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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
is A CANDIDATE
From the New Northwest

eff left strictly to my own desires" Governor
j. E. Erickson is reported to have said in Butte,
"I may not be a candidate for denomination for
governor"
The governor, who at one time gave promise
of developing into a f~irst-rate politician, appears
to be losing some of his cunning. The next state
primaries are 16 months and more in the future.
At this stage, if the governor were well tutored,
he would be saying: 81 will never, under any cir
cumstances, be candidate for reelection" Then,
about next September, he would deliver himself
of this feeIer: 'The popular demand that I be a
candidate for reelection has been tremendous,
but nevertheless, I shall stand firm on my original
intention, provided some strong, outstanding young
Democrat can be found to take my place on the
ticket" After some months of frantic search for
a suitable successor, the governor could unburden
himself thuswise: "In spite of my sincere per-
sonal desire to retire from politics, party leaders
have persuaded me that there is no candidate now
in the field who will be able to carry the Demo
cratic party to victory in November. Now, as
always, I must consider the welfare of the party
above my own interests. shall be a candidate for
denomination and reelection"
What voter could fail to weep over such self
sacrifice?
But the governor does not take that accepted
route. He signally fails to make himself a martyr
to public esteem. Is it possible that we have over
estimated his political skill? It is possible thai
he has always been a tyro and that his election
was dictated by forces over which he had no con
troll?
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

ravaged the sugar beet fields of the nation and
has stopped beet growing in many once-impOrtant
districts. Last year the white fly nearly ruined
many beet fields of Utah and Idaho.
The scientist who can find a way to eradicate
this white plague may confer a greater economic
blessing on America than if he had found and
annexed a new continent.
Incidentally, the beet fly seems to be immune
to bird attack. Many other insects are not, how
ever; birds are their one great check. IgnOrantly,
the country has killed off it's bird life, until now
it is a close race between man and the bugs for
control.
Birds are the cheapest, %surest, safest and most
attractive remedy for most insect infestatiOns
More than sentiment calls for bird protection; the
knowledge that without them the country might
be smothered by crawling, flying, burrOwing bugs
insects and worms that birds gladly destroy should
dictate bird preservation.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
AND THAT'S THAT

Chairman Glenn Shaver who, according to the
records, still is chief of the Democratic National
committee, thought it would be a fine thing if
the Democrats of the country could agree upon a
national message celebrating the anniversary of
Thomas Jefferson's birthday, April -.
His efforts failed, because after wasting a lot
of his energy in making known the personality of
Thomas Jefferson to mis- fellow Democrats, Glen
could not get them to agree upon any standard
declaration of principles.
There are a few things about Jefferson which
the honorable Democratic chairman seems to have
overlooked. Som of them are:
Jefferson was a prOtectiOnist. He favored i'm
port duties to promote American industries.
Jefferson backed Washington in opposition to
Europe.
Jefferson favored promoting the American
merchant marine with government aid.
Jefferson denounced foreign interference with
American development.
Jefferson's foreign policy led to the Monroe
doctrine.
Unfortunately for Glenn, the Democrats as q
party have abandoned these Jeffersonian prin,
ciples, which now are essentially Republican.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
Cutting Tax Red Tame

WASHINGTON, D. C.-For the
purpose of cutting the red tape which
now surrounds the assessment, col
lection and refunding of federal
taxes, Republican congressional lead
ers have approved the creation Of an
expert advisory committee composed
Of federal tax officials, representa-
ties of the American Bar association
and similar bodies to suggest I'M
prOvements. In federal tax reduc-
TOMS, the congressional leaders, IN
der the inspiration of the president,
and the Democrats have done well
and promise to do even more at the
coming session Of congress.
There has, however, been a feeling
that tax activities are so intricate
that the supply Of Philadelphia law
lyers to solve them is not large
enough. This new advisory commit
tee is charged with framing a line
Of procedure so the nan who wants
advice on his tax problem, and in
structions on how to secure a read
| justment, will be able to function
without hiring a lawyer. Federal
tax officials who have reviewed in
come tax returns say they daily dis
cover Overpayments through failure t"
understand the law but their hands
are tied as they have no power to
move unless the taxpayer originates
a protest. Inasmuch as now a lawyer
is the first requisite they agree that
many citizens, while aware Of their
rights, let the whole matter go by
| the board because they cannot afford
the expense a formal refund involves.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

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by AaTzaW Eugene Read
What Will the Moving
Picture Do to the Book?

