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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-28
MANY DEATHS.
BIRTHS SHOWN
Bismarck's Position as Medi
cal Center Gives Burleigh
Highest Rates in State

Burleigh county still has the high
est birth and death rates in North
Dakota, unofficial vital statistics for
1926 given out by the state health
department today show.
With death rate of 1871 per cent.
Burleigh county outstrips it's nearest
county, Walsh, by per cent. Walsh
county has rate Of 81 per cent,
while Rolette has 9.5, Pierce and
Stutsman 9.4 and Golden Valley 90.
The statistics show there were $50
births and $50 deaths in Burleigh
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-28
CIRCULATE PETITIONS

DEMONSTRATIONS favoring the
employment of an agricultural agent
in Bowman county are being circu-
lated and are being literally signed,
according to reports here. The petit
lions will be submitted to the board
of county commissioners.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-28

S6,i77.33 and the costs of foreclos.
ure and sale herein.
JULIA q. GULAck.
Mortgagee.
JOSEPH !. HABIGER,
Attorney for Mortgagee,
Harvey. North Dakota.
(First publication 2/2S. 1920
2/2S-3/7- -2S-4H
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-28
! NAMES BRIDGE

WillisfOn.--The new Missouri river
bridge. four miles west Of Williston.
which II rapidly nearing completion.
II to BE the Lewis and Clark
bridge" e was, made known this
week ~ 10 Executive committee Of
the Amsfjeoni Legion Auxiliary,
which ~ etyen the privilege of
selesfine IN Aame by Governor 4.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-28

complete, the department declares
and states that certificates of all un-
registered babies horn during 1926
must be in the hands of local reg
istrars within the next 30 DAYS.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-28

A new ferryboat in London can
move in any direction. and is con-
trolled by one man.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-28

ground and Recreation Association
of America at 3l5 Fourth Ave-, New
York city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-02-28

county, declaring that he would
mot vote for the measure if it is
placed under the railroad commits
SION and intimating that several
members of the committee who
were favorable to placing the bill
in the commissions hands were
interested" in it.
Under the present law. the sher-
ifs of each county are required to
inspect scales and committee men,
bers agreed this arrangement is
faulty.
The pharmacy regulation bill,
senate bill 80, was recommended
for passage with amendments re-
moving sections relating to sale
of drugs in original packages.
The uniform traffic code bill,
senate bill 160, was recommended
for passage. The measure regu-
lates operation of vehicles on high
ways and provides for traffic
signs and signals; defines the pow
err Of local authorities to enact or
enforce ordinances or regulations
provided in the bill and regulates
dispe sition of fines and forfeitures.
The measure is modelled after
the uniform traffic bill written bv
the Hoover commission" and
sponsored in this state by the state
safety commission.
county during 1926.
The birth rate for Burleigh coun-
ty is 1872 per cent, outstripping Col
den Valley county. which has 274
by 5.S per cent. Other counties with
high births rates are Sioux county
with q per cent, Hcttinger and
Adams with 22.1, LaMoure with pa
and Emmons with 23.5.
The abnormally high birth and
death rates in Burleigh county, how
ever, are attributable to the fact that
bismarck. Is such large medical
center and the. increase over the
average ratio comes from births and
deaths of those who are. residents of
other counties. n
The median death rate for the
state is per cent, while the mcdian
birth rate is given as 17.3 per cent.
A total Of l1,766 births and 4,142
deaths are listed but the health de-
partment makes the point that these
figures are not official, delayed re-
ports being expected to bring figures
up to standard. As soon as all re-
ports are in, an official report will
be made.
Birth and death registration is in
The monitor., 1927-12-16
COMMENTS OF RACE PRESS
ON PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
MORE WORDS FROM COOLIDGE

History does not anywhere record
so much progress in the same length
of time as that which has been ac-
complished by the Negro race in the
United States since the emancipa-
tion," said President Coolidge in his
message to congress recently. True
And history does not anywhere re-
cord so stubborn refusal to reward
merit as has been shown toward the
Negro race in the United States since
the emancipation!
The President adds: "They have
shown that they have been worthy of
all encouragement which they have
received" These words seem to
mean much, but the man who says
them, like his predecessors, appoints
the members of the interstate COM
merce commission, who permit Jim
crow" cars to enter the nations cap
ital; and he appoints the heads of de-
partments, some of whom compel Ne
gro employees of the government to
work behind screens.
We thank President Coolidge for
The monitor., 1927-12-16
PLEASANT WORDS FROM
PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
THE NEGRO

