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QPHEBISMARCKTRIBUN Entered at the Postoffice, Bismarck, N. Ds as Second Class Matter. H Editor | I GEORGE D. MANN Foreign Representatives _ ] G. LOGAN PAYNE COMPANY | tte 3 ry | aravette PAYNE, BURNS AND SMITH NEW YORK 2 ks : Fifth Ave. Bldg. | MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS \ The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or; wot ot! erwive/ credited in this paper and also the local: mews published herein. gre a Alt Pights of republication of special dispatches herein | are also reserved. MEMBER AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATION | Irina att tcc ia Sn SEE SUBSCRIPTION RATES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE, | Daily by carrier, per year.........+- +$7.20/ Daily by mail, per year (in. Bismarck) ~ 7.20 Daily by mail, per year (in state outside Bismarck). Daily by mail, outside of North Dakota......---+++ THE STATE'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER (Established 1873) Bog ree ELECTION CONTEST Level headed nonpartisan leaguers are not) anxious to contest the recall election in the courts. | There are a few bitter enders who desire to play} the last card before yielding the offices and the; spoils. It would seem the better part of wisdom | to yield gracefully as Commissioner Hagan and| Governor Frazier have indicated they would. Whether the petitiohs are properly drawn is hardly an issue now.. The time to test the valid- ity of the petitions was when they were filed end before the state went to the expense and/ general disturbance of a recall election. There has been no charge of fraud raised as te the election itself. The people are tired of the interminable contention and’ strife. and will welcome a respite from political; activity until: next June if such a thing is possible. , Those leaguers who possess political acumen are discouraging the contest. Can it be that} back of this contest is a struggle for domination of the league organization? Senator Leiderbach who has taken Townley’s place as general man- ager in North Dakota opposes the contest. He is not alone in his opposition. If the struggle is between factions in the league, the contest may be interesting from that standpoint, but it cer- tainly has no pressure of public opinion behind it. The great mass of voters are anxious to have the transfer made to the new officials as agree- ably as is possible and get down to the business | of putting North Dakota where she belongs in the} great commonwealth of states. NESTOS’ OPPORTUNITY | John Hagan’s frank admission relative to the maladministration of the Homebuilders Associa- tion affords an excellent excuse for scrapping the entire program of state ownership. , Mr. Hagan is in the best position to know the futility of the state entering the building field in competition with private enterprise. His recent home, a most modest one, could be duplicated for several thousands less than it actually cost under the state plan. It is no use crying now. “I told you so.” The unfortunate situation may work a hardship upon the fellow who took the preliminary estimates of cost seriously. j His The only way the houses could have been com- pleted at the costs given those who entered the various home building associations, was to’ have put the overhead cost of supervision in the state! tax levy. Expenses of getting the association started had to be met partially:atJeast’ by spread- ing the cost pro rata among, the home owners. This increased the cost of the homes beyond all expectations and those who thought they were getting a home at about $5,500 now find that the; cost will be anywhere from $7,000 to $10,000. It is an expensive experience, but state sdcial- ism and industrial programs run by politicians are a.ways costly and somebody has to get his fingers burned for the public; weal. : Governor-elect Nestos has a fine object lesson|- before him in the matter of Mr. Hagan’s house and the other state built homes in Bismarck. The condition should admonish him to move slow- ly in the matter of state ownership. The Home- builders Association on its face was the least objectionable of the Nonpartisan League pro- gram. On paper the plan looked like an attempt on the part of the state to supply money at a/ reasonable rate to provide homes for people of moderate means who might be unable to finance! their homebuilding