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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
NATIONS PLAN
BIG CAMPAIGN
France and Spain Agree on
Offensive in Morocco

Geneva, June lO.-(By A. P.)--
France and Spain were in full ac-
cord in agreeing on a cooperative
plan to end the long prevailing
warfare in Morocco it was Learned
authoritatively here today.
French Foreign Minister Brean
and Count Quinones De Leon,
Spanish ambassador to France,
here for the League of Nations
conference, have been comforting
regarding the Moroccan situation.
1t was learned that they have
agreed that France and Spain must
deliver quickly and effectively IA
series of blows against the tribes
men of Morocco and thus restore
peace to Northern Africa.
Details for united military and
naval action will be worked out at
Frankie Spanish conference II
Madrid early next week. French
delegates will depart for Madrid
Sunday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
EQUALIZATION
OF TAXES AIM
OF TH0RENSEN
Commissioner Demands Small
Property Owner Be Given
Square Dea.

Equalization Of taxes throughout
the state and an enforcement of
equitable taxation by equalization
boards in every city and county is
the aim of Tax Commissioner Thore-
sen, who believes that the methods
of equalization boards can be i'm
proved.
In statement made yesterday att
ernoon he said that the small prop-
erty owner is assessed on the full
value of his property while the large
property holder seeks means to avoid
paying taxes on the full amount of
his assessment.
Hidden From View
"The assessor views a small parcel
of property such as house and
sees its apparent value while in
no means Of seeing the intangible
property and the property hidden
from the assessors view," he said.
an such instances the small prop
erty owner will pay tax on the full
amount of assessment while the
owner Of property worth 100000 is
often only assessed one third of it's
value. Many believe that they are
victims of discrimination when they
find that some one who has an equal
amount Of property pays lower tax.
people will pay taxes cheerfully
if they feel that they are getting
value received. But when they feel
that they are not getting a square
deal they begin to complain. The
small property owner will often pay
his tax without complaint because
he has no other recourse and no
means to fight what he may believe
to be an excessive tax. Large cor
porations such as railroads, however.
retain attorneys just for this pur
pose-to see how much their taxes
can be lowered.
Demands equalization
my job is to see that assessments
are made and that taxes are collect
ed. have nothing to do with fixing,
the tax rate. But I can see that
taxes are more equitable and that
equalization boards are impressed
with that idea. 1t will be my pur-
pose to see that a more equalized
tax is enforced in every city and
county as we'll as in the state"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
SCHOOL LANDS
AREIN DEMAND
Many Requests for Purchase
of Acreage Received

An indication that prosperity is
sweeping the state is the large num-
Der of requests for school lands re-
ceived by the office of the land COM
mission, Commissioner Kositzky said
today. Since Jan. Of this year
more such requests have been q re-
ceived than during the aggregate fo1
three years previous.
An average of about one request
day is received for purchase of
school lands, the commissioner said
Most of those who make the requests
have cash to pay, he declared.
The state has now more than a
million and a half acres of school
and state land, any part of which can
be sold at the discretion of the
Board of University School Lands
The board will most likely consider
the requests at its next meeting,
June 25. If sale is ordered it will
be held in November or December +
Of this year.
School lands can be sold only at
public auction to the highest bidder.
One-fifth of the purchase price is
paid in cash and five subsequent
yearly installments are made. The
rate of interest is 6 per cent.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
BOARD NAMES
TEACHERSF0R
COMING TERM
Frank H. Brown of TiOga Is
Selected Principal of
High School

