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Askov American., 1940-11-14

in nearly every issue of the Twin
City dailies. Charges of corruption
leveled at the state administration
were either ignored, played down, or
distorted so that the public would
be kept in the dark as to what was 60
ing on. And l had the facts. was
not talking to the galleries, giving
political bunk, or practicing expedi-
ency. Time will prove that.
What amount of space was devoted
to the startling and rotten mess of
the Anoka Tornado fund distribution?
If Farmer-Labor or Democrat adj
ministration had been in power such
news would have called for screaming
headlines and daily comment, in the
news columns and editorials.
How much space did the news
papers devote to the disclosure that
most of the gasoline brought into
this state, is not state inspected, as
the law requires, and the greasy
maneuvers on crude oil?
What effort did the newspapers
make to inform the public that the
law was being violated when quar-
terly and annual statements of the
state finances were withheld from
the public?
Did the big daily newspapers make
efforts to inform the public that one
individual was paid five state pay
checks on one day in total sum of
$3.50, when he had done no work on
the job to earn that money? They
did not, but in 1899 accusations of
fake pay rolls in the former admin
stration brought forth headlines and
made the front page.
Time prevents me from calling the
roll. The fact remains, however, that
in 1888 when the big newspapers
were of the opinion that my fight
was serving their purpose they de-
voted generous space to what I had
to say and published my radio talks
completely, but in 1910, when my
criticism was against an administra-
ton they wanted kept in power, they
did their best to keep the public un-
informed. So far did this go, that
the article of one political writer was
toned down after the first edition
so that the home or city edition would
not be so damaging to the present
administration. And there were many
other like examples.
Is it any wonder that the public
often ignores the advice of news
papers on political matters? AS a
newspaper man hope the time may
again arrive when we can get news
without bias or favor" and leave
the partisanship efforts to the edi-
torial columns.
Newspaper men like to preach to
the public servants about their duties
and responsibilities. 1t is time we
did little preaching to ourselves
and become conscious of our duties
and responsibilities to publish the
news fairly and impartially that the
public we serve, might get the whole
story and be able to decide in the
light of all the facts.
For years, Civil Service has been
a desired goal in Minnesota. In the
1888 campaign the governor made
Askov American., 1940-11-14

The reddest face of the week be-
longs to the New York committee
woman, who was greeting one of the
candidates the other night Aft
er several glowing speeches about
the man, it was her assignment to
introduce him to the radio audience,
and she said: eve want you to know
that all of us are working night and
day-for your well-deserved Ejec-
toni"
Askov American., 1940-11-14

Sibelius, who notoriously dislikes
critics (his famous crack is: "They
never built a statue to a critic)
once was walking in his garden at
his home at Jarvenpaa, Finland. 1t
was beautiful sunny day The fiow-
ers were in full bloom. The birds
were singing so very melodiously-
their song filled the air. Just then
a crow flew by and called out:
Cav" Sibelius turned to friend
and pointing to the crow, said: "The
critic"
Askov American., 1940-11-14

noble promises to the faithful and
efficient employees of the state that
were promptly forgotten after he took
office. In all the history of Mime
sofa, there never was witnessed such
spoilS as practiced by this admin
Stration in its first seven months.
Civil Service became law April 22nd,
1889. Even the passage of the law
did not deter the administration. The
spirit, and in many cases the letter
of the law, were shamefully violated.
Now we hear more about further
house-cleaning and further re-organ-
ization so that spoils can be practiced
and political henchmen rewarded.
There may be no truth to the rumors,
but, let me say that if this admin
stration intends to make joke of
Civil Service; if it intends to prac-
tice spoils in spite of the law; if it
intends to try clever political ma
neuvers to get around the law, l shall
make it my business to inform the
public of just what takes place.
We are either going to have Civil
Service and an end of spoils, or we
are going to place the responsibility
where it belongs if the Civil Service
law is to be "butchered"! am conf
dent that our citizens will stand for
only so much in the way of broken
promises. Time marches on, and the
day of reckoning comes sooner or
later for those who persist in play
ing the patronage game in spite of
the principles of the Civil Service
law. Let us hope that we have
reached the end of the vicious patron
age road.
Askov American., 1940-11-14

