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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
SOUTH DAKOTA
!. CITIZENS ARE
VOTING TODAY
State Is Holding Fillst Pri-
mary Election in the Ma
ticn This Spring
CAMPAIGN WAS BITTER
Personal Attacks and Replies
Of Candidates Submerged
tho Issue
CAMPAIGN WAS BITTER

Pierre, S. d., March 23. LP, The
records Of two leaders in the South
Dak kota Republican party faced the
test 0: popular appraisal today as
the electorate went to the polls in
the first primary election in the ma
ton this spring.
The voters were choosing between
Senator Peter Norbcck and George j.
Danforth, Sioux Falls, for the candi-
date for United States senator and
between Governor Gunderson and G..
r. Coyne, secretary Of state, for gov
ernor.
The Democrats in Il less active
campaign were selecting either W.
). Bulow. Bercford. or X. q. Richards.
Huron, for their gubernatorial cam
didatc.
The voting brought to Il close an
unusually acrimonious campaign in
which personal attacks and replies
submerged issues. Senator Norbeck
stands on his record in congress and
his opponent based his campaign on
what he regarded us Objectionable,
the senator's rural credit connec-
tions while governor.
Stands On Economy Program
Mr.. Gunderson also stands on his
record and his reorganization Of the
state government for purposes Of
economy and efficiency. Coync has
made "back to the constitution" his
campaign slogan, believing the gov
ernors reorganization has taken
duties from the constitutional Off
cials and placed undue power in the
executives hands.
In addition to the major races,
George W. Wright Of Huron is con-
testing with John p. Bleeg Of Sioux
Falls for the Republican state party
craftsmanship. Louis N. Grill is as
sured Of election as the Democratic
chairman as he is without opposi-
ton.
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Engberg Pays Part
of Amount EmbezZled

Harold Hopton, manager of the
state bonding and fire insurance
fund, has received a draft for $3.50
from A. K. Engberg, former treasurer
of Divide county, as part payment Of
the amount embezzled by him during
his term as treasurer.
In letter Engberg said he hopes
to, raise the remainder Of the amount
he is in default. The draft for the
first payment was received b. Eng
berg from his father, j. B. Engberg
of Bristol. 5. D. A letter accompany
ing the. draft, sent here by Engberg.
read: Dear Sonny. Send you a
draft Of $3.50 by mail today. All
we can spare. Mother is at Aber-
deem in the hospital with y broken
foot. J. b. .Engberg."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
WILDE TRIED
ON CHARGES OF
DRUNKENNESS
Complaint Was Made by Brig.
General Butler, Command
ing Marine Base
COURT AT SAN DIEGO
Buffers Charges Made After
He Had Been Guest at
Williams Party

Washington. March D. R)-Secre-
tary Wilbur today ordered a court
martial to try Colonel Alexander
Williams Of the marine corps on
charges of drunkenness preferred by
Brig. General Smedley Butler, COM
nLlnding the marine base at San
Diego. Calf.
The secretary acted after the
judge advocate general Of the navy
had found the specifications present
ed by General Butler legally suffi-
cient for trial.
The court will be selected later.
probably from officers now on the
Pacific coast. The court will sit at
San Diego, where General Butler
was Colonel Williams guest Of honor
at dinner on the same evening
that the acts Of which General Butler
complains were committed.
Under naval regulations Colonel
Williams can be tried only BY Off
GERS who are his senior or his equal
in rank.
Mr.. Wilbur had before him i'm
reaching his decisio statement in
his own defense made by Colonel Will
liams.
No information except that the
charge was drunkenness was given at
the navy department.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
FLOOD WATER
AT OIL CITY
is RECEDING
City Is Given Temporary Re.
lief From the Menace
of High WataE

Oil City. Pa. March :3.--ts-
Flood waters in the Oil City business
district had receded greatly today
giving the city temporary relief ut
least from the menace of high water
Practically all the water which back
cd up Oil Greek in its sudden rise
yesterday afternoon moved out dur
ing the night, leaving only a portion
Of Seneca Street and other lower SOC.
tions submerged. The main ice
gorges in the Allegheny river. the
primary cause Of the flood, continued
to hold.
Rain. which fell last night. had
stopped but the sky was overcast
bringing prospect Of further
downfall today. There was also a
sharp drop in temperature from 50
degrees ut midnight to 80 degrees at
daybrcak.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
Macready Did Not
Establish New Mark

