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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29

Economy the Goal

to Economy the GOaI
" If cheaper transportation will result from
he proposed merger of the Great Northern
tfnd the Northern Pacific lines, there can be
p;o legitimate opposition. Naturally, cities
COW having double terminals and other dupli-
late facilities do not want the carrier service
inlrtailed if it is going to throw many out of
employment and reduce pay rolls. But this is
dl narrow view of the whole situation and should
re sacrificed in the interests of the broader
spects of efficiency and economy.
te Salary reductions at Fargo are estimated at
wv'74,522. If some of this, however, can be
tilaced in the farmers pockets in the way of
nheaper rates, citizens Of Fargo should extend
bvery possible assistance and not fight the
a1erger on purely a self-interest basis.
r The carriers are being confronted continually
~ petitions for rate reductions on the one side
md by demands from their employees for in
reased wages. Labor restrictions which gov
rn the operation of the railroads, such as
ours that constitute day before overtime is
aid, and other regulations, tie the hands of
lhe management in the fixing Of rates asd the
xtension of service.
AS far as is disclosed now the railroads are
ctuated with a sincere desire to effect econ
mics which will ultimately improve the
peraton of the properties and pave the way
Cor lower rates. 1t is hardly conceivable that
. The members of the interstate commerce COM
telission will place much weight upon any other
consideration than that of economical opera
ition and the maintenance of proper rate
;rtructure.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29
aNew Yorker
GO IL Paris 90

Paris, Oct. 29.-In the, copy books,
when I was a child at school, there
appeared a sentence which we had
to write and rewrite many times
and which thus has been cemented
to my memory.
1t read: 1.-The French are thrifty
people,"
And, after a week in Paris, I know
| never again shall be able to laugh
at a Scotch story.
For instance: In the rooms of
French hotels are two electric lights.
But such are the connections that it
is impossible to have them both
lighted at the same time. Press one
button and the other light goes out;
press the other button and the first
light goes out.
In wash rooms and such they will
not trust you with the lights. The
light flashes on only when you turn
the lock. When you unlatch the
door it automatically goes out.
And in the Railways Of the French
hotels = excepting, of course, the
most expensive-the lights 60 out
between 10 and II o'clock at night.
It you wish to 60 upstairs or down
there is switch arrangement that
keeps hall light burning for two
or three minutes and then automat-
ically extinguishes it. They take no
chances with waste.
Scores of taxi-drivers knock off
duty around the noon hour and again
around midnight-but they go home.
And unless you happen to be going
their way they will turn you over
to another driver. The other night
| hailed half a dozen drivers before
! got one who would accommodate
me: Finally I just mentioned my
address and an overjoyed old fellow
all but caressed me on either cheek
because was going but few blocks
from his home.
The reason, I later found, is that
they have to buy their own gasoline
and won't drive the taxi home unless
they have fare. Further, they in
slst on eating their noon meal at
home to save money.
Tell New York taxi-driver to
quit work at noon and drive home
for lunch and see what happens!
In but one of the big French stores
have seen a cash register. They
still operate through a centrally To-
Gated bookkeeper who jots down the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
NEA Service Writer

Washington, Oct. 29.-It was per.
haps time that someone smothered
the lion. Simeon D. Fess, the ebul.
lient senator from Ohio, and Presi.
dent Coolidge was in a better pc.
sition to do so than anyone else.
The Hon. Simeon had become a
veritable Merry Andrew of politics.
It was almost impossible to pick up
a morning, afternoon or Sunday
newspaper without discovering that
the man was at it again. When a
man with Hon. Simeon's close con.
tact with the White House spent
most of his waking hours whooping
up a Coolidge boom, it was natural
to suspect that his outgivings had
something like tacit approval from
on high.
Some writer's seem to believe the
verbal spanking Mr.. Coolidge gave
Fess on his last visit to the White
House was tantamount to definite
announcement that Mr.. Coolidge
positively would not accept renom-
ination. Others have a contrary
opinion.
Despite the fact that the presi-
dent had spoken heatedly he did not
go SO far as to tell Tess that he
would not accept denomination. And
when Fess quoted him as saying, 1T
won't work out that way. l won't
be nominated" it did not appear
that Mr.. Coolidge planned personal
intervention to see that it didn't
work out that way" In short, it
continues to/appear that Mr.. Cool
idge intends to let matters take
their course.
One wonders whether the presi-
dent used any good old-fashioned
cuss words in his talk with Senator
Simeon. He certainly has no repu-
tation for profanity, and it is not
commonly told that he has employed
it even under provocation during his
occupancy of the White House, but
he has command of some of the
more conventional expressions and
on rare occasions as governor of
Massachusetts was heard to employ
them in moments Of irritation.
Many Of US, in our unthinking
way, sometimes forget that the pres
ident is the commander-in-chief OF
the army and navy. Officers of
these two services, however, bear the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29
Mr.. Hoover and Fair PLAY

