The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, October 11, 1927, Page 2

PAGE TWO ‘STOP’ SIGNS TO BE PAINTED ON PAVEMENT Commission Orders Suggestion Made by One Who Paid Dol- lar Put Into Effect Following a suggestion made by W. Simons, Associated Press cor- respondent at Bismarck, in a letter to the city commission after he had summoned to police court for violation of the city stop sign or- dinance, the com ion Monday night instructed the street depart. ment to have the word “stop” painted in large letters directly on the pavement at each entrance to an arterial highway in the city and at i "he junction of each alley and street e business district. is believed that the word piston on the pavement will be seen much easier by the motorist than are the stop signs erected on posts at the side of each intersec- tion, The ordinance also provides that automobiles coming from an al- ley on to a street must come to a full stop before entering the street. Letter Is Masterpiece Mr. Simons’ letter to the commis: | sion was not only entertaining, giv- ing the members of the city commis-| sion considerable enjoyment when it ‘was read by the city auditor, but it contained the suggestion which the commission adopted and ordered put into effect immediately. “Taking it for granted that a citizen has a right to express an opinion and to make suggestions, address this letter with all the humility and knowledge of my own shortcoming which the occasion sug- gests,” the letter said. “I have no desire to be sharp and there certainly is no reason to be complimentary. I refer to the man- ner in which the city has placed the ‘stop’ signs at certain designated street intersections. “Approaching Sixth street Broadway from either direction the signs are very cleverly concealed behind light posts. If the commis- sion is sufficiently interested in helping Bismar citizens obey the law it can verify this with one look. When cars are parked along the curb near the signs the camouflage effect is intensified. “Unwittingly, without doubt, you have, in this instance, constructed a ‘sii trap, even for motorists who ve every desire to obey the new! ordinance. I -do not use the word = ‘unwittingly’ in a sarcastic sense but | merely because it occurred to me first. “Seriously, i: would help citizens to obey the law if you would place the signs where they can be seen more easily. Revisits Scene of Crime “After paying my dollar I took the atble te revisit the scene of the ‘crime’ to see why I had failed to see the sign. The reason was that it was hid behind the lamp post and cars parked along the curb ahead of it contributed to the effect. A strange moterist would have to be ‘gawking’ most terribly if he were to see it. In fact any stranger who sees the signs in those locations should be prosecuted for careless driving. He certainly would not be observing the rules for automobile drivers as laid down by the best au- thorities. “These rules, as I understand them, are to watch the street ahead and to look carefully for pedestrians when approaching a street crossing. I have always tried to observe them. Sadly enough this observance now costs me a dollar and how much more it will cost me and others be- fore the mighty mind of the city commission moves is a mystery. “It is truc that every motorist has had ample warning that certain streets are ‘stop’ streets but one small brain ce!l cannot be yxpected to earn a living and at tne same time keep the mandates of the city ordinances in mind. Unless my eyes deceive me heads wise enough to get themselves listed among the city fathers have made the same error. At some convenient time the com- missioners might do a little search- ing of their consciences; it might PAlutaare caval NADA Al help them to put a little more! thought on the subject. “This is the first letter I have ever written to a public body a have had considerable fun fr as I hope the commissioners will! have when they hear it read. But the point raised is worth considering. Offers Suggestion “I think so, not because of the dol- comes with the knowledge that I have violated an ordinance which I intended to scrupulously observe. “As a member of the state safety council and unofficial publicity man for that organization, I have con- tributed my small bit to the cause of safety in this state. It is my inter- est in that work which caused me to write this letter. Unlike some of your critics I know that the commis-} sion is honest and wants to do the right thing. you are hiding these signs merely in the hope of colle ig a few dol- lars from the unwary. I know bet-} ter, 1 know you want the ordinance! observed. without constructive My sug- gestion is that the at this one interse in yellow on the pavi elsewhere and is more ¢ tive smaller signs hidden behind parked cars and lamp posts, “With friendliest regards and the respect which I can muste am sincerely yours, = W. Simor lar but because of the chagrin which | T have no thought that p ‘THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE |fice, he went to Fargo, where he at- |tended the »rep school at the North | ota Agricultural college and the college. He expect>” only 4 comm course, but was | encoury d by Dr. . Putnam, di- | lrector of the college band, to seek a higher education and did sc. Formed 2nd !xfantry Band first job out uf school was to | at jd rect a band at Harvey, N. D., | where he T so formed a Boy Scout! the governor of North d him to form a band ‘ond Infantry, a new regi- ich the state wrs raising for service in the Worla war. | When the division assembled in veral bands had to is band was kept in- transferred to the s. It was chosen from ‘if ‘of the bands in the A. E. . to represent Americaa bands at » first Mothers’ day celebration in in May, 1918. ut and also opened and closed the fi ‘st national me ting of the Americén Legion in Minneapolis. «| Crop Estimates Show Increases 11—(AP)—Corn ar was estimated today at 2,603,437,000 bushels and spring wheat production at 313,771,- 600 bushels by the department of agriculture, Winter wheat production was es- timated at 552,767,000 bushels, mak- ing the total wheat crop this year band. Dake lcamp, although s be broken u iaube h Engi amor hington, O tion this ‘BACHMAN BAND; WILL PLAY HERE: ON OCTOBER 21 ‘Million Dollar’ Musical Organ- ization Being Brought Here by Legion One of Bismarck’ musical events of th On| of evening once ‘will b at 8:15. Both will be at the city auditorium. The band has appeare least two previous occa those who have heard it one of the best concert bz United States. During ent years it has been playing in Florida. The story of the Million Dollar band is not only thes {but the story of success North Dakota’s native soi Bachman, director of the organiza- tion, whose parents live at Farg: The band itself grew out of North Dakota, and its director received hi education and incentive in North Dakota institutions. Although the bad has not becn in Bismarck for several years, its fame here is known through its ap- pearance in Chicago or. radio tion WLS E the inter witched since it, left he second North Dak®ta Infantry Plays Popular Program The standard band numbe interspersed with specially ar popular tunes of the hour, a li number of the simple old home songs and vocal and instrumental solos by musicians of the first rank Harold Bachman was born in Illinois and came ' North Dakota when seven year. of age, with his parents, -who moved to a homestead 25 miles from the nea’ town in the western part of the mother, with the aid of organ, gave him his first m vand. re instructed him, After graduating from the coun- try school, clerking in a store and working in a weekly nepspaper of- MONEY TO LOAN On Improved City Property Low Interest Rate and Repayment Privilege Bismarck and Mandap P. C. REMINGTON 103%-4th St. Phone 220-W H. B. 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