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quarters at Washington, engaged in stirring up dis
content One of these organizations publishes a
paper, violently assailing the administration and
private business enterprise in the interests of the
government ownership cause. The articles and
cartoons in this weekly publication with a circula-
tion mounting well toward two millions, arc violent
in their appeals to class hatred. They are sowing a
wind out of which the directors of this enterprise
must hope to reap a whirlwind such as that which
has swept civilization from its mornings in more
than one European nation
while all this is going on most of those who be
of them are engaged IN elamorous criticism of some
one thing or two in the national government that
does not suit them. While the clouds of a social
political and economic cyclone are gathering they
are whining about matters Of small moment as
compared with the maintenance of the very fabric
of society and the body polite.
"The demagogues and doctrinaires declare that
they are enlisted in the war of human rights YER
sus property rights" They choose TO ignore the fact
that property rights are among the most precious
of human rights. When property rights disappear,
all other rights go with them as the experience of
Russia proves.
'There never has been a time in American his.
tony when it was more important that men of com
mon sense and patriotic devotion to country should
interest themselves in politics and public affairs
not merely as critics, but as constructive influ-
ences. The war is on against the fundamentals of
Americanism as they are incorporated in the con
%stitution Of the United States and in the traditions
OF the nation. 1t is high time that every worth
while citizen should enroll himself in the army of
defense.-
, 1922-06-21
Bryan and Science

and scientists have paid compare
III lively little attention to the self-arranged con-
troversy which Mr.. Bryan has staged between him
self and the demonstrated facts of evolution, but
the ends of education appear hardly weliserved
by attempting refutation of Mr.. Bryan's ideas
largely by ridicule.
Mr. BRYAN has no power to alter the facts of ma
not IN the least affect the progress of science. But
his abilities and his prominence have given him a
large following and as many worthy people let
him do their political and moral thinking for them,
it is of some interest to see that they do not also
permit him to do their educational and scientific
thinking, too!
Mr.. Bryan has demonstrated himself as perhaps
the, ablest orator in the country. He has a reputa-
ton as a speaker. due to his knowledge and outlook
and experience as much, perhaps, as to his voice,
his magnetic personality and his personal charm.
not constitute authority to say what is and what
is not true IN science.
Nor does a personal Interpretation of the bible
constitute such authority. It is but a few hundred
years since men were burned at the stake for her
esy; and not much later that it was considered
iheresy to say the earth was round, not the ceIter
of the universe, or the @six days" of creation could
mean anything else than one hundred and forty
four hoursi
With literally thousands of able divines and
learned scientists quite content with their ability
the bible and the theories of modern science, it
would appear wise, at least, for any who attempt
to follow Mr.. Bryan all the way to ask themselves
whether they are led because Mr.. Bryan is really
a leader in either science of religion, or whether
they have not thrown his political and oratorical
mantle over his attempt to- arrogate to himself a
final authority In matters of science!
, 1922-06-21

which senator's may see fit to put on
the bonus bill. but I do not want the
soldiers to lose sight of the fact that
the Smith-McNary reclamation meas
ure is not their bill; that 1t does not
by any n of means intend or
propose to max them the principal
beneficiaries under the plan OF recla-
nation 1t outlines. and that, therefore,
If the senate adopts the Smith-Mc-
Nary plan it will be necessary in CON
ference to add to that plan the i'm.
portant and essential provisions car
ried in Title s of the. bonus bill. in
order to c for the soldier real
benefits.
May I particularly call your atten-
ton to h absurd suggestions made
in the letter above referred to that
Title s of the bonus bill make no pro-
visions for construction because Il
has no limitation on the moun that
may be appropriated. Originally there
was a limit of $500, 600. 900. That
limit was removed SO that the n
gress could appropriate a billion dol
lars if it desired to, instead of being
limited to the maximum of $3.50 ,0oo.-
WV III IA ohiilil-1hCANaIy Dil.
"Work could begin on projects like
the Casper-Alcova or the Pass Creek.
or the Big Creek projects, which have
been reported on. Immediately on the
passage of the bonus bill with Title s.
Nothing could be don under the
Smith McNary bill until there had
been a survey. half to be paid for by
the people already on the land: the
organization of an irrigation district;
the necessary procedure for the issu-
ance OF bonds. etc. I am not especial
ly objecting to these provisions for
the kind of projects which the Smith
'McNary bill contempiates, I merely
wish to call attention to the absurdity
of the claim that there could be delay
or lack ce funds under Title s.. May
I suggest this whole criticism Of Title
s is a criticism of the legion, and IL
its committees. which have them
selves approved Title s. We want
land reclamation on the bonus bill
and If the senate Will do as wei as the
house did in that regard. c is
assured"
, 1922-06-21
Sinking Its DUTY

