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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
PIoW Contest is Scheduled

Niagara Falls, Ont.-A near ap-
proach will be made to realizing the
swords into ploughshares saw. when
the International blowing matches are
staged at Lundy's Lane, scene OF one
of the few decisive land battles OF
the war of 1872. The contestants may
turn up historical souvenirs, since
the course traverses the battle ground.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
100 Chicago Police Mobilize

Chicago police army Of LOO
men modified against Chicago gang.
sters, armed with motor cars, new
weapons and shoot to kill orders from
Chief Morgan A. Collins. Moved to
drastic action by the machine gun
volleying that felled five men in a
busy street in the latest outbreak of
liquor gang strife, Collins conferred
with Mayor Dever and came from the
session with the most extensive reor-
ganization order in the departments
history.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
Britain Leads u. S. in Russ Trade

Moscow-Great Britain has cap
tured first place from the United
States in volume of trade with Rus.
STA. In 1925, despite the absence Of
diplomatic recognition, the United
States led the world in Russian trade,
but this year it has fallen to third
place. First is Great Britain, with
$145, 100000; Germany, 131,000,000;
United States, $64,O00,000; France,
$27,O00,OOO: Italy, $26,O00,O00.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
CLOyERTON GIRLS WIN PRIZES

The fruit exhibited by the Clover
ton demonstration team was returned
Saturday by County Agent Hammar-
gren.
Mildred Austin and Martha re-
ceived the following prizes: Mildred,
first on Strawberries, grapes and cher
ries; second on, blueberries and crab
apples; third on tomatoes. Martha
won third on grapes.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
San Antonio Gets Legion Session

PhiladeIphia-San Antonio, Texas,
was selected as the 1928 meeting
place of the American Legion's ma
tional convention. The selection was
made unanimously on motion of Stan
ley M. Larry" Doyle Of Montana,
after the call of the states had made
it apparent that the Texas city had
q big lead in the vote. The other
cities in the contest were Miami and
Denver.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
Juqo- SIavian Cabinet Quits Post

Belgrade, Jugo-Slay1a-The Jugo-
Slayian cabinet under Premier Ouzo-
unovitch resigned. The foreign minis
ter, DR.. Ninchitch, may be the new
premier. The resignation is under.
stood to be due to indiscreet state.
ments made by the minister of edu.
cation, Stefan Raditch, on the occa-
sion of the visit of group of Czecho.
Slovakian deputies to Zagreh.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
100000 in JeweIry Stolen

Chantilly, France-The famous cha
teau of the Duo d'Aumale, maintained
as a national museum, was robbed. A
number of priceless pieces were taken
from the jewelry collection. The total
value of the jewels taken is placed at
approximately 100000 francs t$2,
700,000).
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
Threshinq Resumed in Montana

Helena, Notwithstanding opera
lions in Montana delayed by cold
weather, are again progressing rapid
ly, according to the weekly crop re.
port. The yield of spring wheat is
estimated at 1888, 900 bushels. Wheat
already threshed shows high percent
age of moisture, which will mean a
dockage loss for the threshed grain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
Cabinet to Aid G. o. p.

Washington-All members of the
cabinet are ready to take the stump
In behalf of republican candidates 10
the coming elections. Representative
Newton of Minnesota, chairman OF
the republican speakers bureau, an
nounced.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21

Al More Chinese Jailed In Plot.
Havana, Cuba-Forty-one Chinese
who arrived here aboard the steam,
er Siboney from New York have
ben placed under arrest, charged
with attempted fraudulent entry into
the country.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
Wood Leaves Hospital.

Manila overnor-Ge General Leonard
Wood, who recently underwent an op-
Grafton, has recovered sufficiently to
leave the hospital. s.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
FoRESTATIoN AND REFoRESTA.
TON OF LANDS
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 8

