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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
An Excellent Appointment.

An appointment Of exceptional m crit
is that of Theodore Burton to mem
bership on the tariff commission. He
is we'll described in the familiar
phrase, "The very man for the place"
Mr.. Burton has specialized on fnan-
cial and economic subjects. While in
Congress-he served in both branches
he was recognized as an authority.
His speeches ranked with the best de-
livered whenever those subjects were
under discussion. At that time his
name was more than once mentioned
in connection with the Treasury port.
folio, and his friends also doomed him
once for the presidency.
Quitting political life, Mr.. Burton
entered business life as the head Of
a New York financial institution, and
has taken leading place in the fnan-
cial circles Of the metropolis. He is
widely travelled, and knows tho public
affairs of other countries as we'll AZ
those Of his own. He possesses the
fullest equipment, therefore, for the
new duties he is now to take up.
The tariff question, which ordinarily
would have been promptly considered
by the present Congress, is held in
allegiance as result Of the war. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
Play Ball!

Today begins the annual national
base ball season. Regardless of po-
litical and social and industrial con
ditions, the game goes on. 1t is an
institution, perennially established in
the affections of the American people.
Immense sums Of money are involved
in the game, in grounds and buildings
and in players contracts Vast
amounts are spent in patronage of
the game. Some clubs make big money
and others are lucky if they break
even on the seasons expenses. But it
is primarily a sport rather than a
business enterprise. Washington,
never blessed with pennant, this
year has its annual hopes of good for
tune. with a team that is believed to
be strengthened materially, and that
is reckoned as probable "frst di
vision" contender. 1t opens the season
away from home after series of ex
hibition games with the winners of the
world championship, in which it has
taken the honors in manner to up
set many preseason calculations. This
performance is accepted by the always
optimistic local fans as acquiring sue
cess in the championship race. May
this be 50. The capital will Loyalty
support the club that represents it as
long as it plays good ball, and if the
fates are propitious and the Washing
ton team after many years Of strug
gle. lands III the lead. there will be
great rejoicing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
The Illinois Primaries.

Gov. Lowden as a favorite son in
the presidential race runs true to form.
He carries his own state of Illinois by
a large margin of votes, although Chi
cago cast majority against him. Yes
terday's primaries in Illinois do not,
however. aid materially the proph cts
who are seeking to foresee the outcome
of the Chicago convention. Other pri
maries yet to be held in states that
have no favorite sons will 60 further
toward definition of the prospect than
the Illinois balloting, the effect of
which was largely discounted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
An experienced picketer regards ar
rest merely as an incidental formality.


Discussing naval affairs and the
Nays part in the world war, Rear Ad-
miral Niblack said to a Senate com
mittee Monday: "With the world in
ferment. and war quite possible, we
are going to sleep again.
Ills true, it's pity; pity It's It's
true.' At any rate, things look that
way. The same arguments that lulled
US into false security and kept US in
condition Of unpreparedness so long
are now being employed to defeat all
efforts TO provide the country with an
adequate defense. Voices are raised
and hands held up in protest against
An Army and Navy of the proper
size. Congress is warned not to invest
in frst-class fighting machine, on
the score Of the expense. and the temp
tation to use such a machine hastily
once in being.
Such was the cry the country hear I'd
for years; and it controlled congres-
sicnal action. When suggestions were
made that war might come any time,
and if it should it would catch US in
condition discreditable to our posi-
Ton as nation, they were brushed
Bside. A world war was not suggested
int, had it been, the author would have
Seen appraised as jumpy luna'ie :,
Mar that would cost millions Of lives
snd tens of billions of treasured I'm
possible,
An argument now employed is that
Security rests largely in the fact that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

tariR ought to be revised: but business
conditions both at homo and abroad
have made delay necessary. Every
thing Of business nature everywhere
is unsettled; and not until change
for the better takes place viii it be
possible to revise our tariff rates and
schedules SO a. to bring US advan.
tageously up-to date in our trading re-
lations with the nations.
But as that time approaches We
should prepare for it. The tariff com
mission will collect and sort out sta
tistics bearing upon the whole tariff
question, and they will be submitted
to Congress for its information when
that body announces ready.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
The Strike Weakening.

