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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
AN ELK NEVER WITHOUT
FRIENDS

What does 1t mean to become a
member Of the Elks? OF course. like
membership in any society or organ
izatiop, 1t implies certain obligations.
but there are many phases OF Elkdom
that are unknown to the average
non-member.
In the first place, membership in
the Elks means becoming one Of a
great fraternity. having 100000
members located in every part of the
country. II stranger In a commu-
nifty, friends can be found at once. If
assistance is needed 1t can be OBJ
tanned. If ill, an Elk is certain that
he will be cared for properly.
In nearly every city and town Of
size in the United States there Is q
club house. ranging in size from those
of skyscraper proportions Of New
York and Chicago to the comfortable
and homelike. quarters Of Augusta
Lodge. These clubhouses are open to
an Elk everywhere. There are no
barriers.
If a man is fond of ritualistic SER
vices, he will soon find that of the
Elks to be full of sentiments to be
revered and respected. 1t is impos-
sible for a man to take the obliga-
lions of Elkdom without becoming
a better man in his home. in his COM
munity and in his citizenship.
Finally in the club rooms and in
the lodge meetings it is possible to
meet friends and neighbors. There
the men In high and low places in
public life are on common ground.
Those who are rich and those whose
means are limited are equal. Neither
religious creed nor political opinion
counts. An Elk Is always received
for what he is and the principles the
membership in the fraternity imply.
Democracy is the foundation Of Elk
dom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Not SO Stupid

The daily battle In the apartment
house had been In progress for some
minutes. Then:
II wonder IL all men are as stupid
as you are?" came from the good
wife.
Impossible" quickly responded
the husband, "just think how many
bachelors there are"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
THE OUTCAST

It came to the notice Of q travel
ing man who had happened into a
country store in northern New Eng
land that the crackerbox loafers
around the stove seemed to be de-
cidedly cool toward one old man who
appeared to be of their clique.
You don't seem to care much for
that fellows society,"" remarked the
travelling man to one of the loafers.
Nope" was the reply. I'VE don't.
He's always aboastin' about how he
amt done nothin' but loaf ever since
1890"
TOO much Of a braggart. eh?"
Nope, faint tibet, but" he added
confidentially, I'VE jes can't stand a
Teller thet's forever talkin' shop
Forbes Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

pants on fire, 'n VIII I,
He ran , to the Doctor an, =
with fright, ana ii,
When the Doctor told H.. :.
was In sight. Jun h /
Making Il Final
Judge: did you kill tb,,
Convict: yer, hona .a may
hanged If I did."-Mass y. N
doc. iech, \,
Music notes, it is said. :,
vented in the year 10Ta Ven /
reach highest perfectior !, iaT /
the Elks' Ministries. u w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
That Hansdog Lock!

John McDonough was treating
himself to a ride on the Hallowell
car, a..d noticed very pretty Girl
looking at him very intently. John
thought he had made hit and in a
few moments changed his seat to one
opposite the pretty girl. He straight
ened his tie. eased down his cuffs
and remarked to the P. c.: "Have
we not met before?" The little girl
said, well, I'm not sure, but l think
you are the man I saw hanging
around the night our dog was stolen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

FOR SALE-Second hand baby
carriage and cornet, neither have
been pushed much, also have songs
for sale and will write words and
music to order. I wrote the follow
ing:
A charming young singer named
Hannah
Got in a flood in Montana,
AS she floated away, her sister they
say,
Accompanied her on the piano.
Signed, Jim Taylor, Milford.
Music by "Hoppy."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
BROTHERS BURST OUT
WITH SOME RHYMES

A number of the local brothers
who think Shakespeare was a stage
hand and that Longfellow inherited
his money, thought they'd burst forth
with some rhymes for the Booster.
The results are herewith submitted
for your consideration and you can
see for yourself that Shakespeare
and the other poetry-hounds aren't
In the same class 'th the shrine 8.
love to sing a solo, and
love to dance Jig
But fore get rotating, boys,
got to take a swig.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
Worth Waiting For

