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The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
NORTHWESTERN
STUDENTS GO.
ON WILD SPREE


Chicago. Nov. "A. uP) nrfyinr
police pistols. tear bombs and
streams from fire hose, 5000 North
western university men and women
students last night c"l'hrrtrd the
p.owcss Of their football team by
racing all over quiet and artistor"a-
TIC Evanston.
Before their enthusiasm wancd
early today. Il vacant fraternity
house was in ashes. a policeman had
two broken ribs, four students were
in jail. scores had black eyes and
cracked heads, and Mayor Charles
r.. Bartlett, nursing II bruised head
declared Northwestern would never
have the new stadium it had plan
ned.
The police and Iircmcn were help
less when the juhi'ation begin by
prcarranGcd plan. about 10 O'Clock.
The "rops were stripped of their
badges and made the victims Of their
own macrS. firrmrn dashing to an
Swer numerous alarms. most Of them
false and others resulting from bon
fires, had their hose knottcd and
equipment dumped and scrambled.
RcinfOrccmcnts Called
Finally after rcinforcemcntS OF rio:
squads came from Chicago and 40
world war veterans were mohilizcd
10y former service mems Organiza-
tion to aid the police. the students
retired to the Lake Michigan front
and finished off the evening with
huge bonfires, songs and cheers.
President Walter Dill Scott, who
had been out Of Evanston, returned
as the celebration concluded. His
only comment was that the burned
house was mot worth much any
how" and that the university would
not interfere in behalf of students
who had violated city ordinances.
They would have to stand the CON
sequences in the city courts.
Fires Are Started
The melee started when students
fired the fraternity house, which
was to be razed and replaced by "A
new quadrangle. The interior had
been soaked with oil Others oiled
and ignited the old wooden stadium,
which the university hoped TO re-
place with a concrete structure next
year il city permission was given.
Firemen who responded to alarms
and attempted to qucnch the blazes
were stampedcd by crowds Of stu
dents. Attempts to quiet them were
made by Kenneth l.. Tug" Wilson,
athletic director. and gridiron stars
of the school. Captain Tim Lowry
and Ralph "Moon" Baker. These sue
ceeded in persuadng the students
to cxtinguish the stadium fire.
William A. Wilberger. police chief,
advertised by Evanston as the only
chief Of police with IA college edu-
cation. attempted to speak. but was
hooted down as the "scientific chief
Of police" Mayor Bartlett. working
with firemcn to recover lost equip
mcnt, was knocked scnsclcss.
Refuses Stadium Support
When he was revived he said the
students had lost any chance they
may ever have had to build their
proposed stadium. at is evident
that if 5000 students cannot be con-
trolled, it would he impossible to
take care Of 10000 people if the
stadium crowds gave trouble he
said
The police chief and fire depart
ment head were equally wrathful.
Orders to shoot down any one who
attempted further trouble were is
sued by Chief Wilberger and Fire
Chief Hofstetter said his equipment
had been stolen, damaged or scat
tered.
The students under arrest were
held in connection with turning in
false fire alarms
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
Every Number Was "The Best"

Every Number Was 1.-The Best"
To mention any particular number
that was exceptionally good would be
to single out, one by one, every
member of the cast and choruses. The
principals in the cast were we'll suit
ed to their roles and took their lines
and cues with the ease Of profession
ais. And the choruses--If Flo Zlcg-
field is in need of some additional
talent with ~hich to "glorify the
American girl" in his we'll known
New York successes, he need go no
farther than Bismarck. The intri-
cate dance steps were done to perfec-
tion las: night and not single
member of the various chOruscs fail
ed to remember what to do. and when
to do it. The entire show reflected
the painstaking efforts of Wilfrcd
Chaplcau, who directed the produc-
tion.
The plot Of "Don't Park Here" was
sketchy. like that Of all musical com.
edies. but served admirably to in
troduce the numerous musical num-
bcrs and dances, which followed one
another with rapidity. The most
amusing Of the numbers. Of course,
were those by Grow Dust (Bob Camp
belD and the eccentric dance by
Christine Huber and the farmerettcs.
Children In Cast
The two specialties in which a
large number of children participated
took especially we'll with the audi
ence. In one the youngsters were at
tired in Indian costumes and appear
ed with Ralph Jewel in the song fea-
ture Iona, and in the other they
appeared with Kathryn Ardrist in
"The Story Book Ball.. singing the
choruses Of Mother Goose rhymes
with much enthusiasm.
The clown frolic was a dance num-
ber pleasing to the eye, as was also
"Swanee" and the waltz specially by
Betty dollhouse and Steve Grammar.
Failure to mention in detail every
single number of the show is not
because Of it's lack of merit but be-
cause Of the lack of space.
The solo dance ITO Spring" by
Muriel Robinson was perhaps the
best Interpretation of aesthetic dane
ing ever seen here. and vocal solos
by Mrs. Romanowsky and Mrs. Ba-
vendick added greatly to the enjoy
ment of the program.
Final Showing Tonight
Presentation Of this musical come
dy was probably the most difficult
theatrical feat ever attempted local
ly and the success with which it was
given testifies to the wealth of stage
talent in Bismarck. The affair was
under the auspices Of the Business
and Professional Women's club and
the proceeds will be added to the
clubs educational fund. Anyone
who failed to attend last night and
who enjoys catchy tunes, beautiful
costumes and clever dancing should
make it a point to get seats for the
final showing this evening.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
NO DATE SET
FOR TRIAL0F
PAVING CASE
Amended Complaint and
Amended Answer C0mplet.
ed-Case Ready for Trial

