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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21

OF rains Ill tuc uC9Ol0uuSs ~ 49, ~'~
is considered the northern boundary
Of the danger area.
The most critical situation in
Arkansas was at Clarendon, where
the White and Cache rivers come to-
gcther. A break in the lcvec there
yesterday caused widespread desola-
ton and rendered many homeless
with little food or clothing. The
only communication to the town is
the telephone which had not gone out
today and over which reports OF the
SUFFERING were relayed to the Asso-
ciatcd Press and to the outside
world.
ClOudburst In Texas
Wind and transforms swept over
the western and southwestern por-
ton of the state early today, pouring
u part Of a torrential rainstorm into
a corner of Texas, near Tcxarkana. A
cloudburst. which struck Texarkana
at midnight. had loosed three inches
of precipitation within half an hour
and was continuing. Unconfirmed re-
ports there told Of wide area over
which the storm moved.
The St. Francis river valley. in the
northca portion Of Arkansas.
was in tho path of gigantic volume
of water flowing through gap In
the dixie at New Madrid, Mo. It was
estimated that more than million
acres of land will be inundated from
| this break alone.
More Deaths Reported
Little Rock reported six more
deaths in that vicinity yesterday.
bringing the total number to we'll
over a score Of known dead as a re-
/ suit Of the flood.
Two more levees broke yesterday
4 in the Pine Bluff sector. The Plum
bayou dixie and the English levee
parted. belching forth muddy water
| to cover thousands Of acres and
drive in many more farm tenants to
! be cared for in the city.
1t was estimated that 400 square
miles were inundated in Arkansas and
Texas as the result of breaks along
the Red River and backwaters, where
there were no levees protecting.
Epidemics had broken out ycstcr-
day in two refugee camps in Arkan-
sas. Mumps and other contagious
diseases were offering a new menace
to the sufferers.
, Organized relief agencies estimate
! the number Of homeless in the flood
throughout the valley at $4,000 and
up.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
Flames Do Damage
in Japanese City;
Loss, $2,5OO,WO

London. April 2l.--4P--A fierce
fire which is believed to have
caused many casualties and de-
str0yed about 1000 homes in the
town Of Kanazawa. is reported in an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Tokyo. The fire swept through the
town, which Is in central Japan,
famed by high wind, doing DAM
age estimated at five million yen,
(about $2,5O0,00O).
Kanazawa has a population Of
$4,000.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21

Memphis Tenn. April 2l-(AP)-Death, famine and
pesece rode outward today the embarrassing tide
of the greatest flood in the history OF the mississippi
valley.
Thousands of square miles Of fertile soil lay inundated
Damage property had already reached unestimated
figure in the millions of dollars.
Thousands persons driven from their homes by the
waters suffering for food clothing and shelter while
Others who had braved the flood to stay in their homes
had perished.
Seven states-Arkansas, Missouri Illinois, Kentucky
Mississippi Tennessee and Lousanawere battling against
the encroachments of the river Texas was receiving
quantity of water from western tributaries
Arkansas through which several major tributaries
were rising above and casting aside all barriers the
worst affected in the group though danger points had de-
veoped points in illinois and Mississippi which were not
apparent yesterday.
Forecast Calls For More Rain
The outlook throughout the valley far from
bright as overhangng skies and transforms forecast
The crest at ST. Louis believed reached until last ngh
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
Prohibition Agents
House Is Dynamited

Des Moines, Ia. April 2l.-R-
The home Of George Cessna, member
Of the Des Moines liquor squad, was
dynamited here this morning. Boot
leggers were held responsible by po-
lice for the attack.
The explosion tore away one side
of the house, but neither Cessna nor
his wife, who were asleep at the
time, were injured.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
Bulletins From
Flood Territory