After fifteen years in Canada a
young Scotchman returned to Edin-
burgh. He took his old uncle to the
theater. 1t became almost INSURER
ably warm, and the young man sug-
gested that a cold lemonade would
not be amiss. wait till the inter-
mission, Willie" said the old man,
land I'll tell you a ghost story that
will make you SILVER"
Generosity Is of wide interpreta-
ton running from the mind to the
mint, and yet having to do solely
with heart and hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
CLASSIFIED ADS FOR THE
BOOSTER

TOUND-One pair Of ladies silk
hose left in my Chevrolet sedan while
parked back Of the bathing pavilion
same by calling at my Office. proving
the property and paying for this ad-
yertisement. II she will explain to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08
- HINTS FOR MOTORISTS

. my wife that I had nothing to do
with their being there I will give her
two free tickets for the Elks Frolic
| Monday or Tuesday night, or any
thing else-within reason.-Signed
| Mike Svihra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-08

A lock Of hair will Zen bring
Sweet memories like flash,
And it brings up r,ore than mem
cries
II you find 1t in the hash.
Some girls 60 to boarding school,
Some girls go to college;
But the gal that goes with a trav-
cling man
Accommodates more knowledge.
There was young woman named
Who set the mems head all awhirl
When she dressed in flag
They did one and all lag
Awaiting for it to unfurl.
Any girl can be gay, in a classy
coupe;
In a taxi they can all be jolly;
But the girl worth while, is the girl
with a smile,
When you're bringing her home on
the trolley.
Drink to me only with thine eyes,
He swore lovers oath,
And added as he drained the glass
There's not enough for BOTH"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
ANDREWS ASKS
TIGHTENING OF
VOLSTEAD ACT.
Says That the Law, to BE
Fully Effective, Must BE
Made More Strict

Washington, April 2-tRD-Tight-
ening up of the provisions of the
Nolstead act was proposed 70 con-
gress today by the administration as
an essential to successful enforce
mcnt Of the prohibition law.
Seven amendments rccOmme nded
by Assistant Secretary Andrews Of
the treasury, who is completing his
first year as prohibition administra-
tor, were incorporated in n bill in
troduced by Senator Golf, Republic.
can. West Virginia.
With congress already engaged in
Il heated dispute over prohibition.
MIR. Andrews takes tho position tho
law, to be fully effective, must be
more strict.
The amending measure was refer
rcd to the senate Subcommittee
which is about to make an inquiry
into prohibition enforcement.
Changes Asked
The amendments proposed, among
other things:
The placing Of all cereal beverage
plants under governmental supcrvis.
ion.
: Issuance of warrants for the search
Of private dwellings on evidence Of
manufacture Of liquor for CONNER
cial purpose.
Imposition Of severe penalties for
the counterfciting Of permits and
prescriptions.
Summary condemnation of vchi-
clcs seized in liquor violations.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
Easter Displays in Lucas Store
Windows are Especially Beautiful
as young.

ing the official" Easter coloring. A
lovely white crepe back satin frOck.
adorned with purple flower at the
waist. occupies the center Of the dis
play, while at one corner OF the win
dow can be seen the cross, with the
burning candles. Potted Easter lilies
and palms are arranged beautifully
abou; the windows.
Orchid set off by nile green. makes
another window an attractive an
nounccmcnt Of the Easter season.
Tiny lilies share floral honor with
vases of georget.e green and laven-
der pansies, while bouquet of silk
morning glorics sent here direct from
Paris add much to the desired effect
An orchid georgette gown is shown
here.
Infant Wear Shown
Dainty baby clothes, all in pink. are
used in the Broadway window. Tiny
coats, bonnets. blankets and dresses.
are shown in clever arrangement
against a background of pink BIOS
sons. The background resembles an
apple orchard in full bloom, to which
is added pink wistaria and American
Beauty roses. In another section Of
this window two lovely gowns in a
deeper shade Of pink, one of silk
crepe and the other of gcorgettc. are
shown. together with hats in harmon
iZing colors.
The Lucas company's profes sional
window trimmer has spent q great
deal Of time and thought in creating
these beautiful Easter displays and he
deserves much credit for their attrac-
tivcneSs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
Suzanne Lenglen
Is to Be Married

