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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13
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New York, Nov. PA countrywide
appeal f orthe abolition of the use
less Christmas gift and a plea for
intelligent and Thoughtful giving in
stead were voiced tonight by Mrs. Au-
gust. Belmont, president of the Spugs,
at the opening meeting of the 1913
campaign to be waged by that or
%ganizati0n against insincerity, con
pulsion and waste in Christmas civ.
ing.
At this meeting the membership
rolls Of the Spugs-the Society for the
Prevention of Useless Giving-were
thrown open to all residents Of the
United States who might want to en-
roll against the foolish Christmas
gift. Having grown from a handful
to more than 5000 within a few
weeks durin gthe last Christmas sea
son: the spugs have outlined for this
year a national campaign and hope
to establish societies in all cities and
towns throughout the country.
Mrs. j. Borden Hartman presided
1t tonight,s meeting. District Att0r.
ney Whitman, newly enrolled as 9
member, and Francis Crnwninshield
delivered addresses. Mrs. Belmont
the orator Of the evening. The origin
IL purpose of the society, she said
was to prevent compulsory giving b
Girls In stores and factories to thei'
the custom Of collective
giving which the girls felt they cOuld
not AFFORD but which they could mol
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

avoid without embarrassment AMI pos.
sibleiloss of their positions. This was
one Of the chief objects Oh the SO
ciety. she added, but not. the only one.
Another prime attainment sought. sne
said. was a general cultivation. by all
classes of givers, Of more thoughful-
mes and expression Of personality in
making Christmas gifts.
"We do not disapprovs of collec.
tive giving when 1t is done on the
spur of the mohent," she said. "or for
some particular cause. because then
It means that you have collected a
sense Of human fellowship of which
the money collected is but an express.
sion. We do approve Of it when II
is for the man lower down instead OF
for the man higher up.
"some persons think thai we oppose
giving. Far from it. we do not oppose
giving, but we advocate intelligent
giving-giving that is done with the
Christmas spirit of good 1ill as dis.
tinguished from giving that s com,
puisory. from fear or with the hope OF
obtaining reward-wether that re.
ward be the favor Of the man higher
up. o advancement. The world al
large should put more Of the Christ
mas spirit into giving. Christmas
should be a time for every person t.
do his or her share.
Some folks says to us, "Of course
you want to promote useful giving
The wori useful has many changes Of
meaning. Usually when n thinks
Of a useful present, it is a present de.
cidedly middle-clas or commonplace
So we do not attempt to promote use
full giving in the commonly accepted
definition of that word. The thing we
are raelly out to do is to abolish some
thing. We feel that when we have
done that there will follow good sense
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

If the mail service in the United States is good 1t
is largely BECAUSE of the railroad service on which
i. so greatly depends. The mail department collects
and distributes the mail in all communities. but
l. is carried from town to town by the railway com
panies. The railway companies are paid for carry.
mig this bushes sa fiat rate based on an annual
weighing. When the parcel post was established
millions of tons Of mail were thereafter carried by
the railroads without pay-mail which. prior, to the
law. was carried for pay as express matter. There
will be some adjustment OF this inequity when the
next annual weighing takes place, but inasmuch as
the volume to be carried by the parcel post is ex.
pected to increase very rapidly for several years
a the expense OF eht express companies it will be a
long time before the railroads can expect to get
fairly compensated. under the present practice. for
the parcel post stuff which they carry. This. in a
nutshell. is all there is to the debate between the
railroads and congress on the subject Of the parcel
post. E$
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13
HONORS
VETERAN JANITOR

Beloit, Wis, Nov. 12.-For so
years John Pfeffer has been janitOr
of Eeloit college and has been proud
of his service to the students. Last
week, on the anniversary of his ar.
rival, the chapel exercises were turn.
ed into a ceremony in his honor.
Pfeffer fairly beamed when a great
cluster Of American Beauty roses was
given to him and his voice SHOOK
when he thanked the students and
spoke of his work. Last night he
entertained the entire faculty of the
school at his home for dinner.
II love every person in the school,"
he said, with a little tremble in his
throat, land l could easily serve an.
other SO years if l met the same
class OF young folks.
II cannot know each Of you as !
used to know each student" contin.
ued the old man. "But l would like
to know each of you and live as close
20 you as Lean. I have known gener-
ations Of students since 1 shook hands
with the first graduating class.
There are not many more years of
service in ME and / shall not see
many more graduating classes 60 into
the world. My only message to you
is the message that you have all
learned at Beloit. Lead a true and
manly life while you are in school
and when you have left it. Only in
that is happiness" The old man was
loudly cheered.
Pfeffer is 80 years old, but still is
actively at his work.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13
JUDGE PREFERS
TANGO TO old
STYLE Dance

