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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
THE TRUE BIOL SHEYIK SYSTEM.

%' II pa en0nClaGe0 0y MI. TOVnley Tor the man
agement Of the more important affairs of state. and
urged upon his legislative disciples, provides for the
creation Of an industrial commission Of Eve members.
which commission shall have charge Of all industrial
work to be undertaken by the state. no matter what its
nature, and also Of the state bank which 1t is proposed
to establish. This bank is to receive all deposits of
public moneys in the state, no matter what their origin.
1t may loan to public bodies. presumably on their note
OF other unsecured obligation, but it is to be permitted
to loan to individuals and corporations only on hrst
mortgage security. AS any Individual can give a nrst
mortgage on something, and the sufaciency Of the secur-
ity will naturally be determined by the bank officials.
and as these will be under the direct! control Of the
commission Of five, it is apparent that these five men
will have absolute control Of vast business enterprises.
the cost Of which reaches into untold millions, will have
charge of the disposition Of every dollar Of money paid
in taxes by the people Of the state Of North Dakota and
all its subdivisions, and will he able, at its pleasure. to
loan money from these funds. or to withhold loans. as
the applicants are in or out Of the good graces Of the
commission.
That is a fairly large order, and it is apparent that
a commission possessing such authority would be an
enormously powerful body. Under ordinary circum-
stances it might be expected to be difficult to persuade
a legislature to delegate such powers to a body Of its
creation. But the program proposed is entirely consist
et with the program to which a large number Of our
legislators already stand committed. 1t is the program
of centralized government which Mr.. Townley has
worked out for the Nonpartsan league, and which has
resulted in placing practically absolute power in the
hands of Mr.. Townley and a few subordinates who
really do not count.
In its responsibility and absolutism the system into
which we are drifting is almost an exact duplicate OF
the Bolshevik system which is now in vogue in Russia.
Townley is almost the double Of Lenine. Lenine did not
organize a Nonpartisan league. In his case it was not
necessary. But the method on which he has proceeded
is to appoint himself autocrat, to organize his follow
ing on that basis. and to destroy all who would not
submit Enthusiastically to his authority. That is the only
system of government of which he approves, the only
one which he countenances. Our northwestern Lenine
is a man Of like instincts and purposes, and he is de-
TERMED to clinch his control over the affairs of North
Dakota at this session. The industrial. commission,
which will be entirely subordinate to Townley. is one
part Of the scheme. Educating consolidation is an
other. And every device invented by the fertile brain
of Townley has for its purpose the confirmation and
extension Of Townley's dictatorship.
A4.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
WANTSC0N1'ROL
TO CONTINUE.
Commissioner ii Favor of
Cows. Temporary Reten-
ton Of Railroads.

|4AHH Ek SO - ~ E-NtEt Ef+ EHF. - NsM NaIa
washington, Jan. 13.-Commis-
sioner Robert W. Woolley. the one
member Of the interstate commerce
commission who supports the propos-
al to extend government operation Of
railroads Ave years. commended before
the senate interstate commerce COM
mittee today that only through con-
tinuing federal management for .
sufficient period under normal con-
ditions could the present freight rate
structure be rebuilt to give exact
Justice to the whole people rather
than to the shippers and the carriers
as classes"
He blamed the present rate struc-
ture for many of the country's. trans
p%ortation evils, and declared 1t III
scientific. illogical and laden with
preferences"
Reviewing accomplishments Of the
federal administration, Mr.. Woolley
said the $196. 900, 900 deicit Of the
railroads under government control
should be charged as a war cost and
betrayed out of the United States
treasury. ~ d.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13

ass TO what congress can do within ) siven5 time arc a.ss
to be received with respect.
Like q good may others which have. arisen. thu. st-
uation seems. to. involve lack Of team work between con.
sress and the executive department. Mr.. McAdooss roe
ommendation took the country by surprise. It seemed
to take congress by surprise. Seemingly there had been
no Joint discussion. mo matching Of thought on this highly
important subject. And lit is just the lack Of that meet
Ing of minds before opinion has become fully c4stalixed,
that leads to much OF the unpleasant controversy with
which the country is cursed. and which sadly impairs
our effectiveness in public affairs.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
AN UNFORTUNATE REMINDER

