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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07

Congress concerns itself with private
and local bills and thousands of
measures introduced by members. who
know that these measures will never
progress. Appropriation bills con-
sumo great deal of time. There
are many things that properly be-
long to the executive administration
which If properly allocated would re-
suit in a real legislative Congress.
And finally, if representative gov
eminent means anything it means
legislation of the peoples desires.
Congress should have its hand on
the pulse of public opinion at all
times. That most people favor
budgetary system there can be no
dispute. Why is it SO long in com
ing? What can excuse the blindness
of the Senate as to the desires of
the people for league of nations?
Is representative government to mean
the adoption Of bill granting A.
Smith an increase In his pension or
j. Jones, NJ. c., three additional
clerks?
| have faith in party government.
l have faith in the administrative
ability Of the Republican party. 1t
should in the coming campaign
make clear its intention of building
truly representa- tive administrat ion.
1t should promise an ALLEGATION of
functions SO as to have Congress
time to devote to the large national
issues. 1t should supply party
whip" to make faithful attendance
compulsory. n. S. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Conditions of the
Platform Contest

The Tribune invites you to write
planks for a Republican platform
and to write letters about planks
proposed by other readers through
its columns.
For the best planks and letters
The Tribune offers these prizes:
For the best plank $4,000
For the second best plank. $4,000
For each of the eight next
best planks. ........... 10000
For the best letter q daily
pllZe Oh. ..-......-. lU.uO
For the best letter in the
whole competition. 10000
The Tribune will make up q plat
form OF ten planks to be determined
by your votes. The ten Issues re-
ceiv,ng the most votes will be the
planks. The ten planks that best
express the chosen issues will be
selected for the prize awards.
Each plank is limited to 100 words.
OF two planks or letters Of equal
merit the shorter will be chosen.
Every plank and letter must bear
the name and address Of the sender.
although a nom do plume will be
published II the writer desires,
The contest will close at midnight
April 80, 1920. Manuscripts will not
be returned.
The Judges Of the contest will be
three Of The Trbune's editors. They
will base their decisions on sound
thinking and brevity, clearness and
strength Of statement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Too Much One-Man Rule
seats in Congress for Cabinet
Members Urged
or of The Trinura.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The real trouble with our sys-
tenn Of government lies in its ire
sponslbillry to the popular voice To
one who has seen politics in England
there is something intolerabe in con-
ditions such as have allowed President
Wilson's dictatorial course in the past
few years.
The Republican party should demand,
at least, that our Cabinet members be
given seats in Congress, where they
are to hear and be heard. This would
be the opening wedge Then the Repub-
lican party should adopt such pro-
gram s would tend, in time, to make
them directly answerable for the con-
duct Of their respective departments
With the Cabinet SO closely under Con-
gressional surveillance the President
would then be obliged to contine his
policies to q course more in accord
with popular demand.
R. A. RATHEBUM.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
To-Day's Prize Letter

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Sufficient stress has not been
laid upon the need of perfecting our
governmental machinery. Policies of
a general nature are necessary for
the proper guidance of officials. But
no matter how shrewd and farsee-
ing platform may be, if the body
that ultimately gives it its practical
expression be ineffective it becomes
a platitude.
Congress in its present organiza-
ton and spirit cannot do justice TO
any platform. And why? Simply
because that body is to great ex-
tent non-eXi stent, to a greater ex-
tent non-legi and to the great
est extent non-representative of the
mass of people.
All parties have sinned. In the
House The actual routine Of legisla-
ton IS carried on by from thirty to
fifty members. In the Senate, too,
bills amounting to millions of dol
lars are disposed Of by q few Sena-
tors. Great speeches are delivered to
rows of empty chairs. The Sterling
sedition bill passed the Senate with
only handful present. From 1911 to
1915, out OF a total number of 1899
roll calls some Senators missed over
700 calls. A great many missed over
400.
1t is true that those that are pres
ent do, at times, discuss momentous
questions, and the summoning bell
brings in the Migrants" to record
their vote. But it is also true that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
More Pay for Teachers

