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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01
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MIR. PYTHON TELLS HIS STORY.

The trumpet sounded again and
again as Mrs. Elephant gave place to
her anger. IF The natives had been
in sight they would have been SO
frightened at her rage that surely they
possessed her. Presently Johnny
Elephant was seen blowing his way
through the Jungles. snorting and
putting. He knew very we'll that
something had happened to little Tim
by the sound of the trumpet.
Approaching the rivers edge he
looked far and long. Suddenly there
appeared in front of him Mr.. Python.
He had been summing himself in a pool
made by the river when it overflowed
its banks. Johnny Elephant was
angry and in no spirit to see Mr..
Python. Anyway he didn't like this
serpent very we'll for he was always
sticking his tongue out every time he
saw anyone. Mr.. Elephant had filled
his trunk with water from the river
and when he spied this long creeping
creature he blew the water into Mr..
Python's face and nearly scared him
to death. ~
what do you mean by that?' asked
| Mr.. Python after he realized what
had happened.
II mea that you always come
along Wnen there Is any tTOuOie. So
one wants to see you now. I don't
| like you anyway for you always stick
that red tongue out every time I see
you. and If you do it again I'll step
right on your head" Johnny Ele-
! plant was exceedingly mad.
'Well, all right II you don't want
me to tell you where your son, Tim,
is, why 1 don't care. l have been
lying here in this pool watching every
thing that happened; but if you don't
! want to know about it, I'll just go
about my business" Mr.. Python
thought he had said something that
would at least save his life.
"YAur business exclaimed Mrs
Elephant. you haven't any business
but 10 NEEDLE with the affairs OF
others. know your business"
You don't ever AXE time to eat a
good SQUARE meal once a year tor
fear you will miss something that If
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01

Krepe knit is the newest fabric for
spring. 1t Is a material of
silk, the back is like the back of
tricolette and the ace is like ratine.
1t is really a silk eponge. 1t is being
fashioned into suits, dresses and
sports vat and capes. 1t makes
smart three-piece suits and 1t often
is used to trim other materials.
This afternoon frock pictured is
made If black krepe knit combined
with beige Canton crepe: The krepe
and sleeves. A note of scarlet ap-
pears in the silk embroidery which
marks the joining Of the two fabrics.
The wide sleeves and round neckline
are features Of the new spring modes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01

going on said Mr.. Elephant. you
stay in that pool all the day long and,
with your head out Of the water, you
watch every creature thinking up
some mischief you can get into when
darkness comes. But If you know
where Tim has gone, tell me or I'll
tramp your head into the earth:''
II know you are just a little angry
now. but you will be all right when |
tell you the truth about little Tim"
said Mr.. Python. Tim came along
here and took a bath in the river as
he was coming out of the water. At
first 1 thought they were looking for
me. You know they caught one of
my brothers and took him away to
the city and now he is travelling all
over the world. But they were look
ing for Elephants instead and they
captured Tim" i.
Suddenly there was a scream OF
protest from a tree near by.
T0fnorrw-Jr'---rv Elephant Secs
His Son.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01
Dakotans Picnic In
California Saturday

According to word from local resi-
dents. who are wintering in %Cali-
fornia. the annual picnic of former
North Dakota residents. now living in
Los Angeles. or in that vicinity. will
be held at Sycamore Grove. Los
Angeles. mex Saturday. February 4.
Many Grand Forks people will be
numbered among the picnic guests
this year. as in the past. Other guests
will include James w. Foley. North
Dakota's poet. who is now a resident
of Los Angeles.
A. D. Sweet. a former Fargo resi-
dent is president of the association.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01

absence Miss Pauline Dalbey is act
ing secretary.
Miss Ina Montgomery is president
of the society, and other officers are:
Vice president, Miss Elizabeth Dill
worth, and Miss Delma Probst, treas
urer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold King and their
two children of Park River. arrived
in Grand Forks Tuesday night: They
will be guests at the home or IT. ano
Mrs. J. G. Brundin. Stratford block
for a short time.
If you phone 500. the Valley. Motor
Co, will tell you about the
in the price of the Dodge Bros. Car
ADV.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01
Nurses Receive I
Diplomas Tonight