Although the case involving the
validity of the contract held by the
Haggart Construction company for
the paving of the Red trail from Bis
marck east to the state penitentiary
is ready for trial no date has yet
been set, John Thorpe, assistant at
t0rney general who will represent
the state, said here today.
The state recently filed an, amend
ed complaint in the case which was
brought by Patrick Sullivan, Bis
marck taxpayer. to cnjOin the Hag-
CART company from. continuing the
work which it had started follow
ing the signing Of the contract by
w. &. Black. former chief highway
engineer, and members of the Bur-
leigh county commission.
Answer Is Completed
Recently attorneys for the Hag-
gart company completed work on
their answer to the amended COM
plant, thus completing the formal
pleadings in the case, lit was said
here today. None of the documents
in the case have as yet been filed
in the district court here, the court
clerk said.
In its amended complaint the state
highway commission contends that
no petition for improving the road
has ever been filed by the Burleigh
county commissioners except one
filed in February. 1924, which ask
ed that the road be graded and
graveled. The commission contends
that the Haggart contract is illegal
because the recorded steps leading
up to the improvement were not in
accordance with law. 1t also is con-
tended that no survey Of the route
nor plans or specificati ons have ever
been made by the highway commits
sion or any engineer representing
the state; that no agreement has
been made with the federal govern
ment whereby federal aid funds are
assured and that the state has never
obtained proper right Of way for the
road and that the work could not be
completed for that reason. 1t is ex-
planned that part of the proposed
route lies through land surrounding
the state penitentiary and that only
the legislature has authority to grant
such right Of way.
insufficient Funds
1t also is contended that this fail
ure to obtain a right of way bars
the federal government from contri-
button to the cost of the work and
that the state has insufficient
money to carry out the terms of the
contract. Another contention is that
the records of the highway commits
sion do not show that any contract
has ever been entered into.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
Weather Report

-. =" away a.. o. 49, '''' -
Highest yesterday ....... ~
Lowest last night ..... 81
Preci pitation to a. NJ. .. %
Highest wind velocity. 10
Weather Forecast
For Bismarck and Vicinity: Snow
probable tonight and Wednesday:
colder
For North Dakota - Snow probable
tonight and Wednesday; colder.
Weather Conditions
The pressure is low throughout
the northern states and it is high
over the southwestern Plateau states.
The weather is unsettled in the
Great Lakes region and in the north
Pacific coast while elsewhere it is
generally fair. Seasonable tempera-
lures prevail in all sections.
Weekly Weather and Crop Report:
Mild temperature during the great
er part Of the week allowed outdoor
work to progress rapidly. Corn
husking is nearly completed and
some fall blowing was done during
the early part Of the week in some
sections. Livestock ranged on har-
vested fields thus saving much feed,
Road work progressed favorably.
ORRIS w. ROBERTS,
Official in charge.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
THEATRE FANS
ENJOY LOCAL
MUSICAL SHOW
Don't Park Here One of
Best Home Productions
Known to Bismarck
LAST SHOWING TONIGHT
Catchy Tunes. Clever Dane
ing, Beautiful Costumes.
Are Features