Education is fast becoming most
serious question. The teacher is
leaving his profession and seeking
quence the educational system IS
breaking down. America must CON
tinue TO afford every opportunity for
teachers must receive q living wage
by state appropriation and be in
duced as highly respected body to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Better Prices for Farmers

The farmers and stock raisers'
problems TO be the main plank in the
Republican platform. To better con-
ditlons for these producers; to Sc
cure better facilities for Gistribu-
ton; good prices for all farm prod
ucts. National aid to standardize tho
price on flour, sugar, cotton, wool and
wheat. National aid 10 help supply
farm labor; national and state aid to
help people TO own their own farms,
regardless of loan associations and
loan banks, which are not solving tho
problem.-George c. Boyd, Payson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Enforce the Volstead Act

We believe the time has passed for
discussing the merits or dement's of
the prob oition amendment. It has
become 4 part OF our constitution. As
such It should be respected by all our
citizens, and all objections to its
enforcement should cease, by states
as well as individuals. We favor
strict enforcement OF the law.--F. A.
Van Denburg, P. Q. Box s54, Sche-
nectaCY n Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Fixed Status for Labor

Harmony within the productive en-
Arbitrat ton, Investigations. laws. vel
fare work, profit sharing, social legis
lation, force, do not cure the disease
Of discomfort. They are palliatives
only. The status of the worker in
his relations with industry must be
determined. The remedy must come
from within industry itself, al, the
factors Of which are necessary for
the success Of the whole. The Re-
publican party advocates the estab-
Nshment of local, sectional and ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
National Anti-Strike Law

70 the Editor q The TTlbune.
Sir: I would Ike TO suggest a much
needed plank. the <addption by the
United States OF Govern or Aliens anti
strike law The greatest danger 20 the
COUNTY, is general railroad strike. 1t
would cause as much inj1ry as an in
vasion by foreign power. A strike
O. mat kind would be impo ssible under
the Allen law. JAMES DABB.
23e Livingston Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
League of Nations Council

We favor a league of nations as an
advisory council were nations can
meet, advise, recommend and use
their influence to create international
sentiment. We Will not submit to a
super-state over our government.
And we favor abstaining from all in
ternal alliances with European ma
lions relative to domestic affairs
Emmett S. Walden, Box ASP, Stigler
Okla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Open War on Bolsehvists

With faith in our people TO repel
efforts 20 undermine our constisu-
tlonal government, we view WITHOUT
alarm but with q new sense OF re-
sponslblllty the tendency of a small
minority of individuals, groups. au-
tocraric officeholders and malcontents
to disregard protective tenets OF our
Constitution. To these elements of
unrest. these sewers of discord, we
D X. Miller. $40 Chapel Street,
Schenectady, n. Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Save Light Beer, Let Liquor
Perish. Is Plea to Republicans

To the Editor Of The Tribune,
Sir: The Republican convention
should adopt a plank favoring the sale
of per cent beer. The opinion almost
everywhere seems TO be that light beer
cannot be sold under the present law.
The majority Of the people are
against letting down the bars" as re-
CARDS the sale of hard liquors.
f. r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Raise Pay of Soldiers

Raise the standard of the moral
in the army by raising the pay of the
soldiers. so that il would compete
with the police and FIRE departments
OF our large cities IL wages paid them.
then it Will become profession Of
its own, anc those who want 10 be in
the army will qualify for it without
force.-J. Norman Fleming jr. age
49,, Miltonvale, Kan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Some Suggested Planks


return TO their rightful occupation.
John Graham jr., $50 South Fiji
teenth Street, Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07

tional industrial councils organized
and maintained by all the forces of
industry equally represented.-Mary
B. Brady. Is Randolf Avenue, Pough-
keepsie. n Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-07
Universal Army Training

Universal military training as 4
fundamental principle of true democ-
racy should be composed Of the peo-
pie, maintained for the people and
supported by the people, l.. Chi
cago.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
GIRLS FIELD DAY