AS newspaper man 1 wish 1 could
agree with the Minneapolis Tribune
when it said in an article November
9th, the day after election that: "Par-
tisanship was excluded from the news
columns, recognizing the obligation
that a newspaper owes to its readers,
to present the events of the day
without bias or favor, as far as
humanity possible"
Partisanship never reached lower
stage in the newspaper field in this
state than during the campaign just
finished. There was bias and favor
Askov American., 1940-11-14
From Exchanges

Editorial Comment From Other News
papers Which May or May Not
Conform With the Opinions of the
Askov American.
Askov American., 1940-11-14

One of DR.. Gallup's poll bearers
went up to one of the boys who hang
around Lindy's and said: 81 hear
you got So from one of the candi-
dates and 81 from the other. l sup
pose you voted for the man who
gave you the So" "But I
didn't" was the retort. 81 voted for
the 81 guy-he obviously is the less
corrupt"
Askov American., 1940-11-14
press, and of the radio is more i'm
portant than ever"

Today we have celebrated Armis-
tice Day in honor of those who died
in the World war of 1914-18. That
they may not have died in vain, we
must dedicate our lives to program
which will uphold democracy and
increase security and happiness. Such
a program will strengthen our inter-
nal defense so that we can withstand
the threat of dictatorship from within,
and the competition of totalitarian-
ism from without.
Askov American., 1940-11-14

For years, Civil Service has been
a desired goal in Minnesota. In the
1888 campaign the governor made
Askov American., 1940-11-14

More and more relationships have
been set up since the World war,
though that war was fought to make
the world safe for democracy. In
creasing relationships create fear in
the minds of Americans who truly
appreciate and love our democracy
with its bill of rights.
In this recent campaign, we heard
much on the part of the conservative
press about the danger of dictator
ship should President Roosevelt be
elected to third term. am frank
to say, that l believe two terms is
enough for the average president,
and that. if the qualifications and
social outlook of the two opposing
candidates had been about equal,
the American public would not have
voted for third term. But that cry
of dictatorship did not scare the
American public. If there is danger
of dictatorship, would say that that
danger would have been enhanced
much more by the election of Mr..
Willkie.
Big business and wealth, are aware
of the increasing dictatorship the
world over, and if such should hap
pen in America which God forbid,
of course big business would want
a man in the presidency who will
do their bidding. For that reason,
millions upon millions of dollars were
spent in stupendous effort to elect
their candidate.
Yet, the governor of Minnesota, in
his telegram to Mr.. Willkie, said: II
commend and congratulate you on
one of the noblest and most cour-
ageouS crusades that has ever taken
place in America BY your ring
ing fundamental message to the peo-
pie, you have made a tremendous
contribution to the future of Ameri-
ca.
l differ with the governor on what
constitutes crusade and what is
fundamental.
Askov American., 1940-11-14

