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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

by the and the music
Of Washington foremost In suggesting
L May trivial 1t be" said Commits
Rudolph in his greeting the of than $50
boardroom Of the District
Building Tuesday afternoon ony the br0ade sweeping lines
Rudolph expressed opinion Capitals festival
should ouhe all other efforts this country along those lines
for festive
Washington unique multiplicity of its musical resources
Unlike other leading cities of the country has no huge
Sontoa oy NUNS Tt h h Iird Foundation the Institute OF
Musical Art Philadelphia
has the Baltimore has the Peabody Conserva
have the national conservatory country
national conservatory OF music located
regardless OF this present deficiency
has many musical draw
Within the city Washington Opera Company the
several large choral organizations an embryonic sym
pho church eors and nucleus
and instrumental we'll as large group
musicians who have made the city their home Tor many years anu
constructive musical programs here
the S 2sT " "d "' M III
c 5 P0gis h 'G the s spe1s Richmond raleigh
9 as tour % s 5h Th A S Bsn H%
fSSx" p5sSs5s S's here
COMMISSIONER RUDOLPH has just meeting OF
he has appointed to hands gans for the the
6istr s Buda D been appointed chairman
tempore OF the committee,
one the OF COMMITS Rudolph at
mssgs the Music s wG1 as ney @ % ore
teal problems OF this tsstv4 eow ' u appea and the
gu R od T IN Wsshngon Because SDes
mop only Ess shs vn s tea
n this ao also Reg h1t Fs Ae s
Of Rs either @ [e d bD 0 and p S1na s ' I
the Army Band native to these countries =, , WE,
ngton can supply most dnguhed
posed the best nusis
spring which viii the for all future attempts
EADERs country assemble the
t'$ 5"'''S
Bs5irs %
S SS III
Wton not s %
STILL the truly musical Westminster
Pe o or s y r iat be t nen
2 go5o the @ Only M h al thus 2eesa story
also u Utilities Ives that sso works i5 seors we'll Ta
who's. ti OF Bt s ss Of % d%p and a"sa s TOR
the Gvs ond 5 D0S Of school ieG wh h
have this a5oso do not know that wa eS N o
enlightenment of many phases the gifted composers works
Ever than of home in Wash
off Try Wings elsewhere
@ w % heo p I'd to- to:
T %s % y the S" % H es" "i I sfs
esG y u?nsd away ursdsy
'f3 as5sns HsSE
@ ai '91S "' q S S @
Who did Considerable Arranging works programs
a handshale Washington. i
THE big symphony concert by
Tuesday, when
oost during Respigh
Washington circles
individual especially
Mr. Donahue recital there
by the Philharmonic Orchestra of New York which will blossom in
chairman OF the committee for the Phhanon So
organized 1872 The oldest the London Orchestra organized
Mr. will
here The former has we'll established himself the affections
Brahms
Mr. will make his
third His work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

"Tell Her. is the title of the newest
dance number composed by James
Roosevelt Armour, young dance music
composer. 1t is collegiate fox trot
The new number and will be sponsor.
ed by the Swanee Syncopators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, the
Winnipeg Male Choir, and give u
series Of six lecture recitals In Chi
cago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25
NJ u S | c.
By Helen Fetter.

r contemplated and the music
lovers of Washington who have been foremost In suggesting
l. May that it be trivial. 1t not be- said Commits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

At Gunton-Temple Presbyterian
Church this morning the vested choir,
under the direction of John George
Klein, with Mrs. Klein at the organ.
will sing the anthem "Watchman,
What of the Night?" by Bcrgc, in
cidental solo taken by MIR. Lines. Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-10-25

Gertrude Lyons sang Taps at the
memorial services, part of the open
ing session Of the Supreme Council of
the Scottish Rite, Monday at the
House of the Temple. She was assist
ed by Thomas T. Darcy, bandnaster,
and Philip Kohn of the Army Music
School, cornetists and by DR.. Henri
p. Linsz Of Wheeling, W. Va, or
CaniSt,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
PLAN A LABOR
ALLIANCE HERE.
R0USINC MEETING

