The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 2, 1933, Page 2

scene sn a People’s Forum (Editor's Note)—The Tribune wel- comes letters on subjects of inter- est. Letters dealing with contro- versial religious subjects, which attack individuals unfairly, or which offend good taste and fair play will be returned to the writ- ers. All letters MUST be signed. If you wish to use a pseudonym, sign the pseudonym first and your own name beneath it. We will re- spect such requests. We reserve the right to delete such parts of letters as may be necessary to conform to this policy. ON BEHALF OF MUSIC April 26, 1933. Editor Tribune: I have read with a great deal of interest the past few months various editorials and newspaper articles on education with regard to the possi- bility of curtailing expenses by elim- inating one subject or another from the public school curriculum. Many editorial writers fail to resort to the available scientific surveys and the results of so-called “educational ex- periments” for the data on which to base their conclusions but apparently draw their conclusions almost wholly from their own necessarily limited ex- Perience and observation. I have had the privilege of teaching in colleges for eight years. Several members of my immediate family are actively engaged in the educational field so I have absorbed through these associations some knowledge of the changing educational ideals and the constantly improving methods. But I shall confine myself to my own field —music. If you will permit me the space, I should like to draw your at- tention to a portion of one paragraph in your own editorial in the Bismarck Tribune of April 25, touching upon that subject: “There is a real question as to whether so personal a thing as music 4s susceptible to teaching on a wide scale.” Many people cling to the theory that one must have musical “talent” to learn music, and so it fol- lows that if a child learns to play or sing rather well, he is “talented.” If he fails, then the failure is attributed to the fact that he is not talented. However, such failure is due in most cases to other causes, such as: 1. Poor application. The same child would probably fail in arithme- tie or geography if only the same a- mount of effort were expended on either of these subjects. 2. Imexpert teaching. Teaching music is a science. It is quite pos- sible that one may be a fluent per- former and still lack those analytical qualities of mind as well as the tech- nical and pedagogical knowledge re- quisite to a good teacher. 3. A tardy beginning. Music re- quires such absolute precision that if @ child is permitted to develop his rhythm, ear, and coordination unguid- ed in the early years, later correction may be difficult. Rhythm, ear, and coordination are constantly being af- fected by every tune the child hears and every effort he makes to sing or Play or dance; so you see these are not qualities which can be “locked up” and released when, in the judgment of the parent, the child is old enough to begin music study. Efforts have been made to analyze scientifically and evaluate musical Propensities in a child. The most suc- cessful tests are those based on the Seashore tests. Dr. Max Schoen of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, who has been closely associated with Dr. Seashore, has found in his ex- periments conducted in Public schools that only between 5 and 10 per cent can be said to be “unmusical’—this in spite of careless and often neglected beginnings. With correct work in the Pre-school years that percentage could be greatly lowered. I feel con- fident that any conscientious mathe- matics or English teacher would have to admit that probably more than 10% have no “talent” for those two very necessary subjects, but one would scarcely feel justified in recommend- ing their removal from the curriculum On that score. Music played a very important part 4m every young man’s education in Ancient Greece. The impetus given music study in the past generation or two would indicate that music is about to be restored to its former high estate in the educational scheme if the current effort at economy does not eliminate music study from the masses. This impetus has not come only from the many conscientious, sincere music teachers and professional musicians the world over, but from such men as the following, from whom I quote briefly: 1, Dr. Wm. R. Harper, late Presi- @ent of Chicago University, distin- guished American Educator, “If I could teach my child only one subject, that subject would be music.” 