sCENATOR BORAH has added one more to his
~ many services to the country, when he states
in a public letter. "Ycar after year congress Is
dashed into passing laws which are manifestly un.
constitutional, and it has come to be a settled
principle apparently that congress should disre-
gard the constitution and leave the supreme court
alone to protect it
4To my mind such n rule is so utterly shameless
so utterly intolerable that it is startling that II
should be even systematically urged
IF the people of this country have made up their
minds to deal with all these matters (antilynching
child labor, etc. through congress, then why not
give. congress the, power to do so rather than urge
a course which involves the lowest form of consti-
~tutioRal immortality"
Americans honor no virtue above courage. Cour-
age in any form makes a mighty appeal to the
people whose whole existence, from the time of the
pioneers to the present day, has been founded upon
courage; courage to dare, to do, to think, to stand
up and call the truth aloud. The great national
.heries, Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt are veneer
ated first for their courage.
1t is n non-courageous act to vote for n law
which the voter knows is not constitutional mere
" to placate or win the favor of the folks back
hme.5 And it is insulting to the intelligence of
these same folks back all, intelli-
gent, able % sift the wheat from the chaff@o sup
pose tEat they regard as courageous a man who
votes for the law which conflicts with the consti-
t.tion merely because the intent of the law voted
for is good
Senator Borah hits the nail on the head when he
calls the practice Ashameless.1 Senator Borah has
"a moderation of speech which is admirable, but
many viii add q cowardly" to shameless" and ex-
press their opinion freely-at the polls.
, 1922-06-21
Don't Play Politics

,saTHE SENATE has passed a resolution" states
l. the Manufacturers Record, requesting the
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta to furnish full
information relative to the distribution of the
Glass speech by it in the state of Alabama, with
the alleged intention of intimidating Senator Hef.
lin or of bringing upon his head political reprisals
as a penalty for his incisive attacks on the drastic
deflation policy pursued by the Federal Reserve
Board. The reply will serve to indicate just how
religiously the Federal Reseve Banks are following
their own injunction that banking should be kept
out of politics and will help to show whether or
not they have tended to follow practices of the
sort that led to the dissolution of the old United
States bank and made Andrew Jackson twice presi-
dent of the United States.
"Senator Helm, however, will make his fight to
better advantage if he also <forgets politics. he
stated in the senate on June 3, that deflation
ESstarted when q Republican congress in control of
both houses passed a progressive interest rate, per
hitting 40 per cent and so per cent and higher rates,
and put in the hands of the board a knife with
which to cut the throat of the farmer, the mer-
chant, and the banker and everybody else in the
agricultural sections of the country. That is when
it started. There was not a ripple on the surface
when Wilson was in health and the Democrats
were in control of both branches of congress-"
HsThe most enthusiastic support given the progress
sive interest rate legislation was that from Demo
Gratis. It was an administration measure sup
, 1922-06-21
N WlTcHaGtiARm
S r PIRKTEAOOT
SAA0F FOR LITTLE. FRIENDLY FOk KS
~ WHO LIKE AnVEhTURES
ADVENTURE TRAILS
Blazed for You by Lewis Allen Browne