History does not anywhere record
so much progress made in the same
length of time as that which has been
accomplished by the Negro race in
the United States since the Enamel
patton proclamation. They have
come up from slavery to be prom
inent in education, the professions,
art, science, agriculture, banking,
and commerce 1t is estimated that
$4,000 of them are on the govern
ment pay rolls, drawing about $780,
100000 each year. They have been
the recipients of presidential ap-
pointments and their professional
ability has risen to sufficiently
high plane so that they have been in
trusted with the entire management
and control of the great veterans
hospital at Tuskegee, where their con
duct has taken high rank. They
have shown that they have been
worthy of all the encouragement
which they have received. Neverthe-
less, they are too often subjected to
thoughtless and inconsiderate treat
The monitor., 1927-12-16
STATESMANLIKE BUT
DISAPPOINTING

Mr.. Coolidge stressed the need of
continued economy on the part of the
government, urged another moderate
reduction of taxes, advocated the
strict enforcement of the eighteenth
amendment and asked for more pow
er in handling such aggravating stu
atoms as the coal strike has brought
upon the nation. However, that to
which we wish to call special attep-
ton is that portion of his message
touching upon the Negro citizens of
America. In this he assumed a
strong, statesmanlike position, but we
are plainly disappointed that he fail
ed to come out as strongly for the
enforcement of the fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments as he did for
the eighteenth. By this omission, the
president leaves himself open to the
charge of insincerity in the demand
for law enforcement.-The Denver
Statesman.
The monitor., 1927-12-16
THEY DIGNIFIED THEIR
PROFESSION
(The Denver Statesman

The world at large can profit and
learn a lot from the lives and sue
cesses of Florence Mills and Tiger
Flowers, both of whom brought en-
inence to our social group and were
called to make the final accounting
of all mortals within a very short
time of each other recently. In their
chosen professions these two charac-
tiers were as far apart as the poles,
the one dancer, the other pugilist,
gained. world wide fame and proved
to be artists in their respective lines,
of unusual merit and popularity.
Nor can the elements of chance be
pleaded as a reason for their sue
cesses, as both were hard workers,
conscientious and imbued with the
spirit that wins. Both started from
the ground floor and endured every
handicap and hardship incident to
racial differences and prejudice.
Death came to each in the height of
Iiicll CdlcSAo anu JuoI at q tlihC WhSll
the world was looking to them for
further victories and honors. Much
has been written concerning them and
it is not the purpose of this article to
enlarge upon their Individual virtues.
1t may serve useful purpose, how
ever, to say that the thing so neces-
sary to success in this world, no mat
ter what profession or trade one may
choose, is to excel in that line and
not merely be content with mediocre
lty. The world is looking for the fin
ished artist, professional or mechanic.
Skill along original lines of thought
with a proper realization of the fact
that the public always wants the best,
The monitor., 1927-12-16
WANTED: AN EXECUTIVE
ORDER

Quite a number of our ex-
changes have expressed them
selves in the same tenor as we
did on that portion of Presi-
dent Coolidge's message refer
ring to the Negro. His words
have been most kindly and
complimentary, upon every oc-
casion opportunity has offered
him to speak to groups of our
people or on our behalf and as
such have a public opinion
moulding value, but failure to
act in matters vitality affecting
our status as American citizens
has discounted his kind and
complimentary words. An ex-
ecutive order, which he has
full authority to issue, abolish
ing undemocratic discrimina-
ton among federal employees
at Washington, would demon
strate the sincerity of his words
and go far towards establish
ing our status as American citi-
zens. Discriminatory prac c.
tees, such as segregation and
jim-crowism, permitted n d
sanctioned by the government
among it's employees, on the
ground of race, creed or color,
is so obviously wrong that the
federation of it is indefensible.
An executive order would rem
edy this. Let us have this or
der, Mr.. President, because, in
very truth, we do desire to
have faith in your sincerity,
when you continue to speak in
such laudatory terms of our
progress and proven worth as
members of the republic.
The monitor., 1927-12-16
AN IMPORTANT WORD TO SUBSCRIBERS.

u
The postal regulations require that for newspapers to
be sent through the mails subscriptions be paid
advance reasonable time, thirty days. is allowed for
renewals At the expiration of this period where sub
scrptions not renewed the paper must be stopped
If this DONE postal privileges denied the publ
cation Those therefore who desire continue receiving
The Monitor must it that their subscriptions
paid the law requires in advance. Statements be
ing sent to all those who owe collector will call
and your subscription paid will be compelled
to off your paper which, of course, do want
to do
We publishers, MUST comply with the law
pay the penalty.
The monitor., 1927-12-16
HOW LONG?