Frank H. Brown, who has been Sc
lected as principal of the Bismarck
High school for. next year, will come
to Bismarck from Tioga where he
has been superintendent of schools
for the past three years. He was
selected by the board of education
because Of his excellent record. Mr..
Brown received his degree from the
jamestown College.
A list of the teachers for the
lows:
High School
Frank H. Brown, principal; Roy
Neff, manual training; Irene Lam
bertus, algebra; Mildred Huff, ge-
ometry; Winifred Robertson, En-
glish; Vera Smith, English; Dorothy
Dakin, English; Bernadette Gormley,
history; Elizabeth Jones, history
civics; L. C. Sorlien, history; Ethel
McGruer, Latin English; Harold E.
Collins, physics coach; Margery Nor
ris, domestic science; Gordon D.
Brown, chemistry; Bothilde Swanson,
French English Irene Robertson,
Latin; Mrs. Nell Pollard, English
history; Mrs. Juanita Edick, CONNER
cial; Marion Avery, assembly-sci-
ence; j. j. Mcleod, physical educa
ton.
Moore School
Ella o. Casselman, principal; Edna
Jones, sixth grade; Jennie Gilliland,
fifth and sixth grades; Anne Rode
valid, fifth grade; Isabel Campbell,
fourth grade; Edna Halverson, third
p,,<k a, In,
Lavina Register, first grade.
viii School
Marie Huber, principal; Florence
Jones, grammar; Eva Haberman, ari-
thmetic; Lois NJ. Scharfenberg, mu-
sic-spelling penmanship; Gertrude
Evarts, history; Sylvia Haberman,
literature; Lucy H. Kingsley; Eliza
beth Donovan, third grade; Esther
Maxwell, second grade; Nora McGet-
tigan, first grade.
Richholt School
Agnes Boyle, principal; Florene
Huber, fifth grade; Ruth Rowley,
fourth grade; Marian Morange, third
grade; Margaret Lyness, second
grade; Esther Winter, first grade.
Wachter School
UOra Wallen, principal; Jeanette
Myhre, third and fourth grades; Al
befta Christy, second grade; Blanche
Houser, first grade.
Roosevelt School
Grace Hand, principal; Judith
Rue, fifth and sixth grades; Maude
Schroeder, third grade; Sara Andrew,
second grade; Sadie Ferguson, first
grade.
Supervision
H. O.. Saxvik, city superintendent;
Esther Teichmann, school nurse.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
COURT HOLDS
CONGRESSMAN
FOR CONTEMPT
Langley Spends Ten Hours
in Jail; Must Appear on
Drunkenness Charge

Pikeville, Ky. June 1O.-Re-
leased early this morning after
serving a Jail sentence of ten
hours and payment Of fine of $40,
both for contempt Of court. Con-
gressman John w. Langley, Re-
publican, of Kentucky. still faced a
charge of drunkenness today be-
fore Police Jude +. p. Mars. who
heard the charge in court yester-
day and who sentenced him for con
tempt of court
Judge Mars fined the represent
ative $40 when Mr.. Langley with
an oath declared that whoever
swore out the warrant swore to ;.
lie. The juui ige considered the ad-
ditional oath in denial Of the
charge as further contempt OF
court and ordered him imprisoned
for 10 hours.
The warrant against the repre-
sentative was sworn to by a Mrs.
W. p. Henr;tiZie. A deputy sheriff
in making the arrest said he
found Mr.. Langley only partly
clothed in down town building.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10

BISMARCK'S RECREATl0NAL NEEDS
ARE EXPLAINED TO CIVIC LEADERS

provide play and recreation during
the leisure hours Of every age group
of children. He pointed out that the
delinquency rate in Bismarck is
greater among girls and among boys
and declared that the program should
provide for play and recreation for
girls as we'll as for boys.
Mr.. Willows said that under the
present recreation arrangement in
this city maximum Of 200 children
participate while there are more
than 1000 children here who should
be provided with supervised recre-
alton in their spare hours. He de-
clared that with the proper program,
the $4,000 now being here for rccre-
alton for a limited number of boys
would provide supervised recreation
and play for all the children in Bis
marck
Mr.. Willows advised that an ad
visory board be appointed to work
out a program, the board to include
representatives Of women's and girls
interests, mems and boys interests,
music and dramatic interests, busi-
ness interests and school interests.
He said that no one organization
can do for the city what the city can
do for itself and urged that plans be
made Immediately to organize for
the, preparation Of general recre-
ational program to include summer
and winter activities for all children
Of all ages in the city.
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Fourteen men and women, repre-
senting practically every community
and civic organization of Bismarck,
attended round table discussion of
the problem Of providing the right
kind Of supervised recreation for the
children and men and women Of the
city late yesterday afternoon in the
Association Of Commerce rooms.
Maurice Willows of the Play
ground and Recreation Association
of America of New York City spoke
to the committee, telling them what
he had learned of this work in Bis
marck and outlined a program which
contained many of the ideals of first
class supervised recreation.
Mr.. Willows complimented J. J. M.
Macleod, local boy leader, on the
boys work here.
1t was decided that each represent
ative should explain the needs Of
playground work here to his respec-
tive club and with the resuming Of
club work in the fall some active
measures would be taken.
The organizations represented
were. the Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions,
Community Council and Knights of
Columbus.
Mr.. Willows said that recreational
supervision is not the business Of
any one group but is the business of
the entire city. He declared there
should be program prepared to
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
n. D. EXHIBIT
ISPREPARED
Products of State To Bt
Shown Over Country