Picture writing, upon the rocks,
was the first method of recording
history.
Making pictures on rocks required
too much time. Authors could not
work fast enough with a chisel-and
besides they didn't have chisels.
They used sharp, pointed rocks.
Then writing came. 1t was a great
advance, especially when paper be-
gan to be used.
Still writing was slow. Only one
copy could be made at a time. That
meant that learning must be confined
to a few.
Printing came-only yesterday
morning, as we measure time histor-
ically. Printing brought knowledge
within the reach of all. Copies could
be turned out by millions.
After that came the telegraph.
which made news speedy and world
wide. But even then the process Of
learning was slow, because it takes
so much time to read what a picture
can show at a glance.
The moving picture can show az
idea in a flash. 1t shows it in its
simplest>form. Children a under
stand it.
The Gamers speaks a universal Ian
guage. All nations can read the sam
picture.
Moreover, if a thing is true tn
picture shows it without confusion
without argument.
Most important of all, the pictur
is interesting. Books are dry a
times pictures never.
Some producers of pictures do thel
best to make pictures worthless, bu
they can't. The picture is like lif
itself. Good, bad or Indifferent,
has its interest-an interest that eve
the worst producers cannot total
destroy.
The possibilities of the camera al
boundless, especially in education
History, geography, biology, botan!
physics, chemistry, mechanics-all I'll
sciences that deal with life, can b
shown by pictures in the elementar
grades. Children can understan
them.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
IMPORTANT TAX FACT

"The idea that most of the people pay no taxes
is one of the great decisions Of modern demo-
cracy," says Professor William B. Munro, chair
man of the division of history, government and
economics at Harvard. Everywhere, in political
discussions, we hear talk about taxpayers and
nOn-taxpayers, but a moments reflection will con-
vince any one that there is no basis for any such
distinction.
Taxes fall upon the entire citizenship, and
mainly on the ultimate consumer. The man who
thinks he pays no taxes is deluding himself. He
grumbles about the high cost of living, when one
of the big items in this burden is the high cost
of government.
"Of itself a government earns no income. Every
penny that it gets must come from somebody
who has produced or saved it. That is a perfectly
obvious and simple economic fact, yet most people
overlook it entirely.
What our people most need is to have an
elementary lesson in economics hammered int
their heads, namely, the plain and simple truth
that the cost of government falls on the entire
population and not upon the propertied elemen.
in it."
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

Interest can be aroused by a pic
torial presentation, as no printed
page on earth can awaken it.
All this is true now, although no
special attention has yet been paid
to the educational side Of movie de-
velOpment. What will happen when
the cinema is used IN schools
churches, lOdges7and at last IN
homes-as a means of conveying use
full knowledge? The thought stag
gers the imagination.
In another generation or two, eX-
perts tell US that moving pictures
will be transferred from a central
point by radio. That is interesting
if true; but the importance Of the
movie today does not hinge upon 1t.
We have, at the present moment the
means of presenting educational facts
with infinitely more speed, greater
accuracy, and more compelling inter
est than when they are presented by
| cold type; and in this form they can
be shown to adults as well as chill
dren, to classes of five thousand IN
stead of fifty. Now, not 20 years
from now. The world is ready.
Some day the world will look back
at the nineteenth century and smile
pityingly, as they learn about the day
when no man could do much about
putting an idea across unless he could
write or find a writer to tell about
his work. What an enormous handi-
cap that has been! It has practically
limited the educational development
of the world to the ideas Of scholars
of one type only-those who could
express their work in words!
That s our question for today:
Will the new mOving-picture method
multiply the power of education by
two, or by 10, or not at all?
Another questiOn-this one for the
select few who are kings of the MOI,
, ing picture world today: Who is tho
: great mar now living who will make
his name immortal ~ organizing ed.
vocational moving pictures?
/ Read Newspaper Service,
st. Louis, Mo, U. S. A.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
N. P. LAND GRANTS

