The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 19, 1931, Page 4

carrterensasieaaronesintcm sl "sion still are active—and it is only fair to assume that THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE An Independent Newspaper THE STATE'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER (Established 1873) Published by The Bismarck Tribune Company, Bis- marck, N. D., and entered at the postoffice at Bismarck as second class mail matter. George D. Mann ............... President and Publisher ———— Subscription Rates Payable in Advance Daily by carrier, per year Daily by mail per year (in Daily by mail per year (in state, outside Bismarck) .... Daily by mail outside of North Dakota Weekly by mail in state, per year ... Weekly by mail in state, three years Weekly by mail outside of North Dakota, Weekly by mail in Canada, per year .. Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation Member of The Associated Press ‘The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the tor republication of all news dispatches credited to it not otherwise credited in this newspaper and also local news of spontaneous origin published herein. rights of republication of all other matter herein ‘also reserved. (Official City, State and County Newspaper) Foreign Representatives SMALL, SPENCER & LEVINGS E (Incorporated) Formerly G. Logan Payne Co. CHICAGO NEW YORK BOSTON Seven Vetoes Governor George F. Shafer Monday vetoed three meas- ures passed by the state legislature and Tuesday swung the axe on four more. He thereby contributes his bit, in a direct manner, to the political issues of the next state campaign. ‘The bills vetoed Monday were not of tremendous im- portance, although two of them, that reducing the pay allowed to sheriffs for mileage, and the one placing the state hail department on a budget, were the subject of bitter controversy in the legislature. The third bill would have enabled sheriffs to hire deputies to collect delinquent personal property taxes, paying them @ percentage of the taxes collected in Neu of salary or travel allowance. The governor vetoed this enactment on the ground. that it was contrary to public policy, and doubtless many will agree with him. The state already provides sufficient machinery to collect these levies. If it is not done it is because officials charged with the duty fail to perform it. Another factor is the possibility that, where the amount of pay depended on the amount col- lected, serious evils would crop up. No honest citizen approves of tax dodgers or of tax dodging, for the man who fails to pay his just assess- ment merely increases the burden of his neighbor. The fact that the legislature enacted the bill, however, 15 clear evidence that the legislature felt there was a need for it and that there were reasonable arguments for it. ‘The veto of the bill budgeting the hail department is not likely to arouse much political protest, unless tt comes from within the ranks of the governor's own party. ‘The measure was enacted by the I. V. A. legislative majority and opposed by the almost solid Nonpartisan minority. By his veto, therefore, the governor aligns himself with his political opponents on this one meas- ure. It was a surprising move in view of the governor's marked party regularity on most issues. ‘The veto of the sheriff's mileage enactment, however, is liable to develop political heat, although who will get burned remains & question. With the fetish of economy held out before it, the legislature started to economize and one of the means selected for this process. was the reduction of travel. al- Jowances to public. officials. Items coming under direct fire were those for sheriffs and county superintendents of schools. ‘The school superintendents were getting 15 cents a mile and the sheriffs 20, so the legislature passed laws cutting the allowance of the school superintendents to 12% cents and the sheriffs to 16 cents for vehicle travel and eight cents for travel by rail. ‘Advocates of the measures claimed they would reduce the tax burden by promoting economy and contended that the mileage perquisite was being overworked by the holders of these offices. All of the arguments which the governor advanced were heard time and again during the discussion in the two legislative branches. Instead of suggesting a new idea, therefore, he merely threw himself on the side of the minority legislative group. Since the matter was not a party issue in the legis- lature, the governor's party fealty was not at stake In his veto. It may be expected, however, that his opposi- tion at thé next election, if the governor is a candidate, will use this veto to illustrate charges that the governor THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, THURSDAY,.MARCH 