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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
MANY PLAN TO
ATTEND A. G.
DINNER MEET
Major !. Stanley Washburn
World Traveller and Cor
respondent, 10 Speak

Members Of the Bismarck Associa-
ton of Commerce III large numbers.
accompanied by their wives or hus-
hands, are planning to attend the
annual membership dinner meeting
at the Grand Pacific hotel Tuesday
evening mt $50 o'clock. This is in
dictated by the number Of rcserva-
tons already made with Seeretary II.
p. Goddard, and more are coming in
with each mail. Invitations, IN the
form Of double postal cards, were
sent out to all members Saturday,
and members are requested to make
reservations in advance so that the
committee will have definite idea
Of how many to provide for.
The people Of Bismarck are espe-
cially DESTROYS of hearing Major STAN
ley Washburn of Wilton, who will
deliver the principal talk of the
evening, taking for his subject
"Safs in North Dakota" 1t is sell
aom that local people have an oppor-
tunity of listening to one who has
travelled rs widely and has had as
many experiences as Major Wash
burn, and they will not pass up this
chance Of hearing. the distinguished
man.
4NucSS1c III IcSbuc
Judge w. L. Nuessle will preside
at the meeting and will give brief
synopsis of the associations work
dard will present the proposed out
line of activities for the ASSOCIATION
tor 1926 as determined by the board
of directors following a series of
group membership meetings held re-
Gently.
The high school orchestra will fur
nish music during the serving of the
dinner, and the Bismarck male quar-
tet will sing. Misses Betty Loft
house and Bernice Josln will pre-
sent some dance specialties.
To better acquaint the people of
Bismarck with the fact that Major
Washburn has had travels and ex-
periences which make his talks Of
exceptional interest, the following
concerning him is reprinted from
who's Who In America"
Newspaper Correspondent
"Major Washburn was police re-
porter on the Minneapolis Journel
19Ol-2; on the staff Of the Minnca-
polls Times, 1894; war correspond
emit Chicago Daily News, l904-6. lie
covered the Russo-Japanese war,
operated dispatch boat "Fawan" four
months outside Port Arthur and was
with Nogi's army before Port Arthur,
serving with the third Japanese army
until the end O: the war. He or
nanixed news serkice IN the far
east and India, OPP 9ated dispatch
boat in the Black sea in December,
1906. carrying British and U. s.. gov
eminent OFFICIAL dispatches, mail and
srefurees: covered the Russian revo-
luton in January. 1905.
u. q ashbun headed . party to ex-
nlere British Columbia in the sum
iner 81 1907 in the summer Of 1910
~ vent through from Edmonton 70
Prince Rupert BY pack train and
eSnee. 1900 miles, being the first
= ~ 10 make the trip over the line
III ~ new Grand Trunk Pacific rail-
,,cld ronts. With the exception q ths
3 August. 1914. he went 70 Ear-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
Bee Keepers Open
Annual Convention
at State College

Fargo, n. d.. Feb. 8.-tP)--Fifty
members Of the North Dakota Bee
Keepers association attended the
opening session Of the annual con
vention Of the organization whi,h be-
gan this forenoon ut the North Da-
kota agricultural college.
II. L. Walster. dean Of The school
of agriculture Of the college, opened
the meeting. welcoming the visitors to
the convention and outlining the
short course in bee keeping Ia be Of
fered by the college during The con-
vention
The meeting will continue through
Tuesday and Wednesday,. with The
election of officers and adoption Of
resolutions scheduled as the business
of the closing session at 1890 p. III.
Wednesday.
In his opening remarks. can Wal
ster related the history of an old
Missouri-Towa boundary dispute which
has been termed the "honey war.
pointing to the incident as one Of
the strange situations in history
caused by peoples interest in bee
keeping.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
Fargo Man Wins
First Honors i'm
Ski Tournament

Fargo, N. D., Feb. 8.-R)-%Thc DO.
we're Ski club of Fargo gained per-
,manent possession Of the Fargo. Gin.
ic trophy when Trygve Stone ; OF
Fargo won first honors in the tourna-
ment staged here Sunday.
Despite the poor condition Of the
hill, Stone made standing leaps OF
81 and SO feet, and exhibited form,
good enough to rate a final score of
37.l. Riders from Grand Forks and
Fergus Falls figured prominently in
the scoring.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
several sections Of the city but last
ed less than minute.
More Shocks Recorded