Con1mencement exercises for the
Gsass of 20 of the Grand Forks
,~'eaconess nurses training school are
L" be held tonight in the Zion Luth-
oran church. y class Of eight young
mis- time. DR.. A. A. Western to make
Rt'v. +. Halsey Ambrose will give
.ne main address of the evening. In
vocation will be pronounced by Rev.
l,av1d Stnevc and henediction BY Rev.
=. l.. Tailakson. Musical numbers are
to be contributed by Mrs. Edward D..
Genie. =
~ ii" lower, auditorium of the
church an informal reception will be
given following the program in honor
n I've graduates, who are: Misses
."nnl" {. ;lshcrg, Louise c. Repne,
s,:fth:a Fl. Matt@on, Anna F.. Nestle,
-':a1el A. Paulson. Agnes O. Brand
y.ld. Clara A. Hendr; ckson and Annie
Ec"ra.
III; present seniors Of the nurses
tfaih'nt' schuol will assist in the din
'nE room.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01

The Faithful Workers Of the Metso-
dist church have received several let
ters from their secretary. Miss Helen
With her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Collins. in Los Angeles and Long
Beach. Cal. During Miss Collins
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01
In Force Until 1885.
WILL TALK

LaMoure, N. D.. Feb. IA call has
been issued by W! I. Struble, county
auditor, pursuant to wishes of the
board of commissioners, requesting all
members of school, township. city
and village boards and all interested
taxpayers, to meet at LaMoure Feb.
I, in common mass meeting. to talk
over public economies and the gen.
eral proposition of taxation with a
v,iew to effecting economies if posi-
bic
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-02-01

contracting power shall dispose Of a
vessel Of war by my mode of trans
fer" so that it may become a war
vessel Of any foreign power.
Article nineteen provides that the
United States, the British empire and
Japan agree that the status quo at
the time of the signing of the present
treaty. with regard to Notifications
and naval bases, shall be maintained
in their respective territories and pos
sessions specified hereunder"
Article twenty provides for a uni
form rule Of determining displace-
ment tonnage for all five powers.
Article twenty-one provides that if
t requirements Of the national Sc
curity of any contracting power in
respect of naval defense are, in the
o"i''on of that power, materially at
fected by any change of circum-
~ .ces, such power may request a
conference for reconsideration and
amendment of the treaty. 1t provides
further that "in view Of possible tech
meal and scientific developments, the
United States after consultation shall
arrange for a further conference "as
soon as possible after the expiration
Of eight years. Of the coming into
force of the treaty.
Article twenty-five provides that
should a contracting power become
eHBaSeu IN q war WHICH III 1lS OPINION
affects the naval defense Of it's ma
tional security" it may suspend it's
treaty obligations on notice for the
period of the war other han those of
articles 10, providing that vessels des-
ignated to be scrapped may not be
reconverted into war vessels. and
seventeen providing that no var YES
sci under construction within juris-
diciion of the contracting powers on
foreign account may be taken for war
uses. = r.
In Force Until 1885.
Article twenty-three provides that
the treaty remain in force until De-
cember 81. 1896, and in case none of
! the contracting parties shall have
given notice two years before that
date of its intention to terminate the
treaty it shall continue in force until
the expiration Of two years from the
date on which notice of termination
shall be given, w~hereupon the treaty
shall terminate as regards all the con-
tracing powers"
The twenty-fourth and last article
Of the treaty provides for its ratifica-
ton under the constitutional methods
Of each power, place Of deposit of
Publications to be in Washington, IN
the archives Of the government
authenticated copies to be transmit
ted by the United States to the Other
povora
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1922-04-27

when the offender will have TO leave
the land whose laws he as an alien has
transgressed, than to convict when the
accused must go to prison.
The real motive back of opposition
to the measure is. doubtless, resist
ance to any legislation repressive OF
bootlegging, or calculated to make the
prohibitive laws more effective.
1t is difficult to work up any real
indignation over the hard fate OF an
alien who peddles moonshine or dope,
and, being caught at his nefarious
trade is sent back to his own country.
Surely, we don't want him here He
has no appreciation of the privileges
he enjoys here. He breaks our laws
for his own gain. He sells poison for
dirty profit. Let him De sent back
where he belongs. and the sooner the
better
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1922-04-27
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT WORK.
Neadvine Herald Democrntl

