The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 6, 1931, Page 4

THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, MARCH | i matter, D, Mann ......seseccee President and Publisher i EE E gesig EE ti ggg EREEE Member of The Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the for republication of all news dispatches credited to it not otherwise credited in this newspaper and also local news of berein. i is something which must be decided, if at all. by the People themselves. Just why the proposal to eliminate the lame-duck ses- sion of congress failed is not wholly clear. There seems little doubt as to the attitude of the people regarding it, but it got lost in the melee which marked the close of the session. ‘The same thing happened to the bill to revise the copy- right rules, Under modern conditions, writers and others are having difficulty in obtaining the full fruits of their labors, They were denied legitimate protection by failure of congress to get around to it. The world court question died of inertia. Only in l- linois, it seems, can elections be conducted on the basis of such academic questions, important though they may be to the peace and welfare of the nation. Railroad consolidation has been knocking around the halls of congress for some time now. It is an important issue, although hardly a pressing one. Certainly there is no great clamor from the people for a law making rafl- road mergers easier. If the sentiment of North Dakotans; as revealed in connection with the proposed Great North- ern-Northern Pacifio consolidation is a true indication, there is almost none at all. Naval construction measures were left wallowing in the trough of the congressional seas because there were more spon' origin published rights of republication of all other matter herein also reserved. (Official City, State and County Newspaper) Foreign Representatives Formerly G. Logan Payne CHICAGO Siw YORK S a Twenty-Second Legislature Ends It is difficult to guage the work of a legislature before the medicine which it prescribes is taken. The best that can be done at this writing is to comment upon certain trends. Generally speaking, however, the ses- sion has been harmonious, The usual wrangles and com- bats have featured its sessions, but judged by past ses- sions, the men sent to Bismarck have tried honestly to represent their constituents. ‘The most encouraging sign noted is the breaking down of the old bitter lines. There is still a long way to go before the merits and demerits of legislation are viewed strictly on @ non-partisan basis. The factions, while not as bitter as in past sessions still vote pretty much as a bloc where factional issues are concerned. Some good legislation has failed because legislators could not rise above politics; some bad bills passed for the same reason. But the most important thing is that the extremely bitter feeling is abated somewhat and it will abate more when the people decide to keep at home certain trouble makers whose chief function seems to be to keep the old sores open and to feed an ancient grudge. Bismarck has a most kindly feeling toward the Twenty- second Legislature, With an unprecedented unanimity, it enacted into law a measure which will give the state @ fine new capitol building. It rid the city of the old “Toonerville” trolley which for years has been an eye- Sore and a menace to traffic. In many other ways the members endeared themselves to the capital city, Many friendships were formed and a better understanding was teached between the legislators and this city. Speaking generally, legislation passed was corrective and remedial in scope. There may have been too great tendency to create more tax eating commissions. Some of these were forced upon the members as “program. pledges.” There is too much delegated authority now and if the best interests of the taxpayers are to be con- served there must, in the future, be a concentration of authority. Despite the fact that the governor was relieved of service on several commissions, his responsibility as regards the highway department and the state mill at Grand Forks is as real, if not more so, than under the old regime. The men whom he appoints will either re- flect credit to his administration or discredit it, He may find it an easier task to serve himself and have the authority within his own hands than to watch the men to whom the management is delegated. Many of the banking and educational laws have been rewritten after careful study by commissions. How their theories will work out in practice only time will tell. No one questions seriously but what the best interests of the state were paramount in the consideration of these issues. Executive pressure upon the legislative body has been deplored by many members in both factions. It is an outstanding fact of this session that Gov. Shafer failed to strengthen his hold