The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 25, 1931, Page 4

An Independent Newspaper THE STATE'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER (Established 1873) Published by The Bismarck Tribune Company, Bis- ‘marck, N. D., and entered at the t Bismarck postaffice at + President and Publisher Subscription Rates Payable in Advance $7.20 ~ 120 + 5.00 6.00 $1.00 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 yt ear . Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation Member of The Associated Press ‘The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use to it or also the spontaneous origin published herein. All rights of republication of all other matter herein are also reserved. (Official City, State and County Newspaper) Foreign Representatives SMALL, SPENCER & LEVINGS (Incorporated) Formerly G. Logan Payne Co. CHICAGO NEW YORK BOSTON Forward March Appointment by Governor George F. Shafer of a capitol building commission and his answer to the appeal of the Jamestown capitol removal propagandists that the whole matter be permitted to rest in abeyance for a year, clears the decks for action on a matter of great interest to Bismarck in particular and the state in general. The order of the day, judging by the sentiment of the people of North Dakota and the attitude of the governor as expressed in his letter to the Jamestown committee, is for immediate action. The command is “Forward March” and that edict should be obeyed with all due haste. There remains to the Jamestown group, of course, the option of instituting legal action to halt operation of the capitol commissioners or to file a referendum petition against the enactment which authorized their appoint- ment. In such event, however—as pointed out by this newspaper and by the governor in his letter—the respon- sibility for their acts will rest squarely upon them. If they choose either of these courses, the state will sit in judgment upon both the honesty and reasonableness of their actions. We have no doubt as to what that judg- ment will be. Those with the best interests of North Da-' kota at heart can hope only that reason and common- sense will lead the protagonists of the Jamestown move- ment to see the light and accept the obvious will of the People as expressed by the legislature and from so many other sources, The governor's letter is all that any advocate of honesty ‘and fair-dealing in this capitol question could wish, In| going on record as he has done, he has expressed the will of the people in unmistakable terms. It was easy for him to do so, since the voice of the people was loud in hhis ears as he penned his missive. . ‘ ‘The situation of the various state departments and the economic situation in which the state finds itself, offers every urge to speed in constructing the new building. Practically everyone agrees that this is desirable and The Tribune's vaice, now as before, is lifted with the rest. There should be no tendency to make it a “rush” job, however, The whole matter is too important for that, for the capitol building to be constructed now must serve this state for many years to come. It should be of such design and construction as to fill the needs of the future as well as those of today. But businesslike administration of the task in hand will make possible more progress than some persons may believe. One may be painstaking without being dilatory. We feel sure that the members of the capitol commis- sion will realize this fact. As to the personnel of the capitol commission it would be captious to find fault at this time. At the same time It is too early for commendation. Regardless of the personal opinions for or against any member of the com- mission, or the commission as a whole, they will be judged by the work they do. The commissioners them- selves, we are sure, will welcome such an attitude on the part of the public. \ The Tribune feels itself in position to judge the caliber bf only one member, Fred L. Conklin has taken a lead- ng part in civic service and has worked long and tire- lessly in behalf of the state—particularly for the welfare of this western area of which Bismarck is the hub. ‘There can be no local disappointment over his selection. Even if he were a less admirable person, his appoint- ment would be welcome, for it was he who headed the tapital retention movement and assisted ably in direct- ing that campaign, along with many other public- spirited citizens of this city. If his decisions can control, we are certain that no unnecessary grass will grow under the feet of the commission members before dirt is fly- ing on capitol hill. Political issues should be kept far distant from the Capitol building plan. The best qualified architect of national reputation should be secured in collaboration with North Dakota architects. In the careful selection of the plans lies half the battle. It is going to take time to make *he necessary surveys ‘and to complete and perfect organization of the com- mission. The men appointed receive no compensation. heir service, of necessity, must be for the love of the state and the job. ‘The situation that complicates their undertaking is the emergency existing. More haste and speed must direct Bheir deliberation than would obtain were the state gov- ernment properly housed rather than “camping out” {n