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 8.--[P9--Scvcrc
earth tremors were recorded at ST..
Louis University today from 1923 to
II a. m. with the greatest intensity
at 9:32 a. m. Seismologist James Nc
Elwain estimated the distance at
1900 miles and fixed the location as
probably central America. This ap-
parently was not the same earth
quake felt earlier in Hawaii.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08

For buyers who investigate find Id
this extraordinarily eood.lookine
dependable Overland Sedan they
can get quality, comfort, room,
power, speed, endurance = at q
low price unequalled among four.
cylinder cars. 81 features Of quail
4ity construction in this Overland
model make it the fnest.built light
car in the world.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
FRIEND RELIEVES ,ls, BOYS SUFFER

"My little boy has had trouble
with his bronchial tubes since he
was three. We tried al kinds of
cough syrups and medicines, without
any relief. For ten weeks he was
down, didn't get nights sleep due to
his cough. A friend gave me bottle
Of Foley's Honey and Tar and that
night. after taking Foley's Honey
and and Tar: he slept all night" writes
Indianapolis, Ind. Satisfaction guar
anteed.-Adv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
STATE MILL
IS REDUCING
ITS DEFICIT
517,29l Barrels Flour Made
During 1925-Total Sales
!, \ $4,969,576

Grand Forks, N. D., Feb. 8.-LP)-
Flour manufactured at the North Da-
kota State Mil during 1925 amounted
to 6l7,291 barrels, according to fig
ures given out today by the mill man.
agement.
During 1926 the midi purchased a
total of 2,337,415 bushels Of wheat
at cost of $S,817,I76. The gross
sales Of flour for the period brought
81 &c.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08


Although the state mill and eleva-
tor continues to show q deficit on
its operations. due to the interest and
depreciation CHARGES, the annual
amount Of this deficit is being stead.
lily reduced, according to the compar.
alive figures for the last three years,
given out, today.
Deficit Is Reduced
During 1926 the deficit incurred
was $18S,O43, Of which $l46.65O was
incurred by the milling department
and $41,393 by the elevator. This
marks = substantial reduction from
the deficit incurred during previous
years, the deficit during 1923 being
1896, 800 and during 1924 $309.548.
The total deficit incurred up to date
is therefore $823.s9l.
K. c. Nelson, auditor of the mill
and elevator for the industrial COM
mission, said today that some minor
adjustments on the figures for 1924
might be necessary when two other
audits now-being made for the COVER
nor and the state board Of audit. re-
spectively, are concluded. -A.slight
change in the figures on the years
losses given out Saturday was an
nounced today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08

Last year, more Overland cars
were bought than ever before.
When the price Of $595 was an
nounced on the Overland Standard
Sedan, the demand immediately
exceeded production possibilities.
This year, plans are completed
for a sou increase land even this
big increase apparently will fall
below the call for deliveries.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
IS Defendants
Plead Not Guilty

New York. Feb. 8,-LF-Thirty-
five Of the 81 men. including w. Y.
Dwysr. race track owner, who were
indicted on January 20 on charges
Of violating the national prohibition
law, today pleaded not guilty, and
were held for trial in federal court
on March ]. The remaining defend
ants failed to put In appearance and
bench warrants were ordered issued
by Judge Howe.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
COIIRT CASES HEARD

Carson.--The court cases left over
from the fall term Of court were
heard by Judge Berry on Tuesday
and Wednesday. No decisions have
been given as yet. ..,&
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-02-08
Earthquake Shock
Felt in Honolulu

Honolulu, Feb. 8.-(R)-A SHARP
earthquake shock was felt on the Is
land Of Maui and in Honolulu at
1880 o'clock this morning. The 10.
cal disturbance was noticeable in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24
YOUNG PEOPLES
.CONFAB OCT. z.
Nationally Known Speakers
on Program.

