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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
The Nlhite House Conference

Particulars Of the conference held at the White
House recently are meagre. Necessarily. The mat
ter In hand was confidential. It. may have covered
several important points Of our existing foreign rela-
tions. Peace treaties, the Japanese contention, the
situation in Mexico may all have been discussed.
And then agsain, interest may have conferred in, one
thing. Which thing. lis anybody.s guess.
But more important maybe than particulars is
the fact that the conference was held, and at the
Presidents invitation. That alone shows that some.
thing Is ripe, orsiipening, and that the President is
getting In touch more intimately with those concern.
ed, as lie IS with a national duty. ~
Some complaint has been made that the President
and Mr.. Bryan seem indisposcd to confer with any
body about foreign affairs, and particularly Mexican
affairs. Why SO. close-mout.led? WHY u monopoly?
Why. u restraint Of news? AT least Congress should
be consulted. Ii war is on the card Congress :nust
be consulted. A declaration Of war comes from that
body. 5g5t -. r--eE @a ~&lIE
Whatever tile grounds for tho complaint, last
nights meeting will mitigate the complaint. The
President, who in q large measure is his own foreign
minister, has broken the monopoly, and an important
committee of the Senate now shares with hin some,
at least, of the information by which he. has clarted
his course. sss ~ tl,asa rr@I
+. II the public believes that !" something is going
to happen" iwith regard to Mexiconit is justified, ~ ~
the fact that it has been a long time since. something. :.
did happen. When the President took Office he found
Mexico in turmoil and a large American force ON
the border ready for action. Five months went by
before John. Lind was sent Oh a special mission.
Since then six months have gone by. and Mr.. Lind
remains ut Vera Cruz, visiting American %warships.
AS for President ;Huerta. he is still on deck, pro.
Tossing confidence iii. his ability to put down the ban.
dts, exposing and .iMbrlsoning .consplrators against
his government, meeting and joking with Mr..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
~ R0Licu of Pronunciation

Bans on specific amusements and. practices by
ecclesiastical, or even civil, authoritiessdo not appear
to accomplish the desired results u sFhefe ifseems'st TO
be a natural perversity in hplnaH1 bsjnfgsssthat makes
a1 easss lsto. DO things mat la afSsl1off bidden' except
where such things are SO ~palpably injurious to society
that enlightened selfinterests Joins III the crusade
against stlem. But where amusements or practices
are specifically harmless and have any attractive
features;S;aAhe average person stubbornly resists at
tempts olt,authority to suppress them. Even the mo-
tivcs of,-the authorities are %impugned, as Macaulay
%slandered. the Puritans by suggesting that they hated
bear:baiting, not SO much because 1t gave pain to the
bear, but because it gave pleasure to the spectators.
In spite of resolutions, sermons Of denunciation
and ecclesiastical prescriptions, the laity largely fol-
lows its own sweet will as to popular amusements.
This factsis finally impressing the most thoughtful
churchmen and other methods of dealing with what
all believe to be injurious to spiritual conditions in
the churches arc being considered. One of the lead
ing churches Of America at each quadrennial general
conference wrestleS with the language of its rules
prescribing certain specific a~musements. 1t is gener-
ally admitted that the language was unfortunately
adopted, forty years ago, q general OF
reading such literature and engaging in such diver
sions as could not be done to the glory of God being
far preferable to a catalogue of orbiddenl'thilgs
But the specific catalogue cannot be abandoned With:
out the world being misled into thinking the church
has revoked its disapproval. of the amusenents under
the specific ban and implicitly approved them. So
the rule has w~itlfstood all attacks upon it and will
likely remain %unaltered.
But the futility of emphasizing the prohibition is
appealing to the leading clergymen and editors of the
denomination. A new course is being generally pun.
sued, one Of construction. Insted OF seeking to de-
prive the young people Of certain amusements, the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