through the ordinary chan-| nels. Under political; manipulation the results were wholly different. A private contracting firm could have taken these contracts off’ the state’s hands and completed the homes somewhere near the figures quoted. That is a measure of the} difference between private management and _so- cialistic idealism. It all looks pretty on paper,| but the resistless operation of economic laws shatters the best of theories. When the state starts out to build a home for $5,600 and when completed it costs nearly $9,000, | what will the losses be when the Grand’ Forks| mill and Drake institution really hit their ‘stride. The failures are before us and if North Dakota! refuses ‘to benefit from experience, the people can, expect little relief until the anti-league leadership| is courageous enough to say there must be no more compromise with socialism whether it con- templates home building or elevator and mill building: Whatever the ventures, the-Yesults are ‘about: our “problems.” \state affairs. An “administration organ” doesn’t | jbold out any promise of fyll publicity, \contrary. it::promises only, . co] CONQUERED Ancient Spartans had a policy of not letting ‘their armies fight the same enemy twice. Theory ——————— in was that repeated battle hardened the enemy to warfare and.taught them Spartan tricks. So, usually, the Spartans ‘killed instead of taking prisoners. } | One advantage in being defeated, it teaches one| the methods of the conqueror. That is why! war usually boomerangs in a war of revenge. Did! defeat teach the Germans new tricks? To know,’ wait three generations. i LOAD ' France’s national‘ debt will be. equal to $64,000,- ' 000,000 by the end of the year. That means she} is:mortgaged to the extent of 64 per cent of her, national wealth. =| Our national debt. is less than a tenth of na-; tional wealth. We are six times better off than; France. That is. consolation, when worrying | EDITORIAL REVIEW Comments reproduced in this column may or may rot express the opinion of The Tribune. They are presented here in order that our readers may have both sides of important issues which are being discussed in the press of the day. NO “INVISIBLE GOVERNMENT” WANTED Our new administration, during the next few months, needs nothing. :Jess. than antileague political organizations, readymade “programs”, and administrtion organs.” The Independent Voters association’ was an| organization formed to do one particular job. An organization of voters opposed to the Non- partisan league was necessary. The I. V. A. filled that requirement. It.did its job and did it} well.: But the I. V. A. is not a political party. It ia political hybrid. Moreover, its name is; anathema to the more radical league members. Its continued activity, now that its particular | job is done, would be but a red flag waved in; the face of the league members at a time when} harmony and an abatement of our political dif-| ferences should be the aim. Its job was to elect! a new administration, not to conduct the state’s| affairs. i Nor is an “administration organ” needed. We have had too many mere political propaganda; organs in North Dakota. There are enough in-; dependent newspapers in the state—newspapers which are not endowed by any political party! but stand on their own feet as newspapers — to| assure the new administration full publicity for, On the, propaganda. |The new adminil tration doesn’t need an “organ,” unless it expetts‘to have news| that needs coloring. ; | Nor does the new administration need any more ‘“programs.” It was elected on/a definite! program. That program was to restore-efficiency | and economy in state. affairs; to rid the state cf socialist officeholders\ and replace them with practical and efficient men; to restore constitu-| tional government and respect for the law; to| stop reckless extravagance and the squandering of public funds in wild economic . experiments, | and restore the credit of the state; to get the state out of business with the exception that the state flour mill was to be completed and given a fair trial; and to salvage the bankrupt state enterprises with the sole aim of saving everything possible for the taxpayers. The new administration: ‘is “si i pered in this worki by thé’ failure to pass some of the initiated laws. ) But*its only course is to carry out the platform promises: just so far as it is possible to do so under our present laws. | These laws are mandatory in a few. minor| respects, but these mandatory provisions need not worry the new officers for many months to come. They have all they can attend to.for the immediate future. 