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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-27

al forests of southeastern Alaska alone would supply half of our pres ent American newsprint require ments. Here the industry is un- developed.
 "A far greater degree of independ- ence in newsprint manufacture can be accomplished by two measures the development of the industry in the Pacific Northwest and in Alaska, and the large-scale growing of tim Der in New England and the Lake states. Both of these measures would be greatly stimulated by the passage of the Poindexter Pulp Sur very Bill now pending in the Senate
 tYour association has urged the purchase by the Government of large areas suitable for the growing of puIpwoods The government has made a beginning in this direction during the past decade. In New Hampshire and Maine an area of about 362 900 acres has been acquired admirably adapted for this purpose. This area should be greatly enlarged to include much of the mountain re- zion in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-27

bling raids of the local police, was fined $100 and costs this morning on a charge of selling without a license The total in fines for the raids is brought up to nearly $500.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-27
FINED $fOO.

Meriden, Conn.,, April 27-Antonio Maurzio, a saloonkeeper who was ar rested in the recent liquor and gam
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of great and universal use have drawn
tens Of thousands Of workers. This
disparity has been repeated in many
other cases, cities that have become the
sites Of plants in certain industrial spe-
cialties lines booming far ahead of
those of diversified industries. 1t is
thus that big cities develop. Akron,
with population of 2os,43 this year,
has reached the point where it will
"grow on its growth That is to say,
it will probably. barring the removal
Of some large plant, continue to de-
velop, Of course not at the tremendous
rate of the last decade. but faster in
proportion than another town which
demands a smaller number Of wage
earners. Retail business and industry
of distinctly local character develop
to meet the needs Of these workers and
their families. The growth of city
is to large extent measured by the
development Of its buying power. The
constant employment of large NUN
bers of well paid men and women is
the foundation Of the community's
prosperity.
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Two Rates Of Urban Growth.

An instance of the irregular urban
growth in this country as disclosed by
the census is afforded in the case Of
Akron, Ohio, and Augusta, Ga. Akron
turned in a population Of 20S, 435, an
increase in 10 years of l39,36s, or
201-s per cent. Augusta has now a
population Of 52,54s. an increase Of
11,50S, OF % per cent. The difference
between thestwo places is one of in
dustrial concentration. Akron has be-
come. a center of the rubber tire manu-
featuring industry, and during the last
tenyears that, industry has grown i'm
mensely, especially during the war
when there was a very heavy demand
toE motor vehicle tires. Augusta has no
specialized industry, and has been
growing consequently at about Ior.
Il.a rate Indeed, % per cent is a
little more than normal growth, but
it is not equal to the abnormal devel
opment that has come to such cities
as Aktoh. the large scale mills and
shops Of Which in q production line
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The Base Ball Inaugural.

Washington's base ball opening yes
terday was satisfactory in all respects.
A capacity crowd, a perfect day and a
victory for the home team make an
ideal combination, especially victory
snatched from the very jaws Of de-
feat. 1t was old -fashioned base ball
lots of batting and plenty of pitchers.
There was no monotony in the per.
sonnet of either team. There was
cruel injustice on the part of the UNI
pire. Every base ball crowd really
enjoys chance to roast the arbitra-
tor, especially when the game is final.
" won. 1t was long game and per.
haps the folks at home, holding dinner
for absentees, did not fully appreciate
the absolute necessity for staying un.
til the last man was. out in the final
inning. The solution Of such domestic
problems is to introduce the family to
the game. A housewife who knows the
thrill of the sport will be more philo.
sophical about shifting the meals
schedule when the result Of the game
is belated.
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District Building Promotions.

Advancement Of Inspector Gessford
to the post Of major and superintend
!, ent of police is in line with course
of promotions conducted in the Dis
trict's municipal service in recent
years. When Health Officer Wood
ward resigned to take a position in an
other city, DR.. Fowler, his next assist.
ant, was appointed in his stead. When
Auditor Tweedale resigned to join the
staff of the Shipping Board Secretary
Donovan was given. his position, and
the post that he had vacated was filled
in turn by the promotion of Mr.. Garages.
from another branch of the service.
When Corporation Counsel Syme re-
tired to re-enter private practice. his
post was filled by promotion from the
staff Of the Office in the person Of Mr..
Stevens. This series of appointments
has met with the entire approval of
the community. All of the men thus
advanced to higher posts and respon-
sibilities have justified the confidence
felt in them by their superiors and
have made good in their more impor-
tant work. The same expectation is
held as to Maj. Gessford, whose famil-
iarity with the police system and long
service in the department equip him
exceptionally for the command.
The District has never had the benc-
fit Of civil service protection by def
mite statute, but it has evolved sort
of merit system in the municipal or
ganiEation that has served fairly we'll.
Tenure at the District building is prac-
tically secure on the basis of good be-
havior and efficiency. Heavy pressure
is exerted upon the Commissioners and
their principal subordinates for tho
treatment of the positions under them
as patronage" but they have resisted,
especially in recent years, with graft
flying firmness. 1t would be better, of
course, if the municipal organization
were definitely protected by the fed
eral civil service law. In such a case,
however, there should be provision to
give first preference in all municipal
appointments to actual, bona fde resi-
dents of Washington.
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Strikes.

