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New Britain herald., 1926-08-07

Bursting of dykes on Yang tse river, in Hupeh province, following heavy rains, has killed 5000 Chinese, and 25O,- 900 others are homeless. Map shows scene of disaster.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-07

Amelia Morrison, l6, New Orleans, IS touring the world alone Steamship company agents are her chaperons in foreign ports, by arrange. ment,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-07

Secretary of Treasury Mel Ion, vacationing in Europe, appears to be unworried about attacks being made on him by foreign orators and newspa- pers. Photo was taken as he was on way to Rome.
New Britain herald., 1926-08-07

James A Finch is Santa Claus to federal prisoners All applications for pardons or paroles made to attorney general of U S. or president. are turned over to Finch for investigation and recom- mendation,
New Britain herald., 1926-08-07

Newest beauty contest win ners are (top), Helen K. Douglas, Miss Minneapolis" and (bottom), Mae Green, Miss Chicago"
New Britain herald., 1926-08-07

Emmett E. ElwelI, 96, Port Clinton, O., is only survivor of group of 12 men who or ganized Brotherhood of Loco- m otive Engineers, then known as Brotherhood of the F'ootboard, in 1863. He has seen 1t grow to most power. tul financial labor organiza- ton in world.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
A Great American Waterway System
New York Hera


A wise and far-fowng conception is the Miss
issipp waterway system which Mr.. Hoover has ably
advocated before the house committee on rivers and
harbors.
AS an eastern newspaper, published in the c0un
trys greatest Atlantic port, the Herald-Trbunc is
glad to support this middle western project 1t is
confirmed in it's view by old faith in the spirit
of nationalism which views the development and
prosperity Of every section Of the nation Of equal
concern to every citizen, wherever he may live AS
for the greatness Of New York. it depends upon the
greatness of the rest of the nation The wisest
loyalty to a locality is based on generous foster
ing Of other sections the whole country is COM
ing to realize in it's attitude toward the difficulties
Of the middle western farmer.
The great project of the Mississippi valley looks
to long future. 1t is aimed to meet tranSporta-
ton need that has not heretofore existed.
We hope that the present congress will see it's way
this year to take the first important STEP the aot
ment of $2O000,O0O to the Mississippi system. Both
President Coolidge and Mr.. Hoover favor the move
great national enterprise, making for the sound
growth and enduring welfare of the heart Of the
nation, the Mississippi system should receive the
support of both parties and every section.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
Value Of School Spirit

Those who witnessed the basketball tournament
were impressed with the exuberance Of school spirit
prevalent among the visiting students. All work
and no play makes Jack dull boy. These tourna-
mcns bring the boys and girls of the state tegethe:
in most ideal manner, and teach them the value
OF clean sport.
Life is more less game and one of the OBJ.
jccts Of education is to teach the boys and the girls
to play the game on the square If properly super
vised there is no better place to impant the right
ideals than the basketball floor the baseball dia
mond, or football field Athletics surely have most
essential place in modern education. The boys and
girls in these athletic contests learn many lessons
that could not be taught in the confinement of a
school ROOM
Missouri Slope feels honored in entertaining at
Mandan the young athletes and their followers in the
great public school system of North Dakota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
You'll Notice a Difference


We Of Minnesota still angling the bank
rupting sums of money that being apportioned
for highway construction-that is, some of us are.
Others realize the fact that money spent for good
roads is like laying money away in the bank-only
that good roads pay interest that would soon bank
rupt the strongest bank on earth And at that, this
great, rich, glorious State CT Minnesota is spend
ing but 1.-THE of what states putting
into and better highways. We get up our
hind legs and fairly screech when twenty million
dollar road bond issue is proposed, while the fifth
rate state of Florida thinks nothing of spending
220 million dollars for road building Minnesota
can better afford to spend "a sum like that than
Florida can, and it is than either Florida or
Minnesota really need to keep highway system
even with the times. Give Minnesota q hundred
millions to spend reads and it will get real
value out of it than Florida can out of five times
that amount. Today, Minnesota stands third in the
number of tourists received in a season. even with
its lack of roads. But that cannot be accepted as
an excuse for not spending in full keeping with
the wealth and Importance of the state.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
Beauty and the Movies

