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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
(NEA Service Writer)

Washington, Nov. 10. In peace
or war, the spies of the world have
always offered fascinating feasts
for the imagination which frequent
ly have been garnished and served
up by writer's Of fiction.
AS a matter of fact, the fictional
spy appears to have little or nothing
on his actual, living prototype.
There are more of the latter than is
ordinarily imagined, and they are
CORRESPONDENCE busy. All large
nations maintain espionage sys-
TENS to keep them informed con-
corning what are supposed to be
the secrets Of ether nations; it is
only in time of war that the news.
paper reader begins to get an idea
how extensive these peacetime
skeleton organizations really have
been.
Military and naval attaches with
diplomatic missions are the spear
heads of the espionage systems
and are SO commonly recognized.
Some of them in Washington ad-
nit it, for instance, and those rep
resenting smaller nations with
whom we are certain never to have
serious trouble often joke about
their jobs as boss spies.
Richard Wilmer Rowan, an Amer
lean who studied the spy network in
Europe over period of many years,
has written book about it. which
gives as complete a picture as a
subject with SO much secrecy at
tached to it could provide. This
work, "Spy and Counter-Spy," is
virtually textbook on spies. As
indicating the extent of their peace
time activities, Rowan points out
that II persons were convicted OF
espionage in five European coun-
tries during the four months ending
with last February.
Most spies are SO cheap to en-
ploy, Rowan says, that they afe
always numerous. Even bankrupt
governments are not too poor ia
engage few. In peacetime, with
less danger, more persons are will
ing to work at espionage.
ut is curious note that espion.
age does not subside simply because
hostilities are past" Rowan writes
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
YOUTHS FOOLISHNESS

A girl and a boy students at Oberin College, we're
sauntering along railroad track the edge Of their
college town the other evening. train appeared in
the distance The boy suggested that they sit the
track in front of the approaching train and who
dared stay there the longest before jumping of
way. The girl agreed.
1t ended just as you would suppose The girl, eager
to prove her daring, stayed too long-and got hit She
is now in hospital with broken collar bone several
broken ribs and some severe bruises And she and the
young man, possibly feel that they have learned
thing.
A college freshman is more less expected to be
somewhat silly. AS general thing, the freshman lives
up to this expectation admirably. But stunt like this
one at Oberlin, where boy and girl out of sheer
bravado undertook nonsenscal prank that nearly
cost the girl her life, bit more than we have
any right to ask.
However, nothing in particular is to be gained by
meditating that young people foolish. They are,
always have been and always will be- This foolish
does not arise from any mental ncapacity; it is
simply the inevitable result Of high spirits and excess
energy confronting world that is unknown testing it
and trying to see how far fortune can be pushed
Very often this experimentation takes ludcrous even
tragic, forms. But the spirit back of it. for all that
is ludicrous A girl who sits on a railroad track
to how long she dare wait before jumping out of the
way Of train may be rskng her life and behaving like
simpeton; nevertheless, that girl, actuated by
the sort Of restless curiosity and love Of excite
ment, is of the reasons why we older ones look on
the worlds future with hope.
Suppose that you set out to recruit host of daring
souls to join you in dangerous enterprises ost
hope revolution, desperate attack on entrenched in
jus and wrong. Would you seek your recruits from,
the sensible, mature people? Never in the world!
You would 60 to the youngstersto the foolish crack
Drained kids who get into trouble because they don't
know how to dodge the worlds pitfalls.
And they would follow you! The same eagerness
and lack Of balance that drive them to do laughable
silly things would make them follow to any kind of
death directed, if only you gave them flag and
slogan The battlefieds Of the world have been lit
tered with their bodies since wars began.
Youngsters do foolish things rs in this case at Ober-
n But the tragedy Of the whole thing is that they
eventually get sensible, mature-and very, very
cautious.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