New Orleans. April 2l.-(R)-
The first pinch of the greatest
flood in the history Of the Mis-
sissippi valley today began to be
felt in the lower valley. With a
storm sweeping down the valley
in advance Of the crest Of the
flood, thousands Of men were
cOnscripted to brave the storm
winds and fight the rising men
ace Of the waters.
Memphis, Tenn. April 2l.-tP,
The main line Mississippi riv-
er levee Ut Stops Landing, IL
miles north Of Greenvillc, Miss.
gave way early today. letting in
rush of water which will
spread through about dozen
counties.
Pcttivillc, Ark, April 2l.-(At
This village was near EXITING
ton today from the rising waters
Of Big Lake. Three buildings.
including one large residence.
were washed away. Water was
IL feet deep in several store
buildings and was rising from the
floods coming down from New
Madrid, Mo.
Rolling Fork, Miss, April 2l.-
R)-Water WAS pouring over
levees for distance of seven
miles at Albemarle Bend, 10
miles west Of here, early today.
A hundred cOnvicts have been
rushed to the threatened spot to
aid 1000 workers there and an
appeal for more men has been
sent out. lssaquena county,
where the threatened levee is To-
Gated, is already more than 5S
per cent under water and = break
In the barrier would inundate the
whole country. II is believed.
Little Rock. Ark, April ?l.-(P)
The south half Of the Missouri
Pacific bridge across the Arkan-
sas river here was swept away
by the current early today. carry
ing with it trains Of cars loaded
with rock which had been run
on II in an attempt to hold the
structure down.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
FORD-SAPIR0
SUIT COMES TO
SUDDEN HALT
Judge Raymond Grants DE.
fense COunsel's Motion For
Order of Mistrial

Detroit. April 2l.-tP)--An order Of
mistrial granted upon motion of de-
fense counsel today brought to an
abrupt halt Aaron Sapiro's 81 ZOO, 900
libel suit against Henry Ford
Judge Fred NJ. Raymond ordered
the jury discharged and instructed a
mistrial be entered upon the plea Of
Stewart Hanley, heading the Ford
defense in the absence of Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri, that Mrs.
Cora Hoffman, eleventh juror chosen
when the trial started six weeks ago.
had granted an interview, the sub
stance of which appeared in last
Tuesdays Detroit Times.
"This trial falls to n large extent
because justice has been crucified
upon the cross of unethical and de-
praved journalism" said the court
Judge Raymond expressly cleared
Mrs. Hoffman Of allegations made in
a series of affidavits by Ford detec-
tives and other employees that she
had discussed $4,000 bribe with
kid" Miller, and that she had wrong
~ stated shQ was a qualified juror
and asserted disbelief that Sapiro
had INDUCED in any misconduct as
asserted in the affidavits.
Judge Raymond imme mediatcly invited
counsel for both sides into his private
chambers to discuss steps looking to-
wards new trial.
Judge Raymond asserted that tho
information in the affidavits had
been turned over to the federal de.
partment Of justice, but that he had
not received final report of the
investigation and did not at the
time know whether there would be
criminal proceedings against any
one.
= Attorneys for Sapiro and Ford
agreed with Judge Raymond to meet
here Saturday, April 80, to determine
whether date for a new trial could
be agreed upon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
Grand Forks Concern
Gets Stadium Job

Grand Forks n. D., April 2l.-Aft-
er Is months Of financial campaign
ing, the University of North Dakota
Memorial campaign this afternoon let
the building contract for its stadium
to the Thorvaldson-Johnson Con-
strucSon company Of Grand Forks at
a cost Of $l5F 1858. The work will be
started tomorrow and the job must
be completed BY October for this
seasons football schedule.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
Coolidge Invited
BY Shipstead to
Come to Minnesota

Washington, April 2l.-tP)--An m
vitation to make his summer home IN
Minnesota was extended to President
Coolidge today by Senator Shlpstead
Of that state.
Mr.. Shipstead proposed some
specific sites in Minnesota. but ne
declined later to reveal them. tie
said the president hoped to give some
consideration to the selection OF ms
summer home when he has cleared
up some Of the pending work now be-
fore him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
SENATOR REED Is TAKEN
TO HENRY FORD HOSPITAL