Cecil deMille, of the most famous Of motion
picture directors. has shattered another impression
of the movies, which is that women do not have to
be beautiful to succeed the silver screen. In =
recent radio address, Mr.. deMille said that few
stars were exceptionally beautiful from classical
standpoint, hut that personality and hard work were
the determining elements of success in mOviedom.
Mr.. dcMille defines personality as, that mystic
elusive thing that shines in the eyes, that is re-
cognized in the clothes that you can see from in
back, that you can't bottle up and that is stronger
than drink" This is some definition of personality
Each movie star must possess the "cusivc thing"
which Mr.. deMc has defined as personality
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
John G. Coolidge

In the death of John c. Coolidge, father of Pres-
dent Coolidge, rugged, sterling type of American
citizen passes TO his reward. He died amidst the
modest surroundings which he loved. He did not
for the excitement glamour that surrounds
the great office Of President. There something
typically American about the end of this good
man. who took a great pride in the achievements Of
his son In his death is recalled the historical event
that took place in little village Plymouth
when President Harding passed away; Colonel Cool
dge in the dim light Of kerosene lamp admin
istered the presidential oath to his son. the only
father of President have such distinction.
Although his frequently sought to have him
to Washington, he refused to leave familiar
faces and and preferred to pass his closing
days in the Vermont community which he loved so
WE'LL He did not for the show and pomp of
public life, however proud he Of his in the
White House. When success came to Calvin Cool
idge the father did not change his mode of living
except that the little cottage at Plymouth was
sought by thousands Of tourists and the attention Of
the nation frequently focused upon him.
In small way he served the community a
moderator. and at the town meetings he took ac-
tive part in the affairs of the village. He as
sstant postmaster for nearly fifty years and also
served on the staff Of Governor Stckney of YER
mont.
Many Of his sterling characteristics inherited
by President Coolidge, the nation came to know
John c. Coolidge as an ideal father from whom the
drew many valuable lessons to guide his foot.
steps in public life.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
A Truly Congressional Solution


Congress has solved the Muscle Shoals problem
in truly Congressional way, by adopting plan
that will make it necessary to solve the problem
all over again.
joint committee is empowered to make fifty
year lease leases for the production Of nitrates
primarily and, incidentally, for power purposes
But such lease is to be binding until ratified
by House and Senate. The time for negotiating
does not close until April 26. And Congress hopes
to adjourn before June
No lease that the joint committee arranges
get through both House and Senate without battle
Defeated applicants be trusted to stir up the
animals. Which probably thousands
ct words of bitter debate, and doubtless the usual
injection Of obstructive parliamentary tactics. So
if Congress does adjourn by June, the Shoals lease
stands a good chance of being left
finished business for the short session. where any
disputed matter always risk of being flibust-
cred to death, if it be kept off the track until
along in February.
Meanwhile, the Muscle Shoals plant which rates
$4,000 horsepower, which is capable Of delivering
more than two billion kiowatt-hOurs of electrical
energy annually and which represents the cxpendi-
ture OF 100 millions in taxpayers money and ten
years Of Congressional debate, will continue to
stand largely idle.
And still the suggestion that the Government.
get deeper into the power business take over the
coal business, and try another whir at the railroad
business, finds many Jealous advocates!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
Cooling Off Process

By rostponing elections Of Germany into! the
League of Nations for six months, the diplomats
are seeking the easiest way out of very tense
situation. The Locarno treaties arc to II main
operative while the cooling off process goes
Germany has pledged itself to Britain not to
withdraw its application for admission to the
league between now and September. This holds
matters in status quo untiR Poland, Spain and
France can compose themselves. French ttplo-
macy sought "set-up" in the league against
Germany and in favor of the Latin countries.
The summer will be spent in seeking way out.
Germany is not willing to accept seat in 2
packed council with France controlling the votes
81 Belgium, Poland and Czecho- Slovakia. Italy and
Gernany are quarreling over boundary issues and
Mussolini is supporting the contentious Of Poland
rs far as league membership goes.
view Of these complications breathing spell
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
Revert to Old Remedies

