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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Letters From Home
Give S0l0ns Plenty
of Reading Matter

Legislators who come to Bismarck
during the session Of the general as.
sembly are not permitted to forget
home influences, even if they desire
to do so.
This is proved by the scores of "let-
tiers from home" which are read into
the journals of the house and senate
each week. Without exception the
letters are filled with advice to the
asscmblymen and tell them how the
person writing the letter. wishes them
to vote on whatever matter is ncares;
the authors heart.
So voluminous is this "homc" cor
respondence that the letters are
printed in the journals only on re.
quest of the member receiving them
Many are not even read but are re-
ferred to as q letter from so-and-so
advocating passage or opposing pass.
age Of this-or-that bill. All are re-
ferred to committees but few commit
teemen have been caught in the act
Of reading them.
Some Of the letters are long and
some are short but most Of them
relate only to one or two bills.
Recently, however, house member
received q missive telling him not to
retreat" on the liquor question; not
to permit license Of Sunday movies;
to oppose the law legalizing the sale
Of snuff; to favor passage of the
weekday church school bill; to pre-
vent a cut in the appropriation for a
certain normal school and to work
for q children's cottage at the state
tuberculosis sanitarium. Each re-
quest was accompanied by a reason.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Religio1K School
Closes / Successful
Term Last Evening

The Bismarck Standard Training
School Of Religious Education closed
its sessions last evening after a very
successful term, according to Rev.
Walter E. Water, dean of the school.
There were 81 students enrolled, &c
of whom received certificates for
their work. In addition there were
II auditors who attended the sessions
of the school.
Ministers of the city and Miss
Bertha Palmer, state superintendent
Of public instruction, assisted the
teachers by delivering chapel ad-
dresses. The school this year, the
second to be held in the city, was
conducted by Che Baptist. Methodist
Presbyterian, Evangelical and Episco-
pal churches. Plans are being made
to hold the third annual session next
January.
At the meeting last evening the
school gave a vote of thanks to the
school board for the loan of the high
school building.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
New Discussion
Over Influenza
Bacillus Aroused

London, Jan. 29.--R-A letter
from two Edinburgh doctors, David
and Robert Thomson, brothers, re-
counting the discovery of what. they
term an unusual streptococcus, has
aroused another discussion over the
influenza bacillus.
The letter, which appeared in the
medical journal, the Lancet, says tho
streptococcus was obtained from a
nasal discharge, and blood of one of
the brothers while he was suffering
from influenza. They were seeking
and expecting to find "bacterium
pneumosintes," discovered by Doctors
Olotsky and Gates, of the Rockefelr-
.er isstitute. which supposedly but
unprovedly is the cause of the dis
ease.
They tell Of failing to discover the
"pneumosintes" and of their surprise
in finding "this new streptococcus
which tentatively suggests the real
cause, invading the blood from Il
primary focus in the nose."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Prohibition Is
of Great Benefit,
|W.C.T.p.Worker Says

Fargo, N. d.. Jan. 29.-"P rohibi-
ton Is an inestimable benefit to the
country" declared Mrs. Barbara H.
Wylie OF this city, corresponding
secretary for the North Dakota Wom-
ans. Christian Temperance Union, to-
day in. discussing efforts Of the OPP
ponents Of the prohibition law to dia-
credit the good which she claims has
been accomplished. under its provi-
sions. 8.
1T is interesting to note that the
opponents Of prohibition. who had
never shown envy alarm over the
deaths through alcoholism Nnder al
cense. are aghast with horror over
the alleged increase Of alcoholic
Deaths under prob shition.". .lsaia aMsEEss,
Wylis. "a,
sThe poison cencoctio4s that are
nov drank are taking ) frightful toll
q lie but the vets ere wasting
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes Coming Here

After playing five weeks in San
Francisco and eigh weeks In Los An
relies to capacity audiences. Edgar
Selwyn's New York comedy hit
''Centlemen Prefer Blondes" acted BY
. company organized in New York ex-
pressly for the Pacific coast and
northwestern cities Of importance,
has now resumed It, tour with the
east % It's destination.
So much has been written Of this
comedy by Anita Loos and her hus-
band, John Emerson, and based on
Miss I.oos' book Of the same name,
that the play. through it, title. IL q
well known - any play that has ever
toured from coast to coast. The COM
pany' has been pronounced one Of the
highest quality. This organization
will be the attraction ct the city au-
iitorium Friday evening, February 4
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
w. H. Spear and Mrs.
Nellie Dunnam Are
Married January II