Detroit, Mich, April 2l.--LP)--
Senator James A. Reed, of Missouri.
chief of counsel for Henry Ford in
the $l,0OO,O0O libel suit brought by
Aaron. Sapiro, was taken in an ambu-
lance to the Henry Ford hospital
early today.
Richard J. Higgins, former Kansas
City Judge, associated with Senator
Reed in the Ford defense, announced
that the senator suffered recur-
renee of the. abdominal pains which
attacked him as he returned to De-
troit from Washington last Monday
and decided to 60 to the hospital for
a thorough medical examination.
Senator Reed, fully clothed, walk
ed from his hotel room to the am
bulance, said Higgins, who denied
that Senator Reeds condition might
be regarded as serious.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
Civil War Veteran
Is Freed Of Murder
Count in 9 Minutes

Leavenworth, Kansas, April 21.-
H)-Rufus H. Pierce, 86-year-ol
Civil war veteran. who shot and.
killed Lincoln c. Ensley, SC, who
served in the Spanish American war,
because he talked too much," has
been acquitted Of charge of mur-
der.
Pierce killed Ensley by firing
three shots through door Of. his
home when Ensley demanded admit
tance after he had been elected as
an undesirable boarder.
HE talked too much, and l told
him to leave my house and not come
back" Pierce testified at his trial
here yesterday.
HE was always hanging around
the house Ginning with the women
folks. ! wanted some peace, SO
told him to get out"
The jury deliberated nine minutes.
PADer money vvas made IN China
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
WEATHER FORECAST

WEA1 HEN rOnGNASx
j For Bismarck and vicinity: Fair
tonight. and Friday. Not quite so
cold Friday:
For North Dakota: Fair tonight
and Friday. Not quite SO cold Friday.
GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS
The low pressure area centered
over Texas yesterday morning has
moved rapidly northeastward to the
lower Great Lakes region and precip-
itation occurred at many places from
the Plains States eastward. The
high pressure area covers the Plains
States and Rocky Mountain region
and generally fair weather prevails
from the Rocky Mountain region
westward to the Pacific coast. Cold
weather prevails from the upper
Mississippi Valley westward and
ssouthwestward to the western Rocky
Mountain slope.
Official In charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
APPLMAuCE

Dentist: Now, I'm not going to
hurt you at all. so ;ust--
New Patient: Cut out the pro-
fessional chatter. old -'an. I'm den-
tist myself.-Answers, London.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
THOUSANDS OF REFUGEES ARE
BADLY IN NEED OF CLOTHING
AND F00D-HUNDREDS PERISH
Seven South Central States Battle Against Rapidly Rising
Waters Of Mississippi Rivcr-Arkansas Is Worst
Affected and Situation Is Critical There
IOOD WORST IN HISTORY OF RIVER VALLEY
Coudburst Strikes Tcxaana Releasing Several Inches Of
Precipitation-Many More Deaths Reported as Addi-
tionai Levees Give Way-Over $4,000 Homeless i

Little Rock Ark. April 2l-(AP)-Hundreds Of families
remaining in fooded in this section will be drowned
unless they in the few hours. the Little
chapter the Red Cross said today in issu
an appeal for boats and life savers.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21

The lowest April temperatures In
years were recorded at Montana and
Northern Wyoming points. The mer-
curry hit 16 degrees below zero at
Georgetown Lake in the Butts-Ana-
conda mining district. Roads in this
area were blocked with from nix to
Is feet Of snow.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
SNOW AND COLD MAKE
SUFFERING INTENSE