9 le os As long as the new administration’ is con-| scientiously trying to carry out the mandates of the voters and its own platform pledges, it should not be embarrassed either by criticism or by officious meddling on the part of its friends and supporters. ‘We don’t want.any “in- visible. government” in North Dakota, and any| attempts to establish one would open the new administration to many of the criticisms brought against the old—Fargo Forum. | | DIVIDED SENTIMENT Leaguers are not by any means agreed on whether or not there should be ccurt action to test the legality of the recent election. A large proportion of Leaguers, without any question, want to find out whether those recall petitions were legal. There are others, however, who be-! lieve that it would be best at present to accept, the result of the election—since no action was| instituted against the petitions ocfore election— and to be guided as to future action by the atti-- tude of the I. V. A. administration towards the farmers’ program. i Under such circumstances the state committee can do nothing else than follow the course it has mapped out. When Leaguers disagree on a ques- tion of policy the committee can hardly act with-| out further instructions from the members them-|Q selves, acting through a regularly constituted! delegate convention. Such Leaguers. as think j the conference on limitation of arma- jone of the dominating personalities. | ters. THE BISMARCK SIZING yp raeeeee get sa THE PARLEY NOTABLES UP &. ARISTIDE, BRiaKd BY HARRY HUNT. (Sketches }y Frank Wing.) Washington, Nov. 17.— Physically} one of the: frailest of the notables at ment, Aristide Briand is nevertheless There is a fire and magnetism about the man that inescapably marks him as one of the controlling nerve cen- Although he speaks only in French, he holds the interest of his whole audience. His dark bushy hair and mustache: his short, slightly stooped figure; his big, black cigar, are much the same as those you will see on any crowded city street. But there radiates from | Sie Buekeado the man a sense of force and fire that ig dramatic in its intensity. er Opposed to Briand in physique and temperament is the gigantic, ;smiling, bland: Baifour oi the [British @elega- tion. There is none of the fire of the Frenchman in the makeup of the dig- nified, urbane Briton, Briand is direct. Balfour is vérbose, He’s the most diplomatic of ail the diplomats, pres- ent. a en RR eee MEMORIES X (Flerence % talugodd Borner.) When the tasks for the day are all over, And I it myself down io repose, A flock of sweet memories comes o’er me, Of the days of the long time ago; I can sce myself once more a scholar, In the schoolhouse that stood, in the dell, And I see once again the dear teacher, And I hear the loud call of the bell. Dear schoolmates I’d almost forgotten, Cluster ’round me as in days gone by; ‘And I sce little Bessie, my sweetheart, With the deep, roguish gleam in her eye; I can see her bright face filled with beauty, Not unmixed with a portion of pride, lored, news andj | As she says: “You're my beau, Mister Johnny, ‘ “And ‘you couldn’t get loose if you tried.”).. vt ‘, (3 . Oh, sweet’ childish form of my darling, { O’er thy grave I have sorrowed and’ wept, For dark shadows of doubt overcame me, —-- And the-promise I made was not kept; But too late I found out I had wronged you, That cur heart had been faithful and true, When I ISAR By Harry Hunt) i Washington, Nov. 17--A “disarma, meat conference” in; ,; “democratic” America. presents some, apparent par-! adoxes. to ‘even the miost casual ob- server. ae ‘Not eveniiin the days::of the war, when Washington was. crowded with men in uniform and visiting military missions, was there such a rattling of swords and galloping ot armed soldiery through the streets as to- day. is Troops of cavalry. from Fort Meyer escort visiting dignitaries from depot to hotel’and fiom hotel to Whiie House. Clattering hoofs on the pavements are a signal for pedestrians’ to line the curb to watch the. great go by. A rettling of swords drawn and pre- scnted at salute before a hotel en- trance means that a delegate is about) to take the air. ‘# Oprosition of British labor to re- newalof the Anglo-Japanese alliance will make itself felt at the conference. Labor movement leaders have stated openly that they are against British association ‘with a. “foadal aristo- cracy.”