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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
DEFENSE TEST
PARADE T0BE
HELD IN CITY
Demonstration of What 1t
Means to Prepare for
Armed Defense to be Given
ALSO BIG MEETING
Patriotic Meeting to be Held
at the City Auditorium
Here on Sept. IL

A parade and patriotic meeting at
the city Auditorium will be two of
the features of defense Test Day.
September IL, according to plans
now under way by the local COM
mittees, who are cooperating with
the War Department and other
agencies. Nothing spectacular is
planned, but serious demonstra-
ton of what it means to prepare for
war and what Bismarck and Bur-
leigh county could do in case Of
necessity is the aim Of the local or
ganization.,
Under the War Department plan,
Burleigh county would be required
to furnish 1900 men and 113 Off
GERS if it were necessary for the
United States to Immediately raise
great force of defense. This num-
ber will be raised ION paper" on
defense Test Day."
The tentative program for the day,
which In Bismarck is in charge of
the reserve officers corps, of which
Col. E. P. Quain is senior officer
and Capt. E. J. Taylor is executive
officer for the day, calls for a par
ade at 2 p. m. consisting of various
fraternal organizations, who will
come out to show their patriotism
and readiness to support the govern
ment in time of need. The parade
will visualize by means of placards
and banners, the various organiza-
tions and their membership, that
would be furnished by Burleigh
county under call to arms.
: The parade will be followed by a
program at the Auditorium, at which
time "Defense Test Day" will be
explained, and patriotic speeches
probably will be heard.
The local reserve officers corps
sees nothing .militaristic in the OBJ
servance to be had here. In their
opinion, realization Of what it
means to bring together the whole
resources of the nation for war
would cause people to think more
clearly of armed conflict.
Committees for "Defense Test
lay were announced as follows:
General arrangements-Capt. Rob-
erts, F. L. Conklin, A. P. Lenhart,
L. E. Birdzell, H. Duemeland, F. E.
Shepard, 1t. Col. Russ.
Publicity-Major j. O. Arnson,
VIM. Neal, James Curran, E. ]. Con-
rad.
Parade - Capt. Herman Brocopp,
Capt. Finley Baker.
Speakers-Capt. Ben Tillotson,
Scott Cameron, Worth Lumry..
Program-Major w. E. Cole, Ben
ton Baker, Fred Copelin.
Auditorium-Lt. M. H. Atkinson.
Music-Capt. H. A. Brandes, Spen-
GER Boise, L. C. Sorlien.
Banners-Lt. Jones, Harry Pill
moor, Harry Nichols, Jacob Fiel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
OKLAHOMA MAN, ELECTR0CUTED FOR
MURDER, MEETS HIS DEATH CALMLY

Manchester, Okla, Sept. 5.-Rich-
ard Birkes was electrocuted at the
state penitentiary here at 1908 this
morning, for the murder of Frank
Pitts, bank cashier, during an at
tempted holdup of a bank at Ket-
chum, Oklahoma, August 9, 1923.
Birkes was pronounced dead five
minutes after the current was ap-
piled.
Birkes met his fate bravely. He
walked unsupported to the death
chair and chattered with the at
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
STEALS 3 AUTOS
IN 3 BLOCKS


Los Angeles, Sept. 5.-Three
blocks Fred De Armour travelled
and each block he stole an auto
mobile it was testified at his
preliminary hearing today on
charge Of grand larceny. The
first car he stole crashed into an
other before he had gone a block,
according to witnesses. The Sec
ond ran out of gasoline just af-
ter he got started; the third was
taken away from him by po-
licernan. who by that time had
learned what was going on in
the heighborhood. He was held
for trial in superior court.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
CONSTITUTION
WEEK PLANNED
Observance of Basic Law
Week Before Bar AssO-
ciatiOn

The Burleigh County Bar Associ-
alton plans to further the obser-
vance of Constitution Week - the
week of September IA to 20.
The Association, in meeting here,
named C. L. Young, S. L. Nuchols
and Judge I. C. Davies as a COM
mittee to have charge Of an obser-
vance during the week. Governor
Nestos has proclaimed September II
as Constitution Day, and on this
day the principal observance will be
held.
E. ]. Taylor addressed the bar as
sociation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
WHEAT YIELD
REPORTED SAME