The Kansas City Star has done some real
bod by clarifying the situation of Herbert
tloover with regard to the fixing Of wheat
: u1ces during the war, as printed in Fridays
9ribune. Hoover did not set the prices and he
Jade no suggestions that the price be set at
eay particular point, the Star says, and it Of
.:rs statements by members Of the committee
nnhich did set the price in support Of its point
: Regardless of Mr.. Hoover's merits the cause
g fair play must be espoused when it comes
b discussing his record. Mr.. Hoover may
ave done things with which some of our west
Pm senators cannot agree, but he should not
]. accused of having hand in things which
,ncerned him only indirectly.
2 It does seem, on second thought, as if this
tice fixing charge were mighty slim stuff,
20. The way in which it has been presented
; the public smacks Of the old bull-roaring
e Toilette days. In fixing the blame for the
.ssTicultural situation at any particular time,
per- enthusiasm should not bring misstate-
cents cf fact.
DThe inference 10 be gained from the state
tents which the Star has printed is that a
ssrong movement is on foot to put Mr. Hoover
the presidential chair as successor to Mr..
eoolidge. II he + to be . candidate, he will
I'VE full opportunity to explain his acts and
Mend himself from charges Of alleged wrong
ling. For the present his opponents, whether
1Dht or wrong IN their beliefs. should be more
Areful in their charges, on the principle that
Viz play is thing to be exercised even when
ao's bitterest enemies are concerned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29

And so of course she went to
Cherry's door and knocked softly,
cajolingly.
There was no answer. Fear
clutched her throat. She knocked
again, more loudly, and called coax
ingly: CHERRY! Cherry, darlingi
It's Faith. Can't do something for
you?"
go awayw a petulant, high voice
answered. II told Joy didn't want
to see anyone"
"But if you're sick, dear" Faith
pleaded, her resolutions forgotten III
her fear and love.
"I'm not sick!" Cherry's voice
came sharply. II just want to be
left alone. The only things the
matter with me is that / hate my
self and | want to die. Go away!"
Faith turned the knob and was
so relieved to find that the door was
not locked that she felt faint for .
moment. Cherry was sitting up in
bed or rather was crouching in the
middle of it, her bright head with
it's tumbled copper-and-gold curls
bowed upon her crossed arms, locked
about her knees.
Darling, don't brighten me like
this!" Faith pleaded, her voice
breaking.
At the sound, Cherry flung up
her head and faced her sister with
stricken, angry eyes, their golden
color decpened by the pale violet
shadows that lay under them.
ooh, why can't you let me alone,
Faith? You mean so well, but you
simply cannot endure for anyone to
suffer in silence. You never could!
You're always wanting to spare
people their emotions, to comfort
| them. A little honest suffering
would be good for me! But will
you let me do it? Oh mol"
Faith, her face scarlet with hui
initiation, fled from the room.
NEXT: Repentent, Cherry opens
her heart to Faith.
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29

A New York pastor says he is
unalterably opposed to religion in
politics and will never vote for any
one but q Protestant.
Manhattan cab driver found $4EO
in the back seat and returned it..
Probably figured that one loses
caste by accepting small tips.
If all the pedestrians in the Uni
ted States were laid end to end,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29
ANGINA PECTORIS RARE WITH
POOR PEOPLE

Angina is a painful symptom
characterized by spasmodic suffocat-
ing attacks. This disease is usual
ly associated with a pain in the
region of the heart, and extending
down the left arm. The word "pec-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29

toral" refers to
the chest or thorax
and so "angina
pectoris" is the
name given the
particular symp-
toms Of pain in
the left che s t,
which is combined
with spasms of the
breathing appara-
tus. 1t is a kind
Of disease of the
hoarf onJ &c <ho
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29
A Thought

Physician, heal thyself. - Luke
4:23.
The fate of a nation has often
depended upon the good or bad di-
gestion Of prime minister.-Vol-
taire.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29

Many Of us, in our unthinking
way, sometimes forget that the pres
ident is the commander-in-chief of
the army and navy. Officers of
these two services, however, bear the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-10-29

NEXT: Repentent, Cherry opens
her heart to Faith.
Copyright, 1927, NEA Service, Inc.)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-06

Sam H. Harris first production
of the season, "Among The Married."
the new comedy by Vincent Lawrence
opens in Atlantic City next Monday.
The cast includes Louis Calhern, War
rem William, Helen Flint, Kathryn
Givney, William David and Milano
Tilden.
Murray Phillips will present re-
vival of MADAME X" the Alexandra
Bison's drama which was so popular
here many seasons back, at the Earl
Carroll theatre tonight. Carroll Nc
Comae will play the title role and
Rex Clergyman the leading male
part.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-06
A Suggestion to the Harassed Farmers and StOckmen
in and Around Rapid City.