We sometimes wonder how
long it will be before America
will ungrudgingly and whole
heartedly think of our people
simply as American citizens
and not as a group, separate
and apart, markedly differen-
tiated from other citizens. We
wonder if the time will come
when we will be regarded as
American citizens and not as
Negroes. This is a consumma-
ton devoutly to be wished.
This is the sole status for which
many of us are considered
'sr a d c a ! s" are contending.
Abraham L n ! n truthfully
said, America cannot endure
half slave and half free" This
might well be paraphrased,
America cannot endure with
half citizens and whole citi-
zens." The contention of the
wide yisioned people of Amer
lea is that if peace and pros
perity, justice and piety are to
prevail in this republic, every
citizen, whatever his racial or
igin, his religious creed, or his
color, must enjoy the rights
and privileges TO which the
Constitution of the United
States explicitly declared he is
entitled and guaranteed.
The monitor., 1927-12-16

his praise. We are touched by the
sympathy which leads him to say we
are subjected to thoughtless and in
considerate treatment" We recall
that he has condemned lynching be-
fore. But congress has not acted and
congress will not act, because it
thinks of us as a people apart from
the rest of the citizens, just as the
president did, when he found it nee
essary to put us off in a chapter by
ourselyes.-The Kansas City Call.
The monitor., 1927-12-16
HELPING OTHERS

During the coming week
people will be planning for
Christmas. In making plans
everyone should try to give a
little happiness to others out
side of their own immediate
family circle, whose circum-
stances may not be as FORUM
ate as theirs. Think of some
one who is in need and include
them in your plans for Christ
mas.
The monitor., 1927-12-16
r II e MONT Or

ment, unworthy alike of the white or
colored races. They have especially
been made the target of the. foul
crime of lynching. For several years
these acts of unlawful violence had
been diminishing. In the last year
they have shown an increase. Every
principle of order and law and lib
erty is opposed to this crime. The
congress should enact any legislation
it can under the constitution to pro-
vide for its elimination.
The monitor., 1927-12-16

and is willing to pay for it, is an
element that will invariably carry
one to success if not to the top. In
nearly all branches of endeavor the
demand for youth is increasing, but
with that demand comes a call for
efficiency. Learn to honor and dig
Nifty a profession or trade and the
The monitor., 1927-12-16

There will be midnight high mass
at st. Benedict's church, Twenty
fourth and Grant street, Saturday,
December "a. Special Christmas
music. Everybody invited.
The monitor., 1927-12-16

journey to success is half won at the
very beginning.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
BIG STRIKE AT TYPO

w. II. Blackburn, consulting en-
gineer and manager of the Tread
we'll Yukon Mining Company, has
confirmed the report of a strike
in the Tybo property controlled by
that company. Reports have been
current for some weeks of an i'm
portant discovery at Tybo. 1t is
now admitted that on the 70 foot
level a fun face of sulphide ore
has been exposed. A crosscut run
ming at right angles to the strike
of the vein and slightly to the
southwest has passed through
about 10 feet of solid sulDhide
ore. When advanced a short dist.
ance the work showed a mixture
of sulphides and barren quartz.
However, the exposure is ore as
tho sulphides occur in kidney
and wide streaks.
A drift is being extended dag
onally across the vein toward the
footwall, and shows a similar~con-
dition and has been advanced
about 55 feet all in ore. The drift
is being sent ahead and at an
other 100 feet a crosscut will be
started to determine conditions at
that point. The west drift is re-
ported having passed through the
fault and is in good ore. AS the
work progresses the water flow
increases until at last report 1t
was about 600 gaBolns a minute
Tonopah Bonanza.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
BOULDER PROJECT
VIEWS UNCHANGED
STATES PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-The
views of President Coolidge re.
garding a large power dam at
Boulder canyon on the Colorado
River have not changed and while
he favors this proj5ct he believes
that iL should be clearly known
what disposal is to be made of
the money which would go into
its construction.
In this respect the president is
in accord with Chairman Smell, of
the house rules committee who
yes sterday issued a warning after
call the White House that
the government should go slow
in approving any more. power
projects until the question pres
ented by Muscle Shoals in Ala
blma has been solved.
Mr. Coolidge understands that
efforts are still going forward in
the Mountain states to effect an
agreement regarding Boulder can
yon between the sevm states con-
cerned, but he has received in
formation that the chancs for an
agreement are not now so bright.
In HIS opinion, however, while an
agreement would facilitate a solu-
ton of the Boulder canyon ques-
ton, it would not be absolutely
necessary to a successful solution
of the problem. - Reno Evening
Gazette.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
TRI-STATE CONFERENCE
PROBABLY NEXT WEEK

