The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, April 18, 1931, Page 4

a THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1981 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE Pe; An Independent Published by The Bismarck Tribune Company, Bis- Marck, N. D., and entered at the postoffice at Bismarck Ba second class mail matter, George D. Seseecccoeseses President and Publisher Subscription Bates Payable in Advance Daily Daily Daily Daily Weekly Weekly Weekly : year . Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation Member of The Associated Press ‘The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this news; r and also the local news of spontaneous origin published herein. All rights of republication of all other matter herein are also reserved. (Official City, State and County Newspaper) Forelgn Representatives SMALL, SPENCER & LEVINGS (incorporated) ‘ly G. Logan Payne NEW YORK Hard to Sing Presumably one’s patriotism will not be impugned if the makes adverse, though mild, comment upon the selec- ‘tion of the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem, Tt was so much of a question while it was being con- sidered by congress that some folks will be pardoned if they feel the question was decided wrongly. The case of a Bismarck luncheon club offers apt Bustration, ‘When the word went forth that a congressional ukase had designated the Star Spangled Banner as the na- tional anthem there was consternation, for the rule in| ‘all such organizations is to open their meetings by sing- ing a patriotic song. It prepares the minds of mem- ‘bers for lusty endeavors as builders and as exponents of sservice—and besides, some psychologists and pathologists, ‘would have us understand that a preparatory song aids the digestion, In any event, and whatever the reason, they sing. All sing loudly and some sing well and if any result is accomplished it is beneficial. For lo, these many years, the luncheon clubs and mil- lions of other Americans have been singing that grand} old song, “America.” What matter if the tune was} stolen from “God Save the King.” It is a good tune and one which a baritone or a tenor can glory in, no matter how mean his musical capabilities. ‘Things were going along beautifully, with America the standard patriotic song of the nation, dnd the Star Spangled Banner held in reserve for use by bands and to be sung by choirs and persons or groups similarly ac- complished. We had two patriotic songs, each on an equal footing, and bore up nobly under the handicap. With the new law in force, one of the local luncheon elubs was told by its president that henceforth “The Star Spangled Banner” would be the opening number— but it hasn’t been. Week in and week out, “America” roars forth in the same old way—and the answer isn't hard to find. The members feel that they do not want to attempt “The Star Spangled Banner.” Like wise and unambitious men, they know their limitations. They recall the day down in Browns Grove, or at the church picnic, where the leading local soprano of the day almost strangled herself on the high notes, They can see, as of yesterday, the heroic struggle of the crowd as it at- tempted to get over that Olympian peak represented by “And the rocket’s red glare”; they see again the facial tontortions conjured up as the Jovian heights of “O’er the land of the Free and the home of the Brave,” ap-| proached with measured beat. | All too poignantly do they remember how the once; lusty crowd tried, gasped, and gave up, and only a few brave and brass-lunged souls scaled the heights. The! crowd joined in again on the lower registers, to be sure, but, somehow, the zest was gone Too many budding! vocalists were left with a dismal feeling of failure. And so, the members of this club have failed to} respond to the urge of congressional dicta. “Our Pather’s| God to Thee” continues to ring forth loud and strong./ It is just as well. Congress decided that “The Star! Spangled Banner” could be properly sung after hearing | two sopranos exploit their ability. As with so many congressional panaceas, they failed to try it themselves. | Doubtless they will excuse the rest of the nation if they continue to do the best they can—and let the other fel- low try it also. Ice Harvest Good Reports compiled by the National Association of Ice! Industries, an organization designed to promote the in-) terests of those engaged in selling that product, indicate that the ice harvest throughout the nation during the winter just ended was up to normal. Depending upon the locality, the ice ranged from geven inches to 18 inches in thickness, with the aver- age throughout the ice-cutting regions about a foot. Because of modern methods of cutting and warehous- ng, the local production was about normal, although the ice was not as thick here as in some recent years, It is worth noting, however, that in some places it was $98 inches thick which is considerably heavier than was} the case here. Perhaps, one of these days, North Dakota’s