According to statement made recently by tn.
National Bureau Of Casualty and Surety Under
writer's the whipping post in Delaware and the rigid
enforcement CT law in Connecticut responsible"
for the decrease in crime.
BY whipping post maintained in Wilmington,
Del, crimes have been reduced 33 /3 per cent A
reduction Of As per cent is noted in Connecticut
towns Many methods used for the punishment of
crime fifty sixty years ago have been discarded
because they cruel and had no place in modern
civilization. However, the figures produced by the
Casualty Underwriters survey would indicate the
strict enforcement Of law is deterrent for crime
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
MAN MEETS MAID

What are you Laughing AT. Judv
"At YOU
And what's the matter with me-
IL don't suppose you've looked at
yourself. Jimmie. but they certainly
wouldn't let US in that restaurant.
Again laughed.
"Why not? I've got plenty OF
money"
Didn't you know that there were
some things that it's hard for money
to cover up just as there are some
things that money can't buy? Just
at present you've got gorgeous
green and red and blue eye on one
side of your face"
Jimmie quickly put up his hand to
his face. AS he did so he WINGED.
couch! So | have. ] guess. Jude,
we'll have to go to some other quiet
err joint and leave the ritzy places
for some other time"
II think that would be better. u
seems strange to me though that
every chap I've been with lately
manages to get black eye. The last
time ! saw Charlie Becker he left me
with Il discolorcd optic"
Again Jim stopped.
did you give it to him. Judy!
What did he do to you?"
snow, look here, Jim Costello. I'm
too hungry to go into details. As
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HER} < y! |! Y Y, WAY

you say. we've been walking miles,
and think if do two or three
blocks farther shall faint"
Just then young man passed US
quickly, went few steps in advance,
turned swiftly and came back and
planted himself in front of US.
Hello, Jim. I've been looking for
you. Didn't you tell me you'd meet
me tonight at the Beaux Arts Res
taurant ?"
Eyes. and l tried to make it, Jerry,
but they Just wouldn't let me. They
gave me this, so Judy and got out
and we're just going somewhere else
to eat. Julia, let me present Jerry
Hathaway, a pal of mine. Jerry this
is Miss Dean
raised my face to see Mr.. Hatha-
ways eyes full Of interest upon me.
Judy is Il girl from back home,
Jerry. Come on and eat with us if
you don't mind sitting down with Il
loser. That's what everyone will
think my black eye indicates"
Eyes. | see you have got a rather
messed-up face, but then ! don't
mind. you know"
Hathaway turned to me.
II know where I've seen you. You
were at the Bcaux Arts Restaurant
ut the hat counter"
Copyright, 1926. NEA Service. Inc)
TOMORROW: 4 Promise Of Help.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
Editorial Comment
The Ins0lvent Driver
(Ivanhoe, Mimi, Times)

What to do with the insovent motorist. He
usually owns car, and other property. FIRE.
quently the car is not worth much more than junk
value Yet it will run, and when it does damage
to another car it damages it just as much as
would a costly sedan. The owner of the junk pile
isn't financially responsible for the damage he has
created. and court force him to pay, because
he has nothing to pay with, and nothing the law
levy on. What chance has the man who owns
valuable car. so long the streets and highways
Of the country cluttered up with insolvent ir-
responsible motorists? We not in favor OF
adding any burdens to the motorists. But
it does that who invests his money
in good car, who drives carefully, and who can
pay for any damage he does. is entitled to protec-
tion from the fellow with about $50 worth Of junk,
hardly enough money to bay gas and no regard
for the property of others.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
Radio Control

The House has passed the Radio Control Bill re-
commended by Secretary Hoover. Ratification BY
the Senate is necessary to make the law efec-
tive The principal feature Of the bill is the crea-
ton of a federal radio commission to work out the
many problems involved.
Some form of federal control of radio is necessary
and desirable. This force. unless properly
supervised, cannot develop rapidly it should
By placing the power in commission much can be
done to put radio broadcasting upon better basis
and should result in the elimination of much Of the
interference which has made reception unsatis-
factory of late
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20

had spent the summer with him the
year before.
"Oh. no! So it's you. is it. you
young rascals." said the March Hare.
ws thought you were still sound
asleep. Aren't you making your calls
pretty early in the spring.
Corny yawned and Colby yawncd
for they were still very sleepy.
''Yeh! guess So" said Corny. But
we had nothing for breakfast. and
The fishin's no good yet. We thought
Uncle Ring might have something
good"
$50 he might" declared the March
Hare, "but he's not up yet. Let's all
GO in and surprise him."
They all tro0ped into Mister Coon's
underground bedroom. and there he
was, just as they thought, still fast
asleep.
Ito BE COntinued)
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20