/ 4 splendid attendance greeted Il.
/ +. Wright, state organizer Of the
; ArncricAn Federation Of Labor,
when he addressed representatives
of Various trades last night at the
Imperial Nal!es' Farmer quarters on
sixth street, this city. The meet
ing was Vallcy-widr in scope and
there were men and women present
from practically every town in the
valley.
Miss Anna Peterson and Mrs. NJ.
Naalini of Los Angeles were also
present, the former giving short
talk on their work in the valley re-
lativc to checking up on merchants
who handle union made garments.
Both women represent the United
Garment Workers of America. one
of the strongest organized move
mcnts in the country.
M:. Wright ~ very enthusiastic
over Imperial Valley, declaring it
oue Of the most fertile fields for
new and active united effort on the
part Of all crafts.
no organization of men bar
gaining for decent wages and inn
proved working conditions were
ever detrinent to any eommu-
1ity.' he declared. "ENa., 'onc
benefits hv tE"ir prosperity. When
tlc workers receives lust common.
s&tion for his labor, he is enabled
to. meet his oblig"t "tions-thc mer-
chants 60 not suffer by carving
bad accounts, the bank clearingS
&r' helped aud in general the en-
tire community is benefited. =
Miss Peterson reported that the
cities Of FL Centre and Imperial
were the only ones visited up to last
night anl IN all stores but on" they
lad been received with courtesy.
The speaker stressed the fact that
garments With tie uAion label can
be purchased in practically every
store here, bat flat the purchaser
must remember to ask for and IN
>iSt upon Union made articles.
\ committee Was appointed to
syonsor q Labor Alliance of Imper-
;d Valley, which win work toward
organizing tha yarious branches Of
labor. Those composing the com
mi,trc. which meets tonight to con
fer with Mr.. Wright. are: G. r.
l!amilton, typographical union;
Fred Schroeder. carpenters; Gene
Ilarrall. LarbfGs; 8 L. puttan. rail
road train service; Roirr; +. SheP-
crl. plumbers; \. Fienoto, cigar
makers. ". =. EUlhv, F!asterers;
Frank L.gattoot. printing psess'nen
and Vim. T. AtAcv, typographical
WNuU.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
PERSONALS

Bill Turner, gar ~ foreman n
the Pacific Tdcpao1c COMPANY -
san Diego was Z visitor IN IL Cea-
tro TODAY.
Mrs. L. .. Jae01 : rrpor'g1 ce
somewhat improved ~ her home,
where she has been cs2fincl ser-
eral davs with iIa se. While Ler
condition is not serious her doctor
has prescribed rcst ami win per
niit no visitors II the present time.
Mrs. George Rea,ouorc~. who L.d
rolausc from fseaat ila.se. .s
up and abou: a.ain, aaI plans 70
leave for the uotata.ue cs so.a -
her strength viii permit, WHORE 50
VIII spend several weeks rat
ing.
Mrs a. p. Arnold, rlo ha- tear
IN for several day, is reported IL
improved today.
Mir. and Mrs. Z. Orr, "Lo Lav.
been visiting Mr.. aa] Mrs. Jea5
Bosworth. returned TO their home !.
Wilmington YESTERDAY.
Friends Of Mrs. II. @. rroohfict
are glad 10 sec her back ia Ac
sual place NJ Salomon = after scF
eral days illness.
Mrs. J. Lopez Mrs. p. X. s.m
and Mrs. W. A. Ritter of Cala1:c
were visitors in Fl Centso today.
Mrs c. j. Ritz, popular florist 0
III Centre, has been uaah!o b coa
70 her store for several dag. b'
cause Of illness.
Dr. and Mrs Norman r.. D1pal
motorCd - SAN Diego over ID
weekend. Dr. Dupont fc'um'd 'a
dav while Mrs. Dupont VIII rmai
Ia san Diego for a week whore "a
viii visit relatives Mra CatAcfiH
nupon mo.Are ~ Dr DUpal, y
inruod 81 p h 3 W.l gtIa.n
El Ccuuo iudefi9.telN
Air and AIRS g. D. Pope of D
iroit, Michigan afe visiting tl.cle
IL El Centre for a ffw days
Mrs, II d. Partridge ana part
Of Minneapolis are SIGHT seeing
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
Dance Hall king
Is Sued for $4,000
Convict Uses

