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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
BUMPER CROP
IS EXPECTED
AROUND MIN0T'
Northwest North Dakota Is
in Line for Big Yield,
Report States

Minot, n. D., July lT.---tP)North-
west North Dakota is in line for an
other "wondcrful crop" in the opin-
ion Of the Minot association of COM
merce, officers of which have made
Il survey of the conditions of the
grains and other agricultural prod
ucts in this section.
A statement issued by the com
mercial association says that "obscrv-
crs who have spent their life closely
associated with the farming and grain
business say that Northwest North
Dakota once more has \ wonderful
crop in prospect
Care has been used to make the
following summary Of conditions ac-
curate." the association statement
said:
"1he flax crop is almost dead GER
tain; its roots go deeper than the
wheat and in the subsoil there al
ready is enough water to carry the
flax through. Flax is lOo per cent Of
normal.
Wheat is excellent. Of course
things still can happen to wheat
But there IS no sign Of rust. The
moist grounds to the south and south
west Of this area make hot winds
most improbable. Because early
sown wheat suffered from the frost
in May, the wheat crop is not up to
year ago. But Is per cent of last
years bumper crop is in prospect
today in Northwest North Dakota.
The present crop is decidedly above
average. 1t is 30 per cent of normal
Corn is 100 per cent of normal.
Corn is surprising every one. 1t is
coming on head over heels.
Barley is 100 per cent of normal.
Goats is 80 per cent.
"Rye is so per cent.
"Ihc foregoing is cheerful sum
mary. Care has been used to make it
accurate. The almost assured flax
crop alone means tremendous wealth.
Somewhat more falx was planted in
Northwest North Dakota this year
than last. The tariff protected price
is favorable. The flax plunger may
win this year. There have been some
large acreages put into flax by
farmers who have leased the land and
used tractors in large scale breaking.
"The weather has been ideal for
wheat since the rains started June /.
But for the frost in May, the crop
would be as good or better than it
was this time a year ago"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
BIG GENERAL
RATE BOOSTS
IN PROSPECT.
RailrCad 10 hSk Increased
Tariffs in edition to
Raise CA Grain
HEARINGS IN CHICAGO
Farmers and Business Men
,i site 10 Aid in
Wa. tn Advance

A GENERA! advance in freight rates
on All western roads, in addition to
proposed rate increases on grain and
flax. ranging from y to SO cents
per hundredweight, effective August
10. was in prospect today, following
that hearings before
the interstate commerce commission
in connection with rate Investigations
being conducted under the H"ch-
Smith resolution will be held in Chi
cago, Sept. I.
Unless the federal body suspcnds
proposed scheduled grain rate boosts
within the next 80 days. pos sibility
of a double rate increase on north
west roads loomed today in .he view
of officials of the North DAKOTA rail
road commission.
Hearing in Chicago
Announcement has been made by
the interstate commerce commission
that the western railroads apDlita-
ton for 4 general increase in 'rcigt!
rates has been consolidated WI h the
investigation to be conducted under
the Hoch- Smith resolution and set for
hearing at the Edgewater Beach lo-
tel, Chicago, starting Sept. l, 1928.
before Clyde b. Aitchison. chairman
Of the interstate commerce commits
sion.
The railroads will testify first in
support Of their application for in
creased freight rates. The receivers
Of the c. NJ. & St. P. have retained
Charles Evans Hughes, former chief
justice Of the supreme court and for
mer secretary Of state under Pres
ident Coolidge, to prosecute their case
for increased revenue.
lie will be assisted by Mark W. Pot,
ter, former member Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. now one OF
the receivers for the &. NJ. 4 st. p
The other western roads will be rep
resented by the presidents and gen
eral counsels and scores of traffic
statistical and operating experts.
Representatives Of this and Other
state commissions, together with var
ious shipping and commercial inter
ests, will be present at the hearing
and follow the carriers with testi-
mony and evidence in opposition to
increases and in favor of reductions
State Attacks Boosts
The state rail body next week will
lay plans for presenting its case be.
fore the federal interstate tribunal
when Frank Milhollan. chairman OF
the commission, returns from va
cation. A large delegation, repre-.
senting farmers. elevator operators
and bankers Of the state will accom-
pany railroad commission officials &c
Chicago, it was announced.
The action Of the interstate com
merce commission in the matter OF
suspending proposed grain rate tar
IFS published by northwest roads vii
probably be received within the mex
two weeks. T.. NJ. Hendricks, state rat.
expert, stated today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
JUNE PURCHASES
OF CARS DOUBLE
.TOTALLAST YEAR

