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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
SAILORS QUIT
BURNING SHIP
IN LIFE BOATS
Explosion Occurs in Pump
Room of Tanker OverbrOOk
This Morning
BLAZE is BSIDING
Tanker Fred w. Weller Res
cues 81 Men-Accident
Near Florida Coast
BLAZE is BSIDING

New York, April 26.-F-The
American oil tanker Overlook
caught fire following an explosion
in the pump room while off the
Florida coast early this morning. A
message to the owners, the Glad
stone Transportation company, said
that the blaze was subsiding.
The tanker Fred w. Weller had
rescued all of the 81 men in the
Overlook crew, who left their
burning ship in life boats. The
Weller was standing by to await
the arrival of coast guard cutter
to which the men were to be trans
ferred.
The Overbrook was chartered to
the Standard Oil company of New
Jersey and was bringing 10000 bar
rels of crude oil in bulk from Texas
City, Texas, to New York.
She was approximately $50 miles
north of Jupiter, Fla, when the ex-
plosion occurred.
The Weller had left Texas City
a day after the Overbrook and was
also bound for New York.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
Grave VIII Be Beside That Of
Admiral Robert E. Peary,
Discoverer Of the North
Pole-Secretary Wilbur Elk.
presses Sorrow of the Navy
Over Flyers Loss

Washington, April c6.-R-A
conqueror by air of the northern
most summit of the earth, but de-
MED by death the opportunity to
aid in exploring the antarctic in =
similar manner, Floyd Bennett,
navy machiuist and aviator, will be
buried in Arlington tomorrow
alongside the grave of Rear Admir-
al Robert e. Peary, another naval
adventurer and discoverer Of the
North Pole.
Under present arrangements, the
body will be buried in : plot within
so feet Of Admiral Peary's grave.
The funeral party Is expected to
leave Quebec this afternoon, ar
irving in New York about z o'clock
tomorrow morning at Grand Central
station.
Accompanied by : special escort
Of the city from which Bennett flew
to Canada to convey assistance to
the stranded transatlantic flyers on
Greenly Island, the body will be
transferred to the Pennsylvania sta
tion and brought to Warrington in
time for burial late tomorrow after
noon. A naval escort from the
Uniou station to Arlington is
planned. Secretary Wilbur, in Z
message to Mrs. Bennett, expressed
the sorrow Of the navy over the loss
Of the gallant flyer.
"The whole navy department" he
said, "joins me in condolences to
You u your deep bereavement.
Floyd Benefits indefatigable en-
ergy and courage with the Mcmillan
polar expedition and his distin.
Continued On page two)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
Adrianople, In European Tur-
key, and Varna, In Bulgaria,
Latest Cities TO Fall In Wake
Of Earth's Terrific Move.
ment - Tidal Wave lnun.
dates Varna