Today's report of threshing oper-
ations along the Missouri River di-
vision of the 500 line, received at
the office of Superintendent Der
rick, follows: Lidgerwood to Cogs-
we'll, wheat continues about 20; Full
lerton, wheat Ia; Artas, Herried,
wheat 20 to % bushels; Bismarck,
wheat Is; Baldwin, wheat Is; Ma
koti, wheat %; Wabek, wheat 20;
Plaza, wheat 18.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
SHOTS FIRED,
AT MUSSOLINI

London, Sept. 5.-A dispatch to
the Daily Express from Rome says
an attempt was made Sunday night
ITO assassinate Premier Mussolini,
while he was travelling in an auto
mobile from Acquapendente to Rome.
Shots which were fired at the pre-
mier, the correspondent declares,
missed him, but an automobile which
was following was struck by a num-
ber of bullets.
The authors Of the outrage were
not captured and their identity is
unknown.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
Weather Report
For "a hours ending at noon:

For "a hours ending at noon:
Temperature at a. m. ......... AT
Highest yesterday .79
Lowest last night AT
Precipitation .................
Highest wind velocity ......... .16
Weather Forecasts
For Bismarck and vicinity: In
creasing cloudiness and warmer to-
night. Saturday unsettled, with pro-
badly local showers or thunder
storms.
For North Dakota: Increasing
cloudiness and warmer tonight. Sat-
urday unsettled, with probably local
showers or thunderstorms; warmer
extreme east and cooler extreme
west portion.
General Weather Conditions
The high pressure area is center
ed over the Red River Valley this
morning and fair, cool weather pre-
walls from the Mississippi Valley
westward to the eastern slope of the
Rockies. Freezing temperatures were
reported at a few places in north
eastern North Dakota. Cool weather
and showers accompany the low
pressure area over the Great Lakes
region. Another low pressure area,
accompanied by showers and warm
er weather prevails over the north
ern Rocky Mountain region and in
the Pacific Northwest. ..e
Orris w. Roberts,
Neteorologist
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
AMERICAN FLIERS BACK HOME
SEVERAL BANKS IN STATE TO REOPEN
FOR BUSINESS WITHIN SHORT Time
Special Deposit Banks Either be Closed Opened After
September Is, Under the Plan of the State Bank
ing Department. Announced Today

With two or three exceptions, all
special deposit banks in the state
will either reopen for business or
be placed in the hands Of receivers
on or Immediately after September
Is. under the plan of the state
banking department.
A half dozen banks are now ready
to reopen for business, as quickly
as the state department can get men
to them and make u compelte check
of conditions, clording to Gilbert
Semingson, state examiner, and it
is possible that most Of the special
deposit banks will be reopened.
Under law Of the 1923 legisla-
ture banks which encountered diff
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS

Twenty-Five counties in Iowa are
actively at work in the eradication
Of animal tuberculosis. Records show
that Iowa leads all other states in
the number of cattle tested month
ly. In Winnebago county, Ia, boz
vine tuberculosis has been reduced,
by tests and the removal of the re-
actors, to less than one-half Of I
per cent. 81 AA"g4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
FATHER FINDS
SON AFTER 26
YEARS. SEARCH

Los Angeles, Sept. 5.-When c.
w. Baquet, II, former Houston,
Texas rancher, and Oakland, Cal
ifornia, contractor, registered at
hotel here the first said:
boy, show the gentleman up"
The bell boy, himself middle
aged, picked up the guests bag
gage, then dropped the travelling
bags to the floor and embraced
the gray haired guest. 1t was
his father from whom he had
become separated in Texas 26
years ago and who had made Il
nationwide search for him. The
sons name is c. w. Baquet Jr.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05

ficulties because of frozen assets
and lack of reserve, but appeared
sound if paper could be realized up
ON were placed on special deposit.
They were permitted to remain open
but all new deposits were placed in
trust fund, pending efforts to re-
organize the banks affairs and per-
NIT them to resume their full status
as banks. Several of such banks
have been able to reopen, and Mr..
Semingson believes the new law and
policy has worked out to the benefit
of the state as whole. Were "A
bank closed and receiver named
there would be small chance for it
to reopen, it is hald in banking
circles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05

tendants as they adjusted the strap.
The same iron nerve which char
acterized his last day when it was
apparent executive clemency was not
Forthcoming during the day.
His last words were: ~ am not
guilty and l am not afraid to die.
Turn her on boys"
Birkes confessed his part in the
holdup but denied that he fired the
fatal shot. Two other men were
convicted of participation in the
murder and are serving life senten-
ces.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
Mary X. Browne
In Surprise