Los ANGELES. Mar. 2.--.tl
alleged platonic romance of eight
years duration eliminated in court
htsp late today when Miss Glenna
Svftrt filed suit for $4,000 heart
balm against Fred Solomon, danes.
hail king.
Mrs. Sytcrt claims Solmon pro
posed marriage to her shortly after
they met in 1916. She accepted
and ever since he has bccn "Stall-
ing' on the nuptials, She charged.
Duriug ;hc eGtire period Of theis
engagement, only a PIatonic reIa
tionship exist ed between the couple
the complaint stated.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
Mrs. Hobby Is
Back From Trip
Through North

Mrs. Bird T.. Hobby, local county
recorder, returned yesterday from
an extended trip to points in the
northern part OF the ssate including
San Diego, Los Angeles, Modesto,
Sacramento and San Francisco. Dur
ing Mrs. Hobdy's trip she attend.
ed the state convention of county
recorders. She reports Il wonderful
time on her trip, stating that while
in Sacramento the governor gave an
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
Heavy Cares Of State Fail TO
Have BanefuI Effect on Pres.
Coolidge Who Gains in Weight

2iously practices relaxation, which
viii keep him away from his duties
Of office Il minimum amount Of
time. Week ends. hr takes a trip
on the Mavflowcr, accompanied by
people he likes 10 visit with.
The result is that his Inaugural
ton day finds him in better health
than at any previous time. with no
marks of care ON his face and his
hair 3ntiHged with gray.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
GIRL FALLS THREE
STORIES WITHOUT
BEING M L K f u
ny LnItea - Lraeed Vic

LOS ANGELES, -lar. 3.--Miss
Marguerite Shaw, -, tlmblad three
,',i.. from tb" window ~ an apa.t
melt .s 40 and suffered meiely q
few big cuts and bruisc-. rn-
bee rcclsa tatrd shr had be-n
drinking
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

tie valley today on d ion. through
Southern California.
r O. Pcrrt, formerly Of +! Cen
'so, returned from san Francisco
last night ad "i.l make his home
- H." Heshara Worth hotr! .Hde-
fiaitelr.
Count ana Countess de Jumi}hae
Of Paris. France. ara distinguished
regis.rants At tie Barbara Worth
h0tal.
II. r, James. travelling rcrresen-
tat.ve of Ire company, vita
headquarters il San Diego. IS IN
= Ce.:r1 todar.
1rr. ana M. e. !. Toa,N Q.
Iol.9uIe ar- II J.. Ceu:go today
On Jv,.nee.
Airs. Ouser Lingo, rop1lar en-
plorea Of TarHcy brothers Coapa-
ny, lift last nigh. for Los Angeles
On q business zip.
james Cook, fonaar proprietor Of
-h- }'.lI5F au8 Pa!ac- ;Act:c.s. IS
il T.. CtI:ia greeting friends today.
Mrs. T.. 4. Perks. Of CalczioO
wa. ia ri Centre yesterday.
ir. and Mr.. George Johnson cf
Etiwuda, California. are in the
: yaIey rouay on business. Mr,
johnson IS q promin fruit grow
r..
oscar Weiuer Of Srluman and
We.Ier Of Los Angeles arrived IN
Fl Ccntro last night and win make
his home ID tie Barbara Worth to-
! ,el for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs.. james /. Robert
s.n II Honolulu a.. r.gistraAts 1T
d., barbara Worth hotel.
-f-s. j. J.. Na-tick o Scelev was
IN ii Con:ro today on business.
Harry Skinner. county .uprr.AteA.
Goa' of school attendance, J., III lm-
Ycriai today.
Mrs. William Fleming O. this RI
~ Las accepted q position in the
assc- ,:s' office IL the courthouse
NJ AMI Mrs.. a. ". Plu'e sncn'
tie wcck IN san Diego visiting
! friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

ChIcagc-Jor Mondt, Colorado
co5boY, and Atauisiaua Ibyszto will
meet ln Il match mere tonight 70
drtumiDe which hail meet Wayne
" Big" Mum, who claims the
woald p rYw"ight .1rfstlinG .itlo.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
Bv DALE VAN EVERY,

