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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
FLOODS CAUSE
TRAIN WRECKS:
MANY INJURED
Two Passenger Trains on Sep.
arate Tracks Plunge Into
Water in Kansas

Parsons, kans., April .--lP,-Two
engine men Of the Missouri, Kansas
Texas passenger train number 22,
northbound, from San Antonio. Texas.
were killed and about l8 persons in
jured, several severely. when two
trains on separate tracks Of the rail-
road plunged from the rails into
flood waters about 20 miles north Of
here early today.
f. I. Phillips, engineer, and Dave
Ball, fireman, of train No. %, were
carried into the water as their train
struck a washout and the engine
turned over and was submerged. Ten
coaches followed the engine into the
water and were partly submerged,
one coach being splintered as the
train came to its sudden halt. Most
of the injured were taken from the
wrecked coach.
Train No. 81, south bound from
Kansas City, previously had plunged
into the raging waters Of creek near
Kimbal, Kansas, eight miles from St.
Paul, Kansas, where No. 22 was
wrecked. Five cars of No. 81 left the
tracks when the road bed gave way.
There were no serious injuries on
that train.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
500 Special Draws
Good Crowds, Report

Despite light rains which fell yes
terday, the 500 Line Agricultural
Special which visited towns between
Bismarck and Wishek was met by
good crowds. according to reports
reaching here today.
The purpose of the special is to
explain to farmers how they can pro-
cure sheep and cattle through the
Agricultural Credit corporation and
number Of orders have been made by
farmers through officials on the
train. Farmers and business men in
all localities visited are showing
great interest in what the 500 Line
Is doing in attempting to help them
along the lines Of improving farms
with sheep and high grade cattle.
The train will cover the Wishek to
Pollock line today,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
FRED ]. GRADY
CHOSEN FORKS
SCOUT LEADER
Assumes Duties Next Week
Had Been Active in Scout
ing Here 10 Years

Fred j. Grady, prominent in Boy
Scout work here for 10 years, has
been selected as scout executive for
Greater Grand Forks, Associated
Press dispatches received here to-
day state.
Mr.. Grady was chosen at a meet
ing Of the Grand Forks executive
board Thursday afternoon and will
assume his duties next week. He
plans to move his family to- Grand
Forks Immediately after school closes
here.
Attended Executives Course
Mr.. Grady has just returned from
Briar Cliff Manor, New York, where
he attended Il months course for
scout executives.
Employed as credit manager by
Webb Bros, for the past five years,
Mr.. Grady resigned month ago
when he left to take the scout
course. He came to Bismarck in 1912
and was employed by the state board
Of control. Later he became first
assistant cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank and five years ago ac-
ceptcd u position with Webb Bros.
He came here from Grand Forks.
Ever SINCE coming 10 DlSuaTtk
Mr.. Grady has been active in Scout
work, being scoutmaster Of the Pres
bytcrian church troop.
His work as executive will include
supervision over a territory extend
ing from Rugby into northeastern
Minnesota and will take in all of
northeastern North Dakota, Mr.,
Grady said today on his return here.
A definite program vf work will be
carried out under Mr.. Grady's direc-
tion and will include supervision Of
scout camp at Erskinc, Minn., dur
ing the summer months, which scouts
from the Greater Grand Forks dis
trict will attend. A rally Of scouts
is now being planned, Mr.. Grady
said. to be held in Grand Forks some
time next month.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
FARM OUTLOOK
ENCOURAGING,
SAYS n. P. HEAD
Trip Through Northwest Re-
veals Much Optimism Over
Prospects This Year