North Dakota purchased more
than twice as many new automobiles
during June, 1925, than during June.
1924, a compilation made by local
firm today showed. New registra-
tions during June were 3,431 as COM
pared with 1,4O2 last year. A total
Of 1872 trucks were sold during June
compared with 81, the same month
last year.
Total sales of passenger automo-
biles this year in North Dakota
amount to 17,249 as compared with
6,o59 for the same period last year,
and truck sales this year are 1920
to date as compared with $40 for a
similar period last year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
MAY
B F D E N | E D
HUGE FORTUNE
Court Refuses to Probate
Will of McClintOck, Rich
Chicago Boy

Chicago. July l7.--R)-Basing bis
decision on "a presumption Of undue
influence" Probate Judge Horner to
day refused to admit the will of
BILLY" McClintock to probate.
William Darling Shepherd. recently
acquitted on charges of murder grow
ing out Of McClintock's sudden death
last winter as he prepared to marry
Miss Isabel Pope. was the principal
beneficiary under the will.
An estate in excess of $l,OOO,O0
was involved.
Miss Pope was granted an annuity
of $4,000 under the testament, but
today through her attorneys She
joined forces with several cousins
who opposed admitting the will to
probate.
Joining forces with cousins who
are seeking to prevent admission II
probate Of the will Of William Mel
son McClin.""k. Miss Isabel Popc
fiancee Of the millionaire youth,
charged through Ter attorneys to-
day that the document was the re-
suit Of criminal conspiracy be-
tween W. ID. Shepherd, Mrs. Shep-
herd and others.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
MANDAN CITY
BOARD HOLDS
FOR FRANCHISE
Referendum Petitions o.;
Hughes Permit Rejected
by Commission

Mandan, July 1.-THE emergency
clause which was attached to the Or
dinance passed July BY the city
commission granting the Hughes
Electric company of Bismarck fran
chise to operate a public utility in
Mandan, and which held that an
emergency existed to the peace,
health and security" Of the city, def
initely prevents the citizens and tax
payers of Mandan from any word in
the franchise matter, the city COM
mission was advised in lengthy
opinion presented by City Attorney
c. +. kelscl at the regular meeting.
Commissioner J. B. Fredericks i'm
mediately moved that the petitions
signed by $50 taxpayers requesting a
referendum on the franchise matter,
be rejected. Commissioners Andel-
son. Conroy, Dorfler and Frede ks
voted to reject the petitions and re-
fuse the referendum and DR.. Hender-
son. president, voted against such ac-
ton.
The North Dakota statutes, how
ever, grant the petitioners ten addi-
tional days in which they may take
further action-court proceedings for
review of the case. just what action
the Mandan Electric company Of
ficers may take will depend largely
upon the decision of G.. A. Renden,
president Of the company, who has
been in Minneapolis for number Of
days on business. Mr.. Rendcn is ex-
pectcd to return to the city within
a few days.
City Attorney Kelsch in his opin-
ion does not 60 into the proposition
of whether the granting Of the fran
chise was necessary to the peace,
health and security" of the city, as
stated by the emergency clause, but
declares that matter is entirely up
to the courts to decide.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
FARM LABOR
IN DE M A N d
NEAR BISMARCK

With delay being experienced in
the establishment here of a farm
labor office and farm work getting
into more active swing, the demand
for men is increasing faster than
can be met under existing condi-
tions, according to reports received
here.
Haying seems to require the
greater number of the workers at
this time, with cultivation also call
ing q share of the men. while in
some instances there will be need
in q very short time for men to har-
vest some Of the earlier crops, such
as rye.
Farmers have requested Bismarck
grocers, hardware men and other
merchants to secure workers for
them and cards advertising for men
have been placed in store windows.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
DEPUTY GRAND
NJ ASTERS OF
MAS0NS NAMED
Elton Makes Appointments $
Cf District Leaders in
North Dakota