Nationally known leaders will ad-
dress the State Young Peoples Con-
ference at Lafayette Oct. 22-24. ac-
cording to announcement of E. T.
Albertson, Indiana Council OF Re
ligious Education secretary.
DR.. J. M. Artman, University of
Chicago, recently elected secretary
of the Religious Education .Associa-
ton, Will lead group discussions.
Grace Sloan Overton. known to girls
who attended the 1925 Geneva con-
ference, will attend.
P. r. Hayward. superintendent Of
the Young Peoples Division of the
International, Council of Religious
Education, will be~on the Friday pro-
gram at the conference.
Roy Burkhagt, who attended the
South Bend conference last year.
will appear Friday afternoon and
night.
One of the features Of the program
will be interpretations OF life given
by those whol are continually en-
gagged in youth education and train
ing.
DR.. E. RI Bartlett. dean of re-
ligious education at De PAW Uni.
versity, will be on the Saturday pro-
gram.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24
SWEEPING PROBE
OF OIL FREIGHT
RATES PLANNED
Hearings Said to Be Very
important to Start Next
Month.
Times WASHINGTON Bureau,
1900 Nom York Arcnu

WASHINGTON, Sept. ga Sc.
ries of hearings which leading oil
men Of the country regard as hav-
ing more important bearing on the
immediate future of the oil indus
try than even the functioning Of
the Presidents oil board, will begin
next month at ST. Louis by the In
terstate Commerce Commission.
The commission is seeking to es.
tablish whether railroad freight
rates on oil and petroleum products
from the Texas, Oklahoma and other
leading oil fields to point east of the
Mississippi River, lying south of the
Ohio River and east of the Illinois
Indiana line, are discriminatory
either to the railroad, refineries or
certain Localities.
Within the past two years IA sep
arate complaints have been filed by
oil companies charging freight rates
or oil shipments are excessive and
discriminatory.
The Interstate Commerce Com
mission decided >on one sweeping
investigation Of the complaints. Last
week, Examiner j. B. Keller was
assigned to conduct the hearings and
prepare a tentative>report.
Keeler will start his Investigations
at st. Louis October 4. A week
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24
LADY IS VOTED
BEST DRESSED
Honor Accorded English
NobIeWoman at DeauviIIe.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
DEAUVILLE, Sept. 24.-Laoy
Louis Mountbatten has been voted
the best-dressed woman at Deauville,
which means the best-dresse dwoman
If the world. The competitionssin
dressing-up or dressing-down is
keener at Deauville in early autumn
than anywhere else.
Lady Mountbatten, whose hus-
band is the best pal" OF the Prince
of Wales and who accompanied the
Prince to the United States, has
achieved her eminence in style at
Deauville BY dressing simply. Her
gowns are magnificently fitted with.
out being ornate and she decorates
herself only with string of simple
pearls and a ring or two on her
fingers.
Her restraint in the use Of jewels
is noticeable, because other women
at Deauville this season seem bent
upon hanging on every gem and
jewel they possess, all at the same
time.
Lady Mountbatten is heiress to
the Cassel millions. probably the
largest Inheritance in England.
Mosquitoes are said TO be capable
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24
BEANS ARE CLASSIFIED
American Product Is, in Nineteen
Classes and of All Varieties.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Sept 24.-The
latter partner on the well-known
firm of Pork & Beans. has been the
subject Of an exhaustive ruling by
the Department of Agriculture, con.
corning the standardization of the
lowly edible,
The department has classified all
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24
BIRDS DISAPPEARING
Bu Times SDecidI

BU IWfS NUtCIUF
LONDON, Sept. 24.-England' s
wild birds are disappearing, accord
ing to the Royal Society for the Pro-
lection of Birds. which blames in
ereasing motor traffic, the breaking
up of great estates for building, and
the disappearance Of woods, parks
and meadows
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24

later hearing win be held at New
Orleans and on Oct. Is at FIT. Worth.
Other hearings include one at
Tulsa on Oct. %; Atlanta, Nov. II;
Pittsburgh, Nov. 29 and New York
City on Dec. 6.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24
LARGEST TELESCOPE

PARIS. Sept. PA telescope that
will Increase the observable universe
millions of times is being built here
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24
! THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

and fixed grade sizes on all varieties
The classification is a modification
of the former regulation OF the De-
partment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24

bv DR. George willis Richie The build objects
but
red twoye alHne to nles rom earth
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-09-24

Mosquitoes are said to be capable
of flying a mile and a half.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
OAKLAND