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Mar. 3--Prcsi
dent Coolidge, more than any Pres.
idcnt since Taft, appears to be real
" cnioying his job.
Contradicting the popular i'm
preston that running the govern
mcm Is "killing' work, Mr.. Cool
idgc, on the eve of his inaugura
ion, is eight ponds heavier than
when he took office at the time
Of President Harding : death and
has scruPulousIy applied a miYmrc
of pleasure and work 10 tho end
that his hurdcus are being tossed
off with dispatch and with no ap.
parent in effects upon himsrir. The
fact is that the President likes his
job and hence takes daily measures
10 prevent lis cNacting rontinr from
becoming irESoue. lie p'rmit>
neither his work nor lis recreation
to interfere with the other.
No better Indication of this is
to he found ,han hi decision to
establish 4 summer white house,
first AT the home OF his father n
Plymouth, VT. ana second a. the
summer home Of his friend. Frank
". Stearns al Swampseot., Mass.
Unlike the late Pre- sidcnt Wilson.
who established hims.lt the summer
of 1916 in Il cold and dosolated re,
treat At Long Branch, \. j.. which
he grew 10 thorough" dislike be
fore his vacation MS over, Mr.
Coolidge is going to make his sum
mcr home "with the folks his
parents and friends. There he can
DO iust what he wishes When he
wishes and with whom he wishes,
apart from motley crowds ot cur
OUS.
Rigorous Exercise
President Roosevelt had his fun
in office out of vigorous exercise.
boxing. tennis and long horseback
rides; President Taft reaily> found
enjoyment in his office through
travelling and dinner parties with
his friends. bat since Taft no Pres
ident las had what might be term
ed q good time in The midst Of
his acting duties.
Mr.. Wilson played = l..;lc golf,
not because he liked the game par
ticularly. but rather 70 help rs di-
gestion; President Harding cllpy.
ed golf but was always conscious
Of the wearing effects of ms office
and commented on il frequently.
Nor 50 with NJ. Coolidge. He
takes his cx4rri," regularly. sur
rounds himself Win friends whose
COMPANY he cnioys, r.tcs his me.
chanicaI horse and above All, rcl.-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

1yeW YorZ--Paav1 Nlrmi, World y
Rrcafest runner, wa3 lI hl2 way to-
doy on fen daY Jaunt through the
tnfed States md Canada after he
Aad eqIalsi h2 fecoId of G:30 %
foT one and half miles here last
night
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

elaborate reception TO thc visiting
recorders, after which they were
shown all through the state depart
mcnts while the assembly and SEN
ate were in session.
The secretary Of state and his
staff entertained the visiting re-
cor,lers with II reception the second
dav Of the convention. which was
followed with n banquet in the eve.
ming. Mrs. Hobby states that the
recorders may have Il second meet
ing in Sacramento before the legis-
lature adiourns, to consider n bill
that will be beneficial to the farm
er4 Of Imperial county.
--.-------.------
Most OF those kicking about the
house being too cold are dressed for
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Woman Sues Tor Divorces a. In
johnson has filed SUI. through hcs
attorney j. T.. Simpson for di-
vorce from !. II. johnson, on the
grounds Of desertion. The couple
have two children. Sarah Ii. John.
son, ;, and :'ansv 7. Johnson. 3.
The johnson were marlie-l at Dur
ham. North Carolina. February ii,
1918 and separated February Is,
1925.
She Win Enjoy Batting at steves.
adv
Everybody hats Paul's Buttered
Pop Corn. Why2 adv
steve's Evening steak dinners. Il
Mrs. Brooks Beauty Shop. Phone
22G. adv
School Of Music. Elmer 4. Todd
assisted bv Estella katherine Need
ham and Nary Elizabeth Greer. Al
grades. Delightful method for chi!3
ten. 624 Olive. Phone 46GW. adv
Orchestra Mec.s-Thl community
orchestra. under he direction of
Mrs. Marie Jenkins. VIII meet =
the State Str,er Christian C4arch
tonight n c'clocl,. Al local
musicians are urged TO Join tbs
orchestra. The practice viii be
from : to g ?. IA.
Eatables Always Fresh at Stcves.
aIs
DR.. Ha-ry Rooper. Dentist G47
Main St. Phone 3S-W. adv
wooda RIessy. Dance Studio. 20
Orange. Phone 411W. adv
Davis Beauty Parlor. Phone o..
adv
votcl Barrora Worth club break
fast o5e up. Special chicken. tu-l,cv
-aas43 steak d;nu-re 81 NJ. Table 1r
hotN dipnnr y oa Seventh street
entr,>ce direct INTO dining room. al
steve's for Special Salads. adv
Valley Beauty Shop. Phone 22iJ.
a3v
To Move Federal cffice-Tlc o.
flee Of the imn grafton service.
which has been IA the county ia;l
since last summer. viii De moved
to the county courthousa. the s47-
ervisors having authorized The rou-
tai Of the space formerly used hv
the traffic SQUAD 10 the government
for $50 n month The traffi. eured
is now located in tfc sam" otflc-
with Judge Mavfie1a. e.: the cast
end Of the second floor.
Dance Every Wed. 8 SIT. nights
at Teher Palm Garden. adv
Davis Beauty Par,or. Phone 90
Pine Steaks at Steves'. adv
Sweet Peas and African Daisies
for sale 5s3 Olive ST. Phone G09W.
Gail after .. n. aay
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