The North Dakota senate resolutions declaring ad-
herence to the fourteen points stated by President Wilson
contain qualifying clauses which are interesting as side
lights on the scope and direction of certain current pon;i-
cal tendencies. Approval is given to these fourteen
points as reasonably interpreted and sincerely adopted
by labor and democratic organizations in Great Britain.
France. Italy, Russia. in the Orient, and among all neu-
trail nations, as we'll as the central territories Of Europe
According to the further text of the resolutions it is pro-
posed that the legislature Of the state Of North Dakota
shall declare its cooperation with the labor and demo-
cratic organizations of all countries. assuring them that
the farmers of America, together with all organizations,
JOIN with our president and so forth.
The resolutions, thus worded, contain an unfortunate
reminder of the identity Of the spirit which inspires GER
tain of our alleged democratic political movements in
this country with that which has plunged a large part
OF Europe into civil war, with all its attendant horrors.
We are not informed as to just what labor and demo-
cratic organizations in the Orient have approved the
wilsonian fourteen principles. Possibly the local league
leaders have private sources Of information on that point.
Groups of people processing to represent, among other
things, labor and democracy, in Russia, in Austria-Hun-
gary and in Germany have expressed their approval OF
many things, and some Of them have doubtless included
the fourteen points in their lists.
But with which particular group in Germany are we
to understand that the Nonpartisan league of North Da-
kota is in sympathy? With the majority Socialists, who
seized upon the government when the kaiser ran away
and abandoned it, and who parceled out the Offices among
themselves and certain of the old autocracy? With the
Independent Socialists, who precipitated the attempted
counter revolution of last week? With the Spartacan
faction, whose announced program declares for the con-
fiscation Of all the property Of individuals who do not be-
long to the Spartacan group Under which flag are our
North. Dakota Socialists enlisted?
Russia furnishes a delightful object lesson in democ-
racy. Is the North Dakota legislature about to make
common cause with Lenine and his handful Of dema-
gogues who have succeeded in pulling the wool over the
eyes of an ignorant peasantry?
And when the legislature. if it adopts this form Of
words, declares that the farmers Of America, with all
labor organizations, join with the president, is it to be
understood that the government of North Dakota has
reached the point which the government of Russia has
reached under Lenine, and which the government OF
Germany will reach if Lebknecht succeeds, is existing
for a class. a faction, a particular group, and that it de-
clares war to the knife on all other groups? That is the
fair inference from the language of the pending resolu-
tons.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
WHY JUST FIVE YEARS?

The attitude of Mr.. McAdoo on the railway problem
is somewhat mystifying. 1t would be less mystifying it
Mr.. McAdoo were known only as a politician. In that
case any peculiarities in his recommendations might be
ascribed to the exigencies of politics, without the re-
straining influence of character or ability. The case of
Mr.. McAdoo is different. He is a man whose ability as
a man of affairs, as a builder and organizer, was recog-
fore he entered political life. In considering his recon-
mendations, therefore, we must consider them as the
recommendations Of an admittedly big man.
In all his business career Mr.. McAdoo was never
Known to have any leanings in the direction of public
ownership Of such things as railroads. Out of the abund-
ancei of a successful experience he had developed ten
dencies of the opposite character. Without saying I'M
reservedly that the railroads ought not to be owned and
operated by the government. he does say that he does not
look with favor on that policy.
That statement is consistent with his entire record.
II we assume. therefore, as some critics do. that in ure-
ing the retention Of the railroads for the period Of five
years. for purposes of observation, and to enable congress
to take intelligent action, he 70 trying to pave the way
for public ownership. we must assume both that a man
O. accepted character and ability has changed his mind
on An important issue. which is quite possible, and that
he is deliberately lying about his own BELIEF and senti-
ments, This last is dihacuit to follow. 1t places les
strain on the imagination to suppose that Mr.. McAdoo
Is telling the truth and is acting in good faith.
& But, assuming his good faith we have the puxxline
question Of Why he insists 80 unyieldingIy on five years
- the proper time for the government to retain the
railroads before giving effect to : final decision. why
not four years; or six? He declares unsquivocally that
III q inapossible for congress to gather proper inrorna-
ton ON lraiiroad operation In peace times, and to act
"a inst information within the 1imonths after the war
durins which. according 70 existing law. the governs
s1nsht nay rstain the rafroads. Mr.. HcAdoo,s expsr-
$500 satitiss - opinion q 70 Whist can be done Win the
srailrssAs within 4 stysn time % b rscsived with ne
el4<tagor ~ stber hard. sonas very abs mon Ia con
beisvvs thas ~ ~ aaonths psriol i ample Tor
XXN4x = aseAsd Ald ~ opinisns 81 soaas 81 .hsss man
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
The Common joys.