North Dakota will be interpreted
to other states this summer and the
possibilities Of settling here will be
demonstrated by a travelling exhibit
of North Dakota products which
Joseph M. Devine. commissioner of
immigration, will lead into Wiscon-
sin, Iowa, Illinois and possibly In
The exhibition will include NOV
ing picture tent in which pictures OF
the state will be shown. The ex-
hibits will be in the form of fairs
and four, one in each county, will
be held each week.
Besides the agricultural products
coal briquettes, chinaware, pottery
soil and subsoil will be on exhibition
Commissioner Devine will give talk
of five minutes describing the ad-
vantages Of the state as a place for
settlement.
The aim of the exhibition is to at
tract farmers to North Dakota, the
commissioner said. He declared that
the state needs settlers.
"A new settler is worth $4,000 to
the state, according to the empire
builder, James J. Hill. He made this
statement eighteen years ago and the
immigrant is worth much more
now," he said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
MOB CHARGES
AUT0PARADE
OF KLANSMEN
Riot Starts as Procession
Moves Down Street of
Massachusetts City
MANY UNDER ARREST
Clubs, Rocks, RevOlvers and
Rubber Hose Used in
Fierce Fighting

tBy The Associated Press)
Clinton, MasS., June lO.-Thir-
ty two men were under arrest
to-day as the result Of q riot
following an outdoor meeting of
the ku klux Kan.
Scores were injured in the
fighting which was not quelled
until "a state police patrOlmen
had charged the battling crowd.
Fifteen clubs. pieces of rubber
hose and q revolver used in the
battle were seized by the police.
The riot started shortly before
midnight when a procession Of 800
klansmen's cars were suddenly at
tackled. As the first car hove in
sight a crowd rushed it, throwing
bricks and swinging clubs. Occu-
pants of the machine jumped to the
ground and soon fist fights were in
progress.
Clubs and rocks flew right and
left, windows were shattered and
shrill cries Of women in near by
houses contributed to the disorder. r.
Flower pots, porch chairs and other
movable articles were used in the
battle.
The roadway was strewn with
rocks, clubs and broken glass.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
Ignite RATE
HEARING TO
BE HELD HERE

The Interstate Commerce commits
sion has agreed to a postponement of
the hearing set for July on the
rates on Ignite shipments from
North Dakota to neighboring states.
Postponement was asked by the
board of railroad commissioners on
the grounds that the board was not
vet prepared to present its case.
The hearing will be held begin
ming Tuesday, July 2l. in the office
of the board. Rate experts and lig-
mite miners will be present to give
their arguments and plans will be
considered for presenting the case
to the Interstate Commerce commits
sion.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
KANSASGIYES
1925 WHEAT
CROWN TO n. D.
Probable Harvest of State
Takes Big Drop, Monthly
Report Shows
U. s.. YIELD is SMALL
North Dakota Leads States
in Crop Prospect Which
Is Lowest Since 1917
U. S. YIELD is Small
(By The Associated Press.O

by ne Associated 1TeSS.
Topeka, Kans., June lO.-Based on
present estimates, Kansas this year
will cede it's place as banner wheat
state of the union to North Oak kota,
for the second time in six years, ac-
cording to the monthly report Of the
state and federal departments of ag-
riculture. Unfavorable growing con-
ditions during May reduced the es-
timated yield of wheat in Kansas
by l2,88s,0 900 bushels the report
stated.
The probable harvest of the state
dropped from 95,997, 900 bushels fore
cast May to 83,9O9,OOO bushels
based on estimates Of June l, and the
latter figure. the bureau of agricul-
ture points out, is probably high
estimate in view Of damage done
since the first Of the month, by hail,
wind and torrid sun.
Conditions Of the wheat crop was
placed at 50 percent of normal, as
compared with an estimated yield of
83,9O9,OOO bushels in Kansas this
year, the government prophesies a
crop of S5,08l 900 bushels for North
Dakota.
In 1922 the northern border states
harvested four million bushels more
wheat than Kansas, but in the other
years since 1919, Kansas has raised
more wheat than any competitor
state and has run up total of 140,-
100000 more bushels than North Da-
kota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
SAFETY DRIVE
STARTED IN
NORTH DAKOTA
State Board and Railroads
Seek to Cut Accidents
at Grade Crossings
COMMITTEE IS NAMED
Regulation to Be Adopted
-. and Signs Placed to
Protect Public