on his own political clique and ‘won no friends from the other camp. His frequent in- vasions of the legislative body were uncalled for, un- precedented and beneath the dignity of his office. His activity in defeating congressional redistricting, despite . ®& real demand from the people for the Swett-Crockett bill, has created a very vital issue for the next campaign. ‘The reverses suffered by L. L, Twichell, majority leader and I. V. A. campaign manager, have been the high- lights of the session, I. V. A. control, based upon a narrow margin, had it been more judiciously directed, might have stood up under the strain of the opposing faction. Twichell lost his head while his opponents kept theirs, That is the reason why so many defeats were administered to the vontrolling faction, But all in all, the twenty-second legislative assembly tackled some hard problems and acquitted itself for the most part, in a creditable manner. For this, however, administration forces can take very little credit; for most of the time, it was not their legislature, and in many instances L V. A, leaders were holding an empty pressing matters. Congress could not do everything at once and it preferred to do nothing about building battle- ships and cruisers until the will of the people has be- come more apparent. The various branches of the national defense were not wholly in agreement as to what should be done—and the easiest thing to do was nothing. Congress, if it knows anything, must know that the nation’s military establish- ments are gradually slipping into the same condition in which they were found at the beginning of the World war. But it is a great deal more important to get re- elected than to make sure the nation is protected. As a result, we got just what we had a right to expect. In most cases, the congress waits for public opinion to make itself felt. Then, before it moves, it insists that this public opinion should be overwhelming. The theory is that it is a good deal better to be guilty of sins of omission than of commission. Probably the biggest blot on the session just closed was its failure to make even a start toward a permanent solu- tion of the unemployment problem, The things which) government can do to stimulate business are few enough. but what it can do should be done. Business is pulling itself out of the mire and another six months should see, us well on our way to complete economic recovery. If this happy eventuality occurs, congress will be able to take no credit. It is a simple and easy thing to damn congress exten- sively and since few congressmen care to undertake a defense of the body-as a whole, the process provokes few replies, But to condemn merely for the same of doing something is futile and pointless. Congress ig truly a cross-section of the American public and when the people themselves are not sure as to what they want they should not blame congress. On the whole the session did fairly well. It cculd not please everyone and, at the very least, we may be sure that each congressman 80 conducted himself that he will have some cause to hope for reelection when thelin the united States in 1930 people go to the polls again. Sometimes we wonder if the average congressman doesn’t regard that as the really important thing after all, And sometimes we wonder if that attitude isn’t somewhat justified. The Utility Future ‘Unprecedented progress and development is looked for within the public utility industry during the next ten) years. During the last ten years the power and light com- panies of the nation alone invested almost $7,000,000,000 in new plants and equipment, bringing the value of their holdings to $12,000,000,000 at the end of 1930. Now it is conservatively estimated that about $11,500,000,000 more must be added by 1940, the largest portion of which will probably be used to extend distributing equipment, Dur-| ing 1931 construction plans call for an $894,000,000 ex- penditure. Probably the average city dweller is of the opinion that we are approaching a saturation point in electrical) use. However, only about 70 per cent of homes are even wired for electricity, and only about one home out of three uses electrical appliances. Farm electrification is in its infancy, and only about 2 per cent of railroad mileage is electrified. Industry in general is far from being completely motorized and the aviation industry, still young, will call for tremendous electrical develop- ments. And there are many more fields, large and small, where electricity is just beginning to find itself. ‘The electrical future is bright—and it should be remem~ bered that the principal beneficiaries will be the general public, to which electricity means greater living comfort, greater earning power, greater leisure. Editorial Comment Editorials printed below show the trend of thought by other editors. They are published without regard