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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
BURTNESS WANTS LARGER PERCENTAGE
OF IMMIGRANTS TO BE ACRlCULTURISTS

above named. and from which we
could naturally expect agricultural
immigration.. only Nethe rlands pro
yided such preference immigrants in
Il number amounting to 80 per cent
Of the quota. he total Tor the
eight countries shows only 15 per
cent. II seems 10 ne that we can
reasonably expect that at least one
half of the total immigration from
these countries should be persons
coming within the spirit OF the pref
erence intended to be granted by
Congress. If such had been the case
during the year cited there would
have been total of 62,3S2 prefer
ancc vsas granted in tho countries
named instead of only 2O,625. | as
sumo that there is no way of deter
mining how many of those who came
in under the general quota without
agricultural preference are in fact
farmers or farm laborers. Probably
some of them arc. In any event they
did not seek entrance to this country
as such. The object | seek is to in
sure that 1t least so per cent Of the
total immigration viii be persons
likely to engage III farming, either
as owners or lahorcrS.
The suggestion which ! desire to
make mcct respectfully but earnestly
is that the department of labor and
the department of state work out
some method whereby the intent of
this provision in the law can be fully
accomplished. There is a tremend-
Gus need for competent farm labor
both male and female. in the agricul-
tural Northwest and elsewhere. Pos
sibly the two departments can de-
wise some effective mthod of giving
publicity to prospective immigrants
in Europe Of the proc sion in the law
which gives preference to agriculture
al workers. There must be men and
women in these countries ANXIOUS ia
cone TO the United States who would
avail themselves of this preference
privilege were they familiar with it
urge that some plan be perfected in
harmony with the spirit of the law
which will ms ufc 4 larger percentage
OF our quota immigrants being OF
that type which will locate in oul
agricultural sections rather than in
our congested centers
This is not suggestion to lower
the bars to let in lot of undesirable
immigrants. It is instead one made
with view Of obtaining within the
quota that type of immigrants gen.
orally conceded as most desirable and
most needed. | nope it may be given
careful and sympathetic considcra
ton
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
DIRECTORS
DISAGREE ON
PROLOGUE S
Some Praise Screens Latest
Development While Others
Condemn 1t

Hollywood. June l1--tP) The screen
prologue, whose developing strides
in the last few years have carried
it from a tabloid Of ten minutes
showing to an elaborate production
rivaling widely heraldcd stage pre-
sensations, is praised By one group OF
picture directors but characterized
by another rs d curse to the silver
screen.
believe the playhouse of the flu
ture will divide its entertainment
period half and half between foot
light and film production
81 vision the highest salaried dra-
matte artists appearing in person in
conjunction with the presentation Of
mighty screen productions"
James Cruze i squarcly behind
Grammar.
"A good prologue" he said. Tin
creascs pictures worth hundred
fold it works up the spirit 50 t""-
when the picture is shown the mind
Of the audience is III the atmosphere
of the picture. a poor prologue.
however, tends to disrupt the train
of thought
Marshal Ncilan. producer-dircctor,
condemns the prologue.
"They have come TO be the curse of
the motion picture theatre. One be-
comes so weary looking at them that
he is not able to enjoy 10 the ut
most the picture that follows.
What DeMille Says
Cecil b. DcMille philosop
Making proiogues for motion pie
lures is good showmanship, but max
ing pictures for prologue Is mighty
poor production.
1.-THE increasing use of the pro-
logue has had the effect of en-
couraging producers to make pictures
particularly suited for the prelimin-
AIRY tabloid. With such picture a
small town theatre owner with only
an electric piano for additional at
traction, finds himself in a perdica
ment. To my mind picture that
cannot stand on its own merits with
out elaborate presentation Is poor
picture"
Sidney Olcott does not cons der the
prologue beneficial to picture produc
tion unless it is light, short, and
has no bearing whatever on the pro-
ducticn itself"
"A prologue that gives an mixing
of the cinematic drama which is to
follow takes some of the spice from
the surprise that should come with
the unfolding of the screen story"
Rupert Julian believes the prologue
Is of great Importance IN providing q
fitting background for picture.
while Herbert Brcnon said they were
hurtful to screen production.
Good Music is the pictures best
support" Brenon asserted. "Prologues
are so often not in sympathy with
the picture itself. and are often the
result Of a theatre managers effort
to justify his position
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
R. n. MAIN IS
FOUND DEADIN
HLSYARDTODAY
Former Employe of the North
ern Pacific Dies Suddenly
of Heart Trouble