The power experts employed by
Nevada and Arizona have been in
conference at San Francisco dur
ing this week, studying the rela-
tive costs of electric power to be
developed at Boulder Dam and
that produced by steam power in
Southern California.
After conferring with the power
expert employed by the California
commissioners, the engineers Tor
Nevada and Arizona will report
rheir conclusions. 1t is probable
that this will be followed by an
official meeting of the commits
sioners of the three states, at
San Francisco, possibly as early
as next Monday.
1t is the hope of commissioners
of all three states that a complete
understanding can be arrived at in
the San Francisco conference SO
that three4state compact may be
agreed upon without serious
trouble.
Following the three-state con-
ference at San Francisco the con-
ference of the seven Colorado
River BASIN States at Denver will
reconvene according to present
plans.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
DIVORCE SUITS FILED

The following suits for divorce
have ;1een filed with County Clerk
VIM. L. Scott the past week:
Rose Dumoulin VS.. Joseph Ar
mand Dumoulin. November 19, on
grounds OF extreme cruelty. A.
w. Ham attorney for plaintiff.
Flora Golden VS.. Joseph H. Gold
en-, November 21, on grounds of
desertion. H. A. Harmon, attor-
ney for plaintiff.
Emily Marie Wood VS.. George
w. Wood, November 81, on ground
of extreme cruelty. Stevens &
Henderson, attorneys for plaintiff.
Frank NJ Barnhart VS.. Sara A.
Barnhart, November %, on ground
of extreme cruelty. C.. ID. Breeze
attorney for plaintiff.
William p Briscoe VS.. Jane
RuthVen BriscOe, on ground of
extreme cruelty. A. A. Hinman
attorney for plaintiff.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
BOULEVARD SIGNS
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT

The boulevard stop signs were
placed in position by the street
department this week.
The signs are already proving
their usefulness and justifying
their cost in the improvement of
traffic conditions on Fremont
street.
The city intends to be lenient
toward offenders during the first
few days following the installation
of the signs in order that people
generally may find out about them
and become accustomed to their
location.
As soon as this probationary
period expires the stops will be
vigorously enforced by the city
officers.
1t pays TO stop before driving
into a crowded street. Get the
habit for your own safety as well
as that of others.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
ROTARY ENJOYED VERY
DRAMATIC PROGRAMME E

The meeting 70 Las Vegas Ro-
tary Club this week was held
Friday noon because of Thanks
giving Day coming on the regular
meeting day.
In response to a letter from
District Governor Al Roth telling
of the New England flood disaster
the Club wired 500 to assist in
Immediate relief.
DR.. Park announced that a golf
club would be organized next Sun
day at 10 am. at the aviation
fi5ld and suggested that all inter-
eDted attend at that time.
Bill Ferron was program chair
man for the day and announced a
program appropriate to the
Thanksgiving season. And it was.
The intensely dramatic play
"Poky Huntus." was staged in the
Union Pacific dining room with
elaborate costuming, the actors
having been rehearsed for their
parts for the. past several months
according to Bill.
DR.. Frosty Mildren was a
beautiful sight III the part OF
"Poky Huntus," the Indian maid
EN-, to whom Capt. John Smith,
portrayed by Penn Pembroke pres.
esented his heart. Cy Wengert
was brilliant as the sun. Sam
Lawson as the famous Chief
Powder Can, was as ferocious as
could be. AL Cahlan as the garg-
ling brook portrayed the difficult
role to perfection Walter Brack-
en- as the North Wind sent shiv-
ers down the backs of the spec
tators. Frank Gusewelle as the
Scene was a huge success. DIR.
Martin, Will Beckley; c. c. Boyer
and C. p. Squires very realistically
took the parts of nuts, squirrels,
trees and birds as the occasions
required. Miss Elizabeth Scott
was mistress of the wardrobe and
Mrs. w. E. FerTon the orchestra.
That the play was a success is
evidenced by the fact that there
was not a dry EYE in the house
when it closed.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
NEEDLES ROTARY HAD
VERY NIFTY PARTY
Dinner Dance Saturday
Evening Full of Pleasure.
Vegas Rotary Wins Ball
Game Sunday.