Two important events have oc-
Cured in the life of w. H. Spear,
formerly of Bismarck and father
of County Treasurer G. l.. Spear
during the past week.
On Monday, January II, Mr.
Spear was married to Mrs. Nellie
Chatfield Dunnam, also Of Bur-
leigh county, and a few days ago
he purchased grocery store in
North Minneapolis, taking immc-
diate possession.
The wedding, news Of which will
be a surprise to even the closest
friends Of the couple here, took
place in Minneapolis. Mrs. Spear
was employed at the First National
bank in Bismarck until about Il
years ago. Lately she has been
residing with her sister, Mrs. +.
p. Goodrich, south Ct Mckenzie.
Mr.. Spear was in the grocery bust
ness in Bismarck for a number OF
years, selling out his interests here
in 1917. Since then he has been
engaged in farming and other lines
Of endeavor here.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Adam Was Only Man
to Enjoy Personal
Liberty, Woman Says

Personal liberty has never existed
in this world since the creation of
Eve, Mrs. Fred M. Wanner, James
town, vice president of the North Da-
kota Women's Christian Temperance
Union, told members of the house
temperance committee at hearing
recently.
II want to say few words on this
subject Of personal liberty" Mrs.
Wanner said during discussion of
the bill to repeal the prohibition
clause Of the state constitution. "Thc
fact is there never has been any such
thing as personal liberty since the
time of Adam. He is the only one
who ever had it. But God saw that
it wasn't we'll for Adam to be alone
and so he created Eve. Man hasn't
had personal liberty since"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29

their tears when they bewail the in
crease, for the figures show "A sub
stantial decrease as compared with
license years.
"From the U. s. government report
we learn that there were, on the
average, 1880 less deaths from al
coholism during each Of the first six
dry years as compared with the pre-
yious six wet years and this without
taking count Of the large increase IN
population. There were 5000 fewer
deaths from cirrhosis of the liver tan
alcoholic disease, during 1928, dry,
than in 1915, wet. in spite of the fact
that population had sharply increased.
1.-THE Salvation Army reports that.
whereas formerly so per cent of the
cases of poverty and disorder were
the result of drink. now not more
than one per cent arise from that
cause"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
y. C. T. Auxiliary
Entertains at Card
Party Friday Night

Fifteen tables of bridges were in
play Friday evening at the bridge
and whist party given by the ladies
of the U. c. 7. Auxiliary. Honors In
the BRIDGE games were won by Mis-,
Rose Sell. George Tobin Of Mandan
and E. H. Weber. Whist honors
went to Mrs. W. f. Cleveland, w. E.
Jensen and M. o. Agre.
Mrs. ]. p. Sell was chairman Of the
general committee and was assisted
by Mrs. W. E. Jensen, Mrs. Peter
Karpen, Mrs. X. A. McCord, Mrs. J.
B. Smith, Mrs. w. c. Bush. Mrs. E. H.
Weber, Mrs. Leo DcRochford' and
Mrs. Felix Ulmen. A luncheon was
served at the conclusion Of the eve
ming.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
ben HUR' FILM
MUCH ENJOYED
Cinema Version of Lew Wal
lace's Romance Pleases Big
Crowd at Auditorium