Washington. March (P)-Lieu-
tenant John A. Macready of McCook
Field failed in his attempt of March
l3 to establish /; new worlds alti-
tude record
The recording instruments used by
Macready have been officially cali
bratcd by the bureau of standards
and show that the highest point
reached by the aviator was 37,579
feet, which is 2,OO7 feet short Of the
record established by Lieutenant Cal
lizo. the French aviator, in October
1924.
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Children Tied to
Bed While Parents
Take Pleasure Trip

Waukcgan, ILL.,, March 3D. Lp)
Court action is being considered to
take d son and daughter. two and
II years old, from Mr.. and Mrs.
James Fletcher who left the children
tied TO their bed while they motorcd
to Chicago OH a pleasure trip.
When the parents returned to
their home late ut night the flat was
empty, the police having found the
children and taken them to Il hospi-
tai. Fletcher was arrested aud yes
tcrday was fined 500 on "a charge of
cndangering the life and health of
his children.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
VOTING PRODUCING COW

Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Spohn. il4
Seventh street. celebrated their gol-
den wedding anniversary Monday aft
crnoon with reception in their home
for scores Of their friends and rela-
tives. A varied program Of musical
numbers. readings. and an impressive
talk by Rev. W. +. Water was given
during the afternoon. Mrs. Mary
Moffit, mother Of Mrs. Bert Spohn,
presided. Mr.. and Mrs. Spohn were
presented with number of lovely
gifts. including many gold coins.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
Weather Report


Weather Forecast
For Bismarck and vicinity: Rain
Or snow probable tonight; Wednes-
day partly cloudy and colder.
FOr.North Dakota: Rain or snow
probable tonight; colder northwest
portion. Wednesday partly cloudy
and colder.
Weather Conditions
A low pressure area extends from
the northeastern Rocky Mountain
slope eastward to the Great Lakes
region while high pressure area is
centered over the north Pacific coast.
Precipitation occurred in the Great
Lakes region. in Missouri and IN the
extreme Northwest. Elsewhere the
weather is generally fair. Moderate
temperatures prevail in all sections.
Weekly Weather and Crop Report
With temperature decidedly above
the normal, abundant sunshine and
deficient precipitation spring work
on farms, particularly in the west
and central parts Of the State, made
excellent progress. Spring blowing
and the seeding of spring wheat are
well staited. Roads are mostly in
good condition.
0RRIs W. ROBERTS.
Official in Charge.
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PROHIBITION
DEBATE WILL
REACH CLIMAX
Senate Committee to Hear
Both Sides on MCdifica-
ti0n Proposals
EACH TO HAVE A WEEK
Vets Hold No Hope That Any
Cf the Proposals Will
Receive Action

Washington. March %. Ar De
bate on prohibition will rcacn flood
tide in Washington between April
and II. when vets and drys viii ap-
pear before a senate judiciary sub
committee to testify on five modifi-
cation proposals. The vets Will hold
the floor during the first week and
the prohibitionists will take the see
ond period.
The judiciary committee has ac-
cclked the recommendation OF is
subcommittee of five that public
hearings be held and has appointed
Senator Means. Republican,. Colorado
chairman. The full committee APP
proved, as WE'LL the recommendation
that only modification bills be con-
sideicd at the hearing and that the
measure By Senator Edwards, Demo
crat. New Jersey, to repeal the Vol
stead Act be rigconholed. Passage
of that act would leave the govern
mcnt without means of enforcing the
prohibition amendment 20 the co:i
stitution.
Senator Walsh. Democrat. Montana.
read the only objection in the com
mittce to the hearings, arguing that
they were sought merely to enable
wet interests to spread propaganda.
The wet leaders themselves hold
no hope that any of the modification
bills will be favorably reported, but
they urged the hearings, they eN-
planned, SO that interested officials.
educators. ministers and others could
give congress the benefit of their
views as to how the prohibition laws
should be revised in order to make
enforcement easier.
In the senate yesterday prohibition
received brief notice, Senator Bruce,
Democrat, Maryland, interrupting Il
debate on foreign affairs to men
tion "a serious domestic situation
and then reading Il newsparar pe.
showing 2.727.579 votes against pro-
hibition to 52O.497 for it. s.@
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
IVA CAMPAIGN
is OPENED AT
new ENGLAND
Hanley, Shafer and Reade
Fire Opening Guns at
Meeting Last Night