Grand Forks, N. d., July l7.-(F-
The appointment of district deputy
grand masters and Of standing COM
mittees for the coming year in the
Grand Lodge of Masons in North Da-
kota was announced today by Grand
Master n. Il. Elton. Following are
his appointments:
Dist. Deputies
l-Harold +. Thompson, Cavalier.
DIR. Alvin B. Parmenter. Devils
Lake.
3-David Elves, Sarles.
4---Dr. Edward N, Hegge, Hatton.
5-John 3. Benson, Page.
6--William II. Huthinson, La
Moure
7-Eugene Naylor. Oakes.
8-Ralph Mexican, Sanborn.
9--Alfred G. Olsen, New Rockford.
lO--K. A. j. Reynolds, Minnewau-
kan.
ll--Alexander Cranston. Antler.
Thames +. Smallwood, Minot
l3--Dr. Daniel A. Fisk. kenmare.
l4-Lewis. X. Thompson, Bismarck.
l5-Robert f. Trousdale, Mott.
l6--David j. Price, Dickinson.
17-Clarence T. Tellefson, Alexan-
der.
lS-Reinhart Gilbertson, Glenburn.
l9-George B. Edmundson, Coopers-
town.
2O-Wilford Il. Vanderhoef, Grand
Forks.
2l-Louis N. Abbott, Fairmount.
22-Vine D. Lord, Cando.
Standing Committees
Jurisprudence-Jam Mcdonald,
Grafton: George Fl. keyes. Glendale; ;
Walter L.. Stockwell. Fargo; Walter J..
Williamson. Lisbon: Frank II.
Sprague, Grafton; Harry Lord. Can
do; Alexander B. Taylor, Fargo:
William j. Reynolds. Westhope; Anil
r. Lenhart, Bismarck; Allan V. Haig,
go: and Theo. S./Henry, Valley City.
Fraternal COMMUNICATIONS
II. Phelps, Bowbells.
Finanee-E. George Guthrie, Fargo;
Dewitt c: Moore, Grafton; Forrest
+. Vaughn, Cando; Hilbert j. Nyhus,
Edmore and William Stephenson, Far
go.
Grievances and Appeals-James
Johnson, Minot; Frank s. Shaw, Shell
don: Elmer T. Judd, Cando; William
J. Huber. Enderlin and Jos. f. Jones,
Valley City.
Frank J. Thomson memorial prize
in oratory-John c. Gould, Mandan
I927); Carlos f. Allen, Valley City
1929; and Walter L. Stockwell, Far
go C926.)
Masonic Relief Fund trustees-Gus-
tave B. Metzger, Fargo and William
Hall, Jamestown.
Custodians of the work-Mclvin S.
Mayo, Fargo, the grand secretary and
grand lecturer.
Good of the Order-The grand or
ator, grand chaplain and grand Sec
retary.
Mileage and per diem-D. M.
Holmes, Grand Forks; Vern d. Cole
man, Glendale; Otto Bauer, Mandan;
Hans A. Moe, Churches Ferry and
Chas. J. Phelan, Bowman.
Credentials-H. H. Ellsworth,
Jamestown; II. j. Tillapaugh, Velva:
Marius Mathiason, Beach, and r. w.
Gowland; Wahpeton.
Necrology-H. p. Cooper, Lakota.
Masonic Service and Education
Grand Master and grand secretary ex-
officio, F. A. Bennett, Grand Forks
for first congressional district; H.
f. Dickinson, McClusky. second dis
trict; II. o. Pippin. Dickinson. third
district; ". j. Hutchinson, Fargo,
executive secretary.
Grand trial lodge commissioning.
NJ. Pollock, Fargo; John Moses, Hazen
and Verne F.. Stenerson, Minot.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
GODDARD TAKES
CHI A RGE OF
CIVIC OFFICE

Harry p. Goddard, former member
of the state board of administration.
who was elected manager-secretary
of the Bismarck Association of Com
merce by the directors of the asso-
citation Tuesday night, took over the
duties of his office today.
Mr.. Goddard has been resident
of Bismarck for many years and has
long been active in civic, county and
state affairs. lie is closely identi-
fled with Burleigh county business
and agricultural interests and is
thoroughly familiar with the prob
lens of the community.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
us. TO TAKE
HAND IN COAL
WAGE DISPUTE
Government Prepares TO kct
If Strike Miners Is
Called for Sept. l

Swamrscott. Mass. July l7.~--A)--
The government viii take u hand in
the anthracite coal field wage neeo-
t'ation should AN agreement not be
reached and strike called for
Sept. !.
The program which the government
will pursue in the event of 4 strike
was discussed at II three hour confer
ence here today by President Cool
idge and Secretary Davis.
The pacific plan Of the government
was not disclosed. Secretary Davis
venturcd no opinion as to the out
come Of the wage negotiation now
under way. He pointed out, how
ever, that the department Of labor
through two mrdiatorS was keeping
in close touch with the discussion Of
the operators and the miners and
was hoping that an agreement would
be reached before the present wage
contracts expire on August 81.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
RUSSELL SCOTT GRANTED SEVEN
DAYS REPRIEVE BY GOV. SMALL
r. X. OFFICIALS
FIND CROPS
IN GOOD SHAPE