The large audience that filled the
city auditorium last night ut the local
premier of the cinema version Of
"Ben Hur," witnessed a presenta-
tion that marks the beginning Of a
new epoch in the making and the cx-
hihiting Of moving pictures. The
magnificent spectacle was offered to
the public with the simplicity and
dignity that would attend a dramat-
&c performance OF the highest class.
The result was that the full attention
OF the spectators was directed to the
superb picture itself. which. by it's
beauty. power and spirituality, held
every eye captive and impressed it.
self indelibly upon every mind and
heart.
General Lew Wallacc's romance,
"Ren Hur," which has been read by
millions, and witnessed in its dramat-
ic torn by many millions more, is
here presented in the new art form,
with all its literary and dranyatic
values retained and with n pictorial
splcndor and effectiveness far be-
You'd the reach Of the elder arts.
Thrilling Scenes
Thrilling and exciting as arc the
splendid scenes Of the chariot race
and the marine battle between the
Roman fleet and the pirate triremes,
the greater JOY to the spectator lies
in the logical unfolding of the ex-
nuisitc romance Of the Prince Of
Hurs--his ambition: his degradation:
ms heroism that restores him to
power and luxury; his great love for
Esther; his devotion to mother and
sister; his militant service to the
newly proclaimed Messiah, and fl
naly his triumph over his enemy
Messiah, and the restoration to h4n of
those whom he holds most dear And
MS background, to this noble drama
of human actions, motives and emo
tions. is revealed the spiritual story
OF the birth of the Savior and His
death on Calvary. With utmost rev.
erence are these Biblical scenes
presented and they are indeed superb
ly beautiful. The presentation i
accompanied by an orchestral score
played by large group Of instru.
mcntalists under the direction OF
Clarence West.
Ben Hur" is Il Metro Goldwyn-
| Mayer production made under the di-
rection Of Fred Niblo. The cast in.
cludes Ramon NovarrO, Francis X
Bushman, May McAvoy, Claire Nc
Dowcll. Kathleen Key, Carmel Myers
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Miss Mildred Eyer
Entertains HOnoring
Mrs. E. Lilleskov

Miss Mildred Eyer was hostess Fri
day evening at the A. E. Brink home
on Avenue A with a prettily planned
bridge party in compliment to her
house guest, Mrs. Elmer Lilleskov, Of
Niles City. Mont. Mrs. Lilleskov was
formerly Miss Lois Hartman Of this
city.
A color scheme of yellow and green
was attractively carried out in the
card table appointments and decoraA
tions. There were three tables Of
guests, honors in the games going to
Mrs. Lewis J. Mann. Mrs. Lilleskov
received q guest prize.
Mrs. ]. E. Ames Of Dickinson was
an out-of-town guest. At the conclu-
sion Of the evening a refrcshment
course was served by the hostess
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
TO ENTERTAIN GIRLS

The Business and Professional
Women's club will ente rtain the girls
of the eighth grade Of the public
school Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock
in the gymnasium Of the Roosevelt
school. The program will include the
reading of the prize winning essay
on the subject "Why Girls Should
Complete q High School Course
Before Entering the Business
World" The winner has not yet been
selected. A social hour and refresh
ments are to follow. Girls Of the
eighth grade and club members are
invited to attend.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29

Nigel dc Brulier, Mitchell Lewis, Leo
White, Frank Currier, Charles Bel
cher. Betty Bronson, Dale Fuller and
Winter Hail.,
A matinee was given this afternoon
and the final showing will be tonight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
RETuRNS FROM EAST

Miss Eunice Cane of the millinery
department of the Webb Brothers
store has returned from the east
where she has been since Septem-
Der. Miss Cane was with relatives
for time and later went to Chica-
60 and New York on buying trip. !,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Social and Personal
Out-of-toWn Guests
Honored Friday at
Miss Rust's Party

Miss Ednah Rust entertained last
evening at bridge party in COM
pliment to Mrs. George Benson Of
Fargo and Mrs. Walter Schlosser Of
Grand Forks. There were two tables
of guests. Sat-
Miss Mary Parsons Won honors in
the bridge games. Guests prizes were
given to the honoree. At the conclu-
sion Of the games the hostess served
a course luncheon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
SPECIAL CAMPFIRE MEETING

There will be special meeting Of
the Wetonachick Campfire girls
Monday evening at 1880 at the
Wachter school. All members are
urged to attend as important bust
ness is to be transacted. The guard
ian, Miss Leona Hiland, has called
the meeting.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
BROTHER DIES

Albert Anderson of Brainerd, Mimi,
brother Of Theodore G., Clair and Carl
Anderson and Mrs. E. J. Meader, all
Of this city. died Friday at his home
according to word received in Bis
marck. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday afternoon.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
VISITS BROTHER

H. Banning of Swift Current, Cam
ada, is in Bismarck for weeks visit
with his brother. He will also visit
his sister, Mrs. Dodd, At Center and
will then 60 to Pennsylvania where
he will spend several months with
relatives, returning about the first OF
April.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29

RETURNS FROM GRAND FORKS
Dr.. H. H. Cohenour Of the federal
bureau Of animal industry has re-
turned from Grand Forks, where he
spent the past week on business.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
MEETING POSTPONED

The Cosmos club will hold its re-
creational meeting on Tuesday, Feb
ruary 8, instead of Monday, January
81, as was first planned. The meet
ing will be held in the Roosevelt
school gymnasium.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Is ILL.