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tarbox Of
Skowhegan and George Vose Of
Waterville were among those who
attended the funeral services of the
late Fred and Jesse Hallett.
Miss Marian Small has gone to
New Haven, Conn, where she will
enter a training school for nurses.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.. Mcdonald Of
Keene, n. H.. who have been visit
ing Mrs. McDonalds parents. Mr.
and Mrs Alden Moore left yesterday
for their home, they We're accompan-
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Moore who will
visit them for time.
The Fidelity class of the United
Baptist church will meet this Friday
Afternoon al 2:30 at the home of Mrs.
Edith Mitchell on Sumner street.
Harry Blaisdell who is employed in
Roxbury, Mass. will arrive today
and will pass the week END and La
Dor Day with his family on High
street
N. Martenes of New York City
viii arrive today and will pass few
days with Mrs. Martens at their
summer home Grand View Villa"
East Fond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Southland of
Pittsfeld are visiting for few days
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett
Bickford and attending the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Swan of New
Sharon are visiting at the home of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Unknown Animal
Spelling Young Stock
In Vicinity of Alfred

The State Department of Inland
fisheries and Game Thursday re-
ceived a report from one of their
wardens located at North Alfred.
stating that wild ANNALS are iniurine
young stock in that locality. Two
weeks ago the first reports of these
depredations were received, and
since that time several cases of
mutilation of heifers and other small
animals have occurred. Warden Pat
ten was called upon to Investigate
the cases. and reports that the in
Juries were in the form of deep CASH
es in the necks and sides of the ami
mails. which appeared to have been
inflicted by n bobcat or lynx. One
heifer has been missing for the past
week. and the owner thinks it has
been killed and eaten.
A party in Standish reports that
their police dog recently chased a
reddlsh-brown animal, having short
legs and being similar to the Cam
adam lynx in description. If. 1t was
lynx it Is extremely fortunate for
the police dog that he did not sue
coed in catching up with it, for if
there is such thing as an ANNA ted
buzz saw, the lynx is the baby.
Parties In the vicinity of Lyman and
North Alfred have offered the use of
their hounds in trailing the maraud-
Ing animal, and the State department
VIII assign n warden to the work of
destroying it If the reports con-
tinue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
FRIDAY

Edith Roberts has the feminine
lead In the latest Perfection Pic
ture, 1.-THE New Champion" which
is being released by Columbia Pic
lures, and which will be shown to-
day at the Opera House. e
William Fairbanks heads the cast
and has an interesting role as the
vigorous young blacksmith who
daringly battles a number of able
professional boxes. He does a num-
Der of thrilling stunts in this pic
ture and on one occasion he bare
ly escaped being badly injured.
The added feature is Mary Nc
Laren in "The Courageous Cow
ard. Admirers of beautiful Mary
McLaren, who was recently mar
ried to distinguished British
army officer. and who has gone to
live in India, where her husband is
stationed, will have their last
chance. probably, for some time. to
see Miss MacLaren on the screen in
The Courageous Coward" She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
To Inspect Small
Fruit Nurseries
Oxford, AndrOscoggin

PROFESSOR George c. Yeaton, State
Hortlculturist, left Thursday for an
inspection tour of Oxford and An
droscoggin counties, where he will
visit a large number of small fruit
ana tree nurseries,. At this season of
the year these nurseries are booking
orders, and everything sold by them
is subject to State inspection. GER
tlf1cate being issued which must be
attached to all shipments before they
Will be accepted for mailing of ex-
press shipment. Professor Yeaton
returned last evening from Bar Har-
Dor and Belfast. and stated that
While at. Belfast he visited a dahlia
growing section in which one woman
owns three farms, entirely devoted to
the raising Of flowers and bulbs. AT
one of these farms | saw an acre and
half of solid dallas. with 176 var
leties represented in the block"
stated Professor Yeaton. He added
that the Embarrassing industry is
rapidly becoming a popular and pro-
Nftable one in many sections of
Maine. On the trip which commenced
today he will visit Danville juno
ton. Naples, Gray. Norway and
Buckfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
State House Chat