2, Philander P. Claxton, former U. 8. Commissioner of Education, “After the beginnings of reading, writing, arithmetic, and geometry, music has Sreater practical value than any other subject taught in the schools.” 3, Dr. Charles W. Eliot, former President of Harvard Univérsity, in- ternational figure in education, “Mus- ie, properly taught, is the best mind- trainer on the list.” “Each child in our public schools should be given the chance to the greatest joy in life—the art of music. But from a more practical stand- Point, music education in our schools will teach the children the value of disciplined cooperation, of teamwork, for the lack of which our great in- dustries are severely suffering.” 4. G. Stanley Hall, College Presi- dent and one of America’s foremost ——— Her Double Chin Is Vanishing “why gm I taking Kruschen Salts? shamed of myself, aed taking Kruschen about 2 a mont they certainly are bring- ing my shape down to a normal dition and what is y rp) my double for which anyone should Mra, P. E. Gardner, Wor- cester, Mass, (Jan. 3, 1933), To lose fat and at the same time gain in physical attractiveness and feel spirited and youthful take one half teaspoonful of Kruschen in a glass of hot water before breakfast every morning. A Jar that lasts 4 weeks costs but ® trifle at Cowan’s drug store and Pinney's drug store or any drugstore | Ri in the world but be sure and get Kruschen Salts the SAFE way to re- duce wide hips, prominent front and & double chin and again feel the joy of living—money back if dissatisfied after the first jar.—Advertisement. pioneers in modern psychology: “Mu- sical culture in its larger sense is the most liberal and humanistic of all studies, perhaps not even excepting literature. Thus from this it follows that there is no subject, not one, in the high school and college curricu- lum that should be taken by so large @ proportion of students.” 5. Dr. John J. Tigert, U. 8. Comm. of Education 1921-28, “The value of music in our schools can hardly be over-estimated. Probably after the three R's music has a greater practical value than any other subject.” “I believe that all children should be taught to sing and that as many as possible should be taught to play on some musical instrument.” A number of education surveys testify to the fact that consistent and correct musical training contribute to the child’s mental alertness and power. Very interesting is the report that comes from Magdalen College, Oxford University, England. Ten per cent of the students study music. {Seventy-five per cent of the many prizes and scholarships offered the students in all departments are won by these ten percent. This rather amazing average was maintained fos thirty-five years, until 1925. (I have no later report from Oxford.) It is not at all likely that Univer- sity students who have not had early musical study begin music study at the University; so it remains that probably only those 10 per cent had had the advantage of music training in childhood. It would be a “Great Day” if the full 90% of musical chil- dren in America would have the ad- vantage of correct early music train- ing. The proposal to eliminate music from the grade schools at Bismarck is disheartening to all parents, I am sure, who have observed the splendid work done the past few years by Miss Ruby Wilmot in all the grade schools without even an assistant supervisor. The reason that grade music is “get- ting the ax”, I infer, is that music is considered a “frill” instead of an es- sential. Wouldn't it be wiser to ac- cept the estimate of some of the world famous educators, a few of whom I have quoted, than to form a conclu- sion probably based on recollection of the pleasant but inadequate music teaching in some old fashioned one- room country school where the 15- minute morning “sing” was a sort of daily setting-up exercise? Yours very truly, BELLE MEHUS, Director of Mehus Conservatory of Music emeanerenerrerene ts Sees r Weather Report | fe eee — ° FORECAST For Bismarck and vicinity: Increas- ing cloudiness and warmer tonight; Wednesday unset- tied, probably Showers and cool- er. For North Da- kota: Increasing cloudiness, warm- er east and cen- tral portions to- night; Wednesday unsettled, prob- ably showers and cooler west por- tion. For South Da- kota: cloudiness slightly warmer tonight; Wednesday unsettled, probably showers and cool- er _west and central portions, For Montana: Showers tonight, Slightly cooler southeast portion; Wednesday unsettled. For Minnesota: southeast, not quite so cool in portion tonight; Wednesday general- ly fair, somewhat