Needles Rotary Club is a wond-
erful host as was again proven
last Saturday and Sunday when
they entertained Kingman and
Las Vegas Rotarians at a tri-state
meeting.
The dinner was served in the
Harvey House dining room
promptly at nine o'clock The
bountiful repast was seasoned by
a series OF stunts and short talks
by visiting Rotarian5 and the
Needles boys. Bill Claypoole,
president of the Needles Club con-
Quoted the general ceremonies,
but he turned the proceedings for
30 minutes each TO Presideot
Fred Hesse of Vegas and Presi-
dent Leroy Root of Kingman.
Both acquitted themselves well,
incidentally calling up some Of
their own members for short quips
and levying fines. The Kingman
Rotarians put on a novel stunt,
"K-I-N-G-M.A-N' which was greatly
enjoyed.
Following the dinner the floor
was cleared and dancing to excel
lent music continued until after
midnight.
Sunday afternoon the big bali
game was called at 2:30. A great
crowd was in attendance at the
ball park and they got their
moneys worth. 1t was funny of
course, to see the staid business
men of Needles and Vegas work
ing their hardest to win the game,
but on the other hand, there was
some good base ball played The
gas.
1t was largely a hurler's con-
test, Butch Butcher for Vegas do
ing excellent work and the Needles
pitcher was a close second.
The Vegas boys had a streak
of good luck in the third inning
when they got on the board for
three runs, Leo MeNamee furnish
ing the hit which started the run
ming. In the last inning Leo again
hit the ball safe and managed to
score.
The Needles team threatened to
oOOl lWO VI NhlOC WtAlCoJ OhC man
getting as far as third, but Butch
let them die there.
Among the Vegas people who
went to Needles for the occasion
were the following:
President Fred Hesse, Secretary
Penn Pembroke, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Cashman, Mr. and Mrs. M
M. Riley, Mr.. and Mrs. c. P.
Squires, DR.. and Mrs Roy w
Martin, Miss Francis Martin, Miss
Joy Simonds, Mr. and Mrs. Al Cor
radetti, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo A. Nc
Nance Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Boyer,
John Doherty, Mr.. and Mrs. o. j.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. George Angle
meyer, K. o. Knudson, c. A.
Butcher Rev. FIR. ReardOn, R. f.
Lake. Jr., M. E. Ward, Walter
Houck and Al Cahlan.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
HEAD OF ELKS LODGE
COMING TO LAS VEGAS

A j. Proctor, of Ely, Nevada,
Deputy District Grand Exalted
Ruler CT Nevada for the Elks, will
make his annual visitation to Las
Vegas Lodge No. 1853 next Thurs
day evening.
Preparations are being made to
make the occasion a gala event in
local Elkdom. The officers of the
Lodge will carry out the initiation
work and a big feed and enter
tainment program will follow the
session.
All members Of No. 1468 are re-
qqesOted to be present and all
visiting brothers will recei a
cordial welcome.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1927-11-26
ANDY DRUM SECURES
HIGHWAY CONTRACT
8.64 Miles of New Construc-
ton North of Vegas and
20 Miles To Be Widened
South of Town.

The contract for construction
OF S.64 milee of new highway on
the Arrowhead Trail, beginning at
point near the Williams place
and running to connect with the
completed highway near the Borax
road, was let yesterday to Andy
Drum OF Fallon, the lowest bidder.
Twelve contractors had submitted
bids for the work.
This 8.64 miles of new construc-
tiOn completes the missing link
in construction northeast Of Las
Vegas.
In -the same contract is includ.
cd the widening of the roadway
from q to "a feet and the widen
ing of the gravel surface from 10
feet to Is feet on the highway
south Of Vegas. beginning at the
city limits and extending % miles
to the vicinity of Jean.
The work on the jean section is
preparatory to oiling the surface
next summer. The contract pro-
vides that the work shall be com
pleted within 140 days.