weather will lose the stigma of being sub-arctic in character and be rated for what it is, the best all-season weather any large section of the United States knows. Co. CHICAGO BOSTON What’s in a Name? For many years we have heard of the work and accom-) plishments of the narcotics division of the public health! service whieh, in conjunction with representatives of the federal treasury department, has tracked down many smugglers of opiates ahd other harmful drugs. But no longer will this be true. The narcotics division has vanished and in ita place we find the division of menta} hygiene, the change in title having been made by law. The same statute provides for the administration of | try. Incredible, but overnight, it seems, summer several penal and correctional institutions. . ‘Whoever is responsible for this new method of attack upon an important and pernicious question, he should be given credit. It would seem that commonsense is being used. Cutting the Timber Persons who advocate a change in the present waste- ful methods of cutting timber doubtless have a great, deal of weight on their side of the argument. Men now living have seen parts of the country which once were covered with virgin forests reduced to the stark aspect which follows in the wake of the professional lumberjack. They see the entire face of nature changed and a new set of conditions created by removal of the timber. Every nature lover sympathizes with their attitude and there is doubtless much economic force to be marshalled on the side of conservation, At the same time, one should not lose sight of the Position which necessity and the knives of keen com- Petition forces the lumber operator to take. Until it becomes profitable to cut and handle timber economical- ly, these men point out, the job will be done in a waste- ful manner. A conference of lumbermen, meeting on the west coast, recently. made the following declaration: “There is literally no economic demand for waste wood material amounting annually in Washington and western Oregon to 167,815,280 cubic feet. This material is necessarily destroyed in refuse burners in order to keep the mills from being buried in their own waste. This ultimate waste is 27.2 per cent of the logs wasted at the saw mills, in the sense that it is refuse material not made into lumber. “In subsequent processes, however, the saw mills reclaim 44 per cent of this material by mak- ing it into such by-products as lath, hand-squares, shingle-bands, pulpwood, pulp chips, fuel wood, hogged fuel, commercial saw dust, etc. This re- claimed by-product has a value at the point of production of $7,144,075. Moreover, 28.8 per cent of the waste is utilised as fuel in the produc- tion of saw mill power, the amount of material so used being equivalent to five million barrels * of crude oil. One of the big problems before the office of forest products at the Portland office of the forest service is to find a profitable method of utilizing the 27.2 per cent of waste that now goes to useless destruction in the burners.” ‘These men would like to have the country know ‘that they are doing the best they can; that they have no lust for malicious destruction or for the despoilation of nature's gifts. Also, they fear that, public sentiment is being turned against them on a matter for which they cannot conceive themselves to be at fault. They feel that the ery of the conservationist has made many citizens reluctant to buy or use lumber and that the market for their product has suffered as @ result, What they would like for the world to understand is that there is e great surplus of forest. material and forest products which could easily satisfy an increased demand for lumber by the entire country; that the publicity forces of the nation should be directed toward encouraging “the wise use of forest products rather than in the direction of discouraging the use of wood in-the name of conservation.” There may be some force to the argument and no one will deny the right of the lumbermen to be heard. It cannot be gainsaid, however, that the history of lumber- ing in this country is one of almost ¢driminal waste and absolute ruthlessness. The public knows this. If the sawmill operators have changed their tactics or the spots of their commercialism they should lose no time in informing the nation of that fact and in telling the people of America the faets of the case: Mayor James Walker, in usual Tammany fashion, is “passing the buck” in the legislative investigation under way. He is assuming the attitude that he is not his brother's keeper. The New York public seems to be tak- ing a decidedly different view of matters. Editorial Comment Edltorlals printe@ 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. A New Latin American Policy (Federated Council Bulletin) Although churchmen are not always qualified to ap- praise the more technical problems in the relation of our government to weaker peoples, they have a vital concern in the basic questions of justice involved and desire