St. Louis. Nov. 12.-Julge Alonzo
X. Vickers of the supreme court OF
Illinois, sitting in the library OF his
home. 512 North Eleventh street, East
ST.. Louis. last night handed down q
decision in favor of the tango and
hesitation waltz. His daughter Miss
Louise Vickers, a leader of the young
er social set, introduced evidence up
on which the decision was based. Miss
Ruth Esserman, also q social leader
and expert tang0istt was assistant
counsel for the plaintiff in the case
Of Tango VS.. Two Step ct al.
In making his decision, Judge Wick.
ers said: "In my opinion the tango
and hesitation are the most beautiful
dances we have. They are more
stately and graceful than the old:fash.
ion square dances. / remember how
the waltz was opposed when 1t first
was introduced. 1t became popular
in spite of opposition. In like manner
the tango and hesitation eventually
will supplant the waltz and twostep"
Daughter Quits old.Time Dance.
The occasion for Judge Vicker's op-
inion arose when Miss Vickers. Miss
Esserman, and four other girls and
their. escorts, while attending a dance
given Wednesday by the Silent Six
club, a high school organization, were
requested not to do the tango and
hesitation.
It was explained tie majority of the
dancers present were not in favor OF
the new steps. Miss Vickers and Miss
Esserman have forgotten how to DE-
the two-ste pand other old-fashioned
dances, so they conferred with their
escorts and decided to quit the hall
and 90 to another dance in progress
at the st. Clair Country club. where
tangoing was permitted.
In the party were: Miss Marion
and Dorothea Conway, Miss Bernadina
French and Miss Edith Brisbain. The
dance at the Country Club was given
by the Jollee club. a rival of the Sill
ent Six. Both dances were attended
by members of the East st. Louis
younger social set. ChaDerons were
present at both: 10
Judge Vickers and his1wife like the
tango. Mrs. Vickers frequently dane.
ing it. BY putting their stamp Of ap.
proval on the dances of uncertain DO.
pularity. they probably have taken q
step toward lifting the ban East st.
Louis society has placed upon TENN.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

Is 1t with our traditional continental policies, that
1. can not be long until public opinion makes itself
felt at Washington. This country does not want .
war with Mexico. We are tired Of crediting Mr..
Wilson and Mr.. Bryan with peace motives. The
situation is now past the point OF considering mo-
tives. Let their motives be what they may, their
policies are tending toward a war which. II It comes.
will be one of the most unjustidable in history. Their
entire course has been one of persecution OF one man.
unconvicted Of any crime under Mexican law. Acting
at first under impulse, and emotion the spirit Of the
slloolmaster to rule has led to complications and
dangers unforeseen by them at the start. and warn.
ing of which has been ascribed by them to partisan
malice. automatically, they are playing into the
hands of the man they seek to crush. Nationally.
they are bringing us to the verge of a war to serve
no end of righteousness. or even one OF advantage
Mr.. Wilson is still saying that he has thought Of
nothing but peace, and shall not think Of anything
else. But if he can provoke to fury a people who
will attack the United States, or visit their resent.
ment upon its helpless citizens. there mus: be war.
Or if our bullying in Mexico is carried too far. there
will be men in congress to demand taht it be backed
up. We could wish the regular session of congress
to convene tomorrow. and Mr.. Wilson, appearing to
read his annual message. could be subjected to parlia-
mentary interpretations.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13
MOdernizinQ Enqlish Study

That the teaching OF English in the high school
needs thorough reorganization to bring it into touch
with modern social and industrial demands is frankly
stated by Professor James +. Hosic, of Chicago Teach
ers' College, in a report just published by the United
States Bureau OF Education. The report contains
preliminary: suggestions for a course in English that
will meet present-day requirements.
In this course English composition will be limited
to subjects for speaking and writing which can be
made to appeal to young people, according to DR..
Hosic. IN both composition and literature there will
be a shift of emphasis towards those subjects and
activities that are of greatest value in actual life
for example, oral expression-and towards modern
books and periodicals. 1t is not to be inferred, how
ever, that the supreme values inherent in the world $
masterpieces will be overlooked
A fairly heavy task in Misunderstanding, as well
as in the mechanics of English, is put upon the teache
by the makers OF the new course. Broadly speak
ing" says the report, lit should be the purpose OF
every English teacher, first, to quicken the spirit
and kindle the mind and imagination of his pupils,
and to develop habits of weighing and judging human
conduct, with the hope of leading them to higher
living; second, to supply the pupils with an effective
tool for use in their future private and public life,
!. e., the best command of language which, under the
circumstances, can be given them" The report then
gives an outline of the proposed English instruction
from the seventh grade through the high school.
This revision of the high school course in English
is part OF a complete reorganization of secondary
education planned by a committee Of the National
Education association. Preliminary statements for the
different subjects have just been issued by the UniteS
States Bureau of Education.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13
The GrOwth of Bismarck