BY the adoption of chapter 429, Laws
1925, the legislature has proposed an
amendment to section 8, article 10. Of
the constitution, relating to corporations.
This section now reads as follows:
"Section 8. Each stockholder In any
corporation, excepting those organ
lied for the purpose of carrying on
any kind of manufacturing or me-
chanical business, shall be liable to
the amount Of stock held or owned
by him."
If amended as proposed. this section
will read as follows:
"Section 8. The legislature shall have
power from time to time to provide
for, limit and otherwise regulate the
liability of stockholders or members
of corporations and cooperative
corpora tons or associations, how
ever organized"
THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS:
The constitution, as II now stands,
ton, excepting those organized for the
purpose of carrying on manufacturing
or mechanical business, liable for the
debts Of the corporation, II the corporate
assets are Insufficient to pay the debts,
up to an amount equal to the par value
Of his stock, In addition to what was
paid or should have been paid for the
stock when Issued.
The purpose of the proposed amendment
IL to authorize the legislature to pre-
scribe and regulate by law the liability
OF stockholders In all corporations, IN.
Guiding cooperative corporations or as
socIations, however organized.
THE EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED
.AMENDMENT:
The effect of the proposed amendment,
II adopted, will be to abrogate the pres.
ent fixed rule of stockholders liability
prescribed by the constitution and to
place the matter Of prescribing and regu-
Iating the liability of stockholders In all
corporations created under the laws Of
the state entirely within the control Of
the legislature, subject to change from
time to time as they may see fit.
The ballot used at the election should
have printed thereon the following:
THIRD
LIABILITY OF STOCKHOLDERS
IN CORPORATION
Amendment to Section 8, of Article
10, of the Constitution, authorizing
the legislature from time to time to
prescribe and limit the liability Of
stockholders in corporations.
YES
NJ
CLIFFORD L. HILTON,
Attorney General.
Have your farm name registered;
the American will assist you.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
NO .......--...-.--..---.
CLIFFORD L. HILTON,
Attorney General.

Have your farm name registered;
the American will assist you.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-10-21
Proposed
Amendments
to the
Constitution
of the
State Of Minnesota
Submitted by the Legislature at
it's General Session, 1925, to
the People of Minnesota at
the General 1926 Election To-
gether with Statements of
PnrnoSp an(IFffpCt
of each
Prepared by
CLIFFORD |, HILTON
Attorney General of Minnesota.
Addressed to
MIKE HOLM
Secretary of State.

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA,
OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL,
March 80. 1926.
HONORABLE MIKE HOLM,
Secretary Of State,
In compliance with the provisions OF
section 46, General Statutes 1928. I fur
nish you herewith statement of the
purpose and effect of proposed amend
ments to the Constitution Of the State Of
Minnesota which are to be submitted to
the electors of the state at the general
election in 1926, in accordance with GER
tain acts adopted by the legislature at
the 1925 session thereof.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
GOODRICH MAN
ARRAIGNED ON
ARSON CHARGE
Pleads Not Guilty and Denies
Authenticity Of an Al
legged Confession

Charles E. Mutschler, Goodrich in
surance agent. yesterday was bound
over to the Sheridan county district
court on charge Of second degree
arson, Deputy State Fire Marshal s.
Peterson said today
Mutschlcr pleaded not guilty when
arraigned in justice court, denying
the authenticity of a confession
which Peterson claimed he made on
March 81.
The case developed out Of the de-
struction by fire Of a house owned by
Mutsehler and insured by him with
the. Evangelical Mutual Fire lnsur-
ance company. for which he was
agent. The house was worth only
5000 but was insured for $1,000 and
the contents were insured for $500.
In his alleged confession Mutschler
said that he had entered into an
agreement with his tenant whereby
the latter was to burn the property.
He retracted the confession when the
tenant was arraigned, however, and
the latter was released. The tenant
denied all knowledge Of the alleged
plot or that he set fire to the house.
The blaze occurred on the night Of
February %, Peterson said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
DRYS URGED
TO SUPPORT
REFERENDUM
Legal Making Of Mild Beer
Would Bring Temperance.
Roberts Says