Paris, April TO Suzanne Lcng-
len is engaged to be married to
Jackques Brindejo jones Offenbach. poet
and writer and grandson Of Jackques
Offenbach the famous composer Of
the "Tales Of Hoffman," it was
learned today.
The temperamcntal queen of the
courts chose her intended husband
outside the. ranks Of tennis players.
but NJ. Offenbach is considered one
Of the most delightful poets of the
younger generation Of French letters.
In spite of official denials, Mile.
Lcnglen is known during the last
five years to have frowned upon the
proposals Of dukes. counts, earlS, and
American millionaires.
This engagement is hailed as real
love match. Suzanne will be-27 years
old May "A while NJ. Offenbach is &c.
Is Not Wealthy
Mile Lenglen's fiance is poor man
compared with the distinguished
nobelmen possessing lofty titles who
in recent years have offered TO lead
Suzanne off the tennis courts into
matrimony. He is reporter for ne
newspaper LeCalois, acting as musical
and literary critic. with an income
from this source of not more than
ZOO francs (about $42) a month.
However, he received royalties from
his grandfather's musical works but
the royalties on these will cease in
1880 when they revert to the public
domain.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
CHAFFEE HAS
$4,000 FIRE
FIath General Store and Click
Hardware Store De.
stroyed in Blaze

Fargo, \. d., April 9. @-Prac-
tically every one Of Chaffce's 80 cit
liens fought desperately to save the
town from total destruction by fire
early this morning, when n blaze, Of
unknown origin. famed by a north
wind, burned down the f. F. Flath
general store and the r. A. Click
hardware store.
The loss, about equally divided be-
tween the two stores, was about $685.
900, mostly covered by insurance, &C
cording to S. G. Mason, assistant
cashier Of the Farmers Security Bank
of Chaffce.. The telephone. in the
bank was the only one in operation
today. as the fire burned deFn sew
cral telephone poles, and dis6rganiz-
ed the service.
By organizing bucket brigade
from the town we'll, two buildings
directly east Of the burning struc-
lures were saved after sparks. ignit-
ed them. - =,
It was thought for time that
the elevator Of the Armenia Shaft,
Land company, located on the Great
Northern tracks, in which about Co.,
600 bushels Of grain was stored
would also be victim to the spread
ing flames, but prompt action, saved
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
POSTEIuTY WILL KNOW MORE ABOUT
THE WEIGHT OF MOTHER EARTH IF
DR.. HEYL'S TESTS ARE sue ESSFUl

Washington. April 9. R--Old
Mother Earth. who has been tipping
the scientific scales for many years
at around six thousand million mil
lion million tons. six followed by II
ciphers-is having her weight pore
accurately determined for postcrity,
but it is a lengthy undertaking and
wont be completed for at least an
other year and a half.
The recent adoption by large oil
companies Of the instrument known
as the torsion balance for finding
oil deposits. has brought to light the
progress being made here in expert
ments with the same instrument to
weigh the entire earth.
For three years, DR.. Paul X. Heyl
has been carrying on the patience
trying tests in small room SIS feet
underground at the bureau Of stand
ards. He has on some occasions, held
himself in one position there for
more than nine hours at time, so as
not to disturb the sway Of his deli
cate Instruments. His sub-surface
retreat was chosen to. avoid interfer-
encc by surface forces. -
Only One Set Finished
Thus far, only one of three sets OF
observations has been completed, the
second Mr.. Heyl expects to finish by
June, while the third will take an
other six months. Since mathemati-
cal computations arc far behind the
observations, it probably will be an
other year after the third observa-
ton is finished before a final figure
is reached.
8 DIR. Heyl believes the earth is con-
stantly gaining weight through the
fall Of mctcors. but this increase Is
relatively so slight that it will not
affect his experiments. In fact, the
weight of the earth is SO great that
his extremely delicate instruments
would not be stirred if the entire
human race were suddenly to vanish.
The Apparatus
First observations with the torsior
pendulum, which is a miniature sys.
tenn representing the earth and q
body near it's surface, was made with
cold balls weighing an ounce and q
half and 14O-pound steel cylinders
DR.. Heyl now is using platinum balls
and when he finishes this observa-
tion in June he will substitute balls
Of glass of the same weight. Results
of the three tests arc then to be
compared to strike an average.
The balls arc suspended OH light
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
kFYR to Broadcast
an Easter Program

