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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05

ORGANIZED RECREATION IS Held
PREVENTIVE OF CRIME, DELINQUENCY
Eugene T. Lies, Speaking at Meeting Here Lays Down
Necessity For Community Action Along This Line To
Secure Right Building Up of Children Ad-
vantage To Adults Pointed Out


problem, special
audience
under he o Federation Labor
leaders work America
partial esessness
living America, Mr. Lies said.
action Statistics
which included:
third the rejected physical
which holding tma
world crisis
professional
According u Casualty
stealing totaled billion dollars
About 100 600 are before courts in the country each
delinquency should playing sunshine
Today institutions haroring mostly people
problem cminaity the
Is of youth
hospitals Aiensts
a
all influences possible
the itua ion cauSed by Oyer-st Hy
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
STATE'SLAB0R
BODY PLANS0N
BIG CAMPAIGN
To Discuss Extensive Organ
. iZatiOn Work To BE Con-
Quoted

f'Ians for an extensive organization
campaign in North Dakota are ex-
pected to constitute the chief bust
ness of the convention of the State
Federation of Labor, which opened
here Sunday to continue until Tues
day. Their appeared to be no other
outstanding problems before the
body today.
The convention, after opening yes
terday with preliminary exercises,
named committees and delegate took
an automobile ride about the city as
guests of the local Association of
Commerce. Eugene T. Lies of Chi
cago, special representative of the
Playground and Recreation Associa-
tion of America, addressed public
meeting here last night under the
auspices of the convention.
After converting for few minutes
this morning the convention adjourn
ed until afternoon to give commit
tees time to work. j. {. Pratt of
Crookston, Minnesota, vice-presi-
dent of the Minnesota State FEEDER
alton, is here as representative
of the American Federation of Labor.
and Stephen Ely, president of the
Montana Federation of Labor, is the
only other out-of-state labor man
present. About so delegates are here.
The convention Sunday adopted a
resolution of regret over the death
of Senator B. f. Baker, directed Il
committee to send a message Of con-
dolence to the family of the de-
ceased, and ordered wreathe sent
to Minot to be placed on his bier.
The convention was opened by Rev.
Alison and an address of welcome by
Mayor Lenhart.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
WIDE POWERS
LAIDD0WN TO
RISK BUREAU
Supreme Court, in Decision in
Local Case, Establishes
Precedents on Law
WON'T CHANGE RATES

The supreme court, in a decision
handed down in the case of the state
against the Hughes Electric Com.
pany, involving Workmen's Compen.
sation Bureau premiums, lays down
binding precedents to govern the
further action of courts in decisions
affecting that bureau. The high
courts holds with the Workmen's
Compensation Bureau.
The decision holds that the legis-
lature may refrain from classifying
employments and determining haz-
ards, leaving that to the bureau, may
refrain from fixing rates and pre-
miums, delegating that to an admin
istrative board; says that the ori-
ginal rates are, not to be held un-
reasonable even though they may
have been higher than necessary, and
says that an employer may not es-
cape payment of premiums because
a former rating left surplus in that
classification.
The decision, affirming District
Judge Coffey, upholds the wide pow
ers given the compensation bureau
and upholds it's methods. The con-
stitutionality of the law was not in
question, the matter being a ques-
tion Of rates.
The court holds that "a clerical
error by the Workmen's Compensa-
tion Bureau in it's premium notice
and pay-in order whereby an en-
ployer was charged at higher rate
on employees in it's steam heating in
dustry than the bureaus published
or manual rate does not invalidate
such notice and order, nor does it
relieve such employer from paying
the manual or fixed rate for the in
dustry."
: It further declares that "In enact
ing Workmen's Compensation law
the legislature may refrain from
classifying employments and deter
mining hazards to workmeu engaged
therein, and from fixing rates and
premiums for insurance, leaving
such detail to an administrative
board under proper rules and regu-
lations; in performing it's duties
such administrative agency must fol-
low the rule and direction Of the leg
islature to. give validity to it's acts"
Exactness Not Required
The court holds that under the
laws of 1919 "the North Dakota
Workmen's. Compensation Bureau
was not required to ascertain an ex-
actly correct rate for any industry
In the first instance; it obeyed the
legislative command by employing a
competent and experienced actuary
to assist in computing rates based
largely on industrial experience else
where in the absence of any general
North Dakota experience and by fix
ing premiums in view of its informa-
tion, experience and the statistics
CONTINUED on page g.
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Praise Given Both by Political
Friends and Opponents -
Many Messages of Sym
pathy Sent to Family of
Victim of Automobile Acct
dent.

