The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, July 7, 1924, Page 8

PAGE’ EIGHT PLATFORM OF PROGRESSIVE UNIT GIVEN LaFollette Group Demands/ Tax on Excess Profits, | Stock Dividends, Etc. FOR MARKET AGENCY | Favors Creation of Govern-; ment-Owned Agency as an Agricultural Aid Text of the platform the Cleveland convention which nom- | inated Senator LaFollette follows: Preamble For one hundred and forty-eight years the American people hi seeking to establish a governm the service of all and to prev establishment of a government for! the mastery of the few. Free men of every generation must combat re- newed efforts of organized force and greed to destroy liberty. Every gen- eration must wage a new war for freedom against new forces that seek through new devices to enslave man- kind, Under our representative democ- racy the people protect their liber- ties through their public agents. The test of public officials and pub- lic policies alike must be: Will they serve us or will they exploit the com- mon need? The reactionary continues to put his faith in mastery for the solution of all problems. He seeks to have} what he calls the “strong men and | best minds” rule and impose their de-| cisions on the masses of their weaker brethren. The progressive, on the contrary,| contends for less autocracy and more democracy in government and for less power of privilege and greater obli- | gation of service. Under the principle of ruthless individualism and competition, that government is deemed best which! offers to the few the greatest chance of individual gain. Under the progressive principle of co-operation that government is deemed best which offers to the many the hifest of average happ1- ness and well being. It is our faith that we all go up or} down together—that class gains are temporary delusions and that eternal laws of compensation make every| man his brother's keeper. Program i In that faith we present our pro- gram of public force: 1, Vhe use of the power of the federal government to crush private monopoly, not to foster it. 2. Unqualified enforcement of the constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech, press and assemblage. adapted at! § jfundamental prin TWINS GO TO ANNAPOLIS First army or ni: Charles P. (above) Huff of San Fran recently to enter Annapolis, follow- ing the footsteps of their father, Capt. Charles P. Huff, U. 2 tired. The boys are 17. twins vy to enter either the at the same time are and George K. ‘They left j the tem in the federal civil service to all its branches and transfer of the fune- tions of the personnel classification board to the United States Civil Serv- ive commiss 3—Resolved, mediate and complete of the Philippine islands, in accord with the pledges of the entatives of the lation he for the more ernment tain their economic political betterment. b—Resolved, that we deeply sym- pathize with the aspirations of the Irish people for freedom and inde- penden enacted which will prov: people of the Virgin islands, peru t form of ndustrial cord- idence, is be starvation in ing to authorit yond the scope of pri i it of like destitution in any country, we consider it humane and just, and in conformity with our traditions and former practices, that the aid of our government should be extended in the form of the delivery of surplus food supplies to a reason- able amount, and upon such condi- tions as the emergency may justify. 7—Resolved, that we denounce every such use of the armed forces of United States to aid in the exploitation of weaker Qations, as occurred all too frequently in our relations with Haiti, San Do- mingo, Nicaragua and other nations of Central and South America. PRES. COOLIDGE WRITES NORTH DAKOTA WOMAN Mrs. Lake, Member of G..0. P. Committee, Receives Word Devils Lake, N. D., July 7.—pMrs. ' service as a strong and kindly inter- mediary of defenseless governments to a trading outpost for those cession-seel ag tions of weaker na-, y to the will of the American people, destructive of do- mestic development and provocative of war. We favor an active foreign policy to bring a n of the Versailles treaty in accordance with the terms of the armistice, and to promote firm treaty agreements | with all nations to outlaw wars, abol- | ish conscription, dr: ly reduce land, air and naval armaments and guarantee public referendums on peace and war, In supporting this program we are applying to the needs of today the iples of American Zz equally the dic nd the dic- democracy, oppos: tatorship of plutocrac tatorship of the prole 3. Public ownership of the nation’s water power and creation of a ublic superpower system. Strict public control and permanent conservation of all natural resources, including coal, iron and other ores, oil and timber lands, in the interest of the people. Promotion of public works in times of business depression. 