new policy seews to get them interested in beneficial
activities. The, theory is that "tnoushaltnots" &C.
complish little. NThe idle brain is still the devils
workshop. The profound Psychology Of the Naza.
rene's statement, '.As he thinketh in his heart, 50 is
he" is being more generally recognized. Ey chang.
ing the current Of thought, quickening new aspira-
lions and arousing new interests it is hoped 70 fiji
the lives Of the young with joyous ctiyitieesg4The
they will abandon amusenents on, wllichsNhS ylefgy
has frovne.d, not because Il the 1fnoscia4hpatt55uae, But
because they no longer have pleasure in them Stud.
ents Of human. nature will expect much gqed from
such a constructive policy unless a lack Of wisdom
Is shown in deyising the new activities. These &C
tiyities must give q chance for the exercise Of the
normal. qualities Of healthy young peoplb.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
Immigration and the Farm Labor Problem

The circumstance that Judge Amidon was com:
PEELED to order the deportation Of two Austrian labor.
ers who had bee brought into this state by D farmer
In violation of the federal immigration laws has been
deplored by a number of papers. The scarcity OF
farm labOrers in. this state within recent years has
been q cause for considerable concern to the farmers;
and the temptation to bring in alien ,laborers, IL it
can be done without much trouble, is no doubt hard
to resist.
solve this labor problem. But it is entirely erroneous.
1t Is the seasonal nature Of this kind Of employment
that is the real Cause of the scarcity. When harvest
ing and ~threshing are over thousands OF laborers are
compelled to leave the state. They 80 to the cities
ana their stay there units them for farm work, for
s;When the laborer has remained in the city for any
considerable length Of time he can no longer endure
loneliness and isolation of rural life. He must be
where he can hear the roar Of the city and where
humanity GIBBS and flows around him.
The farm labor problem can only he solved by a
system OF farming that will assure the laborer per-
inanent employment tile year around. The farmer
must adopt the system Of farming in vogue in Den
mark and ireland, where more time is devoted to the
raising Of live stock and to dairying than to the pro-
duction Of small grains. +.
1t is futile. to bring in foreign laborers, when they
are compelled to leave the state after working a
few months. And restriction on immigration is only
fair as . means of protection for the native workers.
The problem of unemployment in the cities and in.
dustrial centers is becoming exceedingly serious.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
EUerubOduS Affair

If there is one subject, above all Others, in which
the whole world is interested, it is obviously the
means by which men and women can make them
selves better and happier.
The other day a correspondent. whose handwrit.
st. Louis Times, asking for advice as to how peace
Of mind might be obtained. The letter was signed,
"A Doubter."
The letter was published, and Immediately an.
swers, or suggestions, from other correspondents be.
gan to arrive. A very large number of responses
were made; and the variety in tone and advice indi.
Gated that all sorts and conditions of men and women
were encountering the same difficulties in life which
hedged about "A DoubtarfrsJsN
There ought to be something, hopeful in this gen.
eral interest in a subject which Is mot USUALLY dis.
cussed inE public by individuals most deeply inter.
ested in it.
Casual students of life might easily be led to be.
lieve that the most important thing in most peoples
lives is money.making, or the gaining Of power and
influence.
Doubtless most people are striving for money and
influence" but it is possible that most people make
the mistake. Of believing that money and influence
are usually desired for themselves alone, and not as
a lever with which to roll the distractions which lie
in the road to the souls best development.
Seemingly it is a typical frame OF mind that seeks
spiritual growth and moral b%etterment; and as long
will not move upward, even during those periods
when surface indications all point to sordid aims
and selfish deals.-Fargo Forum.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

The racial classification Of u Filipino is worrying
q Missouri marriage license clerk. The Oklahoma
constitution recognizes only two races, white and
colored. The colored includes every person Of Afri-
can descent of any degree of blood, everybody else
being white. 1t was with the idea that the law con
trolls the matter that a New Zealand laundryman
recently sought to amend the factory act by inserting
the proviso that for jhe purposes Of that act "a
Chinaman shall: be deemed to be a girl under 10 years
Of age" - ---------.-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
Church Unitu and the Rural CoHq8auqifu