In order that he might have en- idea of the prog
ress of building in this city, Secretary Young OF the
Commercial club made a tour of the city yesterday
afternoon and was surprised to learn that there were
So houses either built and %sCmpleted this season, or
in the course of erection. One of these is the Varney
Flat, which commodat eight families, and this
would really make the homes erected this year about
a round hundred. This is q pretty good indication OF
\the growth of the city, and one which cannot be
disputed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

The cause of womans suffrage %triumphed over
personal pride in the reelection of Mrs. Grace Wilbur
Trout Of Chicago by the Illinois Equal, Suffrage asso-
citation. For in the successful fight for suffrage in
the Illinois legislature, Mrs. Trout incurred the dis
pleasure of a clique of suffragists who previously had
aeen much in the limelight, but had failed of success.
Without claiming honors for herself for the victory
IN the legislature, Mrs. Trout had refused any undue
~creditsto others, and the "green.eyed monster" ap-
reared. l-.7- ~ ~v"@ --~.@
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13
in giving and that everybody will be

in giving and that everybody will be
profitei thereby.
I'VE propose to decrease the cost
Of the gift and increase the good Will;
to make the heart OF Father Christ
mas rejoice by little acts OF kindness,
unselfishness, by putting thought IN
to the gift we sent u dear ones.
Give generously, but from your heart.
with all your though. Don't make
business of giving, make 1t an art.
Don't waste what should be q season
Of goodwill freely given" :
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

One cause for thankfulness which Governor Hodges
omitted from his proclamation, but which he feels
deeply nevertheless, is the evident purpose of the
Kansas Bull Moose leaders to put a full ticket in the
field next year. The governor will greatly need this
kind of help, whether he runs for collection or for
the senate.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

1t is understood that Mr.. Sulzer feels deeply humil-
lated to see the great state of which he is the official
head %disgraced by the impeachment Of its governor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13
News ofthe St3to

Valley City is to have a new the
alter.
Some towns are still holding mar
ket days.
Many new corporations are being
organized In the state.
{s5 -
The Antler American has installed
a typesetting machine.
-
The banks of North Dakota are
making a good showing this fall.
The Lansford Journal would make
Norman Black governor some day.
There has been a change of chief
telephone operators at Goodrich.
-
Many p0stoffices over the state are
being made postal savings banks.
-
The main telephone wires at Can.
do are being placed under ground.
.
Several wireless telegraph stations
are in operation in North Dakota.
s.
A number OF new elevator sites
nave been selected along the Stanton
line.
Down near Bowman $500 worth OF
alfalfa was raised on al acre and a
half. .f
s.
A blindpigger at Devils Lake has
just been given six months in Jail and
a fine of 500.
A new foundation is being placed
under the old Northern Pacific depo,
at Valley City.
Frank Carr, a Langdon farm hand,
charged with stealing a watch, was
arrested at Grand Forks.
The new manager of the Lisbon
creamery liked the place so well that
he purchased the plant.
The Forum believes the Grand
Trunk road will be running through
Fargo in another year.
Times have changed and harmony
prevails nov at the meetings of the
city commission at Minot.
The Ladies Aid society has purchas.
ed a large pipe organ for the Congre-
gational church at Darlington.
tsaS55$ h -
Clarence Shatz of McHenry county
won the first prize for corn raising
in the northern part of the state.
Ole Berg, for Is years a member OF
the police force at Fargo, died at his
home there, after a lingering illness.
Attorney CsC. Mills of Scranton ano
OH. Boyesdn, formerly of Bowman,
will form a. HMapartnership in Mon
tana. H
, a5--
The county offices at jamestown
have been examined by state exam
iners and found to be in good condi-
tion. \
Mat La Mer, claiming to be a spot
ter for the State Enforcement league,
was arrested for drunkenness at Mi
not. %
-
The numerous cases of libel agains,
Editor Totten Of the Bowman Citizen
now being tried will be followed with
interest.
Judge Knecshaw of Pembina, has
moved to Grand Forks for the winter,
to give his children better school ad-
vantages.
Former State Engineer Atkinson of
Bismarck, has been in Bottineau cOull-
ty, inspecting the work of the big
Mouse River bridge.
-
Sixty students Of the Minot Normal
took a novel way of spending Satur-
day afternoon by hiking to Stanley,
a distance of 10 miles.
-
The authorities at Minor ordered
a colored show troupe out of town,
when it was discovered the leading
man was a dope fiend.
g -
Anthony Lindstrom, for years own.
er and publisher of the Langdon Re.
So n,,}Slioo~ S,E u -, ~ So -, ,,:-:k -. Nv
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