19, 1981 the summer before, to their greater profit and glorifica- tion. In the latter connection, there is a remark in Charles J. Finger’s recent book, “Adventure Under Sapphire Skies,” that is very much to the point. Every town in America that hopes to attract tourists ought to heed it, and it is worth reprinting here. Mr. Finger remarks that every town has its “boosters’ club” that tries to attract the visitor; and he continues: “But how do they set about attracting him? By mak- ing pictures of the beautiful places near their town? By seeing to it that natural @eauties are undisfigured? Not @ bit of it. “In nine cases out of 10 they will tell you about the factories and the banks and the churches and the good water and the schools in their community. Now to do that is every bit as silly as if a business house should advertise that it had safes and cash registers and type- writers and ledgers. Such things are necessities and rightly taken for granted. So are schools and good water and bank necessities, and it should be taken for granted that every community has them. “But what the towns might do is see that no local high board advertisements disfigufe the landscape. They should search out their beauty spots and clear ways to them. They should look to the beautification of their town, so that travelers might wish to stay there, as the city of Leamington in England has beautified its streets and made them gay with flowers and potted plants. “To put matters in a nutshell, the active-minded peo- ple who would do the right thing by their town should give some consideration to the tourist's point of view. But that they do not do. “Neither we, nor you who read, were ever, or are ever, likely to visit a town because it has an overall factory. in full blast, or because there is a coal dealer and a paint and wall paper merchant in it, no matter how much of a citizen of credit and renown the advertiser might be.” Would that civic boosters might ponder deeply over the advice! It would make automobile touring in the United States infinitely more enjoyable. Esperanto Still Alive Even though English is becoming more and more: of a universal tongue, friends of Esperanto, that hybrid among the written and spoken languages, persist in their ef- forts toward progress. Invented by one L. L. Zamenhof, who inveighed against the difficulties caused by a diversity of language, Esper- anto has made some progress among persons interested in the subject. Because the language—or rather this medium of communication, for it is not really a lan- guage—is simple and easy to learn, a surprisingly large number of persons have familiarized themselves with it. * A pamphlet issued by the Universal Esperanto associa- tion of Buffalo, N. Y., which is seeking to promote use of Esperanto in this couhtry, asserts that it is: “The International Language—the simplest and yet the) most flexible and expressive language in the world! It has a vocabulary of but a few hundred easily-learned international root-words. Spelling and pronounciation are perfectly phonetic. The accent is always on the penultimate syllable. The grammar may be mastered in| two hours, as there are.no exceptions to its 16 simple rules, Esperanto does not displace any national language but serves as a neutral, second language for everyone.” ‘This organization would have us understand that Esperanto is much more of a factor in commercial com-/ munication than is commonly known and cites a number}! of instances in which it has been put to practical use. \ts booklet asserts that: “The International Peace Congress has accepted Esper- anto as an auxillary language. “The International Union of Wireless Telephony has recommended that radio stations broadcast in Esperanto} for 15 minutes each week and announce the name of the station daily in Esperanto.’ Most of the larger European stations now do this. “A committee appointed by.the British Association for the Advancement of Science has recommended Esperanto. “Lord Baden Powell advises Boy Scouts to learn the language in order to obtain the Interpreter’s Badge. “The International Telegraphic Union accepts Esper- anto as a ‘clear language’ for international messages. | “The League of Nations, in a 60-page report on the! international language, says that: ‘Esperanto is widely spoken and is a living language.” ‘The International! Labor Office of the League issues regular bulletins in! Esperanto with the more important news of the labor movement. “The Government Aerological Observatory, at Tateno, Japan, prints its 200-page annual report in Esperanto for} world distribution. “The International Commission on Pharmaceutical Nomenclature has issued an Esperanto list of the stan- dard