An ad is an invitation.
Askov American., 1940-11-14

WENT up W OIle VI lile UOyS VIII iidilS
around Lindy's and said: 81 hear
you got So from one of the candi-
dates and 81 from the other. l sup
pose you voted for the man who
gave you the So" "But I
didn't" was the retort. 81 voted for
the 50 guy-he obviously is the less
corrupt"
Newspaper men covering LaGuar-
dia field recently were discussing
the political comments of Colonel
Lindbergh One of Lindy's crit
les felt that flier should stick to
that-and not delve into uncharted
territory, where he might wind up in
a tailspin For evidence, the
Lindbergh opponent quoted Orville
Wright, who was once reproached
for not challenging Professor Lang
ly, who claimed being the real in
ventor of the airplane "You
are too modest" he was told, "you
should assert yourself more, Mr..
Wright"
"My friend" replied Orville
Wright, "the parrot is good talker.
but bad flier."
A group of press agents were dis
cussing Elise Chisholm, who in her
press agent days was an official Of
their union She's now welded
to Sing Sing Warden Lewis Lawes
One of the boys described the
warden's residence and revealed
that Mrs. Lawes' servants are all
trusties-five convicted murderers
''How does she like married
life?" someone asked Simply
wonderful" was the response. aft
er all, she no longer has to be q
press agent and mingle with news
paper men-she's leading NOR
NAL life."
Remember the quip here several
months ago (and in dozens of other
places later) about the woman who
said to the salesgirl: These are
very nice American flag pins, but
haven't you got them in some other
colors?" It was an Associated
Press filler in the Monday papers
Gas a factD datelined from Pueblo,
Colo. Sign reported on an
Italian destroyer: Swim, do not
run to the nearest port" =. Eddy
Duchin would have you believe that
10 Italian planes were downed over
Holland after being attacked by a
windmill! Robert Rose of "To-
bacco Road" claims that all those
one minute musical commercials
(heard between various radio
shows) are nothing more than desk
space with swing . Definition Of
an American: One who votes for
the man he. likes-and likes the
American who is elected.
A British philanthropist visited Q
pursuit squadron and offered the pi-
lots prize Of 20 pounds for every
Nazi plane they knocked down. Two
Canadian pilots were delighted with
the offer and kept it in mind when
they went on patrol duty. Flying
over the channel, they ran into a
Nazi air fleet of hundred planes
"Hurray!" radioed one Of
them. "Our fortunes madel"
Someone asked Bernie Bierman,
football coach of U. of Minn., how
he got so much good material.
"Well," said B., during the sum-
mer I 60 out and scout these Min
nesota farms. If / see a big guy
blowing a field, 60 up and ask
him if he ever had any education.
If he says yes, lose interest. II
he doesn't, ask where he lives; if
he lifts his arm and points to a
farm house, lose interest, but II
he lifts the plow and points it at q
farm house, sign him up"
Evening star., 1940-11-20

the Marlboro pike is to music BY
Nadine and her Co-eds. Broadway
revues nightly.
Metronome Room Wardman
Park Hotels supper club, gay rem
devious of the towns young folk.
Music for dancing by Sonny James
Orchestra; songs by Marcia Neil.
Neptune Room-Downtown res
taurant, with entertainment from 3
to 6, 7 to and $50 to /, by Pianist
Evelyn Tyner, Gene Archer and the
-Four Men of Note.
New Bavarian-DoWntoWn res
taurant and cocktail lounge, with
entertainment nightly by Violinist
DurWood BoWersoX and Accordionist
Eddie Whitsel.
Pail Mall ROom-Sleek and COnti-
mental dining room and supper club
at the Raleigh Hotel Nightly dane
ing, after 8 o'clock, is TO Bert Ber-
mathis music
ShOreham Blue ROOm-EXtremelv
popular and very elegant dinner and
supper dancing resort. There are
nightly floor shows at $50 and II 80
pm, usually featuring well-known
vaudeville performers: dancing to
music by the Barnee-dlrected Maxim
Lowe Orchestra
Evening star., 1940-11-20
Rv LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

Only during the brief winter
months do We have an opportunity
to get acquainted with the black
brant. the smallest of our wild geese.
These birds spend their winters on
the Pacific Coast from British Co.
lumbia south to San Qulntn Bay,
Lower California, in the interior OF
Nevada and oregon and on the
Asiatic coast south to Japan.
The summers are enjoyed well
within the Arctic Circle. Here the
nest is built and the babies are
reared
Unlike its cousins, the black brant
seeks it's food in brackish or salty
waters. Here you will see thou
sands of the trim and chatterlng
brants. These birds follow the coast
as far as Virginia and North Car
olina, and during the bright days
vast companies of them will be to-
gether enjoying the eel-grass that
grows so abundantly in the shallow
waters.
A strong wind diSturbS them very
much You will notice the sudden
breaking up of the vast company.
They will separate in small groups
of four to twelve and then ap-
parently try to find special men,
bers of the flock for companionship.
This habit of theirs has been costly,
for the hunters have placed
dummies" in the water and the
small f1ocks of brants are drawn to
them, finding out too late that they
have been mislead.
The black brant Is not an in
dividualist when 1t comes to build
Evening star., 1940-11-20

