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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18
LAST FIDDLE-COMPOSER
OF SCOTCH DANCES DEAD
"Strathspey King" Foe of Jazz
Music, Visited United States
in 1926.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
ABERDEEN, Scotland. March IS
James Scott Skinner, last Of the f1d-
dIe-composers of Scottish dances, died
here yesterday, aged SO.
Skinner, who was widely known as
1.-The Strathspey King" visited the
United States last year. He also
toured the United States 33 years ago,
but spent most of his life in Scotland.
He played before royalty at Bal
moral Castle and published many
compositions.
Skinner visited the United States
last March when the "Old Fiddler"
contests were thriving.
He was foe of jazz, which he
said 'gets on your nerves and spoils
your appetite" He preferred to play
old songs, using an ancient instru-
ment which was said to be more than
$50 years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-18

More Australians visited this coun-
try in the past year than in any pre-.
vious twelvemonth.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
NapO!cou. the Unfit

Napoleon Bonaparte. greatest soldier of all time,
would be turned down because # physical unftness
if he attempted to enter the army tolay
This statement comes from DR.. Alfred Thooris,
French surgeon.
He explains that at the age CT II, when Napoleon
became an officer, he underweight, and thereby
ineligible for army service, according to today's
standards.
At 80 he would have been rejected because OF
being overweight.
His heart, stomach lungs and muscles were all
wrong, too.
But his head was 100 per cent, and it was this
head, utterly independent Of body, that made him
the worlds greatest soldier.
It would be interesting to consider other mighty
men of history who would be barred frcm the
various lines in which they shcne by rules Of thumb
Of sort another today.
Modern science does some very wise things, Of
course But the cid method Of letting water and
men seek their own level without arbitrary restric-
tions wasn't half bad, either!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
"The Old Life" Is Gone
New York SUM-


Frank J. Simpson, night manager of Broadway
hotel, of whom it said that 'he can call
everybody that's anybody Broadway by their frs.
Names" retired the ether day. after fifty years on
the Great White Way
Fifty years in New York hotels, beginning with
the post Of cashier in the days when you could get
room and four meals at the best hotel in town for
$ day. Breakfast luncheon dinner and after
theatcr supper the four meals.
"But things like that are all gone" Mr.. Simpson,
rudy, good humored cid gentleman with twinkle
in his eye and twist of humor in his lip ted the
Etcrviewers who flocked to him the day he re-
tired "Thc old landlord doesn't exist any more.
In the old days life Broadway was a dream.
There's none Of THAT old spirit Of Hello, Bill,
gosh. I'm glad to sec you. Let's so in and have
onc.'"
Mr.. Simpson discussed the old hotels, the larges.
Of which was the Fifth Avenue with 400 rooms. The
largest in New York today has 1900. There were
fifty private bath rbqms in the Fifth Avenue which
was considered luxurious in its appointments They
were equipped with zinc bath tubs. Some Of the
rooms had CRATES, fer which an extra charge was
made. The elevators were the cid fashioned, slow
moving kind that moved when the operator gave 4
healthy hcave 1t cable.
He talked Of various things O. body win when
~ grows reminiscent. But mostly he talked SPOUT
Broadway and the doings Of "the gang" the while
- SeHetched his chin, closed one eye and looked
It ths ceiling refIsctivsIy. =
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
Cavalier County
Opens Pure Bred
Sire Campaign

Langdon, N. D., Jan. 10-Although
the first pure bred sire campaign to
be conducted by the agricultural
committee Of the Great North 'Da-
kota association, in cooperation with
the Minneapolis Tribune and the
North Dakota Agricultural college,
opens in Cavalier county today, the
first order for pure bred sire was
received Saturday. B. +. Groom,
chairman of the committee and in
charge of the work in Fargo, received
q letter Saturday from J. w. Nicker-
son of Hannah, who is spending the
winter in Illinois. asking that he be
furnished ShOrthOrn sire.
Mr.. Nickcrson in his letter stated
that conditions in Illinois were
worse than he had ever known them
in North Dakota and says he believes
a number Of his friends there would
do better to move up to North Da-
kota. Weather has been bad down
there, he says, and large percent
age of the small grain was ruined
by wet weather and will not be
threshed. Farmers, who rented their
land and moved into town few
years ago, are moving back onto their
farms, he declared.
The sire campaign in Cavalier
county will be under the joint dircc-
ton of Mr.. Groom as chairman Of the
committee. and County Agent w. L.
Johns. George Baker and A. NJ. Chal-
ley, live stock specialists Of the. ex.
tension department Of the ayricul-
tural college, are assisting Mr.. Johns
in getting the campaign under way.
A very successful series of meetings
was held some time ago and local
bankers and stockmen are also CO.
operating with Mr.. Johns to make
this campaign success. It is be-
lieved that a large number OF good
sires will find their way to Cavailer
county farms as a result of this un-
dertaking.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
SAME and SINNER