New England. ". D., March 23.--Thc
| Independent Voters association politi-
cal campaign was opened here last
night when J. NJ. Hanley of Mandan.
Independent candidate for governor:
| Geo. +. Shafer. attorney general and
candidate for reelection. and II. L.
/ Reads, candidate for state insurance
commi ssioner. addressed the gather
!; ing.
! Mr. HanIey devoted most Of his ad-
dress to an attack upon the state in
dustral program, and pleaded for !,
return of the government to "its legi-
innate functions" I'VE maintain that
many of the policies advocated by the
present administration are dctrimen-
| tai to all the people Of the state and
| with no resultant benefits to the
farmer or any class. causing unfair
tax burdens. putting the state in the
! unsound position of engaging in in
dustry, and saddling the people with
tax and bonded Indebtedness that
our sons. and sons sons for genera
tions. will be paying as a result Of
our folly Hanlcy said.
Harmful IL Prosperity
"This is not a campaign against ag-
flculture or it's interests. Our Oppon-
! ents will claim that they only are
the friends of agriculture. Our re-
ply is that they are not true friends
of our great farmer population and
| that the false and unsound leader
ship and doctrines of their organiza-
ton are not only unsound in principle
but harmful to the prosperity Of the
very class they claim to benefit. Our
campaign is against false doctrines,
rather than against individuals
The principles which the Independ-
ents are advocating in this campaign
Mr.. Hanley said. include:
Equal and exact justice to all men
and to all classes without favor or
hurt to one class or individual as dis
tineuishcd from another.
s'Peace. commerce. trade and friend
shin with all nations.
preservation of the state govern
ment in its whole constitutional
vig0r.
;. Enforcement Of all the laws with
favor to no class or individuals.
Encouragement Of agriculture. and
trade and commerce, its handmade
ems.
Rigid supervision Of the eXpendi-
lures Of public funds. and the stop
ping Of the waste and loss Of the tax
payers money in industrial enter
prises. conducted by the state.
Reduction of taxes and economy
in state expenditures - following the
fine example Of the national govern
ment at Washington.
"Confining the state to it's legiti-
mate functions"
Mill Losses Given
Mr.. Shafer, in his address, told Of
the losses incurred by the state mill
and elevator and advocated that the
state cease engaging iniprivatc enter
prise Immediately. Regarding the
contention that the state mill has
been Of great value to the farmers in
the marketing Of their grain. Mr.. Sha-
fer said that between 20 and 80 per
cent of the wheat used in the mill
has been purchased by the present
administration from the Cargill Ele-
vator company Of Minneapolis. and
not direct from the farmers.
| This afternoon the speakers will ad-
dress meeting at Regent, and to-
night will speak at Mott.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
TODAY
POOR LITTLE LAMBS.
CONDITIONS GOOD.
GAS.ELECTRIC BUSES.
YOU CAN'T CHANGE MEN.
YOU CAN'T CHANGE MEN.
By ARTHUR BRISBANE