various quarters over the city. Industry’s Climb Toward Safety The manufacturers of this country, after a quarter century of effort, have reduced the annual record of accidents within their plants and works to a really sur- prising minimum. In 1929, for instance, there were about 20,000 industrial fatalities, of which only 3,000 actually occurred in manufacturing plants. While accidents have dwindled in the conduct of in- dustry in general and the raliroeds in particular, ac- cidents not directly chargeable to industry have multi- plied to an alarming degree—so much so that there is now a crying need for a remedy, Last year 32,000 persons lost their lives on American highways, all of these being listed as “motor accidents.” THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE 2.00/ tion; one teaching us how to make a living, the other bear down on the problem day in and day out, until every citizen in every community would become safety- minded.” Thirty-two thousand graves should be cnough to set the American public to thinking. Utilitarian vs. Cultural Education James Thurlow Adams, an American writer, is plainly peeved over the tendency of American educators to sub- stitute utilitarian for cultural subjects in our higher in- stitutions of learning. He thinks it all wrong that a youngster who goes to college to learn business English, real estate selling and personnel management, should be given a Master of Arts degree in token that he has at- tained to the acme of cultural perfection—ranking in this respect with those who have spent their time plumb- ing the depths of philosophy, literature and science. Adams wants us to know there are two kinds of educa- teaching us how to live. One should not be confused with the other. He quotes Mathew Arnold’s definition of culture as “a harmonious expression of all the powers which make the beauty and worth of human nature.” This does not accord with the late President Eliot's: {deal of education, the aim of which he declared should be toward greater power and service. This “power and service” phrase, in the opinion of Adams, is one of the most baneful ever coined by an educator, as it teaches Americans the pernicious philosophy that what they do counts for more than what they are. It would seem, almost, as if Adams were defending the sacred preserves of an exclusive social cult when he de- clares that people who acquire education of the utilitarian kind only, have no right. to call themselves educated. And yet there is startling truth in what he says. Here is a sample: “We have been ‘doing’ for three hundred years. ‘We have cleared and settled a continent. We have accumulated the most colossal store of material power the world has ever seen. Is it not time that we began to think what to do with all our means; what the end is that we wish to attain? Are we forever to continue get- ting more things simply in order to get more things? The entire practical life in America urges us to do unceasingly and unthinkingly. Should it not be one of the chief functions of education to find the strands of meaning in our ceaseless web of doing and to teach us some pur- pose in our lives? Can anything give us that purpose better than culture... ?” The educational rebel who wrote the above quotation has much truth on his side, but is on the losing end of the argument, as far as the present age is concerned. This age is definitely committed to the “power and service” idea, promulgated by the great Harvard dean. Whether some folks like it or not, education in America is and will continue to be predominantly utilitarian. He Found Thirteen Unlucky A game law violator in Missouri has good reason to believe that thirteen is an unlucky number, and if he is a bit superstitious will hereafter shun anything that has to do with that combination of numerals. ‘The hunter was arrested for selling “jack salmon” in violation of the law. The game warden found 13 wild ducks in his car, and there were 13 spectators standing near, who were called in as witnesses, His hearing was held on Friday, the 13th, and a United States com- missioner fined him $65.00—13 five-dollar bills! Editorial Comment Héitorials 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. Piling Up the Deaths (Fargo Forum) ‘The influence of an open winter upon the automobile accident death rate, is clearly evidenced in the figures on fatal accidents so far this year. Up to the present time twelve persons have been killed in North Dakota since the turn of the year. That is at the rate of two for each 100,000 of our population in a matter of about twelve weeks—a rate far too high. A year ago the deaths at the same time numbered only five. state been closed to traffic, except in a small portion of __THE BISMARCK I'RIBUNE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1931 Can the Professor Repeat? ‘Thousands of government experts are working constantly for the bene- fit of all citizens of the United States. They will work directly for you if you will call for the fruits of their labors through our Washington Bureau. State your inquiry briefly, write clear- ly, and, enclosing two-cent stamp for @ personal letter in reply, address the Bismarck Tribune Information Bu- reau, Frederic:J. Haskin, Director, Washington, D. C. Q. What per cent of men are bald headed and what per cent are red headed? H. N. A. About 50 per cent are more or lenivines Two per cent have red Q._ How many adjusted service certificates are held by veterans in the State af New York? In Califor- nia? V. W. W. A. Three hundred sixty thousand six hundred ninety-nine certificates are held in the State of New York and 191,038 in California. Q. How many of our marines are uow in Nicaragua? C. H. A. There are about a thousand. It is planned to withdraw about half of them by June. Q. Please describe the Victory and Littlemac midget cars. R. 8. G. A. The Victory has a wheel base of ‘5 inches and weighs 940 pounds. It is 53 inches in tread width and has a seating capacity of three.’ Among its novel features are the absence of con- At no time during the wintgr have the roads of the| Ventional chassis frame members and the elimination of springs and axles. the northeastern section of the state, and for a day or two in some other regions. The increase in the early death toll has resulted from this fact, and, unless there be a marked recession somewhere along the line during the latter part of the year when the number of fatal accidents usually increases, we may find ourselves con- fronted with a record year in the matter of highway deaths, The record is one of which we cannot be proud. The Readjustment Period (Dunn County Spotlight) No one wants to minimize the depression of the past year by saying that it was “not as bad as it seemed,” etc. It was bad enough, and it is not over yet. ‘We don’t mean to say that “Prosperity is just around the corner,” for it is not, but the adjustment period has started, and things are on the upward trend. Now the Pendulum will gradually but surely swing the other way, as it always does. This period brought a lot of hardship and disaster to: every section, some more than others. But lessons were) learned by everyone that will prove indispensable in time to come. Values will be reestablished. The workman who would not work unless he “got his price” will be willing to put in ten good hours for a wage that will al- low him to clothe and feed his family and let the fel- low who employs him do. the same. The merchant who} formerly charged high prices now has to compete with the chain store, but will enjoy a better and more satis- factory business. Property values will seek an entirely new level, more in accordance with the earning capacity of the property. Adjustment will not be a matter of a few days, but of years. Those who fully realize that we are going through this period and adjust themselves and their affairs ac- cordingly will be winners. One Place for Economy (The Country Gentleman) In a day when there is so much complaint about mounting public expenditure, it is strange that the re- duction of administrative expense in county government does not receive more attention. Many of our states have fairly run riot in the creation of local administrative offices. The case of Indiana is typical. The Hoosier State has more than 1000 township trustees, 276 county commissioners, 644 county council- men to watch the county commissioners, 3,048 members of advisory boards, and besides, all the usual county of- ficers—in all, an average of fifty-four officers to the county. In Indiana, as in many other states, the plan of county government was conceived in an era when it was thought democtacy meant the division of power into mi hands, Tt has been estimated by advocates of the shorter ballot that the administrative cost of county government in Indiana could be cut in half without impairing its effi- ‘This does not mean that these fatalities should be ciency. Whether or not this statement is too enthusias- tic could be demonstrated only by experiment, but there is little doubt that a substantial saving could be made. In several of the sparsely populated western states there has been some agitation for the consolidation of counties. It is argued, and with much common sense,| that with the advent of fast transportation the need for! county seats at frequent intervals has disappeared. And The base of the body takes the place of the usual metal frame members. The Littlemac has a wheel base of 82 inches and is 42 inches wide. It has an 87-cu. in, motor and four cylinder engine. It is a coupe model. Q. Did the late Frank Munsey make all his money in the publishing business? T. H. A. Munsey laid the foundation of his fortune in the publishing busin but he is reported to have made a great deal of money by investing in the stock of the United States Steel corporation. Q. How much is the new Dorches- ter Hotel in London to cost? R. L. A. It is said to have cost approxi- mately ten million dollars and will ecntain many large public rooms but cnly three hundred bedrooms and sit- ting rooms. It will be opened in OUT OUR WAY, CARDS NEAR, WNHOT 2 PLAYIN’ Basy ? AINT ANY/ WHERE April in the presence of King George V and Queen Mary. Q. How much did the new snake house in the Washington Zoo cost? H.G, P, A. It cost about $200,000. Q. When his mistress, Mme. Pom- padour died, Louls XV made a very cynical remark apropos of her funer- al. Pietra the exact words credi Can them? F. D. A, foun A. It was a cold rainy day when | the body of the Pompadour was taken ‘from Versailles to Paris for burial. Louis did not accompany the cortege. {He stood at a palace window as the procession started