warmer in south portion. GENERAL CONDITIONS A low pressure area is centered over the lower Great Lakes region and over the Rocky Mountain region while a “high” is centered over Manitoba. The weather is generally fair over the Plains States and along the eastern Rocky Mountain slope but precipita- tion occurred in the Great Ss Te gion, middle Mississippi Valley and over the Far West. Temperatures dropped from the southern Plains States northeastward to the Great Lakes, but warmer weather prevails over the Rocky Mountain region. Missouri river stage at 7 a. m, 2.1 ft. 24 hour change, -0.1 ft, Bismarck station barometer, inches: 28.24. Reduced to sea level, 30.03, PRECIPITATION REPORT Total this month to date . Normal, this month to date . Total, January Ist to date . Normal, January Ist to date 3.37 Accumulated deficiency to date. NORTH DAKOTA POINTS High- Low- est est Pet 30.00 BISMARCK, cleat Amenia, clear Beach, clear cles Carrington, clear Crosby, peldy. Devils Lake, clear Dickinson, clear . Drake, elear .. Dunn Center, clear Fessenden, clear .. Grand Forks, pcldy. Hankinson, clear Jamestown, clear Kenmare, clear . Larimore, clear Lisbon, clear . Max, clear .. Minot, clear Napoleon, clear . Oakes, clear . Parshall, cleat 00 00 00 00 00 BESBISSSLSBSSSVSVKSRSR2BSB Huron, cldy. Pierre, cidy Rapid’ City, peldy. MINNESOTA POINTS High- Moorhead, clear . St. Paul, cldy. . OUT OF STATE POINTS High-Low- est est Amarillo, Tex., clear. ee HEN ay ‘algary, 9 cldy. Chicago, Ill. rai Denver, Col Des Moines, Ia., rain... Dodge City, Kan. clear Edmonton, Alta., peldy. Havre, Mont., rain Helena, Mont., clear Kamloops, B, C., cldy... Kansas City, Mo., cldy. Lander, Wyo., cldy. Medicine Hat, A., cldy... Miles City, Mont., eo. Modena, Utah, cldy. .. No. Platte, Neb., cldy. Okla. City, O., clear. Pr. Albert, 8., cid} 00 28 Uv, 8. 8. Marie, Mich., rain Seattle, Wash., cldy. .. Sheridan, Wyo., cldy. Sioux City, Ia. eldy. Spokane, Wash., cldy. 32 00 08 06 SSSSSSSSRSSSSSLSSSSRSSSSLETS SSSSRSSSSLSSSESRSSSSSSSSSSES: Fair, light frost in|: west .00| warded the 1932 Pulitzer prize of $1,. 1 The roar of dynamite was answered by a roar of rushing water at Glendora, Misi thousands of when farmers blew a hole in the levee, flooding National eres and making hundreds homeless. guardsmen are patroling the area to prevent further depredations. A crew of 300 farmers opened the breach on the side of the river opposite their own farms, hoping side by threat to prevent damage on their own itening floods. ella giles ils 8. ate ca Toledo, Ohio, fain +... 18 28858 48 Winnemucca, N., pel 20 Winnipeg, Man., cldy... 60 00 DEN GOSSIR’ by \ PETER HENDERSON GARDENS AND VEGETABLES HYBRID tea roses are bush formed of medium size and they require comparatively little space. Because they bloom from June to September, there should bea number in every’ garden. . THE MOST beautiful gardens are those that approach nature the closest. A perfectly symmet- rical garden always carries an artificial atmosphere. . NEVER PLANT single rows of corn. No matter how few hills you ha’ range them in blocks, several hills each way. This fac- ilitates fertilization. eee e WHETHER I or someone else first used the phrase “outdoor living-room” is immaterial. The main thing is that just the name, suggests something very desir- able. See if you can't find a site in your garden for such a living- room. You will find it is all that the Phrase implies. , IN SOWING pole beans, place the poles first and plant the beans around them. With gar- dens and sweet peas put up the suppor as the plants need em. a eee IN SETTING out bedding plants be sure and put them lower in the ground than originally. This is a good general rule for all transplanting. oe THE MORE important feature in the control of insect pests is to begin early. Just as soon as they are first noticed, put reme- dial measures into effect at once, IN A GOOD sized vegetable gar- den, the use of a wheel hoe will wave 60% of the time usually spent, in addition it will do a better job. ‘, eae DO NOT CROWD your plants. They need plenty of room if they are to Gevelop fully. | IN PLANTING privet, get two- year-old plants for these have been cut back once or twice at the growers. This will save a lot of time in getting resuits. A. P. Man Is Awarded Big Newspaper Prize New York, May 2.