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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
WILTON WOMAN
DIES OF BURNS
Explosion Of Gasoline Proves
Fatal to Mrs. Edward S.
Thompson

Mrs. Edward S. Thompson, AZ, wife
of the eecretary-t treasurer Of the
Washburn Lignite Coal company Of
Wilton, died at local hospital
Thursday night from burns suffered
in an explosion at her home yester-
day morning.
Mrs. Thompson had been cleaning
clothes with high test gasoline on
the rear porch Of her home in Will
ton. She turned on the electric
put them through the wringer. The
result was to fill the basement with
gasoline fumes. When she reached
over to turn off the wringer there
was terrific explosion as the fumes
were ignited by an. electric spark.
The, explosion was of sufficient
force to blow out one window, the
lower panel Of one door, blow an
other open and tore out the lock and
bulged the plaster in room above.
Neighbors Smother Flames
Mrs. Thompson, her clothes ablaze,
rushed outside and rolled in the
grass, screaming for help. Neighbors
smothered the flames. In the after
noon she was brought here for treat
ment. but she had been SO badly
burned there was no hope.
Mrs. Thompson was well known in
this territory. being prominent in
social life and in club work.
Funeral services are TO be held
Sunday afternoon at 2:3O from the
Thompson home witn Rev. G. W
Stewart Of the First Presbyterian
church Of Mandan, and formerly Of
Wilton, officiating.
Interment will take place in the
Wilton cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson was member Of
the Washburn chapter Of the East
ern Star and was president Of the
Wilton Presbyterian Ladies' Aid.
: She leaves. beside her husband her
father: Russell, F. Laubach Of Will
ton; one. SON. Lyle, IL, and four sis
ters: Mrs. Albin Erstrom and Mrs
Chester Erstrom Of Baldwin, Mrs
g. i. Jaren Of Barrett MIMI, and
Mrs. Scott Hyde Of Chokio. MINI.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
THREE BODIES
.REC0V Erred
Duluth Diver Brings Up Can.
Oeists' Remains from Is0.
lated Minnesota Lake

Grand Marais, Minn., Aug. 5.-UP
The bodies of the three Chicago
.canoeists, drowned Tuesday, were re-
covered in 20 feet of water in Alder
Lake yesterday by a Duluth diver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Perry were found
clasped together and the body Of
Henry Meirott was only 20 feet away,
said Captain H. H. Thompson, the
diver.
The three perished when the men
were unable to save Mrs. Perry after
she had tried to swim to shore 40 or
so feet away from where their canoe
upset in sudden squall. She left
the canoe for her attempt to make
shore, tired, and drowned despite the
efforts to save her which cost her
husband and his friends their lives
also. ).
The bodies are at undertaking
rooms here. pending inquest this
afternoon.
Meriott's body will be shipped to
Chicago for burial, his brother John,
who arrived here from there last
night, said. The bodies Of the Per-
rys will be sent to Jsmesport, Mo-,
from whenee cousin, S. A. Sarah,
10 expected to arrive this noon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
EVENT MARKS
new ERA,.G0V.
SORLlE SAYS
Huge Crowd Gathers at Noun
trail County Town For
Celebration
PROMINENT MEN TALK
Baseball Game, R0deO and
Dancing to be on Satur.
days Program

Sanish. N. d., Aug. 5.--tFp---Open-
ing OF the Verendryc bridge across
the Missouri river here marks new
era IN the history Of Mckenzie and
Mountrail counties. Governor A. G.
Sorlie said here today in dcdicating
the biE four-span structure.
In spending approximately 100000
to construct the bridge, the state
highway department, federal govern
ment. and Mountrail and Mckenzie
counties joined in cooperative en-
terprise which will benefit not only
the territory Immediately served by
it but the state as whole, Sorlie
said.
with this new bridge facilitating
transportation, eastern Mckenzie
county should take its rightful place
among the most productive spots in
the state. No longer will farmers in
this area work under the handicap Of
having to haul their products long
distances before they can even be
splaced on freight cars to be hauled
TO market.
Brings Market to Do0r
This new bridge places a railroad
connection at their east door and
offers them an easy and quick
method Of getting farm products out
and farm supplies in.
AT the same time this bridge Of
fcrs wonderful opportunity for the
people OF Sanish to prosper and for
the town to grow. Construction of
this bridge makes Sa.sh the natural
marketing point for an area OF sew
eral hundred square miles. Its ma
tural trade territory, now that this
bridge is available for transpoxta-
tion across the river, has expanded
three times. If full advantage Of
the opportunities which this bridge
offers is taken by business men Of
this community this town will grow
more rapidly and the whole commun-
| ity win benef. thereby.
Your stores and elevators will do
more business. New enterprises will
be launched and citizens Of this area
will receive better service in many
important ways.
State May Well Be Proud
This is big and costly structure
and one of which residents of this
region as well as the entire state
may be proud. But sometimes the
wisdom Of spending large sums of
money on public improvements is
questioned. Complaint is made that
such enterprises make taxes higher.
This is an integral and important
part Of the state road system and oc-
casionally some one complains that
we spend too much for roads, that
they cost the state too much money.
II think a soundcr and more pro-
gressive view will show that tho
roads cost the state nothing. Instead
of the state building the roads we
might turn the picture around and
see that roads are building the state.
Every dollar spent on good roads is
returned to the citizens of the state
Continued on page three)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
Sagmiller Flies to
Denver and Return

