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The Bismarck Tribune THE STATE’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER (Established 1873) State, City and County Official Newspaper { Published daily except Sunday by The Bismarck Tribune Company, Bis- ) marek, N. D., and entered at the postoffice at Bismarck as second class mall matter. : Mrs, Stella I. Mann President and Publisher Archie O. Johnson Vice Pres. and Gen'l. Manager Kenneth W. Simons Sec'y-Treas, and Editor Subscription Rates Payable in Advance Member of Audit Bureau of Circulation Member of the Associated Press The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for tion of the news dispatches credited to It or ‘not otherwine credite Newspaper and also the local news of spontaneous origin publisned h All rights of republication of all other matter herein are also reserved, Hail and Good Wishes Meeting here today for what may easily prove a momen- tous session of the legislature, members of North Dakota's Twenty-Fifth Legislative Assembly face the need to DED- JCATE THEMSELVES TO THE CREATION OF A BETTER STATE, They can do much for good or for ill in the next 60 _days and therein lies opportunity to benefit the people who ‘elected them as well as themselves. In their efforts they deserve and should have the unselfish cooperation and assistance of all of the people without regard ‘to political bitterness, partisan strife or personal ambition. They are meeting to make—and unmake—laws for all of the people and the one test of what is good and what is bad should publica- {n this ‘THIS STATE. BA Strong men and weak men will be developed in the member- | | ‘ghip of the assembly as time unfolds. The sincere wish of every *eitizen is that the strong ones will use their powers and abilities x§n the advancement of the public weal. In that direction lies a '\ | ‘better and a greater North Dakota. 4 ‘ * 2. & ) 1 Some things stand out as obvious in the matters which will jcome before the assembly. { The first of these is taxes. It is advisable, yes, NECES- SARY, that they be kept to the lowest practicable limit. It is | | not enough to shift them around, because the burden is borne | by the whole people in the end. "Yet it is necessary that the state maintain its functions. 14 at must take care of the poor, the aged, the infirm, the widows | ‘tand the orphans. Public conscience clearly demands it and : tthe public is willing to meet the bill. On these matters it asks nly that the cost be kept at the lowest possible level and that e government be efficient in meeting these ends. ‘Jo it justice this state is not headed for the demnition bow Much of this state still suffers from the effects of a sear- ing drouth. It has placed an imprint upon the land and upon he people which will not soon be effaced. In dealing with its Zcssons have been well learned. : The people and the agencies of the federal government al- ncourage in every practical way at its command, If it can ands of North Dakota citizens it will have consummated a eat achievement. Only a little help is necessary. see Much of the legislature’s work will lie in fields where its wn activities must dovetail with those of the federal govern- ment if the greatest good is to be achieved. pature will work hand in hand with the various federal agencies nd departments now active in this state, They are doing good d constructive work but there is no assurance that they will rontinue unless the state gives assistance. - ° : On the contrary, in some very important fields, state co- eration is imperative if federal work is to continue on the ent basis. tot prevent a constructive approach to the long pull of recon- } onstruction. This also can best be.done by working hand in A with the government. ‘It is illogical for us to attempt to : 4 alone and even if we were disposed to do so we would get ere, It is inevitable that political considerations should be given weight in the deliberations of the assembly as well as in e conduct of the executive departments, They always have they always will.