Washington, April 9--(P)--A chal-
lcnge to dry leaders to join in a
movement for a nation wide refcren-
dun on light wines and beers was is
sued today before the senate prohibi-
tion committee by spokesman for the
American Federation Of Labor.
Appearing as witness for the vets
and speaking as personal representa-
tive of President William Green. Of
the federation. VIM. Roberts told the
committee that ''thc present uprising
to the Velstcad act is Il stable, solid
movement"
II sincerely believe that those who
oppose light wines and beers realize
that referendum would declare in
favor Of a modification Of the Vol
stead act he said ''lf this were not
true. why do they fight referendum
SO strcnuOusly?"
"The defenders Of the Volstead act
apparently prefer to see the people
of our country seriously affected by
vicious conceptions Of liquor rather
than to make it a temperance country
BY lcgal;zing the manufacture Of mild
beers
Mr.. Roberts was the first witness
for the vets at the fifth day Of the
senate hearings. The drys will begin
the presentation Of their side Of the
prohibition picture next week:
Describes Trip
Telling Of the 10000 mile trip that
he and the late Samuel Gompers made
over the country in 1923 and 1874. the
witness said that everywhere we
went there was plenty Of distilled
liquor, but seldom real beer
eve fOunA that Tho bon,ao rs III.
people had been turned into breweries
and distilieries which turned out dan
gcrous dcc0ctions that If drunk to any
extent would ruin the health Of those
who drank them," he continued.
When asked why they drank such
stuff. they said there was nothing
else to be obtained, and they nvari-
ably asked when were members Of
congress going to realize that the
manufacture and sale Of beer would
make for true temperance. Women as
well as men were interested in such
questioning.
"As time passed. the resentment ap-
peared to grow in intensity as we
travelled about the country from coast
to coast and from Canada to the Mex
lean border. The greatest complaint
appeared to be that the people were
forced to drink all kinds of concoc-
tions reported to be whiskey.
Given Little Publicity
But the resentment did not find
much publicity. as newspapers gener-
ally supported the Volstead act be-
cause the dry element spread it's
propaganda INCREASINGLY in every part
Of the land. The opponents Of the
act. so far as it prohibited the manu-
facture of beer and light wine. were
only permitted to voice their oppos-
tion among their friends and acquain-
tances."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
OF
FIRE PROBLEM
Is IMPORTANT
First Sten in Forest COnserva-
tiOn. IZaak Walton
Convention Told

Chicago. April 9. up Solution cf
the fire problem as the first step
in forest conservation was cmpi,a-
sized ut tOday's early session Of the
fourth annual convention Of the lzaak
Walton League Of America. "Elimin-
alton Of the fire hazard is the real
conservation ISSUE" declared 4. l..
Osborn Of Oshkosh. Wis.
He recommended that the state and
federal governments join with the IN
dividual in protection and growth of
trees and said timber must be treat
ed as Il crop, not as natural re-
source to be destroyed and. not pro
duced.
"Thc destruction and removal Of
trees in our vast forests were incvita-
bic for economic rcasons," Mr.. Os-
born said. .'Thc crime lay not in cut
ting the trees but in what happened
after the trees were cut. The woe
full waste was in the burning Of, tim
ber Of potential value left after the
cutting Of trees ripe and ready for
harvest.
Causing Fire In Forest 4 Crime
1T must be drilled into the mind
Of every living soul that causing IL
fire in forest is crime. About
two and half per cent Of the fires
are started by lumbermen, 40 per cent
by lightning and -27 per cent by
campers and smokers. Eleven per
cent are Of incendiary origin"
Tonight champion fly casters will
compete in a contest sponsored by
the -sportsmen's show being held in
connection with the league conven-
ti0n.
The convention opened yesterday
and will close tomorrow night with
IA banquet at which Judge h. NJ.
Lands will be toastmaster.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
CINCINNATAN
is KILLED IN
19-ST0RY FALL
Wealthy Radio Manufacturer,
Panic Stricken BY Fire,
DrcDs From Window
RESCUE EFFORT FAILS
Man Chung TO Window Ledge
Five Minutes After Find
ing Room Aflanic

Chicago, April 9-R Two men,
aided by woman, riskcd their lives
here early today in u daring but
futile attempt to rescue Leo j. Aims
worth of Cincinnati. while he clung
from the window ledge Of his fire
swept hotel room 800 feet above the
sidewalk
The men formed human ladder
from the window below the hanging
man. but before rescue could be
effected. Ainsworth dropped from the
10Th floor, his burned fingers no
longer able to hold his weight. He
was Instantly killed. Scores Of loop
pedestrians gazcd in horror on the
scene, pOwerlcss to aid.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Melville of Chi
cago. and +. A. Guillcaumc. of New
York, all guests of the Morrison Ho-
tel. tallcst hostclry in the world,
where the tragedy occurred. were the
three who sought to save Ainsworth,
a pioneer in radio manufacturing and
broadcasting in Cincinnati.
TELL my wife," began Ainsworth.
Just before he dropped. But the re-
maindcr was not heard by the two
men on the ledge below.
1t Is supposed Ainsworth fell asleep
on his bed while smoking and awaken
cd to find his room in flames. A
guest in an adjoining room heard him
scream for some one to break down
the door and then heard the window
opened. He clung to the ledge for
five minutes. The impact of the BODY
was SO terrific that many persons who
heard it thought an explosion had
occurred.
His widow and one daughter live in
Cleveland, Ohio. where the family
made it's home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
Auxiliary Head
Names Chairmen
of 2 Committees