Many expressions of sympathy
went from state officials today to
the family Of B. F. Baker, killed in
an automobile accident late Satur-
day, and many notes of praise Of
Mr.. Bakers character and service in
the state senate and in other affairs
of the state were heard. Expressions
include:
Frank MilhOllan, chairman railroad
commission--I considered Mr.. Baker
one of the biggest men in the North
west. His work in the legislature,
and his activities in any civic or
governmental sphere displayed an
unusual broad mindedness. While he
failed to agree with other people on
many propositions, he was always
courteous and fair"
Obert A. Olson, former state trea-
surer-"Mr. Baker was, one of the
finest men / ever knew. He was cap
able, and was extremely thorough in
all Of his activities"
Governor K. A. Nestos-"I was
greatly shocked by the news of Mr..
Bakers death. We always were
good friends, though not agreeing on
many questions. He was very fine
gentleman, a capable public service
and absolutely sincere. l feel the
state has lost fine citizen"
c. w. McDonnell-Th sudden
passing of Senator Baker was great
shock to all who knew him, | have.
known him for the past four or five
years and always he seemed to me to
be a splendid type of man. Quiet, yet
forceful, and of high ideals, he had
and merited, the absolute confidence
of all his associates and the respect
Of those who held views at variance
with his own. Taking an active
part in his community and state
having lived, and this is the true
test of American citizenship.
j A. Kitchen, Commissioner of
Agriculture and Labor-"Mr. Baker
and | were contenders for a state Of
flee at the last election, but at all
times during the campaign his atti-
tude and conduct were clean, gentle
manly and courteous. ! can truth
fully say, inasmuch as Mr.. baker
was my political opponent at the
present campaign, he was, in my
opinion, one of the ablest, if not the
ablest men of the opposition. We
were on pleasant terms
n DnirIaytnc totn
"Mr. Baker was courageous, able,
conscientious and vigorous in all of
his activities. The state has lost
fine and able citizen, always ready
to serve the public at his own sacri-
flee"
George F. Shafer, Attorney-Gen
eral-"I extremely regret hearing the
news of Mr.. Bakers death, and feel
the state has suffered a loss by his
untimely death. i sincerely hope
Mr.. Sorle and Mr.. Frazier may have
speedy recovery
A committee of the State Fedora
tion of Labor in session here, at the
direction of that body, sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Mrs. Baker and
family:
THE North Dakota State Fedora
ton of Labor in convention assem-
bled at Bismarck extends sympathy
to yourself and family in this, your
hour of greatest bereavement May
the guiding hand of the Divine pro-
vide comfort for you, is our sincere
wish"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
MUNICIPAL
POWERS RULED

The supreme court, in an opinion
handed down in the case of Albert
Fl. Site against the village Of Aber
crombie, Richland county, reaffirms
doctrine under which the trustees
of the village declined to permit
Site to disconnect and withdraw GER
tain lands from the corporate limits.
eve have held by that statute
(statute of 1920 the local govern
ing bodies were clothed with exclu
sive power to determine all questions
concerning the detachment and ex-
clusion of territory from municipali-
ties, and that no provision was made
for judicial review of their determin-
alton of those questions" says su
preme court decision. 1t reverses an
opinion by District Judge Allen.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
CAPITALAND
LABOR STRIKE
CONTINUED
President of Argentina Moves
to Remedy Situation With
Pension Law Changes
SENDS OUT MESSAGE

Buenos Aires, May 5.-(By the A.
P)-With both capital and labor on
strike today, demanding postpone
ment in the application of the pen
sion law; they were confronted in
the morning papers with the text Of
the message which President De-
Alear will send to Congress clearly
indicating that he intends to enforce
compliance with the law, but propos-
ing number of amendments design
ed to meet the objections raised to
it.
The chief objection has been that
the law postponed for two years and
more scheme of benefits mean
while requiring the employers and
employees to contribute to the pension
fund without knowing when or in
what proportion the employed will
get their money back.
The President proposed that 80
years be fixed as the maximum. Of
service before pensions are receiva-
BILE, that. employed incapacited for
work after Is years of service be
pcnsioned, that pension contributions
be returned to foreigners leaving the
country and to women employed in
case of marriage, that employees earn
ing less than 100 pesos monthly
he required to contribute only three
percent of their salary instead Of
five percent and contributions as in
surance against unemployment and
sickness be optional.
1t was understood the President
would hand a copy. of the message
to representatives Of the employers
who planned to assemble in front of
the Governors house this afternoon
to protest against the laws enforce
ment.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
COMPROMISE.
ON TAX BILL
BEING SOUGHT
Both Democrats and G. @. p.
Organization Leaders Seek
lnsurgent Support
SURTAX is THE BONE
Possibility of Compromise
Similar to That in House
Being Adopted
SURTAX is THE BONE