Increased safety at the grade
crossings of the state will be con-
sdered by committee appointed
Yesterday afternoon by Frank Mil
hollan, president Of the state board
of railroad commissioners, following
a conference held by. railroad repre-
sentatives and commi sioners in the
senate chamber at the capitol.
The committee consists of G. H.
Morris, Chief Engineer Black of the
highway commission, Maintenance
Engineer Blum of the Northern Pa
cific railway, Alexander of the Mil
waukee, Finney of the Northwestern,
Murphy of the Great Northern and
Derrick of the 500 line. While sug-
gestions will be made by the COM
mittee others can also suggest
methods Of increasing safety to the
railroad commissioners.
Sign Regulations
Mr.. Blum urged the adoption by
North Dakota of Babcock's sign
regulations which have been adopted
by Minnesota. The most effective
stop sign is that which is two feet
in diameter with "Stop" painted on
it in black letters 1-2 inches high.
There are 1000 grade crossings on
the Northern Pacific, he said.
Milhollan said that North Dakota
has a total of $500 grade crossings
and that majority Of accidents oc-
cur where the visibility is good.
Freeman of the Great Northern
declared that there were 324 major
accidents at grade crossings in 1918
and that 24l of this total occurred
where there was no obstruction.
Forty-sever ran into moving trains
and three IAN into standing trains.
There is great volume of traffic
where crossing accidents happen, ne
said, and there is a difficulty IN
enforcing safety.
Attorney Burnett said that most
accidents occur at protected cross
'ings.
Chief Engineer Black urged that
advertising signs be removed and
that secondary warning signs should
be used.
For Uniform Laws
Frank Milhollan, president Of the
North Dakota board of railroad COM
mssioners. has been appointed a
member of a committee formed by
secretary HOOVER VI Inc CH'Seo
States. department of commerce to
consider changing the grade crossing
laws of the states into one uniform
law.
Milhollan, as chairman of the Ma
tional Association of Railroad and
Public Utilities Commissions, was
attending the national safety con.
ference in Washington when appoint
ment was made. The conference was
the third of its kind called by Secre-
tary Hoover to consider ways of in
creasing safety. Another conference
will be held in November, when the
committee of which .Milhollan is a
member will make a report.
There is a real need for one grade
crossing law which will hold good
for the entire country, according to
Milhollan.
Laws Are Varied
Laws regarding grade crossings
are so varied that if man were ia
start from here to Washington in an
automobile he would be arrested
twelve times for violating state laws
And all the time he would be COM
plying with the laws of his state
and thinking that he was right"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
YIELD DROPS

(By The Associated Press.)
Washington, June 1O.-The total
wheat crop Of the United States,
forecast by the department Of agri-
culture at 661 100000 bushels, is the
smallest since 1917 and 2l2,00O,O00
bushels less than produced last year.
Commenting on the forecasts, the
crop reporting board stated that "the
requirements Of wheat for domestic
consumption do not greatly differ
from this amount" indicating there
would be little or no wheat for ex-
port from this years crop.
Barley Crop Larger
While the barley crop is larger
than last years production, those OF
oats, rye, hay, peaches and pears are
smaller.
Winter wheat Jared badly through
out most of the belt during May be-
cause of low temperatures, deficient
moisture and plants weakened by
the adverse winter conditions. Pro-
duction of 4O7, 100000 bushels is fore
cast from the June condition, which
was 665 percent of a normal, or lO.5
points below the May condition.
There was reduction Of 100000
bushels since the May forecasts.
Winter Acre Yield 12.4 Bushels
The winter wheat acre yield is
placed at 12.4 bushels OH June con-
ditions. Not since 1904 has the yield
been so low, while records back as
far as 1890 do not disclose so low a
June l condition for winter wheat as
reported today In large part of
the belt, winter wheat has short
straw and short heads. with the head
often not we'll filled. Reports Of thin
stands are common. The hessian fly
and the chinch bug are in evidence
and Kansas, leading winter wheat
state, has the "take all" disease,
which is becoming more serious in
the central region of the state. Its
indicated crop is only slightly more
than half of last years.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
NEW SECURITY
PACT OPPOSED
Treaty Sure TO Meet Strong
Criticism in Parliament