J. S. Sagmiller, chief pilot for the
Northwest Aircraft company of Bis
marck, returned Tuesday from Dem
yer, Colo, where he had been trans
acting business for several days. The
trip both ways. was made by air.
plane. Mr.. Sagmiller left Denver at
$3.50 Wednesday morning, bringing
two passengers to Dickinson. They
stopped two and one-half hours at
Scenic, s. D., and landed in Diskin-
SON at 5:45 Wednesday evening.
Planning to reach Bismarck the same
evening, the pilot continued his
flight eastward but darkness over
took him at New Salem and he spent
the night there.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
EXPENDITURES
MUST BE CUT TO
REDUCE TAXES
More Penny.Pinchers, Fewer
Promoters, Needed in
Public Offcie

Pointing out that the only way to
reduce taxes is to reduce public ex-
penditure, Professor Charles Bullock.
economist of Harvard University
Thursday told the state board of
equalization and group Of North
Dakota county auditors that it is al
most senseless to look for reduc-
tion in taxes on real estate.
Bullock, who is touring the west,
had stopped off to attend meeting
Of the state board Of equalization
and was invited to speak.
Real estate taxes will continue to
be heavy, he said, because they are
the most easily collected and addi-
tional revenue from other sources
operates only to increase eXpendi-
lures rather than to relieve real es-
tate.
In some instances, he said, pro-
grams Of expenditure were launched
when other revenues became avail
able but the anticipated additional
revenue was not sufficient to meet
the total expenditure and m addi-
tional tax was placed on real estate
to make up the deficit.
Realtors Blamed
BY promoting public improvement
ceived and others ill-advised, the
real estate men Of the nation 8 are
constantly helping to increase the
tax burden, Bullock said. He placea
them second only to. the schools ahd
the highways In this respect. The
first tNo, he said, will not only uae,
up all the money available &C any
time, but demand Stih more.
Commenting A khA vAlnklol N
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
Catherine LaDue, 8,
Of Carson, Is Dead

Catherine Elaine ,LsDue, 3, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. A. LaDue oi
Carson, died in . local hospital here
Thursday after 4 weeks illness: A
ruptured appendix was the cause of
death.
Catherine was horn in Bismarcl
April IL, 1919. She was the only
child Of Mr.. and Mrs, LaDus.
Funeral services will be held Sat-
urday morning at 70 cseiock from St.
Mary's cathedral and bprial will taks
place in st. MarysS ceAaetery. i
The body will lie IN state this after
noon and evening" st Wshb Brothers
funeral parlors.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
Defense Committee C0nfera
With New Counsel For Con.
demned Men-Pris0n War
den Goes Ahead With Plans
for Triple Execution Next
Thursday