tCOpyright, lS26)
Brokers loans drop $l63.O0O, 900
in week." That may mean little to
you. II means much to Wall Street
lambs. Brokers' loans drop because
lambs were thrown out of the window
and their stocks sold for lack Of mar.
gin.
Seasoned old operators" call that
massacre of the innocents 'healthy
liquidation" It doesn't mean much,
only that the lambs. proud and cour-
ageous when prices 80 up, are fright
ened out Of their wits when prices 90
General conditions are better than
they have been hitherto. according
to Mr.. Zukor, of the famous players,
who has business connections in
every community Of 1000 population
and up. Talking yesterday to Mr..
now on his way to Europe, Mr.. Zu-
kor said, everywhere conditions are
better. The Improvement is greatest
in the rural communities
Forman thought that would en-
courage business men generally,
somewhat disturbed by recent shrink
age in retail sales, which he attribut-
ed to influenza throughout the east.
Motor omnibuses become constant
" more important to public and
railroads, for short hauls and long
hauls. Omnibuses run from San Die
20 to Seattle, more than one thou
sand miles along the edge Of the Pa
cific, and other omnibuses carry
passengers between the Atlantic and
Pacific on regular schedule.
Henry FOrd's new two-and- one
half-t0n truck, soon to appear on
the market, will interest everybody
and disturb q good many. It will
carry the engine of the Ford tractor,
won't cost much and will pull an
omnibus with thirty passengers.
Corporation managers able to look
ahead are already deep in omnibus
operation, for instance, Thomas n.
McCarter, head Of the New Jersey
Public Service Corporation, who oper-
ates 800 omnibuses. more than any
other concern in the United States.
In his omnibusss gas engines de-
velop electricity. and the omnibus is
run by electric power. doing away
with gear shifting sand possessing
other advantages. The automobile
industry is only beginning for those
proficient in It. Heaven help the
others. VI
The French say 'sthe more it
changes, the more It il the same
thing" It 10 30 with the, gambling
at Monte Carlo. III pld days the
man with thf stacks of 100 Franc
CONTINUED on paEe two)
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At noon Mr.. and Mrs. Spohn. their
children, grandchildren. and few
intimate friends including Rev. and
Mrs. w. +. Water and daughter. Bea-
trice; Rev. and Mrs. John Morange:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. R. Kits Of Garrison;
and Mr.. Reese of Wyndmere were
guests at dinner in the dining room
Of the ,McCabe Methodist Episcopal
church. The table was beautifully
decorated with cut flowers in z vari-
ETY. Of colors and was further adorned
with twO beautiful wedding cakes.
The home was also appropriately dec
GRATED with flowers. Mrs. B. f. Flan-
agan and Miss Lulu Gilliland assist
ed in serving the dinner.
All the children and grand children
Of the couple were present except
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
MIR. AND MRS. ]. H. SPOHN CELEBRATE
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Mrs. Eva Stack of Bend. Ore. and her
children; and the children Of Mrs
Bessie Tramp Of White Rock. s. D.
The members of the family who were
present included Homer +. Spohn. Bis
marck; Mrs. Bessie Tramp. White
Rock. S. D.; Mrs. Mabel Trapp. Shell
by. Mont; Bert G. Spohn. Bismarck;
l.. We're Sphohn, Bismarck.
1t was on March %. 1876. that Miss
Carrie Simmons was united in marri-
age to James H. Spohn at Humboldt,
Iowa. For many years Mr.. and Mrs.
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TO-DAY IN WASHINGTON

senate.
Senate investigation of tariff
commission is begun.
National conference on street
and highway safety opens.
House judiciary committee
takes up Judge English i'm
parchment gaze.
Senate considers Woodlock APP
pointment 10 interstate commerce
commission.
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Sp0hn made their home at various
places in Iowa, coming to Richland
county, n. D.. in 1907. In 1915 they
moved to White Rock. S. d., where
they resided until they came to Bis
marck in 1920 Early in life Mr.. and
Mrs. Spohn united with the Methodist
Episcopal church and have ever been
faithful members Of the denomina-
tion. Mr.. Spohn has been active as .
Sunday school teacher and superin-
tendent until recent years and Mrs.
Spohn is at present rteacher of the
Ladies' Bible class of the local church.
The many friends of the we'll loved
old couple who called during the aft
ernoon were profuse in their good
wishes for many more happy years Of
life together.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
Man Noted For His
Skill In. Opening
Safe Locks Is Dead

Watertown.i Wis, March %. tP)
Otto Biefcld. 65, nationally known
for his skill in opening defective safe
locks. died at his home here yester
day. His method was known only to
himself until recently, when he re-
vealed the secret to a son.
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The use of sound waves as fire
extinguishers and Z weapon in war
fare is called possibility by Howard
Coonley. civilian direction for the
chemical warfare service.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-03-23
PROSTRATIONS
FROM THE HEAT
RERECORDED
Nine Faint Yesterday at HOus-
ton, Texas Summer
Weather Experienced