\ British labor likewise has recommended that the Far astern Republic be allowed to participate of- ficially in the parley. 3 2 8 “ If the shoes worn by the Royal Marines who guard the British dele- gates at the ‘Hotel Lafayette are worn im field service, they never can: hope to take the encmy by surprise attack. ‘Not since the change in shoe styles in the middle 80's has America heard such a screeching chorus of shoe- leather! E Tho screeches , preceding a squad. sound like the. magnified caterwauling of a dozen untuned bagpipes. ee The bachelors of the world will be represented at President Harding's confe-ence on limitation of arma- ment and Far Eastern affairs. Their spokesman is Arthur J. Bai- four, who'll head the British delega- tion while Lloyd George isn’t here ov if the premier fails to come. It’s be2n. considerable task for Bal- four to evade the fair-sex, as he’s onc of the best catches in Britain. He sprang from the old rnbility, being a nephew of the Marquis of Salisbury. | At 26 he ente-ed Parliament. La- ter he was chief secretary for Ireland, \ For Three Gener’ hone pene By Using — court action should be instituted are perfectly free to, do.so, since any taxpayer : going to be the same. ee ee —Fargo Courier News. ——-That is‘ why I’m alone and forsaken, ht have ‘been happy with you. MENT SIDELIGHTS SON ONS aeader of the conservative party, then prime minister. Today he’s ‘ British representative on the council and as- sembly of ‘the League of Nations. % & * The best press facilities maintained by any of the visiting delegations have been provided by the Japanese. There isnore bustle and activity there than at the British, French and Italian dei- egations combine]. And more cor respondents. _ * a There'll be one group in Washing- ton busier than the delegates at the conference—the propagandists. They have been flocking in for weeks and occupying every available -inch of space in office buildings. The Friends of Irish Freecom and American Association for the Recog- nition of the Irish Republic will, use the conference as,.an aid in presging Ireland's cause.| ,}.;j!-: ( The Koreans are going ‘to, their caso officially “ before’ t ference. ‘3. N. Ghose. representing the Ghandi movement in India, has open- ed an office. gon EVGRETT, HAVIS lin Tee PAPERS Car Jon his way to London, where he'll be! | | | | Signer "H.C. CARLo GS schanzer stead ftom ere. HALIAN DELEcaTion(” Both are bachelors, but there the) similarity ends. S * i | | 1 i 8 A fitting fellow, physically and ini temperament, to Balfour is Ambas-| sador Geddes of Great Britain. Geddes, like Balfour, stands well! over six feet. He has a long, heavy, pugnacious jaw of the real bulldog writain type and. bulldog tenacity in a diplomatic battle. Lord Lee ig:a slight, delicately featured man. co 8 | { Garlo Schanzer, chief of the Italian delegation, :is in a class by himself. When you look at him you recall! the pictured hieroglyphics of old Faeypt- They wore beards just like his—long, rather squared along the sides and across the end, and curly. Ma Soo, representative of the South| Chinese government, .;will leave Wash- | ington as a pratest;,against Sout China not beingif x tS the part sir hah, | Ckullvjian, Armenian: rug romance: er, who provided: the historic “Love} Rug” «of a former shah. of Persia for) the Liberty Bell at the Panama-Pa-; cifle Exposition for the ‘Hall of Mirrors at Versailles and for the inauguration | of President Harding, brought his famous floor-covering to Washington! again and spread it in the amphithe-: ater at Arlington’ for the ceremonies! at the burial of the unknown soldier and on the steps of the Pan-American | building for the first official gatherinZ! of the arms delegates. 2 | JAPAN'S DESIRE FOR PEACE | Vancouver; .B.. C., Nov. 17—‘Japan is“so sincere’ in -her desire for peace that she ‘may, even refuse to fight for; it” H That. epigram waas dropped by I.) Tokugawa as:he passed through here secretary. of the Japanese embassy.! Tokugawa.is the son of Prince Tyesate; Tokpgawa, head:of the Japanese dele-; gation to the Washington arms parley.