rotol Bar',o~a Worth club break
fast 25o up Special chicken. +u-l,cv
--as46 steak d;nu-rs s1n0. Table 1r
hotN dip0nr y 90 Seventh street
ent~,~ce direct INTO dining room. al
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Odd Fellows Lodge El Centric. 297,
Will meet Friday evening, March 6,
K. p. Hall, 80 p. m, All Oddfcl-
lows requested to be present. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
Feeling Strong
Against SeeIey
Man Being Held

Following a preliminary hearing
Yesterday afternoon before Justice
Alayticld, Primitive Mol!a, p.
chaI ged with rape, was ordered held
tor trial in the superior court under
bonds Of 5000. IN default of bail
be- VS. tahea to .iail to await trad.
Nolla's victim Is Il six year old
white child OF Seeley and feeling
against lie man has been very
strong fer several Gays past. The
ALLEGED offcnSe 5 said 20 have tax
rn place last weel, Moi'a beng n
rested by pegltv Sheriff Evans
SGAGsr.
The crd Of tae world will not fail
. arriHc II you keep your foot On
tile gas and your eyes off 'ha road.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03
NEWS BRIEFS
from City and Comfy
To New Arrivals. Establish vou,

To New Arrivals. Establish your
credit before YOU need it. This will
save YOU delay in opening accounts
with valley Observation-Disclosures Of
our service. Application forms may
be secured from merchants or at our
office. Commercial Credit &, Service
Co. Ill Rshko?f Bldg. El Centre.
Phone 2G4. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

AEtomobiIe Loans. I clear your
car and loan you money, YOU pay
me by the month. Fred r. Cross,
eco Main St. Phone 359J, FL Cen,
tIo. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Barn Dance. Benefit Electric
Lighting PLANT. Noun: Signal school
March 7;h. Special features and
prizes. Co-;1Mcs overalls ana ging-
ham dresses. + - VI . :
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

wooda Rlessy. Dance Studio. :
Orange. Phone 41IW. 4,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Valley Beauty Shop. Phone 22tJ.
a2v
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Don't Forget . attend the Barn
Dance, Mount Signal Union School,
Saturday evening, March 7th.
: - " 3
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Dance Every Wed. g Sat. Iiga+s
at Teher Palm Garden. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

DR.. Harry Rooper, Dentist ca
Main St. Phone 3S4W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Davis Beauty Parlor. Phone
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Mrs. Brooks Beauty Shop. Phone
226. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Davis Beauty Parlor. Phone 90.
q '1p
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