and without any expression of regret or sorrow said to sn attendant, “The marquise will have a very disagreeable day for her journey.” Q. Is it true that the restaurants are now socialized in Russia? K. 0. A. The use of these restaurants is increasing rapidly, the fundamental idea, being to eliminate the wasteful- ness of home cooking. In 1929-30 about three million meals were pre- pared daily and it is planned to in- crease this rateto 800,500,000 in 1930- 3i,. Large kitchen factories are. built in many industrial centers catering to workers as well as their families. Family subscription coupons are sold at reduced rates and special dining rooms for children are being organ- four cylinder engine, It is to have a | ized. Q. They say that republics are une grateful, but didn’t Colombia give Simon Bolivar a big pension? G. H. A. The Colombian congress voted Bolivar a pension of $30,000, but he cid not accept it. Q. How does Turkey compare in size with some of the American states? L. S. D. A. Turkey in Europe is now slight- ly larger than Massachusetts, and the entire Turkish Republic is slightly larger than New Mexico and Cali- fornia combined. Q. How many Bibles are sold an- nually in the world? J. R. C. A. According to a survey made in 1930, there wete sold in the year 1929 throughout the world approximately 36,500,000 Bibles or parts of Bibles. ‘The American Bible Society in this year sold 11,102,664 Bibles or parts of Bibles. The cheaper editions pre- dominate and single books of the New Testament and the Psalms are ior lf ee Lagat wit TH’ WELL, WHY, HE i i CAROS WITH HIM. YOU — HE . H MIGHTS WELL BE Now , LESSEE-WHUT \ OvoT IN TH’ BACK DOES HE PLAY i NEXT ? BEST WAY T' PLAY Ss LU: re CE ZZ: SIN GZ PLHFEZ Ee THE DISTANT RELATION the greatest sellers. Operating from 1816, the American Bible Society has Sold 216,198,915 Bibles or parts of Bibles, Q. How many words are there in the English language? T. Y. U. A. The language is growing con- stantly. The latest edition of Web- ‘ster’s New International Dictionary includes over 400,000 words. Thirty- six pages of the volume are devoted to new words which have come into us> within the past few years, Q. Who described architecture as frozen music? I. G. A. Goethe. . ’ Today Is the ‘Anniversary of MARYLAND DAY <i On March 25, 1634, the first Roman Catholic mass was celebrated in Maryland. Two years before, Cecilius Calvert, second Lord of Baltimore, received a charter from.Charles I conferring on him pogsession of the territory now forming the states of Marylaid and Delaware. One of the chief causes that led to the settlement of Mary- land was the desire of Lord Balti- more, a Catholic, to found a colony where his fellow believers migitt pro- fess their religion openly without in- curring the penalties to which they were subjected to in England. Other denominations, however, were to be on equal footing with the Catholics, and of the 300 or more who arrived at Point Comfort, Va., in Feb- Tuary, 1634, it is probable that half of them were Protestants. On the 25th of March mass was celebrated on St. Clement's Island in the Po- tomac, and shortly after the site of the city of St. Mary's was traced on land bought from the Indians, near the banks of the river. [Bares | e From the scanty evening gowns, we have seen, we would say the designers. are very abnormal, ek * A gin party is sometimes like a prizefight, the office sage observes. Two rounds and you're out. xe * “Best in the long run” may be an admirable slogan, but it would never do for hosiery manufacturers. * * * Now that a movement is on foot to Anglicize operas, hope is high that train announcers may be induced to use understandable English, * eR ‘Then there was the young bride who grew suddenly jealous when her By Williams eal tinal . ATS TH a eS - Wy iy he A siessins K mc COY Wag lo Malte” DIET WILL BE Din CARE OF TH mK 1D ENVELOPE FOR REPLY © tga nota teacn SENICE LS ANGELES” CALS PEAS CONTAIN VITAMINS The green peas which are so fa- miler to everyone are an important member of the family 1 They were originally Southern Europe probably been used for food in the Orient for thousands of years. Even in Eurore they were cultivated years before the dawn of the Christian Era, contour. While the plants are usually grown for seeds, there are several vari- eties with thick green edible pods, which may be eaten very much as we use green beans, and which are exten- sively used in Europe, but have not been well introduced in this country. ‘The vines in the different varieties may vary from 12 inches to 12 feet in length. ‘The average shelled green pea con- tains 74.5 per cent water, 7 per cent protein, 5 per cent fat, 16 per cent carbohydrate, 1 per cent ash, contain- ing good amounts of potassium, sodi- um, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and sulphur. The dried pea contains @ smaller amount of water, contain- ing only about 15 per cent. It con- tains a larger amount of protein, ap- proximately 22.5 per cent, and fat 1.8 per cent, carbohydrates 52 per cent, and mineral matter 2.5 per cent. ‘The fresh.or canned green peas are and C, The canned variety may be used to advantage in régions where other fresh vegetables are not ob- tainable. The dried peas may cooked in soups or baked like dried beans. They should be considered a starchy vegetable and not used