The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 18, 1928, Page 2

- PAGE TWO eee he } = ONNEWS PAGE SAYS | WAGE DEPARTMENT Massachusetts Has Found Ex- posure of Overworking Employer Is Cure “FEW MASTERS DEFIANT Court Proceedings Used in But) Nine Cases, Annual Re- port Discloses Publication in newspapers of names ,of offenders against the women's eight-hour law is considered less costly and nearly as effective a rem- ‘edy as prosecution by the state, by the Sminimum wage department of the North Dakota Workmen's Compensa- tion bureau. In the biennial report of the de- partment, it is suggested that an amendment be made of the present “Jaw which would give to the minimum “wage department authority to publish names of violators of this law. “Our observation has been that most business establishments wish to “abide by the law in order to retain the public good will, We believe that if publication of names were used in conjunction with prosecution or as “a preliminary step to such prosecu- tion, it would prove to be particularly effective in securing compliance with this protective legislation for women, states Miss Alice Angus, secretary of “the department Department Lacks Funds . The department contends that be- ©cause of this undesirable publicity «many violations would never happen and, consequently, would lessen the Seccasions for prosecution, while in ‘some cases, publication of the name Jof the offender would be sufficient “action. Such a law is in operation in Massachusetts and is effective, ac- cording to the report. Due to the lack of funds, investi- gations to ascertain the employment conditions of women and minors were confined to towns of 1500 population or over, according to the report. +, Investigations were made in 22 + towns and 272 establishments. Wage ‘records were secured for 2104 women | 4n 229 establishments. In all cases but those involving 326 women, com- “pliance with the law was noted. In- creased. wages or fewer hours were the beneficial results derived by 71) women when their employers were “notified that they were violators of the law. In 215 cases, representing | 21 establishments, the state's attorney adjusted the matter or swore out * warrants against employers who took 2 defiant attitude. In the cases of 39 women, adjustment was promised within ‘a reasonable time. In one case the woman was replaced by a man. Requests Scttled 39 Cases During the biennium 1926-28, it is shown, 74 complaints covering 85 cases of violations of the law were reported to the department. Of these 85 cases, 24 were from small towns where in- spections had not been made. In 39 cases the employers complied with the requests of the department upon noti- fication. In 13 cases there was no} apparent ground for complaint. Ad- justments in 17 cases are pending and seven cases have been turned over to enforcement officials. The depart- ment instituted court proceedings in mine cases. During the period which is covered by the report there has been no change in the five minimum wage orders which were adopted in 1922. ‘Minimum wage orders now exist for the five following occupations: Public . dhousekeeping, manufacturing, mer- cantile, laundry and telephone oper- ‘\ators. Inspections show that there is virtually no violation of minimum- wage orders, Difficulty Is in Housewerk Employers in the public-housekeep- ing occupation, however, experience difficulty in arranging schedules so ‘as to allow one day's rest in seven. It is reported that it is especially dif- ficult to find an extra girl who will - fill in as chambermaid one or two days a week and act as relief girl, ~ Some employers, it is stated, try to veut down on the number of hours worked per day to average 48 per wweek. No amount of “time off.” how- ~ ever can make it lawful under the “present law to work every day in the week, the report states. Under the minimum wage law cer- ~tain employees have experienced “tangible benefit in the collection of arrear weges due them from employ- “ers, according to the report. .It is + brought out in the report, however, «that the department is not given the » power to act as a collection agency, “but can only direct an employer's ~ attention to the method in which “these back wages may be collected by gmeans of a civil suit. = ENVIES HOOVER'S CIGAR ‘Buenos Aires, Dec. 18.—(7)—Mr. ‘Hoover's smoking impressed President ‘»irogoyen. As the story goes, the pres- «Adent remarked to his guest: “That yeigar of heroic size is the best indi- cation of the strength of your race. . You North Americans are the only * ined able to smoke such cigars at this _— ADVERTISEMENT “Coughs Stopped Almost Instantly | | {are explained annually THE BISMARCK ' IBUNE \ | | | ©1920. By NEA seavice, Ine. RRO. U. 8. PAT. OFF. “Well. if you're going to be that shopping.” ~ Noted Arctic Explorer Was Brilliant Student But His Tricks Classics Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 18—Of all the campus heroes at the Univer- sity of North Dakota in the past, present, and the future to come, one man stands above all. That man is | Vilhjalmur, Stefansson, famed arctic