- The people have no right to expect—and o not expect—that normal tendencies will disappear and per- ambitions be cast entirely aside because of the apparent the state faces.. Men do not become angels because they elected to the legislature or to executive office or because by receive executive appointments. Fortunately, they remain | with the same warm, human qualities which they had be- -ore they came to power. ¥ 7 s ¢ , This newspaper offers to both the legislators, the execu- ves and the people a realistic view. It suggests that what itics, are played be constructive politics. That, in the end, advances himself most who serves the people best. It places little importance upon the men designated to Pl "in which that work is done is important in the long run. [f is good the people benefit. If it is bad the people pay the 1, exact the price of failure. In tha ind swiftly. _ The people are awake, watchful and conscious of their .. They do not expect miracles and both the legislative and itive branches would be foolish to attempt them. The will have sympathy for and patience with well-inten- d effort. But they will be quick to detect and punish gerisy and sham wherever it appears. In emp of the 4 this legislature and this adminis- ion are “on the spot.” They can succeed or fail in a big way. 4 | May they succeed. The state needs their success. —— Michigan woman who brought im X-rayed might have been fering to tocate he fimtants tenths i The man who wed the Hue Gene, isn't so dumb. Imagine { eet most expensive plaint is “Darling, T simply a nave ancien (oecccccccce: Washington (Tribune Ws happens that the more sensations & annie investigating committes digs up, the more surely certain interests are to seek to supprees the investiga tion. This has been true in the cases of Hone lobby, Wall Street, olloosis an 4 i investigations. one system, that of the Van Syer. be that of WHAT IS GOOD OR BAD FOR THE PEOPLE OF |iione sumer echt” Sate saat between railroads and security houses and banks, provided that Rajroad Co-Ordinator J B. Eastman should designate 25 roads or systems for investigation. on the $100,000 the senate appropriat- ed and of course the fe gation is to pers in key positions to block further? ap- propriations, that such sppropriations are & sin- ful waste of the ” ' that the investigation boat of recovery,” and that sensa- tional revelations are dangerous to a ble and delay so much in their “cae | © operation” with the investigators. effects the legislature should take a constructive view. If we|pacitic, It has not yet touched the England Erle, Pere Marquette, y are pointing the way. The legislature should help and {other roads. of an investigation like this ‘ind a way to unfetter the power that lies in the hearts and| know that the tion (Van Sweringén) was ing at pani In this it is confidently hoped and expected that the legis- Eon ? F 'w North Dakota faces a great emergency, but this should out the people’s work. It emphasizes that only the man-|r ARCK TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, JANUARY Behind Scenes _Glouds Over the Steel Industry Your Per - “Hea ith hi By Willians Brady, M. D. ines re Settee oti ae ea dering Oe Bragy if The Tribune. All quer seaased. Seiteadareceed envelope. INST CRI PROFESSIONAL MASK TO PROTECT AGAL ‘when, and how A wear Kk, day we told here who should a@ mas fever, influenza, . . . And the Surface Is ‘The other Scratched ... Bigger to make the ke, for of such diseases as scarlet (¢8 ‘meningitis, infantile paralysis, diphtheria, sinusitis, gathering Needed by Senate Group. By RODNEY DUTCHER ugually. * Whooping cough, laryngitis, pharyngitis eri (kree), that is, any of the common ‘until you find out which it is. If you're table term—you'l prefer to call it a this ‘to distribute the infection ‘unfortunate enough to come within infect others, but also oe al contribute a good bit carrier or @ Streptococcus great many persons before or classes of persons uty shop workers. For their patrons, barbers and beauty le serving patrons. In some shops disregarded but operators are weloping cri. In these days of public safety is bad business takes care to avoid such fashingtem Washington, Jan. 5.