4, Retention of sur-tuxes on swol- Ten incomes, restoration of the tax ‘on excess profits, taxation of stock’ dividends, profits undistributed to evade taxes, rapidly progressive taxes | on large estates and inheritances, and Fepeal of excessive tariff duties, pecially on trust-controlled necessi- ties of life and of nuisance taxes on consumption, to relieve the people o the present unjust burden of taxation and compel those who profited by the war to pay their share of the war's] costs, and to provide the funds | for adjusted compensation solemnly pledged to the veterans of the World war. We appeal to all Am ns without regard to partisan affiliation and we the standards of our faith so| that all of like purpose may rally and march in’ this campaign under the} banners of progressive union. ‘The nation may grow rich vision of greed. The nation w great in the vision of service. in the] 1 grow! Separate Planks 1—-Resolved, that we favor the en- actment of the postal salary ment measure for the employes the postal serv d by the first | session of the shth Congress and vetoed by President Coolids 2-—Resolved, that we favor enforce- nent and extension of the merit sys Fred P. was member of national comittee appointed a Kepublican the dur- ing the recent national convention at Cleveland has received a letter from President Calvin Coolidge in which he calls attention to the fact that the Republican national committee hus received too little attention and that the committee this year is more reprcsentative body than here tefore. President Coolidge’s letter te Mrs. Mann follows: The White House Washington June 18, 1924 My Dear Mrs. Mann: At this earliest opportunity, 1 Want to express my gratification that you are to serve from your state as a member of the new Re- publican national committee. membership in this important body is a very real distinction, 1 fav always felt that it brings all little appreciation. The most important - instruments that have been devised under our form of government, through parties. In jit is centered thé business conduct of the party, involving a great re sponsibil The members committee are volunteer serving from no other motive than devotion to the cause. To them Zalls the s of organization gement, with little of tangible recognition or official reward, It is therefore fitting that acknowledge- ment be made of the obligation due to them from both the party nomi- nees and the great rank and file of the organization. | cannot expr-ss 5. Reconstruction of the Federal | Reserve and Federal! Farm Loan sys. tems to provide for direct public con- trol of the nation’s money and credit to make it available on fair terms to all, and national and state legislation to permit and promote co-operative banking. 6. Adequate laws to guarantee to farmers and industrial workers the right to organize and bargain col- lectively through representatives of their own choosing for the mairten- ance or improvement of their stand- ards of life. 7. Creation of a government mar- keting corporation to provide a direct route between farm producer and city = & consumer and to assure farmers fair | {’ prices for their products, and protect consumers from the profiteers in foodstuffs and other nece: life. Legislation to control the meat- packing industries, 8. Protection and nid of co-oper- ative enterprises by national and/| state legislatio 9. Common international action to effect the economic recovery of the world from the effects of the World war. 10. Repeal of the Esch Cummins law, public ownership of railroads, with democratic operation, with definite safeguards against bureau- cratic contro! 11. Abolition of the tyranny and usurpation of the courts, including the practice of nullifying legislation in conflict with the political, soeial or economic theories of the judges. Abolition of injunctions in labor dis- putes and of the power to punish for contem, without trial by jury. Elec- tion’ all, federal judges without party designation for limited terms. 