hair and ivory complexion, has been
making something like 100000
worth Of preparations for a grand
opera debut in Philadelphia, so they
tell me.
Miss Hampton, in case it is not
generally known, is in private life
the wife of Jules Brulator, who,
thanks to an invention, gets few
dimes every time a moving picture
film unwinds for few inches. With
hundreds Of thousands of feet un-
Keeling everywhere, his income is
enormous.
At any rate, Miss Hampton has
been rehearsing before a group Of
experts and operate notables. These
have been standing by" to give ad-
vice on voice technique and acting.
A personal orchestra of IS mu-
sicians has been on hand to give her
the atmosphere and exact musical
accompaniment which will eventually
be found in the theatre wherein she
makes her appearance.
Speaking Of music-there are four
or five white-haired women who
regularly attend the symphony con-
certs and who have been nicknamed
"the sobbies."
They sit patiently back until the
orchestra strikes upon some moving
or emotionally tense strains, where
upon they all break into tears and
have the incest cry. An old-timer
tells me they have been on hand for
the last several seasons, and to date
no one has discovered the secret of
their sadness, nor just why they
continue this funeral role.
The same "old-timer" pointed out
to me the other night a ticket scalper
who. has operated in front Of Car
negie hall for 16 years. He buys up
subscription tickets and sells them
for double their box office value.
Also there is blind man who has
not missed a Friday afternoon per-
Torrance at the Metropolitan opera
house in four seasons. He reserves
the same seat for each performance.
Until recently it was not known that
he was blind, since he wears a spe-
cial type of eyeglasses. So familiar
has he become with his seat location
that he goes to it without any effort,
though generally he is accompanied
by a woman companion.
GILBERT SWAN.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

Nations of only potential antag-
onism, who are happily far off from
state Of war, and who may even
have been devoted allies in recent
ly concluded struggle, will spy up
on each other with all the vigor of
inveterate foes. The regiments of
the secret service are sometimes re-
duced, but never demobilized. No
treaty Of peace has ever sent them
home rejoicing.
"The treaty Of Versailles had yet
to be drafted and the Teutonic bail
bond fixed when all the triumphant
allies set straightway to work,
spying upon one another as if that
were the only known way to safe
guard a victor's share of the spoils.
"Espionage is not only a pastime
of consuls, attaches and minor di-
plomatists; it is also in it's subtly
organized performance an unlawful
act of invasion. Yet governments
devoted to maintaining peace and
order indulge in almost incessant
adventures with spies.
IF, then, there is no truth on
the sinister front but only a hid
den continuity in internationl es-
pionage it means that most of us
live and work, endeavoring to pros
per and keep to certain standards of
private integrity, while unofficially
but at public expense there is being
fought underground constant
skirmish of resource and intrigue,
duel Of spy and counter-spy, gen.
orally recognized as both natural
and illegal"
Rowan tells of the offer of a
naval invention offered to Euro
pean power recently for 100000
pounds, which was met by a
statesman's cynical assurance that
it would be better to let another
government buy it, whereafter his
own agents could soon steal it.
The theory is, of course, that it
is the job Of State Department,
Army and Navy to know all about
the other country's foreign office,
Army and Navy. Germany before
the war, had encyclopaedia knowl-
edge of every other country on
earth.
"Chiefly under direction Of the
navy and military attaches"
Rowan says, 'there were gathered
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
HAVE A HEART

There are not so many shopping days before Christ
mas rs there when first you asked to do
your Christmas buying early, and there is hope
hat the number is going to increase between now and
midnight of December oath Nor will prices be
reduced; will the quality of the goods the
'helves increase So why nger and delay?
Perhaps there are those who believe that "Do your
Christmas shopping early" is slogan devised by
merchants who thought they would sell more goods
people bought early, and then took thought and
discovered that there was more buying they ought to
10. But while that doubtless occurred to the mer-
hants. it not by any the controlling mo-
i've that inspired the shopearly propaganda which
yrcets annually.
The fact is, the request for early Christmas shopping
first chiefly from the postoffices. the express
companies. the railroads and the sales and delivery
people, all Of whom found themselves swamped by a
tidal that hit them suddenly and left them
devastated Some way had to be found for controlling
his tide. for distributing it's volume. So attempt
was made to educate the public into buying early
and shopping early.
The fear of the merchant is not much that his
sales will not reach the hoped-for peak that his
future will be jeopardzed. There is nothing that
srupts carefuly-but organization the overstran
If the two three days-and nights-of hurried and
married labor before Christmas Clerks break down;
of them leave; others are not fit again for
.ime and meanwhile system goes to the dogs and the
sales-machine has to be rebuilt. Customers too
offended by frazzled employee get and
to trade there again. So the merchant desiring
to serve his patrons WELL asks the public to help him
70 do so by distributing Christmas buying long
period possible.
So it behooves the public since it wants good service
20 remember that the chief element in that service is
he human element and that the human machine breaks
under undue strain just like any piece Of machinery.
And because there is human element involved, and
because Christmas is time for special charity to all
humans, it is only reasonable that shoppers and ship
pers be considerable of the store clerk, the postal
poye and the servants Of the express companies and
railways They want to enjoy Christmas, too. Why
make the Yuletide hateful to them? Have heart
Do your Christmas shopping early.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