—It ly designed for nose joscopists, dentors or general give treatments in these vers, the distinguished pioneer sheet of washed X-ray film 7 . The corners are ey ‘along the 7-inch top are inserted screen may be attached to r or head light the doctor ts, The screen is transparent cloth mask in contact with nose and ntor from patient and patient y, ple dehy AND ANSWERS 1 am subject to attacks of winter cough with wheezing and tightness . . . o medicine great relief .... (5, P.) wen in booklet “Call it Cri,” for copy of coin ‘stamped envelope bearing your address. The recipe is designed to do good if possible but to do no harm in any circum- stance, in type, but here is the recipe: Steep eds in pint of water, Add one ounce ¢ ‘ glycetin, fuloe one lemon and finally, if desire, drop ee ‘ ? Red P| peppermint. easense. Strain. Dose, tablespoonful for adult or older be Ba: mie ‘ child, teaspoonful for infent, every hour or two for a day of two. © { ‘Can you suggest something to drive cockroaches out of a house. The - bouse is not an old one, but we are overrun with these pests lately . . . With Other —_ AN ION Zeigler—It certainly is a good idea. ORRES Feet Somebody ought to start it. they're like musical instruments which sound a variety of tunes, (Mré. A. M. M.) 4 end ten cent\coin and stamped envelope bearing your address, (Minneapolis Tribune 3 a 3 ; Snicker—So you are going to marry z &@ widow? I don’t think I should like Helen—In other words, you mean you believe all men are lyres, bookkeeping of one Pacific. the ‘The committee can’t do the job Sutee with nem a senators The lobbyists advance the argument i Answer- for hooklét “Unbidden Guests.’ “rocking to be & woman's second husband. ‘Copyright, 1937, John F. Dille Co.) Munhall—What’s your idea of civ- Snirp — I'd rather be her second husband than her first. dlization, Zeigler? ‘Tessie—There is no truth in men: sé Hf tr E i i § wee a a a geege at i Mrs, Romfh—But surely you didn’t pred right out and tell Jim you loved Elsie—No, mother, he simply had to squeeze it out of me. ‘Through their habit of picking up lighted cigaret stubs, English spar- tows create a serious fire hazard. s sf 3k au iin looks, or intel bul Peco, it sal ove nothing E a fF tf a ge 8 ‘ou get some idea of the magnitude i sea es ¥ Ee =] ae an i aee Hi: nt i Se 5 aaedt F ij RE Be i 5 : 3 z rf ZF z : rf fl cit af B BEE Bey if E Forest did not answer, then he said, through set lips, “I only z | Brea were act But teat , 4 Pear]jknow what my brother said he however, there are few |they be coufageounly faced, and that : had done. I’m sorry if you don’t i vale : i He believe it. However, I can assure : emeean ERD ne: 66 ANGELIQUE.” He raised her |You that the road down the can- ) a an invalias face to his. “Trust me just | Yon is being opened at this very School Head aA SST%ER: | a little, won't you? It’s plain as|™inute, I sent the men to do it A ta at | can be that Pearl Pierre murdered | ™yself.” - : : the, partys FRO! ine his brother and then burned the/ “Don't pay any attention to Ra- * HORIZONTAL Pussie 1) Starting Ste bt ge Toons Espa | ince i ead Angetiq aaa fe key ie in tones 1 Virginia —, LIPIEINIAIE) _ devices. bap > 's maind was back nen he hu by George Ball of Munice, Repune| modern BISMAIIAL 12 atuice, semi anbtDs Sethu tats Se |agtin: om Stat they. gd. soon worked an appetite walKing on can national committeeman from in- educator cause bits hare ter | ationg the ashes, and she shivered | the mesa.” ne SS at gem ome, | En a eS a ete eae pean, sou a Pe Ge {3 Coalition. oo Ree igs read i Natidee now, |DEARL JOHN started to say se Ot y n “a eg ts ois. ut mean. something, then evidently friande moda. opin prota, stand ie toungatios gn ancieat Ia- “Hell probably finish up his/changed his mind. After a minute buy of wile. aellepe ace Ficere poking Job so no one else will stumble /he excused himself, saying that he Sreaioeica ie pO