Neadville Herald Democrat)
1t would be interesting to know
something of the origin of the efforts
that are made each year, and which
find their natural reflection in con-
gress, to postpone mining assessment
work from year to year During the
war there was no doubt good reason.
on account of the scarcity of labor. for
this postponment. and the change in
the law, making the assessment year
end in July is very desirable. 1t ena-
bles the claim owner to do two years
assessment work at about the same
time, at a season of the year when
roads are open and the season suitable
for outside work.
Senator Stanfield, Of Oregon. has
however. introduced measure into the
senate which would require no assess
ment work up to June &c. 1924 He
says he has received numerous re-
quests" for the exemption. largely on
the ground that mining conditions are
so bad that the claim owners cannot
afford the money to do the assessment.
This is too bad. of course. But is it
good for the industry itself? The in
dustry is not being helped by idle
ground. While one houndred dollars |
does not make very deep hole it
finds employment for a man or two /
and if the claim owners are unable to 1
afford this it might be better to permit
the ground to be reabsorbed into the
public domain
We cannot possibly see how aban-
donment of assessment work helps any
mining district. There are. of course
various ways of looking at this ques-
-ion which should not be of such great
Importance but somebody or some in
crest seems TO make it point of re-
'ent years to bring this matter up.
With the attached plea of the poverty
tricken claim owner unable to per
orm one hundred dollars worth of
work in year.
We don't believe that the mining ,
is so poor that it is neces-
airy to take the paupers oath in order :
o get by.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1922-04-27
ECONOMIC FALLAcY.
Syracuse Post standard

(Syracuse Post Standard)
There is no more persistent economic
fallacy than this: The issue of paper
money backed only by the credit of
the government is in time of depres-
sion a stimulant to industry, an ex-
pansion of prosperity. and a safe and
proper exercise of governmental power
in behalf of the people.
France tried it in its revolution and
paid the penalty.
Bryan tried it in 1896 and he had the
west with him.
Germany Austria and Russia are
trying it now and see what has hap
pened to them
America and England chung to the
recognized principles of sound finance
throughout the war and thereafter. and
their financial stability today is in
large part due to the sensible restraint
When Henry Ford talks as Peter
Cooper talked years ago about a cur-
rency based upon nothing at all which
VIII make us all happier because If
will put more money in our pockets
as the printing presses of Russia have |
put millions of rubles in the pockets of |
russian peasants, and the printing
presses of Germany have made the pa
per marks worth less than a cigarette
coupon Mr.. Ford simply doesn't know.
Mr. Ford says that history is bunk.
rhere are thousands more who. while
lot so candid as he, are equally ignor-
mt of the teachings of history. We
earn as nations. as we learn person
liy' from experience and experience
With unlimited issues of paper has
zen to disastrous to be disregarded
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1922-04-27
BENEFITS TO FOLLOW ROAD
CONSTRUCTION IN IDAHO.