Kansas City, April 21.-L%)-A cold
wave, accompanied by rain, added to
suffering Of hundreds Of homeless in
Oklahoma and Kansas today, where
acute conditions were reported fol-
lowing a long siege of storms and
floods
Red Cross branches in Oklahoma
received urgent calls for food while
Kansas streams rose again after
rains last night.
With Oklahoma and Arkansas
streams already overtaxed and run
ming from to miles wide, the ad-
ditional rainfall in Kansas was ex-
pected to drive more farmers and
townspeople from their homes.
The cold wave swept out Of the
northern Rocky Mountain states.
where freezing temperatures were
general. Snow fell yesterday in
western Kansas. Hail storms struck
communities near Picher, Okla, caus-
ing damage to buildings.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21
Weather Report

Temperature at z a. m. ~. 25
Highest yesterday .............. 81
Lowest last night ............ 22
Precipitation to a. m. ......... o
Highest wind velocity ........... IL
Weather conditions at North Da-
kota points for the "a hours ending
IT a M TODAY:
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-21

Paper money was made IN China
500 years ago.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

THOS 7 OWEN & SON ATCTIONEERS
14o6 Eve Street NOrthWest.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

NEAR BUREAU OF STANDARDS
NORTH CLEVELAND PARK.
New Brick Homes Of Distinctive Design.
AS Low AS $13,25O
Detached and detacled six and eight rooms and
baths large front and poches substantial brick
to match house.
Many Attractive Features
sh
No home values in the city today than these Mod
eratey priced Easy Come out tonight tomorrow for
inspection and be convinced Sample houses, 3711 1888
Warren n.w.
Open and Lighted Until PM.
Coav
No Exclusive Rights Any Broker
W. G. IRWIN OWNER AND BUILDER.
Phone Cleveland 1881.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
AUCTION SALES.

rHOS. J OWEN & son ATCTTONEEES
1928 Eye Street Northwest:
Evening star., 1927-10-01
THOS- j OWEN < son. AUCTIONEERS.
1926 Eye Street Northwest.
TRUSTEES SALE OF DETACHED FRAME
DWELLING. KNOWN & As 9 PREMISES

TRUSTEES SALE OF DETACHEl1 hA.MnE
5oi4 RG fHtirA VISTA ST. NoRTHEAsT. -
By virtue of a certain deed OF trust Deing
instrument No. 199 recorded December
1924. among the land records OF the Distrlct
of Columbia and at the request OF the party
secured thereby the undersigned trustees
will sell at public auction. within the once
of Thos j. Owen & Son. 1925 Eye % street
northwest. on TUESDAY. THE ELETEMN,li.hd NIB
DAY OF OCTOBER. d. 1927. AT TWO
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises situate in the District OF 20.
lumbia and designated as and being Ins
numbered thirty-three (33) in George Z;
Dant and others subdivision OF lot num1nereu
ten (1O) in block numbered five % oouss
ridge" IA per plat recorded IN the Once OF
the suryeyOr for the District OF ColllmOla
i'm Liber rs at folio l40. SAID btocK NUM-
bared five i5) being now known 1or pur-
noses of assessment and taxation as square
numbered forty-three hundred ana twentH.
I432O) Subject to covenants OF record ana
building restriction line as shown on salu
Terms Sold s,ijIeet 60 a prior deed OF
trust for So 00OO6 further particulars oi
which will be announced at time OF SAFE
the purchase price above said trust 10 Dc
paid in cash A deposit OF S3OO.oO REQUIRED.
Conveyancing. recording. etc. AZ tne p,,h p,uth
chaser's cost Terms to he complied Win
within thirty days. otherwise deposit ior,
feited and the property may be aoveruseu
and resold at the discretion OF the trnstees'
WILLIAM w. WOODWARD.
KENNETH VIETH. cr.,,...o.
oc1 14BS1O trustees
Evening star., 1927-10-01

LELAND BARGAIN.
CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND.
SIX ROOMS-LARGE LOT.
BUILT-IN GARAGE.
Soo5O.
This delightful home. containing six real
rooms and bath, is in 2 very pretty section
Of Leland in Chevy Chase. Md. and may
bn purchascd on very easy terms.
For appointment to inspect. phone Adams
a7a3 after pm.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
Trustees Sale of Valuable I'm
proved Real Estate, Consist
ing of a Three-Story Apart
ment House, No. 14l4 Cirard
Sf NV