Those who have any hcs.;nncy
about going to "homc talent" pro
ductions. fearing they may have 10 sit
through long waits and be bored by
crude acting, will do well to cast their
aversions to the winds and attend
the final showing Of Don't Park
Here at the city auditorium tonight
ia production which excelS by far
those of many Of the travelling show
troupes which visit this city.
From the opening curtain. with
Bob Campbell, blackfacc comedian,
singing "Ycs Sir, She's My Baby"
and Betty dollhouse doing a spright-
ly dance, to the finale Of the show
with the entire cast singing the num-
ber. there is not dull moment and
the spontaneous and repeated ap-
plause OF last nights audience indi-
Gated that every number "went over
big"
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
IS
AGAIN SAVED
FROM GALLONS
Habeas Corpus Writ Signed
Contends He Is Still a
Federal Prisoner

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 24.-(P--
Gerald Chapman, notorious bandit,
has escaped death on the gallows
at the state prison December ), as
sentenced when convicted of the
murder of "A New Britain policeman
more than year ago.
A writ Of habeas corpus, sought on
the grounds that Chapman is still
a federal pris oncr and cannot be put
to death by the state Of Connect
cut until he has served his 25 years
sentence in Atlanta for mail robbery,
was signed by Federal Judge Edwin
Thomas. yesterday.
The writ directs that Chapman be
produced before Judge Thomas at
the state prison next Monday. Chap
mans lawyers say the case will go
to the United States supreme court
if necessary.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
Case Against
City, County,
Set For Dec. II

Hearing in the case brought by
the state board Of railroad commits
sioners against the City of Bis
marck. Burleigh county, the state
highway commission and the North
ern Pacific and 500 Line railroads
in connection with the investigation
of grade crossings on the Red~Trail
near Bismarck, has been set for
December II.
An effort will be made at the hear
ing to determine the best method of
eliminating several grade crossings
which now occur within distance
of less than mile, or otherwise re-
ducing the danger to persons using
the road. The case was brought by
the railroad commission in connec-
tion with it's statewide survey of
grade crossing hazards as directed
at the last session Of the legislature.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
BLACK DENIES
KNOWLEDGE OF
STATEMENT
: Says He Did Not Write the
Letter and Does Not Ap.
prove Its Contents
LETTER FOUND IN FILES
May Have Been Written by
Some Member of the High.
way Commission, He Says

Denial that q statement regarding
the case Of the proposed paving i'm
provement between Bismarck and
the state penitentiary east of the
city, found in the archives Of the
state highway department, was writ
ten by him or that he approved of
the figures contained in it has been
made here by w. G. Black. former
chief Of the highway department.
The contract for the work. award
ed to the Haggart construction com
pany Of Fargo, now is under fire in
the district court and its legality
will be determined in suit which
is expected to be tried in the near
future.
Black said he has no knowledge
OF the manner in which the state
ment came to be in the files of the
highway department or who had
written it. The statement outlined
II proposed saving on the paving
work, awarded to the Haggart COM
y pany on its bid Of $l23 900 for Bit
ulithic paving, Of approximately
$4,000. The plan outlined was to
change the material from bitulithic
to concrete, and have the state high
way department do the engineering
"oIh. IHe Statement outlined
saving of 500 day in labor
costs by using prison labor.
Statements Erroneous. Black Says
Black expressed the opinion that
the statement may have been made
by a member Of the highway COM
mission as outlining his views on
the subject and as proof pointed to !,
notation at the top Of the document
which read copy to Mr.. Black"
Some Of the statements regarding
possible savings in cost, he regards
as erroneous, Mr.. Black said, and
added that he did not care to be
made responsible for the statemen,
because of the fact that he regards
it as incorrect and the further fact
that his action in awarding the con.
tract to the Haggart company week
before he left office has been cailcc
into question by the states unwill
ingness to proceed under it's terms
Although the action, pending il
court here, was brought by tax
payer who sought to enjoin the Hag
sart company from proceeding with
the work under it's contract signed
~ Black for the highway commits.
sion and the board Of county commits
soners, the real defendant in The
case is the state highway commits
sion since the county commissioners
instructed the Haggart company tc
proceed under the work despite the
states protest.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
Use of Tobacco
Bars Students
From Athletics

Grand Forks. N. D.. Nov. 23.--(P)
Use Of tobacco by a high school stu
dent entering athletic or other con-
tests held at the University of North
Dakota will render them ineligible
for such competition, the current is
sue Of the bulletin by the extension
division of the university points
out. The university. however, will
not 60 back of eligibility certificates
signed by high school officials.
An Interpretation of the rule was
made by high school league officials
during the teachers convention at
'Minot. The rule reads: ITO be
eligible for music, track, and other
contests that begin after the Christ
mas time vacation, students shall
have rcfrained from the use of to-
.bacco at least from the opening of
the school following the "Christmas
vacation"
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
Sorlie Accepts
Invitation of
Gopher Governor