at the same time with acid foods or other proteins. The very small pea may be classed among the non- starchy vegetables, although as the ‘pea becomes more mature it contains ® larger amount of starch. Here are @ few recipes which you will find in- terest! French Style Peas Wash one head of lettuce, thor- oughly drain, and chop into small pieces, Add one cup of water and two pounds of peas, weighed before Cover simmer for 30 the lettuce should be cooked for 15 minutes before adding the peas. ‘When cooked, remove from the fire, add butter and seasoning, and serve. Bacon with Peas Shell one pound of peas and cover with boiling water. Add a half tea- spoonful of finely chopped mint leaves. Cook for 20 minutes and add three strips of bacon which should first be finely minced and browned in a skillet. Mix and serve immedi- ately. Pea: with Vegetables Clean end dice six new potatoes, one bunch of carrots and two turnips. Personal diet addressed to him, care of The Tribune. Enclose a stamped addressed envelope for reply. Cook for 20 minutes and add one can of peas. If fresh peas are used shell two pounds and add at the beginning. Cook until the carrots are tender. Add butter and serve. Peas in Turnip Cups Clean, remove tops and boil large turnips for about 15 minutes. Re- move a slice from the top and scoop out the interior, leaving a shell with @ flat surface on the bottom so turnip will stand on its end. Fill with a mixture of equal parts of canned peas and chopped button mushrooms. Place an olive on top, bake until a fork penetrates the turnip shell read- ily, and serve while hot. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Pyorrhea Question: H. B. asks: “What is a cure for pyorrhea?” Answer: Follow the advice of your dentist regarding local treatment of the gums, scaling of the teeth, etc. At the same time, improve your diet habits, using plenty of the green veg- etables containing bone-building ma- terlals. As there is always a condi- tion of acidosis present in pyorrhen, these vegetables also help because of their alkaline reaction. Tomato Fast Question: Y. J. asks: “How often should one take tomato juice on a fast and how much at a time?” Answer: If you are contemplating @ tomato juice fast I would advise you to take an eight-ounce glass of the juice every two hours, together with a glass of water, also drinking @ glass of water each hour in be- tween the hours when you take the tomato juice. Poor Sight Question: R. F. B. asks: “What can I do for poor sight from nervous- ness? I am always exhausted and out of breath.” Answer: Your eyes may be affected because cf enervation. In that case, anything which would tire you too much would take away some of the energy which should go to your eyes. On the othcr hand, your poor sight may be somewhat accountable for your lack of energy unless you wear Properly fitted glasses, First, see an optometrist, get the right glasses, then eliminate the bad habits which are causing you to waste energy. husband revealed he was in love with | loving—is to the aristocratic old fam- his work. , x * * Slaves to fashion, shop dealers no- tice give orders instead of take them. (Copyright, 1931, NEA Service, Inc.) | Quotations Crime is a safer sport than football. —Dr. Gilbert J. Raynor. eee ‘Women are probably no more beau- tiful today than they were a quarter century ago; they only look so.—J. Brooks Atkinson. xe Ok 1 | ily @ scandal, a sin, a thorn in their flesh, and not to be endured. She upsets a staid, dignified world and keeps the plot sizzling. o—______________» KFYR { THURSDAY, MARCH 26 31550 Killoeycles—545.1 Meters —Farm flashes, weather report. —Morning devotion, }0—Cheerio. 5—Old Time Music is (202 @oaIaI—3-35>, More people have died from drink- ing tuberculosis milk than from drinking whisky, but I do not there- fore wish to prohibit cows.—A. Mc Quisten. ek ‘Your economic prosperity rests ulti- mately upon your ability to defend it. -Admiral Bradley A. Fiske, retired. * * * “First Lady” is a foolish, high-hat kind of label, whether it is the first lady of a city, a state or of the whole country—and it is not especially ap- propriate in America.— Mrs. Gifford Pinchot, wife of Pennsylvania's gov- ernor, ; o—Markets Grace Duyree Morris Organist 0—National Farm and Home Hour Apts9 Choir Lond : noir London England 2:30—Markets, high, low and close, news, weather, livestock mar? Kets 2:43—Federation of Women's Clubs 3:00—Siesta Program and Good News Magazine 3:15—Dance Program 3:30—U. S. Army Band 4: 4:3 ics 5:00—Nord Entertainers—Betty & Jack 5:30—Stocks and Bonds—News 6:00—Mid-week Hymn Sing 0—Program 6:45—Mrs. W, E, Fitzsimmons, Con- tralto 7:00—Dance Program 1:45—Singers 0—Paul & Peggy No. 4 8:45—Hazel Johnson's Musical Mem: ories 9:00—Dance Orchestra LIKES SILENT BANQUETS London, March 25.—(?)—Ambassa- dor Dawes is fervently in favor of silent banquets, He said at a dinner of moive men he wished banquets were supervised like the talkies where 3 a mn coughs everything he says out. Somehow the world never seem: meddlesome when it digs up the fact’ that you have done something fine. If people wonder what she saw ir, that. man, the bride will be 36 her next birthday, FLAPPER, FANNY SAYS: (AE3.U. 8. PAT. OFF. When ibs there's a carpet to be cleaned, husband beats it and his wife beats it, he 5 + » » i a» pr ». | o- | ra :! w