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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
BEGIN BIG
RIFF DRIVE
Allied French and Spanish
Armies Open Offensive

Fez. Sept. 9--(P)-A French COM
munique concerning the fighting
against the Ritfans states that the
Sherifan escadrille, as the American
volunteer aerial squadron is called,
has carried out Ia bombardments of
Sheshumn, important city in the
Riff country.
Tangicr, Morocco, Sept. 9.-(@D--
The Spanish advance against Ajdir,
Abd-El- Krim's capital, was reported
this morning to be progressing fav-
orably with the Riffians Offering but
feeble resistance.
Paris, Sept. 9.--(P)-The long
heralded Franco-Spanish offensive
against Abd-el-Krim's Riffian tribes
men and their allies has begun and
soon will be in full swing, it was
said today.
The Spanish after their scheduled
landing on the shores Of Alhucemas
Bay yesterday, are marching on
Ajdir, to the south.
Franco-Spanish forces numbering
between 10000 and 100000 already
are or shortly will begin attacking
Tetuan in the northwestern section
of the Riff country and She-Shuan,
further to the south.
The Spaniards from the north are
to launch heavy assault around Te-
tuan, while the French army from
the south clears the She-Shuan ter
ritory.
Another French army meanwhile
is to advance from the south toward
Ajdir, Abd-el-Krim's capital.
These simultaneous and closely CO.
ordinated operations are designed to
exert pressure against the Riffians
from all sides in an effort to crush
them.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
NEUTRAL COUNTRIES WILL LABOR
FOR DISARMAMENT CONFERENCE:
MUST WAIT PLEASURE OF BIG THREE

Geneva. Sept. 9.-P)-Evidence
that the neutral countries of Eur
ope will persistently labor for the
early convocation of the disarma-
ment conference was given today
when Former Premier Zahle of Den
mark, addressing the assembly of the
league Of nations, urged that the
leagues council continue prepara-
tory steps for such conference and
study all the problems connected
with disarmament.
Lord Cecil received great ova-
tion upon his temperance as del
egate after two years absence.
The protection of minorities, Sc
curity pact among the Balkan ma
tions are among the outstanding
questions for the assembly Of the
league which today got down to a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
Fire Prevention
Not Erie Protection

The five million dollar Allan
ia fire started from an electric
iron.
The forty million dollar Balti-
more fire was due to careless
smoker.
The five million dollar Berke-
ley fire originated from burning
brush.
The million dollar Nashville
fire grew out of small boys
carelessness.
The seven million dollar Paris,
Texas, fire was caused by To-
comotive spark.
The three million dollar "Bur-
lington" fire in Chicago came
from spontaneous combustion.
The great Chicago fire started
from an overturned lamp.
The Collinwood Schoolhouse
Fire in which 174 children and
two teachers lost their lives
started from a steam-pipe in con-
tact with a wood floor.
The Peabody school fire IN
which 81 little children died was
due to a pile of rubbish.
The Cleveland, South Carolina.
school fire in 1923, in which 76
persons lost their lives, was due
to an improperly protected lamp.
Every year in the United
States we kill $4,000 persons by
fire, mostly women and children.
Many more are seriously injured.
Every day we burn $50 dwell
ings, s schools, churches, and
/ hospital.
Our National Ash Heap and its
corollary losses exceeds annual
ly one billion dollars.
The Chief Cause Is Carelessness
STOP 1T!
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09