The joint congressional committee that has been
investigating the Northern Pacific land grants is
engaged at present in looking into legal phases of
the case with the help of the attorney general.
The original land grant comprised about 10000
600 acres, and what is known as the unsatisfied
part Of the grants runs between 100000 and
100000 acres, valued at anywhere from SIS to
$40 an acre. By "unsatisfied' is meant land to
which the railroad has not yet obtained title from
the government. The Northern Pacific has on
hand about 100000 acres of granted land which
are still unsold. When the company built its lines
this land was comparatively valueless, but with
the development of the country it has reached
very high prices, in some instances.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

and because of a desire to be helpful.
When n remembers that in GER
tain European nations a hint on the
part Of a ruler Of his intention to
visit a certain section Of his realm
is many times met with apologize
but firm suggestions that he please
consider some other locality, mas
much as the community to be honored
does not feel competent to promise
the necessary safeguards Of his life.
and property, the fact that the presi-
dent Of the United States can rOam
the field over without meeting any
such possibility, is pretty good eyi-
dence that we are citizens in a good
nation.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
Rum COnfounds Democrats.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-the rum
issue is an important one but, con-
trary to the views of the expert
newspaper prognOsticatOrs, it will
make trouble in the Democratic rath-
er than the Republican ranks. Gov.
"Al" Smith of New York, whose or
iginal appeal for support was that
he was so wet that a hopping up
party was obliged to follow him, has
begun to hedge and only recently the
Democratic leaders who tried to get
together on a national statement
which could go out as a fundamental
message from the party Of Jefferson,
broke up in disorder because the
leaders could not agree what to say
about rum.
On the other hand, while the Re-
publicans have recently shown their
interest in a joint debate between
Senator BOrah, dry, and DR.. Butler
Of New York, wet, in Boston, it is
plain that the debate of the two men
was regarded as a rather interesting
intellectual combat and not as a vital
party issue. With the Democrats the
rum issue, because of Tammany and
other important bodies In the or
%ganizatiOn, will grow in importance.
These particular groups have been
feeding their followers with promises
Of rum if a victory comes to them.
No matter how much they squirm
they will be unable to get away from
it. The Republicans in the great
Middle West, in the larger portion
of New England, and the far West
have no party members who are de-
handing the issue be made paramount
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
-ERADICATING PESTS

Science has come to the rescue of many indus
tries that faced injury or determination. The
invention of cheap, sure metal extraction from
ores has remade the world; cheap transportation
has prevented industrial stagnation; electricity
has permitted the performance of more prodigies
in the past generation than all the wand-waving
magicians Of history.
But science still is one jump behind on one Of
the most important problems Of American life
the eradication Of the white beetle that has so
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
EVER THINK OF IT?

If one borrowed 20 cents from another and had
to pay back 1912 cents it would obviously be a
dear transaction for the borrower. Yet that is
what is happening, says the Dearborn Indepen-
dent, in millions of dollars in connection with
bond issues.
For every million borrowed" asserts the indie
pendent, more than two million has to be re-
turned. This is a strain that will snap the spinal
column of the nation if saner methods of financial
surgery are not forthcoming"
Did you ever think of it in that way before?
If not, keep this in mind when the next municipal,
county, or state bond issue is proposed.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
By National Press Service.
Coolidge Vacation Plans.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The where
and when of the presidents vacation
home is still a matter Of general
speculation. Communities north,
east, south and west have invited
him. He has been assured that in
Florida and Texas in July he will
find the bracing balmy air which a
chief executive is supposed to re-
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22
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quire, and Minnesota, Colorado, Cal
ifornia and the dry southwest have
also put forth alluring claims. The
ambition to have the president as a
neighbor is a healthy sign. Many Of
the invitations originate naturally in
the desire of certain people and
places to advertise their existence to
the world, and thus profit by the gen
eral publicity, but most Of the invi-
tations are extended in good faith
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