Vienna, April 26.-(AP)-The
whole Of the Balkan peninsula, shak-
en- BY = series Of devastating earth.
quakes in the past week, is still
being swept by violent tDmors.
The latest cities to Vall in the
wake Of the earths terrific move
ment are the ancient city, of Adrian
ople, in European Turkey, and the
large Bulgarian city of Varna, on the
Black sea, while the successive SUBJ
terranean upheavals have completed
the destruction of the classical Greek
city Of Corinth and several additional
towns in Bulgaria.
The Varna earthquake, which took
place last night, is described as
worse than that which caused great
damage in the populous city Of Phil
ippipolis several days ago. It was
accompanied by q giant tidal wave
which inundated the city and sank
everything in the harbor.
The far-famed islands Of Mitylene
and Syra in the Aegean sea, immor-
talized zy Byron, and places where
the American Near East relief is
caring for 10000 Greek and Aremen-
ian orphans, also were swept by q
cyclone which unrodfed hundreds Of
houses, damaged crops and spread
panic throughout the popuation.
Many American nurses and RELIEF
workers in Corinth had . narrow
escape from death in one Of the
shocks as the temporary relief sta.
tion, in which they were aiding thu
injured, collapsed.
Three Of their number, Edna Cusl.
man Of Boston, rendered heroic ser
vice in rescuing victims buried II
the ruins caused by the quakes.
Rain and Hail Add to Misery
In most Of the affected areal
torrential rains and hail storms an
multiplying the misery Of the shell
terless and distracted populace
while continuous earth tremors ant
crescendoes Of thunder and light
ming are causing the superstition,
Among the peasants to believe thai
the end Of the world is coming.
With traditional promptness
American generosity 10 extending
aid IN oil Of the ruined areas The
contributions Of the American peo
pie to the Red Cross are being uset
in Bulgaria. The Near East relief
is rushing to Corinth 5000 cases o1
condensed milk, $500 tents, 6,00(
blankets and other relief supplies
some Of which was donated by tn,
public school children Of New Yorl
city to the Green Women's Patriot,
League. The same organization al
90 is dispatching 5000 tents, 15,00(
garments, medicines and money t,
various other districts in tho Bal
kan earthquake zone.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
Your Duty as Citizen
to Vote Tomorrow For
City Commissioner

"A special election has been called
tomorrow to elect successor to the
late Charles Wachter. There are
two candidates for the post of city
commissioner, Paul Wachter and
Chris Bertsch, Jr. Both candidates
are well known to the electors Of this
city.
Too much indifference is shown
toward elections. Statistics indicate
that, unless there is some issue to
stir the p0pulace, small percentage
Of qualified voters go to the polls.
1t is your privilege as a citizen to
cast you ballot for whom you please,
but it is also your duty to vote. The
candidates running for the position
or their friends do not care to see
this election go by default. Every
one interested in good city govern
me!N wants to sec real expression
of preference by a representative
vote.
The polls will be open from 9 a. m.
to Z p. m.
Be sure and vote.
The polling places are,
First ward, first precinct-Wil-
liam Moore school.
First ward, second precinct-C. B.
Little's garage.
Second ward, first precinct-Will
school.
Second ward, second precinct
Swimming pool.
Third ward, first precinct--High
school.
Third ward, second precinct
Richholt school.
Fourth ward-Copelin Motor COM
pany garage.
Fifth ward-Association of Com
merce.
Sixth ward, first precinct-Fire
hall.
Sixth ward, second precinct-St.
Mary's school.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
INVENTOR AND
SCHOLAR DIES
AT LOUISVILLE
Lifelong Invalid, C. Lee Cook
Gained Title of Genius Who
Never Walked

Louisville, KY, April 26.-(APl-
c. Lee Cook, 81, "The Genius Who
Never Walked" died last night after
a short illness.
Although an invalid since he was
one year old, -.1r. Cook was known
internationally for his achievements
as a scholar, an inventor and an
artist. He was an authority on law,
languages, history and art.
Taken from school at seven be-
cause his parents believed he would
not live, Mr.. Cook at eight had built
a steam engine that worked. For IL
years he educated himself and work.
ed on the average of II hours day
at lathe Of his own design, pro-
ducing a product from which he OBJ
tanned money to continue his work
and experiments.
He invented device for locomo-
tives to prevent the escape Of steam
from cylinders and the first engine
equipped with it ran 175,O0O miles
without repair. His metallic pack.
ing was used on vessels of the
emergency fleet during the World
war. He built lathes for shells and
for heavy artillery under contracts
for France.
His oil paintings have been hung
in prominent art centers Of this
country and Europe.
When one year old he was
stricken with muscular stagnation
When he was IA he developed curva-
ture Of the spine. Although beset
by these handicaps he worked II
hous q day continually, always in :
wheel chair.
In q recent magazine interview he
declared his aim in life was to learn
more to Zelp others.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
FLORIDA CITY
PAYS TRIBUTE
TO LOCKHART
Daytona Beach Mayor Pro.
claims 2-day Period of
Public Mourning