"The Ladder" lesson play, has
closed up shop in New York with
losses of 81 100000. It certainly did
prove to be q lesson for somebody.
Maybe Hoover is riding on a war
ship on the South American trip to
defend himself against the aspirants
for postmaster.
King George Inexperienced a
couple Of words the other day. The
way prominent people are falling
down on their grammar, it wouldn't
surprise US now if Gene Tunney
were to split an infinitive.
Maybe one Of the reasons AL
Smith lost was that the Scotch
baked at his liberal program.
Strange things are happening in
this presidential year. Yesterday
we saw the headline, EGGS RALLY
AFTER BREAK"
A picture of Charley Dawes and
Charley Curtis standing on the cap
itol steps the other day reminds US
that where Dawes used to tear the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Sweating Feet

Question: Vexed Reader asks:
"What causes sweating of the feet
at the least exertion and dryness of
the mouth Immediately after lunch
and dinner?"
Answer: Excessive sweating IL
the feet may be caused from tight
fitting shoes or from not washing
the feet often enough. Those who
are toxic are liable to sweat excess
lively at times. The shoes should be
changed frequently and allowed to
dry out thoroughly before being used
again. Dryness Of the mouth must
come from some inflammatory con-
dition present in your alimentary
canal.
Whiskey and Diabetes
Question:: Mrs. w. E. 3. writes:
I'VE have a friend who is suffering
from diabetes. He has been told to
drink whiskey as it destroys the
sugar. have no faith in whiskey
SO would like your opinion on this
subject"
Answer: / consider the whiskey
treatment for diabetes to be funda-
mentally unsound in principle a.
though it is used by great many
diabetic specialists. Liquor un-
doubtedly stimulates the flow of d.
gestive juice with some people and
this may have an effect upon tho
secretion Of pancreatic fluid which
the body uses in the digestion Of
starchy foods, but as have demon
Strated cOnclusiyelv that starches
and sugars are unnecessary for the
human body, it is the height of folly
for any diabetic to use any drug or
remedy to promote the digestion of
the carbohydrates when the best and
the simplest plan is to live mostly on
protein, nonstarchy vegetables and
fruits. Of course, all vegetables
contain some starch, and all fruits
contain sugar, but the diabetic can
usually convert this small amount of
starch and sugar with the need Of
drugs or stimulants.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
THE oBsTRUCTIoNIsTs

Since the beginning Of human history recorded and
unrecorded, there have been members Of every COM
munity who have stood in the way Of progress some
Tor selfish reasons, others because Of lack OF vision
Thar part in life seems to be throwing the wrench
into the machinery
All great builders, whether Of empire, magnificent
cities or large institutions have had overcome OBJ
staeles created BY the visioness Railroads steam
ships. automobiles arplanes, telephones and all the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
umbrellas, rolled up cardboard, etc.
The splint should extend for some
distance above and below the broken
bone to make q good support. The
DR.. Mccoy will gladly answer
personal questions on health
and diet, addressed to him,
care of the Tribune.
Enclose a stamped addressed
envelope for reply.