Nayatt, R. l., Sept. 6.-Miss Mary
X. Browne, Pacific Coast tennis
star, who is playing national golf
for the first time, furnished great
surprise today by defeating Miss
Glenna Collett, Providence, former
champion, and favorite to repeat.
The match went to the 10th hole.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
GANG LEADER
IS INDICTED

St. Louis, Sept. 5-William P. Din
ty, Colbeck, political leader of the
"Egan gang, and Democratic politi-
clan of this city and thirteen others,
were indicted yesterday at Quincy,
Illinois, charged with participation
in a holdup at Staunton, Illinois, May
26, 1923, when the postmaster and his
assistants were abducted after the
robbers had obtained $4,000, it be-
came known here today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
CONTINUE ASSAULT

Shanghai, (5:3O p. n.y. Sept, s.
Attacking Kiangsu forces in the
Liuho sector, about 80 miles north
west of Shanghai, continued their
assault all last night and late this
afternoon appeared to be preparing
for another round of continuous
fighting.
This information was brought to
the city by competent eye wit
ness who visited the battlefield
front during the afternoon. The
firing was becoming more intense
as the hours passed this afternoon, it
was stated, both sides using artill-
cry, mainly 3-inch guns.
Explosive artillery shells were
used for the first time today. Large
numbers of machine guns likewise,
were placed in service. Their was
no evidence that cooperation was
being accorded the Kiangsu forces
by the naval contingents reported
assembling at Marking for action
down the Yangste river. No not
able gains were made by either side
in today's fighting around Liahu. it
was reported.
The Kiangsu troops appeared to-
day to be concentrating on that
sector, heavy reinforcements being
brought up from the attackers base
at Quinsan.
Due to the heavier fighting the
number of wounded has been in
creased considerably though It con.
tinues out of all proportion to the
extent Of the gun fire, the Chinese
still wasting ammunition by care
less fighting in characteristic fash
ion. - VI
Upwards II so wounded soldiers
were counted. being carried back to
Continued on page 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05

Although Texas has the largest
sheep ranches in the world and the
greatest primary woolen market, the
state has no woolen mills. ,,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
THREE BATTLES.
FAIL TO GIVE
FULL VICTORY.
Results Not Decisive as Chi
nese Troops Clash in Three
Different Sectors
AIRPLANES ARE USED
Increased Military Movement
Seen as the War Lords
Armies Clash

Shanghai, China, Sept. 5.-(By the
A. P.)-Fierce fighting in three sec
tors between the armies Of rival
Chinese military governors, contest
ing for possession Of Shanghai, con-
tinued unabated today but added fury
was given to the battle by movement
of airplanes into the war zone and
the reported concentration of Chinese
battleships for action along the
Yanste river.
The major engagements appeared
to center between Kiating Sien and
Liuho, about 80 miles northwest of
Shanghai. The outcome of this en-
gagement was still doubtful, both
sides employing artillery, according
to the Lungwha military headquar-
ters of the Chekiang military govern
ment.
Troops were proceeding from the
Lungwha headquarters Of General Lu
Hsiang, Checkiang Thutson, to rein
force the Governors defending troops
at Swangtu, Is miles west Of here
where fighting continues.
There is considerable jockeying for
position in this quarter, according tb
an observer who returned from Nam
slang today. The Lungwha headquar-
ters explained this with the an
nouncement that the Chekiang troops
were taking steps to check an es-
pected enemy swing southeasterly.
Along Canal
The enemy movement would be
along Brand canal with the immedi-
ate objective as the Stunkiang and
Hangchow railway. Any movement
toward the southeast would make the
battle front ertend into Chekiang
province, the seat of Lu Hsiang's
government. "s
Entrance Of airplanes into the con-
flict was signalized today when three
planes passed over the western
Shanghai district this afternoon. The
planes were evidently cruising in the
direction of the Lungwha aviation
grounds. Naval craft from Peking
was reported moving down the Yang
ste to Fukien fleet supporting the in
vading forces from the north. The
Fukien fleet was reported in the
Chusan archipelago southeast of
Shanghai several days ago, to inter-
cept any aid from Chang ESQ Lin,
Manchuriah war lord. Chang, who is
supporting the Chekiang governor,
was expected to dispatch aid to Han
chow by sea.
Look To Foreign Aid ,..
Gen WI Pei Flu, military chief Of
the Peking government, has denied
that any of its soldiers are fighting
with the Kiangsu forces.
While opposing armies battled in
sunny, maturing grain fields within
1S miles of this city without deci-
sive results, the populace continue to
rest upon the assurance for security
lent by the comforting presence Of
more than 20 foreign battle craft in
the harbor and organization Of land
force Gordon to defend the city should
the opposing forces be successful.
DR.. v. X. Wellington Ku, minister
of foreign affairs in the Peking gov
ernment, today replied to representa-
tions made by representatives of for
eign powers concerning the fighting
around Shanghai. He sent to the
interested legations the assurances of
the Chinese government that precau-
tions would be taken for the lives OF
foreigners in the battle zone.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05