Fargo. y. D., April $. lP)- Ap-
pointment of Mrs. Mary f. Dwire,
Minot. as chairman Of the gold star
committee of the state American
Legion auxiliary and Of Mrs. Ivan
Metzger. Williston, as chairman Of the
guardianship committee has been an
nounced here by Mrs. Anna L. Hazen
of Larimore, department president.
The gold star committee is for the
purpose of honoring the gold star
members Of the auxiliary which in
clude the mothers. wives. daughters
and sisters Of men who died in the
service or who have died since their
honorable discharge
The guardianship committee works
In connection with the American Le-
giOn's activities in caring for the
orphaned children Of deceased sery-
ice men who arc receiving compen-
sation through guardians. 1t is the
intention of the veterans bureau, with
the assistance Of the Legion, to give
individual attention to these chill
dren and their surroundings, Mrs.
Hazer said,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
ROADS TOGIVE
LOW RATES TO
CHICAGO MEET
Substantial Reductions Made
For International Eu-
charistic Congress

\ Chicago. April 9--(P Substantial
reductions in railway passenger fares
for the international eucharistic con-
gress next June were announced to-
day.
According to statement issued by
the Western Passenger association, q
One-way fare for the round trip will
be accepted, good in coaches only,
where the regular one-way fare is NOT
more than $50. For travel in Pull
man ears the rate to be charged where
the one-way fare does not exceed $50.
is one fare and half. plus the Pull
man charges and the railroad surtax
In such cases. however. the maximum
charge for railroad fare is not to ex-
cced $25.
Where the one-way fare from the
point Of departure to Chicago exceeds
$50 rate Of she fare plus Is per cent
will be accepted for the round trip.
with minimum charge for railroad
fare of $25:
These fares are classified AS "Open
rates" which means that no identifi-
cation certificates will be required by
passengers journeying to Chicago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
German Doctor Claims He
Sent Money to Destitute
kinsman to Prevent Sui
cide-Wife and Family Pen
niless-AutO Stolen - Ac-
counts UncOllectable.

st. Paul. Mimi. April g. 1t was for
the love of his brother, deaf mute
living in Germany, that caused DR.,
Max r. Schneider. late Of the German n
Red Cross. to pass $500 worth of
worthless, checks here. he told court
officials when arraigned on IA forgery
charge.
'lf you don't send money. I'll COM
nit suicide" his brother threatened
IN a letter which told Of his life of
strife and poverty in the fathe erland, ,
due to his affliction.
And so. with his own family in
Mott. \. d.. destitute. and his broth
er besecching his aid. DR.. Seine Her
turned forger. He claims to have lost
personal fortune of 100000 during
the world war in which he served AS
doctor with the German Red Cross
Repre- scented by his attorney. A. W.
Uhl, he entered technical ple1of not
guilty, waived preliminary examina-
ton and was held to district court.
With his hopes Of achieving fame
in the medical profession in America
shattered, temporarily at least, DR.
Schneider told grim story of how
misfortune had trailed him ever since
he came to this country.
Patients Unable To Pay
IL didn't want anything for myself
it was only for my brother. and my
wife and family" he said.
He recountcd how his automobile
which was necessary for his practice
as a country doctor was stolen, and
how he hadn't sufficient money to get
another.
He told how. in spite of an exten.
sive practice among the farmers in
his community. he WAS unable Ia
make money because his patients in
the prairie town were too poor be.
cause Of crop conditions to pay him.
Offered Hospital Post
His family was suffering for wan,
of food, his wife and child was sick
and he left home. going finally ia
Milwaukee where he said he could
have obtained work in hospital foi
$3.50 d month had he not been ar
rested. He was returned here By
Detective Martin p Ewald, check spc
cialist.
Police charge he has passed Al
least $500 worth of worthless checks
DR.. Schneider claimed to have suffi
cient assets TO convert into cash {
make all the claims against him good
He is alleged to have sent $500 o.
the total amount to his brother.
He is wanted in Minneapolis, Far
go, Wahpeton. Bismarck and Other
cities also for forgery.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
SAILORS WHO COULD SWIM
UNDER WATER WERE SAVED

