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Show THE CITIZEN 4 confliction that no man can unravel the mysterious code, and what is the result? It is this: Say for instance a school house that can be built for $100,000, under this code would cost from $200,000 to $250,000. Evidently, Grief Bywater has not read this code for in it we find this : Section 6, page 47, that, in order to have the ventilation flues draw, a small kerosene stove be placed in the flue immediately above the outlet. What would Fire Grief Bywater say to that? What do the insurance men say to that? It is about as dangerous a suggestion as could be imagined and at once calls up a vision of the terrible Collin-woo- d disaster where a few years ago about 130 children lost their lives in a schol fire. This alone ought to condemn the code. The new law provides, among other things, that the State Superintendent of Public Instruction should formulate a code to govern the preparatin of all plans and specifications for school buildings, etc. We have the code. Also we have Joseph Monson, dvisory architect, who is on the payroll to this day, but the legislature in the said law enacted created no such office. pays for it. Why this extra expense? Because the It is said that this code did not make its debut until September of tax-pay- er 1923. WHEN POLYGAMY RULES. Whenever there is an alarming decrease in the birth rate then it is that advocates of polygamy step forward with convincing propaganda of plural marriage and free union is a thing to be desired. Provision is the only obstacle to the man who would surround himself with more than one wife. If he has plenty of kale and is a good provider, there is no limit to the wives he may take. King Solomon had a thousand beautiful dancing girls, and the Sultans of Turkey have ever since fostered the custom. Then came the Prophet Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, the latter claiming nineteen, although some authorities say he had twenty-threIn all cases where we find polygamy, the birth rate is the big question, and the excuse for polygamy is the perpetuation of the species. If the women are willing, why not? The world today is astounded that propaganda is at work in France where husky advocates have found an excuse for plural marriage, and no single girls of a marriageable age ought to be tolerated. France is becoming depopulated, While across the border the huge German is multiplying. Under the present conditions there will soon be no Frenchmen and polygamy is now advanced as the only savior in sight. The war took away thousands of the young men and the young girls are destined to maidenhood or uncertain adventures. Then why not marry them and provide France with the necessary population required to hold her place in the world among the leading nations. Polygamy appears to be the answer. Since the World War, Turkey has been undergoing, a big change. Women are getting into politics and are demanding their freedom. They are decidedly adverse to harems and believe in monogamy. The rich and amorous Turks who have supported big harems are now finding it very difficult to supply their harems. However, while- the men are planning all this, the women are going to have some say in the matter, and with the present jealousy ever dominant among lovers, there is little fear that polygamy will ever be popular among the people. ' e. - SOME CRIMINALS FAVORED. The past week has been an eventful one in crime. The daily press carried columns of reading matter describing big robberies, murders, and the parole of desperate criminals and thieves. Judging from the big headlines and the amount of reading matter displayed in the papers, would lead one to think that the principal business in the United States is crime. Why all this sympathy for murderers, for demented seducers and Why all this sympathy for murderers, for demented seduci lecherous debauchers of children, for thieves and robbers who into homes and plunder with threats of death, and who fo public treasuries ? Does a criminal of any class show mercy to his victim? Then why show mercy to the criminal? If our laws are wrong, lets change them; if they are rigfo enforce them to the letter. Why should influence, prestidge or religion be allowed to clemency for criminals? There is no such a thing as an lioni I tern among or for criminals. If they had any honor they wot be in jail. m As long as we tolerate crime just so long we will encour, A bad apple in a barrel, if left, will spoil the entire barrel; it different with society. Chastisement, reprimand, indeterminat: tence, parole, and the easy life in prison furnished with amust are all crime breeders. tf Two men commit murder. One is hung and the other is life. Both crimes were of the same nature. Why this distin If one is allowed to escape the death penalty there is no rcaso; t't the death penalty should be forced upon others. It is this laxit lr) is an inducement to commit crime. The criminal may not be r. if caught, he has a fair chance to escape and he may be able to the law. i eui And then we wonder why crime is increasing. : WOMEN AFTER CIGARETTE. The Womens Christian Temperance Union has thrown a cake into a batch of new brew and the fermentation is begini: $ work. It is tobacco this time. The infernal cigarette is causi: the fuss. Not only are millions of dollars spent for its support is alleged that it is the biggest health destroyer we have. That j tion is debateable. The records show that many smokers have the century mark. There is one consolation in this land of frr ter accorded to all, if one does not like the cigarette, he or she neeprii smoke. There are others who prefer the cigarette and enjoy it. Do you know why the prohiition liquor law is not a succe; Because people are reluctant to submit to the regulation o: conduct. A good drink of whisky can only be purchased by the rir they get theirs. The poor have to drink poison or mix thei: concoction which at the verv best is not fit for swine. We we told, especially by the Christian Temperance workers, that na: prohibition would be effective and would prohibit. Not being fied, nw some of these workers and soul savers have taken ai tack and will force their energy into tobacco. When will the; form meddlers be satisfied? The masses are on their knees, with hands raised to bight and one can hear them pray, How long, O Lord, how long! MEANDERING POLIICIANS. On the 15th of this month the unfortunate taxpayer had to fie home to him the fact that in the eyes of the average Congre; and especially of the politicians, the welfare of the plain, ore taxpayer is of no consequence as compared with the political in of the congressman. In vain did President Coolidge in a ? h message appeal to Congress to pass a simple resolution which ter have reduced by 25 per cent before March 15 the income f probably 10,000,000 of taxpayers. But members of Congress, Republicans and Democrats are preparing to rush through a bonus bill which will co5: country nearly 2,000,000,000 $1,792,000,000, to be exact. And1 President Coolidge vetoes it, and possibly if he docs, that $ become a law. Why? Because primarily, congressmen believe1 i : make votes for themselves to pass the measure, think that tt soldiers who would benefit by the bonus will work hard forth |