Daytona Beach, Fla, April 26.-
@-Business paused in Daytona
Beach today as the city paid tribute
to Frank Lockhart, youthful Indian
apolis racing driver, who lost his
life on the Beach here yesterday
during . speed test.
A two-day period of public mourn
ing for the young pilot was pro-
claimed last night by the mayor,
and . request was made that all
flags in the city be flown at half
staff.
Mrs. Lockhart, who witnessed
her husbands tragic. death, was re-
ported recovering and has been re-
moved from . hotel to the home Of
e-ffignd.
The body will lie in state here to-
day and plans have been made to
send it to Los. Angeles, Lockhart' s
mothers home, for burial.
Graphic Story on Beach
A graphic story of the 1900 foot
plunge of the powerful little Stutz
Blackhawk special, which Lockhart
was plotting at speed estimated at
200 miles or more an hour when the
tire blew out, was left on the sands
Of the beach.
From tho point where the tire
blew out to where the speeding ma,
chin came to q halt, . heap OF
wreckage, before the Mortified eyes
Of Mrs. Lockhart and some 2OO
spectators, the car travelled nearly
fourth Of mile in five or six Sec
onds.
After the tire blaw out, the tracks
Of the speeding machine showed il
continued on straight line for 1O0
feet, then zig-zaged down the beach
for 600 feet, where it struck q
bump and went spinning through
the mir for 81 feet. Striking the
beach with terrific impact, the ma
chine bounced 33 feet through the
cir. struck the sand and bounced sc
feet further to land on all four
wheels. It then struck bump and
hurtled 140 feet through the air.
The car on landing dug a hole Is
inches deep in the sand, then hurtled
12O feet through the air, to land
sidewise, but upright, and 60 bound.
ing AZ feet through the air. It then
struck the beach and rolled owe,
several times to come to q stop be.
fore the grand stand, a mass o1
wreckage.
Body Thrown Clear
Lockhart's body was thrown clear
and he was picked up 81 feet be.
yond where the car Of his own de.
sign lay demolished.
Actual measurement Of the dis.
tances between signs where the rae.
ing machine struck the beach was
made by Otis Porter, official timer
and Arthur H. Means, assistan,
secretary Of the American Automo.
bile association, who were officially
observing the run.
Lockhart's neck, back and right
leg were broken, his chest crushed
and his body cut and bruised. Ply.
sicians expressed doubt that he
knew what had occurred after the
car turned over the first time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
MEASURE IS
SIMILAR TO
SENATE BILL
No Objection to McNary Bin,
But House Bill Claimed IN
Better Form
FEE PLAN IS RETAINED
Authors Claim Other Features
Opposed by Coolidge Are
Eliminated
FEE PLAN Is RETAINED

Washington, April 26.-tR-The
new McNary-Haugen plan for farm
relief, revised in many instances
since last year to conform to White
House views, but still proposing the
equalization fee machinery object
ed to by President Coolidge, goes on
trial for the first time this session
today in the house.
The subject was made the order
Of business late yesterday when,
after an hours debate, q resolution
was adopted unanimously to give it
the right Of way.
The bill actually up for discussion
was the Haugen measure proposing
the same general plan for farm
relief as the McNary bill recently
approved by the senate, but differ
ing to some extent in regard to
specific provisions. The outstand-
ing differences are:
The Chief Differences
The Haugen bill would apply to
all agricultural products while the
McNary measure would exempt
fresh vegetables, fruits, beef and
beef products.
The Haugen bill would give the
proposed federal farm board au-
thority to select the seven members
Of the advisory councils to be Great
ed to handle specific commodities
from lists Of names submitted by
farm organizations. McNary's bill
would provide for their selection di-
rectly by the farm organizations.
The Haugen bill would give the
board authority to place the equali-
xation fee machinery in operation
for the purpose Of control of sur
plus crops. Under the McNafy
measure the fee could not be made
operative on any one commodity
without the approval Of the advi-
sorry council have jurisdiction over
that commodity.
Gives Broader Powers
The Haugen bill would give the
board broader powers with .fer-
ence to the cooperative loan provi-
sions and also the right to compel
cooperatives to adopt bylaws and
keep books and records.
The house agriculture committee.
after considering the McNary bill,
voted to approve the Haugen mea-
sure as q substitute, but 1t that
time Chairman Haugen explained
that the action was taken in the be-
lief that his measvre, which had
been drafted by the committee, was
q better perfected piece Of legisla-
tion rather than because Of any out
standing objection to the other bill,
Both bills were framed with the
view Of meeting the objections set
forth by President Coolidge in his
veto message on the McNary-
Haugen bill year ago, and the Gu
thors of the two measures claim
that. with the exception of the
equalization fee, al features opposed
Continued on page two)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
The Farmers
Candidate