One Of the signs OF the times which is most
inspiring is the growing spirit of cooperation among
the churches. Even~the most conservative leaders
are recognizing the fact that a rural community can
support we'll only one church. The fact that 50
much Home Mission money has been spent by vari.
GUS denominations in maintaining two or more
churches In small Villages has again and again been
%deplored. .E t
A score of the leading denominations in the coun.
try have united their forces to correct this evil. Just
now their representatives are making a. survey of
several important states where the rural problem is
most acute. South Dakota was first visited, then
North Dakota; Montana, Colorado, etc. One of these
visitors is in Bismarck today and will address inter-
ested audiences without a question. The ideas which
spread feeling, especially among laymen that the
churches can and ought to correct the tendency to
overchurch small communities, that a basis of doc.
trine and of worship sufficiently broad to unite all
denominations can be formulated. When this is done
. new era will dawn for religion in the country;
ministers will be better supported, churches will be
better equipped, the standard of the ministry will
be much higher and the church will become more
and more a social center. The time has passed when
q church should exist only to agitate certain ecclcs.-
asttcal questions. 1t should enter deeply into the
social. intellectual and spiritual life of the people.
1t should be the meeting place for old and young.
Thus 1t will become an important factor in keeping
our young people on the farm.
When the church at large awakes to tile posi-
biltttes of the rural church it will discover that what
We once despised or held as OF little Importance has
become as vital to the life of the state as the city
church. .Jg ,A%
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
= ******* - 90 SO , 9" 90 = = !
To the FeLlOW Who'll
Take MI Place

= Here is a toast / want to drink to a fellow I'll =
= never know :
= To the fellow who's going to take my place 9
when its time for me to go. !"
- I've wondered what kline. sof q chap hell be, :
- and I've wished i: could take his hand, {
:. just to whisper, II wish you well, old man" 9
: in a way that ned understand. =
:. I'd like to give him the cheering word that 3
: I've lcnged to hear; :
:. I'd like to give him the warm hand clasp when :"
: never a friend seems near. +
:. I've learned my knowledge by sheer hard Z
(: work, and / wish l could pass it on :"
:. TO the fellow who'll come to take my place =
: some day when | am gone. T
:; Will he see all the sad mistakes I've made q
:: and note all the battles lost? &
!: Will he ever guess of the tears they caused or =
:: the heartaches which they cost? e
:. VIII he gaze through the failures and fruitless =
:: toll to the, underlying plan, =
!: And catch a glimpse Of the real intent and the e
: heart of the vanquished man? Z
: dare to hope he may pause ONE day as he =
: tolls as l have Wrought, - +
:: And gain some strength for his weary task 9
*:D%'+' r.. from the battles which l have fought. =
: ~ iBut I've only the task itself to leave with the =
-. .3" cares for him to face, =
: And never d cheering word may speak to the =
!. r. fellow who'll take my place. +
:: -. =
:. Then here's to your health, old chap; ldrink 4.
: as a bridegroom to his bride; =
: l leave an unfinished task for you, but God =
+ knows how l tried. Ell =
: I've dreamed my. dreams as all men do, but =
: never a one came true, =
!: And my prayer today is that all the dreams e
aJmay herrsaNzed by you, =
!: And VEIN some day in the great unknown Z
: out in the realms of space; =
:: You'll know my clasp as I take your hand and =
+ s@clorgazeiIin your tired face. +
+ Then 'Aap Your. failures will be success in the e.
: Hight of3thb new found dawn =
:: S0~Tm drinking lyour health, old chap, who'll =
:. z.lNkl| :: :. W; :5 ; :: =; ;;.;,;;; j:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

1t is explained that the Chicago surgeons device
IS not to tell when one is hungry, but when one
really needs food. But every owner OF one would
deem 1T as unreliable as a woman's watch and the
srepsirsltll Mouldabe entirely too heavy,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

Gov. Glynn of New York has issued a new declara.
ton OF Independence Of the Wilson administration
and Of Tammany Hall. 1t is wonderful how a few
drinks OF power will transform tile mildest and most
docile lieutenant governor into a son OF thunder
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