These joys are free for all who live
The rich and poor, the great and
low: ass f
The charms which kindness has, to
give,
The smiles which friendship may
The honor Of a well-spent life.
. The glory Of a purpose true.
High courage in the stress of. strife,
And peace when every task is
through.
Nor class nor caste nor race nor
u creed.
Nor greater might. can take away
The splendor Of an honest deed.
Who nobly serves from day to day
Shall walk the. road Of life with
pride,
With friends who recognize his
worth;
For never are. these joys denied
Unto the humblest man on earjm.
Not all may rise to worldwide fame.
Not all may gather fortunes gold,
Not all life's sluxuries may claim;
In differing ways success is told,
But all may Know the peace Of mind
Which comes from service brave
The poorest ane ma man q still be kind
And nobly live. till life is through.
These joys abound for onesand all:
The pride of; fearing no mans
scorn, -
OF standing firm. whore others fall,
OF bearing we'll what must be
borne. - s%
He that shall do an Yhonest deed
Shall win an honest deeds rewards,
For these, no matter race or creed,
Life unto every man affords.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
ROOSEVELT,S LAST MESSAGE

Under the caption "Roosevelt's Last Message" the
New York Times makes the following impressive COM
ment on a characteristic paragraph in an address pre-
pared by Theodore Roosevelt, and read by other lips on
the last night of the authors life:
I'm what was to be his farewell to the nation he
loved SO ardently and so nobly served, Theodore Roose-
welt reiterated that doctrine of absolute, undivided
Americanism wherewith he awakened and inspired his
coun:rymen two years ago. Read on the last night of
his life. his last public words are clothed for us now
with a deeper significance and solemnity.
Mr.. Roosevelt referred to the proposed revival of
all the foreign associations which most directly inter-
fere with the complete Americanization Of our people
The immigrant who in good faith becomes an American
and assimilates himself with the rest of us must be
treated on an exact equality with every one else That
must be our principle. There must be no discrimination
on account of creed or birthplace or origin in the case
of any man who becomes AN American and nothing but
an American But
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
BLINDED MEM
OF U. S. ARMY
GIVEN CARE
Of 200 Who Have Lost
Sight, II Are in Balti-
more Hospital.

Baltimore. Jan. 13.-seventy-one OF
the 200 men of the American fighting
forces who were blinded in the war
now are being sheltered, treated or
educated in. the Red Cross institute
for the blind at, Baltimore. The in
stitution has been designated as a
United States general hospital and is
called Evergreen" Colonel James
Bordley, director Of the institute, said
That all the Americans blinded in the
war would be brought here for q
course of training as this was the only
training school for the blind main
scribed the morale of the blinded men
as wonderful.
The men are first treated in the
hospital, says Colonel Bordley in a
statement, after which they are
taught to use a typewriter and read
and write Braille-raised type for the
blind. Then they receive . special
training to develop the ems Of touch.
after this fundamental hand train
ing, the, men are given special. educa-
ton to At them for the calling in
which they are interested and are
qualified successfully to follow" says
the statement.
"Thus, those with inclination and
the inherent ability are trained for
suen occupations as stenographers.
salesmen, correspondents, retail store
manasers I'm connection with this
latter occupation, plans have been al
reao mace TO open a chain OF retail
stores, eacn OF winch Will have q blind
so."rer as manaeer.)
Those with a love of out-of-doors
and a natural aptitude for out-of-door
lie, VIII be trained for chicken rails
ing; Dee-keping truck gardening and
sucn ike occupations. Those of. such
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
Recollections Of
Sir Cyprian Bridge