explorer, who — once expelled from the school for conduct—was selected in 1924 as one of ten most famous former students or alumni of the in- stitution. His exploits, garbled in re- telling by countless students and fac- ulty members over a quarter century, to every freshman enrolling at the school. Stefansson, so stories run, enrolled at North Dakota in the earlier years of this century. Remarkably bril- liant in his work, his active mind found an outlet in mischief which finally resulted in his dismissal from the university. He could not accept the routine type of life, and his ac- tivities were such that the authori- ties finally had to recommend his leaving school. Liked to Trundle Kegs His favorite stunt, so tradition says, was the trundling of a keg of beer across the campus. The campus was dry, history says, and the horror of the school authorities was sur- Passed only by the glee which the young explorer took in completing the decd. He very nearly was re- moved from school. m~ Then there was the cab incident. The president of the university had a carriage which in he used to trans- Port himself and his family from the school to Grand Forks, which is sit- uated some two miles away. No street car line was in operation and the carriage was virtually the only means of travel. ‘One on Prexy One day Stefansson observed the cab standing in front of a store, awaiting its owner. The driver was sleepily waiting as well. Stefansson had an idea. He quietly slipped into the cab and ordered in a very fair imitation of the president's tone, “Home, Peter!” The trick worked, and the presi- dent's temper was not improved by U. OF N. D. DISMISSED STEFANSSON WHO LATER BECAME ITS HERO YUH HAWIT way, we just won't do any Christmas Sine two-mile hike he was forced to; make. Stefansson very nearly re-) {ceived his dismissal. Constantly in trouble, the young trickster finally was told to seek learning elsewhere, and this he did |when he enrolled at Iowa State col- lege. There he made a brilliant rec- ord and was graduated with honors. | Calculus Yarn Best One | ' But probably the best story, and! ;the one which has grown up about Stefansson in the past few years is| the calculus yarn. It illustrates why | Stefansson was urged to get out of the university, and also reveals the deshing wit and piercing brilliancy \of the man. The tale goes like this. Young | Stefansson went to his calcucus class the first day of school. He failed to return to the sessions until the day set for the final examination. At- ‘tendance rules being rather lax, the | young fellow was allowed to write the jquiz. This he did, and so excellent was his work that the professor gave him a 98 grade. | The faculty man was much im- ‘pressed, and is popularly supposed to have remarked, “Well, Mr. Stefan- sson, you did remarkably well consid- ering that you attended only one class.” i Stefansson’s anwer, which has; | made tradition, was, “Yeh, if I hadn't come the first day I'd have gotten a 100!" Association Plans Permanent Tree for | Christmas at N. P.! The board of directors of the Asso- ciation of Commerce met Monday |evening and took up the organization lof standing committees. The task was not completed and further at- tention is to be given the matter later, H. P. Goddard, the secretary, said. Part of the evening was devoted to considering permanent Christmas |tree on the Northern Pacific lawn. The matter of planting a big tree jthere for Christmas use will be pre- |sented to the railroad company of- jficlals and their permission for the RADIO DISTURBANCE AND FLYING CODE UP Proposal Made to Legislate Now, Modeling on Laws Other Cities Apply |BOULEVARD IS PLANNED East End Association Asks That Rosser Avenue Beau- tification Be Allowed The radio and the airplane came up as subjects for the consideration of the city commission at the regular weekly meeting last night. City Au- ditor Atkinson suggested. that now was the time to prepare for the day when the city would need legislation written to other places and had ob- tained model ordinances from several, so that if the commission desired ordinances here on the two subjects, he could have the city attorney draw up the necessary legislation with the models as guides. Radio fans will have to make their wishes known to the commission, however, some of the commissioners commented. Auditor Atkinson thought the Min- neapolis radio ordinances and the St. Paul aviation regulations would serve as models for the respective city laws within the city. That provision, he said, would have to be disregarded, as it was not available here, Boulevard Project Heard The ordinance, it was felt, also should try to handle the situation with some moderation with regard to physicians. It was commented that their ray and electric devices are great disturbers and, being rather thick here, much of the local radio interference may be due to them. Leaded rooms, it was suggested, were a remedy. H. A. Mutchler appeared as inter- mediary for the East End association and suggested the possibility of be- ginning now to plan _boulevarding Rosser avenue between the twoparks. He suggested