The McCabc Methods" Fo;n"onal
church will have charge Of the Easter
program to be broadcast from nos
kins-Mcyer station, KFYR. Sunday
afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. Musi-
cal numbers will be featured on the
program. which is as follows:
Solos Marjorie Best.
Solos Kenneth Preston.
Duet Mrs. John A. Larson and DR..
Howard Anderson.
Anthems---C Choir.
Easter Message Rev. w. f. Water.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02

rod Of aluminium in an air tight
case. The rod hangs by filament
Of tungsten about thousandth Of
an inch in diameter, which swings
back and forth in an arc. sThe steel
cylinders are placed close to the case
on the outside, and the force Of at
traction is measurable only in mil
lionths Of a grain. It took IL months
to install the apparatus. .
The results Of the tests, DR.. Heyl
believes, will provide valuable mat
ter for astronomers, oil prospcctd'
and students Of the earth's interior.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
MinOt
Boy Drinks Poison
While a Prisoner

Minot, N. D., April 2.-OP)-A IL
year-old Minot boy, under sentence
to the state training school, drank
poison in the county Jail last oven
ing because he "would rather die
than stay in jail"
Prompt aid saved the boys life,
and he is said to be recovering sat
isfactorily at local hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02

Unusually attractive displays espe-
cially significant Of the Easter season
are to be seen in the show windows
of the Lucas store this week. and are
well worth anyone's time and an extra
trip down town just to view them a
different color predo in each
of the five windows. and flowers and
plants are used in profusion. Pieces
of furniture. provided for the occa-
sion by the Bowman company, add TO
their attractivcness.
In one window yellow is the out
standing color and a beautiful piece
Of tapestry in that shade forms a
background for an artistic arrange
ment Of spring finery. A large vase
Of pansy colored and yellow iris add
a touch Of brllliance and profu sion
of yellow wiS.aria completes the dec
Grafton. A beautiful yellow gcorgettc
gown. with accessories to match. IS
included.
Peacock Adds Color
The next window is done in the
American Beauty shade. which is fur
Their enhanced by touch of bright
blue furnished by small vases Of flow
crs and several beautiful pieces Of
pottery. Particularly beautiful is a
peacock, whose gorgeous coloring adds
much to the display. The bird
was furnished By j. ID. Allen of Man
dan. taxidermist. The window CON
tains a falt crepe gown Of deep rose
color. and the floral decorations are
wistaria and she'll flowers
Draperics Of white chiffon in a
third window are set off against Il
background of royal purple. furnish
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
Thirty Persons
Hurt in Winnipeg
Theatre Accident

Winnipeg. Man.. April 2-LP)-
Thirty persons were injured in the
collapse of the ceiling under the
balcony Of the Starland motion pic
ture theatre here last night. Only
six required hospital treatment.
Practically all received scalp
wounds from the falling plaster al
though some were hurt during the
rush for the exits.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02

critical illness Of Floyd Tanley, l6.
OF Martins Ferry, was attributed to
poison liquor by authorities who are
investigating the case. Both boys
were found lying By roadside near
their home last night.
The boys attended show last night
at Holloway, near here. Coroner
Clyde Hardesty said Tanley told him
they obtained some liquor afterwards
and drank it on their way home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
Proportional Rates
on Stock Justified

Washington, April 2--LP)-The in
terstate commerce commission has
found to be Justified proposed pro-
portional rates on livestock, applica-
bic on traffic from certain stations
on the Northwestern and Milwaukee
railroads in South Dakota and 81 i'm
termediate stations in Minnesota,
Iowa, and. North Dakota to Chicago.
They ranged from approximately
rs TO 48 cents lower than the cor
responding local rates from Chicago
to Official classification territory.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02

which the vets desired to have heard
next week.
The committee divided four to
one. Senator Reed. Democrat, Mis-
souri,, alone voting to sustain the re-
quest Of Senator Edge. Republican.
New Jersey, that a number of police
chiefs. Judges, sheriffs, doctors and
others be formally subpoenaed to
appear here on the bills for modifi-
cation of the Nolstead act and eigh-
tecnth amendment.
The committee contemplates sum-
moning only government officials.
leaving the vets to get their own
witnesses. and Senator Edge explain
cd that he could not. get many Of
them here except through formal
subp0enaeS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
Last Minute
News Bulletins