Immigration is constantly adding to the army Of un.
employed.
1t may seem cruel and harsh to deny admission to
the foreigner who is seeking freedom from tyranny
and oppression, but there Is q limit to our capacity
to assimfiate this tremendous inpour Of foreigners.
There Is 2 danger that our civilization may be sub
merged like the civilization Of Rome. was, by the in.
yasion of Ibarbarians. And as long as there is a
convenient outlet for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS will
sit securely and safely on the throne. Bottle. up that
outlet and revolution will ciqukly usher ia democracy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

%. E. Morris, who has been mentioned as a pos
sible candidate for county auditor the coming cam
paign, says he has decided not to enter tie race. He
says he appreciates the solicitation of his friends in
their desire for him to become a candidate, but cir.
cumstances prevent his accepting.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

Arrangements are under way to: import large guam.
titles of beef from Argentina and Australia. :Ameri-
can consumers can thus promise themselves a %plenti-
full supply--if they don't mind paying the same old
prices. .s%.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

A provision permitting the proposed interstate
trade commission to. exempt corporations from specific
requirements Of law might at some future time raise
the question ' as to the administrative test Of good
and bad trusts.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

BY lnaiings thre1 speeches in Illinois Theodore
Rooseate " t1ihhEaHyi teg4& 6 certain prominent standpatter
to decide TO ATeake II and draw cards.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

A plot to loot San Francisco's treasury by means
Of ordinary burglars tools must look like coarse
work to some of the old.timc graft experts.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

lhe county court OF Jackson county has anuounc.
ca tnat 1t Will finance the fourth trial Of Dr.. Hyde,
50 this popular Kansas City attraction will not have
!" depend on private subscriptions, as had been
feared. =. 81 --t@-a. s-@5 ~ u.s.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

If the American authors VINO are filling positions
In the foreign diplomatic service do their whole
duty there will he about seyenty-ave romances dedi.
Gated to President Wilson next year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

The suit for damages brought by French, dancing
masters against. clergymen will not check pulpit dis
cussionn q. modern dances in this country.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

Possibly the trusts may be regulated SO that the
good ones will be distinguished by the possession OF
a license card. H. Ia .s:a.a q
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

While the composer swho-is charged with accept.
ing money from divers persons to set poetry to music
and publish the same may have violated the law,
he was in a sense a, public benefactor.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

The groundhog's method of celebrating holiday
may sometimes be Disappointing. but it is far less
expensive than that Of our old friend, Santa Claus.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

high prices Of telephone and telegraph stock
following the announcement of the proposed volun.
'.ary dissolution did not mean an increase in value.
II slgn'hed an effort of bears to get out of their trap.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

.tGsSe Senator "a OF -AshAlrst Of Arizona would have Congress
) appropriate oss5o,ooV to build a b.rbed wire fence
along the Mexican border. But he overlooked the
cost Of a plant to charge it with electricity.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

Radiulil is now eaacounterng the current Of, skep.
ticisnl which afwayf sets in after the discovery of
a new curtcst IS s. allnouAced.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

; 1t woMld be interesting to know whether the ltal.
ian duke who married an American woman thirty
years his :senior insisted OH more or less money on
account OF the disparity in ages. a@fA
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

The sOregonians who have appealed to the .Presi-
dent TO protect them from wild geese overlooked
the fact that the President is kept busy with the wild
geese in Congress. .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

The g~ood-times prophet is not only pleasant to
hear, but the chances are always strongly in favor
of ~hislbcing eorrect.l
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

Thei@numsern Of kkisonners that Hu,erta insists on
making must mate tAlally increase the expense Of
running his, his: sg69aYYsrnnsfn
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
Argues for the B0us