Now that tho outlaw strike is prac.
tically over and the strikers defeated
those who participated in it should
| cast up tho account, Their losses in
wages. The injury, to labor. The in.
jury to the cause Of unionisr. The
injury they have inflicted on them.
selves as citizens.
The sum total would amaze them,
and, let US hope, distress many Of
them. Lost wages, Of course-the least
important item Of the account-are
easily computed. Not 80 the injury
to labor, to unionism and to individual
standing. And yet those injuries have
been heavy. Labor and unionism
share with the strikers in the indig
nation that has been aroused because
Of the strike, while the men have suf
fered in the estimation Of their order
ly neishbors. They are less welcome
than before in the company they keep.
Their leaders are not likely to be
disturbed by reflections. They have
sustained no losses as they reckon
losses. Rather have they gained that
which gives them pleasure and sort
of proft-wide personal advertise
ment, and a perverted sense of impor-
lance. They live on agitation and tur-
MOL. They find meat, drink and hap
piness in the commotion they raise
Surely, in time-and it ought not to
be distant time-representative labor
and its intelligent leaders will find a
substitute for the strike. In a way,
the interests of labor are the inter
ests of all. Public sentiment takes
labor's side whenever labor shows a
fair hand and good case. But a
strike Injuries strikers, those directly
struck at, and very often tens Of thou
sands Of persons without prejudice
against either capital or labor; and
without the slightest responsibility for
the commotion.
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Soldier Relief Legislation.

The republicans of the House are
we'll advised about taking time IN the
preparation Of measure for the re-
lief of the soldiers Of the world war.
A very large sum of money Is neces-
sary, and means for raising it must
consider the means already in opera
ton for raising the huge sum the gov
eminent requires for its support. Taxes
are unprecedentedly high, and. pillng
them higher is delicate task.
Delicate, because whatever is done
will be subjected to partisan debate
when campaign stumping for the presi-
dcncy begins. True, the matter. in its
real nature, is not partisan. The war
was declared and supported by both
parties, and the fighters who survive
have claim on both for consideration
in their necessities.
Still, as the republicans are respon-
sible for legislation they may expect
the opposition to find fault with their
performance. On that account, as well
as on account of those directly to be
benefited, the best legislation possible
should be enacted.
The charge now heard that this leg
islation is intended as bride for Sc
curing the soldier vote is not likely to
be- repeated on the stump. That ear
ries the Implication Of a hold -up; that
the soldiers are saying to the legisla-
tors, "Your money, or your political
livss!" and that the legislators are
handing over the peoples money.
! The matter is not like that, as any
politician may find out who thinks it
is and tries his views on popular au
diences. The surviving soldiers are
numerous and have many friends, who
will resent at the polls and elsewhere
any tracing Of likeness between the
soldiers and highwaymen.
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Caillaux's Conviction.

Caillaux's conviction by the French
senate Of commerce and correspond
ence with the enemy" is, in effect, an
acquittal of the graver charges that
were brought against him, including
high treason. Little confidence has
been felt since the beginning Of this
ease in the conviction of the former
premier on the supreme accusation. In.
deed, doubt has been felt a. to whether
he would actually be brought to trial.
Sentiment in France, however, has
been too intensely hostile to him for
the government to ignore it. The case
was not strong one in a legal sense.
Caillaux had undou btedly had dealings
with Germany. His claim WAS that
they were patriotic; that he was en-
deavoring to convince the German gov
eminent of the iniquity Of its course.
While little faith vas FELT in this plea
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New York ct Chicago.