-.iacd By y,rte q % certain sS deed d Of trp., duly
thereby the undersFned trustees a Win ii vii, vi, .
HoShaY HPoehf asYe'424 4a i TESH tS39 3 aY ne
AD. 1927; AT FOUR O'Clock PM. the
following a,c n ID. de'fTbcd Land and prF.Gs
mated as and being parts Of lots and in
block IL in the subdivision known a.. tn,
as per plat recorded in Iiber Governor Shep.
herd. folio / 40. of the records of the Office OF
the surveyor. Of the District Of Columbia
described az fellows: Beginning for the
It the northwest corner Of said lot 3 and
rMnnin~ thence east along the south line. Of
proceedings in District Court case No. $50
Of said alley IS feet to the west line OF
line Of said lot 5 a distance Of IA: feet 60
the point OF beginning. excepting theretrom
part is described as follows: parts Of lots 4
and IN block u in the subdivision kn2wn
ernor Shepherd folio l49 of the records c:
the she Office 1 Of the surveyor Of the Dis,rict OF OF
a point 81 feet @ inches east Of the north
west corner of said lot 3; thence east along
Q inches: thence south l42 feet TO the north
line OF an alley condemned in District Court
District Of Columbia: thence west along the
north line Gf said alley ~ feet inches:
thence north 142 feet to the place OF begin
ming
Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase
money to he paid in cash. balance in two
equal installments. represented by notes of
the purchaser payable in one and two wears.
with interest at six (6t per centum per an
mum payable semi mi-annually from day Of
sac secured by first deed of trust upon the
the purchaser A deposit OF 81 100000 will
be required at time of sale. All conveyanc-
Terms Of sale to be complied with within
twenty days from day of sale. otherwise the
trustees reserve the right To resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost of defaulting pur-
chaser. after five days advertisement OF such
resale in some newspaper published In WASH
HAROLD Z. DOYLE.
WILLIAM L. MILLER.
se2S-d&ds. .exSu. Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

CASH FOR GOOD BRICK HOUSE IN D r.
regardless Of condition: white or colorei
Main il22: evening and sunday. Pot. 5053
CASH FOR OLD HOMES BRICK OR
frame. in ID. c. or nearby Va. or Md. Any
p. d. HOLMES. sl9 18th 81 NV.
Main 1877. Cleve 1917
Evening star., 1927-10-01
1908 ALASKA AVENUE NV,

1908 ALASKA AVENUE NV.
True Reproduction.
The tvpica colonial features Of this abck home ar-
monously blended with every modern convenience There IS
large sun paor brick fireplace tl-dept cooh
verand detached garage spenddy Handicapped yards enchant
ing archways oil heat and other unusual attractions
2o47 MCKINLEY STREET NV.
Directly off Connecticut avenue large attracvely land
scaped home site, with detached garage to match
Individual in design--unexceed in environment
This very desirable home exclusive community indeed
true value There is immense living room dining roon'
open fireplace big model kitchen and breakfast porch large
we'll arranged bedrooms tiled BATH Pembroke tub pedestal bas
hardwood floors heat service toilet large ward
robe and storage closets
1879 ALASKA AVENUE, NV.
Majestic Colonial Mansion of Traditional America
Overlooking Many Fine Estates
This stately brick residence its period in the massive
vet dienihed character of design large beautifully
handicapped and raced home se having the large covered
verand cheerful arck fireplace spacious and recep
ton hall and many other typical colonial American features
There is of course every modern convenience inc udng
two-car bun garage paro slate roof and foored attic
All Above Properties Open Sunday.
VIM. S. PHILLIPS & CO.,
1916 Street NV - AaAza- -.s.-- Main 4oOo
Evening star., 1927-10-01
TuOs. ]. OWEN & SON. AUCTIoNEERS.
1928 EYE ST. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF yALUABLE THREE-
STORY BRICK DWELLING. BElNG
PREMISES NO. 1928 NINETEENTH