School Of Music. Elmer 4. Todd
assisted bv Estella katherine Need
ham and Nary Elizabeth Greer. Al
grades. Delightful method for chi!3-
ten. 624 Olive. Phone 465N. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

steve's for Special Salads. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

S:c7e's Specia! noon lunch soc.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Orchestra Mscts-Thl community
orchestra. under he direction q
Mrs. Marie Jenkins. VIII meet Il
the State Str,ef Christian Flarch
tonight n : o'clock Al local
musicians are urged 10 Join tbs
orchestra. The practice VIII be
from : to 8 p. ~.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

EatabIes Always Fresh at Stovos.
aGs
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Sweet Peas and AT can Daisies
for sale. 5S3 Olive ST. Phone G09W.
Call after .. n. a3T
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Newer on Coast-Frank II. Nc.
Iyct, secretary of the Imperial r.
rigation District. IS in Los Ange-
les, attending 70 the details of the
recent bond sale made by the dis
tricr through the First Securities
Company of tLat city. The bonds
sold Were the last Of the drainage
bonds issued three years ago.
Noiaad's Orchestra. Music for oil
occasions. Phone Fl Centre 5S3. adv
Nine. Katherine Ward Kupelian,
vocal teacher. studio G43 Olive.
We'd. Of each week. Voices tried.
Arrangements made for lessons.
Phone 51SW. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

seeve's Evening steak dinners. ii
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

She Win ENJOY Batting 81 Steves.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-03-03

Everybody hats Paul Buttered
Pop Corn. Why? adv
Evening star., 1925-02-22

Q. Has modern youth lost faith in
the church?
A. Certainly our young men have
not-I am speaking only for my own
church here. Our men are fiocking
to the church in greater numbers
than ever before. 1t is our young
girls that we worry about. l remem-
ber as a young priest, 80 years ago,
noting the laxity of religious interest
among the young men Of that day.
This has all changed.
think the change has been caused
by the women.
When these bolshevist ideas fioated
over to this country we thought there
might be something good in them
that they might be new step toward
the brotherhood OF man. But when
we discovered what a subversive doc
trine bolshevism really was we were
revolted. We discovered where this
Soviet propaganda proposed to place
our women, and it was not where we
wanted our mothers and daughters.
AS a result we swung back to our old
Evening star., 1925-02-22
''The More You Break
The More We Make"
BY IDA NJ. TARBELL.

all the evening beside it, contemplat-
ing its merits, showing 1t to his
neighbors; and his first tryout is as
exciting as the tryout of new car.
Last Spring he groaned much over
the new cultivator, for 1t cost just
three times what his old one, bought
10 years ago, had cost. He put 1t to
work and, three hours later, crack.
went an essential bar of the front
frame. He fixed it best 1 could" A
week, and a wheel came apart. He
riveted it together. Another week,
and the handle split. L looked at 1T
after it had had three weeks use.- 1t
was still shining with black and red
paint and varnish, but 1t looked like
the victim of an automobile crash
bandaged handles and frame-a
heavily riveted wheel-that my lay
mans eye could see.
He had similar experience in
every particular with scythes. He
bought a half dozen at the opening of
the haying season, paying treble
what he had 10 years before. In the
first week one had broken down
tangs off, blades chipped and bent.
to his junk heap and his garret and
dragged out Nthe discarded scythes.
They, the old and worn, did the work
of the season.
Is 1t any wonder that my farmer
friend says "Something's the matter"
Or that he declares Something must
be changed" He has not fixed the
point of attack, but If he ever be-
comes reasonably sure of it miss my
guess If he does not try hard to hit 1t.
It looks to me like a real griev-
ance in a world where 1 admit there
are many fictitious ones. 1t looks to
me as If he were right when he says
Something's wrong" I thought 1t
might be the tariff, so I looked up
the tariff act of 1922. Cultivators
come in free, and they tell me at the
customhouse that it is an honest
to-God 'free"-that is, there are no
jokers.
What is it that's wrong? Is 1t not
that overmuch combination In the
making of farm tools has given such
power and profit to those in the COM
bination that there is no longer need
to consider quality, there being so
little actual competition?
My farmer friend Is right-they
are not thinking of him-of his need
| of durable tools in his hard struggle
with the land, raising our food-they
are thinking only of swelling the
number they can sell at the highest
| price that they can get. 1t is unfair
| and they who get rich at such a
price must not expect their victims
to hold their tongues forever.
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