William l. Ward, long prominent in
New York republican circles, is quoted
a. saying:
II shall 60 to Chicago with a more
serious donbt in my mind as to who
should be nominated than I ever have
had at . national convention"
Mr.. Ward will not be lonesome al
the convention. He will find many
others in doubt on the same point. And
t',ose birds of . feather will have to
flock together.
President Butler Of Columbia Uni.
versity is mentioned for the nomina.
ton, but it can hardly be said that
he il New York's candidate. Neither
can it be said that Gen. Wood ia,
though At one time it was thought like
ly the Roosevelt influence in the state
might secure instructions for him. But
no effort to that end has been made.
New York at Chicago, uninstructed,
in doubt, and earnestly seeking light,
will be sign, and a good sign. Ordi.
narily, she attends such q meeting with
her mind made up. If asking the
nomination for a son of her own, she
Is ready to back him with a skill cele.
brated throughout the country. If he,
favor is fixed on son of some othe,
state, she Is ready to back him with
promises Of support on election day
which serve him well in the hustle fol
convention support.
But New York, free to confer and
eager for conference, will be assur
, ancs that the convention is open, and
an incentive to vigorous set-to
Hope will rise high in the breasts OF
the .frieads Of the different candidates
and stir them to their best endeavors
And it is from such a condition Of
. things that . good ticket and a good
platform should issue.
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the aetual proof Of reasonable trafic

the actual proof Of reasonable trafic
with the enemy was lacking. The pen.
atty for the crime Of which Caillauz
is now convicted is a maximum Of five
years imprisonment and he has been
sentenced to three, but there is nc
assurance that Caillau1 will serve such
a term. There is one fact that i,
always to be borne in mind. Caillau1
is financial genius, and is so recog
nized in France today. His services
are actually needed by the government
and it would not be surprising to see
Caillaux soon purged Of his offenses
and restored to position of authority
or trust. Stranger things have hap.
pened in France than the restoration
to prestige of this once generally con
demned man.
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Many German politicians are in
clined to become a little irritating to
their neighbors in reminding the world
that it is necessary to go outside Ger
many to see desolated fields and ruined
villages.
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Statements attributed to eminent
Japanese that America wants to rule
the world are not calculated to soothe
senators who have been protesting with
all their might against the possibility
Of foreign entanglements.
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The new chief of police will be able
to proceed with the regular work of
his position without waiting few
weeks to learn the details Of his re-
sponsibilities. An appointment from
the ranks has its advantages.
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While the elephant and donkey are
rehearsing for the big political show
the bulls and bears Of Wall street ven
ture an occasional turn in the arena
Of finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-23

The weather experts responsibilities
do not diminish with the coming of
spring. He now has the fruit grower
and the base ball fan to reckon with.
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The amount Of voting done under
the present system Of politics in the
United States is something enormo Gus,
but the District of Columbia never
manages to get in on any Of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-23

The workingman, after a little oh.
servation and experience, cannot fail
to recognize a strike as the most ex-
pensive form of holiday.
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The Place for the Hat.

The Place for the Hat.
tMy hat is in the ring!" exclaimed
the energetic campaigner.
"Friend," said Farmer Corntossel
"I'm settin' just little bit tired Of
bein' agitated and instructed. II come
Of . large family. This settlement is
full Of my kin and I've got first an
second cousins scattered all over the
state. When we hold family pow.
WOW we CONTROLS whole lot of votes
So if I Was you. fdaso an set that ha:
out Of the ring srd stand around her,
with 1t in my In, &"
- 60
Jud Tunkinss eays there can't be an,
universal prosperity until . man ii
willing to wosk.as hard for . squar,
meal As he is FOR circus ticket.
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It might be as well to hold Of on
coming and 8 cent pieces which will
be scarcely needful if car fares are
eventually boosted to 10 cents.
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SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Eay0P}tA !

The Favofite Son.
The favorite sons a happy elf.
His heart doth gayly throb.
He thoroughly enjoys himself,
And seldom gets the job.
The idol Of his fellow men,
Who come to cheer in focks,
He gets the compliments; and then
He sidesteps all the knocks.
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Col. W. J. Bryan is a seasoned vet
eran of politics who enjoys good bat
tie, even if the result does not 20 en-
tirely his way.
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A truly wise and patriotic woman
win tell man that he really looks bet
ter in oyeralls than in a dress suit.
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There is a disposition in Mexico to
grab Carranza's hat and throw it into
the ring, whether he approves of the
procedure or not.
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A soviet rarely exists more than a
week or two without developing a regu-
lar political boss.
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Mountain Traditions.

Grip Van Winkle," said the teacher
who keeps the class interested by tell
ing stories, event into the mountains,
took drink with some strange people
and slept for twenty years.
~ don't doubt it," commented the
tall, slim scholar. There's no tellin'
what some O. this moonshine Ticker will
do to a man."
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A Survival In Sa

A Survival In Sauce.
Now lot the lambkin skip with glee.
His joy seek not to stint.
Without the spring lamb, there would
be
No further use for mint.
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Other DAYS.