Boston. Aug. 5.--AF1-Indication
that an appeal to the United States
supreme court in behalf of Nicola
Sacco and Bartolomeo vanzetti will
be made within = short time was
given at the headquarters of the
Sacco Vanxetti defense committee
today, although no definite announce
ment as to the course to be taken
was forthcoming.
Members Of the committee con.
ferred with Arthur d. Hill, who en-.
tered the case as counsel for the con.
demned men yesterday as William G
Thompson and Herbert Ehrman an.
nounced their retirement.
Gardner Jackson, member Of ths
defense committee, today said that
an appeal will be taken directly ia
the federal courts, but he was an.
willing to say when the appeal will
be made.
Plans For Execution
While supporters Of Sacc0 and
Vanzetti today redoubled their ef.
forts to save the two now ,interna.
tionally known radicals from the
electric chair, Warden William Hen
dry began preparations for q triple
execution at the Charleston prison. 4
Notification was sent to the Of
ficial executioner to be in readiness
and prison guards began to prepare
the electric chair.
With Sacco and Vanzetti will go
Celestine Madeiros, New Bedford
youth, convicted Of another murder
but whose life has thrice been pro-
longed through respites in order that
his story, ''confessing" implication
in the murder for which the other
two must die. might bs available to
the courts.
The Il Confession was found worth.
less by the spperme court and Gov.
ernor. Failed held it to be unworthy
of credence.
Maderios' Attitude Different
MadeirOs' attitude was in contrast
to that Of the others. Sacco, enter.
ing the goth day of hunger strike
was weak and dispirited. Vanzetti
who has eaten internationally. was
than hopeful. Madeiros, on the
other hand, has attacked the special
death house menu with gusto, and
uOo N0ltSO AACCsy AVE' SpCCl0I UCIIS0'
cies allowed condemned men.
While from every quarter of the
globe came news Of planned protests
by radical sympathixers of the pris.
oners, whose conviction for murde,
in 1921 brought them out Of OBJ
scurity, the prisoners themselves
rested ther case, after fiery deunci.
ations Of the governor, the Judge who
presided at their trial and others
whom they characterised as Estate
perjurers."
The surprise at the withdrawal
from the case of Attorneys William
G. Thompson and Herbert Ehrmanr
had not entirely subsided today. I,
followed quickly on Governor Full
ler's refusal to stay the execution
now scheduled for the early hours o1
next Thursday morning.
The retiring attornys declared new
counsel would be 'Antrammeled b,
the commitments Of the. past and les.
disturbed than we by sense of in
Justice"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
COLLAPSE OF GENEVA MEET WILL NOT
BRING ON CRUISER BUILDING RACE
Tag Finds Way TO
Pick Pony Name

OF course Tagalong McGoosey
wants to be fair to all of the
youngsters who have suggested
names for his pony.
Turn to "FRECKLES AND HIS
FRIENDS" and you will see
what plan he has decided upon.
1t is the only plan by which he
could give everybody fair
chance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
Hunting License
Blanks Received

Burleigh county nimrods who plan
to get out the old double barrel or
their new automatic and 60 in quest
of ducks or chickens ON or after
September 16 may secure their 1927
hunting licenses any time now, ac-
cording to A. s. .Isamingsr, county
auditor.
The county auditors office has just
received supply Of the new license
blanks and those. who wish to avoid
the last minute rush will do well to
make their application now. The
licenses sell for $3.50 eaeh.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05

Geneva, Aug. 5.-LR3-Such state
ments as WAR between Great Brit
ain, the United States and Japan. is
unthinkable," and 1--WE are not dis
persing in 3 spirit of bitternsss Or
despair" were commented on today
as emphasizing that the agreement
to disagree reached By The three
powers taking part in the Geneva
naval conference does not mean Z
dissgreement All along tho lins or
in other fields.
. Although the United States; Great
Rritaip and Japan SwAnt. on record g
&CeattAtS1 - - tnx1ay s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
GREAT DEMONSTRATION
Is PLANNED IN PARIS

van.eati rasas defen.e ASe !. safeo. aso
tion on the outer boulsvards Of
Paris Sunday afternoon. In addition
q 2l-hour strike 10 to be called Mon
day by the extremist unified labor
federation. Police guards are being
continued about the American en-
bassy, consulate and other American
buildings.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
Famous Irish Leader
Dies After Operation

London, Aug 5.-R-John S. Dillon.
famous Irish leader who died in \
London nursing home last night after
severe abdominal operation, will
be buried beside his wife in Glasne-
via Cemetery, Dublin.
Coming to London 10 days ago to
seek medical advice, the Irish leader
underwent the operation Wednesd
Later he became unconscious and re-
mained 30 until the end. which came
at 7:45 last night. "
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
LONDON PAPERS EXPRESS
REG RET BUT NO SURPRISE

London, Aug. 5.--lF)-Regret but
no surprise is expressed by the Lon
don morning newspapers in their
comment on the adjournment of the
Geneva naval conference. Several OF
them add the hope that there will
be recriminations.
A majority of the papers represent
the collapse as due to>the American
refusal to accept the British plan OF
make any concession. Others con-
tended the failure was due to lack
Of preparation beforehand and be.
cause naval experts were allowed to
handle a question which belonged ia
statesmen.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
OWENS VALLEY
BANK CL0SINGS
LAID TO FEUD
City of Los Angeles Blamed
in Notices Posted On
~ Banks Doors