K. n. Mahn, 60, who lives east of
Bismarck, died suddenly at noon to-
day from heart trouble. Mr.. Mahn
had been working about his place as
usual this morning and after coming
to the house for a brief rest went out
to the chicken house to gather the
eggs. When he failed to return in
the usual time Mrs. MANN went to
look for him and found his lifeless
body on the ground near the chicken
house.
Mr. Mahn had been afflicted with
heart trouble for some time and Cor
oner +. J. Gobel announces that as
the cause Of death. Mr.. MAIN was
for many years signal man for the
Northern Pacific railway company
here, but when the signal towers
gave way TO more modern thods
of regulating traffic a few years agS
he was retired.
He leaves the window and one son.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
been made.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
DR.. Stanton Found
Dead in Hotel Room

Dickinson. N. D., June l1--(R)-Dr.
Frederic w. Stanton, 55 year old, OPP
tometrist widely known in Iowa,
western North Dakota and eastern
Montana, was found dead in his room
at hotel here today.
Death was due to heart disease. He
retired in usual health Thursday
and was stricken during the night.
Surviving are his widow and two
daughters. He was member of
Masonic bodies at st. Charles and
Waterloo, Iowa and FL Zagai Temple
at Fargo. = 80
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Graham Brothers
Truck Sales Gain

The constantly increasing demand
for Graham Brothers Trucks and
Motor Coaches is further emphasized
By the total retail delivery Of 10,208
units from January 2 to May Is,
1926, by Dodge Brothers dealers in
the United States. This is gain Of
1876. or So per cent over the CORES
ponding period of 1925.
Retail deliveries for the two weeks
ended May 10, 1926, totaled 1864 a
gain OF 1G0. or 1876 ppr cent over the
same period in 1926.
Total factory shipments Of Graham
Brothers Trucks and Motor coaches
from January to May Is. 1926,
amounted to 1902, gain Of 5,027,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11

Chicago, June ll-tf)- 1.-The corner
! stonc of the principal building Of tho
new downtown campus of Northwest
ern University--the S4,OOO,0O0 Mont
gomcry Ward Memorial Medical Den
tai Building was laid today by DR.
| Charles II. Mayo of Rochester. Min.
ncsota. who graduated from North
western Al years ago.
In his address on "problcms in
Medical Education" Dr. Mayo said
that the world must be led by medi-
cine out Of the Impossible situation
we are fast approaching" where the
diminishing mortality brings an in
crease in mental instability and
criminalism. With the aid of the
economists, said DR.. Mayo, medicine
has succeeded in upsetting the law on
which evolution depended for the
progress Of living creatures, and now
the unfit survive.
To Care For 1000 Students
The Mcdical-Dcntal building will be
Of English Gothic style, ii stories
high with Il five story tower, to
care for 400 medical and 600 dental
students. 1t will also contain space
for the university's administrative
departments including offices for
President Walter Dill Scott.
"The struggle for existence is pass
ing" DR.. Mayo said, "and existence
is certain. The struggle for bread
has given place to the struggle for
luXurics. The struggle to keep on
living, the fear Of age with its limita-
ton of pleasure, arc encouraged by
our skill.
I'VE actually encourage impurity
of stock. in defiance Of natures cf-
fort to maintain it by powerful in
stincts and destructive disease. We
have nothing to do with making the
land fat. nor with it's safety from
war, but if our assurance of incrcas-
ing health for all and safety from
overwhelming epidemics. tends to
center the peoples thoughts on their
own safety, SO that they clamor
panic stricken at every ache. we may
be slowly sapping the moral fibre
and working untold harm to the ma
ton.
"How to accomplish our good with
out evil, is Il harder problem than
how to accomplish our good.
Ills Not All Physical
"The ills Of the age and Of our
race arc not all physical, but they
are closely interviewer with the
problems of medicine. On our shout
ders lies much Of the burden Of
amelioratioE; our hearts must al
ways be open to the demand of the
world for betterment.
"'The true physician never will be
satisfied just to pass his therapeutic
wares over Il counter
"The stature of our new leaders
in medicine will depend upon the
stature of our new generation of
physicians and it will not be appre-
ciated by the people to any greater
extent than the doctor can make
manifest to them by his participa-
ton in the civic affairs Of his COM
munity. The greatness Of Moses was
the greatness of people, with
fervor for freedom and a lofty be-
lief in their own destiny. Napoleon
sprang just a little further than his
fellows when the bonds of "a nation
were Gut. Lincoln was the cpitome
of the humanitarianism that swept in
a wave over the people of his day.
The insistcnt demand Of the age for
an answer to the eternal question
produced Pasteur.
Improvement Needed
Those who have given most heed
to the diverse demands on the physi-
clans interests are those who are
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11

