, begin, nevertheless, bravely and quietly, with one, as if there were not another to do, For, by doing this diligently, you will come to do all with far less fatigue than’ that which tn your sloth seemed to be before you.— Lorenzo Scupoll. Why Atlantic Is Patrolled. After the wreck of the Titantfe, eleven of the leading nations of Europe joined with the United States -and Canada to provide a service for the observation and patrol of ice along the north Atlantic steamship lanes, These nations contribute in different proportions to the expense of’ this service, but the work Is done by the United States coast guard cutters Seneca and Tampa, who cruise back and forth during the warmer months when the, icebergs come south and send out to all vessels wireless re- ports of theslocation and movements | of the ice—Boys’ Life. American safety razors are success- fully competing with the Sheffield (England) product in the latter's home territory.» By Condo HAT XOU TAKING, | { sonal observations of Mr, Harrington during more than four years’ study of metal mines in six states, In which \ a the misery and suffering to min- | VENTILATION IN ~ METAL MINES An Economic Fault That Should Be Remedied, Says Federal Engineer. LWES AND EFFIGIENGY LOST One Thoucand Oie Annuatly From Miner's Consumption, Chiefly Caused by Dust—Time Lost Aggregates Millions of Doltars. | Washington.—The desirability of | | efficient control of air currents and the nec y of supplying metal mine workers with better and safer work- ing conditions has created an active interest In metal mine ventilation, es- pecially in ‘recent years: In a paper: just issued by the United States bu- reau of mines the writer, D. Harring tun, mining engineer of the bureau, discusses the subject both with regard to efliciency and economy as well as safety and health, It is based on per- tore than fifty mines were visited. In’ coal mines ventilation Js general- ly regarded as ‘essential, but in many metal mines, especially ‘shallow ones, the operators. pay little attention to ignore it altogether, Mr. Harrington says: ventilation, or says the writer, Ventilation Necessary. “There is greater necessity for ade- quate ventilation of metal mines than of coal mines. The latter require air currents. to remove explosive gases and the fumes of explosives, but metal mines, in addition. to the need of re- moving fumes of explosives and occa- sionally explosive’ gases, frequently have need of removing dusts danger- ous to health, reduction of high tem- peratures and high humidity, and r moval of inert, but unhealthful_ gase: The’ main features affecting metal- mine ventilation as outlined In part by Mr. Harrington, are: Movement of Air—This involves ef- fects of air movement at various tem- peratures, humidities, and with cer- tain gases present, and the advisuble Velocity of current to use. Temperature—The temperature of the air In a metal mine is*influenced by the outside air temperature, under- ground. rock and water temperature, oxidation of ores and timbers, mine flow, movement of ground, firing of shots, quantity of air circulating, heat from breathing of men and animals, heated air from other mines, heat from electric motors and other machinery. Humidity—The humidity of mine air depends on the relative humidity of surface alr, wetness of shafts and workings, the velocities, quantities, and temperatures of the air circulated. Where small fan units are employed to force air through galvanized fron or canvas tubing, these also affect the humidity through absorption or depo- sition of moisture. , Mine gases and dusts—The intake air is usually @ure, except in rare in- stances where smoke or dust from sur- fires, friction. of air due to velocity of face works may be present. ‘The air, in the mine changes through breathing of men and animals, burning of lights, oxidation of-ore or timber, gases issa- ing from strata, gases from mine fires, fumes from explosives, gases from compressed air, gases from operation of machinery, dusts from drilling, blasting, shoveling and other work. Studied by Experts. The writer says that the bureau of mines and the United States public health service, in conjunction with the investigation of mine dusts and gases, are studying effects of temperature and humidity on workmen's health and efficiency. “Few mines having humid hot work- ing places with no circulation have es- caped without one or more fatalities from ‘heart failure,’ which is. really heat prostration,” says the writer, “yet proper air circulation would make vthese mines endurable. “In some mines where gases such as nitrogen or carbon dioxide issue from the strata, fatalities and many cased of gassing have occurred from@inade- quate ventilation; the remedy’ is force or pressure ventilation with constant vigilance. Many lives have been lost as well as much property, from fires In metal mines because no ventilating equipment arranged to control the air currents in such an emergency had been provided. x “Miners’ consumption probably kills at least 1,000 metal miners annually in the United States, and causes a loss of time aggregating millions of dol- ers and their families cannot be esti- mated. Yet the causes of this disease could be reduced 75 per cent, if not wholly eliminated by proper preventive measures on the part of operator and miner, one of the most potent meas- ures, as previously mentioned, Is ade- quate ventilation.” C: Found Ring That Was Lost Twenty Years Ago Des Moines. — Twenty years ago Mrs. John Goy of. Sidney, Ia., lost a gold ring. It recently was found by workmen rebuilding a walk near the house, as bright as it was when it was lost. ————————————— Epaulets were worn by commis- sioned officers in the United States army as late as 1872. Most of the automobiles imported to Japan in 1918 were of American origin. af | | i i eve