st. Paul, Minn.. April 8.-Farmcrs
and businessmen in the territory be-
tween the Twin Cities and the North
Pacific country are entering the crop
growing season with greater conf
dence than they expressed y year ago
because Of the improved soil condi-
tions. F.. f. Williamson, vicc-prcsi-
dent of the Northern Pacific railway,
said today, following business trip
to western Montana.
"Heavy SHOWS and rain of the win
ter have placed the soil in better
condition for the termination of
Seed" Mr.. Williamson said. "and
everywhere in the territory there is
optimism as the crop growing season
approaches.
Mr.. Williamson said that:
The severe winter has caused no
damage to fruit except peaches.
Better farming is being done in
the Northwest, following experiences
in recent periods Of depression.
The farm implement business is
improving.
The consumptivc market for lum-
Der is better than it was at this
time year ago.
In the territory east Of Billings,
Mont, where drouth damaged last
year, there is optimism over pros
poets this year.
Industrially the Pacific Northwest
cities are thriving.
Fair Trade to Continue
Mr.. Williamson said that there are
no outstanding features Of economic
conditions in the Northwest to war
rant q forecast that sharp upturn
in business is imminent. On the con-
trary, he said that fair trade is likely
to continue with future trends hing
ing on the crops to be harvested this
year.
Zone of the most encouraging
signs," he said, sis the strides which
have been made in divcrsification of
farm activities. Gradually the farm
ers are getting away from one-crop
dependency.
"Fargo and Bismarck, in North Da-
kota, are progressive and are making
headway with substantial building
programs. Montana and Washington
business men and farmers look for
a good year. While it is true that
things were quiet in January and
February, more merchandise cars and
miscellaneous freight are moving. now
than at this time year ago.
"The lumber movement has been
accelerated somewhat in the last
month, after two comparatively quiet
months. This is taken to mean that
the cOnsumptive market is opening
up, since there is little disposition on
the part Of the retailers to stock up
for future requirements"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
ACTION
BY POWERS IN
CHINA CRISIS
Note Expected to Threaten
Penalties. But Will Not
Specify as to Their Form
WORDING NOT DECIDED
State Department at Wash.
ingtOn Fails to Confirm
Dispatches From Paris

Paris. April 8.--(R-Thc ministers
Of France. Great Britain, the United
States, Italy and Japan have been
instructed by their governments, says
the French foreign office, to hand y
joint note of protest to the Peking
government against the mstreatmenv
Of nationals Of their countries.
The note presumably in consc-
quence Of the recent outbreak at
Marking. with foreign casualtics)
will threaten penalties. but will not
be specific as to the form they shall
take, it is stated. Its delivery will
be the first concerted action by the
powers in the present Chinese situa-
rion, but the French indicate that
this does not necessarily mean that
joint punitive action will be taken.
The phraseology Of the note has
not been determined. but the various
ministers have been instructed to
get together and draft terms along
general lines laid down By the for
cign affairs departments Of the five
powers
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
3 Concerns Move
to New Locations

Moving the early part Of the week,
mite Combustion Engineering COM
pany. the kelvinator Sales company
and f. z. Kicker. electrical contrac-
tor, are now located at 2O6 Broad
way.
The Ignite Combustion Engineer
ing company formerly was located
in the Eltinge block and Mr.. Kicker
was formerly located with H. H. En-
gen, wall paper and paint dealer.
The new quarters, the proprietors
say. will permite more elaborate dis
plays and give more space.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
SOVIET OFFICE
is SURROUNDED
BY CITY POLICE
Chinese Raid Dahl Bank and
Various Trade Missions in
French Concession
SEQUEL TO PEkING RAID
Correspondent Of Berlin Pa.
per Protests Being Stopped
and Searched

London, April 8.-<AD-Surround
ing Of the soviet consulate in Shang-
hal by the police and white Russian
volunteers, and raid by Chinese
police on the Dahl Bank and various
soviet trade missions in the French
concessions at Tientsin ovcrshadowed
other developments in the Chinese
situation set before readers of this
mornings newspapers.
At Tientsin, the Chinese removed
documents for examination and de
taincd all persons connected with
the missions pending the search
The French police had no share in
the raid, but maintained order out
side
The soviet consulate at Shanghai
was surrounded about S p. M. yes
terday. Sir Percival Phillips. CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail. said the
consulate had long been considered
the real headquarters Of the Bol.
shcvik movement in southcrn China.
Phillips Version
Phillips version Of the action was
that the building was surrounded By
"a Gordon Of European and Chinese
municipal police, white Russian in
fantry and detachments Of local vol
unteers. All persons who entered o,
left the premises were stopped and
questioned and all Chinese visitors
were searched.
This surprising action Of tn,
municipal authorities, he said. un-
doubtedly was sequel to the raid
ut Peking. When the consular staff
called the attention of NJ. Linde
soviet consul, to the presence OF
armed constables. he tclephoncd a
protest to the municipal authorities
but the police remained on duty.
One report from Shanghai, said the
correspondent of IA Berlin paper was
stopped and searched by the polio,
as he was leaving the consulate. Fl.
protested agrily, rcmarking: you'll
regret this when you see the tele-
gram | am sending to Germany
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
Many Expected
on Coyote Hunt