Since Cherry was not under Offici-
alal arrest-she had given herself UP
and had come Back voluntarily for
QucstiOning-she was permitted to
Join Faith and her father in the
drawing room.
Reckon Id better get along to the
hospital to see your ma Jim Lane
said awkwardly, after he had kissed
Cherry in a pathetic attempt to show
her that he was son her side" and
had forgiven her.
"Hospital?" Cherry cried, her pale
cheeks going even whittier than the
days horrors had made them. "Oh.
Faith, is she worse? Is she going to
die? Have killed her? Oh, I'll kill
myself if l have" Her little hands
clung to Faith: sheer terror sharpen
ed her voice to a thin. high wall
Don't, honey Faith whispered,
one eye on the attentive detectives
at the door. "She doesn't know any
thing about Mr.. Cluny's-dcath. She
only knows that you eloped with
Chris at the last minute. And she s.
really not any worse. DR.. Atkins
took that means OF safeguarding her
from hearing OF the--the tragedy
and of making it certain that she
wouldn't be called on to testify. She
doesn't know you've returned; she
thinks you're on your honeymoon
you thought of that. Faith"
Cherry raised awed, adoring golden
eyes to her sisters. You think of
everything, darling. | wonder what
the Lane family would have done
without you these las. few years.
Pm just beginning TO appreciate
you. Faith. And YOU haven't scolded
me. made me feel like criminal for
marrying Chris. Oh, Id give any
thing in the world to be back where
was just three short months ago!
Just Cherry Lane, stenographer
who had never dreamed of marrying
a rich man. Oh, I've been u FOO,
Faith, conceitcd, headstrong little
FOOLS wonder that You don't hate
mel"
"I've always loved you more than
anyone else. Cherry" Faith said very
quietly. but. her voice trembled.
"Bob's scowlins as.mc for saying
that, honey she laughed shakily.
You see, cherry, Bob insists on tell
ing the world that we're engaged.
He wants the right to stand with tho
Lanes, ifsthercs any trouble. No,
that we think there viii be- she
added quickly.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
Much Work Has Been
Done By N. b. Society
For the Friendless

A report of the work done by the
North Dakota Society for the
Friendless from June l, 1926, to De-
cember' /, 1926, shows that this has
been a period of constant activity, ac-
cording to officers Of the society. The
work has been in the hands Of Rev.
D. Earl, associate superintendent,
and Rev. E. H. Stickney, d. D., as-
sociate superintendent. Since an at
tack of paralysis suffered by Dr..
Stickney in October, Rev. Earl has
been alone in the work.
Some figures showing. the activi-
ties of the organization follow:
Cities and communities visited 872
Calls and interviews. .,.... - 16QO6
Letters and telephone calls :. $685.
Addresses delivered in church.
es, Sunday schools, high
schools and p. T. Ass0cia-
lions ............... jlU
Number in attendance in these
audiences ................. 1852
Number Of miles travelled in
this work ................ 1892
Help has been given needy families
and individuals, $3.50. having, been ex-
pended in purchasing food and cloth
ing. Cripples have been ministered
to, $500 being spent on their cage.
Assistance has been accepted in set
thing domestic difficulties and homes
have been kept together; the I'M
employed have been found work.
A number Of old people, left alone
and friendless, haye been found
homes in the. Old PeoplesHome., Work
with Delinquent children is an i'm.
portant factor, Prostitution, venereal
diseases. and imbecility are increasing
at rapid rate, Rev. Earl reports.
Medical clinics have given free
service to the society and the rail.
ways and Interstate Bus, company
have granted free, transportation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10