drugs.” It is impressive and of interest to most of us, for we can see the value of a common language. But there is a long, hard row ahead for Esperanto or any other tongue which is based wholly dn common sense and ignores historic facts and physiological conditions among various races—to say nothing of the prejudice which is not really interested in governmental economy. The further fact that he signed the bill reducing the allowance to school superintendents and vetoed that, pertaining to sheriffs will hardly be overlooked. ‘Tuesday's grist saw the veto of bills providing for the manufacture of coffins at the state prison; provid- ing for the judicial review of the findings and decisions of the state workmen's compensation bureau; permit- ting increased taxes in unorganized townships and authorizing county commissioners to make tax levies for schools under certain circumstances. Of these, the veto of the bill pertaining to the review of decisions of the workmen's compensation bureau also seems destined to develop controversy. Here, again, the governor sides largely with the Nonpartisan minority which opposed the bill in the legislature. It was the second time in four years that such a bill has been vetoed, the late Governor A. G. Sorlie having rejected a similar enactment at the 1927 legislative ses- sion. At that time the bill was labelled as an I. V. A. party measure and was passed on that basis. If the forces which made the measure a party issue in 1927 and which forced its passage at the recent ses- they are—the governor may have some explanations to make to important members of his own political faction. The fact that the reasons given for the veto are sound and that most persons will agree with the execu- tive may make little difference to those who have fought for the enactment of such a measure. In view of the tact that it would have been much easier for the gov- ernor to have signed the bill. and let the courts thresh out the question of its application, his stand probably ‘will be given approbation by students of government. It seems possible that the legislature, in its rush, failed to give careful enough consideration to this matter and that the governor could have found additional grounds for his veto had he cared to do so. bee as iH 88 $ i 7 still is common in the world. Editorial Comment 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. To End a Surplus (St. Paul Dispatch) Stop a minute and think about this fact. You can ask our Information Bureau any question of fact and get the answer back in # personal letter. Ii is a great educational idea intro- duced into the lives of the most in- telligent people in the world—Ameri- can newspaper readers. It is a part of that best purpose of a newspaper— service. There is no charge except two cents in coin or stamps for re- turn postage. Get the habit of ask- ing questions. Address your letter to the Bismarck Tribune Information Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Washington, D. C. Q. . Must the goulash be played in Contract Bridge? E. H. A. It is optional. Some players like this innovation while others dis- like it. Goulashes should not be iayed unless the majority of the players desire it. . How many vertebrae are there ia the neck of a giraffe? W. V. A. ‘There are seven vertebrae in the neck of the giraffe. This num- ber is not greater’ than’ in other quadrupeds, and the neck has no ex- trnordinary flexibility, althot its form and movements are very e- ful. The length, therefore, is due to the elongation of each cervical verte- ra. . Why was a Von Steuben stamp issued? J. B. M. A. The General Von Steuben Com- memorative Stamp was issued to commemorate the two hundredth an- niversary of the birth of General Baron Von Steuben and in recogni- tion of his exceptional service ren- dered the colonial cause during the Revolutionary war by drilling and or- ganizing the Army. Q. Were the murals in the Library of Congress painted on the walls or painted first and applied to the walls? P. A, K. A. Parts of the ceiling and the side panels in the west main entrance of the second story of the Library of Congress are painted on the walls. ‘The Blashfield mural in the dome of the Library of Congress was painted directly on the wall. In other in- stances the canvases were executed elsewhere and later placed in posi- tion. Q. Who drove President Lincoln’s carriage on the night of his assassin- ation? T. R. A. Joseph Christian. The car- riage is preserved in the collection of historic vehicles owned by the Stude- OUT OUR WAY By Williams Tf there is any way of “beating the game” in the Present surplus problem the information deserves to be widely distributed. Not so long ago @ group of California orange growers raised