—(#)—Francis A. Jamison, 28-year-old Associated Press rs correspondent who scooped the world in the Lindbergh case, has been a- 000 for the “best example of a re- porter’s work.” Me service” to the New York World- Telegram; a $500 prize for the “best story of a ride down the Olym sled run at Lake Placid, N. Y. Lidgerwood Aviator Bids for Federal Job Fargo, N. D., May 2—()—Dan Car- ver of Lidgerwood, N. D., a filer, was the low bidder for a federal flying SC lcontract st the Aerological station to upon be established in Pembina, N. abandonment of the station at Elien- | dale, according to word received in Fargo Monday. As part of the weather observations, the pilot will go aloft 17,000 feet each 24) day at 48. m. in’ Pembina. The care of a baby is a full-time Job for five hours and 41 minutes every day, and & part-time job the rest of the time, it is estimated. Quits Church Post After Disagreement New York, May 2—(?)—Mrs. Pearl 8. Buck, author, who resigned Mon- day night as Presbyterian missionary to China, stood fast Tuesday by the views which her critics have con- demned as unorthodox, The board of forgein-missions of the Presbyterian church in the U. 8. A., in announcing the resignation, said it was accepted with regret. Mrs. Buck, who wrote the novel “The Good Earth,” said she expected to return to China next month with her husband, J. Lossing Buck, an of- ficial of the University of Nanking. He 4s a Presbyterian missionary. Mrs. Buck recently expressed her- self for a “creedless faith.” Criticizing some theological ideas as “supers tion,” she also attacked some mission- aries, She recently said: ‘I can never have done with my apologies to the Chinese people that in the name of a gentle Christ we have sent such :people to them . . . We have sent ignorant people; we have sent mediocre people; we have sent arrogant people; we have sent superstitious people who taught su- perstitious creeds and theories and have made the lives of hungry-heart- ed people wretched and more sad.” War Birds to Attack Kentucky Army Post Dayton, O., May 2—()—Behind a thick smokescreen, 27 of Uncle Sarh’s “war birds” Tuesday night will at- tack Fort Knox, Ky., where 2,000 youths are being trained for forest duty. The planes will swoop over the army post and theoretically at- tempt to wipe it out while from the from the ground an army defend- ing force will try to spot them with searchlights and “shoot” them down. ‘byde Fitch, ee drama! tes to CeASE COI of cent silver pieces. nh CONTROL OF UNIONS INMAY-DAY ACTION Raid Labor Headquarters and Arrest Socialist Officials of Big Groups } Berlin, May 2—(?)—Chancellor Hitler’s brownshirts, by headquarters of the free trade unions throughout Germany. Socialist leaders of the unions which have 5,500,000 members, were arrested. The trade unions of the future are to be made national rather than in- ternational in character, Nazi leaders said. In Berlin, the Nazi storm troops occupied the national headquarters of the unions and the gigantic build- ings of the metal workers union. _ Prominent federation leaders ar> rested were President Theodor Lei- MILD MENTHOLATED NOW an extra-fine quality, mildly menthol- ated cigarette, avail- able at a popular A BROWN & WILLIAMSON part, Vice President Peter Grass- man, and Rudolf Wissell, former minister of labor. ‘The metal workers union in Ber- lin has a membership of 827,000 and is claimed to constitute the largest single union in the world. All minor officials and employes of the union, it was said, will be ad- monished to continue work in ac- cordance with the needs of the na- tional revolution in order that social democracy might definitely be crush- ed, Free trade unions hitherto have been socialistic. Chancellor Adolph Hitler Monday night declared he proposes to draft every German youth, rich or poor, in a great army to be trained phy- sically in service to the fatherland. There will be no exceptions made in the enrolling of this huge discip- lined force, he declared in further explanation of his long advocated compulsory labor program. As orig- inally disclosed by him two months ago, the plan is aimed to wipe out all class distinctions in Germany by what he termed the “ennobling and purifying” process of labor by hand. In his speech before 1,500,000 Ber- lin residents, bringing to a climax the government's May Day celebra- tion, he elaborated on his plans for the future of German workers~ and farmers. In expounding his program, he as- sailed foreign nations which, he said, sought to destroy Germany. A Nazi communique said Germany “today entered upon the second epoch of the National Socialist re- volution by freeing the worker from the last fetters of Marxism.” The Nazis seized not only all free trade union headquarters but also labor banks and Marxist economic organizations, especially consumers cooperatives