age Peete selene, Pelee ef tue jon evidence that could be used/ would see about hurrying lunch- Sweringens died. Does Mr. Ball still teats bp of Baoxen oi D, ad "fasten ys | against Beers 1 fell sor: want 10 sal hat pea? pee ie Set pattre apt eteeS OS | each Pierre, pee ele NG tea picks. carry’ large | knows, ) ique asked, Mee 300,080,008 Boe he Feeney : something and vay [ca, emerged from as ‘kitchen curiously Doexing she aa host. focnawhare around eae A wa , NOW GD ON WITH THE STORY jena of the house, and circled| “Sometimes I think he’s very, very to juse your womegne | 202000 Pounds. | 33 shore. teacher. pl. CHAPTER HUE around toward the edge of the|nice, Then again—” ae 988,000, 21 Hammer head. 55 Cove devices, 49 Last JRAMON and Angelique waited! mesa. Ramon and Angelique} “He’ ne) | 22 She has won ib {il Pearl Pierre had gone,|hurried around the corner cbeUIEe Meee one ene a her 36 Girl's toy. a prayer. « ‘unt a weaet uric the of the} when he's left to himself,” he re- Slowly ‘beck 15 his post ‘Than| meet him, nt wy “OU "Ot Bind, Tout 1 wouldn't put any- le any one of th they ventured from their hiding] “Remember now—not a word to/ they're together, Biistent toate place. anyone, dearest,” Ramon warned|now, will you?” “You'd better wait here and/ again as they came into the patlo.} gnrin screams - watch to see that no one comes) “I promise not to tall, Ramon, | aicection “se aa ae, rom, the . from the lle T go sng), you think we shouldn',” she room, bringing several maid run: what dis Forest eeaweret ning from the rear : pie ag gente a 31 raed therm in the PRAY, 18, £28 tn fom the porch sae 5 gave 9) PEARL JOHN met them in the] with a watering pot in her hand start, Sine mone Sirs) ee eaed Instantly Angelique | Angelique rushed up to her. ts ‘brought * all smiles dhecl comeny, » and ese the matter, Betty” ° Bi is i, Ramont Oh” with their hort be itd to aamit| a ca wher in tee oa trailed off in horror. | |she was a good actress. Betty. “Here, take this, will' yout” Visible armong. the mee of| “Almost too good,” be tld bin] “Tante Jotephine's "door twisted, Bleckaned boughs that] seit Ut she was against a fellow | open when they got there and tne Bed been the, Crieienbe instead of for him—look out! I'lllold woman was standing in th: ently Sam's arm, the hand bent lgob ee ae = "s | middle of the room, Pounding her much as it had when they! “Where's Adena Gold-headed cane on the floor and had seen it with the candle drip-| “Down at the presse Cooking [creaming wildly. Flecks of £ en it a candle drip-| “Down at the garage, looking showed on her shriveled Ines sons bing on it, except Rejover his car,” Pearl John an- her short white hair was in di was gone, ana] Ezz, {It (would sound ily, |order, as though she had run vs Angelique swayed weakly woul 2 me to say how gers through it in hee one Ramon grasped her, pressing her| awfully sorry I am that all this) «wage sce im her rage. face down on his shoulder. had to happen, 0 you have to stay t is it?” asked Betty, eas. “Quick, let's get out of here,/here? But my brother's sure the |i her down into a big chair, before he eomes back!” He led|men will come today from Santa]. “Here, drink this,” Pear] John her, stumbling, through the snow:|/Fe. Then maybe we can get Out a glass of wine. “Now “Not one word of this, Ange- straightened out.” what's the matter with you, Tante gee So seruaas” Ramee wwraed, t things?” demanded Ra-| Josephine? Tell us,” x Pear Piasre make the first} mon, looking at him coldly. “What| “The smoke—it's blowing to noid over him." If they 0 como—-which T douber? |nve tT oo ene! wont “Then the body isn't in a secret| “What do you mean: by that?” | breathlessly, ae oe toitieal foom—,” relief in her tone. “I—| Pearl John asked. finger at the open window, where kot ge Na a ag er 7 kha, 3 bse. ies devil for,’ Ramon answered. “I don't| seen, rising from the edge of the a single, six-year term good Saint—' think Pearl Pierre is anxious for | mesa. Ramon interrupted. “Listen J outsiders to come mixing into hi: (To Be Continued) 3 : i f i TTPO E