There taking place in and Rapid City South Dakota
a contemplate farce Of the most nauseous kind
New England president every and uerance has
shown that he despies the liberal West is cavorng in
groesque attire prove that he is zone of the boys
Not less disgusting than the antics of Coolidge the trucking
attitude of the local politicians who herdngno other word
describes the methods usedarge sections of the popuace into
the proximity of the presidential premises to be begued with
speeches which for sheer inanity set a new record
Consider the situation Coolidge slapped the whole agcul
tura and ockrasg sections of the population the face when
he vetoed the McNary Haugn bill But insulting than the
veto itself the given for his opposition it. The
language OF the presidents statement III this connection seemed
be chosen for the umang its
In almost words he told the farmers that they did not
know what they wanted and they did there particular
why it should be given to them.
The which following the scared
the Coolidge advisers Rumors of the strength of the Lowden
following in the Middle West and West responsible for the
choice of the Coolidge vacation site.
Now the stiff and cammy Cal trying act like Teddy the
Cowboy and ptifu figure There real gamor to be
around this uceess individual above whose peaked face
cartoonist.
cynical correspondents fit in we'll with
the rest of the picture They do not trouble conceal the
attitude OF the presidential circle toward the farmers and
stockmen Contemptuousy they many words good
and good prices will aay the discomfort provided that the
campaign hokum is dished up in rich enough doses.
Meanwhile the drab figure of Coolidge goes thru its
The ober environment of the New England farm replaced by
the gaudy glitter of period which the weeners themselves
barely remember The stage coach period passed long Barbed
wire fences have replaced the The Cowboys ride
in vvers and pungng The ranches nave be-
farms and the farmers margin between and eXpend
tre has been wiped out Mortgages have replaced bank
The sagepay and around Rapid City has connection
with reality 1t simply crude attempt make the population
of this section forget its problems forget the connection between
the banks trusts and railroads and Calvin Coodgewho
SCENTS these interests and not farmers and workers. president
of the United States.
100000 leaflets summarizing
farmers and stocrowe exposing the real role of Coolidge and
putting forward its practical distributed in the vacation
area by the United Farmers Educational League would give
campaign managers something to think about
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-06
Geneva, China and War.

A American is keeping in at
the horizon of the pOwer the American delegation
pleased to consider the 100000 total presented the technical
unofficial" present
naval In the that the British
the figures American opinion expressed today will be that
Great Britain playing dangerous game Geneva dispatch
the New York Times July 81
Taken connection with the news that president Coolidge
and his advisers devong much time the consideration
the problems arising Geneva that strong being
brought to bear for the speedy recognition of the antabor
Marking by the United States and have fairly
complete picture of the which the question
and Chinese policy doveta the
the state department.
So widely does the British proposal 100000 ton
cruiser allotment differ from representatives
instructed that situation wherein ques-
lions the attitude of Japan the British base Snga-
pore decisive it hardly possible for agreement
be reached
AS the control Of the Pacific
the Marking government apparently quite willing to make
big concessions American mpeast policy fact has already
shown by its slaughter of workers and suppression of labor
that it following the best established American
there strong likelihood that recognition of Marking fol-
low because of the necessity Imperialism an
strument which WELD in China against both Britain
Japan.
would place in position where could decvey to the
other powers Great Britain especially in of her huge
interests in the sections under its control recognition would
a blow
easy understand that with proofs an
agonism showing themselves Geneva such by
of
These speculations they by
fetched in order to show that the logical result of American
British mperaist policy is the creation of situation
It is possible of that formula will be found
Geneva which will to conceal for time longer the
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-06
Junkers Build Concrete Runway

BERLIN, July discussion of a
Berlin-to-New York nonstop flight
was given marked impetus today by
the announcement of the Junkers air
plane works that they are construc-
ting a concrete runway for planes
with especially heavy loads that would
attempt record flights. Ever since
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles A.
Levine made their great flight from
New York to Kottbus, Germany, there
has been considerable talk of a flight
from this country to the United
States.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-06