"There is tremendous need for
competent farm labor, both male and
female. in the agricultural northwest
and elsewhere" says Congressman q
b. Burtness Of Grand Forks in urging
that some plan be perfected in har-
mony with the spirit of the immigra-
ton law which will insure larger
percentage Of quota immigrants be
ing of that type which viii locate
in the agricultural sections rather
than in the congested cen.els.
In a letter which the North Dakota
congressman has just addressed to
the secretary of state and secretary
of labor, he points out that the total
nun Der Of preference viSaS granted
during the year ending June 90, 1928,
does not amount to anyN here near
the 30 per cent OF the total quota.
The total Tor eight countries shows
only about - per cent.
Congress man BurtnesS letter TO
the secretary of state follows:
please permit me 20 make a sug-
gestion relative to the administration
OF the immigration act Of May 2G
1924, which feel is strictly in con
sonance with the spirit Of the act
and one which, if adopted, would
accrue to the benefit OF the country
as a whole and particularly 10 the
agricultural sections thereof. am
mailing Il similar letter to the secre-
tary of labor.
Preference Given
subdivision of Section 6 Of the
act provides that in the issuance OF
immigration visas to quota immi-
grants, preference shall be given to
an ''imnligrant who is skilled IN
agriculture. and his wife. and his de-
pendent children unG-r the age Of IL
years. if accompanying or following
to join him Such preference
however, shall not exceed so per cent
Of the annual quota for that nation
;l!ity.
The debates in congress at the
time Of the adoption Of this provi-
sion plainly indicate that it was the
desire and intent OF ongress that al
least onc-half of the immigrants com
ing to Us from diffenent countries
whether men or women, should be
persons skilled III agriculture and
likely TO settle IN our farming com
munities rather than in congested
centers.
AN examination Of the immlgra-
ton statistics has forced me TO con
clude that the desired object in that
respect has not been accompll she'd
! find that for the fiscal year ending
June 50, 1925, the total number Of
preference visas both for close lcla-
tives under subdivision l and toi
those skilled in agriculture under
subdivision of Section 6, do not
amount to anywhere near the 81 per
cent of the total annual quota con
templated BY. the act. The following
figures with reference 20 4 few Of
the countries are TYPICAL:
Dc.F ,n "A M
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
KILLED WHEN
TRAIN FALLS
OFF TRESTLE
Two Others 1njured-Engine
and Four Cars Drop-One
Coach Left on Rails
MURPHY MEMORIAL.
BUILDING DEDICATED

Norfolk, Va, June 11--(P)-- The
locomotive, mail car, baggage car
and two passenger coaches of Nor
folk Southern passenger train top
pied off trestle ii miles west Of
Washington, D. c., early today, kill
ing the engineer and fireman and
injuring postal employee and por-
ter.
The pullman of the train was the
only coach to remain on the rails
The cause of the accident has not
been determined.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11

or 63 per cent over the correspond
ing period one year ago.
Shipments Of Graham Brothers
Trucks and Motor Coaches in several
days less than four months Of 1926
exceeded the entire factory produc-
ton of 1O,72S units shipped in the
twelve months Of 1924.
The history of Graham Brothers
has been one of constant increases
In 1922 factory sales showed gain
Of 1871 per cent over the previous
year, while in 1923 the gain was 10!
per cent over 1922. Sales for 1872.
showed a gain of 1913 per cent over
1924.
"These continuous gains are the
result Of exceptional value made pos.
siblc by the vast manufacturing re-
sources and buying power that gt
with world leadership" declared NJ
B. Gilman, local Dodge Brother.
DEALER
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Illinois u. Mound
Artist to Play With
the Glendale Nine

Champaign, ILL.,, June 11-P)-Joe
T. Barta, Algonquin, I'll, for three
years member of the University
of Illinois baseball pitching staff,
has signed contract to play with
Glendale, N. D. All three senior
members Of the Illinois pitching staff
have gone into professional baseball
Kinderman to Decatur and Ludlan
to Peoria Of the Three Eye.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Charge-Offs Include
Lower Yellowstone