Next Monday is a great day for
Berea. We are accustomed TO Boys
Field Day when the girls sit on IT,
side lines and exercise their vocal
organs mostly.
In a woman's college, Of course,
the young women do all the stunts
that boys do, but in coeducational
school, all athletic feats are usually
left for boys, although the doctors
and people who have studied con-
ditions are constantly telling us that
girls need physical activity and di-
rected sports just as much as boys
need it, and even more so IL they
are TO stand the nervous strain and
long hours Of study and confinement.
The exhilaration and zest which
comes as a result OF outdoor games
and wholesome competition is the
best tonic in the world.
History reveals the fact that wo-
mans physical constitution has ma
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
College Department
TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH WHITE

Elizabeth White, one Of the best
known and best beloved girls of
the College department, died at her
home in Parksville, KY, April 2.
She entered college last Septem-
ber apparently in perfect health
a member of the sophomore class.
The first week she was stricken
with appendicitis and was taken TO
the college hospital where an oper-
alton was performed. She was i'm
proving and was expected TO fully
recover, but complications set in
which necessitated other operations,
and although everything was done
for her that the best medical skill
could provide, she passed away af-
ter long illness.
The remarkable way in which
Elizabeth bore this long illness. and
her constant good cheer and pa
thence through il all was an inspi-
ration TO all.
Seldom do we find in young
woman such rare qualities. She
was superior in scholarship, gentle
and lovable in disposition, possess
ing quiet sense of humOr and an
appreciation for the best things of
life.
She was active in athletics and
was good all-arOund Christian
woman.
Her life among us will be long
remembered and cherished not only
by the students but by her teachers
as well. We can all profit by her
pure unsel0sh life.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
BILLY SUNDAY WILL VISIT
BEREA

A letter has been received by Mr.,
Taylor, stating that Billy Sunday
will be in Berea on Monday, April
26. 1t was hoped that he might
make a visit here last winter, but
arrangements could not be made at
that time. and now that the time
has been found, all are looking for
ward with hearts full of JOY at his
coming. 10 is not necessary to
make comments upon this man or
to try TO emphasize the fact that
he will have a rousing message: il
is enough TO say that Billy Sunday
will address the students and fac
ulty of Berea College on Monday
night, April 26, at $780, and the
chapel will be filled.
But Mr.. Sunday does not come
alone. Mr.. Rodeheaver comes With
him and will remain over a day or
two. We shall count it a great
privilege TO hear him.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
MISSION STUDY CLASS
The foreign Mission Study Cls
which meets in Room IS. Industr

The foreign Mission Study Glass,
which meets in Room IS, Industrial
Building, every Sunday morning at
900 am. had a very interesting
meeting last Sunday morning, led
by S. Whittemore Boggs, of the Sur
vey Department of the Church
World Movement Of North America.
He gave us a very interesting
survey Of the Mission Field Of the
Central and South American Repub-
lies, also putting us in touch with
former Bereans who are now active
in various parts Of the Foreign Field.
Mr.. Boggs is in touch with the
great leaders of Christianity in his
New York office. We were much
interested in his efforts to get out
in the field, and how he has been
thwarted from time TO time. Many
helpful and inspiring suggestions
were given by him. which we great
ly appreciated.
The, possibility OF Berea Colony
OF foreign mission workers was
limited at which we considered as
very feasible. The idea is TO have
a number of our students together
in the Foreign Field, propagating
the same ideals that are held sacred
for the Appalachian Highlands. and
fostered by Berea College. Thus
there would be a link of interest
kept up between the students here
and the Berean workers in the
foreign field.
There were about twenty-five
members present and all seem to be
much interested in the course of our
work together. We want especially
TO emphasize the need of daily COM
muniOn with God in prayer.
The subject TO be discussed next
Sunday morning will be on the mo-
tives for Foreign Mission work.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
ACADEMY VS.. NORMAL