When the insects perfect their plans for Overthrowine
the human race, as not a few Of our eminent scientists
assure US they are going to do in a very short time we
suppose the Horsefly battalion will make a special remaet
to be assigned to Henry Ford-Ohio State Journal.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

University of Utah girls insist upon paying half of
the expenses when out with boy friends. A the end of
the year Utah male students should have Mormoney-
Dayton News.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

The joke about the Swiss navy is passe. The opening
of the Rhine to navigation as far as Basic has induced
Switzerland to start a merchant marine.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

Pounding The keys to produce jazz is said to have y,
100000 pianos in this country out Of tune. It has alo
,aused several times 100000 Americans to say things +.
removed from a concord Of sweet sounds. ro- on Trar.
sript
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

Who remembers the good old days when we thought
the Chinese were so peaceful they didn't do anything but
launder shirts and make chow mein?
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

Japan Friendly to World but Will Keep Navy" says
a headline. AS Ben Franklin said it, "Love your neighbor
but don't tear down your hedge."-Canton News.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1927-04-22

Tampa judge recently fined a man for driving a car
while under the influence of something or other."-Flor-
ida Times-Union.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28

colm, offered their club without res eryatioR for the benefit And Jack Curry offered the Meriden Endees.
 Manager Clarence Lanpher of the National Guards, who started the benefit, has outlined the program for the night. There will be two bas- ketball contests, termed exhibitions because the results of the games will have no bearing on the standing for the basketball title of the state. The Meriden Insilcos will play the Bris- tol Endees and the National Guards will play the Meriden Endees. All teams are bitter rivals against each other and two sizzling games will be seen. FA
 The Dunn-Nally trio of Hartford, one of the most popular entertain ment organizations in this section of the state, has offered to entertain the fans at the armory during the halves and between the games. This will be included In the program for the might.
 To top the evenings program, William F. Dobson, proprietor of the Paragon on the West Hartford road has donated his club orchestra for the dancing which will follow
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
|C0MPLETE DETAILS
 | 0F GROWN GAMES
Two Good Contests to Be Staged at State Armory February 16

Plans for the mammoth basket ball carnival which will be staged at the state arnnory in this city We'd nesday night, February 16, for the benefit of Tim Cronin. state basket ball star, who lies desperately i'll at the Hartford hospital, were com- pleted yesterday when Manager Clarence Lanpher received notifica- ton from the Meriden 1nsilcos that the team would play that night.
 This assures the fans in this city and the surrounding towns who are planning to attend, of two sensa- tional games. The Bristol Endees.- through their captain. Jimmy Nal
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28

the games. John l.. Sullivan of this city is the leader of this exceptional band and its appearance at the armory will make the night com pletc.
 Tickets have already gone to the printers and they will be ready with. in a day or so. Already several in- quiries have been received for tickets from Hartford. Bristol, Meriden, Wilimantic and many other places where Cronin once played.
 Besides the benefit which the af- fair is being conducted for, the at- traction to basketball fans is one of the greatest this city will ever see. Four teams. all leaders in the rum ring for the state title. will battle on the local court and with the added attractions to the program, mon- strous crowd is expected to turn out.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
Leading Jumpers of Canada and the United States Entered in Events Next Month.

New York, Jan. 2S P>-Leading jumpers of Canada and the United States have enrolled for the eastern ski championships on February 4 and 5 at Pocono Manor, Pa, with six we'll known athletes seeking to wrest the crown from Rolf Monseh'
 In the field which will oppose the 1926 titleholder are Norman Berger, Canadian champion; Henry J. Jung mann, of New York, holder Of the European record for distance; An ders Haugen. Olympic entrant from this country in 1924; Lars Olson, Of the Swedish Ski club; Henry Hall ot Detroit, and Nels Nelson of British Columbia.
 The meet will be opened with a cross country race one week rom today, the jumping to follow on Sat urdav.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
FALCONS WIN MATCH
Take Measure of Burritt A. c. Bowl
 ing Team by a Margin of 146 Pins
 at Peerless.