that all native populations dependent upon us be dealt with in ways that make their rights and welfare the fundamental factor. We, therefore, rejoice in two recent incidents that indicate such a policy on the part of our government. Secretary Stimson’s statement of policy as to recogniz- ing newly formed Latin American governments will give general satisfaction since it clearly declares that the United States acknowledges “the right of other nations to regulate their own internal affairs of government.” His definite rejection of the accretions to the Monroe Doctrine which have been developing for more than a generation, causing anxiety and resentment in South America, should make for international understanding and good-will. The recent announcement that our marines are to be withdrawn from Nicaragua and a civilian appointed to be the American commissioner in Haiti and another civilian to be the governor of the Virgin islands—both in Place of former military men—is additional evidence of wisdom in dealing with our neighbors. Experience shows that the rights and welfare of dependent native popula- tions are, as a rule, more adéquately safeguarded by men whose lifelong education and -habits of mind have been civilian rather than military. Time for Action (Country Gentleman) What high hopes the seed and nursery catalogues aroused way back in January, when spring seemed fer away! And through chill February and the blustery March days plans grew from their pages, where flowers and shrubs almost exotic in their lush growth and vivid coloring reminded that days of hot sun and warm rain would come. Looking out the window it was no trick at all to populate each bleak, barren corner of the yard with blooming plants. ‘All this profusion of flowers was in the mind. They bloom—mentally—each year, and then three out of four catalogue planners are rush of work—plowing, housecleaning, chores that mark the return of life and the spring planting season is gone. Good-by dreams, Now is the time to get after those plants and shrubs 0 necessary to the plan. Crops, livestock, epairs and painting are essentials, of course; but a few hours devoted to the pia: of ornamentals will bring 8 Fie Darran of hearer 2 gg teagan Se Personal enjoyment is, naturally, tiret valle A Waa y tl wt! % ‘ alg gale SYNOPSIS— Rushe, un Ring, Horry Rabe, teas sion, but quits. league bi brother of the famous every chance to enter a polices: tee. league, in he player. ey org Told that he can -leager, Home of sir a big never ake it ‘Not as a betsman, but as a herlet, he excels. His second year in a minor le: finds @ tie game and him for s big Teague place iat tee tetere, His lias a whole game te pitok a whole game to pitch ears he cannot sce it through. Ww could blame the Texarkana fans for laughing at me? Some of our own fans laughed in derision. Mesa City and Texarkana tied, and playing off the last game of our season, gave an added attraction to the game. Conditions were such that we were weak on hurlers, I say “weak,” advisedly, because I was the only one left. This meant that I had to toss the pill throughout the game. And to start off with, the first ball I sent down being knocked for a homer was decidedly distressing. “Itt hought. hat f per: 4 Relpéd te yet 1 a little, yet Bed core over me. Whipple, Tex&rkana’s new man, supposed to be even more of & demon with the bat than Poli, was facing me. I deliberately walked him. Then I felt ashamed of myself. That was losing my nerve for fair; losing confidence in myself. at ashamed helped to =e me back into something resembling more confidence and I fanned the «next man, Finally, with Whiens on third and another on_ first, brilliant fielding brought about e poutts play and the side was re- tire By the end of the fifth it was three to nothing against us and 1 was almost in a panic thinking of {oer More innings to pitch. Some- hing : had Perhaps brot! “ ways been right, t nervous, I’m sunk,” tried to convince m: haps all and that they couldn't be relied n. upon. As I stepped into the box at the beginning of the sixth I saw, for the first time, this Mr. Merrill, = ni salary iaardo team in the Orange league the next season. He would be glad that I hadn't signed up on the spott However, prospects of a season in California, working in big fruit orchards out there until next sea- son, were so alluring that I regret- ted that I was going to pieces. ‘That made me take a brace. I had a streak of luck. Whipple, ‘a long still had the stuff end it had come back, I ought to find it easier with most of the others, .. The second man fouled out and the third man went down without conhecting at all. My luck was coming back, Per- paps luck isn’t always the word. Call it “playing streak.” To me, it is often luck that helps, another player's bad luck or poor judgment adding to. py own luck. TI singled to first. Walters sent me to he next man’s stick work brought both Walters and myself in. Two to three was better. time next inning. the bases full red the third playing