type of splint varies according to the
position Of the fracture and one has
to exercise ones ingenuity in most
cases. For instance, in the rib frac-
lures the best splint consists of long
strips Of adhesive applied to the skin
running parallel to the ribs, and in a
fracture of the foot, the best splint
is to place the foot on a pillow and
tie the pillow around the foot with
rope or heavy cord.
(To be continued in tomorrow's ar.
ticle.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

hides off the senators, Curtis prob.
ably will only scalp 'em.
A scientist finds cattle thrive on
food wastes of the forests. Proba-
bly, what started him on his re-
search was the fact that part Of
the human race has been break
fasting for years on sawdust.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
Stills date in
.'W FAIYTKS!SHA99

November 10
1778-New Jersey ratified the ar-
ticles of confederation.
l83l-Birthday of James A. Gar
field, goth president.
1863-Gettysburg battlefield con.
secrated as a national cemer
terry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

Clarence Mclean succeeded Fred
Peterson as clerk in the post office.
MIR. Peterson resigned to attend
school.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

J. G. Taylor and w. F. Cochrans :
formed a partnership as land agents
and solicitors of land office business,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Members Of the Fortninghtly cluht
and their husbands were invited to
a musical by Mines. futile and Voss
of Mandan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

Mrs. H. L. Nicholson left for Min.
neapolis to spend a few days will
friends.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
Our Yesterdays

TEN YEARS AGO
The Independent Voters associa.
ton was Incorporated.
Mrs. c. w. McGray and Mrs. E.
0. Thorberg were hostesses to the
Minishoshe chapter of D. A. r. wher
nine new members were admitted.
Mrs. E. A. Hughes received !
regulation Red Cross service pin, an
honor accorded to those who were
accepted for overseas service. Mrs
Hughes was preparing to leave for
France when the Armistice was
signed and the sailing date was can.
celed by the French government.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley H. Abbott
announced the birth of daughter
at the Bismarck hospital. Mr.. Alb.
bott was deputy state dairy commits.
sioner.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19
FORTY YEARS AGO

FORTY YEARS AGO
The mass convention held here ts
boom the admission of North Da
kota to the union was well attended
Speeches were given by the follow.
ing: Rev. c. r. Austin, Harvey Har.
ris, Joseph Hare, Judge Francis, J.
+. Wallace, and e. A. Williams.
Col. G. B. Little was spending
some time in Washington, D. c.
Capt. Baker announced that thu
Bismarck bank would be move1
from its location in the Mellon
building to the Bismarck National
bank building on Main and Third
street.
Major Mitchell Of Mandan left 70,
Duluth, Mimi, to make his home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

ut is a curious note that espion-
age does not subside simply because
hostilities are past" Rowan writes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-11-19

The same "old-timer" pointed out
to me the other night a ticket scalper
who has operated in front of Car
negie hall for 16 years. He buys up
subscription tickets and sells them
for double their box office value.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28
MAJOR ELLIOTT WILL
 ARRIVE SEWARD, SOON

Major Malcolm Elliott, president of the Alaska Road Commission, is ex- pected to arrive on the s. S. Alaska from his Juneau headquarters, enroute to the Interior on his first inspection trip of the season since returning from Washington, D. c. Tn all prob ability the three superintendents who have been attending the annual con- ference at headquarters, Edmunds, Kinney and Sterling, will also arrive on the same steamer. Official infor- nation regarding the Lowell Creek and local breakwater, will no doubt be announced upon Major Elliott's ar- arrival.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28
WHAT OF OLD AGE?

While not pleasant subject to dwell upon an occa- sona look ahead to the condition which may surround stances in early life are satisfactory and whose future seems secure
 We may we'll be reminded that nearly 80 per cent of all old people dependent upon others for support Yet many of these in early and middle life prosperous wealthy.
 Who cannot look about him and see acquaintances who the envy of their neghbors but who thru business reverses accidents illness extravaganza are now brought to feel the sting of poverty?
 Usually such disasters might have been averted by reasonable exercise of prudence and thrift Keeping up with ones neghbors in false display of prosperity is fruitful source of old age poverty, and there many old age might be avoided by looking ahead before late.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28
WEEKLY MEETING OF
 CHAMBER DRAWS MANY