New Orleans. April lP)-Sail lOrs
who could swim under water and thus
avoid the sheet of blazing oil that was
thrown over the Mississippi river were
the ones who had the best chance OF
escape last night when AN oil tanker
and a benzinc loaded steamer collided
down the river.
The explosion Ahat followed the
contact Of the two vessels sent ont
burst Of fire that burned. the Dutch
steamer Silvanus to the waters edge
and damaged the Thomas II. Wheeler.
"a Standard Oil tanker.
The members Of the crew of the
tanker escaped injury. but thirty-fve
Of those aboard the Silvanus were be-
ing sought for today. Il. 5. Albcrs.
four engineer on the Silvanus. be-
licveS at least - Chinese scamen per-
ishcd.
Most Of Missing Are Chinese
Fifteen of the officers and crew of
the Silvanus were known to have been
rescued and five Chinese seamen and
two engineers were in a hospital to-
day. Most of the missing sailors are
Chinese
The collision occurred 40 miles be-
low New Orleans and came within Il
few hours after an explosion aboard
dUUtHS! StduudTu Oll tdHkcT. tUe ~.
7. Waring. in which Al workmen were
injured and which it was feared cost
several lives.
The vessel had gone into dry dock
here for repairs and some 200 men
were busy aboard her when a series
of explosions wrecked the vessel, set
fire to her and to nearby docks and
damaged the British steamer Manx
Isle. Five workmen from the Waring
were listed as missing today.
Last Man to Leave
The story Of how men leaped from
the Silvanus. dived and swan to safe.
ty was related by Albers and William
Vanbeck. fifth engineer on the the
Dutch steamer. Vanbeck said in
hospital here today that he believes
he was the last man to leave the yes
sci.
"When | came to the rail- he said.
"there was no one in sight and oil
was burning in the water all around
the ship. threw myself into the wa
ter and think swan about 25 yards.
most of the time under water, for
when | came up would breathe fire
and it seemed to be that there was
fire everywhere
He said he was reasonably certain
that several of the ships officers also
were lost"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
Distribution of
American Mercury
Halted at Lansing

New York, April g. -(R) With the
April issue Of the American Mercury
officially barred from the mails, at
ter it had been mailed. Henry l..
Mencken, the editor, is seeking a
hearing on the matter.
Mencken successfully defended
charges Of impropricty made in Bos-
ton against an article entitled Hat
rack" appearing in the issue Her
bert Asbury. New York newspaper
man. is the author Of the article
which deals with small town morals
Distribution of the magazine has
been stopped in Ingham county. Mich
i9an, by Harry +. Hittle, prosecuting
attorney at Lansing, on the ground
the article objected to did not con-
tain "decent sentence
Mencken said that the magazine
had been submitted to the postal au
thorities prior to mailing, and that
no complaint had been received. He
said he would demand a hearing.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-09
TODAY
MELLON FOR PRESIDENT.
FAILURE OR CALAMITY.
H
REFUSING $lo,eoo.oeo.
WITCH DAYS RETURN.
ny ARTHUR BRISBANE
(Copyright. 1926

President Coolidge's New England
economy and Secretary Melons know
ledge Of business and finance, make
valuable team for tho United States.
= Taxes have been cut, yet the end
OF the year will find the government
with $27O,OOO,O 900 surplus. all ex-
penses paid, and the national debt
cut down by t750.Oo0. .O0O.) That is
efficiency.
Mr.. Mellon doesn't know it, but he
may find himself the leading presi-
Dental candidate in 1928, II Presi-
dent Coolidge should decide not to
succeed himself.
II the president wants the job, he
will have it, and thsre won't DO any
'third-term" question. Coolidge has
been elected once and u entitled to
q second election.
The second choice undoubtedly
would be Mellon. This country. with
its billions Of debts, 10 i huge busi-
ness proposition, and needs . COM
petent business man.
The cabinet Of Ziwar Pasha, ruling
in Cairo, would Yeject John y. Rock
efeller, Jr.'s, offor ol 9lOy00O,0OO to
build and endow ! nnAgnif fieent muse
nm IN Egypt. Eattern minds are IN
sspicious, fear ! plot. Perhaps they
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