Il knew you were in love with
each other. of course" Cherry fun"
nm her head and smiled CALAMITY
through her tears. "lm awtu!ly
glad. I'll try to be better s.s.er
than | was sweetheart, Bob.
treated you rotten, but guess I've
paid for lot Of my sins today"
I'm afraid it's going to take me a
little while longer to forgive you for
letting Uncle Ralph down." Bob told
her without smile, his blue eyes
very serious.
Cherry's small childish face had
become drawn and pinched and very
white while he talked, but she took
his indictment bravely, unflinchingly
It was little less than an no .
after the coroner had withdrawn with
his jury of six men when Il stir an
the hall indicated that the men were
coming back into the drawing room,
where the sheeted body of Ralph
Cluny on an improvised bier waited
in the impassivity of death, for ven
geance.
when the room was filled with wit
nesses, reporters, detectives and rela-
tives of the dead, man, and the cor
oncr had taken his place at the long
table, a hush fell upon the crowd.
DR.. Murchison rose, his face in.
scrutable, to make his report.
TOMORROW: Cherry's arrest.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10

A federation of Central America uniting under
one government the five small republics lying be-
tween Mexico and Panama. may be an outgrowth
Of the present troublesome situation in Nicaragua
With each revolution in this area, sentiment
grows among the cooler leaders for such coali-
tion With single government the unionists hold,
they could present an imposing front to the world.
They point first to the United States and then to
Mexico as examples of the great mutual benefit to
~ derived from such program. asese
The fact that the Central American republics arc
nsW renting small legations in various nondescript
buildings of Washington is explained, in the opin-
ion Of some diplomats, by realization that some
day in the not too far distant future Central Amer
lea will have embassy with single ambassador
to represent Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras,
Costa Rica and Salvador.
But general peace industrial development and
prosperity, rather than imposing embassies. is the
lure held out by those who favor Central Amcri-
can union.
Sentiment for unicn is strongest in Honduras and
Salvador. Nicaragua and Guatemala also en-
-visaging it some time in the future. Costa Rica
has been comparatively peaceful country is get
ting along very well by herself and is inclined IN
look contemptuously her more turbulent neigh
bors.
Central America federation of states wheE
separated from Spanish rule in 1921. The fedora
ticn also included what are now the Mexican PROV
inces of Chiapas and Soconuzo. But whereas the
Spanish control had been strong, when Spain left
the states acquired too much power and the fedora
ton retained not enough. The Guatemaan clerical
party sought to dominate the whole and failed Aft
. er almost constant warfare from 1923 to 1912 the
federation went to pieces, too weak to hold to-
gether.
Ever since, sporadic efforts have been made to
reunite the republics, sometimes involving all five
and sometimes but two or three.
!. Central American diplomats declare the issue is
by means dead duck
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
R0ony Size Wins
For Chrysler so

An unprecedented, demand for the
Chrysler Model "6O", latest four
cylinder model from the plants of
the Chrysler Sales Corporation, that
has exceeded all expectations Of com.
pany officials, continues to test the
production facilities for this model
in the company's Detroit factories.
Company officials indicate that
present orders on hand and future
orders bid fair to continue at the
record breaking point for this full
sized car until early spring Of 1927.
An analysis for the reasons for
this unprecedented success, accord
ing to J. E. Fields, Vice President
in charge Of sales Of the Chrysler
Sales Corporation. reveals the fact
that one Of the principal factors 10
the unusually roomy accommodation
In the Model "50"a
"Of course, the fact that this car
Is . Chrysler and built under the
we'll known Chryyler plan of STAN
dafdl1ed Quality IL . basic reason
for the success Of the Model 500,
declares Mr.. Fields, "and in addition
fine recognition has been accorded
BY the public to- this feature Of ex.
ccptional r0ominess.
Thousands Of Chrysler So own
ers are enthusiasts over the ample
room for their family in this car.
Unanimously they tell our repre-
sentatives that this unusual room
mess IL principal factor in their
selection Of the Chrysler so.
This 3usttfies In every way the
ideas Of Mr.. Walter P. Chrysler when
he issued Instructions to his engi-
neers on the designing Of this latest
OF ChFysler, models.
HE insisted that he wanted q
light, powerful car that would be
economical toIoperate while capable
Of the finest performance, but that
1t should have more than necessary
room for all five passengers.
"That this has been completely
accomplished Is proven BY the
unanimous public. acceptance Of the
Chrysler sou, concludes Mr.. Fields,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
Editorial Comment