! Chicago, March 23. LP) 1t may
be spring by the calendar, but sum
m"r is making demonstration on
the Thermometers.
The season Of buds and birds and
growing things mad barely made its
bow to the country when stories Of
| heat prostrations, record tempera
lures and dashes for :hc beaches
reminiscent of the warmer season
began to tliekle in.
With the temperature - degrees
at Houston, Texas, Monday. nine per-
sons tainted in the streets. The
prostrations were ascribed to the
hea. By rescuers who hurried the
victims to hospitals. and the govern
mcnt mcteorologist said the diagnosis
was not beyond belief. An abnormal
humidity prevailed San Antonio was
another high temperature spot with
81.
The 81 degrees registered at San
Francisco sent thousands Scurrying
for the cooling ocean waves 1t
was the warmest March 22 ever re-
corded in the California city. In
Los Angeles the mercury climbed
two points higher, while virtually all
temperatures along the west coast
were 20 or above.
No Cold Weather In Sight
In fact, moderate temperatures
prevailed over most of the country
aand also in the Canadian northwest.
Temperatures in the east averaged
around 60 at the days high, with the
middlcwestern range from 40 to 76
Further moderation was in prospect
today said the weather man, and he
added the interesting line that there
was mo cold weather within the Inn
its Of observation"
Rain which fell rather generally
over the central districts from the
Great Lakes to the gulf yesterday,
had passed on to the east, where
showers were in prospect today.
YOUNG PRODUCING COW
Milk production at IL and one
half months by Jersey heifcr
owned by II. W. Keeth of Fairfax,
Okla, is believed to set record for
early milking. The heifcr's calf was
born prematurely and did not live,
but the hcifer is normal.
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WIZ ANVe 1SgStsSuy 0Itu0tlOu
In u supplementary report, the city
engineer said:
"These extensions when construct
ed will not relieve the situation very
materially. There will then remain
a considerable loss of pressure in
the mains in Riverview addition dur
ing the time the swimming pool is
being filled Furthermore the def
cheney in fire pressure ut the corner
Of Mandan avenue and Broadway and
also on Main street from Second to
Washington will not be relieved.
"To relieve this situation and to
provide adequate fire protection at
the points mentioned above, an eight
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RIVER STAGE
REACHES 14.6
FT. YESTERDAY
Highest Water Was at
O'clock Last Night-River
Is Clear Today

Hundreds Of people were attracted
to the Missouri river here last even
ing to watch the rapid rise Of the
water as the flood waters, which had
been held back for more than - hours
by an ice gorge near Sanger, came
80 81 the ~'eei. The gorge looscned
shortly after noon yesterday and lne
river here began to rise soon after
ward AT 1880 yesterday afternoon
the river stage here was l2.S feet
an eight foot rise over the reading at
8 n. m The highest point reacned
was ut 7 o'clock last evening when
the stage was LAG fct At 8 o'clock
this morning the water had recedcd
to IL feet.
Last evening the ice was running
fast. and presented an interesting
sight. II was so broken up and
honeycombed however. that no dam
age was done. Today the river is
practically clear of ice here. and it is
said that Capt Bakers boats will
start up river from Cannon Ball to-
night
While the waters have receded from
flood stage north Of Sanger. where
yesterday they had overflowcd state
highway No. 6, persons travelling the
highway are still forced to detour to
enter Washburn. because of the mud
dy condition Of the state road.
HEART RIVER JAM
FLOODED LOWLONDS
Mandan, n. D.. March 23 lP) Ice
jamming at the mouth Of the Heart
river. four miles south of Mandan
caused the river to back up late last
night. flooding low lands to within n
short distance Of Mandan. No prop
erty damage was done and at an early
hour this morning the waters were re-
ceding
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Great Britain Will
Not Defend Canada
Against the u. S.


Ottawa. Ont, March 3D. R--Bri-
tain will never take any steps to de-
fend Canada against possible aggtes-
sion from the United States, the
late Lord Fisher. former head OF the
British navy, told Henri Bourassa
some years ago. Mr.. Bourassa, inde-
pendent member of the dominlons
parliament, for Labelle, told the
house Of commons last night Of a
conversation he had with Lord Fish
er during which the question Of Can
ada's position, in the event of war
between Great Britain and the
United States. arose.
"Great Britain will never spend
one penny nor shoot one gun a. the
United States in defense Of Canada
in such an eventuality," Lord Fisher
was quoted as saying to Mr.. Bouras-
sa. ave simply cannot do it. 1t is
JUS: AS well YOU understand that
PIGS NEED MINERALS
Experiments by the Ohio Expert
ment Station show that pigs, when
allowed to self-feed, seldom ret
enough minerals and rs Z result
their bones are weak. It is Z com.
mon belief that pigs will seek bal
anced ration, but these tests showed
that special care has to be taken to
see that the animals get proper food
n0urishment.