a fund of $500,000 to buy the surplus crop, de- stroy it, and prevent a break in the market. The wanton destruction of food is a common practice nowadays and @ symptom of times that are sadly out of joint. It is a method of handling the surplus hard to reconcile with breadlines. These particular fruit farmers, however, must have had a second and sobering thought. They decided instead to add the money to their advertising appropriation for this year and will therefore spend more bag two. million dollars proclaiming their product in ‘That is one way of ending a surplus that might well be copied by many other producers, Bilbo’s Latest Stunt (Fargo Forum) Governor Theodore G. Bilbo of Mississipp!, who some time ago made the state schools a laughing stock among educators everywhere by meddling with the presidéncies and the boards which resulted in the schools getting Kicked off the accredited list, is now attempting to as- sume a new role of dictatorship. There are some pet measures which he wants enacted into law and so he| — has had them all drawn up and now serves notice upon members of the state legislature that he will summon @ special session to put them through only on condition that a majority swears to vote for the bills without change. He insists members take a pledge to oppose MEAN “Ou'RE GRILLUN SHOW YOURE GONNA ti Corporation of South Bend, Q. Why do pine trees stay green all winter? D. T. A. Pine needles are in reality leaves, and contain chlorophyll as other leaves do. The surface of pine needles is tougher than that of other leaves. Thus the chlorophyll is pro- tected during the winter and remains &reen, Q. Who is the father of the opera- comique? E, M. A. Adan de la Hale, French trou- badour, @ musician and composer, who lived from 1238 to 1288 is some- times so called. He was born at Ar- 1as and studied at the Cistercian Ab- bey at Vaucelles, near Cambrai. He joined the household of Robert I, Count of Artois, in 1272; and from 1283 was attached to Charles of An- jou, brother of Charles IX, whose for- {tunes he followed in ‘Egypt, Syria, | Palestine, and Italy. At the court of Charles, after he became King of Naples, Adan wrote his “Jeu de Rn- bin et Marion,” the’ most famous of his works. This play. is cited as the earliest French play, with music on a secular subject.. "~~ Q. Was Saturday made the school holiday in deference to the religion of the Jews? A. J. ~ A. An official of the New York City Department of Education says: “It is my understanding that the ori- gin of Saturday never began in the cities’ but in the rural sections of our country. Tt is my understanding that it originated in the colonial days, when there were very few Jews in the community. I believe Saturday be- gan as a holiday in schools, because the children on the farms had to help with the work, so that Sunday might be observed by the family. They had to bring ‘in provisions for the Sabbath and help in the home so that they might.start out to the nearest church which was miles away.” Q. What medical personnel and equipment does a modern battleship carry? 8. H. A. The Department of the Navy says that the U. 8. West Virginia, one oa the newest battleships, carries: 1 commander in the Medical Corps; 1 junior lieutenant in the Medical Corps; 1 lieutenant in the Dental Corps. In addition there are from ten to fifteen pharmacists mates. ‘There is a Hospital Ward, the Sick Bay Ward, and Emergency Operat- ing room. There is also a dispensary. OH -1 see ~—7OU . A SUSPECT IN A SiG CRIME CASE. WELL ,Z ONT SEE GET ANY THIN’ OT OF A Marriage (K)not! - S A complete line of medical stores and medical supplies is also carried. Q. Do magpies chatter as muchas that phrase indicates? T. H. - A. The Biological Survey says a magpie does not talk very much. This, however, depends on the individual bird and its training. Q. What is the Chinese word for blessing, or good fick? A. C. A. It is a word pronounced “fu,” and the Chinese ‘character express- ing it is a favorite one with the Chinese people for embroidering on | bod: linen, or having placed on the walls of their houses. It should be borne in mind that the word “fu” means blessing only when written in this way—there are dozens of characters having this same pronunciation, all written differently and having utter- ly different meanings. _ Today Is the Anniversary. of 40SE STAMPED } we 1388 MECOY MEALTH STUDY PHYSIOLOGY During some recent lectures I had an X-ray fluoroscopic machine on the lecture platform and invited the audi- ence to come up in small groups to see the actiial working of such inter- nal organs as are visible under the X-ray. A great interest was shown in this exhibit. Everyone was interested to see exactly where the heart is lo- cated and how