mattress is made of feathers and
down.
In this nest will be laid from 4
to eggs of grayish-White. They
cannot be told from those of the
common brant. AS soon as the
natal down is dry, the trek is made
toward the water. The parents are
eager to teach their young to swim
and want to be nearby in case of
danger.
The black brant resembles the
common brant with the exception
of having more black on the breast
and head. This glossy black also
extends over most of the under
parts, gradually fading on the abdo-
men and undertail coverts. The
white neck patches are unusually
large and they meet in the front.
MANY have mistaken the smaller
brant for the better known common
brant. The real difference between
the two birds is size and the greater
amount of black on the smaller
member Of the wild geese tribe.
Evening star., 1940-11-20
Pen Women to Fete
Mrs. John HaSer

Mrs. John NJ. Hager, author Of
"Wings Over the Americas will
be presented at the book review tea
to be given this afternoon in the
Grafton Hotel studio, by the Dis
trict Branch, League of American
Pen Women. Mrs. Hager, chief of
the Public Information Service,
Civil Aeronautics Board, is ma
tionally known as a writer on avia-
ton subjects. Mrs. F. E. CLANCY
will review her book
Mrs Theodore F. Tiller. and Mrs.
H Lyle Campbell, Joint chair
men of the book review teas. will
be assisted by Mrs Robert Horner,
Marie Lomas Bockhoven, Lisbeth
Coin, Harriet Hawkins Chambers,
Nell V. Smith and Myrtle Murdock.
Sharing honors with Mrs. Hager
will be Bessie Wilmarth Calm,
author Of George Washington s
Headquarters in Georgetown" who
has recently been welcomed into
membership in the league.
Evening star., 1940-11-20
1ri Delta to Mark
SD Anniversary

Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, a member
OF Tri Delta Sorority, Will be the
ranking guest at banquet Al the
SulgraVe Club November 27 ce.e-
brating the sgd anniversary Of the
sorority'S founding MrS Lucille
Foster McMillin and Miss Katharine
Lenroot are other sorority men,
bers TO be honor guests.
Mrs Ernestine B. Grigsby Will be
mistress Of ceremonies for a p,o-
gram OF entertainment Mrs. Rob-
ert j. Page and Mrs. Howard Hos
mer are co-Chairmen OF arrange
mentS
The banquet Will be held on the
actual date Of the sororlty's found
ing which was Thanksgiving eve,
1888.
Evening star., 1940-11-20

shade of the vines that screened half
Of the porch. He mopped his brown
cheeks and jutting chin, then ran his
handkerchief over his grizzled black
hair and expelled long breath.
Nothing Is Found.
Find anything in Whipple's box
when YOU opened II this afternoon?'
He spoke abruptly, looking at Tim
othy with the imperiousness OF the
successful man.
No, nothing"
Charity glanced up from her knit
ting as if to rest her eyes from the
flash of the needles. Her gaze ran
over the porch door, over Mr.. Peters,
and the top Of the swing Yes, she
had been right The Casualness of
the question had not fooled her
Peters was interested in that box.
For just a minute he hesitated,
then remarked. That's queer. Id
have sworn he put something in
there when he was in yesterday
He pushed himself out of the
chair. We'll. I must be going.
Coming. folks?"
Yes, I must get back and finish
that dictation. Mildred said. Moth
ing like having your boss catch you
making visit out Of an errand to
the post Office" she added, laughing.
The two looked al Timothy, who
had not moved.
Tins having dinner with me-
Charity said. Mildred. YOU and
Charles come in after your dinner
date tonight"
BY the way" asked Peters, paus-
ing on the stairs. are you going to
hold an irquest?"
Yes Wayne answered. "tomor-
row, but nothing much will come Of
it, I'm sure"
Just thought I'd ask" and Peters
Evening star., 1940-11-20