Washington, June 11-<PD-The de-
partment Of interior figures made
public today placed the wiping-off Of
construction charges against irriga-
ton settlers It $E ,456,37l. in ac-
cordance with the new omnibus re-
clamation adjustment act, with the
new lands project in Nevada recciv-
ing $5.462,376, the largest charge-off.
Probable charge offs include Lower
Yellowstone, Montana, North Dakota,
$989,27t.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Bank at HannafOrd,
Griggs Co., Closed

Closing of the Farmers State Bank
Of Hannaford, Griggs county, was an
nounced today by the state banking
department.
The institution was capitalized at
$4,000. had surplus of $4,000 and
deposits Of $135.000. The reason for
closing was the inability of the direc-
tors to substitute acceptable security
for paper to which the state bank cx-
aminers objected.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
DIR. MAYOLAYS CORNERSTONE OF THE
new MEDICAL DENTAL BUILDING FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO

most sensible Of the need for i'm
provemcnt in the methods Of mcdica
education. ! believe that this Is the
corner stone not only of a splendit
institution Of science but of temple
Of medical education in the broader
sense in which we have come to view
it.
"Hcre the young men Of the new
generation will learn how to adj
vance the science of medicine and
enhance the position which it must
hold in the physical, mental ant
social health Of the nation.
"Mrs. Montgomery Ward and the
many generous contributors may
we'll feel they are opening the door
to new era in medical teaching and
the broader use of medical knowl-
edge. They have provided US with
the means; let US be equally generous
with our interest and cooperation
MURPHY MEMORIAL
BUILDING DEDICATED
Chicago, June l1--@-The John
h. Murphy Memorial Building, "a
home Of science and creative art in
surgery" which will serve as the
VA lHS american WI
lege Of Surgeons, was dedicated yes
Rochester,, Minnesota. a close per.
sonal friend of the famous surgeon
whose genius is pcrpctuated by the
memorial.
"Likc those Of the great musi-
Clans" said Dr.. Mayo, "the produc-
tions Of DR.. Murphy are still MASTER
pieces; they mark cpochs in surgical
progress.
Had No Equal
"As clinical teacher of surgery
he had. in my opinion, no equal. Clear
and logical. he started. with facts
about which there could be no dis
pute, progressed from these facts
toward new ground. yet along path
ways more or less familiar to all. and
finally, taking US by the hand, he
led the way to new truths by the
light Of his surgical genius.
"As one views this classic building
devoted to the purposes of the Ameli-
can College of Surgeons, one must
recognize that it is worthy memoir
ial to one Of the greatest figures in
American medicine.
"The American College of Sur.
gcons has been in existence thirteen
years, and it is becoming increasing
~ apparent that the altruism not
only of its founder. DR.. Franklin H
Martin, but also Of that tower of
strength, DR.. Murphy, who early in
the history Of the College supported
it in every way, has brought forth an
institution Of extraordinary value to
our country. The College has good
endowmcnts, suitable home, and
this beautiful building, devoted ia
the advancement Of learning, re-
search. and medical education, al
ways from the broad humanitarian
standpoint of service. Its fellow.
ship comprises seven thousand care
fully chosen men.
Should Fulfill Function
."In the future, every younr man
who desires to enter the practice of
surgery will find that energy, per-
severance, and character will lead
him to the desired goal.
"The foundations of medical learn.
ing were laid in ancient Greece, and
in Athens it had its home. The
Athencum was noble structure in
which learning and the love of beau
ty in thought and fact were nour.
ished. y
"Let us hope that this modern
Atheneum may fulfill it's function in
the years to come, a noble monument
in memory of noble man.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Elks Lodge Will
Observe Flag Day =
With Band Concert

In celebration of National Flag
day, June ii. the Elks lodge of Bis
marck will given an open air band
concert at the post office at 1870
in the evening. The public is invited
to attend.
A. Rosen, past exacted ruler of the
local lodge, will give a tribute to the
flag. Flag day is observed by Elk
lodges throughout the country.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Jamestown College
Delegates Leave For
Y. M. c.. A. Convention

jamestown. n. D., June l1--(P)-
August Orr. Charles Hood. Robert
kroeze and Vernon Caine. jaime stown
students, "set sail by jitney" this
evening to attend the Y N. c. A. con-
vention at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
They will return by wa- Of Iowa aft
err a short visit there. following their
attendance at the Geneva meeting As
jamestown college delegates.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Pioneer Dakotan
Dies at Grafton