Beirut. Syria, April 2-(R)-
The French began an offensive
against the Drusc tribesmcn in
Southern Lebanon this morning.
French authorities here say the
movement opened under the most
favorable auspices, and that the
Druses are fleeing in disorder.
leaving Il number Of dead.
Providence, X. L., April 2-tP)-
Bandits entered the Phoenix
Trust Company. at Phoenix, X. L.
this morning. held up the attend
ants, handcuffed them, procured
about $4,000 and sped away in an
automobile. according to a report
to police. The robbers, four in
number, wore rain coats and were
masked with blue bandannas.
Fairbanks, Alaska, April 2-tP)
Captain George Hubert wilkins
and Lieutenant Carl Benjamin
Ellison, who left here "Wednesday
in an airplane for Point Barrow.
Alaska, have arrived at their des-
tinatiOn.
Washington, April 2-tR)-
Carmi 4. Thompson Of Ohio was
appointed by President Coolidge
today AZ special commissioner
to survey economic and internal
conditions in the Philippines.
London. April 2-LP)-An Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Calcutta says seven villages were
RACED by a tornado in the NADIA
ripur district Of Bengal yester-
day. Fifty persons were killed
and 100 injured.
London, April 1924 seri.
Gus riot between Hindus and Mos
lens in Calcutta, India, this aft
ernOOn is reported by the Ex-
change Telegraph correspondent
there Many were killed or in
jured In the clash, which occurred
in the northern section Of the
city. The shops and houses in
the principel streets have been
closed. Ruters correspondent re-
ports that about 100 persons were
injured but that no one was kill
ed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
BOOtlegger Given
$1,000 Fine and a
Year Jail Sentence

Fargo, n. D.. April LP)-Louis
Larson, Moorhcad. today was given
the maximum sentence Of one year
in the county Jail, and $1,000 fine by
Judge Leigh J. Monsoon Of Cass coun-
ty2 court for engaging in the liquor
traffic. Larson pleaded guilty to
selling gallon Of alcohol to Heimer
Jorgenson,- West Fargo packing plant
worker, some of which, according to
Jorgenson. was drank March l8 by
Bernard Kennedy, who was found
dead in his room ut the West Fargo
hotel the morning after.
Kennedy, also packing plant en-
ploye, died from alcoholic poisoning,
a coroner'sa jury decided at an i'm
quest held Thursday afternoon.
Purity Easter Special, three
layer bricks at HOffman'S.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02
II -. - esi4s
Poison Liquor Is
Blamed For Death
of School Student

Flushing. Ohio. April 2.-L<)--Ihe
death Of Raymond Van Fossen, 10,
high school senior, today, and The
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02

For Sale: Wholesale Cream
cry Building at Bismarck, N.
OAK. Apply Finley Baker,
Bismarck. Bank Bldg, Bis
marck, N. Oak.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-04-02

For painting, papering and
d decorating call IS! CaTley. /;
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-08-12
Weavers in Maryland
Mills Poorly Paid
ny a Worker correspondent.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Aug. 10-At the
mill where I am employed, the Aver
mill, owned by the American Wooden
Co., the weavers on samples were paid
by the hour on sample looms and piece
work on the regular work. This is
the rule because in weaving samples
there is a great loss of time on the
part of the weaver. Much more time
is required in sample weaving than in
regular weaving.
Lately, however, the overseer of the
weaving room, taking advantage of the
unemployment prevailing, decided to
have us weave samples on two looms
and for the same rate as is paid for
doing regular work. This means that
one weaving a 10-yard sample is paid
at the same rate yard as one weav-
ing an S00-yard warp.
A worker who gets samples on his
looms work very hard and makes far
below $40 a week.