OUT they have really no time for
- questions of high policy! 1t is much
more important for them to put their
own house (sadly needing spring
cleaning) in order.
In the first place their financial af-
fairs are in a disastrous condition. Of
"a organizations, affiliated to Amster-
dam, II have paid no entrance fees
and have paid no membership dues
for many years. Even England failed
to pay two-thirds of their membership
dues during the last years. The In
ternationaPs income for the last year
did not exceed 100000 guldens. Their
expenses were, however, much higher
than this. The funds of the Interna-
tional which were 114,510 gulden in
the beginning of 1926 were only $4,000
by the end of the year. Thus in one
year 1900 gulden in addition to the
100000 received from membership
dues have melted away. This is sit
uation tottering on the brink of ruin.
The Bureau has had to mortgage the
International's house in Amsterdam,
to sell its Typography and face the
question of the cutting down of eX-
penses in the most serious manner.
WHAT turn was taken by this cut
" ting down? The first thing to
feel the axe was cultural work, and it
was resolved not to organize the In
ternational Summer School this year
and to cut down the already trifling
amount of publishing that was done.
The International's monthly has been
reduced to slim pamphlet of 16
pages, containing only official notices
and it was decided to cease the publ
cation of the pamphlet in French and
English.
All this cannot, however, save the
situation. The International's funds
go rather on administrative expenses
than on cultural work, assistance to
members on strike and victims of gov
eminent repression. Even before the
Vienna Congress it was stated that
administrative expenses swallow the
lions share of their funds. The
secretaries of the International (of
whom there are three) get 10000 gull
dens a year each, members of the Gen
eral Council get 25 guldens a day for
their expenses. The International
maintains a staff of well-paid tech
nical employees.
AND there is yet another point which
Al costs the Amsterdam International
dear. National hatred between the
trade unionists in hostile countries
reused by the war made itself so
strongly felt at the first postwar
congress that the International was
forced to choose as its headquarters
neutral country. The choice of Hol-
land involved unnecessary expendi-
ture on interpreters, and translaters
since all documents had to be trans
lated into Dutch as well as into the
three European languages. Holland
is, moreover, one Of the most expen-
sive countries in Europe.
II turned out, however, not so easy to
overcome all these difficulties. AS
soon as the question of cutting down
the number of secretaries arose, the
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-06
By OLGA FALK.


RERLIN by MaiD.-The Amster-
dam International is now chiefly
busy with its internal affairs. The
impending Congress in August brings
forth questions of finance, the ques-
ton of the Secretariat, headquarters
of the International, and many others.
Questions occupying the foreground in
the life of true International-the
economic struggle of the working
class, the struggle with threatened
war, the fight against Imperialism
which have always played a very mod
est role in the life of Amsterdam,
have now been pushed right into the
background. The fact that a month
ago during the neutrality-suspicious. con-
flict the meeting of the Amsterdam
InternationaPs Executive which
should have worked out the question
Of the International's action in regard
to this conflict, was postponed is ex-
tremely characteristic. Oudegeest,
questioned by the correspondent of
the Dutch paper "Het Volk" whether
such postpOnement implied that the
danger of war had become less, replied
phlegmatically:
"The danger has not become less,
but it would be better to hold the
Executive meeting in two weeks
time" Better or worse we do not
know, but certainly it comes to the
same thing-nothing will be altered
by their resolution being passed soon
er or later.
THE recently passed resolution with
regard to the unsuccessful work of
the provisional commission to the
Disarmament Conference bears pre-
cisely such a character-that of a
hastily drawn up official document.
A document had to be produced, since,
try as Amsterdam might to advertise
the League of Nations, the sterility
of its work in this as in all other
spheres was little too obvious. The
international issued on this question
an appeal to all affiliated organiza-
tons for an energetic campaign
against the reactionary and military
powers. But no ono need be alarmed
by these pugnacious words-the cam
paign proposed is to be carried on
chiefly in the press.
THE Amsterdamites contented them
selves with yet another appeal
this time to the League of Nations
on the question of the danger of war
AS for the still more urgent question
Of modern political life-the question
of the Chinese volution-Amster-
dam took up a position Of blatant
mockery. They intend to set up con-
nections with the Chinese trade unions
and embark upon a campaign in their
favor only after everything is settled
down and smoothed over in China,
recommending the Chinese workers in
the meantime to cease collaboration
with their bourgeoisie in the national
emancipatory struggle. Chang Kai-
shek's betrayal of the Chinese revolu-
ton evoked nothing but malevolent
glee from the Amsterdamites
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-06
New Crop of Fliers.'

CHICAGO, July 5.-The science of
aviation and the art of flying are to
be taught in the public schools here,
according to an announcement made
today by school president J. Lewis
Coath.
Aviation experts have been sum-
moned for consultation for the
courses, he said.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-07-06

growing breach between America and Britain quite proba
b for instance that the international in confer
here to devise policy present sua
But the fact that capitalist and
powerful sections of the capitalist class engaging
of international which accomplished
far to the growing tension unang sign that
plans being made the political instability capitalism
offices
Those who that there danger of today are
either blind fools, dpes conscious agents of imperialism.