| And here are ;two more ‘Chester: ; tonian remarks: | Anyone, who. knows about Chinese politics knows nothing. ‘But, who! ever heard of saying the serious so problem?” Tokugawa says the ‘Wor' v led Japanese thoughts from mi to industrial and economic develop- meat and expansion. ADVICE FOR WOMEN WHO SUFFER “I advise every woman who suffers with kidney trouble to try Foley Kid- ney Pills,” writes Mrs. Bessie Brawn- “7 could ‘not do my. housework, but since taking Foley Kidney Pills I feet like a new woman and am able to do ankles, backaches, stiff joints, sore muscles and sleep disturbing bladder ailments indicate disordered kidneys. Feley Kidney Pifls act promptly. Gasoline flames are being used in killing the European corn borer. wi Farmer president Diaz of Mexico was part Indian. : ed H : BY CONDO joy NOTICED THESE ITEMS ELY SAYING THAT KNGe BREECHES FOR THSG MOEN iS THE ComMING STYLE? A oy DO wou KNOW: WHAT THINK OF e yt Y Day! pee oe b moriffatoon’ ERT. 9-D. ATLANTA, GA. absolutely! “The Pacificsis:a serious problen.; a diplomat es-; : lution of any|in every direction as from a beautl- {fully shaded lamp. The Twins were 80 1d War turn! lost in admiration that they did not litarism | notice. what was happening. er, 2522 Scoville Ave., Cleveland, O.| w my work.” Rheumatic pains, swollen | TOM SIMS: |. Mr. Hughes to the line, let the ships fall where they may. eee These mail robbers never seem to take any “Please Remit” bills. Among the wild movements on foot we have modern dances. The small boy hopes schoul stops 10 years for this big naval holiday. Generally speaking, seme people | are. Some women get divorced and live Mappily ever after—another man. Chicago children being fed sheep glands may get, fleeced. Lots of people ought to be slad they are anywhere. There ure two Watsons in the Senate, but only one’ a detective. Have you noticed the increase in beauty contests since women vote? Just when China’s wutlook was bright a missionary sails for there with a motorcycle. — Coffee is unhealthy. A man has killed his be. percolator. Real. protif n is the price. Don’t censure a man for leaving during church until you learn if he walks in. his sleep. The pen is mightier than the fine.) Men have strong will power, but women have stronger won’t power. i It inust be awful for a grouch to ave ‘nothing to kick about. ‘When a girl wins a prize at ai beauty show she marries him. This last war may continue to. be our last one. These days, it is hard to laugh at your own expense. Ex-Imp. Wilhelm is getting in debt to Holland. ‘Does’nt «that beat the Dutch? Gasoline is great to clean; it leaves the pocketbook so lean, 1 ADVENTURE OF THE TWINS By Olive Barton Roberts . Therd..,wasn't a thing tq .be seen in the empty room of Mr. Nautilus} house when Nancy: and ,Nick. slipped in, hoping to find Mr. Hermit, Crab. The walls were of:finest pearl, as were the floor and ¢ell'ng, and the softest, loveliest colots were flashing Thi Mr. Nautilus, after recovering from {hig surprise, went on with his build- ling at a furious rate. He plastered ang smoothed and molded, and the | first thing-you knew he had the door- way into the room where. the Twins ré hiding. shut. up tight. | “Oh, oh; oh!” cried Nancy, grabbing (Ni “See how dark it ist Wh—What’s happened “Youre my _ prisoners,’ Na through the wall: shut in forever.” | called Nick, giving a comforting pats t afraid! Our Shoes will get ius“out. of this, All We-have to do is to i wish.” i 1 were back | here Cav'n called Mr, You're ‘m , 89 | Crab-ins! shell and gave !nim® his lectire. “I'm sure he'll be* Ihave now, byt,I'ye worried about you, \tve Had ote froth the Fairy Queen {that she needs you very much. T can- vot spare you. it's trne. but along » the fall with Christmas coming Iw? all, she's’ so extra busy we’ll all "Ihave to do what we can.” | “Oh. goodby, then. Cap'n Penny- winkle!” said the Twins. shaking rends with the little fairyman, i “We'll. come bark to see you again | seme dav and—” | Before he could answer the Twins |were gone! | (To Bo Continued.) (Copyright, 1921. NEA Service.) "RHEUMATIC TWINGE MADE-YOU WINCE! ” mage, ove overs aches, ae oi id fc = d iff joints and for sprains an cea dt penctrales withous rubbing. + The very first time youtuse Sloan's Liniment ‘you will wonder why you Merah and. quick riet from pais th an uick fel rom, will delightfully surprise you. Lae! Keep Sloan’s handy and at the first sign of an ache er pain, use it. ‘At all druggists—35c, 70c, $1.40.

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