Plans to accOmmoda large
number are being made by those in
charge Of the rabbit and coyote hunt
to be held Sunday afternoon near
Menoken.
The hunt will start at the LANCER
farm, One-half mile southeast Of
Menoken, promptly ut IL o'clock and
special effort will be made to cover
as much territory as possible to get
two outlaw coyotes that have been
doing much damage in the vicinity.
An attempt will be made to cover
two townships. A lunch will be
served.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
Hay Greek Will Have
!. Rabbit Drive Sunday

To rid Hay Greek township Of the
rabbit pest, drive will be held there
Sunday afternoon and all people in
terested are urged to attend. Those
who plan to take part in the drive
are asked to meet ut the Farxier'
schoolhouse before IL o'clock, the
drive starting promptly at noon. AM
munition will be furnished and
lunch served. .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
Shop Building
Being Erected
BY E. A. Hughes

Work is now progressing on q oDc-
story brick building, located on Sec
ond street across from the Malm
Service station, being built for E. A.
Hughes by John Larson, contractor.
Foundations are now being laid. The
building has 26-foot frontage and
extends 14O feet along the alley. II
is to be used for garage space or for
shops.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
q WARSHIPS OF FIVE
POWERS ARE AT HANkOW

Washington, April S.-tAJ-FrOwn-
ing guns Of 81 warships of five
powers at anchor off Hankow. seat
Of Cantonese nationalist activities in
the Yangtze river valley bespoke to-
day the apprehension felt over condi-
tions at that point.
While respective naval commanders
have reported that every precaution
is being taken to prevent an out
break such as occurred at Nanking.
more than 200 miles down the river,
which resulted in the staying OF DR..
j. r. Williams, an American mission
airy, and several other foreigners,
anxiety over the situation neverthe-
less was manifest here.
State department officials had
fresh in their minds detailed re-
port from Consul General Gauss at
Shanghai. telling Of the shooting in
cold blood by nationalist soldiers Of
Dr.. Williams, and plainly showed
concern over the Hank0w develop
ments even though advices from
Consul General Lockhart on the
mobilization Of the fleet had any
other significance than as reflecting
remaining there.
Reaffirms Previous Dispatches
The report from Consul General
Gauss on the staying Of DR.. Williams
was reaffirmation Of previous dis
patches that have been received in
Washington. It was requested by the
state department following publica-
tion by the magazine, Nation. Of .
statement from correspondent TINT
the missionary was shot only when
he resisted.
Gauss message said DR.. williams
was one of group Of Americans be-
ing searched and that he had pro-
tested the theft Of : watch, but
without resisting or touching either
lcsntinpsd On 1aOs tAsoe) 49,.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
five NATIONS May join IN PROTEST Note
Rain Is General
Over North Dakota

Rain was general over North Da-
kota during the 24-hour period end.
ing at o'clock this morning, re.
ports to the local weather bureau
show.
Ellcndalc had the heaviest prcc ipi-
tation with 81 Of an inch. Other re-
ports were Amenia 40; Bismarck .O2;
Bottineau .03; Devils Lake 90; Fes-
scnden .l2; Grand Forks .26; James
town 40; Langdon 20; Larimorc .55 ];
Lisbon 80; Minot .02; and Napoleon
.38. Moorhead. Mimi. had 40.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
WIDE AREA FLOODED
WHEN LEvEE BREAKS

Cairo. Illinois, April 8.--1P1---An
unc0nfirmed report reached here to-
day that flood waters Of the Missis-
sippi river had broken levee at
Mcclure, Illinois, and inundated a
Mcclure. Illinois, is 20 miles north
Of here. Reports Of the ievec break
there said all persons in the flooded
area had escaped. In the Dog Tooth
bend section more than 200 persons
have been made homeless by high
water.
Reports continue to tell Of flood
damsge from points north and south
Of this city but SO far there has been
no loss Of life.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
KELLOGG DECLINES TO
COMMENT ON DISPATCHES