Station KFNF, Shenandoah, Pa
has q pig for mascot.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
APPEAR OVER
j. s. CITY ON
BOSTON TRIP
Fliers Sighted Above East
port, Maine, After Leav-
ing Nova Scotia Today
PLAN BIG RECEPTION
Provision made for 10000
Spectators at Boston Har-
bor Where They Land
OVER BAR HARBOR

OVER BAR HARBOR
Bar HarbOr, Maine, Sept. s.
The world fliers passed the ma
val radio stadiO at Otter Cliffs,
near here, at 2:O5 standard
time. A light rain was falling.
ARRIVE ON U. 8. SHORE
Eastport, Maine, Sept. S.
American fliers passed over here
at l:2O p. m, eastern standard
time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-09-05
WEATHER FORECAST

For Bismarck and vicinity: II
creasing cloudiness and warmer
Evening star., 1924-04-03

events The ZR-3, now under con-
struction in Germany; the Shenandoah,
a number OF rigid and non-rigid airships
and numerous airplanes will take part.
The circus is proposed to be the largest
in the history OF aviation.
Continuous movies of aviation sub
jects and demonstrations will be
opened in the morning at one of the
naval buildings. Airplanes will aid
companies of marines in an attack on
machine gun nests and free balloon
ascensions will be made.
The Shenandoah will be anchored
at her steel mooring mast from early
in the day and at noon will make
short flights 40 demonstrate her op-
Grafton. Non-rigid ships of the ~
class will make exhibition flights with
probable parachute jumping.
The heavier-than air exhibition will
include a formation of stunt flyers
Evening star., 1924-04-03
INTOXICATI0N CHARGED
AGAINST LEGISLATOR
Dr.. R. W. Bragg, Member of Vir-
ginia House, Arrested for
Disorderly Conduct.
By the Associate Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, April 3.-Dr r. W.
Bragg, member of the house of dele
gates of the Virginia general assem-
Fly from Brunswick county and of
the special legislative committee in
vestigating the affairs of the state
department of game and inland fish
cries, was arrested here last night on
charge of drunk and diSorderly
conduct, and cursing and abusing H.
r.. Bucher." Later he was, released
on bail. Charges were withdrawn to-
day.
DIR. Bragg was arrested on COM
plant of Walter Kirsh, proprietor of
a restaurant here, who charged the
delegate with attacking Bucher when
he demonstrated with him about ours
ing in the hearing of women seated
ut tables near where DR.. Bragg, State
Senator w. w. Workman of Rich
mond city, Delegate c: c. Davis of
Norfolk, and others were having din
ner.
No charges were preferred against
Senator Workman nor Delegate Da-
Wis. Davis also is a member of the
committee which is inquiring into the
financial affairs of the game and in
land fisheries department and into
charges of Illegal and immoral use
ct its boats.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

terday afternoon when they received
Information that something was
wrong" there. They declined to dis
close the source of the report. Break
ing in the door, they found Cummins'
body slumped in corner on the
floor, the pistol dangling from his
hand. Mrs. Cummins lay on the bed
The woman was scantily clad, while
the man was in street clothing, but
without coat.
Cummins was said to have suffered
from asthma for several years. A
few days ago he left hospital where
he was undergoing a treatment. his
widow said last night. The couple
had been contemplating double
suicide for some time. she told
officers. because of unhappiness re-
sulting from the husbands Ill health.
Mrs. Cummins was formerly
writer of short stories, contributing
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Cummins. nationally known as a
writer, dangerously wounded, when
police broke into their apartment, at
105A North 2d street. late Yesterday
The husband and wife shot them
selves as a result of mutual agree.
ment, Coroner Whitfield declared this
wounded woman told him. Cummins
had been il ill health for several
months.
At the hospital today attendants
said the womans condition was
grave" When questioned about the
affair Mrs. Cummins said to officers:
Says She Shot Self.
II shot myself and Holmes took the
gun and shot himself" She expresses
a wish to live. attendants say.
Police went to the apartment yes
Evening star., 1924-04-03