Despite decision by railway opera,
tives on strike in the neighborhood of
New York to remain idle, the walkout
Of the transportation forces appears
10 be weakening and at the present
rate Of return to work conditions Will
have been restored to normal within
a week. The situation is clearing up
in the west, where the trouble started.
and there are signs of disintegration
in the strike in parts of the east. nota-
bly, in this region. where the actual
strike lasted only two days.
Two conditions are believed to have
brought about this weakening Of the
strike movement. These are first the
lack of strike funds. and second the
attitude Of the government. The new
" formed association of railroad op-
eratives has no treasury. II seems. in
deed, to be almost devoid of form. It
takes time to build up a financial
foundation, and although the origin
Of this association is still somewhat of
a mystery it is plain that the money
to finance a general walkout Is lack
ing. The ostensible leader. Gruuau. at
Chicago. declares that there is no strike.
that the men have simply quit for
other employments. This is practical
" confession that there is no strike
organization, and probably the fact
is now coming home to the men who
have so blindly followed the lead of
the western group of insurgents
against the brotherhood organizations.
and they are realizing the folly of
staying out when there is no assurance
Of support.
Prompt announcement that the gov
eminent would move at the proper
time to break the strike by enforcing
the law and the appointment of the
railway wage board by the President
have undoubtedly contributed to the
betterment Of conditions. 1t has been
said that the delay in organizing the
wage board was one Of the principal
arguments of the strike leaders in in
ducing the men to quit. Had the board
been set up earlier there would have
been no excuse for striking. The e1-
PLANTATION of the delay is that difficulty
was encountered in finding nine men
suitable for this work who were willing
to serve.
The governments program OF inter
ference under the law is not fully out
lined, but is indicated by the action
taken at New Orleans, where q meet
ing of the new association was raided
and six of the leaders were arrested
on federal warrants charging viola
ton of the Lever food act, two others
being arrested later. Suggestion Of
similar moves in the north was af-
forded by the request from the De-
partment Of Justice that the New York
Central and Pennsylvania lines fur
nish lists of strikers, with the names
of the leaders especially indicated.
The hope is that the strike will col
lapse without recourse to drastic ac-
ton by the government that the m en-,
seeing the folly of unauthorized strik.
ing, will return to work of their own
accord and restore transportation con.
ditions, awaiting the adjustments that
are assured through operation of the
wage board. Through their impotence
and needless following Of scheming
leaders they have prejudiced their case
but justice will be done to them in
any reshaping OF wage scales notwith
standing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
SHOOTING STARS.
RY FHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Food Fancler.


The chicken roameth far and free,
And eateth what he will;
Where'er man gardeneth, you'll see,
The chicken eating STILL
His forage doth much wrath provoke,
Yet meeteth not his need.
It keepeth them who own him broke
To purchase chicken feed.
And /, a once fastidious elf,
The broiler must abjure.
The chicken now doth prove itself
The real epicure.
Jud Tunkins says that no matter
how small the compensation is, regu-
lar speechmaker never thinks of goin'
on strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

Before complete transportation tie
up can be effected, it will be necessary
for all the automobile operators to
strike. As many of them are car own
ers, this is not likely to be arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

Soviet Russia intimates that it is not
yet ready to entertain tourists, even
though they arrive as members of
league of nations commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

Private ownership asserted itself just
in time to take charge Of some Of the
most serious trouble railroading has
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

For the moment the strap hanger is
not disposed to argue about the price
of street railway ticket, so long as
the cars keep moving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

What is referred to as "a walkout"
in some instances looks more like
stampede.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

Even good old sportsman like Sir
Thomas Upton may grow weary of
finding his yachting challenges 50 fire.
quently becalmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
More Easily Learned.