Washington, Sept. 9.---As the war
department moves to call Colonel
William Mitchell to account for his
public charges against administra-
tion Of the army and navy air SER
vices, the former assistant army air
chief has followed up his attack
with a lengthy elaboration of what
he regards as necessary forms IN
the national defense system.
in the statement issued at his San
Antonio. Texas, post yesterday. how
ever, urging consolidated depart
ment of national defense Colonel
Mitchell made so reference to the
charges which have brought into ac-
ton the disciplinary forces Of the
war department.
In his latest expression, officials
said, Col. Mitchell, as any other Of
ficcr. was entirely free to express
his personal views on such questions.
The war department. it was ex-
planned, is concerned solely with the
specific charges Of the Colonel, in
Guiding criminal negligence in ad'
ministration of the air services ,;.'Id
is moving to determine whether he
has rendered himself liable to court
martial proceedings under the ar
ticleS Of war.
As special Investigator. Col. George
A. Nugent was proceeding from
Washington today for San Antonio
There he will GO through the rou'
tine procedure Of determining the
authenticity Of Col. Mitchelps state
ment. by questioning the officer.
A lapse of probably week is ex.
pected for Col. Nugent's return ant
subsequent decision as to grounds
for court martial proceedings to de-
termine whether Mitchell had been
guilty Of insubordination. Such &
court, either here or in San Antonio
probably will be open to the public
In urging in his latest statement the
creation of single department OF
defense with subsecretaries ir
charge of the army, navy and all
branches, Col. Mitchell said: 1--WE
must apply remedy to the condi:
tions existing in our whole national
defense system and in our aeronau'
tics in particular"
He urged also the creation Of a
council of national defense, to CO.
ordinate all war time activities OF
the government to consist of the Sc
cretary of state, secretary of the
treasury and the proposed system OF
national defense.
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serious discussion after two days of
routine organization.
The general problem of European
security having been taken in hand
by Great Britain, France and Bel
gium, all of whom desire to deal di-
rectly with Germany. there is little
chance for elaborate discussion Of
last years Geneva protocol, al
though it is likely that resolution
will be adopted reaffirming the as
sembly's adherence to the compul-
sorry arbitration clauses in it.
The reason for the reluctance to
take up again the protocol was sum-
med up today by French spokes-
man:
"If we tried to resuscitate it we
could easily have majority in the
assembly. But it would be a pro-
tocol without England"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
Japs May Slap
Tax or Cosmetics

Tokyo.-Beauty OF the kind that
can be bought at drug stores may be
levied upon by the department of
finance for an annual tribute of
some $4,000, 900 yen. This is provid-
ed for in a bill the department is
drafting to present to the diet. The
bill provides 20 per cent tax on all
the bottled, jugged, Jared and tubed
mysteries which decorate milady's
dressing table and milady herself.
Not even her bath is to be excepted
for soaps make up fully half Of the
toilet articles sold in Japan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
ROADS PRESENT RATE CASE
INSPECTION OF CITY PROPERTY
WILL FEATURE FIRE PREVENTION
OBSERVANCE IN CITY TOMORROW
Banquet Tomorrow Night viii Climax wide Observance
Of Fire Prevention Day

A squad Of % fire hazard inspcc-
tors representing the North Dakota
Fire Prevention association Will ar
rive in Bismarck tomorrow To cx-
anime premises of business houses
churches. and public places in con
nection with city-wide observance of
fire prevention day.
Inspection will take place at the
invitation Of the association Of com
merce issued through Fire Chief
Harry Homan. A survey of common
fire hazards, overlooked or neglected
by property.owners, will be taken
and a report Of the condition Of the
city property from the standpoint of
fire prevention will be given at u
banquet to be held at the Grand Pa
r'fic Hotel at 6:l5 tomorrow even
ing.
rroperty-owners are urged by the
association Of commerce to attend
this banquet.
Ask Cooperation
Business men and large property
owners are asked by the local fire
prevention committee headed by II.
J. Duemcland to cooperate in full
with fire inspectors tomorrow by ar
ranging to have inspectors escorted
through business premises.
An added feature in fire prevention
observance will be addresses given
to public school children of all grades
by force Of speakers furnished by
the state fire prevention association
at the request of II. o. SaXvik, city
superintendent Of schools.
Inspection of city schools for fire
hazards will be an important part of
fire prevention observance. Report
on condition Of the schools will be 4
separate part of the program TO he
given at tomorrOw's banquet.
Takes Charge
Q. A. SChOllander, SccretArv of the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
INVESTIGATE
STATEMENTS
OF MITCHELL
Special Officer Leaves Wash
ingtOn To Examine Army
Officer al San Antonio
MAY BE COURT MARTIAL.
Former Assistant Air Chief
Reiterates Some of Criti.
cisms of National De-
Tense Plan
MAY BE COURT MARTIAL