whose vast network of stores and factories extends through- out the nation. All periodicals of the Marxist trade unions were suspended. —— | Strange But True | |. News Items of Day | (By The Associated Press) | UNDIMMED LOVE Des Moines, Ia., May 2—(P}— ‘Whatever happens, nothing can shake Mrs. Kate Farnell’s love for her son. ‘When they sent him to the peniten- tiary at Fort Madison for life for a statutory offense she built a shack outside the prison walls and lived in it so she could be near her boy. The “boy,” Jean, is now 48. Mrs. Farnell is 78, but her advanced age did not stop her from hitch-hiking two days and a night to Des Moines, where she hopes to have Governo: ae Herring commute Jean's sen- nce. GETS TWO LICENSES Chicago — Philip Walsh, 25, is well able to get married. He filled out the necessary pa- pers at the marriage license bu- reau. Then he was caught in a crowd and shunted into another line. He heard a clerk say “sign here.” He signed. When he emerged he found he had bought two licenses. NO PAY CUT HERE Holton, Kas.—John H. Darlington received notice of a pay cut. per cent, said the letter from Wash- ington, must be deducted from his salary as federal weather observer. Darlington laughed. He is one of the unsung 6,000 who report the weather daily to central bureaus without pay. Cristobal and Colon are the two cities at the Atlantic end of the Pan- ama Canal. Use the Want Ads John L, Peterson. veteran of the Spanish-American war and part own- er of the Grand Pacific and Bis- mayck hotels, has lived in the Capi- tal City for 52 years. TRADE CONDITIONS ON FIRMER FOUNDATION Probable Effect of Inflation Contributed to Enlarged Sales Last Week ‘With confidence restored in nearly all branches of trade and business conditions gencrally on a much firmer foundation, last week brought another broad volume of merchandising to both wholesale and retail distributive channels, according to the weekly re- port of Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. ‘The probable effect of inflation doubtless was the chief contributing factor to the enlarged sales totals, as the gains in retail trade were some- what surprising, followihg the breadth of the demand which continued dur- ing the post-Easter week, and the fact that the weather has been none too auspicious to promote consumer's interest. ‘The broadening of the scope of the buying wave this week extended to a long list of commodities which us- ually are not conspicuous for their activity, and spread to finished and semi-finished goods, bringing April to a close as one of the most momen- tous months in years for both the reproducing and distributing branches of trade. Industrial concerns have Teleased large orders for raw and semi- finished materials, in an effort to fpuild up depleted inventories, while wholesalers and retailers of merchan- dise have entered the market for goods on a scale unapproached for many months, There appears to be well- founded ground for tye statement that unemployment has shown @ moderate decrease, with the entire employment situation developing hopeful aspects. ‘The leading trade barometers chart 1a steady expansion of business since the second week of March, with the upturn of late aided by the outstand- ing gains in steel and automobile ac- tivity. A contra-seasonal rise has brought electric power output close to the level of last year, the increased industrial consumption in some dis- tricts carrying it above the 1932 rec- ord for the first time this year. The advance for the fifth successive week in merchandise car loadings has car- ried the line on the chart to the highest point this year. Lumber out- put also has risen to a new peak; bituminous coal production is holding, steady, as industrial demand broad- ens. The Business Activity Baromet- er, compiled by Dun and Bradstreet, inc., has continued its advance of the Past four weeks, and now stands at 50.1 per cent of the 1928-1930 average as compared with 48.4 in the pre- ceding week, and 54.5 for the corres- Ponding week last year. The remaining traces of apprehen- sion regarding the probable course of developments during the next few weeks apparently are based on the ul- timate effect of dollar devaluation and the prospect of unprecedented in- dustrial regulation by government bu- reaus, while the hestitation which still lingers in some districts can be traced to the uncertainty about the prices of commodities and the standard of value, Spirits distilled from rubber are be- ing tested as a motor fuel in British Malaya, The palm or cocoanut crab lives al- Most