A rich farmer is a rarity in
the United States these days;
yet there is such a man, and a
great many farmers in the mid
die west and far west want to
make him president of the
United States.
You've already guessed prob
ably, that we're talking about
Ex-Governor Frank o. Lowden
of Illinois.
Lowden's name is in the
papers a great deal. Wouldn't
you like to know more about
him than you do?
OF course you would.
The Tribune today prints the
first of a series of three articles
about Lowden written by Rob-
ert Talley, staff writer for this
paper. Talley gives you an in
innate closeup of this man who
symbolizes the agrarian revolt.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
OIL TAukER'S CREW Is RESCUED after bLA
Haugen Farm Relief Measure Gets Right of House Today
BALKAN PENINSULA IS STILL Being
SWEPT BY VIOLENT EARTH TREM0RS
Man Kicks Canine;
Woman Shoots Man:
3 People Injured

Chicago. April 26.-(AP)-
Two women and . man were
shot, one of the women possibly
fatally. following an argument
resulting when the man kicked
a police dog owned by Mrs. Lot.
tie Frain of St. Louis, Mo.
Joseph Pigonowski. a guest
with Mrs. Frain at the home Of
Mrs. Bertha Naciegewski,
kicked the dog. whereupon Mrs.
Frain shot him. Pigonowski
grappled with the woman, seek
ing to disarm her. During the
struggle the weapon was ex.
ploded twice, one bullet strik.
ing Mrs. Naciegewski. the other
ploughing through Mrs. Frain's
jaw.
The st. Louis woman was re.
ported dying.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26

IN j. S. FOR 3
WEEKS VISIT
One Of Worlds Wealthiest Men
and Party of 20 Now in
New York City

New York, April 26.-lR-Alfred
Lowenstsin, 20 years ago m oh.
scure banker In Brussels but now
one Of the wealthiest men in the
world, WAS installed today with hia
party Of 20 in 22 rooms at the Am
bassador Hotsl.
He Is here for Z three weeks visit
during which he hopes to visit Chi
cago, California and Canada and
consult with leading men Of the
hydroelectric industry.
With his wife, five titled guests
four secretaries. two stenographers.
Z private detective, . chauffeur, Z
private aviator, . masseur, . valet
and maids he debarked yesterday
from the French liner Isle De
! France. Accommodation aboard
the liner for his party cost him $780,
600.
: Two automobiles Of European
make were brou, ut aboard the ship
and two American ears and . FOX
ker airplane are TO b purchased
here for his nee while in this coun.
try. RI slA5
Money O3IeeD brought Feme
Mr.. Lowenstein was little known
IN this country until his offer tive
years ago to lend Belgium $50, ,000,.
900 <fee Of interest for = period Of
two years 70 enable her 20 stabilize
the franc. He also offered to lend
! France IN equal amount at interest
of only 2 per cent.
He il sometimes called Europe'a
imam Of mystery" and is said to
have Z "3inger In every pie in Eu-
rops."
He maintains fleet o. airplanes
each equipped like IN office, "a
transport his guests and business
associates from the various capitals
o. Europe TO his home and for hid
own use in travelling.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
Wilson and Killand
to Address Flower,
Garden Club Members