Mrs. Charles Boardman Of the Webb
Brothers store is confined to her
home by illness.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
WHIST PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Scott enter
tanned Friday evening at their home
on Second street with q progressive
whist party. Six tables of whist were
in play during the evening, honors
going to Miss Marie jacobson and
Miss Esther Neuman. At the conclu-
sion of the evening luncheon was
served.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
ILL AT HOME

Chris Bertsch is i'll At his home
with . cold. Mr.. Bertsch was re-
Gently discharged from the hospital
following an operation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
ENTERTAINs AT DINNER

Miss Blanche Thistlewood enter
tanned Friday evening at dinner In
, honor Of Miss Bessie Garvik. who 10
leaving Monday evening for Grand
Forks.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
LEAVE MR FARGO

Mr.. and Mrs. George Benson left
last evening for Fargo after .
months stay in Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
VISIT HERE

Miss Annette Erickson. accom-
panied by her brothers. Oscar and
Anthony, all Of Wilton, visited
friends in Bismarck Friday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Cr.rfR To MEET

The Bismarck Study club will meet
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
home Of Mrs, II. E. Shearn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29

HERE ON BUSINESS
Alex Macdonald Of Clenroe is spend
ing . few days in Bismarck on bust
ness.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
GUEST or MRS. HOFFMAN

Mrs. C. X. Green Of Dickinson is
In Bismarck for short visit, the
guest Of Mrs. +. E. Hoffman Of the
Hughes apartments.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
DANCE AT MASONIC TEMPLE

DANCE AT MASONIC TEMPLE
Dirlam's scven-piece orchestra will
provide music for the dance to be
given at the Masonic temple Satur-
day evening, February 5, by the ladies
of the Eastern Star and the local
Masons. Dancing will start promptly
at $3.50 and lunch will be served at
midnight. A special invitation is ex-
tended to the many members of Ma
sonic organizations in other parts Of
the state who are in Bismarck at the,
present time because of the legislative
session or for other reasons.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
STOPS IN BISMARCK

H. M. Weydahl Of Killdeer is in
Bismarck for a few days business
visit en- route home from Fargo,
Where he went early in the week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
RETURNS TO WILTON

Mack Thompson, son Of DR.. r. s.
Thompson Of Wilton, has returned TO
his home after q short visit with
friends and relatives in Bismarck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29

Fargo.-Louis O'Neill, II, of nea,
Page. pleaded guilty to second de
gree manslaughter in connection with
shooting to death of his father, Ri
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
NEWS BRIEFS
Observation-Disclosures defeated
Chicago Wrestlcrs, % to 0.

Minneapolis defeated
Chicago Wrestlcrs, % to 0.
Winnipcg.--Frcd b. Jewel Of Fargo
established new Canadian tournament
bowling record with 1873.
Embargo placed by unitcd' States
on shipment Of military and non-mil-
itary airplanes to Mexico.
Floods in Arkansas break levees,
inuhdating 10000 acres; 800 families
homeless; heavy livestock losses.
British Isles from Southern Eng
land to Northern Scotland swept by
hurricane which kills II and causes
heavy property damage; eight killed
and hundred injured in Glasgow.
WashingtOn.-Pres Coolidge
asked congress for expenditures out
Of Indian tribal funds totaling ST.
343. 900. including $4,000 for addi-
tions to Fort Tpttcn, N. D., Indian
School.
Federal Judge Dickinson in Phila-
dclphia, in giving final citizenship
papers to alien who violated the Vol
stead law, holds that single viola
ton should not dcbar person from
citizenship rights.
Coolidge opposes calling Americans
out Of China; rcaffirms Secretary
Kellogg'sd 6ffcr' to negotiate new
treaties; PckihF 'undcfstandsv Grca,
Britain is willing to- internati onalizc
Hankow and Tientsin.
Police protection for wife and
children :. Of Charlie Chaplin is
! asked in Los Angels. Dozens OF
letters threatening death. unless she
withdraws her divorce proceedings
have been received, her counsel says
Fargo.--Louis O'Neill, II, of near
Page. pleaded guilty to second de
gree manslaughter in connection with
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29
Royal Neighbors
Install Officers
Thursday Evening