from the Anacostia Naval Air Station
together with Army planes. In this
exhibition will be acrobatic stunts
parachute jumping, and a special
parachute race of contestants f6"
time in reaching the ground
A hydrogen filled balloon will be set
free as target for machine gun fire
from airplanes, and a comic balloon
race completes the program.
Announcement il also made that
the Lakehurst station is to become
the base of all lighter -than-air craft
with exception of a few observation
balloons at other posts. Much of such
equipment from other parts of tn
country in on the way here now.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

to a number of popular periodicals
under the pen name of at. ID. Pendle-
ton" Cummins was a graduate Of
the Virginia Military Institute and a
member of the v. NJ. /. and West
moreland clubs here. He was for
twenty-five years representative here
of several insurance companies.
Cummins was fifty-four years old,
his widows age was given as forty
two. They had no children.
Evening star., 1924-04-03
IS Delivers Any One of 4 Models

The Console Phonograph is the photograph
OF today = the style demanded the country
over-that has literally replaced the cabinet
phonograph of yesterday Here they are, alb
solutely the last word in consoles-English
period types-with grace of line beauty of fin
ish, and motor to give years of service.
These monographs play any disc record
made, which means that your scope of musi-
cal enjoyment Is unlimited. They have the
United encased type of doub1e-spring motor,
the sort used in very high h-priced monographs.
They play three or four records to one wind
ing.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

They have the exclusive duplex tone arm
special tone control of modifer, tone filter Ito
eliminate surface noses), self-oiling cup, lami-
mated resonant tone chamber-all modern sci
entihc features And every model is guar
anteed for one year by the makers and by
Woodward & Lothrop
In addition to the two styles illustrated there
are two more: The Canterbury, SIS; and The
Tudor, $85. S. payment delivers any one of
the four models to your home; the balance
may be paid monthly, beginning 80 days after
delivery. Come IN early and select the model
you want.
Evening star., 1924-04-03
French Historian Honored.

PARIS, April 3.-CamiIle Julian
was today elected a member of the
French Academy to succeed Jean
Aicard, the author who died In 1921 NJ.
Julian ~ professor In the Univer-
sity of Bordeaux and is a noted his
torian,
Evening star., 1924-04-03
COUPLE IN SUICIDE
PACT; HUSBAND DEAD
Mrs. Holmes Cummins, Authoress,
in Grave Condition After
Richmond Tragedy.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, April S.-Holmes
Cummins. prominent Richmond busi-
ness man and clubman. was found
shot to death, and his wife. Tula
Evening star., 1924-04-03
NAVY CLOUD CIRCUS
PROGRAM ARRANGED
New ZR's, Shenandoah and ALI
Types of Aircraft to Take
Part in Exhibitions.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press,
AREHUHST. y. j., April 3.-Thc
program for the Navy's Circus in the
clouds" 10 be held nt the naval air
station Saturday. May 81. an .an-
nounc"d today. contains eight major
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Running out 100 yards OF line in less
than three seconds is the record Of "a
sailfish in southern waters.
Evening star., 1924-04-03

Victrola Galleries, Fourth Floor
The Washington times., 1924-10-30
COACHES BYRD
AND GORMLEY
HOPEFUL

Rival coaches at Maryland and
Catholic University are spending
their days now directing their team
in the perfection Of the plays. Coach
Byrd at Maryland gave his men a
long, hard scrimmage with the
members of the Third Corps Area
team, and out at Brookland Coach
Gormley ordered lengthy tilt with
the powerful freshmen team.
Despite the loss of four regulars,
the Catholic University team is con-
fident Of taking the measure of the
MaryIanders when they meet in the
Catholic stadium Saturday. Adams,
DuFour, Meyers and Connors have
left gaping holes where they were
formerly placed.
The game will see the return to
action Of Maryland's first string
backfield, and Coach Byrd is happy.
The College Park boys have been
hurt all season and to see the regu.
lars back in position the Maryland
Mentor has no fears of the result
OF Saturdays engagement.
The revamped Brookland team
showed up well against the Fresh.
men team, though it is only logical
tc expect slight let down due to
the loss Of the four stars. Outside
of the four, Catholic University viii
have its first string men in pthe
game, none of the regulars being on
the injury list Maryland has sew.
eral good subs out, but the team on
the whole Is in good shape.