minneapolis Jounrnal.l

Governor Christianson appears to be putting to
good use in State service, his "nosc for news" as
developed while publisher of a weekly newspaper
before he became chief executive IF Minnesota.
In preparing his biennial message for the Legis-
lature the Governor has personally gone out hunt
ing in the various State Departments, just like a
newspaper reporter, fer all the comprehensive and
pertinent data he wants for the big "story" or the
State CT Minnesota, which he is assigned" to write
under the State Constitution.
Like an efficient journalist, he goes after the
facts, instead of waiting for them to come to him.
He is net ccatent to use merely the scissors and
pastc-pot as a substitute for personal interviews
and intensive search for inside information on sub
jects affecting the public welfare. He does not
merely depend upon stercotyped reports of chiefs.
naturally seeking to show that they not ealy are
earning their salaries but sorey handicapped by
rngenerous appropriations.
Some ef the most interesting truths in State
affairs, may be like the mountain which would not
come to Mahomct, thus making it desirable, even if
perhaps triflc mira dig, for MALI met to &C to the
mountain.
When the Governor goes nosing fer news around
the State Capitol, he may perchance find some OK
ccptionally good "copy' which will add much to
the nstructiveness, interest, ard value of his
sage on the state IF the State And if he finds
no news of particularly startling sensational
nature, yet in this news may perhaps be
good news, from the standpoint of taxpayers. But
it is certain that, by applying the methods of the
cnterprising reporter, when he hunts for accurate
ard Illuminating facts, without waiting for them
to hunt him, he can always find at least kind
CT story worth his while to write. and the public
to read.
If more prominent officials, both National ard
State, had the "nose fer news, and the ability to
play up, with some snappincss but without mac
curacy pnfarness, the outstanding features for
public interest and attention, there woulds be more
popular interest in their messages aat sbceches,
a larger circulation of their thoughts and recon-
mendatiors, and stronger support for all sound
pc lcics advanced
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
Old Masters

As slow our ship her foarly track
Against the wind was cleaving,
Her trembling rcnnant still looked
back
To that dear isle twas leaving.
SO 10th we part from all we love,
F"om all the links that bind us;
So turn our hearts, as on we rove,
To those we've left behind US.
As travellers oft look back at eve
When eastward darkly going,
To gaze upon that light they leave
Still faint behind them GLOWING
So, when the close Of pleasures day
To gloom hath near consigned US,
We turn to catch one fading ray
Of joy that's. left behind us.
IT. Moore: Selected verses from
1.-The Journey EDWARDS
A large nest Of wasps will account
for $4,000 flies in one day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
A Forward Step

Through the nitatory action Of Governor Sorlle
and Frank Milhollan, North Dakota has taken an
advanced stand upon safety in the regulation OF
traffic This state was the first to hold safety
council and now has fully organized and differed
Safety Commission, which will seek to promote the
cause Of safety not only regards the driving OF
automobiles, but in all lines Of industry and in
every department Of transportation.
The State Railroad Commission is cooperating
heartily with all state departments well cirl
1ers and various civic bodies in the promotion CT
this great movement to cut down accidents and
fataaities due to careessness and lack of regula-
tion
City officials have become interested in the
rnovcment and in instance Cass county Gift
cia agreed to underwrite the expense Of placing in
the auto tag envelopes little pledge for each car
owner. This pledge is safety resolution for the
New Year. More than 10000 pledges have been
circulated.
As a result of the recommendation of the Safety
Commission, Governor Sorlie has suggested in
his message that q certain portion Of the auto tag
license money be set aside (ten cents for each carl
10 support the various activities of the Safety Com
mission. bill will be introduced along such lines
and it should receive favorable consideration There
is need for uniform traffic laws in the various cities
Industries need to be educated in ways and means
to secure greater protection for their employees. In
fact, there is a great field for educational work
along this line.
More power to the North Dakota Safety Com.
mission. Its activities in line with recon-
mendations laid down recently by Secretary Hoover
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
CHANGE FIRE ORDINANCE

Beach.-Action taken by the city
council last Monday in the form OF
an amendment to the fire ordinance
will premit considerable building i'm
provementss that the original ordin-
ance prohibited. While the amend
ment makes the---festrictions fol
new buildings ng less strict it per.
mits improvements which do not in
crease the fire hasards. although they
do not fulfill the. specifications for
new buildings.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
Temperature and
Road Conditions
Mercury readings q I :. m,