The Royal Ncighbors lodge enter
tanned large number Of out of-town
visitors, including almost the entire
delegation Of the Mckenzie lodge, at
its meeting Thursday evening. The
meeting opened with the excmplifica-
ton of the work Of the lodge and a
short program by the Juvenile lodge.
Public installation. Of officers fol-
lowed, the following assuming office:
Mrs. Mabel Barnes, past oracle; Mrs.
Marian Welch, oracle; Mrs. Phrona
Roberts, vice oracle; Mrs. Dorothy
Degg, chancellor; Mrs. Vera Trepp.
recorder; Mrs. Gertrude .Middlemass,
receiver; Mrs. Mabel Penwarden, in
ner sentinel; Mrs. Katherine Brown,
outer sentinel; Mrs. Jessie Van Hook,
manager; and Mrs. Karla dollhouse,
musician.
Cards were played during the re-
mainder of the evening and u re-
freshment course was served.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29

chard O'Neill, and was sentenced to
state training school until he is 81.
Chicago. defeated Chi
cago swimming team, 40 to 90.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29

by Heck Dance to be given
in l. O. o. +. hall Monday,
Jan. 31st. Public invited.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-01-29

Floods in Arkansas break levees,
inuhdating 10000 acres; 800 families
homeless; heavy livestock losses.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-01-21
BISHOP BROWN TO
TOUR FOR |. L. D.

Chicago-In response to numerous
requests urgently made by the West,
arrangements are being completed
for a western tour for the Interna-
tlonal Labor Defense by the interna-
tlonally famous "heretic bishop"
William Montgomery Brown. Ap-
proXimately a dozen meetings will be
neld with Bishop Brown as the chief
speaker in the main centers of the
west.
Nationwide interest in Bishop
Brown and his work was first creareG
with the publication a few years ago
IN the country of his famous booklet.
Communism and Christianism. y
which he wrote with the slogan of
Danish the Gods from the skies and
the Capitalists from the Earth" Not
only did the booklet sell in tens OF
thousands of copies in the counCrv.
going through one edition after an
other, but it was translated into num-
orous other languages and printed in
countries in every part of the world
His second book "My Heresy" gives
the complete story of his lie and
work.
The nonconforinist opinions ex-
pressed in this first booklet. together
with Bishop Browns open sympathy
with the labor and radical movements
OF the United States came to a head
with the attempt of the house of
bishops of his church to unfrock and
expel him. A number of trials and
appeals were instituted with the re-
suit that, after a sensational trial IN
New Orleans, the bishops decided TO
convict Bishop Brown of entertain
ing heretical opinions. DESPITE that.
ne is now Bishop of the Old Catholic
Church.
Previous to that time, and since.
Bishop Brown, despite his advanced
age, has given great portion of his
time to aiding the progressive labor
movement. Since its inception, he
has been a member of the national
committee of International Labor
Defense and has spoken at numerous
meetings under its auspices. His
meetings throughout the country and
IN Canada have been highly success
full and thousands of workers have
gathered to hear the interesting and
unusual viewpoint of the "heretic
Bishop"
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-01-21
DEMAND RESPITE FOR
SACCO WITNESS

Boston (FP)-- Further STAY of
execution is sought by Sacco-Van-
zeti counsel for Celestino Madieros.
whose confession exonorated the two
Italians of participation in the South
Braintree murder, of whoch thew
were convicted. Defense counsel vii
liam G. Thompson has asked Cover
nor Fuller of Massachusetts, for ex-
tension of the former respite granted
Madieros. The confessed criminai Is
awaiting execution for another muir
der.
Unless the extension is granted
Madieros dies in the chair january
q and the key witness, who can
swear to the innocense of Sacco and
Vanzetti, will be gone, never to be
brought back.
Thompson appealed for the Ma
dleros extension following the most
ponement of the state supreme court
hearing of the Sacco-Vanzetti case
to March. The postponement till
March was granted to give Thompson
more time to prepare his case against
the denial of new trial.