me CHIEF interest IN SlF Cypf1dn
Bridges modest autobiographidal rec
which the conditions Of life in the
navy half a century ago present to
those which obtain today. For sew
eral years after he first went to GSa
clocks were almost unknown On board
H. M. ships, and the only internal
lighting adoat vas that by candles.
Sir Cyprian's first ship was a pad
dle-wheel steamer OF $50 tons. with
an armament Of six cast-iron smooth
bore guns, and on reaching Halifax he
was appointed to the flagship II. M. s..
Cumberland. q two-decker, sailing.
line-of-battle ship. whose guns on the
lower deck were of a pattern dating
back to the Eighteenth century! And
following year he was Transferred to
H. M. 8. Brisk. a ;screw-propelled
steam corvette in which he first saw
active service, blockading In the
White sea during the Crtmean war.
But 1t was not long after this that the
revolution started which led to the
present naval development. The new
Armstrong gun and the armored ship
H. M. 81 Warrior proved the proto-
types Of the modern guns and battle
ships, and Sir Cyprian Bridge con-
oANSAS AAN al oil tVlA110kA = 0AA-
shave Martin. who held the Mediter-
ranean command, was "the greatest
flag officer of the Nineteenth century
after the close Of the Napoleonic war
and that the navy Of today is traceable
to the reforms which he introduced.
leading. as they did, to radical chanaes
both in materialNand personnel. AL
ready in the seventies momentous
transformations were taking place in
naval architecture, and the mGnufac-
1ass G st. explosives G1orisn and and gyms ms f Esani in
harbor in q full-rigged bark, II. NJ. 8.
Espiegle. fitted with compound en-
zines. But she vas the last man-of-
war ofbeat' up to Garden Island.tks.p
There are few parts OF the Z world
which 9ir Cyprian Bridge has not
visited during his long years Of serv-
ice. and It IL pleasant today to md
him recording tHe friendlinesss which
existed between thesBritish and the
American :navies durink the Amert-
can War Of Secession when he was
stationed on the Bahamas. He pays
2 tribute also to the tact ana dis
while strictly enforcing their bSlliger-
ent rights. an attitude which won the
respect Of the British NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
his goings and comtngs this distin-
euished ofnc0f 1Awj many Interesting
scenes and was brought In contact
with many different races, and he com
ieaees. In. connection with his scruisss
An the western Pacific that WHEN Ia
,iatera reading Rohstn. Louis
beens"Astonishsd 4Atths aocurauy1With
which no has Reproduced conditton
Of ttinEe which had dnd4da yoArs ~.
f0re he visited the sisiSndass ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
PEARL DIVERS
MPACFlC ARE
"CO0DFELL0WS
Make Much Money in Sea-
son, But Spend it on Fin
cry and Luxury.