Talks on planting problems as
they relate to flowers and garden
stuffs will b given at the bi-month-
" meeting Of the Bismarck Flower
and Garden club tonight by Robert
Wilson and Thomas Killand, both Of
the United States Great Plains ex-
perimental station at Mandan, it
was announced today by C. L.
Young, chairman Of the program
committee.
All. persons interested in flower
and garden work are invited to At
tend the meeting and become mem-
bsrs Of the club. Mrs. r. c. Stucke
Il president.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
BENNETT, FAMOUS FOR TRIP TO NORTH
POLE WITH BYRD, WILL Be BURIED IN
ARLINGTON CEMETERY AT WASHINGTON
Today in Congress

Doulder Canyon Dam bin
faces Senate while House starts
debate on farm relief.
Senate finance committee
meets behind closed doors On
tax reduction.
Coal and cotton price inquiries
continue before other senate
committee.
House merchant marine com.
mittee considers five.year fish
culture program.
Reed bill creating department.
of education still before house
education committee.
Proposal establishing farms
for drug addicts comes before
House judiciary committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
FUNERAL FOR
DR.. SMYTH WILL
BE FRIDAY P, N,
Services to Be at Presbyterial
Church, Rev. Paul s.
Wright Officiating

Funeral services for DR.. r. r.
Smyth, who died Tuesday night at !
local hospital, will bs held Friday
afternoon at o'clock from the
Presbyterian church. The Rev. Paul
s. Wright will officiate 1t the serv-
ices.
Special music will BE- furnished BY
. quartet from tho church choir, and
the Rev. G. A. Stewart Of Mandan
will sing . colo.
Pallbearers Named
DR.. J. P. Aylen Of Fargo, DR..
Charles MacLachlan Of New Rock
ford, DR.. George Williamson Of
Grand Forks, Dr. N. Q. Ramstad,
DR.. N. W. Roam. DR.. c. E. Stack
house, DR.. A. NJ. Fisher and Dr.. ".
]. LaRose Of Bismarck have been
named honorary pallbearers.
The following active psllbsarers
viii attend: Burt Finnsy, P. e.
Bryne, ]. p. French, DR.. 6. A. Raw.
lings, Judge A. 6. Burr and J. 1.
Bell.
Interment will b made IA the
family lot Ia st. Mary's cemetery.
Honoring the memory Of the late
DR.. Smyth, who was at one time
mayor Of Bismarck, tae city COM
mission, at . special session this
morning. passed resolutions testify
Ing 70 the public regard D which The
doctor was held IN the .community
and extending sympathy to TIE
widow.
Resolutions Paseo0
The resolutions follow:
.Again the city Of Bismarck Is
called upon to mourn the death of
one Of IT. outstanding citisenk Dr..
Francis +. Smyth. mayor of the city
from 1907 70 1900, and long pub.
lie servant IN this community IN
various capacities, passed away On
the 2lth q this month.
SHis was . notable career. Born
and educated IN his nAtive Scotland,
hs came 20 this countr- n biz eatly
manhood, and after engaging n the
practice Of hie profession Tor . time
h qthsr communities Became : resi-.
dent of this city IN loo4 H IT.
(Continued On p161 two 4 \
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zziHsE dzHE$issS|| IS Hs$S| s

April q
1619-First Odd Fellows lodge IN
the United States instituted.
1S46-Congress declared war on
Mexico.
1866 Confederate army under Gem
eral Johnston followed Leo &
surrender.
1866 -Lincoln's assassins, 1ooth
and Harold, found st Bowling
Green, Va; Harold suxton-
ders; Booth was 1flled
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
MARINE BASE
IN NICARAGUA
MOVED NORTH
Excitement Prevails as Sol
diers Near Scene of Rebel
Operation