Governor A. G.. Sorlie today an
nounced that he had accepted an in.
vitation by Governor Christianson to
attend the council Of states of the
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Tidewater
Association to be held ut St. Paul
January and 6.
Governor Sorlie said he is especial
lv interested in the progress of the
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence movement
and will do everything in his power
to make it reality at the earliest
possible moment. He said he con-
ceives the project as lone of the main
steps along the road to economic in
dependence for the Northwest"
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24

Los Angeles, Nov. "a. What price
glory?
"Ten dollars" was local pawn
brokers' answer
John W. Lewis, for 80 years SOL
der and veteran of three wars. had
seven medals for bravery but had
didn't have the price Of doughnuts
and coffee.
He went to pawn shop. One by
one he laid the medals on the coun-
ter.
"They gave me this for capturing
175 Spanish soldiers during the
Spanish American war;" he said as
he unpinned the first one from his
breast.
'.This is the Victoria Cross.
got it after the battle Of Nimy Ridge
was with the Princess Pat Can
adan regiment then. Only six OF
US escaped alive.
"The French gave me this Croix
de Guerrc after was gassed at
Ypres."
A short tale went with each as
he fingered it before passing it ia
the pawnbroker.
But to the pawnbroker, they were
just ten dollars worth of medals.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
Huge Derrick Is
Being Erected on
TOwnley Property

Work is now in progress on the
erection of the derrick for oil drill
ing purposes on the property near
Robinson, held by A c. Townley,
former Nonpartisan organizer, ac-
cording to word brought to Bisma rex
today. Five carloads Of drilling
equipment have arrived at Robinson,
which include 500 feet of 2O-inch
pipe, it is said, and a crew of carpen-
ters is now at work putting up the
derrick.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
FANNIE HURST
OFFENDED
CINEMA CITY
She Is Very Frank in Telling
the World Her Impress
siOns Of Hollywood

Especial to the Tribune BY Geo. D.
Mann.l
Hollywood. Nov. is. Movi2dom is
hardly flattcrrd By the Impressions
of Fannie Hurst. who won the $50
600 prize offered by leading weekly
publication and the Famous Players
Lasky Corporation. She came here
to supervise her prize winning scrtl
and scenario. After eollect!nax the
prize money she said some very frank
things about HOLLYWOOD, the movie
capital Of the world. Putting down
her impressions in cold print. She
offended the booster temperament Of
this interesting center which most of
the natives herald as Il new world
actuated purely by art for arts sake.
Fannie Hurst has visualizea the
architectural incongruitics Of Holly
wood and other California centers.
The "stuccoist" h"s used his art
laviShly here. Fanny objects to the
italian pergolas set in Spanish pa
tios. and "Egyptian mansions with
Queen Anne roofs and colonial
homes furnished in Chinese Chiprcn-
dale offend her sense of the eternal
fitness Of things.
Part OF the Business
There is lavlshnesS about the
movie circle that transfers their
homes and workshops into fairy
land, artistic in spots and also gro
tcsquc. The glare. the magic of it all
is part of the business. One write r
calls it an architectural spree. and
the visitor, unused to the daring eff
fccts i'm colorcd mud, must agree that
it is ''some jazz.'
Everyone who visits here realizes
that the picture business is going
through period of transition. Many
clever minds are seeking to subdue
the "jaZZ' and bizarre and accen-
tuatc more the ideal side toward
| which many earnest producers are
ever striving. The casual visitor sees
the hectic side of moviedom in his
first trip to Hollywood. There is Il
lot of hystcria, waste motion and
speed that is purely theatrical bus j.
| ness or pure advertising to impress
| the tourists that Hollywood is really
! the 'cradle Of Il great new art,
struggling to find itself and not quite
sure WneTe IL Is headtu uf "haI - us
! ultimate destiny.
! Its immensely
! The general commercial growth OF
Hollywood is driving the movie stu.
| dios to new and greater sites beyond
| the limits Of this section acres are
being purchased now to provide great
| lots in which to film the marvels OF
the screen How immense the indus
try is can only be gained by visit
to the various studios or TO the loca-
tions far out of the city where some
great drama is ini the making. De,
| spite "A wealth of hokum. u vulgar
and ugly display of new riches, there
is serious side to it all. dominated
| by one of the keeneSt and most aStutt
| buSine managemcntS.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
LOCAL PEOPLE COMMEND
"DON'T PARK HERE" SHOW

