The Nonpartisan Leader Newspaper, November 22, 1917, Page 17

R R N A O S We Have a Caller HE office boy announced a visitor who said he would not give his name, but that we would know him. The office boy came into the sanctum with him, carrying his shiny, high silk hat. “Here, take this too,” said the caller to the office boy. “This” was a hoop of metal, suspended over our visitor’s head by an upright rod which appeared to be fastened.to the back of his collar. In fact, it was a little tin halo. Its removal left our visitor's head uncovered except for a black skull cap, and it was apparent he was totally bald—no vestige of hair on his head or face. We trembled. We were in the presence of the world’'s greatest millionaire. My son,” began our caller addressing us and holding up his right hand as if in benediction, “I have come west personally to see you about this Nonparti- ~an league business.” - “We are flattered, sir,” we said. “I have two objects in view,” he went on in measured tones. “First, your movement must have reverence for established authority; second, you must have new leaders.” i “How do you propose that these objects shall be carried out?’ we asked, “Very simple,” he replied quickly. “By the establishment of Bible schools among the farmers. My son John will establish these schools free for you.” “Do you think the farmers are not religious now?” “I wouldn’t put it just that way,” he said. “Between you and I, that is true, but it wouldn’t do to say so right out.” At this point he took out his handkerchief to wipe his forehead. & perfume. It was an unmistakable odor. He saw us sniffing and smiled. “Oh yes,” he said. “It is kerosene—I use it for handkerchief perfume.” - “Buf to resume,” he said. “There is only one condition attached to these free Bible schools my son will open for you.” “And that is—?” we inquired. “We must select the teachers.” “How will these schools accomplish your objects?”’ we asked. “Very simple,” was the reply. ‘“Along side of the worship conducted in regu- Jar churches, we will teach worship for established authority. This will make the farmers ashamed of their present leaders, We will suggest names of leaders who would be suitable, and the League movement can be directed into safe and It gave off sane lines.” “What, in the Bible, do you think should be emphasized in these schools?” we asked. “My favorites are the passage in the Beautitudes where is says, ‘The meek shsll inherit the earth’,” said our visitor. “Also, ‘Render unto Ceasar those things that are Ceasar’s’.” “Would you call attention to the parable in the Bible about a certain rich man, and what he was told to do to get into the kingdom of heaven?” 8 “No indeed,” said our visitor. “I don’t believe that and neither does any sensible man, or that passage about the rich man and the camel and the needle’s eye, either. In fact, the best experts of my Foundation are now at work to prove that these passages of the Bible are not genuine.” Our caller rose to go. Instinctively we bowed our heads. He raised his hands. “Oh Lord,” he said, “Make us wealthy and honest—but make us wealthy first. Help us to remember that beautiful little song, ‘Praise John from whom oil blessings flow’.” The office boy handed him his silk hat; cane and halo, which he carefully adjusted. He gave the office boy a penny as he walked out. “Gee whiz,” said the office boy, and again after our caller had passed into the street: ‘“Gee whiz!” Townley Talks to Labor '‘Addresses American Federation at National Con- vention at Buffalo, N. Y. RESIDENT A. C. Townley of the National Nonpartisan league last week addressed by special invitation, the na- tional convention of the American Federation of Lapor at Buf- falo, N. Y., and was cordially welcomed. It was the first time that organized labor had heard the message from the organized farmers authoritatively stated, and the message evidently made a deep impression. This was one of the most important labor gatherings ever held in this country, and was notable for the appearance of President Wil- son, and several other speakers of na- tional reputation. President Wilson spoke earlier in the week, urging labor is one ‘with that of the farmers, and that both are seeking economic justice. Chairman F. E. Packard of the North Dakota tax commission also last week addressed a national gathering— the National Tax association at At- lanta, Ga. He told his audience of the progress of the Nonpartisan league and its attitude on tax questions. He praised the tax legislation passed by the North Dakota farmers’ session of the legislature last winter, giving an outline of the variops laws. Mr. Packard predicted that the next session of congress will see 'many members elected by the League in various Western states and said it possibly would hold the balance of to co-operate closely with the govern- ment and assuring it of his faith in the common people. Mr. Townley’s appearance before the Buffalo convention marked the first time in the history of this country that so powerful a farmer organization was represented before a national labor body. He used the occasion to tell the industrial -‘workers that their problem power in the house of representatives and have a powerful influence in the selection of the next president. He discussed the terminal elevator abuses, which became one of the chief causes of the rise of the League, and the enormous - profits made by the milling combine at the expense of farmers threugh their control of the grades and grading of grain. ADVERTISEMENTS e c e eeee-—— - - MR. LIVESTOCK GROWER! You Are Surely Entitled to the Full Market Velue for the Livestock You Raise IF YOU DO NOT GET IT, fit you should have. somebedy else gets the bene- The day is pa:sed when business is done on sentiment, and cnly results in dollars and cents count. 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