completely on cocoanuts. It isa native of the East Indies. i JOHN PETERSON HAS BEEN HERE 54 YEARS Veteran of Spanish-American War Is Part Owner of Two Local Hotels John L. Peterson, who with his bro- ther, Fred, owns the Grand Pacific and Bismarck hotels here, has lived in Bismarck for the last 52 years. Returning from the Spanish-Amer- ican war in 1899, for four years he was deputy Burleigh county treasurer and deputy county auditor. From 1903 to 1906 he was county register of deeds. Since that time he has been con- nected with the Grand Pacific hotel, being an employe of Henry Tatley, then owner, until 1924, when he and his brother purchased both hotels. Peterson was born May 24, 1879, on & farm about 10 miles north of De- troit Lakes, Minn., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Peterson. The Peter- son family moved to Bismarck in 1881. John was educated in the Bismarck schools and, just before enlisting for service in the Philippines, he was employed by the Bismarck Tribune company. He enlisted as bugler of Company A, Bismarck Volunteers. This com- Pany was trained at Camp Briggs, Fargo, from April 30 to May 28, 1898, when it was sent to Camp Richmond, | San Francisco. Company A sailed for the Philippines June 28, 1898, and Peterson saw active service in the war from July 31, 1898, to July 31, 1899. He was mustered out of the service Sept. 25, 1899, at Camp Presidio, San Francisco. Peterson is a member of the Bis- marck Masonic lodge, St. Elmo lodge of the Knights of Pythias, the local Elks lodge and the Rotary club. He also is a member of the Northwestern Hotel Men's association. He was married to Miss Tillie Schultz of New Leipzig June 14, 1016, and they live at 515 Fifth St. Mr. John Louis, Jr., and Vernon Fred- | erick. Absaraka Elevator Destroyed by Fire: Absaraka, N. D., May 2. sand dollars was caused by a fire Monday that destroyed the Absaraka | Farmers elevator and damaged two houses, owned by Fargo residents, Fire crews from Casselton and Amenia succeeded in say the homes from total destruction’ after flying sparks caught their roofs, but they were unable to prevent the flames from eating the elevator to | the ground. | Some 14,000 bushels of wheat, un- determined quantities of oats and barley and 28 tons of coal, the latter stored in the elevator only a few. hours before the fire, were “lost, Cause of the blaze was undetermined, E. H. Ford is elevator manager, NEGLECT OF COMMON | CONSTIPATION IS A SERIOUS MATTER Prevent This Condition With Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN The first question your doctor asks is whether you are constipated or not. He knows that this eondi- tion may cause headaches, loss of appetite and energy, sleeplessness, It is often the starting point of serious disease, You can prevent and relieve com- mon constipation so easily. Just eat a delicious cereal once a day. Laboratory tests show that Kel- loge’s ALL-BRan provides “bulk” to exercise the intestines, and vita. min B to further aid regular habits, Att-Bran is also a rich source of blood-building iron. The “bulk” in ALL-BRAN is much like that found in leafy vegetables, Within the body, it forms a soft mass. Gently, it clears out the in | testinal wastes. Isn't this “cereal way” safer and far more pleasant than taking pat. Two tablespoonfuls of ALL-Bran daily are usually sufficient. With each meal in serious cases. If not relieved this way, see your doctor, Enjoy Att-BRAN as a cereal, or use in cooking. Get the red-and~ green package at your iP) Damage estimated at several thou- grocer’s, Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek. How the chic Frenchwoman plans her wardrobe . . . Anne Adams tells you—on Page 8 of the NEW Anne Adams pattern book, now available through the Pattern Department of this newspaper. There are 32 pages of lovely Spring models—from a piquant house frock to the most stunning eve. ning ensemble, All of these Paris-inspired models have been skilfully adapted to the requirements of the American woman—always chic and practical— never extreme, The new Spring book contains pages of spe- cial models for the larger figure, pages of juniors’ and kiddies’ styles, lovely lingerie suggestions and some new and attractive patterns for incidental sewing. And, of course, just the right fabrics are now on display in the shops. The Anne Adams pattern feature gives com- plete instructions for orde: ring the book. The New Anne Adams Pattern Book... ORDER THROUGH THE PATTERN DEPARTMENT The Bismarck Tribune The Home Newspaper for Bismarck, the Missouri Slope Burleigh County and