Bishop, Calf, Aug. 5.-F-The
feud between the city Of Los Angeles
and ranchers Of Owens Valley over
valuable water rights, the cause of
frequent dynamitings Of the Los An
geles water system. today was blamed
for the breakdown Of the valleys
financial structure, after all five of
the county's banks closed their doors
yesterday.
"This. result has been brought
2hout by the last four years Of de-
structive work carried on by the city
of Los Angeles" was the note posted
on the door Of each institution to
notify despositors Of the failures
The banks, according to their last
available statements; had total de-
posits Of approximately $2,600. 900.
Examiners In Charge
The banks, the First National Bank
Of Bishop and the Inyo County Bank
of Bishop, state institution, with
branches ut Big Pine, Independence
and Lone Pine, were placed in the
hands Of bank examiners.
They closed voluntarily, according
to w. w. Watterson, president Of the
Bt8tS U4Uk anu C80ulSF VI inc u8C1OUs
al institution. He declared the direct
cause Of the banks failures was that
ranchers who had "failed TO negotiate
satisfactory sales to the city Of Los
Angeles as we'll ~ business houses
whose business has decreased under
the water warfare, had been unable
to liquidate bank loans.
Charrea rN.mi:a
From Los Angeles came . quick
denial that that city was responsible
for the situation.
"The city Of Los Angeles has sent
. great deal Of money into the val
ley and it all has cleared through
these banks" said John r. Richards,
= member Of the Los Angeles water
and power commission, which has
fought the battle to gain for the city
the valley water rights. .The cause
Of the failures appear to us to be in.
ternal. Certainly the city can in no
way. be charged with responsibility"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
Conservative Element in C6,l-
gress Expected to be in
Majority Secretary Will
bur Will Take Up Naval
Program With Coolid & G
at Rapid City Soon

Washington, Aug. 5.-(P)-While
the administration has yet to f0rmu-
late it's policy, it is regarded as GER
tain in we'll informed circles here
that the collapse Of the Geneva con-
ference will not bring on a cruiser
building race between the United
States and Great Britain.
This view is predicated upon sever
al elements in the present situation;
the known views of President Cool
idge that the navy should be fash
ioned solely to the needs Of national
defense, the economic problem with
its relation, particularly to tax re-
duction, and the expressed hopes of
the plenipotentiaries to Geneva and
of Secretary Kellogg that ultimately
an accord will be reached.
/ Conservatives in Majority
Although the "big navy" advocates
in congress undoubtedly will have
some accretions to their ranks as a
result Of the failure of the parley,
the opinion even in naval circles is
that the conservative element in con-
gress will be able to scotch any
fleet.
OcCTeIdTy WliuuI Is " ldke up Cuc
naval program with President Cool
idge, at Rapid City in the near fu-
ture. but the administration plan
probably will not be fully determined
until a short time before congress
cOnvenes.
The present judgment of some ad-
ministration and naval officials is
that the United States will 60 ahead
with it's original cruiser program,
calling for fleet of 10,O00-ton craft
carrying eight-inch guns, necessary
to round out the battle squadron and
protect important lanes of commerce
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
CHATTANOOGA
is SCENE OF
SEVERE RIOT
Authorities Begin Roundup
of Members Of Negro I'm
ion Improvement Group
BLACKS DEFY ORDER )
ergapization Refused PERMITS
sion to Hold Public Street
Meetings

Chattanooga, Tenn. Aug. 5.-tR--
A general roundup of negro members
Of the Negro Union Improvement as
sociation, an organization purporting
to fOster "back to Africa" move
ment, was begun today by police as,
the result Of gun fight last night
in which officers and approximately
10 negroes exchanged more than l5O
shots. Two negroes were wounded,
probably fatally, and .. policeman
was shot through the thigh during
the fight.
The negro organisation was refused
permission to hold public street
meetings four weeks ago, according
to Police Commissioners Ryan, and
since, that time reports Of secret &C.
tivities have been received. Last
night. police were notified of dis
turbahce in a house in the negro
section.
Negroes Are Armed
When the Officers reached the
house. they were stopped inside the
ball Nv q negro wearing . uniform
who was armed with repeating
rifle. He was told that the men en-
tering were police and was ordered
to put bis rifle down. Instead, he
raised the weapon and covered the
officers. At the same time he was
Joined by two other negroes, each
armed with rifles. Then someone
fired shot from the interiOr of
house. Captain Hyatt, In charge OF
the police detail, kicked out light
and the shooting became general as
negroes swarmed from the house.
Two of the negroes fell with bullet
wounds in their bodies hut their
companions managed to drag them
away during the, melee.
AOMEs CT NEGROES n
ATLANTA ARR DYNAMlTED
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 5.-(RD-Two ne
gro homes in opposite sections OF
the city were dynamited last night
after warnings to their occupants to
move had gone unheedcd. The front
porch Of the residence Of Zack Cook
was demolished and the windows OF
mn apartment house nearby. occupied
by white persons, were smashed BY
the detOnation of what police said
was large quantity Of dynamite.
Cooks family was in the house but
all escaped injury.
Nose Lindley reported an attempt
to dynamite his residence but said
the resulting damage was large hole
in the front yard. Both negroes had
received threatening messags and 9
COMMITTEE" visited Lindley and
warned him to move. he said.
Cook announced he would leave the
city day. Lindley was undecided.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05