742. Prompt ratification of the child endment and subsequent en- F é of a federal law to protect ire in industry. Removal of le- 1 diseriminations ainst. wamen by aries of f ABOVE, THE KNEE CLOTH MADE BY EXPRESS THEODORA 1300 YEARS AGO, NOW THE PROP- ERTY OF REV, DOMINUS POUVO- LAS, BELOW. By NEA Service Omaha, Neb., July 7.—Rev. Dom- not prejudicial to legi ry for the protection of \d for the advancement of water-way from the ) the mercenary | L $ofeian policy| ions in the | inus Pouvolas, pastor of a strug- gling Greek Orthodox church here, says mass every Sunday on a knee cloth embroidered 1300 y. o-by the Byzantine Empress Theodora. It is worth a fortune. In 1916 the city of Athens offered Father Pouvolas 75,000 franes for it. ‘The centra) figure, that of Christ, Existence of the art Seen be: »: known outside th the trial’ of “a suit brought Handiwork of Byzantine Empress Brought to Light in U. S. by the priest to Galfved thet insur- little, parish } ance on a hand-written Bible of the si ahaa century. THOMAS JEFFERSON HEADS CAST IN that we favor the im- independence official American vil gov- s will enable them to and 6—Resolved, that in the. prevailing e charity, and Fred Mann of Devils Mann of Devils Lake, who While too national committee is necessarily one of the of the} patriots, and Two representatives Golden, the New York theatrical pro- ducer, were in town yesterday to con- fer with the management of the Ad- ditorium with reference to the en- gagement of Mr. Golden’s production of “Lightnin’,” here on July 16. } One of the visitors was the co pany’s advance manager, who ad- justed the prices and other busines details of the local engagement. The other was a scenic technician who measured the stage and inspected its electrical and mechanical facilities. The famous courtroom scene in “Lightnin?” requires a good deal of space and all the company’s contracts are made contingent upon the stage being adequate to permit the repro- duction of the scene exactly as many “LIGHTNIN’” COMING TO AUDITORIUM Felix Haney and Thomas Jefferson in “Lightnin’” of eJohn; * local people witnessed it at the Gaiety Theatre, New York, and the Black- stone Theatre, Chicago. Mr, Golden is extremely anxious to maintain the! igh standard set by the Metropolitan, runs. Thomas Jefferson, a son of the late Joseph Jefferson, heads the spe- cial cast which Mr. Golden has sent on a tour of the principal cities, in- cluding Detroit, St. Louis and Kansas City. Charles E. Evans and Felix Haney are also prominent in the cast. Miss Bason, who’ is a daughter of! Miss Bacon, who is a daughter of support for more than two years. As the prices, opening of seat sale, ete., have been decided, the theatre management is now in a position to answer all inquiries concerning the; most anxiously awaited offering of! the year. this often, but I want you to know I always feel it. | The national co Wmittee become: ‘this year ‘a far more representative body than ever before, for its mem~- bership now comprises both men:and women, serving-on a basis of com- plete equality, precisely as the full duties of citizenship have been ,con- ferred upon them. This marks a long guvance, and is as I wanted it. Many responsibilities have come te me, but you will share them. Upon your energy, wisdom, and patriotic efforts, will largeiy. depend the effec- tiveness of our appeal to the nation. 1 want that appeal based upon the highest considerations of* public in- terest and welfare. The long history of national reliance inthe Repub- liean party fidence that if our claims are sin- cerely and candidly presented we shall be rewarded with a satisfac- tcry response from the nation. I want you to feel how mueh I ap- preciate the services which you are so generously giving. Very truly ‘yours, CALVIN COOLIDGE. Wisconsin Ranks With Powers In : : Rowing Circle NEA Service Madison, Wi July 7.—Wtseon- sin’s eight-oared shell didn’t win the annual rowing classie on the Iludson this year, being beaten two lengths by Washington, but the Badgers’ did gain a splendid moral victory. Considered a forlorn hope at the start, the Madison oarsmen sprung one of the biggest upsets in years by forcing the western huskies to the limit all the way. Cornell; Penn, Syracuse and Columbia, all esteemed highly by the experts, were out- rowed. Wisconsin adn’t sent a crew east since 1914. For several years the school hadn’t even boasted a shell. And yet, in the premier rave of the season, it passed them all but Wash- ington, winner in 1923 and conceded a certain winner this year. It was a moral triumph, nothing