San Antonio. Texas. Sept. g.
R)-"lf the war department does
not like the statements | make.
let officials take any discipIin-
AIRY action they want. court mar
tial or nOn-cOurt martial. hut
there will be no investigation,
no pleas, no defense on my part
covering a question Of that
kind" Col. VIM. Mitchell said
today. answering u question ~
tO what he intended doing if
prosecuted by the war depart.
mcnt for his statement Of last
Saturday.
"The investigation that is
needed Is that Of the war and
navy department and their con-
duct In the disgraceful admins
tra.ion Of aeronautics," he add
cd.
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NiSucSt yesterday ~
Lowest last night .............. SO
Preclp'tatlon to q. M. ........ .O1
Highest wind velocity .......... l2
Weather Forecasts
For Bismarck and vicinity: Fair
tonight and Thursday. Not much
change in tempe rature.
For North Dakota: Fair tonight
and Thursday. Somewhat cooler
southeast portion tonight.
General Weather Conditions
A low pressure area, accompanied
by precipitation, covers the upper
Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes
region. Heavy showers occurred in
parts Of eastern North Dakota, Iowa
and northern Illinois. Light show
ers also occurred in Montana and
Wyoming. Elsewhere the weather is
generally fair. Temperatures are
quite high over the Mississippi VAL
ley and Great Lakes region while
moderate temperatures prevail from
the Plains States westward to the
Pacific coast.
North Dakota Corn and Wheat Re-
giOn Summary
For the week ending Sept. 8, 1925.
Hot, dry weather during the first
part 0f the week caused late corn
~ 1Ak - @israte but allowed
threshlng to make excellent progress.
Corn matured rapidly and the great
er portion is now out of danger from
frost. Showers during the latter
part of the week in the east portion
of the State delayed threshing some
what but improved pastures and
ranges; rain is needed in the west
portion. Fall plowing is we'll under
way in the east portion Of the State
but the ground is too wet in the
west portion:
official in Charge
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09

state fire prevention association, will
have charge OF inspection work and
Will act in cooperation with Mr.
Duemcland.
j. J. NJ. Macleod has arranged for
services of a delegation of boy scouts
who will accompany fire inspectors
on the tour of the city. The trip Will
be of educational value for the
scouts.
Owners Of all property inspected
will receive report on conditions
relative to fire hazard on the prem
ises, and will be asked by the state
association to correct these defects
and report such correction.
Harry X. Rogers. nationally known
fire clown, will give a free performs
ance at the city auditorium at IL!
tomorrow afternoon at which school
children from first to sixth grades
inclusive will be present.
Famous Clown
Rogers. a talented funster, will
convey the Significance Of fire pre-.
vention to the youngsters by antics
which have won him renown in all
sections of the country. Rogers will
also entertain at the fire banquet
tomorrow night.
In connection with fire prevention
observance. "A window display contest
will be held and prizes ranging from
$3.50 to So so will be awarded for
most appropriate exhibitions.
The local fire department will be
on the streets all day tomorrow pla-
carded for the purpose Of fire pre-.
VpntiOn Roy scouts will Stenci1
street corners with the legend: "Pre-
vent Fires"
An excellent program has been ar
ranged for the banquet which will
last approximately an hour and d
half. it was announced toda" by Mr.
Duemeland.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
KINGS DAY

Cleveland, O.-Otto Longo, l2, and
his wicked punching Boston bull,
King, staged boxing match here
the other day which was. a knockout
with the school children, and, also
with Otto: In the fifth round the
doS doS landed snt an p r ito to oss caso
boy taught his pet to box. He stands
on his hind legs, and is about the
same height dis the boy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
SNAKES GET DRINK

Morgantown, w. Va.-Either the
moonshine liquor OF the copperhead
snakes will have to be annihilated in
I,ese parts. John Ross, state troop.
er, says the snakes are drinking the
stuff and becoming so vicious that
they are actually dangerous. He
says he has been forced to kill five
of the snakes after they had become
intoxicated. He found one snake
drinking the liquor from a broken
jug in an abandoned house, he says
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
D. A. r. Session
Opens at Mandan

Mandan, N. D., Sept. 9.-(P)-Re-
newed activities of the Daughters of
the American Revolution chapters of
N. Dak., in extending aid to both
sons and daughters Of revolutionary
forebears in tracing genealogy rec
ords, establishing markers at histor-
ical points within the state, and CO.
operation with state officials and
moving picture theatre men in the
showing and demand for better films
with historic emphasis and inspira-
tional patriotic themes, will be
chief points discussed at the sew
enth annual conference of the North
Dakota D. A. R. which opens at 1880
this afternoon. Nearly 500 delegates
from various chapters of the state
were in attendance at the luncheon
served this noon by the Mandas
chapter.
Mrs. E. A, Thorberg, Bismadk.
state regent. will preside.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
Mandan Booze
Best Quality