They have stopped Boss Murpny's graft, but they
can't take from him the millions he has garnered
through graft. In other words, the Tammany chief
tain has got his and can salve his humiliation with
dough.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

Secretary of the Interior Lane recommends large
additional government aid to- irrigation. Many mil.
lions have already been provided for this purpose.
Are not permanently %deepened waterways at least
equally important?
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

How much is a billion? That depends on where
you arc. In Great Britain a billion is q million
million. In France and the United States 1t is a
thousand million. There are not likely to be any
billionaires in England.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

1t migh have been taken for granted that Joseph
Smith, head of the Mormon church, favored woman
suffrage, without his saying SO. Who that cares
anything at all for politics would not rather have six
votes than one?
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

The choice left to federal soldiers at T0rre0n,
Mexico, seems to have been execution as prisoners or
death by court-martial for evacuating. Perhaps the
civil war will end for lack Of a fighting chance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

The Oregon City woman who was granted q d.
vorce this week from her ninth husband must have
been impressed in her youth with the schoolbook
adage beginning. IF at first you don't succeed"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

The Democratic papers generally indorse the new
tariff act, but for the real enthusiasm see the COM
ments on it in foreign papers-notably British.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

Gen Coxey was not permitted to appear before the
Senate committee on banking and currency, but he
went out and stood on the grass a little while, just
to show that conditions are improving omewhat.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-13

Each succeeding season now rivets morssaIIecurely
on Nebraska the title Of cyclone state foT many
years this title was worn BY Kansas, but Kansas had
70 give II u.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27

All subscriptions payable in ad
i-aEaaS
Advertising rates promptly furnish
ed upon application.
Memorial Resolutions, Resolutions
u Respect, Obituary Notices, ETC.
DtheE than those which the paper may
deem proper to publish as news mat
req, viii be charged for at the rate OF
8 cents per line
ALI advertising copy requiring two
coIumns or space OF less should be in
the business Office Rot later than noon
of day prior 10 date OF issue in order
to- Insure its prompt insertion. All
copy for space Of more than two col
UvuAs should be submitted not later
than 6 O'clock of the day. two days
prior to date OF ISSUE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27

Frills and furbelows, feathers and
fur contribute to the subtle charm of
Paris fashions at the moment. The
matinee girl in her new fall suit will
be as attractive as many heroines
across the footlights If she heeds the
earliest call to don loosely hung frocks.
with queer little draperies and a sash,
such as appear in these sketches. To
obliterate the waist line is the fashion
makers intent. and how easy that will
be for the amateur working with the
exact pattern for these latest kinks.
Surah ecossais in the large plaid
Jacket on the figure at the left (7963)
is one of the smartest fabrics, made up
as it appears with a twO-piece skirt of
plain navy blue poplin draped at both
sides. The coat blouse closes diagonal
ly in the front and is trimmed with
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-09-27

P. T. Barnum, the famous Snowman
was noted for his shrewdness. A story
is told of a conversation he held one
day with a smaller Snowman who was
having a hard time keeping the wolf
from the door. Adversely was staring
him in the face and the sheriff was
knocking at the front door.
There is no use to complain" ad-
vised Barnum, why don't you adver-
tise?" That is just it," was the reply,
q can't afford to advertise To which
the philosopher, who knew his world 50
we'll, answered, with a shrug, You
mean, you can't afford not to adver-
tise."
This homely philosophy which was
good nearly a half century ago is
true today. Advertising not only pays,
but its value as news is coming to be
more and more appreciated Publicity
IS now the watch-word of all great cor
porations. The reticient policy of sill
ence, which was the rule of few years
ago, has been abandoned.
Public utility corporations especially
are taking the people into their conf
dence. The best and most skilled news
paper writer's are employed, and the
inside workings are shown to an al
ways inquisitive public.
There is not today an enterprising
corporation or a shrewd business firm
that is now informing the public
through the medium of advertisements
what kind of new business each is en-
gagged In and what are the prospects OF
the future
Printers ink is rarely wasted when
properly used. To succeed, publicity is
necessary. Do not try to conceal i'm.
portant details from the public. Take
the people into your confidence, tell
! them what you have, ask their consid-
Grafton of your business, and watch the
quick response.
Old-time methods of silence on the
part of public utility corporations have
been abandoned. Even the Standard Oil