it beats. They could also see the action of the diaphragm and the position of the stomach and intestines. In all the curriculum of medical subjects I do not known of any which are more fascinating and profitable than physiology, which is the science which deals with the func- tion of the living organism and its parts, I believe that the doctor who knows physiology thoroughly will make fewer body functions, he has @ valuable clue when, any. part. goes wrong. Elemen- tary books on physiology make inter- esting reading for anyone. Once you begin the study of the subject you will find it fascinating. I would advise all you will also understand more clearly the facts which I tell you in these ar- ticles. You will actually be able to make this study profitable by learning to live so that the body can function normally, for you will avoid doing many of the things which bring about enervation and ill health. ‘A good book of physiology teaches exactly the facts which every one should know about his body, contains just enough anatomical de- scription to let one know where the organs are located. Some of the things which everyone should know are: The chemical composition of the ly. How the blood and lymph circulate, and the action of the heart. ‘The functioning of the lungs, bron- chii and voice box. The secretions of the duct and duct- Jess glands, How the different kinds of foods di- gest and are used. The action of the kidneys and skin in eliminating toxins, How heat and energy are produced and maintained. How the muscles work and grow © | stronger. LA SALLE’S ASSASSINATION On March 19, 1687, Rene La Salle, | brain the greatest of the French explorers, was shot by two of his followers while exploring the Mississippi. La Salle came to America at the age of 23 and became a trader in furs and the possessor of a tract of land in Canada. After a voyage of explo- ration from Lake Erie to Lake Supe- rior and down the Mississippi, he took possession of the land arourid the (Gulf of Mexico, called it Louisiana in honor of the French king, and went to France to get men and means to colonize it. On his return, La Salle failed again to find the Mississippi, and wandered from place to place until nearly all his followers were dead. At last giv- ing up hope of reaching the land he was seeking, he set out for Canada with a small company in 1687. On the way, two of his men shot him. La Salle was the discoverer of the Ohio and the first explorer of the greater part of the Mississippi. [ ARBS 1 © ‘Then there's the fellow who wants to know what rate of interest the Grand Banks of Newfoundland are paying. ee” ‘No matter where an Alaskan may travel, there’s no place, we suppose, like Nome, *.* * The president of a tobacco com- pany was given a $1,200,000 stock bonus. Fulfilling, no doubt, his fond- est pipe dream. * & RY ‘Thanks to several layers of flan- nel underwear he was wearing, a OH ATS ALL TH SETTER —~ Len Tare cWWHUT MEANIN I WANT, ooT OF HIS ANSWERS. Gist IN ne Tew. ME WHUT MOU WAS COIN’ < LAS NIGHT ‘¢ TRMILMAMS, Lud SSPE, The energy and functions of the and the nervous systems, IK mc Ci Wag to healt’ ‘ mW TO HEALTH CE DIET WiLL BE ‘ cans Lay i AQORESSED ENVELOPE FOR REPLY ‘SERVICE -LOS ANGELES- CAL: - Oe TMS PAPER smell, gight, hearing, touch, equilibri- um, 1» ete, ‘The function of reproduction, These are all vitally important sub- jects, a knowledge of which should be Dr. McCoy will gladly answer personal questions on health and diet addressed to him, care of envelope for reply. the common property of everyone. Your body is the most valuable piece of property you can possess. If you keep it in good condition you are able to enjoy life better and achieve a greater success. Time spent in learn- ing about how it functions is well spent, and will bring you real divi- dends in health and happiness, and it will also serve as an insurance against serious mistakes which are so common among those who are ig- norant of the elementary facts about living. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Liniment Question. —J. K. W. writes: “I am badly troubled with rheumatism, so much so that my right arm is slightly crooked. Would rubbing the joints with coal oil be of benefit?” Answer—There are many kinds of liniments which temporarily relieve certain cases of rheumatism through the counter-irritating effect. Coal oil used in this way will have the same effect with some people who have sen- sitive skins. Of course, there is no cure in such a treatment, but if it even temporarily relieves there is no harm in using the liniment treatment. Fruits and Nuts Question.—M. M. 8S. writes: “Please list in your column the fruits and nuts which are most fattening if eaten continually.” Answer.