Last Monday Academy's broom
makers trimmed the Normalites to
the tune Of 8 TO 7. Normal started
the fuss by scoring in the first.
Academy tied il in the second Then
the lead went back and forth.
Academy made IL hits and 8 runs.
Normal got hits and 7 runs. Nor
NAL tied the score in the ninth
with runs. Then Academy came
TO bat. Charleston was tired, and
the team felg sorry for him. so
Neal struck out. Hammett wanted
TO slam il and he did. MARI pasted
the pill for a single. Then with
Hammett on third McVey pulled
the old squeeze and reached first.
while Hammett crossed the plate.
In this game the Academy boys
batting average was ii2. No wonder
they wont Robertson made three
hits in four times up. The infield
was shifted around a little for this
game. Neal played at third and
Harrison at short.
Coach Mokwa has done good work
and the boys are able TO wade IN
when the time comes and put 10
practical use the many valuable
suggestions he has given them. His
coaching has been invaluable and
we can never thank him enough.
He has taught the boys how TO play
as a team instead Of individuals.
The following was Academy line
up: Harrison :. s., Neal b., Ham
met !. f., Mari b., McVey C. T., Me
Allister b., Wellington c., Melon
aid c., Johnson +. (. and D., Robert
son p. and r. I.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

Notwithstanding the rain on Tues
day evening. a happy band from the
Vocational Department enjoyed a
Marsh Mallow Roast" in the girls
gymnasium While games were
played. the main feature Of the eve
ming was the toasting OF the boun-
teous supply Of marsh-mallows.
Those present were: Miss Miller
and Mr.. Flemming Griffith. Misses.
Clara Terrill. Wayne Cowan. Hazel
Deal, Louise Triplett, Incz Swami.
Onie Silvers, Leo Wheeler, Francis
Holdcraft, Viola Bays. Ruth Phillips.
Ruby Russell, and Mcssrs. Clarence
Nicholas, Bob Harrison, Earl Wise
man. Jack Render. Daily Little,
August French, Milburn Hall, Her
bert Waddle, Clinton Fugate. Fitz-
hugh Grabeal, aud Shirley HAYS.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
General College News
FIGHTING PARsoN" ADDRESSES
STUDENTS

DR.. f. l.. Williams. pastor OF
Grace NJ. +. Church, Chicago, who
is known as "the fighting parson,'
addressed the students in the Main
Chapel Tuesday morning Of last
week. He came in the interest OF
the intercollegiate Prohibition AS
ISOLATION and his address was filled
with interest and enthusiasm from
beginning 10 end.
Following the victory for the
temperance forces in securing dry
America there came a lull in the
activities of this association, but in
terest has deepened again since
they have undertaken TO fight for a
dry world, and the old time spirit
prevails.
DR.. Williams experience in fight
ing the saloon in Chicago and as a
member of the police board of that
city. together with his natural fire
and vigor, makes him a stirring
speaker. No better man is TO be
found anywhere TO 60 about among
the colleges of the country and en-
list students in this work. DR.. Will
liams' speech will long be remem-
bered.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

terially declined since the days OF
ancient Greece when the Spartan
young women entered the races in
successful competition with their
brothers. Woman has allowed her.
self TO be set apart as a thing TO be
worshipped or 10 bear the drudgery
Of life, but that day is past. Every
where in all the civilized world. she
is taking her place side by side
with her brother in bearing respon-
sibilities. She finds IL necessary.
in order 10 do this, TO build up q
strong physical body. No longer
bound by custom, she is refusing 10
wear high-heeled shoes. and is de-
termined TO be free from all ira
ditional restraints.
AS a step in this program, Berea
girls will give their first Field Day.
There will be some stunts by the
girls OF every Department and we
are expecting a great time, both on
the field and on the side lines.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Take equal parts Of ambition, pur-
pose and initiative and add the
yeast Of knowledge, perseverance
and determination.
To this add the essence Of courage
love and wisdom. With this mix the
spirits of pep, tact, honesty, origi
nality and aggressiyeness.
Then flavor this according TO taste
with the extract of cheerfulness. op-
tlmism and kindness.
After flavoring is added, mix very
thoroughly, by stirring with an iron
VIII propelled by five hundred horse
power resolution and allow to boil
forever over the fire of an uncon-
querable spirit.
Clinton Fugate.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