less, for Coach “Dad” Vail and his Badgers. By justifies us in all con-, Wisconsin's showing at Pough- keepsie means more than just fin ishing second to a championshi}, crew, It meags that in future races the Badgers will come in for serious consideration in national rowing eir- cles. Wisconsin, in short, has establish- ed itself asa rowing power, NIGHT SHOW IS BEAUTIFU: The night performance of the Robbins Brothers circus is even bet- ter than the afternoon show. It is given just exactly the same as in the afternogn. Many people haye attended a circus in the afternoon and pleased with the performance, ‘have returned for the night show and observed that half gf the per- formance was cut. Not so with Robbins Brothers. Even should the | show wish to give a short perform- ance, it would be impossible to put on the show any different than tne afternoon, on account of the big steel arena used for the wiid am- mal pen‘ormance. The big arena is the {“prop” with the show. advantage the show would gt cutting the performance would be te get this arena down early. This can heaviest The only by |* not be done until, after the perforn- gnee_is completed, so no advantaze is gained by slicing the show. Another thing, the night perfor- mance with the.aid of electric lights is more pleasing to the eye. “hould you be unable to get in for the af- ternoon show, don’t miss the night show. Every act will be given just as advertised and just the same gs it is given at the afternoon performance. There are more than 3,500,000 automobiles on farms, The scout cruiser Detroit at maxi- mum speed could cross the Atlantic from New York to Liverpool in 80 hours. The center of the pressure of wa- ter against the side of the contain- ing vessel is at two-thirds the depth from the surface. MOTHER :— Fletcher’s Castoria isa pleasant, harmless Substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teeth- ing Drops’ and, Soothing Syrups, especialy prepared for CRANE To Tax inlstns: eas look for Broren directions a each package, can sigue ot Gan Tell | areireners recommend it. 8 KILLED IN MINNEAPOLIS Victims of Accidents Over The Week-End Minneapolis, July 7.—Three deaths in accidents were reported in Min- neapolis over the weekend. The victims were: Clement Vasiloff, 1105% Seventh street south; fatally injured in an automobile accident near Maple Plain. L. A. Dimoff, 21 Second avenue south; killed in the same accident. Stanley Czarnecki, 9 years old, 1600 Sixth street northeast; burns. /Vasiloff and Dimoff lost their lives when their automobile skidded and overturned when they attempted to pull ahead of a car on the, road between Mound and Maple Plain. Their machine plunged against a post and Dimoff died on the way to the General Hospital. Vasiloff died Sunday morning, 18 hours after the crash. Stanley Czarnecki was fatally burned while playing with matches behind a store at Fourth street and Sixteenth avenue northeast. At- tendants at the General hospital were told that Stanley and a compan- ion, while playing with the matches, dropped one of them into a - half; empty container of wood alcohol. The aleohol exploded and set fire to the boy’s clothing. He died within two hours, died ‘of TITLE MEN TO MEET HERE The North Dakota Title Men’s As- sociation will open its 1924 conven- tion in Bismarck tomorrow, meet- ings being held in the Masonic Temple. From 36 to 40 abstractors are expected to be present. A. W. Dennis pf Grand Forks will call the meeting to order. SPORT FROCKS The country, the mountains, and the seashore are splendid back- grounds for smart sports frocks ana dainty organdie, swiss or voile. Irregular. attendance of pupils is estimated ‘to cost $175,000,000 a -year in the administration of the publio schools throughout the country. FALL 1924 CLOTHES ——FROM—— Hart Schaffner & Marx Our recent Clean Up Sale on old Three-Piece Suits was a big success, and we wired Hart Schaffner & Marx to spp immediately all clothing ready on.our fall order which they did. Watch our windows for fall 1924 styles in Suits a. Overcoats. S. E. Bergeson & Son High class tailoring. Hand pressing. Expert repairing. We call for and deliver. Bic 4 RING WILD ANIMAL INOLUDING Phone 267. BUGER RED, HANK LINTON, OKLAHOMA DAN MONTANA JOE, PRAIRIE LILLY TEXAS BILL, DAN OFFAT and the world’s gre: dodgers, togeth test bucki res witha areal Wild West horse riders, ropers and bull of Sioux Indians, Presenting ~ 2 Stages - Stee! 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