GraftoM N. d., June 1l--LR--C. II.
Clemmcr of Boston, Mass, former
pioneer resident of North Dakota,
died suddenly Thursday night at the
home here of his daughter, Mrs.
Granthagcr, whom he had been visit
ing for the last two weeks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
RICHES IN GUTTER

London-A plumbers mate, lacking
match, stopped to pick up a match
box in the gutter. But there wasn't
match in it. What he found was
a pearl necklace valued at 10000
pounds.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11

The Mandan circuit which includes
Bismarck. subscribed $iO,8l7.O5. Rev.
G. J. Fylling Of Mandan was circuit
chairman. -.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Wesley Barry Will
Marry 23-Year-Old
Newark, n. j., Girl

Newark, N. j., June 1l-(P)-Wes-
ley Barry, Is. year old movie star
today obtained a license to marry
Julia A. Wood, %, Of this city. He
had the written consent of his
mother, Mrs. Martha Barry Eyre of
Los Angeles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11
Mandan District
Gives $1O,817 to
COncOrdia Drive

The preliminary report Of the Con-
cordia College Endowment fund cam
paign committees, shows a substantial
oversubscription which places the col
legc on a firm financial basis and in
sures generalization with the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Secondary schools.
The following figures compiled by
the committees show the result of the
campaign:
Circuit subscriptions. 49,. .$GOi ,343.69
Faculty and students. 49,. 18,744.5j
Total cash and pledges, .$643.2 98.24
Real estate .......... 4. $ 35, 200. 90
Total subscribed. ~. .$678, 298. "a
Endowment fund Of 1918 s. 100000
Total endowment fund $768 ,298. "a
Tho Mandan cirruit which includa.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-06-11

Cook with Gas. It's the
Ideal Fuel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-14
GEN. PERSHING
TO ATTEND
BALL
Pirates and Gypsies to
Frolic for Belleau
Wood Fund

General Pershing has accepted an
invitation to the Pirate Gypsy ball
for the Belleau Wood Memorial at
the Mayflower, on Friday evening.
Commanders of various American
Legion posts will assist Gen. Amos
Fries and Theodore Cogswell on che
floor committee. Service men will
wear uniforms. adding expected
blilliancy to what undoubtedly will
be a colorful ball. Frank Corbett,
Harry J. Smith, and Lieut.. Henry
C. Wolfe will also act on the men :
committee.
A professional costumer with
fancy dress suitable for the bail,
will be present at the Mayflower
Hotel on Wednesday. Thursday ana
Friday. Added to the list of box
holders is the name of Mrs. Paul
Bastedo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-12-14
MISS MUELLER MAKES
DEBUT TODAY

4 Mr.. and Mrs. George Justus Muei-
Ter, jr., are entertaining at tea this
afternoon from to o'clock IN
their home, SOL Colorado Ave, to
present their daughter, Miss Grace
Antoinette Mueller, to society. The
house is charmingly decorated with
autumn flowers and evergreens and
| the debutante and her mother will
stand before a screen Of palms and
cut flowers.
Mrs Mueller is wearing a gown
of pale ping georgette embroidered
in rhinestones and silver beads. Miss
Mueller's frock is Of white taffeta,
an imported model made on old
fashioned lines. The necklace of
the 1ongwaisted bodice is cut
cloth. The skirt is full and long
with an uneven hem line and is
banded with silver lace. A spray of
roses is caught at the waist line.
Her corsage bouquet is OF roses
and lilies of the valley.
The hostess Is being assisted by
Mrs. Grafton ID. p. Bailey, Mrs.
Anton Auth, Mrs. r. Bruce Elmer
son, Mrs. Charles e. Swigart, Mrs.
George A. Won Dachenhausen, Mrs.
James w. Orme, Mrs. Columbus
w. Thompson, Mrs. G. Gordon
Bailey, Mrs. Edward Crane and Mrs.
Irwin Shaffer, OF Johnstown. Pa.
In the group OF girls assisting the
debutante are Miss Alice Cults, Miss
MargRerite Orme, Miss Sallie Hews
Phill Ks, Mile. Jean Cretziano, daugh-
ter OF the minister of Rumania: Miss
FannE Dial, Miss Idanthea Moffat,
Miss Glizabeth Glen and Miss Isa-
bel Fill.
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Mueller will entertain this group of
girls and young men ito match" at
the dinner dance at the Club st.
Marks.
Mrs. Henry L. Merry entertained
party of Is at bridge yesterday
afternoon in her apartment at the
Mayflower, followed by tea in the
palm court.