Washington, May 5. (By the A.
PO-The lines in the income tax
reduction fight became more clear
ly defined in the Senate today as
the second day of debate on the
provisions in the revenue bill got
under way. with leaders of both
parties still negotiating for support
OF Republican insurgents, who hold
the balance of power
Some OF the insurgents have de-
clared against any reduction in the
present maximum sur;aX rate Of SO
per, cent. AS result Democrats
have anticipated receiving their
support for the Simmons plan,
which calls for maximum surtax
OF 40 per cent as against 25 per
cent recommended by Secretary
Mellon and approved by finance
committee Republicans.
With the issue developing to q
straight party proposition. how
ever. Republican organization
leaders have expressed hope Of
working out an agreement on
schedules similar to those adopted
by the House. This put the maxi
mum at 37R per cent and was
supported by Republican insurg-
ents in that chamber when the
rates were cut. Some OF this bar
gaining has been made on the basis
of Republican organization support
for the McNary Haugen'bill in re-
turn for insurgent and farm bloc
votes for a Republican income tax
schedule
Leaders of both parties are striv-
ing to dispose of the entire meas
ure this week but the probable loss
Of full day tomorrow in consid-
GRAFTON of resolutions dealing with
the internal revenue bureau in
vestigation have somewhat damp
ened their hopes ~ - 81 -'sf.'s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05

Needed For Children
"Application of the. best ideas
everywhere in the recreation field
for both young and old, not merely
children" is needed said Mr.. Lies.
"A child needs play in order to de-
velop normally. Indeed play is the
business of childhoo and indeed it
IS serious business. There is some
thing the matter with Il child who
does not want to play nearly all the
time.
"The good Lord ordained play as a
necessity in the life of child. Play
brings strength, circulation and JOY;
it helps to determine the position OF
vital organs in relation to children.
1t develops resistance to disease,
group games are character builders,
and therefore are preventives of de-
linquency.'
With reference to adults he de-
clared: "Play for adults is renewal
of life. 1t gives them an outlet for
suppressed feelings; it makes them
neighborly; it is a means of educa-
ton. The constructive sort gives
satisfaction to the creative split.
The factory worker needs an abunz
dance of it if he is to remain balanc-
ed and he is not to develop the sour
spirit which easily merges into in
efficiency.
"a recreation system in commun-
ity can by dealing with young and old
further all these great ends. 1t cen
both build individual lives and COM
munity life. 1t can through city
wide programs in neighborhoods de-
velope more unity in the comm,Nl-
ity.'
Not Much Spent
He declared that but nine cents
per capita is being spent in the coun-
try on recreation "to keep young
folks straight" whereas $4,000 cents
per capita are spent to punish those
who go wrong. A recreation pro-
gram, therefore, he said, can be a
part Of tax reduction program, in
the long run.
He explained to the audience that
his organization, maintained by sew
eral thousand people who believe IN
promoting recreations, was seeking
to spread the gospel Of wholesome,
constructive recreation throughout
America. With regard to labor, he
said the American Federation adopt
ed strong resolutions along this line
at Portland last year, and that he
was glad to come to a Bismarck con-
vention of laboring men, for they
represent the rank and file of Amerl-
can life.
DR.. C. C. Carstehs, director of the
Child Welfare League of America,
spoke on the work of that organiza-
ton.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
TO BE CANDIDATE

Fargo. N. d.. May -FTiends of
Joseph Boyd of Fargo are canvas
sing posts of the American Legion
in North Dakota to ascertain the
attitude of the state toward 4
prospective candidacy of the Far
gOan for the position of state ad-
jutant of the Legion, according 70
this week.
Mr.. Boyd, who Is employed by
the Globe Gazette Printing compa
ny OF Fargo, has been interested in
Legion activities since the organ
izatiOn of a post here. He has been
urged to bocme candidate for
the state office, but has made no
formal announcement
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
N. P..CAMPAIGN
HEAD HERE
To Discuss Situation Caused
BY Mr.. Bakers Death