Mandan bOotleggers have been
selling the best quality of grain
alcohol Of the drinkable variety
to be obtained in North Dakota.
analysis Of liquor samples taken
in recent raids by agents Of the
state prohibition department Of
the attorney generals office
show. The quality sold at Man
dan, officials said, has been
much higher than the quality
sold in other sections although
it is ''nOne too good ut that"
The average North Dakota
mOonshiner, the same reports
show, still is manufacturing a
high-pOwer brand of liquid dyna-
mite containing all sorts Of i'm
purities, as hard as a usurer's
heart. and as violent as Il knock
out punch by Il pugilistic title
holder.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
NEWS BRIEFS

Washington-An estimated waste
of $25O,O0O, 900 was caused last year
by irregular school attendance, the
bureau of education said.
San Diego-John G. Stinson, avia-
ton pilot, was killed and an avia-
ton rigger slightly injured when
their seaplane fell into San Diago
Bay.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
DRY WORKER
SHOT AS SHE
WROTE SPEECH
Believe BOotleggers at Bot
tom of Plot Against w. c.
Il. u. Crusaders

VintOn, Iowa, Sept. 9.--(P)--
"Let US pray that every christ
ian woman will enlist in the SER
vice for God and home in every
land" were the last words writ
ten by Mrs. c. Il. Cook. Prcsi-
dent Cf the Benton County w.
G. +. u. MOnday night just be-
fore she was shot down, presum-
ably by u liquor law viOIatOr. in
her home as she sat writing u
speech for delivery to the or
ganizatiOn's county convention.
Vinton, Iowa, Sept. 9.-P)-lnves-
tigators Of the death of Mrs. Clifford
B. Cook, church worker and prohi.
bition crusader, shot down in hel
home as she was writing paper to
be read before the Benton county
w. c.. T.. U. of which she was presi.
dent, have found few clews to guide
them.
c. l.. Modlin, the coroner. said to-
day that he and other officers were
utterly baffled" in their attempt tc
get information that might lead to
an arrest. Mrs. Cook was killed
Monday night by bullet fired
through a rear window.
"Oh save me, save me-" were the
only words she uttered to hel
mother, Mrs. f. Underwood, wher
the latter rushed to her aid.
She died short time later. Her
assailant, neighbors and the police
believe, was sent by bootleggers, rum
runners or others connected with the
illicit manufacture and sale of in.
toxicating liquor against whom the
women had waged determined war
The coroner's jury today intended
to hear 1G witnesses subpoenaed yes.
terday. Mrs. Cooks family was
among those summoned. They frs,
thought she was only very i'll. and
the doctor was summoned. He found
her motally wounded.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09

A society for prevention of cruelty
to animals is erecting statue in
London in memory of the animals
killed in the World War.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09

More than 100 persons were killed
in a series Of landslides near Amalfi,
Italy, in March, 1924.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09

Grasshoppers have been found on
mountain SUBMITS as high as $4,000
feet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09

Simplon tunnel, under the noun
tains between Switzerland and Italy,
is IL miles and 458 yards long.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09

The Antarctic ocean has an ave.
age depth of 5,73l miles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-09-09
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair tonight and Thursday. Not
much change in temperature.
Evening star., 1925-04-28
BELASCO-"Queen Nab"

Queen Nab. winsome and will
full, tranSplanted from life as a shop
girl in London to the throne of n
mythical kingdom in Central Europe
deserves a better fate than that
meted out to her by John Hastings
Turner, author of the new play
which opened at the Shubert-Belasco
Theater last night.
The play serves, perhaps, to en-
phasize the fact that kings and
queens have fallen into disrepute in
these buStling days. 1t is difficult
to take seriously the claims of "di-
vine right" of any mortal to rule
over others merely because of the
accident of birth. Yet it is on such
claims that Mabel Avilon is whisked
away from her middle-class home
in London, where she wore splendid
gowns as a mannequin in a dress
making establishment, to Zorea, the
capital of Pyrrichos, to wear royal
robes and a crown. Mabel becomes
Queen Nab. She wins the hearts Of
her loyal followers and even the heart
of the leader of the revolutionists.
But it avails her little.
While still shop girl. and indeed
Immediately before she is told she
must be queen, Mabel has married an
assistant cashier in a London con-
dom handicapped with a consort who.
as the husband of the queen, is not
even a good assistant cashier.
In the end Queen Nab is killed, to
the despair of the revolutionary leader.
Her husband, who proved a weakling
as we'll as a traitor to his queen, is
killed a short time before her.
There are pathos and some humor
and clever lines in Queen Nab" but
IL. No,
rosco. who produces Queen Nab, per
haps was under the impression he had
found another Prisoner of Zenda" !"
when he chose this vehicle of ro-
nance. But it lacks the punch and
conviction carried by the Anthony
Hope story, even though that story.
when analyzed, is as incredible almost
as Queen Nab"
Mary Duncan is an altogether
charming Queen Nab, and, as has
been said, she deserves a better fate.
She enters first as bride in costume
Evening star., 1925-04-28
HAVANA PLANS "MAY DAY"