+. r. Newman, general traffic man
aecr, Frank l.. Thompson, travelling
freight agent, and +. j. McGrath,
travelling freight agent, 500 Line,
were Bismarck callers over night.
Mr. Newman's party drove overland
from Minot to Bismarck. They made
an inspection of the crops and re
ported that wheat rs II whole Is in
good condition, some little indication
Of rust. They found. however, the
wheat is far enough advanced to be
out of danger. Flax and corn indi-
cate Il large yield.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
FIVE KILLED
BY GASOLINE
BLAST IN HOME

Fresno, Calf. July 17.-(R)-Ex-
plosion Of gasoline vapors ignlting
when an electric light was turned
on cost the lives of H. D. Schroeder
and his four children and razed the
Schroeder home between Reedley and
Dinuba yesterday. The dead are II.
3. Schroeder, SO: and his children,
Sarah, 81; Myrtle, "a; Louise. 13;
and Arnold 8.
With the exception Of Sarah, who
is believed to have turned on an
electric light which provided the
necessary spark for the explosion,
the family was asleep. Their bodies
charred almost beyond recognition
were found near their beds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
LARGE LOAN
FLOATED HERE
FOR AUSTRALIA

New York, July 17.-LR-Flota-
tion Of $75,OOO,OOO loan for the
commonwealth of Australia was an
nounced today by J. p. Morgan and
Company. Public offerings of 80
year five per cent gold bonds will
be made in the New York market
next Monday at price of 99R
Simultaneous offerings Of 100000
will be made in London Of same
bonds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
THREE FLYERS
KILLED WHEN
PLANES CRASH

Challon Sur Saone, France, July
17.-LP)-Three aviators were killed
today in mid-a collision Of two
training planes at an aviation school
here.
The accident occurred when
student flyer cut across the route of
an instructors machine, ramming
it amidships.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
BANDITS ROB
POST OFFICE
IN FREEPORT

St. Cloud, Mimi, July l7.--(R-
Stamps and currency totaling several
hundred dollars, was stolen from
the Freeport postoffice early this
morning after band of robbers
crashed their way through two front
doors and blew open small safe.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
COURT BARS SCIENTIFIC TESTIMONY
Whipping Boss
Not Guilty Of
Murder Charge

Cross City, Fla, July l7.-L4D-
Thomas Walter HigginOOtham. tor
mrr Dixie county lumber camp
whipping boss" to-day was found not
guilty BY circuit court jury on y
second degree murder charge ~ con
nectiOn with Che alleged siayi ing OC
Martin Tabert. North Dakota youth.
\ year ago Higgin6oth ham was found
guilty NJ charged. but new trial
was granted by "a supreme court de
cisiOn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
SHE'S A BUSY PASTOR

SpOKaHe.-L0UTSe W ITS0H M0OTe,
pastor of a Congregational church
here, in addition to preaching two
sermons OH Sunday and performing
other pastoral duties, does her own
housework, cares for a family Of
children and recently baked cakes
for her congregation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
MARTYR 70 INyENTIOeg

Redwood, Calf. = Gratien Morea0
was killed by his invention to check
holdup men. He had devised .
method for concealing in the coat
sleeve a gun which would be d.
charged automatically as a man put
up his hands. at the command Of the
robber.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
PUPILS YICTIMIZED

Manila.-A thousand high school
pupils recently paid 25 cents each
for list of questions, which the
seller said would be asked them in
an important examination. They
soon found that the list was fake.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
GOPHER COST $1,000

Phoenix, Ariz.-A pocket gopher
recently dug hole in an irrigation
dam here. IT cost $4,000 to repair
the damage.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17

PREDICTS FASTER PLANE
London.xFike years from now air.
planes viii ~ across the Atlantic
il few hours, Fokker; the Dutch
airplane builder, predicts.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
Weather Report
Weather Forecasts

Highest wind velocity .......... II
Weather Forecasts
For Bismarck and vicinity: Partly
overcast tonight and Saturday, prob
ably becoming somewhat unsettled
by Saturday night. Warmer tonight.
For North Dakota: Partly over
east tonight and Saturday. probably
becoming somewhat unsettled by
Saturday night. Warmer tonight.
General Weather Conditions
High pressure. accompanied by
fair, cool weather prevails over the
Missis sippi Valley and Plains States
while low. pressure area, with. its
attendant unsettled, warmer weather,
is centered over the northern Rocky
Mountain region. Cooler weather,
with precipitation, prevails over the
Great Lakes region and in Utah.
ORRIS w. ROBERTS,
Official in Charge,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17

Asia meant "land Of the, dawn
in the ancient Sanskrit language.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
ANTS TRY "JAIL" BREAK