Idahoans that believe that normally
is not far distant will find encourage
ment in the recent announcement that
$1424,OOO Of federal forest funds will
be expended in the immediate future
on roads and highways within the
state
There are men out of work both in
northern Idaho and in the southern
part of the state. To be sure, Idaho's
unemployment problem is not as Sc
rious as that of many eastern com
monwealths. but it is problem never
theless. and definite solution seems
to lie in the labor demands concommi-
tant with highway construction
Taxpayers will note with gratifica-
ton that of an outlay for Idaho road
purposes aggregating $1.666.OOO only
$4,000 will be furnished by the coun-
ties or by the state. Needless to say,
the Idahoan contributes a part of the
I,424,OOO supplied by the federal gov
eminent but very few of us paid pie
thoric income taxes for 1921.
William j. Hall, state commissioner
of public works, merits warm congrat-
uiations on the successful management
of the recent conference with officials
of the forest service and the United
states bureau of public roads. More
than $4,000 circulating in Idaho will
quicken the states commercial pulse
10 a very appreciable degree. Com
nenting on the result of the confer
nee. Commissioner Hall said:
I'VE are more than pleased with
the result achieved Work to be
launched at once in different parts
of the state not only will add sub
stantially to our highway mileage {
but also will aid in relieving what {
ever unemployment difficulties our t
communities now suffer. Further G
more, this work will not cast addi- /
tional burdens on the shoulders of a
Idaho taxpayers. since more than t
So per cent of the cost of these l.
projects will be borne by the fed f
eral government"
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beneficient consideration and nothing
more The payment of a cash bonus
will not only impose a tremendous bur-
den upon the people. already taxed to
the limit, but it is absolutely wrong in
principle, for it degrades the highest
and most honorable service a citizen
can render his country by measuring
it upon the sordid basis of cash.
The republican platform refers to the
attitude of the party to the soldiers OF
all other wars as significant of the
partys purpose in generously caring
for the manned and disabled of the
ecent war" A few days ago. in con-
nection with a bill that unanimously
passed the senate appropriating ST.
900. 900 for additional hospitals for dis
abled service men. Senator Fernald, Of
Maine. gave some facts which are COM
mended to those World war veterans, |
in perfect health, who are clamoring |
for a cash bonus and those represen-
tatives and senators who are being |
stampeded into giving it to them:
mo soldier Of the Revolutionary wal
received a pension. for over 40 years
after the close of the war, of more than
So per month, and that only in case of
disability to such an extent as to pre-
vent his performing manual labor
mo soldier who served in the war or
Independence was allowed a pension
or any reason. except for injuries or
disability incurred in the service, for
, years.
mo soldier of the War of 1912 was
'ensioned for any cause, except for dis
bility incurred in service, until 60
ears after the war
mo soldier of the Mexican war re-
eived a pension, except such as were
rounded or disabled in the service, I'M
il 40 years after the close of the war.
Those totally disabled as the result
f service received IS per month
mo soldier of the Civil war who was
OF injured or disabled by his military
srvice received any pension from the 8
overnment until the act of 1890, 25
ears after the close of the war.
Those totally disabled received only
per month in case of privates and
1ly $50 per month in case of lieuten- &.
Mt -colonels and those of higher rank" -
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1922-04-27
JUDICIAL AND PRACTICAL Def.
NlTIONS OF DRUNK"

In spite of Mr. Volstead and the 18th
amendment. the courts are still occu-
pied with the trial of culprits charged
with being drunk. There are of course
degrees of drunkenness. some of which
come within the pale of the law. while
others may be regarded as merely a
gentlemanly and peaceable exercise of
that sacred personal liberty" which
we are seriously and even solemnly
told has been ruthlessly invaded by
the Volstead act The courts are strong
on judicial precedent in determining
the merits of questions upon which
they are called upon to pass, but in the
countless volumes of decisions rem
dered in federal and state courts, it
seems that not one has definitely
drawn the line that marks the transi-
ton from quiet, comfortable and in
offensive jag to a condition of inebri-
ETY. that is a public nuisance and there
fore subject to the rigor of the law /
Having nothing to guide them in the |
way of judicial authority. the courts |
must perforce rely solely upon the evil
dence submitted to determine when a
man may be held as drunk within the
meaning of the law A few days ago
a federal judge in Los Angeles made
a contribution to this vexed question
10y announcing this definition: "A man
is drunk when he is not his normal self
under the influence of liquor" 1t does
not require a lawyer to discover that
this is very loosely drawn definition
and contributes little toward relieving
The courts from the dilemma presented
by DRINKS of all degrees In the hope
IF assisting the courts in dealing with
he problem. the Miner recalls a poetic
definition which was quite generally
accepted in those almost forgotten days =
'efore the blghting visitation of Vol
teadism robbed the district of its
'onted conviviality. The question
When is a man drunk? had provided p
God for long and intense argument. C
mt without decision. until a bard of d
he bar room gave this definition in II
hyme which settled the argument: II
That mans not drunk who from the
floor
Can still rise up and call for more; a
But he is drunk who PROSTATE lies,
Who cannot drink who cannot rise" A
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ovation. The bill presented by the SUBJ
committee reduced the appropriation
from s42S.OOOOOO ia $3.50. 1000, 900, a cut
of $4,000, 900. the purpose being to
maintain the navy at the standard con-
templated in the disarmament agree
ment under which the strength of the
American, British and japanese navies
are fixed at the ratio of 5-5-S. Opposi-
ton to the bill came chiefly from mem
bers representing the seabOard states
where naval bases and shipyards are
located who endeavored to show that
the passage of the measure would so
weaken the navy that 1t would no lon
ger be effective as the first line of de-
Tense. To these objections and particu-
larry to the harsh criticism that had
been directed at the speaker by a writer
in the Army and Navy Journal, Mr.
French said in part:
Mr. Chairman, l am too good
friend of our navy to let myself be
disturbed by the hasty expressions
of some one writer, of whose state
ments doubtless the writer is now
ashamed l believe in the high in
tegrity and honor of the officers of
the navy; they are men of the
greatest ability; they are men upon
whom our country can rely and
who in event of war with a foreign
nation will stand to the death be-
tween a foreign foe and the hearth
stones of American citizens. And.
gentlemen, l am proud of the navy
as il is today. l honor and admire
Secretary DENLY and Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt men of great
ability and devoted to the public
service. l pay homage to the ac-
tive officers of the navy today who
were the men as officers who re-
Elected distinction and credit upon
themselves and immortal honor
upon the flag of our country in the
great war where they were called
to serve"
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1922-04-27
CONGRESSMAN FRENCH MAKES
A NOTABLE SPEECH.