The Falcon bowling team trimmed the Burritt A. c. team at the Peer less alleys on Broad street last night in special team match by a margin of 146 pins. Fritz Martin was high man hitting the timbers for S4l for three strings. The Burritts were off form.
 Tonight, bowling fans will be given another treat when the Rangers and Falcons mingle again on the Peer less alleys. The Rangers have one victory to their credit and the Fal- cons will try to even the score to- night.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
S0CC0LI BEATS DENO
Takes Measure of Meriden Cueist 100 to 72 in State Match at FL more ParlOrs.

Dominick Soccoli, representing the Fillmore Billiard Parlors in the state pocket billiard championship tour nament. took a step nearer the top last night at Neil Murphy's Main street billiard center, when he beat Joe Demo of Meriden by the score of 100 to 72.
 The match was a nip and tuck af- fair until near the finish. Demo was leading 72 to GA when Soccoli let loose and hit a brilliant stride. He clicked off an unfinished run of 36 to win the match.
 Soccoli had high runs of SC, 19 and 16. while Demo had clusters of 19. Is and 16.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
BILLIARD GAMES
Play Continues In Tournaments Re ing staged at Rogers Recrcatioa

Play Continues In Tournaments He.
 ing staged at Rogers Recreation
 Rooms.
 Games in tho pocket billiard and billiard tournaments t Rogers Re- creation rooms were played off last night. In Glass A. Washer beat Mashie .75 to 46 and Racker won his first game from Gre <. 75 to 72. Postponed games to finish the first round are: Greek vs. Driver, Cook ys. Driver. and Chef vs. Roller.
 In Glass B. Wallace took two games defeating McGregor 75 to e and Pepin. 75 to 64. Witzke beat Pilarski 7o to 63. remaining tied for first place. Dickinson and Witzke meet Monday night to settle the deadlock.
 In the billiard play, Chef defeated Miller 75 to 62 and Nelson beat On. orato 75 to 52
 Gregor will meet Hanlon at Ro- gers room tonight. Gregor lost to Mcfarland in New Haven Wednes- day night. 100 to Y
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
THREE SECOND sAcKERs

Connie Mack will have three reg ulars capable of holding down sec ond base next season. They are Ed die Collins. Max Bishop and Jimmy Dykes. Collins probably will start at second for the Athletics and go until his legs fail him.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
50, CHURCH WINS
 | FROM WASHINGTON
(Continued from preceding page)

The second half saw this lead in- creased.
 The floor work of Huggie Carlson and the eye of Pip Augustine were the features. the latter player get ting eight baskets and three fouls. Nicholson and F. kupchunos rolled up 27 points between them for Wap- ping and kept the Comet guards rather bewildered. The summary:
 Comets
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
PLENTY 0F BETTING.

Despite the fact that the pitching in the majors was regarded as much improved last season, 3S players In the American league managed to finish the season with mark better than 300.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
BEST BASERUNNER,

Johnny Mostil of the Chicago White Six Is considered the best baserunner in the American league. He is very fast despite the fact that he is heavy-legged
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28
Manping Community Club

Perschy. Scorer-Saunders.
 Coming Games
 The South church will play the Mapping Community team at the Boys club Saturday evening. The Comets will play in Manchester next Thursday night.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28

Passenger: Is the train running late:
 Porter: Yes. mum. I don't know of any new gements.-Lcndon Opinion.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28

(By NEA SerVfCeJ
 Augusta, Ga, Jan. 2S.-Ty Cobb intends to play ball again next year in the majors, if only for one game. He has been vindicated and may hook up with some club in the National.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-28

Admirable response has been had on every side and every bit of it has been voluntary since the news leaked out that Cronin had been seized with 8 serious illness. His condition is considered hopeless by his physician and he wll be unable to support hm- self while he lives.