More Easily Learned.
would you rattle" write the songs
Of nation than the laws!"
GIN not absolutely sure" replied
Senator Sorghum. "But I cannot fail
to observe that most people know the
songs by heart and do not trouble to
inform themselves about the laws"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

In "Be kind to animals week
strikers may properly be requested to
note that zoology Classics man as an
animal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

"Be kind to animals week arrived
early enough to warrant no discussion
as to whether flies and mosquitoes are
to be classed as animals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

Economists who depend on overalls
for clothing are beginning to com,
plain of rather backward spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
An Atom Of Optimism.

Still am l gay. ] say "Hooray"
'Mongst troubles old and new.
Though the array grows day by day,
There isn't any "fu."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

Anybody with grievance need have
waited only few months for chance
to get it into a party platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
Will Have to Hurry.

care you going to wear overalls, as
an economy demonstrationi"
81 am: if I can get to the shop be-
fore the high cost of overalls becomes
problem"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
Hats In the Ring.

care you in favor Of women taking
active part in politics!"
T'm not sure" replied Mr.. Meskton.
III Henrietta takes to throwing her
hat into the ring, us going to cost
som ething."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

The train starter still retains his
title, but not his function.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14

TUo Groups of Beautiful Dress Coats in the
Spring Clearance
Bolivia Cloth Coats Greatly Reduced to SIS
Navy Blue Tricotine Goats Reduced
to SIS and $65
The woman in search Of fine coat for
street. Dress travel calling, church and general
wear will find the choice particularly satsfac-
tory in these groups.
Models plain varying slightly in the BELTS the collars the
uness the introduction of box peats and
gathers style and the trimmings of buttons and
arrowheads
The particularly good lines and hitting OF each garment and the
splendid quality of the fabrics will make strong appeal to OF
discerning
The Bolivia Coats are Full range of sizes from
shown IN 36 to "a inclusive.
Navy French blue black rein Each coat lined with the
deer and aupe. ,... ST. 80.
The Tcoine Coats in 0sSt q"a.y Poie SLIM saei
blue only plain or fancy.
mscto,n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-14
The Seasons Smartest Models in
Women's Oxford I les
At Very Moderate Prices

$780, $ ST. $5 and $500 certainly moderate prices for
Footwear today They in the seasons most graceful at
raetve and Cuban and military OF
know Footwear for street
and sports this season.
in Gun Metal Caskn Vici kdkn and Tan Russia Calskn
medium rounded imitation wing tips The values
exceptionally deserving.
Third
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-09-10
Fl0UREHES .A:aGUN
WoQGAN on TRAIN o1vHg PASsElf.
GERS A eCARE-Too SLOW
T0B 'sHU8''

Passengers ON board the second Sec
tion Of Train No. 3, west bound, were
lined up in one end Of the coach, shak-
ing In their boots as the train pulled
into Little Falls Tuesday noon, q wom-
an hourtshing 80 calibre revolver and
holding them there for apparently no
reason.
Friesinger. N. P. agent. had been ad-
vised by Telegram that bad acting
woman was on the train and when it
pulled in at the station he boarded it.
AS he entered the coach, in which the
woman was entertaining the passen-
gers. she turned about and pointed the
gun at him, but he gave her to under
stand that he couldn't be bothered and
her and had her handcuffed.
The woman was taken to the county
jail and questioned. She stated that
she came from Nebraska and was on
her way to Pine River to visit son.
When asked why she fourished the gun
she said, that her husband had been
killed, but nothing more. She was well
dressed and had plenty of money and
considerable baggage. She gave her
After the officers had locked her up
and departed from the jail, they were
called back, the woman having inhaled
chlOroform, of which she had a bottle
on her person. A doctor was called,
but the woman's condition was not
serious. That evening Mrs. Felix, wife
of the sheriff. while taking care of the
person which the officers had not no.
The sheriff got in touch with the
woman's' son, who lives at Grant, this
state, and he came here after her
Wednesday evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-09-10
BANK. ENLARCES
NATIONAL TO DOUBLE
CAPrTAI-C. RoSENndEIER
WILL BE ACTIVE HEAD