(By The Associated Press)
London, June 10.-While the pro-
posed security pact negotiated with
France at Geneva by Foreign Sccre-
tary Chamberlain is certain to meet
strong criticism in the House of
Commons, the laborities alone of the
political parties have thus far ex-
pressed their attitude.
They are uncompromisingly hos
tile to the agreement on the ground
that it involves Great Britain too
deeply in possible European en-
broilments.
Premier Baldwin has made known
that official papers explaining the
action will not be presented to Par
Lament until Foreign Secretary
Chambe rlafn returns from Geneva
about the end of next week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
Police Expect
Arrest Soon In
College Murder

Baton Rouge, La, June 1O.-(AP)
Police investigation of the myster-
ious staying of Oscar B. Turner, in
structor at the Louisiana State Uni
versity here last Sunday, began to-
day. Several developments Of the
case were uncovered late last night,
but were not disclosed.
While officials were unc ommuni-
cative, it was admitted readily that
an arrest is probable in the next "a
hours.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
(By The Associated Press)

(By The AssOciated Press)
Brussel, June 1O.-The American
Balloon Goodyear Ill, Wade r. Van
Orman pilot, may yet be declared
the winner Of the Gordon BENEFIT cup
balloon race which started here Sun
day it was believed here today. The
previous assumption Of his disquali-
fication may be incorrect. Van Or
man travelled 441 miles from Brus-
sells, the greatest distance so far
reported, and landed in the Atlantic
near the Ushant Light.
The receiving of assistance in a
landing at sea would constitute dis
qualification, but Van Orman landed
on the deck Of the steamship Napor
Land, and it was believed today such
a landing may not be construed as
receiving assistance"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
COLD WEATHER
HALTS OPENING
OF CITY POOL

The cold weather prevented the
opening of the municipal swimming
pool in Custer park last night. The
pool will be opened Friday if weather
permits. City Commissioner John
Larson said today.
Coach Morrison of the Bismarck
High school and Mrs. Chris Johnson
will be in charge Of the pool this
season,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
BANDITS GET
VALUABLE ELOOT
ATLINTONS STORE

Bismarck police were notified to-
day to be on the lookout for gang
of thieves who looted the Linton Ar
cade at Linton last night.
The bandits secured merchandise
valued at about $7O0. 1t is believed
they loaded the goods in an auto
truck and escaped towards Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
SUPREME COURT
TO END JUNE
TERM TODAY

The last case of the term was
heard in the Supreme court today
when court adjourned for two
months. With the calendar cleared,
more than forty cases still remain
for a decision. Decisions will be
given in all cases this month. The
present term lasted ten weeks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
POISON GAS
is OUTLAWED
IN WARFARE

Geneva, June 10.-(AP)-The in
ternational conference for control Of
traffic in arms today outlawed pois-
On gas warfare by adopting a pro-
posal submitted by the American
delegation prohibiting the use .of
chemicals and bacteria as weapons.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
cows FEED ON PLANE

Tucson, Ariz.-Charles Mayse, a
commercial pilot here, parked his
plane in a pasture when he flew to
Stafford to visit his mother, When
he started to fly back here, he found
that cows had displayed a marked
fondness for the linen covering the
wings. It required two days to re-
pair the damage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
Gerard Cleared
OF Supre m e
Court Contempt

New York. June lO.-James w.
Gerard, former ambassador to Ger
many, was cleared today Of the charge
Of contempt Of the supreme court Of
on his failure. to appear for exami-
nation,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
IRON PIPE RADIO

Washington-Radio signals from
the Naval Research Laboratory at
Bellvue, Nd, now are picked up
daily by the U. s.. S. Scorpion. sta
toned at Constantinople. The sig:
nails are stronger than those Of the
Arlington station with its tower an
tennas. The Bellvue stations an
tenna is an iron pipe about 80 feet
long,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-06-10
THE GAMBLING FEVER

London-A new book on Monte
Carlo by Charles Kingston relates
that Spaniard named Garcia, start
ing with few francs, won more than
100000 in the casino. He resolved
to keep his money and never gamble
again. Two years ago a duke asked
him to show him how he won his
money. The gambling fever came
back and, he lost all his fortune.