by our rying made two runs, go to bat, I felt better. rr City, and all tired out, but first of the game expected. A big yell went up when the Tex- arkanas were retired on five balls. Not that it was so much credit to me. e first two men found me all right, but both of them nicked il for a sweet pop. ‘Two men out on the first two. Again playing in luck I fanned the player who pple, the ‘Texarkana demon batsman, BAS how it was done with Hees canes ges grate . a an ff toreend GoW fad Pete teally de- a knuckle ball. Whij in much not a buy aa the Top, fooled him again Ee i if See was caught out. : wondered what og wrong with me. | ier Harry, and others, { had were the few tricky curves | rest. I felt relieved. If I | was not sunk at all, but the | | it was almost unfair to Now we were tied. Only a resident of a or that has its minor league team appreciate the excitement in such 3 as this or the rivalry there city 1 fans may think nothing can rival their outbursts op important games. Per fow ‘that ‘Texarkana and Mesa City were tied in. their “playoff” ER, for the last nalf championship, | i break loose. lamn_seemed to Joy because they had tied the score already and had a swell chance to cop the series. Our Mesa City boys were yelling encouragement. “Shut ‘em out, Ben!” they were yelling to me, and all sorts of ad- vice along that line. It was a mighty that Whipple hadn’t come up when his team had some men on This man Merrill, from San Guardo, wasn’t rooting for any team. He was watching me. I had sure made a rotten start, but had rallied after the fifth, I saw him sitting down front, hands gripped on the edge of the little press box where he was with others of the guests. He was certainly sizing me up. Well, he had seen me at about my worst this time. I proceeded to awind up as if doing a contortion act, instead of getting ready to send the ball to the plate. So much depended on this one. Tt looked to the bastman as though he were going to be hit. He leaped back, dead sure, as he ad- mitted afterwards, that it would be @ ball by a foot. If he had stood there and made a slam at it he had a swell chance, for that ball dropped and then broke 5 a bore away, out, and crossed . the. ‘The shout was encouraging to me. I sent the next one along without any preliminary yong up. The lad made a swell try, but as I had sent, the old pill down a split second. after the catcher got it back to me, ‘expect him to get his eye on it. The old deep, bowl-line drop fooled him again. ‘The third was my fast one, and once more I got 5 nes City fans howled their de- crack and made me feel mighty sick for a brief moment. T, his start for first sack was all wet, it was @ foul. Again I had my old luck with me. 5] no slouch, and so I sna} the groove with all the strength He smacked it, as I ex him tor don aad ett tied’ Gade sprint « Arthi hooked on to it, did a tumble, breath. over—T held up with the ball sl to iS cow, T had it down’ so that el of fielding, because this bird was bound i wor it out of sight if "e connect- a . ‘We were asking each other what ful. A pitcher often gets a lot of breaks he doesn’t deserve, a time I have been off in 3 & ying and mighty good fielding covered me up. We would win and word would go around, “Ben pitched swell ball,” and s0 on, and so on, giving me a lot of credit that was due to the fielders. Now, if Texarkana shut us saons LS Bh it would be a tle another play-oft ‘would be neces- the medical and peychistric clinics established a} the] — | Caught Between Bases! < into the catch- -i-ike!" bawled the um! A groan went up from the Tee It was an decision. hi I glared ae thie minpire. Perhaps 6 3 idn’t like 3 was at his own de- ol At any rate he scowled at me. “Tt was clean across the plate,” he growled and, ta himself on i (Copyright, 1939, Graphie Syndicate, Inc.) + _ Today Is the | |_Anniversary of _] PARLIAMENTS WELCOME On April 18, 1917, the English House of Lords and House of Com- mons adopted resolutions as follows: “This House desires to express to the government and people of the United States of America their pro- found appreciation of the action of their government in joining the al- Hed powers, and thus defending the high cause of freedom and rights of humanity against the gravest men- pce by which they have ever been raced.” Bonar Law, in his address, said: “This is not only the greatest event but, as I believe, the turning point of the war. The New Werld has been brought in, or has ste} in, to re- stere-the balance in the Old.” Ex-Premier uith, —_seconding Bonar Law's resolution, said: “There was never in the minds of any of us a fear that the moment the issue became apparent and un- mistakable, the voice of America would not be heard. She has now dedicated herself without hesitation or reserve, heart and soul and strength, to the greatest of causes, to which, stimulated and fortified by her comradeship, we here renew our feal- ty and devotion.” “Every boy and young man is en- ‘titled, in my opinion, to his chance to Jearn a trade, to