ANTS TNY JAIL 6KEAh
London. - Carpenter ants at the
London Zoo have bored through an
inch of plaster paris in an effort to
gain their freedom.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
WEATHER FORECASTS

Partly overcast tonight and Sat.
Unsettled Sat. Warmer tonight,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-07-17
Action Follows Receipt Ot
Telegram Signed by
ScOtt'S Brother

Windsor. Ont. July l7.-P)-
Mrs. Russell T.. Scott Of Chi
cage, whose husband was re-
prievcd Yesterday by Governor
Small of Illinois. said in a long
distance telephone conversation
with friend here today that
the father of Russell and Rob-
ert Scott in Chicago, had re-
ccivcd the following telegram
from Robert SCOTT: "Am on my
way to Chicago dad. to give my
self up. Have wired authorities.
Robert"
Evening star., 1925-11-08
so STONE MOUNTAIN
COINS SOLD MELLON
Treasury Head Pays Dollar Each
for Half Dollars Minted to
Aid Memorial Fund.

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
has just paid $50 for 80 half dollars
minted in the United States mint un-
der his direction.
He purchased the half dollars from
Miss Anne Boyle of this city, who is
selling them for the benefit of the
Stone Mountain Memorial Associa-
ton. The Government, by act of
Congress, minted the special half dol
lars, and they are being sold at a
premium, the surplus to go toward
completion Of the great memorial be
ing carved in Georgia to commemo-
rate the military leaders of the Con
! federacy.
Miss Boyle represented the Ken.
lucky Society of Washington in the
coin n-selling contest
Admiral Cary T. Grayson, chair
man of the local campaign, an
nounced last night that a meeting of
the executive committee OF the asso-
citation will be held Wednesday after
noon. when further plans for pushing
the campaign here will be outlined.
Evening star., 1925-11-08
w A N T ED
District Sales Managers

A thoroughly responsible corporation engaged in
marketing patented device that will do to
prevent automobile accidents at night than any
thing yet produced, desires capable, intelligent
with sales experience as District Sales
Managers Distributors for States or parts of
States. Only persons of good standing business
experience and ability to get business wanted
State age and experience. References required
Address: Manager P. o. Box 1892 Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening star., 1925-11-08
Wearers Of ''Oxford Bags Are Forced
To Remove Them Before Whole School
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, November THE han
on oxford bags" the voluminous
trousers affected by university under
graduates in the English public
schools, has not been successful with
out recourse to drastic methods.
The headn-aster of Millhill School
told the odd boys" at the schools an
nual dinner this week how another
headmaster eventually killed the habit
of wearing these voluminous' garments
school lectures. At roll call one
~ the master noticed two boys
wearing oxford bags" in spite of a
school decree against them.
Take off those trousers" the head
Evening star., 1925-11-08
VETERANS PLAN REUNION
1st D. C. Infantry in Spanish Wal
to Gather November 20.

The Veterans of the First District
of Columbia Volunteer Infantry, War
with Spain, have appointed com
mittee TO arrange for supper-reunion
on November 20.
Capt. Harry A. Walsh is chairman
and other members of the committee
include Col. George G. Shaw, Mai
Fred S. Hodson, John A. Gallagher,
Capt. Sheridan Ferree. Lieut.. Jesse ]
owen, John NJ Watts. Lieut.. Kennel
O'Connor. John Lewis Smith, Clar-
ence Brewer and Capt. Thomas d.
Walsh.
Every veteran of the 1st District of
Columbia Volunteer Infantry has been
requested to attend a meeting Novem.
Der 12, 8 pm, Room 835, Southern
Building, to complete arrangements
for the reunion.
Evening star., 1925-11-08
DEATH OCCURS ON STREET
Enoch Albert Creel Expires While
on Way to Get Medicine.

Enoch Albert Creel, 4S years old, of
110 Tennessee avenue northeast. died
suddenly at Twelfth and East Capitol
streets yesterday afternoon, en- route
to a drug store for medicine for a
severe heart attack.
Mildred Creel, his daughter, who
had followed him from home in the
fear that his sudden attack Of illness
might be serious, found him lying on
the street.
A passing motoriSt rushed Mr.. Creel
to Casualty Hospital, where DR.. Pas
salacqua pronounced him dead.
Evening star., 1925-11-08

Plans will be discussed for having
merchants and large business firms
take large orders Of the coins for dis
tribution among their patrons as
Christmas gifts.
Sale of the coins is moving along
rapidly, and more than 30 young
women are now engaged in the con-
test The 13 selling the greatest num-
Der will be awarded free trips to At
lanta. In addition a number OF other
prizes are to be awarded.