You've got to keep whistling if you
want things to keep humming.
People who live in rock houses
should not throw glass.
Sometimes "A quartet is nothing
but four flushers. @'
It's wise man who makes UP his
wife's mind before his own.
People who live in spring suits
should not open milk bottles.
Wedding rings are different from
circus rings. In wedding rings the
performance is continuous.
Breaking a mirror or a<law may
mse.. ecven years bad luck.
Only way for the weather to please
everyone is by not having any.
The seven wonders of the worfd in
the spring are the seven days in the
week.
Wonder if the man who names
collars has any children?
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
Die. GRADUATES
PLACED AT ONCE

y
Thirty minutes after graduating
from Dakota Business College,
Fargo, B. K. Scouten was sent to
the County Treasurer s office CHER
9Th Dakota employee.) Doris
lawson was placed with the
Union State Bank, Hazen, thevery
day she finished her course.
Results talk. Employers prefer
Dakotans'' because they've re-
ceived real exAey1ieu<s It school--ac-
tual business course Copyrighted,
understandable elsewhere. Follow
the SuccetSful. !" Spring term, Apr.
5. has yol readyio i.nrka bd3iese
seasons WriteF. e. Watkins, Pres.
500 167 (:,--: if,I:. -.
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ADVENTURES
q the TWINS
A oINI noRlp1s RAproh


THE BURGLAR ALARM RINGS
Mister Rubadub pulled out watch
almost as big as dinner plate and
looked at it.
Goodness gracious!" he cried.
"I.'s high time things were happen
ing. It's half past q quarter to the
year after next almost. And springs
about here. And all those wood folk
and meadow people not scrubbed up
yet to go to the Misunderstanding
ls-Coming! If we don't watch out,
Mister Hare. they will be slipping
away without coming to my magic
barber-shop first
The March Hare locked over his
spectacles. "They can't" he re-
marked. ave got burglar alarms
on every one OF their doors. The
minute they step out, the alarm rings
right here over your towel-rack."
Nancy and Nick were stepping
over curiously to gaze at the funny
little bell when suddenly it went
"Tinkle. tincle, tinkle. tinkle."- Like
an alarm clock.
"There it goes!" cried Mister Ruba-
dub. excitedly. Somebody's trying
to slip out without US knowing it.
Who is it, l wonder"
The March Hare went over and
looked at the little bell. Below it
was an arrow pointer like the hand
on clock, and around it in a circle
were names instead of numbers.
Each name belonged to one Of the
wood or meadow people.
AHA. it says Mister Ringtail
Coon" said the March Hare. "Come
Twins, we'll skip over to his house
and head him off. But | must say
that I'm surprised. Ringtai! Coon
usually goes out at night and here
it is broad daylight"
"I'll be waiting for him." said Mis-
ter Rubadub. sharpening his razor
on his razor strap. "Ringtails the
biggest dude in the whole country
and likes to be shaved around his
nose, And he's very careful about
his mustache. 1t has to be just so.
The Twins followed the March
Hare along the path until they came
to the little secret bush that marked
the place where Scrub-Up Land ends
on that side and the meadow begins
Then they crossed the meadow ia
| the woods.
| There stood the old oak tree where
Ringtail lived. II had two stairways
!--0ne outside and one inside the old
tree. The inside stairway went right
on down to the cellar. It was in the
cellar that 'Ringtail had his winter
bedroom.
| OF course, Ringtail doesn't slccr
all winter like Grubby Grounding, OF
even half Of it like Scramble SPUR.
rel. for he has such q thick handsome
coat, and under that another coat
But he likes to snooze as we'll as the
other fellow when old Mister Their.
mometer goes down to zero. And
sometimes he's slow waking up.
But what do you think. There
was no sign Of Ringtail himself, but
there on his doorstep stood his two
nephews, Corny and Colby Coon who
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
Is GIVEN OyERCOAT