Busnos Aires, Aug. 5.-(R-violent
outbursts by radical elements. and
the calling Of general strikes and
mass meetinss. have followed the re-
CONTINUED on page three) g.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
Weather Report

Weather conditions ct. North Da-
kota points for the ~ hours ending
at Z .. N. today:
Temperature at z q. m. -. ..s..... 81
Highest yesterday .............. S6
Lowest last night ............... 60
Precipitation to . q. m. ......... %
Highest wind velocity .......... 10
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-08-05
WEATHER FORECASTS

Mostly fair tonight and Saturday.
Not much change in temperature.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-05-12
Amethyst Club Has Guest Day

An afternoon with Gatti Cazazza' was of the
motif of the annual guest day of the Amethyst
Club Tuesday at the Crescent auditorium. The
auditorium was beautifully decorated for the
cuson when than 100 guests and members
assembled for u musical treat at the hands of Miss
Evelyn Kellogg and her advanced pupils.
Mrs Allen Meisenheimer, president of the club,
Mrs. Harold Doottle, Mrs. Daniel Morgan, Mrs.
RALPH Hanson, Mrs. ii. G. Whitehouse and Mrs.
Clayton l.. Shipman officers, received the guests at
two o'clock and at the tea which followed the pro-
gram, Mrs. Daniel Morgan and Mrs. Harold boo
little poured.
Much credit is due Miss Kellogg and the
sisting artists, Mrs. w. 5. Freeman, Miss Vera
Fullerton, Miss Margaret MacIennan and Miss
Merle Meyer for their interpretations of scenes
from the worlds great operas. The artists were
beautifully costumed for the parts and the stage
settings in keeping with the opera from
which the selections made.
Mrs Freeman much applauded for her
handling of the Wagner numbers, "EZabeths
Prayer from Tannhauser and "Esas Dream
from Lohengren. As Marguerite in "Faust' Miss
MacLennan presented the Jewel scene and her
friends predict great future for the talented young
artist. Miss Fullerton sang aria from "rhe Mar
riage of Figero with dash aud Miss Merle Meyers
three numbers delightfully."- sung. Miss Kel.
logg has impaired much to her pupils. They all
sang with artistry and finish not usually found
off the professional stage.
The Spokane woman. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1921-1935, 1927-05-12
Spokane Boy Leads
National Contest

Albert Hansen of Spokane still leads in the
national contest to determine the perfect school
attendance This week Edwin NOrdmann of Ellis
worth, MINI. went through grade school and gradu-
aed from high at 10 years of age and now is "a
Junior at Dubuque, Iowa. college, never having
missed day or being turdy in any of his school
life-a record of II years.
Hansen has record of ii years, seven months
and half.
Civic pride also has made its entrance into the
contest. Ellsworth, Mimi, announces that it is
willing to pit its entry against any other town as
having greater number of students with the best
school attendance records.
Ellsworth, MIMI, points with pride to three
students with record of twelve years better.
However it enters Edwin Nordman, almost
10 years old with a record of IA years perfect
attendance Edwin, whose picture is printed
page five finished grade and high school in Is years
of age-and now is in college, never having missed
day tardy mt any time.
Viola NOrdnann, sister of Edwin, is now finish
ing high school with perfect II year record.
Leone Roll also of Ellsworth has attended school
there for IL years without having missed a day
being tardy.
These two girls now join the ranks of the three
who have lead the field for several weeks, max
Ing five in all with perfect II year records.
school attendance is Henry A. Green of Spokane
who has the II year perfect record probably the
only in the state.