American National bank Whereby G.
Rosenmeier, present county attorney,
becomes first vise-pEesdSsnt pre- Snt. Of actfhs the
charge of the banks business. Mr..
presented his resignation
as county attorney TO the county board
at it's meeting Tuesday. The resigna-
tio2 Xt is the es1!ve sam. tims tbe bank is
larging its business by the formation
of trust company. which will be
known as the American Savings &
Trust Company. Mr.. Rosenmeier will
be vice president and trust officer Of
this company. which will have its Off
ces in the same building.
The entrance Of Mr.. Rosenmeier into
the banking business in Little Falls.
although surprise to the public in
have been going on for several months.
Other changes at the bank include the
increasing of the capital stock from
$5o'ooo to 100000, with a surplus of Of
capitalized at 100000. 1t is the: inten-
ton of the owners to enlarge the
banking quarters next summer, taking
in the space now occupied by the San
itary Confectionery and the Clute bar
Der shop.
Mr.: Wetzel, who has had active
twenty-nine years, will retire as such,
out continues as preSldent and Will Oe
at the bank as usual, but acting only
in an advisory capacity.
The newly formed trust company will
care for the many business matters
which cannot properly be handled by
the bank under the present banking
laws: The company will feature the
handling of bonds, loans, trust deeds.
estates. etc. Its officers will be as
follows: President. J. w., Berg; first
vice-president, c.. Rosenmeier; second
vice-president, John wetzel; secretary,
E. J. Richie; directors. and officers c.
A. Weyerhaeuser. r. D. Musser and A.
Simonet.
The officers of the bank after Decem-
Der l. will be as follows: President,
John Wetzel; first vice-president. c.
Rosenmeier; second vice-president J.
w. Berg: cashier, E. ]. Richie; assis-
tant cashier, Chas Jensen; directors,
John Wetzel. c. Rosenmeier, r. D.
Musser. C. A. Weyerhaeuser, A. Simonet
E. J. Richie. Mr.. Rosenmeier replaces
c. I. McNair of Cloquet as director
Mr.. ROsenmeier came to Morrison
county in 1905, locating in Royalton,
where he engaged in the practice Of
law. His aggressiveness and person
ality, as well as other qualifications,
brought him success in his practice
and six years ago. he was induced to
run for the office of county attorney,
to which he was elected and reelected
two years ago. AS county attorney, he
has proven himself highly satisfactory
and his constituents regret losing him,
but are glad to know that he is to re-
main here and be identified with one
of the city's largest bushes enterprises.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-09-10
LEECH LAKE BATTLE-GROUND OF
-: LOCAL NIMRODS

Isn't it funny how hard a person will
work when that work means eventual
amusement or sport? Wei, nine Little
week from the north woods. bedecked
with blisters and scratches and all
tired out, but chuckling with glee at
the thought of what they had accom-
plished.
Extending out into Leech lake in
Cass county is a strip of land which
might be called peninsula. Some To-
cal sportsmen saw the place and de-
a hunting lodge. and that settled it.
A club was formed by sixteen local
sportsmen and the strip of land. con-
tanning forty acres, was purchased;
commodate the sixteen: members. The
building is a substantial one, with
double pitch roof and walls Of sidi1e.
Part Of it has been partitioned off for
cluded in the equipment Of the lodge.
availale by any member Of the club at
any time. It is the intention of the
club to use the place for big and small
hunting parties and for fishing. A cook
will probably be employed continuous
ly during the duck season and deer sea-
son:
, Those who made the trip to the lodge
veSter. R. i L. Nichols, BY E Murphy. Sy. Pet- P
er Newman, J. S. Lewis, DR.. c. H. Long,
ley' J: A. Anderson and Stephen Simon
ct. DR.. G; G. Mack also made the trip.
norh of aaskensacf Se oSer
hers of the club are Roy Turner, E. v.
Wetzel, JOS. Aoeglein, Barney Burton,
b. A. Berg. e. Tanner, A. H. Vernon
and Alvah Ashcraft.
opened on September Is, when small
game season opens.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-09-10
new BANK IS OPENED
PEOPLES STATE BANK ON WEST
SIDE NOW DOING
BUSINESS