Lynn. Mass. March 20.-A local
man serving a sentence in jail for
stealing light overcoat from Fred
H. Ford, received present of a
heavy overcoat from Ford. Ford read
story that the thief was about to
be released from Jail and had no
overcoat. He then took heavy coat
to the man,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-20
A THOUGHT

A whip for the horse, q bride for
the ass. and a rod for the fools
back.-prOv. 1853.
=. =
If punishment reaches not the
mind and makes not the will supple,
it hardens the offender.--LDckc.
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is most desirable and for Eutopes SAKE II II to be
hoped that the League will not be disrupted but
continue to function for the advancement of peace
Evening star., 1926-06-15
EDERLE: DEFENDS
CURB ON TRAINER
.D.oc....:SSal to Share His Serv.
ices in Channel Swim
Based on Experience.
HY GERTRUDE EDEHTE.

By Cable to The Star.
CAPE Girls NE,Z, France, June
15.-I find no JOY in misundcrStand-
ings and | would much prefer to say
nothing about one which has slightly
exaggerated the natural climatic chlil
along this side of the English Channel
these last few days.
| have been much embarrassed by
distorted versions of trivial incidents
and casual remarks in connection
with my unsuccessful attempt to swim
the channel last year, and | believe
the best way to avoid such unpleas-
antness this year is to tell the whole
truth about what has been going on
here before itinerant gossipS passing
through Girls NeZ carry away good
ness knows what sort OF fantastic
feud story Here's how it is:
After | failed to complete the cross
ing last year / Immediately determln-
ed to repeat the endeavQr this year
and at once began preparations, which
are far more complex than the un-
itiated would expect. Months ago,
after an interchange Of letters, made
an agreement with William Burgess,
the English swimmer, who was the
second man to succeed in swimming
the channel, and whom | considered
the attempt
Has Exclusive Services.
Our agreement provided that he
was to train me and no other woman
of the dozen who have announced
their intention to attempt the cross
ing this Summer | was particulars
about specifying that | should have
his services exclusively, because, in
certain sense, all Of US would be ne
gotiators Of the difficult swim and be-
cause it is impossible for one trainer
to handle two women and give each
equal attention and opportunity for
success.
For instance, suppose one man
handles two women. both desirouS Of
making the attempt on the first good
day; one is n slow swimmer and the
other a sprinter. Obviously it would
he impossible for this trainer to ac-
company both in the water.
Now when Miss Lillian Cannon of
Baltimore, the famous Chesapeake
Bay swimmer. departed from New
York recently | paid her q courtesy
call on shiphoard to wish her bon
voyage and good luck in her attempt.
| was greatly surprised when she
told me she, too, expected to have
Burgess as her trainer.
Refused to Share Trainer.
When I arrived at Girls NeZ last
Thursday | discovered Miss Cannon
unhappily situated because Burgess
had only agreed to train her, too, if
| gave my consent.
| felt it necessary for the nrotec-
ton of my own interests to refuse
my consent to such an arrangement,
and thus Miss Cannon was tempo
Evening star., 1926-06-15

rary without a trainer, although
doubtless another good one will be
found procurable. l am sincerely
sorry this situation has arisen, but
I'm sure it is from no fault Of mine;
and apparently neither is Miss Can
non to be blamed entirely, for, being
Inexperienced in channel swimming,
she was largely unaware OF condi-
tions.
United States Consul Smith motored
from Calais to our hotel Yesterday
and impartially wished the American
swimmers here success III their eff
forts. lie said the flag would fly
from the consulate during the period
Of our attempts to make the crossing
Miss Cannon was not present to re-
ceive Mr. Smith, being asleep after
her early workout. But her husband
Eddy Day, received the cunSul's good
wishes in her behalf.
Copyright. 1920
Evening star., 1926-06-15
New York Has Impromptu Rodeo as Two
Steers Escape, Attacking Cabs and Carts

, melon peddler's cart was 1t finally
brought down by IA shots. A thou
sand persons took part in the i'm
promptu rodeo.
Another steer escaped from
slaughter house in the same neighbor-
hood, butted a taxicab, bowled over a
pedestrian and finally succumbed to
toreador. A policeman waving a coat
and lodging artfully enticed the wan
derer into a railroad siding and las
Soed it.