What's thatr' demanded Ted as he
sat over a tin dish of fried pIckereI
that made up the chief dish of his
breakfast at camp
Turkey gobbler." mumbled his sou
SIN Ned. between mouthfuls Of the
fish.
Il DIDN'T know we were 80 near any
farm" said Ted.
wild" explained the stn hungry
Ned.
-wnd7- repeated Ted. -oh. I want
to shoot himr'
Cant It's against the law. closed
season." grinned Ned. land besides. It
takes an awful good hunter to get
near enough to one"
II mean I want to shoot one with
my camera You see Mr., Phelps at
home. who is editor of a hunting and
fishing magazine. told father once
that he would give almost anything
for a good photograph Of a wild tur-
key gobbler. He said it was almost
impossible to get near enough"
Then Why bother7" said Ned
-PerhaJs he'd pay as much as IS
for a god picture md"
"Z anowr' interrupted Ned Wen
make a turkey call"
"Yes7 Write out a visiting card and
call on Mr.. wild Turkey and hand 1t
TO him. 1 suppose7"
Ned laughed good-naturediy. Il
mean" he said. that the next time
we go to the village III get a piece of
slate and some black walnut from the
saw min and make zomething that
VIII call h turkey. Uncle Ben has
n and I have played with 1t many
times. I'm sure I can do it."
The boys were much excited over
this new diversion and soon they
found several pieces Of slate and got
some chunks OF well seasoned black
walnut That evening they set TO
work on the turkey call. It took
much work and patience and cara to
J whittle put and sandpaper down the
wooden cup, but It was finally lin
ished. Ned exhibited 1t proudly and
with great care he drove in tho nail.
When II was finished it looked like
the picture at Figure 1. At Figure .
is hown how this was done. the dot,
ted lines around from A to B shows
where II was followed out and made
smooth with sandpaper. Note that
the bottom at c is left thicker: this
is to permit driving in a nail, as
shown. This should be at least half
an inch thick and the nail should not
be driven quite through or 1t will spoil
the 'tone.-
The wooden CUE was tust the right
size to hold in the palm Of the hand
as shown In Figure Z. Rut nearf- ne
large as an ordinary cup but about
the size OF a little after dinner cot.
fee cup.
Then the boys ~practiced. Ned could
work 1t much better because he had
used his uncle's. Holding the slate
in his left hand and the cup in his
right. Ned drew h nail down across
the slate from A to B. At first IT
, 1922-06-21

ported by the White House. Just before his i'll
ness, President Wilson had given the railway en-
ployes formal and public notice that within 80 days
he would cut the cost of living, and deflation was
,the plan evolved with which to do it. Merciless de-
flaticn was the pet child of Houston and Governor
Harding. President Wilson supported them in
every move. He not only sanctioned the destruction
of the War Finance Corporation by Houston, but
he vetoed the reviving act of congress. Democratic
senator's, before the 1920 election, went to the White
House and implored Mr.. Wilson to call off Hou-
ston and Governor Harding, force them TO cease
their raids ON national prosperity and while there
was yet time save the party from humiliating and
overwhelming defeat
Drastic d~eflation, which the administration of
President Harding has rcpudiated. was born in the
, 1922-06-21

household of President Wilson, it was wet-nursed
by the old women of his official family and it was
petted by Democrats in both houses of congress
who were told that the fondling was a true heir,
and under the lash of Wilson's compulsion men
otherwise brave and true sat silent in their seats
and voiceless watched their fellow citizens being
driven into promiscuous bankruptcy. Never, we take
it, in all American history was there so clear an
exhibit of a party, under a novel leadership, re-
pudiating the vital principle historically established
for it by Andrew Jackson. "The lady with the
lamp" did not even know it was unlighted.
Senator Helm is engaged in a hopeless battle
if he seeks to e~xculpate his party from the respon-
sibility which VIGOROUSLY attaches to it. Better
to acknowledge the blunder and false leadership
and endeavor to retrieve both"
, 1922-06-21
To the National Defense