Five banks are now operating in the
city of Little Falls, the fifth, known as
the Peoples State Bank, opening for
business Tuesday morning. If the open
ing days business is any indication,
the bank will be successful, as the bus
mess at the start was far above expect
ations.
The new bank is located in the west
room of the West hotel building, form:
erly occupied by the Jeshinski billiard
parlors. The place has been entirely
remodeled and redecorated. The fix
lures are Of mission oak, with marble
base, and the floor is covered with bat
tleship Hnoleun. A roomy vault has
been built, triple-lined with steel and
concrete. The bank is equipped with q
day and night burglar alarm, the elec-
tic current of which is furnished from
within, making it impossible t. stop its
operation. In the rear Of the. bank, is
a large room which is being fitted up
for q rest and comfort room.
The bank is incorporated at $25, 900,
with surplus of 5000. Its officers
are as follows: A. Barton, presi-
dent; W. o. Beattie, vice-president;
Albert A. Barton, cashier; W. g. Lund'
jquist, assistant cashier. These officers
constitute the board Of directors. Mr..
Barton, who has been cashier Of the
Bowlus bank, will devote his entire
time to the local bank and his Place in
the Bowlus bank has been taken By Mr..
Schafer, former assistant cashier there
Mr.. Lundquist, assistant cashier of the
Peoples State bank, comes here from
Two Harbors, where he was employed
in which the Bartons are interested:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-09-10
A SCENIC HIGHWAY
TRUMAN PIERSON, MANAGER, ON
TOUR, STIRS UP INTER-
EST HERE
':::!SsE73@[jO

Truman Pierson. general manager OF
the Mississippi River Scenic Highway
Association, was in little Falls Wednes-
day afternoon for a conference with
the Officers Of the local unit, w. y.
Peattit a. r. kosloslly, Geo. KieWel
and J John Nertin. Mr.. iPerson and fam
lily are motoring over the highway ana
are no wenroute to Winnipeg via
Brai,leId and Bcmidji.
Little Falls was the first city north
Of minneapolis q to take hold OF the
Scenic Highway movement. 1t so hap
pened that MI: Pierson. on his way to
Brainere from the twin cities at the the
time the highway association was or
ganized noticed that Little Fails was
considerable larger than he expected
and he consequently got off the train
here and took up the matter of organ
ization with local business men, com
pleting it the same day. Little Falls
was assigned q quota Of 115 member
ship, at $500 each, Of whcih number 4S
thus far have been secured.
Mr.. Pierson will be in Little Falls
again in two weeks and at that time,
special ceremonies will be-; held to
which the public will be invited, I'm
mediately following this. the. highway
will be marked through the s;< entire
county If sufficient intereat 10, shown
by the towns along the west side, Of the
river between st. Cloud and Little Falls
the highway will undoubtedly be routed
there. j." go :'..,, .
ceived and is now in the hands of the
First National bank. Little Fails. ia
the flrst city above the twin cities to
receive q charter in the. .Aissis1aopi
River Scenic Highway Association.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-09-10
BOARD OF COMMERCE
OPEN FORUM At TIE BUcKMAN
HOTEL SEPT. 16-ADDREss
BY JUDGE WILSON

The September open forum of the Lit
tie Falls Board of Commerce will be
day evening, Sept Is. The business
ses ession will be preceded by a dinner, to
be served at $50 p. m. Plates will be
100 each.
Judge frank T. Wilson of saltwater,
with the state university, has been
secured to deliver an address dealing
with community problems and how to
solve them. Judge Wilson is forceful
speaker and well informed on this par
ticular subject. The Board orf Com
merce considers itself fortunate in Sc
curing him.
The Board Of Commerce has line on
good man for secretary to take the
place of Mr.: Nelson,( and it is the hope
Of the directors that he can be secured.
An effort will be made to have him
come here for the forum meeting next
Wednesday evening.