Washington, April 8.-CR)--Statc-
ments by the French foreign office
shat the United States, Italy, Great
Britain. France and Japan were pre-
pairing to present u joint note Of pro-
test to the Peking government over
mistreatment Of the various foreign
nationals in China failed to find con-
firmation today at the state depart
ment.
Secretary Kellogg and other Off
cials Of the department declined to
comment on the Paris dispatches for
publication. 1t was evident, how
ever, that they were not expecting
any protest to the Peking authorities
over the treatment Of foreigners ut
Marking. American demands for
reparation, it has been consistently
indicated, would be made by Minis
ter MacMurray at Peking to the ma
tionalist regime at Hankow. Whcth-
er they will be presented also to the
nationalist military commander ae
Shanghai, Chang kai- Shek, is not SO
certain in view Of the reports that
he is at odds with the political wing
of the Cantonese government.
French Policy Not Learned
The Paris dispatch served to bring
out an intimation that the Washing
ton authorities are still unadviscd
as to what the general policy Of the
Paris government is to be in regard
to measures to protect foreign na-
tionals in China.
All of the powers maintain diplo-
matte relations Of formal character
at Peking but their course in that
regard has been based to large ex-
tent upon the fact that Peking is his
torically the capital Of China and the
seat of the central government.
Since the present nationalist move
ment got under way, however, Peking
merely has been the capital of the
northern faction and at no time has
there been any strong central govern
ment with which diplomatic negotia-
tions involving conditions in any part
Of China could be conducted.
The u. s. Policy
In common with other governments,
the United States has dealt or at
tempted to deal with the nationalist
authorities in all those regions where
they were actually in power. The
basis of these exchanges, however.
has been purely that Of interccding
with the local de facto authorities,
where American nationals become
involved. 1t has been assumed that
the Marking incident would be SINH
larly dealt with since it is recognized
that the central government ut Pek-
ing has no power within territory
controlled by the Nstionalists, who
themselves claim to be the central
authority for all China.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08

At n. dance at an English hotel
twenty couples danced to music
which could not be heard by specta-
tors. The dancers carried tiny In
dividual, resoivjpg .ssts.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
WEATHER CONDITIONS

A low pressure area is centcred
over the Rocky Mountain region and
precipitation occurred in the Missis-
sippi Valley, Plains States. and over
the north Pacific coast region. The
precipitation was quite heavy in the
eastern part of the Dakotas, in parts
Of Kansas and in the middle Missis-
sippi Valley and Rocky Mountain re-
gion, but dropped slightly from the
Plains States westward to the Pacific
coast.
ORRIS w. ROBERTS.
Official in charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08
WEATHER FORECAST

For Bismarck and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy tonight and Saturday. Not
much change in temperature.
For North Dakota: Mostly cloudy
tonight and Saturday. Not much
change in temperature.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08

Oswaldus Northingerus Of England
made 1000 ivory dishes, complete and
perfect in detail. SO small that all Of
them could be put Into IN ordinary
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08

After several years experimenting,
. young French mechanic has in
vented q bicycle which can be trans
will fly to . height Of 100 feet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08

Temps. 6

Weather conditions at North Da-
kota points for the "a hours ending
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-08

Mostly cloudy tonight and Satur-
day. Not much change.
Evening star., 1927-08-15

DIR. Alexander Chase has gone to
Lake Placid for several weeks stay.
Evening star., 1927-08-15
EXTRAS MAY REDUCE
TAX CUT PROGRAM
Flood, Boulder Dam aid Navy
Items to Come Out of Sur
plus, Smoot Says.

Appropriations for Mississippi flood
control, Boulder Dam, and increases
in the Navy will have their bearing on
tax reduction which may be made by
the next Congress. in the opinion OF
Senator Smoot of Utah, chairman OF
the Senate finance committee.
Senator Smoot said he did not know
what the President might recommend
to Congress in addition to the normal
budget for the Government. He said.
however. that after careful study he
had arrived at the conviction that a
surplus of $500. 100000 would be avail
able for tax reduction unless drawn
upon for unusual expenditures.
"Whatever we appropriate out or
the ordinary" he said. for flood con-
troll. Boulder Dam. the Navy or other
Evening star., 1927-08-15
Deaths Reported.