swung himself laboriously toward
his car.
A Shock for Charity.
After he and Mildred had driven
off. Timothy stirred in the swing.
Does anything strike you about
this, Aunt Charity?"
"One thing does" She knitted a
row in silence and Timothy waited.
You haven't told me all you know"
The young man turned startled
eyes to the WaXen face beneath the
white hair. He looked full into the
dark eyes and blushed. You con-
found me, Aunt Charity
you've right to hold things
back, Tim, but 1 suspect you want
me to help you"
Without word the man dug into
an inside pocket of his coat. He ex-
tracted carefully a piece of note
paper.
May I see it?" Charity held out
her hand.
Timothy spoke quickly. "One
minute, Aunt Charity. You've got
to be prepared for a shock"
mo doubt the evidence duplicates
CharleS?"
He nodded.
Give it to me-" Charity said.
1t was sheet from a desk pad,
about 3 inches by S, and in one cor
ner in neat black letters was printed,
From the desk of Charles Holmes" !"
Charles has some of that here.
At the Office, too, suppose"
Yes"
"Oh! You've looked?"
I'm sorry. Aunt Charity. You
look tired. Was that dinner invita-
ton on the level, or just a ruse to
Evening star., 1940-11-20
Miss Roberta BrieSen
WPdS Mr.. Norman Stem,


The wedding of Miss Roberta
Briesen, daughter Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Won Briesen. to Mr..
Norman n. StenZ took place at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon. DR.. H.
w Burgan performed the ceremony
where palms. Chrysanthemums and
candelabra were used as decorations.
Mr.. John H. Marvllle was the
organiSt for the wedding.
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her brother, Ny Marbury
L. Won Briesen. wore a white satin
gown. made with long sleeves. and
a finger-tip veil. and her flowers
were white roses, lilies of the valley
and gardenias.
Mrs. Grace n. Lyle. the matron Of
honor wore a dusty pink satin gown
ana carried bronze chrysanthemums
tied with blue ribbons to match her
hat.
Miss Suzanne Briesen, the maid Of
honor. was dressed like the matron
Of honor and wore long eggshell
color kid gloves.
Mr. Randolph Mckay. a cousin Of
the Bridegroom. was best man and
the ushers were Mr.. James Miller
Of Washington. Mr.. Nelson Won Brie-
sen Of Baltimore. brother Of the
bride. and MI Horace w. Clase Of
Washington
Mr. Stem and his bride will make
their home at 7 Sherwood road. For
est Grove. Silver Spring, Md.
Evening star., 1940-11-20
Dinner Party Given
At Wardman Park
Bv Miss Macleod

Miss Annabelle Macleod enter
tanned at diner at the Wardman
Park Hotel last night, taking her
guests to the metronome room for
dancing later. The dinner was in
honor of Mrs. Charles Curran, who
was celebrating her BIRTHDAY, and
Miss Helen Berry and Mr.. Richard
T. Murphy. whose wedding viii take
place next week.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Callahan. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles CurtisS Mr.. and Mrs. En-
NETT R. Carroll, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Buell.. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Mac
Leod, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Curran,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Dahl, Mrs. Eu-
gene Langley, Miss Helene Kravadze,
Mr.. Rudolph Justice Watson and
Mrs. George Besler.
Evening star., 1940-11-20
Supper Club
Notes