j. Frank Smithcrs, former mem
her Of the senior class, 1920, was
calling on friends last week.
Miss Dollic Talent. Of Corbin, has
entered the Business class and is
living at Kentucky Hall.
Oliver Carrithers, Of Stearns,
spent the weekend calling on old
friends at Berea.
The young ladies Of the senior
class, accompanied by their teach
ers, spent the weekend at the
bungalow on Indian Fort. A very
delightful time is reported.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

ciety girl, with the help Of her
friend. Clara Dean, was planning a
party TO which they expected 20 in
vite their society friends, includ-
ing Count DEstrange, when let
ter from her cousin in the noun
tains came announcing an intended
visit TO her. Miss Lizzie was angry
and wrote an insulting letter TO the
cousin telling her that she would
not be welcome. The letter came
as a shock TO the cousin. but the
latter's sister determined 10 go and
teach the girl a lesson, and relieve
her of the opinion that mountain
GERS were lacking in culture and
refinement. This she did by ap-
pearing at the Twist home dressed
and acting in accordance with Miss
Twists notion Of her. She played
the part most effectively. being aid
ed by the fact that she was a chum
Of the daughter Of a certain pro-
fessor whose social position Miss
Twist envied and her exposure Of
Count DEstrange who came into
the home a few moments after she
arrived, and whom she knew TO be
Bob Jones, poor butcher. Forgive
ness was not granted until Miss
Twist showed herself TO be very
repentant. Then the mountain girl
threw off her assumed courseness
and her outlandish garb and acted
the refined young lady that she
really was.
The young ladies are TO be com
mended for their selection of play |
with so good lesson and for the
most creditable manner in which
they presented IL.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR

The G. Il. prayer meeting last
Sunday night was a very interest
ing one. The leaders were Misses
Dorothy Breeding and Jessie Teats
The topic was "When is Courage
Needed?" A big percent Of the dis
cussion was comparison between
physical courage and moral courage.
IL was suggested that il takes as
much courage 10 stand for the right
as il did for the soldiers TO go "over
the top One C. f. member COM
pared our life battles TO those Of
Peter when he started TO Christ on
the sea and when he denied his
Master at the high priests house.
Too often we glory i'm the strength
OF our courage, and when the real
test comes. we, like Peter, find il
ebbing like the receding waves at
the oceans edge.
I'm all our meetings, after a short
introduction by the leader the topic
is discussed by the members. This
gives them a training in thought
expression which they could not
otherwise get.
The names Of those who are TO
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22
UTILE DULCE ANNIVERSARY

The Title Dulce Literary Society
celebrated their twenty-flrst ami
versary with an open program given
in the Tabernacle on Monday night,
April 10. A large crowd listened to
their excellent program and was de-
lighted with the numbers from first
to last.
Miss Wesley's welcome was most
cordial and fitting. The readings
by Miss Mona Shore and Miss Mil
dred Moore were happily chosen
and well delivered. The musical
numbers, the piano duet by Misses
futile and Graf and the selection
by the u. ID. trio, were most pleas
ingly rendered. The story by Miss
Atzenhoefer was well written. The
presentation Of "Study Hour" by
Misses Robinson McCOrd stuart
and Engle. which TO the casual OBJ
server might appear more fitting
Tor a discussion in the cabinet or
faculty, was no doubt a good sam
pie Of the way in which study
hours are often spent. At any rate
the young ladies performed their
parts very credtably. Miss Mid
Hlifs essay, Your GrandmOther's
Job and Yours" was especially fine.
A play was given which conclud-
ed the exercises OF the evening.
The title was, "The Country Cous-
IN" Lizzie Twist, a New York So
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

zone Of the greatest obstacles 10
missions in every land and time
has been the drinx evil. Those in
torested in the evangelization Of the
world and the redemption OF men
and women c1nrct contend too
strenuously and prayerfully against
the traffic in strong drink and habit
forming drugs"
90 Missionary review Of the world,
May 1919.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1920-04-22

attend the state Convention TO be
held in May at Paris, were pre-
sented to, and approved by the So
ciety.
The meeting next Sunday night
will be led by Misses Winona Metz
ger and Flo Baker. The topic will
be Christian Principles in Personal
and Public Health" Everyone is
cordially invited to attend.