to whether they agree or disagree with The Trib- une’s policies. Some Legislatures Are Worth the Money (Duluth Herald) In an interesting dispatch to The Herald the other day the Associated Press gave some details of a survey that it has been making of state legislatures now in ses- sion. It found that about five thousand senators and rep- resentatives in forty-four states are keeping ten thou- ‘sand stenographers, clerks, messengers, 4: jani- sack, New and younger leaders asserted themselves and gave promise, in the not too far distant future of a new day, in North Dakota’s affairs in which the narrow pre- judices and spite of the past will have no place. ‘This session has sown the seeds of a new deal in politics, Just how far it will get will be an interesting development to watch. Good luck and farewell to the members of the Twenty- second session. Much Left Undone Even though it was the most expensive congress which ever sat in time of peace, the seasion just ended left a lot of things which must be considered by the gathering of the nation’s legislators next December. ‘The Associated Press lists the major items es Ameri- loorkeepers, tors and other ts busy recording bills, listening to oratory and making themselves otherwise useful. When they get all through, it was estimated that the laws passed, amended, and repealed will have cost about fifteen million dollars. cai, <n hs Did you ever write a letter to Frederic J. Haskin? You can ask him any question of fact and get the answer in a personal letter.' Here is ® great educational idea introduced into the lives of the most intelligent People in the world—American news- paper readers. It is a part of that best purpose of a newspaper—service. ‘There is no charge except two cents Allez Oop! two by means of an acetylene torch while in dry dock. The séctions were then boarded and caulked, after which the dock was flooded and the sections were hauled apart and towed. The halves were later rejoined and made seaworthy. a ed is the Orphan Brigade? in coin or stamps for return postage. | J, x4. Q. Were there more automobiles sold in 1930 than in 1929? C. A. H. A. The production of automobiles Q. How does the number of visitors from other countries compare with the number of immigrants who come to this country? F. F. A. In the fiscal year ending June 30, 1930, a were 241,700 immi- stage after his brother, John Wilkes Ren. assassinated President Lin- col upon th friends, returned 1866. He was a very ers’ club, which he which he gave more than $250,000. @Q. Are there glaciers on Mount Whitney? F. M.A. A. The Geological Survey says that there are no glaciers on Mount Whit- G. 8. TTS EASY T'SEE WHO HAS ‘T CLEAN HORSES ANT WHO COESNT (55 THERES A MoRAL'” LeRe — WE WHO “LEADS 1S NOT ALWAYS FOLLOWED Q. Did Edwin Booth remain on the | MeN. A. The Orphan Brigade was the popular name of a Confederate Bri- gade of Kentucky Infantry, which was organized October 28, 1861, It camped at Boone, near Clarksville, Tenn., just far enough over the bord- er to avoid conflict with Governor Magoffin’s proclamation declaring Kentucky a neutral state, and for- bidding either Federal or Confederate troops to occupy any post within it. The frequent change of commanders due to army loss, and the Jong service of the brigade outside of its home ‘state, occasioned the use of the name, Q. How old is the oldest grave in Trinity Churchyard, New York City? E. HLS. A. The oldest grave-stone is mark- ed as follows: “Here lyest the bodey of Richard Churcher, the son of Wil- liam Churcher, who died the fifth day of August, 1681, aged 5 years.” Q. What state produced the most Petroleum last year? J. C. A. Texas led in the production of petroleum during the year, 1930, with a — production of 289,965,000 bar- Te Q. When was the last case of yel- low fever in the United States? F. ‘A. ‘The Public Health Service says that there has not been a case of yel- low fever since 1905. Q. What proportion of the high- in| ways of the United States is surfaced? E. H. A, Approximately 627,000 miles, or more than 1-5th of the 3,000,000 miles of highways in the United States are surfaced in varying de- grees. The types of road surfaces are conerete, good brick, fair brick, fair bituminous, macadam, good gravel, fair gravel, asphalt, and earth, @. When did Mexico become the size that it is at present? B, L. S. A. The treaty of Guadalupe Hidal- go, February 2, 1848, conveyed to the ‘United States the territory which has since become the states of Califor- nia, Nevada, and Utah, part of Color- ado, and the: largest. parts of New Mexico and Arizona. Previous to that time, this territory belonged to Mexico, Five years later, the United States purchased from Mexico about 45,000 squere miles of southern Ari- zona, for $10,000,000. Since this treaty, Mexico has remained approximately the same size as it is at present. Q. Has a live whale