Managua, Nicaragua, April 26.--
| (AP)--Intense excitement prevailed
along the east coast of Nicaragua to-
day as the Marine base was moved
some $50 miles further north, nearer
the scene of rebel operation.
Natives and employees, who fled
from the Pts Pts mining district in
the face of the advance of Rebel
General Augustine Sandino, brought
with them reports Of his depreda-
tions as he came eastward from Mat
agalpa. Tales were told by Nicar-
aguans arriving on the coast of
murder and plunder by the insur-
gents, especially of those who did
not sympathize with Sandino's OBJ
jective-driving the Marines from
Nicaragua.
Brigade headquarters said these
tales were exaggerated, scoffed at
reports that Sandino had a large and
well mounted force, and announced
the removal of the east coast base
from Bluefields to Puerto Cabezas
(Brangman's Bluff).
Only one foreigner was definitely
known to have escaped before the
rebel advace into the mining region.
Harry Amphlett, British manager of
the La Luz Los Angeles mine, was
safe at Puerto Cabezas.
Interest centered in the fate Of
George B. Marshall, assistant man.
ager of La Luz. The customs col
lector at Puerto Cabezas reported to
his chief at Managua on Tuesday
fthat Marshall had been slain. The
Associated Press correspondent at
Bluefields, which is 80 miles further
from the mining district than Puerto
Cabezas, sent dispatch yesterday
saying:
Assistant Manager Marshall is
held by General Giron, who COM
mands the raiders. All commissary
supplies, mules and ore were taken.
Marshall reports being we'll treated
as long as Giron stays by him.
"The Bonanza mine was looted.
An attempt is being made to work
the same by the raiders; it is thought
that Marshall is being held to as
sist."
The Bluefield dispatch also said
that First Lieutenant Tebbs Of the
Marines had to retire after making
contact with the rebels "due to over
whelming opposition"
Raiders Well Armed
HE is out again with q larger
patrol" it continued. "All supplies
the raiders couldn't take from both
mines and natives were DESTROYED.
The band was made up of Hondur-
ans, Costa Ricans and Nicaraguans
and the raiders were well armed and
mounted. The nature Of the land
makes operations difficult"
The Managua brigade headquar-
ters denied that the Marines were
forced to retire and also that Sandino
had 500 men with him. They be-
lieved that Sandino had not more
CONTINUED on page two)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
Dorothy Page Ruled
Ineligible For Big
Ten Wisconsin Golf

Madison, Wis. April 26.-(AP)-
Golf laurels are safe for the boys ct
the University Of Wisconsin. Dor
othy Page, the beautiful walloper,
is ineligible for the team. The ath-
letic council has decided to discour-
age girls dying for dear old state.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
al RUILDINGA BURNED

Preeshure, Cxechoslovakia, April
26.-(AP)-Little children playing
with matches set 1iTo 70 the town q
Gross 0eovits, causing the dsstruc-
tion of 81 buildings.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
BIDs OPEN on NEW SCHOOL

Schsfield Bids for tho construc-
tion Of ! brick and tile building, 81
by - fest IN sire to b used o :
porochial school and dormitory viii
b openod Wednesday BY st. Plus
Catholic parish at Schefield, II miles
south Of Dickinson, Rev.. Leo Reu-
nssnapp announced reeently.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26

In olden days : runner would
carry = flaming torch, and q he
fell out Of the race would hand Il
ON to another 10 carry farther.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26
Weather Report

Temperature at Z .. m. ........ 8
Highest yesterday ............ 5
Lowest last night ............. 2
Precipitation to Z .. m. .......
Highest wind velocity ......... !
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-04-26


Richard
chosen coplot for Byrds forthcoming Antarctic expedition will be
in
island, fell
q hospital Quebec, where yesterday