Adjutant General James Hanson
was among the visitors from the
State House who attended the Wat
erville Fair on Wednesday. General
Hanson stated that the exhibit put
on by his department, consisting of
machine guns, Stokes mortars, and
other military equipment of modern
type, Is attracting more than its
share of attention at the State fairs.
DIR. George Coombs of the State
Department of Health returned on
Wednesday evening from Bangor.
where he had been to confer with the
district health officer of that section.
DR.. H. D. Mcneil. in regard to cases
being supervised by the State.
DR.. G. E. Parsons of Rockland.
ty, called on DR.. Clarence F. Kendall
district health officer in Knox coun-
of the State Department of Health
to discuss matters relating to this
work on the coast.
Mrs. Lena l. Robertson, who is en-
ployed as a stenographer in the Of
flee of the State Highway Police, has
moved from her former home in
Gardiner to II Capitol street in this
city.
Major Roy c. Decker and Mrs.
Decker will leave on Friday for Milo,
where they will be the guest of Mrs.
Decker's parents over Labor Day,
and on Tuesday the Major will tour
PiscataQuis county with Governor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
HARRINGTON
Chautauqua Begins
At FarningtOn

Soon after daylight yesterday
morning people began to assemble in
close proximity to the Chautuaqua
tent to await the opening Of the sale
of reserved seat tickets for the
course, which opened at 10 o'clock,
long before which there was a long
line waiting. 1t was long wait, but
cheerful one, and sociability made
the time pass quickly. The sale was
brisk and the best seats were all sold.
but more reserved seats are now
provided than We're the first years
the Redpath Chautauqua was here,
and none were disappointed by being
unable to obtain seats, as has been
the case once or twice in former
years.
The program for Chautauqua week
is very attractive, including besides
the regular Chautauqua program,
union church services Sunday morn
ing at 1920 and evening at and
concert by Wheeler's Community
Band of Pennington, at in the af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
State Police Discs
Being Placed in
Garages of State

Inspector William Hancock of
the State Highway Police reported
at the central office Thursday morn
ing, having just completed a trip
from Waldoboro along the coast, in
the course of which he visited
large number of towns, also calling
at Lewiston, Sanford, Berwick and
York. The inspector has been put
ting out a large number of the State
Police discs, supplying garages with
them along the route he has cover
ed. These discs are of metal, paint
ed green and white letters, and are
used by the garages to stop passing
officers in emergency cases. Inspect
or Hancock stated thae-there are two
methods of getting in touch with a
State policeman when an accident
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Unusual Specimen
OF Coral Formation

Captain and Mrs. Alton Chadwick
Of Thomaston recently presented the
State Museum here with most
unique specimen of coral formation.
which Captain Chadwick purchased
on a trip to st. Lucia, West Indies,
in 1892. The coral is in the form
of half-round. about 16 inches in
diameter, and Is of a lovely gray
color, the upper surface showing
convolutions much like those found
in the brain of a human being. Com
missioner Willis Parsons of the State
Department of Inland Fisheries and
Game commented on this striking re-
semblance when the coral was first
brought in. 1t is very unusual
specimen of the work done by the
coral polyps, and has been placed in
one of the large glass cases in the
hall at the entrance of the Museum,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
Good Duck Hunting
This Fall, Word, of
Chief Game Warden

Chief Warden Richard Upton re-
turned Thursday evening from the
Belgrade chain of lakes. and reports
that prospects for an excellent duck
hunting season at the lakes are good
this year.
THE water is high for this time of
year, allowing the ducks to stay back
IN the marches. rather than coming
out into the lakes and streams where
the hunters can easiy>cet at them"
he said. Unless the dam at the foot
- Lake Messalonski is opened dur
ing the next two weeks there will he
very little snipe hunting at Belgrade
this year, as the marsh at present is
almost entirely under water" he
added.
The open season on ducks COM
mences on the 10th of this month.
and many local hunters have already
made their arrangements to be Mt
Merrymeeting Bay or the Belgrades
on the opening day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-03
State Librarian to
Address Old Home
Week Folks at Sebec

will leave the litter part of this week
for Sebec, where on Sunday he is to
address the Old Home Week gath
ering which is held there annually.
One of the Oldest churches in this
State was reconstructed a few years
ago, and since that time the for
mer residents of Sebec make pill
grimage to the town once each year
to renew old acquaintanceships, get