"The first part of Don't Park
Here, AS given at the, auditorium
last night. was the peppiest bit
Of musical amateur talent | have
seen. and far superior to most of
the professions road shows
have seen in Bismarck for dec
ade. said Mrs. Edmund A. Hughes
today. | cannot believe that it
has been produced within only
two weeks. With such excellent
stage direction and grouping,
attractive setting and costuming,
good music and graceful dancing.
it was quite professional and /
am looking forward to attending
the second nights performance.
Others who made statements
almost in accord with that Of Mrs.
Hughes included Col. {. B. Little,
Burt Finney, Henry Duemeland,
John French. Joseph Breslow and
DR.. J. o. Arnson. All stated
they were going again tonight.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
BANDITS SHOOT
POLICEMAN, ROB
BANK MESSENGER

Chicago, Nov. "a. (P) Six rob
bers today held up bank messenger
and his guards, shot policeman
and escaped with approximately $780,
600 being taken from one bank to
another.
Policeman Patrick O'Shea. who ac-
companied the bank messenger in
charge of the money, was perhaps
fatally wounded.
An automobile load of robbers
intercepted the party with the
money, and the holdup precipitated
Il revolver fight in which the police
man was shot.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
Still Causes
Fire That Took
Lives of Three

Portland. Ore. Nov. 24.-tR)-
Floyd Camp. 36, his SON. Douglas, 4.
and daughter, Elizabeth. Z, were burn.
ed to death here shortly before mid.
night when they were trapped in
their flame.swept home.
Mrs. Camp, 81, and an infant child
escaped.
A large still, found on q blazing oil
stove in the ruins Of the little cot.
tage, offered grim evidence of the
cause of the tragedy. Fire officials
declared the still either exploded or
ran over.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
NestOs Speaks at
jamestown Tonight

jamestown. \. D.. Nov. 24.-tP) -
ex-governor r. A. NNestos will be
the main speaker at ladies night
given by the Jane town Rotary club
tonight. On a recent visit here Mr..
Nestos was invited to return for this
occasion and accepted. He comes
from Valley City. where he address
ed meeting this noon.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
new TAX REDUCTION BILL HAS
ANNUAL CUT OF $336, 1000
Prisoner in
St. Paul Jail
Hangs Himself

st. Paul. Nov. 24.--tP)--Jack
Saunders, -. arrested here last
week on charge of committing
scores Of burglaricS here and in
Minneapolis. hanged himself in
his cell early today He used a
piece Of electric power cord for
moose.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24

The smallest engine in the world,
built by c. H. Allen, Pittsburgh, Pa.
has 1875 parts and weighs only 13
grains.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24

Magenta, the color, was originally
named for bloody battle fought
near Magenta, Italy.
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
MITCHELL DEFINES ".ALMOST
TREASONARI, f." COEDlI("T

Washington, Nov. "a. (P) After
two days of testimony. during which
he reiterated and defended the pub.
lie utterances leading to his trial
Colonel William Mitchell late today
was excused from the witness stand
in his trial by court martial. In the
course of long cross examination
the accused air service officer main
tanned that he was right in most
details, as we'll as in general prin-
ciple, in accusing those in charge of
government aviation Of criminal
neglect" and almost reasonable
conduct
II mean the people have put their
trust in the war and navy depart
ments to guarantee proper nation
al Defense" he said. land they have
failed in that trust"
The Bismarck tribune., 1925-11-24
NO INCREASE
IN SAFETY FOR
US. AVIAT0RS
American AviatOrs Take the
Air in "Flaming COfrins,"
Mitchell Says

Washington, Nov. 24.-Coloncl Will
liam Mitchell reiterated before his
court martial today his charge that
American aviators were flying in
flaming cotiins.
Resuming the witness stand for
conclusion Of his cross examination
at the hands Of Major Allen Gullion,
assistant trial judge advocate, the air
officer insisted there had been no in
crease in safety for the flying men.
Major Gullion developed by ques-
tioning the witness that the number
Of flying hours per fatality for the
fiscal year 1921 was 934. while for
the fiscal year 1926 the number was
5,269.
A Misleading Statement
doesn't this prove that the safety
Of flying has increased from 1921 to
1925. inclusive, about $50 per cent?
jor Gullon asked
ut is very misleading statement
Colonel Mitchell replied. "There is
no increase in safety. There is IA de-
crease in safety. Our personnel is
better trained now than it was in
1921 and flying has been much more
restricted. The machines are still
flaming collins"