=. The following deaths have been reported 10
the Health Department in the last II hours =:
Joseph Rea. 90. Soldiers Home
John McCulloch. - 406 NJ ST
Mary Ellen Richardson 53 4111 Kansas
Robert Rlackston rs Garfield Hospital
, Alfred Henderson. -. 900 Elorda ave.
Ida Arnold go. 1 johnson court
Nancy Stern. 81 GEORGETOWN Hospital.
John Magruder. so. Home for Age and
nirm,
Thomas R. Jones "a en- route Casualty
tOspital.
Frances Ashton. :l3 659 Navy pl. Sc.
Ruth Page. 10 Naylor court
Lucinda Harman. -. Frpednen's Hospitai
Mary Eva Edlin. 10. 3401 Florida ave Sc
OF q st.
Evening star., 1927-08-15
Plane Aids Davis
On Trip to Attend
Moose Initiation


PHILADELPHIA. August Is
A swift journey by airplane and
train bled James J. Davis, Sec
rotary of Labor. to reach Philadel-
phia Yesterday in time for initia-
ton ceremonies at Moose Hall.
where LOO new members were in
Quoted into the order. He is
director general of the Loyal Order
of Moose
Secretary Davis flew from Huron.
s Oak, to Chicago. continuing his
trip to Philadelphia by train. He
had spent a part of Saturday with
President Coolidge at the summer
White House.
II didn't ask the President any
thing about the possibility of his
running in 1925" said Mr.. Davis.
"and he didn't volunteer any in
formation. That's one fine thing
about working for Calvin Coolidge;
you know just where you stand.
Evening star., 1927-08-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Charles f. Matheny and Irene F. sullivan.
both of Richmond. Va.
Hilton A. Riner and Margaret wolfrey
both Of Melton Va
Francis ] Walker Of this city and Esther
Davis of Baltimore. Nd.
Nelson !. Tuhhs and Grace T. BuzZard
Willie Pettylohu and Bessie Ray both of
Amherst. Va
w. Lowe Waldo of this city and Ruth
Ashley, Long Branch. y. !.
Lewis Ahney and Catherine Daniel
Evening star., 1927-08-15
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported tc
the Health Department In the last - hours
Fred G. and Hattie Hess. girl.
Dick and Knare Janigian. boy.
william l.. and Florence NJ. .Nalley, boy
Claude Q. and ,Sybi1 Rune. girl.
Russell H. and Dorothy B. Runyan. girl
James l.. and Katie Smith. boy
Alfred and Ada NJ Travers. boy.
Fred D. and Annie l. Wilson, boy.
Evening star., 1927-08-15
SOCIETY
tCon 'inued from Eighteenth Pagel

York FRIDAY after spending the week
at the Hotel Pennsylvania. They will
leave for st. Louis Friday to attend
the annual convention of the Ameri-
can Pharmaceutical Association and
will return August %. After short
stay at home they 20 to Kansas City
TO atteltd the annual convention of
the Ma :ional Association of Retail
Druggists.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w Engel are spend
Ing vacation at Biloxi. Miss. where
they are staying at the Buena Vista
Hotel.
DR.. Raymond A. Fisher has gone to
the Middle West. He will return to
Washington by way of the Great
Lakes. the latter part of September
DIR. and Mrs. NJ. Mcpherson. who
have gone to York Beach, Me, will re
turn the middle of september.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Schaffer of Bos
ton arrived yesterday at the Willard
where they plan To rerlain several
days.
DIR. Alexander Chase has gone to
Lake Placid for several weeks stay.
Evening star., 1927-08-15

items must be deducted from the
$500 ,000, 900 which has been consid-
cred available for tax reduction, and
tax reduction must be reduced CORE
spondingly.'
Evening star., 1927-08-15

DIR. and Mrs. NJ. Mcpherson. who
have gone to York Beach, Me, will re
turn the middle Of September.