— Avocados and olives are the fruits containing the largest amounts of fat. The fat in different nuts varies slightly, but all true nuts have. a large.amount of fat. I con- sider that almonds and pecan nuts are the best to use for their fat con- tent. Peanuts and coconuts are not true nuts and contain large amounts of starch. Chioral Hydrate Question.—H. A. M. asks: “What are the symptoms of poisoning by chloral hydrate? How much may constitute a dangerous dose to a full-grown adult?” Answer.—Chloral hydrate causes a muscular relaxation, followed by sleep and coma, respiration and. pulse slow, white face covered with cold sweat, great fall in body temperature. Over 30 grains may be dangerous for some The interesting senses of taste, | people. Maine sheriff was unharmed by a bullet. But it’ would be exaggerating to say he came off without a scratch. (Copyright, 1931, NEA Service, Inc.) hee | Quotations 1 ‘The motto of the United States has been changed from E Pluribus Unum to Pass the Buck.—Senator George H. Moses, s* * Toleration is a good thing and few there be that have it; but there is a far better thing than toleration, and that is fellowship—William Lyon Phelps. zk * If we are to develop leadership, we | in; must relentlessly pursue the truth, let it take.us where it will.—Robert M. Hutchins, president, University of Chicago. ee * There isn’t room for father any more in the American home. The home belongs to the women-folk.— Sinclair Lewis. FRIDAY, MABCH 20 Kilocycles—545.1 Met ‘weather -report. :16—Morning devotion, :30—Cheerio, 9:00—Sunsi 9:25—World Bookman, 9:30—“Adam and Eve.” 9:45—Sunshine hour. 9:55—Opening markets and weather port. isic appreciation. 8. report 10:00—Music 11:00—Markets. :05—Grace Duryee Morris, organist. ee oe farm and home hour. 12:30—Music, 2:00—Edna Wallace Hopper. 2:15—Markets: high, low, Bismarck Tribune n er, livestock markets, 2:30—Siesta_program. 2:45—Good News magazine, 3:00—Dance program. 4:00—Lady next door, 4:30—Classics. 4:45—Tea-timers. 5:00—Dance. 6:45—Stocks 6 00—Cr a Me 3 race Duryee Morris. 0—Musical program. |5—Minneapolis Chamber of Com- 0—Adolph Engelhardt, lolph Engelhardt, violinist 7:15—Maga: lansen, i 5 —Singers. 8:00—Chronicles. 8:30—Barn dance, 9:00—Music. 9:30R-K-O hour. ———— S.W. Burleigh} By KATIE D. STEWART * Gladys Ann Gramling who has been spending the past two weeks visiting relatives in this vicinity left for her home in Regan Sunday. Mrs. Flora is spending this week with her niece Anna Nicholson. Quite a few from this vicinity at- tended the sale held at the home of ‘Mrs, Sarah McMurrich last Thursday. George Hochiemer is moving onto 1d close; ‘weath- and bonds, news, Yr. Stickler Solution | "MEN JOKE, AND SO” ~ “WIN + TRUSTY. PRAISE, MANY A TRUE WORD.,/| \S SPOKEN IN JEST. -' The letters from the top two lines, eget the farm recently vacated by August Hogue. Miss Gladys Gramling who teaches school near Wilton accompanied by Miss Helen Redington who teaches lap the same township spent,the week- end at the John Stewart home. Archie Nickolson spent several days in Bismarck last week receiving medical attention. Loren Gramling of Watford City is visiting relatives in this vicinity. He has just recently returned from New York where he had been work- ing for the past eight months. Saturday evening callers at the John Stewart home were Norman Stewart, Ed Becknall, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stewart, Gladys Ann Gramling, Helen Redington and Gladys Graml- zB. Andrew Irvan was a brief caller at the Norman Stewart home Monday. Elvin McMeans who has been vorking at the Snyder dairy farm is ane staying with Kenneth McMur- > SCHOOL NOTES HAMPTON ‘ Minnie and Frieda Grenz were ab- sent a few days the past month be- cause of tonsilitis. This month those receiving gold stars for perfect attendance were Gertrude and Regina, Koppy, Law- rence Michlitsch, Alma, Anna, and Leo Grenz. Those having 100 per Sent sen at, in ee this year ‘are Gertrude and Regina Koppy. Those who received an average of 90 per cent or over in their work for the month are, Gertrude Koppy, Frieda, Alma and Anna Grenz, Our spelling booklets for the com- ing school month are made in the Shape of a tulip blossom. Some pu- pils succeeded in getting 100 per cent every day last month in our Lin- coln log cabin booklets. The sixth grade students have completed the study of Asia and are now having review questions on both Europe and Asia. Our booklets on the countries of Europe with their respective flags, industries, location, government, etc., were completed the fom Date of the month, Second graders began readin; in third grade readers and the first graders in secqnd readers this month. ! FLAPPER, FANNY SAYS: o the ¢ Frida public given ate apa aye op® aif x 4