that the commission might be willing to turn the avenue over to the Park board, so that the| association would be able to deal with a municipal body directly connected | with such a project. ns -boulevarding | the avenue with flowers, grass and trees. Will Condemn Alley Site | Auditor Atkinson said he would put the proposal before City Attorney | Young for an opinion as to what tc} IN GITY COMMISSION on interference in the ether and on; regulation of flying. He said he had} here. Only the Minneapolis~ radio! ordinance prohibited broadcasting | \of the scullery. He turned the whis- TEMPEST IN TEAPOT STAGED AT CAPITOL | BY CHANGES IN-CAFE |Board of Administration Ousts Mrs. Wolf and Appoints New Cooks { iPETITION OF NO EFFECT Partisans of Former Head Brand Place Political Pie Counter Now (By The Associated Press) Politics and cookery have tangled at the state capitol building—and a petition has been circulated as 8 re- sult of the mixup. The point involved is who shall preside over the coffee urn in the capitol restaurant. Most of the em- Ployes in the capitol visit the res- taurant in the course of a day and some appear there morning and aft- ernoon. The quality of the cooking is a matter which hits these folks where they live. Mrs. L. J. Wolf, a lady of some age and, her partisans say, of announced ability in soothing the inner man, has catered to the gustatory tenden- cies of capitol habitues for the last. year. Recently, however, the board of ad- ministration, which supervises the kitchen from afar, like Jove from high Olympus, descended to give the culinary domain some personal and official attention. When the smoke had cleared away from a meeting, during which the culinary ability of Mrs. Wolf was highly praised by some of her stead- jest patrons, the board had ousted Mrs. Wolf and had appointed others to manage the restaurant. Wails in Corridors Soon after, wails were heard in the capitol corridors arid there was more than a whispered charge that the res- taurant had literally been turned in- to a political pie counter. Further, and worse still, it was rumored that the new managers planned to serve purchased bakery goods rather than the home-made product. The capitol epicures were fearful of what might befall if so terrible a thing happened and it wasn't long be- fore a petition was in circulation. It asked that Mrs. Wolf be retained as the presiding genius of the pots and pans. W. J. Church, @ member of the board of administration, absent when the decision to change cooks was reached, returned to Bismarck. When he heard what had been done, he added his voice to the cry of the pack seeking to defend the sacred portals do on the Mutchler plea. Action was taken to have the city | attorney start condemnation #pro-| ceedings to have an alley opened be- tween First and Second strects and| Rosser and A avenues. This was asked | June 26, 1926, Auditor Atkinson said. | but one of the {persons whose name was signed to the original petition by another member of the family has held out against the opening. Wants Taxes Abated An application for abating back taxes totaling $696.71 on lots 5 and 6,' block 7, Sturgis addition, was received from Rose E. Sharnowske, widow of Adolph Sharnowske, who died Sep- tember 26, last. The taxes are an ac- cumulation from the year 1919 to this time. The application came ac- companied by a recommendation from Albert C. Isaminger, asking, on behelf of the board of county com- missioners, tha’ the city commission do something about this matter, either by granting or rejecting the request. It was suggested that City Auditor Atkinson look up the figures and un- ravel the actual tax from interest and penalties, so the commission can see the matter in the light the actual tax in the total asked to be re- mitted. Mayor Lenhart and Com:nissioners Humphrey, Larsen and French at- | Proposal sought. THis HEARD “THISN, ITS A KNocKout| JOKES, | YUH'LL LAUGH | WITH TH tended the meeting. Atime |) T Gat OvT {} AN’ SHOVEL SNOW ? WELL , THEN, SHET OP! HES GITTN per about political cookery into a full-throated roar and asserted the Mere Publicity Urged as Means of Enforcing Figh The Bismarck Tribune Offers ‘New Glasses for Everyone’ tace. The openneys —the height disconcerting. A happy medium has been effected. , It ts easier to read than seven point fucea, yet gives the same word- count to the column as six point. Various degrees of leading can be used to advan- tage, or'the Unes may be cast on # solld The Tribune. service to its public. man expedition and then became captain of the Fortieth United States Volunteers in the Philippine insur- rection, where he, saw service under General Bates. In 1900 he was placed in command of Daputan, Mindanao, and the next year was made provincial treasurer of the province of Burigao. He was acting govérnor there when bandits and escaped criminals took posses- sion of the principal town. Here for eighteen months Kelly and a few companions stood off a howling mob of Filipinos. For his conduct in office during this troublesome period, Kelly was commended by President Roosevelt, who was a personal friend