Anchor RoOm-Lounge at the An
napolis Hotel; no dancing, but en-
tertainment nightly.
Cafe of All Nations-Popular
downtown cocktail lounge, with en-
tertainment by "Mousie" Gamers
Trio from to 6, 10 to l.
Cafe Caprice-Intimate lounge for
cocktails and supper dancing at the
Roger Smith Hotel Music for dane
ing is by Bert Stevens Trio.
Casino Royal - Shows featuring
several acts and a chorus, nightly
at 7:30, 1890 and l am. Dancing
to Jack Schaeffer's music.
Club Troika - Continental resort
with nightly revues in the Cossack
and South American manner. Music
for dancing is by Sasha Lukas' Or
chestra Minimum charge.
Cosmos ROOm-Supper club at the
Carlton, sleek and sophisticated,
with dancing at the cocktail and
supper hours to music by Ben
Young's Orchestra.
Del Rio-There's dancing nightly
in the slick Fiesta Room, with en-
tertainment by expert vaudeville
performers. At the Peace Cross in
Bladensburg.
Ell Patio-popular cocktail lounge
with entertainment almost contin-
uously, by Jack Campbell at the
piano, with Lima D'Acosta and Honey
Dalzell singing in the South Amer
lean and local moods.
Hamilton HOtel-Milton Davis and
the orchestra play for dancing in
the Rainbow Room from until 7
and from 10 to /.
Hi-Hat Lounge-At the Ambas-
sador Hotel. entertainment nightly
by the Three Ms.
La Sale Versailles Continental
supper club at the well-known
French restaurant. LEscargot.
Dance music is by Burrus Williams
Orchestra, with incidental enter
tainment vocally by Jean Cathon
Log Tavern-South of Alexandria
about 312 miles on the Richmond
highway. Dancing nightly to music
by Tempo. Inc.
Lotus-ShoWs, featuring several
acts and a chorus, at !, 7:30 and
1l:30 pm. dancing to Bill Strick-
lands Orchestra; minimum charge.
Lounge Riviera-Gay and init
mate spot at 2400 Sixteenth street,
with dancing until las with music
by Pete Marcias and his orchestra
Madrillon-Spanish and American
cuisine; dancing from 7:30 on to
music by Carr Van Sickler, Don
Shook and their orchestra and to
the Trio Lirico in the rumba and
conga tempt. Songs by Adelita
Verela and June Southern.
Mayf1ower Lounge-Dick Koon S
Orchestra plays for dancing from
5 to and after 10, when there's
minimum charge.
Maryland Club Gardens-Dancing
nightly at the suburban resort on
Evening star., 1940-11-20
Club Hears
Mrs. Stirling

Housekeeping problems in the
Jungle in Mexico were described by
Mrs. Matthew w. Stirling before
members of the Washington Club at
a meeting yesterday.
Mrs. Stirring related her expert
ences while accompanying her hus-
band on two field trips to the states
of Veracruz and Tabasco for the Ma
tional Geographic Society and the
Smithsonian Institution. Colored
slides illustrated her talk.
In Tres Zapotes natives built f.
thatched house for the Strings,
cutting all the materials from the
jungle and using bejuca vine, for
tying and binding, instead of nails,
The camp personnel" said the
speaker, consisted of a cook, Maria;
a handy girl and a handy man.
Maria's mother agreed to let her
come to cook for us if we hired an
other girl to act as chaperone and
assistant cook.
The thought of our camp food
makes my mouth water" continued
Mrs. Stirling I'VE had stuffed
bananas. chicken mole, various kinds
OF tamales and enchiladas and, of
course, at every meal black beans,
tOrtillas and Spanish rice Maria
produced these reraStS from food
she bought in the village for 5 pesos
d day, 81 in United States currency.
1t was cooked on a primitive stove
consisting of an iron hoop with three
supporting legs placed on a wooden
box filled with hard packed earth
and a wood fire
The natives never quite under
stood the purpose of the archelogi-
cal work and there was much Specu-
lation among them, she said. Their
final conclusion was that the for
eigners were looking for buried
treasure and that the pieces of
pottery so carefully saved must con-
tain gold.
Mrs. Stirling told something of
their discoveries Of beautifully
carved monuments and five colossal
heads.