STORY BRICK DWELLING. BE1N ~ ~
PREMISES NO. 1923 NINETEENTH
STREET NORTHWEST. -
By virtue of a certain deed of trust. dlliy
recorded in Liber No. 5551. folio IL Ct seq
of the land records of the District OF C0lum,
bia and at the request of the party secured rel
thereby the UNDERSIGNED trustees @ np,i w. SCI sel
on on Pr1P'Eisss PT1'EsDxY, The EIEyENTH DAY OF
O'CLOCK PM. the followins;d described / ls4d and
and premises. situate in the District 0f 20,
lunbia and designated as and being lot 20
in W. W. Hartwell and Charles H. Zen IeaneXh s,;hs
division 10 recorded in the office Of the sur sur.
veyor for the District Of Columbia In Li6er yer
Is, at folio 1o5. except the west feet feet py e.
District Court Case No. 976 Of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia.
trust for $4,000. now overdue further par
ticulars of which will be announced at time
Of sale. the purchase o price to be paid IN
ancing, recording. etc, at purchasers cost
Terms to be complied with within thirty
days. otherwise deposit forfeited and the
property may be advertised and resold at
the discretion of the trustees.
JESSE w RAWLINGS.
DONALD S. NASH,
oc1 .4.6.S10 Trustees.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

PFTWORTHS BEST
VALUE AND BEAUTY UNEXCELLED.
Houses Built
by
HARRIS-SHAPERO.
NOW OPEN FOR INSPECTION.
FEATURES-Unexceled construction throughout, unusual
beauty and individuality OF design six large airy room COM
bnaon Pembroke tub and shower double flooring througho
brick pantry special kitchen cabinets stove found usually in
only expensive homes exceptional lighting hxture,
automatic howater storage system These homes built
bv strictly union labor days work Approximately 2O2 feet
lots 40 Deep and located the highest point in all
Peworth They worthy of most careful Inspection
Statesmen Premises.
317 ALLISON ST.
OFF n H. AVE, SQUARE NORTH OF
GRANT CIRCLE.
Evening star., 1927-10-01
SALE-HOUSES.

MT. PLEASANT-&, 500.
rooms and bath. h.-w.h.. garage: easy
payments. Cleve. 430p.J. Il
Evening star., 1927-10-01

4l22 SEVENTH ST. NV.
WILL BE OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY
FOR YOUR INSPECTION.
Modern Home With
Old-Fashioned Kitchen.
Here is all excellent home for buyer.
From wide covered porch entrance hall opens
to a large, airy dining room. Newly laid hardwood
flooring on first floor. Three attractively decorated
large bedrooms and tile bath on second floor. The
house is in beautiful condition. having been COM
pletely and recently papered and painted through
out Paved alley in You should see this
TODAY One and half blocks north Of New
Hampshire ave-, between Taylor and Upshur.
In Square of Home Owners
BOSS & PHELPS,
14zKst Main $500.
Evening star., 1927-10-01

SEE THESE BARGAINS.
1911 Irving St. NV.
Semi mi-detached, 9 rooms, 2
baths. built-in garage, oil burner;
lot 4Ox11O.
1910 Webster St. NV.
9 rooms, 2 baths, garage.
Sc. Corner 18th & Varnum SITS.
Corner house, tapestry brick.
8 large rooms, 2 baths, breakfast
room, center hall, 2-car brick
garage.
1885 Columbia Rd. NV.
9 rooms, 2 baths, new oil
burner, garage; house in excel
lent condition.
For prices and terms
Call Mr.. Brockson.
ROBERT f. HEATER, Realtor,
Colorado Bldg. Main 1864.