of his. Roosevelt said: “My Dear Captajn Kelly: The cable brings us news of your gal- lant conduct. Mrs. Roosevelt and I and all the children read it at break- fast this morning and felt pleased and proud. However, it was just what, I would guarantee that you would do in any emergency. “Sincerely yours, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Kelly's last public service was as Indian agent for the San Carlos Apaches, a post to which he was ap- pointed by President Roosevelt who had known him in the Little Missouri country. At the conclusion of his work there in 1908 he engaged in mining in Nevada until 1915 when he retired to the fruit ranch at Paradise, Butte county, California. Kelly was married in Detroit, Mich., board's actien to have been an out- race. And there the matter rests. ‘That is, it rests temporarily. One of the majority members of the board, who voted to relieve Mrs. Wolf of her duties, asked that his name be with- held, but said the decision of the board would stand. The petition, he said, will be useless and the majority will stand firm. Three Voted Change He admitted that the change in managership may have more than a bit of political color. How the thing is going to work out the board mem- ber doesn't know, but he does know the deal will stand—bakery goods or no bakery goods. He added a whisper of his own. It was to the effect that the partisans of Mrs. Wolf don't know good cook- ing when they taste it and that some of the restaurant patrons were none Leas well satisfied with the present re- gime. The records of the board show that the present cook was ousted by the vote of three of the five members, Those favoring the idea were Miss Bertha Palmer, Joseph A. Kitchen and F. E. Diehl. R. B. Murphy, president, of the board, passed his vote and Church was absent. So far as the records show no ex- Planation was given for the discharge of the present cook. Friends of Mrs. Wolf claim an in- justice was done her since the board asked her to take the.place a year ago and she has managed the restaurant since that time. They contend that her record entitles her to the right to manage the restaurant during a legislative session, when business is bris and profits are large. Yellowstone Kelly, Scout and Indian Fighter, Is Dead i fe iil 5 & E & in 1885 to May Morrison. No chil- dren were born. Born in 1849 Kelly was born in Geneva, New York, July 27, 1849. His early educa- tion was gained in the Lime Meth- odist Seminary. Fired with patriotism when he saw his former playmates marching as drummer boys at the head of a Union regiment, Kelly took advantage of a few days’ vacation from school to seek admission into the army. He was under age and was rejected be- cause of his tender years. But he continued his efforts and finally was successful through the assistance of a sergeant friend. He was a private and then a cor- poral in Company G, 10th U. 8, In- fantry, which was stationed near Richmond to guard ners, For a short period after the close of the war, he served at various posts, in- cluding Fort Ripley, Minn., Fort Ran- som on the Bears Den Hills and Fort ‘Wadsworth. In 1868 he was honor- ably discharged. x The next severi years of Kelly’s life proved his most adventurous, and it was in this period that he became known as one of the greatest, if not the greatest, hunter, trapper and In- dian scout in history. Kelly wrote a book of his experi- ences entitled “Yellowstone Kelly Memoirs.” -.This volume was publish- ed in 1926 by the Yale Press at New Haven, Conn. Events in the life of the old scout follow: Born in Geneva, New York, July 27, 1849. Enlisted as a soldier in the last. year of the Civil War, served in the Tenth U. 8. Infantry, discharged on the frontier of Dakota Territory, March, 1863, Free-trapper, hunter, and explorer, 1869-1876. Chief scout under General Miles, in against 1808. Captain, Seventh U. 5. Immunes, November, 1808, 7, 1609, Also. with nesburg, who slept cataleptic > dopt the new face t Newark, N. J. rentr, After a trial g Monday The Bismarck Tribune used a new type dress for the first time. It is the famous Ionic No. 5, especially designed to relieve eye-strain in reading the ordinary small letters in The Tribune hopes that its readers will be well pleased with the new type, its investment in better vision. Our new type dress is just oné of the many new features that have been introduced to our readers during the past months and presages many more to come. North Dakota’s oldest newspaper has kept abreast and ahead of the times since Custer’s day, ever offering the best The policy continues progressive. illic | Around the World With Flowers Will Solve Christmas It’s Christmas time all over the world! East and north, south and west— in Asia, in Africa, in gay Paree, in somber Moscow, dancing Madrid, hurrying Manhattan, and in the Land of Sunshine—there’s a spirit of good will abroad which characterizes the happiest of holidays. Gifts wrapped with smiles, presents carrying the greetings of the sea- son, wishes bound with the cheer of the day. There are so to re- member, so many who want to hear from you, and