Papeete, Island Of Tahiti, Dec. 80.
|-(Correspondence of The Associated
Press.)-The Paumotu Islands
sometimes called gold mine" Of the
eastern Pacific-present a weird and
picturesque scene during the season
for pearl fishing. From August on.
come the natives from the surround
ing islands to dive for pearls In the
calm waters of the lagoon thrown
open for the purpose. Within the mar
row strip of sand which surrounds
the fishing ground are huddled three
thousand or more. in a mushroom
city, sheltered beneath corrugated
iron or matched roof hute. II Is a
motely company.
There is the Paumotu diver. a
bronzed sea-god-who. with his an
c~estors, have been for ages. masters OF
the deep and conquerors OF the shark
in his OWE native element. He Is the
center of solicitude for the buyer and
trader. He is the indispensable OBJ
feet of the moving picture nan who
has hastily built his theater OF c0r~
rugated iron where he dispenses
amusement at metropolitan prices, Il
is the diver who will spend his earn
ings riding in the waeezy motor car
which the owner operates along a
half mile ,of hard beach. It IL his
earnings which attrac a host Of 9th
ers.
In his, habits of spending hs earn
ings the Paumotu diver II much Ike
the American proSpeet0r ana miner OF
the days-of gold strikes and boom
mining camps. In the days OF his
prosperity nothing II too good for
him. He buys the choicest of foods
and timed goods He ~ proud OF the
appearance Of his women folk aHd
lavishes on them silks, sstins. 1aeeS,
Chinese shawls. high hesleA shoes.
picture hats and cOfeetSs the last q
recent discovery. All Of these things
the trader thoughtful1y has provided,
Sunday IL an Easter parade and .
performahce at the picture theater
like an evening At thes0pera~ In no
|" golden horseshoe in the world are
more o~bsesyant or critical eyes. and
woe bEtide the Paumotu belle who
fAncies she can attend two Of these
functions clad In the SAME costume
wftirout being subject TO seornful
a good diver during the season
Will bring up several tons Of shells
which recOmpense him well. The
diver takes no thought for the NOR
row. He land his wife bask in af-
fluence and enjoyment. He spends -
fast ~ he arms. When December
comes and. the fahing season. II over
they return 70 their little toll and the
simple life with nothing rsmainine for
nm months ;!of ton but some solled
anery einStM0Fy Of g0od time ana
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. f4 As5srepstition Of
fheAr pc sgre .tnext year.
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II he tries to keep segregated with men of his
own origin, and separated from the rest Of
America, then he isn't doing his part as an
American. There can be no divided allegiance
here. Any man who says he is an American.
but something else also, isn't an American at
all. We have room for but one nag, the Ameri-
can nag, and this excludes the red flag, which
symbolizes all wars against liberty and civiliza-
ton. just as much as it excludes any foreign dag
of a nation to which we are hostile. We have
room for but one language here, and that is the
English language, for we intend to see that tho
crucible turns our people out as Americans, Of
American. nationality. and not as dwellers In a
polyslot boarding house: and we have room for
but one soul loyalty, and that is loyalty "a. ths
American people. y Z.
"one common language. one country, one alliesi-
ance. one loyalty. one nag; an America Of nothing but
Against the forces Of division. disruntions
seeking to destroy the solidarity Of peop.es
and the unity Of States. against the renewal Of alien in-
and racial parttcularisms. the voice Of Theodora
sounded q solemn warning in this last mess.
age"
And ]1et It be added, for the sake OF emphasis.- that
the unassailable position taken by Roosevelt Isson tbi.
matter y one not alone Of opposition to the ,pear1si.tbeenc.
Of foreign allesiance among u. but 10 the yisdins OF
BY any Of orr people to any cause Or move.
ment, any party or faction which = opposed 10 Ii.
principles OF 8 Just government, working out - an
orderly way pohcies which are for the common good.
and which recosntsa 70 differences OF elias among s,citi-
sens. Whsthsr q homo Or abroad, .ons ms one, al
sSa&a@ B
GM-LsIaafSe
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1hssarAnlmethsr ~ ths Hui Ian.
revolution j. lid 10 he comlng DYER.
nns ~ faaher . 'iilos Woman,s6ut her
srandchild ought 20 IS a ths work
house. "a.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13

Mo- Map6es sAeayssa decollets gownl
doesn't make . suitable riding habit,
unleO you want 70 ride bareba1k.
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hen : sitl ashss for soosaplinssnts.
NJ quite natusxl that .s1sossh66Id
listen with hated breath.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13

F1t1aps tisssssaarSs man mo eould1
az ~ prs.adent's shoes but hoy.
abent HIS hatS
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.ad a large part in handling the RUS

had a large part in handling the Rus
sian money furnished the S~partacana
Gus group and Of anarchists were
found. The personnel of the agency.
which was composed mainly Of Rus
slams, made a brief resistance but was
easily overcome and arrested.
Spartacan handbills were taken
away from a youth who was distribut-
ing them, by an angry crowd. The
address Of the printer appeared on
the handbills and the crowd went to
his place. They found quantities Of
Bolshevik literature which they burn
ed. y
The Taeglische Rundschau declares
the report that Rosa Gutenberg had
been arrested is untrue. The newspa-
says she went to Hamburg two
days ago in an automobile.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-01-13
Rosa LA1embesx Held.

Berlin. Jan. 1z-Rosa Gutenberg,
associated with Dr. Karl Liebknecht
IN the leadership Of the rebellious
soartacan forces in Berlin, has been
arrested ny government soldiers, ac-
c0rAiBE TO a report IN the Taeglische
E~aEdschau. The arrest IL said to have
been made when the troops were
cleaning out the central Office Of the
SpaStaGans last night when DR.. Leb-
knsebts also y reported to have
been taken.
The capture of the epartaean offices
ESeHa4ss. The soldiers burned in the
street an immense quantity Of Boil
shsvtk literature found in the head
qhArtef&
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Snedan Station Taken

Berlin. Sunday, Jan. 12.-(6 p. m.)
The Silesian railway station. which
was the last important Spartacan
stronghold In greater Berlin, now is in
possession Of the government forces.