Other DAYS.
II want to get back to the good old
hfty.ffty days." remarked the reminis-
cent person.
"What do you mean by fifty fifty
daysf"
"The days when there was twice so
cents worth in every dollar"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-02-05
T TO PARENTS

Being that children between ~
and 16 generally meet with the local
minister in order to receive religious
instruction, which is very necessary,
we beg parents and ministers to make
arrangements so that such classes
may take place or Saturdays or Sun
days in order not to interfere with
the public schools. A certain a
mount Of work has to be covered in
each grade and unless the child is
kept in school he cannot do the work
and pass his grade. This arrange
ment may inconvenience some, but let
remember we are doing it to
better conditions for the children,
AAGOT RAAEN,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-02-05
JUST ANOTHER "MIDDLEMAN"

Can you reach out into the air and
get the money for a $4,000 salary?
or course, you can't
Can you manufacture out of moth
ing the money needed to run the
Bank of North Dakota?
OF course, You can't.
Where does it come from
Who provides the money needed
to operate the Bank Of North Dako-
ia? Probably, with the profits" it
will be at least $2OO.O 900 a year, per-
haps much more. The figures are
not readily available, but the exact
amount is not material.
Who pays?
Well, the Hettinger County Herald
provides part of the answer, when it
comments on the fact that the state
bank has lowered interest rates"
by saying that it certainly has, since
the local banks used to pay 6 per-
cent interest on school funds, and
that the Bank of North Dakota pays
only 4 percent. Surely 2 percent in
terest on all the public funds of
North Dakota ought to operate "a
very respectable bank, pay many
$4,000 salaries, and leave quite a
substantial profit"
The whole Nonpartisan program
is based on the theory of getting the
producer and consumer closer togeth-
er, and that theory, of course, is
fright, if proper methods are adopted.
But the Bank Of North Dakota is a
step away from this goal instead of
toward it. 1t has simply added an
other set of hands through which
the money must pass in conducting
tie banking business of North Dakota.
1t has arbitrarily set up a useless bit
of machinery which adds to the "ov-
erhead' and permits it's political
friends to collect extra tribute in the
|way of salaries. The state bank has
been added to the banking machinery
which was functioning just as we'll
without it as it is with it. The state
bank is simply another "middleman."
1t adds to the burden on both the
producer and the consumer and there
is no way to avoid paying tribute to
it, for the law says you must.
The state bank plays just about as
ueful a role as a sugar broker who
never sees Il sack of sugar but COL
lects tribute from the consumer Just
the same.-Fargo Forum.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-02-05
EARLY SOWING

Spring wheat should be sown in the
spring as oon as the seed bed can be
properly prepared. termination takes
place in the ground when the tempera-
ture is about AZ to so degrees. The acre.
age quantity Of seed per acre sown is
about IL bushels. Sometimes a little
less and sometimes a little more will
be better. Your own experience will
tell you how much. Drilling is better
than broadcasting. The use of the cor
rugated roller is recommended. The
seed usually should be sOwn about two
to three inches deep. The important
thing Is to get it into the soil sufficient.
ly moist to insure termination. In
heavy wet soil one or two inches will
be deep enough.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1920-02-05
THE WISDOM OF THE PEOPLE

1t is a singular reversal of politi-
cal fortune, that William j. Bryan,
regarded until recently as politically
dead, is able to take in the matter
Of the peace treaty on a far more
common sense ground than President
Wilson.
Mr.. Bryan is no better fit to hold
high executive office than when he
hung up his hat in the State Depart
ment. But with all his failings, Mr..
Bryan ONE close enough to the
people to share their feeling that ev-
cry essential of the peace treaty is
preserved in the reservations adopted
by the Senate.
Meanwhile Mr.. Wilson, regarded
five years ago as possessing far more
sense than Mr.. Bryan, is not now able
to reach up to the latter's level of
perception.
In the matterof the peace treaty
he can not defer to ordinary common
sense like Mr.. Bryan, but must
maintain III irreconcilable attitude
that prolongs the worlds turmoil and
threatens disaster.
Mr.. Wilson has the learning and
intelligence that should have made
him a more successful administrator
than he has been. Had he kept close
ly in touch with the people, had he
sought wisdom from all sources, had
he been willing to take suggestions
from all elements and weigh them
for whatever they might be worth, he
would have taken very high rank a.
mong the great presidents.
But with all his great gifts, he has
had the fault of remoteness. He has
been able to take counsel only with
those who agreed with his point OF
view. The country is not disposed tc
be too harsh with his present extreme
attitude, naturally regarding it as
the morbid reaction of a sick man
But this has been the tendency al
through his ADMINISTRATION, an un.
willingness to seek light from all
sorts ad conditions of men, and oper
his mind to the teachigs of all kinds
Of experience.