What is said to have been one of the
most effective speeches that has been
made in the house during this session
of congress was recently made by Con-
gresham Burton L. French on the ma
val appropriation bill Congressman
French is member of the sub-com-
mittee which drafted the bill and he
took the leading part in defending the
measure in the house He spoke for
more than an hour in the face Of many
Interruptions and at the close members
and visitors arose and rendered him an
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1922-04-27
THE PUBLIC BE DAMNED"

melville +. Stone in Colliers)
Back in 1882, Clarence Dresser was
a free lance reporter in Chicago He
was one of the extensively aggressive
type-always impOrtunate and usually
impudent. Such reporters are not the
best. and Dresser had, because of his
tireless audacity proved a failure as
a news gatherer and had been employ
! ed and speedily dismissed by all the
papers. Then he became a free lance.
He prowled among the railroads, gath
cred what he could. betrayed conf
dences generously and sold his output
at something an article.
One evening William H. Vanderbilt
arrived with some friends He was in
his private car which was sidetracked
in an out-of-the- corner of the
Michigan Central yards. Dresser
learned of his whereabouts and posted
off for an interview Mr. Vanderbilt
was at dinner, but it was useless.
Dresser forced his way in and cheerily
accosted the magnate. Intrusion OF
this sort was not uncommon with him.
He was not abashed when Mr. Van
derbilt said sharply, Don't you see
sir, that l am engaged?"
Il want an interview" replied
Dresser.
We'll sit down at the other end Of
the car until | have finished dinner
and l will talk with YOU" replied Mr.
Vanderbilt.
But it is late and l will not reach
the office in time. The public"
This was too much for the infura-
ted Mr.. Vanderbilt, who interrupted
his tormentor with the ejaculation:
THE public be damned; you get out of
here"
Dresser scurried off to the News Of /
flee, told the story in great glee and /
wanted to sell an article based on Mr. /
phrase which he had ex-
torted: 1.-The public be damned" but [
the night editor would have nothing to
do with it, Instead, he roundly de-
nounced Dresser for the whole bust
ness.
Then Dresser went off to the Chi
cago Tribune and, cautioned by his
experience at the News office, avoided
any suggestion that he had aroused
Mr.. Vanderbilts anger and made a
sale
The result was the publication which
lid the railroad business incalculable
iamage and as much as anything led
o the agitation which followed against Z
companies s
SO here we have the unromantic {
ruth about the famous phrase What +
would you have said had you been t
Or. Vanderbilt, and how would You
eel is some careless phrase from your
today were flung to the v
'orld tomorrow in newspaper head b
ne? a