obtain a vocational edueation if he wants it, and not to face continuing. cultural education at f A SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS In 8 recent article, “Study Mental Science,” I mentioned a number of articles which were ready for free distribution, among which with the title, “How to Have ness.” Within three days Publication of the list so quests had come in thal supply of these articles ed. I have never had so great an mediate response for any er ticle, and this must be an that almost everyone is reaching for that elusive condition of happiness, Tt seems strange that in of today, where there are opportunities for advancement teresting things H a have such flighty moments of joy fol- lowed by such long periods-of worry or mental unrest. Most of stumble through life blindly groping for things and exper- fences which will make . ES & distant when we will have ac- quired enol money, secured a cer- tain position, or achieved @ desired object, while most people continue vo waste their opportunities day aft- er day, hoping that in some dis! future they will be rewarded for the misery they are experiencing now. There can be no real happiness without health, There can be no real happiness until one has found out the purpose and arranged the plan of his own life. There can be no real hap- Piness until one has found a means of obtaining food and shelter and some of the simple enjoyments of Hfe. There can be no until travel down life's pathways. There can be no Jasting happiness until we dcarn the joy of passing along helpful ideas to others who are also strug- gling on to the goal of happiness. The important thing to remember is that now is the only time in which we will ever be happy—the ever pre- sent now. By taking care of our pre- sent opportunities, poor as they may centage of manual labor.”"—Alexander ay chairman of the Federal Farm ** 5 Rudy Vallee says that when he broadcasts he feels like a surgeon | ginning to operate. He's often had us in stitches, see “Personally, I'm going to keep on falling in love just as long as I can find someone to rehearse with me.”— Elsie Janis, actress. BARBS TTR Le oommamemeen ‘When vacation time comes around agein, home, as usual, will be consid- ered asa last resort. *x* es * Then there's the business-like corn farmer who refers to his harvest as Fenibrtaking” oS No, Dorothy, a rum-hound is not @ dog used to hae sogn bootleggers. “Guess I'll try my hand at oper- ating,” as the fellow said at the dial selephone. * * * Selling a suit of clothes, observes the office sage, is a fitting climax for any salcepan. rae western city recently was won by men, They cleaned up, as it were. (Copyright, 1931, NEA Service, Inc.) DO WE NEED A FIVE YEAR PLAN? ~- By JOHN H. VAN DEVENTER Engiand is now consid fol- ee ee ind ‘Dusiness le year opment Her method of rs to this of soho aliterent trom the miteartatls capital and labor of the Soviet; but the principt volved is somewhat similar, rao mid, Scuney. OMARCH Bist z a, plan employment, Ct suey with te ‘It is, ital ant ame of ol Pe tu vied as We been Darts of eae a Increase our ¢ i development baa Sas of rs ‘ xe i 2 3 was exhaust- BE haphazardly, | mainder of hody is fairly A dish-washing contest held in a|} seam, we will find that the future holds greater ties. Be in- terested in and joy in doing ‘This at- titude of mind is essential if one ia to have success in the search for happi- ness. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS High Bleed Pressure whatever duties life brings. come back 1 AE Ph caused by of the arteries er from of the arteries advise me whether massage wil] re- duce ‘unsightly fat calves when re- slim. Also, pledse discuss the foods used or the : Soaking the lower limbs in hot water and epsom salts for from fifteen to twenty minutes, followed by @ massage without the use of gil, al- though mineral oil may he used if you desire, rubbing the leg from the foot towards the hip, is often helpful in reducing the calves of the legs. Walk- ing is also advisable. The best exer- cise to use is to stand on one foot, balancing the body by placing one hand against the wall and rising al- yernately on the toe and heel. Urip acid is normally produced in the urine. An excessive amount is some- times’ present in such diseases as rheumatism and gout and is due to improper metabolism in the body, The Tegimen outlined in my Cleansing al Cowen will usually correct this ie. SUNDAY, APRIL 19 850 Kflocycles—545.1 Meters . M. $:30—Program. 9:00—Lew White. 9:30—Troika Bells. 10:00—Weather Report. 10:10—Judge Rutherford. 0—Symphony. 5—Kchoes of the Orient. be- | A.M 6—National Oratorio Society. 0—Deems Taylor—Musical Series. —Mauch j—Classics. 0—Gospel 3:00—Dr. Cadman. 0—National Vesners—Dr. Fosdick. 0—Catholic Hour. 0—Fessenden Band. estra. %:45—Vocal Program—Concert Or- chestra Music, 5:00—Don Carolos and his Marimbs and. $:15—Classics, 8:30—Reminiscences—Male and Organ. 9:30—Pipe Organ. 9:45—Seth Parker. 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