ts S A MAN THINKS, SO is hea Asa nation
II thinks so it is. The fundamental difference
between Russia and the United States in a state
of mind. "This according to the National Repub.
1ican.
~Four-fifths of the matter spread on the printed
page in this country today is destructive in its
tendency. Some of it has revolution as its objec-
tive; some a peaceful change in governmental poll
cies; some of it is mere opposition to certain fea-
lures of the legislative and administrative program
of the government. All of its produces the same
result; a growing discomfort with the existing or
der and a breaking down of the constructive ele-
meuts in public and private affairs.
'Radicaiism was never before so effectively ac-
tive in this country as it is today. Radicalism
which strikes at the fundamentals of traditional
.Americanism is ten times as busy as conservatism
which clings to that which Is good in the existing
order and opposes experimental remedies for exist
ing abuses believed to be worse than the disease
they seek to cure.
%There are a dozenabig organizations with head.
, 1922-06-21
Reclamation Features of
Bonus Bill

hon. Frank w. MondeII has sent to
members of the American Legion
Throughout Wyoming a letter dealing
with h provisions of the bonus
measure now before the senate, par
tcuiarfy the land settlement reclaina-
ton features of the bill. in which he
says:
ON March 18th I called attention
to h importance or vigilance In son.
nectio nwfth the passage of the bonus
nection with the passage of the bonus
with regard to the attitude of certain
people claiming to be friends of the
bonus measure touching land reclama-
ton provisions of the bill. Since that
letter WAS written I have made It my
business to continue to urge upon the
members of the senate the importance
of soldier settlement land reclamation
provisions Of the BIN. Finding that
there was considerable apathy in re-
gard to this important feature of the
bill I appeared before the senate H.
nance committee, having charge Of
the bonus bill, and earnestly urged
the retention in the bill OF Title s, the
land feature
81 also called attention to the fact
that this land settlement provision of
the bill had received the approval of
the house OF representatives as the
original introduced on behalf
of the returning soldiers. 1 called at
tention to tho fact that when the leg
islative committee of the American
Legion was asked in the Sixtysixth
congress to inform the congress as to
the character of the bonus Legislation
they desired. they presented h Four
fold plan. of which this soldier set
Element plan was Title /; that the
committee adopted this four1fold plan
and the reclamation therefore
became a part of the bonus bill which
passed the house May 20. 1920. but
was not considered by the senate. I
also called attention to the fact that
these same land provisions, with some
slight notifications. again endorsed
by the legion, had been made a part
of the bonus bill which passed the
house on March IS, 1929, and Is now
before the senate.
You Will note that in my statement
I further said hat / vas 30 anxious
to secure his class of relief for SOL
diers; so anxious to have reclamation
development go on. that IL h senate
members did o approve of all OF the
provisions Of the bin as the legion had
proposed It. they place such other
reclamation provisions IN h bin as
they might approve. and the entire
matter would b adjusted in confer
ence. 1 called attention to the fact
that this class of legislation. having
passed the house in the bonus bill,
was half way enacted and that TO al
low It to die in the eenate would be
most regrettable and unfortunate.
"I am sorry to state that no senator
appeared before the committee of the
senate urging the retention On the
bonus bill of any sort OF land reciama-
tion-naturally. I was surprised and
disappointed at this attitude Of the
members of the senate, IN view Of
which It was not strange that he SEN
ate COMMITTEES reported the bill a few
days ago without Title 8: without any
land settlement provisions Of IN
value.
IT am glad to be able to report
however. that my efforts before the
senate COMMITTEES have apparently not
beer in vain. for certain members Of
the senate + now suggesting land
settlement and reclamation provisions
, 1922-06-21