(Mercury readings at I .. m.J
marck-Clear. 10; roads fair.
st. Cloud--Clcar, 2 below. roads
good.
Minot-Clear. zero; roads poor.
Grand Forks-Clcar. below:
roads fair. =. .
Jamestown--Clear, o. roads fair.
II Duluth-Clearsq g. roads, good.
Winona-Cloudy, lO;. roads good.
Hibbing-Clcar,..& below; roads
drifted. tlt>r ~
Crookston--Clear, 2 below: roads
drifted. ~ .,t... ,.5. s,l,5g.
Rochester-ciear, 80; roads all
Fargo-Clcar. I, below; roads good.
Mankato-Clear, a below; roads
fair. ,5 s.
Devils Lake-Clear, Z; roads poor.
Mandan-Clear, II, above; roads
fair.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
IN NEW YORK

New York. Jan. 1O.-In large
room on the upper floor Of the Ac-
tors Equity Building in West 47th
street, is the tribunal Of u thousand
'temperamcnts.
Before it comes the manager of
thcater, asking thousands in
damages because a play failed and
because the alterations in the text
and poor work of an actress made
The heavy villain of the piece,
demanding $3.50 because, 4 pistol
was dischpyged. too close TO him
on a dim-lit stage and burned y
hole in his, trouSers.y ~ 10y !.
A comely dancing girl. It
seems that $3.50 was held out Of
her salary when she quit a show
in Kansas City, the price Of a
ticket for a substitute.
Before it come all manner of
complaints by all manner of
actors, ''hams" and stars, ladies
of the burlcsquc and saps Of the
slapstick-cAch with wound to
heal.
The tribunal is the American Ar
bitrati0n Association, guarding the
uncertain peace of the Actors Equity
Assoc iation, with its 10000 members;
the Chorus Equity, with 1000 men,
bers. and the Producing Managers
Association, representing most Of the
theatrical producers Of the east.
The procedure is simple. On
the bench sits an arbitrator and
clcrk.t Before the bench come
the two dispdtants, With perhaps
witnesses.
When an actor ana manager
sign contract, there is nearly
always clause providing arbitra-
ton before this court.
Brokers, editors, publishers,
professors, presidents Of manufac-
turing companies and others sit -
arbitrator. The association has =
panel list of 100 more or less
prominent men who are willing to
sit, as Judges, The costs are SO
The court is prompt, During .
recent day. the disDutSs Of eight
persons were scttledsi~ half day.
In a court Of New York City. such
cases would not Be hsndled Tor
two OF three year,. -.
GILBERT SWAN.
fGypyright. 1927. MA Ssrsies Inc
|. 81 -. ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
The Place Called Home

bit of the good old days" when crnolincd
ladies and plum-colored waistcoated gentlemen rode
in landaus along cid Fifth avenue in New York,
still exists in that very MODERNISM city
Il A dignified old house, muslin-curtained, with a
real garden shut off from the roaring street by q
board fence, stands there It takes up half block
of the highest land in the world, Swallowed
BY towering skyscrapers, those symbols of a day
lar different from the peaceful ZOOS"
* Fabulc1s masses of geld have been offered for
the old house and its green garden trying to keep
bright under q pail Of SCOT and smoke from tho
commercial world all about.
But the owners, sisters Of one Gottlieb Wendell
descendants Of the Wendells who were partners cf
To Astors. only give weary and bored REFUSAL again
and agan to the merchants with their yellow gold.
I, Money! oh, after al, If they are comfortable
md contented. what can more money do for them
Z Besides, this is their home!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
A THOUGHT

Watch and pray that We enter not
into temptation: the spirit indeed Is
willing, but the flesh is wcak.-Matt.
26:41.
know and love the good. yet, ah |!
the wrong pursuc!--Pctrarch.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
Programs From !
Radio Station
KFYR, Bismarck

Monday, January 10
6:30-7:N p. m.-rDinner hour pro-
gram.
7:O0-7:15 p. m.-Weather forecast,
market reports and news items.
7:15-8:15 p. m.-4usical program.
Tuesday, January IL
6:30-7:00 p. m.-Dinncr hour pro-
gram. ~
7:0O-7:15 p. m.-Wcathcr forecast,
market report and news items. =
7:15 p. m.-Ncws items.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-10
Justajingle

Said mother. "There's 4 lot fol
lunch,
We really need no more"
She didn't know that pop had hit
The ice box night before.