ever been on exhibition in the Battery Park Aquar- ium in New York City? A, In 1897 two white whales were sent to the aquarium. One was 10 feet long, the other 9 feet in length. Nhe larger one lived but five days, but the smaller was on exhibition for some time. Today Is the ‘Anniversary of E. B. BROWNING’S BIRTH On March 6, 1806, Elizabeth Bar- rett Browning, English poet, was born near Durham. She early displayed great literary Precocity, composing when about 11 an epic poem on the Battle of Mara- thon. When she was 20 her family moved to London where Miss Barrett established her reputation by the “Seraphim” and other poems. In 1845 she met Robert Browning, whose writings she had previously Praised. A year later they were mar- tied against her father’s wishes. Pro- ceeding to Italy they made Florence their home and there in 1849 a son was born, Robert, who became known as an artist and poet. ‘The married life of these brilliant Poets was singularly happy, and their mutual influence is clearly seen in their verse. Mrs. Browning’s “Son- nets From the Portuguese,” which were in reality original compositions, written after her engagement to Browning, “are unrivaled, of their kind, in the English language, as an exquisite expression of pure yet pas- sionate love.” Quotations i Dictatorships are like houses of cards. They may stand and they may fall—Count Carlo Sforza. * * * Prosperity does not happen. It must be made.—Edward A, Filene, ee * ‘There lies a deep meaning in the fact that the children of all civilized countries are so fond of playing In- Most Americans are not sufficiently civilized to be entrusted with strong drink.—Sir William Wayland. * * * My wife thought that only distin- guished people received the Nobel Prize, but when it was bestowed on WELL,YOU CANT ExPEcT BiG MINDS, OCCUPIED WITH Suctt PROBLEMS AS WONDERIN’ WOT > THAT DOG,UP In TH’ FIELD THERE, 1S DIGGIN, FER . To BE WORRIN’ g| butter; salad of chopped celery, peas BY | Sr RDeeY WO Ot ‘Dies "4 OAPER ! ENVELOPE FOR REPLY: | ENCLOSE STAMPED AOORESSED E m REP DAILY MENUS Dr. McCoy’s menus suggested for the week beginning Sunday, March 8th: Sunday Breakfast—Poached eggs on Melba toast; stewed raisins. Lunch—Creamed sweet potatoes; string beans; salad of shredded raw cabbage and celery. Dinner—Tomato and celery vege- table broth; baked chicken; spinach; carrots; salad of lettuce; Jello or Jell-well, with whipped cream. Monday Breakfast—French omelet; toasted cereal biscuit; stewed prunes. ery ground beets; as- ar ; Tipe olives. i ‘Dinner—Minced chicken in tomato jelly (chicken left from Sunday); cooked greens; salad of raw celery; baked apple. esday Breakfast—Wholewheat mush with cream; no sugar; stewed raisins. Lunch—Eight-ounce glass of orange juice. f Dinner—Roast pork; mashed tur- nips; green peas; salad of shredded raw spinach and parsley; stewed apricots. ‘Wednesday Breakfast—Coddled eggs; toast; stewed figs. Lunch—French fried _parsnips; cooked lettuce; stuffed celery. Dinner—Olive and cheese salad (this is protein part of meal); baked eggplant; string beans; ice cream. ‘Thursday Breakfast—Crisp waffle; small slice of broiled ham; applesauce. Lunch—Raw apples and pecans. Dinner—*Cream of spinach soup; broiled lamb chops; five-minute cab- bage; salad of chopped beets, celery and string beans; pineapple whip. Friday Breakfast—Poached eggs; Melba toast; stewed prunes. Lunch—Cooked carrots and peas; Melba raw celery. Dinner—Baked sea bass; spinach; parsnips; sliced tomatoes; Jello or Jell-well, Saturday Breakfast—Cottage cheese; toasted Shredded Wheat Biscuit; applesauce. Lunch—Baked potato, served with and raw cabbage. Dinner—Broiled steak with mush- rooms; baked ground beets; salad of cold cooked asparagus; minced prunes in Gelatin with whipped cream. *Cream of Spinach Soup: Thor- oughly wash one or.more bunches of spinach in several waters to remove all grit, not discarding the wilted leaves, as they may be used in this soup, Place in heavy kettle with envelope for reply. small amount of water and cook slow- ly until tender enough to put through a sieve. Return spinach and liquid to fire, adding enough milk and cream (half and half) to make the desired amount of soup. Let become hot but do not boil. Serve with a sprinkling of grated cheese and thin strips of Melba toast. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS e Instrument 1B! Question: L. R. writes: “Recently I saw a small instrument that is used to stimulate the circulation by mas- saging it over the body. Wherever it is rubbed over the body it makes the skin very red. Would you approve of such a method?” Answer: Such massage instru- ments are helpful in the hands of a skilled technician, but seldom of much value to the layman, as he does not know how or where to use the instrument to accomplish systemic results. Where it seems necessary to stimulate the circulation to the skin of any part, such as the face, vibra- tion accompanied by massage and hot and cold applications are helpful in bringing about a better circulation through the skin and face muscles. Currants Question: Mrs. K. asks; “May currants be used in place of raisins in your menus?” Answer: Yes, especially the sweet- er varieties. Acid in System Question: Mrs. P. H. W. asks: “What causes a numb, scorched-like feeling on my tongue, my gums and the top of my mouth? If it is acid in the system, kindly tell me if oranges and lemons are counteracters of acid. ‘| Also, does acid in the system affect one’s eyes so that it makes one feel as though she were going around in circles?” Answer: The condition often called “an acid system” is really due to a reduction of the blood’s alkalin- ity. The use of citrus fruit will help to correct this condition, principally through stimulating the flow of more bile, which is an alkali. This may also get rid of the dizziness, especially if it 1s caused by biliousness. me she suddenly rejected that theory. —Sinclair Lewis. * ek * Not :since the passing of the 18th amendment has there been a presi- dent who has done anything to see that it is enforced.—Bishop Edwin D. Mouzon of the Southern Methodist church, - —_ KFYR { —— + SATURDAY, MARCH 7 550 Mllocyeles—045.1 Meters 100—Music. 0—Weather report. —Old-time music. 5—Meditation period. BARBS eo An eastern university is paying students to swallow balloons in a diet experiment, And to think that in a few months baseball pitchers will blow up free of charge! * oe OK As profound as Einstein sometimes is, there’s no denying he goes light on most of his theories, ied Dorothy thinks that the Romance languages are the baby-talk conver- sations of love-sick youths, * ee Big Bill Thompson, mayor of Chi- cago, is Boston born. His recent po- litical opponents, however, probably didn’t notice any special refinement in his speech. * * * Some critics deny Charlie Chaplin isa genius, But what would you call a movie actor who dines with a prime minister and rates a Legion of Hon- or award from the French govern- ment? (Copyright, 1931, NEA Service, Inc.) Homemakers Clubs to Open Training Classes Stanley, N. Dak., March 6.—Spring classes for the Mountrail county Homemakers’ clubs will be be- gun at Van Hook March 18 and at Stanley March 19, according to C. A. Fiske, county agent. In speaking of the work done by the clubs, Fiske says that in his be- lef it is good as any done in the eo “When it comes to true coopera- tion,” Fiske continues, “the ladies Beaatioe it while the men talk about Pennsylvania is said to have the most expensive ses- ABOUT SucH A LITTLE sion and Utah the most economical, with Minnesota somewhere in between. But in spite of the flippant comments of the para- graphers the amount of the expenditures doesn’t neces- sarily mean waste or even extravagance. Unnecessary and frivolous laws are sometimes passed but it also often happens that one measure means far more to the state than the cost of the entire session. If the Minnesota legislature, for example, authorizes the road bond issue and enables Commissioner Babcock to carry on his paving program, that alone will make this legislature worth all it costs. z DIVORCED NINE TIMES Cleveland, March 6.—(?)— Mrs. C. Lyons, No. 9, has obtained a di- vorce. She produced letters from some of her eight predecessors, one of whom suggested that they might form @ Lyons club. The suit was uncon- tested. Lyons is missing, Around the Town: Radio floor- walker. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Morris, 12:00—Grain markets; Bismarck Trib= une news and weather; lunch- P.M. eon program, 2: o—Grain markets: high, low, and close, :15—Musical matinee melodies, :30—Siesta hour: Good News radiq magazine, 0—Music. —Music. 0—Dinner hour organ recital: Grace Duryee Morris, 5—Newscasting. 0—Helen Ferguson, 5—Legislative tidbits, 0—Studio program. —Arnold Christianson, ballad singer, ie # ie Kercher, 8:30—Studio program. 9:00—Popular dance program (remote). Trench Mouth Is Dentist’s Subject Minneapolis, March 6.—(?}—The danger of Vincent’s infection, or trench mouth, is that it may obscure or cause other diseases, Dr. Lloyd E. Musburger, Jamestown, N. D., told the Minnesota State Dental associ- ation here Thursday. Though the exact cause of the dis- ease still is somewhat of a mystery, cena can successfully treat it, he “If neglected,” he said, “Vincent's infection may obscure or cause other troubles, traumatic, tubercular or syphilitic, which may prove fatal. Apparently, insofat as smoker's hab- itually neglect mouth hygiene, they may become more susceptible to at- tacks, but even good hygiene does not provide absolute immunity.” FLAPPER FANNY SAYS: : ni. U3. PAT.OFT. Up to the Farmer (Houston Post-Dispatch) ‘The government hasn't given anything sufferers, except debt, but under present conditions the loans should 5 he ¢