they are all so scat- tered in these days of New York to California commuters! Someone you must remember here, someone you must remember there, someone you mustn't forget out yon- der. It’s such a bother mailing, stand- ing in line, packages under arm, pushing, shoving, hurrying. There Must be a remedy somewhere, Found! When the world became smaller, and distances less, people going everywhere, there came into existence, as there always does when there is @ real need, an organization to an- swer the demand for quick delivery of greetings all over the world. And so now it’s “Around the World With Flowers.” One of the most progressive busi- |ness organizations in the world was started in answer to modern demands, and the Florists’ Telegraph Delivery association has bonded members to the number‘ of 4500 in the United States, Canada, and 42 foreign coun- tries. In 1850 stations in all parts of the. world it is possible to deliver flowers through their members, and in a few hours’ time flowers can be wired all over the world. And there's the answer to your Christmas shop- ping problem! First Man to Fly Tells Why He Hasn’t Flown Plane in 10 Years (Continved from nage one) ing a complete job; why expect more of it?” Transatlantic Flights “Transatlantic hops?” Wright still smiled, his very round, bright eyes a little derisive. “Perhaps the first one had some value—just to show that it could be done—but the rest have been mean- ingless. Vaudeville stunts! “I do not believe that the plane is an oceanic vehicle of transportation. ‘We should leave that business to the dirigibles. Planes have their work ‘over land. Such heed perk risks oy un- necessary, especially when quite out- side our province. “Women in aviation?” Wright lifted deprecating hands. “Another of those popular silly questions, Why generalize? There's too much talk, ‘too much generaliza- tion, too much —" Both Wright and Lindbergh, big- gest men at the conference, have the same humility and distaste for per- #onal kow-towing. Makes No Speech though guest of honor, would not make a speech. pel eon gett dp =e fe é i i i 1 ESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1923 t-Hour Law - KIDDIE CHRISTMAS AT AUDITORIUM PUT IN PROGRAM FORM |General Committee Plans to Entertain From 1800 to 2000 Next Monday The general committee on the Christmas celebration to be given the children of the city at the Auditor- ium, next Monday afternoon, met at the office of Clyde L. Young, chair- man, Monday afternoon, and formu- wee Program for the entertain- ment Chairman Young was informed that he is expected to preside. In turn, he eases ee buen that the pro- gram Promptly. The ae aia ars ta sus yeti es are being prepared for 2000 youngsters and thee on Of 20 to 30 Lions will make distribution. The names of those selected were read at the Lions lunch- eon, Monday, and it was that volunteers would be added. The program made up Monday is complete except for the titles of one of the musical numbers. These are being left to the singers and song leader, Henry Halverson, to suggest. The opening number of the pro- gram will be songs by the gather- ing, “Jingle Bells” and “Oh Little atid o Hoeft tantl Invocation, which wili follow, will be by the Rev. G. LeRoy White, Methodist district superintendent. A male quartet made up of Fred Hanson, the Rev. Paul 8. Wright, George Humphreys and Roy Indseth will sing some numbers, and, after a recitation by Emily Belk, the gather- ing. will sing two selections, one of which is to be “Holy Night.” Now the fun will begin, for the music will turn to the jingle of sleigh bells and Santa Claus will arrive in @ great furor to pass out his gifts, in which he will be aided by the Lions committee of distributors. That will end the entertainment and the youngsters will be sent home happy. FOUR GOOD FELLOW VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Several Listed Unable to Keep Assignment; Conference Checks Lists The Good Fellows: committee, Miss Cashel, of the registration bureau, and the Salvation Army heads held another clearing house conference, Monday afternoon, to check up their lists, so that there will be no dupli- , cation in the distribution of Christ- ‘ mas cheer to the needy and under- privileged next Tuesday. Fhe lists of the two organiza‘ions Were gone over and, while there were no duplications, several gaps were found. Some of the Good Fellows volunteers found it impossible to keep their assignments, so @ few more vol- unteers—about four—are needed to make the distribution 100 per cent complete. Anybody desiring to fill in the gavs in the club ‘lists and take over, the families which otherwise are likely to fall short of the real Christmas Planned for them should report to Miss Cashel, second floor 212% Fourth, telephone 80, or H. P. Goddard, secretary, at the Associa- tion of Commerce rooms. 7 —_—_—_____ Thomas Kerslake, aged 95, of Uff- culme, Eng., was married to Mrs. Jane Thompson, aged 91. RHEUMATISM LEAVES WHEN SARGON COMES ‘It Looked Like I Would Have to. Suffer the Rest of My Days, Says Happy St. Paul’ Man E i Ey 3 i pi “EEREREDER cliteatit | ED) ofr