Gov. George Hodges of Kansas, speaking at the
annual convention Of the Southwestern L~umbermen's
association in Kansas City, on the topic, Father and
Son." declared: I'For allthe money spent to improve
our wheat, our cattle, and our business industries,
hardly a. dollar is laid aside to assist the boy who
has been handicapped for want OF proper parental
care. e. -
Our country is. money mad. In our efforts to
accumulate wealth we neglect the duties we owe our
future citizens dtikt ps t l s lialnli boys" .,a1 4,..sr lat .a-t
4. The Now Haven is now attracting; favorable attenoi
ton as the ~countsy's leading advocate Of safe and
sane railroading.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
RismQrck:S Place in the LibrQry Movement

The need of a public library in this city has been
editorially commented on in the Tribune heretofore.
The people of every city and town-yes, and village,
should have access to Il library. A public library is
an educational necessity, because very few people
can afford to have a library of their own. Other
cities in North Dakota have recognized the fact.
Bismarck is the only city in the state with a popula-
ton Of over 1000 which does not have a public libra.
ry. Of the sexteen towns having a population be.
tween 1000 and 1000, ten have public libraries. They
are Beach, Enderlin, Kenhare, Langdon, Lidger-
wood, Lisbon, Mayville, Cakes, Park River and Rug
by. The towns. which do not have public libraries
are: Bismarck, Bottineau, CooperstoWn, Ellendale,
Hankinson, Hillsboro, ~Lakota and Larimore. Els.
marckmarck should not belong to this latter class.
The preliminary examination of the alleged job.
Ding swindlers illustrates the extent to which bust.
aoSs To- Aoaai s-aaaGdaaaa- ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
USE ENGINES.
FRESH N new

Someone has said widowers mako ~.
most fascinating lovcrs-probablv no.
cause ,ne'r tender sentiments have. been
kept N cold storage for SO long that
thcy seem perfectly fresh and new
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
NOTHING LACKING.

A Valley City newly married woman
shortl yafter starting with her husband
said, l am afraid l have left something
out, and 1t is not very good" The hus-
band, who always liked the kind Of pie
mother made eagerly grabbed tile pie
started to eat it and shortly was
heard to remark Gee. there is nothing
you could have left out to make 1t taste
like this, it is something you put in."
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
WANTED-sHovELfR ca.
Conn., Jan. al.-The. follow

Bridgeport, Conn. Jam N.-Thee. follow
ing apparently bona fidc want adj APP
Feared in the Bridgeport Telegram and
has caused much ,nirth here today:
"Wanted-A young, We'll educated man,
must DC strictly sober and good looking.
to shovel snow OFF my wife's grave. A
colored man prferred, on account, Of deep
mourning. Steady work to the right, party
II. there isplenty Of snow.-Wm.- .Lund.
berg" Etf* 81" D. @s%Fff
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
pride. E

viii without l',dt sss ST to seem TOO aggressive, Japan
makes: it clear from time to time that all is not for
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
THE WoHps ruAr co,,,,,

a mar doesn't mind letting sbjs n,.o
haye the last word-ncr even the &C.,.
.or the matter Of that; It's all those that
come IN between that harrow his sou,
him to distraction, 80.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01
lust for Greens
woMoERs Of NEW 8

The report tnat q newspaper man 81.
fercd August Belmont 500 900 for q
horse isn't at all unreasonable. We've
sknown Of newspaper men doing even
more remarkable things. ~FoFsfinstancc.
there q the young fellow WHO was
found busily engaged inA picking cher.
rics from anselectrlc light pole toIfssde to.
a lavender monkey with an American nag
for q tail. Strange things happen n tho
profession. especially around New York.
Birmingham News.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

Dry Creek, Cor. Larlmie Buzzard.
A very pleasant funeral was had Thurs-
day afternoon when the, mortal remnants
of q secret service agent from Wash
ington were dropped over the cliff south
Of town in the presence Of q large con.
course Of Dry Creek citizens.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-01

THOSE SWEET LIARS.
Miss Rowland says: A modern youths
perfect frankness and insoucialnce some
times makes a girl yearn for those sweet,
old-fashioned liars who used to tell such
beautiful, fattering fairy tales.