Guests at yesterdays regular meeting of the Seward Chamber of Commerce, held in the. Seward Grill, included Normn Lack, assistant to General Manager Noel w. Smith, of the Alaska Railroad; Fred C. Spach, junior engineer, Alaska Road Com mission; and Mir. Wingfield Westward cattle rancher and former member of the Alaska Agricultural Experimental stations.
 As little time was left following the disposal of business confronting the body, none of the above gentlemen were called upon by President Leon Urbach, who, in his usual suave man. ner, welcomed them to the gathering them of the pleasure of the members in their attendance, and ex- tending a cordial invitation for them to come again, at anytime they hap pened to be in Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28
FOLD STUFF" SAYS GRANDMA

recent exchange from the States says that Mrs. Ida Goldberg the oldest inmate of the United States Homes for Aged Hebrews New Rocheles, will be 107 years old upon her next birthday Her observation this life of very interesting She declares human nature has not changed during the span of her lifetime As far back she recall her elders said the world going to the dogs Each generation evidently hears the line So which witnessed the collapse of the Roman Empire as many "allwets" would have believe. Personally, we think this is mighty fine century in which to live in
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28
FIRST SUMMER SAILING

Heralding the coming of spring the fast and commodious s. s. Admiral Evans, of the Pacific Steamship Co.,, left Seattle today on it's first sailing of the summer sailing of the summer to Southwestern and Southeastern Alaska ports.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28
WRITE US YOUR OPINION

The Gateway will welcome editorial comment from it's
 readers pertaining answering the assault on this dis trict of Alaska by Howell and Treadway But in writing your opinion please eliminate personal remarks and en- deavor to make it brief possible We are anxious to hear what the average citizen thinks about this assault We expect to publish your expressions.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28
REPORT NEXT MEETING

The Aviation Committee, of the Seward Chamber of Commerce, re- ported at yesterdays meeting that it will render report at next weeks regular meeting.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28

Cub Scouts meet tonight at o'clock and the regular Scout Troop at 8 o'clock.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28

FREE, SPECIAL, A .75 ENLARG- MENT WITH EVERY $500 WORTH OF DEVELOPING AND PRINTING. COME IN AND ASK ABOUT THIS. scHALLERER's ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28

See our ad. Seward Trad ing Go.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28
JULIAN FACING BIB
 SUIT IN ARIZONA

PHOENIX, Arizona, Mar. 2S. P)- A. Kree1, Salt River Valley rancher, hs filed suit against c. c. Julian, we'll known oil and mine promoter, for the cancellation of S4OO,OO0 notes signed by the Monte Cristo Mining and Mill ing Company.
 The action names in addition to Julian, the New Monte Cristo Mining Company, the Julian Merger Mines, Ezra Thayer of Phoenix, and the Mon- te Cristo Mining and Milling Go.
Seward daily gateway., 1928-03-28

Cleanliness and the best of meats our motto. Frye-Bruhn.
Evening star., 1928-04-12
D. c. BODY STUDIES
TWOLABOR BILLS
Senate Committee ConSid-
erS Compensation and Child
Workers Measures.


The Senate District committee yester-
day afternoon considered the Blaine
compromise bill on workmen's COM
perSation. and also the proposed new
child labor lew for Washington. but
postponed final action on both meas
OreS. The policewomen's bill also was
scheduled for yesterday, but was not
reached. The committee will continue
Its deliberations Tuesday.
The workmen's compensation bill
was deferred at the request Of Senator
Bruce, Democrat Maryland, who indi-
Gated the compromise bill probably
would be satisfactory to him, but that
he was awaiting information regarding
certain provisions. The bill was pro-
posed this year by Senator Blaine. Re-
publican, Wisconsin,
The employers in the past have sup
ported the Bruce-Underhill bill, which
placed administration of the law under
the local insurance department and
permitted the employer to place his in
Surance With private companies. TlG'
workers backed the Capper- Fitzgerald
measure. which placed administration
under the United States Employees
Compensation Commission and set up
State insurance fund
The Blaine bill would provide super