Great Parade to Feature Celebra-
tion-Traffic to Be Suspended.
HAVANA, Cuba, April 28.-May
day will be celebrated in Havana with
a great prade. authorization for which
Evening star., 1925-04-28
GAYETY-"Record Breakers"

Jack Reid returns to Washington
this week in the main role Of his own
production, Record Breakers" a ca
pable burlesque troupe. The mimi
table Reid, in his favorite role of
the Information Kid, dispenses
mirth in wholesale consignments, as
usual. His dry humor. his 'con"
man tactics, employed in giving the
''low-down" on any major issue, are
better than ever. He is ably assisted
in the fun-making by Joe Melino, a
diminutive acrobat comedian, with
grotesque makeup, who speaks nary
a word throughout the performance,
yet his every appearance is greeted
with hilarious outlaws. AS dancer,
he yields to no one; as a comedian, he
is worthy of his casting-opposite
Reid.
Jimmy Comfy, whose name does not
appear on the program, is one of the
best colored performers ever seen in
the Ninth Street Playhouse. He sings
well. dances excellently and displays
no mean talent when, as chef at a
country club. he is called upon to
explain the mysterious disappearance
of some choice hams.
AS a speciality. William Donoghue.
the international clown. presents Rays
Evening star., 1925-04-28
MUTUAI-"French FroYics."

Betty Palmer and her "FrencM
Frolics," which is described as "a mu-
sical cocktail with a kick, are at the
Mutual Theater this week. The per-
formance, more or less listlessly done,
is enlTened by the singing of Loretta
F'radlin and her vigorous dancing
numbers. and the antics of the three
comedians, Charles LaVine, Eddie
Dyer and Billy Tanner.
The scene opens in French cafe,
with Miss Palmer as the leader of a
chorus of girl entertainers, who are
given many opportunities to romp on
and off stage between sayings or the
"wisecrackers," Lavine, Dyer and
Tanner.
a corridor bedroom scene, enacted
by the burlesque trio, Miss Palmer
and Harry Connors, baritone, arouses
interest, but would disappoint any
looking for the risque element
Miss Fradlin sings Doodle Do Do"
in a lively fashion, Lavine wins APP
Evening star., 1925-04-28
WILL GIVE FUTILE FUND.
Presentation Friday Will Mark
Prelate's Anniversary.

Money raised fer the Bishop Tuttle
memorial fund for the erection of a
home in New York City for white
missionaries and another in Raleigh,
S. c., for colored missionaries, will
be presented at a service in the
Washington Cathedral at II O'Clock
Friday morning. the fifty-eighth an
niversary of the conservation of the
late prelate.
auxiliaries of all Episcopal churches
in Washington will attend the serv-
fee. The Right Rev. James +. Free
man. Bishop of the Diocese of Wash
ington, will celebrate the communion
service and the Rev. Henry l.. Lu-
beck, canon of the cathedral, will
preach.
Evening star., 1925-04-28

troduced a gigantic elephant, toe
dancer of ability, trick dog and a
realistic little man who walked the
tight rope.
The piece de resistance and, incl
dentally, the first attempt in serious
marionette drama in this country, 1t
is claimed, was the balcony scene
from Romeo and Juliet" which he'd
the audience fairly spellbound, for,
besides the amazing work of the
marionettes. it introduced an i'm
pressive reading of the familiar lines
by Miss Sewall. whose performances
with the little figures of her own in
vention-and purely a Washington in
stitution by the way-are unusually
clever and delightfully."- entertaining.
Evening star., 1925-04-28

Comedy Circus, featuring an incorri-
gible mule, which defeats the combined
efforts of three members of the troupe
to ride him. Another feature is Tony
Vale Vona, advertised as an operatic
tenor.
The entire second act is given over
to a colored troupe which puts on a
musical comedy, featuring Henry
Drake. Ethel Walker and the Cyclonic
Jazz Hounds, a ninepiece band of
ability. The efforts of the entire
troupe are exceptionally good.