Ole Knutson of Grand Forks,
chairman of the Nonpartisan League
State executive committee and cam
paign manager, arrived here at noon
to discuss with other Nonpartisans
the situation growing out of the
death of B. F. Baker, League candi-
date for Commissioner of Agricul-
ture and Labor, and the serious in
jury to A. G. Sorlie, League candi-
date for Governor.
Although members Of the organi-
zation dislike to take any political
action at this time, it was explained
by one leader, the, necessity of fill
ing the place caused by the death
Of Mr.. Baker and possible disability
of Mr.. Sorlie must be considered with
little delay. .>,r
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
MARTIN PLANE
SEEN HEADED
: FOR OPEN SEA
Trapper Reports to Searchers
in Alaskan Territory of
Sighting Airplane
OTHER PLANES GO ON

False Pass, Alaska, May S, (by
the A. P)-Major Frederick Mar
tin, missing American flight COM
mander, was seen 100 miles west
of Chignik seven hours after he
took the air at that place We'd
nesday, according to report re-
ceived here last midnight. The
last place that Major Martins
plane was previously known to
have been seen after it left
Chignik was over Chignik lake,
20 miles north of Chignik.
Cordova, Alaska, May 5. (by th'
A. PA trapper living on an islant
in the middle of Lake Cigh Chignik
saw an airplane, believed to be thai
of Major Martin, missing command
er of the American world fligh
squadron, passing over the LAKE
travelling toward Bering Sea last
week, according to wireless advices
received here from the Coast Guare
&utter Algonquin, at Chignik.
Two natives brought the informa
tion from the trapper, R. W. Sach
senroder, in response to query
from Superintendent C. w. Halvor.
son of the Alaska Packers Associa.
tion tannery at Chignik lagoon.
Il saw plane about noon flying
yover my home, heading for Berine
Sea-" the message said. Il judged
it was about 400 feet in the air.
believe the plane saw me-
A second party of two natives left
Chignik for Bering Sea on Saturda,
noon and have not been heard from
the message also states.
The natives took with them small
skin boat and sled. They planned
to use the dogs from Chignik lagoon
to Chignik lake and on to Black lake
on account of the ice, and then to
use the boats across Black lake anG
three small lakes in Divide Portage
then downstream to Unagashik and
on to Seal Island, across the Alaska
peninsula from here.
! The Algonquin will remain at CHG
mix until Wednesday night, await
ing the return of the natives from
Unagashik.
Lake Chignik is about 60 miles
almost directly west of Chignik and
the territory over which the natives
will search is on the Alaskan pen
insula Northwest Of Chignik and the
direction in which the trappers re-
port indicated he saw the plane trav-
Continued on page 81
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Weather Report
CHEST wind velocity


WEATHER FORECASTS
For Bismarck and vicinity: Rain
tonight, possibly turning to snow;
colder; temperature l0ar Jeezihg.
Tuesday mostly cloudy; continued
cool.
For North Dakota: Rain tonight,
possibly turning to snow; colder;
temperature near freezing. Tuesday
mostly cloudy; continued cool.
GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS
The pressure is low over the
Plains States and northern Rocky
Mountain region and precipitation
occurred over the northern Rocky
Mountain region and over the north
Pacific Coast States. The weather is
mostly fair in the Plains States, Mis-
sissippi Valley and over the South
west. Temperatures have risen
slightly over the Plains States and
Valley but high pressure,
accompanied by colder weather is
moving eastward from the north Pac-
ific Coast.
ORRIS w. ROBERTS,
z. ~ Meteorologist.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
COUPLE MARRIED TWO
MONTHS GIVEN DIVORCE

MinOt, n. D., May 5.-The mar
riage of Waldo Mann and Levine
of Minot performed
Feb. ], 1924, was nnllified and set
aside in an order signed this week
ry District Judge George Fl. Moell-,
ring. on the grounds of incompati-
hil:tv. IT develops the couple had
lived together only % days when
divorce proceedings We're institut-
ed by Mrs. Mann.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
MAN DIES ON TRAIN NEAR
MINOT; IS TAKEN TO RUSO