The boys concealed themselves un-
der covcr of the branches of a fir tree
that touched tho ground and made al.
most a perfect tent of green. Ted got
his camera ready and pointed into
the open space where Ned had scat.
tered some bread crumbs. Then Ned
began to use the turkey call. He was
very patient. IND used It a few times
and waited. just as the hen turkeys
call. After about half an hour they
heard a gobbler. quite near. The boys
were all excitement. Ted focused his
camera, and held it through the
branches. Ned called" again.
Don't even whisper-don't move
don't breather' warned Ned. The
boys almost held their breath and. at
a repeated call by Ned. a beautiful
gobbler came cautiously into view
paused to "gobble," saw the crumbs.
began to eat. Ned used the call again.
the wild turkey lifted his head proud
iy and "gobbied- and Ted pressed the
button.-
Quickly he turned the film and got
one more shot. but made a noise when
he tried to turn the film again and
that wild turkey gobbler was off like
a shot. But Ted a two excellent pic.
lures and. a it proved later. Mr..
Phelps paid him well for them.
But photographing him was bet
ter Than getting the money" declared
Ted md Mr.. Phelps agreed with him.
FrIday-The Best Fish Chowder on
Earth.")
Tomorrow-Merry Markings.
Copyright. 1922. by George Matthew
, 1922-06-21
Queer Questions With
Hidden Answers
II You Can't Answer Them, Look
Among the Want Ads.

In what part Of the Orient is an
United States court located?
In what state Is adultery not a cause
for divorce?
What university a the biggest en-.
dowment fund.-
Has the United States more miles
of telegraph line than it has miles of
railroads?
What IS the lifetime of a crow7
II the average price OF pork chops
in New York "a 37.s a pound in
1921 what was the average price in
1913?
In what month of the yea- is nc
wheat harvested?
How much of the average mans life
Is spent in illness?
How many vice presidents If the
United States have become presidents!
, 1922-06-21

would not work but after tho head o,
the nail vas slightly worn smooth
and the slate slightly grooved. TED
was overjoyed for there came forth
the peculiar call OF the hen turkey.
"Oh," he cried. but IL doesn't eob-
Bile and I want a gobbler turkey"
Ned laughed at him. THE gobbls-
comes becaure he thinks some hen
turkey is calling" he explained.
The next morning they were up be.
fore daylight and after a hurried bite
OF cold food they started OF into the
woods. Before long they heard the
call OF a wild gobbler. as they call at
sunrise more than at any other time
of day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-29
WATERBURY,

On and after May !, Julia NJ. Aiken
d. c.. Phi. c., Palmer chiropractor, will
have her Office open at Waterbury, op-
posite the Waterbury inn.-ady.
This being conference Sunday, the
Methodist Episcopal church win be
closed and all are most cordially in
vited to worship at the Congregation
al church. The pastor of that church,
Rev. John C. Prince, has for the sub
iect Of his sermon, "Will Christ Come
Again :" Talk to the children, two
Bows in One Coat" '.China night" will
be observed by the Christian Endeav-
or society at p M, the program be-
ing IN charge Of the young mems class
OF the church school.
Roy w. Demeritt was elected dele
gate from the Congregational church
10 attend with the pastor the state
conference of churches in Springfield.
Thursday evening, Rev. Gregory j.
Powell, ID. D., of Montana gave most
interesting address on the Christian
work in Montana, particularly as il
applied TO work connected with the
Congregational denomination. Mr..
Powell has long been connected with
work in that state and spoke from a
rich experience.
Mrs. Emma Osborne of Bradford is
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1922-04-29
DRIVE OUT POISONS
OF RHEUMATISM

Mrs. Margaret Brcen, who lives at
No. GA Beacon street, Cambridge,
Mass, speaks from experience. when she
says that rheumatic poisoas can be
driven from the system for she was
once sufferer from this disease and
owes her present good health to the
treatment that she recommends to oth-
ers. She says:
~ had rheumatism for over year
and suffered intense pain in my shout
ders and in my limbs. ! was very weak,
could hardly walk at times and was
20 nervous that my nights were almost
sleepess. | tried treatments but did
not get any better until took Dr.
Williams Pink Pills. ] do not believe
would be living to-day If it were
not for them. Certainly they are en-
tirely responsible for the present good
condition Of my health. | gave them y
good trial and the pains in my shout
dcrs and limbs left and my general
health improved wonderfully. am
glad to recommend these pills to 9TH
crs for ! know that they are all that
is claimed for them
Write to-day to the DR.. Williams
Medicine CO.., Schenectady, n. X, for
the free booklet, Building Up the
Blood" Your own druggist sells DR..
Williams Pink Pills. adv.