Minot, N. D., May S. Wallace
Heffron of Casper, Wyo.. whose
parents and other relatives, reside
at Ruso, N. d., died on Great
Northern train Friday afternoon
between Minot and Williston. The
body was, brought to this city
whence it was taken by truck to
the home of relatives in Mclean
county. Hebron was taken i'll at
Casper and decided to come home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
OFFICIALS HERE PRAISE MR.. BAKER.
POINT TO ABILITY AND CHARACTER
TAYLOR BANKS
CONSOLIDATE

Dickinson, N. d., May 5.-Announ-
cement was made this week Of the
consolidation of the First National
Bank of Taylor and the Security
National bank of Taylor. {,
The business of both banks will be
conducted under the name of Secu-
rity National bank, the officers and
directors of which will remain as
they were. The Security National
bank was until a few weeks ago the
Taylor State bank and was then
granted national charter.
John c. Stordahl is cashier of the
bank
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
CUBAN REBELS
DRIVEN BACK

New York, May 5-Cuban rebels
have been routed by governmental
troops in all sections except the Cien-
fuegos district. according to tele-
gram received by the Cuban consul
general from the Cuban embassy in
Washington. 4,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
A. S0RLIE AND
R. FRAZIER IN
H0SPITALHERE
Fractures of Skull Suffered by
Both Men in Automobile
Accident
BAKERS BODY TO MINOT
Candidate for State Office,
Killed in Accident. To BE
Buried From MinOt

There has been no change In
, the condition of Mr.. SOrlie ana
MIR. Frazier, SINCE the statement
OF this morning, DIR. f. p. Ouain
said, at 1880 this afternoon.
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Family OF Four

Mr.. Baker is survived by wife
and four children. One grown son
is employed in Mandan and two girls
are school teachers. A son about 7
years of age is at home.
Mr.. Baker spent II years as prin-
cipal and superintendent of schools
in Illinois before coming to North
Dakota and for the past l6 years has
been farming. He operates his farm
in. Glenburn, Renville county.
He served as state senator and
was the league candidate for Cover
nor in 1922.
At the close of the session of the
state senate in 1923 Lieutenant Gov
ernor Frank Hyland walked down to
Senator Bakers desk, shook hands
with him, and paid him glowing
tribute for his fairness during the
session. Coming as it did from
political opponent, it was regarded
by Mr.. Bakers friends as an excep-
high tribute to him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-05-05
BAKER RITES
WEDNESDAYIN
MIN0T CHURCH
Victim of Auto Crash Taken
j, to Minot Today for Inter-
ment. in that City
MANY MESSAGES SENT
Family Receives Words of
Coincidence From People
in All Parts Of State
MANY MESSAGES SENT

Minot, May 5.-State Senator Bert
f. Baker of Glenburn, who was kill
ed late Saturday afternoon in an au-
tomobile accident near Steele, which
also resulted in serious injury to A..
G. Sorlie of Grand Forks and Roy
Frazier of Crosby, will be buried in
Minot Wednesday afternoon, follow
ing funeral services at the Presby-
terian church in this city, according
to an announcement today.
The body arrived in Minot this af-
ternoon on Great Northern Train No.
3 and was taken to local under
taking parlor. The remains were
accompanied to Minot by John N.
Hagan of Bismarck, state supervisor
of grain and grain grades.
The funeral services will be held
at 2:3O p. m. Wednesday, with Rev.
p. W. Erickson of the Presbyt yteran
church officiating. assisted by Glen
burn pastors. Interment will be
made in Rose Hill cemetery in this
city. Honorary pan-bearers were
announced today as follows: w j.
Church, York; Anthony Walton,
Minot; Frank Vogel, COleharbor, Ro-
bert Muir, Bismarck; Dell 'Patter-
son. Donnybrook; John N. Hagan,
Bismarck. Active pallbearers will
be neighbors of Mr.. Baker, residing
in the Glenburn vicinity.
investigation has revealed the fact
that the accident occurred on road
that gave all appearances Of being in
first class condition. 1t developed
that it had just been dragged and a
treacherous mud-hole was concealed
by the fresh earth which covered it.,
into which the automobile carrying
the trio, sped to be hurtled into the
ditch.
The bereaved relatives today were
IN receipt of many kilograms of con-
dOlence, most Of them from state Of
ficials as we'll as wide circle of
friends, expressing regret over the
untimely death of Mr.. Baker. One
of the messages Of coincidence came
from Governor R. A. Nestos.
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WEATHER FORECASTS

Rain tonight, possibly turning to
snow; colder, near freezing.